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VOL. 86 NO. 151 $1.00 WEDNESDAY,TUESDAY, FEBRUARY JUNE 27, 2017 17, 2021 VOL.75 cents 90 NO. 40 Westfield State reports just two COVID-19 cases By PETER CURRIER Staff Writer WESTFIELD — Westfield State University reported just two positive COVID-19 cases in a further sign of the waning severity of the pandemic locally. Both of the positive tests came from Westfield State students. No Westfield State employees tested positive for COVID-19 this week for the first time since the semester began. The cases were detected as part of the mandatory weekly COVID-19 testing pro- gram for students and employees on the Westfield State campus. At total of 1,591 tests were administered this week, giving the campus a weekly percent-positivity rate of just 0.126 percent. Westfield State has reported 20 positive cases since Jan. 23. Of the 20 cases, 18 were students and two were This photo was taken of the Young Singers of Greater Westfield prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. (SUBMITTED PHOTO) employees of Westfield State. The total percent-positivity rate for the campus so far this semester is just 0.416 percent, which is far lower than the local averages. The steadily decreasing weekly case counts follows a national trend of falling cases. A Young singers sought for YSGW; total of 11 cases were reported in the first round of tests, while only seven were reported the following week. The reporting of just two cases is a sign that there is little to no community spread of COVID-19 at at Westfield State. board members needed Just 750 students returned to campus for in-person learning this semester, compared to approximately 3,000 By LORI SZEPELAK students in a typical semester. Correspondent WESTFIELD-A virtual spring semes- ter starts Feb. 25 for the Young Singers of Greater Westfield and students in grades 5-8 are welcome to join. The mission of the choir is to promote SEPAC meeting to put the choral art and enrich the lives of area youths by instilling a lifelong love of ‘Spotlight on Transition’ music through performance and educa- By AMY PORTER tion, according to artistic director Kerry Staff Writer Cipoletta. WESTFIELD — The Special Education Parent The group brings together students to Advisory Council (SEPAC) will hold a virtual workshop rehearse weekly to develop vocal skills, on Zoom entitled “Spotlight on Transition” on Thurs., musical literacy, and a “beautiful choral March 4 at 6:30 p.m. The workshop will be led by Sherry sound.” Elander, Transition Specialist for Westfield Public “We had a successful virtual winter Schools. concert in December,” said Cipoletta. Elander said she will be providing a basic overview of The YouTube link to view the concert Students are welcome to join the Young Singers of Greater Westfield – as well as the Transition Law, which begins at 14 years or younger, is at https://youtu.be/NNVKGT0x3-I adults to serve as board members. (SUBMITTED PHOTO) and for some students may end the day before they turn “At this time, we are planning for a 22. She will also provide a timeline of activities that virtual concert in June,” she said, add- families need to complete each year in order for their son ing, “We are always looking to add new mix of exciting repertoire, enhancing “We are also always open to adding or daughter to make a successful transition from the singers.” one’s musical knowledge and skills, new and enthusiastic board members to school system to post-high school life, whether they be a Cipoletta noted that while the singers singing and having fun with other tal- our organization,” she said. college student, go on to a technical school, or work. are in grades 5-8, “We are happy to take ented students, building a sense of com- For anyone who is interested in join- “It’s about helping you to help your child with future on a bit younger and a bit older this year munity, and providing an outlet for self- ing the board or signing up a singer for planning to become a successful community member because so many students have lost the expression. the spring semester, they can reach regardless of their path,” Elander said, adding she would opportunity to sing in choir due to the In addition to singers being sought for Cipoletta by sending an email to kerry. provide tips on “how to work with the school system on pandemic.” the group, Cipoletta is also seeking [email protected]. identifying and implementing the supports and services Some of the “benefits” of joining the adults who are passionate about music For more details on the group, visit for their young person to be as prepared as possible when group includes experiencing an eclectic to join its board of directors. ysgw.org. they graduate or leave services.” Elander said if