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Tremblay Correspondent GRANVILLE – Granville Town Meeting voters May 13 approved all 26 articles on the warrant, including the town’s $3,944,550 budget. The budget was an increase of 4.32% over last year and included $7,850 for emergency management, $679,390 for the highway department and $1.8 million for schools. With a vote of 62-25, residents also approved the creation of an animal bylaw. Selectboard member David K. Ripley said the bylaw was in direct response to issues with certain dogs. “We’re having issues with particular animals and several owners,” he said. “We haven’t been able to do anything about Polls open it because we have no animal bylaws.” The polls are open at Southwick Town Hall until 8 p.m. tonight. The election ballot includes positions on the Select Board, School Committee and more. (Hope E. Tremblay Photo) See Animal Bylaw, Page 3 Pitoniak appointed police captain By Peter Currier Camacho. Parmeggiani was interviewed Correspondent briefly first where she told the commission WESTFIELD- The Police Commission about herself. She is originally from Taunton met Monday evening at City Hall to vote on and graduated from Westfield State the appointments of two special police offi- University in 2015, where she now works for cers and to fill the soon-to-be vacant captain’s the campus police department. She is also Granville Selectboard members Theodore R. Sussmann position that will be left by Lawrence Valliere pursuing her Master’s degree in public Jr., Nicole M. Berndt and David K. Ripley listen as Town when he takes on the role of police chief in administration and criminal justice. Administrator Matthew Streeter speaks May 13, 2019 dur- June. Camacho then stepped forward for a brief ing the Granville Annual Town Meeting. (Hope E. Tremblay Lt. Jerome Pitoniak was the only eligible interview. He said he has worked at Westfield Photo) Westfield Police Officer on the captain’s list. State University for 12 years and as a police Commissioner Leonard Osowski only asked officer in Granville and the town of Wales. one question on behalf of the commission — Camacho is currently the interim police chief if Pitoniak was ready to assume the responsi- in Wales until a permanent replacement can bilities of captain. Osowski said they stuck to be found. Both candidates were approved to a single question because the commission had be special officers, effective May 14. St. Mary’s shows interviewed Pitoniak, “at least eight times,” At the end of the meeting Chief John already. “I’m ready to go,” said Pitoniak, “I’ve been Camerota announced that there are only trying to learn as much from both captains as three officers that are still out from the Police community pride Department’s staffing crisis earlier this year. Lt. Jerome Pitoniak was appoint- I can.” The two people who were listed on the At the height of the problem, there were at ed to be one of two Police least 15 officers that could not work due to Captains effective June 22nd. agenda to be appointed a sspecial 0fficers with parade float were Marisa Parmeggiani and Dario injury, illness, and various types of leave. (Photo submitted) By Hope E. Tremblay Correspondent WESTFIELD – St. Mary’s Parish and schools have been part of the community for more than one-third of Westfield’s 350 years. Rural school funding To honor those ties and show St. Mary’s is here to stay, the parish will join thousands of others in the Westfield 350th birthday parade May 19. tops priorities For the past several weeks, volunteers and staff of the par- ish schools have worked to create a float depicting what the at Huntington See St. Mary’s Float, Page 3 Town Hall event The once-abandoned railway bridge over the Westfield By Amy Porter River that is now the site of Columbia Greenway-North. Correspondent HUNTINGTON – State Sen. Adam G. Hinds and Rep. Natalie M. Blais held an informal town hall meeting in Columbia Greenway’s Stanton Hall on Monday evening with 20 constituents from around the hilltowns. One of the pressing topics discussed North Bridge officially opens was relief for rural schools and the Gateway Regional School By Peter Currier District in particular. Correspondent Hinds said that the Foundation budget, or Chapter 70 local WESTFIELD — The North Bridge of the Columbia aid, which the senate has increased by $50 million for FY20 Greenway Rail Trail is officially open for use after a ribbon does not do much for rural schools. He said out of the four cutting event Monday evening held in lieu of the annual areas which have increased — including Ch. 70, circuit Mayor’s Bike Ride. breaker funds for special education, charter school reim- Mayor Brian Sullivan, City Engineer Mark Cressotti, and Volunteers, including St. Mary’s High School Principal bursement and regional school transportation — Gateway is Matthew Collins, at right, work on the parish float for the See North Bridge Opens, Page 3 Westfield 350 parade. (Photo courtesy of St. Mary’s Parish) See Town Hall, Page 8 Wag-a-thon underway to help Guiding Eyes By Lori Szepelak employee of Walmart on Springfield when he came over, there was an lunch goers leave. Correspondent Road, explained she has been legal- instant bond and a lot of tears.” “I enjoy visiting the senior center WESTFIELD-Irene Lansing is ly blind for five years. Yoshi, a Labrador retriever, and because I like meeting different grateful for Yoshi, her guide dog, “I was fortunate that through the Lansing were inseparable from that people,” said Lansing, adding and in her quest to pay it forward, Massachusetts Commission for the moment on. After three weeks of senior center staff and friends