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Opinion: 6 In The Classroom: 8 Sports: 9 Obituaries: 11 Classifieds: 14 Notices: 15 REGISTERLOCAL NEWS ❙ LOCAL STORIES ❙ LOCAL ADVERTISERS A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com July 21, 2021 ❙ Vol. 78, No. 30 www.register.turley.com NEWSLINE MR. HOCKEY FUNDRAISER COMMUNITY Pet of the Week Tony Costa taught and mentored Work out for generations of local kids free in the By Michael Harrison Boys and Girls [email protected] Club gym LUDLOW — Like a lot of By Jonah Snowden kids, Tony Costa played a lot of [email protected] sports growing up. He was good at all of them, too. SEE PAGE 2 LUDLOW – The wait for And like many New En- adults to return to the Ludlow glanders before and since, the Community Center/Randall Two arrested by LPD first time he strapped on a pair Boys and Girls Club is officially of skates, hockey became his over. No. 1 passion. It’s no wonder The facility is celebrating he became known “Mr. Hock- with a gift the community. ey” not just in his hometown of As part of a newly estab- Ludlow, but throughout West- lished Community Apprecia- ern Mass. Though he passed in tion Month, the club is allow- 2019, his legacy of encourag- ing adults and teenagers 14 and ing, mentoring, and coaching SEE PAGE 2 older to visit the fitness center local youth not just in sports but for free from Aug. 9 to Sept. 2. Ludlow student honored in life lives on through the Mr. Boys and Girls Club Develop- Hockey Foundation created in ment Associate Cristina Jardine Costa’s honor. said they are happy to finally Even a pandemic couldn’t allow adults back into the cen- get in the way of last year’s ter for the first time since safety first annual Mr. Hockey Golf protocols were enacted in re- Tournament to benefit the foun- sponse to the COVID-19 pan- dation. Organizers expect this demic. year’s event, scheduled for Sept. “Because of us having to 26 at Cold Spring Golf Course deal with the pandemic, we in Belchertown, to be even big- have not been able to reopen our ger and better. doors to our adult members as Proceeds help area kids from Courtesy photo early as we were for our kids,” financially struggling families, Jardine said. SEE PAGE 7 When the LA Kings won their first Stanley Cup after the 2011-’12 including those in Ludlow, Wil- season, General Manager Dean Lombardi, a Ludlow native, made “We’re excited to be re- braham, and Indian Orchard, sure Costa got to spend time with the trophy, which he brought to participate in sports. Donations IN SPORTS the Polish Club for all to enjoy. The second annual Mr. Hockey Golf Please see BOYS AND GIRLS Legion games few and Tournament is scheduled for Sept. 26 at Cold Spring Golf Course in CLUB, Page 7 Please see MR. HOCKEY, Page 5 Belchertown far between EDUCATION Harris Brook Elementary on-target for fall opening By Jonah Snowden for students, offer different ac- [email protected] tivities throughout the days like chorus for the upper grades, dif- LUDLOW – Since its offi- ferent types of music classes, cial groundbreaking, progress STEM courses and more,” Reed SEE PAGE 9 on Harris Brook Elementary said. School has been steady. “We also just ordered 650 DATEBOOK Harris Brook Elementary new Chromebooks to utilize and Upcoming events Co-principal Nikki Reed said take home.” construction, furnishing, and Reed also said the school HOW TO VOLUNTEER FOR ANIMAL staffing has all been on-schedule will feature a gym with a stage RIGHTS: Everyone is invited to this to the point that nothing fore- for theater and other produc- online event hosted by The Humane seeable will keep students from tions, comfortable furniture, League 2-3 p.m. July 28. Learn how attending the new school in the chairs with wheels for the stu- you can take action and get con- fall. That first group of students dents, a rock wall, and more. nected with one of the world’s most – and their parents – should ex- Not only is Reed excited for effective animal rights organiza- pect several new features they the upcoming school year, but tions, Sydney Fox, the New England didn’t have in their previous the teachers are as well. “We area organizer, will lead you through building. a presentation over Zoom. Turley Publications photo by Jonah Snowden “We are able to provide a Please see HARRIS BROOK The construction portion of Harris Brook Elementary School remains on SEE PAGE 12 schedule to offer extra support ELEMENTARY, Page 8 schedule and students can expect to attend the new school this fall. ◗ Page 2 ❙ July 21, 2021 ❙ The Register LUDLOW Dryer fire displaces family from home — again By Michael Harrison confronted by heavy smoke Department provided Ludlow to assist, Pease said. of cleaning their clothes dryer [email protected] coming from the home’s first with station coverage. Fire- “I don’t know his name yet, vents routinely and we recom- floor, eves, and ridge vents fighters had to open parts of but I want to find out so we mend people be home when LUDLOW — A basement and flames in the basement the ceiling and walls to keep can thank him,” he said. the dryer is operating so they fire on Americo Street that ap- that was quickly brought under the fire from spreading. Pease said this was the sec- can be present in case there is parently started in a clothes control. “The fire tried to follow the ond dryer fire in Ludlow in the a malfunction,” he said. dryer left four people displaced The entire home suffered lead pipe up to the bathroom past week. The other occurred Early notification can be the from their home Sunday. smoke damage and the home’s and we had to chase the fire July 15 on Windsor Street and difference in saving a home – According to Ludlow Fire four residents were displaced. through those spaces,” Pease Pease said that fire was less and any pets left inside – after Chief Ryan Pease, the de- The Red Cross was called for said. severe than the one on Ameri- a fire occurs. partment responded to a call assistance. The Westover Fire It took about 15 minutes to co and there was no structural “It’s also a good time to re- abut four minutes after it was and Ludlow Police depart- get it under control. An off-du- damage to the home. mind people to always have placed at approximately 12:42 ments also were on the scene ty Chicopee firefighter who re- “We want to remind res- working smoke detectors in p.m. July 18. Crews were to assist and the Granby Fire sides in the area also came by idents about the importance their home,” Pease said.

Two arrested after police find PET OF THE WEEK them in stolen vehicle LUDLOW — The Ludlow Police Department arrested two people after recovering a stolen motor vehicle July 16, Chief Daniel Valadas said. At approximately 4:30 p.m., last Friday, Ludlow Po- lice responded to the Big Y Plaza, 433 Center Street, for a report of a GPS location on a stolen motor vehicle. The owner of the vehicle reported it stolen earlier that day. Upon their arrival, the responding Herbert Smith Rachel Keating officers located the stolen mo- tor vehicle parked at the Big Y officers and urinated in the cell with a Suspended License; As- Plaza with two suspects, later block. sault and Battery on a Police identified as Herbert Smith 46, Keating was transported to Officer; Threats to Commit a of Worcester and Rachel Keat- the Hampden County Wom- Crime To Wit Murder; Posses- ing, 34, of Springfield, alleged- en’s Facility and is being held sion of a Class A Substance; ly inside the car, Valadas said. without bail. Smith is current- Possession of a Class B Sub- MURPHY Following an investigation, ly being held at the Hampden stance; and Vandalism of Prop- both suspects were placed un- County Correctional Center erty (Two Counts) Murphy, a member of the Hitchcock family in Ludlow, is just der arrest. The officers allege in lieu of $10,000 bail. Both Keating, who also was about the coolest Boston Terrier you’re ever going to meet. that throughout the process, were scheduled to be arraigned wanted on an arrest warrant is- “He absolutely loves being in the car!” Renee Hitchcock says. Smith was combative and in Palmer District Court this sued from Springfield District We feature your pets here every week. All pets are welcome threatened the officers while week. Court, was charged with Pos- (hint, hint – they don’t have to be dogs or cats)! Email a being transported and booked. Smith was charged with: session of a Class A Substance high-resolution jpg of your pet with a little information to During the booking pro- Receiving Stolen Property; and Possession of a Class B [email protected]. cess, Smith allegedly spat at Operating a Motor Vehicle Substance.