parents have a child with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), this is a great opportunity to meet with the WPS transition specialist about the Transition Law that begins at 14 or earlier, and to ask questions. Students in SkillsUSA at Westfield Tech SEPAC parent member Rachel Bullock said transition planning is an important time in a student’s IEP life. “Engaging the student to develop self determination, prepare for competition and careers having school staff hear and help with students’ desires after high school, and families helping the student to By AMY PORTER Across America on December learn independence,” Bullock said. Staff Writer 19, however the group was Bullock added that transition planning is about the WESTFIELD – The cancelled because of the pan- SkillsUSA Chapter at demic and the need for social See SEPAC, Page 3 Westfield Technical Academy distancing in the community. continues on despite restric- Last week, Westfield tions due to the pandemic, Technical Academy partici- according to Advisor and pated in the 4th annual Senior Allied Health Department Adventures in Leadership Head Maureen Baillargeon. Conference on Feb. 11, a Thirty-one students in the Virtual Event via ZOOM, for chapter, slightly fewer than in senior CTE students belong- recent years, meet monthly ing to the national organiza- via Google Meet. SkillsUSA tion of SkillsUSA. The WTA officers were elected this year chapter had six seniors par- based on teacher recommen- ticipate this year: Mike dations. Boucher, Sam MacMunn, Officers are President Angie Oliyevska, Josh Pedro, Kaden Rodriquez, Kaitlyn Priest, and Riley Construction Technology; Sullivan. Vice President Delaney Baillargeon said the confer- Kukucka, Electrical Wiring; ence had the goal of promot- Secretary Katelynn Pellegrini, ing world-class workers who Allied Health; Parliamentarian WTA Senior Kaitlyn Priest participated in the SkillsUSA are job-ready on day one. Sam MacMunn, Culinary leadership conference on Feb. 11, receiving a diploma and Multiple guests speakers and Arts; Treasurer Meredith honor stole. (PHOTO SUBMITTED) interactive training sessions Ploof, Business Technology kept the students engaged and and Report Andrew Navarro, Hope with their annual Springfield town green to set focused on topics such as Collision Technology. Luminaria fundraiser on up the display,” she said. Financial Literacy, College Baillargeon said their first December 6. “We took three They planned to place wreaths and Career, “Your Best Foot community service event students socially distanced in at the Massachusetts Veteran WPS Transition Specialist Sherry Elander. (PHOTO assisted the Cancer House of a minibus to the West Memorial Society for Wreaths See SkillsUSA, Page 3 SUBMITTED) PAGE 2 - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Dean's List at Fort Lewis College American International University of New Hampshire's Dean's List DURANGO, CO - Jonathan Rooney, of Chester, was named DURHAM, NH - The following students have been named to Fort Lewis College's Dean's List for the Fall 2020 semester. to the Dean's List at the University of New Hampshire for the Rooney's major is Adventure Education. College Dean's List fall 2020 semester: To be eligible for Dean's List, a student must carry a semes- SPRINGFIELD - American International College (AIC) in Alexander Barouxis-Kroll of Westfield, earning High ter GPA of 3.6 or better in no fewer than 15 credit hours of Springfield, Massachusetts, has named 640 students to the Honors graded college level work and have completed all work for Dean's List for the fall 2020 semester. Dean's List students are Alex Natario of Westfield, earning Honors which they are registered by the end of the semester. full time students who have achieved a 3.3 to 4.0 GPA. AIC The President's List is an academic distinction reserved for commends the efforts and accomplishments of these scholars Bryant University Deans' List Bryant's highest achievers who earn a GPA of 4.0 or better for during this unprecedented time. Local Dean’s List students are: at least 12 semester hours of work. SMITHFIELD, RI - Bryant University is dedicated to the Colleen Carpenter, of Westfield pursuit, recognition, and celebration of academic excellence. Anthony Clark, of Westfield The University is pleased to recognize the students who have University of New Hampshire graduates Jordyn Comtois, of Westfield been named to the Deans' List for the fall 2020 semester. The following Westfield residents achied Dean’s List: Jordyn Dewinkeleer, of Southwick DURHAM, NH - Kathleen Clark of Westfield graduated Karli Lajeunesse, class of 2023, Tyler Champagne, class of from the University of New Hampshire in December 2020 Jillian Gentile, of Southwick 2024, Michael Biskupic, class