have she is sponsoring a “wag-a-thon” Blind, they gave me information training at the Guiding Eyes facility already contributed to her wag-a- this month to raise funds for the about Guiding Eyes,” said Lansing. in Yorktown Heights, N.Y., Lansing thon benefit. organization that has given her so After Lansing was accepted into and Yoshi were ready to begin their “I am the only one walking for much. the Guiding Eyes program, she par- life together in Westfield. the wag-a-thon,” said Lansing, not- Lansing, who is legally blind, ticipated in mobility training over “It’s a big process,” said Lansing. ing her FitBit assists her in measur- was given a “gift” by Guiding Eyes the course of three years with a “I was confident but also nervous ing her daily miles. “Sometimes I for the Blind two years ago when trainer from the Massachusetts when we were going to be by our- walk four miles, some days a mile, Yoshi became a part of her life. Commission for the Blind so she selves.” it depends how I feel or how the “My goal is to raise $2,000 this would be ready for the day she Fast forward two years and most weather is.” month for Guiding Eyes for the would meet her new partner. That days Lansing and Yoshi stop by the Lansing is confident she will sur- Irene Lansing has a “wag-a-thon” Blind,” said Lansing, adding she day arrived on Feb. 8, 2017 when Westfield Senior Center – for exer- pass last year’s money raised benefit underway to raise funds for wanted to surpass the $1,440 she she met Yoshi for the first time. cise, bingo, and lunch. Lansing also because all of the proceeds will Guiding Eyes for the Blind. She is raised last year during her first wag- “The first time I met him it was assists the kitchen staff prior to assist in the breeding, raising and seen with her beloved guide dog a-thon. amazing,” said Lansing. “I had lunchtime by setting up trays and “Yoshi.” Lansing, a former longtime some special treats in my hand and then collecting table items when See Wag-a-thon, Page 3 PAGE 2 - TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

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Rain. Chaance of Showers. 57-62 63-66 Today: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Tonight: A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. precipitation Chance of rain. is 20%. Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. North- west wind 8 to 10 mph.Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Thursday: A chance of show- 39-40 ers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Julie Crevier and Julio Hernandez stand next to one of the many truckloads of food col- lected for the Westfield Food Pantry at 101 Meadow St. WWLP.COM • Working For You City ‘Stamps out Hunger’ today WESTFIELD — Westfield residents helped stamp out hunger May 11 during the annual 5:33 AM 8:04 PM 14 hours 31 Minutes Westfield Post Office Food Drive. Along with the regular mail delivery that day, letter carriers picked up bags of donated food for the Westfield Food Pantry. A record was set this year sunrise sunsET lENGTH OF dAY with 21,600 pounds of non-perishable food items collected.

Odds & Ends LOCAL LOTTERY Last night’s numbers MASSACHUSETTS Merkel fan Lucky For Life 06-11-13-28-38, Lucky Ball: 18 accidentally MassCash 02-25-31-32-35 Mega Millions grounds Estimated jackpot: $316 million Numbers Evening 3-0-3-4 chancellor’s plane Numbers Midday BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Angela 0-4-7-7 Merkel’s government plane has been Powerball grounded by an excited fan who jumped Estimated jackpot: $250 million out of her van to take a photo of it at Volunteers help collect food during the drive. Dortmund airport but forgot to put the parking brake on, and the vehicle rolled slowly into the nose of the jet. Photos by Don Wielgus Germany’s Spiegel Online posted a picture Tuesday of the low-speed colli- sion with the Global 5000 jet and report- CONNECTICUT ed that the van driver was an employee Cash 5 Guided Walks around Stanley Park of the airport. 02-06-12-22-27 The German air force confirmed in a Lucky For Life As we welcome Spring, we will once again be holding our Walk Around the Park. The walks will 06-11-13-28-38, Lucky Ball: 18 tweet that Merkel returned to Berlin by be held on Thursday mornings from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. starting May 9, 2019. The walking ses- Lucky Links Day sions are part of Stanley Park’s Health Initiative to provide a beautiful environment in which to get helicopter Monday after her plane was 01-05-06-07-10-15-16-17 some exercise, while meeting our staff and learning the history about various sites around the park. damaged by a vehicle, but didn’t provide Lucky Links Night All abilities are welcome. Group ability level will determine walk route. Possible routes will be further details. 02-05-06-08-13-14-16-20 within the main areas of the park and/or the Wildlife Sanctuary. Walking shoes are recommended. The accident is a headache the air 3-2-5 Walks will be held May 9 to June 27, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 10:30 a.m. All Play3 Day force doesn’t need, after a string of Play3 Night 0-4-3 walkers should meet at the Westfield Bank Children’s Pavilion. For more information, please con- highly publicized breakdowns of the 1-6-0-5 tact Stanley Park Office & Development at (413) 568-9312 x108 or e-mail to hmcewan@stanleyp- Play4 Day aging government fleet causing delays Play4 Night 6-4-7-2 ark.org. Stanley Park is a 501(c)(3) private non-profit organization. for Merkel and others.

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Tuesday, May 14, the 134th day of 2019. There are 231 days left in the year.