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Cash or money order (no personal checks accepted) Find us on Facebook and YouTube ◗ Page 4 ❙ July 21, 2021 ❙ The Register New youth sports league LUDLOW invites kids to play CENTER INDIAN ORCHARD — The Indi- ing basketball in an organized sports an Orchard Citizens Council and Justin league this summer,” said Jackie Farrow, Cotton, better known as “Coach Cot- vice president of the IOCC.” Moving full steam ahead! ton,” have been working together to cre- The league began play earlier this The Ludlow Senior Center is now Camp 9-11:00 a.m. ate a new Youth Sports League in Indian week and more players are always wel- open! We are moving full steam ahead to • Fitness room: Monday – Friday 9 Orchard. come. have the Senior Center 100% by Septem- a.m.-3 p.m. Jackie Farrow, vice president of the “We are still accepting players as ber! PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOU To book your appointment for in-per- IOCC, has been working with Coach long a space is available,” Farrow said. NEED TO CALL AND BOOK YOUR son activities, please call 583-3564. Cotton, to bring IO Sports to life. “The Indian Orchard Citizens Coun- RESERVATION FOR ALL IN-PERSON Drop in schedule: “We have a basketball sports league cil would also like to acknowledge, and ACTIVITIES. Thank you for your un- • Monday, July 19: Cafe 8-11 a.m. for kids in grades three through six that thank, Peter Pan Bus Lines, for their derstanding as we continue to open the • Monday, July 19: Gardening Club will take place at Myrtle Street Park. generous donation of $2,500, which building. We have added many activities 8-10 a.m. Games for third and fourth-graders will was instrumental in providing the and services for July. Please be sure to • Tuesday, July 20: Cafe 8-10 a.m. take place on Mondays and games for league organizers with the necessary look at the schedule carefully. We en- • Tuesday, July 20: Blood Pressure fifth and sixth graders will be played ‘seed money’ required to launch this courage you try to something new! The 1-2 p.m. on Tuesdays between 6 and 7 p.m., said new Youth Sports League,” Farrow also newsletter is available at the Center or • Wednesday, July 21: Cafe 8-10 Zaida Govan, president of the Indian Or- said. online at www.ludlow.ma.us. a.m. chard Citizens Council. If you would like to sign up, contact Below is information on in-person • Thursday, July 22: Cafe 8-10 a.m. “The league was created to allow the Indian Orchard Neighborhood Coun- activity, drop in activity, Channel 192 • Friday, July 23: Cafe 8-11 a.m. children in Indian Orchard, and Spring- cil at [email protected], or schedule and Grab and Go menu for the ZOOM field, the opportunity to continue play- Coach Cotton at 413-455-5672. upcoming week. Please always remem- Friday, July 23, ZOOM Trivia ber we are here. 11 a.m. Meeting ID: 811 1761 2769 In-person schedule by Password: 585540 appointment: https://us02web.zoom.us/ • Monday, July 19: Open Billiards j/81117612769?pwd=cmpLcDI5cEMrb- Reusable bag program reduces all day WN4MUF1VXVtTXRIdz09 • Monday, July 19: Knitting 9-11 Channel 192 line up: single-use plastics, helps non-profits a.m. Monday: 9 a.m.— Moving & Groov- • Monday, July 19: Boomer Boot ing; 3 p.m.—Yoga INDIAN ORCHARD – This year, “This year has brought so many Camp 10-11 a.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m.—Chair Yoga; 3 local non-profits are more in need of changes and challenges for non-profits,” • Tuesday, July 20: Quilting 9- 11 p.m.—Today’s Hot Topic! support than any other time in the recent said Mary Cassidy, executive director of a.m. Wednesday: 9 a.m.—Tai Chi; 3 years and now shoppers can help their the Community Survival Center. • Tuesday, July 20: Bingo 1:30-3 p.m.—Zumba community while reducing single-use “We are grateful to be participating p.m. Thursday: 9 a.m.—Today’s Hot Top- plastics. in this innovative program that makes it • Wednesday, July 21: Open Billiards ic! 3 p.m. Chair Yoga All residents can do purchase a spe- possible for shoppers to give back to lo- all day Friday: 9 a.m.—Boomer Boot Camp; cial reusable bag at the Stop and Shop cal non-profits while reducing single-use • Wednesday, July 21: Ceramics 9–11 3 p.m.—Cooking Class at 415 Cooley Street in Springfield. The plastic in the environment. We appre- a.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.—Chair Yoga Community Survival Center has been se- ciate the community support in this im- • Wednesday, July 21: Belly Dancing lected by local Stop and Shop store lead- portant initiative to make a difference.” 1:30-2:30 p.m. ership as the benefiting non-profit in the The Community Survival Center’s • Wednesday, July 21: Council on Grab and Go Menu Community Bag Program for the month Emergency Food Pantry provides bagged Aging Meeting 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 20: of August. groceries, up to six times a year, to • Thursday, July 22: Tai Chi 9-10 Potato Crunch Fish The Community Bag Program is de- low-income households from Ludlow, a.m. Wednesday, July 21: signed to give back to the local commu- Wilbraham, and Hampden, as well as • Thursday, July 22: Dominos Chicken Cordon Blue ( nity with every reusable bag purchased. from the Indian Orchard, Sixteen Acres, 9-11:30 a.m. Birthday Lunch) Every $2.50 reusable Community Bag and Pine Point areas of Springfield. 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Register for all programs, including audiences to join in the fun, and to take Music instructor and band leader FOR CHILDREN outdoor ones, at hubbardlibrary.org, or the songs and stories home with them to Rick Marshall will teach students rudi- call 413-583-3408. A link will be sent share with others. Please register below mentary rhythms, sticking combinations, Sing With Me, every Tuesday 10:30 prior to virtual events. Weather-related or by calling 583-3408. beats, & self-expression through percus- a.m. announcements for outdoor events will This program is supported in part by sion on 5 gallon buckets! 30 minutes of music and movement be made on the library’s Facebook page a grant from the Ludlow Cultural Coun- There are 4 weeks of classes and then for little ones on the library lawn (virtual the morning of the program. cil, a local agency which is funded by the a recital on the 5th week. In case of rain, when weather is bad). Mass. Cultural Council, a state agency. classes will be held in the gazebo in the FOR ALL AGES park across the street. Please register. Make Fairy Houses on the library Wag Your Tail Virtual Event Tues- Minecraft Club, Thursdays 3:30 lawn, Tuesday July 27, 2 p.m. The summer reading program is hap- day, Aug. 3 6:30 p.m. p.m. July will read a book about fairy pening, with programs for all ages, from Make two kinds of doggie treats for houses, and then we’ll make our own babies to adults! Visit our website to sign your pooch, a neighbor, or an Animal FOR TWEENS AND TEENS versions right out on the library’s lawn! up! Shelter with Chef Rob. We will be mak- Please register. ing banana sweet potato oats treats and Outdoor Fridays! Every Friday 10 Rain date: Wednesday July 28, 2 p.m. Tom Ricardi’s BIRDS OF PREY pumpkin cinnamon doggie treats in this a.m.-noon (except in bad weather) Monday July 26, 11 a.m. virtual event for all ages. We will pro- Every Friday in July and August Preschool Storytime every Wednes- Retired Fish and Wildlife Game War- vide you with recipes and ingredient lists we’ll set up our tent, bring out a big se- day at 11 a.m. den Tom Ricardi will do an educational prior to the class so that you cook along lection of books for all ages, put out July 28 theme: Cows visit to the library lawn with live owls, with Chef Rob. You must register in ad- some hula hoops and bubbles for extra hawks and/or eagles. For all ages. Please vance to get the link to the program. fun, and do check outs right on the li- Whose Shoes Storytime every bring your own camp chairs or blankets. For Adults,Teens, and younger kids brary lawn! Light drizzle or shine. Wednesday at 4 p.m. Rain date Friday July 30 11 a.m. with parental approval/supervision Town-Wide Olympic Scavenger After Hours Movie Night: “Won- Hunt Friday, July 23 1 p.m. Magic Show with Ed Popielarczyk! 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Please day 3-5 p.m. With multiple breakout rooms so we bring your own camp chairs or blan- For middle and high schoolers can match up kids by age and interests! Virtual Grow, Play & Learn for ket. The show will include ghost ballads Meet each week (weather permitting) 18-36 months olds, Thursdays 9:30-10 and sea chanteys, farming songs, Native under tents on the library lawn to watch Bleach Tie Dye, Tuesday, July 27, a.m. American stories, folk tales and family & talk about anime, eat snacks, try out 5:30 p.m. Gentle, age-appropriate curriculum tales. There will be plenty of sing-alongs, your cosplay, and more. Bring a T-shirt, scarf, pants, or any mixed with books and play! Sponsored and even a short lesson in how to play other cloth item and learn how to use by Pathways for Parents CFCE Please music with spoons from a kitchen drawer. 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MR. HOCKEY from Page 1 obligation to give back to your commu- nity and other generations of people. from last year’s tournament went toward He was always looking out for people. scholarships, Ludlow High sports, and That type of personality speaks vol- local service organizations. Some of the umes.” money was used to help people facing Just one of the best; when I was housing insecurity. growing up Prior generations my un- The list of local residents Costa influ- duly Russ in his 60s now Sponsors are enced seems endless. still needed for the golf tournament and “Tony was like a father to me,” State those interested can call Dave Sepanek Rep. Jake Oliveira, secretary of the tour- at 413-244-7572 or Tony Shea 413- nament committee, said. 284-7741. “He was like a grandfather or father to so many boys and girls in Western Want to play? Mass. He taught me how to skate when Registration is $500 per foursome I was three or four years old. Some kids and includes meals. High school play- didn’t have a dad at home and he just ers can register for $75, which does filled the void. He was just one of the not include a cart. It’s a shotgun-style best.” format with sign-in at noon and tee off A World War II veteran, if Costa at 1 p.m. In addition to the top three came from hardened from the experi- finishers, prizes will be awarded to ence, he didn’t show it. He had a soft closest to the pin and longest drive. To spot for children and a knack for teach- register, call Cindy Machado at 413- ing them the fundamentals when they 210-2750, or Shea or Sepanek at the first started out and later, the finer points numbers above. of hockey. CLUES ACROSS 42. Enough (archaic) CLUES DOWN 32. Alaskan town “Tony would do this 1. Fashion accessory 43. Institute legal 1. Fifth notes of major 33. Covered with ivy kind of great thing where 5. Subatomic particle proceedings against scales 34. Loose granular he’d get a bunch of change 10. Ethnic group of the 44. Scarred 2. Region substances and line the board on the Philippines 45. Draw from 3. Your consciousness of 36. Native American tribe other side of the ice with Tell Us What 14. Popular cookie 46. Brother or sister your own identity 37. Written American English dimes and nickels and even 15. Fabric 47. Body part 4. Georgetown athletes 38. Holiday (informal) some quarters and you You Think 16. Alcoholic liquor 48. Commercials 5. They follow A 40. Add up wanted to get there first so 17. Peter __, Dutch portrait 49. London soccer team 6. Spoke 41. Small brown and gray you can pick up as much painter 52. Satisfied 7. Hairdressers’ domain rails of the change as you can 18. Longtime Chicago mayor 55. Surgical technique 8. Extravagantly theatric 43. Get off your feet and put in your hockey 19. A famous “Lady” (abbr.) 9. End-blown flute 44. Express disgust glove and at the end of the 20. Islamic calendar month 56. Fencing sword 10. Heroic tales 46. Surface of the ground day you’d have a couple of 22. Rocky peak 60. French industrial city 11. Member of a Semitic 47. Put into a silo bucks in change to shake 23. Polio vaccine developer 61. Intellectual property people 49. Belief out of your glove,” Oliveira 24. Songs sung in open air organization (abbr.) 12. Members of a priestly 50. British noblemen Share your thoughts and suggestions recalled, laughing. 27. Military movements 63. Helps to carry food caste 51. Tennis game “He coached my un- with our staff and your fellow readers. 30. Male parent 64. “Rule, Britannia” 13. Southern Ghana people 52. Dry, protective crust cle Russ, who’s in his 60s Participate in our opinion pages, 31. Beloved hot beverage composer 21. Counsels 53. Swiss river now, all the way through or contact us anytime with your feedback! 32. Female sibling 65. One-time Empress of the 23. Body of water 54. Large integers high school. He was one of 35. Tackled the QB Roman Empire 25. Awesome! 57. La __ Tar Pits, Hollywood these guys from ‘the Great- 37. Set a dog on someone 66. Intestinal pouches 26. Calendar month 58. Every one of two or more est Generation’ who was The Register 38. Long live! (Spanish) 67. None better 27. Native of region in 59. “Deadpool” actor just relatable whether he Your Community Newspaper 39. Porticos 68. “WandaVision” actress Caucasus Reynolds was talking to kids or their 40. Pouch 69. Comedic actress Kathryn 28. Indian city 61. Earlier parents. He genuinely cared www.register.turley.com 41. Smooth fabric 29. Exclusive 62. Peter’s last name about your success and [email protected] • 413.283.8393 taught you that you have an ANSWERS ON PAGE 11 ◗ Page 6 ❙ July 21, 2021 ❙ The Register OPINION

