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VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents $1.00 SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2020 VOL. 89 NO. 197 4-H Camp staffer programs terminated, criminal go virtual charges pending

By CARL E. HARTDEGEN during Correspondent WESTFIELD – An employee of the Westfield YMCA’s Camp Shepard has been fired and is expected to be charged pandemic criminally after he allegedly used a cell phone camera to surveil female counselors in a bathroom. By LORI SZEPELAK The situation came to the attention of Correspondent city police on Aug. 3 when a Southwick GREATER WESTFIELD – resident called to report that her daughter Young people across Hampden told her that she had seen a cell phone County have not let the corona- which was apparently being used to take Roland Lavalle recently attended a pictures or video of her while she was in virus pandemic stop them from Terry Hamel met Westfield Starfires play- Westfield Starfires game and met Jeff ers Jeff Taylor and Eric Callahan at a a bathroom at camp. The caller said that participating in 4-H programs Taylor and Eric Callahan. (NICHOLAS recent game. (NICHOLAS BRETON PHOTO) camp officials had already taken action. this year. BRETON PHOTO) “Western Massachusetts 4-H In a prepared statement, the Y’s chief has not missed a beat in this executive officer, Andrea Allard, said pandemic,” said Tom “We were shocked and appalled to learn Waskiewicz, a Western ‘Starfire Families’ that one of our former staff members took CAPT. Massachusetts 4-H educator. inappropriate photos of female camp MICHAEL “In fact, we’ve rev’d up the counselors without their consent. The McCABE programming for our 4-H youth alleged perpetrator of this act has been and volunteers.” needed for 2021 season terminated from his position and we have Waskiewicz noted in the last banned him from all YMCA properties.” three months, virtual Zoom By LORI SZEPELAK moving up to the Majors one day,” said The suspect was identified soon after the initial complaint Correspondent workshops have centered on Breton. “Some of these kids wouldn’t have and his cell phone was seized. It was sent to a State Police WESTFIELD – Each summer, “Starfire gardening, fitness and nutrition, anywhere to stay so they wouldn’t be able forensics unit for examination. Families” are sought for Westfield Starfires sewing, teen leadership, horse to play in the league and a possible missed Westfield Police Capt.Michael McCabe said “clearly this players. For Nicholas Breton of Chicopee, science, club officer training opportunity.” is going to end up with criminal charges” but said that the the “timing seemed right” to step up to the and babysitting for young peo- Breton added that Callahan and Taylor suspect has not yet been charged as the investigation is not plate and open his home to two players – ple. are “great kids.” complete. shortstop Eric Callahan and pitcher Jeff “Workshops in the works are Callahan is a senior, and Taylor is a Because the suspect has been neither arrested nor arraigned, Taylor. personal finance, storytelling, junior, both from Millersville University in McCabe was not able to identify him publicly but did say “I was in the Army and moved back to volunteer board training, entre- Millersville, Pa. that he was an adult, “if by that you mean he is over 18.” At Chicopee in 2008 from Germany and I got preneurship, and animal sci- “They are always polite, very respectful, least some of the counselors the offender allegedly prayed on involved with the Holyoke Blue Sox ence,” said Waskiewicz, adding just a nice couple of kids to have around,” were younger, McCabe said and added, “We’re very confi- through my Army Recruiting Office,” said that technology has allowed said Breton. “I sometimes forget they are dent all the victims have been identified.” Breton, adding, “but then life takes a 4-H educators to reach a wider still kids because of their demeanor on the McCabe was quick to point out the that the camp officials curveball and I end up in Korea for some audience and to tap into resourc- field and how focused they are to be here, were not at fault in this situation. “The ‘Y’ didn’t do anything time before my retirement.” es both within the University of and then I go outside for something and wrong, the offender did,” he said. Breton noted his sister, Terry Hamel, Massachusetts at Amherst, 4-H, they are playing basketball in the pool and “Their guardianship worked for 40 years,” he noted, but who works in the athletic department at and to its supporters, including just having fun and laughing.” said that is is practically impossible to prevent crime in our Westfield State University, heard of the the Master Gardeners, the Farm Breton noted his two daughters, society. “If you have a motivated offender and a suitable need for host families this year and men- Bureau and local veterinarians. Brooklyn, 18, and Bailey, 16, have also target you can almost never prevent it,” he said. tioned the idea to him. “4-H continues to meet the benefited from the host family experience. McCabe also pointed out that what the suspect will be “I figured why not,” said Breton, adding, needs of a diverse population, “I think it is a great opportunity for them charged for is a misdemeanor. “I am retired and the timing seemed right.” ages 5-18,” said Waskiewicz. to learn from these guys about college life Under Chapter 272, Section 105 of the Massachusetts The Westfield Starfires compete in the “Started in 1902, it has evolved and being involved with sports during that General Laws, the penalty for secretly surveilling another Futures Collegiate Baseball League and as times warrant with research- time,” said Breton. “Brooklyn will be person who reasonably believes his or her private parts are home games are conducted at Bullens based information provided by attending AIC in Springfield this fall as not visible to the public is not more than a two and a half year Field. While the baseball season is quickly UMass Amherst and other part of