On May 14, 1955, representatives from eight years before burning up during re-entry in 1979.) The One year ago: Communist bloc countries, including the Soviet Union, National Right to Life Committee was incorporated. Israel and the U.S. held a festive inauguration ceremo- signed the Warsaw Pact in Poland. (The Pact was dis- ny for the new American Embassy in Jerusalem; just a solved in 1991.) In 2001, the Supreme Court ruled 8-0 that there is no few miles away, Israeli forces shot and killed nearly 60 exception in federal law for people to use marijuana for Palestinians and wounded hundreds of others during On this date: medical purposes. mass protests along the Gaza border that were the cul- In 1643, Louis XIV became King of France at age 4 mination of weekly demonstrations aimed at breaking a upon the death of his father, Louis XIII. In 2004, Britain’s Daily Mirror newspaper published a border blockade. The Supreme Court cleared the way for front-page apology after photographs supposedly show- states coast to coast to legalize betting on sports. Writer In 1796, English physician Edward Jenner inoculated ing British forces abusing Iraqi prisoners turned out to be Tom Wolfe, who chronicled the space race in “The Right 8-year-old James Phipps against smallpox by using cow- fakes. The U.S. Supreme Court refused to step in and Stuff” before turning his satiric wit to such novels as “The pox matter. block gay marriages in Massachusetts. Bonfire of the Vanities,” died in New York at the age of 88. In 1804, the Lewis and Clark expedition to explore the In 2008, the Interior Department declared the polar Louisiana Territory as well as the Pacific Northwest left bear a threatened species because of the loss of Arctic Today’s Birthdays: camp near present-day Hartford, Illinois. sea ice. Justine Henin (EH’-nen), 25, became the first Photo-realist artist Richard Estes is 87. Actress Dame woman to retire from tennis while atop the WTA rank- Sian Phillips is 86. Former Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., In 1925, the Virginia Woolf novel “Mrs Dalloway” was ings. is 77. Movie producer George Lucas is 75. Guitarist first published in England and the United States. Gene Cornish is 75. Actress Meg Foster is 71. Movie Ten years ago: director Robert Zemeckis is 68. Rock singer David Byrne In 1940, the Netherlands surrendered to invading House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused the CIA of mis- is 67. Actor Tim Roth is 58. Rock singer Ian Astbury (The German forces during World War II. leading her and other lawmakers about the waterboard- Cult) is 57. Rock musician C.C. (aka Cecil) DeVille is 57. ing of detainees during the Bush administration, disput- Actor Danny Huston is 57. Rock musician Mike Inez In 1948, according to the current-era calendar, the ing Republican charges that she’d been complicit in its (Alice In Chains) is 53. Fabrice Morvan (ex-Milli Vanilli) is independent state of Israel was proclaimed in Tel Aviv by use. Chrysler announced plans to eliminate 789 dealer- 53. Rhythm-and-blues singer Raphael Saadiq is 53. David Ben-Gurion, who became its first prime minister; ships as part of its restructuring. A pair of spacewalking Actress Cate Blanchett is 50. Singer Danny Wood (New U.S. President Harry S. Truman immediately recognized astronauts installed a new piano-sized camera in the Kids on the Block) is 50. Movie writer-director Sofia the new nation. Hubble Space Telescope. Coppola (KOH’-pah-lah) is 48. Former Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen is 47. Actor Gabriel In 1961, Freedom Riders were attacked by violent Five years ago: Mann is 47. Singer Natalie Appleton (All Saints) is 46. mobs in Anniston and Birmingham, Alabama. A wildfire erupted in the north San Diego suburb of Singer Shanice is 46. Actress Carla Jimenez is 45. Rock Carlsbad, destroying eight houses, two businesses and musician Henry Garza (Los Lonely Boys) is 41. Alt- In 1968, John Lennon and Paul McCartney held a an apartment complex. Canadian-born U.S. Sen. Ted country musician-singer Ketch Secor is 41. Rock singer- news conference in New York to announce the creation Cruz officially renounced his birth country’s citizenship musician Dan Auerbach is 40. Rock musician Mike of the Beatles’ latest business venture, Apple Corps. amid speculation he could make a run at the White Retondo (Plain White T’s) is 38. Actress Amber Tamblyn House in 2016. is 36. Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg is 35. In 1973, the United States launched Skylab 1, its first Actress Lina Esco is 34. Retired NFL player Rob manned space station. (Skylab 1 remained in orbit for six Gronkowski is 30. Actress Miranda Cosgrove is 26. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019 - PAGE 3 Animal Bylaw Continued from Page 1 Interim Police Chief Richard or under control of its owner. $270,000, technology improvements displeasure that they had to vote before Rindels said without a bylaw, he had One resident said the bylaw “penal- at $35,000 and $228,500 for Powder knowing if CPC funds would help no backbone to deal with animal com- izes good behavior.” Mill School playground and site offset playground costs. plaints. When asked how many dog Selectboard member Nicole M. improvements. Willard said if Southwick Town complaints were received, Rindels Berndt said it does not. One resident questioned why so Meeting does not approve CPC funds, said there were “a couple a month, but “It states if your dog is not on a much was being spent on Powder she would speak to the Granville and they’re pretty substantial.” leash but is in your control, you won’t Mill’s playground. Willard said much Tolland CPCs. Willard noted that the Southwick’s Animal Control be penalized,” she said. “This (bylaw) of those funds would be for water school department “appreciates the Officers respond in Granville when gives fining power.” mitigation at the site. The playground support we get.” available and operate under different With a vote of 43-27, an article to is often off-limits to students because Two articles relating to the town’s authority, said Rindels. authorize STGR School Committee to of water issues, which spill onto the Photovoltaic solar bylaws were “They have more options than we incur debt by the issuance or sale of adjacent parking lot. Willard noted approved. The zoning bylaw concern- do right now,” he said. “We need a $596,000 in bonds for capital improve- that the Southwick Community ing large scale ground mounted Southwick=Tolland- bylaw.” ments was also approved. Preservation Committee recommend- Photovoltaic installations was amend- Granville Regional The town has 248 licensed dogs and Superintendent Jennifer Willard said ed using $140,000 of its funds for the ed to give site plan and special permit School Superintendent 35 dogs in permitted kennels. this would be a five-year bond that playground. The request is on authority to the town planning board. Jennifer Willard speaks The bylaw limits dogs to four per would cost Granville a total of Southwick’s Town Meeting agenda It was also updated to state the land May 13 during the household and a kennel license must $86,923. next week and is for playground only, covered by installations would not Granville Annual Town go through the permitting process. The Among the items in the capital plan not water mitigation. exceed 25 acres and shall not include Meeting. (Hope E. bylaw also calls for dogs to be on leash are the purchase of two vehicles at Several residents expressed their wetlands. 