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COMMUNITY New display will honor local Purple Heart recipients By Jonah Snowden [email protected]

PALMER – This year, Memo- A Hoppin’ Good Day rial Day will be more colorful and perhaps radiate more gravitas. Light Up Palmer and Veteran’s Agent Troy Brin have come to- gether to put together a new Purple Heart Recognition Program. Beginning Memorial Day, May 31, Light Up Palmer plans to dis- play banners along Main Street in the Depot Village area through Vet- eran’s Day, Nov. 11. Chairperson of Light Up Palmer, Christine Smith, said the committee reached out to her with the idea and that it’s a team effort with members such as Don- na Mead, who designed the Purple Heart recognition banner deserving a share of the credit. “We truly act as a team with each person bringing a different tal- ent to the table,” Smith said. “My talent happens to be reach- ing out to people with our ideas and helping fund them. Additionally, I would like to mention the employ- Courtesy Photo ees and patrons of Tailgate Tavern, The town of Palmer plans to rec- since they are the individuals who ognize local veterans who received helped put together an idea and the Purple Heart, awarded to men funded a significant portion of this and women of the U.S. Armed Forc- program on our behalf.” es who were wounded or killed in Brin, who will contact and combat. The banner shown here speak with local Purple Heart recip- was created by Donna Mead. ients and ask if they would like to be to honor our veteran’s is a breath recognized, said he appreciates the of fresh air and inspirational,” Brin organizers’ drive and creativity. said. Photos special by Brett Miller “The passion of Light Up THREE RIVERS — The first Easter-ific Egg Hunt of Palmer was a huge success Saturday in Pulaski Park. See more photos on page 8. Palmer’s team and Christine Smith PURPLE HEART ❙ page 5

PERSEVERANCE With barely enough for a team, Pathfinder shows Pioneer spirit By Jonah Snowden “They’ve been super committed and [email protected] pretty much 15 of them have only missed maybe one or two practices,” Baldyga PALMER – Sports is supposed to said. build character and the Pathfinder Region- “They’ve been really great at show- al Vocational Technical School football ing up and putting in the work. We’re team showed it has plenty of it. really coaching them up hard and we’re The Pioneers demonstrated their trying to get better as a program and I got willingness to persevere through any ob- to give the kids a ton of credit for their stacles, regardless of the outcome, during commitment.” a recent game against Northampton High Even after having to concede a game School’s Blue Devils. The team went into with a half to play, Baldyga said he is op- the March 28 game with only 13 eligi- timistic for the team’s future. ble players and despite the disadvantage, “I think this particular group are just came to play. The game was called at half- really passionate about the sport of foot- time with Pathfinder on the long end of ball,” Baldyga said. a 35-0 score. Coach Joseph Baldyga said “They want to get learn and get bet- despite the effort, he had to consider the ter and have given such tremendous effort team’s health and safety and decided it and have great attitudes. My coaching was best to call it a day and regroup for staff are super excited every day for prac- the next game. tice. We had some good routines we go Baldyga, who also is Pathfinder Di- through, trying to improve our skills and rector of Athletics, said the reason for the Quarterback and team captain Jordan Tal- I think the kids enjoy being back to nor- short-handed roster last week was a com- bot escapes a tackle during the shortened mal. When you are out on the field, even bination of some players losing academic game against Northampton. In the back- though we are wearing a mask, it’s their eligibility because of low grades, sever- two hours of the day they’re doing some- ground is head coach Joseph Baldyga. Turley Publications file photos by David Henry al who left the team to take after-school thing they love. Senior Richard Martin (34), a fullback and linebacker and also a team captain, and Austin Lagi- jobs, and a few students being forced into players, especially the core group that Pioneer players, such as team captain barely made up enough to actually take moniere (21) both try to get their hands on the ball during the game against the Blue Devils. The quarantine because of COVID-19. Pioneers played despite having only 13 eligible players. Baldgya said he is still proud of his the field. GAME ❙ page 11

LAW ENFORCEMENT ENVIRONMENT Palmer native sworn-in as Hampden Grab your gloves and come help save police chief the river next week By Elise Linscott By Michael Harrison [email protected] [email protected]

HAMPDEN – Nearly 100 THREE RIVERS — The 50th people stood on the front lawn anniversary of Earth Day may have of the Hampden Police Depart- been overshadowed by the global ment last Wednesday to watch the pandemic, but that doesn’t mean its swearing-in ceremony for Scott legacy won’t continue. Trombly, the department’s new In this area, the Palmer Conser- chief of police. vation Commission is looking for- Trombly, a Warren resident ward to a robust turnout of volun- who’s worked with the Hampden teers for its first river cleanup since department for nearly 27 years, 2019. The 2020 event was canceled was appointed unanimously by as the COVID-19 pandemic, then in the town’s board of selectmen last its early months, led to municipal month. Trombly, formerly a detec- Courtesy photo lockdowns and quarantines as offi- Palmer native Scott Trombly is sworn-in as Hampden police chief. Courtesy photo cials hoped to stop the spread. A group of volunteers who participated in the Palmer Conservation Commis- This year’s event will be held tive with the department, fills the state Executive Office of Public sion’s 2018 river clean-up. Want to join your neighbors as part of a national Saturday, April 17 — less than a river cleanup project on April 17? Contact Sarah Fortune at 413-626-7084 or vacancy left by Jeff Farnsworth, Safety and Security earlier this week before the 51st Earth Day, who left for a position with the [email protected]. TROMBLY ❙ page 5 RIVER ❙ page 5 PAGE 2 April 8, 2021 ❙ THE JOURNAL REGISTER Brimfield Police Summerfest of the on the lookout events canceled for distracted due to pandemic Class MONSON — The annual Monson Summerfest will not stage its June Fireworks or Independence PALMER HIGH SCHOOL drivers Day activities, the committee said this week. By Jonah Snowden The Monson Summerfest Committee voted A BIG THANK YOU [email protected] to suspend the June fireworks and Fourth of July To The Following Businesses And activities for this year after consulting local health BRIMFIELD – The Brimfield Police Depart- agencies. The committee decided it is not in the best Individuals Who Have Already ment is using a Municipal Road Safety Grant, award- interest of the town to hold its annual celebration Contributed To The Celebration ed through the Executive Office of Public Safety and while cases of COVID-19 remain high in the area Security, to purchase equipment and enforce the – Monson has been in the “Red” or high-risk cate- Mass. cell phone law enacted just over a year ago. gory for several weeks – and some state-mandated GOLD SPONSORS The town’s police officers in marked and un- restrictions remain in place. SPONSOR OF 10+ STUDENTS marked vehicles or standing at intersections will be “The committee has always prided itself in Demores Automotive out monitoring drivers to ensure they keep their cell providing our community and visitors with a safe, phones down. The penalty for violating the hands- friendly, and family oriented day in keeping with Safe & Sound, Inc. free law is a $100 fine for the first offense, a $250 the traditional Fourth of July celebration,” Com- fine for the second offense, and a $500 for the third mittee Chairman Steve Slozak said. and subsequent offenses. “The current health concerns posed by the SILVER SPONSORS HOPS AND BARLEY Brimfield Police Lt. William Beaudry said this COVID-19 pandemic and its implications for the SPONSOR OF 5 - 9 STUDENTS campaign began on April 2 and will go through April well-being of all people has posed a very real threat Linda & Rick Anderson These Maine Coon kittens are owned by Bill and 18 to help convince residents to not text while driv- to that goal.” Shannon Swift of Monson. “They are very good boys,” ing or do any other type of distracted driving. Beau- Not that it was an easy decision to make, he Noonan Energy Shannon says. “Obviously they are best friends. When dry said drivers can make hands-free calls or texts said. Tailgate Tavern to ensure their safety as well as the safety of fellow they are not sleeping, their favorite toy is a small “It was a disappointing decision, but one that drivers and pedestrians. piece of paper crumpled into a ball.” the committee felt necessary,” Slozak said. “We’re not saying that you have to lose commu- We feature your pets here and on Facebook ev- “We are not willing to put any of our citizens or BRONZE SPONSORS nication with the world,” Beaudry said. visitors in harm’s way.” ery week. Is your fur friend a dog, cat, chicken, lizard, SPONSOR OF 2 - 4 STUDENTS “It’s more important to be cautious of the road The committee will continue to look ahead and horse, bird, mouse…you get the point. Is there a pet AAGGO Movers and waiting those two minutes to stop, before mak- hopes to renew the traditional celebration next year, THANK YOU you’re fostering and trying to re-home? All pets are ing those calls.” Slozak said. Adaptas Solutions welcome! Email a high-resolution jpg of your pet with For more information on the department’s cam- American Cable Assemblies a little information to [email protected]. paign, visit the Brimfield Police Department’s Face- Architectural Insights book page. Breton Estates Inc. Christine Heydare N.E. Central Railroad The Journal Register Northern Tree Town Administrator Sandra Noonan Karen & Karl Oliveira candidates interviewed Kim’s Hair Care Polymer Corporation in public next week Rusty Heart Source Two, Inc. MONSON — Final candidates for the open town St. Mary’s Lyceum manager position will be interviewed by the Monson Select Board during its next meeting Drive-by 100th Celebration Friends of the Class of 2021 The BOS will be conducting interviews at meet- Anonymous ing 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 13. Angel’s 1376 Palmer Restaurant The interviews will be streamed live. A link is We want to help available on the town’s website. SOPHIE CHUDY Brush It Off Jennifer Wolowicz became interim town adminis- Happy Birthday Mom on Buddy’s Auto Sales trator in Monson after now-former administrator Evan your 100th birthday! We remem- you celebrate!! Dimauro Carpet & Tile Brassard resigned to take the same position with the ber all the things you did: the Girl Please send us your Birthday, Eric’s Repair town of Grafton. Wolowicz said she was applying for Scouts, the Sock Hops at the Am- Anniversary and Wedding Fire Service Group vets, Exercise coaching in Three the permanent spot. Francescos Rivers, and helping the Women’s announcements. Neither a list of candidates nor the meeting agen- auxiliary and Women’s Send us a short announcement Gotta Dance da was available at press time. The town expected to Symphony. But, most of all Brenda & Thomas Graveline post the meeting agenda by Friday. we remember your legendary no more than 40 words and a On3 Photography A consultant, Community Paradigm Associates, X-mas buffets. We all learned photo if possible. Palmer Chiropractic PC was contracted to handle the search for candidates and how to cook all the wonderful Bonny Rathbone stopped taking resumes March 15. food and desserts as well as deco- We will publish them in our Rathbone Precision Metals, Inc. To view the agenda when it’s posted and to get rating for the seasons. Thank you S.L. Marhelewicz, CPA, PC the link for the meeting’s live stream, go to mon- Car Parade Section! Mom for teaching us by doing. Steer Rite son-ma.gov. Love, your Family. [email protected] Stone and Sparrow The Gin Mill Trio Salon

