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Diocese: St. Mary’s High School is ‘vital’ to city By Hope E. Tremblay Elementary schools have “done a Assistant Manager Editor great job” and would continue to WESTFIELD – Changes to how work together. St. Mary’s High School is run now Bringing the high school under that it is a diocesan school will be diocesan control was a recommen- largely unnoticed by its 77 students dation of the Pathways to Faith and their families this year. Commission. Most Rev. Mitchell T. Rozanski, Richard Labrie, of Westfield, was Bishop of the Roman Catholic a member of the Commission and Diocese of Springfield, said said Wednesday he felt good about Wednesday that the transition would the decision. be mainly behind the scenes this “I’m happy to see this come to year. fruition,” said Labrie. “It’s good to Rozanski spoke with the press at see the recommendations actualize.” the school during a news conference Labrie and his wife Kathy are also attended by members of the longtime members of the St. Mary’s parish. community. Their sons attended the St. Mary’s Elementary School schools and now they have four will remain a parish school. grandchildren in the elementary Rozanski said the high school school. already serves the region and made “We want to see them get the more sense as a diocesan school. He quality education our children wrote to parishioners this week that received,” said Labrie. it was “unrealistic” for the parish to Current tuition for St. Mary’s carry the burden of operating and High School is $8,350, according to funding two schools. Collins. Baillargeon said there are St. Mary’s High School Principal options for financial assistance and Matthew Collins noted that students some funding help from other par- from Easthampton, Southampton, ishes. Holyoke, Springfield, Granville, Rozanski noted that it costs more Southwick, Connecticut, Westfield St. Mary’s Elementary School Principal Juli Jensen-Derrig, St. Mary’s High School Principal Matthew Collins, to educate each student than what and more now attend the school. Diocese of Springfield Superintendent Daniel Baillargeon and Most Rev. Mitchell T. Rozanski during a press the school charges for tuition. “The students are from all over conference Aug. 21, 2019. (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay) “That is not the total cost of edu- the area,” Rozanski said. will be two; one for the elementary families of students and members of major strides this past year and cation per student,” Rozanski said. The biggest change forthcoming school and a diocesan board for the the community at-large. worked with consulting firm “The cost per student is more than is in the St. Mary’s Parish School high school. The diocese will invite Diocesan Superintendent Daniel Management Solutions Northeast to that. But I’d say that goes for all of Board. Instead of one board, there members to the board, including Baillargeon said the board made create a strategic five-year plan. our schools.” “The current board has already St. Mary’s students return to done significant work,” Baillargeon school Aug. 29. said, adding that “when we’re talk- ——— ing about five-year plans we’re talk- Hope E. Tremblay can ing about stability.” be reached at hope@ Baillargeon said keeping the thewestfieldnewsgroup.com school, which opened in 1898, run- ning long into the future was a prior- ity. “We want to protect the vitality of the school,” he said. “That’s differ- ent from viability. We believe St. Mary’s is a vital part of Westfield.” How the school could change moving forward is unknown. Baillargeon said there are many models for small Catholic schools, and they would explore what works best for the community. The diocese Most Rev. Mitchell T. Rozanski, also operates Pope Francis High BIshop of the Roman Catholic School in Springfield, which had Diocese of Springfield, speaks dur- 336 students last year. ing a press conference at St. Mary’s Baillargeon said the administra- High School Aug. 21, 2019. (Photo ST. Mary’s High School in Westfield. (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay) tors of both St. Mary’s High and by Hope E. Tremblay) PAGE 2 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Westfield State University receives dual-enrollment grant By Peter Currier including Agawam, Amherst, from a recent evaluation of the pro- “Thanks to the leadership of insti- inclusive community and support Staff Writer Chicopee, Hampden Wilbraham, gram. The university also partners tutions like yours, Massachusetts the personal development of all of WESTFIELD- The Massachusetts Hampden Charter School of with organizations such as Think has distinguished itself as a national its members,” said Torrecilha. Department of Higher Education Science, Longmeadow, Ludlow, College and Enchanted Circle leader in creating authentic inclu- “Through this initiative we continue awarded Westfield State University Southwick Tolland Granville Theater as part of the program. sive learning opportunities for to diversify our student enrollment with a nearly $100,000 grant to sup- Regional, Springfield, West Think College is an organization young adults with intellectual dis- and make a college education a real- port students in the Massachusetts Springfield, and Westfield. that helps those with intellectual abilities,” said Dr. Carlos Santiago, ity for more motivated individuals.” Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment “We are excited to continue these disabilities access higher education. commissioner of Higher Education Students in the MAICEI program Initiative (MAICEI). initiatives and increase our partner- Enchanted Circle Theater is a pro- in Massachusetts in an award letter at WSU also work with the PIECES The $99,544.78 grant comes in ships to provide area students with gram that uses the arts as a tool to to WSU President Dr. Ramon program (Positive Inclusion of WSU’s seventh year with a MAICEI program. The idea of the program is more options and support for inclu- help kids learn in the classroom. Torrecilha. Everyone Creates Educational that it gives opportunity for students sive postsecondary education,” said Since 2013, when the MAICEI Torrecilha spoke highly of the Success). PIECES is a program run aged 18-21 with learning disabilities Lyndsey Nunes, the Westfield State program first started at WSU, the program’s commitment to the val- by WSU students that acts as a peer to take dual-enrollment courses at program coordinator. program has grown from just five ues of the university, saying that it mentor group for MAICEI students. the university. A press release from WSU stated students to 25 in the 2017-2018 helps diversify student enrollment. It allows them to interact with stu- WSU is one of 14 MAICEI pro- that the funds received from the school year, making it the second “The MAICEI program is a mis- dents during the week on campus grams in the state and accepts stu- grant would be used to improve the largest such program in the state at sion-centric initiative, which and develop social and emotional dents from 11 local school districts program based on recommendations the time. enables Westfield State to expand its skills.

Westfield Farmers’ Market’s Mission to Feed the Hungry WESTFIELD — The Westfield people in need receive benefits on dors, SNAP customers are encour- Thursday, July 18. People who are Farmers’ Market is held every an EBT card which they may use at aged to purchase Market coins at the eligible to receive WIC coupons Thursday from noon to 6:00 pm, farmers’ markets to purchase food Market table with which they may should have received a notice as to rain or shine, until October 10, on for their families. A part of this pro- buy other SNAP-eligible foods from the time and location to pick them the lawn of the Episcopal Church of gram in Massachusetts is the HIP any other vendor, including, bread, up. For answers to WIC questions, the Atonement at 36 Court St. in (Healthy Incentives) Program which meat, eggs, and cheese, among other contact the Westfield WIC office at Westfield. As a community outreach returns money to a customer’s things. For more information visit 413 568-1007. The Westfield ministry of the Episcopal Church of SNAP card with the purchase of www.mass.gov/HIP. Farmers’ Market has 4 vendors who the Atonement, the mission of the fresh fruits and vegetables from Another means of support for accept WIC vouchers: Park Hill Westfield Farmers’ Market is to qualified vendors. Governor Baker people in need of nutritional assis- Orchard, Pignatare’s Farm, Ray’s “promote local agriculture and to recently signed a $6.5 million exten- tance is the Farmers’ Market Farm, and Trotwood Acres. provide fresh, healthy, affordable sion of the funding when he signed Nutrition Program which provides Upon receiving a report from food to the people of Westfield and the annual budget. The Westfield low-income women, infants, chil- Rebecca Hart of the Westfield Food the surrounding communities.” The Farmers’ Market has 3 vendors who dren and seniors with vouchers to Pantry that it was in danger of clos- Westfield Farmers’ Market is all nutritional assistance in the greater participate in the SNAP/HIP pro- use for fresh fruits and vegetables. ing for lack of funds, the Westfield about feeding hungry people, not Westfield community. gram. They are Park Hill Orchard, Booklets of coupons are distributed Farmers’ Market began a campaign just through the sales of fresh local- Many people are familiar with the Pignatare’s Farm, and Trotwood by senior agencies and WIC offices which will last throughout the ly grown food as people must imag- SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Acres Farm. After purchasing fresh in July and August. WIC vouchers ine, but also through supporting Assistance) Program through which fruits and vegetables at these ven- were distributed in Westfield on See Farmers’ Market, Page 3

Odds & Ends LOCAL LOTTERY YOUR LOCAL FORECAST Last night’s numbers MASSACHUSETTS MassCash 06-21-23-28-32 TONIGHT FRIDAY SaturdAY Mega Millions Estimated jackpot: $90 million Megabucks Doubler 11-18-23-27-37-43 Estimated jackpot: $4.3 million Numbers Evening 2-6-8-2 German city offers $1.1M to Numbers Midday 9-0-7-7 Powerball Mostly Sunny Partly Sunny. whoever proves it doesn’t exist 12-21-22-29-32, Powerball: 21, Power Play: 2 BERLIN (AP) — A German city that’s been Estimated jackpot: $40 million the subject of a long-running online light- 76-79 75-78 hearted conspiracy theory claiming it doesn’t really exist is offering big bucks to whoever Today, a chance of showers and thunderstorms, partly sunny, with a high near 88. Tonight, chance proves that’s true. of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a Officials in Bielefeld said Wednesday Chance Showers, T-storms. low around 60. Friday, mostly sunny, with a high near they’ll give 1 million euros ($1.1 million) to 79. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Friday Night, mostly the person who delivers solid proof of its non- CONNECTICUT clear, with a low around 55. Saturday, Sunny, with a existence. Cash 5 high near 78. Saturday Night, mostly clear, with a low 02-10-18-31-34 around 56. Sunday, sunny, with a high near 76. They said there are “no limits to creativity” 60-61 for entrants, but only incontrovertible evi- Lucky Links Day dence will qualify for the prize. 01-02-05-08-09-16-17-20 The idea that Bielefeld doesn’t exist was Lucky Links Night www.thewestfieldnews.com first floated by computer expert Achim Held, 01-02-07-08-09-12-15-17 who posted the satirical claim on the Internet Mega Millions today in 1994 in an effort to poke fun at online con- Estimated jackpot: $90 million spiracy theories. Play3 Day 8-2-3 Play3 Night 5-1-6 6:07 AM 7:43 PM Even German Chancellor Angela Merkel 13 hours 36 Minutes once jokingly cast doubt on the existence of Play4 Day 4-1-8-2 sunrise sunsET lENGTH OF dAY Bielefeld, which is allegedly located about Play4 Night 4-3-2-5 330 kilometers (205 miles) west of Berlin.

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Thursday, Aug. 22, the 234th day of 2019. There are 131 days left in the year.