The GUEST COLUMN REGISTER First Church LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters to the editor should be 250 words or less in length. No unsigned or anonymous opinions continues to fight will be published. We require letter writers to include his or her town of residence and home telephone food insecurity number. We must authenticate authorship prior to publication. By Betty Jaciow We reserve the right to edit or withhold any submissions deemed to be libelous or contain Did you know that in 2018, an estimat- unsubstantiated allegations, ed one in nine Americans were food inse- personal attacks, defamation of character and offensive language. cure, equating to over 37 million Ameri- All unknown or alleged facts and cans? The U.S. Department of Agriculture quotations offered by the author defines food insecurity as a lack of consis- need to cite credible, unbiased sources. tent access to enough food for an active, Send letters to: The Register, healthy life. 24 Water Street, Palmer, MA 01069 Though hunger and food insecurity are or email [email protected]. The deadline for submissions closely related, there are distinct differenc- is Friday at noon. es. Hunger refers to a personal, physical sensation of discomfort, while food inse- SUBMISSIONS POLICY curity refers to a lack of available financial Readers, local merchants, institutions, municipalities, non- resources for food at the household level. profit groups, and civic organizations Many people do not have the resources are strongly encouraged to send to meet their basic needs; this increases a The Register your hometown news and photos. News items and press family’s risk of food insecurity. 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Publicity chairpersons are lot, and we will take them right out of your By Lee H. Hamilton who gets them; how often to purge voter encouraged to send in news about car for you. All types of non-perishable food Guest columnist rolls (and of whom); the ability to certify upcoming fundraising or other will be greatly appreciated. Your continued calendar events at least three weeks elections. This is not about making voting before the event. support with the drive-thru food collections Call me naïve, but I’ve never quite fairer or easier for Americans. It’s about If you are having difficulty with a to benefit the Community Survival Center gotten why some politicians want to putting rules in place that make it harder. press release or need help, please are greatly appreciated. call (413) 283-8393. limit voters’ ability to cast their bal- For a more-than-usually bold assertion To send submissions by regular lots. Sure, I know that plenty of peo- of the partisan hue these moves take, you post, mail to: The Register, 24 Water Betty Jaciow is a resident of Ludlow, ple like to flip the classic Clausewitz can look at Arizona: there, state legis- Street, Palmer, MA 01069. where she is a member of First Church. quote and say that politics is war by lators have introduced a bill that would other means. All’s fair, etc., they insist. take away authority from the secretary of But the cornerstone of representative de- state of the other party—until she leaves The mocracy, the base on which everything office, at which point the bill expires. else rests, is the people’s right to cast Looking to the courts for help is dicey. REGISTERLOCAL NEWS ❙ LOCAL STORIES ❙ LOCAL ADVERTISERS LETTER TO THE EDITOR an informed vote to choose our leaders. The U.S. Supreme Court has just sig- There’s no argument about this: it’s just naled its willingness to allow the core val- The Register is published Reconsider your DPW vote a basic right. Which means that the more ue embedded in the 1965 Voting Rights every Wednesday by Turley Americans we hear from in the voting Act—that what happens on the ground Publications, Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. In the July 14 Register, there was an ar- booth, the fairer and more representative matters, whatever the intent—to fall by ticle regarding the new trash fee. As a town Telephone (413) 283-8393, Fax the results. So, in my book, getting cre- the wayside. In its decision, the Court es- (413) 289-1977. meeting member for precinct 3 I was taken ative about restricting the ability to cast sentially said that there’s no legal recourse by the honesty from the DPW chairman. a ballot is pretty much an admission that if you can’t prove that a legislature acted Summation: they don’t have enough money PATRICK H. TURLEY you can’t win in the marketplace of ideas. with racist intent, regardless of how things CEO to run the DPW, so they are imposing a fee, Over the course of our history, despite play out in real life. There are state courts thus bypassing Town Meeting where we fits and starts, we’ve moved steadily to- pushing back against this direction—New KEITH TURLEY are the body that raises and appropriates. ward expanding people’s ability to vote— Hampshire’s supreme court, for instance, President Also the scrutiny of the Finance Commit- from white men with property only, to just invalidated a law passed in 2017 be- tee. allowing women, Black people, Native cause its impact fell unequally on voters. EDITOR Since we have borrowed our backsides Americans, and people 18 and older to But that strikes me as a rearguard action. Michael Harrison to the 2 1/2% limit, they have done a go cast ballots. Yet here we are in 2021, When I began in politics, I thought it [email protected]@turley.com around of fund limitations by state man- still in a pitched battle over this most ba- would be easy to protect the right to date. They actually needed $24 to break sic of democratic rights—fought out vote. I was dead wrong. One of my earli- STAFF WRITER even according to my sources, but 100 this year in the state legislatures, Con- est votes in Congress was to support the Jonah Snowden seems like a nice, round number. Of course gress, and the courts, the same venues 1965 Voting Rights Act, clearly one of [email protected] you still have to buy purple bags and dump that have seen this issue for generations. the most important pieces of legislation permits. ADVERTISING SALES And right now, it’s looking like as a na- in our country’s history—and the one that Call 413.283.8393 My question is to the readers: When you tion we’re on a determined march back- the Supreme Court just undermined. I had a chance this past March to dissolve the ward. Thanks to new legislation in am constantly amazed at how much time, SPORTS EDITOR existing DPW board, did you understand Georgia, county elections officials—the energy, and effort some people put into how important it was to reel this run away Greg Scibelli backbone of our democracy—are be- denying other people the right to vote. [email protected] department in? The Selectmen for what ing removed as new local and state laws This is a battle, and those of us who be- ever reason failed to communicate the im- take aim at elections administration in a lieve that the health of our democracy portance of this vote and it was handily de- bid, bluntly put, to put people in author- rests on ensuring fair, equal, and unfet- SOCIAL MEDIA feated. ity who can tilt rules and regulations in tered access to the ballot box for all eli- When given the chance to sign peti- their party’s favor. Secretaries of state are gible voters have our work cut out for us. tions to change the format of our farming losing their power as legislatures across @ The Ludlow Register community way of town governance and the country move to shift power over Lee Hamilton is a senior advisor brought to a vote, you handily defeated it. WEB the running of elections to, well, them- for the Indiana University Center on www.register.turley.com When is enough enough? selves. This does not inspire confidence Representative Government; a Dis- Anyone enjoy the improvements to in the future of American democracy. tinguished Scholar at the IU Hamil- Center Street brought to you by the same Why? Because all these maneuvers take ton Lugar School of Global and In- DPW? 11:30 a.m. on a week day, traffic aim at the nitty-gritty details of running ternational Studies; and a Professor from Warsaw Ave. to the Pike. 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PATRIOTIC CITATION Ludlow student honored by state rep for essay win LUDLOW — Soon to-be ing their views based on a patriotic eighth-grader Katherine Anselmo was theme chosen by the VFW command- recently presented with a Mass. State er-in-chief. House citation from Rep. Jake Olivei- Katherine’s essay was initially en- ra in honor of her winning essay in the tered into the local VFW District 7 VFW Patriot’s Pen contest. competition. Following her win at Anselmo was a seventh grader at the local level, her essay was judged Baird Middle School this past school against the other nine VFW District year when essay on patriotism won winners covering the entire Common- first place in first the district level and wealth of Massachusetts. Her essay then on the Massachusetts state level was then entered in the national 2020- of the Patriot’s Pen contest. 2021 VFW Patriot’s Pen competition According to the VFW website, the in which Anselmo placed in the top 23 essay contest encourages the young from a field of 55 competitors. minds of students in grades six to During the virtual national com- eight to examine America’s history petition ceremony, Katherine learned in relation to their own experiences she was awarded the $1,000 James L. in modern American society by draft- Keeley Award and the Department of ing a 300 to 400-word essay express- Ohio Award (combined).

Courtesy photo BMS Principal Stacy Monette, State Rep. Jake Oliveira, Katherine Anselmo, and Angela Anselm.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB “So many people think that the club is to use the gym. if you’re in the hallway where a kid just for kids, which is not true,” Jardine “Requirements that we have to might be walking by, we do ask that from Page 1 said. follow to maintain safety are a little everyone when you’re in public com- launching our adult programs in Septem- “We are truly a community center and different, which is why it’s taken us ment area.” ber and since it’s been such a long wait always trying to find better ways to reach longer to be able to welcome different The club is also accepting appli- for adults to come back, we decided to out and share what we have with our en- populations of the community,” Jar- cations for year-around adult fitness give everybody a free month.” tire community.” dine said. memberships. To schedule an appoint- Jardine also said through this op- Some protocols remain “We are saying that face masks ment at the fitness center, complete a portunity, they want to reiterate to the Jardine said residents who want will be optional. When you are in membership application and more, community that the Boys and Girls to take advantage of the offer need to the fitness room, it’s up to you if visit ludlowbgc.org or call 413-583- Club is there for residents of all ages. make a reservation before coming in you want to wear a mask or not, but 2072.