the women’s soccer team so I am term in the House of Correction, a fine of not more than coming to a close, Starfire Families for Land-Grant universities from finding it especially important for her to $5,000 or both. next summer are being recruited. across the country.” interact with them.” “It is a great opportunity for these kids to Throughout the Greater showcase their skills with the possibility of Westfield area, there are a vari- See Starfires, Page 3 ety of clubs that are open to Westfield moves to young people, including the weekly COVID reporting See Virtual 4H, Page 5 KFC joins Westfield Starfires to as cases remain low support local Boys and Girls Club By PETER CURRIER WESTFIELD – KFC Westfield Starfires’ Jack Staff Writer and the Westfield Starfires Fox broke the league WESTFIELD — The number of weekly COVID-19 cases have partnered to support record for strikeouts in a in the area dropped this week as the state numbers seemingly the Westfield Boys and season with 76, and this stabilized after a slight increase in recent weeks. Girls Club with the “Strike year, West Springfield’s The City of Westfield reported Out Hunger” initiative. Nick Dombkowski is one just five new cases this week bring- The fast-casual restau- of the league leaders in that ing the total number of cases since rant and local Futures category. the pandemic began in Westfield to 507. There are 12 active cases in the Collegiate Baseball League the nutrition they need in “The Starfires are about city. entry have created a pro- these trying times,” said connecting communities One more person has died from motion that will benefit the Bill Parks, CEO of the and engaging them in a complications due to COVID-19 in Boys and Girls Club’s Boys and Girls Club of way that has a positive the city, bringing the total number of deaths to 56. summer meals program. Greater Westfield. “The impact,” said co-owner Southwick Health Director Tammy Spencer said that there For each strikeout earned Boys and Girls Club of Christopher Thompson. was just one new COVID-19 case in Southwick. That case is by a Starfires pitcher at Greater Westfield will con- “This is another example the lone active case in the town. The total number of cases in Bullens Field this season, tinue to do our part and of bringing together two Southwick stands at 68 since the beginning of the pandemic. KFC will donate $10 to the with the generous help terrific partners in a unique Westfield Health Director Joseph Rouse said Wednesday program. from KFC and the Starfires and impactful way with evening after the results were reported that the health depart- Elinore Inacio and her “We are thrilled to be our mission will be carried KFC and the Westfield ment would only be reporting the numbers weekly on German Shorthaired Pointer teaming up with both KFC out.” Boys & Girls Club Strike Wednesdays at 4 p.m.. He said that this is subject to change if “Zelda” participate in the K9 and the Starfires to help “Go Starfires,” he added, Out Hunger Initiative.” – the infection rate begins to increase. Wizards 4-H Dog Club. make sure family’s in the in support of the team. Courtesy of Westfield (SUBMITTED PHOTO) Westfield area are getting Last season, the Starfires See Weekly COVID Reporting, Page 3

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No information was available Ave. on Aug. 13. (AMY PORTER PHOTO/THE Sullivan then began the bidding at as to why it was back on the block. tion. (AMY PORTER PHOTO/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) $100,000. The first bid came in at WESTFIELD NEWS) Police Logs Major crime and incident report recently left the area on a bicycle, the responding officers report issued a verbal warning after advising the pedestrian of the per- Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020 the suspect made a clean getaway but was identified, the theft tinent regulations; WESTFIELD was referred to the Detective Bureau; 1:46 p.m.: city ordinance violation, Washington Street, a 3:24 a.m.: unwanted guest, Stratfield Avenue, a resident 4:51 p.m.: motor vehicle violations, Springfield Road, a radar Community Service Unit officer reports he left voice mail mes- reports a relative’s guests is intoxicated and creating disturbance, enforcement officer reports a written warning and a citation sages for the owners of two adjacent properties with excessively the responding officer reports the man was served with a ‘No were issued, in addition the officer reports that a criminal com- tall grass, the officer reports the grass at both addresses had been trespassing’ order at the homeowner’s request and provided a plaint was issued to an unlicensed operator found to be speeding, mown when he checked the next day; courtesy transport to a Union Street address; a licensed passenger took control of the car; 3:09 p.m.: found property, Westfield Police Department, 15 9:39 a.m.: recreational vehicle complaint, Sgt. T.M. Dion 6:25 p.m.: larceny, Southampton Road, a caller reports that Washington St., a resident came to the station to surrender a Way, a Community Service Unit officer reports he encountered after a verbal altercation with his girlfriend the woman left with debit card found, the responding officer reports the owner could two vehicles carrying dirt bikes on the airport perimeter road, the his wallet, the responding officer reports he spoke with the not be immediately located and the card was stored for safe officer reports the operators said that they had learned on a social woman at her parent’s home and she admitted taking the wallet keeping; media web-site (Facebook) of an area where they could ride and said she threw it from the window of her car when she left, 4:24 p.m.: city ordinance violation, Whitney Playground, their off-road machines, the officer reports he advised the opera- the officer advised the woman to retrace her route and attempt to Shepard Street, a patrol officer reports five persons found swim- tors that the land in question is private property and not available find the wallet, the officer