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The Journal Register Green Day event collects old electronics, helps local church Obituary Policy By Jonah Snowden er,” Operations Man- “Usually, Christ- church, Saint Mark Parish in sure the parking lot is “spar- [email protected] ager Brian Wood said. mas comes around Sutton. kling clear” before leaving the Turley Publications offers two types of “It was busier and people upgrade “We have a great relation- site. obituaries. PALMER – Let the spring than it had been in their electronics and ship with many different organi- “The whole process is very One is a free, brief Death Notice listing cleaning– with a nod to the en- previous years. We nowadays electronics zations all over the state,” Wood simple,” Wood said. the name of deceased, date of death and funeral vironment – begin. filled two containers aren’t typically lasting said. “Often, the churches we date and place. Over the weekend, Green at the event, which is as long as they have in “We have been doing this work with want us to come The other is a Paid Obituary, costing $100, Day Recycling came to Palmer definitely above aver- the past,” Wood said. for 12 years now. It started with back year after a year, certain- which allows families to publish extended death to give residents the opportu- age.” “It’s great for our our local church and it just went ly during this pandemic. Atten- notice information of their own choice and may nity to get rid of their unwant- Dumping elec- planet, in terms of not from there. We’re not new at dance is lower than it has been ed recyclable electronics at St. tronics with other wasting those materi- this, we’ve been doing this for previously. A little bit of extra include a photograph. Death Notices & Paid Brian Wood Thomas Church. While res- household trash is an als. They can be melt- a really long time. We give the money can really go a long Obituaries should be submitted through a idents had to pay a fee able to environmental hazard because ed down, repurposed and used churches a part of the proceeds way.” funeral home to: [email protected]. have Green Day collect their old of the toxic materials they con- for other items, whether it’s for for letting us use the parking lot. To contact Wood for more computers, microwaves, TVs tain. Old computers and other car parts, other electronics or It’s not only providing some- information on setting up an Exceptions will be made only when the family and more, the company also ac- electronics that are not properly really anything.” thing great for the community electronics recycling event, provides a death certificate and must be pre-paid. cepted cell phones, bicycles in disposed of and recycled means Typically, Green Day Re- to recycle items people may not send an email to GreeDayRe- any condition, wires and batter- those materials likely find their cycling collaborates annually otherwise know how to get rid [email protected] or visit ies at no charge. way into ground soil and water- with local churches, such as of, but there’s a financial benefit their Facebook page. Green Day Recycling “had ways, essentially poisoning the the First Church event. This the churches are getting.” Monson election a really good turnout in Palm- environment. initiative began at Wood’s local Wood also said they make filing ends April 15 Want to run for office? Compost dates/ Smola announces grants Plant sale The annual Monson town election will be held for local fire departments 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, at Memorial Hall. times in Palmer BOSTON – State Rep. dryers. The funding is part of a May 8 in Candidates can run for the following offices: The following schedule will provide dates the Todd M. Smola (R-Warren, $25 million bond bill to support Housing Authority, one seat, five-year term compost area off of Old Warren Road in Palmer will be Ranking Member, Committee firefighter health and safety over Grieve Park Board of Selectmen, one seat, three-year term opened to allow town residents to drop off grass clip- on Ways & Means) is pleased the next five years. School Committee, two seats, three-year term pings and leaves during spring and summer months. to announce that the Sturbridge, Fire departments in Mas- MONSON — Monson Garden School Committee, one seat (to fill the year re- Place lawn debris in brown paper bags, (no plastic bags Brimfield, Palmer, Wales and sachusetts were able to apply Club will hold its annual plant sale maining of a vacated term) allowed) and do not leave bags up against the locked Ware Fire Departments have to this program for 114 differ- on Saturday, May 8, at Dave Grieve Highway Surveyor, one seat, three-year term gate. The town asks that you also practice social dis- been awarded funding for addi- ent types of eligible equipment, Park Gazebo the corner of Main and Board of Assessors, one seat, three-year term tancing. tional equipment. including personal protective Lincoln streets across from Memorial Water and Sewer Commissioner, three-year term The compost area off of Old Warren Road will be As part of the F21 Fire- clothing, gear washers and dry- Hall starting at 9 a.m. Cemetery Commissioner, three-year term open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, fighter Safety Equipment Grant ers, thermal imaging cameras, The rain date is May 15. Parks and Recreation Commissioner, three-year April 10-11 only. The rest of the schedule is: Program, Ware will receive assorted hand tools and extri- A wide selection of perennials in term $12,500, Sturbridge will re- cation equipment, communica- To obtain nomination papers, call 413-267-4115 addition to wildflowers, vegetables, Date Time ceive $12,500; Brimfield will tions resources, hazardous gas shrubs, house plants, bulbs and herbs or email [email protected]. The deadline Saturday, April 17, 2021 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. receive $10,000, Wales will meters, fitness equipment, and to file nomination papers is Thursday, April 15. will be available. There will also be Sunday, April 18, 2021 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. receive $8,423 and Palmer will more. an assortment of special gift planters Saturday, April 24, 2021 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. receive $12,449. Firefighters face not only for Mother’s Day gifts. Sunday, April 25, 2021 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. “The first responders in our the well-known risks of fire, Saturday, May 1, 2021 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Masks are required. community face every imag- smoke, and hazardous materi- The plants come from members’ Sunday, May 2, 2021 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. inable type of danger,” said als, but also long-term health gardens, and members will be avail- Filing for town elected Saturday, May 8, 2021 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Representative Smola. “These risks of occupational cancer Sunday, May 9, 2021 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. grants will help them be bet- associated with the exposure to able to answer questions about the offices underway Saturday, May 15, 2021 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ter protected and demonstrates fire by-products, and debilitat- plants they enjoy. Proceeds from the Sunday, May 16, 2021 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. how grateful we are for their ing physical injuries due to the sale are used for local community Anyone interested in running for any of the Saturday, May 22, 2021 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. dedicated service.” strenuous nature of their work. projects such as the downtown plant- Palmer offices that will be decided by the June 8 Sunday, May 23, 2021 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. This competitive grant pro- For additional information ings, holiday greens, and a scholar- election can begin filing their nomination papers. Saturday, June 19, 2021 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. gram enables fire departments please contact Smola at Todd. ship. One seat each will be available for the following Sunday, June 20, 2021 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. to purchase a variety of equip- [email protected] or 617- positions: Saturday, July 17, 2021 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ment that will make firefighters’ 722-2100. 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TEMPORARY HOURS: MON-FRI 8-4 413-289-1016413-289-1016 • 800-662-1016 • 800-662-1016 TEMPORARYTEMPORARY HOURS: HOURS: MON-FRI MON-FRI 8-4 8-4 PAGE 4 April 8, 2021 ❙ THE JOURNAL REGISTER Viewpoints Election letters Winning isn’t SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS to the editor Will my widow’s welcome everything - or The Journal Register welcomes readers to participate in this year’s benefit replace my election campaigns by writing letters to the editor for publication on these so easily pages. Letters of up to 250 words from own benefits? local residents endorsing candidates on the ballot or discussing campaign quantified By Russell Gloor issues should be sent to The Journal Guest columnist t’s difficult to imagine what the odds must Register, care of Turley Publications, be against a high school football team 24 Water St., Palmer, MA 01069, Dear Rusty: My husband is 76, retired for four faxed to 413-289-1977 or emailed Iwith just 13 players beating any team with years, and receiving Social Security. I am only 59 and to [email protected]. Please in- a full roster, even with other variables fac- still working. We are both in good health and I’d like clude a daytime telephone number tored in. Probably one in some number with to think we still have many years to enjoy retirement. for verification purposes (it will not be a lot of zeros. My question: Is it true that if I start Social Security at printed). Letters must be received by With that improbable chance looming, 62, I can switch to my husband’s Social Security ben- noon Monday to be considered for that Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical efits when he passes? If this is true (and his amount is Thursday’s newspaper. No attack let- School played its first game of an abbreviated ters will be printed. No letters written slightly higher than my FRA amount), wouldn’t it make by candidates supporting their own and bizarre season against Northampton last sense for me to begin collecting at 62? Signed: Younger candidacy will be printed. If the vol- week. With just enough players to get the req- Spouse ume of letters received is larger than uisite number on the field and two to spare, Dear Younger Spouse: Yes, it is true that if you start the space available in the newspaper, those odds became even longer after the Pi- your reduced personal Social Security benefit at age 62, or if the letters become repetitive, the oneers were down 35-0 at halftime. Demon- and your husband (collecting a benefit higher than your newspaper reserves the right to print strating that discretion is the better part of val- The best way to root stem cuttings own) predeceases you, you can switch to his higher a representative sample. No endorse- or, coach Joseph Baldyga wisely conceded the benefit amount. But there are some other factors which ment letters will be printed in the last eil, who reads the column in ed as “watery roots” will have a harder come into play when dealing with survivor benefits, es- edition before the election. rest of the game. Having essentially the whole the Wilbraham Times, asked time adapting to potting soil later on. I For more information, call editor team playing every snap against an opponent pecially with an age difference: Nthe Garden Lady to write about have had good luck rooting cuttings in • You must be at least 60 years old to claim your Michael Harrison at 413-283-8393. that can rotate in fresh players and the lopsid- taking stem cuttings. He enjoyed my peat-based potting mixes that are for- survivor benefit (or 50 if you are disabled). Campaign news ed score is a recipe for injury and as game as As part of its election coverage, commentary on houseplants from a few mulated for seed starting. Moisten the • Your survivor benefit will be reduced if you ha- his team is, Baldyga said he always considers weeks back and seemed interested in material well and fill your clean con- the newspaper plans to print stories ven’t yet reached your own full retirement age (FRA) about contested races for Congress, their health and safety first and foremost. trying his hand at propagating some of tainer of choice up to the top and tamp when you claim it. The reduction is 4.75% for each full Only the players and their coaches can state Senate, state House, district at- his own plants by this method. it down. year earlier than your FRA that you claim the survivor torney and Governor’s Council during truly know what it felt like to try to get ready Here you go, Neil! I wish you IN THE Cut only a few cuttings at benefit. the weeks leading up to the election, for that game. You can’t possibly practice loads of success. GARDEN a time so that wilting doesn’t • You do not need to take your survivor benefit im- as well as a question-and-answer properly with so few players. So few that they Getting a piece of stem to occur while you prepare the mediately upon your husband’s death. Your survivor voters guide. In order to ensure fair- couldn’t even hold seven-on-seven drills with form roots is relatively easy. stems for insertion into the benefit as your husband’s widow reaches maximum at ness to all candidates, no political the players who would huddle up when the Here are a few tips that will growing medium. Strip off your FRA, and you can choose to delay claiming your press releases will be printed, nor will reporters cover political rallies or whistle blows. guarantee your success. First, the bottom one-third of leaves widow’s benefit until you reach your FRA (to get the Maybe in a normal year Pathfinder would maximum amount). fundraisers. make sure that the plant you from the cutting. If you wish Candidates who wish to further have forfeited. But after a frustrating and un- are taking the cuttings from, to shorten the amount of time • If you claim any Social Security benefit before publicize their candidacy, beliefs and predictable year in which a football season in called the “stock plant,” is in- it takes for rooting to occur, a your FRA (your own or your survivor benefit), and events may contact advertising, 413- any form was in doubt, this team – just like sect and disease-free and well Roberta McQuaid commercial rooting hormone you are working, you’ll be subject to Social Security’s 283-8393 about paid advertising in Columnist their peers across the region and around the hydrated. Plan to take cuttings can be used. These come in “earnings test” which limits how much you can earn The Journal Register. state – simply wanted a chance to compete. in the morning before the heat powder or liquid forms. Fol- before SS takes back some of your benefits. Considering the above, if your eventual benefit as Practice is the cost of getting to play the game of the day has a chance to cause any low the directions on the container. I your husband’s widow will be the highest benefit you and all competitive athletes just want the op- wilting. A clean, sharp pair of scissors have found that “less is more” when us- will be entitled to, then claiming your personal Social portunity to try. or hand pruners is the best tool for the ing these products. When you are ready Life can’t be measured by a number, but Security benefit at age 62 may be a prudent strategy. It Letters to job. Cuttings can be taken at any time to “stick” the cutting make an indenta- allows you to collect your own benefit earlier (albeit in sports the bottom line is the bottom line. during the growing season. Spring is a tion into the growing medium with a Score more than your opponent and you win. reduced) until your higher survivor benefit kicks in to the editor great time to take cuttings of plants that pencil or dibble first; do not push in with replace the smaller amount. Where sports and life intersect, success can’t you’ve overwintered provided they are the stem! After the cutting is inserted, However, your plans for working prior to your always be so easily quantified. policy growing well. Just this past week I took firm the medium around it well so that it full retirement age are key to deciding if you should One thing is certain. The willingness of cuttings of both scented geraniums and stays in place. Put the container, cuttings claim benefits earlier. If you exceed the earnings lim- Baldyga, his staff and their players to put it on rosemary. and all in a clear plastic bag and place in it ($18,960 for 2021), Social Security will take away Letters to the editor the line when they had no realistic chance of Begin by examining your stock a shady location. The humidity within some of your benefits, which could mean you go with- should be 250 words or winning makes them champions in our eyes. plant. Those stems with the closest the bag ought to prevent the stems from out benefits until they recover what you owe. Indeed, less in length, and guest placed nodes are the best choice for cut- wilting. Water well, only about once if your earnings are high enough, you may find that columns between 500- you would get no Social Security benefits because the 800 words. No unsigned ting material. Nodes are the point on the weekly. After a month or so, roots will or anonymous opinions amount you owe for exceeding the earnings limit would stem from which the leaves grow. There begin to form on the scented geraniums; will be published. We Monson club is a strong accumulation of hormones is rosemary may take six weeks or more. completely offset your Social Security benefit. require that the person in this area; for that reason stem cuttings Transplanting into individual pots So, as you can see, if you are working with a high submitting the opinion offers scholarship are taken just after a node. Terminal cut- can be done once the roots equal or sur- income, the earnings limit might imply that waiting un- also include his or her tings, (those from the growth tip) three pass the size of the cutting. I like to start til your FRA to claim any Social Security benefit is the town of residence and The Monson Garden Club $500 scholarship is to four inches long are desirable. It is out with a small pot and transplant up a smartest move. But if you don’t work after you claim home telephone number. open to a high school senior who resides in Mon- tempting to take longer pieces, figuring size or two at a time as the plant grows; Social Security, then taking your own benefit early and We must confirm author- son and plans to continue school at a two or four- that the end result will be a larger plant. likewise, using newly-rooted cuttings later switching to your higher widow’s benefit at or af- ship prior to publication. ter your FRA would be a sound choice. year college in any branch of the life, natural, or These are likely to wilt before they root together in a mixed planter works well, We reserve the right This article is intended for information purposes environmental sciences. or take a very long time to root because too. to edit or withhold any Applications may be obtained through the only and does not represent legal or financial guid- submissions deemed to the stems are woodier the further down Roberta McQuaid graduated from ance. It presents the opinions and interpretations of the school guidance office and are due by April 27. you go. Play it safe with stout cuttings. the Stockbridge School of Agriculture be libelous, unsubstanti- AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited by ated allegations, personal There are all kinds of potting medi- at the University of Massachusetts. For the National Social Security Association. NSSA and attacks, or defamation of ums in which to place the cutting while the last 28 years, she has held the posi- the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated character. it is grows roots. Ideally it should be tion of staff horticulturalist at Old Stur- with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration able to hold enough moisture to keep bridge Village. She enjoys growing food or any other governmental entity. To submit a question, Please send opinions to: BUSINESS the cutting turgid yet not hold so much as well as flowers. Have a question for visit our website (amacfoundation.org/programs/so- The Journal Register that it rots the stem. Sand, perlite, and her? Email it to [email protected] cial-security-advisory) or email us at ssadvisor@amac- Letter to the Editor Turley Publications is liberal with regard to soilless potting mixes have all been used with “Gardening Question” in the sub- foundation.org. 24 Water St., its business coverage polices, but we do have with success. Water is not recommend- ject line. Russell Gloor is a Social Security advisor for Palmer MA 01069, some standards folks need to understand. First, AMAC. or by e-mail to: local businesses and merchants are just as much [email protected] institutions in our towns as the library and schools. 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RIVER ❙ from page 1 which falls on April 22. Field in Three Rivers at 8:30 a.m. rain “The Palmer Conservation Com- to shine. mission has been hosting river clean ups “We will be focusing on cleaning on an annual or semi-annual basis since up the field and the nearby Quaboag 2015,” Sarah Fortune, conservation River,” Fortune said. “Volunteers are assistant for the Palmer Conservation welcome to clean up other rivers or oth- Commission, said. er areas in town, but folks should plan to “This is the second Earth Day river come by Laviolette Field at 8:30 a.m. to clean-up since the first one, which oc- sign in for the event and get trash bags, curred in 2018 and had approximately hand sanitizer, snacks, and gloves if 50 volunteers. Our largest river clean up needed.” was the 2019 Source to Sea event which What areas of the park and river had approximately 114 volunteers.” volunteers police and how much trash This river sweep will be held in and debris they remove is up to them, partnership with American Rivers, the Fortune said. Courtesy photos Chicopee 4 Rivers Watershed Council, “Volunteers are encouraged to work Scott Trombly with his wife, Barbara, his mother, Joy, his Keep Palmer Clean, and Country Bank. within their comfort zone,” she said. son, Brian, and daughter, Lauren, who were by his side Fortune said being good stewards of the “For some folks, that means scal- during the ceremony. Courtesy photo rivers is not just important for the pres- ing river banks to get to trash, whereas Local rivers are polluted and need stewardship to promote and maintain clean water ent. others might feel more comfortable re- and healthy aquatic ecosystems, a local official said. TROMBLY ❙ from page 1 “The Palmer Conservation Com- maining on level ground. Volunteers are year. mission is committed to keeping our certainly welcome to bring kayaks to with its waterways. The name “Three What to bring Hampden Board of Selectmen Chair Donald Dav- four major rivers – Quaboag, Ware, facilitate access to trash in remote areas Rivers” was no coincidence. Volunteers should wear appropriate enport called Trombly “a true reflection of law enforce- Swift and Chicopee – clean so we can or within the river itself.” “Rivers are an integral part of the clothing, including layers, sturdy shoes, ment” and said he has the education, experience and protect and restore them for us and fu- Town of Palmer, and several rivers serve and gloves. We’re still in the midst of leadership skills for the job. ture generations,” she said. “Participat- Why it matters as the town’s boundary with other mu- the pandemic, so all volunteers are re- Trombly thanked town officials and community ing in a river cleanup is one way that According to Fortune, river clean- nicipalities,” Fortune said. quired to wear a face mask while par- members for “the faith you’ve shown in me.” He said citizens can do their part for the rivers ups such as this are important for sev- “Three Rivers in particular is situ- ticipating in the event. And have your he’s proud to work with the Hampden department, we all love.” Fortune said. eral reasons. ated at the heart of the Chicopee Water- smartphone handy because you never where “training and commitment to service are second “Rivers connect us to each other, to “And the most important of these shed, the largest watershed in the state, know what you’ll find. to none.” nature, and to future generations,” said reasons is to reduce pollution to our lo- and is located at the confluence of the “The largest item removed from a He also thanked his wife, Barbara, his moth- Bob Irvin, President of American Riv- cal waterways, which eventually drain Ware, Swift and Quaboag Rivers which previous river clean up was a mattress,” er, Joy, his son, Brian, and daughter, Lauren, who ers. to the Atlantic Ocean,” she said. flow together to create the Chicopee Fortune said. “The strangest item re- were standing by his side during the ceremony. “It is wonderful to see so many “River clean-ups are also important River. Several of Palmer’s rivers, the moved from a previous event was boxer “Officers can’t truly be successful without the support people in Palmer and across the country to prepare recreational areas for the up- Quaboag and the Ware in particular, are briefs – who forgets their underwear?!” of their family,” he said in an emotional speech. taking action to protect and restore their coming outdoor and recreation season. heavily polluted and require steward- Trombly was raised in Palmer and got his first job rivers and clean water. We applaud the Clean-up events are additionally helpful ship in order to promote and maintain Want to sign up? in law enforcement with the Palmer Police Department work of the Palmer Conservation Com- in public education by helping folks to clean water and healthy aquatic ecosys- Everyone is invited to participate in as an auxiliary officer. He was one of three internal mission and the Chicopee 4 Rivers Wa- understand that everything is connected, tems.” the river clean-up. To sign up, contact candidates considered by Hampden’s selectmen for the tershed Council for the work they do on and that trash littered today will eventu- Sarah Fortune at 413-626-7084 or sfor- role of police chief after Farnsworth announced his de- behalf of the river and the community.” ally end up in the ocean.” [email protected]. parture. The event begins at Laviolette Palmer has a special relationship Hampden’s Interim Police Chief Richard Marchese said Trombly is “a great man for the job.” Following several remarks from Davenport, Marchese and other local officials, Trombly was offi- cially sworn in by Hampden Town Clerk Eva Wiseman. Trombly’s son, Brian, pinned the new Chief’s badge First-time homebuyer? onto Trombly’s uniform. Follow these steps “I was very proud,” Trombly’s mother, Joy, said of Is homeownership a goal of yours? It does offer some benefits, in watching her son being sworn in. “I teared up.” addition to meeting your basic need for shelter. The equity you build After the ceremony ended, Trombly told the Wil- in your home can be a valuable financial asset, and you may get to braham-Hampden Times being sworn in to the new role deduct your interest payments on your taxes. But if you’re a first- was “exciting” and overwhelming. time homebuyer, what steps should you take? SMART “What an accomplishment,” Trombly said of his First, make sure the time is right for you in terms of your personal and financial situations. For example, are you fairly career and promotion as head of the department. confident that your employment is stable and that your earnings This wasn’t the first time selectmen appointed won’t decline? Of course, external events can also play a role in your Trombly to the role of police chief. Selectman John decision. A recent study by Morning Consult and Edward Jones Flynn said Trombly was appointed to the position 15 found that 12% of respondents postponed purchasing a house during years ago, but Trombly reconsidered the appointment the COVID-19 pandemic. But if you’re ready and eager for homeownership, consider the MONEY shortly after and Farnsworth was subsequently selected. following moves: “Nothing in the past 15 years has changed my mind Save for a down payment. The more money you put down for that he should be our chief,” Flynn said. “I voted for a home, the lower your monthly payments, although there’s also him for chief twice.” a point at which overly large down payments can be financially Flynn and Davenport said they’d received “quite a unwise. 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Editor’s note: Due to the coronavirus Plants come from members’ gardens, and community members, survivors and allies. DAY SPRING LODGE A.F. & A.M. is Texas Hold ‘Em. Tuesdays at 10 a.m. is pandemic, events featured in the Journal members will be available to answer ques- The Palmer Domestic Violence Task Force located 14 Bliss St., Monson is making its the Coffee Social which is open to every- Register, including those previewed in sto- tion. Proceeds go to local community proj- promotes education and awareness in the hall available for rent for $75 for a variety one, and Open Crafts are held on Tuesdays, ries, briefs and on the calendar page, may ects such as downtown plantings, holiday community while empowering, educating of parties and functions. For reservations,, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Zumba is held on be canceled with little notice. The Journal greens, and a scholarship fund. Masks are and providing resources to those who have call Doug Battige at 413-267-5855 or 413- Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Mah Jongg is at 1 Register encourages readers to contact required. Rain date is May 15. been affected by domestic violence and/or 265-9398. p.m. and Yoga is at 5 p.m., plus Pitch at 6:30 event coordinators and organizers for up- intimate partner Violence in Palmer or those p.m. Stained glass is every Thursday from dated event times. Have an event to pro- AT THE PALMER LIBRARY who have found safety in Palmer. For help RESERVE YOUR CELEBRATION 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. and Cribbage is mote? Email the information (in a Word 2020 Tax Forms are now available and meeting information, email palmerd- TENT now for your First Communion, weekly on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. Walking doc or as email text – no PDFs, please – to through the Palmer Public Library Curb- [email protected]. All contact is confidential. bridal and baby showers, graduation par- Club is on Thursdays at 4 p.m. The Billiard [email protected]. side Pickup. To schedule a time to pick up ties, family reunions, birthday parties or Room is open Monday through Thursday forms, please visit palmerlibrary.org/tax- MUSIC LESSONS, YOGA AND any other kind of celebration you may have from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. For ev- forms or call us at 413-283-3330 (press 0 MORE: Just because days are short, and outdoors. The Palmer Lions Club has a tent eryone. For more information, call 413- NOW then dial ext. 100). the thermometer reads cold doesn’t mean for you, either 20-feet x 20-feet for $125 or 245-3163. there’s nothing to do. Hitchcock Academy 20-feet x 40-feet for $200. This includes MONSON LIBRAY FUNDRAIS- Don’t miss this year’s Big Library Read constantly works with instructors to offer setup and takedown in the Palmer area. Call NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS is a ER: Friends of the Monson Free Library title, “The Art of Taking it Easy” which is options to its community members. Look Karen at 413-813-8445 to make a reserva- nonprofit fellowship or society of men and “Round-up” at Adams will be available un- now available from OverDrive. From Dr. for upcoming classes in yoga, tai chi, med- tion. You may need to leave a message and women for whom drugs had become a ma- til April 12. Shoppers at the Adams Market Brian King, a psychologist and stand-up co- itation, and fencing. Hitchcock Academy your call will be returned. The Palmer Lions jor problem. The group is comprised of re- on Main Street in Monson will have the op- median comes this practical, yet laugh-out- follows all current COVID guidelines for Club tent rental fees go towards assistance covering addicts who meet regularly to help portunity to round up for the Friends. All loud guide to embracing humor to reduce cleaning and social distancing and anyone for the people of Palmer, Bondsville, Three each other stay clean. Local meetings are donations will help to fund story hours, stress and live a happier, fuller life. Read- using the facility must wear a mask. Rivers and Thorndike. held every Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at The Liv- adult and youth programs, the purchase of ers have unlimited access to the ebook until All information regarding current class ing Room of Trinity Episcopal Church, 17 museum passes as well as materials for the April 19 – with no waitlists or holds. To offerings, events, and registration are avail- SALVATION ARMY ASSISTANCE: Park St., Ware; every Monday at 7 p.m. at library. learn more, visit biglibraryread.com. able at hitchcockacademy.org. Residents of Palmer, Thorndike, Bonds- St. Patrick’s Church, 22 Green St., Monson; ville and Three Rivers seeking emergency Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. atd the Belchertown FILM FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER: Make your garden pop! The Palmer FREE FOOD PROGRAM: The Mas- help with fuel assistance, utility payments/ United Congregational Church, 18 Park St., The Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Holy- Historical & Cultural Center & the Palm- sachusetts Military Support Foundation shut off, food, and clothing can contact the Belchertown; every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. oke is hosting a virtual fundraising event er Public Library Present “Design A Sunny has found a way to get food to families that Salvation Army in Canton, MA at 339-502- and the Palmer Historical & Cultural Cen- featuring the 2021 Winnie Film Festival Perennial Border,” a virtual presentation need it. The Farmers to Families program, 5900. This is the office located in Canton, ter, 2072 Main St., Three Rivers; and every Tour. This film fest will feature exclusive with Author Jana Milbocker at 6 p.m. Fri- set up by the U.S. Department of Agricul- MA. If eligible, staff there will be able to Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Second Congre- world premier short documentary films that day, April 23. How do you create a sunny ture, is part of a Coronavirus Food Assis- address your concerns and provide assis- gational Church, 1080 Pleasant St., Palmer. celebrate the healing powers of the horse. perennial garden that will delight you with tance Program that help people all over the tance until the local Palmer office is once For more information or to find additional Enjoy two hours of inspiring and heart- colorful blooms and flowers for cutting nation and has a site in Springfield open to again staffed by a volunteer outreach coor- meetings throughout the New England area, warming films anytime from 5 p.m. on Fri- from spring through fall? Join this Zoom all residents. The program will supply food dinator. visit www.nerna.org. day, April 9, until 10 p.m. Sunday, April 11. presentation and learn about plant layering, kits with fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy Registration fee is $25, which helps support new and reliable perennials, companion products and meat products that distrib- MAKE A DONATION to the Monson PALMER FOOD SHARE, INC., an the not-for-profit TEC. You’ll be provided plants, and design techniques. Milbocker is utes package into family-sized boxes. You Free Library in honor of a special person or emergency food pantry, is open on Tues- a link to stream to any smart devise such the principal of Enchanted Gardens, as well can register for your food kit at mmsfi.org. family member, in the form of a book, DVD days and Fridays from 9:30-11:15 a.m. as phones, tablets, and TVs. Binge in one as a lecturer and garden writer. Registration On the website choose “Springfield, Ma” or CD, audio book or magazine subscrip- Food Share is located at 39 Walnut St. in sitting or stretch the viewing out over the required at palmerlibrary.org. as your pick up site and sign-up. Register tion. The person will receive a letter inform- Palmer. Call 283-3614 with questions or to entire weekend – the choice is yours! To for one week or all four with easy one time ing them of your gift. The cost of donations order to pick up food. register, go to tecriders.org. AT THE HOLLAND LIBRARY registration. Food kit includes fresh dairy, is $25 for a book, $20 for a CD or DVD, Join the Community Book Club: The protein, and produce totaling 30+ pounds $100 for an audio book and $20 for a maga- AL-ANON FRIDAY NIGHT BOOK SECOND TIME’S A CHARM: book club will meet online via Zoom. Cop- of food. Military families are encouraged to zine subscription. For more information call STUDY meetings - a fellowship of rela- Non-profit Dress Shop 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April ies of the monthly book selection, in a va- sign-up but registration is open to the pub- 267-3866. tives and friends of alcoholics who share 10 in Three Rivers. All volunteer run. They riety of formats, are available for curbside lic. their experience, strength and hope in or- take formal attire donations and consign checkout at the library. Contact the Holland CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP der to solve our common problems. We them back out for no cost or a donation. Al- Community Center for more information by BOOKSTORE at the Unitarian Uni- Please join us at 6 p.m. every first Thursday believe alcoholism is a family illness and lows ladies and gents and even the parents calling them at 413-245-3163. Like them versalist Parish of Monson at the corner of the month at Palmer Healthcare Center, that changed attitudes can aid recovery. too, to be dressed to impress for prom sea- on Facebook for updates. To Join the Zoom of Lincoln and Main streets in Monson is 250 Shearer St. Palmer. Light refreshments Al-Anon has one purpose, to help families son and other events without spending hun- meeting: Meeting ID: 736 9214 3025; Pass- open the first Friday of every month from will be served Contact Kate Martin at 413- and friends of alcoholics. The group meets dreds of dollars. This is an amazing way code: p95795. 5:30-7:30 p.m., the third Saturday of every 283-8361 for more information. Fridays at Second Congregational Church, to recycle and not let items sit in the closet. month from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Books priced 1080 Pleasant St., Palmer from 6:30-7:30 Maddie’s Dogs Hot Dog Cart will be on site from 25 cents to $1 each: fiction, nonfiction, CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED Who p.m. serving purchased lunches! ONGOING thrillers, horror, mystery, science fiction, is Jesus? What did he achieve? How should how-to, classic literature, children’s books, we respond? “Christianity Explored” is a GREENE ROOM PRODUCTIONS is EVERYONE INVITED TO AQUA- romances, cookbooks, gardening books study which seeks to answer these ques- seeking people who would like to support SOON CISE: The Ludlow Community Center/ and more. All proceeds benefit the parish. tions from the Gospel of Mark. The course the arts by being a part of its fundraising Randall Boys & Girls Club at 91 Claudia’s Donations are accepted. Call Mary at 267- involves seven weekly one-hour sessions committee/booster club. The club is look- EARTH DAY RIVER SWEEP: Volun- Way, Ludlow, offer Aquacise for residents 9952 for more information. While currently using Bible study, related DVD viewing, ing to fundraise, find sponsors, donors, and teers needed for a river clean-up 9 a.m. to of Monson, Palmer, Brimfield, Holland and closed, we are anticipating reopening later and discussion of the pertinent passages. underwriters for upcoming productions, noon Saturday, April 17, at Laviolette Field Wales. this year. For more information contact Mal at 413- workshops, and educational opportunities. in Three Rivers – rain or shine. Registra- Aquacise will be offered 8-8:45 a.m. 250-8548. All interested individuals are invited to the tion begins at 8:30 a.m. Volunteers will be Mondays and Wednesdays. Aquacise is a LEARN ABOUT LOCAL HISTORY: next board meeting. If you are interested in required to adhere to all COVID-19 safety low-impact, full-body workout performed Want to learn more about local history? MONSON DEMOCRATS WANTED being a part of Greene Room Productions or guidelines and social distancing protocols in the water to put less stress on your joints The Elbow Plantation Historical Society is by the Monson Democratic Town Commit- for more information, contact Erin Greene during the event. Light refreshments will and muscles while building strength. To re- available for research and other information. tee. Meetings are held on the fourth Thurs- at (413) 668-7284 as soon as possible. be provided. For more information, con- serve a spot visit ludlowbgc.org and click They can be reached at elbow.plantation@ day of each month over Zoom. Contact tact Fortune at 413-626-7084 or sfortune@ on Adult Programs, or call Matt Thompson gmail.com. Send them your questions and Chair Karen Nothe-Valley at 413-846-3041 FREE HEALTH SERVICES are avail- townofpalmer.com. at 413-583-2072, ext. 122. For updates on comments and leave your preferred contact or [email protected]. able at the Monson Council on Aging from the facility, register on the website to re- information and they will will respond asap. 9 –11:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday of PLANT SALE: Monson Garden Club ceive Club emails. The Club continues to WEEKLY CLASSES at Holland Com- each month. Services include a free blood will hold its annual plant sale on Saturday, make health and safety its No. 1 priority to THE MONSON LIONS CLUB has a munity Center, 40 Brimfield Road, Holland. pressure and glucose check. For more infor- May 8, at Dave Grieve Park Gazebo the ensure all visitors who enter the building 20-foot x 20-foot tent for rent. The cost is Mondays and Wednesdays lunch is served mation or to schedule an appointment, call corner of Main and Lincoln streets across have a clean and safe environment. $75 for a two-day event. The club will put it at noon, reservations required by calling 267-4121. Walk-ins are welcome. from Memorial Hall starting at 9 a.m. A up and take it down. For more details, con- 413-245-3163 and a $2 donation is request- wide selection of perennials in addition PALMER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE tact Curt at 413-668-6653. ed. Mondays at 10 a.m. is yoga class with to wildflowers, vegetables, shrubs, house FORCE: Consists of business owners, Mah Jongg, and Monday evenings at 6 p.m. plants, bulbs and herbs will be available.