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COLLEGE NOTES Legislation establishes student loan borrower protections in Mass. ENDICOTT COLLEGE Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Mad- Miranda Balbino of Ludlow is ison DiSanti, Bachelor of Science in STATE – Senator Eric P. Lesser wel- protect student loan borrowers across among those named to the Dean’s Nursing; Marisa Lombardi, Bachelor comed news recently from Massachu- Massachusetts from these harmful prac- List at Endicott College for the Spring of Arts in Healthcare Management; setts Attorney General Maura Healey of tices.” 2021 semester. Balbino is majoring in Nikolas McKay, Bachelor of Arts in the appointment of a new Student Loan According to Healey, “My office Communication and is the daughter of Criminal Justice; Mason Scott, Bach- Ombudsman as a part of the Student is on the frontlines of this $1.7 trillion Renee Balbino and Fred Balbino. In elor of Arts in Sport Management; Loan Borrower Bill of Rights. crisis, fighting on behalf of student bor- order to qualify for the Dean’s List, Karina Silva, Bachelor of Science in Authored by Lesser, the Student rowers in Massachusetts, and taking on a student must obtain a minimum Nursing; Serena Warren, Bachelor of Loan Borrower Bill of Rights was a student loan system that is fundamen- grade-point average of 3.5, receive no Science in Social Work; and Klaudia signed into law in January as a provision tally broken and devastating to countless letter grade below “C,” have no with- Wojcik, Bachelor of Arts in Biology. in the Legislature’s sweeping $627M Americans. The establishment of this drawal grades, and be enrolled in a From Indian Orchard: economic development bill, negotiated Ombudsman position will be critical in minimum of 12 credits for the semes- Gloria Appiah, Bachelor of Sci- by Sen. Lesser as Senate Chair of the our ongoing work to help students and ter. ence in Nursing; and Emnuella Ow- Joint Committee on Economic Develop- families invest in their future and get usu-Ansah, Bachelor of Science in ment and Emerging Technologies. the relief they deserve. I want to thank ELMS COLLEGE Nursing The Student Loan Borrower Bill of Senator Lesser and Representative Hig- Rights regulates the licensing and op- gins for their bold leadership in getting The College of Our Lady of the STONEHILL COLLEGE eration of student loan servicers by the these borrower protections in place and Elms celebrated its 90th Commence- Cady Tyburski, of Ludlow, a mem- Commissioner of Banks, establishes a look forward to their partnership with ment exercises on Saturday, y 15. The ber of the Class of 2021, was named Student Loan Ombudsman within the the student loan advocacy community to following local students were among to the Fall 2020 Dean’s List at Stone- Office of the Attorney General for the do further outreach and education about those onto who Elms College con- hill College. To qualify for the Dean’s purpose of receiving, reviewing and as- these resources.” ferred 311 undergraduate degrees and List, students must have a semester sisting in the resolution of complaints The Student Loan Borrower Bill of 91 graduate degrees: grade point average of 3.50 or better from student loan borrowers, and au- Rights, sponsored by Lesser and Rep. From Ludlow: and must have completed success- thorizes the Ombudsman to assist with Natalie Higgins, also gives the Division Abigail Anselmo, Bachelor of Sci- fully all courses for which they were repayment options, applying for federal of Banks new regulatory authority and ence in Nursing; McKenzie Bingham, registered. loan forgiveness programs, ending wage requires certain types of servicers to ob- and tax refund garnishments, resolving tain licenses from the Division. billing disputes, and obtaining loan de- “After more than six years of advo- tails. cacy, I am thankful that Massachusetts “Earlier this year, we celebrated a will have a Student Loan Ombudsman in big moment when the Student Loan the Attorney General’s Office,” Rep. Na- SJB School announces Borrower Bill of Rights became law. Its talie M. Higgins, House vice chair of the passage was a result of over six years Joint Committee on Public Service, said. of advocacy and determination by sup- “The COVID-19 student loan relief 8th grade Honor Roll porters across the Commonwealth who measures are scheduled to end Sept. 30, First Honors: Nicholas Ciesla, Effort Honors: Nicholas Cies- made calls, spoke up, and cheered Rep. and with more than one million student Gabriella Fialho. la, Isabella Cyr, Jack Dias, Maxyne Higgins and I on to push this across the loan borrowers in Massachusetts, it is Second Honors: Jack Dias, Nich- Evon, Gabriella Fialho, Nathan Grav- finish line,” Lesser said. vital they understand their rights and olas Dias, Andrew Ferreira, Nathan elin, Aleksa Kochanek, Dannesia “Nearly a million people within Mas- can turn to the Ombudsman’s office for Gravelin, Aleksa Kochanek, Dannesia Lawrence, and Amber Vitorino. sachusetts collectively owe over $40 bil- support if they face challenges with their Lawrence, and Amber Vitorino. lion in student loans, and until now have repayment plans.” not benefited from adequate state-level “With a regulatory framework in consumer protections on one of the big- place to ensure servicers are in compli- gest financial investments in their lives. ance with the rules, and student borrow- I am looking forward to working with Attorney General Healey and the Stu- dent Loan Ombudsman’s office in im- Please see STUDENT LOANS, Dickinson Farms & Greenhouse plementing a strong support system to Page 11 Our Farmstand Is OPEN! Our Own Fresh Sweet Corn Is Here! Our Own Radishes, Leaf Lettuce, Pickles, Scallions, HARRIS BROOK ELEMENTARY project has remained consistent. Squashes,Blueberries, Carrots, Beets, Green & Yellow Beans “We lucked out on our timing,” Kel- New local vendors: coffee, gourmet oils, health shots, fresh baked goods, French meat pies & turkey pies from Page 1 liher said. WE NOW HAVE GIBBLES POTATO CHIPS! Assorted Flavors! “I’ve been in the building sever- have never had this opportunity, so the al times and it’s very impressive. It is a PICK YOUR OWN BLUEBERRIES! teachers are excited,” Reed said. beautiful building and is finishing out 7:00am - 5:00pm Daily- weather & crop permitting. “We’ve also gotten compliments very nicely. It is going to serve the com- ALWAYS call first for more up-to-date information! from the construction worker, who have munity very well for decades. The teach- said this school feels very homey and ers are going to have a great workspace, 413-467-3794 • New Ludlow Road • Cash Only! cozy. They said they want their children the kids are going to have a great envi- to go to a school like this. Last year, ronment to learn in and it is going to be Route 202, 309 East State St., Granby Most Major we didn’t get a lot of contact with East a good community resource as well. We 413-467-3794 Family Credit Cards Accepted Open: Owned & Sorry No Checks Street parents (because of the pandemic), got some good spaces in there, that will 8am-7pm www.dickinsonsfarm.com Operated Gift Certificates Available unfortunately, so I can’t wait to be able be utilized by the community for a lot of to show it off to them.” things like meetings.” Chairman Reed also said she is looking forward of the Lud- to overseeing this new school with her USDA INSP. low School fellow Co-principal, Melissa Knowles. 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A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.comSPORTSSEND US YOUR SPORTS SUBMISSIONS www.sports.turley.com Legion games few and far between Blue Sox LUDLOW – Dou- bleheaders followed by swept in DH, rainouts have become a regular way of life for most American Legion announce teams. Ludlow, under dark and gloomy skies promotions and a soggy infield, managed to squeeze in HOLYOKE – The Valley a doubleheader with Blue Sox hosted the Martha’s Westfield last week. Vineyard Sharks in a double The Legion season is header on Thursday, their sec- supposed to conclude ond meeting of the week. next week, with playoffs Holyoke Gas and Electric going into August. The sponsored a Blue Sox mini season was delayed due helmet giveaway for the first to the extended spring 250 fans through the gates at season for high schools. MacKenzie Stadium. Rainouts have extended The first of the two sev- the season out even fur- en inning games ended with ther. a score of 2-1 in favor of the Sharks, and the second game Brady Barge swings and connects on a base hit. started at 6:35 p.m., and ended with a score of 2-4. Both low-scoring games saw good offensive attempts Photos by Gregory A. Scibelli Tyler Priest leads off second base. from the Blue Sox, but top-seeded Valley had trouble breaking the scoring deficit, whereas the Sharks capitalized on big hits to secure their leads in both games. The losses tonight didn’t change the Blue Sox standings as first in the Southern Divi- sion. The team will host the Bristol Blues on Saturday at 6:35 p.m. for St. Patrick’s Day in July, sponsored by Holyoke Medical Center. The Blue Sox invite all fans to celebrate by wearing green to the game! Antonio Balduc- ci, the Valley Blue Sox pick for the NECBL All Star Game Fan Vote, has been leading the Outfielder Jacob Belden sends a throw to Jeremy Bouthiller makes a catch in right standings in both the Southern second base after fielding a base hit. field. Jake Waclas fires a pitch in the fourth inning. and Northern Divisions. Make sure to cast your votes and sup- port the Blue Sox representing Holyoke in Newport on Sun- Pioneers score another shutout to open playoffs day, July 18th at the 2021 All Star Game. The Valley Blue By Tim Peterson Sox have many exciting pro- Sports Correspondent motions coming up in the re- mainder of the season. Here is LUDLOW—The Western a list of fun game nights to at- Mass. Pioneers scored three or tend this summer more goals in six of their seven July 21 – Holyoke Medi- regular season home matches. cal Center’s Clinic Night, with The Pioneers scoring spree con- a first pitch thrown by Interim tinued in the USL League Two Mayor of Holyoke Terry Mur- Eastern Conference quarterfinal phy. match. July 29 – O’Connell Devel- The second-seeded Pioneers opment Group and Holyoke scored a pair of goals in each Boys and Girls Club Night, half against the seventh-seeded who are being honored with Cedar Stars Rush en route to a a donation. The Valley Blue 4-0 shutout victory before the Sox will be retiring #41 Endy largest crowd of the season at Morales’ number in recogni- Lusitano Stadium last Friday tion of his time spent with the night. Blue Sox and all he has con- “It feels very good to win a tributed to baseball in West- home playoff match,” said Pi- ern Mass. oneer’s head coach Federico July 31 – UMass Amherst Molinari. “We played very well Photos by Gregory A. Scibelli Federico Ucar follows through Athletics Night, where mem- as a team tonight. Everyone has Martin Oyenard fields a pass. on his shot bers of the National Champion worked very hard this season.” feels amazing, especially do- against Seacoast.” UMass Hockey team will be The Pioneers, who finished ing it at home,” said Pioneer’s Back in 2005, the Pioneers in attendance, in addition to the regular season in first place captain Federico Gutierrez, defeated the Wilmington (North members of the women’s bas- in the Northeast Division stand- who anchors the defensive unit. Carolina) Hammerheads in the ketball team. Come down to ings with a 10-2-2 record, won “We were able to score four USL Second Division semifi- MacKenzie Stadium for a pho- a home playoff game for the goals in tonight’s match, which to with the National Champi- Jordan Koduah sends a shot at first time since 