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Wag-a-thon Continued from Page 1 training of dogs for people $50,000 to train each dog,” Dogs launched the fundraising ing from city residents, whether who are blind or visually said Lansing. “This is my way idea last year and she was “right it is for the wag-a-thon or her impaired. to help them because they have onboard.” participation in the walks associ- “This wag-a-thon is impor- helped me so much.” Area residents interested in ated with the Westfield 350th tant to me because it costs Lansing noted that Guiding making a donation to Lansing’s birthday celebration. cause this month can send her an “Yoshi is very calm when he’s Our Own fresh email to [email protected] working,” said Lansing. “He tries and she will follow-up with a to get away with things but I cor- CALABRESE AspArAgus message. For more information rect him and he gets right back in And rhubArb on Guiding Eyes, visit guiding- line. For the past two years with FARMS frOm Our eyes.org. Yoshi at my side, I have lost fields! “Many of us sponsor Irene weight, built up muscle, and Beautiful Hanging and Yoshi in their efforts to gained more confidence in Baskets, Mixed assist others who are visually myself.” Containers, Herbs, impaired,” said Tina Gorman, executive director, Westfield Proven Winners, Perennials Council on Aging. “It takes dol- North Bridge and Vegetable plants coming lars for Guiding Eyes to train Continued from Page 1 Students volunteer to cre- The St. Mary’s Westfield out of our greenhouses daily! dogs and place them with those ate the St. Mary’s Parish 350 parade float includes who will benefit from their members of the Friends of the float for the Westfield 350 “stained-glass” windows assistance. Last year both staff Columbia Greenway Rail Trail reminiscent of the church Water Garden Plants met at the North Bridge despite parade. (Photo courtesy of St. and senior center participants Mary’s) windows. (Photo courtesy of St. We Accept SNAP and HIP Benefits supported Irene in her efforts to the rain to hold the ceremony. Mary’s) raise money for this most worth- The opening of the bridge is a 257 Feeding Hills Road, (Rt. 57) while cause.” step towards connecting the Southwick, MA • (413) 569-6417 Lansing is thankful for the entire Westfield portion of the St. Mary’s Float (Across from Moolicious Ice Cream) continued support she is receiv- trail to the rest of the 90-mile Continued from Page 1 network that makes up the entire rail trail. The other end of the trail parish is all about. It includes books, a church and the is down on the coast in focal piece is a statue of the parish namesake, Mary the Connecticut. Blessed Mother. “As we’re cutting a ribbon to finish this part, we’re actually St. Mary’s High School Principal Matthew Collins said as EVENT getting ready to cut another one soon as he heard about the parade, he wanted St. Mary’s to to start the next section,” said be involved. SCHEDULE Mayor Sullivan, “We’ve been at “This is really about being part of the community,” he the DOT meetings and we’re said. Collins tapped into his creative side and devised a plan LEAD SPONSOR ready to go. All the finances are there and all the plans are there.” for the float. The front is student-focused and leads up to Sullivan said that the complet- Mary and the church. ed trail will bring extra life to The plan was the easy part, said Collins. Where and how TH TH Westfield as the sections of it are to build it was the challenge. FRIDAY, MAY 17 SUNDAY, MAY 19 improved from what they were Mark and Laura Lee Arena, owners of A Signature Fence, 3:30 PM- Proclamation Ceremony 11:00 AM Community Parade – Staging before. He described some sec- stepped up and offered space in their Union Street business. 4:30 PM Westfield City Hall Stanley Park & Westfield State University tions, including the North Bridge Kosynski Farm then offered the use of a 20-foot trailer – 5:00 PM- Run Westfield Fitness Expo 1:00 PM Community Parade – Start parallel to the iconic green bridg- and the truck to pull it. Once those details were in place, 8:00 PM Race Headquarters, Depot Square, 16 N. Elm Street Western Avenue & Kensington Avenue es, as having been run down and Collins said everyone pulled together to start building. decrepit before work began. “Our students are required to do 30 hours of community 5:00 PM- ArtWalk (5-7pm) & ArtWalk Afterhours (7-9pm) 4:00 PM Viewing Stand & End Of Parade* “Enjoy it. Once we cut this rib- 9:00 PM Gaslight District & Westfield Creative Arts, 105 Elm St. Westfield Athenaeum side lawn service each year, so this was the perfect project for them,” bon it’s not about leaving it and he said. “Parents, parishioners and former students have 4:15 PM Mummers Woodland String Band not coming back,” said Sullivan, TH Performance* helped.” SATURDAY, MAY 18 “Mark [Cressotti] put a lot of One parent called upon a friend heavily involved in the Park Square Green immediately following parade with pride and effort into dressing it 7:30 AM- Yoga By The River Cupcakes from Westfield Technical Academy and Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade floats to consult on needed 8:30 AM Kane/Wojtkiewicz Park by the Great River Bridge up down here and we really want Hoodsie Cups from Hood Ice Cream – while supplies last. to start using it.” materials. 7:30 AM- Community Pancake Breakfast While the church is not an exact replica of St. Mary’s, it $ $ * Times approximate based on length and pace of the parade Cressotti then spoke and 11:00 AM Westfield Middle School (12 & under 3 • 13+ 6) thanked all of those who were does include some features of the building, such as stained- 9:00 AM- Columbia Greenway Children’s Bike Rodeo involved in the project since glass windows and a brick façade. 10:30 AM Westfield YMCA - Rear Parking Lot 1998 when it first started in “It’s been fun and we’re happy with how it’s turning out,” Collins said. “St. Mary’s schools have been part of Westfield 10:00 AM- Utility Box Mural Painting Projects (3) Westfield. He thanked the 2:00 PM Around Park Square Green Department of Transportation for 120 of those 350 years, and the church has been here (DOT) for helping to secure an even longer. We are proud to be an integral part of the com- 11:00 AM- Yoga for Gardeners extra million dollars in funding munity.” 12:30 PM Grandmothers Garden for the next section of the trail. The Westfield 350 parade steps-off Sunday at 1 p.m. at 11:00 AM- Columbia Greenway Rail Trail Quest “A year ago there was a motion the intersection of Western and Kensington avenues. ST. 1:00 PM Run Westfield 5K Road Race Finish Line – Elm Street by City Council to take the bridge Mary’s will have a float and marching contingent represent- 1:00 PM- Pollinator Gardening away, and now they’re putting it ing the parish and its schools, which offer education for 2:00 PM Grandmothers Garden here,” said Cressotti, “They said children from preschool through high school. it was a bridge to nowhere, but 1:00 PM- Run Westfield America’s Fastest 5K 5:00 PM from WSU and block party on Elm Street our trusted Ward 1 Councilor said ‘no, it is a bridge to some- 2:00 PM- “Time in Westfield” Musical Matinee where and that’s my Ward.’” 4:00 PM Westfield Women’s Club The final portion of the trail 5:30 PM- Children’s Carnival Games & Hotdog Roast Show your civic pride by that will be completed will be the Westfield Bridge Club 7:00 PM Amelia’s Garden decorating your house and/or section next to Stop and Shop that goes over East Main Street. Results May 9, 2019 7:00 PM- Beach Boys Tribute with The Driftwoods business with festive lights on 9:00 PM Fields behind Boys & Girls Club Once that portion is complete, North-South SPONSORED BY Westfield’s 350th birthday the entire Westfield portion of the 1st, Barbara Eddy - Tim Eddy 9:00 PM Fireworks! trail will be connected with its Fields behind Boys & Girls Club weekend of May 17, 18 & 19! 2nd, Alice Zuvers - Ed Merrill counterpart in Southern 3rd, Dorothy Kowaleski - Judy Fiore Connecticut. East-West 1st, Cindy Healey - Janet O’Brien 2nd, Marie Rossi - Lee Zinnack 3rd, Ellie Siska - Betty Clare Westfield Bridge Club meets every Thursday from 12:45 tee It uP FOr tHe SaIntS to 4:15 pm at the American Inn. All are welcome! GOLF eVent!