LIFE AFTER COVID Survey says even with vaccine, Mass. residents expect a long recovery SPRINGFIELD — Even with 52% said they were not very or not Support remained high for cit- political science at Western New percent in the fall survey. older. vaccines against COVID-19 becom- at all worried. ies and towns requiring masks in England University, said the survey While the survey found that a Thirty-four percent of adults ing accessible to a larger portion of Among adults who said they public places, with 85% backing the results depict a state that may be majority of adults supported allow- and 37% of registered voters in the the public, Massachusetts residents had not yet received a vaccine, 44% idea, 13% opposed, and two percent ready for life to return to some sem- ing students in kindergarten through sample reported having received are cautious about returning to were very or somewhat worried and undecided. Ninety percent support- blance of pre-pandemic activity, but fifth grade to return to classrooms at least one dose of a COVID-19 pre-pandemic activities, according 54 percent said they were not very ed requiring masks in public places that many adults are cautious about five days a week, views varied sig- vaccine, and the percentage across to the latest survey from the West- or not at all worried. The survey, in the fall survey. rushing too quickly to do so. nificantly by gender, race/ethnicity, groups varied by political party, ern New England University Poll- which has a margin of sampling er- Among survey respondents “More people are willing to and age. Sixty-six percent of men gender, race/ethnicity, and age. ing Institute. ror of plus or minus six percentage who had yet to receive a vaccine, get vaccinated, and there is some and 54% of women strongly or Forty-nine percent of Democrats The telephone survey of 415 points, also found: 68% said they would be very or sense of diminished threat from somewhat supported the idea. Six- said they had received at least one adults, conducted March 1-31, Sixty percent of adults said somewhat likely to get the vaccine COVID-19,” Vercellotti said. ty-two percent of white respondents dose, compared to 22% of Republi- found that 44% were still very or they strongly or somewhat support if it was available to them today, “But people still remain wor- strongly or somewhat supported cans and 30% of unenrolled voters. somewhat worried about contract- the return of elementary school stu- and 29% said they would be very ried about contracting the virus, and the policy, and 26% were some- Thirty-eight percent of women and ing COVID-19, down from 64% dents to public school classrooms or somewhat unlikely. Among all a significant number believe that the what or strongly opposed. Non- 29% of men said they had received in the last Polling Institute survey five days a week, which is under- respondents to the fall 2020 survey, pandemic is far from over.” white respondents, which included at least one dose of a vaccine. Thir- conducted Oct. 22-Nov. 24, 2020. way in many schools across the state 59% said they would be very or When asked how long it would African-Americans, individuals ty-four percent of white respondents Fifty-four percent said they are not this week. Twenty-nine percent of somewhat likely to get the vaccine, be before daily life could return to identifying as Latino or Hispanic, and 25% of non-white respondents very worried or not at all worried, respondents said they strongly or while 38 percent said they would be the way it was before the pandem- Asian-Americans, Native Ameri- said the same. up from 32 percent in the fall sur- somewhat oppose the idea. very or somewhat unlikely. ic, 21% said “in more than a year,” cans, and people identifying with Not surprisingly, given that the vey. A majority of residents gave Perceptions of the safety of en- down eight points from 2020. Eigh- more than one race, were almost state’s phased introduction of vac- The current level of worry the state and Governor Charlie Bak- gaging in public activities ranging teen percent said a year, 16% chose evenly divided about the idea. For- cinations has been based in part on did not vary significantly based er a grade of B or C for the rollout from dining indoors in restaurants seven to 11 months, 18% said four ty-seven percent were strongly or age, respondents 65 and older had on whether a respondent had re- of the vaccination plan so far. Bak- to working out in gyms with masks to six months, and 9% said three somewhat supportive, and 50% said the highest rate of vaccination, with ceived a vaccine to protect against er’s overall job approval rating fell and social distancing shifted slight- months or less, with the figures they were strongly or somewhat op- 69% indicating they had received at COVID-19. Thirty-four percent of six points to 62% among all adults ly in the direction of greater per- inching slightly in the direction of posed. least one dose. the sample reported having received compared to the October-Novem- ceived safety, but about half of all a shorter duration compared to the Among adults ages 18 to 39, 58 Survey respondents overall at least one dose of a vaccine. ber survey, and the approval rating adults still view those activities as fall survey. Eight percent volun- percent supported giving elemen- gave Baker and the state passing Among the vaccinated group 45% for the governor’s handling of the unsafe. teered that their lives would never tary students the chance to return grades for their management of the were still very or somewhat worried state’s response to the COVID-19 Tim Vercellotti, director of the return to the way they were before full time, compared to 70 percent vaccination program, but only 11% about contracting the virus, while pandemic fell five points, to 62%. Polling Institute and a professor of the pandemic, compared to three among respondents ages 65 and COVID ❙ page 7 April 8, 2021 ❙ THE JOURNAL REGISTER PAGE 7

