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SERVING PALMER, MONSON, BRIMFIELD, HOLLAND & WALES The Journal Register A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com July 30, 2020 ❙ Vol. CLXIX, No. 28 ❙ $1.00 www.journalregister.turley.com

SPORTS COMMUNITY Vigil focuses on tackling racial injustice

Turley Publications staff photos by Jonah Snowden (L to R): Vigil organizers Lauren Melinda-Reuter, Taysia Franco-Smith, Kailey Shepardson and Rebekah Herring.

By Jonah Snowden Field to take part in a discussion Dozens of fans came out to the [email protected] about the racial injustices, ranging Steaming Tender Restaurant last from systematic racism to police Friday to interact with successful PALMER – In the past few brutality and white supremacy. stuntman and Palmer product Doug months, efforts to combat and con- Co-organizers Lauren Melin- Danger. quer racial injustice have been tak- da-Reuter, Taysia Franco-Smith, ing place nationally. Last weekend, Rebekah Herring and Kailey Shep- a similar effort took place right in ardson put this vigil together to the town of Palmer, in the form of serve as a wake-up call to the res- a vigil. idents of Palmer, who they believe Danger returns to the area On the afternoon of July 25, at the Steaming Tender Restaurant. holding motorcycle jumper who a month. attendees made their way to Legion VIGIL ❙ page 12 Daredevil signs The 58-year-old daredevil has per- first entered the Guinness Book of Last Friday, he reminisced on biography formed all over the world but rel- World Records in 1991. Over the his incredible journey, crediting ished the opportunity to return to course of his career, he’s jumped the people of Palmer for their long- SCHOOLS By Dalton Zbierski his humble beginnings. over school buses, tractor-trailer standing belief in him. Staff writer “We’re kicking off the trucks and jumbo jets from wingtip “The greatest people come book-signing tour, and where else to wingtip. from somewhere. All I can say PALMER – Doug “Danger” can you do it but your hometown?” His trials and tribulations have is that the people in the town of Senecal, the pride of Palmer and said Senecal, promoting “Doug been well-publicized. As a stunt- Palmer inspired me to chase my one of the greatest stuntmen of his Danger, Dare to Dream: From man, Senecal has broken approx- dreams,” said Senecal. “I had a generation, made his homecoming Tragedy to Triumph.” imately 50 bones; one incident on July 24 during a book signing Senecal is a world record landed him in a coma for more than DANGER ❙ page 12

