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Bowe BUSINESS By Dalton Zbierski Martial arts Staff Writer teacher makes “Expect the unexpect- ed,” may well be the Chicop- a difference ee Public Schools’ motto for the 2020-2021 academic year. See Page 2 During the COVID-19 pan- Supporters of the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee pose for a photo on the morning of Sept. 18, demic, certainties have been as celebrating a successful 2020 edition of the “Battle of the Badges” hockey exhibition and rare as a student with perfect fundraiser that occurred on March 7. COURTESY PHOTOS attendance, and the school dis- trict has readied itself for the unforeseen. Unfortunately, the semes- ter’s first tough break occurred Battle of the Badges before classes officially began. COMMUNITY Due to poor ventilation, Patrick E. Bowe School on Hampden Cub Scout Street will be shuttered until Feb. 2021 at the earliest. rivalry proceeds awarded mum sale “We asked for an HVAC Boys & Girls Club building assessment. When See Page 2 we received the report back, it receive $5,000 showed on there how the only By Dalton Zbierski ventilation in both schools Staff Writer are the windows. We felt that wasn’t sufficient enough for CHICOPEE – On the ventilation as the cooler weath- evening of March 7, hun- er comes on,” said School Su- dreds of enthusiastic locals perintendent Lynn Clark on filled Fitzpatrick Arena in Sept. 15. Holyoke to witness the “Bat- The decision to close tle of the Badges,” a yearly Bowe School was announced hockey exhibition between on Sept. 11, just days prior to the Chicopee Fire and Police the first day of school on Sept. departments. 15. All Bowe School students The initiative raised over now must learn virtually until $10,000. The Boys & Girls the issue is resolved. Club of Chicopee received Clark noted that the dis- $5,000 while a scholarship Police Officer Chris Galindo signs a $5,000 check that is being OPINION trict contacted parents and fund for Chicopee students held by Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee Director Jason Reed. staff the morning after it re- and the family of fallen Chi- The money was raised during a March 7 initiative led by Johnny ceived the assessment. Phase copee Firefighter Anthony Chicopee first responders. I students, those with special Spano each received $2,500. Appleseed’s needs or circumstances who No more than 10 days tered, athletic events were hold even today. must learn in person, are being following the event, the full postponed or canceled en- It would take more than legacy bused to a different location. effect of the COVID-19 pan- tirely and large-scale fund- six months for the event’s demic struck. Schools were raisers such as “Battle of the See Page 4 See BOWE page 5 closed, businesses were shut- Badges” remain difficult to See BADGES page 9 Making a difference by going door-to-door By Dalton Zbierski door to door in Chicopee last walked together through of COVID, we’re not knock- Staff Writer Friday in a heartfelt effort to Chicopee Center, spreading ing on doors. We just place make a difference. For two knowledge of critical resourc- these on the doorknobs,” said CHICOPEE – A commu- hours on Sept. 18, represen- es such as home health care Gazda. nity-based collaboration went tatives of numerous groups options, substance use recov- Gazda hopes the endeav- ery services and health im- or will occur every week and proving options such as food eventually reach all parts of SPORTS resources and social services. the city. Due to the location Officers from the Chi- of the C3 Unit’s substation in Home fans only copee Police Department’s Chicopee Center, nearby West C3 Unit led the neighborhood and School streets were cho- allowed at high march alongside representa- sen first. tives of Commonwealth Care In the near future, it is ex- school games Alliance, Tapestry Health and pected the initiative will visit Better Life Homecare. Sgt. the Fairview and Willimansett See Page 8 Tommy Gazda, leader of the sections of Chicopee. Rosa C3 Unit, listed the objective. Cortez, of CCA, detailed the “We put together a little project’s value and aim. INDEX over 100 bags filled with bro- “We just go out into the Opinion 4 chures from the RiverMills community to bring informa- Faces and Places 6 Center that include info on tion to those folks who are Representatives of the Chicopee Police Dept.’s C3 Unit, a lot of resources that people homebound or can’t really ac- Sports 8 Commonwealth Care Alliance, Tapestry Health and Better Life might not know or be aware cess it,” said Cortez. “When Classifieds 10-11 Homecare went door-to-door through sections of Chicopee Center that they qualify for. Every- Public Notices 11 on Sept. 18 to spread awareness of critical resources. COURTESY PHOTO thing is in bags, and because See DIFFERENCE page 7 IN THE CITY Martial arts instructor making a difference By Dalton Zbierski ed for by the district and will arrive at 8:45 Staff Writer a.m. in accordance with a typical school day. In addition to academics, Goodrich CHICOPEE – The Center for Martial has hired a dance instructor and a drama Arts and Fitness, located at 22 Center St., instructor to lead different activities while has expanded into the Falls Polish Home he will teach martial arts. at 27 Grove St. Owner Ken Goodrich Goodrich believes that it is critical made the move strategically, as a second, for Chicopee students to return to some larger space will allow him to impact more semblance of normalcy. For Bowe School of the community’s youth. students who can no longer learn inside of When the COVID-19 pandemic ar- the school, 22 Center St. will be the next rived in March, Goodrich converted his best thing. Center Street location into an emergency “For the kids, they need structure and child care facility. Then Goodrich em- a routine; to get back to doing physical ac- barked on the hunt for new space. tivities,” said Goodrich. “They need to get “Originally, I was at Bowe School. into doing things that help with their social I’ve been there for 13 years, but [due to and emotional needs too because those ha- the pandemic and the building’s ventila- ven’t been met. When they’re here, they’re tion issues] we’re not allowed to be there going to get a lot of different opportunities this year,” he said. to supplement their schoolwork; most are Nolan Diver enjoys himself at the Center Left to right are Zillah and Azaria Cintron At the Falls Polish Home, the Center active.” for Martial Arts and Fitness. partake in virtual learning at the Center for for Martial Arts will serve clients of all Local parents of Bowe School stu- STAFF PHOTOS BY DALTON ZBIERSKI Martial Arts and Fitness. skill sets and age groups. The space at 22 dents who elect to send their children to Center St. will offer programming exclu- 22 Center St. can rest easy knowing that and the region itself. During an ongoing gymnasium at Bowe School. sively for Bowe School students who have their children are well-cared for by he and time of difficulty, Goodrich believes there “The Polish Home is unbelievable,” been displaced. his staff. is much to learn from the philosophies pri- he said. “It’s an over 3,000-square-foot “Because we were at Bowe School “First and foremost, we wouldn’t be oritized at the Center for Martial Arts and building, it’s got a stage, bleachers, we’ll on Hampden Street, a lot of our kids came here without the kids and the parents,” Fitness. be having some tournaments here,” he from there. Our 22 Center St. location is said Goodrich. “Our job is to make sure “With the martial arts that we do, re- said. “At the new location, we’re going to only for kids who go to Bowe School,” that the parents can feel comfortable when spect, humility, perseverance, self-control be offering martial arts classes; we have said Goodrich. ““Any kid that is the pro- they drop their kids off and make sure they and honesty are our five aims,” said Go- children, teen and adult classes for all gram is going to be doing exactly what have a safe environment, they’re well-fed, odrich. abilities and levels. We have special needs they would be doing if they were at home they’re taken care of. Without the parents, The second floor of