COVID ❙ from page 6 gave Baker an A, and only nine% gave the state an A. for Health Statistics, and political party registration us- Thirty-four percent of adults gave Baker a B, 31% a C, ing statewide voter registration figures from the Massa- 12% a D, and 6% a failing grade. Thirty-five percent of chusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. adults gave the state as a whole a B and 35% awarded a All surveys are subject to sampling error, which is Campus Eastern Connecticut C and 6% a failing grade. the expected probable difference between interviewing Baker and the state received higher marks from sur- everyone in a population versus a scientific sampling Notes State University vey respondents who had received at least one dose of drawn from that population. The margin of sampling a COVID-19 vaccine, and grades were higher as people error for a sample of 415 adults is +/- 4.7% at a 95% Among the 34 students recently inducted into reported having heard or read more information about confidence interval. Taking into account a design effect Eastern Connecticut State University’s chapter of the state’s vaccination program. Among adults who had of 1.9 for the weighting of the sample to estimates for College of Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership hon- received at least one dose of a vaccine, Baker received the adult population of Massachusetts, the full margin Our Lady of the Elms or society, was John Fiester of Monson, a senior an A from 12% and a B from 42%, while among those of sampling error is +/- 6.4 percent (the margin of sam- majoring in Mathematics. Founded at Washington and Lee University in who had not yet been vaccinated 11% gave Baker an A pling error of 4.7% multiplied by the square root of the The College of Our Lady of the Elms has Lexington, Va.,, in 1913, ODK was the first honor and 29% gave him a B. design effect), rounded down to 6% for purposes of this named the following students to the dean’s list for society to recognize extracurricular participation Among survey respondents who said they had report. Thus, if 62% of adults said they approve of the the fall 2020 semester of the 2020-2021 academ- and leadership.The goal of the society is to encour- heard or read a lot of information about the vaccination job that Charlie Baker is doing as governor, one would ic year. To qualify, a full-time student must earn age campus citizenship as well as the versatility program, 17% gave Baker an A and 36% gave Baker a be 95% sure that the true figure would be between 56% a GPA of 3.5 or higher, without any incompletes: of college life. Across the United States, there are B. The governor received an A from only 6% and a B and 68% (62% +/- 6%) had all adults in Massachusetts Yuxian Kong, Kevin North, and Camryn Orszulak, more than 235 colleges and universities with ODK from 31% of respondents who reported reading or hear- been interviewed, rather than just a sample. all of Bondsville; Hailey Magierowski of Brim- chapters, with members that include students, fac- ing little or no information about the program. Sampling error increases as the sample size de- field; Emma Forest, Cienna Moriarty, Matthew ulty and staff. Eastern created its ODK chapter in Vercellotti noted that while Baker’s consistent- creases, so statements based on various population Nodell, and Ryan Nodell, all of Monson; and Sean 1994, and has since inducted more than 800 alumni, ly strong job approval rating has dipped in the latest subgroups are subject to more error than are statements Hundley, Rachel Little, Matthew Marchand, Brit- students, faculty and honorary members. Member- survey, the results suggest that as people receive the based on the total sample. Sampling error does not tany North, Elizabeth Serra, and Mariah Waite, all ship into ODK is usually awarded to students with vaccine and as they hear more about the vaccination take into account other sources of variation inherent in of Palmer; Kimberly Huynh of Thorndike; Hannah junior or senior standing. This year, the mean grade program, views about Baker seem to become more pos- public opinion studies, such as non-response, question Enscoe of Three Rivers; and Annamaria Traniello point average for Eastern’s inductees was 3.83. itive. wording, or context effects. of Wales. “The deterioration in Baker’s job approval rating may be temporary,” Vercellotti said. “A lot depends on his continued management of the vaccination effort and the state’s overall response to COVID.” The Polling Institute found that slightly higher per- centages of adults perceived some public activities as safer than respondents had in the fall 2020 survey. For- ty-two percent of respondents to the latest survey said, with masks and social distancing, watching a movie in Don’t Miss Another Week a movie theater would be very or somewhat safe. Only 31% voiced a similar view in the fall survey. Views also improved somewhat regarding attend- ing a service in a church, synagogue, mosque or other place of worship with masks and social distancing. For- Subscribe To Your Hometown Newspaper ty-six percent viewed the activity as very or somewhat safe, compared to 39% last fall. Shifts toward perceived greater safety were slightly smaller for three other ac- tivities: dining inside a restaurant, working out in a gym or health club, and traveling on an airplane. Across all five activities, however, about half of respondents still viewed them as very or somewhat unsafe. “Perception of risk for these activities has softened somewhat since our last survey, but a lot of people still The Journal Register view these as potentially dangerous undertakings,” Ver- cellotti said. VETERANS COMMUNITY SPORTS Vietnam veterans Monson Lions Mustangs Having received at least one dose of a vaccine did pinned recieve donations keep excelling not appear to be related to viewing the public activi- Page 2 Page 3 Page 9 SERVING PALMER, MONSON, BRIMFIELD, HOLLAND & WALES ties as less risky compared to those who had not re- The Journal ceived a vaccine. In fact, survey respondents who had The Journal Register not been vaccinated were in some cases more likely to Register A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com November 14, 2019 ❙ Vol. CLXIX, No. 42 ❙ $1.00 www.journalregister.turley.com view the activities as safe. For example, 45% of vacci- VETERANS DAY FUNDRAISER nated respondents viewed dining in a restaurant as very Race provides hope your for cancer patients or somewhat safe, compared to 55% of adults who had By Jonah Snowden ticipate. Committee members Steve Use the convenient [email protected] Slozak, John Cote and Tera Gordon, are also responsible for helping put MONSON – To raise money, the event together. not yet been vaccinated. honor and show support for people In the past, proceeds from the hometown who are affected by cancer, resi- race have gone to the American dents of Monson recently hosted Cancer Association of Western their 24th annual Monson Memorial Mass, the American Lung Associa- Vercellotti said political partisanship, gender, and Classic. tion, Quaboag Valley Hospice, and The MMC was created to hon- the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This or sisters Kelly Waldron and Kathy year, the proceeds from the event Waldron Perry, who both died of will be going Griffin’s Friends, a cancer in the 1990s, eight months nonprofit group providing support form below to age might be contributing to the differences as well. news source. apart from one another. Kathy had to children who are diagnosed with melanoma, and Kelly had breast, cancer, as well as their families. bone and liver cancer. Kathy’s hus- This event has two races, a band, Jack Perry, and family friend, half-marathon and a 5K race. Over Democrats, women, and older adults were more like- Lee Williams, are the ones respon- the years, the MMC has gathered sible for starting this race in 1996, several participants to run for either and since have expanded it to in- ❙ clude anyone who would like to par- RACE page 16 ly to report having been vaccinated than Republicans, We’re working hard State Rep. Todd Smola, R-Warren, tells veteran Philip Christensen Sr., 100, he is now the owner of a patriotic painting made by Town Councilwoman Barbara men, and younger adults, and Democrats, women, and Barry, who is also an artist. older adults were also often less likely to view public to provide you with Remembering all veterans during World War II and the Kore- an icebreaker brought back from he said. He later learned one of his Honoring their an War. Russia under a lend lease provi- cousins, Henry Hansen, of Somer- activities as safe. service, sacrifices As predicted by State Rep. sion, returning it to Boston. He was ville, was one of the members of Todd Smola, R-Warren, when a boot camp instructor during the the combat patrol that climbed, By Eileen Kennedy Christensen spoke after being in- Korean War. captured and helped raise the origi- more local news, Staff writer troduced, he said he “was just do- “He is part of the greatest gen- nal American flags on top of Mount ing my job.” eration,” Smola said. “To hit 100 Suribachi on Feb. 23, 1945. Han- Subscribe “At least at this early stage in the vaccination pro- A tool and die maker when years is remarkable and we want to sen, a U.S. Marine Corp sergeant, THREE RIVERS – Veterans of all eras were cheered by those the war began, he chose to join tell him how grateful we are or his died during the Battle of Iwo Jima. watching Monday’s Veterans Day the U.S. Navy, where he was a service.” Christensen said of the 6,500 parade and remembered during fire controller on the USS Arkan- Christensen said “he was just or so Marines who died on Iwo cess, having a vaccine may not determine your assess- the ceremony that followed at sas. He saw the original flag raised doing his job,” and didn’t think Jima, all were brought back to the Turley Publication staff photos by Jonah Snowden Hryniewicz Park, including Philip over Iwo Jima from his ship, Smola his service was remarkable. “I just Runners saluting the flag during the National Anthem, performed by Nicole community photos, Christensen Sr., 100, who served said. Christensen was also aboard wanted to help protect my family,” VETERANS ❙ page 7 Ouimet. ment of risk of an activity,” Vercellotti said. “Other HONOR characteristics, including partisanship, gender, and age, and weekly features. Veterans thanked at breakfast eggs, muffins and an assortment Quilts of Valor, and expressed their Quilts of Valor given to of beverages. All veterans, includ- debt of gratitude to all veterans for may be more strongly associated with perceived safety service men ing active military servicemen and their service. Prestwood-Taylor also women, National Guard members, acknowledged Ware Town Manager By Lauretta R. St. George-Sorel reservists and their family members Stuart Beckley and representatives Correspondent were welcomed at the event.. from the Ware Select Board. of public activities.” Rev. Beverly Prestwood-Tay- The morning’s guest speak- Our website WARE – The Brookfield Insti- lor, director of the Brookfield In- er, currently a Ware resident, was Today! tute recently hosted a free Military stitute, welcomed everyone to Commander Caroline Kenyon, the Appreciation Breakfast at the Ware the event and following the open- first female state commander of the Center Center, located at 1 Robbins ing prayer, offered by Rev. Mary Massachusetts AmVets. A Navy Road. Served from 9 to 11 a.m., the Rosendale of the Trinity Episco- veteran who first enlisted in 1986, meal featured pancakes, sausage, pal Church, and the Pledge of Al- then re-enlisted in 1989, she had legiance, led by Ron Rucki, in- served as first vice commander for Paul Boynton congratulates Quilt of troduced guests State Rep. Todd one year. She served in Greece and Methodology also makes Valor recipient Paul Kularski, as the Smola, R-Warren, Rep. Donald Hawaii as a radioman, including two other recipients look on. Stand- Berthiaume, R-Spencer, and Lucas an assignment on the USS McKee. ing at the left are Anthony Hurtado, McDiarmid, aide to state Sen. Anne Since her time in the service, she who serves as a Palmer police offi- Gobi, D-Spencer, who was unable has worked as a preschool aide and or call The Western New England University Polling In- cer, and Benjamin St. George. Patty to attend. Smola, Berthiaume and a medical assistant. Boynton, who makes the quilts with McDiarmid offered congratulations Kenyon shared information re- to those who would be receiving stitute conducted a telephone survey using live inter- it easier to submit her husband, Paul, is at right. BREAKFAST ❙ page 8 viewers March 1-31. Western New England University HOLIDAY VETERANS An afternoon of sweet music and treats Palmer Rotarians honor veterans By Jonah Snowden specialize in playing the flute, will By Bruce Coulter John Dyl, a Korean War vet- sponsored and funded the study. The survey sample press releases, and [email protected] be the ones performing in the cen- Staff writer eran, is a former veterans’ agent in ter’s Harmony Hall. This quarter Palmer. He told the audience veter- THREE RIVERS – To bring in consists of four musicians,: Karen PALMER – In a small, but ans living in Massachusetts “have 800.824.6548 the holiday spirit, provide an eve- McCarthy, Nancy Miller, Andrea somber affair, veterans broke bread it good,” referring to the number ning of relaxing music while enjoy- Taupier and Lynn Winsor. The group with the Palmer Rotary Club at of programs available to Bay State consists of telephone interviews in English only with CJ’s Restaurant last week. veterans, compared to those living ing some delicious sweet treats, the was founded in 2011 by Taupier, Palmer Historical and Cultural Cen- Winsor and McCarthy as a venue The annual luncheon honors in other states. ter will be hosting “Meadow Flutes: for exploring the flute chamber mu- not only local veterans, but vet- The Rotary honored two of browse archives. PHCC Has the Sweet Side of Live sic repertoire. Previously, they have erans across the country for their the veterans in attendance: Thomas 415 adults ages 18 and older drawn from across Mas- Covered,” on Nov. 24. performed during Celtic Services sacrifices while serving in the mil- Haley, of Monson, a Vietnam vet- PHCC, located at 2072 Main at St. Andrew’s Church in Long- itary. eran, and Ed Wojtowicz, of Palmer, St. Three Rivers, is a nonprofit meadow, the Berkshire Hills Music Troy Brin, Palmer’s veteran who served during World War II. multi-purpose performance venue Academy, Longmeadow Historical services agent, told the crowd life Discussing his introduction sachusetts using random-digit-dialing of landlines and and cultural center, and are known Society, North Hall Music Series is difficult for some veterans, some to the Marine Corps, Haley said for providing Three Rivers and sur- and Springfield Library Association of whom live locally. Alan Fauteux explains to the audi- he didn’t exactly “jump right up rounding communities with a vari- “Rotunda” Concert Series. “Keep in mind, these peo- ence the mission of Rotary. BRUCE and enlist in the army.” Rather, al- ety of history lessons, premiers, and Winsor said she is excited to ple are struggling throughout the COULTER PHOTOS though he looked to attend college Turley Publications courtesy photo musical performances. perform with the rest of the group year,” he said. in New Mexico, but opted not to. cell phones. The sample yielded 377 adults who said Musical Group Meadow Flutes, before becoming a veterans’ agent. Meadow Flutes, a quartet who and that they will be performing a Brin, a retired Army Ranger, “It took the government about which consist of Andrea Taupier, He continues to serve, by mixture of classical music, Celtic Lynn Winsor, Karen McCarthy, and said he struggled to find a job af- three months to find out I wasn’t in music, American pop and Christ- ter retiring. But he was fortunate helping other veterans, and urged school and I got drafted,” he said. Nancy Miller, will be performing at them to do “a buddy chat and take the Palmer Historical and Cultural to find employment as a regional While at the induction center they are registered to vote in Massachusetts. Interview- manager for Wounded Warriors, care of one another.” MUSIC ❙ page 3 Center, on Nov. 24. ROTARY ❙ page 13 ers at the Polling Institute dialed household telephone numbers, known as “landline numbers,” and cell phone numbers using random samples obtained from Dynamo of Shelton, CT. 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An day for Easter fun Photos special by Brett Miller eggsellent

The egg hunt’s organizers, Lori Chiacchia (left) and Mel Chase, said they hope to make it an annual event.

Kids gather eggs on a field at Pulaski Park.

One girl shows off what she fund during the Easter egg hunt Saturday.

The Easter Bunny made an appearance at the Easter-ific event.

A child gets a little assistance with her egg-gathering.

THREE RIVERS — Fam- ilies gathered in Pulaski Park Saturday for the first annual Easter-ific Egg Hunt of Palmer. Besides the egg hunt, there was an appear- Colorful eggs were ance by the Easter Bunny plenty in the Pulaski and a raffle. Park field.

Sitting for portraits is one of the Easter Bunny’s many talents.

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Jacob Mastalerz Markys Lissaint Aidan Connon Juny McCall Michael Malcovsky Palmer seniors a ‘good group of football players’ By Tim Peterson not playing a game at the end of rivalry game extra special. It’s al- “I know a lot of traditionalists everything that he does,” Marciniec for 80 yards in the first game of the Sports Correspondent the week has been a little bit frus- ways a fun week preparing to play always wants the game to be played said. “He’s always prepares for ev- Fall II season. trating,” said Palmer varsity foot- Ware.” on a Saturday afternoon,” Marciniec ery game and knows where every- Sebastian Nava is a freshman. PALMER — While most of the ball coach Matt Marciniec. during The Indians, who hold a slim said. “I think playing the game on one should be on the field.” “The Nava brothers are home high school rivalry football games a zoom interview held prior to the 46-43-5 overall lead in the series, a Friday night this year would be In the season opening victory school students and they lived in in Western Massachusetts take place positive COVID test result. “We’re have won seven of the past eight something normal, especially after against the Pacers, Letendre com- Texas for a long time. They’re first- on Thanksgiving morning, it has just hoping the number of COVID games, including the last four years. the past year.” pleted five passes for a total of 52 year members of our football team,” never been the case with either Ware cases in Palmer keep going down The final score of last year’s contest, The five seniors listed on the yards. He threw a TD pass and Marciniec said. “Xavier is a totally or Palmer. each week, so we’re able to get back which took place at Legion Field in Palmer football roster are Mike scored a rushing touchdown. different running back than we’ve The two high schools, which on the field again.” Palmer, was 34-28. Malcovsky, Aidan Connan, Markys The other juniors listed on the had here at Palmer High School in a are located about 10 miles apart, Marciniec, who graduated “Ware has been a very good Lissaint, Hermino Medina, and Ja- varsity football roster are Brady very long time. He’ll run over who- have battled each other on the grid- from Palmer High School in 2005, football team during the past couple cob Mastalerz. Goguen, Chance Lee, Ethan Trem- ever is standing in his way.” iron during the regular season since replaced Peter Farr as the Panthers of years and they’re a well-coached “The seniors are a very good blay, Mike Ziemba, Robert Burke, The other members of the 1925. varsity football coach a couple of team,” Marciniec said. “It’s always a group of football players,” Mar- Roman Cardenales, Anthony Palmer varsity football team are The 95th annually meeting was years ago. He’s also the Athletic challenge whenever we play them.” ciniec said. “One of my colleagues Ukrainets, Logan Fontaine, and sophomore Drew McAlary, soph- scheduled to take place under the Director and a teacher at the high The only time that the Pan- recently asked me if Jacob could Jaden Nava. omore Keith Lavallie, sophomore lights at Ware High School on Fri- school. thers have received the Rotary Club stay after school for a A.P. study “The juniors are good kids and Brady Goguen, sophomore Jason day night. Unfortunately, the contest Marciniec enjoys teaching his Trophy, which goes to the winning session. I said sure, but my team they really enjoy playing football,” Cousineau, sophomore Damon has been postponed. A member of players about the history of the ri- team, during the past eight years will look very different at practice Marciniec said. “We’re looking for- Cardenales, sophomore Dominic the Palmer football program tested valry series with Ware. was following a 14-6 victory at Le- without having him there. He’s one ward to coaching them for one more Allen, freshman Tanner Kirk, eighth positive for COVID-19. “The players, who have played gion Field in 2015. of our team leaders this year.” season.” grader Jesse Taylor, and eighth grad- The Panthers, who also had in the past games, already know Almost every game between the All of the Panthers seniors are Ukrainets, who’s a receiver, er Madison Rathbone. two other games postponed due to a little about it,” he said. “I do try two football teams have been played team captains. caught a TD pass against Chicopee. The Panthers assistant coach- COVID-19 issues, posted a 32-0 to teach the younger players about on a Saturday afternoon during the Jack Letendre, who’s a junior, He also recovered a fumble and had es, who are all graduates of Palmer shutout in their season opener at the history of the rivalry game ev- fall. This year’s game would’ve been is the Panthers second-year starting an interception. High School, are Dylan Kirkland, Chicopee High School on March 20. ery year. The players on both teams played on a Friday night for the first quarterback. Jaden Nava’s younger brother, Ryan Dougherty, Jacob Graveline, “We’ve been practicing and know each other, which makes the time in more than twenty years. “Jack always tries his best in Xavier, who’s a sophomore, rushed and Ryan Moore.