OnLy $100.00 Saturday, June 22, 2019 GOVERNMENT MEETINGS (Registration Deadline June 15, 2019) Per Golfer! TUESDAY, MAY 14 (16 & under $85.00) Tekoa CounTRy Club ~ WesTfielD, Ma 11:30 Registration & Lunch • 1:00 Shotgun • 6:30 Dinner • Scramble Format Southwick: Town Elections at 7 am to 8 pm GOLfER NAME EMAIL phONE# Board of Trustees of the Southwick Public Library at 1. 7 pm 2. Tolland: Council on Aging at 9 am 3. Conservation Commission at 3 pm 4. Chester: Dinner Only ~ $30.00 Qty: name(s): Municipal Light Department Meeting at 6 pm Westfield: Retirement Board at 2 pm Mail & Make Check to: Golf Tournament • St. Mary’s School • 27 Bartlett St. • Westfield, MA 01085 Legislative and Ordinance Subcommittee Questions call or email: Kathy Labrie • 413-335-4676 • [email protected] Meeting at 5:30 pm Robin Jensen • Director of Advancement • 413-568-1160 x147 • [email protected] Conservation Commission at 6:30 pm You Can Also REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.stmsaints.org/ PAGE 4 - TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT

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Mindset in In this May 1, 2019, file photo, Attorney General William Barr appears at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. Barr has appointed a U.S. attorney to examine the origins of the Russia investigation and determine if intelligence collection involving the Trump campaign was “lawful and appropriate.” (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

the Workplace By Norman Halls Contributor Influence on human behavior is a product of the situation Barr launches new look of cultural influences, social roles, and of the person’s per- sonality characteristics. Inspiring leaders understand the need for making an emotional connection with colleagues. They want to provoke a sense of desire rather than fear. The employer’s performance is the ability to recognize problems in your company’s systems and in your employees so you at origins of Russia probe can help drive positive change. Good leaders recognize that By MICHAEL BALSAMO were lawful and appropriate, is separate from an investigation by asking others for advice is evidence of their confidence and Associated Press the Justice Department’s inspector general. The agency’s watchdog strength, not a sign of weakness. Because of their ability to WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr has is also examining the Russia probe’s origins and Barr has said he build trust in the decisions they make, their ability to change appointed a U.S. attorney to examine the origins of the Russia expects the watchdog report to be done in May or June. the organization skyrockets. If others do not trust your judg- investigation and determine if intelligence collection involving the Congressional Republicans have also indicated they intend to ment it will be difficult to get them to make the changes you Trump campaign was “lawful and appropriate,” a person familiar examine how the investigation that shadowed Trump’s presi- want them to make. Dr. Linda Anderson wrote; “Unfortunately, with the issue told The Associated Press on Monday. dency for nearly two years began and whether there are any legal there are leaders who are out of balance among these respon- Barr appointed John Durham, the U.S. attorney in Connecticut, concerns. sibilities, and skew more towards the focus of work produc- to conduct the inquiry, the person said. The person could not dis- The recently concluded investigation from special counsel tion and profit at all costs at the expense of their team’s cul- cuss the matter publicly and spoke to the AP on condition of ano- Robert Mueller did not find a criminal conspiracy between the ture and satisfaction, or the collateral damage their organiza- nymity. campaign and the Kremlin to tip the outcome of the 2016 presi- tion may cause on their communities or the environment.” Durham’s appointment comes about a month after Barr told dential election. The corporate position is to grow and evolve individual’s members of Congress he believed “spying did occur” on the Durham is a career prosecutor who was nominated for his post thinking to be responsible and forward thinking. They want Trump campaign in 2016. He later said he didn’t mean anything as U.S. attorney in Connecticut by Trump. He has previously their strategic goals and those of their organization to be in pejorative and was gathering a team to look into the origins of the investigated law enforcement corruption, the destruction of CIA alignment. The result is most leaders are conflicted, battling special counsel’s investigation. videotapes and the Boston FBI office’s relationship with mob- Barr provided no details about what “spying” may have taken the gulf between assimilation to what the corporate situation sters. place but appeared to be alluding to a surveillance warrant the FBI In nominating him, the White House said Durham and other dictates and being the dependable and vulnerable leaders obtained on a former Trump associate, Carter Page, and the FBI’s nominees for U.S. attorney jobs share Trump’s vision for “mak- their people want and need. use of an informant while the bureau was investigating former ing America safe again.” Dr. Nadine Page, Hult International Business School said: Trump campaign foreign policy adviser George Papadopoulos. Durham was unanimously confirmed by the Senate in 2018. At “Individuals with a growth mindset pursue challenging Trump and his supporters have seized on both to accuse the the time, Connecticut’s two Democratic senators, Richard development opportunities. Even in the face of frustrations Justice Department and the FBI of unlawfully spying on his cam- Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, called Durham a “fierce, fair and setbacks, they perceive effort as essential for develop- paign. prosecutor” who knows how to try tough cases. ment, and seek feedback to garner useful insights. As the The inquiry, which will focus on whether the government’s In addition to conducting the inquiry, Durham will continue to world of work changes and workplaces become interdepen- methods to collect intelligence relating to the Trump campaign serve as the chief federal prosecutor in Connecticut. dent, interpersonal, and unpredictable, a growth mindset is likely to better prepare executives, compared with trained technical expertise, for the reality of the world of work today.” A research study conducted over 2 decades by Carol Washington to offer first ‘public option’ insurance in US Dweck of Stanford University states that intelligence and creativity can be developed and are not only traits that a per- By TOM JAMES drivers of health care,” Frockt said. ties, mostly rural, have seen triple-digit Associated Press son is born with. The