the Falls Polish classes that we do as well.” or in school; learning virtually or in-per- we certainly wouldn’t be here.” Club will offer Goodrich an expanded More information on the Center for son.” Goodrich is an experienced martial space to teach lessons and continue the Martial Arts and its childcare program can Each student learning at 22 Center St. arts instructor, who has earned the respect international breaking tournaments that be discovered on the business’ Facebook will have an iPad or Chromebook provid- of many residents in the city of Chicopee have for many years occurred inside of the page. Friends of the Chicopee Public Cub Scouts hold mum sale CHICOPEE – Cub Scout Pack 138, Financial restraints sparked by the Library to be held on Sept. 27 of Chicopee, will also be coordinating an pandemic have plagued the troop, which event that weekend, continuing its yearly is highly optimistic that many residents CHICOPEE – The Friends of the a raffle prize as many are needed and tradition. On Sept. 26 and 27, the troop will buy fall plants and benefit the pack. Chicopee Public Library are pleased to very welcome. Another great way to will host its annual mum and wreath sale announce their 18th annual Golf Tour- promote your business while support- at St. Rose Church on Grattan Street. nament, that will be held this year on ing the Library. “The funds go to the troop account, Sunday, Sept. 27. Golfers are encour- Please mail your completed reg- which allows the troop to go on campouts aged to sign up early and report for golf istration form, $100 entry fee and/or and everything like that that they look for- at noon on Sept.27. Lunch will be avail- sponsorship form and donation payable ward to every year,” said Sherri Mac, the able as each group passes by the club- to the “Friends of the Chicopee Public parent of a troop member, who also serves house followed by a 12:30 p.m. shotgun Library”as soon as possible to: Friends as the troop’s head of fundraising. start for the golf scramble at the Chicop- of the Chicopee Public Library, Attn: ee Country Club. The day’s events will Golf Tournament, 449 Front St., Chi- include; lunch, a cart for every golfer, copee, MA 01013. 18 holes of golf, and a post tournament Printable applications and sponsor- dinner on-site. Raffle drawings, closest- ship forms can be found on the Friends’ RiverMills Center Memorial to-the-pin, hole-in-one, and long-drive website at www.FriendsOfChicopee- prizes will be awarded. PublicLibrary.org,but if anyone has Through fundraisers such as this, questions or would like an application Drive shopping trips available The Friends are able to contribute to mailed to them, please contact the CHICOPEE – The Chicopee Coun- In addition, the transportation depart- many library needs, programs and Golf Committee by calling John Mo- cil on Aging’s Transportation Department ment provides rides for medical, dental, events that would otherwise go unfund- ran at 413-594-6458 or emailing jmo- continues to offer shopping trips to stores legal and hairdresser, pharmacy pick-ups ed. It’s a wonderful way for people and [email protected]. Alternatively in Chicopee, for Chicopee seniors 60 and and banking. The service is available local businesses to have fun while con- people can call William Muldoon at older. Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to tributing directly to their community. 413-533-4832 or email him at wcmul- Car and van service to shopping and 2 p.m., to Chicopee’s older adults. People can support the Friends ef- [email protected]. grocery stores on Memorial Drive will During the COVID-19 pandemic, forts by participating in the tournament Please consider joining friends and be offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and the Chicopee COA follows all CDC safe- by entering a foursome (though individ- golfers for this popular annual event Thursdays. The vehicles will be making ty standards and adheres to all mandates ual golfers are always welcome) and/or and support fund raising efforts for the stops at Big Y, Stop & Shop, Price Rite, from the city and state. sponsoring the event. There are several Chicopee Public Library. On behalf of Job Lot, Walmart and Chicopee Plaza. A $10,000 grant from WestMass El- sponsor levels to choose from: Platinum the Friends of the CPL thanks to every- There is a suggested donation of $2. For a derCare has allowed the senior center to $1,000, Gold $500, Silver $250, Tee one for their support and participation reservation, please call 536-5733. expand its transportation offerings. $100 and Memorial $100. Or donate in this year’s tournament.

Mural art walk on Saturday at noon Ukranian dinner offered on Oct. 24 CHICOPEE – On Saturday, Sept. The Saturday event will be held in LUDLOW – Sts. Peter and Paul pierogi, holubtsi (stuffed cabbage), ka- 26, at noon, the Chicopee Cultural conjunction with Envision Our Chicop- Ukrainian Catholic Church, 45 Newbury pusta, kielbasa and borscht. The cost is Council will host its Art Walk & Mural ee: 2040, a process to develop a com- St., will hold its fifth annual Ukrainian $15. To reserve dinners please call or text Unveiling in Chicopee Center, as four prehensive plan that will guide the city Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 4 to 413-219-2126. Check the church’s Face- new murals will be officially made pub- through the next two decades. 6 p.m., with curbside pickup only. Enjoy book page. lic. The murals that will be unveiled will Local artists, speakers, and tal- depict City Hall, the U.S.S. Indianapo- ent will be enjoyed during this fami- lis, Black Lives Matter and the fourth ly-friendly event! one that was scheduled to be painted by Face masks are required and social the community on Sept. 24. distancing guidelines will be followed. Correction Kali McConnell, a recovery advo- incorrectly identified in a story in the cate, who shares information about local Sept. 17 issue of the Chicopee Register. Find us online: chicopeeregister.turley.com recovery centers and homeless shelters as We regret the error. he plays music in Chicopee Center, was

Page 2 ❙ September 24, 2020 Chicopee Register IN THE CITY Price Rite Marketplace gives back locally

By Dalton Zbierski the business, and this is just another op- rewarding it is for all of us,” said Dorey, themes throughout different times of the Staff Writer portunity. It’s fun for everybody, and the referring to Price Rite’s slate of commu- year. Sometimes it’s the availability of energy is really awesome.” nity-based projects. what’s being donated and what manufac- Price Rite Marketplace, a supermar- Price Rite partnered with Feed the Dorey stated that Price Rite partners turers are coming in,” said Dorey. ket chain that boasts 62 locations spread Children, a charity dedicated to fighting with Feed the Children approximately Many vendors contribute to the across eight different states, has not hunger, Nabisco, Frito-Lay and the Re- eight to 10 times per year. At each ini- chain’s charity events, but a large amount grown too big to give back locally. vival Time Evangelistic Center in Spring- tiative, the support of local entities such of the distributed items come from the On Sept. 10, in the parking lot of the field, in the process of coordinating the as the Springfield-based center is always shelves of local Price Rite stores. Dorey Knights of Columbus on Memorial Drive, initiative. The Revival Time Evangelistic essential. considers it a privilege to be a member Price Rite hosted a distribution event that Center identified the families prior to the “They are special partnerships. With- of a “well-oiled” machine that prioritizes offered 800 local families a 25-pound event. out any one piece of it, it would make it the welfare of the community and offers box of food and a 15-pound box of essen- Dorey participated in the Sept. 10 extremely difficult,” he said. a variety of goods. tials that included shampoo, conditioner, distribution of essentials alongside Chi- Notably, the supplies offered at each “We’re always pushing to do more,” lotion, personal care items and additional copee Mayor John Vieau, Feed the Chil- distribution event may change depending said Dorey. “Some of the cleaning sup- shelf items. dren representative Joe Allegro and Se- on the location and environment. Dorey plies and the shampoos and the hygiene “It’s critical; the need is always there nior Pastor Steven Williams, who serves mentioned the items distributed after a items are just kind of extras because some in any event that comes up, and this one as head of the center. The day of charity severe weather event may be different of the families will go to a food pantry or is bigger than most of them,” said Price was one of many Dorey has experienced than those given out during a pandemic. kitchen, and there will only be food so Rite President Jim Dorey, referring to with Price Rite, and all have been equally “The mix does change from time we want to throw in this extra bonus on the COVID-19 pandemic. “We know that satisfying. to time. Sometimes we try to get some top and hope that it’s a nice treat for the taking care of our communities is part of “You can’t say enough about how school supplies in there; there’s different families.” Frank Quigley talks of the importance of STCC By Jim Danko Correspondent