2005. will give us a lot of confidence Please see PIONEERS, ons and their trophy. the goal. “Winning a playoff game going into tomorrow’s match Page 10 ◗ Page 10 ❙ July 21, 2021 ❙ The Register T-Birds seek fans help for jersey design contest SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Spring- custom winning jersey. the Thunderbirds branding colors and lo- phone number in the email submission so field Thunderbirds seeking fan-created Click here to download the design gos provided HERE. This will allow us to that we can get in touch with you. jersey designs as part of their Ice-O-Topes templates and related elements, read the re-create the design digitally when the jer- The deadline to submit a jersey design Jersey Design Contest. guidelines below and get designing. sey is sent to production. If you prefer to is Sunday, August 1 at 5 p.m. Attention all cromulent artists and de- Guidelines: submit a jersey design built with a graphic Rules signers. Designs should be submit- design software program, that is accept- The top 16 designs chosen by the Have you ever wanted to design a ted HERE using the jersey templates able but not necessary. File formats ac- Thunderbirds will be finalists. hockey jersey? The Springfield Thunder- The dotted lines on the template rep- cepted include: hi resolution .JPEG, .PDF, The Thunderbirds staff and ownership birds are looking for designs for the next resent areas of your design that may be .AI, .EPS will choose one winning design, which Ice-O-Topes jersey! One lucky design will covered up by other uniform elements Fans can submit their jersey designs will be worn on Feb. 12, 2022 be chosen as the official 2022 Springfield (such as numbers, collar, stitching, labels, three different ways: The winning jersey design will be- Ice-O-Topes jerseys to be worn on the ice etc). Don’t let the dotted lines inhibit your Fill out the form on MassLive and at- come the property of the Springfield during the February 12, 2022 game. design, but please realize that design el- tach your file to your submission. Thunderbirds Your artistic ability doesn’t matter; we ements in those areas may ultimately be Mail your submission to Springfield The Thunderbirds reserve the right to want to see your designs. covered up on the final jersey. Thunderbirds, 45 Bruce Landon Way, make design modifications to the winning The contest winner will receive a cus- Design elements on the shoulders and Springfield, MA 01103. design, as needed. tom jersey in their design & an Ice-O- chest may end up being partially covered Email your submission to info@ The winner will receive a personalized Topes prize pack; all entrants will be en- by logos. springfieldthunderbirds.com. Make sure version of their jersey and a Thunderbirds tered into a random drawing to receive the Please create your design by using to clearly list your name, hometown, and Prize Pack. Rameau has tough finish in Whelen 100 SAFL football LOUDON, N.H. -- It wasn’t the exact day that Sam Rameau and the returning this fall Rameau Family Motorsports team were looking for at New Hampshire REGION – Sign-ups are still avail- Motor Speedway, but Rameau drove able in some communities, but the Subur- the car to a solid 12th place finish in ban Amateur Football League is a full go the Whelen 100 on Saturday, July 17. for this fall with a tentative varsity sched- In just his second NASCAR Whelen ule recently put out. The schedule is con- Modified Tour start of the season, Ra- tingent on teams confirming and having meau struggled with power under the the numbers for competition. hood throughout the day, going a lap With overall numbers declining, the down in the middle of the race. junior varsity schedule will have to wait However -- with the assistance of a until close to the season. According to timely lucky dog -- Rameau got back the SAFL website, the league is being on the lead lap and charged to a solid helped out by Dick’s Sporting Goods 12th place finish in the No. 06 Central with SAFL Football and Cheer Appre- Mass Tree machine. The team worked ciation Weekend this weekend, July 23 hard all day and Rameau rewarded to 25. The business is overing 20% off them with a strong finish in the field coupons to customers for anything in the of nearly 30 cars. store. “We struggled big time in practice Following that, the SAFL will begin with a carburetor issue this morning,” holding a number of “weigh-in” dates for teams. The weigh-ins are to determine Rameau said. “We overcame that is- Submitted photo sue, but the car handled well all day. Sam Rameau did not finish the way he wanted, coming in 12th in the Whelen 100 on player eligibility for line and other posi- We think something might be up with July 17. tions. the motor -- I just think it’s a bit tired. There has not been an announcement It’s time for a new one. We look for- we did that today.” in their championship standings with about the SAFL kickoff event usually ward to getting to Beech Ridge Motor Sam Rameau will return to the one victory early in the season. For held in late August and featuring teams Speedway on August 21 for our next track on Saturday, July 24, with the more information on Sam Rameau in short exhibition games. It was last held NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Tri Track Open Modified Series and Rameau Family Motorsports, vis- in 2019 in Wilbraham. The 2020 sea- race. It’s a good day when you come at Star Speedway in Epping, New it SammyRameau.com and follow the son was completely cancelled due to the out of these shows in one piece and Hampshire. He currently sits second team on Facebook. COVID-19 pandemic.

PIONEERS from Page 9 Rough Riders and the sixth-seeded Sea- men’s soccer team, took the free kick coast United Phantoms by about 45 min- from about 30 yards out. Cedar Stars nals at Lusitano Stadium before losing to utes. That match was decided in extra goalie Ethan Koehler froze on Regragui’s the Charlotte Eagles in penalty kicks. time with the Phantoms pulling out a 2-1 line-drive shot, which sailed into the left Jay Willis, who’s one of the Pioneer upset victory. corner of the net. assistant coaches, along with Dennis Both of the Pioneers first half goals “It was a power shot, and luckily their Gomes and John Voight, was a member against the Cedar Stars (8-3-3), who are goalie didn’t make the save on it,” said of the Pioneers 2005 squad. from New Jersey, were scored on free Regragui, who’s a first-year member of The quarterfinal match began an hour kicks by midfielder Samir Regragui, the Pioneers squad. “It was good for us to later than it was scheduled to start. who’s from the United Kingdom. get a 1-0 lead in this match. A thunderstorm passed by Lusita- During the 22nd minute of the first Late in the first half, Regragui con- no Stadium delaying the start of the half, Sebastian Arriagado was fouled by verted another free kick from about 20 first quarterfinal match of the evening a Cedar Stars player setting up the Pio- yards away giving his team a 2-0 half- between the third-seeded Long Island neers first goal. time advantage. Regragui, who’s a member of the AIC “I just saw the keeper positioned on the other side of the goal and I sent a bender into the left corner,” Regragui add- ed. “I’m more of a defensive midfielder, so it feels nice to get on the score sheet.” Regragui’s lone goal of the regu- lar season came in the final home match against Black Rock FC. GivingBack Regragui, who played in 11 regular season matches, took all of the Pioneers with TURLEY PUBLICATIONS corner kicks and free kicks in the quarter- Phot by Gregory A. Scibelli Alejo Bzurovski looks up the field with final match. If you are a non-profit please send us your events to add to possession of the ball. “I’m thankful that coach Molinari and our calendar section at no charge to your organization. my teammates have a lot of trust in me,” quarterfinal victory. he said. “I always do my best at every Lerech led the Pioneers with 11 goals We want to help you get the word out to the community on training session and in every game. We during the regular season. what you are doing and when you are doing it. just want to keep playing games together The Cedar Stars played the final 30 as long as possible.” minutes of the contest with 10 men, as The home team took a 3-0 lead in Tony Yeboah received a red card from WE WANT YOU TO BE SUCCESSFUL! the 49th minute when forward Patrick referee Randall Kelley. Agyemang doubled the ball into the box Western Mass. goalkeeper Blake before firing a low shot into the back of If your event needs more attention, please consider running Mullen only made two saves in posting the net. his ninth shutout of the season. an advertisement in your community paper, call today 413-283-8393. Ten minutes later, Agyemang gained The other members of the Pioneers Please let us know you are a non-profit, so we can better serve you. possession of the ball before sending a defensive unit besides Gutierrez are Fed- crossing pass to Ignacio Lerech, who erico Ucar, Nicholas Oberrauch, and Car- 12 Weekly Newspapers • www.newspapers.turley.com put a shot into the left corner sealing the los Emery. The Register ❙ July 21, 2021 ❙ Page 11 ◗ OBITUARIES

Ana G. (Da Silva) Pereira, 79 Deborah Ann Theodore, 1959-2021 DEATH LUDLOW - Ana of Ludlow; a devoted HOLLAND — preserved and trea- G. (Da Silva) Pereira, grandmother to Tan- Deborah “Debbie” sured by her three NOTICES 79, of Ludlow, passed ya and Shaun Andre, (Pollander) Theodore, children: Kristie and away peacefully at and Alexandre, Ka- 62, of Holland, passed her son-in-law Richie Ana G. Pereira home on July 16, 2021, tarina, Meghan, and away at UMass Me- Kramer; Barry (BG) (Da Silva), 79 surrounded by her lov- Ryan Pereira; a dear morial Medical Center Theodore; Heath- Died: July 16, 2021 ing family. sister to Clarinda Vi- on Independence Day. er Theodore and her Born in Sabroso, tal and late husband Born in Fitchburg fiancé Jared Olsen; Augusto C. Portugal, she immigrat- Fernando, Maria Pin- on Feb. 3, 1959, Deb- two grandchildren, Porfirio, 88 ed to the United States to and late husband bie was the second Brooklyn and Lu- Died: July 13, 2021 in 1960 settling in Lud- Abilio, Manuel Da child of the late Flor- cas; her adopted sis- Liturgy of Christian low, where she was a faithful Silva and wife Isalinda, Maria ence Pollander and Robert Pol- ter and brother-in-law and best Burial was July 17 in communicant of Christ the King Malgalhaes and husband Joao, lander and the adopted daugh- friends, Dale and Terry Shel- Our Lady of Fatima Church. Ana was a very gener- and Dina Dias and husband Jose; ter of the late Lillian (“Chick”) ton; siblings Gary Pollander Church ous and giving person and in her and also leaves many loving ex- and David (“Chuck”) Mitchell. and Sandy LeBossier; nieces free time, she enjoyed shopping tended family members and dear Debbie lived in Holland for and nephews Brianne Pollander, Deborah Theodore and spending time with her fam- friends. over 35 years, making her Eric Pollander, Amy LeBossier, (Pollander), 62 ily, especially her grandchildren. Funeral services for Ana home a bastion of safety and and Ryan LeBossier; her cous- Died: July 4, 2021 Ana was the beloved wife were held on July 20, 2021 with support filled with beauti- in Lori; and dear friend Paula. of 58 years to Arlindo Pereira; Liturgy of Christian Burial in ful memories for her friends At Debbie’s long-held request, a loving mother to Mary Anne Christ the King Church, fol- and family to cherish forev- in place of a memorial service, Andre and husband Germano, lowed by burial in Island Pond er. Among those memories she asked those closest to her to of Wilbraham, Paul Pereira and Cemetery. For additional infor- include Debbie’s fondness celebrate her memory