reports the victim has not yet decided ming in the river were advised of the relevant city ordinances for recreational vehicle use, see story in the Saturday, Aug. 1, how he wants to proceed; and left the area without incident; edition of The Westfield News; 11:26 p.m.: suspicious activity, Ridgecrest Drive, a caller 5:53 p.m.: traffic complaints, Southampton Road, a radar 10:02 a.m.: weather complaint, White Street, a caller reports reports a described vehicle stopped in front of his home and enforcement officer reports two citations and a written warning a fallen tree is blocking a fire hydrant and the sidewalk, the persons who exited the vehicle entered his car port but fled when were issued, in addition the officer issued a city ordinance viola- responding officer reports a DPW representative was notified; residents investigated, the responding officer reports that two tion citation for being a person younger than the legal drinking 11:19 a.m.: soliciting, East Main Street, a caller from a East vehicles were reportedly involved which fled toward Southwick, age in possession of alcohol, two 30-packs of beer and four Main Street gas station reports a male party who has been pan- a search of the area did not yield any suspect vehicles. bottles of hard cider were seized and discarded; handling there in the past is doing so again, the responding 6:15 p.m.: noise complaint, St.Paul Street, a caller reports officer reports the man was served with a ‘No trespassing’ order Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020 very loud music, the responding officer reports that while the at the caller’s request; WESTFIELD music was found and could be heard at the neighboring address- 11:54 a.m.: animal complaint, Pleasant Street, an animal con- 5:52 p.m.: loitering, South Maple Street, a caller from a gas es it was not unreasonably loud for the time of day and the day trol officer reports a resident who said she has been caring for station reports a male party sleeping in a vehicle parked at a gas of the week, the officer noted 15-20 persons present but reports two cats she found outside her apartment building brought them pump refuse to leave, the responding officer reports the man was social distancing was being observed; to the municipal animal shelter because she has not been able to able to call a friend who came to get him; 7:03 p.m.: larceny, Franklin Street, a caller from a Franklin find their owner; 7:55 a.m.: larceny, Union Street, a caller reports the registra- Street discount store reports a shoplifter fled on a bicycle with 12:35 p.m.: larceny, Springfield Road, an off duty officer tion plates were stolen from her vehicle overnight, the respond- merchandise, the responding officer reports the suspect was reports he observed a male party steal four case of energy drinks ing officer reports an incident report was filed; found but no merchandise was recovered, the officer reports the and flee in a described vehicle, the responding officer reports the 10:26 a.m: traffic complaint, Franklin Street at Madison store management elected not to pursue criminal charges but the suspect was found and stopped on North Road, the merchandise Street, the Community Service Unit supervisor reports he woman was served with a ‘No trespassing’ order; was recovered and a criminal complaint was filed, the suspect observed two cyclists riding their bikes in a pedestrian cross- 7:28 p.m.: trespassing, Montgomery Road, a caller reports was also served with a citation for failure to inspect the vehicle; walk, the officer reports one party was known to him and was persons trespassing with a motor vehicle have become stuck in 1:20 p.m.: larceny, Main Street, a caller from a Main Street issued a verbal warning but she declined to identify her daughter, a brook on his property, the responding officer reports a tow was drug store reports fragrances valued at several hundred dollars similar warnings were subsequently issued to cyclists riding in summoned to extricate the SUV, the officer also discovered that were stolen about an hour earlier, the responding officer reports crosswalks at Mechanic and Main streets, Broad and Court neither occupant of the vehicle was of legal drinking age, three the complainant said that a review of security video showed streets and Elm and Arnold streets; bottles of wine found in the vehicle were seized and discarded; someone stealing the merchandise, the incident was referred to 12:10 p.m.: animal complaint, Westfield Animal Shelter, 178 11:21 p.m.: suspicious person, Sycamore Street, a caller the Community Service Unit; Apremont Way, a resident came to the shelter to surrender a dog reports that he observed a known person attempting to enter a 2:35 p.m.: soliciting, East Main Street, a caller from an East she had adopted there years ago but can no longer care for; neighbor’s apartment via an opening for an air conditioner, the Main Street store complains of a man panhandling at the store 12:31 p.m.: animal complaint, Susan Drive, a caller reports caller said that man fled when accosted, the responding officer entrance, the responding officer reports the man was advised of taking custody of an injured cat found in her driveway, the reports the suspect was located on West School Street and said the complaint and left the area; responding animal control officer reports the cat was transported that he had been trying to contact his girlfriend with whom he 2:45 p.m.: larceny, East Main Street, a patrol officer reports to the municipal animal shelter; has been feuding but left when the neighbor said she was not at that while responding to an unrelated call at an East Main Street 1:02 p.m: traffic complaint, Elm Street, the Community home, the man agreed to stay away from the apartment for the store he was advised that a person who stole a vacuum cleaner Service Unit supervisor reports he observed a jaywalker and time being.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Sat., Aug. 15, 2020 is the 228th day of the year. 138 days remain until the end of the year.