WILBRAHAM – Frank Quigley loves to talk up Springfield Technical Community College. The Wilbraham res- ident and business owners has seen how STCC has transformed lives, including his own. Quigley, Class of 1977, applied the lessons he learned at STCC to his long and illustrious career in construction proj- ect management. “I’ve had a great deal of success in my career,” said Quigley, owner of F.D. Quigley & Associates, a construction project management firm. “I owe my success to STCC. Once I got to STCC, I realized this is it! This is exactly what I Wilbraham business owner Frank Quigley wanted to do.” Tree House Brewery Company co-owner Dan Rohan and Wilbraham business owner Frank at the Tree House Brewery in Charlton, He mentions the benefit and value of Quigley at the brewery in Charlton, which Quigley’s business built. COURTESY PHOTOS which his company built. STCC to anyone who is thinking about college or careers. “I do that all the time,” project management. Projects include ho- he said with a grin, before telling a story how important it is to minimize any and Starting a new business in 2000 tels, retail stores and residential homes, to to illustrate his point. all financial barriers for our students to In 2000, Quigley decided to strike name a few. Among the big name projects Speaking from his home office in complete their education. His years of out on his own. He founded his company, managed by Quigley was the construction Wilbraham, Quigley recalled a time when unwavering dedication have made certain F.D. Quigley & Associates, a construction of Tree House Brewing Company’s facil- a family member told him he was not that students have been able to transform project management firm which provides ity. Tree House is a renowned craft brew- happy with his major at college. Quig- their lives for the better.” national retailers and commercial real ery based in Charlton. One of the owners, ley recalled sitting his nephew down for ‘An infectious advocate’ estate developers throughout the North- a talk after Christmas dinner. It turns out STCC President John B. Cook de- east with outsourcing of construction and See QUIGLEY page 5 his nephew wanted to pursue a career in scribed Quigley as an exemplary com- construction like his Uncle Frank. munity leader. Quigley has been closely Quigley’s eyes lit up. “I said, ‘Per- involved with Special Olympics Massa- Cemetery Memorials ✦ Markers fect, I’ll make a phone call.” His nephew chusetts since 1984, when he began vol- Granite Benches switched majors to study architecture and unteering as a program director, coach, ✦ and floor hockey official. He serves on the Religious Statuary Outdoor Display building technology at STCC. He ex- MEMORIALS celled in the program and transferred to Board of Directors. RAY HALUCH INC. Wentworth Institute of Technology. A champion of many causes for haluchsmemorials.com 1014 Center St ❙ Ludlow, MA ❙ 583-6508 “The transfer program wasn’t there STCC, Quigley received the Distin- for me, but it was for him, and it was the guished Alumni award in 2010. best gift he ever got,” Quigley said. “Frank has been an infectious advo- He said the transfer agreement be- cate for STCC, a tireless and enthusiastic NOTICE tween STCC and Wentworth made the supporter of our access and affordabili- total cost of obtaining a bachelor’s degree ty mission,” Cook said. “Along with his ERRORS: Each in project management extremely afford- wife, Mary Jo, also an STCC alum, we advertiser is re- able. Wentworth offers discounted tuition are so thankful to Frank and the Quigley quested to check to students who participate in the transfer family for their support.” their advertise- program. At STCC, Quigley played hockey, Quigley enjoys giving back to the which is one of his passions, while pur- ment the first time college that inspired him throughout his suing a degree in one of the engineering it appears. This career. After serving for five years, he programs. He served as a professional paper will not be stepped down this year from his position hockey referee with the American Hock- as vice chairman and the alumni repre- ey League for 15 years. After graduating responsible for sentative to the STCC Board of Trustees. from STCC in 1977, Quigley worked for more than one Since 2010, he has served as a member a company that built custom homes. Some corrected inser- ––– 2 Locations - Same Great Service ––– of the STCC Foundation Board of Direc- years later, he saw an opening for district tion, nor will be li- tors, including serving as president of the manager at Bohler Engineering, a New from board. He continues to serve on the Foun- Jersey firm expanding into New England. able for any error Oldies Max's “I interviewed for the job and was The dation Board. in an advertise- WEEstate BUY Whatnot Denise Hurst, vice president of ad- able to get it, even though I was told I ment to a greater ALL TYPES wasn’t qualified because I didn’t have a vancement and external affairs at STCC, extent than the OF STUFF Shop called Quigley an advocate of STCC and bachelor’s degree,” Quigley said. “But FROM A TO Z. VARIETY OF ITEMS FOR true ambassador of the Foundation’s mis- they said, ‘Give him a chance.’ I made cost of the space Call Bill or Beth YOUR HOME OR APT. sion. them more money in six years than they occupied by the “He championed our most recent could ever possibly imagine. One thing item in the adver- 45 Parker Street 6 Chestnut Street major gifts campaign, the first in almost I’ve learned in my career is anything’s Indian Orchard Ludlow 10 years,” Hurst said. “He understands possible.” tisement. 543-6065 543-6065

Chicopee Register September 24, 2020 ❙ Page 3 OPINION WE CARE ABOUT GUEST COLUMN YOUR NEWS! The Chicopee Register welcomes submissions Celebrating of news in or related to Chicopee and its the birthday of residents. Our "People News," is filled with submitted engagement a local legend, announcements, wed- ding announcements, Johnny Appleseed birth announcements, your new baby or news about your 25th or 50th have numerous old in the files from my days anniversary celebrations. Iat Old Sturbridge GaRden Please e-mail correspon- Village. Occasionally dence along with a photo I’ll take a peek at some to chicopeeregister@ of the things I’ve saved. turley.com or send it to: This time I was look- Chicopee Register, c/o ing for a few tidbits on Turley Publications, 24 heirloom apple variet- Water Street, ies, perhaps something Roberta Palmer, MA 01069. McQuaid that would work its way Turley Publications into a good column. It Columnist is the peak of apple sea- son, you know. Instead I found a love story, Chicopee Register and while this character isn’t known for ro- GUEST COLUMN The Chicopee Register is mance, per se, it sure makes for a good start- published every Thursday ing paragraph. by Turley Publications, Inc., We all have heard of Johnny Appleseed. 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. Can I help my friend with his Social Security? 