and sto- The Ludlow Register wife Ashley, of Wilbraham, and mation visit ludlowfuneralhome. of gardening, arts and crafts, ries of her legendary adventures Tome Pereira and wife Maria, com. her passion for reading, and in private, but always with bois- Obituary most of all, Debbie’s hu- terous laughter and countless mor and contagious laugh. smiles. Policy Augusto C. Porfirio, 88 Debbie’s lasting legacy of love, To leave a memory or condo- laughter, and leadership will be lence, visit beersandstory.com. Turley Publications LUDLOW — Au- er and sister in-laws offers two types of gusto C. Porfirio, 88, Raul and Elisa Serra, obituaries. of Ludlow, passed of Ludlow. Augusto away Tuesday, July also leaves his grand- Register now for W. Springfield One is a free, brief 13, 2021. children Pedro and Death Notice listing Born in Portugal Ana Gomes, Valentim the name of deceased, on Oct. 4, 1932, he Porfirio, Rui and Lena golf tournament fundraiser date of death and was the son of the late Gomes, Vincente and Crispin Porfirio and Avon Porfirio, Mark Due to the economic strug- for two weeks before the event. funeral date and place. Belmira De Jesus Cal- and Angelina Moran, gles of the pandemic, one in five All the money raised will go to- The other is a Paid deira. Michael and Victoria households in Massachusetts wards four iwncredibly benefi- Obituary, costing Many of his friends knew Dougherty, Nancy (Moran) and with children is suffering from cial organizations.” him as Auggie. The lunch crowd Chris Tenney, Jonathan Dough- food insecurity. Feed the Kids No Kid Hungry is a national $120, which allows at his favorite restaurant knew erty, godson Jose Clemente; 20 is hoping to change that with its organization that raises funds to families to publish him as “Amoroso” which trans- great-grandchildren and many fourth annual charity golf tour- support school breakfast pro- extended death notice lates to “Loving” – a fit name beloved nephews and nieces. nament scheduled for Monday, grams, summer meals, after information of their Aug. 9, at the Springfield Coun- school meals and more for chil- for one who spread love and joy Liturgy of Christian Burial own choice and may wherever he went. was July 17 in Our Lady of Fati- try Club, 1375 Elm Street, West dren throughout the country. The He is reunited with his be- ma Church in Ludlow. Burial Springfield. HPS Weekend Backpack Pro- include a photograph. loved wife Maria (Dias) Porfirio, will be in Island Pond Cemetery. There will also be an online gram and Pioneer Valley Pow- Death Notices & who predeceased him in 2016, Donations in Augusto’s auction that opens July 26 and erpacks distribute bags of nutri- Paid Obituaries leaving his two sons, Carlos A. memory may be made to the runs until Aug 9. Proceeds from tious and easy-to-prepare meals should be the events will go to organiza- to children at the end of each Porfirio of Indian Orchard and Joslin Diabetes Center, One Jos- submitted through a Jorge Gomes of Portugal; two lin Place, Boston, MA 02215 or tions in the area working to en- week that they can enjoy over daughters, Maria Moran of Lud- online at joslin.org. For more sure children do not go hungry the weekend. Square One pro- funeral home to: low and Bianca Dawes of New information, go to kapinosma- including Pioneer Valley Pow- vides a range of family-friendly [email protected]. Hampshire; as well as broth- zurfh.com. erpacks, No Kid Hungry, and educational opportunities and Square One. support services. Exceptions will be made only when the family “This tournament will give “The past three tournaments provides a death certificate individuals and businesses the have raised more than $124,000 and must be pre-paid. STUDENT LOANS man’s role, the Student Loan opportunity to participate in for Holyoke School Backpack Assistance Unit will also pro- helping children across our re- Program, Pioneer Valley Power- from Page 8 mote borrower educational ma- gion,” said Dr. Frederick Kadu- packs and No Kid Hungry and terials and inform public em- shin, co-chair of Feed the Kids. we are excited to be able to help Our advertisers make this ers are protected, the Division of ployees about the federal Public “You can register for a won- support Square One this year as publication possible. Banks is fully prepared to begin Service Loan Forgiveness Pro- derful round of golf, become a Let them know you accepting and processing license gram and Temporary Expanded sponsor, submit a donation or Please see GOLF saw their ad in the applications from student loan you can participate in our on- Public Service Loan Forgive- TOURNAMENT, Page 12 servicers doing business in the ness Program. In addition, the line auction, which will be open Ludlow Register Commonwealth,” said Division Student Loan Ombudsman will of Banks Commissioner Mary create opportunities for collabo- ✦ L. Gallagher. ration with the growing number Cemetery Memorials Markers “The Division is looking for- of state-level student loan om- Granite Benches ward to working collaboratively budspersons, serve as a platform Religious Statuary ✦ Outdoor Display with the Student Loan Ombuds- for advocating for regulatory re- MEMORIALS man in furtherance of consumer forms and policy changes with RAY HALUCH INC. haluchsmemorials.com 1014 Center St ❙ Ludlow, MA ❙ 583-6508 protections.” the Biden Administration and Serving as the state’s new with loan servicers, and will Student Loan Ombudsman is help amplify the voices of stu- Arwen Thoman, Deputy Direc- dent loan borrowers. tor of AG Healey’s Insurance To assist the work of the and Financial Services Divi- Ombudsman, a new Student NOTICE sion. Erica Harmon, IFSD’s Loan Help Request form has ERRORS: Each advertiser is Program Analyst, will serve as been made available online to deputy student loan ombuds- better assist borrowers with their requested to check their ad- man. Both Thoman and Har- needs and loan issues. Massa- vertisement the first time it mon have extensive experience chusetts students who are look- appears. This paper will not helping student loan borrowers ing for help or information can through their management of visit mass.gov/student-loan-as- be responsible for more than the AG’s Student Loan Assis- sistance or call the AG’s Student one corrected insertion, nor tance Unit. Loan Assistance Helpline at will be liable for any error in As part of the new Ombuds- 1-888-830-6277. an advertisement to a greater extent than the cost of the SUBMISSIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME space occupied by the item Send your stories and photos to mharrison@turley,con in the advertisement. ◗ Page 12 ❙ July 21, 2021 ❙ The Register DATEBOOK

spaghetti suppers in the Pastoral Center 4:30- SUPPORT FOR FAMILY MEMBERS: The Mi- cise, mental acuity, and lots of fun with great EVENTS: 6:30 p.m. The next one is Aug. 10. Cost is $6 for chael J. Dias Support Group meets 6-7:15 p.m. people? Try our national folk dance, square danc- adults and $4 for children 10 and under. Everyone on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month ing with the Quabbin Valley Twirlers. They dance HOW TO VOLUNTEER FOR ANIMAL RIGHTS: is invited for food and fellowship. at Gremio Lusitano Field (first building on the in Belchertown and Ludlow with Sunday and Everyone is invited to this online event hosted by left). Education, resources, peer support, and Wednesday evenings available. For more informa- The Humane League 2-3 p.m. July 28. Learn how St Nick’s Christmas Bazaar at St. Elizabeth hope for parents and family members coping tion, call Gloria or Fran at 413-467-3352. you can take action and get connected with one Parish in Ludlow is now accepting applications with a loved one with a substance use disor- of the world’s most effective animal rights orga- for the Nov. 20 event. Cost of tables is $40 for an der. Anyone needing help is welcome to attend. BIBLE STUDY: A weekly Bible study led nizations, Sydney Fox, the New England area or- eight-foot table. If two are needed, price doubles. Masks are required and we will be seated six by Ludlow resident Hank Bastos takes place ganizer, will lead you through a presentation over To request an application, call Pat at 589-9203. feet apart. For more information, call Maureen at Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at 485 East St., Ludlow. Zoom of what you can do to become an animal Applications are accepted on a first come basis. 413-563-6226. Call 413-348-6487 for more information. rights activist, her Captain, Jenny, will share her journey in becoming a leader in animal rights, AQUACISE IS BACK: The Ludlow Community H.O.P.E. RECOVERY GROUP: Having Our Path- SHARE YOUR SIGHT. Volunteer to read, shop and we’ll close with a one-on-one rapid network- Center/Randall Boys & Girls Club at 91 Claudia’s ways Encouraged meetings are for those who or walk with a blind or vision impaired person in ing session to start building power in the New Way,has brought back Aquacise 8-8:45 a.m. have experience with addictions, grief, anxiety your community. Call the Massachusetts Associa- England area! Come join us and make a differ- Mondays and Wednesdays. Aquacise is a low-im- and depression, (including anxiety and depres- tion for the Blind and Visually Impaired at 1-888- ence in the lives of billions of animals today. To pact, full-body workout performed in the water to sion due to COVID-19) and for loved ones who 613-2777 for details. register, go to thehumaneleague.org and select- put less stress on your joints and muscles while might need help in their recovery. This group ed “Events” from the dropdown under the “Take building strength. is also for those who can help lead others in BOOK VS MOVIE JANUARY ALL MONTH LONG! Action” tab. For more information or to ask ques- To reserve a spot visit ludlowbgc.org and their recovery by example. This meeting in no Looking for some entertainment this winter? tions, email [email protected]. click on Adult Programs, or call Matt Thompson at way replaces professional therapies. It is a E-visit the Hubbard Library or come in to see their 413-583-2072, ext. 122. For updates on the facil- time for sharing strength, encouragement and month-long display of book and movie pack com- LUDLOW HIGH CLASS REUNION: The Ludlow ity, register on the website to receive Club emails. hope. No fees. Bring your own non-alcoholic bos available for check-out. Read the book then High School Class of 1971 will be celebrating The Club continues to make health and safety its beverage. Pre-packaged snacks are available. watch the movie and you decide, which is better? its 50th class reunion this fall and is welcoming No. 1 priority to ensure all visitors who enter the Small group structure based in basic Christian The combos are viewable on the library’s website Ludlow High alumni of that year to attend. Class- building have a clean and safe environment. principles, concept, purposes and confidential- and Facebook page and you can request titles via mates can attend one, two, or all three days of ity. COVID-19 guidelines are observed. Masks phone or e-mail for curb-side pick-up, while sup- this weekend celebration, all happening in Lud- FREE FOOD PROGRAM: The Massachusetts required. 