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY Selectmen review cease and desist against QRC By Elise Linscott routine maintenance. He said there [email protected] had been an uptick in calls to the property starting last September; Turley Publications staff photo by Jonah Snowden MONSON – The Board of Se- some were unfounded, but on one Palmer Public Schools cafeteria staff members preparing lunches. lectmen Tuesday night reviewed a call it looked like the track was cease and desist order against likely being used prior to officers the Quaboag Riders Club, whose arriving. Kozloski said there were neighbors said that motorcyclists other instances this spring of peo- have caused issues with noise, ero- ple in the parking lot and hill area. Lunch Program keeps sion and stormwater runoff. In a couple cases, officers found The town issued a cease and club members performing main- the youth of Palmer fed desist order last year after finding tenance, so officers asked them to that seven acres had been cleared comply with any paperwork with By Jonah Snowden Regarding what she said is a without a permit and a track had guidelines for property mainte- [email protected] “wonderful program,” the Summer been illegally installed on the nance/usage. Food Program is something that Les riders’ club land. The conserva- Attorney Jim Bregianes, rep- PALMER – This summer, said has had a great turnout. Turley Publications staff photos by Jonah Snowden tion commission also issued an resenting the Quaboag Riders, keeping the stomachs of Palmer’s “It’s amazing,” said Les. “Ev- Promote Palmer Party event organizer Allison White being interviewed by enforcement order for the hill said it was “highly likely” that any youth with fresh cooked meals is the ery day we have more and more Bruce Marshall of Classic Hits 97.7 FM. climb and wetland sections of the noise coming from the property main goal of Cathy Les and the oth- people coming. It’s great and nice property, town administrator Evan was coming from a member of the er volunteers of the Palmer Public to see the kids too, because every- Brassard said at the Board of Se- public using Quaboag club land. Schools Summer Lunch Program. body’s been so homebound.” lectmen’s July 28th meeting. The One meeting attendee, Ingrid, Beginning on July 6, the Sum- Volunteers, such as Samantha Promote Palmer looks to club will need to apply for a spe- who said she used to own the land mer Fun Program began after Les, Herring and Olivia Sloat, who de- cial permit from the Zoning Board where the flat track is, called po- who is also the organizer, was asked cided to spend their summer vaca- of Appeals before it can reopen the lice recently after seeing two mo- by Palmer Public Schools adminis- tion working and providing these support local businesses track. torcyclists on the property who tration to run it. She said she accept- homebound meals to the public, are By Jonah Snowden of items at Treasure Chest Empo- Police chief Stephen Kozlos- didn’t have license plates and who ed this new role, since she normally enjoying the success of the program [email protected] rium, who alongside Small Town ki said that to his knowledge, the identified themselves as Quaboag works at the Kids Corner before and as well. Custom Treasures, celebrated their property wasn’t currently open after school program each summer, PALMER – Over the week- one year anniversary. for use by club members, only for QRC ❙ page 3 which was cancelled this year. LUNCH ❙ page 6 end, Demore’s Automotive made Event organizer Allison White another stride with their continu- said this event came from an idea ous community outreach efforts from Jay Demore, co-owner of TOWN OFFICES with their latest event, the “Pro- Demore’s Automotive, who want- mote Palmer Party.” ed to find a way to support Palmer This event, which took place Food Share and help support small on Saturday, July 25 and was held businesses in town. Monson officials discuss reopening Town Hall in the back of the automotive re- Regarding the event itself, By Elise Linscott to be able to work with members of all public areas. “If it’s not going well, you can pair shop, gave the public the op- White said she was happy that [email protected] the public who’ve had trouble navi- “We’re already doing a twice always take a step back after,” he portunity to support Palmer Food despite some setbacks, they were gating drop-off windows. daily sanitation as part of normal said. Share Inc. by bringing a donation. able to host this event and support MONSON – Despite some ap- “There are folks I think that procedure and we’ll probably bump He suggested all board and In return, donors received a ticket these local town establishments. prehension, the Board of Selectmen would be much better served if they that up to three times a day,” Brassard committee meetings remain virtual for one free for item from Sassy’s “I really hope people learn to and town administrator Evan Bras- could walk in,” Brassard said. “I said.” Brassard said. outside of selectmen’s proceedings, Catering food tent, or money off shop locally,” said White. “Even sard discussed what reopening Town think we can do it, and do it safely.” The town building has been open especially since some have been though these are small businesses, Hall could look like. So far, the plan is to have one for appointments like marriage inten- drawing large crowds, including re- you can find things that are cool Brassard said there’s been some staff member inside the building per tions; long tables in the building’s cent planning board public hearings that you won’t find at other stores.” pressure from the public to reopen. It office, so staff members will alternate meeting room facilitate social dis- for a proposed retail store at 96 Main PALMER ❙ page 6 could also be helpful in allowing staff days, he said. Masks will be work in tancing, Brassard said. MONSON ❙ page 6 PAGE 2 July 30, 2020 ❙ THE JOURNAL REGISTER Monson Craft Fair Palmer compost Hitchcock Academy Summer area summer schedule Concert Series returns BRIMFIELD – The Summer The group includes James Paul on canceled for 2020 PALMER – The compost area will be opened the Concert series is back with new vocals and guitar, Skip Dioreto on MONSON – The Annual Holiday across the country and the world, par- third Saturday in July, August and September to afford Craft fair, sponsored by the Monson ticularly those depending on large town residents the opportunity to drop off leaves and dates, times and a new location. drums, Russell Oliveira as lead guitar, Arts Council, will not be held as usual indoor venues, the MAC has been ad- grass clippings at the compost area off of Old Warren Grab your blanket or chair. Pack a Brent Nielsen on bass and David Bar- this year. The fair, held on Thanksgiv- versely affected by the pandemic. The Road Palmer. Please place leaves and grass clippings picnic or enjoy food from the West ret on keyboard and guitar. They bill ing weekend every year, is a victim of cancelling of the Craft Fair follows the in brown paper bags and do not drop off and place up Wind Farm food truck. Join in as themselves as, “five friends playing to- the Covid-19 pandemic and the restric- earlier cancellation of our Spring Art against gate. Reminder: Please practice social distanc- Green Acres has generously part- gether.” The band acknowledges their tions which it has made necessary. It is Show; these are the two main events on ing. Any questions, please call the DPW at (413) 283- nered with Hitchcock Free Acade- many influences including The Black not possible to accommodate crafters our calendar. We continue to offer so- 2615. my to host three concerts at their 66 Crows, Credence Clearwater Revival, and visitors safely in the indoor spaces cially distanced arts exposure through Palmer Road (Route 20) location in John Mellencamp, Tom Petty and the under the Phase 3 guidelines, organiz- smaller events such as our featured art- Date Time Brimfield. According to Hitchcock’s Beatles, which all blend to contribute ers said. ist program on Facebook, our drive-by Executive Director, Cindy Skowyra, to their unique musical style. The cancellation interrupts a string scavenger hunt, and our current online Saturday August 15, 2020 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. having the concerts at the Green Acres The Hitchcock Academy concert of 41 years of Holiday Craft Fairs. The competition ‘ART in the Garden.’ Nev- Sunday, August 16, 2020 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. field means plenty of space and easier series is a summer staple in the area event has become a major attraction ertheless, we are facing a substantial parking. and it happens because of the sup- both for crafters in our region, and for income shortfall. Anyone who would Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The series begins on Tuesday, port of Country Bank, the Monson the public, which has attended in large like to support our programs financially Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. August 4 with New England Weather Lions Club, the Mass Cultural Coun- numbers to do their Christmas shop- would be more than usually helpful.” Trio, featuring singer-songwriters Rob cil, the Brimfield Cultural Council ping. Contributions can be made through Adams, Jared Fiske and vocalist Jes- and the Shirley Frye Memorial Fund. The cancellation is also a ma- becoming a member of the MAC, or by sica Adams. They travel throughout Although the shutdown prompted jor economic blow to the arts council, direct donation. Anyone interested in which has counted on the Craft Fair for further information about the Monson the Northeast performing everything by Covid-19 meant postponement, a significant portion of its income each Arts Council should visit the council Monson Cultural from ‘60s rock to today’s pop. Next current Phase 3 guidelines mean the year. Peter Barnett, President of the website www.MonsonArtsCouncil. in the series is local favorite Radio shows can go on. As in year’s past, MAC, notes: com. Picnic goes virtual Ranch onThursday, August 20. Ra- concert goers are encouraged to bring “Like many arts organizations dio Ranch’s veteran musicians Joe bug spray. This year they are also Calcasola, Matt Smith, Jim Lamothe, asked to adhere to the Phase 3 guide- MONSON – The Monson Cultural Picnic will be held via livestream this year. Taking place on Saturday, Art Reed, and Justin Calcasola will get lines regarding masks and social dis- August 8th from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Watch from everywhere your toes tapping and your soul sing- tancing. However, Skowyra is quick to around the world. Sign-up on www.afrikque.com and go ing with their lively blend of Country point out that Green Acres expanded to upcoming events to get a Zoom password. and Americana music. The New En- area provides plenty of room to spread Brimfield tenth annual There will be musical performances by all of the gland Weather Trio concert and the out. She encourages everyone: young, talented individuals and groups that were scheduled to Radio Ranch performance will run old, in between to come out into the perform at the park. The event will also feature artists from 6:30 to 8 p.m.. open air; to enjoy being with com- Town Wide Tag Sale and crafters who will be showing their creations. Come On Wednesday, September 2 from munity members and to make some BRIMFIELD – Rain or shine, the portunities for both buyers and sellers. celebrate with through dancing and singing from the con- 6 to 7:30 p.m., The James Paul Band memories all while enjoying some of tenth annual Brimfield Town Wide Tag Buyers are repurposing unused items, venience of your home or anywhere you’ll be that day! winds up the series with their mix of summer’s sweetest sounds. Sale is coming Saturday, August 22 at 8 which keeps these things out of local Southern Rock and original music. a.m. Hitchcock Academy takes care of landfills and sellers gain household all the publicity so that sellers can ded- space and a little cash. icate themselves to having a successful Those who wish to host a tag sale event. After registering online at www. can stop into Hitchcock Free Academy hitchcockacademy.org and paying the to register, or they can register online $12 fee, sellers get their own numbered by Monday, August 17, by 5 p.m. Once Gobi named to Committee studying COVID listing on a Brimfield map. The listing registered, sellers must stop the Hitch- includes location and a short, 65-char- cock Academy office to pick up their outbreak at Holyoke Soldiers Home acter, description of the items or type numbered sign. Hitchcock Academy of items for sale at each stop. Maps will advertise the Town Wide event on BOSTON- Senator Anne ment, Natural Resources and Ag- 17-member committee is tasked A review of the results of any become available free online beginning local media outlets and sellers are en- M. Gobi (D-Spencer) has been riculture. She had this to say on with conducting a comprehensive state and federal investigation on Friday, August 21. Or, if buyers pre- couraged to use social media to pub- named to the joint oversight com- being named to the committee: review of the situation, including, into the mismanagement and the fer, they can pick up a printed map for licize their sale to friends and family. mittee charged with investigating “The loss of Veterans to COVID but not limited to: resulting infections and deaths $2, also beginning Friday, August 21 at Those sellers, who wish to continue and studying the coronavirus out- 19 and the horrendous toll it has A review of the structure, of both veterans and Staff at the Hitchcock Academy, 2 Brookfield Road their sale to Sunday at their home can break at the Holyoke Soldiers’ taken on their families is worthy leadership, and staffing levels at Home; in Brimfield. inform Hitchcock Academy and the ad- Home that resulted in the death of deeper investigation add to that the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke; The committee is tasked For people who lack space to hold ditional day will be noted on their map of 76 residents this spring. the allegations of improper care A review of the quality of with filing its report on the results a yard sale, Hitchcock Academy will entry. Senator Gobi is a former vice and questionable medical deci- medical care provided at the of the investigation and study, as have some areas to set up on their lawn. For a free online map of the sale go chair on the joint committee on sions and you have the necessity Home; well as and legislative recom- People utilizing Hitchcock Academy to www.mahomesllc.com. Hitchcock Veterans and Federal Affairs, and of this commission. I am hon- A review of the preparedness mendations by March 31st, 2021. lawn space will be listed individually Academy, Executive Director, Cindy currently services as vice chair ored to serve on the commission and ability of the leadership and For more information on the on the tag sale map. Last year nearly 30 Skowyra offers many thanks to Steph- on the joint committee on Public in memory of our lost Veterans.” staff at the home to respond to committee, please contact Sen- households took part in the event and anie Bayliss who sponsors this event. Service- in addition to her work Between March 21st and COVID-19 prior to the outbreak; ator Gobi’s office by email at this year, after all the cleaning out that Skowyra also asks that participants as Senate Chair on the joint com- early June, the outbreak infect- A review of all communica- [email protected]. took place during quarantine, the hope social distance and wear masks when mittee on Higher Education, and ed more than 71% of the 210 tions by the leadership and staff is that even more people will partici- required. the joint committee on Environ- veterans living at the home. The relative to the outbreak; pate. Tag sales provide win/win op- SMART plan receives 2020 Behavioral Health Network to open Family Leadership award Resource Center in Ware BOSTON – The Massachusetts employees and 178,000 part-time em- Behavioral Health Network children in Hampden and Hamp- to ensure their children are re- of how BHN is collaborating with Deferred Compensation SMART Plan ployees with active accounts. (BHN) has announced the open- shire Counties with a variety of ceiving the support and resourc- community partners to provide a has received the 2020 Leadership Rec- “The SMART Plan’s mission is to ing on August 1 of a new Fami- supports and services. es they need; Family Support support network for families. In ognition Award through the National provide a predictable financial future ly Resource Center (FRC) at its “We offer everything from Workers help connect families these pandemic times when fam- Association of Government Defined for our state’s employees,” said Treasur- Ware location. playgroups and fun family events with community resources; and ilies are experiencing more isola- Contribution Administrators. er Goldberg. “This award is a welcome The BHN Family Resource to connecting families with ser- clinicians and Family Partners tion and stress, resources like this The NAGDCA Leadership Award recognition for the hard work done at Center provides free support and vices and opportunities - no one work with families to develop a become even more essential.” recognizes excellence and innovation Treasury to ensure a secure retirement access to community resources is turned away and everything support plan that best meets their The BHN Family Resource in retirement plan design, participant is a reality for all who contribute.” for families and their children is free of charge. Our goal is to needs. Children and families that Center is located at 78-80 Main education, technology and/or effective “We are pleased to receive this rec- ages 0-18. Located in each of emotionally support families, need additional supports or are at Street in Ware. It is currently communication methods in govern- ognition from NAGDCA and excited the 14 Massachusetts counties, strengthen their bonds and help risk of court involvement can be open by appointment only due ment defined contribution plans. about our results to date,” said David the statewide network of FRC’s them engage with the communi- assessed by FRC clinicians to de- to COVID-19. Telephone sup- State Treasurer Deb Goldberg and Lynch, executive director of the De- are funded by the Massachusetts ty,” explained Program Director velop a Family Support Plan. port and virtual offerings such as the SMART Plan team are committed fined Contribution Plans. “The SMART Executive Office of Health and Linda Blouin-Roy. “This program is an exciting story time and caregiver support to assisting and providing economic se- active choice enrollment form with an Human Services and the Depart- The FRC offers an array of addition to our service offering,” groups are available. For more curity and opportunity for every Mas- auto-increase option helps new employ- ment of Children and Families. services through its experienced said BHN President and CEO information, contact the BHN sachusetts public employee. 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The Journal Register Obituary Policy Lesser announces $250,000 for tourism Turley Publications offers two types of obituaries. One is a free, brief Death Notice listing marketing in the Pioneer Valley the name of deceased, date of death and funeral hopefully when visitors are here, industry in Western Massachu- date and place. Funding aims to they’ll fill up their gas tanks, buy setts demonstrates his willingness The other is a Paid Obituary, costing $100, dinner, buy souvenirs, and help us to listen, analyze, and respond to which allows families to publish extended death support tourism and notice information of their own choice and may hire back workers for the many jobs the real need of getting thousands include a photograph. Death Notices & Paid local businesses that were lost. This funding is a vi- of workers and hundreds of busi- Obituaries should be submitted through a tal measure to begin putting money nesses back up and running which funeral home to: [email protected]. impacted by COVID-19 back into the local economy and are a major contributor to our local back into our local families.” economy,” said Doleva, President Exceptions will be made only when the family SPRINGFIELD – On Monday, provides a death certificate and must be pre-paid. “With abundant opportunities & CEO of the Naismith Memorial Senator Eric P. Lesser was joined for outdoor and socially distant rec- Basketball Hall of Fame. “Western by Mary Kay Wydra, President of reation as well as iconic attractions, Massachusetts is well positioned Greater Springfield Convention and Western Massachusetts is well po- to tell the story of safe, serene, fun $8.7 million in federal Visitors Bureau and John Doleva, sitioned to welcome visitors,” said and engaging family activities not President and CEO of the Naismith Wydra, President of Greater Spring- only for this period as we emerge Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame field Convention & Visitors Bureau. from the COVID-19 pandemic, but funding given to to announce $250,000 in funding “The tourism industry has been for years to come. This grant will for tourism marketing in the Pio- particularly hard hit by the effects elevate tourism in our region to a Holyoke Medical Center neer Valley. of COVID-19, and this funding will new level permanently and his ef- “This funding for tourism mar- provide a much-needed boost to our forts are appreciated.” HOLYOKE – Over the weekend, Congressman keting will help us begin to rebuild Richard E. Neal, Chairman of the House Committee marketing efforts to safely reopen This funding is part of a $1.1 and bring business to our restau- our industry, generate economic ac- billion coronavirus response pack- on Ways and Means joined President and CEO of rants, attractions, and hospitality Holyoke Medical Center Spiros Haritas for the an- tivity for our region, and put people age that was adopted by both the industry across the board,” said back to work.” Senate and House and signed into nouncement of $8,700,000 in federal funding to the Senator Lesser. “This grant is meant hospital. “Senator Lesser’s work on se- law on July 24th by Governor to promote Western Massachusetts curing this very important grant to Baker. Courtesy photo. “This money is a lifeline for providers who are for socially distanced activities and Senator Eric P. Lesser. caring for the COVID patients and others in the com- aggressively re-start the tourism munity who need quality health care, and Holyoke Medical Center is one of the best,” said Congress- man Neal. “The COVID-19 pandemic is first and foremost a health crisis. This funding will help sup- port patients, providers, and frontline health work- An Evening of Hope and luminarias on for Relay for ers. Holyoke also stepped up and took on patients from the Holyoke Soldiers Home when it was over- whelmed with COVID-related infections. Thanks to their help, many veterans received the care they Life on Aug. 8 needed during a troubling time.” “Holyoke Medical Center, like other Massachu- Relay for Life of Quaboag setts hospitals, has suffered significant financial loss- es in the fight against the pandemic,” said Haritas. Valley to host mostly virtual “For a small stand-alone community hospital, the impact of the additional costs and the loss of revenue BELCHERTOWN – Relay for Life of Quaboag can mean financial ruin. Chairman Neal has tirelessly Valley will be holding an Evening of Hope and Lumi- advocated for all hospitals, and very specifically for narias on Saturday, Aug. 8. the most vulnerable hospitals, like Holyoke Medical Relay for Life is a signature event of the American Center. We are extremely grateful for the advocacy Cancer Society. Each year relay events are held across and the financial relief we received. This funding di- the country to raise funds for cancer research and to rectly helps our nurses, doctors and frontline staff provide support to cancer patients and their families. because it secures PPE, equipment and resources for In addition to raising money, the events are a way the ongoing fight against the pandemic. We know for communities to come together to celebrate with sur- that the Chairman will continue to keep a watchful vivors, to remember those who have lost their lives to eye on Massachusetts hospitals as this pandemic un- the disease and to commit themselves to fighting back. folds. We are confident he will do everything in his Just like COVID-19 has created financial strain for power to continue the much-needed support.” many families and businesses, it has also caused the can- This funding was made possible through the Department of Health and Human Services Pro- cellation or modification of many relay events. Many of TURLEY PUBLICATIONS COURTESY PHOTO the smaller fundraisers that teams hold throughout the The Quaboag Valley Relay for Life will be a mostly virtual event this year on Aug. 8. People are invited to purchase luminarias vider Relief Fund’s second round of high impact at www.RelayForLife.org/QuaboagValleyMA. COVID-19 area funding to hospitals. spring have had to be cancelled as well. The ACS esti- mates that if the current trend continues, fundraising for off an online auction that is still in the planning stages. QuaboagValleyMA. Luminaria may also be purchased 2020 will be down fifty percent from previous years. At 8:30 that evening, relay teams and the public through any Relay for Life team member. Please help This threatens lifesaving research and disrupts the pa- QRC ❙ from page 1 are invited to come to the high school parking lot for give hope the advantage over cancer by donating now. tient support that they provide, according to the society. a drive-through luminaria ceremony. Luminaria are Riders, she said. The leadership team for the Quaboag Valley event “Mr. Bregianes indicates the riders will apply decorated, illuminated bags that are made in honor of has been working hard to plan a modified Relay event for a special permit. We will oppose that,” said at- a cancer survivor or in memory of someone who has that will keep everyone safe. Are you Do you need torney Chris Myhrum. “I don’t see the ZBA possibly passed away after a battle with cancer. Attendees will On Aug. 8, the group will be holding a mostly vir- parenting some tools, issuing a special permit. Acres of land were cleared park in the lot and remain in their vehicles for the cer- tual event that relay teams and the public will be able to a child who strategies & illegally, the track was installed illegally, the storm- emony and then be able to “drive-through” to view the has ADHD? support? view and participate in on the group’s Facebook page. water coming onto my client’s property is illegal.” luminaria. 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Laws to remember The Journal Register welcomes We still need to readers to participate in this year’s Leaving Devine Mercy Church, I stepped off a pub- election campaigns by writing letters lic sidewalk and fell into a large pothole; ambulance and to the editor for publication on these wear masks – Police arrived. I broke my leg and missed 13 weeks of pages. Letters of up to 250 words from work. We contacted a lawyer to find out our options to local residents endorsing candidates receive compensation. on the ballot or discussing campaign over the mouth The lawyer said to contact the Town of Palmer, and issues should be sent to The Journal file an accident report. Shortly after, I received a letter Register, care of Turley Publications, from the Town’s Insurance Company denying my claim 24 Water St., Palmer, MA 01069, faxed and nose for two reasons: to 413-289-1977 or emailed to dfarm- [email protected]. Please include a day- According to health officials, the U.S. is One falls under the jurisdiction of Massachusetts General Laws, specifically Chapter 84, Section 18-19, time telephone number for verification still in the first wave of the coronavirus pan- purposes (it will not be printed). Let- demic, which could last through the winter and which requires that written notice of presentment of my ters must be received by noon Monday coincide with flu season. claim must have been given to the Town within 30 days to be considered for that Thursday’s There’s been a recent surge in cases across from the date of the accident. newspaper. No attack letters will be the U.S. over the last few weeks, and while Second “claims for defects in public roads and printed. No letters written by candi- ways fall under the jurisdiction of Massachusetts Gen- dates supporting their own candidacy Western Massachusetts hasn’t been as affected eral Laws, Chapter 84, 15-19. This statute outlines cir- will be printed. If the volume of letters as other regions of the country and state, it’s cumstances under which a municipality may be legally received is larger than the space avail- important that we continue to social distance liable for damages arising from said defects. In order able in the newspaper, or if the letters and wear our masks – correctly – to keep it that for a municipality to be legally liable, they must have become repetitive, the newspaper way. had notice of the defect or want of repair, prior to your reserves the right to print a represen- The only way a face mask is effective for loss, and must have failed to remedy the defect within a tative sample. No endorsement letters will be printed in the last edition before its intended purpose of keeping you and others Cleome, a welcome volunteer reasonable time frame”. In other words, the town is not safe is when it’s worn covering both the mouth the election. Recently, I was weeding an area of Because cleomes are flower pro- liable if the DPW does not do their job in filling these For more information, call editor and nose, so it can catch any little droplets. my yard that had been a fern garden. I ducing power-houses, they sometimes holes. Elise Linscott at 413-283-8393. This is especially important when within six never had such a distaste for ferns until become exhausted by midsummer; their Call the town to report a pothole otherwise they are Campaign news feet of other people. I tried to eradicate them, mat-like roots lower leaves yellow and flowers start to not liable. The agent said you cannot file an appeal, As part of its election coverage, This may seem like a no-brainer. But al- and all. I vowed henceforth that every fade. I always thought that if they were their first decision is final, I should be aware of all laws the newspaper plans to print stories most every time I’m walking down a main new sprout would be removed immedi- dead-headed like other, more common and I should watch where I walk! about contested races for Congress, street, someone has their mask pulled down ately and within a month of my initial la- annuals were, maybe they would last state Senate, state House, district at- below their nose. In one major coffee house I bor, I found myself back in the longer into the season. So, as Donna Alix torney and Governor’s Council during went into recently, four out of the six employ- Three Rivers the weeks leading up to the election, same garden, yanking up all the IN THE an experiment I clipped the as well as a question-and-answer ees had their masks below their noses as they baby ferns, crabgrass, purslane GARDEN seed-pods close to the plant voters guide. In order to ensure fair- made food for drive-through customers on a and the like. To my surprise, as soon as they began to form. ness to all candidates, no political busy Saturday morning. I’ve also seen people however, there was a friend Unfortunately the overall form SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS press releases will be printed, nor lower their masks below their mouths when among the foes! A cleome, of the plant was altered, not for will reporters cover political rallies or they approach a cafe window to order, which sometimes known as spider the better, and with little re- fundraisers. is arguably the one time you’d want to keep it flower, had seeded itself. Had ward for my work. Then I be- Questions about working Candidates who wish to further on, while you’re talking to other people in a the seed lay dormant for years gan to search out what exactly publicize their candidacy, beliefs and events may contact Lisa Marulli, 413- heavily-trafficked area. only to be exposed to the light cleomes need in order to thrive while collecting benefits 283-8393 or [email protected], It’s easy to think that since the risk of get- now that the ferns were gone? Roberta McQuaid with the idea if perhaps I met about paid advertising in The Journal One is never certain how volun- Columnist those requirements I’d have By Russell Gloor ting the coronavirus is still relatively low, why Guest columnist Register. does it matter how strict we are about wearing teers make their way to better luck. the landscape. I had always our masks or whether or not we’re really six Dear Rusty: In 2019 I was out of work for an ex- feet apart from each other? Cleome was one known that cleomes of the flowers that my prefer full sun and tended period. I was eligible to begin receiving retire- If I were to test positive for the coronavi- ment benefits (at age 63) and started to do so in August. Letters to rus, for instance, I’d know my chances of sur- mother and I planted well-drained soil. What in the annual border I didn’t know was that My part-time job was limited so it did not conflict with viving it are in my favor. But what about the my Social Security amount, but in October through the the editor risks of everyone else I’ve been within six feet along the foundation they also like fertile of our house; for that soil and space away end of 2019 I went back to my old industry at four times of over the last several days? Anyone who’s the pay rate. My understanding is that I will need to policy worn a mask below their nose or mouth in a reason it holds a spe- from one another. In cial place in my heart. other words, three per pay Social Security back about $1.40 for every benefit busy area like a cafe counter or grocery store Letters to the editor As a child, I was drawn 18” container will not dollar they have paid me while I worked at the higher would have no idea how many potential people wage. When and how is that paid? Signed: Part Time should be 250 words or they’d exposed. Those cafe employees I saw to the seed pods of this work and regular dos- less in length, and guest peculiar plant; if you es of liquid feed are a Again could’ve exposed hundreds of people in a shift Dear Part Time Again: If you started your Social columns between 500- if they were positive for the virus and asymp- waited until they were must. 800 words. No unsigned “just right” and gave them a squeeze, the In the north, the cleome’s habit of Security benefits in August of last year at age 63, for the tomatic, as many young people are. remainder of 2019 you were subject to the “first year or anonymous opinions If we want to work toward flattening the seeds would fly everywhere. What fun! self-sowing doesn’t become annoy- will be published. We This attribute gives the plant tremendous ing, but in warmer areas it can become rule” which means you had a monthly earnings limit curve again, ending the first wave and prevent- of $1,470 after your benefit started. If you exceeded require that the person “staying power” in the garden. In other weedy. Clipping the seed-pods as men- submitting the opinion ing as many deaths as possible, it’s up to all of that monthly limit starting in October of 2019 and for words, it pops up everywhere the follow- tioned above would “nip this problem in also include his or her us to work together. the rest of the year, you won’t be entitled to benefits ing season (and maybe seasons later?). the bud.” Seedlings that develop from town of residence and This can be a very good thing if you en- volunteers will likely be a blend col- for the months of October, November and December. home telephone number. joy having the cleome around as much or-wise of the plants you grew last year Social Security will consider that an overpayment, and We must confirm author- as I do. because they are cross-pollinated by in- they will want you to repay all those benefits to them. ship prior to publication. Spider flower goes by the scientific sects. Only time will tell what color my However, if it would be to your advantage to do so, you We reserve the right name Cleome hasslerana. Older culti- cleome flower will be. I can’t wait to see can request that Social Security use the annual earnings to edit or withhold any Hot cars are no vars such as ‘Helen Campbell’ and the it and have it drop all of its wonderful limit for 2019, instead of the monthly limit. For exam- submissions deemed to ‘Queen’ series top off at an airy four or seeds just in time for next year’s garden. ple, if using the 2019 annual earnings limit ($17,640) be libelous, unsubstanti- ated allegations, personal five feet tall, while the newer ‘Sparkler’ Roberta McQuaid graduated from would result in a smaller impact to your benefits, Social place for pets Security may accommodate your request to use the an- attacks, or defamation of hybrids are a bit shorter and bushier. Be- the Stockbridge School of Agriculture character. If you wouldn’t leave a baby unattended in a sides white, spider flower comes in pink, at the University of Massachusetts. For nual limit. Depending upon your total earnings in 2019, hot car, why would you leave a pet? you may want to consider asking that the annual earn- cherry and lavender. It was given such the last 28 years, she has held the posi- Please send opinions to: It may be the dog days of summer, but that a unique name because of the flower’s tion of staff horticulturalist at Old Stur- ings limit be used, instead of the monthly limit, when doesn’t mean pet owners should subject their fur- The Journal Register long, slender stamens that remind one bridge Village. She enjoys growing food determining your 2019 impact for exceeding the earn- ry family members to the season’s sweltering Letter to the Editor of spider legs protruding from the plant. as well as flowers. Have a question for ings limit. days. With temperatures in Western Massachusetts 24 Water St., The stamens hold the eventual seed pods her? Email it to [email protected] Starting in 2020 you’ll be subject to an annual lim- reaching the 80s and 90s, it’s important to realize it of $18,240 (limit changes yearly). If you exceed the Palmer MA 01069, a distance away giving them even more with “Gardening Question” in the sub- or by e-mail to: the effects of summer on those who can’t boldly annual limit, SS will take back benefits equal to $1 for “popping power.” ject line. [email protected] express just how hot they are – pets. every $2 you are over the limit. If you’ve again stopped While it may be convenient while you stop in- working at the higher amount, and now only working side a store for a quick pick-up, it’s not the right The submission deadline part-time and won’t earn more than $18,240 for this for consideration is thing to do, potentially fatal and it’s against the law. year, you’ll not be subject to the annual limit. But ex- Monday at noon. In August 2016, Gov. Charlie Baker signed ceeding the 2019 monthly limit last year will still affect “An Act Preventing to Animal Suffering and you. Death,” which “prohibits the confinement of ani- You will receive a form from Social Security ask- mals to vehicles where they are subject to danger In My Backyard ing you to specify your 2019 income month by month The from extreme weather conditions, limits the length By Ellenor Downer platform located in a roped off section for the months you were receiving benefits. Since you Journal Register animals can be tethered outdoors, and enables first of a cove on the west shore of the lake. exceeded the monthly limit from October through De- responders and bystanders to assist in their rescue.” The Journal Register (USPS n Oakham resident said she saw cember, they’ll be asking you to repay all of the benefits 418-940) is published every With this legislation, fire responders as well as by- I also saw one or two cormorants and a a black and white warbler for the you received for those months. They will give you the Thursday by Turley Publications, standers, are able to enter a vehicle to rescue an few seagulls. Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. option of either repaying them in full in a lump sum, or animal on a hot day after calling 911. Immunity Afirst time. She also saw a yellow One day while rowing on the lake I 01069. Telephone (413) 283- from civil or criminal liability is given to first re- warbler. She has cedar waxwings that saw a bald eagle swoop down, grab a fish they will recover what you owe by withholding your 8393, Fax (413) 289-1977. come for the berries on mulberry trees monthly benefits until the overpayment is satisfied. That POSTMASTER: Send sponders and bystanders, and those who leave pets from the water and fly to one of the tall address changes to The Journal in vehicles during extreme weather will be subject planted by a previous owner. pine trees near the shore. It landed in a will mean you’ll go some months without benefits, the Register, 24 Water St., Palmer, to a fine. The black and white warbler is tree where I could not see it. A previous number of months dependent upon your monthly ben- Mass. 01069. efit amount and how much you owe them. Remember, Cars become ovens during the summertime, in about 5 ¼ inches long. It creeps down summer, I watched one grab a fish and PATRICK H. TURLEY or out of a heat wave. According to a study of 16 tree trunks like a nuthatch in search of in- land in a pine tree where I could watch you have the option to request the annual limit if it will CEO benefit you. vehicles conducted between the summer months of sects under the bark. The first time I saw it. When finished, it flew to a rocky area KEITH TURLEY May and August by the San Francisco State Univer- a black and white warbler it was climb- where it could wash its beak and talons Though you’ll lose benefits for some number of President months now, when you reach your full retirement age sity Department of Geosciences, the average tem- ing down an oak tree in my yard. The in the water. I also saw a great blue her- EDITOR perature inside of a vehicle rises 19 degrees within warbler’s long bill enables it to grab in- on flying near the water. It landed on the (66 years and 4 months) they will automatically give Elise Linscott you time credit for the number of months they withheld [email protected] 10 minutes. In 20 minutes, the temperature rises 29 sects under the bark. The male has black opposite shore. benefits and move your SS claim date forward. That degrees. After 30 minutes, the temperature rises by and white striped crown as well as upper Pileated woodpeckers STAFF WRITER will increase your monthly benefit amount slightly, and Jonah Snowden 34 degrees. And after one hour, the temperature ris- and lower parts. The female is similar, Last week, while feeding my chick- es an average 43 degrees. The study found leaving you’ll get that slightly higher benefit for the rest of your [email protected] but she has a gray ear patch, white throat ens, I heard a woodpecker hammering the windows partially open does little to reduce a life. ADVERTISING SALES and grayish streaking on the underparts. loudly. I spotted a pileated woodpecker vehicle’s interior temperature. One final point: In the year you reach your full Lisa Marulli It is one of the earliest migrants in [email protected] Coloring of a dashboard and seat matter too at the bottom of a dead hemlock. Wood retirement age the annual earnings limit will go up by – the darker the color, the hotter it will become. spring, showing up often before the trees chips flew as it made a hole. I got an ex- about 2.5 times and the penalty for exceeding it will SPORTS EDITOR have leafed out. It inhabits deciduous tra treat as a second pileated woodpecker Greg Scibelli A dark dashboard or seat can reach temperatures be less ($1 for every $3 over the limit). And when you [email protected] between 180 and 200 degrees Fahrenheit in the sun and mixed woodlands especially damp flew out of the woods and landed on the reach your full retirement age the earnings limit goes (water boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit). woodlands. Its song is a high pitched tree. It also started making a hole. I keep away entirely. SOCIAL MEDIA It doesn’t take long for a pet to overheat or ex- “wee-see wee-see wee-see” and its calls hoping to see one or both woodpeckers This article is intended for information purpos- perience heat stroke when left in a vehicle. Symp- are a soft “tseet” and a sharp “pit.” again, but so far I have not. es only and does not represent legal or financial guid- @ Journal Register The female lays four to five creamy toms of a dog in trouble include excessive drooling, Ruby throated hummingbirds ance. It presents the opinions and interpretations of the WEB heavy panting, rapid or difficulty breathing, stag- eggs, circled with brown marks in a I enjoy watching the hummingbirds AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited by www.journalregister.turley.com gering, weakness and disorientation. Heat stroke grassy cup nest with leaves and moss. It at my two nectar feeders. I am cleaning the National Social Security Association. NSSA and the occurs when a pet’s temperature rises above 106 is placed on the ground near the base of a the feeders and adding new boiled sugar AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated with or degrees. Animals affected by heat-stroke can die in tree or under fallen branches. and water (one to four ratio of sugar and endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any minutes without immediate and proper attention. Birds at the lake water) every other day. other governmental entity. To submit a question, visit During these dog days summer – and even in I spent the first full week of July at People may report a bird sighting or our website (amacfoundation.org/programs/social-se- www.turley.com extreme temperatures on the colder end of the scale the family camp on Lake Winnisquam bird related experience by calling me at curity-advisory) or email us at ssadvisor@amacfounda- Turley Publications, Inc. cannot assume liability for the loss of – remember: nobody should leave their “fur baby” in Meredith, N.H. I saw and heard loons 413-967-3505, leaving a message at ex- tion.org. in a car. photographs or other materials every day, but I did not see any chicks. A tension 100 or emailing mybackyard88@ Russell Gloor is a Social Security advisor. submitted for publication. Materials will not be returned loon pair nests every year on a floating aol.com or [email protected]. except upon specific request when submitted. July 30, 2020 ❙ THE JOURNAL REGISTER PAGE 5 Police/Fire STCC launches new Water Distribution Police Logs course; second in series SPRINGFIELD – Springfield fully read and learn the material in the drinking water industry. This PALMER motor vehicle and a marked lanes hicle and a number plate violation. Technical Community College will addition to the videos of each mod- course is approved by the Massa- violation. Giovanni T. Pagan, 32, of 85 offer an online course this fall to ule,” one former student said. chusetts Board of Certification of The Palmer Police Department Covington St. in Springfield, was made four arrests or summons from prepare students for careers in the Another former student said, Drinking Water Operators. arrested at 8:43 a.m. on operating drinking water industry and to help “I took your self-paced online Ba- Material covered includes hy- July 21 to July 27. Those arrest- a motor vehicle with a suspended ed will appear in Palmer District MONSON those working in the field enhance sic Water Treatment course last drology, source waters, basic math The Monson Police Depart- license. their skills. fall. Since then I got my D4 and T2 and chemistry, regulations, water Court at a future date and are inno- ment made 12 arrests or summons July 23: cent until proven guilty. The course, called Concepts & licenses as well as a promotion to sampling, hydraulics, distribution from July 19 to July 25. Those ar- Jason J. Lozada, 35, of 138 Gil- Practices of Drinking Water Distri- chemist.” system components (pipes, valves, rested will appear in Palmer Dis- lette Ave in Springfield, was arrest- bution, is being offered through the Instructor Daniel Laprade, of pumps, tanks, meters), equipment July 22: trict Court at a future date and are ed at 10:47 p.m. on OUI liquor. Stephen D. Kirby, 21, of 25 Workforce Development Center at the Massachusetts Water Works operation and maintenance, safety innocent until proven guilty. STCC in partnership with the Mas- Association, has been working in and administrative duties. Dublin St., Palmer, was arrested on July 25: sachusetts Water Works Associa- the drinking water field for more Someone with a Massachu- North Main Street on a warrant. July 20: Ann T. Cutler, 40, of 192 Old tion and the Springfield Water & than 35 years and has been an in- setts water operator distribution Devon C. Mudway, 25, of 260 West Warren in Warren, was arrest- July 24: Laconia St. in Springfield, was ar- ed at 2:21 a.m. on a warrant. Sewer Commission. The training, structor for over 15 years. license can work in such positions Deryck Y. Otero, 22, of 59 Wa- rested at 12:20 a.m. on OUI liquor; Brittanie E. Moro, 29, of 1051 which runs Sept. 14-Dec. 4, is free He said demand for trained as: ter St., Milford, Mass., was arrested possession of a Class B drug; and Pine St. in Palmer, was arrested at for students enrolled in any com- employees in the water drinking Water Construction & Repair at 5:05 p.m. on North Main Street possession of an open container of 2:57 p.m. on unlicensed operation munity college in Massachusetts. industry continues to grow as older Technician for uninsured motor vehicle (crimi- alcohol in a motor vehicle. of a motor vehicle and no inspection Individuals not enrolled at a com- workers retire. Construction Foreman nal); unregistered motor vehicle and Michael Douglas, 26 of 233 sticker. munity college as well as employ- “It’s an exciting and rewarding Equipment Operation & Main- license not in possession. Somers Road in East Longmeadow, Robert J. Stanley, 55, of 25 NW ees at water utilities can register for career,” he said. “Workers will face tenance Specialist Martin W. Henrich, 42, home- was arrested for disorderly conduct 23rd Pl. #321, Portland, Ore., was ar- the class for a fee. challenges as communities deal Water Quality Technician less, was arrested at 7:23 p.m. on and resisting arrest. rested at 3:30 p.m. on a warrant. This is the second in a series with aging infrastructure. Train- SCADA, GIS or Instrumenta- Pleasant Street for vandalizing Haley R. Fountain, 23, of 19 of courses designed for careers in ing such as the type we offer with tion Specialist property, disorderly conduct and re- July 21: Knox St. in Palmer, was arrested at the water industry. Last fall, a wa- STCC and the Springfield Water & Water Systems Manager sisting arrest. Jennifer R. Hannum, 25, of 6:21 p.m. for trespassing on state/ ter treatment course was offered in Sewer Commission is critical to at- Students who complete the 289 South Ctr. in Windsor Locks, county property. a similar self-paced online format. tracting new individuals to the field water course can consider continu- July 26: Conn., was arrested at 6:20 p.m. Chelsea E. Fountain, 31, of 7 Students who completed the train- and enhancing the skills of new and ing their education in fields such Robert M. Zajac, 34, of 16 Gay for operating a motor vehicle with a Park Ave. in Monson, was arrested ing last fall touted the course’s ef- existing employees.” as civil engineering, urban studies, St. Apt. 4 in Thorndike, was arrest- suspended license. on trespassing on state/county prop- fectiveness and flexibility. The wa- The 12-week training will software development, business ed at 10:12 p.m. on High Street on erty. ter distribution course will include help prepare students to take the administration and more. OUI liquor; negligent operation of July 22: Kristen D. Shand, 37, of 75 weekly videos, readings, discus- Massachusetts Drinking Water To enroll online, visit stcc.edu/ a motor vehicle; number plate vio- John R. Gould, 60, of Russell, Warren St. in New Haven, Conn., sion topics and quizzes. Operator Grade 2, 3 and 4 Distri- water. To enroll in person or for lation to conceal ID; uninsured mo- N.Y., was arrested at 2:43 a.m. for was also arrested for trespassing on “The pace allows for people bution license exams. Licensure is more information, please call (413) tor vehicle (criminal); unregistered unlicensed operation of a motor ve- state/county property. new to the industry to take time to necessary for beginning a career in 755-4225 or email [email protected].