of 2021 and Jonathan Huntley, with a MA in Political Science. Stephanie Giusti, of Chester class of 2021. Students who received the honor Summa Cum Laude gradu- Irina Gonchuk, of Southwick ated with a GPA of 3.85-4.0: Students who received the honor Rebecca Herman, of Chester of Magna Cum Laude graduated with a GPA of 3.65-3.84; and Janetta Katykhin, of Southwick President's List at Bryant University students who received the honor of Cum Laude graduated with Alyssa Larsen, of Southwick SMITHFIELD, RI - Bryant University is pleased to recog- a GPA of 3.50-3.64. Joshua Lis, of Southwick nize the students who have demonstrated an unwavering com- Nicholas Mee, of Westfield mitment to academic excellence and achievement. Chancellor Becker College Dean's List Chad Moir, of Westfield Tang, class of 2022, from Southwick, MA, has been named to Anita Mosijchuk, of Westfield the President's List for the fall 2020 semester. WORCESTER -Becker College is proud to announce that Laura Moya Mejia, of Westfield Mckinley White, of Southwick, has been named to the Dean's Courtney Provencher, of Southwick Dean's List at Susquehanna List for the Fall 2020 semester. White is pursuing a Bachelor Shelby Rowell, of Westfield of Science in Veterinary Science, Pre-Veterinary. Cheyenne Slack, of Westfield SELINSGROVE, PA - Samantha Lisowski, of Westfield, Mason St.Pierre, of Westfield MA, was named to Susquehanna University's dean's list for the Cedarville Dean's List Liliya Stepanchuk, of Westfield fall 2020 semester. Jaelyn Towle, of Westfield The dean's list recognizes students who achieve a grade CEDARVILLE, OH -Jacob Curran and Joshua Curran and Jordan Towle, of Westfield point average of 3.4 or higher out of a possible 4.0 for the Stephanie Coutsouridis of Westfield achieved the Cedarville Eva Yusenko, of Westfield semester. To qualify, students must complete a minimum of 12 University fall 2020 Dean's List. This recognition requires the semester hours. student to obtain a 3.5 GPA or higher for the semester and Lisowski, a Graphic Design major, is a graduate of Westfield carry a minimum of 12 credit hours. High School.

Planning Underway For New England 4-H Programs and Events at Eastern States Exposition

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Gene Cassidy, President and CEO titions for youth are being consid- tive programming, to support youth across New England to reimagine Planning is underway by Eastern of Eastern States Exposition said, ered including the introduction of a and to educate them on career oppor- the New England 4-H Program to States Exposition and the New “During this unique time in our his- summer 4-H competitive event. tunities and workforce development. take its current best-in-class event, England 4-H community to create tory, ESE is doing all it can to sup- Events will be carefully planned for ESE Trustee and committee mem- and bring it to an even better place, programming and opportunities for port and provide an appropriate participants and animals to be able ber Nick Barishian said, “We have truly living the 4-H motto to ‘Make the youth organization to grow and venue for youth and agriculture, the to properly social distance in the joined forces with all six New the Best Better.’” thrive while keeping participants core of our mission.” barns and areas on the grounds. England 4-H Programs, 4-H Staff, More information will be avail- safe under COVID-19 protocols. A variety of programs and compe- The group strives to explore innova- 4-H Volunteers, and 4-H Youth from able as plans develop. Police Logs Major crime and incident report the pole, the responding officer reports that the wires were Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 ripped off a nearby building, causing damage to the building WESTFIELD but not disconnecting power. Court Logs 5:51 a.m.: accident, Southampton Road, multiple callers SOUTHWICK report a single-vehicle accident with unknown injuries, the 12:09 p.m.: officer wanted, Depot Street, a resident request- Westfield District Court responding officer reports that the vehicle became stuck in a ed to speak to an officer regarding a phone account fraudu- Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 snowbank and required a tow to be removed; lently opened in her name; Rebecca A. Pachot, 31, of 32 Atwater St., Westfield, 11:55 a.m.: accident, Mechanic Street, a caller reports that 12:17 p.m.: officer wanted, College Highway, a customer at a garbage truck struck a passenger vehicle, the responding was released on her personal recognizance (with pretrial a travel center states he is stuck in a car wash, an officer called conditions) pending a May 5 hearing after she was officer reports that one tow truck was requested to remove the the center and the person was assisted; vehicle from the scene, the responding ambulance reports that arraigned on a charge of assault and battery brought by 5:20 p.m.: officer wanted, Mockingbird Lane, an officer Westfield police. one person refused medical attention; investigated a call for footprints in the snow around the house, 2:37 p.m.: accident, Mill Street, a caller reports that a trac- which were determined to be from a pest control company. tor trailer unit took down multiple utility wires and snapped