1511 – Afonso de Albuquerque of Portugal problems during takeoff in Barrow, Alaska. 1963 – President Fulbert Youlou is over- temporary tensions with Morocco. ON THIS DAY conquers Malacca, the capital of the Ma- 1939 – Twenty-six Junkers Ju 87 bombers thrown in the Republic of the Congo, after a 2005 – Israel's unilateral disengagement lacca Sultanate. commanded by Walter Sigel meet unex- three-day uprising in the capital. plan to evict all Israelis from the Gaza Strip 636 – Arab–Byzantine wars: The Battle of 1517 – Seven Portuguese armed vessels pected ground fog during a dive-bombing 1965 – The Beatles play to nearly 60,000 and from four settlements in the northern Yarmouk between Byzantine Empire and led by Fernão Pires de Andrade meet Chi- demonstration for Luftwaffe generals at fans at Shea Stadium in New York City, an West Bank begins. Rashidun Caliphate begins. nese officials at the Pearl River estuary. Neuhammer. Thirteen of them crash and event later regarded as the birth of stadium 2005 – The Helsinki Agreement between 747 – Carloman, mayor of the palace of 1519 – Panama City, Panama is founded. burn. rock. the Free Aceh Movement and the Govern- Austrasia, renounces his position as ma- 1549 – Jesuit priest Francis Xavier comes 1939 – The Wizard of Oz premieres at 1969 – The Woodstock Music & Art Fair ment of Indonesia was signed, ending al- jordomo and retires to a monastery near ashore at Kagoshima (Traditional Japanese Grauman's Chinese Theater in Los Ange- opens in upstate New York, featuring some most three decades of fighting. Rome. His brother Pepin the Short be- date: 22 July 1549). les, California. of the top rock musicians of the era. 2007 – An 8.0-magnitude earthquake off comes the sole ruler (de facto) of the Frank- 1592 – Imjin War: At the Battle of Hansan 1940 – An Italian submarine torpedoes and 1970 – Patricia Palinkas becomes the first the Pacific coast devastates Ica and vari- ish Kingdom. Island, the Korean Navy, led by Yi Sun-sin, sinks the Greek cruiser Elli at Tinos harbor woman to play professionally in an Ameri- ous regions of Peru killing 514 and injuring 982 – Holy Roman Emperor Otto II is de- Yi Eok-gi, and Won Gyun, decisively de- during peacetime, marking the most serious can football game. 1,090. feated by the Saracens in the Battle of Capo feats the Japanese Navy, led by Wakisaka Italian provocation prior to the outbreak of 1971 – President Richard Nixon completes 2013 – At least 27 people are killed and 226 Colonna, in Calabria Yasuharu. the Greco-Italian War in October. the break from the gold standard by ending injured in an explosion in southern Beirut 1018 – Byzantine general Eustathios Daph- 1599 – Nine Years' War: Battle of Cur- 1941 – Corporal Josef Jakobs is executed convertibility of the United States dollar into near a complex used by Lebanon's militant nomeles blinds and captures Ibatzes of Bul- lew Pass: Irish forces led by Hugh Roe by firing squad at the Tower of London at gold by foreign investors. group Hezbollah in Lebanon. A previously garia by a ruse, thereby ending Bulgarian O'Donnell successfully ambush English 07:12, making him the last person to be ex- 1971 – Bahrain gains independence from unknown Syrian Sunni group claims re- resistance against Emperor Basil II's con- forces, led by Sir Conyers Clifford, sent to ecuted at the Tower for espionage. the United Kingdom. sponsibility in an online video. quest of Bulgaria. relieve Collooney Castle. 1942 – World War II: Operation Pedestal: 1973 – Vietnam War: The USAF bombing of 2013 – The Smithsonian announces the 1038 – King Stephen I, the first king of Hun- 1695 – French forces end the bombard- The oil tanker SS Ohio reaches the island Cambodia ends. discovery of the olinguito, the first new car- gary, dies; his nephew, Peter Orseolo, suc- ment of Brussels. of Malta barely afloat carrying vital fuel sup- 1974 – Yuk Young-soo, First Lady of South nivorous species found in the Americas in ceeds him. 1760 – Seven Years' War: Battle of Liegnitz: plies for the island's defenses. Korea, is killed during an apparent assassi- 35 years. 1057 – King Macbeth is killed at the Battle Frederick the Great's victory over the Austri- 1943 – World War II: Battle of Trahili: Su- nation attempt upon President Park Chung- 2015 – North Korea moves its clock back of Lumphanan by the forces of Máel Coluim ans under Ernst Gideon von Laudon. perior German forces surround Cretan par- hee. half an hour to introduce Pyongyang Time, mac Donnchada. 1893 – Ibadan area becomes a British Pro- tisans, who manage to escape against all 1975 – Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Mujibur 8​1⁄2 hours ahead of UTC. 1070 – The Pavian-born Benedictine Lan- tectorate after a treaty signed by Fijabi, the odds. Rahman is killed along with most members franc is appointed as the new Archbishop of Baale of Ibadan with the British acting Gov- 1944 – World War II: Operation Dragoon: of his family during a military coup. TODAY'S Canterbury in England. ernor of Lagos, George C. Denton. Allied forces land in southern France. 