The Reg ster Local news. Local stories. Local advertisers. What is the �CPA?’ Vol 69 • No 1 • Wednesday, March 5, 2014 �Hooray for Hollywood’ . . . Selectmen back level-service budget By Rich Wirth Register Correspondent LUDLOW – The Board of Selectmen has approved a level-service budget for Fiscal Year 2015 and support a 2 percent across the board increase for town departments. Since 2010, there has been a “perfect storm” of revenue cuts and cost increases for budget items that include health care and snow and ice removal, Selectman Aaron Saunders said at a recent selectboard meeting. These issues have forced the town to be smart with its Residents welcome at CPA Committee meeting set for Thursday By Paula Killough [email protected] LUDLOW – Members of the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Committee invite residents to their meeting to be held tomorrow, Thursday, March 6, to learn more about the CPA before it’s put to a vote at the Annual Town Election later this month. According to CPA Committee member Angela Tierney, committee members will discuss the CPA and the ballot question and field questions from residents. “We’re trying to get the word out to the public in the best possible way,” she said. “We can take questions to clear up any confusion about the CPA.” Thursday’s meeting begins at 6 p.m., and will be held inside Hearing Room 1, located on the first floor of FREE finances and prioritize its savings. “My general opinion is that we continue down that path,” Saunders said. “My goal is to hopefully come away with a level-service budget again.” State aid to cities and towns, or local aid, represents approximately 15 percent of the Commonwealth’s annual budget. In Gov. Deval Patrick’s budget, unrestricted local aid will be preserved at $920 million, after an increase in FY ’14 of $20 million – the first increase since FY ’08. Please see BUDGET, Page 9 Survival Center seeks clothing, household goods donations By Paula Killough [email protected] Turley Publications submitted photo Ludlow native Daniel Quitério remembers to bring The Register along with him to the Academy Awards last Sunday, March 2! As part of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences “Fan Appreciation Week,” Quitério and his guest won a seat on the “Red Carpet” bleachers. “The Oscars were a lot of fun, such an unbelievable experience,” he said. Please see CPA, Page 12 INDIAN ORCHARD – The Community Survival Center is thinking “spring,” spring cleaning that is – and they are hoping that as you start to clean out your own closets and cupboards, you will donate your unwanted clothing and household goods to help those in need. According to Community Survival Center Assistant Director Michelle Chretien, the center’s Bridge of Hope Thrift Shop and Clothing and Household program are in constant need of donations, especially donations of winter, spring and summer clothing for Please see SURVIVAL CENTER, Page 9 Up to the Challenge – Participants prepare for the Desforges Fitness Challenge By Gina Orlandi Register Correspondent LUDLOW – The fourth annual U.S. Marine Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Fitness Challenge is quickly approaching, and on the big day the public is encouraged to cheer from the sidelines as participants challenge themselves in Desforges’ honor. The Fitness Challenge is set for Thursday, March 13, beginning at 3 p.m., in the main gym at Ludlow High School. Participants will take on the 60minute challenge that consists of nonstop exercises inspired by the P90X fitness regimen. According to Fitness Challenge coordinator Tom Cote, there are 62 participants currently signed up for the challenge. This year, every school in the district, the Ludlow Police and Fire Departments, and the Ludlow School Board are all represented. Marines from Westover Air Base will be volunteering at the event to motivate participants and ensure that the exercises are being done correctly. Participants have been gearing up in the last few weeks Daylight savings time begins this week! Remember to set your clocks forward one hour this Sunday, March 9. before the event. Ludlow High School senior Devin Cave has participated in the Fitness Challenge since his freshman year. “I want to win it this year,” said Cave. Cave was first inspired to participate in the Fitness Challenge as a freshman. “I wanted to honor the fallen Marine, and I wanted to become a Marine at that time,” he said. Cave, along with a few of his friends, meet every day during a free period in school to train. They use the school’s weight room to go through the exercises featured in the challenge, and they even complete the entire challenge every other day. Last year ’s Fitness Challenge winners were two teachers from Ludlow High School – Rebecca Gauvin, a physical education teacher, and Charles Cangemi, an English teacher. This year they will help run the program from the sidelines. Jessica Czuprynski, a science teacher at LHS, is taking on the challenge for the third year in a row in hopes of attaining the number one spot in the female category. She goes to the gym and lifts five days a week, and she even has a pullup bar in her door frame at school to work on her upper body strength throughout the day. Czuprynski is motivated by three things – “Mr. Cote, to honor Josh and the Desforges family, and to inspire my students to push and challenge themselves to be the best they can,” she said. Please see FITNESS CHALLENGE, Page 13 Turley Publications staff photo by GINA ORLAND Ludlow High School senior Devin Cave has participated in the Joshua Desforges Fitness Challenge since his freshman year of high school. This year, his goal is to win the competition. Page 2 • The Register • March 5, 2014 It’s �Storytime’ . . . The Ludlow Register Obituary Policy Dr. Francis Martinez Turley Publications offers two types of obituaries. One is a free, brief Death Notice listing the name of deceased, date of death and funeral date and place. The other is a Paid Obituary, costing $75, which allows families to publish extended death notice information of their own choice and may include a photograph. Death Notices & Paid Obituaries should be submitted through a funeral home to: [email protected]. General Surgery DR. FRANCIS MARTINEZ, is dual board certified in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery. He brings his expertise in colonoscopy and endoscopy to patients at Holyoke Medical Center, as well as laparoscopic procedures for gall bladder and hernia surgery. With nine years of experience in general surgery, he has been affiliated with Holyoke Medical Center since 2008. Dr. Martinzez is currently accepting new patients at 2 Hospital Drive in Holyoke. To schedule an appointment, please call (413) 540-5048. Dr. Francis Martinez Turley Publications staff photo by CHRISTI MILLS Hubbard Memorial Library Children’s and Youth Services Librarian July Siebecker selects books for the library's upcoming Spring Storytime session, “Time, Time, for Storytime!” The six-week session, based on things children do at different times of the day, will run from March 31 through May 12. “Storytime” will be offered to two year olds on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. or on Thursdays at 10 a.m. “Story-And-Play” will be offered to two year olds on Mondays or Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Register for the program online at www.hubbardlibrary.org or by calling the library at 413-583-3408. www.holyokehealth.com General Surgeon Is Your Colon Healthy? Exceptions will be made only when the family provides a death certificate and must be pre-paid. March 12, 2014 Support the local businesses that support your local newspaper. Come meet Dr. Martinez for this FREE program at Holyoke Medical Center. He will discuss colon care, colon cancer, risk factors and screening. Call 534-2789 to register. HMC Specialty Surgeons A Department of Holyoke Medical Center (413) 540-5048 We’ll Treat You Right® Corrections Let them know you saw their ad in the Ludlow Register www.ludlowregisteronline.com The Register will gladly correct factual errors that appear in this paper. Corrections or clarifications generally appear on Page 2 or 3. To request a correction, send information to Editor Paula Killough at [email protected], or call (413) 283-8393. Corrections may also be requested in writing. Mail corrections to The Register, Attn: Paula Killough, 24 Water Street, Palmer, MA 01069. Winter Blow Out Sale DRESSES SCARVES GLOVES 40% OFF now until the end of March SWEATERS SHIRTS PANTS Mon-Fri 10am-6pm • Sat 10am-4pm • 413-279-3331 The Wilbraham Shops, 2341 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA www.facebook.com/LatelyLizBoutique • www.twitter.com/LatelyLiz THE ENTIRE STORE! All Must Go To Make Room For Our Incoming SPRING Merchandise March 5, 2014 • School board maintains current School Choice allotment By Rich Wirth Register Correspondent LUDLOW – The school district will retain its current allotment of 107 School Choice seats for the 2014-15 school year. The School Committee, acting on a recommendation from Superintendent Todd Gazda, cast a 5-0 vote last week in favor of maintaining that configuration. Of the 107 slots currently available, only 91 are filled. The School Choice program allows parents to send their children to schools in communities other than the city or town where they reside. Tuition is paid by the sending district to the receiving district. Districts may elect not to enroll School Choice students if no space is available. In 2012, the School Committee voted to increase the number of available School Choice seats by 10, from 97 to the current 107, to give the superintendent more flexibility with placements. He said seats are only offered in grade levels where there is excess capacity. “You don’t want to be penny wise and pound foolish if it’s going to negatively impact students,” Gazda said. An additional 12 seats will be available within grades 7, 10 and 11 next semester. “We’ll reassess that after the summer, when people move in and out (of the district),” Gazda said. He said his office fields multiple calls on a daily basis from parents interested in having their children attend school in Ludlow through the School Choice program. There are currently 280 families on a wait list, he said. “As we continue to do well and make improvements, we continue to have people that want to come to our schools,” Gazda said. But not everyone follows the proper protocol for matriculation, and red flags are often raised regarding a student’s residency. The district is currently investigating 12 residency issues, with another 10 investigations already completed. Of those 10 investigations, it was determined that five students do not actually reside in Ludlow. “It’s frustrating,” Gazda said. “We have 280 people going about the process the way it should be.” Gazda said a student must reside in Ludlow from Sunday night through Thursday night in order to attend a town school. “They have to sleep here,” he said. The �Spring into Action’ with Hubbard Library events LUDLOW – Calling all “Star Wars” fans – make a model Jedi Tie Die Fighter on Friday, March 7, at 2 p.m. This classic spaceship is easier to make than you think. Appropriate for children ages 6 and up. Space is limited; please register online or in the Children’s Department. Join in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day on Thursday, March 13, at 10:30 a.m., when the Hubbard Memorial Library Children’s Department hosts an hour of “Leprechaun Stories and Crafts,” followed by a treasure hunt for the “pot of gold.” Snacks provided! Please register online or in the Children’s Department. This program is suited for children ages 3 and up. For more information or to register, please go to www.hubbardlibrary.org or at call 413-583-3408, ext. 3. The Best Fresh for Good Health MARCH is Boys & Girls Club to provide childcare March 24 LUDLOW – On Monday, March 24, the Ludlow Public Schools are closed for a Professional Development Day. The Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys & Girls Club will be offering full-day, licensed childcare for children in grades kindergarten through eight on Monday, March 24, from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Many activities are scheduled, including arts & crafts, gym, gameroom, dance & fitness, swimming, outdoor play and more. Children must bring a lunch, snacks and bathing suit and towel. The cost for the program is $20 per child, per day for Ludlow residents and $25 per child, per day for non-residents. 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Attendees could also buy a chance to win a raffle basket filled to the brim with a wide variety of sundae-related items. First Church in Ludlow parishioners and the church’s “Pilgrim Fellowship” youth group members festively decorated the “Fellowship Hall” and adjoining rooms prior to the event. Volunteers served close to 200 sundaes and raised close to $1,100 from sundae sales and raffle proceeds. Parishioner Marie Chartrand, along with her husband, Chris, and her daughters Olivia, 16, and Grace, 13, all of Ludlow, have celebrated “Ice Cream for Breakfast” at their home for the past several years. Last year, they decided to share their family tradition with fellow parishioners and the general public. The small or large sundaes included a choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream. One could add a donut or brownie at an additional charge. Attendees had their choice of chocolate, caramel and strawberry sauce. Sundae topping choices included granola, coconut, crushed Oreo cookies, crushed Kit Kat bars, M&M's, mint, vanilla or chocolate chips, gummy (L-R) First Church parishioner and “Ice Cream for Breakfast Social” volunteer Ron Wisner sells raffle tickets to Xavier Lamas, 12, Lamas’ sister Tatiana, 11, and Lamas’ cousin Christa Paulo, 4, all of Ludlow, during the second annual “Ice Cream for Breakfast Social.” bears, marshmallows, crushed pretzels, rainbow sprinkles and chocolate jimmies. Of course, all sundaes were topped with whipped cream and a cherry! Organizers were able to purchase the ice cream from Friendly’s Restaurant at a discount. Parishioners donated ice cream sauces, toppings and beverages. Chartrand said she is very grateful to Friendly’s and parishioners for their generosity. She added that each year Randall’s Farm is an extremely generous donor as well. “Unfortunately, we were not allowed to send home a flyer through the Ludlow Public School system this year, but we were grateful to St. John the Baptist School for allowing us to send home a flyer with their students,” said Marie Chartrand. “We tried to get the word out as best as we could.” “The vanilla ice cream seems to be the most popular choice,” said Grace Chartrand. “All the chocolate toppings and the gummy bears are going really fast. Everyone loves chocolate.” Ludlow resident and Veterans Park fourth-grader Clyde Snow, 10, who attended the event with family members, said he chose chocolate ice cream, chocolate sauce, chocolate jimmies, chocolate chips, crushed Oreo cookies and crushed Kit Kat bars. “I am glad I came here today with my family,” said Snow. “I put everything that was chocolate on my sundae, and I plan to eat all of it. I love anything chocolate.” Parishioner and volunteer Etta Brockney was the lucky winner of the raffle basket that was overflowing with everything needed to make an ice cream sundae. Items included a gift card to Friendly’s Restaurant, gourmet toppings, ice cream bowls and much more. The Chartrand family would like to thank everyone who supported to the Ice Cream Social, and they would especially like to thank patrons for taking the time out of their schedules to attend the event. “We had a great crew who did a fantastic job,” said Chris Chartrand. “We hope to see everyone again next year.” (L-R) Ludlow resident Clyde Snow, 10, shows off the sundae he made to Ludlow resident Marie Chartrand during the First Church in Ludlow’s second annual “Ice Cream for B r e a k f a s t Social.” (L-R) Jakob Brissette, 10, Teagan Quill, 13 and Quill’s mother, Celline, all of Ludlow, are served ice cream for breakfast by volunteers Olivia Chartrand, 16, and Kaci Dunn, 15, also of Ludlow. Chartrand, along with family members, hosted the church’s second annual “Ice Cream for Breakfast Social. TOWN OF LUDLOW RECREATION COMMISSION The Ludlow Recreation Commission is accepting applications for summer seasonal positions: Head Lifeguard: must be 18 years of age, Lifeguarding/First Aide, CPR, and Waterfront certifications required to work at Haviland Pond - 37½ hr/wk - $14.00 p/h Lifeguard: must be at least 16 years of age, Lifeguarding/ First Aide, CPR and Waterfront certifications required to work at Haviland Pond - 37½ hr/wk - $12.00 p/h Thompson Pool: Headguard: must be 18 years of age – 37½ hr/wk - $11.25 p/h Lifeguard: must be 16 years of age – 37½ hr/wk - $9.50 p/h Same certifications required (waterfront not required for pool) John Thompson Memorial State Pool: Assistant Pool Manager Requirements: Must be 21 year of age, be a High School graduate or GED equivalent Must have current Certified Pool Operator certification (for the state of MA, must be valid through Labor Day) Current CPR & First Aide certifications (valid through Labor Day) 37½ hour per week position @ $16.00 p/h All applicants must have current certifications (valid through September 1st, 2014) “PRIOR” to application deadline. ON LINE CERTIFICATIONS NOT ACCEPTED for first time applicants. Returned applications must include proof of valid certifications or it will not be accepted and an interview will not be scheduled. A copy of a current physical is also required. Please state which position you are applying for: Pond or Pool. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. Applications are available at Whitney Park from 8:00-2:00 or 3:00-6:00 - March 10th - March 28th, 2014 by 4:00 p.m. Interviews will be on April 8th. Any questions please call 583-8856, Monday-Friday, 8:00-2:00. The Recreation Office is located at Whitney Park. THOMPSON & BELL ATTORNEYS AT LAW James V. Thompson Gregory R. Bell Wills • Probate of Estates • Powers of Attorney Health Care Proxy • Life Estates 358 Sewall Street, Ludlow, MA 01056 Tel: (413) 583-5196 Fax: (413) 583-3707 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION March 5, 2014 • The Register • Page 5 Happy 100 . . . Turley Publications staff photos by CHRISTI MILLS During the Polish American Citizens Club’s “Polish Dinner Night,” Ludlow resident and State Senate candidate James “Chip” Harrington (center) visits friends Gene Gruszka (at left) and his wife Regina (at right), also of Ludlow. “100 years, what an outstanding accomplishment that is,” said Harrington. “The Polish Club has had a huge, positive impact on the community of Ludlow over the years.” (L-R) “Polish Dinner Night” volunteer Chet Jamroz is presented with the $160 50/50 jackpot prize by PACC President John Diotalevi. “As a PACC member, it was my pleasure to donate my time to this event,” said Jamroz. “It is a great way to kick-off the celebration of our 100-year anniversary.” “I would like to thank Chet, my volunteers and everyone who attended our dinner. I hope everyone had a great time,” added Diotalevi. It's a family affair at the Polish American Citizens Club’s (PACC) “Polish Dinner Night” on Friday, Feb. 28, when PACC President John Diotalevi (second from right) takes a break from his cooking duties to visit with his granddaughter Addison Meffen, six months (at left) and his daughter Meghan Meffen (at right). Close to 200 people attended the dinner to commemorate the club’s 100-year anniversary. (L-R) Ludlow residents and long-time friends Kenny Bousquet and Corinne Goncalves enjoy each other's company during the Polish American Citizens Club “Polish Dinner Night.” “My wife Sue and I loved the Polish Plate,” said Bousquet. “The food was delicious.” LUDLOW SELF STORAGE $25 OFF Your 1st Month (L-R) PACC House Committee member Bob Mazur sells 50/50 raffle tickets to Erin Mayou, 11, her sister Emma, 13, and her father, Ludlow Police Officer Jerome Mayou. THE DIRTY ASH CLEANING CO. SPECIALIZING IN PELLET STOVE CLEANING With a 3 Month Min. With this coupon. 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Call for details Amerigas Propane 413-283-7674 1-800-331-4471 1162 Park St., Palmer, MA 01069 www.amerigas.com Page 6 • The Register • March 5, 2014 Venture Crew spends February break �off the grid’ LUDLOW – The school recess gave several members of Ludlow’s Venture Crew 180 an opportunity to s p e n d a f e w d a y s i n Ve r m o n t ’s Northeast Kingdom enjoying winter sports at Bear Pause Cabin – the wood-heated cabin could be reached only by hiking in about a quarter of a mile and is off the grid without even basic cell phone access. Part of the adventure included a day of snowshoeing and exploring trails in the hills around the lake and finding signs of wildlife. Crew 180’s focus is on outdoor adventure and includes hiking, backpacking, canoeing, and climbing as core experiences. Venturing is a coed youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 (or 13 and have completed the 8th grade) through 20 years of age. Venturing's purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. All activities, including climbing, are conducted with adherence to Boy Scouts of America's requirements for safety and youth protection. Crew Advisors (Leaders) have all required certifications and training for all activities offered. Ve n t u r e C r e w 1 8 0 , l i k e C u b Scout Pack 180 and Boy Scout Troop 180, is chartered to Ludlow’s St. Elizabeth Parish for all youth in the community. The crew can be contacted for further information by emailing [email protected]. Turley Publications submitted photo On the front porch of Bear Pause Cabin are members of Ludlow’s Venture Crew 180, Philip Brodeur, Steve Bilodeau, Susan Egan, Zoe Bryan-Nelson, Danielle Mullin, Hannah Bryan-Nelson, Natalie Davies, Kayla Egan, and Scott Nelson. The use of Bear Pause came through the generosity of the owner, a local Scout leader, until relocating out of state. Shared public health nurse program gets grant boost HAMPDEN COUNTY – The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission is pleased to receive $110,000 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Administration and Finance (EOAF) to expand the efforts of the Hampden County Shared Public Health Nurse Assistance program. Wi t h t h i s f u n d i n g u n d e r t h e E O A F ’s C o m m u n i t y I n n o v a t i o n Challenge (CIC) grant program, the PVPC and partner communities, which includes Ludlow, will continue to diligently work together to address long-term unmet needs and service local public health gaps by expanding the existing Shared Public Health Nurse Assistance Program and offering supplemental shared public health nursing services among nine participating municipalities. The expansion of the program will include a community-wide public health assessment and the hiring of a Public Health Community Educator. These services will work in coherence with the established services of the shared public health nurse, which includes but are not limited to disease surveillance and reporting on MAVEN; public health education; assistance with setting up, administering and billing of flu clinics and flu vaccines, and establishing blood pressure screening clinics. In addition to Ludlow, Hampden County communities participating in this program include We s t Springfield, Blandford, East L o n g m e a d o w, G r a n v i l l e , P a l m e r, Southwick, Tolland and Montgomery. The PVPC and the Oversight Committee will be doing outreach to non-participating municipalities in the hope to expand its services to include other communities within the Hampden County. 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Contact HAPHousing at (413) 233-1705 Email: [email protected] or visit www.HAPHousing.org AMENITIES • Heat, hot water, electricity and central air conditioning included in rent • Laundry facilities on site • 4 fully handicapped-accessible apartments with accessible kitchens and bathrooms for wheelchair bound persons • All apartments non-smoking • Ludlow Senior Center across street • Short walk to park, public library & shopping • Nearby bus service • On-site parking • Community room Initial occupancy will be determined by a lottery from qualified applications. To be included in the initial lottery, applications must be received by HAPHousing by July 1, 2014. CLUES ACROSS 1. Plural of eyrir 6. Concord 12. Photographer 16. Atomic #18 17. Tobacco cylinder 18. Of I 19. 1/10 meter (abbr.) 20. In the year of Our Lord 21. Belittle 22. 1/2 of an em 23. Equally 24. Cornmeal mush (British) 26. Desires 28. Of sound mind 30. 1st moon man’s initials 31. Public broadcasting 32. Bodily cavity 34. 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More diaphanous 51. Eliminate 53. Change to a vapor 54. Ancient temple sanctums 55. Pesters 58. Off-Broadway award 60. Light Russian pancake 64. Baseball official 65. Work unit 68. Jr.’s father 69. Atomic #77 answers on page 18 Connect with us on facebook www.Facebook.com/Ludlow Register March 5, 2014 • The Register • Page 7 Cinderella’s helpers . . . Ludlow Senior Center (L-R) Ludlow High School junior Alexis Lavoie, junior Emily Sevigne, and sophomore Jessica Sevigne, members of the high school’s Interact Club, volunteer at Cinderella’s Closet Saturday, Feb. 22. Cinderella’s Closet provides lightly used formal wear and accessories at discounted costs to teenagers who would otherwise not be able to afford to attend their prom. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Springfield, which houses families whose children are being treated at local medical facilities. Events (L-R) Ludlow High School junior Noelle Picard and freshman Gabriella Picard help to organize some of the 500 dresses donated to Cinderella’s Closet. Lucile Walsh, of West Springfield, and Ludlow High School junior Joe Forzano sell raffle tickets at Cinderella’s Closet, held Saturday, Feb. 22, at the La Quinta Inn & Suites in Springfield. Turley Publications staff photos by GINA ORLANDI • Monday, March 10, at 1 p.m. – Decorating Group Meeting. Do you adore décor? This group plans and creates our party decorations. This month we’re planning parties for March, April and May. • Tuesday, March 11, at 5 p.m. – Evening Movie. Join us in the Lounge for “Dallas Buyers Club” (117 minutes). This movie tells the real life tale of Ron Woodroof, who started a buyers’ club after being diagnosed with HIV in 1985. • Wednesday, March 12, at 10 a.m. – Monthly Friends Meeting. The Friends of the Ludlow Senior Center is an integral part of our center. Without their financial assistance, we would not be providing as many wonderful programs. Stop in and see how you can make a difference! • Thursday, March 13, at 1 p.m. – Chair Volleyball Practice. Want to practice your volleyball skills? Meet in the back of the Dining Room after lunch! • Friday, March 14, at 10:30 a.m. – Oreo Day. Join us in the Lounge to try the new flavors of Oreos. Weekly lunch menu Little lion cheers . . . Monday, March 10 Hamburger Chow Mein Tuesday, March 11 Ranch Chicken Wednesday, March 12 Veggie and Cheese Frittata Thursday, March 13 Spaghetti and Meatballs Friday, March 14 Seafood Chowder (L-R) Logan Walsh, Kylie Gauvin, Taylor Walsh, Gabby Gauvin and the Ludlow Lion cheer on their team at the quarterfinal tournament girls basketball game at Ludlow vs Quabbin. For more information or to make a reservation, contact the Ludlow Senior Center at 413-5833564. Turley Publications photo by DAVE HENRY OF SWEETDOGPHOTOS.COM BAD SMELL? BAD LOOK? BAD TASTE? LUDLOW OPEN HOUSE Polish American Citizens’ Club Sunday, March 9, 2014 1-3pm 355 East Street, Ludlow, MA 01056 (413) 583-6385 38 West Akard St., off Chapin St DINNER & DANCE TO BENEFIT VETERANS Make it all good with Culligan. Featuring Don’t let problem water make a bad impression on your home. Culligan has countless water treatment solutions that can help you effortlessly fight every problem water symptom. So if you’re tired of foul rotten egg smell, chlorine taste, hazy water, and stained sinks, showers and tubs, a Culligan® water filter will make your home cleaner and your life easier. Union Jack FRIDAY, MARCH 14 Come visit this 3 bedroom Ranch w/ 2 car garage, updated kitchen, spacious Livingroom & hardwood floors. Updates include Vinyl sided exterior, replacement windows, & young roof & heating. Lovely street. $164,900 MARIA CACELA 413-250-1928 Brickhouse Tavern CORN BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER Culligan® better water, pure and simple.® Dinner starts @ 5 pm • Band starts @ 7:30 pm Dinner $8.00 • Dance $7.00 ($15 total) For tickets call Eric-Veterans Agent at 413-385-1790 or Carolyn at 413-530-6331 Proceeds to Benefit Honor Flight New England Homeward Vets Inc. OPEN PITCH LEAGUE CULLIGAN OF NEW ENGLAND FREE WATER TEST 800-842-1116 • GETCULLIGAN.COM Every Monday 7:00 p.m. BINGO EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:45 PM Free Coffee. Kitchen Open 537 Main Street Indian Orchard 363-2728 MC KITCHEN HOURS Tues.-Thurs. 11:30-10pm, Fri. 11:30-11 Sat. 3-11pm, Sun. 12-9pm Page 8 • The Register • March 5, 2014 Viewpoints Please join me in thanking Katie for all her fine work these many years and in wishing her the greatest success in all her future endeavors. You can email Katie at [email protected]. Long story short Academy Award fever By Paula Killough Thank you Katie! Longtime Register staff writer and lead correspondent Katie Breault is leaving us to focus her full attention on her new career as a registered dental hygienist (RDH). It is with a heavy heart that I say “so long” to Katie, who has been such a remarkable and talented writer for The Register. Katie came to The Register in 2007, after earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications from Westfield State. When Katie decided to make a career switch and pursue, full-time, an Associate of Science degree in Dental Hygiene at Springfield Technical Community College, I counted myself so lucky when she agreed to stay on at The Register as a part-time correspondent, When she graduated from STCC in May 2013 and was quickly scooped up to a full-time RDH position, I was astounded, and happily so, that she continued for many more months at The Register. I knew this day was coming, but, even now, I stubbornly refuse to say “good-bye” to Katie, and I let her know that as long as I am editor of this newspaper, the door is always open if she wants to return. I have to admit, I haven’t been a huge fan of the Academy Awards for quite some time, mainly because I don’t regularly go to the movies. I typically wait for movies I want to see to appear on Pay-Per-View, so I feel “out of the loop” watching the awards show. This year, however, was different. After interviewing Ludlow native Daniel Quitério in early February, I felt gave me a personal connection to this year’s Oscars, which aired last Sunday, March 2. Daniel delivered on his promise to take a photo of himself holding a copy of The Register on the Red Carpet (see Page 1), and he said he was able to see his three top stars – Meryl, Martin and Matthew – Meryl Street, Martin Scorsese and Matthew McConaughey! As all those big-Hollywood types paraded down the Red Carpet in all their star-studded glory, my eyes were searching the crowd for Daniel, who won a spot on the “Red Carpet” bleachers as a winner of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences “Fan Appreciation Week.” Unfortunately, I couldn’t find him in the crowd. Interviewing Dan was so much fun, and his excitement for the “Silver Screen” was infectious. While talking with Dan, I discovered that he spent eight years researching and compiling a list of 170 films he vowed to watch by the time he turned 30 years old! If you want to see that list, visit Dan’s blog at www.the170.com. It will have you thinking about all your favorite movies, and I bet that in just reading this, you are thinking about your favorites right now. My favorites seem to change, but always near the top for me are “The Goodbye Girl,” (1977), starring Richard Dreyfuss and Marsha Mason, “The Sound of Music,” (1965), starring Julie Andrews and my first major crush – Christopher Plummer, and “All the President’s Men,” (1976), starring Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman. So smart! Two times a year, my email box is inundated with announcements that reveal just how smart Ludlow residents are! I’m talking about college dean’s list announcements. We love to publish these accomplishments on our People page, but we only have so much room each week. Please be patient, dear readers! I will continue to run them, and rest assured, I will run every announcement I receive! Here’s a riddle What are the best months to be a newspaper editor? Give up? March, April, May, June and July. Want to know why? Because when we edit dates, we don’t have to abbreviate! Letters to the Editor Bottle Bill feeds state’s insatiable revenue appetite Well-meaning and good ecology minded people like Robin Decoteau (Register letter Feb. 26) don’t realize that they are being “had.” Forty percent of deposit bottles are not redeemed, which makes for a lot money floating around out there. That money was originally kept by the selling dealers, but, thanks to Michael Dukakis, that unredeemed money goes to the state. By adding more containers, the deposit-bottle proponents know they will be getting an additional 40 percent of whatever to add to Massachusetts’ insatiable appetite for revenue. Robert Fioravanti Ludlow Thank you to officers who saved Jameson I think the Town of Ludlow should be very proud of the officers involved in rescuing the abused dog Scrunchy, now Jameson. It is too often we hear the negative and not positive. These officers went above to save the dog and then offered their own money to begin initial treatment. Thankfully the dog now has a good home with Alison (Metcalfe) and her family. Job well done by all. Pat Whitney Ludlow Register Policies Letters to the Editor Letters to the editor should be 500 words or less in length. No unsigned or anonymous opinions will be published. We require letter writers to include his or her town of residence and home telephone number. We must authenticate authorship prior to publication. We reserve the right to edit or withhold any submissions deemed to be libelous or contain unsubstantiated allegations, personal attacks, defamation of character and offensive language. All unknown or alleged facts and quotations offered by the author need to cite credible, unbiased sources. Send letters to: The Register, 24 Water St. Palmer, MA 01069, or via email to [email protected] deadline for submissions is Friday at noon. 