Fire Logs MEMA offers hurricane season At 11:02 p.m., there was a gas sponded to Stewart Street to assist PALMER leak on First Street (Bondsville mu- Palmer police. The duty officer re- The Palmer Fire Department preparedness tips tual aid). The department was back turned to service at 1:36 a.m. REGION – MEMA is working the ‘Know Your Zone’ interactive a flashlight, a radio and extra batter- responded to 12 calls between July in service at 12:07 a.m. On July 26 at 12:25 a.m., the 21 - 28. closely with the Department of Pub- map located on MEMA’s website at ies, a first aid kit, sanitation items, July 28: department responded to Main lic Health and the newly established www.mass.gov/knowyourzone. and clothing. Depending on your At 11:21 a.m., there was a Street for an animal rescue. The Pandemic Disaster Mass Care Residents should develop a family’s needs, emergency kits July 23: smoke detector activation on Sum- department returned to service at At 7:20 a.m., the department Working Group to develop guid- plan with the members of their should also include medications, mer Street. The department was 12:50 a.m. ance for evacuations and mass care household to prepare for what to extra eyeglasses, medical equip- responded to a medical assist on back in service at 12:05 p.m. On July 27 at 10:37 p.m., the Ware Street and returned to service during COVID-19. This guidance do, how to find each other, and how ment and supplies, children’s items department responded to First will be provided to municipalities to communicate in a tropical storm such as diapers and formula, food at 8:05. Street for a propane gas leak. The At 4:55 p.m., a vehicle was to inform their planning and pre- or hurricane. An emergency plan and supplies for pets and service an- THREE RIVERS department returned to service at paredness for hurricane season and should include: meeting locations, imals, and other items you or your dispatched; the call was cancelled The Three Rivers Fire Depart- 12:30 a.m. while en route to Fletcher Street and will be used to adjust the Common- emergency contact information, family members might need during ment responded to five incidents wealth’s mass care and evacuation evacuation plans, shelter-in-place a disaster. For a complete emergen- was back in service at 4:57 p.m. from July 21 – 28. July 24: plans to help keep individuals both plans and considerations for family cy kit checklist, visit: https://www. MONSON safe and healthy during a disaster. members with access and functional mass.gov/info-details/build-an- At 6:07 p.m., the department On July 21 at 10:25 a.m., the The Monson Fire Department responded to a medical assist on Working in partnership with needs, and pets. emergency-kit. department responded to an oven responded to six fire calls and 14 the Emergency Support Function For more information, people Receiving advance warnings Shearer Street and returned to ser- malfunction on Maple Street, re- EMS calls for the week of July 20 – vices at 6:30 p.m. Team and with local partners some should see: https://www.mass.gov/ and timely emergency alerts and turning to service at 10:45 a.m. 26. of the steps MEMA is taking to pre- info-details/make-a-family-emer- information from public officials is At 9:54 p.m., the department On July 23 at 10:13 p.m., there responded to an unauthorized burn- pare for the 2020 hurricane season gency-plan. critical to staying safe during a trop- was a call for a smoke detector ac- On July 21 at 3:55 a.m., the De- during COVID-19 include re-eval- Build an emergency kit con- ical storm or hurricane. Every fami- ing on Walnut Street and returned to tivation on Springfield St. The de- partment responded to 43 Margret service at 10:23 p.m. uating capacities of state-initiated taining items that will sustain you ly should have multiple methods for partment returned to service at 10: St for a fire alarm activation. The regional shelter sites; preparing and your family in the event you are receiving emergency alerts. Learn July 25: 35 p.m. Department returned in service at At 2:50 p.m., the department for the need for additional evacua- isolated for three to five days with- more about different types of alert- On July 24 at 10:27 a.m., there 4:33 a.m. tion transportation vehicles; adding out power or unable to go to a store. ing and information tools includ- responded to a medical assist on was a call for an EMS incident on On July 22 at 1:45 p.m., the Randall Street and was back in ser- screening, sanitization, disinfection, Emergency kits are particularly ing the Emergency Alert System, Burlingame Rd. The department Department responded to the area of and general public health protocols important during hurricane season, Wireless Emergency Alerts, NOAA vice at 3:08 p.m. was back in service at 10:46 a.m. 94 Main St for a chemical spill. The July 26: to existing mass care plans; and due to potential extended power Weather Radio, Social Media and On July 25 at 1:57 p.m., there Department returned in service at planning for and preparing to pro- outages, flooding, and impassable Traditional Media, 2-1-1 Hotline, At 6:39 p.m., there was an was a call for an EMS incident on 1:56 p.m. alarm activation on Thorndike vide sheltering in non-congregate debris-covered roads. While it is Local Notification Systems: https:// Off Lariviere St. The department On July 22 at 11:23 p.m., the settings such as hotels. important to customize your kit to www.mass.gov/info-details/be-in- Street. The department was back in was back in service at 2:15 p.m. Department responded to 127 services at 6:50 p.m. Massachusetts has defined hur- meet the unique needs of you and formed-and-receive-emergency- On July 27 at 10:58 p.m., there Hovey Rd for a fire alarm activa- ricane evacuation zones, designated your family, every emergency kit alerts. At 6:58 p.m., the department was a call for mutual aid to the tion. The Department returned in responded to an unauthorized burn- as Zone A, Zone B and Zone C, for should include bottled water, food, Bondsville Fire Department. The service at 12:24 a.m. areas of the state at risk ing on Country Lane and was back department was back in service at On July 23 at 7:56 a.m., the De- in services at 7:23 p.m. for storm surge flooding 12:17 a.m. partment responded to 216 Main St associated with tropical At 10:15 p.m. the call was for a fire alarm activation. The De- cancelled while en route to Wright storms or hurricanes. If partment returned in service at 8:15 evacuations are neces- Street, back in services at 10:35 a.m. p.m. BONDSVILLE sary because of a trop- From July 21 - 27, the Bonds- On July 23 at 2:54 p.m., the July 27: ical storm or hurricane, ville Fire Department responded to Department responded to 21 Wash- At 4:01 p.m., the department local or state officials four calls. ington St for a fire alarm activation. will notify people liv- was dispatched for a medical assist The Department returned in service on North Main Street and was back ing, working, or vaca- On July 24 at 9:39 p.m., the at 3:09 p.m. in service at 4:14 p.m. tioning in evacuation department responded to Emery On July 25 at 3:00 p.m., the At 4:14, the department re- zones to leave the area Street for a medical assist. The de- Department responded mutual aid sponded to a medical assist on Bea- for their safety. Even ar- partment returned to service at 9:52 to Wales for a structure fire at 29 con Street and was back in service eas not directly along a p.m. Birch Lane. The Department re- at 4:18 p.m. coastline may be at risk At 1 a.m., the duty officer re- turned in service at 5:15 p.m. for storm surge flooding during a tropical storm or hurricane. Find out if you live, work, or vaca- tion in a hurricane evac- journalregister.turley.com uation zone by visiting