1975 – Takeo Miki makes the first official 1185 – The cave city of Vardzia is conse- 1907 – Ordination in Constantinople of Fr. 1945 – Jewel Voice Broadcast by the Em- pilgrimage to Yasukuni Shrine by an incum- BIRTHDAYS crated by Queen Tamar of Georgia. Raphael Morgan, the first African-American peror Showa following effective surrender bent prime minister on the anniversary of 1237 – The Battle of the Puig takes place Orthodox priest, "Priest-Apostolic" to Amer- of Japan in the World War II, Korea gains the end of World War II. 1975 – Bertrand Berry, American football in the context of the Spanish Reconquista ica and the West Indies. Independence from the Empire of Japan. 1977 – The Big Ear, a radio telescope oper- player and radio host pitting the forces of the Taifa of Valencia 1914 – A servant of American architect 1947 – India gains Independence from Brit- ated by Ohio State University as part of the 1975 – Kara Wolters, American basket- against the Kingdom of Aragon. The battle Frank Lloyd Wright murders seven people ish rule after near 190 years of British com- SETI project, receives a radio signal from ball player resulted in an Aragonese victory. and sets fire to the living quarters of Wright's pany and crown rule, and joins the Com- deep space; the event is named the "Wow! 1979 – Carl Edwards, American race car 1248 – The foundation stone of Cologne Wisconsin home, Taliesin. monwealth of Nations. signal" from the notation made by a volun- driver Cathedral, built to house the relics of the – The Panama Canal opens to traffic – Founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali teer on the project. 1981 – Brendan Hansen, American 1914 1947 swimmer Three Wise Men, is laid. (Construction is with the transit of the cargo ship SS Ancon. Jinnah is sworn in as first Governor-General 1984 – The Kurdistan Workers' Party in eventually completed in 1880.) 1981 – Óliver Pérez, American baseball 1914 – World War I: The First Russian of Pakistan in Karachi. Turkey starts a campaign of armed attacks player 1261 – Michael VIII Palaiologos is crowned Army, led by Paul von Rennenkampf, enters 1948 – The Republic of Korea (South Ko- upon the Turkish military with an attack on as the first Byzantine emperor in fifty-seven 1982 – Casey Burgener, American East Prussia. rea) is established south of the 38th parallel police and gendarmerie bases in Şemdinli weightlifter years. 1914 – World War I: Beginning of the Battle north. and Eruh 1281 – Mongol invasion of Japan: The Mon- 1982 – David Harrison, American basket- of Cer, the first Allied victory of World War I. 1952 – A flash flood drenches the town of 1995 – In South Carolina, Shannon ball player golian fleet of Kublai Khan is destroyed by 1915 – A story in New York World news- Lynmouth, England, killing 34 people. Faulkner becomes the first female cadet a "divine wind" for the second time in the 1985 – Nipsey Hussle, American rapper paper reveals that the Imperial German 1954 – Alfredo Stroessner begins his dicta- matriculated at The Citadel (she drops out (d. 2019) Battle of Kōan. government had purchased excess phenol torship in Paraguay. less than a week later). 1987 – Ryan D'Imperio, American foot- 1461 – The Empire of Trebizond surrenders from Thomas Edison that could be used to 1960 – Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) 1998 – Northern Ireland: Omagh bombing ball player to the forces of Sultan Mehmed II. This is make explosives for the war effort and di- becomes independent from France. takes place; 29 people (including a woman 1989 – Joe Jonas, American singer- regarded by some historians as the real end verted it to Bayer for aspirin production. 1961 – Border guard Conrad Schumann pregnant with twins) killed and some 220 songwriter of the Byzantine Empire. Emperor David is 1920 – Polish–Soviet War: Battle of War- flees from East Germany while on duty others injured. 1990 – Jennifer Lawrence, American exiled and later murdered. saw, so-called Miracle at the Vistula. guarding the construction of the Berlin Wall. 1999 – Beni Ounif massacre in Algeria: actress 1483 – Pope Sixtus IV consecrates the Sis- 1935 – Will Rogers and Wiley Post are 1963 – Execution of Henry John Burnett, Some 29 people are killed at a false road- 1995 – Chief Keef, American rapper tine Chapel. killed after their aircraft develops engine the last man to be hanged in Scotland. block near the Moroccan border, leading to THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2020 - PAGE 3

Westfield Fire’s Drew Bean in the windup. Westfield Police’s Brenden Jones goes for a low ...while Oliver Cammisa goes for a high Clayton Cigal hits a pop-up. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) one.... one. Westfield Little League Baseball - Police vs. Fire

Westfield Police’s Dylan Rozell tosses one in at Thursday’s Jadon Buell crosses the plate as he and Evangelos game against Westfield Fire. Drew Bean makes a safe steal at second base Murphy score consecutive runs.