01069. Telephone (413) 283- I’m not sure if we learned about him in school 8393, Fax (413) 289-1977. or if he is one of those legends that mysteri- ously becomes etched in our brains. In my By Russell Gloor ered the overpayment. Sometimes, the actions PATRICK H. TURLEY mind’s eye he is a ragamuffin of sorts, skip- of someone else (e.g., a former spouse) can CEO ping to and fro across the country scattering ear Rusty: I am trying to help a good cause him to be liable for an overpayment, friend of mine who lives in Indiana but Social Security would have sent him a KEITH TURLEY apple seeds. I imagine how, in no time at all, President the apple trees grew to be in full bloom along Dand is 80-years-old. I am very con- letter informing him of the overpayment and the cart paths, welcoming settlers as they cerned as he’s not now collecting giving him an opportunity to appeal EDITOR Social Security for some reason, and SOCIAL it. In any case, Social Security would Tyler Witkop made their way west. End of story. But who [email protected] was Johnny Appleseed, and what sent him on I have no idea why. Is there any rea- SECURITY only withhold benefits until the over- a lifelong mission to blanket the Midwest in son that you know of that would keep MATTERS payment was fully recovered. STAFF WRITER apple blossoms? him from getting his benefits? Is there • Social Security benefits are not Dalton Zbierski [email protected] The man we call Johnny Appleseed was maybe something he might have done to keep automatically awarded. If your friend simply born here in Massachusetts in the town of him from getting his money? He worked his neglected to apply for benefits when he was ADVERTISING SALES Leominster on Sept. 26, 1774. He is the only whole life, is a retired electrician and was a eligible, Social Security wouldn’t sign him up Wendy Delcamp person awarded ‘folk hero’ status here in our long-time member of the Electricians’ Union. automatically, regardless of his age. He will [email protected] I’m not sure if he knows how to apply for his simply not get benefits unless he applies for state. His given name was John Chapman. It SPORTS EDITOR is likely that John and his older sister, Eliza- benefits, but he’s having a hard time making them. Greg Scibelli beth, grew up in the care of relatives after his ends meet and could definitely use the extra Your friend shouldn’t pay anyone to [email protected] mother’s death from tuberculosis in 1776. His money. He told me that an organization has find out if he’s eligible for Social Security father was a Minuteman who fought at Con- offered to help him, but it will cost $7,500 benefits. The answer is simply a phone call SOCIAL MEDIA cord and later a Revolutionary soldier in the and there is no guarantee they can get it for away by contacting the Social Security Ad- Continental Army. Some accounts have John him. He can’t afford to pay that kind of mon- ministration, either at the national number, @ Chicopee Register ey only to be told there is nothing they can do 1.800.772.1213, or by contacting his local heading West as early as the age of 18, other WEB stories claim him to be about 26 years old. for him. I’m hoping you can give me some Social Security office (the local contact infor- www.chicopeeregister.turley.com Johnny was a practical nurseryman, more insight. Signed: Faithful Friend mation is at www.ssa.gov/locator). Generally, skilled and calculated than my interpretation Dear Faithful Friend: If your friend has, this type of transaction can be accomplished of him. He was also a good businessman and as you say, worked and contributed to Social over the phone. He should call Social Securi- had a strong Christian faith. Together, these at- Security via FICA payroll taxes all his life, ty and tell them he wishes to apply for “So- tributes wove John Chapman into a folk hero then he should be eligible to collect Social cial Security Retirement Benefits.” Once they we know and love. With apple seeds from the Security benefits. It only takes 40 quarters of have his Social Security number they can tell www.turley.com cider mills in Pennsylvania in hand, Johnny credit (about 10 years of earnings) to be eligi- immediately if he is eligible for benefits and, Turley Publications, Inc. cannot ble for SS, so he should certainly be eligible if he is, he should ask for six months retro- assume liability for the loss of cleared the woods to set up apple tree nurs- photographs or other materials eries throughout the Midwest. A smart move, if he paid SS FICA taxes for enough years. active benefits (SS will pay up to 6 months submitted for publication. considering the law made new settlers plant Are there reasons why he might not be retroactively). Materials will not be returned collecting? Sure, but they’re not common, If your friend cannot, for any reason, except upon specific request 50 apple trees on their property during the first when submitted. year of homesteading. He took payment for and here are a few: contact Social Security himself to discuss his the trees he sold in whatever form was avail- • Indiana is one of 26 states where some situation, he can appoint someone, such as able (or not), whether it be in currency, old state employees don’t participate in the feder- you, to represent him in these matters. Here clothes or even food. al Social Security program. If your friend was is a link to Social Security’s rules on having Johnny lived in harmony with nature a state employee for his whole life he may someone represent him: www.ssa.gov/pubs/ without ever having a permanent place to not have contributed to Social Security, so he EN-05-10075.pdf. You are, indeed, a good call home. In his travels he befriended Na- may not have the requisite 40 credits needed and faithful friend. tive Americans, white settlers and animals, to collect Social Security. This article is intended for information all the while preaching and living his religion • Social Security benefits are generally purposes only and does not represent legal or peacefully. Reportedly, he knew many Native exempt from garnishing, except for certain financial guidance. It presents the opinions types of situations. Any U.S. government and interpretations of the AMAC Founda- See GARDEN page 5 agency (such as the IRS if he owes back tax- tion’s staff, trained and accredited by the Na- FOR ADVERTISING es) can garnish his benefits if he owes them tional Social Security Association. NSSA and money. His benefits can also be garnished for the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not af- 413.283.8393 unpaid alimony or child support. 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Page 4 ❙ September 24, 2020 Chicopee Register IN THE CITY Baystate and its Community Benefits Advisory Councils Issue request for proposals SPRINGFIELD – Baystate Health in Applicants can submit one proposal gov/doc/health-priority-0/download their submission of the full application in partnership with its Community Benefits with the proposed project aligning with Applicants are asked to carefully December. Advisory Councils is issuing a request for the hospital’s priority Social Determinant review the RFP grant guidelines prior to Final applications are due Friday, proposals for Better Together Grants. of Health: submitting their Letter of Intent, which is Dec. 4 at 11:59 p.m. with award decisions The goal of Baystate Health’s Com- • Baystate Franklin Medical Center: due Friday, Oct. 23, at 11:59 p.m. to be made in late January 2021. munity Benefits Program’s 2020 Bet- Social Environment A virtual general information ses- Funding for the 2020 Better Togeth- ter Together Grants is to bring together • Baystate Medical Center: Educa- sion will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 7, er Grants RFP is made possible through health and community-based social ser- tion from 2:30 to 4 p.m. All interested organi- the Massachusetts Department of Public vice organizations across Baystate’s four • Baystate Noble Hospital: Built en- zations and applicants are encouraged to Health’s Determination of Need Commu- hospital service areas to address social de- vironment register for the information session. nity Health Initiative (CHI) requirements terminants of health, improve health out- • Baystate Wing Hospital: Social en- For those who cannot attend, the ses- related to the replacement of Baystate comes, and reduce health inequities. The vironment sion is being recorded and will be avail- Medical Center’s Electrophysiology aim is to develop approaches that, by tar- For more detailed definitions and able for access at baystatehealth.org/ap- Catheterization Labs approved in No- geting the social determinants of health, examples of interventions for each of the plyforfunding. vember 2018. will improve people’s overall well-being above health priorities, applicants can All applicants who submit a Letter For more information, contact Brit- and make our communities healthier plac- review the Massachusetts Department of Intent in October will be invited to a tney Rosario at 413-794-1801, or email es to live, while complementing the health of Health Determination of Need Health second information session on Nov. 10 governmentcommunity@baystatehealth. care system’s current services. Priority Guidelines at https://www.mass. from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in preparation for org.