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Turley Publications staff photo by LUNCH ❙ from page 1 Jonah Snowden Since Herring works at Kids with them.” Sloat added to this and Corner during the regular school said she likes to see the kids smile, year and Sloat works there during as well as the appreciation of the the summer, both were interested in parents. working at this summer program. Parent Tracy Pobieglo, who is a “Cathy contacted me and asked regular recipient, is grateful for the me if I would want to work and of program, which has provided fresh- course I said yes,” said Herring. ly cooked meals for her daughters. Sloat added to this and said she was “It’s actually been part of “automatically interested” in partic- our routine since being home in ipating in this program because it’s March,” said Pobieglo. “We’ve been helping children. coming out every day and it gets us Their responsibilities include out of the house, and the girls look setting up the umbrellas that pro- forward to new treats for lunch and vide the outdoor volunteers shade, snacks every day, so it’s been nice.” bringing out coolers, bringing out The Summer Lunch Program lunches to the program recipients will be taking place until August 7. and giving out little gifts such as The pickup site for cold breakfast coloring books to bring some cheer and cold lunch is located Converse to the children. Middle School, located on 24 Con- Courtesy Photo They both said they have been verse St. and takes place from 10:00 Occasionally, enjoying their time volunteering for a.m. to 10:30 a.m. volunteers of the this program. “We get to see some The drive-through site for a Palmer Public of the kids come through the line cold breakfast and hot lunch is lo- Schools Summer that we would normally get to see, cated at Old Mill Pond School, lo- Lunch Program but since we’ve been in lockdown, cated on 4107 Main St. and goes provide a fun theme we haven’t been able to see them,” from 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Les to go with their said Herring. “It’s been great to be also said the meals are free to recip- distributed meals. able to see those kids and interact ients under the age of 18.