n August 22, 1851, the schooner America out- In 1992, on the second day of the Ruby Ridge siege in Idaho, One year ago: raced more than a dozen British vessels off the an FBI sharpshooter killed Vicki Weaver, the wife of white The bull market in U.S. stocks became the longest one on OEnglish coast to win a trophy that came to be separatist Randy Weaver (the sharpshooter later said he record; it had been 3,453 days since the S&P 500 index had known as the America’s Cup. was targeting the couple’s friend Kevin Harris, and didn’t see seen a drop of 20 percent or more. Ohio State suspended Vicki Weaver). football coach Urban Meyer for three games; investigators On this date: found that Meyer had protected an assistant coach for years In 1996, President Bill Clinton signed welfare legislation end- through domestic violence allegations, a drug problem and In 1787, inventor John Fitch demonstrated his steamboat on ing guaranteed cash payments to the poor and demanding poor job performance. President Donald Trump accused his the Delaware River to delegates from the Constitutional Con- work from recipients. former lawyer, Michael Cohen, of making up stories in order vention in Philadelphia. to get a deal from federal prosecutors. A Democratic Party In 2003, Alabama’s chief justice, Roy Moore, was suspended official said an attempt to break into the party’s massive voter In 1910, Japan annexed Korea, which remained under Japa- for his refusal to obey a federal court order to remove his Ten database had been thwarted. nese control until the end of World War II. Commandments monument from the rotunda of his court- house. Texas Gov. Rick Perry pardoned 35 people arrested Today’s Birthdays: In 1932, the British Broadcasting Corp. conducted its first ex- in the 1999 Tulia drug busts and convicted on the testimony Broadcast journalist Morton Dean is 84. Author Annie perimental television broadcast, using a 30-line mechanical of a lone undercover agent. (The agent, Tom Coleman, was Proulx is 84. Baseball Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski is system. 80. Actress Valerie Harper is 80. Pro Football Hall of Fame later found guilty of aggravated perjury and sentenced to 10 coach Bill Parcells is 78. Writer-producer David Chase is years’ probation.) In 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Vice President 74. CBS newsman Steve Kroft is 74. Actress Cindy Wil- liams is 72. Pop musician David Marks is 71. International Richard Nixon were nominated for second terms in office by In 2004, as shocked spectators watched, armed thieves Swimming Hall of Famer Diana Nyad (NY’-ad) is 70. Base- the Republican National Convention in San Francisco. stole one of four versions of the Edvard Munch masterpiece ball Hall of Famer Paul Molitor is 63. Rock musician Vernon “The Scream” and a second Munch painting, “Madonna,” Reid is 61. Country singer Ricky Lynn Gregg is 60. Coun- In 1972, President Richard Nixon was nominated for a sec- from the Munch museum in Oslo, Norway. (The paintings, try singer Collin Raye is 59. Actress Regina Taylor is 59. ond term of office by the Republican National Convention in visibly damaged, were recovered in Aug. 2006; three men Rock singer Roland Orzabal (Tears For Fears) is 58. Rock Miami Beach. were convicted in connection with the theft and sentenced musician Debbi Peterson (The Bangles) is 58. Rock musi- to prison.) cian Gary Lee Conner (Screaming Trees) is 57. Singer Tori In 1978, President Jomo Kenyatta, a leading figure in Ke- Amos is 56. Country singer Mila Mason is 56. Rhythm-and- nya’s struggle for independence, died; Vice President Daniel Ten years ago: blues musician James DeBarge is 56. International Tennis arap Moi was sworn in as acting president. Dozens of wildfires broke out across Greece, torching olive Hall of Famer Mats Wilander is 55. Actress Brooke Dillman groves, cutting off villages and sending residents fleeing as is 53. Rapper GZA/The Genius is 53. Actor Adewale Akin- In 1986, Kerr-McGee Corp. agreed to pay the estate of the one of the largest blazes swept perilously close to the capi- nuoye-Agbaje is 52. Actor Ty Burrell is 52. Celebrity chef late Karen Silkwood $1.38 million, settling a 10-year-old nu- tal’s northern suburbs. Giada DeLaurentiis is 49. Actress Melinda Page Hamilton clear contamination lawsuit. The Rob Reiner coming-of-age is 48. Actor Rick Yune is 48. Rock musician Paul Doucette film “Stand By Me” was put into wide release by Columbia Five years ago: (Matchbox Twenty) is 47. Rap-reggae singer Beenie Man is Pictures. Tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalated sharply as 46. Singer Howie Dorough (Backstreet Boys) is 46. Come- Moscow sent more than 130 trucks rolling across the border dian-actress Kristen Wiig is 46. Actress Jenna Leigh Green In 1989, Black Panthers co-founder Huey P. Newton was in what it said was a mission to deliver humanitarian aid. The is 45. Rock musician Bo Koster is 45. Rock musician Dean shot to death in Oakland, California. (Gunman Tyrone Rob- United Nations reported the death toll from three years of Back (Theory of a Deadman) is 44. Talk show host James inson was later sentenced to 32 years to life in prison.) Syria’s civil war had risen to more than 191,000 people. Gun- Corden is 41. Rock musician Jeff Stinco (Simple Plan) is men attacked a Sunni mosque in Iraq during Friday prayers 41. Actor Brandon Adams is 40. Actress Aya Sumika is 39. and killed at least 64 people. Actor Ari Stidham is 27. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019 - PAGE 3 District programs focus on technology, careers, arts By Amy Porter Camp for teachers. Forty teachers Staff Writer got to choose classes from four dif- WESTFIELD – Several schools ferent instructors according to their will get a boost in technology, oth- level of comfort and proficiency; in ers in art and music, while the dis- Google classroom, applications for trict as a whole focuses on career education, or the basics. and college readiness with new “Teachers were able to self-select pathways for learning, according to from the Google Suite for Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski Education,” Dargie said. and his administrative team this Three additional technology week. teachers are being added to elemen- One week before school opens for tary schools who will be incorporat- most grades on Aug. 29, ing Science, Technology, Czaporowski, Susan Dargie, direc- Engineering and Math (STEM) tor of curriculum and instruction, modules and virtual classroom Christopher J. Rogers, administrator experiences for students. Dargie of student interventions and safety said some of the elementary schools and Denise Ruszala, director of already are equipped with 1:1 devic- assessment and accountability met es. to discuss some of the things going Czaporowski said Westfield on in WPS. Middle School was also awarded Over the past three years, the dis- $40,000 for new middle school cur- trict has purchased 3,511 Google riculum, called “Gateway,” where Chromebooks, and transferred to they will implement three courses in Google Classroom, a program that “Design & Modeling,” “Automation allows teachers and students to & Robotics,” and “Computer communicate, give out assignments, Science for Innovators and Makers” return assignments, and look at as part of an overall $97,500 what’s ahead. “Project Lead the Way” grant to the Starting this September, Westfield district. Middle School will be a fully 1:1 Westfield High School was school, meaning every student will awarded $50,000 to start a new be given a device, giving students engineering pathway. access to the website, frequently A $7,500 grant was awarded to asked questions and other resources, Franklin Avenue Elementary School as well as linking them to the cur- to pilot the elementary school cur- riculum at the school. riculum, called “Launch,” where “The 1:1 device is assigned to the students in kindergarten to fourth student, and teaches responsibility,” grade will engage in hands-on activ- Ruszala said. “What we have ities in computer science, engineer- designed for WMS; the whole pro- ing, and biomedical science. cess will be replicated at Westfield For Project Lead the Way, ele- Intermediate School in January.” mentary, middle and high school “As we look at instructional teachers received intensive training resources at the fifth to eighth grade at Worcester Polytechnic Institute level, the focus is on digital resourc- over the summer. The classes will Westfield Public Schools Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski, Administrator of Student Interventions & Safety es, especially in the 1:1 schools. support the new engineering path- Christopher J. Rogers, Director of Assessment and Accountability Denise Ruszala, and Director of Curriculum Every student doesn’t need a print way in the high school, and technol- and Instruction Susan Dargie. (Photo by Amy Porter) copy of texts. We’re making the ogy courses for all levels. shift at the site level, driving the Rogers said through another decisions we’re making for pur- grant, a US First Lego League plan and take “Signal Success,” an until the fifth grade. He said they on relationships with the teachers. chases and practices,” said Dargie. (robotics) will start as an after abbreviated 20-hour course on have also added an additional half- They no longer hold a district-wide For students that may not have school program in grades 5 to 8. essential skills such as showing up time art and half-time music teacher convocation with teachers at the access to a computer at home, there The district has introduced sever- to work on time, which prepares for grades K-4. start of school. Instead, as they did are resources available at the al new pathways for students, them for the workplace. He said the Administrators also received pro- last year, the team will visit every Athenaeum and the Boys & Girls besides engineering. Another schools are exposing students to fessional development training over school and meet face to face with Club, which is also expanding its $57,500 grant will offer a health more careers, so they have an idea the summer, with two days on cul- the staff team. technology piece, Czaporowski care pathway at WHS, which of what they might like to do, and tural responsiveness regarding “We’re able to go and meet with said. Czaporowski said is the highest the district’s involvement in the LBGTQ youth and immigrant them as a staff, and have facetime “Teachers and principals find out need area in the country. WHS will Westfield Education to Business youth. Dargie said 100 educators with every team. We as educators which students don’t have access at also offer criminal justice and hos- Alliance (WE2BA) is part of that. also participated in a Teen Dating need to make positive relationships home, and make accommodations,” pitality classes. They have also expanded Violence session. with our students, so they want to Dargie said. At Westfield Technical Academy, Westfield Promise this year, with “Our first goal is relationship learn, and want to come to school. Czaporowski said teachers are electronics will be offered as a sepa- double the amount of students who building — keeping our students We want to make sure they come to also not being left out of the tech- rate Chapter 74 program under the are able to take college level cours- engaged in learning,” Czaporowski school,” Czaporowski said. nology boon. “We’ve already pur- Internet Technology shop. TV & es. Czaporowski said the program said, adding that you don’t find out The first day of school for grades chased 318 Chromebooks for teach- radio programming will also be continues to be at no cost to students when students are having difficul- 1 to 12 is Aug. 29. Kindergarten ers, and more will be getting new offered as a pathway under Graphic and gives them the opportunity to ties until you have built a strong starts Sept. 5, and pre-school starts devices. Over the last three years, Arts. earn college credit. relationship with them. Sept. 9. we have dedicated so much to tech- “Our goal is for students to be “We are opening that door up to Ruszala said the district has reor- Czaporowski said enrollment this nology. We’ve caught up and will career and college ready,” more students, and we want to con- ganized the central offices. fall is higher than expected, with the start surpassing other districts,” he Czaporowski said. As part of that tinue to expand that,” he said. “We now have Central numbers exceeding the state projec- said. goal, students who want to get work Czaporowski said at the budget Registration on the first floor of the tions. Dargie said the staff has been pre- experience, now apply for intern- meeting, someone suggested that district offices. Chris (Rogers) and I “We had to add a couple of kin- paring for many of the changes ships instead of work study through the district is cutting art and music. meet all of the families. The first dergarten classes at Paper Mill and since the day school ended in June. the Career Center and its partner- “Last year, we added a music floor of our offices is all family Highland,” he said. “Lots of work was being done ship with MassHire. teacher and started band in the resources,” she said. “We’ve had a lot of families mov- over the summer,” she said, giving In order to participate, Students fourth grade,” he said, adding that The superintendent said the ing back to Westfield,” Ruszala as an example the Google Summer must develop a work-based learning previously students didn’t take band administrative team is also building said.

Baker to host other Govs for congestion talks Farmers’ Market BOSTON (SHNS) — The governors of Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Maryland will Continued from Page 3 join Gov. Charlie Baker in Boston next week to talk with transportation technology experts and Market season to raise money for the Food nity raised over $200 for the Food Pantry. policy advisors about ways to reduce congestion and boost economic competitiveness. Pantry through donations at the Market. The With 9 weeks remaining, the Market is hoping Baker will play host to the National Governors Association’s Infrastructure Stakeholder Market has a Loyalty Card program through to be able to contribute $1,000 to the Westfield Summit at the Fairmont Copley Plaza on Monday and Tuesday. The NGA said Rhode Island which customers receive a card and get it Food Pantry by the end of the season, as their Gov. Gina Raimondo, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan signed at the market tent each week they need is not going away. will attend to discuss a ubiquitous problem. attend. When their card has 6 weeks of signa- In addition, to the fresh produce from local The summit will feature two sessions on congestion relief -- one detailing state strategies for tures, they are entered into a drawing for a gift farms and the products made from them, the multi-modal transportation investments and the other exploring advancements in technology from the Market. It could be a Westfield Westfield Farmers’ Market offers an addi- that could hold the promise of reducing congestion for people and shipped goods, the NGA said. Farmers’ Market reusable bag or a Market gift tional means of feeding hungry people. certificate, an item donated or created by one Through grants from the Massachusetts of the vendors, or a certificate for services Department of Education and others, The donated by a local business. Anyone who Boys’ and Girls’ Club of Greater Westfield Southwick History Museum Open for the Summer wishes to promote a business by donating a distributes free lunches to children 2.9 to age The Southwick Historical Society’s Museum, located at 86-88 College Highway, is open and gift is welcome to do so. To encourage contri- 18 at the Market every Thursday through free to the public on the following Sunday afternoons from 2-4 pm, Aug 25, September 8 & butions to the Westfield Food Pantry from the August 15 between 12:45 and 1:30 pm. 22, and October 13 & 27. (Other times by appointment—bring your family & friends.) Call Market community, every Loyalty Card cus- Information on all of these programs and 413-569-2012 or visit www.southwickhistoricalsociety.org. tomer who makes a cash donation to the how to apply for benefits is available at the Westfield Food Pantry at the Market table Market. Stop by the Westfield Farmers’ earns the reward of an extra Market tent to pick up a flyer listing the vari- Calling All Crafters week’s signature on the card. In just the first ety of food resources in our area and how to It may be the beginning of summer, but Agawam Congregational Church is already accept- 3 weeks of the program, the Market commu- access them. ing vendor applications and preparing for the church’s ever-so-popular Holly Wreath Bazaar scheduled for Saturday, November 16. A 4’x8’ table space with a non-refundable charge is only $25 and only 45 crafter applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. The Greater Westfield & Western Hampden County Medical Reserve Corps rental fee and application must be submitted by Tuesday, October 15 with an indication of first A 501(C)3 Non-Profit Disaster Organization or lower level floor position request. Information and applications may be obtained by calling the church office at 413-786-7111 will conduct a Basic EMT coursE in Downtown Westfield or [email protected] or by contacting Holly Wreath Bazaar Chairwoman Cindy Sanford at 413-348-5112 or via e-mail [email protected]. The November 16 bazaar Registration is now open for EMT Training that will be taught at the Westfield Episcopal will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is located at 745 Main Street and has ample Church of the Atonement in downtown Westfield (36 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085) parking and is handicap accessible. Program runs Sept. 14, 2019 through Dec. 15, 2019. The registration is now open. Class will be held Tuesday and Friday evenings from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Dan Kane & Friends Inspirational Music Fall Concert and one Saturday per month from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Southwick Congregational Church is hosting the Dan Kane Singers on Sunday October 20 in the Great Hall located on the lower level of at 2:00 pm. Tickets are only $10 and proceeds will help The PINK W.A.Y. Southwick 36 Court Street, Westfield, MA (entrance from the rear parking lot) Congregational Church, 488 College Highway, Southwick, MA, 01077. Please contact the Church office for more information and tickets (413) 569-6362 or SouthwickUCC@gmail. Mission Statement com. To educate and train entry level Basic EMTs in the provision of high quality EMS services according to Current National EMS Education Standards, State, Regional and Local Huntington Council on Aging Day Trips Protocols, Policies and Procedures. October 10: Essex Valley Steam Train and CT Riverboat, luxury bus from Westfield & For Financial/Course questions as well as Course Registrations Huntington. email the Course Director: [email protected] November 7: Home for the Holidays and Veterans’ Day Show at the Log Cabin, self drive. For more information & reservations, please call Helen at (413) 5200 or Jen at (413) 512- There are 36 seats in this course. 5208, Monday through Thursday. The trips are open to all age groups – not just seniors! PAGE 4 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT Lamenting summer’s end By Hope E. Tremblay Assistant Managing Editor This summer flew by. School starts next week and I’m finding myself clinging to the last days of summer, which is strange since I’m a Fallaholic. A what? A Fallaholic. I love everything about fall. I love the cool, crisp air and the warm colors. I love fire pits (but not s’mores — marshmallows are a hard pass for me) and oversized sweaters and football and boots. If I was a Spice Girl I would be Pumpkin Spice. I’ve already made several trips to my local Dunkin for iced pumpkin coffee and I am not ashamed to say I was given a few new fall/Halloween decorations and they are already on my mantle. And yet, I’m longing for a beach HOPE E. day. One more day of fun with my TREMBLAY children before they board their bus and start a new school year. They are entering fourth and fifth grades and I cannot believe how fast it’s all happening: How quickly the summer passed us by and how I suddenly have two tweenagers. Even though they are only 9 and 10, I’m feeling nostalgic about their younger years. They spent most of every summer day outdoors. Of course, back then, they were happy with a regular old sprinkler and a sandbox for entertainment. The pre- AP-NORC poll: Trump approval teen years set in sooner these days and their interest in spend- ing hours outside has waned in favor of electronic devices and YouTube. It’s not all bad, though — my very crafty (and messy) daughter has learned some pretty cool ways to orga- still weak despite economy nize her many markers and washi tape rolls thanks to her By STEVE PEOPLES and HANNAH FINGERHUT his entire presidency, Democrats overwhelmingly oppose his favorite YouTubers. Associated Press leadership: 94% of Democrats disapprove in the new survey. I asked my son the other day if there was something he NEW YORK (AP) — About 6 in 10 Americans disapprove Independents remain decidedly low on Trump as well, with really wanted to do to end the summer, and I admit I was thor- of President Donald Trump’s overall job performance, accord- about two-thirds disapproving of Trump’s performance. oughly disappointed that his response was “not really.” ing to a new poll released Thursday by The Associated Press- Significantly more Americans approve of Trump’s handling Sigh. A deeper look would find that perhaps my desire to NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, which finds some of the economy, although even on that issue he remains slight- have one last summer adventure is more about wanting to keep support for the president’s handling of the U.S. economy but ly underwater: 46% approve and 51% disapprove of his perfor- them little for a bit longer than it is about working on my tan. gives him weak marks on other major issues. mance. If anyone has a great suggestion for how we can squeeze in Just 36% of Americans approve of the way Trump is han- Trump’s current economic rating represents a 5 percentage one last day of summer fun and relish these younger years, dling his job as president; 62% disapprove. point drop from the same time last year, but for a president send me a note at hopetremblay@thewestfieldnewsgroup. The numbers may be ugly for a first-term president facing who has struggled to win over a majority of American voters com. reelection in 14 months, but they are remarkably consistent. on any issue, the economy represents a relative strength. Trump’s approval rating has never dipped below 32% or risen Even some Democrats approve: Just 5% of Democrats above 42% in AP-NORC polls since he took office. By com- approve of his job performance overall, but 16% approve of parison, President Barack Obama’s approval never dropped his handling of the economy. Independents are closely divided below 40% in polling by Gallup. — 44% approve and 47% disapprove — while 86% of The poor grades extend to Trump’s handling of several key Republicans approve of his economic leadership. GOVERNMENT MEETINGS issues: immigration, health care, foreign policy and guns. “He’s kind of a bully, but I’ve seen some improvement,” THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 Views of the Republican president’s handling of the economy said Mandi Mitchell, a 38-year-old registered Democrat from remain a relative bright spot despite fears of a potential reces- North Carolina. “Our unemployment rate has definitely sion, but at least 60% of Americans disapprove of his perfor- dropped.” Westfield: mance on other issues. The consistency suggests the presi- Mitchell, who is studying for her doctoral degree, said she Retirement Board at 3 pm dent’s weak standing with the American people is calcified didn’t vote for Trump in 2016 but might in 2020. after two years of near-constant political crises, outrageous “I’m not going to be too hard on him,” she said. “I just think statements and divisive rhetoric at the White House. he doesn’t address America properly.” Southwick: The new survey was conducted shortly after back-to-back Lake Management Committee Meeting Amid regular distractions from the president’s social media mass shootings in Texas and Ohio left dozens dead and feed, Trump’s team has worked to highlight rising retail sales at 7 pm renewed calls from Americans for answers from their elected and the solid labor market with its 3.7% unemployment rate as officials. Trump pledged immediate action in the immediate sources of strength. The U.S. economy appears to be showing aftermath of the attacks but has since shifted back and forth on vulnerabilities after more than 10 years of growth, however. whether to push for stronger background checks on people Factory output has fallen and consumer confidence has waned seeking to buy guns. as Trump has ramped up his trade fight with China. Local Legislators Hold Office Hours “He does whatever’s politically expedient. He’s awful,” said Trump rattled the stock and bond markets this month when at the Westfield Senior Center 60-year-old Robert Saunders, a retired police officer from New he announced plans to put a 10% tax on $300 billion worth of Jersey who’s not registered with either major political party Chinese imports. The market reaction suggested a recession WESTFIELD — Representative John Velis and/or his and vowed not to vote for Trump in 2020. might be on the horizon and led Trump to delay some of the Legislative Aide, Emily Swanson holds office hours at the According to the poll, 36% approve of Trump on gun policy, tariffs that were scheduled to begin in September, though Westfield Senior Center every Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon. while 61% disapprove, numbers that mirror his broader many others remain. City Council President Ralph Figy is generally at the Senior approval rating. “The economy is doing OK, but he’s doing a horrible job for Center on the third Thursday of the month from 11 a.m. to In response to the shootings, Trump said that he would pur- the country,” said 67-year-old John Sollenberger, of noon. Please take advantage of these opportunities to meet sue policy options with Senate Majority Leader Mitch Philadelphia. with your local Westfield legislators and ask questions, voice McConnell and that he would like to see “very meaningful He said he left the Republican Party after Trump’s rise and your opinion, or just put a face with a name. The Westfield background checks.” Earlier this week, however, Trump said is now a registered independent. Senior Center is located at 45 Noble Street. the U.S. already has significantly strict background checks in “To me, it’s the vitriol that comes out of him,” Sollenberger place and that many of his supporters are gun owners. On explained. “He’s obviously a racist. He’s anti-immigrant. He Wednesday, however, he again backed tighter background foments discontent with so many people it doesn’t matter what checks while speaking to reporters at the White House. the economy’s doing really.” Seven in 10 Republicans express approval of Trump’s han- Those who remain in the Republican Party do not share the dling of gun policy in the new poll, among his lowest ratings negative assessment. from the GOP. Self-identified moderate and liberal Republicans Greg Traylor, a 53-year-old small businessman from North were slightly less likely than conservative ones to express Canton, Ohio, acknowledged that Trump is “rough around the approval, 64% versus 74%. edges,” but he praised his work on immigration and his sup- Beyond guns, Trump remains overwhelmingly popular port for Israel. On the economy, Traylor cheered Trump’s hard- within his own party. line stance with China, while acknowledging it may cause Nearly 8 in 10 Republicans approve of Trump’s overall job some short-term pain. performance, while 20% disapprove. As has been the case for “He’s got balls of steel,” Traylor said.