BOWE from page 1 “I do feel bad,” she said. “Some of back students both virtually and in-person said Clark. “I am grateful for Chicopee. them were looking forward to coming without issue. Given the circumstances, I’ve always said that. I’ve been here for 28 Bowe School students will still have back. They had set up their classrooms; I the day will forever be memorable for the years and feel like there’s solid relation- virtual access to their counselors, partici- know that there’s been a request if they can Superintendent. ships still. This has been a struggle, but pate in group learning sessions and be giv- still work in their classrooms [by them- “Today, went off without a hitch, and we will get through it, and it feels differ- en remote library time. selves], and that’s something we’ll need to I’m extremely proud of the staff for pull- ent when your heart is in it the way that Clark said the decision to close the talk about.” ing this off. It is a huge accomplishment,” mine is.” school was not difficult. “I have said, and I The status of activities such as the mean this, that typically in an educational Bowe School Community Garden, which setting we think of educating first, but due depend on the school, is uncertain. Clark to the time that we’re in, health and safety acknowledged that there may be some is first. Our decisions truly have health and hope for the garden moving forward. safety at the core,” she said. “There are portions of Bowe School Clark has not been in contact with that are ventilated such as the kitchen, I Bowe School teachers and employees, believe the library; the newer portion of a task that is primarily the responsibility Bowe School. I say newer relative to when of Bowe School Principal David Drugan. the building was built; that portion is ven- While the majority of Chicopee teachers tilated. If that’s what the garden needs to sought remote learning to begin the se- keep it going, then that will be fine,” said mester, Clark sympathized with those who Clark. were excited to return to the classroom. On Sept. 15, the district welcomed

QUIGLEY from page 3 you to continue your education. They recognize that the students from STCC Ware native Dean Rohan, is an STCC are well-trained, well-educated and pre- alumnus. pared.” Quigley recommends STCC to any- Support students one who dreams of one day owning their While he’s no longer serving as own company. The college offers pro- Trustee, Quigley will continue to sup- grams that span a variety of academic port STCC in his role as a member of the disciplines, from liberal arts to business, Board of Directors to the STCC Founda- engineering, computer information tech- tion. The Foundation raises money for nology, health and more. student scholarships and other support “You get a hands-on education services. taught by phenomenal professors,” Quig- “I helped build up the Foundation af- ley said. “They will go out of their way to ter it was disbanded,” Quigley said. “To- help you succeed.” day, we have several members, and we Whether a student is thinking of are continuing to add people. That’s very starting a business or wants a good job af- important because the business commu- ter graduation, STCC offers an affordable nity hires our students, and they need to pathway to careers with starting positions be a part of the Foundation. They can CLUES ACROSS 36. Did slowly Mayflower 26. It may be green that pay well, Quigley said. then turn around and help with scholar- 1. Emaciation 38. Greek goddess of 68. Notes 27. Makes less severe “You can come out of a two-year ships for the students. 6. Million barrels per the dawn 29. One from Beantown STCC program like mechanical engi- “I’m very proud of the Foundation neering technology and start at $50,000 work because we raise money for stu- day (abbr.) 39. Gland secretion CLUES DOWN 30. Cavalry sword to $70,000,” Quigley said. “Think about dents,” Quigley said. “I want them to get 9. Light dry-gap bridge 41. Vital to existence 1. Not us 32. Metric linear unit it. You can get a head-of-household in- the support they need, so they can pursue system (abbr.) 44. Aristocratic young 2. Helper 34. Hawaiian dish come with a two-year degree in today’s their dreams like I did.” 13. Anatomical term women 3. Bleat 35. Yokel day and age. It’s phenomenal. And, if Interested in applying to STCC? Vis- 14. Tropical starchy 45. Erik __, composer 4. Type of chair 37. Dissuade you want to go on, all the schools around it stcc.edu/apply or call Admissions at here are partnered with STCC. They want 413-755-3333. tuberous root 46. Not young 5. Jr.’s father 40. 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Chicopee Register September 24, 2020 ❙ Page 5 FACES & PLACES Sophia Lopez recognized on Georgia Nathaniel Whitehead joins cohort of Southern University’s dean’s list new Lasell University students STATESBORO, Georgia – Georgia grams serving nearly 26,500 students NEWTON – Nathaniel Whitehead be- Lasell community in September for the fall Southern University recently recognized through nine colleges on three campuses came a new student at Lasell University this semester. New and returning students were approximately 4,200 students on the in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville and fall. Whitehead, a resident of Chicopee, will given a choice to study in residential, com- spring 2020 dean’s list. Sophia Lopez, of online instruction. The university pro- study health science. muter, or fully online settings to accommo- Chicopee, has been named to the list for vides a diverse student population with More than 370 new students joined the date their preferences during the pandemic. excellence in academics. To be eligible expert faculty, world-class scholarship for the dean’s list, a student must have at and hands-on learning opportunities. least a 3.5 grade point average and carry Georgia Southern creates lifelong learn- a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. ers who serve as responsible scholars, Send Us Your Photos! Georgia Southern University, a leaders and stewards in their communi- public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution ties. For more information go to Georgia- founded in 1906, offers 141 degree pro- Southern.edu. [email protected]