Starfires Continued from Page 1 Breton added that with Callahan and Taylor providing is both Eric and Jeff are modest and the conversations are invaluable feedback about the life of a college athlete to his short. Then you go watch a game live and see the talent these daughters, the summer experience “has actually been benefi- kids have and realize just how modest they are. Like I said, cial both ways.” good kids.” When Breton’s schedule allows, he does attend home games On Aug. 6, Breton brought his 86-year-old neighbor Roland to see Callahan and Taylor in action. Lavalle to a game. “I suppose I could make more games being retired but I like “Roland is a die hard Red Sox fan and he was just in his to give the guys some space while they are out doing their glory,” said Breton. “I had him take pictures with Jeff and Eric thing on the field, plus it gives us time when they get home at as well as catcher Johnny Tuccillo. He was smiling the whole night to talk about how they played,” said Breton. “The irony time.” Both Callahan and Taylor are wrapping up their first season with the Westfield Starfires. As for Callahan, who is originally from Columbus, Ohio, his host family experience has been “awesome.” “The experience has been awesome,” said Callahan. “Nick brought me and Jeff in and has been great. We aren’t home very often due to games and travel but Nick and his daughters have welcomed us. They have supported us at games and made sure we have everything we need at the house to play our best.” Westfield Starfires players Jeff Taylor and Eric Callahan Taylor, of Lancaster, Pa., shared a similar sentiment. posed for a photo with Tara Cote, Chyanne Martial, Maddie “The experience is all I could ask for,” said Taylor. “We’ve Soja and Haley Soja. (NICHOLAS BRETON PHOTO) been smart and able to avoid the virus as well as enjoy our- selves with the amenities that Nick has for us.” email at [email protected] or visit westfield- Chris Thompson, Westfield Starfires co-founder and owner, starfires.com. encourages other families to consider hosting a player in 2021. Breton also encourages area residents to attend a game “We were contacted by a few local families who had addi- before the season ends. The Starfires have home games tional space in their home and expressed interest to become a remaining against the Worcester Bravehearts (Aug. 15) and host family,” said Thompson, adding it was imperative that Nashua Silver Knights (Aug. 19). each player, their parents and the host family all “felt comfort- “You cannot beat the entertainment factor,” said Breton, able” with the program. adding, “and, of course, who doesn’t want to support some- “We are extremely fortunate that current players’ families thing local?” also opened their home to other players this season as well,” Breton added attending a game is also a “great interactive said Thompson, noting the 2020 Starfires roster included top experience for the family” since the players walk around the local players from the region. field and talk to fans. Nicholas Breton of Chicopee, center, has hosted two Westfield Thompson noted he is seeking 15-18 families to host players “There is so much local talent out there that in my opinion Starfires players this summer in his home, Jeff Taylor and for the 2021 season. you should want to be out there and instilling the values of Eric Callahan. (SUBMITTED PHOTO) For more information on hosting a player next summer, con- hard work and sportsmanship in our children, it makes them tact Evan Moorhouse, director of baseball operations, via better people,” said Breton. Weekly COVID Reporting 413-527-0194 • RichardsFuel.com Continued from Page 1 “It’s good right now relatively, all things He noted how Rhode Island was recently considered. 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The guidance, from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, was posted online Thursday and takes effect Monday. "For the avoidance of doubt, this guidance applies to K-12 school and other youth sports activities," the document says. Aimed at facility operators and organizers of youth and adult sports and activities, the guidance categorizes sports into three levels of COVID-19 transmission risk, based on the amount of close contact required or expected, with different limitations for each. Facility operators and activity organizers "must require facial coverings to be worn by all participants," except when distancing of six feet or more between participants is possible, for individuals who cannot wear a mask because of a disability or medical condition, or during "high intensity aerobic or anerobic activities, swimming, water polo, water aerobics or other sports where individuals are in the water," the guidance says. "Some sports by their nature involve intense aerobic activity throughout play. For these sports, it is required that players use facial coverings when possible, taking frequent breaks when they are out of proximity to other players using caution to avoid touching the front or inside of the face covering by using the ties or ear loops to remove and replace," the guidance says. "For example, soccer players should have facial coverings with them at all times, and where possible play with the facial cov- Sen. Velis Update ering on, removing it for long runs down the field, for plays without close contact, and in the goal; baseball/softball batters Hello Everyone! to start a new field. As Hampden and Hampshire to must wear facial coverings while at bat; lacrosse or hockey What a hot week! I hope Assistant Vice-Chair of the explore the MassGrown players participating in face-offs must wear facial coverings." everyone has been able to Joint Committee on Labor Exchange and register at The guidance allows lower-risk activities, like tennis, golf, stay cool and busy. There was and Workforce Development, https://massnrc.org/farmex- gymnastics and cross country, to hold individual or socially a variety of events taking I look forward to making change. distanced group activities, competitive practices, competitions place in the district this week, these issues a priority. Also this week, the Baker- and outdoor tournaments. Individual crew, sailing and biking, and I have some COVID-19 Saturday Morning, I attended Polito Administration horseback riding, fishing, hunting, surfing, pickleball, motor updates to share as well. Southampton’s Annual Town released additional data on sports and no-contact exercise classes are also listed as exam- Monday morning, Chief Meeting. It was great to listen the community level spread ples in the "lower-risk" category. Christopher Norris was to some of the priorities in of COVID-19 in order to tar- For the other two risk levels, competitive practices and com- sworn in as the new Fire the community, and phenom- get resources through com- petitions are only allowed with modifications in place. Players Chief of Easthampton at a enal to see democracy in munity specific strategies. can participate in individual or distanced activities like non- ceremony alongside Mayor