In this Aug. 21, 2019 photo, President Donald Trump walks down the steps of Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Md. Trump is returning from Louisville, Ky., where he spoke to the American Veterans (AMVETS) 75th National The Westfield News Convention. A new poll finds about 6 in 10 Americans dis- A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC approve of President Donald Trump’s overall job perfor- Mike Dobbs Flora Masciadrelli mance. The poll released Managing Editor Director of Sales/ Classified Manager Thursday by The Associated Hope E. Tremblay Press-NORC Center for Asst. Managing Editor James Johnson-Corwin Public Affairs Research finds Multi-Media Manager some support for the presi- Chris Putz Marie Brazee dent’s handling of the U.S. Sports Editor Business Manager economy, but it gives him weak marks on other major Fran Smith Lorie Perry issues. Just 36% of General Manager Director of Ad Production Americans approve of the way Trump is handling his job as 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 president, and 62% disap- prove. Among Republicans, (413)562-4181 nearly 8 in 10 approve of his www.thewestfieldnews.com overall job performance.(AP Photo/Susan Walsh) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019 - PAGE 5 Gas leak temporarily closes Dollar Tree By Peter Currier Staff Writer WESTFIELD- The Dollar Tree at the Westfield Shops on East Main Street was temporarily closed on Wednesday around noon due to a leak of natural gas in the building. Employees briefly left the building and waited outside as crews from Westfield Gas and Electric controlled the leak. Westfield Fire Chief Patrick Egloff said that the leak came from an older furnace inside the building. “We were called to that address for the smell of natural gas, a slow leak was found at an older furnace and Westfield Gas & Electric shut off the gas to the appliance,” said Egloff. He added that the furnace was located in a vacant section of the building and that no evacuation was needed. The store was open for business soon after it was shut off. Neighboring stores were not affected by the leak. The employees and management from the Dollar Tree were unable to comment. ——— Employees at the Dollar Tree on East Main Street wait outside the store before the leaking furnace was deactivated. The Peter Currier can be reached at [email protected]. sign on the left side of the sliding door reads, “Temporarily closed.” (Photo by Peter Currier) Police Logs WESTFIELD Major crime and incident report Thursday, August 15, 2019 7:27 p.m.: motor vehicle violation, East Main Street, a patrol officer pulled over a passenger vehicle for suspended registra- tion following a random query of their license plate, the officer reports that a search of the vehicle revealed several bags of heroin, Jesse M. McClenahan, 36, of 35 Brookline Avenue, Westfield, was placed under arrest for a subsequent offense of possession of a class A drug. Court Logs Westfield District Court Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019 Candido Carrasquillo Jr., 30, of 168 Elm St., Apt. 201, Westfield, saw a charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license ordered to be dismissed upon payment of $300 in court costs within three months. He was found to be not responsible for a charge of failure to signal a stop or turn on the Former State Police union chief Dana Pullman, charged with embezzling tens of thousands of dollars and receiving kick- Massachusetts Turnpike. backs from a lobbyist in a fraud scheme, walked out of federal court Wednesday with his lawyer, Martin Weinberg (left). Edward N. Potter Jr., 49, of 208 Woronoco Road, P.O. Box [Photo: Chris Lisinski/SHNS] 97, Woronoco, was released on his personal recognizance pend- ing a Nov. 14 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of assault and battery on a family or household member brought by State Police. Feds allege former State Police Association William R. Crosler, 34, of 30 Congamond Road, Southwick, was released on his personal recognizance pending a Nov. 13 hearing after he was arraigned on charges of operating an unreg- istered motor vehicle, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and head used Union like ‘Piggy Bank’ operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license brought by By Chris Lisinski Lynch Associates, to overcharge the union and private compa- Agawam police. State House News Service nies and then pay bribes and kickbacks to Pullman, U.S. Shawn F. Lannon, 24, of 700 Russell Road, Apt. 26, BOSTON (SHNS) — The former president of the Attorney Andrew Lelling said at a Wednesday press confer- Westfield, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty find- Massachusetts State Police rank-and-file union and a lobbyist ence. ing for a charge of operating a motor vehicle under the influence who represented the association were arrested Wednesday on Pullman, a former state trooper himself, also allegedly of liquor brought by Westfield police and the charge was con- federal charges that they ran a scheme of fraud, bribery and embezzled tens of thousands of dollars directly from the tinued without a finding with probation for one year. He was deception, authorities said. union, using its funds on what Lelling described as trips to assessed $600, ordered to complete a Driver Alcohol Education Dana Pullman, who served as president of the State Police Miami and New York for an affair, about $9,000 in flowers in Program and his license was suspended for 45 days. He also Association of Massachusetts from 2012 to 2018, and lobbyist a roughly three-year period, and a down payment on a per- submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a Anne Lynch allegedly worked together using Lynch's firm, sonal vehicle. charge of leaving the scene of property damage and the charge was continued without a finding for one month. A charge of negligent operation of a motor vehicle was not prosecuted, he was found to be responsible for a charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and was found to be not responsible for a Three indicted for alleged umass procurement fraud marked lanes violation. Two former University of Massachusetts Amherst employees were indicted on allegations that they accepted illegal pay- ments from contractors for work at the school, and a third man involved in the company was charged for allegedly making the payments, Attorney General Maura Healey announced Wednesday. John Strycharz, 57, of Ludlow, and Victor Rodrigues, 58, of Belchertown, were indicted Wednesday by a Hampshire County Fentanyl presence growing as grand jury, Healey’s office said in a press release. Michael McGoldrick, 50, of Leyden, had previously been indicted. opioid deaths decline slightly By KaTIE Lannan and Colin A. Young State House News Service BOSTON, AUG. 21, 2019.....While opioid overdose deaths 2 top researchers quitting MIT Media Lab over Epstein ties in Massachusetts declined for the second year in a row, preva- CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Two prominent researchers Zuckerman said he would not leave the Media Lab until the lence of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl has continued are quitting MIT's Media Lab over revelations that the famed end of the academic year in May because he cannot responsi- to climb to the point where it is now present in almost every technology research hub and its director took money from bly abandon his students. death that’s screened for drugs. Jeffrey Epstein after he'd served time for sex offenses involv- The public controversy surrounding Epstein's donations to The latest state overdose data, released Wednesday, showed ing girls and young women. the lab date to 2015. In an apology he published last week, Ito fentanyl was present in 92 percent of opioid deaths where a Ethan Zuckerman, director of the lab's Center for Civic said he first met Epstein in 2013 at a conference and had, in toxicology screen occurred in the first quarter of 2019, up Media, said director Joi Ito had failed to disclose the deceased addition to inviting him to the lab, visited several of Epstein's from 89 percent in 2018. financier's funding of the Massachusetts Institute of homes. “The real killer in this is the presence of fentanyl, which Technology incubator as well as investments Epstein made in "I was never involved in, never heard him talk about, and unfortunately is at an all-time high,” said Public Health Ito's personal venture capital fund. never saw any evidence of the horrific acts that he was accused Commissioner Dr. Monica Bharel. Visiting scholar Nathan Matias, who works on the social of," Ito wrote. He said he regretted allowing Epstein to make impact of online platforms, said in a blog post Wednesday that donations to the lab and to invest in several of his funds, which he, too, was severing ties with the Media Lab over business invest in tech startups outside of MIT. Mass. to receive $100K Workforce relations that occurred after Epstein's "appalling crimes were Media Lab receives about $75 million in annual funding Development Grant already known." provided by a long list of corporate "members" including Epstein was awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges Hyundai, Samsung, Comcast, Google, Nike, Twitter and more. Massachusetts will be the recipient of financial and techni- when he killed himself in his New York City jail cell earlier Ito vowed to raise an amount equivalent to the donations cal help to build "data-driven approaches" to linking residents this month. He had previously served time on solicitation that the Media Lab received from Epstein and to direct the to jobs in growing industries, thanks to a partnership between charges. funds to nonprofits that focus on supporting survivors of traf- the National Governors Association and the Strada Education An MIT spokesman did not respond to questions about how ficking. He did not respond to an emailed request for com- Network. much Epstein contributed to the Media Lab, for how long or ment. The Bay State was one of six selected -- along with to what specific projects, if any, those donations were ear- Asked if MIT was discussing Ito's possible departure, Steve Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Louisiana and Wyoming -- to marked. The Boston Globe said public records showed he Bradt did not respond, saying via email that Ito's public apol- receive an initial grant of $100,000 and support to "refine gave at least $200,000. ogy letter "offers the extent of their data-driven approaches to anticipating and meeting Zuckerman said he spoke to Ito on Aug. 9, the day before comment and information." future workforce needs" with evidence-based solutions tai- Epstein was found dead and after he saw new details of lored to Massachusetts. Epstein's case. "As the scale of Joi's involvement with Epstein became The City of Westfield has contracted with East National Water, LLC of Palmer, MA to clear to me, I began to understand that I had to end my rela- Yankee Village Shops replace the existing residential water meters and reading equipment throughout tionship with the MIT Media Lab," Zuckerman wrote in a the City. Please note that the water service shall be shut off for as short a time period blog post he published Tuesday. 53 Southwick Rd. as necessary to complete this work Homeowners will be provided an estimate of the "The work my group does focuses on social justice and on (Route 10 & 202) downtime prior to initiating the work. If you have questions regarding this program please call the the inclusion of marginalized individuals and points of view. Westfield, MA Westfield DPW Water Division at 413-572-6226. Office hours are between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. It's hard to do that work with a straight face in a place that (413) 562-9792 The week of Aug. 26th - Aug. 31th, the meter replacement process will proceed at the following Street Locations: violated its own values so clearly in working with Epstein and HOURS:Mon-Thur Mon-Thur 10-6 10-6 • Carpenter Street • Kane Brothers Circle • Parker Ave • Sherman Street Ext in disguising that relationship," he said. FriFriday 10-3 10-3 • Sat • SatClosed 10-1 • Cranston Street • Lawn Street • Pine Street • Simons Book Drive Zuckerman said Ito had asked him to meet with Epstein in and • Crown Street • Montgomery Road • Pinehurst Street • Skipper Lane 2014 and that he refused and urged Ito not to meet the finan- 57 Maple Street • E. Mountain Road • Mullen Ave • Pochassic Road • Steiger Drive cier either. He said the two did not speak about Epstein until East Longmeadow, MA • Garden Ave • Notre Dame • Prospect Street Ext • Union Street last week. • Hagen Ave • Oak Ave • Reservoir Ave • Western Ave Before his recent New York federal sex trafficking charges, (413) 526-9790 HOURSMon-Thur : Mon-Fri 10-6pm 10-6pm • Hampden Street • Old Feeding Hills Rd • Roosevelt Ave • Western Circle Epstein pleaded guilty in 2008 to prostitution-related charges • Hawks Circle • Paper Mill Road • Rosedell Drive • Yeoman Ave involving underage girls in Florida. He served 13 months in Fri 10-3Saturday • Sat 9-1pm 9-1pm jail and was allowed out on work release almost every day. www.MemoryLaneLamps.com We are now working on Saturdays for the convenience of our customers. PAGE 6 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS ARTSLEISURE