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Wed., Feb. 17, 2021 is the 48th day of the year. 317 days remain until the end of the year

Representatives passes the Mis- Eniwetok begins: The battle ends 1979 – The Sino-Vietnamese War outside a Turkish Armed Forces ON THIS DAY souri Compromise for the first time. in an American victory on February begins. barracks in Ankara, Turkey, killing 1838 – Weenen massacre: Hun- 22. 1980 – First winter ascent of Mount at least 29 people and injuring 61 1370 – Northern Crusades: Grand dreds of Voortrekkers along the 1944 – World War II: Operation Everest by Krzysztof Wielicki and others. Duchy of Lithuania and the Teu- Blaukraans River, Natal are killed Hailstone begins: U.S. naval air, Leszek Cichy. tonic Knights meet in the Battle of by Zulus. surface, and submarine attack 1991 – Ryan International Airlines Rudau. 1854 – The United Kingdom rec- against Truk Lagoon, Japan's main Flight 590 crashes during take off TODAY'S 1411 – Following the successful ognizes the independence of the base in the central Pacific, in sup- from Cleveland Hopkins Interna- campaigns during the Ottoman In- Orange Free State. port of the Eniwetok invasion. tional Airport, killing both pilots, the BIRTHDAYS terregnum, Musa Çelebi, one of the 1859 – Cochinchina Campaign: 1949 – Chaim Weizmann begins aircraft's only occupants. sons of Bayezid I, becomes Sultan The French Navy captured the Cit- his term as the first President of 1992 – First Nagorno-Karabakh of the Ottoman Empire with the 1954 – Rene Russo, American adel of Saigon, a fortress that was Israel. War: Armenian troops massacre actress support of Mircea I of Wallachia. manned by 1,000 Nguyễn dynasty – Project Vanguard: Van- more than 20 Azerbaijani civilians 1959 – Richard Karn, American 1500 – Duke Friedrich and Duke soldiers, en route to conquering guard 2: The first weather satellite during the Capture of Garadaghly. 1956 actor and game show host Johann attempt to subdue the Saigon and other regions of south- is launched to measure cloud-cov- 1995 – The Cenepa War between peasantry of Dithmarschen, Den- ern Viet Nam. er distribution. Peru and Ecuador ends on a 1959 – Rowdy Gaines, American mark, in the Battle of Hemmingst- 1863 – A group of citizens of Gene- 1964 – In Wesberry v. Sanders ceasefire brokered by the UN. swimmer and sportscaster edt. va founded an International Com- the Supreme Court of the United 1996 – In Philadelphia, world 1962 – Lou Diamond Phillips, 1600 – On his way to be burned mittee for Relief to the Wounded, States rules that congressional champion Garry Kasparov beats American actor and director at the stake for heresy, at Campo which later became known as the districts have to be approximately the Deep Blue supercomputer in a 1963 – Larry the Cable Guy, de' Fiori in Rome, the philosopher International Committee of the Red equal in population. chess match. American comedian and voice actor Giordano Bruno has a wooden vise Cross. 1964 – Gabonese president Léon 1996 – NASA's Discovery Program 1963 – Jen-Hsun Huang, put on his tongue to prevent him 1864 – American Civil War: The H. M'ba is toppled by a coup and his begins as the NEAR Shoemaker Taiwanese-American businessman, continuing to speak. L. Hunley becomes the first subma- rival, Jean-Hilaire Aubame, is in- spacecraft lifts off on the first mis- co-founded Nvidia 1621 – Myles Standish is appoint- rine to engage and sink a warship, stalled in his place. sion ever to orbit and land on an 1963 – Michael Jordan, American ed as first military commander of the USS Housatonic. 1965 – Project Ranger: The Ranger asteroid, 433 Eros. basketball player and actor the English Plymouth Colony in 1865 – American Civil War: Colum- 8 probe launches on its mission to 1996 – The 8.2 Mw Biak earth- 1965 – Michael Bay, American North America. bia, South Carolina, is burned as photograph the Mare Tranquillitatis quake shakes the Papua province director and producer[27] 1676 – Sixteen men of Pascual de Confederate forces flee from ad- region of the Moon in preparation of eastern Indonesia with a maxi- 1971 – Denise Richards, Iriate's expedition are lost at Evan- vancing Union forces. for the manned Apollo missions. mum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Se- American model and actress gelistas Islets at the western end of 1867 – The first ship passes Mare Tranquillitatis or the "Sea of vere). A large tsunami followed, 1972 – Billie Joe Armstrong, the Strait of Magellan. through the Suez Canal. Tranquility" would become the site leaving one-hundred sixty-six American singer-songwriter, guitar- 1739 – The Battle of Vasai com- 1871 – The victorious Prussian chosen for the Apollo 11 lunar land- people dead or missing and 423 ist, actor, and producer mences as the Marathas move to Army parades through Paris, ing. injured. 