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MIAA Fall high school sports delayed through September By Gregory A. Scibelli contests may not be played until the treatment or a vaccine for COVID-19 Part of the rationale in delay- state government and collecting guid- passed a recommendation to suspend [email protected] end of September. This could result in is developed and available for the ing the start of fall sports is for the ance and information regularly. It was the end-of-game handshakes until almost only a half season of action in public at large, allowing life to seem- DESE to wrap its head around the the task force that made the Sept. 14 further notice to reduce contact be- REGION – In what is a very fall sports, and some sports could still ingly return to normal. actual opening of school, and to de- recommendation to the MIAA BOD. tween teams. ominous sign for the future of high be cancelled altogether. In Phase 3, Gov. Charlie Baker termine whether or not learning will The season was originally sup- Currently, only high school-age school sports in the 2020-2021 school The state and the Department and his administration have labeled take place online, in-school, or hybrid posed to start on Aug. 21. baseball and some softball tourna- year, the Massachusetts Interscho- of Elementary and Secondary Edu- soccer, football, and basketball as of the two. Once that is determined, Other concepts that have been ments are being played in Massachu- lastic Athletic Association has post- cation is planning to issue additional sports that are “high-risk” and involve the MIAA will have to figure out how explored was the possibility of play- setts with sanitization and social dis- poned the beginning of fall sports to guidance in the coming month which too much close contact. Effectively, athletic practices and contests will ing baseball and softball in fall sea- tancing being adhered to. the middle of September. could change how the MIAA ap- while practices can occur, all contests work in a situation like that, including son and moving soccer and football Among sports that could be Last Tuesday, a virtual meet- proaches fall sports. of those three sports are banned cur- determining eligibility for students to spring. The idea was turned down played in the fall currently are volley- ing of the MIAA Board of Directors Currently, the Commonwealth rently. The guidance specifically bans “attending school” and dealing with in the early stages out of risk that a ball, cross country, field hockey, and took place, with a unanimous vote in of Massachusetts is in Phase 3 of its the sports at the recreational and “am- transportation. baseball or softball player could “lose golf. It is not yet known if high school favor of moving the state date of fall re-opening plan, but Phase 3 is to re- ateur” level, but does not specifically The MIAA has a COVID-19 two seasons.” students will be allowed to play foot- sports to Sept. 14. This means actual main stalled until either an impactful ban them at the high school level. Task Force that is working with the The board also unanimously ball or soccer this fall.

SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL Pinehurst High school baseball action continues Resort to host Golf National Invitational BOSTON – Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina will host both the Boys and Girls 2020 High School Baseball was Golf National Invitational, August played in Monson, 3-5. Participants will come from Greenfield, and more than 40 states—more than 110 other locations on girls and 250 boys—to compete in a bright Sunday a three-round, 54-hole, stroke-play afternoon. format. The High School Golf Nation- al Invitational showcases golf at the Photos by Gregory A. Scibelli highest level, bringing together the strongest and most diverse field in Baseball has continued this summer as high-school-age players high school golf from large, small, have formed their own junior and senior “Legion teams. public and private high school pro- grams across the United States. It was first played in 2019, with 300 boys and girls representing 43 states. Competitors include State Championship winning boys and girls players; the nation’s best high school golf teams; and top individ- uals from each state. With the loss of the spring 2020 high school golf season, this event is even more im- portant to showcase the most talent- An Agawam Umpires continue to ed high school golfers from across player makes America. a backhand A Monson- work from behind the The Boys and Girls National play at Palmer player Invitational will be played on Pine- shortstop. makes a throw mound calling balls and hurst’s No. 6, No. 8 and No. 9 cours- back to the es, and include team and individual infield. strikes. GOLF ❙ page 7

AUTO RACING AUTO RACING Hirschman takes win at Fellows picks up another win at Monadnock WINCHESTER, N.H. – Mod- week’s winner Brian Robie in close Star Speedway ified ace Ben Byrne earned his tow. EPPING, N.H. — Matt Star Speedway ran at 50% capaci- second victory lap of the summer Byrne was relentless over the Hirschman wasn’t about to be de- ty for the event in the grandstands, Saturday, July 25, topping the 40- next 18 circuits, finally taking the nied. The Pennsylvania native, who and sold out. Tri Track and Star lap main event on the high banks of lead from the top lane on lap 32, is no stranger to Victory Lane on the officials made sure that all social Monadnock Speedway. with Chapin then bobbling on a Tri Track Open Modified Series cir- distancing and safe health practices Aaron Fellows stayed unde- restart to move Robie up to sec- cuit, returned to glory on Saturday were in place. feated this season, winning a thrill- ond, from where he would add to night at Star Speedway in the ninth “I’ve always enjoyed coming er in the Late Model Sportsmen, his points lead, earning valuable annual SBM race. here, winning the first time I have while the Curtis twins, Chase and breathing room ahead of Trevor But the ride to victory wasn’t ever came here, and having all of Jaret, finished one-two in the Street Bleau, who finished 15th on the one that came without difficulty, this success I’ve had in this SBM Stocks to increase their standings night. especially at the end. Hirschman race after that,” Hirschman said. atop the points parade. A week earlier, Aaron Fellows dominated the beginning, taking the “Going back to the original races, Gordon Farnum topped the kept his undefeated season intact lead on lap 25 and leading through it was, and has been, a big deal for Mini Stocks for the third time this by passing Cole Littlewood with lap 83, before a controlled caution us.” summer, and Pure Stock kingpin only two laps to go en route to Late slowed the race. While some elect- Swanson, who started 27th af- Chris Davis put a string of recent Model Sportsman victory lane. Fri- ed to stay out, Hirschman worked to ter earning a provisional into the misfortunes behind him, romping day, he again passed Littlewood to victory Friday. Short track leg- late in the game, this time on turn pit road for a fresh Hoosier tire, the race, played a different strategy Submitted photos charge started back to the front from than Hirschman did, and it almost end Randy Cabral won the 30-lap three of the final lap to add more Ben Byrne was a winner again in the sportsman modified race. ninth position. He would eventually paid off. Swanson elected not to NEMA Midget feature, with Avery luster to his unblemished record. pass Matt Swanson for the top spot pit as part of the controlled caution Stohr victorious in the NEMA Li- Littlewood, third a week earli- ow. Renaud’s fourth-place run Davis shook the late-race buga- on a restart at lap 112 and never period on lap 83, and took over the tes. er, held on for second Friday, with moved her up to fifth in points. boos that had plagued him in re- look back. lead when most others went down Defending Sportsman Modi- Robert Hagar coming home third. Friday’s victory was Chase Cur- cent weeks Friday, taking control It was the fifth win in the pres- pit road. Swanson led the race from fied champion Todd Patnode and Willie Kuhn and Justin Littlewood tis’second of the summer, with on lap two and then checking out. tigious event for Hirschman, who is lap 83-112, before Hirschman took Keith Carzello led the 18-car NHS- completed the top five. both his father Chris and broth- While Davis made it look easy, a one of just two drivers to compete control when Swanson spun his TRA field to the green, with Pat- Hillary Renaud, gunning for er Jaret also having topped Street tight battle raged behind him, with in all previous SBM races. The race tires on the restart. node – fresh off nightmare outings two in a row in the sizzling Streets, Stock features. Mike Douglas emerging strong to was 121 laps, in honor of track own- Swanson would finish second, in each of the previous two weeks led the first 14 circuits of her It took Gordon Farnum eight cop the runner-up honors, just in er and operator Bobby Webber’s son while Andy Jankowiak, who played – set on reversing his fortunes. 25-lapper but then blinked, quickly laps to come from row three to the front of Claremont regular Dylan Tim Webber, who turned 21-years- a similar strategy and stayed out, To that end, the Swanzey hot finding herself back in forth as the point in the Mini Stock feature but, Adams, who made his high-banks old the week of the race. finished third. Jankowiak was in- shoe set a torrid pace for the first flying Curtis twins, Chase and Jar- once there, he checked out on the debut successful in third. The purse for the event was volved in a wreck on lap 25 with 13 go-rounds. Brian Chapin took et, stormed past, bringing Tommy field to score his third win of the In the night’s Iron Mike Me- over $40,000, a figure that didn’t veteran Dave Sapienza, but was able the lead on lap 14 and, the next O’Sullivan with them. summer. Kevin Clayton, strong morial NEMA Midget main event, change post-COVID pandemic. to rebound. time around, Patnode pitted under It was Chase Curtis first under all night, came home second, just open-wheel legend Randy Cabral Due to COVID-19, and guidance green, moving Byrne up to second, the checkers, with his points-lead- ahead of Mark Panaroni. from the state of New Hampshire, STAR ❙ page 7 with points leader and previous ing sibling Jaret riding in his shad- Pure Stock powerhouse Chris RACING ❙ page 7 PAGE 8 July 30, 2020 ❙ THE JOURNAL REGISTER