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Now, who could ever scrub off those milestones? Our family had one narrow section of the kitchen wall (next to the grocery depot) where the kids lined up, inhaled, pressed their shoulders flat against the wall, and stood straight. (Well, at least once a year.) Height rivalry during adolescent years escalates, especially when children are close born. Girls blossom in growth spurts typically through the summer months, I learned. Boys usually wait until mid-winter to high water, knee-burst jeans. Most parents recall the exact morning their offspring eclipsed them in height. With David and Goliath kid-a-tude, each offspring can’t wait for the day they pillar over their siblings, tower over Mom and skyscraper over Dad! I remember a few fleeting moments of “eyeball-to-eyeball” contact with my children. Then, it seemed I blinked and instantly became the shortest member of our family, excluding the gerbils. Lanky teens rested their elbows on each of my shoulders teasing: “How’s the weather down there, Mom?” “Overcast and turbulent, if you kids don’t get off my feet.” During those teen years, however, I enjoyed being teased about my very evident shortcomings. And as each of the children inched towards becoming six-foot in height, there were mealtimes when knees bumped under the kitchen table. “When we gonna get a bigger table, shortstop?” “When cows come home to roost.” Then, one unforgettable summer, with sardine-liked precision, our family packed for a highly anticipated trip to Kansas City. Each SURVIVAL CENTER from Page 1 men, women, children and infants. Rather than taking up much needed space in your closets, consider donating winter clothing to the Survival Center. If you are looking to “spruce up” your wardrobe with some new purchases, or if children have outgrown items in their own wardrobes, don’t send that clothing to a landfill. The Survival Center will accept all clothing items that are in good condition. “Maybe someone in your family has a fancy dress or even a prom dress that they don’t need any more. We have many individuals who would love to have them for their special occasion,” said Chretien. “Also we need all types of summer clothes for men, women, and children. We all know how fast children outgrow their clothes.” Once received, the Survival Center will sell clothing at the Bridge of Hope Thrift Shop. Chretien said most items sell for $2 per piece. In the Clothing and Household program, the cost for items is $3 per bag. Items are available for pur- The tall teenager, my well-over 6’3” husband and my 5’5” frame slithered into a sub-compact car. What didn’t fit inside was sandwiched on top in a clamshell-like luggage unit. Over hills, plains, bridges, tunnels and through city traffic, all went well, except for the times I looked UP and saw 18-wheeler HUBCAPS – I admit, I got “tummy tangles!” And, after more than thousands of road miles of conversations, I observed a universal truth. Although we loved and enjoyed each other’s company, we still viewed things differently. And a premise began etching its way into my mind, more indelible than our school-time growth charts. On the quiet morning after our return home, as I sipped my coffee, a homespun truth dawned, one of those rare “Aha” moments. A solution emerged. One that could, perhaps, mend relationships in homes, schools, and workplaces – everywhere! “Incredible!” I burst out. “What’s incredible?” hubby asked. Snuggled in my cuddly bathrobe, and bunny slippers, which were only out fluffed by my Einstein-tousled hair, I mused: “I have it!” “You have WHAT?” “The ANSWER to why kids, siblings, parents and people differ so intensely in points of view!” His two gorgeous blue eyes peeked over the morning newspaper, “Now that sounds like an earth shaking revelation.” “Gazillions of families, besides ours, banter about this �n’ that. In each case,” I said while notching the air. “Yup….” “It’s simple! You’re tall. Our kids are just inches shorter – in staggered height. And, well, I’m altitude challenged.” “Where’s this going? I gotta leave for work.” “WHY do people EXPECT to see EYE to EYE on everything when EACH one is a DIFFERENT HEIGHT?” Then I funny-bunny slippered over, kissed my Empire State Building goodbye while proposing my premise: “It’s all in your point of view!” chase with no income requirements or geographic restrictions, said Chretien. “Just come as you are and shop,” she said. In addition to clothing, the Pat Voisine Survival Center will accept donations of all types of household items, including dishes, pots and pans, glass wear and small electrical appliances, and even knick knacks and other decorative items. The Community Survival Center, located at 240 Main St., in Indian Orchard, is also at the ready to accept food donations. Donations are accepted Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and on Thursdays until 5 p.m. The center closes for lunch each day from noon to 1 p.m. and is also closed on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, contact the Community Survival Center at 413-5433930. Reg ster is now available online. www.ludlowregisteronline.com A Look Back at 2011 Turley Publications file photo As we endure single digit temperatures, we thought we would inspire readers this week with a look back at a spring garden and summer harvest! Students from St. John the Baptist School gather vegetables from their community garden before bringing them to the Community Survival Center in August 2011. Pictured here, St. John the Baptist teacher Colleen Mollica and her students try to fix some fallen tomato plants in their beautiful garden. What IS IT? Mystery photos Correctly guessing last week’s photo of the Ludlow Fire Department badge on L u dlow Firefighter Dan McKenney’s uniform (at right) are Turley Publications file photo Charlotte Moreau and Msgr. Homer Gosselin. Can you guess what this week’s photo is (at left)? Please send responses to [email protected] or to The Register, 24 Water St., Palmer, MA 01069. If you have an interesting photo you would like to see in our “What is it?” feature, please send it via email as an attached jpg photo to [email protected], or print photos to The Register, 24 Water St., Palmer, MA 01069. If you would like the photo returned, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. BUDGET from Page 1 Patrick is proposing a record $100 million increase in Chapter 70 local education aid. This would bring Chapter 70 spending to $4.4 billion, the highest level in state history, and would keep every school district at foundation levels of spending. A level-service budget for the town would honor contractual obligations for union and non-union personnel and would maintain a 2 percent increase across the board for general expenses. “Union contracts are in place,” Town Account James Young said. Selectmen will entertain requests from department heads for funding beyond those budget parameters on a case-by-case basis, Saunders said. Young said the preliminary $54.9 million budget is approximately $775,000 less than what is needed, but he said the $1.7 million in increased capacity left over from last year could be used to cover the shortfall. Young said health insurance costs are expected to increase between 4 and 6 percent, with the high-end of 6 percent factored into the budget. Local receipts are also expected to increase in FY ’15. Actuals have been well above budget projections over the last few years, as town officials have been historically conservative with those estimates. Saunders said his ultimate goal is to keep the tax rate stable. In response, Selectman Brian Mannix said his taxes have gone up $132. “The tax rate is not stable,” he said. Mannix said the town needs another year of “holding the line,” in request to departmental budget increases. Selectman Many Silva, a proponent of Proposition 2 1/2 back in the early 80s, said, “An increase of 2.5 percent on your taxes every year is a modest increase. Staying within the 2.5 percent is the goal.” Selectman Carmina Fernandes said such is the difficulty of running a town. “In order to cut taxes, you have to cut services,” she said. Fernandes said the board needs to take a “strategic approach” to balancing the budget. She said small procedural changes, like accessing meeting-related correspondence via laptop instead of on paper, which the board began doing last fall, can make a big impact. “At the end of the year, (the cost-savings) can be significant,” she said. Fernandes said residents should weigh in on the potential impacts of the budget. “I’d like to hear from the public,” she said. Page 10 • The Register • March 5, 2014 Indian Orchard IOCC Food Drive . . . (L-R) On Saturday, March 1, Indian Orchard Citizens Council (IOCC) and IOCC “Monthly Food Drive” co-coordinator Gennaro Daniele accepts a generous food donation from Jenn Dufour and her son Jacob, 10, of Ludlow. Donations benefit the Community Survival Center of Indian Orchard. Pictured are canned goods and non-perishable food items that are earmarked for the Community Survival Center, thanks to the Indian Orchard Citizens Council. The Council hosts a “Monthly Food Drive” from 10 a.m. to noon, at their Myrtle Street Park office located at 117 Main St. (L-R) Indian Orchard Citizens Council (IOCC) member Pat Voisine and IOCC “Monthly Food Drive” cocoordinator Linda Yarber, both of Indian Orchard, accept a last minute donation from Miguel Soto, of Springfield. “As we were walking to our cars, Miguel arrives with a donation,” said Yarber. “We would like to thank Miguel and everyone who took the time to donate to our drive.” Turley Publications staff photos by CHRISTI MILLS Tell the world you said "YES"! Place your FREE announcement in the Ludlow Register. Use this form as a guideline to send in your wedding announcement. PICTURES ENCOURAGED! Bride-to-be Groom-to-be Her Parents (names & home town) His Parents (names & home town) Who is making the announcement? Her education Her current job/student status His education His current job/student status Date and place of upcoming wedding Additional Information EMAIL INFORMATION TO [email protected] or through .com/LudlowRegister All announcements sent with photos will appear in the Turley Bridal Guide. Visit www.turley.com to view the current edition. Citizens Council to meet on March 12 INDIAN ORCHARD – The Indian Orchard Citizens Council will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 12, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Community Center located at 117 Main St. Guest speaker will be Attorney Peter Murphy who is running for State Representative. All business owners and residents are invited to attend. Region Pathways offers free sessions for new and expecting parents WILBRAHAM – Pathways for Parents is pleased to announce a series of free programs for local new and expecting parents. “Being home with a new infant can be both exciting and isolating,” said Pathways for Parents Program Director Cindy Milner. “Over the years, I have heard from parents who say that meeting other new parents was so important and helpful during the first year, especially during their maternity leave. �Welcome Baby’ invites parents to find encouragement and new ideas in our three-part series.” This free program gives parents the opportunity to get support and meet new friends and engages parents in playing, reading, singing and understanding child development with other first-time parents with infants under 12 months of age. Other program highlights include guests to demonstrate infant sign language, infant massage and a calming music, movement and yoga for both parents and infants to enjoy! The three-week program begins on Tuesday, March 11, and meets each Tuesday afternoon from 1 to 2:30 p.m., in the Brooks Room at the Wilbraham Public Library, 25 Crane Park Dr. To register, call the Wilbraham Public Library at 413-596-6141. In addition, Pathways for Parents also hosts weekly “Pathways for Moms,” another warm, welcoming and fun program for all parents with infants. This group provides strategies for balancing baby-care with selfcare and coping with day-to-day challenges that can accompany parenting young children. The “Pathways for Moms” group meets weekly and welcomes siblings for an opportunity to play. Meetings are held on Thursdays, from 12:30 to 2 p.m., at the YMCA, 45 Post Office Park, in Wilbraham. Both programs are provided by Pathways for Parents in partnership with Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District's Safe Schools/Healthy Students Program. To register or for more information about either program, please contact Pathways for Parents at 413583-3527, online at www.pathways4parents.org or via email at [email protected]. March 5, 2014 • The Register • Page 11 Schools WHERE WE ARE READ Ludlow High School to showcase art and music �Ordinary to Extraordinary’ set for tonight! LUDLOW – Ludlow High School presents an evening of art and music tonight, Wednesday, March 5, with “Ordinary to Extraordinary,” the LHS student art exhibit, from 5 to 7 p.m. The art exhibit will feature student Turley Publications submitted photo Balmy January . . . Aidan and Drew Lang, ages 8 and 4, respectively, bring The Register on vacation to Cable Beach in Nassau, Bahamas, in January. They are the sons of Eric and Maureen Lang, of Wilbraham. work accompanied by QR codes, which can be scanned using a QR code reader App that can be installed on any Smart Phone. The codes lead the viewer to digital portfolios and additional information about the inspiration for student work. The exhibit will be followed by the LHS Pops Concert, which begins promptly at 7 p.m. The art exhibit and concert are free and open to the public. LPVEC to host Fashion Show to benefit �Friends of the Homeless’ WEST SPRINGFIELD – The Fashion Technology class at Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative (LPVEC) is hosting an annual fashion show to benefit the Friends of the Homeless. The Fashion Show will be held Friday, April 4, beginning at 7 p.m., at LPVEC, 174 Brush Hill Ave. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and children under 10 years of age. For additional information, contact the LPVEC at 413-735-6300. Legals NOTICE OF PLANNING BOARD HEARING Relative to DESIGN STANDARDS for CHAPTER 40R SMART GROWTH OVERLAY DISTRICT LEGAL NOTICE – DESIGN STANDARDS (Rescheduled) The Planning Board of the Town of Ludlow will hold a rescheduled public hearing to discuss proposed Design Standards for the Chapter 40R Smart Growth Overlay District. The public hearing will be held as follows: Place: Ludlow Town Hall, Selectmen’s Conference Room, 3rd fl. Date: Thursday, March 13, 2014 Time: 7:30 PM Applicant: Planning Board Location: 488 Chapin Street, Ludlow, MA The subject matter of the proposed Design Standards are available for inspection during regular business hours in the Planning Board Office and Town Clerk’s Office and on the Planning Board web site. Proposed Design Standards are in draft form and are subject to change. Raymond Phoenix, Chairman 2/26,3/5/14 LEGAL NOTICE The Ludlow Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing in Ludlow Town Hall, 488 Chapin Street, Hearing Room 2, on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 7:00 PM on the application of Mr. Gus Varandas for the property located at 0 Holyoke Street, Ludlow, MA (Assessors Map 3, Parcel 7A, Zoning I-A). The subject of the hearing is a Variance of The Town of Ludlow Zoning Bylaws, Table 2 Table of Dimensional Regulation, Industrial A, IA Anthony W. Jarvis, Chairman 3/5,3/12/14 Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 Docket No. HD14P0329PM In the matter of: Joaquim Martins Of: Ludlow, MA RESPONDENT (Person to be Protected/Minor) CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR OR OTHER PROTECTIVE ORDER PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 & §5-405 To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Luiza M Olah of Franklin MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Joaquim Martins is in need of a Conservator or other protective order and requesting that (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Conservator to serve With Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is disabled, that a protective order or appointment of a Conservator is necessary, and that the proposed Conservator is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 a.m. on the return date of 03/24/2014. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Anne M Geoffrion, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 24, 2014 Suzanne T Seguin Register of Probate 3/5/14 Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 Docket No. HD14P0331PM In the matter of: Maria Martins Of: Ludlow, MA RESPONDENT (Person to be Protected/Minor) CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR OR OTHER PROTECTIVE ORDER PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 & §5-405 To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Luiza M Olah of Franklin, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Maria Martins is in need of a Conservator or other protective order and requesting that (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Conservator to serve Without Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is disabled, that a protective order or appointment of a Conservator is necessary, and that the proposed Conservator is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 a.m. on the return date of 03/24/2014. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Anne M Geoffrion, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 24, 2014 Suzanne T Seguin Register of Probate 3/5/14 Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 Docket No. HD14P0330GD In the matter of: Joaquim Martins Of: Ludlow, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Luiza M Olah of Franklin, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Joaquim Martins is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Luiza M Olah of Franklin, MA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 a.m. on the return date of 03/24/2014. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Anne M Geoffrion, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 24, 2014 Suzanne T Seguin Register of Probate 3/5/14 Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 Docket No. HD14P0332GD In the matter of: Maria Martins Of: Ludlow, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Luiza M Olah of Franklin, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Maria Martins is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Luiza M Olah of Franklin, MA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 a.m. on the return date of 03/24/2014. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Anne M Geoffrion, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 24, 2014 Suzanne T Seguin Register of Probate 3/5/14 LEGAL NOTICE – RESCHEDULED HEARING (SITE PLAN) The Ludlow Planning Board has Rescheduled the Public Hearing in Ludlow Town Hall, Selectmen’s Conference Room to Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 7:15 p.m. on the application of Barry J. Linton, Inc., for property located at Lot 2A & 3A West Street, Ludlow, MA (Assessors’ Map 3, Parcel 66) for the purpose of the construction of a single story 60’ x 60’ warehouse/maintenance building with a paved parking area connected to the existing shared driveway. The plans (if applicable) and application information are on file in the Planning Board Office for inspection. Raymond Phoenix Chairman 2/26,3/5/14 Page 12 • The Register • March 5, 2014 Springfield College hosts annual �Humanics Oscar Gala’ CPA from Page 1 Authority, Planning Board, Recreation Commission and Historical Commission, and four citizens, would be tasked with creating an application for CPA monies. Tierney said any resident or group can propose a project for the use of funds, which will be reviewed by the CPA Committee to ensure it meets the criteria of the CPA Act. Final approval of projects would be decided at Town Meeting. A total of 155 communities across Massachusetts have adopted the CPA since it was enacted in 2002. From 2002 to 2007, the state matched local proceeds dollar for dollar, but increased participation in the CPA and a steep drop in real estate sales resulted in a decline in annual distributions from the state’s Community Preservation Trust Fund. In FY 2009, annual distribution fell to a level of 67 percent on the first distribution round. In FY 2011, distribution fell to 27 percent on the first round of funding. The CPA requires each adopting community to annually appropriate, or reserve for future appropriation, at least 10 percent of its estimated annual CPA fund revenues for open space projects (excluding recreational uses), 10 percent for historic preservation projects, and 10 percent for affordable housing projects. The remaining funds each year can be used on recreation projects. The CPA question will appear on the reverse side of the ballot, Tierney said. The Annual Town Election is set for Monday, March 24. Polls are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. LUDLOW $459,900 Ludlow Town Hall. If approved by voters, the CPA will establish a 1 percent surcharge on annual property tax assessments beginning in Fiscal Year 2015. For the owner of an average single-family home, the 1 percent surcharge amounts to about $19 each year. Funds collected through the CPA will be matched with state grants to provide funding to preserve open spaces, renovate parks, restore historic properties and support affordable housing. Exemptions include property owned or occupied by residents who qualify for low income housing or low or moderate income senior housing, and the first $100,000 of taxable value of residential, commercial and industrial properties. Taxpayers who receive a regular property tax abatement or exemption will also receive a full or partial reduction. This will be the second time the CPA has been put to voters. Ludlow residents voted against adoption of the CPA in 2003. Tierney said CPA committee members have spent the last two years investigating the CPA to decide if adoption of the act should be put before voters. “We received so much positive information about the CPA, we pressed forward to get it on the ballot, and now we want to address any concerns or questions people have,” she said. If approved, the CPA Committee, comprised of one member of the Conservation Commission, Housing 10 rm, 4 br, 2.5 bath Contemporary Colonial off Moore Street. 2,689 sq ft home features open floor plan, custom woodwork throughout, impeccably landscaped 1.07 acres, pool & hot tub! You can find the Ludlow Register on facebook. SPRINGFIELD – Boston Globe film critic and author Ty Burr headlined the Springfield College Humanics Oscar Gala on Monday, Feb. 24, in the Cleveland E. and Phyllis B. Dodge Room located in the Richard B. Flynn Campus Union. The Humanics Oscar Gala was sponsored by the William Simpson Fine Art Series and the 2013-14 Distinguished Springfield Professor of Humanics and Ludlow native Carol Mitchell. Burr was the guest speaker at the event, providing commentary and visuals of films and stars in contention for the 2014 golden statues. Following his presentation, Burr led a question and answer segment with individuals in attendance. Burr has written for the Boston Globe since 2002 and has produced articles on film for the New York Times, Spin, and the Boston Phoenix during his career. Prior to his time with the Boston Globe, Turley Publications submitted photo Ludlow native and Springfield College Professor of Humanics Carol Mitchell, Boston Globe Film Critic Ty Burr, and Springfield College President Mary-Beth Cooper attend the Springfield College Humanics Oscar Gala held on Monday, Feb. 24 Burr worked for Entertainment Weekly as the magazine’s chief video critic. 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To be named to the list, a cadet must maintain a grade-point average of between 3.3 and 3.5 during the semester. BURLINGTON, VT. – Kara Yelinek, of Ludlow, has been named to the dean's list for the Fall 2013 semester at the University of Vermont. Yelinek is a sophomore majoring in civil engineering in the College of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences. To be named to the dean’s list, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their respective college or school. 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Fowler, Jackeline Quinones, Maritza Santiago and Christine R. Trudell. HOLYOKE – The following local students have been named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2013 semester at Holyoke Community College – from Ludlow: Elizabeth A. Ackley, Zachary P. Blair, Cody J. Bovat, Jennifer M. Cabrera, Katherine M. Charron, Carrie A. Colby, Michaela E. Crowther, Suzanne A. Crowther, Dominique C. Deslauriers, Alicia M. Ferreira, Emily E. Fuller, Corey J. Hogan, Stefanie L. Hotaling, Denise N. Houle, Nicholas C. Houle, Alan T. Kelliher, Kevin M. Keough, Danielle L. Keyes, Ashley L. Ludlow residents named to dean’s list at University of Rhode Island KINGSTON, R.I. – Robert KalesnikOrszulak and Krista Mitchell, both of Ludlow, have been named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2013 semester at the University of Rhode Island. To be included on the dean’s list, stu- dents must have completed 12 or more credits during a semester for letter grades with at least a 3.30 quality point average. 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The Lady Lions, who closed out the regular season with a five-game winning streak, which included three victories against Valley Wheel League opponents, finished tied for first place in the league standings with Westfield with a 6-2 mark. They also entered the Western Massachusetts Division 2 Tournament with an 11-9 overall record. “We’ve been in the rebuilding process during the past couple of years, so winning a share of the league title is a great accomplishment for the players on this year ’s team,” said Ludlow head coach Tim Brillo following his team’s 50-46 victory at Minnechaug in the final game of the regular season. “All of them have worked very hard this season and they’re great kids. I’m very proud of them.” The only two seniors listed on this year’s Lady Lions varsity roster are guard Kim McCarthy and forward Aly Bruneault. Ludlow’s Kierra McCarthy (2) battles for a rebound as she is surrounded by a trio of Quabbin defenders. Please see LADY LIONS, Page 19 LUDLOW - The Western Massachusetts Division 2 girls basketball quarterfinal game between the sixth-seeded Quabbin Lady Panthers and the third-seeded Ludlow Lady Lions was very similar to the regular season meeting between the two squads. Just like in the first meeting of the season, which was also played at Ludlow High School on Feb. 8, the Lady Lions held a double digit lead at halftime. The Lady Panthers would come storming back with the help of a big run during the second half. The visitors from Barre came within three points of tying the score at the beginning of the fourth quarter, but the Lady Lions advanced into the semifinals with a 57-47 victory at Mullins Gymnasium, last Thursday night. “This was our first postseason tournament victory since 1992 and it’s also the first time that we've been able to advance into the semifinals, so it’s a very special night for us,” said Ludlow head coach Tim Brillo. “This game was almost identical to our first meeting of the season against Quabbin. They do have some very good basketPlease see LUDLOW GIRLS, Page 19 Lady Lions soaring to new heights Lions fall short to Lancers in quarters By Nate Rosenthal Turley Publications Sports Correspondent WEST SPRINGFIELD – The Ludlow hockey team may have just earned a berth to the postseason in their last game for a six seed, but they very nearly were able to turn the tables on the quarterfinal opponent, Longmeadow before they lost 4-3. By the way the game was going through two periods at 31, it appeared that the Lancers would pull away at any moment and when they added a fourth just three minutes into the third, the Lions looked to have little chance. They got that goal back less than three minutes later and then pulled to within one with 2:30 to play. That made for a very exciting finish with extra men on the ice and empty nets. But in the end, Longmeadow held on and sent Ludlow home. This was a season of streaks for the Lions. They started Turley Publications staff photo by Dave Forbes Ludlow forward Tyler Diotalevi puts the brake on while controlling the puck. strong with a 5-1-2 record and then went nine games without a win. With three games to play, Ludlow was 5-7-5 and could not afford another loss. They did not lose and made it into the postseason with a tie against Minnechaug in the season finale. The Lancer had a more comfortable ruin to the postseason season and qualified with a little time to spare. The first period belonged to the Lancers. Mike Tabb scored an unassisted goal at 11:50 sending a shot from just inside the blueline. They won the faceoff and 29 seconds later, it was 2-0. This came as Drew Quirk sent a pass to John McDonald inside the blueline on the left side. He spotted Matt Pierson in the middle about 3 feet from the goal and got the pass through the defense. Pierson scored at 11:29 and just like that, Longmeadow led 2-0. A shot by Nick Santaniello in the fourth minute and another by Pierson in the fifth nearly put this game away early. Ludlow did not get its first real opportunity until the eighth minute when Jason Wiegel put Please see LIONS, Page 19 Turley Publications submitted photo by the Western Mass Pioneers The Gremio Lusitano squad is on top of the Connecticut League standings with a 9-2-1 record. Gremio Lusitano Connecticut League team sets home opener Squad looks to remain on top LUDLOW Gremio Lusitano find themselves sitting in first place in the very competitive Connecticut Soccer League at the winter break. The Gremio will play its first home game of the second half of the season on Sunday, May 4 against the Glastonbury Celtic, 3 p.m. at Lusitano Stadium. The Gremio took a victory against Celtic 3-1 in the early stages of the first half of the campaign. “We are happy with the iniPlease see LUSITANO, Page 19 Page 18 • The Register • March 5, 2014 www.turley.com Sports Athlete of the Week Athletic posters to be made for Ludlow High LUDLOW - Ludlow High School Athletics Director Tim Brillo wishes to inform the surrounding business community that he has authorized AllAmerican Sports Posters to produce Ludlow High School’s athletic posters. All-American Sports Posters will provide terrific looking sports posters and will help the athletic department raise much needed additional funding. All-American ports Posters will be contacting local businesses to line up community sponsorship for this program and Brillo urges all businesses to consider putting their support behind the worthy effort. As you are no doubt aware, there are NAME: Gremio Lusitano ORGANIZATION: Western Mass Pioneers Congratulations goes out to the Gremio Lusitano adult squad. The Lusitanos currently have a record of 9-2-1, good for 29 points in the division. To nominate someone for Athlete of the Week, contact Sports Editor Dave Forbes at 413-967-3505 ext. 106 or send an e-mail to [email