1972 – Taylor Hawkins, American invade Portuguese-occupied terri- France, after the end of the Siege 1968 – In Springfield, Massachu- 2006 – A massive mudslide occurs singer-songwriter and drummer tory. of Paris during the Franco-Prus- setts, the Naismith Memorial Bas- in Southern Leyte, Philippines; the – Jerry O'Connell, American – In Sweden February 17 is 1974 1753 sian War. ketball Hall of Fame opens. official death toll is set at 1,126. actor, director, and producer followed by March 1 as the country – Madama Butterfly receives – Cumulative sales of the – Kosovo declares indepen- 1904 1972 2008 1980 – Al Harrington, American moves from the Julian calendar to its première at La Scala in Milan. Volkswagen Beetle exceed those dence from Serbia. basketball player the Gregorian calendar. – The Armory Show opens in of the Ford Model T. – Arab Spring: Libyan pro- 1913 2011 – Paris Hilton, American 1801 – An electoral tie between New York City, displaying works of 1974 – Robert K. Preston, a dis- tests against Muammar Gaddafi's 1981 Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr artists who are to become some of gruntled U.S. Army private, buzzes regime begin. In Bahrain, security model, media personality, actress, is resolved when Jefferson is elect- the most influential painters of the the White House in a stolen heli- forces launched a deadly pre-dawn singer, DJ, author and business- ed President of the United States early 20th century. copter. raid on protesters in Pearl Round- woman and Burr, Vice President by the 1919 – The Ukrainian People's Re- 1978 – The Troubles: The Provi- about in Manama, the day is locally 1982 – Brian Bruney, American United States House of Represen- public asks Entente and the US for sional IRA detonates an incendiary known as Bloody Thursday. baseball player[31] tatives. help fighting the Bolsheviks. bomb at the La Mon restaurant, 2015 – Eighteen people are killed 1989 – Chord Overstreet, 1814 – War of the Sixth Coalition: 1933 – Newsweek magazine is first near Belfast, killing 12 and seri- and 78 injured in a stampede at a American actor and singer The Battle of Mormant. published. ously injuring 30 others, all Protes- Mardi Gras parade in Haiti. 1819 – The United States House of 1944 – World War II: The Battle of tants. 2016 – Military vehicles explode THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2021 - PAGE 3

WTA Senior Angelina Oliyevska WTA Senior Riley Sullivan. WTA Senior Josh Pedro WTA Senior Mike Boucher SkillsUSA Continued from Page 1

Forward” Resumes, Cover Letters and Marketing Yourself, wear their masks, as is the norm during the pandemic, and log and Medical Math via an online format. Hands on contests like and Community Engagement for Life. into their specific contest via a link provided to them on their Carpentry, Collision Repair, Culinary Arts, Nurse Assistant, Jil-Lyn Wonoski, Director of Marketing and Business school Chromebooks. They will have 2 1/2 hours to complete and others will take place one day only at Blackstone Valley Development for Advantage Truck Group, which has a facility their exams which consist of three tests, a SkillsUSA employ- Regional Vocational High School in Upton. in Westfield, opened the Navigating Networking session and ability test-20% of the score, an OSHA safety test, 10%, and Baillargeon said the competitions will be for students only, shared advice with students and key tips to guide their interac- their shop content area test, 70%. with no observers, and a maximum of 12 students in each tions. Wonoski stressed that students should take every oppor- Baillargeon said they will have students participating in: contest. She said all CDC social distancing rules and guide- tunity to network, and to use social media to build a personal Carpentry, Cabinetmaking, Electronics Technology, lines will be followed for everyone’s maximum protection, and brand and new relationships, taking care to manage their Automotive Service Technology, Diesel Technology, Collision there will be no onsite opening ceremonies, gatherings or online reputations. Repair Technology, Culinary Arts, Restaurant Services, The event included a graduation ceremony for its “SAiLers” Customer Service, Nurse Assistant, Basic