Nichols College to provide free COVID-19 Campus testing as part of return-to-campus plan GOLF ❙ from page 7 competitions. Pinehurst Resort is steeped in tradition Notes DUDLEY, Mass. – In careful the Broad Institute, a partnership our primary concern,” said Nich- and has hosted some of golf’s greatest events, including preparation for its return to campus of MIT and Harvard University, to ols College President Susan West the PGA Championship, Ryder Cup, U.S. Open, Wom- operations this fall, Nichols Col- supply test kits and process results. Engelkemeyer, Ph.D. “Our plan, en’s U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur. Lachapelle honored by lege has committed to providing The tests will a self-administered including a regular testing regime “It’s really incredible to bring the 2020 High free regular COVID-19 testing for nasal swab conducted in a desig- in combination with a range of School Golf National Invitational to Pinehurst Resort, Western New England students, faculty, and staff. nated campus testing center under universal safety practices, and pro- where the players can experience one of the best golf The testing is part of a com- the supervision of Nichols’ health tocols for any positive test results, facilities in the world,” said NHSGA Manager Chris University’s College prehensive plan designed to help personnel. Resident students, stu- is the most effective way to protect Noble. “This event is the pinnacle of high school golf ensure the safety of the college dent-athletes, and higher-risk indi- our community and afford students and valuable to college coaches seeking hidden talent of Arts & Sciences community. Other initiatives in- viduals will be tested twice a week; the educational experience they they may not see on the junior golf circuit otherwise, clude the incorporation of per- commuter students, faculty, staff, value and expect.” especially during an unprecedented year like this.” SPRINGFIELD – Western New England sonal protection equipment, such and contracted employees will be Since more than 80 percent of Last year, the Girls Invitational went down to the University is pleased to announce the 2020 Col- as plexiglass shields and other tested once a week. Test results are Nichols students hail from Mas- wire, with a two-hole playoff for the top high school lege of Arts & Sciences Senior Awards. Students modifications to classrooms and expected within 24-48 hours. Pro- sachusetts, Rhode Island, or Con- teams, after South Carolina and California totaled two- receiving awards are selected for a significant commons areas to promote social tocols for self-isolation and contact necticut, the college also continues day team scores of 584. The four-on-four aggregate contribution to the department. distancing, mask distribution, in- tracing have been put in place. to monitor regional data on posi- team playoff was won with a birdie on the final hole by Nathan L. Lachapelle of Holland has been tensified cleaning protocols, and Nichols is incurring the cost of tive COVID-19 cases to inform on- tournament medalist Kamille Dimayuga (Buena Park, awarded the Hoyt Warner Computer Science the responsibility for proper safety $25-$30 per test for the estimated going plans to return to campus on Calif.), who shot consecutive rounds of 71, to finish Book Award by Western New England Univer- and hygiene expected of each com- 350 tests per day. August 26. with a 2-under par, 142 total. sity College of Arts & Sciences. This award is munity member. “The continued health and Virginia won the 2019 Boys Division team title determined by overall grade-point average and Nichols has teamed up with safety of our college community is with a two-day score of 581 (291-290). Second place an evaluation by the Computer Science faculty, went to Arkansas (592), followed by Pennsylvania who consider the student’s potential for graduate (598) in third. Aidan Thomas from Bernalillo, N.M., study in Computer Science or a related field, and fired a career-best round 65 on day one of the tourna- the student’s service to the department. ment; and followed with a 70 on day two, to win the UMass Amherst will make standardized individual medalist title with a 9-under par, 135 total. The High School Golf National Invitational is con- Malo honored by Western ducted by the National High School Golf Association tests optional for first-year applicants (NHSGA), a division of Nextgengolf, which was ac- New England University’s AMHERST – Beginning with come students. Given all these value of the two. This test-optional quired by the PGA of America in 2019. The Invitational the spring 2021 term and continu- considerations, going test optional approach applies to all majors. As is supported by several partners, including the PGA of College of Business ing for each spring and fall term is clearly the right choice.” it always has, UMass Amherst will America, AJGA, Srixon, Gatorade and Junior Golf Hub. through spring 2023, the Universi- Historically, UMass Amherst continue to consider the rigor of SPRINGFIELD – Western New England ty of Massachusetts Amherst will has used a holistic review to eval- students’ high school coursework make standardized tests optional uate applicants. The quantitative in its assessment, especially for University is pleased to announce the 2020 Col- ❙ from page 7 lege of Business Senior Awards. Students receiv- for its first year entering applicants. assessment component of that re- courses that apply most directly to STAR ing awards are selected for a significant contri- For the past several months, view was done using a formula the applicant’s intended major. Ronnie Williams started third and finished fourth, bution made to the department. the university has monitored how that combined the applicant’s high Roche said, “UMass Amherst and Eric Goodale made his return to the Tri Track Se- Julia Malo, of Monson, has been awarded possible, safe and secure it will school GPA and the best combina- has committed to being test-op- ries and rounded out the top five. NASCAR Cup Series the Outstanding Student in Marketing Award by be for students to take the SAT or tion of test scores. Roche said the tional for the next three years. As regular Ryan Preece was sixth in his return to Modi- Western New England University’s College of ACT. university’s research shows that of one of the country’s top-25 public fied racing, while Anthony Nocella, Austin Kochenash, Business. James Roche, vice provost for the separate components, the high research universities, we look for- Cam McDermott and Ron Silk finished the top-10. enrollment management, said that school GPA is a stronger predic- ward to using the test-optional ap- Earlier in the day, Ron Silk, Matt Hirschman, Andy in recent weeks it has become ob- tor of student performance, per- proach during this period to learn Shaw and Andy Jankowiak won heat races, while An- vious that the challenges to testing sistence and success; however, it more about the relationship be- thony Nocella and Calvin Carroll earned consi wins. Palmer resident named to presented by the coronavirus pan- is also known that the combination tween high school grades and stan- Both heat and consi winners collected $300 courtesy of demic will persist in the months of the two components provides an dardized test scores, and to develop the Pepsi Challenge. UMass Lowell dean’s list ahead. even stronger predictor than either even better models for predicting Swanson, who passed 25 Modifieds en route to “UMass Amherst draws appli- the GPA or test score alone. student success in college. Our the front, earned a $500 hard charger bonus courtesy LOWELL – Parth Patel of Palmer has been cations from throughout the world The university has analyzed mission is to identify and recruit of Green Construction. Since pole sitter Austin Koche- recognized for achieving academic distinction at and few, if any, states and coun- three years of data and more than students who can grow and thrive nash didn’t win the race, courtesy of Superior Refinish- the University of Massachusetts Lowell. tries currently offer testing sites 100,000 applicant records to devel- at UMass Amherst, progressing to ing, the next race on the circuit will pay a $600 bonus if Patel, majoring in undeclared business, was that provide the access and safety op a formula for its test-optional as- earn their degree as effectively and the pole sitter wins the race. named to the dean’s list at UMass Lowell for the that students, families, and schools sessment that uses the high school efficiently as possible.” The Tri Track Open Modified Series returns to the spring 2020 semester. have come to expect,” he said. GPA as the base. For applicants Additional information about track on Saturday, August 15, with the second stop of “This is especially true for students who either have or will submit test UMass Amherst’s test-optional the season at Monadnock Speedway. who already encounter barriers scores, UMass Amherst will com- approach can be found at https:// RESULTS: Tri Track Open Modified Series; Star in pursuit of a college education, pare the result of the formula with www.umass.edu/admissions/ Speedway; July 25: Omar Jimenez Soto of including under-represented mi- and without the test score included test-optional-policy. 1. Matt Hirschman nority, first-generation, and low-in- and give the applicant the highest 2. Matt Swanson Palmer completes first 3. Andy Jankowiak 4. Ronnie Williams year at Lasell University 5. Eric Goodale 6. Ryan Preece NEWTON, Mass. – Omar Jimenez Soto of 7. Anthony Nocella Palmer completed their first year at Lasell Uni- WNEU announces changes to Fall 8. Austin Kochenash versity in Newton, Mass. 9. Cam McDermott Jimenez Soto joined the Lasell community 10. Ron Silk for the 2019-2020 academic year. The Universi- 11. Calvin Carroll ty looks forward to their continued success! Semester Academic Calendar SPRINGFIELD – With the goal of preventing the students of the institution’s plans in an email, citing 12. Kurt Vigeant 13. Kirk Alexander spread of COVID-19, Western New England Univer- the rising trend line of new COVID-19 cases across 14. Craig Lutz sity has announced changes to the academic calendar the country. The changes include a move to online in- 15. Bryan Narducci for the fall semester. struction and final exams following the Thanksgiving 16. Devin O’Connell University President Anthony S. Caprio notified break, as well as holding classes on Labor Day and the 17. Andy Shaw traditional two-day fall break around Columbus Day. 18. Les Rose Jr. Western New England previously announced its in- 19. Dylan Izzo tent to resume face-to-face instruction and welcome 20. Tommy Barrett students back to campus with the start of the fall se- 21. Dave Sapienza mester August 31. 22. Richard Savary “The decision to modify the fall calendar was 23. Ryan Doucette precipitated by the concern that mass migrations off- 24. Les Hinckley and-on campus attributable to the three originally 25. Carl Medeiros Jr. scheduled breaks - Labor Day, Fall Break, and the 26. Dana DiMatteo Thanksgiving holiday - could contribute to higher 27. Josh Cantara COVID-19 exposure and infections among mem- bers of our campus community,” wrote Caprio. While the final week of classes and final exams RACING ❙ from page 7 will be conducted exclusively online, the campus did what he’s done at least once over the last 20 years. will remain open and students will have the option Cabral blasted to victory in the caution-free 30-lapper, of returning to utilize the residence halls and the full taking the checkers ahead of Todd Bertrand and ear- range of the University’s academic resources. The ly-race leader Paul Scally. Avery Stohr topped the Lites campus will be open during the Thanksgiving break 30-lapper. as well for those students who wish to remain in Next Saturday, August 1, the Granite State Pro their residence hall over the holiday. Stock Series will return to the Winchester high banks, “These changes will allow students and their where they’ll battle in a 100-lap main event. For more families to determine what is in their own best inter- information, please visit www.monadnockspeedway. est,” said Curt Hamakawa, interim provost and vice com. Hot Summer president for academic affairs. “Students who want to utilize our libraries, laboratories, dining facilities, MONADNOCK SPEEDWAY JULY 25 TOP TENS: and other resources will have that option.” Under the revised schedule, fall semester un- SPORTSMAN MODIFIED: Ben Byrne, Brian Ro- dergraduate classes will conclude December 4, one bie, Brian Chapin, Keith Carzello, Russ Hersey, Solo- week earlier than previously scheduled. The follow- mon Brow, Cory Plummer, Cameron Houle, Andy Ma- Ad Rates ing week will be a reading period, with final exams jor, Jerry Gomarlo. conducted December 14-18. PURE STOCK: Chris Davis, Mike Douglas, Dylan Heat up your summertime sales with seasonal Adams, Brandon Lavoie, Nick Houle, Doug Nelson, The University is also implementing changes at print advertising opportunities Cory Lofland, J.D. Stockwell, Reagan Buffum, Jimmy the start of the semester. All students will be tested Zellman. to reach more than 50,000 local readers! for COVID-19 prior to the start of classes. In order MINI STOCK: Gordon Farnum, Kevin Clayton, to decrease congestion and increase social distanc- Mark Panaroni, Nathan Wenzel, Bill Chaffee, Kevin ing, new and returning students will have the option McKnight, Jake Puchalski, Jared Roy, Jeff Asselin. To advertise, or of making an appointment to drop off their person- STREET STOCK: Chase Curtis, Jaret Curtis, Tom- call 413.283.8393 email al belongings at their residence hall during special my O’Sullivan, Hillary Renaud, Mike Hopkins, Chris [email protected] today! “Drop-off days” August 10-21. Move-in for incom- Buffone, Mike Radzuik, Kyle Gero, Paul Barnard, Tim ing first-year students has been expanded from one to Wenzel. two days August 26 and 27, with returning students LATE MODEL SPORTSMAN: Aaron Fellows, moving in August 28 and 29. All students will be Cole Littlewood, Robert Hagar, Willie Kuhn, Justin assigned a designated move-in time, and the number Littlewood, Ron Laperche, James Beck, Nancy Muni The Journal Register of guests will be limited to avoid congestion. Ruot, Billy McCarthy, Camdyn Curtis. The University has implemented a dedicated NEMA MIDGETS (Top 3): Randy Cabral, Todd Local Advertising That Works helpline to answer questions related to its reopen- Bertrand, Paul Scally. ing plans. Students are invited to call 413-782-1321 NEMA LITES (Top 3): Avery Stohr, Ryan Locke, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. P.J. Stergios. TURLEY PUBLICATIONS, INC. 413.283.8393 • www.newspapers.turley.com July 30, 2020 ❙ THE JOURNAL REGISTER PAGE 9