Palmer High Past results School Football – With their 2019 win, their 2020-2021 Roster Palmer Senior Cheerleaders sixth in their last seven years, No. Name Position Grade Ware leads all-time series 3 Jacob Mastalerz RB/LB 12 46-43-5. 5 Jack Letendre QB/DB 11 7 Drew McAlary WR/DB 10 1925 Palmer 0 Ware 0 8 Brady Goguen RB/DB 11 1926 Ware 13 Palmer 7 9 Madison Rathbone WR/DB 8 1927 Palmer 13 Ware 7 10 Herminio Medina WR/DB 12 1928 Palmer 13 Ware 6 12 Brady Stahelski QB/DB 10 1929 Ware 13 Palmer 2 21 Markys Lissaint RB/LB 12 1930 Ware 13 Palmer 6 24 Chance Lee RB/DB 11 1931 Palmer 6 Ware 0 27 Ethan Tremblay WR/DB 11 1932 Palmer 34 Ware 0 30 Keith Lavalle RB/LB 10 Emma Rock 1933 Palmer 32 Ware 0 Sasha Bernard 33 Sebastian Nava RB/LB 9 1934 Palmer 14 Ware 13 35 Xavier Nava RB/LB 10 1935 Palmer 14 Ware 13 40 Brady Goguen RB/DB 10 1936 Ware 12 Palmer 6 42 Mike Ziemba TE/LB 11 1937 Palmer 0 Ware 0 52 Robert Burke OL/LB 11 1938 Ware 26 Palmer 6 55 Jason Cousineau OL/DE 10 1939 Ware 13 Palmer 0 57 Damon Cardenales OL/DE 10 1940 Ware 6 Palmer 0 62 Jesse Taylor OL/DT 8 1941 Palmer 0 Ware 0 66 Aidan Connan OL/DT 12 1942 Palmer 39 Ware 0 71 Dominic Allen OL/DT 10 1943 Palmer 62 Ware 0 79 Roman Cardenales OL/DT 11 1944 No game 81 Anthony Ukrainets WR/DB 11 1945 Palmer 15 Ware 0 Olivia Sloat Abby Rathbone 85 Tanner Kirk WR/DB 9 1946 Palmer 0 Ware 0 87 Logan Fontaine TE/DE 11 1947 Palmer 13 Ware 6 88 Jaden Nava TE/DE 11 Senior members of the Palmer Cheer squad are (l to r) Olivia Sloat, Captain Sasha Bernard, Captain Emma Rock and Abby Rathbone 1948 Ware 14 Palmer 7 who took a moment to smile for the camera during a recent cheer practice. Unfortunately, the cheer squad was unable to cheer at 1949 Palmer 24 Ware 0 recent games due to COVID restrictions, they did however video and post on social media their support for the Palmer Panther team. 1950 Palmer 51 Ware 6 1951 Palmer 25 Ware 14 1952 Palmer 32 Ware 13 Palmer Football (1-0) 1953 Palmer 32 Ware 13 1954 Palmer 34 Ware 13 Week 1 – Saturday, March 20 – Palmer 32, 1955 Palmer 6 Ware 0 Chicopee 0 Ware riding run of recent success 1956 Palmer 13 Ware 6 Week 2 – Saturday, March 27 – Game can- By Tim Peterson advanced to the finals in 2017 men,” said Ware head coach a member of the elite 1957 Ware 54 Palmer 13 celled Sports Correspondent and 2019. Mike Fazio. “It has been a 1,000-point club in his final 1958 Ware 10 Palmer 0 Week 3 – Saturday, April 3 – vs. Belcher- The five seniors, who pleasure for me and the other high school basketball game, 1959 Ware 24 Palmer 14 town - Game cancelled WARE – From the start have been members of the coaches to watch them grow suffered a right thumb injury (win Guard Trophy) Week 4 – Friday, April 9 – at Ware 6:30 of the 2017 regular season un- Indians varsity football team during the past few years.” in the season opening football 1960 Palmer 14 Ware 0 p.m. – Game postponed til last Saturday afternoon, the during the past 36 games, are Tweedie, Smith, McGrail, game against Belchertown. 1961 Palmer 22 Ware 14 Week 5 – Friday, April 16 – No game Ware football team has posted Jack Tweedie, Keith Smith, and Slattery are the Indians He’ll be sidelined for the rest 1962 Palmer 14 Ware 0 scheduled an impressive 29-7 overall re- Shawn Santiago, Myles Mc- captains this season. The four- of the football season. 1963 Palmer 28 Ware 14 Week 6 – Friday, April 23 – at Ludlow 6 cord. The Indians have qual- Grail, and Dillon Slattery. some were also captains of The other six seniors list- 1964 Palmer 28 Ware 6 p.m. ified for the Western Mass. “Those five guys joined last year’s squad, which fin- ed on this year’s Indians roster Division 8 playoffs in each of our football team as kids ished with a 9-2. are Dominic Velazquez, Aiden 1965 Palmer 28 Ware 0 the past three seasons. They and they’re leaving as young Smith, who became WARE ❙ page 10 RESULTS ❙ page 10 PAGE 10 April 8, 2021 ❙ THE JOURNAL REGISTER Panthers comeback falls short against Ware @turleysports www.turleysports.com acebook.com/turleysports

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RESULTS ❙ from page 9 PALMER – In the 1966 Palmer 34 Ware 6 1994 Ware 14 Palmer 7 1967 Palmer 13 Ware 6 1995 Ware 8 Palmer 6 2019 game held at 1968 Ware 18 Palmer 6 (snowstorm 1996 Palmer 21 Ware 12 Palmer High School, moved game to Nov. 23) 1997 Ware 28 Palmer 6 Palmer made a val- 1969 Palmer 42 Ware 6 1998 Ware 30 Palmer 0 1970 Ware 12 Palmer 6 1999 Ware 42 Palmer 0 iant comeback late in 1971 Ware 6 Palmer 2 2000 Ware 34 Palmer 0 the game, but could 1972 Palmer 26 Ware 9 2001 Ware 28 Palmer 0 1973 Palmer 14 Ware 12 2002 Ware 20 Palmer 6 not overcome Ware’s 1974 Ware 14 Palmer 6 2003 Ware 20 Palmer 14 hot start. Ware came 1975 Ware 18 Palmer 6 2004 Ware 43 Palmer 6 away with a 34-28 1976 Palmer 8 Ware 0 2005 Palmer 12 Ware 0 1977 Ware 20 Palmer 0 2006 Ware 8 Palmer 6 win the last time the Markys Lissaint comes down with the reception. 1978 Palmer 6 Ware 0 2007 Palmer 26 Ware 6 two neighboring ri- 1979 Ware 38 Palmer 12 2008 Palmer 33 Ware 0 1980 Ware 21 Palmer 0 2009 Ware 16 Palmer 6 vals got together. 1981 Ware 27 Palmer 0 2010 Palmer 33 Ware 0 Keith Smith tries to run away from the pack after a 1982 Palmer 12 Ware 6 2011 Palmer 21 Ware 0 keeper. 1983 Ware 10 Palmer 6 2012 Ware 29 Palmer 20 1984 Ware 7 Palmer 0 2013 Ware 20 Palmer 0 1985 Palmer 26 Ware 6 2014 Ware 14 Palmer 0 1986 Palmer 34 Ware 14 2015 Palmer 14 Ware 6 1987 Palmer 16 Ware 0 2016 Ware 26 Palmer 6 1988 Palmer 14 Ware 12 2017 Ware 41 Palmer 6 1989 Ware 21 Palmer 7 2018 Ware 19 Palmer 6 1990 Ware 28 Palmer 6 2019 Ware 34 Palmer 28 1991 Ware 14 Palmer 14 2020 No game played - pandemic 1992 Ware 46 Palmer 0 1993 Ware 34 Palmer 27 Ware High School Football – 2020-2021 Roster No. Name Position Grade 35 Jadrien Berthiaume RB/LB 8 1 Matthew Gambino DL/OL 11 36 Gavin Sawabi WR/LB 8 4 Andrew Soltys DB/WR 11 45 Nathan Luxon RB/LB 8 7 Devin Henry WR/DB 12 55 Nicholas Gambino OL/LB 11 8 Quintin Davis LB/RB 11 56 Camren McCormick OL/DL 10 9 Logan Bernier DB/WR 11 57 John Auchter OL/DL 10 10 Kolby McDonell RB/DB 10 61 Jack Tweedie OL/DL 12 11 Dillon Slattery QB/DL 12 65 Austin Mascroft OL/DL 12 12 Miles McGrail DB/TE 12 66 Kyle Gordon OL/DL 9 13 Cody St. Cyr RB/LB 11 67 Aiden Clark OL/DL 12 17 John Soltys WR/DB 12 68 Gabriel Phillips OL/DL 10 18 Shawn Santiago WR/DB 12 72 Phillip Fox OL/DL 10 19 Cameron Miarecki WR/DB 8 74 Dominic Velazquez OL/DL 12 Andrew Soltys attempts to get the sack on Palmer quarterback Jack Letendre. Brady Goguen goes for the tackle of Ware’s Keith Smith. 21 Rockeem Handfield LB/RB 12 75 Gavin Rohan OL/DL 11 22 Keith Smith WR/LB 12 81 Kyle Safford RB/LB 9 33 Tyler Orszulak TE/LB 11 88 Donald Charron OL/DL 8 34 Andrew Bonnayer RB/DB 11 99 Nathan Harmon OL/DL 8

WARE ❙ from page 9 Clark, Austin Mascroft, Rockeem In last Saturday’s 14-0 shutout ty football coach, we decided to put get rescheduled before the end of It’s a lot more than just a football said. “I then sent a message to (Lud- Handfield, John Soltys, and Devin road victory against the Chicopee in a different offense and a different the football season. My dad, Jeff, game. It’s the pep rallies, the senior low A.D.) Tim Brillo, who was one Henry. Pacers, Dillon Slattery, who’s the defense,” Fazio said. “That group also played football for Ware. He’s banquet, and everything else that of the people in charge of making “We do have a great group of Indians starting quarterback, scored of players bought in right away. It always telling me stories from when leads up to it,” said Scott Slattery, the football schedule. I asked him seniors this year,” Fazio said. “Ware a rushing touchdown in the middle showed in today’s game against a he played football against Palmer. who’s also the Indians boys’ j.v bas- if we could make some changes to is a small community and they’ve of the first quarter. He then threw a bigger school.” It’s a great game to be a part of.” ketball coach and the varsity base- the schedule, so we could add the been playing different sports to- five-yard TD pass to junior Andrew The eleven Indians seniors No current Ware football play- ball coach. “All of our players want Palmer-Ware game. Tim was able gether for many years.” Soltys five minutes into the second were scheduled to be honored in a er has ever suffered a loss to Palmer. to play against Palmer and I’m sure to switch a couple of other games Soltys, who was a key member stanza. senior night ceremony before facing The Indians, who hold a slim they want to play against us this around during week 4 allowing us of the Indians golf team, and Hen- Handfield rushed for aarchrival Palmer for the 95th time in 46-43-5 overall lead in the series year.” to play Palmer.” ry, who has been a member of the team-leading 60 yards on 10 carries a home game on Friday night. Un- with Palmer, have won seven of the When the Fall II football sched- Fazio really appreciates all of Indians boys’ soccer team during in the first ever meeting on the grid- fortunately, that contest has been past eight games. ule was first announced, the rivalry the hard work Shamgochian has the fall, are first-year players on the iron against Chicopee. postponed because a member of the The Indians posted a 41-6 vic- game wasn’t even listed on it. done for his football program this football team. The defensive unit, which was Palmer football program tested pos- tory in 2017, a 19-6 win in 2018, “We weren’t originally sched- year. “All of us seniors have very led by junior Quintin Davis, took itive for COVID-19. and the final score of last year’s con- uled to play Palmer in football this “Tom is the best A.D. around,” good chemistry both on and off the care of the rest of the business. It “Our guys look forward to test was 34-28, which was played at year and I didn’t really think very Fazio said. “He has done more for field,” said Slattery, who’s also an was the Indians first shutout since playing Palmer every year,” Fazio Legion Field in Palmer. much about it until I spoke with my our football program and for our outstanding baseball and basketball they defeated rival Quaboag, 8-0, in said. “They know every player on “It’s a little bit disappointing coaches,” said Ware Athletic Direc- kids than anyone could ask. When- player. “All of us are good friends.” the 2019 Thanksgiving Day game. the Palmer team.” that we won’t be playing Palmer tor Thomas Shamgochian. “Coach ever we need anything, he responds Slattery isn’t the first member Davis recorded five sacks and Fazio, along with his assistant next week, but we’re still hoping to Slattery said that it’s a game that the in three seconds.” of his family to wear a Ware football he also blocked a punt setting up the coaches found out that the Palmer face them later in the season,” said boys always look forward to play- Even if the football game be- uniform. His father, Scott, played Indians first touchdown against the game had been postponed last Fri- Dillon Slattery. “It’s a big rivalry ing every year.” tween Palmer and Ware isn’t re- football at Ware High School in the Pacers. day. Fazio didn’t tell his players game and it has been going on for Shamgochian then called Palm- scheduled before the Fall II season late 1980’s. He’s currently an assis- Fazio, who’s a math teacher at about the postponement until after so long. You never know what’s go- er Athletic Director Matt Marciniec, ends on April 25, it will be only five tant football coach, along with Nick Ware High School, became an assis- the Chicopee game. ing to happen in that game.” who’s also the Panthers varsity foot- or six months until the two squads Vantangolti. tant football coach when the seniors “Palmer is our biggest rival, Dillon’s father gave his ball coach. meet again on the gridiron on a Devin Slattery, who’s a sopho- were sophomores. He replaced Jim and it was heart wrenching when thoughts about playing and coach- “Matt and I are both new Ath- crisp fall Saturday afternoon. The more on the UMass Boston baseball Haupt as the varsity football coach coach told us next week’s game ing in the rivalry game. letic Directors and we’ve worked 11 seniors on this year’s team will team, graduated from Ware High the following year. has been postponed,” Tweedie said “It’s probably one of the big- very well together during the past probably be rooting for their former School in 2018. “When I took over as the varsi- “We’re hoping that the game does gest rivalry games in Western Mass. couple of years,” Shamgochian teammates from the sideline. April 8, 2021 ❙ THE JOURNAL REGISTER PAGE 11 State tournament added All NE-10 colleges to make playoffs for spring sports COLCHESTER, Vt. - The veillance testing. The allowance termine which two schools will ture 11-team brackets, with the Northeast-10 Conference un- of full-field postseason formats play for that NE10 champion- top five squads in each receiving By Gregory A. Scibelli during the winter while there was a sec- veiled its postseason plan for the factors in the reality of teams not ship, as the top seed from each first-round byes. The sixth, sev- [email protected] ond major spike in COVID-19 cases. spring semester on Thursday, being able to complete their full draws a first-round bye while the enth and eighth seeds host open- The MIAA Tournament Manage- announcing all baseball, men’s regular-season schedules due to second through fourth seeds host ing-round contests. REGION – This fall, a statewide ment Committee met on Thursday, and women’s lacrosse, softball COVID-19 protocol and there- opening-round contests. The All brackets or schedules tournament will take the place of the March 25 to discuss the spring tourna- and men’s and women’s tennis fore allows each team the oppor- women’s lacrosse tournament are subject to change based on Western Massachusetts tournaments ments. programs will automatically tunity to compete for a league begins on April 30, softball on the established institutional and schools in the region have been used to The key to tournaments will take qualify for league tournaments championship. May 4 and baseball on May 11. conference health protocol. The for many years. place on June 2. That is the deadline for while also revealing the date and Key changes to the nor- Divisional finals for baseball and health and safety of student-ath- This school year was supposed to teams to opt in or out of the tournament. location of the men’s golf cham- mal postseason format includes softball are best-of-three series letes, coaches and campus com- be the final year of the sectional tour- Schools will have the ability to decide, pionship. Saint Michael’s Col- a one-day, 36-hole men’s golf before the Northeast and South- munities remains the primary naments held that are sponsored by the for the safety of their students, whether lege sponsors all seven of these championship on April 20 at west division winners meet in focus for the league. Conference Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic or not they will participate in a spring sports, with each program hav- Springfield Country Club in another best-of-three set. winning percentage will deter- Association. However, two of those tour- tournament. The opt-in or out is for ing begun competition already West Springfield, Mass. For The seven-team men’s ten- mine championship seeding for naments, the fall and winter, were can- schools that may be in high-risk areas this spring. baseball, women’s lacrosse and nis championship begins on team sports, with higher seeds celled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. and do not want to risk facing teams they Similar to the adjustments softball, whose regular seasons April 24, when the No. 1 seed serving as the host institutions It also cancelled what existed for may not normally see. made to spring schedules as part are being played within divi- receives a bye while the second- throughout the tournaments. All a state tournament, which consisted of Since the pandemic, schools in of the conference’s return-to- sions, the postseason format through fourth-seeded squads game and match times are to be sectional champion versus sectional Western and Central Massachusetts have play plan, the NE10 has altered retains a divisional format until host opening-round matches. determined. champion. The four sectional champions been placed in geographically-centered postseason competition formats the final championship event or Women’s tennis and men’s la- would meet in semifinals and then finals. pods to limit travel and exposure. in an effort to reduce travel and series. Both divisions have their crosse, which start on April 25 While the MIAA was looking to The spring tournament is set to start allow for regular COVID-19 sur- own seven-team bracket to de- and 28, respectively, will fea- hold a spring tournament, it was only go- on June 16 and 17 with a June 15 cut-off ing to occur at the sectional level. Now, date for regular season games. A short the Board of Directors have approved spring season is not unusual to teams as the two-game state tournaments for the first two weeks of spring often are the spring season, which will begin on filled with weather issues, and rain can Monday, April 26. There will be a short sometimes cancel many baseball and preseason and games will begin in early softball games. Sign up for Quabbin Valley Wheel Baseball May. There will be no neutral sites for the The spring season is set to include tournament, and the higher seed will be Valley Baseball seeks new players baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, out- the home team through the tournament. REGION – The Quabbin players who are not already on door track, and boys volleyball. It is also However, it is not known if neutral sites REGION – The Val- with the playoffs for the top Valley Baseball League is an a team will be placed in a draft, ley Wheel Over-30 Baseball four teams during the first two supposed to include wrestling, a winter will be used in the two-game state tour- age 28-and-over league which currently scheduled to take place sport that was deemed to high to happen nament. League is looking for new weeks of August. Tryouts are plays its games Sundays at 10 on Sunday, April 11. players for the 2021 season, set for the first three weekends a.m. beginning in late April and The league’s first games which is set to begin at the in April. Tryouts will be Sat- concluding in late August. It is a are tentatively scheduled for end of April. Players who are urday, April 3, Sunday, April six-team league and a 15-game Sunday, April 25. For the 2021 28-years-old prior to June 11, and Sunday, April 18, all schedule with all teams getting season, there is a mask-wearing 1 are eligible to play in the weather-permitting. A draft for at least one playoff game at the rule, as well as modifications league this season, however, new players will be held after end of August. that prohibit any type of spitting only those 30 by June 1 are el- the final tryout. All players bat The league is seeking new or close contact, and players are igible to pitch. The league in- and every player spends at least players to join in the fun. The required to take out all trash they cludes six teams and there is a four innings in the field. The cost to play in 2021 is $192.50 bring in with them. The league 15-game season that begins on league will be playing with and registration can be found allows the use of BBCOR-certi- Sunday, April 25. Games are some minor modifications due at www.quabbinvalleybaseball. fied -3 bats as well as wood bats. 12 Sundays, a special Mother’s to the COVID-19 pandemic. org. Games are mostly being Games are nine innings and all Day weekend Saturday game, For more information, please played this year in Easthampton players who participate get to and two weekday night games contact League Commissioner and South Hadley. Players who hit and play the field. For more under the lights. The season Jim Nason at wheel12@com- wish to pitch in the league must information or to contact some- ends the final week of July cast.net. be 30-years-old. one from the league, go to the Sign-ups are active and league’s website. Submitted photo The Big Outlaw Open starts this weekend with the Thompson Icebreaker 125. GAME ❙ from page 1 STCC Diversity Series to host artist, author Thompson Icebreaker 125 just the and quarterback Jordan Talbot, offered simi- and ‘cookie activist’ Jasmine M. Cho start of Big Outlaw Open season lar sentiments about his SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Award by Citizens Bank, and was ed by the Office of Multicultural teammates and the game Technical Community College Di- also awarded a Mayor’s Procla- Affairs, brings a global array of WATERBURY, Vt. — Connecticut’s that many laps to actually try and race against The Blue Devils. versity Speaker and Performance mation declaring Jan. 28, 2020, speakers and performers to cam- Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park your way back to the front and not just “We are a young series will host Pittsburgh-based as “Jasmine Cho Day” by the City pus. is just over a week away from the annual ride around behind the pace car to finish team and even though we artist, author and activist Jasmine of Pittsburgh. Expanding to tradi- The series, which is free Icebreaker. The 82nd season opener on the day.” only have 13 players on M. Cho in a virtual format on tional fine art while pursuing art and open to the public as well as Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11 A total of 29 drivers have pre-en- the team they come ev- April 14 at 12:15 p.m. therapy studies, Cho wrote, illus- STCC students, currently offers is headlined by the Icebreaker 125 for tered the event, including Keith Rocco, eryday, put in the work Cho, a self-described “cookie trated, and published her first chil- live virtual performances due to the new Outlaw Open Modified Series, Mike Christopher Jr., Eric Goodale, to get better, and have activist,” puts faces onto cookies dren’s book, “Role Models Who the COVID-19 pandemic. Cho pitting the region’s Tour-type Modified Andrew Krause, Patrick Emerling, and a lot to prove,” Talbot she bakes to elevate representation Look Like Me: Asian Americans is the final speaker of the spring stars in a $10,000-to-win showdown. Jeff Gallup. The current entry list alone said. “Northampton was for Asian Americans and Pacific and Pacific Islanders Who Made 2021 semester. Noted open-wheel racers such as accounts for dozens of championships a tough team to start the Islanders. She is also a Food Net- History.” To register for the online Doug Coby, Craig Lutz, Bobby Santos and hundreds of race wins. Several oth- season off with but we work champion and the founder The Diversity Speaker and event featuring Cho, visit stcc. III, Jon McKennedy, and Matt Swanson er teams have indicated they’ll be there, got some good looks and of an online bakery called Yum- Performance Series, coordinat- edu/diversity. are officially committed to the Icebreak- setting up a stacked field with many po- some things we can work myholic. er 125. The Sunday shootout is just the tential winners. on throughout the season Her cookie activism has been beginning, though. Six Outlaw Open The Outlaw Open Modified Series to take with the young- featured internationally on various Series events are planned for the 2021 is the brainchild of PASS’s Tom May- PEOPLE/MILESTONE NEWS er guys next year and to media outlets that include NPR, season with big purses and even bigger berry and ACT’s Cris Michaud, who are build the team’s chem- HuffPost, CBS This Morning, and As a free service for our readers, we will print all births, action. co-promoting the Thompson Speedway istry and numbers in the The Korea Daily. In 2019, Cho weddings, engagements, milestone anniversaries, major It culminates with the return of oval track events this season. The duo future.” gave a TEDx talk on her work that birthdays, military achievements, honors and awards. We the Thompson 300. The $20,000-to- put on two events at Thompson in 2020 Baldyga said he can- immediately went viral and has have a “people news” form available for you to submit these win event is part of the World Series of and have banded together to carry on the not wait for parents to be since reached over 47,000 views. listings. This material is provided to us by our readers and lo- Speedway Racing on October 8-10. It’s track’s storied tradition. allowed to return to the Cho has received numerous cal institutions and we do not charge to print this content. been 16 years since the late Ted Christo- Thompson Speedway opened in games and watch their accolades including CREATOR For more information, or to submit people or milestone pher won the last Thomson 300 in 2005. 1940 and was long known as the “Indi- kids play and for other of the Year by the Pittsburgh news for The Journal Register, please email mharrison@turley. Not only is the Icebreaker 125 important anapolis of the East”, attracting every fans to be able to show Technology Council, the Small com. in its own right, but it also starts prepa- notable name in motorsports. Even to- their support in person. Business Community Champion rations for an event that is hallowed in day, the track is revered among the rac- Modified lore. ing community. Drivers such as Ryan “The Icebreaker is always the big Preece, Harrison Burton, Bobby Santos opener in New England to get back go- III, and Derek Griffith have used Thomp- ing and get started racing again, so I’m son victories as a springboard to national definitely looking forward to that,” two- opportunities. time Modified Racing Series champion “What Cris Michaud and Tom May- Chris Pasteryak said. “As for the season berry have done for Thompson is huge,” Celebrate Your Graduate in general, the way I look at it is that the Zachem said. “Taking the chance last Thompson 300 is the biggest Modified year to run the track, with everything go- race of the year. So the more laps we get ing on with COVID...I started at the Lit- Personalized, at Thompson over the course of the year tle T Speedway in 2000 and everyone’s 3 x 6 ft. weather leading up to the 300, hopefully the bet- dream is to run the big track one day and Congratulations $ ter we can run in it.” I made it there. It’s really cool to see the 2 x 5.5 ft. resistant vinyl 69.95 banner with In-between the Icebreaker 125 and track still going.” $ the Thompson 300 are four $5,000-to- Thompson Speedway opens its 49.95 grommets. Other sizes win Wednesday night shows on June 82nd season with the annual Icebreak- OLIVIA available 16, July 7, August 11, and September er on Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, Class of Please call 15. The Wednesday dates make it easy April 11. Ten local and regional series CONGRATULATIONS 2021 for teams to tackle the Thompson high go green at the two-day racing festival. PALMER HIGH SCHOOL for pricing. banks without weekly or touring series Sunday’s card features the $10,000-to- conflicts. win Icebreaker 125 for the Outlaw Open In the meantime, all eyes are on the Modified Series. There’s also a 40-lap Icebreaker showdown. The event is 125 ACT-type Late Model shootout plus the green-flag laps with teams allowed to Limited Sportsman and SK Light Modi- use eight tires. Racers have to be fast and fieds. Post time is 1:15pm. Congratulations use the right strategy to stand in Victory Saturday’s six-division card is high- Lane. lighted by the Thompson 75 for the PASS LUDLOW HIGH SCHOOL “I love it,” Oakdale, CT’s Zachem North Super Late Models beginning at Class of said of the 125-lap distance. “It’s a pit- 1:00pm. They’re joined by the Suno- 2021 stop race, so more or less, you are racing co Modifieds, NEMA LITES Midgets, DREAM • BELIEVE • SUCCEED to halfway to figure out your pit stop sit- EXIT Realty Pro Truck Challenge, Mini uation. I’m looking forward to it. We’ve Stocks, and an 8-Cylinder Street Stock 2 x 8 ft. always run well over at Thompson.” Open. An optional Test N’ Tune practice $ It’s definitely going to make a dif- day is slated for Friday, April 9 for all Please send your banner request to 59.95 ference,” Moosup, CT’s Pasteryak add- Icebreaker divisions. Congratulations [email protected] ed. “When you’re counting caution laps Adult general admission is $30 for You will need to submit a high and you get to 50 or 60 laps to go, you Saturday and $35 for Sunday. Kids ages MeredithBelchertown KENDALL resolution digital image. normally only count on getting about 35 12 and under are $10 each day. Advance Please include name, theme, colors of them under green. Whereas now when tickets are available at https://happsnow. High School Class of and contact phone number. you get to 50 or 60 to go, there’s still po- com/event/Thompson-Speedway-Mo- 2020 tentially a pretty long race left. And then torsports-Park-YHPQ. Grandstand at- Class of you know that, if you have some tires left tendance is limited to 50% of capacity CHICOPEE HIGH SCHOOL or CALL 413-283-8393 2.5 x 3 ft. in the pit stall, or you want to try a strat- per Connecticut COVID-19 guidelines. *Pickup at Palmer Location FREE 24 Water Street • Palmer, MA 01069 egy where you hold off and pit a little Pit passes will be sold at the track. 2021 $ Delivery/Shipping additional charge. 413.283.8393 bit later, you know you’re going to have 34.95 PAGE 12 April 8, 2021 ❙ THE JOURNAL REGISTER