Health Care, Health who received the SkillsUSA honor stole and SAiL Diploma. Knowledge Bowl, Medical Math, Industrial Motor Control and An exciting and experiential learning experience was had by Electrical Construction Wiring. The students will be compet- all, according to Baillargeon. ing against seven schools in the district. The SkillsUSA District Competition for District 6 will take Winners will be announced on March 18, and Gold and place on Tues., March 9. Participating students will report that Silver medalists will advance to the State Competition in April. morning, to the school cafeteria, which is already set up with Baillargeon said the state will hold some of the contests such desks six feet apart for lunches, Baillargeon said. Students will as the Health Knowledge Bowl virtually, via a Kahoot set up, SEPAC Continued from Page 1 Send your local briefs to The Westfield News desire of the student, and the IEP is the road map to get WESTFIELD — Now, more than ever, our readers want to there. “Come learn and get informed about this important know about your business. As we slowly bring back local busi- topic. It is never too early to know this information,” she said. nesses, it is important to share what you offer, when and how To attend the meeting on the Zoom app on March 4 at 6:30 people can make purchases or utilize your services and just p.m. enter the meeting ID number 527-108-1333, and Passcode know that you are open. 3uht0R. Bullock said the 0 in the passcode is the number zero. Are you hosting online events or offer remote services? We For more information, email [email protected]. want to know! Send briefs, photos to press releases@thewestfield- email [email protected] news.com

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COLUMN A legacy of laughter

By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Editor Do you have that one friend who, when you think about him, you can’t help but smile? For me, that friend was Chris Avery and I am heartbroken that he passed away last week after an illness he battled for more than a year. He was the person who would make you spit out your drink with his witty comments. He looked on the bright side, even when he was sick. When he asked, “How are you?” he really wanted to know, HOPE E. and he really listened when you TREMBLAY answered. He was a good friend and a wonderful dad. He was the brother you always wanted. He was just . . . one of the great ones. Chris, or Moe as he was called among other things, entered my world in third grade. He came in like the whirling dervish he was — a humorous force to be reckoned with whose quick wit was sharp as a tack, even at age 9. I distinctly remember his laugh and how he would make funny comments, often under his breath when we were sup- posed to be paying attention in class. Once, that humor got us in trouble with Miss MacKay. I don’t remember what he said, but the two of us were gig- gling and got in trouble. We knew it was bad when we were called “Mr. Avery” and “Miss Murray.” I am quite sure we were sent to Principal Sr. Lillian’s office and suffered the Coalition backs new early shame of sitting on the dreaded Green Bench in the hallway. I have a lot of great memories with Moe. As we grew older, the laughs continued. Even when he was facing struggles and challenges, he managed to put a smile on his face and every- one else’s. education access bill He performed in plays in high school, often assuming a comedic role, and after graduation joined the National By KATIE LANNAN mented, families earning less than half the statewide median Guard. I recall one weekend he was home on leave and a State House News Service income would be able to access early education and child care group of us pulled an almost-all-nighter playing pool at my BOSTON - Massachusetts would gradually establish a uni- options for free, and families above that threshold would pay house. We all fell asleep and woke up in a panic because versal system of early education and child care from birth up to 7 percent of their total household income. Chris had to get on a plane and resume his role as a soldier through age 5, under a new and pricey bill backed by a state- The proposed program would also cover after- and out-of- early that day. I think we set a record for driving from wide coalition of more than 120 groups. school time for kids aged 5-12, and through age 15 for those Westfield to Bradley Airport that morning. The Common Start Coalition said the pandemic has under- with special needs. As with many friendships, ours ebbed and flowed after scored how critical early education and child care is for fami- A December poll conducted for the coalition by Beacon high school. I was in college, he was in the military and we lies and the economy, and