6:30-8 p.m. every Monday at Fellow- plies last! There are selections for all ages. low. The reunion committee has mailed 263 save Military Support Foundation has found a way to ship Hall in Faith Community Chapel, 485 East the date cards. Classmates who did not receive get food to families that need it. The Farmers to Street in Ludlow. Parking lot behind Chapel. a card can send a current mailing address and Families program, set up by the U.S. Department Fellowship Hall entrance at back of Chapel. email address to [email protected] of Agriculture, is part of a Coronavirus Food Assis- Seating is limited. To reserve yours, call 413- TRIPS IN 2021-’22: tance Program that help people all over the nation 519-4591. The class also posts information on a closed There is still space on the following trips be- Facebook group: Classmates – Sweet ‘71. and has a site in Springfield open to all residents. The program will supply food kits with fresh fruits WESTERN MASS RELICS SENIOR SOFTBALL ing offered by Jim Martin: For 2021: San Antonio You must already be a Facebook member Holiday (Dec. 1-5), and for 2022: South Africa to join. Send a request to join the group page to and vegetables, dairy products and meat products LEAGUE. Slow pitch with two divisions (50-plus that distributes package into family-sized boxes. and 65-plus). All games played at the Ludlow Fish with Safaris & Victoria Falls (April 5-17), Danube Claire Vershon Wales also at sweet71lhs@gmail. River Cruise with the Oberammergau Passion Play com. You can register for your food kit at mmsfi.org. & Game Club from May to Labor Day. Registration On the website choose “Springfield, Ma” as your forms and information available at wmassrelics. (May 16-26) and Portugal and Its Islands (Sept. pick up site and sign-up. Register for one week com. 10-22, 2022). For more information, please call or all four with easy one time registration. Food 583-6339 or email [email protected]. ONGOING: kit includes fresh dairy, protein, and produce to- QUABBIN VALLEY TWIRLERS If you missed taling 30+ pounds of food. Military families are the first lessons in the fall, now is the time to Editor’s note: As towns, schools and clubs SPAGHETTI SUPPER: St Elizabeth Parish in encouraged to sign-up but registration is open to give yourself a gift of dancing enjoyment for the continue to assess the threat posed by corona- Ludlow is once again hosting in-person monthly the public. coming holiday time. Do you want some exer- virus, many are making the decision to cancel or postpone their public events, often with little no- tice. The Register will inform readers about cancel- lations when known and when the newspaper’s weekly deadline will permit, but readers should be aware of the possibility that events featured in the printed newspaper, including those previewed in DIRECTORY stories, briefs and on the calendar page, may be canceled without enough notice to print an up- CHRIST THE KING CHURCH FAITH COMMUNITY CHAPEL THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST date. The Register encourages readers to contact 41 Warsaw Ave., Ludlow 485 EAST ST. LUDLOW, MA 01056 OF LATTER DAY SAINTS event coordinators and organizers to confirm that 413-583-2630 413-583-7875 584 West St., Ludlow it is still taking place before attending. Pastor Rev. Raymond A. Soltys WWW.FAITHCOMMUNITYCHAPEL.ORG 413-583-8454 Saturday Vigil Masses – 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. PASTOR JON P. SCOTT S Sunday services Sunday Masses – 7:30 a.m.; 8:45 a.m. (Polish); Sunday Services: Sacrament Meeting 10- 11 A.M. 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday school for adults, Young single adults( 18-30) Sunday Evening Mass – 5:30 p.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. and teens ( 11-18 )- 1st & 3rd Sunday of GOLF TOURNAMENT OTHER PROGRAMS: the month from 11-12 noon from Page 11 IMMACUAATE CONCEPTION CHURCH TUESDAYS @ 3:30 p.m. – MEN’S MEETING, Adult Religious/Marriage and Parenting for Women- 25 Parker St, Indian Orchard, St. Francis 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month from 11-12 noon well,” Kadushin said. 413-543-3627 TUESDAYS @ 7:00 p.m. – BIBLE STUDY ON ZOOM Adult Religious/Marriage and Parenting for Men- 2nd “We are grateful to those who have Pastor Rev. Jeffrey Ballou WEDNESDAYS @ 7:00 p.m. –Ludlow Christian and 4th Sunday of the month from 11-12 noon already stepped up as sponsors including Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Fellowship meeting Classes for Single Adults(18-30)- 2nd & 4th Sunday AAA Northeast, Peoples Bank, West- Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, in St. Francis Hall & on Zoom, Leader Hank Bastos of the month -11- 12 noon field Bank, Schwartz and Fentin, Aaron Thursday -- 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (413-348-6487) Classes for Young Men( 11-18)- 2nd & 4th Sunday Posnik, Meyer Borthers Kalicka, Eden (Closed Friday) https://ludlowfellowship.org/ of the month 11-12 noon Rafferty, Robert Suprenant and Luke Weekly Mass {Under - Sunday Mass 10 a.m. (Polish/ See Facebook for up to date schedules, Zoom meet- Classes for Young Women ( 11-18)- 2nd & 4th Sunday English)} Heger. Opportunities for sponsorships ings, and Facebook services: of the month - 11-12 noon are still available.” Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. Faith Community Chapel, A Church of the Nazarene @ Children’s classes: Sunday school & singing time Remove - Vigil Mass for Holy Days of faithcommunitychapel.org every Sunday( 3-10 ) 11- 12 noon Check-in for the scramble format Obligation - 7 p.m. and Nursery providedfor ages 18 month- 3 yr Feed the Kids Charity Golf Tournament Ludlow Christian Fellowship (@ludlowfellowship) on Aug. 9 will begin at 9 a.m., with a OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH ORCHARD COVENANT CHURCH shotgun start at 11 a.m. The fee is $165 438 Winsor St., Ludlow ST. ELIZABETH PARISH 95 BERKSHIRE STREET per golfer or $660 for a foursome, which 413-583-2312 191 Hubbard St., Ludlow INDIAN ORCHARD, MA 01151 includes greens fees, driving range, cart Father Vitor Oliveira 413-583-3467 413-543-4204 use, lunch, cocktail hour, dinner and a Office hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. Pastor – Rev. Msgr. Homer P. Gosselin Pastors Nick and Karen Munn gift bag. There will also be prizes, a raf- to 5:00 p..m., closed 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. In Residence – Rev. Norman Bolton In-person Sunday Worship at 10am, or fle and an online auction, which opens Sunday Masses – 9 a.m. (Portuguese); Deacons: Normand Grondin, Thomas Rickson, Live stream from our website on July 26. 11 a.m. (English) Keith Davies See www.orchardcovenant.org for more information. To make a cash donation, donate Monday and Wednesday Morning Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. FIRST CHURCH IN LUDLOW Masses – 8:30 a.m. (Portuguese) an item for the raffle or auction, learn stelizabethludlow.org 859 Center St. Tuesday and Friday Masses – 5:30 p.m. (Portuguese) more about sponsorship opportunities Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Ludlow, MA 01056 Saturday Vigil Mass – 4 p.m. (English) or register to golf or for the dinner, visit Check out our Parish App 413-583-3339 First Saturday of the Month – 8:30 a.m. feedthekidsgolf.com. Wednesday, July 21, 2021 - Daily Mass - 7:30 a.m. - Reverend Donald For more information, visit (C), Bible Study 9 a.m.- (JR) Fenestre-Marek , Pastor ourladyoffatimaparish.org. About Feed the Kids Thursday, July 22, 2021 - Daily Mass - 7:30 a.m. - (C) Sunday Services 9 am Friday, July 23, 2021 - Daily Mass - 7:30 a.m. - (C) Website: www.ludlowfirst.com UNION CHURCH OF CHRIST Feed the Kids is a local nonprofit Saturday, July 24, 2021 - Men’s Ministry Social Hour Facebook: www.facebook.com/firstchurchludlow/ (United Church of Christ) group consisting of volunteers through- - 8 a.m. - (JR), Confessions - 2:30 p.m. - (C), Mass - 4 51 Center St., Ludlow out the Pioneer Valley who are commit- p.m. - (C) STS. PETER AND PAUL UKRAINIAN 413-583-5717 ted to ensuring that children in the re- Sunday, July 25, 2021 - Mass 7:30 a.m. - (C), 9:15 CATHOLIC CHURCH Pastor: Rev. Jeffrey K. Erb gion don’t go hungry. a.m. Mass - (C), 11 a.m. Mass - (C), 5 p.m. - Mass - 45 Newbury St. Worship Service and Sunday School: Sunday, 10 a.m. (C), Take and Eat – 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (FLBH) Ludlow, MA 01056 (Fellowship hour following) Monday, July 26, 2021 - Daily Mass - 7:30 a.m. - (C) Phone: 413-583-2140 Office Hours: Wednesday, 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - Daily Mass - 7:30 a..m - (C), Pastor: Father Andriy Krip Support the local Choir Practice: Sunday, 9 a.m. Troop Committee Mtg. – 6:30 p.m. - (FLBH) Liturgy schedule: businesses that support Wednesday 8:30 a.m. your local newspaper. Friday 8:30 a.m. Let them know you Sunday 8 a.m saw their ad in the Ludlow Register The Register ❙ July 21, 2021 ❙ Page 13 ◗ The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season begins FRAMINGHAM – June 1 emergency plan should include: unique needs of you and your methods for receiving emer- approach to emergency manage- marks the official start of the At- • Meeting locations family, every emergency kit gency alerts. Learn more about ment. By building and sustain- lantic hurricane season, which • Emergency contact infor- should include bottled water, different types of alerting and ing effective partnerships with runs through Nov. 30. While mation food, a flashlight, a radio and information tools, including the federal, state, and local govern- most hurricanes and tropical • Evacuation plans extra batteries, a first aid kit and Emergency Alert System, Wire- ment agencies, and with the pri- storms, which have hit New En- • Shelter-in-place plans personal and hygiene items. De- less Emergency Alerts, NOAA vate sector - individuals, fami- gland, occurred during August • Considerations for family pending on your family’s needs, Weather Radio, social and tra- lies, non-profits, and businesses and September, residents are members with access and func- emergency kits should also in- ditional media, 2-1-1 Hotline, - MEMA ensures the Common- encouraged to take time now to tional needs, and pets clude medications, spare eye- local notification systems, and wealth’s ability to rapidly recov- begin preparing before a storm. For details, people may see glasses, medical equipment and more: https://www.mass.gov/ er from large and small disas- Throughout hurricane season, https://www.mass.gov/info-de- supplies and children’s items info-details/be-informed-and-re- ters by assessing and mitigating the Massachusetts Emergency tails/make-a-family-emergen- such as diapers and formula. ceive-emergency-alerts. threats and hazards, enhancing Management Agency will share cy-plan. Food and supplies for pets and MEMA is the state agency preparedness, ensuring effective preparedness information to Build an emergency kit con- service animals should also be charged with ensuring the state response, and strengthening our help residents be aware of and taining items that will sustain part of the kit. For a complete is prepared to withstand, re- capacity to rebuild and recov- prepare for, the impacts of hurri- you and your family if you are emergency kit checklist, peo- spond to, and recover from all er. For additional information canes and tropical storms. isolated for three to five days ple may visit https://www.mass. types of emergencies and disas- about MEMA and Emergency The National Oceanic and without power or unable to go gov/info-details/build-an-emer- ters, including natural hazards, Preparedness, people may go to Atmospheric Administration to a store. Emergency kits are gency-kit. accidents, deliberate attacks, www.mass.gov/mema. seasonal outlook predicts anoth- essential during hurricane sea- Receiving warnings, time- and technological and infra- Follow MEMA updates on er active, above-normal, Atlantic son due to potential extended ly emergency alerts and infor- structure failures. MEMA’s staff Twitter at www.twitter.com/ hurricane season. While NOAA power outages, flooding, and mation from public officials is of professional planners, com- MassEMA; Facebook at www. is not expecting the historic ac- impassable debris-covered critical to staying safe during a munications specialists, and op- facebook.com/MassachusettsE- tivity seen last year, it only takes roads. While it is important to tropical storm or hurricane. Ev- erations and support personnel MA; YouTube at www.youtube. one storm to make landfall and customize your kit to meet the ery family should have multiple is committed to an all-hazards com/MassachusettsEMA. severely affect an area. 