action. While Massachusetts has contact workouts, aerobic conditioning and drills the way the LaChapelle and State As a local infrastructure seen an overall decrease in sport is traditionally played. Representative Carey. Chief project update, I wanted to COVID-19 Cases and hospi- Sports including baseball and softball, team swimming, vol- Norris most recently was the share with you all that the talizations since May, there leyball, soccer, fencing and field hockey are deemed moderate deputy Chief in Northampton, Cowles Bridge Replacement has been a slight uptick in STATE SEN. risk, as are running clubs and dance classes. and was the Fire Chief in project has moved along this certain communities recently, JOHN VELIS The higher-risk category includes football, basketball, com- Westhampton before that. I week, as the opening for bid- including in Holyoke and petitive cheer, ice hockey, wrestling, boxing, martial arts, look forward to working with ding for the project took Chicopee. These communi- rugby, pair figure skating and ultimate Frisbee. Chief Norris to support the place on Tuesday. Both of the ties, among with others, will nied by orders for food. I will The guidance lists "lacrosse" as higher-risk and "girls' Easthampton community. design and construction of receive additional interven- continue to keep you all lacrosse" as moderate risk. On Thursday, I met with this project will be complete- tion support from the updated as things change. The modifications for games and competitive practices for the President of Holyoke ly funded by MassDOT, and I Commonwealth to help stop Last Friday was National higher- and moderate-risk sports included staggered starts for Community College, look forward to having a new the spread of the virus. Last Purple Heart Day, a day where races; elimination of deliberate contact like tackling and body- Christina Royal. Among bridge to carry Southwick week, the Governor also we honor those in the US checking; and changes to or elimination of intermittent contact other things, we discussed Road (Routes 10/202) over announced stricter rules for armed forces who have been like scrums. Some intermittent contact, like face-offs, could awarded the Purple Heart for take place if each player involved wears a mask. the importance of preparing the Little River. public and private gatherings students for the workforce. Earlier this week, the MA and enhanced enforcement of their sacrifices and courage. I "Modifications should strive to keep participants 6 feet apart thank all the brave men and for the majority of play and must eliminate all deliberate con- Many students in our com- Department of Agriculture safety standards. Among munities are making the announced the launch of the other things, this order 1) women who have received the tact," the guidance says. Purple Heart for their service Sports and activities that cannot implement such modifica- choice to invest in their edu- MassGrown Exchange Reduces the limit on outdoor cation through specific cours- Program, which was created gatherings from 100 to 50 in protecting our country. tions to limit contact or increase distancing would not be able As always, if there is any- to hold matches, meets or games, according to the guidance, es and training classes, and to help the Massachusetts people (indoor gatherings thing I can do to assist you, but could still be able to practice under certain circumstances. it’s crucial that we support food system by facilitating limit will remain at 25 peo- The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association said this kind of development. So business-to-business connec- ple), 2)Requires face cover- please never hesitate to reach in a statement posted to Twitter that it was aware of the updat- many industries have been tions. This online platform ings where more than 10 out to my office! I can be ed state guidance and was awaiting "accompanying guidelines hurt by COVID-19, and it is will connect suppliers, such people from different house- reached at my email: john. from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education." clear that community colleg- as farms and fisheries, with holds will be mixing, and 3) [email protected] or The MIAA's board plans to convene within three business es are going to be at the fore- buyers including grocery Updates restaurant rules to phone: (413) 572-3920. days of the release of DESE guidelines. front of our recovery, as there stores, restaurants, and food- state that alcoholic bever- is going to be a need to train banks. I encourage business- ages may only served for on- Sincerely, and retrain people who want es and suppliers in the 2nd site consumption if accompa- John C. Velis No dice for return of craps, roulette at casinos capacity caps and mandatory face cover- poker tables to operate, which Band Poker also not ings. described as "not what I would consider a Under those plans, poker, craps and safe situation for the employees or play- ready for return, roulette were not allowed, while casinos ers." Gaming Commission staff deter- were instructed to space out or separate mined that local casinos would need to official says which slots machines are used and cap limit poker to four people per table to By CHRIS LISINSKI blackjack-style tables at three players adhere with social distancing require- State House News Service maximum. ments. Massachusetts casino-goers hoping to Two of the casinos sought permission "In discussions with the industry, that bet it all on black will need to continue to bring craps and roulette back on board, just would not make poker profitable for their wait. though representatives for both Encore them at all to have as a game, so at this Roulette will not return to the state's Boston Harbor and MGM Springfield juncture, we are not going to be institut- three casinos in the immediate future, nor said Thursday that they respect the com- ing poker until a time when we could will craps or poker, after the Massachusetts mission's decision. have more players at the table and do it Gaming Commission on Thursday "We developed prototypes that would safely," Band said. declined to expand the slate of games allow those games to be played. That said, Commission staff reported Thursday offered during the limited-scope reopen- we are following the directives of the that the reopening process continues to ing that has been underway for weeks. state and the Massachusetts Gaming run smoothly in its fifth week. Patrons Two of the casinos, MGM Springfield Commission," Encore spokesman Eric appear to be complying with the face cov- The Westfield News and Encore Boston Harbor, had asked the Kraus told the News Service. "What we ering and distancing requirements, and no commission to authorize craps and rou- want to do, at the appropriate time follow- major issues have been reported, A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC lette, but commissioners agreed that now ing the state's lead, is to offer the full Investigations and Enforcement Bureau is not the time to do so given the current complement