inability to break status quo is attrib- The core proposition of Washington’s increases in the cost of premiums for a SEATTLE (AP) — Washington is set to plan, dubbed Cascade Care, is that it will benchmark bronze-level plan in the last uted to having a fixed mindset while the desire to learn, become the first state to enter the private save consumers money by capping pay- year alone, with some rising by as much as develop and grow arises out of the growth mindset. health insurance market with a universally ments to doctors, hospitals and other health three times the increase seen in King Influential employers with a growth mindset see talent and available public option. care providers. County, home of Seattle, according to data intelligence as the starting point, and are interested in culti- A set of tiered public plans will cover The cost cap is central to the program’s from the Kaiser Foundation. vating people’s effort and willingness to learn. There are standard services and are expected to be up long-term survival: Set it too high, and Another unique aspect of Washington’s many misconceptions about what it means to have a growth to 10% cheaper than comparable private there will be no savings to pass along. Set plan is its hybrid management model. mindset. “For example, some people misunderstand and insurance, thanks in part to savings from a it too low, and the state runs the risk of Despite its name, the public option won’t think it’s all about constantly rewarding and praising effort. cap on rates paid to providers. But unlike providers declining the plan, leaving it to be provided by the state itself, and state However, effort alone is not always a great thing, especially existing government-managed plans, whither as consumers seek alternatives that employees won’t deal directly with if it’s unproductive. People who embrace the growth mindset Washington’s public plans are set to be provide more choice, said Jennifer Tolbert, patients. know learning and progress are both just as important as available to all residents regardless of director of the Kaiser Foundation’s state Instead, the measure directs state health effort.” wrote William Craig Forbes Magazine income by 2021. health care analysis program. care authorities to hire one or more private A growth mindset empowers you to appreciate that your The Legislature approved the plan last The question is especially critical in insurance companies: The state will deter- organization is always open for improvement — and one that month, and Gov. Jay Inslee is scheduled to Washington’s rural counties, many of mine the broad outlines of the public plans, can be improved continually. “What the most successful sign it into law Monday. which were already hit hardest by health but private companies will handle day-to- leaders have that others don’t is a GROWTH MINDSET. The move thrusts Washington into the care cost increases. day administration, including enrolling They believe that they will become the best leaders they can national debate over the government’s role To attract providers, Washington law- patients and paying out claims. be through EFFORT, LEARNING, and GROWTH. They in health care, with a hybrid model that makers chose a relatively high figure to “It’s an attempt to keep the insurance believe they, and everyone they work with, are capable of puts the state to the left of market-only start: The plan caps payouts at 160 percent companies in the game,” said Aaron Katz, approaches but stops short of a completely improving. Without this underlying belief, they will not put of federal Medicare rates. a University of Washington professor who public system. That’s more than other states have pro- teaches health policy and has studied U.S. the time and effort into learning those needed skills because, Instead, the state will dictate the terms of posed. In New Mexico, lawmakers consid- health care markets. well, why bother? You either have the talent and intelligence the public option plans but hire private ered using Medicaid rates, among the Like earlier decisions to have private to be a leader or you don’t, right?” wrote Natalie Rivera insurance companies to administer them, lowest paid to doctors and hospitals by any companies administer parts of the Medicare Transformation Academy saving the state from having to create a insurance plan. Lobbying firm Manatt esti- and Medicaid systems in some states, new bureaucracy — and guaranteeing a mated that could have translated into cost Washington’s hybrid model tries to pre- role for the insurance industry in managing savings for consumers of more than 20% serve some competition while fixing prob- the new public option. compared with similar private plans on the lems like stability and coverage gaps, Lawmakers in at least eight other states individual market. Kaatz said. including Colorado and New Mexico have By comparison, Washington’s higher But it also has the effect of weaving The Westfield News proposed their own public option mea- pay rate for doctors is estimated to save insurance companies further into the fabric sures. But so far none have passed legisla- participants only 5 to 10%, according to of public health care — potentially creating A publication of the Westfield News Group LLC tion implementing a public option. Jason McGill, Inslee’s senior policy advis- a barrier for later efforts to move to a com- Backers acknowledge the rate caps at the Flora Masciadrelli James Johnson-Corwin er on health. pletely public system. Director of Sales/ Multi-Media Manager heart of the plan risk creating coverage But even at the higher rate, the plan risks “The size of the business that we are giv- Classified Manager gaps in rural areas. But they hope to per- leaving coverage gaps in the least-populat- ing to private insurers makes it ever more Marie Brazee suade doctors to accept lower rates by ed counties, said Democratic Rep. Eileen difficult to ever extract ourselves from Chris Putz Business Manager bringing the state’s purchasing power to Cody, an early architect of the plan who those dependencies,” Katz said. Sports Editor Lorie Perry bear. The savings would be used to sell the chairs the House Health Care and Wellness It’s also a departure from public option Director of Ad Production plans at a competitive price. committee. proposals that have cropped up in other Inslee, who is also running for president, The state has already had problems guar- states, where lawmakers have mostly tried embraced the idea based on early work by anteeing private coverage in those areas. to broaden eligibility for programs like Patrick R. Berry President a state legislator and later officially request- Two counties were recently at risk of hav- Medicaid, said Emily Blanford of the ed the public option bill. ing no insurers offering individual plans, National Conference of State Legislatures. Its sponsor, Seattle Sen. David Frockt, a and others have only a single hospital or Still, a hybrid model theoretically has 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 Democrat, said the hybrid system was a hospital network, allowing providers to some advantages, Blanford said, including (413)562-4181 compromise. drive up costs. allowing the state to start from scratch www.thewestfieldnews.com “What’s important about this plan is that The result has been rural areas bucking designing rates and provider networks the government is coming in and taking a the state’s broader trend of moderate cost without needing a new program and staff. more aggressive role in regulating the cost increases: A quarter of Washington coun- THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019 - PAGE 5