Free WRWA Fly-fishing Clinic Westfield Rotary Food Fest 2019 Tenth Year of Historic North Hall Arts Festival Programs WESTFIELD —The Westfield River Watershed Association WESTFIELD — The annual Food Fest sponsored by the (WRWA) and the Western Mass. Fly Fishermen will offer a Rotary Club of Westfield will return to Elm Street for a fifth free, Introduction to Fly Fishing clinic Saturday, August 24 year on Friday and Saturday, August 23 and 24, bringing from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The clinic will take place on music, food and entertainment downtown. The event will Route 20 in Huntington, Mass., in the turnout on the Westfield begin on Friday at 5 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m. On River, across from the Huntington Health Center. Children are Saturday it will start at noon and close at 9 p.m. All events: North Hall, 40 Searle Road, Huntington (off Rte 66) welcome with the supervision of an adult at this family-friend- The Food Fest will feature non-stop entertainment with ly event. local bands performing on two stages. New activities this People can drop in throughout the morning and watch a fly year include a climbing wall provided by the Boy Scout tying demonstration as well as practice casting. In addition to Council of Western Massachusetts and there will be games fly fishing activities, a biologist will be on hand to net insects at the south end of Elm Street after 3 p.m. on Saturday, from the river and help participants learn to identify them under including “cornhole”. The classic car show will return this microscopes. WRWA encourages people who own a fly rod and year from noon until 3 p.m. on Saturday. want to learn more about using it, to bring it to the clinic. Food for the fest will be provided by returning vendors Brian Conz, WRWA president, says a tribute to the late Bill including Janik’s Pierogis, Alo Saigon, Skyline Trading Rose, president of both the watershed and fly-fishing associa- Company, Puks Grill, Moe’s Donuts, Bottega Cucina Tia tions, by both groups is being planned for fall. It will honor him Food, Angelo’s Fried Dough, Tatter Tots, Moolicious Ice and one of his favorite spots on the river. Information can be Cream, Pandolfi Kettle Corn, The Boys and Girls Club of found as it is available on the WRWA Website www.westfiel- Westfield, The Boy Scouts, The Westfield Kiwanis Club, driver.org. There will be a portable toilet on site. The clinic will Little George’s and the North Elm Butcher Block. Other be held rain or shine, barring extremely stormy weather. vendors will offer a variety of non-food items. The Westfield River Watershed Association was established The Rotary Club will offer beer and malt beverages from in 1953 to protect and improve the natural resources of the two beverage wagons. This year, the club will stage a com- watershed, as well as to expand recreational and other land use plimentary wine tasting on both nights, 6 - 9 p.m., adjacent Chilean vocalist Natalia Bernal, keyboardist Mike Eckroth and opportunities for people’s enjoyment and for sound ecology. To to the south stage. seven-string guitarist Jason Ennis blend the rhythms of Latin learn more, visit www.westfieldriver.org. The 2018 Food Fest brought about 10,000 participants to America with jazz and picks from the great American Songbook. the city’s downtown for the free event and organizers hope Sunday, August 25 • 2:00 pm Southwick Congregational Church to exceed that number this year. The event would not be possible without the support of the city’s administration and $10 at door • students & youth free • wheelchair-access the club’s organizers would like to recognize and thank the Annual Clothing Drive air-conditioned • meet-the-artists reception • art gallery open workers from the several city departments whose unsung Southwick Congregational Church will host their annual efforts contribute greatly to the success of the Food Fest. Clothing Drive on Saturday August 24 from 9 am to Noon. Please visit: http://www.westfieldrotary.org for more www.northhallhuntington.org Historic North Hall • 413-667-5543 Clothing and other soft goods may be dropped off in New information about the Food Fest and the Rotary Club of Fellowship Hall from 9-12 during the week of August 19 Westfield. For questions, please contact westfieldrota- through 23 and on Friday the 23 from 4-7pm. Linens, towels, [email protected] or visit our website, westfieldrotary. clean stuffed animals, shoes and belts are welcome. No house- Arts councils of Chester, Cummington, Huntington, Middlefield, Montgomery, Russell, org. Stay tuned to updated information by liking us on Southampton, Westhampton and Worthington hold items or books, please! Please have your items in tied Facebook. plastic bags. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019 - PAGE 7 Our Lady of the Blessed Westfield State hosts fourth The 2019 ‘Blandford Sacrament Parish Giant annual farm-to-table Summer Concerts’ series BLANDFORD — Liam Kaplan, Saturday, June 22, 7:30 Indoor Tag Sale fundraising dinner pm; nationally recognized prize-winning pianist, having just WESTFIELD — Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament WESTFIELD — Westfield State University Department of completed his Junior year at the Oberlin Music Conservatory, Parish located at 127 Holyoke Rd. in Westfield is having Communication will host a farm-to-table dinner on Sunday, will return for the sixth year; Eve Queller’s 25th Bel Canto their GIANT INDOOR TAG SALE on Friday, September 6 August 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. on the grounds of the Horace Mann Opera: Saturday July 13, 7:30 pm (sponsored in part by the from 9 am - 4 p.m., Saturday, September 7 from 9 a.m. - 6 Center located at 333 Western Avenue in Westfield. Blandford Cultural Council); “Trio Della Luna”: Marcia p.m. and Sunday, September 8 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. We will Titled “Dinner at Henry’s Garden,” the event honors the late Eckert’s piano and string trio, Saturday July 27, 7:30 pm; gladly accept any gently used items such as: antiques, china, Dr. Henry Wefing, professor emeritus of communication, who “Jeff Gavioli and his Bad News Jazz and Blues Orchestra”: crystal, household items, rugs, art, jewelry, sporting goods, served the University for 30 years. Proceeds will benefit the Saturday August 10, 7:30 pm (sponsored in part by the tools, toys, children’s (only) books, small kitchen appliances. Henry Wefing Journalism Scholarship, which has been awarded Blandford Cultural Council); Lynelle James, nationally recog- No clothing, electronics, furniture, appliances or mattresses. annually since 2016. nized pianist and a member of the “Sevenars Concerts” fam- If you cannot drop off your items please call Ron at 413-579- The menu will feature locally-sourced ingredients. Menu ily (Rorianne Schrade’s niece): Saturday August 24, 7:30 options include roast beef with arugula, wild mushroom polen- 8792 to arrange for pick up. Items should be brought inside (sponsored entirely by the Blandford Cultural Council). the back entrance of the Parish Center. Donation drop-off ta, goat cheese and strawberry crostini, and smoked salmon for appetizers; a vegetarian option or grilled barbecue chicken with All concerts are held in the White Church. Tickets are $20/ dates/times: Saturdays, August 17 and 24 from 8:30 a.m. - 5 person for all but the Bel Canto Opera, which is $35/person. p.m.., Sundays, August 18 and 25, from 8:00 a.m. - 1 p.m., vegetable and salad options for dinner; and summer plum upside down cake for dessert. Senior citizen complementary tickets are available through and Monday - Thursday, August 19 - 22, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 Diners will be seated for dinner next to the garden Dr. Wefing the Blandford COA, and young people 16 and under are p.m. Last opportunity to drop off is Friday, August 30, 1:00 planted in 2007. He used to donate the produce to the Westfield admitted free when accompanied by a ticket holding adult. p.m. - 7:00 p.m. We will have a Rosary Sodality Bake Sale, Food Pantry. Today, the garden is maintained by volunteers, raffles, hot dogs and hamburgers, coffee & donuts, and free including faculty, staff and students. popcorn. Our Youth Ministry will offer free face painting on Sponsored by MassLive, The Westfield News, Pennysaver, Saturday, September 7, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Any questions and Jerome’s Party Plus/Taylor Rental, the event will feature please call Linda @ 413-579-8552. food prepared by Westfield State Dining Executive Chef Mary Reilly, a gold medalist in a 2018 American Culinary Federation- La Voz De Tres Brings sanctioned culinary competition. She is a frequent guest on WWLP’s Mass Appeal, the former publisher of Edible Pioneer World Jazz to North Hall Valley and the co-author of Home Sausage Making (Storey HUNTINGTON — World jazz trio La Voz De Tres Nature Workshop at Stanley Park Press, 2017). A portion of the dinner will be prepared outside on will blend the infectious rhythms and nuanced songwrit- WESTFIELD — “Leave No Trace” – the Appalachian site and Reilly will be available to meet guests, answer ques- ing traditions of Latin America, original compositions Mountain Club, August 31 at 12:00. Do you enjoy the out- tions, and discuss the food and the importance of using locally- and music from the great American songbook into a doors and want to learn more about how to protect the out- sourced ingredients. surprising improvisational texture in their performance door places you love? Join us for a Leave No Trace The event aligns with the University’s commitment to pro- at the North Hall on Sunday August 25 at 2 pm. The trio Workshop, led by the Appalachian Mountain Club, focusing vide local, sustainable food to its campus community. In 2016, of Chilean vocalist Natalia Bernal, seven-string guitarist on fostering stewardship through our own practices in the Westfield State launched a self-operating dining services sys- Jason Ennis, and keyboardist Mike Eckroth weave Jazz outdoors. We will spend an hour hiking on the beautiful trails tem based on a farm-to-fork model. Today, Westfield State and Latin American sounds across the country and inter- Dining partners with more than 30 local farmers and food pro- in Stanley Park, periodically stopping along the way to dis- ducers. nationally. cuss the 7 principals of Leave No Trace. This is an interac- Dinner tickets are $60 and must be purchased in advance, as A meet-the-artists reception with refreshments will be tive course, with users encouraged to bring fresh perspec- seating is limited and the event has sold out each year. To pur- held at intermission in the hall's art gallery, exhibiting tives and questions for conversation surrounding sustainable chase tickets or view the full menu, visit www.westfieldalumni. the paintings of Jean Gaitenby. Admission is $10 at the habits in the outdoors. org/henrysgarden. For more information or to discuss dietary door; student/youth admission is free. Performance is at The workshop will meet at the main entrance sign to the needs, contact Suzanne Boniface, adjunct professor of commu- Historic North Hall, 40 Searle Road (off Route 66) in Frank Stanley Beveridge Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary nication at 413-478-2652 or [email protected]. Huntington. The hall is wheelchair-accessible and air- located across from the recreation field, and will cancel if conditioned. More information can be found at www. there is heavy rain. 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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York on climate legislation, Sanders’ climate plan provides the most detail yet on how he envisions the climate change moonshot taking shape if he is elected president. Sanders describes his plan, released Thursday, as a “ten- year, nationwide mobilization centered on equity and human- ity” that would create 20 million new jobs. The Green New Deal resolution, which Ocasio-Cortez put forth with Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts, calls on the nation to eliminate its carbon footprint by 2030 and to shift away from fossil fuels such as oil and coal and replace them with renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power. Among Sanders’ ideas is sourcing 100% of the country’s electricity from renewable and zero-emissions power. He is calling for committing $2.18 trillion in grants for low- and middle-income families to weatherize and retrofit their homes and businesses, with the goal of reducing residential energy consumption by 30%. He would charge the Energy Department with making sure that both new and existing commercial structures, as well as high-income home owners, meet his In this March 22, 2019 file photo, a marijuana plant grows at the Compassionate Care Foundation's grow house in Egg administration’s energy retrofitting goals. Harbor Township, N.J. Connecticut lawmakers have yet to decide whether they'll push for legalized recreational marijuana Sanders also is calling for an overhaul of the nation’s trans- in 2020, after getting close to a vote this year. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) portation system by investing in electric vehicles, high-speed rail and expanded public transit. He calls for spending $526 billion in modernizing the electrical grid across the United States. Fate of legalized marijuana In his plan, Sanders notes that communities of color are disproportionately affected by the climate emergency. He says the Green New Deal is an “opportunity to uproot his- torical injustices and inequities to advance social, racial and economic justice.” in Connecticut remains hazy A Northern California community ravaged last November by the state’s deadliest wildfire on record will serve as the By SUSAN HAIGH floor of the House and Senate, despite that has suffered from years of budget backdrop for Sanders’ climate announcement. Scientists and Associated Press support from Democratic Gov. Ned deficits, it's been seen by some as a policymakers have blamed climate change for California’s HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — After Lamont. potential money generator. worsening wildfires, which have killed more than 100 people coming close this year, Connecticut law- Opponents argued that legalizing pot Democratic Senate President Pro and destroyed tens of thousands of homes in recent years. As makers have yet to decide when to make would be costly for Connecticut to Tempore Martin Looney of New Haven scientists warn of the imminent consequences of global another attempt at legalizing and taxing administer and enforce, outstripping any wants lawmakers to act quickly. He said warming, the Green New Deal has been a rallying point for recreational marijuana. potential revenue gain. the marijuana-related bills that were liberals in the party’s base as well as Democratic presidential Legislators acknowledge it's doubtful A study released Monday by Pew drafted last session have been fully vet- contenders in the crowded field. But Republicans have argued there will be a vote this summer or fall. Charitable Trusts warned that states like ted and are ready to go. that the plan is too radical and would drive the economy off a And despite a desire by proponents to Connecticut, which are seriously con- "I think it's critically important," he cliff and lead to a huge tax increase. revisit the issue when the General sidering legalization, should be cautious said. "The reality is, the states around us Sanders is the latest Democratic presidential contender to Assembly reconvenes in February, it's when estimating how much money can already have legal marijuana. ... Right release details of his climate plans. unclear whether that will happen. It's a be generated from the potentially vola- now we have lots of Connecticut people Former Vice President Joe Biden released a $5 trillion-plus shortened legislative session and an tile revenue source. Pew found it's dif- going to Massachusetts every day." climate proposal that he says would lead the U.S. to net zero election year for lawmakers. ficult to predict demand for a product Sales in Massachusetts began in 2018. emissions of carbon pollution by 2050, and he is calling for "It has been and still is an issue for us. that was previously illegal in a state and While marijuana was legalized last year $1.7 trillion in federal spending over 10 years. Massachusetts We're just not sure what the political remains illegal federally. in Vermont and Maine, sales have not Sen. Elizabeth Warren has proposed investing $2 trillion in appetite for it is right now," said Rep. In Nevada, for example, revenue came yet begun. federal funding in clean energy programs as part of a Green Joshua Hall, a Democrat from Hartford in 40% higher than anticipated during Besides losing out on revenue, New Deal, including her Green Apollo Program to invest in who leads the General Assembly's the first six months of legalization, Looney, Hall and others see the legisla- clean energy research and development and a Green Marshall Progressive Caucus. There appears to be while it was 45% lower than projected tion as a fairness issue. Among other Plan devoted to encouraging countries to buy and use more support in the House of in neighboring California. Ten states and things, the proposed legislation included American-made clean energy technologies. Before abandon- Representatives than the Senate for pro- the District of Columbia have legalized the erasure of certain criminal records. ing his presidential bid Wednesday, Washington Gov. Jay posal, he said, which creates some hesi- recreational marijuana. "For me, it was never a revenue issue. Inslee, who staked his campaign on the issue of climate tancy among lawmakers. "And with more states considering For it was more about social justice change, released a $9 trillion plan to cut emissions. Former "Having people take hard votes and legalizing marijuana, forecasting and reform criminal justice reform because Texas congressman Beto O’Rourke called for spending $5 not coming to fruition, I think that's budgeting difficulties for revenue from we know that the communities that have trillion over 10 years to combat climate change. probably one of the issues we're facing," recreational marijuana are likely to been disproportionately impacted by the Sanders’ plan calls for a $16.3 trillion investment, and the Hall said. become widespread," according to the war on drugs specifically around all campaign is proposing covering the costs over 15 years by a Proponents have various reasons for Pew report, which warns that such chal- that's happened with black and brown patchwork of measures that includes eliminating existing fos- wanting to legalize the recreational use lenges could have serious budgetary communities," Hall said. "There may be sil fuel subsidies and taxes on that industry; income tax rev- of marijuana in Connecticut. They range consequences for states counting on the some revenue, but I don't think it would enue on the 20 million jobs created by his plan; and an esti- from addressing inequities in the crimi- money to fund specific programs or be that significant necessarily." mated $1.3 trillion saved through a reduced need for safety nal justice system to generating more close budget gaps. Some Democrats have suggested put- net programs because of the creation of those jobs. revenue for the state's coffers. In Connecticut, Democratic lawmak- ting the question of marijuana legaliza- Several bills that addressed such ers have predicted a tax on marijuana aspects cleared various committees dur- could generate up to $70 million in the tion before the voters, possibly on the ing the recent legislative session, but first year and potentially more than $150 2020 ballot in the form of a state consti- they did not come up for a vote on the million annually afterward. For a state tutional amendment question.