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DIFFERENCE from page 1 this pandemic started, people were confused; they didn’t know who to call or where to go so we’re bringing this information door-to-door in the event we go back into lockdown. If they need any kind of services, they know to call.” Without question, going door-to-door in the midst of a pandemic is risky, but participants adhered to nu- merous safety measures in order to ensure the health of all participants. “Our company wants to make sure all employees are safe. We take all of the necessary precautions before we go out into the community, and we express that to the residents as well why it’s important to keep their masks on and wash their hands and keep a clean environment,” she said. Victor Colon, site manager for the Tapestry Health Clinic RV at the Chicopee Health Center on Front St., was also present last Friday. Tapestry Health offers community-based healthcare. Colon joined the travel- ing party to increase awareness of Tapestry’s mobile Representatives of the Chicopee Police Department’s C3 Unit, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Tapestry Health and Better Life location in Chicopee; he was highly impressed by the Homecare walked through sections of Chicopee Center on Sept. 18 to spread awareness of critical resources. COURTESY PHOTOS team-friendly approach. “I’m new to this position so I’m meeting all of the men and women that are doing almost the same line of work that we are,” he said. “I’m very grateful for them and am very humbled to be in the ranks of these fine folks. Unity is very important. One man can’t save the world. Just to have folks joining us in the trenches is a very beautiful thing.” Claudia Lora serves as the community outreach di- rector of A Better Life Homecare, a certified homecare company based in Springfield. She arrived in Chicopee Center on Sept. 18 knowing the message of what the company offered needed to be heard. “It is extremely important, especially providing information in different languages because we do have different populations that speak Spanish and Arabic,” said Lora. “The fact that the police are joining us, and Tapestry and the CCA and all different health care groups have put their information inside the folders is very important. We have to continue to come and make ourselves visible so that they know we’re here and if Representatives of Commonwealth Care Alliance get they have any further questions we can help them out.” supplies ready to hand out in downtown Chicopee.

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A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com SportsSEND US YOUR SPORTS SUBMISSIONS www.sports.turley.com Away fans not allowed at high school games By Gregory A. Scibelli soccer to the Fall 2 season in late allowed to host fans for their own Those fans will not be per- tion, a limited number of fans [email protected] February. team. mitted to travel to away games will be allowed indoors to watch While student-athletes will Those crowds will be lim- and will be turned away by other volleyball games as well. REGION – High school have the opportunity to being ited to just 50 people, per the schools. Stratton said participants athletes returned to the field for playing games after a six-month current outdoor guidelines set by There are a few schools, in the contests, such as players, tryouts last Friday. The tryouts layoff from most activity, fans Gov. Charlie Baker. either due to staffing, field con- coaches, and officials, do not will continue into this week with will only be allowed to have lim- In many cases, players on figuration, or other factors, that count toward the 50 restriction games set to begin at the end of ited participation. individual teams will be given a are not allowing any fans at all for gatherings. next week. David Stratton, a member of limited number of passes, likely to games. Ware confirmed last The MIAA has set an Oct. Nearly all of the schools in the board of directors for the Pi- ranging from 1 to 3 per person, Thursday there will be no fans 1 date for the start of games. Western Massachusetts, specifi- oneer Valley Interscholastic Ath- and that player will be allowed allowed at games to start the fall There will be approximately 10 cally in and around the Pioneer letic Conference, said the PVIAC to give those passes to family or season. The Ware Athletic De- to 12 contests for soccer, field Valley, will be full participants in has issued guidance and agreed friends to attend the game. Fans partment is hopefully to develop hockey, and girls volleyball, al- the Fall 1 season, which will fea- that all schools in the member- who attend the games must so- a plan as the season progresses lowing parents approximately 5 ture all of the fall sports with the ship will only allow for home cially distance, stay away from so some fans can be welcomed to 6 chances to see games this exception of football, cheerlead- fans at games to begin with. the participants, and wear face back to fields. season. ing, and unified basketball. Stratton said it will be up to coverings in order to watch the The rules will be in place for Parents and athletes should There are some schools that the individual schools to govern games. There also could be re- at least the fall season, and Strat- check with their specific high have opted to defer moderate risk how the crowds will be con- stricted areas for seating at game ton said unless a specific school school’s athletic department for sports like girls volleyball and trolled, but all schools are only sites. makes a more stringent restric- details on that school’s fan rules. Robie clinches modified title, other crowns up for grabs WINCHESTER, N.H. – Trevor Bleau (Troy, NH) won the race Saturday night at Monad- nock Speedway that had eluded him all season. But, while Bleau won the battle, Brian Robie won the war. With Robie’s strong third- place outing in Saturday’s NHS- TRA Modified main event, the Sunapee star clinched the 2020 track title. The speedway’s other four divisional crowns, however, will all wait to be decided on the Belchertown’s Chris Buffone captured the street stock event. Trevor Bleau was a winner in the modified race, his first win of the final day of the season. SUBMITTED PHOTO season. Bleau, the runner-up a week C.J. Johnson (Keene, NH) also Mini Stock feature, Gordon Far- Cameron Houle and Bleau needing desperately to make up earlier, was one of three first- earned their first victory laps of num – a six-time 2020 feature raced under a blanket for the big ground on Robie, got up for of-the-season feature winners the year. winner – cruised quietly to a first ten laps of the Modified second on lap 25 but had nothing Saturday. On the fourteenth While Cayer made easy fifth-place finish and, with it, the go-round, with Bleau then using more for Bleau. event of the summer, Emerson work of scoring Saturday’s 50- championship of the multi-track the low groove to take command Cayer (Contoocook, NH) and lap NHSTRA Battle for The Belt Belt series. and never look back. Ben Byrne, See RACING page 9

Regional sports return Help feature your student athletes in our sports section Youth soccer in By Gregory A. Scibelli get everywhere. the Roots Athletic [email protected] If you are a parent, coach, League got or even player, and you have underway with The fall season is start- information or photographs to action starting ing and Turley Publications share, we definitely want to Saturday, Sept. is looking forward to getting hear from you. 19. Teams from back out on the field to bring If you don’t see one of Granby, Southwick, you the high school action for our photographers at a game, Agawam, all your favorite teams. please feel free to send your Belchertown, We know this fall season own action photos of games in South Hadley, and is important to many senior order to bolster our coverage. Wilbraham were all athletes, who watched the If you are interested in regular- in action through Class of 2020 lose their entire ly submitted photos, please do the Pioneer Valley. spring season. contact us. With all sports We’re asking for help on Otherwise, we would love restarting with this upcoming season in or- to hear from anyone who re- limited action, der to bring the best coverage ports scores, details, and any Turley Publications we can possibly manage and milestones that occur during welcomes any and fill our pages with names and this unprecedented season. all information color. Please be sure the information about whatever We know that fans will be you provide us is accurate and sports your youth limited to the home crowds, check with coaches, if neces- are participating but that is where you all come sary, before submitting. in. Please submit in. We also encourage all photos and games We have a limited number coaches to submit their results results or other of staff to start the school year and details as much as possi- information to due to the pandemic, and while ble. Send any and all informa- [email protected]. we strive to get to as many tion and photos for inclusion to PHOTOS BY GREGORY A. SCIBELLI games as possible, we cannot [email protected].