of gaming options for our Deputy Director Loretta Lillios said. Mike Dobbs Flora Masciadrelli public health landscape and a recent -- guests." All three licensed facilities -- Encore, Managing Editor Director of Sales/ MGM Springfield spokesperson MGM Springfield, and Plainridge Park Classified Manager though since improved -- uptick in COVID-19 transmission. Jocelyn Kelly said the casino Casino -- have seen crowd sizes well Hope E. Tremblay "appreciate(s) the Gaming Commission's within the constrained limits the commis- Editor James Johnson-Corwin "In light of some of the increase in Multi-Media Manager COVID things at this time, we didn't thoughtful consideration and will contin- sion outlined, "rarely pushing up" against really feel it was appropriate to add new ue to work collaboratively to determine 50 percent of those caps even on week- Chris Putz Marie Brazee when it's appropriate to offer more ameni- ends, Lillios said. Sports Editor Business Manager games, so we're going to continue review- ing this and keeping an eye on the COVID ties to our guests." "Things are consistently going well," numbers and consider that at a later date," Neither casino offered estimates of how she said. "Each licensee is continuing to Fran Smith Lorie Perry much craps and roulette would affect adhere to its comprehensive plan for General Manager Director of Ad Production MGC Investigations and Enforcement Bureau Assistant Director Bruce Band business or the revenue that they direct cleaning standardization and health mea- said. toward the state. sures. That includes enforcing the mask 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 After nearly four months of forced clo- In a related decision Thursday, Band requirements for employees and vendors sures during the pandemic, the state's also told the Gaming Commission that and guests and proper wearing of the three casinos reopened last month with a poker will not return to casinos for the mask wearing the nose and the mouth (413)562-4181 foreseeable future. consistent with the commission's require- www.thewestfieldnews.com series of restrictions aimed at limiting public health threats, including stricter Other jurisdictions have allowed full ment." THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2020 - PAGE 5 Virtual 4H Continued from Page 1 Granville Mane-i-acs, a horse project; Back to German Shorthaired Pointer, and to get to know and the Big E,” added Leckie. Basics, a community service project, Hampden people who have the same interests,” said Inacio. “I Sarah Bonini, a longtime 4-H volunteer and 4-H County Horse Power, also centering on horses, and have learned how to properly show, train and care alum, encourages parents to introduce 4-H to their the This N’ That Club featuring arts and crafts, for my dog, as well as learning the biological things children. She also serves on the Hampden County needlework, sewing, quilting, goats and poultry, all of a dog like the anatomy, dentals, and organ sys- 4-H Advisory Council and the Hampden County based in Southwick, and in Westfield, the Clever tems.” 4-H Fair Association. Clovers 4-H Club centers on animals, arts and crafts, Inacio also encourages young people to consider “4-H shaped my life,” said Bonini, adding, “4-H nutrition and photography; the Klineview Korral joining 4-H. teaches invaluable life skills and provides our youth centers on horses, and the Wyben 4-H Dairy Club “Other kids should join because it really is truly the building blocks for a successful adulthood.” centers on beef and dairy. Also, the K9 Wizards 4-H fun as well as you really see right before your eyes For Bonini, who started out at age 9 in a 4-H horse Dog Club, based in Agawam, centers on working how much the hard work you have put in to train program, her “greatest memory” was competing in with dogs. your dog or animal has paid off,” said Inacio. the New England 4-H Show at the Eastern States Two of the current 4-H participants, Zhanna Leckie noted her role is to keep kids and animals Exposition during her high school senior year and Hayes, 14, and Elinore Inacio, 13, relish the time safe and to facilitate helping them learn to work with carrying the flag in the opening ceremonies. they spend with Carey Leckie, the longtime 4-H their dogs to improve their abilities in the areas of “I remember how important constructive criticism club leader with K9 Wizards. Leckie also serves on dog care, training, and knowledge. was to me in my growth,” said Bonini. “I encourage the 4-H Fair Committee. “The 4-Hers work with their dogs on showman- an exhibitor to challenge himself, to take pride in his “I really like the overall experience of 4-H and the ship, obedience, agility, and rally,” said Leckie. work, and to embrace originality. I ask him to friends I’ve made along the way,” said Hayes, who “They also work on dog knowledge where they respect and learn from others, and to apply acquired began her involvement with 4-H through a horse learn about first aid, dog breeds, organ systems, skills to everyday problems, all while having the program. “Horses are a part of my life and I mainly internal and external anatomy, and dog husbandry time of his life. In a world that needs more differ- do regular horse shows but not this year because of and care.” ence makers, 4-H paves the way for change and Covid-19.” Leckie added that in addition to working with empowers youth to lead.” Hayes added that when her family adopted their dogs, the young people have opportunities in Parents interested in more information on 4-H for “Pumpkin,” a rescue Labrador retriever mix in public speaking, have guest lecturers and trainers, their children can contact Waskiewicz at (413) 545- 2017, she knew the dog had “decent manners” but attend dog shows, dog camps, and show at 4-H fairs 0611 or send an email to waskiewicz@umext. she could improve her behavior with training. and the Eastern States Exposition. In addition, she umass.edu. “Before Covid-19 we would practice with our pairs the older members with newer ones so they “I’ve been working in 4-H for 38 years and am dogs at K9 Wizards meetings but now we are doing have a chance to teach as well. just as enthused about the program as I was the day Zhanna Hayes is a member of Zoom meetings,” said Hayes, noting participants “During the pandemic we’ve transferred to an I started,” said Waskiewicz. the K9 Wizards 4-H Dog Club. work with their dogs in their own backyards during online model where we zoom both dog meetings On a related note, young people ages 5-18 who She is pictured with her Zoom calls. and dog knowledge meetings where they work with are enrolled in the Massachusetts 4-H Program will Labrador retriever mix Inacio shared a similar sentiment. other clubs across Connecticut as well to improve be able to participate in a Virtual State 4-H Fair “Pumpkin.” (SUBMITTED “I joined the dog club to train my dog Zelda, a their knowledge in preparation for the tests at fairs slated Aug. 29 in light of the coronavirus pandemic. 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