Trump signs student debt forgiveness for disabled veterans By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Trump promoted the drug Spravato, a new Johnson & Associated Press Johnson nasal spray approved for treatment-resistant depres- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Hundreds of millions of dollars sion. He said he had instructed his administration to get as in federal student loan debt owed by tens of thousands of much of the drug as possible from the New Jersey-based disabled military veterans will be erased under a directive consumer products company. President Donald Trump signed Wednesday. Trump said Johnson & Johnson has done so well and “made Trump ordered the Education Department to “eliminate so much money” that they “should give it to us for free.” In this Aug. 11, 2019, file photo, Democratic presidential every penny of federal student loan debt” owed by American Johnson & Johnson said in a statement that it is having candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks at the Iowa veterans who are completely and permanently disabled. discussions with the Department of Veterans Affairs and other State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/John Locher, File) Trump said they won’t have to pay federal income tax on payers to ensure “affordable access” to Spravato for its use in the forgiven debt and called on states to waive their taxes on patients with treatment-resistant depression. The drug is sold the loans, too. to the federal government at discounted prices, the company America, he said, owes its heroes “a supreme debt of grati- said. Assistance for Retired Teachers tude.” After the speech, Trump went to a nearby hotel to headline WESTFIELD — The Edith Stewart Chase Foundation Trump’s announcement at the AMVETS national conven- a fundraiser for Republican Gov. Matt Bevin, who is seeking grants emergency financial assistance to retired educators who tion in Louisville elicited a loud round of applause from the reelection against Democratic state Attorney General Andy confront an economic crisis. Those who receive benefits from crowd of more than 2,500 veterans. He signed the directive Beshear in what’s shaping up to be a close November elec- the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement Board and who are after addressing the gathering. tion. members of the Retired Educators Association of Massachusetts Only about half of the roughly 50,000 disabled veterans Bevin, who plays up his ties to Trump in pitching for a (REAM) are eligible to apply to The Foundation for assis- who qualify to have their federal student loan debt forgiven second term, quickly boarded Air Force One after it landed in tance. Applications are available online or by calling The have received the benefit, and the administration blames a Louisville so he could be photographed accompanying Trump Foundation office in Milford, MA at 508-422-0109. Brochures “burdensome” application process. off the presidential aircraft. are located in the Westfield Senior Center Fireside Lounge, 45 The document directs the government to develop an expe- Trump recently promised to hold a campaign rally for Noble Street. dited process so veterans can have the debt discharged “with Bevin and said Wednesday that Bevin “has been a truly great minimal burdens.” governor.” Trump’s reelection campaign has not announced a ‘Art Unlimited’ Class The action will wipe out an average of $30,000 in debt date for a Kentucky rally. owed by more than 25,000 eligible veterans, Trump said, call- Trump also spoke glowingly of Senate Majority Leader WESTFIELD — Are you an older adult who has always ing them “incredible people” who have made “the ultimate Mitch McConnell, praising “exceptional work” by the wanted to experiment with art? Consider joining Westfield sacrifice, in many ways, for our nation.” Kentucky Republican in getting the GOP-controlled Senate to Senior Center’s weekly “Art Unlimited” class. The name is a “It’s gone forever,” Trump said. confirm scores of Trump’s conservative nominees to federal reflection of the broad scope of creative artistic techniques Trump also used his appearance to highlight steps the judgeships. that the older adult students learn. In addition to paint, they administration has taken to bolster the military, including experiment with charcoal, pastels, and other mediums. McConnell is seeking reelection next year to a seventh Instructor Elaine Lees encourages each student to explore the increased spending and new equipment. He also discussed the Senate term and is facing a stiff challenge from Democrat unlimited possibilities that art provides. The class is offered on administration’s commitment to veterans, including helping Amy McGrath. Thursday afternoons from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $4 per them access health care, reducing opioid addiction and mini- Trump said he’d return to Kentucky to bolster both candi- class on a pay-as-you-go basis. The class is partially funded by mizing suicide among those no longer in uniform. dates. a grant from Sarah Gillett Services for the Elderly, Inc. Trump said the administration is “determined to do every- “I’ll be here campaigning for Mitch and I’ll be here cam- Because no previous art experience is necessary, this is a won- thing in our power” to end suicide among veterans. About 20 paigning for Matt, and we’re going to get them both back in,” derful opportunity to try something new! The Westfield Senior veterans end their lives every day. Trump said. Center is located at 45 Noble Street. No pre-registration is required. THE WESTFIELD NEWS www.thewestfieldnews.com THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019 - PAGE 9 SPORTS

Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper, right, watches the flight of his two run Boston Red Sox pinch-hitter Chris Owings strikes out with two on to end the eighth inning of the home run in the fifth inning during a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at team's baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. At left is Boston Red Sox catcher Aug. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Christian Vazquez. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Harper, Dickerson help Phillies beat Boston 5-2 By JIMMY GOLEN through four innings before César chance to win the game. We can't have AP Sports Writer Hernández led off the fifth with a double. nights like that as a team." BOSTON (AP) — The Fenway fans Hernández took off on a wild pitch and BUNTS were letting Bryce Harper have it, calling scored when the throw got past Rafael The Red Sox have homered in 13 con- the Phillies' $330 million man "overrated" Devers at third base. After a walk, Harper secutive games, their longest such streak of and other insults that Philadelphia manager cleared the Green Monster with a two-run the season. ... Boston is 0-3-1 in interleague Gabe Kapler couldn't bring himself to shot, his 27th homer of the year. series after going 10-0-3 previous 13 series repeat. The game was dampened by showers but (not counting the World Series victory over Harper then quieted them with one never delayed. the Dodgers). swing. Jared Hughes (4-5) earned the win with 1 TRAINER'S ROOM "He's good at doing that, shutting them 1/3 hitless innings of relief after Smyly Phillies: SS Jean Segura took a pickoff up," Phillies starter Drew Smyly said on lasted just 3 2/3 innings, allowing two runs attempt of the right knee in the sixth inning. Wednesday night after Harper's two-run and five hits with three walks while strik- He went to the dirt in obvious pain, but the homer propelled Philadelphia to a 5-2 vic- ing out four. Héctor Neris pitched the ninth remained in the game. tory over the Boston Red Sox. "Especially for his 23rd save. Red Sox: LHP David Price will throw in on the road." Philadelphia made it 4-2 in the seventh the bullpen on Thursday and Cora said he Harper's homer in the fifth inning turned on Dickenson's RBI triple. The Red Sox would decide after that what is next. He a 2-1 deficit into a 3-2 lead, and Corey put runners on second and third with two won't necessarily need a rehab start, Cora Dickerson drove in two runs with a triple outs in the eighth, but José Álvarez struck said. and a single to help the Phillies a sweep the out pinch-hitter Chris Owings to end the UP NEXT two-game interleague series. Harper was threat. Phillies: Off on Thursday, then at Miami not available to talk to reporters after the Dickerson made it 5-2 with a single in for the start of a three-game series. RHP game, but Kapler said there was an espe- the ninth. Vince Velasquez (5-7) is scheduled to start cially sweet celebration in the dugout after SLOPPY NIGHT the opener. the home run. One night after having two runners Red Sox: Play the Kansas City Royals on "They were on him pretty good until that thrown out on the basepaths in the ninth Thursday in the resumption of a game that moment," said Kapler, who was a member inning, the Red Sox committed two errors, was suspended on Aug. 7 because of rain. of Boston's 2004 World Series champion- including the one that allowed Hernández The game will be picked up in the 10th ship team. "I'm really happy for Bryce." to score. There was a balk on Brandon inning with the score tied 4-4 and Josh Boston started the first inning with back- Workman, two wild pitches and a passed Taylor working a 2-1 count on Meibrys Fans duck for cover from the incoming ball on a two to-back doubles, and Jackie Bradley Jr. ball by Christian Vázquez. Red Sox pitch- Viloria. run home run by Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper homered for the second straight night to ers walked eight. ——— in the fifth inning during a baseball game against the give the Red Sox a 2-0 lead against Smyly. "It wasn't a great night," manager Alex More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/ Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Rick Porcello (11-10) allowed just one hit Cora said. "The funny thing is we had a MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) CC Sabathia relishes final baseball trip through Bay Area By JANIE McCAULEY Sabathia was reminded he sat courtside at AP Baseball Writer Golden State games in Oakland long before OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — CC Sabathia the Warriors became a dynasty. spent a day off handing out his 50,000th "That's what people don't know, people backpack to first-graders and second-graders always hate on me," he said, chuckling. at home in Vallejo as kids returned to school. "People always hate on me because I was The veteran major leaguer has been doing courtside before the Warriors got hot." thoughtful things in Vallejo for years, and this He plans to be back for Raiders games this marked the 11th year he has donated back- season and to see the Warriors at their new packs. On Monday, however, he got to give arena, Chase Center, in San Francisco. His them out on the first day at every elementary relatives still live in Vallejo and Sabathia will school for the first time. The larger-than-life regularly bring his four children here though lefty certainly could relate to all the crying they live full-time in New Jersey. kindergarteners as they parted from their par- While Sabathia never received a formal ents at drop-off. That used to be him in tears offer from San Francisco in free agency as a boy, and he still remembers it well, not- before the 2009 season, he said the sides ing, "I was super spoiled as a kid." came close to negotiating terms. He grew up Sabathia's farewell in the Bay Area means an A's fan but always figured he might end up so much as he returns to his roots for the final playing on the other side of the bay with the time during the regular season before the Giants. 39-year-old pitcher heads into retirement. In December 2008, Yankees general man- "This is always going to be a special trip to ager Brian Cashman left the winter meetings me," said Sabathia, who will conclude his in Las Vegas for a quick trip into Oakland, career following 19 big league seasons, the then took a car service to Sabathia's home in last 11 with the New York Yankees. "Just Vallejo and added a seventh year to the offer being here with my family, my kids getting to that was already on the table from about a see Vallejo and hang out in Vallejo, my kids month earlier to the 2006 AL Cy Young are there now, so it's always a special time for Award winner. us." "It would've been cool, yeah," he said of As soon as Rickey Henderson walked onto playing in San Francisco, "but this was the the field before Tuesday's series opener best thing for me, being able to come to New against the Athletics, Sabathia instructed his York, having a chance to win every year, 15-year-old son, "Little C, get up, get up, being in the pinstripes has been a lot of fun. right now!" to capitalize on a photo opportu- It's my dad's dream, so I'm glad I got a chance nity with the Hall of Famer, someone who to live it out." "was a huge inspiration." It might have been cool to pitch once more "I don't think I ever would want to face in Oakland, too. him. He was like that much of an idol for Not that Sabathia campaigned to take the me," Sabathia said Wednesday. "Just him Coliseum mound one last time. Sabathia being so fast, the way he hit balls, the way he returned from the injured list Sunday against New York Yankees' starting pitcher CC Sabathia tosses the ball after allowing a three-run pimped the homers. That was all appealing to Cleveland after missing 21 games with home run to Cleveland Indians' Mike Freeman during the second inning of a baseball game me being an inner-city kid playing baseball. inflammation in his right knee. against the Cleveland Indians, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) That's the way we played watching him. It "It's team," manager Aaron Boone said. was awesome to see that." "He lives that. He always has."