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Visit hcc.edu/summer For more information, visit www.belchertowndayschool.org (413) 323-8108 and/or email [email protected] April 8, 2021 ❙ THE JOURNAL REGISTER PAGE 13 DEATH NOTICES NOTICE ERRORS: Each advertiser is Patrica P. Aliengena, 82 Richard Gambaccini, 77 requested to check their ad- OBITUARIES Died: April 1, 2021 Died: March 17, 2021 vertisement the first time it Services are Private appears. This paper will not Robert Stevenson, 57 be responsible for more than Edward J. Dembkowski, 87 Died: March 6, 2021 one corrected insertion, nor Robert “Rob” Stevenson, 57 will be liable for any error in Died: April 2, 2021 “What is a pirate’s favorite the beat of a differ- by his pool. He spent Funeral Services: 8:45 a.m. Charles L. Whitman, 84 an advertisement to a greater extent than the cost of the kind of pizza?” ent drummer, Rob many hours work- April 9 at Died: March 14, 2021 space occupied by the item “Pep-ARR-roni!” had many interests. ing toward creating a Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home in the advertisement. All that knew Rob, were He loved the beach backyard oasis for his aware of his humor. He always and sunshine at any time off from work. had a Dad joke on hand. time of the year. Rob As much as he Rob Stevenson passed away appreciated cars and liked to enjoy him- suddenly on March 6, 2021, could often be found self, he was a very while vacationing and visiting hand washing his ve- hard working provid- family in Florida. Over the last hicles on his days off. er for his family. Rob OBITUARIES few months, he had a brief fight He had a great admi- worked for over 20 with brain cancer. ration with anything related to years at Aaron’s Sales and Leas- On April 29, 1963, Rob the 80s and “Miami Vice.” Rob ing. He earned many accolades Patricia P. Aliengena, 82 was born to Marcia (Russell) was also an avid watch collector and reward trips as a result of Wolfson and Douglas Steven- and would share that with some his top performance. Rob set OCALA, FL — Patricia P. and his wife Amy of Wilbraham; loving, generous and sincere son. He was one of six children: of his close friends. In his car, in a standard for excellence with Aliengena, 82, of Ocala, former- her loving sisters Teeny DeMaio, woman who cared deeply about Douglas, Jodi, Melissa, Michael, the yard, or on his phone, you his strong work ethic and was a ly of Monson, died on April 1, Paulien Harootian and Ellen her family, the community, and and Tami. Rob also had a stepfa- would frequently find him lis- mentor to many in the industry. 2021, at home in Ocala with her Smith; and her many nieces and her faith. Donations can be sent ther and stepmother, Steven and tening to classic rock music. Rob asked not to have tradi- family by her side. She was born nephews. Her two brothers, Gus in memory to the Alzheimer’s Kathleen Wolfson, who were a Most impressively, Rob’s tional funeral services. He asked in Palmer and was married to the Pappas and Teddy Pappas, pre- Association and condolenc- special part of his life. family was very important to for a celebration of his life. This late Ronald A. Aliengena. deceased her. es may be sent to: 7 Pine Run Rob was lovingly married him. Just ask any of his chil- will take place in the form of a Patricia is survived by her Patricia was a prominent Ocala, Fl 34472. to his wife, Laurie (White) Ste- dren about mandatory Family private memorial car show at the beloved two sons, Keith and his business owner in Monson for Services will be private as venson, for 26 years. They had Sundays (insert eye roll here)! discretion of his family. wife Denise of Ocala, and Kevin most of her life. She was a very requested by the family. three wonderful children – Vic- He greatly enjoyed traveling The family asks that any do- toria, Elizabeth, and Alexander. with his wife, especially to the nations made in memory of Rob Rob also had a son, Rob Jr., from Carribean, Oktoberfest in Mu- go to the Dana Farber Cancer In- a previous marriage. He also nich, and roadtripping from Italy stitute of Boston. leaves behind many additional through Austria, Switzerland, Rob will be greatly missed Edward (Zeke) J. Dembkowski, 87 family and friends, as well as his and Germany. as a loving husband, father, son, beloved dog, Terrance. Rob also enjoyed spending brother, uncle, friend, mentor, PALMER—Edward (Zeke) vid) French of New are invited to meet at Although he marched to time with family and friends and leader. J. Dembkowski, 87, passed away Hampshire, and San- the funeral home the peacefully surrounded by his dra (Gary) Leecock of following morning at loving family on Friday, April 2, Palmer; his grandchil- 8:45 a.m. for a funeral 2021, at Baystate Medical Cen- dren Matthew, Erin, procession to Divine ter. Marc, Christopher, Mercy Parish, 2267 Son of the late Frank and Megan, Adam and Main Street, Three Charles L. Whitman, 84 Mary (Palewoda) he was born in Ali; his great-grand- Rivers, for a Liturgy of WEST BROOKFIELD — to West Brookfield in his life. A notable wit, Three Rivers on Nov. 14, 1933, children, Gabbie and Christian Burial begin- Charles L. Whitman, 84, died 1940, and later to War- he was a poet and writ- and graduated from Palmer High Max; as well as many ning at 10 a.m. Rites peacefully at his home on Sun- ren. He attended local er, distributing verbal School. He went on to proudly extended family mem- of Committal and In- day, March 14, 2021. schools and UMass bouquets or brickbats serve his county in the United bers and friends. In terment to immediately He is survived by his wife Amherst. His six years with accuracy, ability, States Army. addition to his parents, Zeke is follow in St. Anne’s Cemetery. Carol; a son, Carl Whitman and of service in the U.S. and at times, acerbity. Zeke will be dearly missed predeceased by his three brothers In lieu of flowers, memorial his wife Leanne of Evanston, Army included service He loved teaching pi- by all who knew him, including and sister. donations may be made to Di- Wyo.; two grandsons, Mark and in Germany and Viet- ano, fishing, garden- his loving wife of 66 years Eliz- Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thurs- vine Mercy Parish, 2267 Main his wife Jennifer and Carl Whit- nam. He later graduat- ing, and spending time abeth (Benoit) Dembkowski; his day, April 8, at Beers & Story Street, Three Rivers, MA 01080. man Jr.; and great-grandsons ed from Pioneer Valley with his family and children Steven (Mary) Demb- Palmer Funeral Home, 1475 N Carter and Ayden, all of Mur- School of Nursing, re- friends. kowski of Palmer, Susan (Da- Main Street. Family and Friends freesboro, Tenn.; three sister, tiring from that caring A celebration of Claudia Kenady of Oakland, Ca- profession to his West Brook- his life will be held at a later date. lif., Shirley Will of Thorndike, field home in 2001. In lieu of flowers, contributions and ruth Lyon of West Brook- Charles was known as a may be sent to: Second Chance field; and several nieces and man of many talents. He en- Animal Shelter, 11 Young Road Richard Gambaccini, 77 nephews. tertained as an accomplished East Brookfield, MA 0155 or Richard Gambaccini passed is survived by his wife ception at the church. He was born in Ayer the son pianist while still a teenager; SecondChanceAnimals.org. away on March 17, 2021. Gayle Gambaccini of In lieu of custom- of Charles and Isabel A. Whit- his music charmed audiences, He was born on March 21, Greensboro, NC; a ary condolences, the man and moved with his family friends, and relatives throughout 1944, the son of Peter and Eva sister, Darlene DiNoia family requests do- DeFazio Gambaccini. He grad- and husband Frank of nations in Richard’s uated from Palmer High School Worcester; a brother, memory be made to in 1962 and served his country in Donald Gambaccini of Guilford County An- the Air Force from 1962 to 1966 West Boylston; niec- imal Shelter, 4525 The Journal Register as a mechanic on B-52s. es and nephews Eliza W. Wendover Ave., He was a Food and Bever- DiNoia, Todd DiNoia, Greensboro, NC Obituary Policy age Manager and later became a Frank DiNoia Jr., Da- 27409 or to Hospice manager at Coca-Cola, retiring vid Gambaccini, and of the Piedmont, 1801 Turley Publications offers two types of obituaries. at age 53. He enjoyed golf, mu- Evalyn O’Rourke, along with Westchester Drive, High Point, One is a free, brief Death Notice listing the name of deceased, date of death and sic, and dogs. Richard was a ci- step-children; Leigh Ann Kel- NC 27262. funeral date and place. gar aficionado and a proud own- ley, Michael Henry, Christopher On line condolences may be er of a 1980 Corvette. He loved Henry, and Sarah Gordon. made at haneslineberryfhnelm. The other is a Paid Obituary, costing $100, which allows families to publish to cook and eat Italian food and A Celebration of his life com. extended death notice information of their own choice and may include a photograph. was known for being a great sto- will be held at noon on April 17 Hanes Lineberry N. Elm Death Notices & Paid Obituaries should be submitted through a funeral home to: ryteller. at Calvary Church, 1665 Pleas- Chapel is assisting the Gambac- [email protected]. He was preceded in death ant Ridge Road, Greensboro, cini family. by his parents and his twin N.C. Following the service, fam- Exceptions will be made only when the family brother, Peter Gambaccini. He ily and friends are invited to a re- provides a death certificate and must be pre-paid.