access remains out of reach for Research indicated voter support for the concept. Asked about had different paths, but they continued to cross. Chris pur- many. The coalition is coordinated by a committee consisting state government subsidizing the cost of child care with sued stand-up comedy and I attended one of his shows at a of the Coalition for Social Justice, Greater Boston Legal extended hours and a sliding-scale fee that would be free to Boston comedy club. He was himself, which meant he had Services, Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action, Mass. families below a certain income threshold, 64 percent of 800 the entire room in stitches. I remember looking around and Association of Early Education and Care, Mass. Business voters surveyed said they backed the idea and 23 percent seeing all these strangers laughing at what my friend was Roundtable, the Commission on the Status of Women, opposed. saying and saw the joy he brought to them that night. And Neighborhood Villages, Parenting Journey, Progressive Early education and child care costs are substantial for that was what it was like to know Chris – he brought joy and Democrats of Massachusetts, SEIU Local 509 and Strategies families and lawmakers have long grappled with the issue of laughter everywhere he went. for Children. The bill's sponsors are Reps. Ken Gordon and uneven access and affordability. The coalition said its bill Chris had many, many friends, but none so close as “the Adrian Madaro and Sens. Susan Moran and Jason Lewis, co- would cost hundreds of millions of dollars annually, with exact boys,” a group that started in elementary school and added a chairman of the Education Committee. costs to be determined by the state Department of Early new member in high school. They were more than friends, The bill proposes a five-year rollout that supporters say Education and Care over the course of the legislation's imple- they were a true band of brothers. And I am happy to call would prioritize lowest-income, highest-need families. It mentation. them my friends, too. I know their lives are forever changed would create a new direct-to-provider funding allocation, A coalition official said supporters envision funds being with this great loss. based on capacity rather than attendance. Once fully imple- allocated from the state and federal governments. Over the years I didn’t see Chris as often as when we were in school together every day, but we would see each other at parties, reunions, get-togethers and he occasionally played golf with my husband. The last time I saw him in person was December of 2019 at a wine tasting. We spent time catching up and vowed to have a family game night. Just a few weeks later he was hospitalized, unbeknownst to me. When I found Baker to highlight new sewage discharge law out, I sent him a message I knew he would appreciate — I By MICHAEL P. NORTON director Ben Hellerstein noted that despite progress, beaches in told him if he didn’t want to lose at game night he could have State House News Service the state continue to experience days with potentially unsafe just canceled instead of getting admitted to the hospital. BOSTON - Gov. Charlie Baker hosts an event Tuesday to levels of fecal bacteria attributable to antiquated sewer systems Over the next year he was in and out of the hospital and we bring attention to a new law requiring public advisories to be and runoff from roads and parking lots. chatted via messages, always talking about getting together. issued when sewage is discharged into waterways. "We can and must do a better job of keeping waste out of our We last spoke this past December, renewing our vow to get The House passed the bill (H 4921) in late July and the water," Hellerstein said last month. "This bill will ensure the together soon. I am very sorry that we did not, and I am tak- Senate got on board with it just before the last session ended. public's right to know about sewage pollution in our water- ing this as a lesson to make time for people we love, espe- Baker signed on Jan. 12. ways. We believe that more awareness of the problem will lead cially the ones we rarely see. Even if it’s just a text message, The law will bring new attention to discharges that com- to more action on solutions. I want to connect. I want people to know they matter. I want monly occur from public systems during periods of heavy rain Hellerstein credited the Mass Rivers Alliance for its work on to spread the joy and laughter that Chris brought to every life that overwhelm infrastructure systems. the bill, as well as Rep. Linda Dean Campbell, former Rep. he touched, which I believe is his lasting legacy. When the bill was signed, Environment Massachusetts state Denise Provost and Sen. Patricia Jehlen.