Page 8 ❙ September 24, 2020 Chicopee Register SPORTS MIAA announces partnership with ‘kindness partner’ FRANKLIN – The Massachusetts In- ers – student athletes, coaches, school “We’re over the moon to be working Be Nice is a social enterprise dedicated terscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) administrators and more – can agree on. with MIAA to help bring a very simple, to building communities where kindness, is proud to announce a partnership with We are excited about helping to bring the but powerful message of choice and kind- empathy, inclusion, and appreciation for Choose To Be Nice (CTBN) as the Offi- message of kindness to the MIAA com- ness to the entire MIAA community of others prevail and where people thrive cial Kindness Partner of the MIAA. This munity.” student athletes, coaches, administrators through meaningful connections with first-of-its kind partnership amplifies the Choose To Be Nice offers a wide ar- and families” said Dina Creiger, Founder others at home, in school, at work and in message that sports and kindness are intri- ray of tools and programs to help schools, of Choose To Be Nice. “We look forward our communities. They offer social and cately connected, both on and off the field. companies and organizations build and to working with MIAA to infuse a lasting emotional learning (SEL) programs for “Choose To Be Nice’s message sustain a lasting culture of kindness. The culture of kindness throughout the MIAA schools, companies and organizations and of kindness lines up perfectly with the MIAA/CTBN partnership will put the is- community and to help make a meaning- apparel and merchandise all sporting the MIAA’s values.” said Bill Gaine, Ex- sue of kindness front and center on and off ful impact on and off the playing field.” Choose To Be Nice message. For more ecutive Director of MIAA. “Spreading the playing field and come to life through About Choose To Be Nice: Head- information, please visit www.chooseto- kindness is a choice all of our stakehold- a number of creative initiatives. quartered in Needham, MA, Choose To benice.com. New England Mutiny’s Howarth signs with Pride LUDLOW, MA - UWS Player of the also tops the list at 155 points scored for lar season game and both playoff games. Year, Kate Howarth, has signed a profes- the New England franchise that was es- Whatever metrics an organization uses to sional contract with the Orlando Pride tablished in 1999. evaluate a player they can toss those out of the National Women’s Soccer League “I can confidently say that I would the window when someone can produce (NWSL). With the recent departure of not be where I am today if I had not been like that against high quality competition. US National Team star Alex Morgan to asked to play for the New England Muti- Kudos to Orlando for signing Kate as they Tottenham Hotspur and Taylor Kornieck ny. I would not have been given a chance will find her passion and work ethic con- on loan to German club MSV Duisburg, with the Boston Breakers and would not tagious. Her impact on the Mutiny organi- Howarth is among a forwards group that have been able to develop as a player to zation and to me personally is indescrib- includes Brazilian legend Marta and for- get to this point. Joe (Ferrara, Mutiny able” added Ferrara. mer USWNT member Sydney Leroux. team owner) has created a competitive en- Howarth was selected to the UWS Howarth, who played collegiately vironment that has drawn high level play- Team of the Week on five occasions in for the University of Miami (2009-2012) ers across New England year after year,” 2019 and currently stands as the only is the all-time leading scorer for the New stated Howarth. player in UWS to top 100 points scored. England Mutiny of United Women’s Soc- At age 29, a professional career for “UWS gave me a place to develop, cer (UWS). This will be the second go- Howarth in the NWSL seemed a longshot, learn, and become the player I am to- around in NWSL for Howarth after hav- but the Mutiny captain amassed a stellar day. The league gave me the opportunity ing been discovered off the New England campaign last season for the Mutiny that to play with so many high-level players Mutiny roster in 2012 by the Boston could not be overlooked by NWSL scouts throughout the years, all of which taught Breakers. Howarth returned to the Mutiny as she was invited to pre-season camp by me things that I have taken with me. in 2014 where she would be a fixture at five NWSL teams before settling in Or- Above anything, I think it gave me the the forward position for the next six years lando. Howarth finished the season with chance to learn how to be a leader and Kate Howarth has been signed by the for the western Mass-based club. She tal- 20 goals scored and 4 assists. instilled the confidence I needed to walk Orland Pride of the NWSL. She was a lied a club record 69 goals for the Mutiny. “What made Kate’s season extraordi- out with my new teammates today,” add- standout striker for the New England Along with her 17 career assists, Howarth nary was that she scored in every regu- ed Howarth. Mutiny. FILE PHOTO

RACING from page 8 went home 20 points behind Farnum. to score his first win of the summer. Chris Late Model Sportsman - Robert Jeff Asselin, seventh on the night, Davis, needing to make big inroads on Hagar, Camdyn Curtis, Justin Littelwood, Robie, charging from row five, stayed out of trouble to leapfrog Jake Pu- points leader Mike Douglas, took second John Meany, James Beck, Nancy Mu- swiped third from Houle on the final cor- chalski for top 2020 Mini Stock rookie on lap five but, with Douglas quickly pull- ni-Ruot, Chris Balls, Cole Littlewood, ner of the 40-lapper; more than enough honors, taking a two-point advantage in ing up to his bumper, could make only a Dan Comeau, Ronald Laperche, Aaron to clinch the 2020 Modified crown. He is that competition into next Saturday’s sea- minimal gain. Fellows, Tyler Lescord (DNS) currently fourth nationally in NASCAR son finale. Gordon Farnum (Fitzwilliam, Douglas enters next Saturday’s Mini Stocks - Emerson Cayer, Louie Division 1 points. NH) won the 2020 Mini Stock Battle for Championship Night event 36 points Maher, Nathan Wenzel, Kevin Cormier, Eleven-time LMS winner Aaron Fel- the Belt Championship. ahead of Davis, who, still mathematical- Gordon Farnum, Pat Houle, Jeff Asselin, lows left Saturday’s feature on the hook The hard-charging Curtis twins, ly alive in the title hunt, is the only 2019 Tim Leblanc, Bill Chaffee, Jake Puchal- before a lap had been completed, the vic- Jaret and Chase, came into Saturday’s champion capable of repeating that suc- ski, Kevin McKnight, Ray King, Dan tim of someone else’s blunder. That gave Street Stock feature tied atop the points cess. Sweeney, Kevin Clayton, Matt