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p.m., the department responded sponded to an EMS incident on and the duty officer returned to PALMER PD Saturday, April 3 PALMER Nelbeson Ramon Paulino Cedano, to a motor vehicle fire on North Maple Street. The department re- service at 4:57 p.m. The Palmer Police Department re- Main Street. The department re- turned to service at 3:15 p.m. On Sunday, April 4, at 5:01 23, of 460 Gevena Ave. Apt. 3, Dorches- The Palmer Fire Department sponded to 310 calls, made three arrests turned at 6:23 p.m. On Saturday, April 3, at 8:40 p.m., the department provided ter, was arrested at Wilbraham Street in responded to 11 incidents March or issued summons for arrests March Palmer after the department responded 31-April 6. On Monday, April 5, at 6:40 p.m., the department responded mutual aid to a structure fire on 30-April 6. a.m., the department responded to a smoke detector activation on Walters Way in Thorndike. The to an unlicensed operation of a motor On Wednesday, March 31, Those arrested will appear at the vehicle. at 12:50 p.m., the department re- to a carbon monoxide activation Oak Street. The department re- department returned to service at Palmer District Court and are innocent sponded to an alarm activation on on Katie Lane. The department turned to service at 8:54 p.m. 5:38 p.m. until proven guilty. Shearer Street. The department returned to service at 7:19 a.m. On Sunday, April 4, at 4:24 returned to service at 1:13 p.m. On Monday, April 5, at 11:22 p.m., the department respond- a.m., the department responded ed to an EMS incident on High MONSON LUDLOW MEMORIAL COMPANY INC. On Friday, April 2, at 10:31 Celebrating over 60 Years in Business ~ The Trusz Family a.m., the department responded to carbon monoxide detector acti- Street. The department returned vation on Katie Lane. The depart- to service at 4:43 p.m. The Monson Fire Depart- ❖ Benches ❖ Statues ❖ Monuments ❖ Custom Design Work to an alarm activation on Thorn- ment responded to four calls and dike Street. The department re- ment returned to service at 7:19 On Monday, April 5, at 7:48 ❖ Plot Maintenance ❖ Bronze Plaques ❖ Cleaning ❖ Markers ❖ Vases a.m. p.m., the department respond- 23 EMS calls March 29-April 4. turned to service at 10:50 a.m. On Wednesday, March 31, ❖ On-Site Lettering ❖ Restorations ❖ Cemetery Signage ❖ Granite Signs On Friday, April 2, at 5:05 On Tuesday, April 6, at 9:21 ed to a gasoline spill on Maple a.m., the department responded Street. The department returned at 12:11 p.m., the department 201 East St., Ludlow, MA 01056 ❖ www.ludlowmemorialcompany.com p.m., the department responded responded to a call, requesting to a call requesting medical as- to a brush fire on Main Street in to service at 9:41 p.m. 413-589-7564 Office❖ 413-589-7588 Fax ❖ 413-531-5360 Thorndike. The department re- On Monday, April 5, at 9:43 a smoke investigation on Waid sistance on Central Street. The Road. The department returned department returned to service at turned to service at 9:55 a.m. p.m., the department respond- On Tuesday, April 6, at 9:35 ed to an EMS incident on Main to service at 1:10 p.m. 5:37 p.m. On Thursday, April 1, at 8:41 The Library Loft On Sunday, April 4, at 4:10 a.m., the department responded Street. The department returned to a brush fire on River Street. to service at 10:01 p.m. a.m., the department responded Schoolhouse Commons Historical Center • 1085 Park Street, Palmer p.m., the department provided to a fire alarm activation. The station coverage to the Wilbra- The department returned to ser- vice at 12:10 a.m. department returned to service at We are celebrating our ham Fire Department on Boston 8:59 a.m. 20th year at the Schoolhouse Commons. Road in Wilbraham. The depart- BONDSVILLE Thanks to our wonderful “friends,” volunteers and patrons. On Saturday, April 3, at 7:22 Hours: ment returned to service at 6:30 The Bondsville Fire Depart- p.m., the department respond- p.m. THREE RIVERS Tues. 10am - 4pm • Wed. 10am - 4pm ment responded to three calls ed to a possible structure fire on Thurs. 10am - 4pm • Fri. 10am-4pm On Sunday, April 4, at 4:45 The Three Rivers Fire De- March 30-April 5. Main Street. The department re- Hope to see you there p.m., the department provided partment responded to six inci- On Tuesday, March 30, at turned to service at 7:32 p.m. medical assistance on Shearer dents March 30 -April 6. 12:42 p.m., the department pro- On Monday, April 4, at 4:10 Book donations will be accepted at the Palmer Public Library or the Library Loft during open hours. Street. The department returned On Tuesday, March 30, at vided mutual aid to an alarm ac- p.m., the department provided to service at 5:05 p.m. Please, no magazines or Reader's Digest Condensed Books. 12:42 p.m., the department re- tivation on Main Street in Thorn- mutual aid for a brush fire on We accept books only in good, clean condition. On Sunday, April 4, at 5 sponded to an alarm activation dike. The department returned to Stony Hill Road in Wilbraham. p.m., the department responded on Main Street in Thorndike. The service 12:57 p.m. The department returned to ser- For more information call 283-3330 ext. 100 to a structure fire on Walters Way. department returned to service at On Saturday, April 3, 4:50 vice at 5:32 p.m. The department returned to ser- 12:58 p.m. p.m., the duty office investigation vice at 5:45 p.m. On Tuesday, March 30, at an unauthorized burning. Burn- On Sunday, April 4, at 5:47 2:25 p.m., the department re- ing regulations were explained Proceeds To Benefit the Palmer Public Library PAGE 14 April 8, 2021 ❙ THE JOURNAL REGISTER