Me and Chris, circa 1992, at one of our “pool nights.”

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WESTFIELD — Shirley Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. or until the from becoming a victim of a If youwww.sarahgillett.org see anything suspi- www.sarahgillett.org Jean (Alger) Glaze, a truck is full at the Westfield Senior Center parking lot at 45 vehicle burglary: cious, MAKE A CALL, Westfield resident since 1933, Noble St. Valley Green Shredding of Westfield is donating its • ALWAYS lock your car MAKE A DIFFERENCE at died Saturday, February 13, equipment so that all proceeds will fund scholarships for door; this includes when it is 413-562-5411 or DIAL 911 2021, (1925-2021) in hospice Westfield students. While you remain safely at home, this is parked in your driveway or in case of an emergency. at the Genesis Westfield a good time to box up old documents, protect your identity in front of your home. Center, Westfield, MA. and help our young scholars. A $5 donation is requested for How Did This • NEVER leave items of HouseHelp Seniors? Shirley was born at home in every box, Limit 3 boxes. No Early Birds! value, such as your purse, Northfield, MA on April 22, Mandatory COVID-19 Procedures must be followed: wallet, briefcase, laptop or Want To Know A Secret? • Must wear a mask Ask Sarah. 1925 to Lina K. (Belden) cellphone in plain view. www.sarahgillett.org Alger and James Warren • Remain in vehicle at all times Secure your valuables inside Alger. • Follow all instructions from volunteers and Valley Green the trunk before arriving at www.sarahgillett.org She is survived by her Shedding employees daughter Gretchen Draper • All material must be accessible in the trunk, truck bed, or and husband Barry of New cargo area In Memory Of Hampton, NH, granddaughters Nadine Dorrington of • Pets should not be in the vehicle Richmond, VA and Amy Lovell of Readsboro, VT, 7 • Please pay with exact amount DONALD R. CHAMPINEY great-grandchildren and 11 nieces and nephews and their ——— ~ 2 Year Anniversary ~ families. She leaves stepsons Jeffrey W. Glaze and wife IF YOU ARE SICK OR AWAITING COVID TEST April 30, 1929 ~ February 17, 2019 Dr. Linda Bennett Glaze, Jonathan W. Glaze and wife RESULTS, DO NOT ATTEND THE EVENT Sandra, and three step-grandchildren Justin W. Glaze and wife Kellie, Jordan W. Glaze, and Jocelyn G. Fleisschner and husband Grayson and their families. Her husbands, parents and siblings, Donald W. Alger, Nancy A. Braley and Barbara A. Malcomb, preceded her in Crafty Creations at the death. She lost her long-time Border collie companion Mollie in 2019. Shirley married her high school sweetheart, Donald S. Southwick Senior Center Dorrington, on September 28, 1946 at the end of WWII. SOUTHWICK — The Senior Center is offering take home They were married 20 years and had two children. He craft projects On Feb. 25, a St. Patrick’s Day craft will be died in June 2016. On June 25, 1971 she married Henry offered with. Craft kids can be picked up that day between E. Kaminski, a Westfield police officer. They celebrated 11:45 a.m. – noon, with instructions at 2 p.m. on cable access A life-long friend... knew how to their 35th wedding anniversary just prior to his death on Channel 15. enjoy the life. We miss you. July 8, 2006. They wintered in Sarasota, FL. They sang Pre-register with the Senior Center. Kits are limited and in local choirs where Henry was a soloist. After Shirley donations accepted. Ruth, Jack, Emily, Jaden, and John Warfield Glaze were married on July 7, 2007, Audrey and Kenny a new world of travel opened for her. She and John sailed the Atlantic Ocean on a clipper ship and visited many countries, including China, North Africa, Ireland, PROTECT YOUR HOME 365 DAYS A YEAR Luxembourg, France, Spain and England. They traveled the Panama Canal and wintered in the Florida Keys at Islamorada. John died on January 10, 2014. Shirley was a 1943 graduate of Westfield High School. 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