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For use by adults 18+. brought by Westfield police. Moulton Memorial Award HOLYOKE – The Massachusetts Department of Mental 3 Mass. officers honored Health has recognized MHA’s Samantha Gulsvig with the Daycare operator Stephanie Moulton Memorial Award. The honor was pre- at national memorial sented April 24, 2019 at the Log Cabin in Holyoke, MA, dur- convicted in baby’s death ing the Stephanie Moulton Symposium, an annual event BOSTON (AP) — The names of three Massachusetts police officers who died in the line of duty are being dedi- WOBURN, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts woman has organized by the Department of Mental Health which presents been convicted of second-degree murder in the death of an information, resources and best practices regarding safety and cated on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington. infant in her care. risk mitigation for people involved in the care of persons with Pallavi Macharla was convicted Monday after about eight a mental health diagnosis. The ceremony including a candlelight vigil is scheduled for Monday night. hours of jury deliberations over two days. Gulsvig is a Human Rights Officer for MHA and a direct Prosecutors said the 44-year-old Macharla shook 6-month care staff member for MHA’s Safe Haven residential pro- The names of 371 U.S. law enforcement officers in all are being dedicated, including those of Yarmouth Police Sgt. old Ridhima Dhekane in March 2014 so violently her brain gram. The program offers transitional housing support to bled. Macharla was a physician in her native India who ran a people served by the Department of Mental Health who are Sean Gannon and Weymouth Police Sgt. Michael Chesna. Gannon was shot and killed while helping served an arrest daycare out of her Burlington home. experiencing homelessness and mental health challenges. The defense said the baby vomited and became unrespon- Gulsvig has worked at Safe Haven since its inception in 2016, warrant in Barnstable in April 2018. Chesna was shot last July while investigating reports of an erratic driver. sive after eating applesauce. Macharla testified in her own playing an integral role in developing the structure and pro- defense to describe how she heard the baby gurgle and saw her viding exemplary care to the people served. The third Massachusetts officer being honored is former Worcester Officer Leon Moody, who died in September eyes close. “When I joined MHA three years ago, I hadn’t worked in Prosecutors say Macharla changed her story and as a trained years,” Gulsvig explained. “MHA gave me the opportunity to 1932. U.S. Attorney General William Barr will deliver special doctor, should have promptly called 911 instead of first calling start a new career in my 40s. Through churches I had done a the baby’s mother. The baby died at a hospital days later. lot of volunteering with people who were homeless or under- remarks and lead in reading the names of the fallen. served. I did street outreach with people where they were at, providing someone to listen to them, feed them, clothe them, or whatever they needed. I got into the trenches and it became Soldier who went missing during a passion. It’s a complete blessing that I’m able to do this as Police seek Bruins fans they my career.” Korean war accounted for “It is a well-deserved honor for Samantha to be recognized BOSTON (AP) — A soldier from Massachusetts who say ‘viciously beat’ victim with the Stephanie Moulton Memorial Award,” said Kimberley went missing during the Korean War has been accounted for. QUINCY, Mass. (AP) — Transit police in Massachusetts A. Lee, vice president of resource development and rbanding The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced are looking for a group of men who appeared to be Boston for MHA. “Much like first responders or police officers, Monday that the remains of Army Sgt. George R. Schipani, Bruins fans they say “viciously beat” and seriously injured a people working in mental health choose their career to help of Somerville, were identified in January. man at a trolley stop. others, and it’s important to keep the discussion about safety Schipani’s unit was involved in the Battle of Unsan and he Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority police say the out in the open. MHA provides support for people who may was reported missing in action as of Nov. 2, 1950. attack occurred at the North Quincy Station at about midnight have severe mental health illness, so we want our employees After the war, returning American prisoners said Schipani Friday. The assault came just hours after the Bruins beat the who care for them to be prepared for the unexpected. We’re had been captured and died in a POW camp in February or Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Eastern always working to increase safety awareness, and the March 1951. Based on that information, Schipani was Conference finals. At least three of the five suspects in surveil- Stephanie Moulton Symposium is an important annual forum declared dead. lance images released by police are wearing Bruins clothing. that combines training, resources and support so mental Remains returned to U.S. authorities that couldn’t be iden- Police say the victim suffered facial fractures. health direct care staff can be safer on the job.” tified were buried at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Police did not disclose any motive for the attack. Stephanie Moulton was a bright 25-year-old social worker Pacific in Honolulu. Authorities are asking anyone who recognizes the suspects from Peabody. In 2011, killed by a resident of a mental health Schipani’s remains were disinterred last July and identi- to contact them. program where she worked. The Stephanie Moulton fied using used dental, anthropological and chest X-ray Symposium is an annual event held to honor Moulton’s life comparison