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Shell’s Tekoa Tuesday Golf League 2019 Results from August 20, 2019 1st Place Jack Pocai & Bill Wallinovich 179.0 Points 13th Place Rich Chistolini & Eric Wilder 138.5 Points 2nd Place Bob Czarnecki & Ray West 172.5 Points 14th Place Stu Browning & Jeff Guglielmo 135.0 Points 3rd Place Dick Williams & Ron Sena 166.5 Points 15th Place Jim Liptak & John Lucas 133.0 Points 4th Place Harry Pease & Ed West 166.0 Points 16th Place Mike Ripa & Ron Bonyeau 131.5 Points 5th Place Bill Lawry & Dave Gile 156.5 Points 16th Place Bob Dudas & Skip Couture 131.5 Points 6th Place Fred Rogers & Bob Berniche 154.0 Points 17th Place Errol Nichols & John Kidrick 130.0 Points 7th Place Jack Campaniello & Phil Lewis 149.5 Points 18th Place Jim Johnson & Jim Besaw 123.5 Points 8th Place Pat McGinn & Dave Lees 145.5 Points ———­ 9th Place Angelo Masciadrelli & Frank Kamlowski 144.5 Points Low Gross Mark Thompson @ 42 9th Place Gene Theroux & Jack Kennedy 144.5 Points Low Net Mark Thompson & John Lucas @ 27 10th Place Jim French & Dave Liberty 143.5 Points Closest to pin on 3rd Gene Theroux 11th Place Jack Blascak & Bob McCarthy 143.0 Points Closest to pin on 3rd (2nd shot) Dave Lees 12th Place Harry Thompson & Mark Thompson 140.5 Points Closest to pin on 6th Jack Kennedy

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Standings Week 19 of 23 8/15/19 Standing Week of August 19

Division 1 166 Jay O’Sullivan – Rick Burke Team 3 26 Jim Kenney-Bob Thompson 182.5 Tim Laramee – Dan Laramee 165 Bob Collier – Don Clarke Team 4 26 Jeremy Beltrandi- Dave Prouty 177 Joe Boutin – Henry Smith 157 Wayne Brown – Old Tom Morris Team 8 25 Jeff Haluch-Tim Dion 176.5 Bob Bihler – Larry Cournoyer 153 Shawn Bradley – Ben Jones Team 5 24 1/2 Mike Parent- Joe Vaschak 172 Roy Barton – Bill Reinhagen 143 Mike Rash – Bob Rash Team 6 24 Tristan Kiendzior-Dominic Constanzi 169.5 Bob Lewko – Richard Hebert Division 3 Team 7 23 1/2 John McCormack-Jeff Martin 169 Tom Denton – Jim Johnson 189.5 Jack Beaudry – John Bagge Team 10 23 1/2 Adam Dasilva - Cole Morrison 166.5 Jim Strycharz – Richard Roy 177.5 Mark Chase – John Palivoda Team 2 22 1/2 Mickey Donnachie- Kirk Tewksbury 164 Dave Dubois – Alan Velazquez 177.5 Glenn Grabowski – Jeff Berger Team 1 21 1/2 Darren Galczynski-Jim Tinker 163.5 Tom Massimino – Tim Huber 177 Dan Harris – Jim Haas Team 11 19 1/2 Steve Mascadrelli-Mike Moran Jr 163 Dave Dover – Bill Chaffee 176.5 Randy Anderson – Bob Team 13 18 Tom Denton-Randy Christensen 158 Marty Tyler – Stan Jackson Genereux Team 12 13 1/2 Scott Ramsdell-Josh Adams 148.5 Dan Burns – Mike Manijak 172 Art Williamson – Al Nubile Team 14 13 Par Division 2 168.5 Ryan Maloney – Chuck O’Brien Team 9 12 1/2 Chip Ashwell-Jim Sullivan 185.5 Bruce Kellogg – Richard Kellogg 166.5 Mark Grenier – John LaRose 180.5 Cam Lewis – Bill Grise III 165 Bill Williams – Pat Bresnahan 178 Mike Mahan – Joe Hebda 163.5 Jason George – Dan Van 173.5 Paul Carrier – Gary McQuillan Kruiningen East Mountain Country Club Friday’s Couples League dinner 172 Gary Gladu – Fran Dwyer 156 Mike Soverow – Mike Mulligan WESTFIELD — Final evening for the 2019 Friday Couples League is September 169.5 Ed Bielonko – Branden Bielonko 152.5 Rick Brown – Jim Cartwright 27. Steak dinner and awards ceremony will follow golf. The final evening we will play a scramble format for each team with dinner to follow at approximately 7pm. Visit web- 168 Carlos Santos – Bill Grise II site - www.eastmountaincc.com

2019 Club Championships at East Mountain Country Club Thomas will be keeping eye on First round results (8/18/19), and pairings and Second division: 9:37am tee-times for final round for Sunday, August 25. Tom Reynolds 65 Gary Gladu 69 Glen Woodbury 69 2 sets of scores at East Lake Players should let me know Ed Bielonko 70 By DOUG FERGUSON Rory McIlroy is at least trying to make a case. if they cannot play on 8/25/19. Second division 9:45am AP Golf Writer By winning the FedEx Cup this week, he offi- Championship division: 9:07am Bobby Rash 73 Brandon Bielonko 77 Rick Burke 80 ATLANTA (AP) — The PGA Tour wanted a cially would have three wins, including The Eric Van Ness 72 Jayme Coggin 76 Joe Zurheide 77 Jay O’Sullivan 83 format that eliminated two winners on Sunday at Players Championship. McIlroy already has 13 Scott Colby 80 Sean Doyle 80 Frank Rice 81: 9:15am Women’s division 9:00am East Lake — the Tour Championship and the top 10s out of the 18 times he has played on the First division: 9:22am Jill VanNess 64 Jesse Wilson 68 FedEx Cup. The new system means whoever has PGA Tour, making this is most consistent year on Whitey Krug 85 Chris Brown 83 Each divisional winner will receive a 2019 associate the lowest score to par wins the FedEx Cup. tour. First division: 9:30am membership or the equivelent deducted from a full mem- In the eyes of some players, that might not be “Brooks won a major and competed in all the Mike Fuller 78 Mike Van Ness 81 Bud Warkulewicz 81 bership. enough. other ones, as well,” McIlroy said. “But I think it Justin Thomas lived it two years ago when he goes back to what’s the player of the year reward- capped off his best year by capturing the FedEx ing? Is it rewarding a few weeks? If I were to play Cup with a runner-up finish in the Tour well or win this week, it would be my 14th top Championship. Thomas was thrilled to win the 10. I feel like I’ve been very consistent.” cup and its $10 million prize, but felt like a loser Then he paused and smiled. in the immediate aftermath because he was sec- “It’s like I’m sitting up here trying to make an ond in the Tour Championship to Xander argument for myself to win,” McIlroy said. “But Schauffele. if that were the case and I wasn’t to win, I would As the No. 1 seed, he starts Thursday at understand why Brooks would still ... he’s had a 10-under par with a two-shot lead under the stag- lot of other great golf and great finishes. So I’d gered start. It’s possible that Thomas could finish completely understand if people went that way.” the most under par and win the FedEx Cup, even Koepka has three wins and three runner-up though he doesn’t have the lowest 72-hole score. finishes among his eight top 10s. And yes, he will be paying attention. MONEY MATTERS “You guys probably won’t believe me, but, Rory McIlroy is closing in on $50 million in yeah, it will irk me,” Thomas said of such a sce- career earnings on the golf course, and that’s only nario. “I want to beat everybody every week I from the PGA Tour. play.” Money doesn’t drive him. He thought back to 2017, when he won five It was different when he first turned pro at 18. times, including his first major. Tiger Woods, He recalls finishing in a tie for 42nd at the British Vijay Singh and Nick Price were the only players Masters in 2007, his professional debut, and in his lifetime to win six times in a PGA Tour earning 15,128 euros. The next week, he was season, and Thomas wanted to be on that list. third in the Dunhill Links and won 211,322 “I was (ticked), to be perfectly honest, that I euros. The next week, he won 41,580 euros for didn’t win,” Thomas said. “I think a lot of people his tie for fourth in Madrid. were shocked and a little upset about how I han- “And then I got home, and I went to get money dled just winning FedEx Cup and $10 million. out of the ATM — 18 years old, I have a debit But, I was like, ‘Man, I lost a golf tournament by card,” he said. “Put it in the ATM, and it’s like, one and I didn’t birdie 18, a par 5.’ And I felt like ‘Would you like to check your balance?’ I I should have won the tournament. ... My com- checked my balance, and I was like, ‘Oh, wow.’ petitive nature is never going to be OK with los- I went straight to the jewelry store and bought ing by one, even if I get a consolation — a really, myself a watch.” really good consolation at that.” Justin Thomas never paid close attention to Patrick Cantlay, the No. 2, could appreciate the money, except for the 2014 season when he was feeling. on the developmental tour and received an “I’d be totally elated to win and happy and feel exemption to the Memorial. He was going along like I did what I set out to do,” Cantlay said. “And well in the final round until a double bogey on the then if I heard later that somebody edged me by last hole sent him from a tie for 19th to a tie for a shot for the week or something like that, I’d be 37th. a little bummed or miffed. Obviously, there’s no He realized that would cost him, but he didn’t real prize — other than world ranking points — for having the lowest total this week. 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2019 HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS FALL SCHEDULE *Updates Regularly WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Wed., Aug. 28 Wed., Sept. 11 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Mount Greylock, 6:30 p.m. Scrimmage - BOYS SOCCER @ Gateway Regional HS, 4:30 p.m. GOLF @ Belchertown, Cold Spring Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY @ Agawam, Robinson State Park, Mon., Sept. 23 Tues., Sept. 3 3:45 p.m. V/JV BOYS SOCCER @ Ludlow HS, 6 p.m. GOLF vs. Ludlow, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. V/JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. Agawam, 4 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 12 Tues., Sept. 24 FIELD HOCKEY vs. Southwick, 4 p.m. GOLF vs. Pope Francis, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. GOLF @ Minnechaug Regional, Wilbraham Country Club, JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Ludlow HS, 5 p.m. V/JV BOYS SOCCER vs. Northampton, 4 p.m. 3 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Southwick, 5:30 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY vs. Northampton @ Minnechaug GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Ludlow HS, 6 p.m. Fri., Sept. 13 Regional HS, 3:45 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Greenfield, 4 p.m. V/JV GIRLS SOCCER @ Minnechaug Regional HS, 4 p.m. Wed., Sept. 4 JV GIRLS SOCCER @ Chicopee Comp HS, 5 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. South Hadley, 4 p.m. V/JV BOYS SOCCER vs. Chicopee Comp, Roots Athletics JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. West Springfield, 5 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. South Hadley, 5:30 p.m. Center, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Greenfield, 5:30 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Holyoke, 4:30 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. West Springfield, 6:30 p.m. Wed., Sept. 25 GIRLS SOCCER @ Chicopee Comp HS, 7 p.m. GOLF @ Ludlow, Ludlow Country Club, 3 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 5 FOOTBALL vs. Leominster, Bullens Field, 7 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY @ Northampton HS, 4 p.m. V/JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. Belchertown, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Central, 5 p.m. Mon., Sept. 16 JV FIELD HOCKEY @ Northampton HS, 5:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 6 V/JV BOYS SOCCER vs. Agawam, 4 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Central, 6:30 p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ Palmer HS, 4 p.m. JV FOOTBALL @ Leominster, Doyle Field, 4 p.m. V/JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. Northampton, 4 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 26 FIELD HOCKEY vs. East Longmeadow, 4 p.m. Tues., Sept. 17 V/JV BOYS SOCCER vs. Minnechaug, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. East Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m. GOLF vs. Holyoke, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. FOOTBALL vs. Taconic, Bullens Field, 7 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY vs. Amherst-Pelham, Stanley Fri., Sept. 27 Park, 3:45 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Longmeadow, 4 p.m. Sat., Sept. 7 FIELD HOCKEY @ South Hadley HS, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. Ludlow, 4 p.m. JV FOOTBALL @ Taconic HS, 11 a.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Minnechaug, 5 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ East Longmeadow HS, 5 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY @ South Hadley HS, 5:30 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m. Mon., Sept. 9 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Minnechaug, 6:15 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER @ Ludlow HS, 6 p.m. GOLF vs. West Springfield, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. GYMNASTICS vs. Chicopee Comp, 6 p.m. V/JV BOYS SOCCER vs. East Longmeadow, 4 p.m. Wed., Sept. 19 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ East Longmeadow HS, 6:15 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY @ Frontier Regional HS, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY @ Minnechaug Regional HS, 4 p.m. FOOTBALL @ East Longmeadow HS, 7 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY @ Frontier Regional HS, Time TBA JV BOYS SOCCER @ Belchertown HS, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Longmeadow HS, 5 p.m. Sat., Sept. 28 Tues., Sept. 10 JV FIELD HOCKEY @ Minnechaug Regional HS, 5:30 p.m. JV FOOTBALL vs. East Longmeadow, 10 a.m. GOLF vs. East Longmeadow, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ Belchertown HS, 6 p.m. V/JV GIRLS SOCCER @ Longmeadow HS, 4 p.m. GYMNASTICS vs. Agawam @ Chicopee Comp HS, 6 p.m. Mon., Sept. 30 FIELD HOCKEY @ Agawam HS, 4 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Longmeadow HS, 6:30 p.m. GOLF vs. Belchertown, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. East Longmeadow, 5 p.m. V/JV BOYS SOCCER vs. West Springfield, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY @ Agawam HS, 5:30 p.m. Tues., Sept. 20 JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Ludlow, 5 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. East Longmeadow, 6:15 p.m. JV GIRLS SOCCER @ Medway HS, 4:45 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Ludlow, 6:15 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Mount Greylock, 5 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER @ Medway HS, 6:30 p.m.

WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY

Sat., Aug. 31 Mon., Oct. 7 Scrimmage - BOYS SOCCER vs. Belchertown, 9 .m. Thurs., Sept. 19 BOYS SOCCER vs. McCann Tech, 4 p.m. GOLF @ Pathfinder, Cold Spring Country Club, 3 p.m. Tues., Sept. 3 GIRLS SOCCER vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, 4 p.m. Tues., Oct. 8 GOLF vs. Mohawk, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m. GOLF vs. Pathfinder, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS SOCCER vs. Smith Voke, 4 p.m. Fri., Sept. 20 BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY vs. Gateway, Hampden Charter BOYS SOCCER vs. Putnam, 4 p.m. School of Science, Palmer @ Monson HS, 3:45 p.m. Wed., Sept. 4 GOLF @ McCann Tech, Forest Park Country Club, 3 p.m. Mon., Sept. 23 Thurs., Oct. 10 GIRLS SOCCER @ Sci-Tech, Berte Field (Central HS), 4 p.m. GOLF @ Central, Veterans Golf Course, 3 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 5 BOYS SOCCER vs. Pathfinder, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER vs. Duggan Academy, 4 p.m. Tues., Sept. 24 GOLF vs. McCann Tech, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m. Fri., Oct. 11 Fri., Sept. 6 BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY @ TBD, 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ Putnam, Forest Park, 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ Franklin Tech HS, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER @ St. Mary, Westfield Intermediate School, 4 p.m. Mon., Oct. 9 Thurs., Sept. 26 GOLF vs. Central, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m. GOLF @ Mohawk, Edge Hill Golf Course, 3 p.m. Tues., Oct. 15 GIRLS SOCCER @ Commerce HS, 4 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY vs. Mahar, Palmer @ Frontier Fri., Sept. 27 Regional HS, 3:45 p.m. Tues., Sept. 10 BOYS SOCCER @ Greenfield HS, 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ Duggan Academy, Tree Top Park, 4 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY @ Hampshire Regional HS, 3:45 GIRLS SOCCER vs. Putnam, Jachym Field, 4 p.m. p.m. Wed., Oct. 16 GOLF vs. Franklin Tech, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m. Mon., Sept. 30 GIRLS SOCCER vs. McCann Tech, 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ McCann Tech HS, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER @ Pathfinder Regional-Vocational-Technical HS, 4 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 17 Thurs., Sept. 12 BOYS SOCCER vs. Commerce, 4 p.m. GOLF @ Sabis, Veteran’s Golf Course, 3 p.m. Tues., Oct. 1 BOYS SOCCER vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, 4 p.m. GOLF @ Franklin Tech, Thomas Memorial Golf Course, 3 p.m. Fri., Oct. 18 BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY @ Pope Francis, Whiting GIRLS SOCCER @ Hampden Charter School of Science, Fri., Sept. 13 Reservoir, 3:45 p.m. Rivers Park, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER vs. St. Mary, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER @ Duggan Academy, Tree Top Park, 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ St. Mary, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. Mon., Oct. 21 Mon., Sept. 16 BOYS SOCCER @ Putnam, Forest Park, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER @ McCann Tech HS, 4 p.m. Wed., Oct. 2 GOLF vs. Sabis, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m. Tues., Oct. 22 Tues., Sept. 17 GIRLS SOCCER vs. Sci-Tech, 4 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY vs. Easthampton, Gateway, Thurs., Oct. 3 Westfield Technical Academy @ Greenfield, Highland Pond, BOYS SOCCER @ Pioneer Valley Christian School, 4 p.m. Fri., Oct. 25 3:45 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER @ Putnam, Forest Park, 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ Commerce HS, 4 p.m. Fri., Oct. 4 BOYS SOCCER vs. Westfield, Roots Athletics Center. 4 p.m. Mon., Oct. 28 GIRLS SOCCER vs. Commerce, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER vs. Pathfinder, 4 p.m. Wed., Sept. 18 BOYS SOCCER vs. Renaissance, 4 p.m.

ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL

Tues., Sept. 3 Mon., Sept. 16 Intermediate School Field, 4 p.m. Fri., Oct. 11 BOYS SOCCER vs. McCann Tech, Westfield GIRLS SOCCER @ Sci-Tech, Berte Field GIRLS SOCCER vs. Westfield Technical Intermediate School Field, 4 p.m. (Central HS), 6 p.m. Mon., Sept. 30 Academy, Westfield Intermediate School BOYS SOCCER @ Granby Jr./Sr. HS, 4 p.m. Field, 4 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 5 Tues., Sept. 17 GIRLS SOCCER @ Putnam, Forest Park, 4 p.m. GOLF @ Easthampton, Wycoff Country GOLF @ Monson, Quaboag Country Club, 3 Mon., Oct. 14 Club, 3 p.m. p.m. Tues., Oct. 1 GOLF @ Pope Francis, Franconia, 3 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER vs. Hampden Charter School BOYS SOCCER @ Duggan Academy, Tree Top GOLF vs. Turners Falls, Tekoa Country of Science, Westfield Intermediate School Park, 4 p.m. Club, 3 p.m. Tues., Oct. 15 Field, 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER vs. Westfield Technical BOYS SOCCER vs. Putnam, Westfield Wed., Sept. 18 Academy, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. Intermediate School Field, 4 p.m. Fri., Sept. 6 GIRLS SOCCER @ Franklin Tech HS, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER vs. Franklin Tech, Westfield BOYS SOCCER vs. Pathfinder, Westfield Wed., Oct. 2 Intermediate School Field, 4 p.m. GOLF @ Greenfield, Country Club of Intermediate School Field, 4 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 19 Greenfield, 3 p.m. GOLF @ Smith Academy, Country Club of GIRLS SOCCER @ Hampden Charter School Wed., Oct. 16 Mon., Sept. 9 Greenfield, 3 p.m. of Science, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER vs. Sci-Tech, Westfield BOYS SOCCER vs. Mohawk, Westfield GIRLS SOCCER vs. McCann Tech, Westfield Intermediate School Field, 4 p.m. Intermediate School Field, 4 p.m. Intermediate School Field, 4 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 3 GIRLS SOCCER @ Duggan Academy, Tree Top GOLF vs. Monson, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 17 Park, 4 p.m. Fri., Sept. 20 BOYS SOCCER @ Pathfinder, St. Joe’s Field, BOYS SOCCER vs. Duggan Academy, GOLF vs. Ware, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. 4 p.m. Westfield Intermediate School Field, 4 p.m. Tues., Sept. 10 BOYS SOCCER vs. Hampden Charter School GOLF @ Turners Falls, Thomas Memorial of Science, Westfield Intermediate School Fri., Oct. 4 Fri., Oct. 18 Golf Course, 3 p.m. Field, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER vs. Duggan Academy, GIRLS SOCCER @ McCann Tech HS, 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER vs. Smith Voke, Westfield Westfield Intermediate School Field, 4 p.m. Intermediate School Field, 4 p.m. Mon., Sept. 23 Mon., Oct. 21 BOYS SOCCER @ Monson, Moriarty Field Mon., Oct. 7 BOYS SOCCER @ Hampden Charter School Wed., Sept. 11 (Granite Valley Middle School), 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ Smith Voke, 4 p.m. of Science, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER @ Commerce HS, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER vs. Pathfinder, Westfield Intermediate School Field, 4 p.m. Tues., Oct. 8 Tues., Oct. 22 Thurs., Sept. 12 GOLF vs. Smith Academy, Tekoa Country GIRLS SOCCER @ Pathfinder Regional- GOLF vs. Greenfield, Tekoa Country Club, 3 Tues., Sept. 24 Club, 3 p.m. Vocational-Technical HS, 4 p.m. p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ Pioneer Valley Christian BOYS SOCCER @ Commerce HS, 4 p.m. School, 4 p.m. Wed., Oct. 9 Thurs., Oct. 24 GIRLS SOCCER vs. Commerce, Westfield BOYS SOCCER @ Franklin Tech, 4 p.m. Fri., Sept. 13 Thurs., Sept. 26 Intermediate School Field, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER @ Westfield Technical GOLF vs. Easthampton, Tekoa Country Club, Mon., Oct. 28 Academy HS, 4 p.m. 3 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 10 GIRLS SOCCER vs. Putnam, Westfield GOLF @ Ware, Cold Spring Country Club, Westfield Intermediate School Field, 4 p.m. Fri., Sept. 27 3 p.m. BOYS SOCCER vs. Franklin Tech, Westfield

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Tues., Sept. 3 GIRLS SOCCER vs. Granby Jr./Sr., 4 p.m. Tues., Sept. 18 5 p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ Easthampton, Nonotuck FIELD HOCKEY vs. Turners Falls, 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ Monson, Moriarty Field GIRLS SOCCER @ Palmer, Legion Field, 7 p.m. Park, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. Granby Jr./Sr. HS, 4 p.m. (Granite Valley Middle School), 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER vs. Monson, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Turners Falls, 5:30 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Mahar, 4 p.m. Fri., Sept. 27 FIELD HOCKEY @ Westfield HS, 4 p.m. JV BOYS SOCCER @ Monson HS, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Pioneer Valley JV BOYS SOCCER @ Easthampton, Nonotuck Wed., Sept. 11 JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Smith Voke HS, 4 p.m. Christian Academy, 4 p.m. Park, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Central HS, 4 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Smith Voke HS, 5 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Pioneer Valley JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. Monson, 4 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Central HS, 5 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Mahar, 5:30 p.m. Christian Academy, 5 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY @ Westfield HS, 5:30 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 12 Wed., Sept. 19 Mon., Sept. 30 Thurs., Sept. 5 GIRLS SOCCER vs. Hampshire, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY @ TBD, 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER vs. Chicopee, 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER vs. Gateway, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. Hampshire, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS SOCCER @ Holyoke, Roberts’ FIELD HOCKEY vs. Belchertown, 4 p.m. JV BOYS SOCCER vs. Gateway, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY @ Holyoke, Roberts’ Sports Sports Complex, 4:30 p.m. JV BOYS SOCCER vs. Chicopee, 4 p.m. Complex, 6 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER @ Holyoke, Roberts’ Sports JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Putnam HS, 4 p.m. Fri., Sept. 6 Complex, 6 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Putnam HS, 5 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER @ South Hadley HS, 4 p.m. Fri., Sept. 13 JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Belchertown, 5:30 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY @ Smith Academy HS, 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER vs. Hampshire, 4 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 20 JV GIRLS SOCCER @ South Hadley HS, 4 p.m. JV BOYS SOCCER vs. Hampshire, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Palmer, 4 p.m. Tues., Oct. 1 JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Pioneer Valley JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Holyoke, 4:30 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Commerce, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER vs. Renaissance, 4 p.m. Christian Academy, 4 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Holyoke, 5 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Mon., Sept. 23 Fri., Oct. 2 Christian Academy, 5 p.m. Mon., Sept. 16 JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Renaissance, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Franklin Tech, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY @ Smith Academy HS, 5:30 BOYS SOCCER @ Pope Francis HS, 4 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Renaissance, 5 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Smith Voke HS, 4 p.m. p.m. FIELD HOCKEY @ Mohawk Trail Regional HS, GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Smith Voke HS, 5 p.m. 4 p.m. Tues., Sept. 24 Mon., Sept. 9 JV BOYS SOCCER @ Pope Francis HS, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER vs. Central, 4 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 3 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Ware Jr./Sr. HS, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Sci-Tech, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. Central, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER @ Frontier, Herlihy Field, JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Ware Jr./Sr. HS, 5 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Sci-Tech, 5 p.m. 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY @ Mohawk Trail Regional Wed., Sept. 25 JV GIRLS SOCCER @ Frontier, Sunderland Tues., Sept. 10 HS, 5:30 p.m. BOYS SOCCER vs. Palmer, 4 p.m. Recreation Field, 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ Frontier, Herlihy Field, 3:30 JV BOYS SOCCER vs. Palmer, 4 p.m. JV BOYS SOCCER @ Chicopee Comp HS, 5 p.m. p.m. Tues., Sept. 17 JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Granby Jr./Sr. HS, BOYS SOCCER @ Chicopee Comp HS, 7 p.m. JV BOYS SOCCER @ Frontier, Sunderland JV GIRLS SOCCER @ Chicopee HS, 3:30 p.m. 4 p.m. Recreation Field, 3:30 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER @ Chicopee HS, 5:30 p.m. Fri., Oct. 4 BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY vs. Gateway, Thurs., Sept. 26 GIRLS SOCCER @ Sabis International Palmer, 3:45 p.m. JV GIRLS SOCCER @ Palmer, Legion Field, Charter School, 4 p.m.

Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on PAGE 12 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS TV Sports Listings Dear Thursday, August 22 liamsport, Pa. Aurora GAMES MLB BASEBALL 7:10 p.m. 2 p.m. Annie ESPNU — Day 3: Women’s Basketball, Albany, N.Y. MLB — San Francisco at Chicago Cubs COLLEGE SOCCER (WOMEN’S) 7 p.m. By ANNIE LANE 7 p.m. MLB — Cleveland at NY Mets OR Washington at Pitts- SEC — NC State at South Carolina burgh Friendship Fears GOLF 10:30 p.m. Dear Annie: I’m heading to college next year and am scared of 5 a.m. MLB — NY Yankees at Oakland OR Toronto at LA Dodg- making new friends. While I have don’t have trouble talking to GOLF — European Tour Golf: Scandinavian Invitation, first ers (games joined in progress) new people or getting along with most of them, I feel like none of round, Mölndal, Sweden NFL FOOTBALL them will understand my weirdness the same way my high school friends do. 9:30 a.m. 8 p.m. My parents and I moved here from a different country, and my GOLF — LPGA Tour Golf: CP Women’s Open, first round, FOX — Preseason: Jacksonville at Miami current group feels like my family because they are the ones who Aurora, Ontario SOCCER (MEN’S) taught me American mannerisms and accept me for my neuroti- 1 p.m. 9:30 p.m. cism and other quirks. I even talked about the fact that it took me a week to learn what “knock on wood” meant in my college GOLF — PGA Tour Golf: Tour Championship, first round, ESPN — MLS: Minnesota United at Sporting KC essays! While I know that we will still remain friends after we are Atlanta TENNIS spread out across the country, it obviously won’t be the same, and 6 p.m. 11 a.m. I know it is unhealthy to latch onto old friendships and hold them GOLF — Korn Ferry Tour Golf: Albertsons Boise Open, ESPNEWS — U.S. Open Qualifying: Second Round, in the same regard as they were before. How do I find a comparable group of people in college? I don’t first round, Boise, Idaho Flushing, N.Y. want to go through the same thing I did in the beginning of high 5 a.m. (Friday) TENNIS — WTA Tennis: The NYJTL Bronx Open, Quar- school, where I bounced around groups for a year before I found GOLF — European Tour Golf: Scandinavian Invitation, terfinals, Bronx, N.Y. my “people.” -- Freshman Once Again second round, Mölndal, Sweden 3 p.m. Dear Freshman Once Again: Your concerns are understand- able. Just like you found your “people” in high school, I have no HORSE RACING TENNIS — ATP Tennis: The Winston-Salem Open, Quar- doubt that you will find them once again. Now that you know what 1 p.m. terfinals, Winston-Salem, N.C. you are looking for, and because you are older and wiser, you will FS2 — Saratoga Live: Saratoga Springs, N.Y. WNBA BASKETBALL be able to find new friends faster. LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL 10:30 p.m. One of the best ways to predict future behavior is to look at past behavior, and your past looks pretty good. While you had a bit of 3 p.m. CBSSN — Indiana at Los Angeles a rough start, you were able to make great friends. Focus on your ESPN — World Series: Teams TBD, International semifi- WORLD CUP BASKETBALL success and know that you will have more in college. Your neu- nal, Williamsport, Pa. 5:30 a.m. roticism and quirks are what make you uniquely you! And anyone 7:10 p.m. NBA — Exhibition: U.S. vs. Australia, Melbourne, Australia who is fortunate enough to be your friend will love that about you. If we were all the same, this world would be a very boring place. ESPN — World Series: Teams TBD, U.S. semifinal, Wil- As for your high school friends, some will be your friends for life and others will go their separate ways. Dear Annie: This is in response to the woman whose husband would not go on walks with her. My husband walks every day, just like this woman. It has helped him to stay healthy in many ways. For years, he wanted me to go walking with him. Once he even said to me, “I don’t understand why you won’t go walking with Entertainment me!” I was just as adamant that I was not going walking. I hate walking and find it boring. Like her husband, I had joint pain and weight to lose. I found my own way to exercise. I bought a bike and have been an avid cyclist Brinkley, Spicer make ‘Dancing with the Stars’ ever since. My joints are less painful when I ride. My mental health NEW YORK (AP) — Christie tionship with the press and is remem- wrote. issues have improved, and I have lost weight. Brinkley, Hannah Brown of “The bered for his ridiculed statement that The show’s lineup also includes I encourage this woman to back off the walking issue. He needs Bachelorette” and former White House the president’s inauguration was the Lauren Alaina, Ally Brooke, and Mary to figure out what exercise works for him. If it isn’t on his terms, press secretary Sean Spicer are among most widely seen in history. Wilson and athletes Lamar Odom and he won’t do it. She might want to encourage him to find the best exercise for him and then support that decision. the contestants on the next season of Spicer’s addition apparently didn’t Ray Lewis. My husband is very supportive of my cycling. He has rescued “Dancing with the Stars” — but not go down well with co-host Tom Kate Flannery, Karamo Brown, Kel me from many downpours and flat tires. I appreciate his support everyone is happy with the list. Bergeron, who tweeted that he earlier Mitchell and James Van Der Beek greatly, and we both bolster each other in our quest to be healthy. ABC announced the celebrity lineup told producers he hoped the new season round out the list of celebrity dancers. -- Feeling Healthy Wednesday for season 28 on “Good would be a “joyful respite from our In a change from previous seasons, Dear Healthy: Thank you for sharing your story, and congratu- Morning America.” The season kicks exhausting political climate” and urged viewers won’t lean the celebrity-pro lations on your newfound healthy habit. The best exercise is the off Sept. 16. them not have any “divisive bookings.” pairings until the season premiere. one that you do, and it sounds like you found a great one! Keep Spicer quit as press secretary just six Producers apparently disagreed. “We Professional dancer Peta Murgatroyd cycling. months into President Donald Trump’s can agree to disagree, as we do now, returns to the ballroom this year. presidency. He had a contentious rela- but ultimately it’s their call,” Bergeron

HINTS FROM HELOISE Shopping for school supplies Dear Readers: It’s back-to-school time, and time to shop for SCHOOL SUPPLIES. Your child’s school should put out a list of required supplies -- the list is usually available at big retailers, grocers and on the school district’s website. There are typically great specials now on notebooks, crayons, reams of loose-leaf paper and even hand sanitizer and facial tissue. Stock up on these items; you’ll go through them quickly. Also, buying materials for a less-fortunate child is always a generous gesture. Ask at school what supplies are needed. -- Heloise HAPPY FEET Dear Heloise: This is a big shout-out to the shoe companies that make women’s shoe sizes 11 and 12, narrow and wide. Until the internet came along, it was impossible for me to find shoes in size 11. Not one department store in my area carried my size, or else the selection was limited. Now I go to the shoe company website, read the reviews and decide whether to order. I’m so happy. -- Linda in Arizona Happy you’re happy, Linda! Manufacturers are finally realizing that people come in all shapes and sizes! -- Hugs, Heloise TOP 10 THINGS YOU CARRY IN YOUR BAG Dear Readers: What are the top 10 items you carry in your bag or purse? Let’s see: wallet/cash/checkbook/debit card (all of this “money stuff” counts as one), ID, phone, keys, facial tissue, medication, hand sanitizer, lipstick, pen and sunglasses is a good starting point. What say you? -- Heloise WIGGING OUT In this Jan. 29, 2019, file photo, model Christie Brinkley participates in the BUILD Speaker Series to discuss the Dear Heloise: I wear a wig daily due to hair loss. During the summer, it gets hot and humid where I live. An easy way to relieve “Milestones of Me” campaign at AOL Studios in New York. Hannah Brown of “The Bachelorette,’’ Brinkley, and former the heat, especially if I’ve been outside, is to remove the wig and White House press secretary Sean Spicer are among the contestants on the next season of ‘’Dancing with the Stars.’’ use a witch hazel wipe on my head to cool down. ABC announced the celebrity lineup Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, on “Good Morning America.’’ (Photo by Evan Agostini/ I plop the wig back on, and I’m ready to go. Hope this helps Invision/AP, File) some of your readers. -- Staying Cool in the Midwest Readers, witch hazel is an astringent derived from a flowering plant. It’s sold over the counter and is 14% alcohol. It’s used to relieve skin irritation, cuts and bites, and would feel cool and refreshing on a hot day. Store witch hazel at room temperature, and keep it out of the Nielsen’s top programs for Aug. 12-18 eyes. -- Heloise NEW YORK (AP) — Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Aug. 12-18. Listings include the week’s ranking and viewership. 1. “America’s Got Talent” (Tuesday), NBC, 9.1 million. 2. “America’s Got Talent” (Wednesday), NBC, 7.9 million. 3. “60 Minutes,” CBS, 7.11 million. 4. NFL Exhibition Football: Seattle at Minnesota, Fox, 5.3 million. 5. “Celebrity Family Feud,” ABC, 5.06 million. 6. “American Ninja Warrior,” NBC, 4.76 million. 7. “Big Brother” (Sunday), CBS, 4.72 million. 8. “The $100,000 Pyramid,” ABC, 4.42 million. 9. “NCIS,” CBS, 4.4 million. 10. “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” ABC, 4.37 million. 11. “Bachelor in Paradise” (Monday), ABC, 4.35 million. 12. “Big Brother” (Wednesday), CBS, 4.23 million. 13. “Big Brother” (Thursday), CBS, 4.21 million. 14. “Bachelor in Paradise” (Tuesday), ABC, 4.09 million. 15. “NCIS: New Orleans,” CBS, 4.04 million. 16. “Dateline NBC” (Monday), NBC, 4 million. 17. “FBI,” CBS, 3.91 million. 18. “The Big Bang Theory,” CBS, 3.75 million. 19. “Young Sheldon,” CBS, 3.61 million. 20. “Blue Bloods,” CBS, 3.6 million. ——— ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Co.; CBS is a division of CBS Corp.; Fox is owned by 21st Century Fox; NBC is owned by NBC Universal. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019 - PAGE 13

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019: This year, you become more willing to open up to dynamic changes. You will take risks more often, although you will carefully weigh the pros and cons. Never- theless, if you feel the risk is a good one, you might leap in with little information. If single, your love life could be nothing DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker less than exciting. You might not find “the one” this year, but you will enjoy dating. If attached, you might see your sweetie as more conservative. Do not mix up stable with conservative. You might be rapidly changing. Be happy he or she is there for you. TAURUS is even more stubborn than you.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Even when negativity is directed toward you, you use it in a positive man- SCARY GARY Mark Buford ner. Somehow, you don’t feel the sting that difficult people may encase in their words. Keep the reins on your imagination. To- night: Go for that special item. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH You could be edgy with a de- manding boss or authority figure. Trans- form your edginess into a strong conversa- tion about expectations. Mixed messages could mess up your plans. Make sure you are on the same page as others. Tonight: Happily heading home. Crosswords GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH You may feel as if you need to DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni be more tuned in to a serious-minded rela- tive or friend. You often sense this person’s judgment. Confusion surrounds an inter- action. Give up your impulsiveness and hang in there. Tonight: Get a good night’s sleep. You’re going to need it. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Your feelings come out when dealing with a friend. If you do not like what you want to say, don’t talk. You will gain if you think through the situa- tion more completely. The situation is not a one-way street. Tonight: Getting into weekend mode. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) B.C. Mastroianni and Hart HHHH You might feel slighted. You find that others are very much into their own “stuff” and work. Relax. These situations will even out. A special offer could come your way anytime -- even today. Tonight: You’re a star wherever you are. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH Reach out for more understand- ing. You might be coming to a significant decision and would benefit from all of the expert advice you can get. You might not always agree with what you hear, but you do need to hear different viewpoints. To- night: Take a leap of faith. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Rick Detorie HHHHH One-on-one relating draws ONE BIG HAPPY interesting results. Someone might say something that could be raw or not thought through. Don’t get in a tizzy. This person will explain his or her words later. You have nothing to worry about. Tonight: Make the most out of the moment. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH It might be easier to defer to others. You wonder how everyone has become so headstrong. Perhaps you have been an excellent role model. Maintain your sense of humor. Tonight: Just don’t be alone. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett HHH Pace yourself. You might not be ANDY CAPP able to keep a rigid schedule. At one point in the day, a need for an extended conver- sation becomes obvious. Once you get past the talk, your creativity surges. Tonight: You might want to adjust your plans. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH If you’re hitting a block, tap into your creativity. You will find that the an- swer lies within you. A brainstorming ses- sion could work as well. You are coming from a solid base. Don’t worry about what you might judge as an ephemeral idea. To- Cryptoquip night: Consider taking up a new hobby. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Even you sometimes get stuck ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe or wedged into a niche you cannot seem to escape. At the moment, you find it dif- ficult to take a leap of faith to create more of what you want and desire. Tonight: Get the pad ready for company. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHHH Speak your mind, but try to be as succinct and clear as possible. Someone might take umbrage at your words, but most people won’t. Trust your choices. To- night: Get together with friends for dinner. BORN TODAY Musician Tori Amos (1963), writer Ray Bradbury (1920), lawyer politician Trey Gowdy (1964) PAGE 14 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS

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(M/F/H/). Sat Sept. 28 at Framingham State/ vs Anna Maria 11:00 a.m./ 1:00 Wed Sept. 4 at Castleton State 7:00 Wed Oct. 2 SALEM STATE 6:00 Sat Sept. 7 at University of New England 4:00 Sat Oct. 5 vs Western Conn./ at Keene State 2:00/ 4:00 Wed Sept. 18 KEENE STATE 7:00 Sat Sept. 21 SALEM STATE 2:00 PARKinG contRol Tue Oct. 8 AMHERST 6:00 officeR Sat Oct. 12 vs Salve Regina/ at Rivier 1:00/ 3:00 Wed Sept. 25 at Union 7:00 Tue Oct. 15 at Worcester State 7:00 Sat Sept. 28 at Bridgewater State The City of Westfield seeks Sat Oct. 19 vs Colby Sawyer/ at Western New England 1:00/ 3:00 Wed Oct. 2 ELMS 7:00 qualified applicants for part Fri Oct. 4 at Fitchburg State 7:00 time position of Parking Wed Oct. 23 at Fitchburg State 6:00 Control Officer. Part-time 19 Sat Oct. 26 at MIT/ vs Simmons 11:00 a.m./ 1:00 Tue Oct. 8 at Plymouth State 3:30 hour/week. For more Wed Oct. 30 at Keene State 7:00 Thur Oct. 10 at Western New England 4:00 information including Sat Nov. 2 at Mass. 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