The Journal Register DEATH NOTICES Obituary Policy Hampden County Commission on the Status Baker, Eugene S. Died: July 20, 2020 Turley Publications offers two types of obituaries. of Women and Girls elects new leadership Services are private One is a free, brief Death Notice listing the name of The Hampden County Com- HCCSWG also elected Tara deceased, date of death and funeral date and place. mission on the Status of Women and Marshall, a Feeding Hills resident Boulanger, Lawrence D. Died: July 22, 2020 The other is a Paid Obituary, costing $100, which allows Girls has elected new leadership. and certified debt management pro- Memorial Service to be held at families to publish extended death notice information of their Gabrielle Jackson, a Springfield fessional, as Secretary. Marshall was later date resident and Educator, has been also appointed in January, alongside own choice and may include a photograph. Death Notices & elected as HCCSWG Chair. Jackson and fellow Commissioner, Jackson was first appointed to Lizzy Ortiz of Springfield. Desjardins, Mary E. Paid Obituaries should be submitted through a funeral home Died: June 16, 2020 to: [email protected]. the Commission in January of 2020 Marshall has been working No Services have been planned Exceptions will be made only when the family and serves alongside nine fellow in the non-profit credit counseling at this time. Commissioners. Jackson is excited industry for over 21 years. As one provides a death certificate and must be pre-paid. to serve and continue to support, of the Customer Care managers at collaborate and advocate on behalf a nonprofit credit counseling agen- of women and girls across Hamp- cy located in Agawam, she leads a den County. dedicated team of representatives in In addition to being an educa- a customer service call center that tor, Jackson is a dedicated mentor provides quality service to a na- to youth in the community. As an tionwide client base of over 12,000 OBITUARIES educator and school administrator, consumers. Marshall is preceded Submitted photo she encourages students to aspire to by Michelle Gonçalves. They serve Gabrielle Jackson, a Springfield res- great things such as public service alongside Vice Chair Patricia Hall- ident and educator and new Chair of Eugene S. Baker, 85 in their community and to support berg of Wilbraham. the Hampden County Commission their community with energy, en- Patricia is also the Chief Exec- on the Status of Women and Girls. BRIMFIELD - Eugene S. for many years. difficult time. Ser- thusiasm and special gifts. Most of utive Officer of the Girl Scouts of Baker, 85, passed away Monday, Eugene leaves vices are private and her students are at-risk, and encour- Central and Western Massachusetts. and Girls is a regional arm of the July 20, 2020 at the home of his his son James Baker have been entrusted aging them to reach their dreams, Fellow Commissioners include Jen- statewide Massachusetts Commis- daughter, Sandra, surrounded by and his wife Brenda to Lombard Funeral instilling confidence in themselves nifer Metsch of Longmeadow and sion on the Status of Women. The love of family. Eugene was born of Brimfield; daugh- Home of Monson. In and their ability to make “good Shanique Spalding of Springfield. Commission is an independent state May 23, 1935 in Springfield to ters, Sandra Sheldon lieu of flowers, please trouble” and achieve great things. The Commission plans to continue agency that was legislatively creat- the late Herbert W. and Nina M. of Palmer and Karen consider a memorial She believes in our students, en- to work on advocacy that amplifies ed in 1998 to advance the women (Stevens) Baker. He was a grad- Baker of Southbridge; donation in memory couraging them to think beyond and provides support of the needs of the Commonwealth to full equal- uate of Springfield Trade. Eu- six grandchildren, of Eugene S. Baker themselves; to see themselves as of women and girls during and af- ity in all areas of life and to pro- gene was a building contractor Jimmy, Daniel, Scott, to the D’Amour Cen- valued contributors to their academ- ter the pandemic, through a series mote their rights and opportunities. and built several area homes in Katie, Justin, Shane; ter for Cancer Care, ic and personal goals. of virtual events and in partnership HCCSWG serves as a permanent, addition, he was a manager and five great grandchildren and C/O the Foundation Office, 280 Jackson is preceded by Com- with local organizations. effective voice for the women and supervisor at Yankee Coach in many friends. Chestnut St, 6th Floor Spring- missioner Dawn DiStefano, who The Hampden County Com- girls of Massachusetts. Palmer for several years. He also The family would like to field, MA 01199. For online served as Chair for two years. mission on the Status of Women was an estimator for asphalt and thank Dr. Marsh and the oncol- condolences please visit www. seal coating construction con- ogy staff at Baystate Mary Lane lombardfuneralhome tractors. Upon his retirement he and Overloock Hospice for their enjoyed living in South Florida care and compassion during this Schiffman and collaborators receive NSF grant to collect and analyze COVID-19 droplets Lawrence D. Boulanger, 76 AMHERST – Jessica Schiff- research is to develop an insert into man, associate professor of chem- an air filtration system to capture MONSON - Lawrence D. for several companies. He was and brothers Charles (Marsha) ical engineering, is collaborating virus-containing droplets to make Boulanger, 76, passed away a member of St Paul’s Unitarian and Robert (Liza) -- and niec- with researchers at the University collection and analysis easier. The Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Lar- Universalist Church in Palm- es and nephews, all to whom he of Maine to develop a novel bio-in- technology would be inexpensive ry was born in Lynn, MA May er where he was a member of felt lifelong connection. He was spired membrane that can capture and widely available for high-risk 14, 1944 to the late Charles and the board of directors for many preceded in passing by a beauti- COVID-19 airborne droplets. locations, such as hospitals, schools Ruth (Woodman) Boulanger. He years. In his retirement he de- ful infant daughter he and Holly Schiffman and her UMaine or elder-care facilities. was a graduate of Boston Uni- livered “Meals on Wheels” for lost at birth, and his older sister counterparts received grants to- Schiffman said the fact that versity. In his younger years Greater Springfield Senior Ser- Dwyn; both were cherished and taling more than $225,000 from COVID-19 spreads through bio- he enjoyed hiking in the White vices. He was a Type 1 diabetic; their passing grieved. the National Science Foundation’s aerosols makes disease surveil- Mountains, tennis, and running he and his family empathize with A memorial service will be (NSF) early-concept grants for ex- lance, containment and treatment marathons. Throughout his life others challenged by this illness. held at a later date. Arrange- ploratory research program, also a challenge. Previous designs of he enjoyed nature, paddling a Lawrence leaves his wife, ments have been entrusted to called EAGER. Collaborating on aerosol collection systems have had canoe, ocean breezes, sweet Holly E. (Hitt) Boulanger; Lombard Funeral Home of Mon- the project is UMaine biomedical limited success when it comes to corn, the Red Sox, camping, daughters, Aimee Boulanger son. In lieu of flowers please engineer Caitlin Howell and virol- retrieving intact virus particles from good New England ice cream, (William Patric) of Washington consider a memorial donation in ogist Melissa Maginnis. large volumes of air. A liquid-gated lobster, his eastern MA family, State, Robin Boulanger of Mon- memory of Lawrence D. Bou- Courtesy photo Drawing inspiration from the membrane system, inspired by the UMass Amherst researcher Jessica donuts, raising granddaughters, son, Nicole Boulanger (Daniel langer to the American Cancer pitcher plant, which has a slippery pitcher plant, would employ a wa- Schiffman and bad jokes. He had a mis- Tassinari, Jr) of Springfield; Society 3 Speen St. Framing- rim and an inner membrane to cap- ter-immiscible liquid on the surface chievous smile and was always son Saladene Disco-Williams ham, MA 01701 (in honor of ture insects in its digestive fluids, of the membrane to create a reus- erty that would be well-aligned with dapper. Larry has been a resident of Ware; four granddaughters, Larry’s mother Ruth). For on- the team will bioengineer a com- able, reversible liquid trap for live manufacturing capabilities in both of Monson since 1969, where he Jeannette Patric, Ila Mera Patric, line condolences please visit posite material with a liquid layer pathogenic particles. Massachusetts’ and Maine’s pulp and his wife have raised a fami- Isabelle Tassinari and Julia Tas- www.lombardfuneralhome.com on the surface to capture pathogenic The team will explore the de- and paper industry. ly. Larry was a durable medical sinari. Larry also leaves beloved particles for study. The goal of the velopment of new intellectual prop- equipment sales representative siblings, sister Jean (Joseph),