protected]. many businesses that solicit via telephone, and you always have the right to question anyone who contacts you in this manner. All-American Sports Posters is registered with the Idaho Attorney General and has been authorized to conduct the campaign on behalf of the Ludlow High School Athletics Department. No other company has been authorized to represent Ludlow High School in this way and you should question any other requests for funds. If you have any questions, please contact Brillo at 413-589-9001 or AllAmerican Sports Posters at 800-5561380. Adamopulous helps Pride to NEWMAC crown NORTHAMPTON – Jaimie Bickelhaupt (Brookfield, Conn.) shared game-high honors with 14 points and added eight rebounds and was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player as sixth-seeded Springfield College upended top-seeded Smith College in the 2014 New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Women’s Basketball Championship game on Sunday. The win capped off a simply remarkable turnaround for the women's basketball team, who a season ago finished last in the NEWMAC with a 4-20 record and failed to even make the conference tournament. As the sixth seed, Springfield became the lowest seeded team to ever win a NEWMAC Women's Basketball Championship. The Pride (16-11), who defeated all three of the higher seeds - No. 1 Smith, No. 2 Wheaton and No. 3 Coast Guard, won their first NEWMAC tournament title since 2006 and earned the conference’s automatic bid into the 2014 NCAA Division 3 Women’s Basketball Championship tournament. Smith (16-11), meanwhile, awaits a potential Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division 3 New England berth. The Pioneers claimed the 2012 title. Over the course of the tournament, Bickelhaupt led all scorers with 15.7 points and seven defensive rebounds per game. Emily Gins (Fort Myers, Fla.), who averaged 10 caroms per game for the tournament, finished with 14 on the day to go along with 13 points, including 11 from the charity stripe. Ava Adamopoulos (Ludlow) chipped in with 10 points while Danielle Racette (North Adams) doled out a game-best four assists and led the Pride with two steals. Rosa Drummond recorded her eighth CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS double-double of the season with a historic 14 points to go with 11 rebounds. Paulina Solis added nine points and a game-best three swipes as Sydney Parkmond and Lauren Weston scored seven apiece. Solis broke the ice as she sank the back end of a pair of free throws nearly two minutes into the game. Springfield then scored back-to-back buckets to take the early 4-1 lead four minutes in. Drummond evened the game with her first triple at the 13:36 mark. Weston then embarked on a personal 5-2 run to push the Pioneers lead to three twice before Springfield’s Heather Lewis (Saratoga Springs, N.Y.) canned a pair of free throws to take the 10-9 lead midway through the half. After Parkmond drained a free throw to make it even at 10-all, Lexi Windwer (Milton) began a Springfield 10-2 run with a 3-pointer to close out the frame with a 20-12 advantage. Springfield's defense was tremendous, as Smith shot just 3-for-27 (11.1 percent) in the first half. Bickelhaupt led all scorers at the half with six points. Gins had eight boards before heading to the locker room. Smith slowly whittled away at the deficit and took its first lead, since midway through the first half, at the 12:07 mark following a tip-in by Solis to make it 25-24. The squads then traded buckets, and the lead, until Gins put the guests ahead by three (30-27) with 10:07 to go. Smith kept the game within four until three consecutive layups by Adamopoulos pushed the Pride’s lead to 10 (41-31) with under 5:00 to play. Drummond’s recordtying triple made it a six-point game with 28 ticks remaining. Ten seconds later, Jade Chihara cut the deficit to four with a layup before Gins sealed the win with four free throws in the final 14 seconds. Gins was nearly perfect from the foul line, finishing the day 11-for-12. Zumba Toning classes at Ludlow Community Center, Randall Boys & Girls Club LUDLOW - The Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys & Girls Club offers Zumba Toning classes for teens and adults on Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Zumba Toning combines body-sculpting exercises and high-energy cardio work with Latin-infused Zumba moves to create a calorie-burning, strengthtraining dance fitness party. Using lightweight, maraca-like toning sticks, this class will enhance rhythm, build strength and tone all areas of the body. Zumba Toning is the perfect way for enthusiasts to sculpt their bodies naturally while having a total blast. Group exercise classes are free for fitness members. Non-members may drop-in for $10 per class or purchase a “Fitness Class Punch Cards” for $35 for five classes. Teens ages 14-17 are welcome to attend and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during class. The Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys & Girls Club is located at 91 Claudia’s Way. For additional information please contact Fitness & Wellness Director Donna Boydston at [email protected] or 413-583-2072 ext. 212. You can also visit our website at www.ludlowbgc.org. KEEP UP WITH THE LOCAL FACES IN HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS. The Library Loft Schoolhouse Commons Historical Center • 1085 Park Street, Palmer We are celebrating our 10th year at the Schoolhouse Commons. Thanks to our wonderful “friends,” volunteers and patrons, we will be open on Fridays beginning in September. 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It was a very tough battle.” The Lady Lions, who squeaked out a 46-44 win against the Lady Panthers during the regular season, were scheduled to face second-seeded North Middlesex in a semifinal game at the Curry Hicks Cage, which is located on the UMass Amherst campus, on Wednesday afternoon. The Patriots (17-4), who are playing in the Western Mass. Tournament for the first time, advanced into the semifinals following a 52-38 home victory against seventhseeded Taconic, last Saturday night. The winner of the semifinal contest will face either top-seeded Longmeadow or fourthseeded Pittsfield in the Division 2 finals at the Cage at 5:45 p.m. on Saturday. Ludlow and Quabbin, who were also playing in the Western Mass. tournament for the first time, entered their quarterfinal matchup with the same 11-9 overall records. The Lady Lions, who lost to Holyoke in a Division 1 quarterfinal game a year ago, has qualified for the postseason tournament a total of eight times since the 1991-1992 season. They defeated Springfield Central in a first round game that season. It was their only postseason win since at least the 1960’s. “This is our biggest win of the season because we won a playoff game for the first time since 1992,” said Ludlow junior forward Alyssa Guyon. “Playing at the Cage is going to be a new experience for us, but we’re really looking forward to it.” LUSITANO from Page 17 tial success of the Gremio in the Connecticut league after not having been in the league since 1997,” said head coach Jorge Ferreira. There are a few familiar faces on the team, such as head coach of the Western Mass Pioneers Federico Molinari, assistant coach Jay Willis and front runner for the Pioneers, Sam DeMello. In addition to the Pioneers stars, there are many local grown players that round out the roster. All have made an impact and are contributing to the initial success of the Gremio. The Lusitanos currently have a record of 9-2-1, good for 29 points in the division. They bolster one the highest scoring offenses with 44 goals, tied with Danbury, to lead the league, and defensively allowing 18 goals, tied for second fewest allowed. LIONS from Page 17 one on goal from 5 feet, Omar Natour made the stop. Two minute later, he also had a save on an Austin Blair shot from 6 feet. In the 12th minute, the Lancers were back, as Drew Kelleher knocked one off the left pipe. Thirty seconds later, it was Quirk on goal. And with just over 2:00 to go Santaniello put one on Nick Dunn. The Lions managed some pressure at the end and with 1:29 to play, Marc Miller hit the post. The second period started with a bit of back and forth action. The Lancers had a break in the third minute with Tiernan Ashe and Alec Metropoulos. In the fourth, it was Tyler Diotalevi putting one on Natour. After some pressure by Longmeadow in the fifth and sixth minute, Ludlow had the puck for much of the seventh, eighth and ninth. In the 10th, it was back in Longmeadow’s hands and Trevor Joyal put one on Dunn. As the 10th minute came to an end, Ludlow got up on a break. Once they got it into the Longmeadow zone, Jake Murphy passed to Diotalevi on the left, who flipped it to Brad Garete in the middle. Garete then sent a soft shot past Natour at 4:56 and it was a one-point game. But that did not last for long. The Lancers brought the puck to the other Ludlow end of the face off and got the Guyon, who scored her 1,000 careerpoint in the final game of the regular season at Minnechaug, posted a double-double with a game-high 26 points and 21 rebounds in the quarterfinal victory against the Lady Panthers. The other double digit scorer for Ludlow was senior forward Aly Bruneault, who scored seven of her 11 points during the first half. "It just feels amazing," Bruneault said. “This is definitely our best win of the season.” Bruneault and senior guard Kim McCarthy (three points) played in their final basketball game at Mullins Gymnasium against Quabbin. “I didn’t play basketball last year, so I was a little bit nervous because this was my first playoff game,” said McCarthy, who played very well defensively. “It's a great feeling to know that we were able to win a postseason game for the first time in many years.” The only senior listed on the Lady Panthers varsity roster is Carleigh Zalneraitis, who's a guard. She didn't score any points against Ludlow, but she's planning to play field hockey in college next fall. “Being the only senior on the team isn’t very easy, but Carleigh brought this team together,” said Quabbin head coach Bill Specker. “She was definitely the leader of our team this year. We're really going to miss her a lot.” The Lady Panthers leading scorer was junior forward Mary Beth Parslow with 15 points. “I thought we played very well as a The Gremio opens up the second half of the season on the road April 27 versus the Newtown Pride FC. In their first meeting, the Gremio and Newtown battled to a 1-1 draw in a very competitive matchup. The CSL was formed in 1947 (www.ctsoccerleague.com). Based in Hartford, Conn., theCSL is a premier adult amateur league currently with 11 teams in one division. Games will be played on Sundays. The league is governed by the Connecticut State Soccer Association (CSSA) and is affiliated with the United States Adult Soccer Association and the United States Soccer Federation. Being affiliated with the USSF, the Connecticut League has US Open Cup consideration, similar to the USL with the Western Mass Pioneers. Continue to refer to the www.lusitanostadium.com website or follow us on Facebook and Twitter for updates. goal right back, just 17 seconds later. It was Joyal from the left side, about 6 feet out. Jude Bonavita got it into Joyal and he received a pass from McDonald. It was back to a two point lead. There it would remain for the rest of the second, though the Lancers were close on a blast by Andrew Moody with three to go. Three minutes into the final frame, the Lancers added another and appeared to have put the game away. At 11:54, Kelleher redirected a pass from Tabb past Dunn and now it was 4-1. But Ludlow was not giving in. They had a break in the sixth minute with Wiegel out skating everyone. After cutting down the left side, he cut towards the middle and let it go from 5 feet. Natour could not stop it and the score was 4-2. In the 10th minute, Diotalevi was stopped by Natour, but in the 13th with 2:36 to play, Wiegel converted a pas from Hunter Schinabeck from five feet. He put it to Natour's right and high. David Modzelewski got things started. With it being a one-goal game, the Lions tried to pull Dunn for the extra skater. They were finally able to do so with 42 seconds left. But they could not put anything together and Longmeadow held on. Dunn stopped 28 of the 32 shots on him, while Natour had 33 saves on 36 Ludlow 1,000-point club Alyssa Guyon had 26 points in the Ludlow girls varsity basketball team’s 57-47 win over Quabbin in the Western Massachusetts Division 2 quarterfinals on Thursday, Feb. 27. She moved up to fifth place on the school’s all-time scoring list. Jenna Williamson 1,241 Mike Kane 1,179 Jim Rooney 1,120 Elisha Homich 1,085 *Alyssa Guyon 1,049 Chris Kolodziey 1,041 Jason Knowles 1,027 team tonight,” Parslow said. “They did build a big lead in the first half, but we never gave up. That's how it's been for us all season long. We're only losing one senior, who was a big part of this team, but we'll be coming back strong next year.” The last time that Quabbin qualified for the postseason tournament was in 2011. They lost to Doherty in a Central Mass. Division 1 first round game. “I’m very proud of all of these girls,” Specker said. “They started a new tradition and we’ll need to work even harder to get back here again next year.” Sophomore forward Rachel Myra finished right behind Parslow with 14 points. A little more than a minute later, the Lady Lions took the lead for the first time LADY LIONS from Page 17 “It does feel really nice to win a league title this year,” said McCarthy, who returned to the varsity team this season after not playing basketball last year. “We were able to accomplish one of our goals and now we want to achieve our next goal, which is to win the Western Mass. title.” “Winning a share of the league title is a great way to end my high school career,” Bruneault added. “We’ve gotten progressively better every year that I’ve been a member of the team. Our number one goal before the start of every season is to qualify for the postseason tournament. We really didn’t talk about winning the league title. I’m hoping the program can continue to keep improving during the next couple of years.” Another key member of this year’s squad is junior forward Alyssa Guyon, who became only the third girls basketball player and seventh overall in the history of the high school to score 1,000 career points, during the first quarter of the Minnechaug game. “We came into this season as the underdogs and nobody outside of Ludlow thought that we would go anywhere,” Guyon said. “Hopefully, we can make it past the quarterfinals, which we haven’t done in a few years.” The other four juniors on this year’s varsity team are guard Kierra McCarthy, forward Stephanie Guillen, guard Emily McGourty, and forward Emily Sevigne. Rounding out the varsity roster are sophomore guards Morgan Foye and Giavanna Colaccino, and forward Mia Jeronimo. The Lady Lions assistant coaches are Matt LaCoille, and Pat Annecchiarico, who’s also the girls varsity volleyball head coach. The third-seeded Lady Lions were scheduled to face second seeded North Middlesex (12-9) in a semifinal matchup at the Curry Hicks Cage on the campus of the University of Massachusetts on Wednesday. The two teams also faced each other during the regular season with Ludlow posting a slim 46-44 home victory. Guyon led at 6-5 following a steal and a fast break layup by sophomore guard Morgan Foye (six points). After the Lady Panthers tied the score for the second time at 6-6, they would score the next 12 points giving them an 18-6 lead at the end of the opening quarter. Six different Ludlow players scored during the run. The second quarter was evenly played as Quabbin outscored Ludlow, 12-11 making the halftime score 29-18. Parslow scored four of those 12 points for the Lady Panthers. Following a Myra layup at the start of the second half, Guyon, who scored 18 second half points, answered with a layup and a 3-pointer from the left side increasing the Lady Lions lead to 34-20. With a little more than 5:00 left in the quarter, Bruneault buried a foul line jumper giving the home team its largest lead of the ballgame at 37-22. The Lady Panthers would close the gap to 37-30 with 3:10 left in the quarter following an 8-0 run. Parslow netted the first four points of the run, while junior guard Sam Priest added a layup, which was her only points of the game, and junior forward Paige Specker (five points) hit a jumper from left side. Quabbin entered