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NOTICE OF the southerly line of a cul- property and all easements, cessful bidder at the foreclo- Beverly, MA 01915 CODE (MUPC) Meeting ID: 934 6151 PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGEE’S vert crossing said highway, rights, appurtenances, rents, sure sale shall default in pur- (978) 921-2670 A Personal Represent­ 7169 DEPARTMENT OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE which point is the north- royalties, mineral, oil and chasing the within described www.dgandl.com ative appointed under the Password: 878803 ENVIRONMENTAL By virtue and in execu- easterly corner of the land gas rights and profits, water property according to the 56384 (CURBOY) MUPC in an unsuper- Monson Conservation PROTECTION tion of the Power of Sale to be conveyed and running; rights and stock and all fix- terms of this Notice of Sale 03/25, 04/01, 04/08/2021 vised administration is not Commission WATERWAYS contained in a certain mort- THENCE westerly along tures now or hereafter a part and/or the terms of the re­quired to file an inventory 04/08/2021 REGULATION gage given by Eric Curboy land formerly of Arthur E. of the property. All replace- Memorandum of Sale exe- or annual accounts with the PROGRAM and Kathryn Angers Vaughn 285 feet, more or ments and additions shall cuted at the time of foreclo- MONSON Court. Persons interested Notice of Simplified to Mortgage Electronic less. to the center of a big also be covered by this sale. sure, the Mortgagee reserves BOARD OF in the estate are entitled to License Application pursu- Registration Systems, Inc. rock; THENCE turning and Terms of Sale: Said the right to sell the property SELECTMEN notice regarding the admin- Commonwealth of ant to M.G.L. Chapter 91 as nominee for Savers running southerly in a line premises will be sold sub- by foreclosure deed to the Notice is hereby given istration directly from the Massachusetts 21-WW-PRE-0054-APP Co-Operative Bank dated at right angle to the line ject to any and all unpaid second highest bidder, pro- in accordance with the pro- Personal Representative The Trial Court NOTIFICATION April 21, 2006, recorded just previously described taxes and assessments, tax viding that said second high- visions of Chapter 138, and may petition the Court Probate and Family Court DATE: April 8, 2021 at the Hampden County for a distance of 125 feet; sales, tax titles and other est bidder shall deposit with Section 15A, of the General in any matter relating to the Hampden Division PERMITTEE: Mark Registry of Deeds in Book THENCE turning and run- municipal liens and water the Mortgagee’s attorneys, Laws of Massachusetts, that estate, including the distri- 50 State Street Morisi 15839, Page 315; said mort- ning easterly along land now or sewer liens and State the amount of the required the Board of Selectmen of bution of assets and expens- Springfield, MA 01103 PROJECT SITE gage was then assigned to or formerly of said Vaughn or County transfer fees, deposit as set forth herein. the Town of Monson will es of administration. (413)748-8600 ADDRESS: 78 First Massachusetts Housing 285 feet, more or less, to the if any there are, and TEN If the second highest bid- hold two public hearings: WITNESS, Hon. Docket No. HD20P1118EA Street, Brimfield, MA Finance Agency by vir- westerly line of said high- THOUSAND DOLLARS der declines to purchase the (1) On the application Barbara M Hyland, First Estate of: Public notice is hereby tue of an assignment dated way #19; THENCE north- ($10,000.00) in cashier’s within described property, of Richard J. Krupczak, Justice of this Court. Brett Francis Minney given of the application for December 7, 2010, and erly along the westerly line or certified check will be the Mortgagee reserves the dba Eco Hill Orchards & Date: April 05, 2021 Date of Death: a Chapter 91 Simplified recorded in Book 18625, of said highway #19, 125 required to be paid by the right to purchase the with- Winery, 101 Wilbraham Rosemary A Saccomani March 03, 2020 License by Mark Morisi Page 144; of which mort- feet to the point of begin- purchaser at the time and in described property at the Road, Monson, for a new Register of Probate INFORMAL PROBATE to construct/maintain a gage the undersigned is the ning. Subject to takings for place of the sale as a deposit amount bid by the second license - a Farmer Series 04/08/2021 PUBLICATION NOTICE dock in the waters of Little present holder for breach highway purposes made and the balance in cashier’s highest bidder. The foreclo- Pouring Permit 19E. To all persons interested Alum Pond at 78 First of conditions of said mort- by the Commonwealth of or certified check will be sure deed and the consider- The hearing will be held in the above captioned est­ Street, Brimfield, Hampden gage and for the purpose of Massachusetts in connec- due in thirty (30) days, at the ation paid by the success- through Zoom, at 7:05 p.m. WALES ate, by Petition of Petit­i­oner County. foreclosing the same will be tion with the reconstruction offices of Doonan, Graves & ful bidder shall be held in on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. CONSERVATION David J. Minney of Ware, The Department will sold at PUBLIC AUCTION of Route #19. BEING the Longoria, LLC (“DG&L”), escrow by DG&L, (here- Followed by a second COMMISSION MA. consider all written com- at 01:00 PM on April 22, same premises conveyed to time being of the essence. inafter called the “Escrow public hearing Under the requirements David J. Minney of ments on this Waterways 2021, on the mortgaged us by deed of Lasalle Bank, The Mortgagee reserves the Agent”) until the deed shall (2) On the application of M.G.L. Ch. 131,s.40, Ware, MA has been infor- application received premises. This property has NA dated April 18, 2006 and right to postpone the sale to be released from escrow of Richard J. Krupczak, the Wales Conservation mally appointed as the by within 30 days of the the address of 196 Wales recorded in the Hampden a later date by public proc- to the successful bidder at dba Echo Hill Orchards & Commission will hold a Personal Representative of “Notification Date”. Road, Brimfield, MA County Registry of Deeds lamation at the time and the same time as the con- Winery, 101 Wilbraham public hearing on Thursday, the estate to serve without Failure of any aggrieved 01010. The entire mort- immediately prior to this in date appointed for the sale sideration is released to the Road, Monson, for a April 15, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. surety on the bond. person or group of ten cit- gaged premises, all and Book 15839, Page 313. and to further postpone at Mortgagee, whereupon all Farmer Series 19H Permit REMOTELY: go to con- The estate is being izens or more to submit singular, the premises as Subject to and with the any adjourned sale-date by obligations of the Escrow - Alteration of Licensed servation@townofwales. ad­ministered under informal written comments to the described in said mortgage: benefit of easements, reser- public proclamation at the Agent shall be deemed to Premises to include both net. Under consideration is procedure by the Personal Waterways Regulation The land with the vation, restrictions, and tak- time and date appointed for have been properly fulfilled wine and distilled spirits on a Notice of Intent for Tim Representative under the Program will result in the buildings thereon locat- ing of record, if any, inso- the adjourned sale date. The and the Escrow Agent shall entire premises. Hannon & Laurie Johnson Massachusetts Uniform Pro­ waiver of any right to an ed in Brimfield, Hampden far as the same are now in premises is to be sold sub- be discharged. Other terms, The hearing will be held to construct a new home at bate Code without super- adjudicatory hearing in County, Massachusetts force and applicable. In the ject to and with the benefit if any, to be announced at through Zoom at 7:10 p.m. 148 Union St. vision by the Court. Inven­ accordance with 310 CMR bounded and described as event of any typographi- of all easements, restric- the sale. on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. 04/08/2021 tory and accounts are not 9.13(4)(c). The group of cit- follows: A certain parcel of cal error set forth herein in tions, leases, tenancies, and Dated: March 4, 2021 For information on re­quired to be filed with the izens must include at least land on the westerly side the legal description of the rights of possession, build- Massachusetts Housing accessing the Zoom Meeting Court, but interested parties five citizens who are resi- of the road leading from premises, the description as ing and zoning laws, encum- Finance Agency please visit the town website LEGAL NOTICE are entitled to notice regard- dents of the municipality in Brimfield to Wales known set forth and contained in brances, condominium liens, By its Attorney at, www.monson-ma.gov. MONSON ing the administration from which the proposed project as Route 19 bounded to wit: the mortgage shall control if any and all other claim in DOONAN, GRAVES & If you desire to object CONSERVATION the Personal Repre­sentative is located. BEGINNING on the west- by reference. Together with the nature of liens, if any LONGORIA, LLC, 100 thereto, you or your attorney COMMISSION and can petition the Court Project plans for this erly side of said highway at all the improvements now there be. Cummings Center, should appear at that time Under the require- in any matter relating to the Waterways application are a point 30 feet southerly of or hereafter erected on the In the event that the suc- Suite 303C, and be heard, ments of M.G.L. Chapt. estate, including distribu- on file for public viewing Monson Board of Selectmen 131, s.40, the Monson tion of assets and expenses electronically, by request to Licensing Authority Conservation Commission of administration. Inter­ested [email protected]. 04/08/2021 will hold a public hearing on parties are entitled to peti- If you do not have access to THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Assessed To FERRENTINO BRENNA Wednesday, April 14, 2021 tion the Court to institute email, please leave a voice- TOWN OF BRIMFIELD A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximate- at 7:20 P.M. REMOTELY. formal proceedings and to mail at (617) 292-5929 and OFFICE OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES ly 4.87 Acres located and known as 188 WALES ROAD Commonwealth of Under consideration is obtain orders terminating you will be contacted with NOTICE OF TAX TAKING shown on the Town of Brimfield Assessors Records as Parcel Massachusetts an Abbreviated Notice of or restricting the powers of information on alternative To the owners of the hereinafter described land and to all Identifier 17-A-10.6 and being part of the premises record- The Trial Court Resource Area Delineation Personal Representatives options. others concerned ed in book 19492 on page 417 in the Hampden Registry of Hampden Probate and to confirm the limit of appointed under informal It is recommended that You are hereby notified that on Thursday the 22nd day of Deeds. Family Court a Bordering Vegetated procedure. A copy of the public comments be filed April, 2021 , at 10:00 A.M. at the Tax Collectors's Office, 2019 Tax $5,478.02 50 State Street Wetland that extends Petition and Will, if any, can electronically with dep. 23 Main Street , pursuant to the provisions of General Laws, Assessed to GEORGE LOUIS M And GEORGE CHRISTY Springfield, MA 01103 through lots 92-6A through be obtained from the Pet­ [email protected] when Chapter 60, Section 53, and by virtue of the authority vested A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately (413)748-7758 92-6H located on the west itioner. possible. Alternatively, com- in me as Collector of Taxes, it is my intention to take for the 3.91 Acres located and known as 1242 DUNHAMTOWN Docket No. HD21P0599EA side of Margaret St/Upper 04/08/2021 ments may be mailed to Town of Brimfield the following parcels of land for non-pay- BRIMFIELD RD shown on the Town of Brimfield Assessors Estate of: Palmer Rd. the Waterways Regulation ment of the taxes due thereon, with interest and all incidental Records as Parcel Identifier 8-D-18.9 and being part of Phyllis Ann Klick https://zoom.us/ Program at: 1 Winter Street, expenses and costs to the date of taking, unless the same shall the premises recorded in book 12679 on page 535 in the Also known as: j/93461517169?pwd=SU- 5th Floor, Boston, MA have been paid before that date. Hampden Registry of Deeds. Phyllis A Klick JwR3lZbHAyZzdGT0ZQe- 02108. Sharon Ashleigh, Collector of Taxes 2019 Tax $3,954.27 Date of Death: 08/18/2020 FlwRXVTZz09 04/08/2021 Assessed to BATISTA M. CHRISTOPHER And BATISTA CITATION ON Dial: 1.646.558.8656 Assessed To KEATING EDWARD J TERRI L PETITION FOR A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximate- FORMAL 51 Acres located and known as REAR MILL LANE ROAD ly 2 Acres located and known as HAYNES HILL ROAD ADJUDICATION shown on the Town of Brimfield Assessors Records as Parcel shown on the Town of Brimfield Assessors Records as Parcel To all interested persons: Identifier 13-A-23 and being part of the premises recorded in Identifier 17-A-2.1 and being part of the premises recorded in A Petition for Formal book 21281 on page 499 in the Hampden Registry of Deeds. book 18738 on page 552 in the Hampden Registry of Deeds. Adjudication of Intestacy 2019 Tax $53.46 2019 Tax $501.78 and Appointment of Assessed To MCINTOSH DIANE L Personal Representative Assessed To CARON BRIAN R - TRUSTEE A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately has been filed by Charles A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 1.728 Acres located and known as WASHINGTON ROAD R Allsop of Springfield, 37.594 Acres located and known as 160 PALMER ROAD shown on the Town of Brimfield Assessors Records as Parcel MA and Robert Allsop of shown on the Town of Brimfield Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 8-C-2.1 and being part of the premises recorded in Springfield, MA requesting Identifier 11-A-9.5 and being part of the premises recorded in book 5808 on page 0382 in the Hampden Registry of Deeds. that the Court enter a formal book 15026 on page 136 in the Hampden Registry of Deeds. 2019 Tax $999.24 Decree and Order and for 2019 Tax $1,927.31 such other relief as request- Assessed To MRAZIK NAKA Assessed To CARON BRIAN R ed in the Petition. A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximate- A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately The Petitioner requests ly 0.401 Acres located and known as OAKWOOD ROAD that: Charles R Allsop of 12 Acres located and known as REAR PALMER ROAD shown on the Town of Brimfield Assessors Records as Parcel shown on the Town of Brimfield Assessors Records as Parcel Springfield, MA and Robert Identifier 6A-F-12 and being part of the premises recorded in Allsop of Springfield, MA Identifier 11-A-10 and being part of the premises recorded in book 3596 on page 245 in the Hampden Registry of Deeds. book 19639 on page 162 in the Hampden Registry of Deeds. be appointed as Person­ 2019 Tax $28.82 2019 Tax $440.94 al Representative(s) of said Assessed to NADER RAYMOND A And GRACE L est ­ate to serve Without Assessed to CIESLA JOSEPH D And CIESLA STANLEY F A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximate- Sure­ty on the bond in an A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately ly 0.397 Acres located and known as OAKWOOD ROAD unsupervised administra- 17.15 Acres located and known as REAR APPLE ROAD shown on the Town of Brimfield Assessors Records as Parcel tion. shown on the Town of Brimfield Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 6A-F-22 and being part of the premises recorded in IMPORTANT NOTICE Identifier 4-E-2 and being part of the premises recorded in book 2628 on page 102 in the Hampden Registry of Deeds. You have the right to book 16318 on page 301 in the Hampden Registry of Deeds. 2019 Tax $410.24 obtain a copy of the Petition CLUES ACROSS 36. Options 68. Kenyan river 26. __ or bust 2019 Tax $147.57 from the Petitioner or at 1. One who 38. Annoy 27. Icelandic poems Assessed to NESLUSAN SERENA M And NESLUSAN Assessed to CIESLA JOSEPH D And CIESLA STANLEY F the Court. You have a right manufactures 39. Greek mountain CLUES DOWN 29. A citizen of Pakistan PETER R A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximate- to object to this proceed- A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 6. Science degree 41. Pastas 1. Millisecond 30. Very pale ly 1.54 Acres located and known as GENEVIEVE LANE ing. To do so, you or your 0.979 Acres located and known as 120 FIVE BRIDGE RD 9. Database 44. Fishes 2. Acts as military 32. Metric linear unit shown on the Town of Brimfield Assessors Records as Parcel attorney must file a written shown on the Town of Brimfield Assessors Records as Parcel management system 45. Wrap assistant 34. Sea eagle Identifier 4-E-2.11 and being part of the premises recorded in appearance and objection Identifier 16-A-8 and being part of the premises recorded in 13. Desert 46. Potentially a criminal 3. Knot in a tree 35. Biblical judge of Israel book 16318 on page 301 in the Hampden Registry of Deeds. at this Court before: 10:00 book 18835 on page 203 in the Hampden Registry of Deeds. a.m. on the return day of 14. Inventor Musk (slang) 4. Husband-and-wife 37. Isaac’s mother (Bib.) 2019 Tax $510.29 2019 Tax $924.53 05/03/2021. 15. Welsh valley 48. Seize industrial designers 40. Sino-Soviet block Assessed to CIESLA JOSEPH D And CIESLA STANLEY F Assessed To ROBICHAUD LOUIS GERARD This is NOT a hear- 16. Round Dutch cheese 49. The Constitution State 5. The Ocean State (abbr.) A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximate- A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately ing date, but a deadline by 17. Saying 51. Upset 6. Point the finger at 42. Cool! ly 1.95 Acres located and known as GENEVIEVE LANE 2.52 Acres located and known as 20 HOLLAND ROAD which you must file a writ- 18. Comedian and TV 52. 1991 men’s 7. Parts in a machine 43. Large hotel room shown on the Town of Brimfield Assessors Records as Parcel shown on the Town of Brimfield Assessors Records as Parcel ten appearance and objec- Identifier 4-E-2.9 and being part of the premises recorded in host Wimbledon champ 8. Midway between 47. Type of boat (abbr.) Identifier 13-D-2 and being part of the premises recorded in tion if you object to this pro- book 16318 on page 301 in the Hampden Registry of Deeds. 19. Uppermost portions 54. Central Chinese northeast and east 49. Picked book 21301 on page 312 in the Hampden Registry of Deeds. ceeding. If you fail to file 2019 Tax $522.73 of the brain province 9. Portray precisely 50. Type of hookah 2019 Tax $3,003.04 a timely written appearance 21. City in Transylvania 56. Predisposition 10. Blister 52. Attack Assessed to CIESLA JOSEPH D And CIESLA STANLEY F and objection followed by Assessed To ROGERS HARRY W. III 22. Where astronauts go 60. A notice of someone’s 11. Mental illness 53. Directs A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximate- A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately an Affidavit of Objections ly 1.5 Acres located and known as GENEVIEVE LANE 23. Men’s hairstyle death 12. Nose of an animal 55. Belgian WWII 56.31 Acres located and known as 157 HOLLAND ROAD within thirty (30) days of the shown on the Town of Brimfield Assessors Records as Parcel 24. Indicates position 61. One-time Kentucky 14. What students resistance fighter shown on the Town of Brimfield Assessors Records as Parcel return day, action may be Identifier 4-E-2.21 and being part of the premises recorded in 25. One point east of due Rep. receive 56. Finished negotiation Identifier 17-D-1 and being part of the premises recorded in taken without further notice book 16318 on page 301 in the Hampden Registry of Deeds. book 20087 on page 339 in the Hampden Registry of Deeds. to you. south 62. Swiss river 17. Semitic peoples 57. Heroic tale 2019 Tax $494.28 2019 Tax $2,254.97 UNSUPERVISED 28. Businessmen may 63. Dried-up 20. Beats per minute 58. Middle Eastern Assessed to CIESLA JOSEPH D And CIESLA STANLEY F ADMINISTRATION have one 64. Finger millet 21. Family of drugs country Assessed To THREE MEN & A WHEEL BARROW PRO UNDER THE 29. Grass part 65. __ Allan Poe 23. Atrocious 59. Protein-rich liquids A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximate- A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximate- ly 1.81 Acres located and known as GENEVIEVE LANE MASSACHUSETTS 31. Running back Gurley 66. German river 25. Type of microscope 61. Malaysian Isthmus ly 2.3 Acres located and known as 268 WARREN ROAD UNIFORM PROBATE shown on the Town of Brimfield Assessors Records as Parcel shown on the Town of Brimfield Assessors Records as Parcel 33. Unwavering 67. Brew (abbr.) 65. Spielberg’s alien Identifier 4-E-2.20 and being part of the premises recorded in Identifier 2A-E-1 and being part of the premises recorded in book 16318 on page 301 in the Hampden Registry of Deeds. book 17185 on page 190 in the Hampden Registry of Deeds. 2019 Tax $200.91 2019 Tax $517.53 Assessed to CIESLA JOSEPH D And CIESLA STANLEY F Assessed to WAWRZONEK PHILIP W And WAWRZONEK A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximate- CHERIE L WE’VE EXPANDED OUR WEB SITE ly 1.58 Acres located and known as GENEVIEVE LANE A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximate- shown on the Town of Brimfield Assessors Records as Parcel ly 1.5 Acres located and known as 27 HOLLAND ROAD Identifier 4-E-2.12 and being part of the premises recorded in shown on the Town of Brimfield Assessors Records as Parcel book 16318 on page 301 in the Hampden Registry of Deeds. Identifier 14-C-7 and being part of the premises recorded in 2019 Tax $513.84 book 11004 on page 446 in the Hampden Registry of Deeds. Public Notices Assessed to DZIKI KONSTANTY And FILOMINA 2019 Tax $2,326.74 ARE NOW ONLINE A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approxi- 04/08/2021 mately 0.388 Acres located and known as OAKWOOD Email all Access archives and Find a quick link to the state of Massachusetts’ + CRESTWOOD RD shown on the Town of Brimfield notices to digital tear sheets by public notice web site to search all notices in Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 6A-F-13 and being [email protected] 2newspaper title. 3 Massachusetts newspapers. part of the premises recorded in book 4311 on page 2 in the Public notice deadlines are Mondays at noon, Fridays noon for Monday holidays. Hampden Registry of Deeds. 2019 Tax $161.80 visit www.publicnotices.turley.com PAGE 16 April 8, 2021 ❙ THE JOURNAL REGISTER Around the Region Baystate Wing accepting Federal money infused into Mass. Three Rivers resident scholarship applications PALMER — The Baystate Wing Hospital Auxilia- programs preventing evictions joins Skoler, Abbott The Baker-Polito Administra- agencies and the Rental Assistance to apply for help directly on behalf ry has announced applications are now being accepted tion last week announced more than Processing Center to incorporate the of all of their income-eligible resi- for their annual scholarship program. The scholarships $400 million in new federal funding new Federal Emergency Rental As- dents with past-due rent. The Sub- & Presser will be awarded to graduating seniors attending local from the Consolidated Appropria- sistance Program funding into exist- sidized Housing Emergency Rental schools, including Ludlow, Monson, Palmer, and Path- tions Act is now available through ing delivery service models for the Assistance program will expedite re- SPRINGFIELD – Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C., finder high schools who are pursuing higher education the Administration’s Eviction Diver- Residential Assistance for Families lief for possibly tens of thousands of a leading labor and employment law firm serving em- in a healthcare field. sion Initiative. in Transition and Emergency Rental eligible tenants in need, while also ployers in the greater Springfield area, recently wel- “Despite the current COVID-19 virus restrictions, Launched last October, EDI and Mortgage Assistance programs. allowing administering agencies to comed Attorney Jeremy Forgue and two paralegals, limiting the group’s ability to fundraise, the Auxiliary consists of a comprehensive set of “The ongoing public health cri- concentrate on applications from Jonathan Applefield, and Tracy Belanger, to its team. members are proud to continue their annual tradition resources that serves individuals, sis and the economic consequences non-subsidized tenants in need of Attorney John Gannon, a partner at Skoler Ab- of offering seven $1000 scholarships to area students,” families and landlords in crisis with created by COVID-19 have made assistance. bott, said, “It’s an exciting time of growth for us and said Teresa Grove, Auxiliary vice president. financial aid, free and low-cost le- the importance of stable, affordable Federal resources will also be we are fortunate to find such exceptional talent to add gal aid and community mediation housing a clear and vital component made available to families who are to our team. Our recent hires bring a depth of experi- Scholarship Application Information: to keep people in their homes. The of our strategy to keep households eligible for Emergency Assistance ence to our firm and our clients. • All applications must be submitted via email by state has distributed approximately safe and healthy,” Baker said. Shelter, by coupling ERAP rental Employment and labor laws are April 27. $80 million in rental assistance to “This major infusion of re- assistance benefits with the exist- ever-changing, and the pace has • Seven (one year) scholarships will be awarded by more than 18,000 households since sources enables us to extend and ing HomeBASE benefit and hous- increased over the past year. Jer- the Baystate Wing Auxiliary in May of 2021. the beginning of the State of Emer- strengthen our Eviction Diversion ing services. This will help those emy, Jonathan and Tracy will al- • Each scholarship will be in the amount of $1,000. gency (data available on the public Initiative, which supports both ten- who owe arrears and are at risk of low us to keep our clients abreast Applicants must be planning to pursue a career in health dashboard at mass.gov). ants and landlords in crisis to keep becoming unhoused, and also those and compliant with the latest reg- care and must be accepted into an accredited health care According to the administra- more families safely housed. With who are exiting EA shelter and tran- ulations and look after their best program such as nursing, medicine, physical therapy, tion, helped mitigate an anticipated more than $400 million available, sitioning into permanent housing. interests.” occupational therapy, radiology, pharmacy, medical eviction crisis across the Common- we are pleased this funding will en- The Administration is also pursuing While she lived in California wealth. able us to respond to the immense two pilot initiatives: the first will technology as well as other health care related fields. for nearly two decades, Belanger, Information tracked by the need for support right now, and allow municipalities to provide tar- Tracy Belanger • A student who is graduating from Ludlow, Mon- a paralegal, is a Western Mass. Massachusetts Trial Court shows make long-term investments in our geted outreach and hands-on ERAP native now living in Three Rivers. She earned her as- son, Palmer, and Pathfinder high schools in 2021 can a total of 626 executions issued in homelessness prevention programs.” application support to communities apply. sociate degree in administration of justice and a certif- residential eviction cases from Oct. with demonstrated need and hard- icate of achievement with an emphasis on the law and • Baystate Wing Hospital Auxiliary scholarship ap- 18, 2020, through March 28, 2021, Funding Highlights include: to-reach populations, and the second public policy at Pasadena City College in California, plications are available in each school’s guidance office for cases filed after the state morato- Income eligibility: Households provides targeted outreach strategies where she was a member of the honor society, Alpha and will be accepted by email only. rium. This represents a reduction of making up to 80% of Area Median to small landlords about the avail- Gamma Sigma. For more information, student applicants should nearly 85% – 3,807 eviction execu- Income (AMI) will be eligible for ability of ERAP and other state fi- She then pursued her B.A. in criminology, law speak to their guidance counselor. tions – compared to the year prior. funding (RAFT has an eligibility nancial assistance programs. and society from the School of Social Ecology at the The infusion of more than $400 threshold of 50% of AMI). “Thanks to the hard work of University of California, Irvine, followed by comple- million in federal resources, which Longer-term assistance: House- DHCD and so many partners, we’ve tion of an ABA accredited paralegal studies program is expected to be supplemented by holds may be eligible for up to 12 transformed how we support fami- and an externship at the United States Bankruptcy Everyone invited hundreds of millions in additional months of rental arrears (plus an ex- lies facing an eviction or a housing Court. dollars through the American Res- tra three months of stipends for fu- crisis during the pandemic,” Hous- A Springfield native, Attorney Forgue received to Aquacise class cue Plan Act, allows the Common- ture rent if funding allows and need ing and Economic Development wealth to provide longer-term relief is demonstrated), as well as overdue Secretary Mike Kennealy said. his law degree from Western New England University The Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys & to low-income renters and landlords utilities arrears up to $1,500. All rent “We’ve increased our dollar School of Law where he was drawn to business and Girls Club at 91 Claudia’s Way, Ludlow, has brought in crisis, while implementing system and utility arrears must have been commitment, and introduced new, employment law and was the managing editor of the back Aquacise for residents of Hampden County com- efficiencies and processes for the accrued after 3/13/20. Currently, comprehensive services like free and university’s Law Review. Prior to joining Skoler Ab- munities, including Ludlow, Monson, Palmer, Brim- future, the administration says. The RAFT and ERMA can provide up low-cost legal aid and community bott, he was a law clerk for the Massachusetts Hous- field, Holland and Wales. Aquacise will be offered additional funding, and the flexibili- to $10,000 per household for rental mediation between tenants and land- ing Court. He enjoys preparing employers for new and 8-8:45 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Aquacise is a ty created by federal regulations, en- arrearages or stipends. lords to help keep people housed. changing laws to prevent compliance issues, such as low-impact, full-body workout performed in the wa- ables the Commonwealth to expand It also prioritizes funds for those As we enter a critical stage of our reviewing existing policies for vulnerabilities and as- ter to put less stress on your joints and muscles while aid to more households, provide most at risk, including those making economic recovery, it is absolutely sisting in open forum discussions. building strength. deeper and longer-term assistance less than 50% AMI and those unem- vital to ensure families have access As a paralegal, Applefield, a resident of Northamp- To reserve a spot visit ludlowbgc.org and click on to households, and help households ployed for 90 days or more. In​ ad- to safe, stable housing.” ton, provides broad administrative support to the at- Adult Programs, or call Matt Thompson at 413-583- with utility payments, according to dition, DHCD, in partnership with Through another partnership, torneys and their clients. Before joining the firm, he 2072, ext. 122. For updates on the facility, register on Baker’s office. MassHousing and the Massachusetts legal assistance is available for those worked for 16 years as a legal assistant in Manhattan, the website to receive Club emails. The Department of Housing and Housing Partnership, will launch who can’t afford an attorney. For a job he held while earning an M.A. and M.Phil. in The Club continues to make health and safety its Community Development has been a new program to allow qualified more information, go to mass.gov or art history at Columbia University. He earned his B.A. No. 1 priority to ensure all visitors who enter the build- investing heavily in and working owners of income-restricted units, as contact your state representative. from Bowdoin College in Maine. ing have a clean and safe environment. closely with regional administering well as Local Housing Authorities,

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