Mary E. Desjardins, 70 WNEU to offer Master of Science in Construction THREE RIVERS - Mary E of 50 years, stepdaughter Lynn have been planned at this time. Management through College of Engineering Desjardins passed away peace- Krantz and Grandson Jeremey Memorial contributions can be SPRINGFIELD – Western New ment, each which needs specialized be able to earn their master’s in as fully in her home surrounded Desjardins. She is also survived made to Second Chance Animal England University has announced people with specialized skill sets to few as 18 months studying part-time by family on June 16 2020. by sister and best friend Shir- Shelter, 111 Young Road, East the addition of a new Master of Sci- manage” adds Christian Salmon, or in one year studying full-time.” Born January 28 1950, she was ley Aubuchan, brother Steven Brookfield MA 01515. For more ence in Construction Management WNE Assistant Professor of Indus- The program is tailored for stu- the daughter of Steve and Mary Kmiecik and nephews Steven information and online guest program to the list of graduate degree trial Engineering and Engineering dents to choose from three options to Kmiecik. Mary leaves behind and John Kmiecik. To hon- book, please visit: www.cebula- offerings. Management. complete the degree. The All-Course her husband Richard Desjardins or Mary’s request no services funeralhome.com. “Construction Management is With courses rooted in civil option allows students to complete defined as a professional service engineering, industrial engineer- the 10 graduate courses that include that uses specialized, project man- ing, and engineering management open electives choosing from courses agement techniques to oversee the the program strives to provide a in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical planning, design, and construction well-rounded knowledge base in en- Engineering as well as Engineering of a project, from its beginning to gineering as it pertains to construc- Management or Business. Through its end,” says Kenneth Lee, founding tion management. Elective opportu- the Project or Thesis options stu- The Children’s Study Home achieves Chair for the Construction Manage- nities in business and management dents will work with a faculty advi- ment Department as well as Profes- will give students a perspective into sor to take a deeper dive in a topic of sor and Chair of Civil and Environ- the business world that will prepare interest, culminating in a final report National Accreditation mental Engineering at Western New them for management and leadership and presentation. SPRINGFIELD – The Chil- administration, and increases orga- by the U.S. Department of Defense England University (WNE). roles. Applications are now being ac- dren’s Study Home has achieved nizational capacity and account- to develop accreditation standards U.S. News and World Report “The MS in Construction Man- cepted for the MS in Construction national accreditation through the ability by creating a framework for and processes for human service ranks a Construction Manager as #1 agement is a great fit with our ex- Management program. Classes begin New York-based Council on Ac- ongoing quality improvement. programs provided to military per- in Best Construction Jobs and #43 in isting undergraduate and graduate September 28, 2020. To learn more, creditation (COA). The Children’s To achieve COA accreditation, sonnel and their families. 100 Best Jobs with a low unemploy- programs offered by our College of contact the Office of Graduate Stud- Study Home provides a variety of The Children’s Study Home first Founded in 1977, COA is an ment rate of 2.3%. The Bureau of Engineering,” said Executive Direc- ies at 413-782-1517 or email study@ residential, educational and family provided written evidence of com- independent, not-for-profit accred- Labor Statistics website shows that tor of Graduate Admissions, Mat- wne.edu. services in the Berkshires, Greater pliance with the COA standards. itor of the full continuum of com- the job outlook growth (2016-2026) thew Fox. “We Springfield and Cape Cod regions. Thereafter, a group of specially munity-based behavioral health for Construction Managers is at 11% continue to ac- It took The Children’s Study Home trained volunteer Peer Review- care and social service organi- (faster than average), with a median cept applications JOAN & BABE BROTHERS eighteen months to achieve ac- ers confirmed adherence to these zations in the United States and salary of $93,370 per year. for new graduate creditation. Organizations pursue standards during a series of on-site Canada. Over 2,000 organizations “Construction projects can candidates, and Eternally reunited, but sadly missed accreditation to demonstrate the interviews with trustees, staff and — voluntary, public, and propri- range from improving intersection those starting implementation of best practice clients. etary; local and statewide; large traffic flows, to massive multi-billion the construction standards in the field of human ser- Based on their findings, COA’s and small — have either success- dollar infrastructure projects with a management pro- vices. COA evaluated all aspects of volunteer-based Accreditation fully achieved COA accreditation decade long development environ- gram this fall will The Children’s Study Home’s pro- Commission voted that The Chil- or are currently engaged in the grams, services, management, and dren’s Study Home had successful- process. Presently, COA has a total administration. ly met the criteria for accreditation. of 47 service standards that are ap- COA accreditation is an ob- An endorsement of COA and plicable to over 125 different types jective, independent, and reliable the value of its accreditation pro- of programs. To learn more about validation of an agency’s perfor- cess is reflected in it being named COA, please visit www.coanet.org. mance. The COA accreditation by the US State Department as process involves a detailed review the sole national and analysis of an organization’s independent ac- administration, management, and crediting body service delivery functions against under the Hague PEOPLE/MILESTONE NEWS international standards of best Convention on As a free service for our readers, we will print all births, In loving memory, your family practice. 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LEGAL NOTICE the property owner is Peter NOTICE Request for Determination of at 7:55 P.M. REMOTELY. COMMONWEALTH OF by publishing an attested MONSON Warren. In accordance with Applicability may be exam- Under consideration is a MASSACHUSETTS copy of this order once each Please check CONSERVATION Login: the Wetland Protection ined electronically by visiting Request for a Determination Hampden, s.s. week for three consecutive COMMISSION https://zoom.us/ Act of the General Laws this Website: https://www. of Applicability to deter- TRIAL COURT OF THE weeks in the Palmer Journal the accuracy of Under the require- j/93461517169?pwd=SU- of the Commonwealth of townofpalmer.com/conserva- mine if the work associated COMMONWEALTH Register, a newspaper pub- your legal notice ments of M.G.L. Chapt. 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KARCZ, being the heirs Please be advised that Meeting ID: 934 6151 7169 sideration is a Notice of existing paved driveway per Governor Charlie Password: 878803 Intent for the replacement The location of the pro- at 325 Main St. is subject ating with ESPN, owner of and successors in interest, presumptive of WALTER posed project is 104 Beech ACC Network; ABC/Disney, HELEN M. SWIATLOWSKI, deceased, Baker’s order suspend- Submitted by: of a sanitary sewage dis- to the Wetlands Protection ing certain provisions of Monson Conservation posal system and associated Street, Palmer MA 01069 and Act. Property owner Donna owner of Freeform, Disney SWIATLOWSKI their heirs, assigns, legalrep- is also known as: Assessor’s Channel, Disney Jr., Disney LlNDA M. McKEE and resentatives and successors in the Open Meeting Law, Commission work at 63 Lakeshore Dr, Bourguignon filed the G.L C30 §20 which limits 07/30/2020 Map 4, Parcel 12. The pro- Map 75-10-6. request. XD, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN KATHERINE A. KARCZ, interest, fail to do so, judg- Public Participation Deportes, ESPN News, being the heirs presumptive ment by default will be taken public access, please view posed project is within the Login: this meeting via cable tele- buffer zone to the bank of will be via Virtual Means https://zoom.us/ ESPN U, Longhorn and of against you for the relief Only - Pursuant to Governor SEC Network, as well as WALTER demanded in the complaint. vision on channel 15 live LEGAL NOTICE Pulpit Rock Pond. Property j/93461517169?pwd=SU- stream. Questions can be MONSON owner Chad Yergeau filed Baker’s March 12, 2020 JwR3lZbHAyZzdGT0ZQe- BeIn Sports Media Group, SWIATLOWSKI, deceased Unless otherwise provided CONSERVATION Order Suspending Certain owner of BeIn Sports and Defendants by Rule 13 (a) your answers sent via email to npark- the request. FlwRXVTZz09 [email protected] or COMMISSION Login: Provisions of the Open Dial: 1.646.558.8656 BeIn Sports en Espanol, to ORDER OF NOTICE must state as a counterclaim Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, receive their signals on our This cause came on to any claim which you have call or text 413-388-1115 Under the requirements https://zoom.us/ Meeting ID: 934 6151 7169 and answers will be pro- of M.G.L. Chapt. 131, s.40, j/93461517169?pwd=SU- §18, and the Governor’s Password: 878803 video channel lineup. We are be heard upon the motion of against the Plaintiffs, ANN March 15, 2020 Order optimistic new agreements the Plaintiffs, praying for an C. FRYDRYK, DONALD vided in the order in which the Monson Conservation JwR3lZbHAyZzdGT0ZQe- Submitted by: they were received to the Commission will hold FlwRXVTZz09 imposing strict limitation on Monson Conservation will be reached prior to their Order of Notice and there- J. FRYDRYK, ROBERT P. the number of people that current expiration dates, so upon upon consideration FRYDRYK and THOMAS extent possible. The Palmer a public meeting on Dial: 1.646.558.8656 Commission Town Council will hold a Wednesday August 5, 2020 Meeting ID: 934 6151 7169 may gather in one place, 07/30/2020 that there is no disruption thereof, it is W. FRYDRYK, which arises this meeting of the Palmer to our customers. However, Ordered and Adjudged out of the transaction or occu- public hearing on August at 8:40 P.M. REMOTELY. Password: 878803 10, 2020 at the Palmer Under consideration is a Submitted by: Conservation Commission Cox is providing this that an order of notice issue nence that is the subject mat- will be conducted via remote required notice to custom- to said defendants, WALTER ter of the Plaintiffs’ claim or Town Building, 4417 Main Request for a Determination Monson Conservation LEGAL NOTICE St., Palmer (Thorndike), of Applicability to determine Commission participation. The public may MONSON ers of potential changes to SWIATLOWSKI, deceased, you will thereafter be barred participate in this meeting CONSERVATION the channel lineup. For more his heirs, devisees, assigns from making any such clalm MA at 6:30 PM on pro- if the work associated with 07/30/2020 posed Ordinances 2021-01; the installation of a 16’x21’ via Remote Participation: COMMISSION information about channel and successors in interest, in any other action. A website for the meet- changes, please visit cox. HELEN M. By the Court (Hodge, J.) Zoning Amendment; 1010 deck on the rear of the house Under the requirements Park Street. From Town located at 63 Bethany Road PALMER ing will be provided on the of M.G.L. Chapt. 131, s.40, com/channels. SWIATLOWSKI, LINDA M. Entered: July 7, 2020 CONSERVATION Conservation Agenda post- 07/30/2020 McKEE and KATHERINE Laura S. Gentile, Esquire Residential to Village Center is subject to the Wetlands the Monson Conservation District 1. Protection Act. William COMMISSION ed on the Town’s website Commission will hold A. KARCZ, being the heirs Clerk of Courts PUBLIC HEARING at least 48 hours prior to presumptive of WALTER 7/16, 7/23, 7/30/2020 Palmer Town Council Palmer filed the request and a public meeting on 7/30/2020 the meeting. Copies of the Wednesday August 5, 2020 SWIATLOWSKI, deceased,

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VIGIL ❙ from page 1 are not as involved with this nationwide issue as they could be. “I think personally in this community, a lot of peo- ple don’t think that what’s going on is a problem that’s happening at home,” said Franco-Smith. “They think it’s more of a national problem, and we just want to highlight that those things that are happening nationally start in communities, and if you don’t change you can’t change the world.” Shepardson shared similar sentiments and said despite the town having a predominately white demo- graphic, it still has people of color (POC), who need their voices heard and supported. One of which was Palmer resident Austin Cof- fey-Moore, who shared his experience as a person of color in a predominately white town. “I have been stared down by white employees any time I try to enter a store. I have had one black teacher in my entire 22 years of living, and I had my own per- sonal experiences of being racially profiled by police officers,” said Coffey-Moore. During his speech, he also said “there needs to be a higher demand for white people to self-reflect and Turley Publications staff photos by Jonah Snowden Palmer town manager Ryan McNutt telling attendees of the vigil to work with their Vigil attendees socially distanced and focused on the dialogue taking place. local government to be the change they would like to see.

Second Congregational Church reverend Bruce Prest- wood-Taylor leading attendees in prayer. Former Palmer High School faculty member Olga Torres-Lopez speaking on the lessons she had to teach her children, who have different skin complexions, her Holyoke’s mayor Alex B. Morse speaking on the work learn how they can be better in advocating for the fight Palmer resident Austin Coffey-Moore sharing his expe- race-related struggles as someone of Puerto Rican and riences as a person of color in a predominately white that must be done to tackle racial injustices locally and Colombian descent and her experiences with teaching against racial injustice.” nationwide. Other speakers included Palmer town manager town. in the town’s school district. Ryan McNutt, former Palmer High School (PHS) facul- ty member Olga Torres-Lopez, Franco-Smith and Her- outspoken I am, and I wish other teachers would be the change they would like to see in the Town of Palmer. students to have the chance to participate in sporting ring, along with Holyoke mayor Alex Morse. same. I think kids need to know that they are protected Demands include calling for the Town to provide a events and for the town to hold community events fo- During Olga-Lopez’s speech, she spoke about her and are being taught in a way where they can be them- more diverse education, have leaders in the community cused on different cultures. experiences of working as a person of color at PHS, selves.” modeling and promoting diversity in the town and con- The demands also included having the Palmer such as being told by other faculty that she couldn’t Along with these speeches was a moment of si- duct sensitivity training for all town employees. community continuing to engage in anti-racist actions speak Spanish in the hallway, despite it being what she lence, as well as a prayer from Second Congregational In this list, there is also a demand for funding in through self-awareness, education and civic engage- taught to her students. Church of Palmer reverend Bruce Prestwood-Taylor. the community that will create opportunities for POC ment and holding the town accountable for any possible “I tried to help as much as I could,” said Torres-Lo- Another reason for the four organizers to hold this to be celebrated and provided job opportunities, create incidents that involve racial injustice. pez. “I think I stood out very much, because of how vigil was to present a list of demands that call for the fundraising with a sliding scale to allow low-income

DANGER ❙ from page 1 numerous bone-breaking crashes, during one of which he caught on great past, and this town was the ab- fire, Senecal is sure that he cheat- solute greatest to grow up in. We had ed death on a summer afternoon in great people, great teachers, great 1992. police officers; this is just such a During a July practice jump at beautiful place.” Hudson Speedway in New Hamp- Senecal fondly recalled rid- shire, Senecal slammed head first ing through sand pits and wooded into a three-foot concrete retain- trails. Palmer was home to his first ing wall, suffering brain damage, stunts; one that he performed inside prolonged amnesia and 17 broken of Palmer High School during his bones. When it was widely assumed sophomore year is still remembered that Senecal’s career was over, the more than 40 years later. stuntman instead made his greatest On the last day of school, Sen- leap. Doug Danger signs a book for a pair of fans at the ecal rode his motorbike through the “When I missed that jump at Steaming Tender in Palmer last Friday. halls of the high school. That said, Hudson Speedway and hit that ce- the act that led to his dismissal and ment wall, I was very slow after Fans came to the Steaming Tender eventual enrollment at Pathfinder because I had brain damage; people last Friday night to get Doug Turley Publications staff photos by Dalton Zbierski Danger to sign his biography, Legendary stuntman Doug Danger poses with 12-year- Regional Vocational Technical High treated me very differently,” he said. “Doug Danger, Dare to Dream: From old fan and family member Kaylyn Hall during an ap- School almost never occurred. “I didn’t like being treated that way. Tragedy to Triumph,” written by his pearance at the Steaming Tender Restaurant in Palmer “We had talked about doing it My brother sent me video of the cousin Steven Hall, of Sturbridge. on July 24. for awhile, and it started circulating crash and other jumps I had, and I around the school. I started thinking was like that’s who I was? I want to ‘This is way too big; I’m going to be that guy again. If I did it before, I wall. Just before I hit the wall, I get in trouble,’” said Senecal. “I was had to be able to do it again.” woke right up; sweat pouring off me going to back off, and then two guys Defying expectations, Senecal and everything else. But I learned from the football team who played returned to the ramp, more com- what I did wrong. I went back and the offensive line came up to me and mitted than ever to land an extreme redid it. It was like, ‘You beat me said, ‘What time you going?’ I told jump. Slowly but surely he built last time, but I got you this time.’” them I thought about it and wasn’t back his confidence and skill be- Senecal recaptured his past glo- going to do it. They said, ‘Oh, we got fore successfully leaping over 18 ry in the early 2000s, completing a money on you; you’re going. What tractor-trailer trucks in Las Vegas in variety of jumps on tours that took time?’ They held the doors open for 1999. him to countries across the globe. me, and the rest is history.” Several years later, Senecal re- In 2012, he conquered a new Senecal launched his stunt ca- turned to the scene of his 1992 New opponent by defeating Stage 4 can- reer in 1979, jumping over 10 cars in Hampshire incident to conquer the cer. Senecal returned to jumping Palmer. From there, he never looked same jump that had nearly doomed soon after and explained the philos- Doug Danger, a legendary stuntman, loves dogs as back. him. He described what propelled ophy that has enabled him to over- A Doug Danger fan enjoys a video as he waits to speak much as adrenaline. Senecal earned his first world him to one of his greatest accom- come adversity time and time again. with Doug Danger at a book signing on July 24. record in 1985 after completing a plishments. “You have to look at every fail- jump over 14 school buses. In 1991, “After that crash, when I came ure as a learning experience. Learn he entered the Guinness Book of to, I had no memory of anything in from it and don’t ever do it again. As World Records by jumping 251 feet my past, but I wanted to come back long as you do that and keep your over 42 cars. and redo the jump,” said Senecal. chin up and keep going forward, Spread between his many suc- “The night that I booked it, I was you’re going to get where you want USDA INSP. cesses, however, are numerous fail- laying there in bed. I saw the whole to be,” he said. 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