the final quarter only trailing by four points (40-36). With 6:50 left in regulation, a Myra layup cut the Lady Panthers deficit to 42-39. The Lady Panthers wouldn't get any closer than that the rest of the way, as the Lady Lions pulled away with a 9-3 run. all scorers with 24 points in that contest. It has been more than 20 years since the Lady Lions have won a postseason tournament game. The last time it occurred was during the 19911992 season when they defeated Central before losing to Amherst in the second round. The Lady Lions have lost to Holyoke in the quarterfinals in their last two postseason appearances in 2013 and 2010. The last time that Ludlow hosted a tournament game was back in 2009 when they lost to Central by four points (58-54) also in the quarterfinals. They finished that season with a 15-6 overall record. The last time that the Lady Lions captured the league title was during the 2005-2006 season. They took home the Bi County East title with a 9-1 league record that season. The Lady Lions finished with a 17-4 overa l l r e c o r d a n d t h e y l o s t t o We s t Springfield in a Division 1 quarterfinal game. The 17 victories tied the 1984-85 team for the most wins in a season in the history of the program. The members of the 2005-2006 t e a m w e r e J e n n M c C a r t h y, A m a n d a Vi g n e a u l t , A l y Te r l i k , Ashley McFarlane, Lauren Francisco, Catherine Pangiarella, M i s t y K o l o g y, C a r r i e R o b i t a i l l e , Elieen Barrett, Kayley Miller and Elisha Homich. The 1984-1985 team, which finished with a 17-3 overall record, was the Tri-County League champions with an impressive 14-1 record. Prior to that season, the Ludlow girls basketball team hadn’t won the league title since the 1961-1962 s e a s o n w h e n t h e y w e r e Va l l e y Wheel co-champions. They won a total of six league titles between 1946 and 1962. The 1959-60 team is the only one in school history t h a t h a s t a k e n h o m e t h e We s t e r n Mass. title trophy. T h e t e n p l a y e r s o n t h i s y e a r ’s Lady Lions basketball team can tell their children and grandchildren someday that they were members of the ninth league championship team in school history. Page 20 • The Register • March 5, 2014 Obituaries Loretta E. Beauvais LUDLOW – Loretta E. (Tavernier) Beauvais, 93, of Ludlow, died Saturday, Feb. 15, at Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Ludlow, daughter of Arthur W. and Viola (Daigle) Tavernier. Loretta was a graduate of Ludlow High School, a communicant of the Community of St. Elizabeth at St. John the Baptist Church, a member of the Ladies of St. Anne at the church, a member of the Springfield Hobby Club and a 50-year worker at the voting polls. She was the widow of Edward F. Beauvais who died in 1979. She is survived by her son, Richard E. Beauvais and her daughter Dianne Ollari and her husband Richard, all of Ludlow, two sisters, Clara Desotelle, of Chicopee, and Theresa Sears, of Ludlow, one granddaughter, Amy Ollari and her husband Roland Shaughnessy and their children Dylan and Olivia Shaughnessy, of Ludlow. Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929 or the Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. Charles A. Costa LUDLOW – Charles August Costa, 78, of Ludlow, passed away Monday, Feb. 24, at Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts. Born In Ludlow to the late Carmindo and Bertha (Siok) Costa, he was a lifelong resident. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Charles worked within the Ludlow School system for 33 years primarily in Special Education. He enjoyed watching wildlife and nature, fishing and feeding birds. Charles was a member of the Ludlow Polish American Club, Ludlow Elks Lodge, and Ludlow Fish and Game Club. He leaves three daughters, Catherine Costa, Charlotte Dente and Corinne Costa; his loving companion, Janice Tremblay; five grandchildren, Danielle, Isabelle, Nicholas, Christa and Tannin, and former spouse Christa Bingnet, of Greenfield. Services entrusted to Nowak Funeral & Cremation Services are private and at the convenience of the family. Visit www.nowakfuneral.com for further details. Joaquina (DaCruz) Dias LUDLOW – Joaquina (DaCruz) Dias, 86, of Ludlow, was called home to be with God on Friday, Feb. 28. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Born in Peirezes, Montalegre, Portugal, to the late Manuel and Maria (Alves) DaCruz, she lived in Ludlow for many years. One Year Ago Today We Lost Our Precious Dad the parish functions. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her devoted family; she was the matriarch of her family and loved them dearly. She leaves her beloved husband of 61 years, Joaquim Dias, of Ludlow; loving mother to Carlos Dias and his wife Maria, Maria Gomes and her husband Hector and Maria Julia Dias, all of Ludlow; proud grandmother to Jeffrey Dias, Marco Gomes and Jacqueline Dias; cherished sister of Julia Goncalves and Ana Baptista, of New Bedford, and Bento Goncalves DaCruz and Antonio Goncalves DaCruz, of Portugal, as well as many caring nieces and nephews both here and in Portugal. Sadly Joaquina was predeceased by her sister Arminda Goncalves DaCruz and her brothers Joaquim Goncalves DaCruz and Manuel DaCruz Alves. Funeral services for Joaquina will be held on Thursday March 6, at 10 a.m., from the Ludlow Funeral Home, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial celebrated at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Fatima Church, followed by burial in Island Pond Cemetery. Visiting hours are Wednesday evening from 4 to 7 p.m. It was the wish of Joaquina’s family that in lieu of flowers please make donations in her memory to: Baystate VNA and Hospice, 50 Maple St., Springfield, MA or to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. For more information and online condolences please visit ludlowfuneralhome.com. Kenneth E. Fitzgerald LUDLOW – Kenneth E. Fitzgerald, 85, of Ludlow passed away peacefully on Thursday Feb. 27, in the care and comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield to the late Maurice and Alliette “Harriet” (Trottier) Fitzgerald, he lived in Ludlow since 1955 and was a former communicant of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish. Kenneth worked for 42 years at Mass Mutual before retiring in 1991. He served his country honorably as a Corporal in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He belonged to Brigham Lodge of Masons, American Legion Post of Ludlow and volunteered for the American Red Cross Blood program. He was an avid camper and bowler and loved the Western Channel. He built a camper from an old school bus, “Fitz’s Dream,” and it was his second greatest accomplishment, the first being his children. Ken leaves his beloved wife of 59 years Shirley (Collings) Fitzgerald, of Ludlow; loving children Armand Roy of Appleton, Wis., Sandra Shaw of Florence, S.C., Cynthia Hopkins, of Ware, and Jennifer Germain, of Three Rivers; a caring brother to Gerald Fitzgerald, of Springfield, and a proud grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 11 as well as a cherished brother-in-law and uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Anita Rogers. He was a loving and gentle man, and he was loved and admired by so many. Funeral services for Kenneth were held on Tuesday, March 4, from the Ludlow Funeral Home, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial celebrated in St. Elizabeth Church, followed by burial with Military Honors in Hillcrest Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, it was the request of Kenneth’s family that donations be made in his memory to: Shriners Hospital for Children, Carew Street, Springfield, MA. For further information and online condolences, please visit ludlowfuneralhome.com. Virginia D. Lyons LUDLOW – Virginia (Ginny) D. Lyons, 81, of Ludlow, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 27, in Springfield, after a brief illness. Born on March 24, 1933, in Boston to Nicholas Bonelli and Catherine Genovese-Bonelli, Ginny was employed by Milton Bradley for nine years, was a water safety instructor for 32 years and a physical education instructor for 22 years in various places: Trinity Church, Springfield, Ludlow Boys and Girls Club, Girl Scout Camp Wachogee, Chicopee, teaching both babies and adults to swim. She grew up in Boston and Joaquina was a faithful and active member of Our Lady moved to Ludlow in 1958. Her hobbies included painting of Fatima Parish and was always involved in many of and jewelry making, and she gifted many of her creations to family and friends. She enjoyed Ballroom Dancing Thank you and swam regularly at Sunday 10:00 a.m. Whitney Park in Ludlow BIBLE CHAPEL St. Jude for and loved to travel with famprayers answered. Ludlow High School, 500 Chapin St., Ludlow, MA ily, friends and her grandTWB www.harvestwesternmass.org sons. Memberships included God Loves You the Maguire Center morning swim group in Chicopee, art student of Jean Reich and Laura Roussi, Ballroom Custom & Traditional Designs Dance Club, East Longmeadow, After Five Randalls Farm & Greenhouse Tea Dance Club, Agawam 631 Center Street, Ludlow 589-7071 ~ www.randallsfarm.net and Walker Hall Dance Group, Springfield. She was a member of Immaculate Cemetery Memorials ✦ Markers Conception church, Springfield. She will be Granite Benches sadly missed by her husReligious Statuary ✦ Outdoor Display band of 61 years, Joseph F. MEMORIALS RAY HALUCH INC. Lyons, of Ludlow, daughter haluchsmemorials.com 1014 Center St ❙ Ludlow, MA ❙ 583-6508 Diane Lyons-Frasco, of HARVEST Pastor Doug Gray Sympathy Floral Arrangements DEATH NOTICES Loretta E. Beauvais Died Feb. 15, 2014 Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, Ludlow Charles A. Costa Died Feb. 24, 2014 Service are private Nowak Funeral & Cremation Services, Springfield Joaquina (DaCruz) Dias, Died Feb. 28, 2014 Funeral Services March 6, 2014 Ludlow Funeral Home, Ludlow Kenneth E. Fitzgerald Died Feb. 27, 2014 Funeral Services March 4, 2014 Ludlow Funeral Home, Ludlow Virginia D. Lyons Died Feb. 27, 2014 Funeral Services March 5, 2014 Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, Ludlow Theresa E. Masley Died Feb. 27, 2014 Funeral Services March 3, 2014 Ludlow Funeral Home, Ludlow Jim Ryan Died March 1, 2014 Funeral Services March 5, 2014 Ludlow Funeral Home, Ludlow Carlos Sequeira Died Feb. 23, 2014 Funeral Services Feb. 27, 2014 Ludlow Funeral Home, Ludlow John J. Wojcicki Died: February 26, 2014 Services: March 1, 2014 Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home The Ludlow Register Obituary Policy Turley Publications offers two types of obituaries. One is a free, brief Death Notice listing the name of deceased, date of death and funeral date and place. The other is a Paid Obituary, costing $75, which allows families to publish extended death notice information of their own choice and may include a photograph. Death Notices & Paid Obituaries should be submitted through a funeral home to: [email protected]. Exceptions will be made only when the family provides a death certificate and must be pre-paid. Agawam, son Joseph S. Lyons & wife Diane, of Palmer, and son Dwayne Lyons, of Ludlow, and his long-time companion Jane Duggan, of Wales, grandsons Paul Frasco, of Agawam, and Gregory Frasco, of Boston, brother Albert Bonelli and wife Peggy, of Plymouth, sister Vivian Landers, of Vero Beach Fla., and other extended family members and ballroom dancing friends. Funeral services celebrating her life will be Wednesday, March 5, at 9:45 a.m., from the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, 64 Sewall St., Ludlow, followed by an 11 a.m. Liturgy of Christian Burial in Immaculate Conception Church. Rites of Committal will follow in Island Pond Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys and Girls, Club 91 Claudia’s Way, Ludlow, MA 01056. For further information, directions and online guestbook, please visit www.KapinosMazurFH.com. Theresa E. Masley LUDLOW – Theresa E. “Terry” (Mayou) Masley, 89, of Ludlow, died peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 27, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Indian Orchard, daughter of the late Henry and Alvina (Peets) Mayou, she came to Ludlow in 1950 where she was a faithful communicant of the former St. Mary of the Assumption Church. She was a longtime employee at Howard Johnson’s and worked at many area Department Stores before retiring in 1995 from Louis and Clark Drug Store. Terry was an active member and the Sunshine Lady at the Ludlow Senior Center belonging to its Council on Aging, Senior Citizens Club, and Golden Agers, in which she was also their auditor. She was also the recording secretary for the Friends of the Senior Center and was chairman of their fundraising in which she ran many bake sales to raise money for the Seniors. Terry was the beloved wife of the late Stephen T. Masley, Sr.; a loving mother to Michael Masley and wife Rosemarie, of Wilbraham, Stephen T. Masley, Jr. and partner Kathy Duda, of Palmer, and Mary Ann (Masley) Gianni and husband Rocco, of Ludlow; a dear sister to Donald Mayou and wife Claire, of Ludlow, Shirley Beaudoin, of Wilbraham, and late husband Ed, and the Pearl McDonough, Lillian Talbot, Anita Auffrey, Francis Mailloux; a cherished grandmother to Jeanne Gado, Rocco Gianni Jr., Michael Gianni, Alan Masley and Victoria Masley; an adoring great-grandmother to Samantha and Mary Gianni, and Olivia and GrettaGado; she also leaves many loving nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Funeral services for Terry were held Monday, March 4, at Ludlow Funeral Home, with Liturgy of Christian Burial in St. Elizabeth Parish and burial to be held on Wednesday, March 5, at 10 a.m. in Island Pond Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Terry’s memory to Wing Hospice, 40 Wright St., Palmer, MA 01069. For additional information, please visit www.ludlowfuneralhome.com. Please see OBITUARIES, Page 21 March 5, 2014 • Obituaries Jim Ryan Carlos Sequeira LUDLOW – Jim Ryan passed away, peacefully on Saturday, March 1, with his loving family by his side. Jimmy was born in Springfield on April 22, 1926, and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1943. He served in the United States Navy during World War II as a radio operator in the Pacific Theater. Jimmy worked for the Boston & Albany, New York Central and Conrail Railroads and retired from Penn Truckline as a Terminal Manager in Harrisburg, Penn., where he resided for 30 years. After his retirement, Jimmy and Jeanne returned to Massachusetts where he began a second career as a bookkeeper for Ryan Associates, his daughter’s accounting business. Jimmy will be dearly missed by his wife of 65 years Jeanne A. (McDermott) Ryan and his nine children, Jo-Anne Ryan of West Springfield, Jimmy (Gayle) Ryan, Margaret Adams (Richard) and Christine Ryan Day, of Ludlow, and Patricia Barbour (William) of Harrisburg, Penn., Mary Cressman, of Landensburg, Penn (Jan-predeceased), Thomas Ryan (Roxanne), of Clayton, N.J., Robert Ryan (Ann), of Flourtown, Penn., and Francis Ryan, of Halifax, Penn. He leaves sixteen grandchildren, Lisa and Michael Preston, Michael and Alyssa Ryan, Joshua and Zachary Adams, Owen and Kelton Day, Sean and Ethan Barbour, Shamus and Mindanao Ryan, Heather, Diane and Jimmy Cressman and Abigail Ryan. Jimmy had a special affection for his three great-grandchildren Kaden, Bethany and Madeline. He enjoyed tinkering and organizing around his home, working in his yard and listening to his eclectic collection of music. He loved everything Irish. We invite you to honor him with a toast! The family would like to express their deepest appreciation for the nursing staff of M-7, M-3, the Rapid Response Team and the Palliative Care Team of Baystate Medical. Funeral services celebrating Jimmy’s life will be held on Wednesday, March 5, at 9 a.m., from the Ludlow Funeral Home, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Church. Burial with Military Honors will take place on Thursday, March 6, at 2 p.m., in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. It was the wish of Jim’s family and they encourage donations to be made in his memory in lieu of flowers to Baystate VNA Hospice, 50 Maple St., Springfield or St Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105. For further information and online condolences please visit ludlowfuneralhome.com. LUDLOW – Carlos Sequeira, 82, of Ludlow, died peacefully at home on Sunday, Feb. 23, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Mesquitela, Portugal, he