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All Massachusetts residents need to prepare for the possibility of storm im- T & J pacts to learn more about the hazards and how to prepare. AUTO They may visit MEMA’s BODY hurricane webpage www. We meet by accident mass.gov/mema/hurricanes. Massachusetts has desig- Heavenly REPAIRS• PAINTING • WELDING nated hurricane evacuation GLASS • INSTALLATION zones, designated as Zone Many Unique Gifts & Collectables A, Zone B, and Zone C, for 239 Hubbard St., Ludlow areas of the state at risk for storm surge flooding asso- Custom Floral Arrangements 583-4026 ciated with tropical storms Inspirations or hurricanes. If evacuations are necessary because of a tropical storm or hurri- Keepsake Gifts cane, local or state officials will notify people living, working, or vacationing in Memorial Flowers evacuation zones to leave the area. Even areas not di- rectly along a coastline may be at risk for storm surge Rememberance Lamps flooding during a tropical storm or hurricane. Find out if you are in a hurricane Holiday Floral Arrangements evacuation zone by visit- ing the ‘Know Your Zone’ interactive map located on MEMA’s website at www. LINDA METAYER mass.gov/knowyourzone. Develop a plan with a family members of what to do, how TED METAYER, JR. to find each other and how to communicate in a tropi- cal storm or hurricane. An Owners/Designers Proud publishers of 12 community NOTICE 64 East Street , Ludlow, MA 01056 newspapers ERRORS: Each advertiser is requested to check their ad- vertisement the first time it (413) 547-6164 • (888) 248-1901 appears. This paper will not be responsible for more than one corrected insertion, nor will be liable for any error in [email protected] Call 283-8393 an advertisement to a greater to advertise your extent than the cost of the www.heavenlyinspirationsflowers.com space occupied by the item business here in the advertisement. ◗ Page 14 ❙ July 21, 2021 ❙ The Register

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Commonwealth of to object to this proceed- Docket No. HD21P1255EA at this Court before: 10:00 and expenses of administra- Precinct 6: Massachusetts ing. To do so, you or your Estate of: a.m. on the return day of tion. Vet’s Park Elementary The Trial Court attorney must file a written George W Stuart 08/05/2021. WITNESS, Hon. School Hampden Probate and appearance and objection Date of Death: 04/10/2021 This is NOT a hear- Barbara M Hyland, First 7/14, 7/21, 7/28/2021 Family Court at this court before: 10:00 CITATION ON ing date, but a deadline by Justice of this Court. 50 State Street a.m. on the return day of PETITION FOR which you must file a written Date: July 01, 2021 Legal Notice Springfield, MA 01103 08/09/2021. FORMAL appearance and objection if Rosemary A Saccomani Ludlow (413)748-7758 This is NOT a hear- ADJUDICATION you object to this proceed- Register of Probate Annual Town Meeting of Docket No. HD20P1128EA ing date, but a deadline by To all interested persons: ing. If you fail to file a time- 07/21/2021 May 10, 2021 Estate of: which you must file a written A Petition for Formal ly written appearance and Case #10090 Carolyn Chmura Stanko appearance and objection if Probate of Will with objection followed by an Legal Notice Warrant Articles 9, 11 Also known as: you object to this proceed- Appointment of Personal affidavit of objections within Ludlow and 17 were approved by Carolyn Stanko ing. If you fail to file a time- Representative has been thirty (30) days of the return Special Town Meeting of the Attorney General’s office Date of Death: 11/08/2018 ly written appearance and filed by Eric J Weglel of day, action may be taken May 10, 2021 accordingly. CITATION ON objection followed by an Ludlow MA requesting that without further notice to you. Case #10089 **see full context of text PETITION FOR affidavit of objections within the Court enter a formal UNSUPERVISED Warrant Article 5 was in Town Clerk’s office. SALE OF REAL ESTATE thirty (30) days of the return Decree and Order and for ADMINISTRATION approved by the Attorney Posted in all 6 polling BY A PERSONAL day, action may be taken such other relief as requested UNDER THE General’s office accordingly. locations and at the Ludlow REPRESENTATIVE without further notice to you. in the Petition. MASSACHUSETTS **see full context of text Town Hall. To all interested persons: WITNESS, Hon. The Petitioner requests UNIFORM PROBATE in Town Clerk’s office. Precinct 1: A Petition for Sale of Barbara M Hyland, First that: Eric J Weglel of CODE (MUPC) Posted in all 6 polling Chapin Elementary Real Estate has been filed by: Justice of this Court. Ludlow MA be ap­point­ed as A Personal Represent­ locations and at the Ludlow School San Mateo County Date: July 12, 2021 Person­al Rep­resenta­tive(s) of ative appointed under the Town Hall. Precinct 2: Public Adm. of San Mateo Rosemary A Saccomani said estate to serve Without MUPC in an unsupervised Precinct 1: Paul R. Baird Middle CA Register of Probate Surety on the bond in unsu- administration is not required­ Chapin Elementary School requesting that the court 07/21/2021 pervised administration. to file an inventory or annu- School Precinct 3: authorize the Personal IMPORTANT NOTICE al accounts with the Court. Precinct 2: Ludlow High School Representative to sell the Commonwealth of You have the right to Persons interested in the Paul R. Baird Middle Precinct 4: decedent’s real estate at a pri- Massachusetts obtain a copy of the Petition estate are entitled to notice School East Street School vate sale. The Trial Court from the Petitioner or at regarding the administration Precinct 3: Precinct 5: IMPORTANT NOTICE Hampden Probate and the Court. You have a right directly from the Personal Ludlow High School First Church in Ludlow You have the right to Family Court to object to this proceed- Representative and may peti- Precinct 4: Precinct 6: obtain a copy of the Petition 50 State Street ing. To do so, you or your tion the Court in any matter East Street School Vet’s Park Elementary from the Petitioner or at Springfield, MA 01103 attorney must file a written relating to the estate, includ- Precinct 5: School the court. You have a right (413)748-7758 appearance and objection ing the distribution of assets First Church in Ludlow 7/14, 7/21, 7/28/2021 WE’VE EXPANDED OUR WEB SITE Public Notices ARE NOW ONLINE Email all Access archives and Find a quick link to the state of Massachusetts’ notices to digital tear sheets by public notice web site to search all notices in [email protected] 2newspaper title. 3 Massachusetts newspapers. Public notice deadlines are Mondays at noon, Fridays noon for Monday holidays. visit www.publicnotices.turley.com ◗ Page 16 ❙ July 21, 2021 ❙ The Register Hitchcock Free Academy turns up the heat with July events BRIMFIELD — Hitchcock Charlie, on the trail of a murder- tions over the four week course. he presents a rollercoaster ride Aug. 18 brings in a new group Free Academy makes July siz- er who seeks to evade detection The class will also be held out- of comedy and magic. He has for its Hitchcock concert series zle with live music, mindful- under the cover of the May flea side, weather permitting, and been voted Boston’s funniest debut: Frozen Red promises to ness, art, yoga, and with insight market. Readers are sure to en- students are encouraged to bring magician and in 2010 was the entertain with a unique blend of on an edge-of-your- seat who- joy following the chase through a note pad for journaling and a International Family Performer Celtic music. The series culmi- dunit set at the Brimfield Flea many area localities. Freeman sitting cushion or folding camp of the Year. nates Aug. 25 with The James Market. July kicks off with Art will be at Hitchcock Academy chair for comfort. In addition Paul Band, which puts a special is for Everyone, an exploratory at 6 p.m. July 14. During this to decreasing stress and increas- Summer concert series spin on your favorite covers and art experience geared for kin- free event she plans to discuss ing relaxation, this class looks This year’s Hitchcock Sum- plays some of their originals. dergarteners to fifth graders, both her current work and to to help students use meditation mer Concert Series is better Let the Wednesday, Hump and their parent or caregiver, share the unconventional path in everyday life for general than ever with five free concerts Day, Hitchcock Summer Con- 9- 10:15 a.m. every Thursday which led her to writing. well-being and happiness. Wednesdays on the Brimfield cert series get you through to through July. Refreshments will be served. At 6 p.m. on July 21, the Common. Bring a lawn chair; the weekend. These free con- Students will work with a Hitchcock Summer Concert bring a blanket, mark these certs are brought to you through variety of mediums in order to Classes for all Series kicks off on the Brim- dates on your calendar begin- the generosity of our Maestro learn to be creative by experi- Hitchcock Academy’s up- field Common with Island Cast- ning July 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. Sponsors: Country Bank, First menting and by learning differ- coming roster of classes take aways. Put on your flip flops for an evening of great mu- American Insurance, and the ent artistic techniques. The class full advantage of the warm and Hawaiian shirts; pack a sic with The Island Castaways Massachusetts Cultural Council. culminates with an art show on weather and spacious lawn. summertime supper and pre- Band, a Jimmy Buffet tribute Throughout the summer, the final Thursday of the month New outdoor fencing and yoga pare to enjoy this Jimmy Buf- group. Put on your flip flops and Hitchcock continues to offer so that family and friends can classes are underway for all lev- fet tribute band. The following enjoy the summer vibe. Pack longstanding favorite classes in admire students’ imaginative els (bring your own mat, blan- week it’s everything from poo- your own picnic or enjoy offer- piano, violin and judo, and is work. ket/sheet and any other props dle skirts to tie dye to big hair ings from J.B.’s Mobile Café. working diligently to add ad- Mystery lovers can meet au- you might want to use such as and shoulder pads as the Time The following week, July 28, ditional programs. Watch for thor and antique dealer Carol block, straps, or cushions and Stretchers bring you your favor- the Time Stretchers bring you the announcement of Movie Freeman, who opens her latest prepare to breathe in and relax). ites from the 1950s to today. favorites from the 1950s to to- Nights on the lawn. Those seek- book with a shocking murder at On July 20 instructor An- Make it a magical summer day. It’ll be a great night to en- ing more information about any the Brimfield Flea Market. “The nette Farrington introduc- on Monday, July 26 with the joy 60 years of popular music. of these classes, to register for Baron of Brimfield: Murder at es students to the benefits of Tommy James Magic Show at 4 On Aug. 4, local favorites classes, or get updates can find Midnight” puts her 72-year- Mindfulness Meditation using p.m. Tommy brings wonder and Radio Ranch return with their it on the HFA website at hitch- old amateur sleuths, Ellen and techniques from different tradi- smiles to children of all ages as special take on country hits. cockacademy.org.

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