Sonnhal- Robert Hagar (Windsor, VT) a chance to parade. Number three man Chris Buffone Monadnock Speedway will conclude ter, David Thibodeau (DNS) close the championship points battle en- (Belchertown, Ma) needed a statement its pandemic-abbreviated 2020 racing Mini Stock Battle for the Belt Cham- tering the season finale, and Hagar took run to keep his championship hopes alive, season when it hosts its annual Champi- pion - Gordon Farnum full advantage of the opening. and he accomplished exactly that. onship Night races – with four divisional Street Stocks - Chris Buffone, Tom- Hagar stormed past Justin Littlewood Rocketing into the lead on lap two, crowns still undecided, and many extras my O’Sullivan, Dave Greenslit, Mike on lap two and roared off to his second win Buffone sailed to his third win of the sum- scheduled - next Saturday, September 26. Radzuik, Chase Curtis, Jaret Curtis, of the summer. Teen star Camdyn Curtis mer, getting the job done with his uncle, Post time for that event is 2 p.m. Hillary Renaud, Ed Brehio III, Robbie equaled his season’s best in the runner-up Tommy O’Sullivan, glued to his bumper. Streeter, Tim Wenzel, Bryan Granger, slot, and Littlewood came home third. Last season’s top gun, Dave Greenslit, MONADNOCK SPEEDWAY Paul Barnard (DNS) In the Mini Stock 50-lapper, Cayer was strong in third and, at the end of the SEPTEMBER 19 RESULTS: NHSTRA Modifieds - Trevor Bleau, took the lead from Nathan Wenzel on lap night, Chase Curtis went home two points Pure Stocks - CJ Johnson, Chris Da- Ben Byrne, Brian Robie, Cameron Houle, 12 and quickly social-distanced himself ahead of brother Jaret, with Buffone still vis, Mike Douglas, Dylan Adams, Jimmy Brian Chapin, Russ Hersey, Todd Pat- from the pack to score his first Monad- in the hunt, 28 back. Zellman, Cory Lofland, JD Stockwell, node, Matt Kimball, Kim Rivet, Scott nock win of the summer. Louie Maher, Firing from row three, C.J. Johnson Nick Houle, Jake Bosse, Jason Leray, MacMichael, Solomon Brow, Andy Ma- the 2019 track titlist, was second, but had took control of the Pure Stock feature on Tucker Houle, Ryan Lawliss, Matt Lam- jor, Eric Leclair, Kevin Pittsinger, Jason nothing for Cayer. Wenzel, strong in third, lap three and then checked out on the field bert, Trevor Carey, Brandon Lavoie Houle, Brad Zahensky, Cory Plummer

BADGES from page 1 Reed, executive director, agreed that it was for next spring’s initiative will soon begin. “Speaking to some of the administrators only by chance that the event was held “With the pandemic closing every- that work here, you don’t even have to annual check ceremony to occur, finally unhindered. Looking beyond the money thing down and funding coming short, listen to their words. You can see on their coming to fruition on Sept. 18 outside of raised on March 7, Reed cited the exhibi- hopefully this will help out the club and faces how happy they are to have the kids the Boys & Girls Club on Meadow Street. tion’s deeper value. raise the spirits of everybody,” said James. back through those doors again; especial- Representatives from both safety depart- “The fundraising is obviously a piece “We’re already almost in that [prepara- ly kids who need those after school pro- ments joined club personnel and residents of it, but just the fact that it was one final tion] season now; maybe in another month grams.” to celebrate a successful fundraiser that event where so many folks in the commu- or so we’re going to start training for the Reed confirmed that the club’s staff is could have easily been nixed. nity were able to come together, have a 2021 Battle of the Badges. Hopefully, we indeed in good spirits and that the facility “It’s almost like we won the lottery on good time and celebrate not only the work don’t have any slowdowns on that.” is lively once more. He thanked the first it. Especially, standing here six months lat- that the club does, but also the work that Galindo said holding the ceremony responders for their commitment. er looking at it, I think that we were defi- our first responders do everyday was real- represented a “step in the right direction “At the end of the day, our kids are nitely blessed that we got it done. Without ly impactful this year,” he said. to get programs like this moving again.” happy to be back,” said Reed. “They’re en- our community in the stands supporting Firefighter John James, of the Chi- He admitted the pandemic took “the joying being able to be with their friends us, we wouldn’t have been able to raise copee Fire Department, co-organized wind out of our sails,” but adamantly said even if it’s from behind a mask at six-feet the money or the awareness,” said Chicop- “Battle of the Badges” alongside Galindo the pandemic will not deter first respond- apart. They’re enjoying being able to inter- ee Police Officer Chris Galindo, who was and was ecstatic to partake in last Friday’s ers from raising money and awareness for act with our staff, participate in activities, also co-organizer of the event. ceremony at the club. He noted that the so- the club. Galindo is more than thrilled that have some fun and engage in the social The club itself reopened to a limit- cially-distant gathering was beneficial to the club has reopened smoothly. interaction that’s just so important to their ed number of members on July 30. Jason all who attended and promised preparation “I think it’s fantastic,” he said. own development.”

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Notice of Sale Ronald Gagne 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE ing their name to: Mail a copy to all inter­ 4. Presence of the Minor By MA Gen Laws 5 Hillcrest Park CXL Mellissa Marie Williams ested parties at least five (5) at Hearing: A minor over age c.255, Sec39A, CHUCK’S South Hadley, MA 01056 VIN:5GAER237X8J250286 IMPORTANT NOTICE business days before the hear­ 14 has the right to be pres­ TOWING, 78 West St., 2002 CHRYSLER 300M Stephen Piccininni Any person may appear ing. ent at any hearing, unless the Chicopee, MA is holding VIN:2C3AE66G02H101586 916 Valley Rd for purposes of objecting 3. Counsel for the Court finds that it is not in the a private sale for a vehicle Timothy Soboleski Watchung, NJ 07069 to the petition by filing an Minor: The minor (or an minor’s best interests. 26 ½ Parker Street October 21, 2020 to satisfy 2009 HYUNDAI SANTA appearance at: Hampden adult on behalf of the minor) Date: July 31, 2020 Indian Orchard, MA 01151 garage keepers lien for stor- FE GLS Probate and Family Court has the right to request that Suzanne T. Seguin age and towing charges and before 10:00 a.m. on the 2002 HONDA ODYSSEY VIN:5NMSG13D19H312043 counsel be appointed for the Register of Probate expenses of notices of sale. 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