came to Ludlow in 1959 where he was a faithful communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Church and proud member of the Gremio Lusitano Club. He also worked for many years at Jarvis East in Palmer before retiring. Carlos loved to garden, was an avid sports fan and Sportinguista, but his greatest joy in life was spending time with his loving family. Carlos was the beloved husband of 55 years to Elvira (Saraiva) Sequeira; a loving father to Joseph Sequeira and wife Angela, of N.C., and Grace Barone and husband Joseph, of Ludlow; a cherished grandfather of Kristen Barone Franklin and husband Dan, Marisa Barone and Nathan Sequeira; a dear brother of two brothers and two sisters in Portugal and nine predeceased siblings; he also leaves many loving extended family members and dear friends including his loyal dog Rocky. Funeral services for Carlos were held Thursday, Feb. 27, from Ludlow Funeral Home, with Liturgy of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Fatima Church, followed by burial in Island Pond Cemetery. For additional information, please visit www.ludlowfuneralhome.com. John J. Wojcicki LUDLOW – John J. Wojcicki, 60, of Ludlow died Wednesday, Feb. 26, in the care and comfort of his home. Born in Springfield, Sept. 28, 1953, he was son of the late Alexander and Barbara (Marion) Wojcicki. Educated in local schools, he was a warehouse manager for Controlled Air Supply. He was a Communicant of the Catholic Community of St. Elizabeth. He is survived by his wife Cecile (Martin) Wojcicki, his daughter Melissa Wojcicki, of Ludlow, brothers Steve Wojcicki and Mark Wojcicki, of Easthampton, sisters Mary Brown, of Southampton, and Patricia Wojcicki, of South Deerfield. Stepbrother of James Stone, of Fla., and Gail Beaupre, of Texas. He is also survived by extended family members and friends. Funeral services celebrating his life were held Saturday, March 1, at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, 64 Sewall St., Ludlow, with Msgr. Homer P. Gosselin presiding, followed by Rites of Committal in Island Pond Cemetery. For further information, directions, and online guestbook, please visit www.KapinosMazurFH.com. The Register • Page 21 Business Country Bank to host �Before Hours’ lecture LUDLOW – Country Bank is pleased to announce the first lecture of their 2014 Business “Before” Hours Series – “Deciphering Your Financial Statements – Tips, Tools, & Techniques” presented by Derek Gariepy, CPA of Derek S. Gariepy & Company. The breakfast meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 12, from 8 to 9 a.m., at the Ludlow Country Club. This series includes a continental breakfast and the opportunity to network with area business colleagues and receive valuable information to help your business. Please register by March 7 at [email protected]. Space is limited, so don’t delay For more information, contact Deb Gagnon, Country Bank’s Corporate Relations Officer at 413277-2236. Keystone Woods welcomes Denault as executive director SPRINGFIELD – Keystone Woods Senior Living Community is pleased to welcome Christine Denault as executive director. With more than 20 years of health care and senior housing experience, Denault will direct operations for the 187-unit rental independent living, assisted living, and memory care community. Denault has been with Keystone Senior Living for nearly 10 years, serving in various operational roles within their Springfield and Ludlow senior living communities. Prior to her current position, Denault served as executive director for the 100-unit Keystone Commons in Ludlow, where she was responsible for overseeing the successful completion and fill-up of an assisted living expansion project in 2013. Between 2005 and 2012, Denault served in director of Business Operations and interim executive director roles for Keystone Woods. “I look forward to rejoining Keystone Woods residents and staff I’ve grown so close with over the years,” said Denault. “I consider the residents family and many staff I’ve known since the community opened almost a decade ago. We take great pride in the high quality care and services we provide the area’s aging population.” Hearing Test Set for Senior Citizens AnnouncementFree electronic hearing tests will be given from Monday-Friday 9am – 5pm at Avada Hearing Care Centers at 9 locations in Western Mass. Call to find the location nearest to you. The test has been arranged for anyone who suspects they are not hearing clearly. People who usually say they can hear but have trouble with understanding words are encouraged to come in for the tests. The testing includes newly-developed tests that determine your ability to hear speech in noisy environments. Everyone, especially those over 55 who have trouble hearing words clearly, should have a test annually. Demonstrations of the latest devices to improve clarity of speech will be available, on the spot, after the tests. You can HEAR for yourself if the latest methods of correction will help you understand words better. Call for your Appointment 1-888-798-8528 ©2012 HHM, Inc. 304 Page 22 • The Register • March 5, 2014 Datebook SATURDAY, MARCH 15 THE FIRST CHURCH IN LUDLOW, 859 CENTER ST., WILL HOLD ITS ANNUAL CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE SUPPER on Saturday, March 15, with two sittings at 5 and 6:30 p.m. Menu: corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, Irish soda bread, dessert and coffee. The price is $12 for adults and $6 for children. Take out dinners are available also by reservation - pick up at 5:30 p.m. For reservations, call Judy at 413-583-8102 or Norma at 413-583-8080. UPCOMING THE FOSTERIANS OF FOSTER MEMORIAL CHURCH WILL HOLD THEIR ANNUAL RUMMAGE/TAG SALE in Fellowship Hall on Friday, March 28, from 4-7 p.m., and Saturday, March 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is located at the corner of Wilbraham Road and Parker Street in 16 Acres Center. There will be good used clothing, knick knacks, small appliances, books, games and attic treasures. THE FASION TECHNOLOGY CLASS AT LOWER PIONEER VALLEY EDUCATIONAL COLLABORATIVE (LPVEC) is hosting an annual fashion show to benefit the Friends of the Homeless on Friday, April 4, beginning at 7 p.m., at LPVEC, 174 Brush Hill Ave. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and children under 10 years of age. For additional information, contact the LPVEC at 413-735-6300. THE LUDLOW HIGH SCHOOL BAND PARENTS ASSOCIATION WILL HOST ITS 3RD ANNUAL FUNDRAISER GOLF TOURNAMENT ON SATURDAY, MAY 24, at the Chicopee Country Club. Golfers of all skill levels are invited to play in the 18-Hole Scramble format starting with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. Dinner, raffles and LIVE MUSIC immediately follow play. Not a golfer? Please join us for dinner and music! The $85 entry includes cart, gift bag, dinner and door prize entry ($27 for dinner only). Hole sponsorships and raffle donations of gift certificates, corporate products, services and promotional items are being actively sought and greatly appreciated. Proceeds benefit the Ludlow High School Band students, giving them the tools and equipment they need to participate in competitions and other educational activities. To join in the fun or offer sponsorship, please contact Sue Hague at 413-610-1198 or [email protected] for more information. THE HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE WILL HOLD ITS 50TH CLASS REUNION ON SATURDAY, JUNE 21. Contact Carol at 413-736-6598 for more details. ONGOING THE INDIAN ORCHARD CITIZENS COUNCIL (IOCC) WILL BE HOSTING A MONTHLY CANNED FOOD DRIVE to benefit the Community Survival Center of Indian Orchard. Canned drives will be held on the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon, at 117 Main St., Indian Orchard. All donations of non-perishable goods will be greatly appreciated. For further information, please contact Linda Yarber at 413-301-5212 or the IOCC at 413543-3172. MANY OF US ARE AFFECTED BY A LOVED ONE SUFFERING FROM DRUG ABUSE. The Michael J. Dias Foundation sponsors a support group for families and friends trying to cope. This group is held at Health South in Ludlow on Tuesday evenings from 6:30.to 8 p.m. A safe and confidential environment is provided for participants to receive the support and understanding they need. All are welcome. TRIPS MARY MOTHER OF HOPE CHURCH IS SPONSORING the following trips: Thursday, March 20 – Parker’s Maple Barn brunch and tour; Anheuser Busch Brewery/Clydesdales, and Valentino’s Italian Bakery will be the first bus trip sponsored by Mary Mother of Hope Church, 840 Page Blvd., East Springfield. The bus leaves the church parking lot at 9 a.m. Brunch is at 11 a.m. Cost is $68 per person; March 28-31 – Washington D.C. during cherry blossom time! Enjoy the cherry blossoms, see the WWII Memorial as well as the Korean, Vietnam, FDR, MLK, Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials. Also, Arlington National Cemetery and changing of the guard. Free time in Georgetown. Tour of Annapolis. All meals, hotel, tours and driver gratuities, $529 per person. April 21-22 – ChurchDIRECTORY Week of March 5-11 St. Elizabeth Parish in Ludlow Pastor – Rev. Msgr. Homer P. Gosselin In Residence – Rev. Norman Bolton Deacons, Normand Grondin, Thomas Rickson, Keith Davies & (Robert Duval, retired) Wednesday, March 5 – 7:30 a.m. Mass – (C); 8:30 a.m. Mass – (C); 6 p.m. Evening Prayer – (C); 6:30 p.m. Boy Scout Troop Meeting – (FLBH); 7 p.m. Mass – (C). Thursday, March 6 – 7:30 a.m. Daily Mass – (C); 10 a.m. Women of Grace – (ER); 5 p.m. Retreat for Grade 11 – (FLBH/JR); 7 p.m. Mass Citizens for Life – (ZR); 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus – (ER). Friday, March 7 – 7:30 a.m. Daily Mass – (C); 8:30 a.m. Mass – (C); 2 p.m. Service Club – (ER); 5 p.m. K of C Fish Dinner – (K); 6 p.m. Evening Prayer – (C); 7 p.m. Our Lady of America Rosary –(C). Saturday, March 8 – 4 p.m. Mass. Sunday, March 9 – 7:30 a.m. Mass; 9:15 a.m. Mass; 11 a.m. Mass; 5 p.m. Mass. Monday, March 10 – 7:30 a.m. Daily Mass – (C); 6 p.m. Evening Prayer – (C); 6 p.m. Set-Up for Spaghetti Dinner – (FLBH). Tuesday, March 11 – 7:30 a.m. Daily Mass – (C); 10 a.m. Diocesan High School Initiative – (JR) 4:30 p.m. Spaghetti Dinner – (FLBH); 6:30 p.m. St. Rita’s Choir Rehearsal – (C); 6:30 p.m. Bereavement Support Group – (ZR); 7 p.m. Women of Grace – (ER); 7 p.m. Finance Council – (R). St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 123 Hubbard St. Ludlow 413-583-5754 Rev. Linda Peabody Pastor’s office hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Tuesdays – AA 7:30 p.m. Thursdays – AA 7:30 p.m. *Check out our website at www.stpaulsmethodistchurch.org. Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church 45 Newbury St. Ludlow, MA 01056 Phone Number: 413-583-2140 Rev. Fr. Robert Markovitch, Pastor Sunday Divine Liturgy (Holy Mass) at 8 a.m. Please join us and introduce yourself if you are visiting! The First Church in Ludlow 859 Center Street 413-583-3339 and 413-583-6834 Rev. Robyn Burns, Interim Pastor Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 2:30 to 5 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit our website at www.ludlowfirst.com. The First Church in Ludlow is now open for prayer and meditation on Tuesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. Anyone is welcome to come in for some peace, quiet and contemplation, and to take a “time out” from the bustle of life. Please join us in solitude or in fellowship. Worship Service – 9:30 a.m. Sunday mornings. Church School – Nursery, coffee hour after the Service. Tuesday 4 – 6 p.m., Prayer vigil; everyone invited. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Scouts. Wednesday, 8 p.m. AA. Thursday, 7 p.m. Choir. The new Thrift Shop at First Church will be open Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and after Sunday services. Union Church of Christ 413-583-5717 Sunday Service 10 a.m. Office Hours: Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Choir Practice: Sunday morning at 9 a.m. Philadelphia and Pompeii Exhibit: Bus trip to Philadelphia to see the special exhibit on the eruption of Mount Vesuvius at the Franklin Institute. Also, guided tour of “Philly,” Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Betsy Ross’ Home and tour of the Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul. $310 per person. Call Sylvia for more information at 413-594-2757. THE POLANIE CLUB PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING MOTORCOACH TRIPS: MARCH 25-27 – Atlantic City; JUNE 17-19 – Atlantic City; Sunday, JUNE 22 – Kennebunkport, Maine; Sunday, July 20 – Cambridge Adventure; Sunday, Aug. 17 – Lobster Christ the King Church 41 Warsaw Ave. Pastor Rev. Raymond A. Soltys Saturday Vigil Masses – 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday Masses – 7:30 a.m.; 8:45 a.m. (Polish); 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Saturday Evening Mass – 5:30 p.m. Immaculate Conception Church 24 Parker St., Indian Orchard 413-543-3627 Pastor Rev. Stanley Sokol Saturday Vigil Mass – 4 p.m. (English) Sunday Masses – 9 a.m. (English); 11:15 a.m. (Polish); 5 p.m. (English) Monday and Wednesday Morning Masses – 9 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday Daily Masses – 5 p.m. Friday Mass – 9:30 a.m. Saturday Mass – 9 a.m. (Polish) Vigil Mass on Holy Days of Obligation – 5 p.m. Holy Day of Obligation Masses – 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saint Jude’s Mission Church 221 Main St., Indian Orchard Fr. William Pomerleau, Pastor 413-782-8041 Please note: services for St. Jude’s Mission Church are now taking place at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 407 Boston Road, Springfield. Saturday Mass – 4 p.m. Spanish Mass – Sundays 11:45 a.m. Sunday Mass – 9:30 a.m. Daily Mass – Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 8:15 a.m. Tuesday: 6 p.m. Confessions in Spanish; 6:30 p.m. Adoration of Blessed Sacrament in Spanish Thursday: 6:30 p.m. Reconciliation Schedule: Saturday 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. or by appointment. Harvest Bible Chapel Services are held at 10 a.m. each Sunday at Ludlow High School. Children’s church and nursery are available. For more information, visit www.harvestwesternmass.org. Faith Community Chapel A Church of the Nazarene 485 East St., Ludlow 413-583-7875 Pastor Rev. Douglas E. Fish Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all Ages; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship for all Ages; 11 a.m. Sunday Worship Service. Thursday Evening Service at 6:30 p.m., study of “Out of the Salt Shaker Into the World” and Saturday mornings at 10 a.m.-Women's Bible Study, “Calm My Anxious Heart.” Beginning March 16 at 5:30 p.m., journey toward better health through The Daniel Plan. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 584 West Street, Ludlow 413-583-8454 Sunday Services: 10 – 11 a.m. – Combined Family Service Adult Classes: 11 a.m. to noon – Adult Sunday School; Noon to 1 p.m. – Adult Religious/ Marriage and Parenting Classes for Men; Noon to 1 p.m. – Adult Religious/ Marriage and Parenting Classes for Women. Children’s Classes: (Ages 3-11) 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday School and Singing Time; Teen Classes (Ages 12-18); 11 a.m. to noon Teen Sunday School; Noon to 1 p.m. Classes for Young Women; Noon to 1 p.m. Classes for Young Men; Young Single Adults: (ages 18-30); 11 a.m. to noon Teen Sunday School; Noon to 1 p.m. Classes for Young Single Adult Women; Noon to 1 p.m. Classes for Young Single Adult Men. Buffet & Foxwoods Casino; SEPT. 5-7 – Cape May, N.J.; SEPT. 17-19 – Lancaster, Penn. to see “Moses” and much more; OCT. 16-21 – Las Vegas. For more information, call Loretta at 413-592-7350 or Sue at 413-532-1605. BETTY AND ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA PRESENT THE FOLLOWING MOTORCOACH TOURS: April 22 – Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island & Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, $116 pp. July 13 – Boston Pops with Keith Lockhart and Jason Alexander! Enjoy Please see DATEBOOK, Page 23 March 5, 2014 • DATEBOOK from Page 22 a wonderful afternoon at Tanglewood! We have great seats in the Shed! $133 pp. Aug. 19 – Cape Cod Canal Centennial, enjoy a wonderful luncheon at Salerno’s Restaurant, Cape Cod Canal Cruise and Patriot Place at Gillette Stadium, $99 pp. Sept. 24 – North Shore Theatre, a lovely luncheon at the Danversport Yacht Club, “Chicago the Musical” att the North Shore Theatre with great seats, $143 pp. Oct. 4 – Rail & Sail day trip to New York State, first stop the Delaware & Ulster Train for a nostalgic scenic luncheon train ride, then the Hudson River for a cruise on the Mystere, $148 pp. For more information or to reserve your seat, call: Betty D’Agostino at 413-896-8801. THE LUDLOW GOLDEN SENIORS TOURS IS SPONSORING THE FOLLOWING TRIPS: Wednesday, April 30 – Aqua Turf Club, Yaakov Smirnoff, elegant luncheon, family-style, tossed salad, penne pasta, Yankee pot roast & baked scrod, dessert. $90 pp. Departs Unity Club, Ludlow at 10 a.m. Returns approximately 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22 – Jimmy Sturr “King of Polka” and his 10-piece orchestra with special guest The Four Aces at The Grand Oak Villa, Oakville, Conn. Family-style luncheon, carafe of wine at each table, cheese and crackers, penne and sauce, Chicken Francaise & Roast Beef, dessert. Departs Unity Club, State St., Ludlow 10 a.m. Returns approximately 4:30 p.m. $79 pp. Tuesday, Aug. 12 – Odyssey Luncheon Cruise on Boston Harbor. Scenic 2 _-hour cruise on Boston Harbor. Musical entertainment, luncheon, Caesar Salad, Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Chicken, Grilled Salmon, Beef Short Ribs, Seafood Ravioli, Mediterranean Vegetables, Desserts. Departs Unity Club, State St., Ludlow at 9:15 a.m. Returns approximately 4:30 p.m. $85 pp. Tuesday, Sept. 9 – Honoring 9/11 aboard the “Spirit of New York.” Narrated Sightseeing Cruise. View the Statue of Liberty, NYC Skyline, Brooklyn Bridge and more. Luncheon includes Salad Station, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, Tilapia with The Register • Page 23 Lobster Cream, Rotisserie Chicken, Glazed Pork Loin, Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese, Garlic Mashed, Fresh vegetables, Chocolate Mousse, Cheesecake. Departs Unity Club, State St. Ludlow at 7 a.m. Returns approximately 6 p.m. $89 pp. For reservations, call Albina at 413-543-2374. Make checks payable to: Ludlow Golden Senior Tours. Trips open to the public. CHRIST THE KING PARISH – Nov. 1-12, 2014 – Discover Croatia. 12-day tour includes 15 meals, round trip air, taxes and fees & hotel transfers. Highlights: Opatija, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Dubrovnik, Family style dinner in Cilipi, Split, Diocletian’s Palace, Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Pletna Boat Ride and wine tasting. Optional 3 day Venice post tour extension. Cost $3,199 per person. Come to an information night, Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, at 6:30 p.m., at the Polish American Citizens Club, 355 East St., Ludlow, MA. RSVP Sue Brown at 413-323-0883. SP TLIGHT This week’s T&J AUTO BODY PIZZA CORNER Beer • Wine • Pizza • Grinders • Spaghetti • Salads Tues., Wed., Thurs, 11 am-9 pm Fri. & Sat. 11 am-10 pm, Sunday 2 pm-9 pm • Closed Mon. We meet by accident 70 East St., Ludlow MA REPAIRS• PAINTING • WELDING GLASS • INSTALLATION 583-3088 239 Hubbard St., Ludlow BEST PRICES FOR USED AUTO OR TRUCK PARTS 583-4026 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR INSURANCE CALL or VISIT ��60 Day Warranty On Used Parts’’ Paying Top $$ Ludlow Auto Salvage 413-583-8000 JOE’S AUTO BODY MARIA’S RENTALS The Collision Experts Get in the SPOTLIGHT 413-547-6455 www.joesautobodyinc.com The good service people Proud publishers of 15 community newspapers 564 Center Street Ludlow, MA 01056 Contact Tracy at 413-283-8393 BELANGER Roofing • Siding Gutters Replacement Windows (413) 583-4411 www.turley.com Leitao insurance 583-6424 564 Center Street Ludlow, MA The good service people. James A. Bernardo HANSON JEWELERS We Are Buying Gold, Platinum and Silver Trade-In or Sell for Cash 477C Center Street • Ludlow, MA 01056 413.589.9088 • www.hansonjewelers.com 583-6424 Page 24 • The Register • March 5, 2014 Region Neal, Ricko to receive �Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt’ awards BOSTON – The Massachusetts Democratic Party will honor Congressman Richard E. Neal and Agnes A. Ricko, longtime Lynn activist, Democratic State committeewoman and Democratic City Committee chair, with the 2014 Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Awards at the annual Roosevelt Awards Reception set for May 27 at Fenway Park. “Congressman Neal and Agnes Ricko epitomize core Democratic values and have worked tirelessly to continue the New Deal agenda started by President and Mrs. Roosevelt,” said Massachusetts Democratic Party Chair Tom McGee. “For more than 40 years, anyone looking to get involved with public service or run for statewide or local office knows the first call in Western Mass is to Congressman Neal and the first call on the North Shore is to Agnes Ricko.” “I am honored to receive this prestigious recognition from the Democratic State Committee,” said Neal. “It was Franklin Roosevelt’s leadership that successfully guided the United States through the Great Depression and World War II. And it was his New Deal program that saved our country from the brink of disaster and restored economic security for millions of Americans. During his 12 years in office, he was determined to create a society in which no one was left out or left behind. As Democrats, we still share those same fundamental goals and aspirations. I am delighted to share this award with my friend Agnes Ricko and look forward to great celebration in Boston this May.” “No two people in American history were more fervent in their commitment to our shared Democratic values than President and Mrs. Roosevelt, particularly the ongoing struggle for social and economic justice,” said Ricko. “Mrs. Roosevelt was a trailblazer for women’s rights and an icon of our Party in her own right. She paved the way for exceptional women like Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, and Elizabeth Warren to serve at the highest levels of our government. To be honored with an award bearing her name is the most humbling compliment I have ever received and I am thrilled to share this honor with the dean of our exemplary Congressional delegation, Congressman Richard Neal.” Neal’s political career began at an early age, by knocking on doors for Congressman Eddie Boland (whom he would succeed in Congress). In 1972, Neal coordinated Western Massachusetts for George McGovern’s Presidential campaign and soon after, at age 23, was elected Springfield Democratic City Committee Chair where he built a grassroots operation that helped Democratic candidates up and down the ticket. Neal was first elected to the Springfield City Council in 1977 and elected Mayor in 1983 before winning election to Congress in 1988. Dating back to his first race, Neal “ oh George, Your new promotion made this week’s business page. Just wait’ll the girls at the social club see this! ” Some things never get old Whether it’s a press release about a promotion, school and town hall news, local calendars full of things to do or local businesses advertising their products and services - community newspapers are the only medium to publish items that are important to you. As a publisher and printer for over 50 years, Turley Publications, Inc. remains committed to our community newspapers and the towns and people we serve. So no matter what the daily papers are going through - community newspapers thrive because of their unique local content. We’ll never grow old of this long-standing tradition. We are the local news you come home to. has a perfect 19-0 record in his electoral career. This award is especially fitting for Neal, who along with his two sisters, was raised on Social Security Survivor Benefits – a program started by President Roosevelt – after his parents passed away. In addition to serving in Congress, Neal is a lecturer at UMass Amherst and on the Board of Trustees and Mt. Holyoke College. Ricko, the daughter of Greek immigrants, first got involved with Democratic politics in 1970 as part of Michael Dukakis’ campaign for Lieutenant Governor by passing out flyers, knocking on doors and recruiting her neighbors to lend a hand. She helped organize his subsequent campaigns for Governor and President. Throughout the North Shore, she has served as a grassroots organizer and trained volunteers for over 40 years, helping elect many Democratic state legislators, Governors, Congressman and U.S. Senators. She is a life-member of the Democratic State Committee and Lynn Democratic City Committee where she serves as co-chair. Ricko’s activism includes numerous Presidential campaigns, including traveling with a team of local volunteers to Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Ohio for Ted Kennedy in 1980, New Hampshire for Dukakis in 1988 and Florida in 2000 to help Al Gore’s recount effort. In addition, she campaigned in New Hampshire for John Kerry in 2004, New Hampshire, Maine and Rhode Island for Hillary Clinton in 2008 and New Hampshire for President Obama in 2008. Ricko has been an elected delegate to three national conventions: 1988 in Atlanta for Dukakis, 2004 in Boston for Kerry and 2008 in Denver for Clinton. In addition to her political work, Ricko, a graduate of Salem State Teachers College, was an elementary school teacher in Lynn, served as community liaison for the Lynn Mayor’s office and worked at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation and Construction. Neal and Ricko join exclusive company with this prestigious award. Previous Franklin Roosevelt Award recipients include U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy, U.S. Senator John Kerry, U.S. Senator Ed Markey, Gov. Michael Dukakis, Congressman Joe Kennedy II, Congressman Barney Frank, Ambassador Alan Solomont, former State Sen. Steve Panagiotakos, former State Rep. and Democratic Party Chair Phil Johnston, Bobby Haynes, Paul Egerman and Marc Solomon. Former Eleanor Roosevelt Award recipients include Attorney General Martha Coakley, Senate President Therese Murray, former State Rep. Lida Harkins, MJ Powell, Barbara Lee, Carol Fulp, Cheryl Cronin, Lynda Tocci, Nancy O’Connor Stolberg and Shanti Fry. Scholarships available for journalism students SPRINGFIELD - The Valley Press Club will award up to six scholarships of $1,000 each in June to high school seniors in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut planning careers in journalism. Primary emphasis is placed on career goals, writing ability, scholastic aptitude and overall achievement as measured by an applicant's high school transcript, class rank, academic awards, SAT scores, and extracurricular activities. The deadline for submitting applications is April 1, according to Noreen Tassinari, Scholarship Committee chair. Funds for one of this year’s scholarships was donated by Al Jaffe, who was the Press Club's first scholarship winner in 1964. Jaffe, currently a vice president at ESPN, was a senior at Pittsfield High School when he was awarded the club's initial $500 scholarship. He attended Emerson College and currently serves on the Emerson College Board of Trustees. The Republican Scholarship, funded by The Republican newspaper and administered by the club, is for students within the newspaper's circulation area who are planning careers in print journalism. The 22News Scholarship, funded by WWLP-22News and administered by the club, is for students planning careers in broadcast journalism. The club finances two scholarships, including the Edward J. Malley Jr. Memorial Scholarship, established in memory of the former chief photographer for the Springfield Newspapers, for students planning careers in photojournalism. This marks the 50th anniversary of the scholarship and the Club is seeking past recipients who are invited to email [email protected]. Applications are available at high school guidance offices and online at www.valleypressclub.com. The Valley Press Club was founded in 1962 in Springfield by a group of local reporters. Two years later club membership was opened to all communications professionals in the region and a scholarship dance was held. Each year, the Club holds educational workshops and luncheons. Since 1964, the Press Club has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to local high school students planning to pursue careers in journalism. Further information about the club is available at www.valleypressclub.com. Polish Junior League accepting scholarship applications REGION – The Polish Junior League of Massachusetts has announced that it will be awarding scholarships again this year. Scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate students and one scholarship will be granted to a graduate or returning student. To be eligible for an undergraduate scholarship, applicants must be of Polish heritage, have a permanent address in Western Massachusetts, enrolled in the sophomore year (36 credits minimum) or higher in a two- or four-year accredited college or university and never received a scholarship from the Polish Junior League of Massachusetts. To be eligible for the Josephine Karwoski Memorial Scholarship, appli- cants must be female, of Polish heritage, currently enrolled or accepted to a graduate degree program or a non-traditional student returning as an undergraduate student at an accredited institution, have a permanent address in Western Massachusetts and never received a scholarship from the Polish Junior League of Massachusetts. Selection is based on financial need and academic achievement. Applications are available online at www.polishjuniorleaguema.org or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope and written request to PJL Scholarship Chairperson, 20 Bridge Road, Unit 40, Florence, MA 01062. Requests will be processed within two weeks. March 5, 2014 • The Register • Page 25 Buzzin’ from Town to Town Classifieds Turley Publications’ Community Marketplace For Sale Antiques EASY STREET ANTIQUES. Buying one item or entire estates. Free house calls. 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ONE BR, kitchen, livingroom, stove, refrigerator, heat/ HW, move-in condition, off-street parking. No Pets. First, last, references $685 (413)598-0341. FOR RENT All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status (number of children and or pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, or any intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertising in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain about discrimination call The Department of Housing and Urban Development “ HUD” toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. For the N.E. area, call HUD at 617-565-5308. 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Page 28 • The Register • March 5, 2014 The FREE! �s of Homebuying Learn The REAL Process of Buying Your Home Learn How to Buy a HOME... and Pay LESS in TAXES! Why should I BUY instead of RENT? What should I know about a mortgage? Should I use a Realtor? What is my 1st Step? These questions answered... Plus ALL of yours! When? Where? WILBRAHAM – The Wilbraham United Players announce the cast of their spring musical “The Light in the Piazza,” the story of a mother who travels to Italy on a vacation with her daughter and finds true love in the person of a young Italian man. Playing the role of mother and daughter Margaret and Clara Johnson are Teri LaFleur, of Ludlow, and Carolyn Averill, of Wilbraham. Playing the young Italian, Fabrizio Naccarelli, is Jay Lee, of Wilbraham. The cast is fleshed out with members of the Naccarelli family – the father Signor Naccarelli played by Kevin Kary, of Wilbraham, and mother – Signora Naccarelli played by Lisa Woods, of South Deerfield. Giuseppe Naccarelli and his with Franca are played by Joe Van Allen, of Enfield, and Shelly Capen, of Wilbraham. The Priest is played by the group’s president, Paul Nesbit, of Springfield. The production also includes an ensemble of eight from Wilbraham and surrounding communities. The musical is written by Craig Lucas with music by Adam Guettel, the grandson of Richard Rodgers (Rodgers & Hammerstein) and is based on a novella by Elizabeth Spencer. The Broadway production debuted in 2005. This will be the first production of the musical in Western Massachusetts. Rehearsals for the production will lead up to performances beginning Mother’s Day weekend in May. The production is directed by Deb Trimble with musical direction by Larry Picard, and co-produced by Stacy Gilmour and Patricia Colkos. The Wilbraham United Players have been an active community theatre group in Wilbraham for 58 years, performing on the Fellowship Hall Stage at the Wilbraham United Church. 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