analysis, as well as circumstantial and material and memory by providing practical training for direct care evidence. workers in the mental health field, in particular for identifying Mayor’s office offers aid to and mitigating risks associated with behavioral health condi- tions. displaced fish plant workers Another Massachusetts town GLOUCESTER, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts mayor is rallying services to assist about 150 employees of a fish pro- considers plastic bag ban cessing company that abruptly closed. SEEKONK, Mass. (AP) — Another Massachusetts town is The Gloucester Daily Times reports that Gloucester Mayor Westfield to focus energies on considering a ban on single-use plastic shopping bags. Sefatia Romeo Theken said in a statement that members of her Seekonk residents at Monday’s annual town meeting are administration were to meet with Gov. Charlie Baker on 350th Celebration Fireworks being asked to back a ban of retail use of plastic bags. Monday about the closure Friday of National Fish & Seafood. The Sun Chronicle reports that the bag restrictions, pro- She says some employees received 60 days of pay and an July 4th fireworks to take one-year hiatus posed by a citizen petition, would ban the thin plastic check- indefinite continuation of health insurance. out bags at stores, except for produce, meat and other wet WESTFIELD - Mayor Brian P. Sullivan and Community The city has worked with state Senate Minority Leader items. Bruce Tarr and state Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante, both of Development Director Peter Miller announced today that the The measure would begin being phased in Jan. 1, and mean Gloucester, to launch a response team through the state’s traditional Fireworks for Freedom in celebration of Independence stores would have to either use paper bags or reusable cloth Office of Business Development. Day will not be held in 2019. The City and its partner, the bags. Those services include assistance with unemployment Friends of the Westfield 350, will focu s their efforts and financ- Dozens of other communities in Massachusetts have insurance, job skills and career center referrals. es on enhancing the City’s 350th Birthday Weekend Fireworks already implemented or are considering such bans. A state- Fishing Partnership Support Services will help answer celebration on Saturday, May 18 th . The “Fireworks for wide plastic bag ban is being considered by state lawmakers. health insurance questions from the workers. Freedom,” which for many years was sponsored by civic orga- nizations, including the Jaycees, Kiwanis Club, the Rotar y Club, and by private citizens, has been the responsibility of the City for the past three years. The City relies primarily on private donations to raise the $25,000 necessary to produce the event. MHA to Offer FREE Reading Glasses to the Community This year, businesses and citizens have generously suppor ted explained. “That’s because the lens of the human eye becomes several local initiatives, including the various 350th birthday On May 21, a Pair of Reading Glasses less flexible with age. It’s a condition called presbyopia and it’s celebrations and the Babe Ruth World Series, among others. Will Be Free for the Asking the reason why, starting after age 40, it becomes harder for people to read books, food labels or texts on their phone. “This is an incredibly difficult decision to make,” Mayor SPRINGFIELD – To help celebrate Healthy Vision Month Reading glasses help by magnifying up-close words and Sullivan said. “We are very fortunate in Westfield to have in May, MHA is giving away FREE reading glasses to mem- objects so they appear clearer.” sponsors wh o step up year in and year out to make this cele- bers of the community. On Tuesday May 21 from 1-4 p.m. at Lee emphasized that MHA is giving away reading glasses, bration happen, and they’ve all been very generous this year in MHA’s main office, 995 Worthington St., Springfield, a pair of not prescription eyeglasses. “Reading glasses do not have cor- helping us and Westfield 350 put together an impressive birth- reading glasses will be available to FREE to any adult for the rective lenses like prescription eyeglasses do,” she said. “The day celebration,” he continued. “We just thought it would be asking. reading glasses we’re giving away typically cost $20 or more unfair to ask them aga in, especially when there are so many Four hundred pairs of reading glasses were recently donated in a pharmacy or the optical department of a discount store. For other worthy causes seeking support this year.” On New Year’s to MHA by the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation (https:// someone who needs reading glasses, getting a pair for free Eve, in conjunction with Westfield 350’s First Night lionslighthouse.org/), and MHA presented a YOU MATTER saves them $20 to use for essentials like food, clothing, bus fare Celebration, there was a fireworks show, and a second fire- award to the Lions organization to recognize its generosity. or rent. So if you need a pair of reading glasses, join us at MHA works display will be held on Saturday, May 18 th at 9:00 “The donated reading glasses have been benefitting MHA’s on May 21.” Good To Go initiative, which enables MHA to supply program pm, at the Westfield Middle School field off West Silver Lions Club International is a global organization whose participants with basic personal items,” said Kimberley A. Lee, Street. The 350th Birthday City of Westfield Fireworks for many charitable causes include giving the gift of better sight vice president of resource development & branding for MHA. Freedom, 59 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Celebration is for millions of impoverished individuals throughout the world. “The Lions were so generous with their donation that MHA bei ng supported by lead sponsor Westfield Bank, and the MHA’s Good To Go initiative enables MHA to supply indi- feels it’s important to share our good fortune with the commu- 350th Birthday Fireworks Display is sponsored by Advance viduals it serves with basic personal items, ranging from sham- nity. The reading glasses are available in ten levels of magnifi- Manufacturing & the Am anti Family, are sponsoring the 350th poo and soap to clothes and shoes—and reading glasses! cation in men’s and women’s styles.” Fireworks Display. For additional information on the many People in crisis often arrive at MHA with nothing but the Why do people need reading glasses? “Around middle age, activities planned for Westfield ’s 350 th Birthday Weekend clothes on their back, literally. These people are desperately in people find their up-close vision starts to get blurry,” Lee celebration, visit their website at www.westfield350.org . need of a soft landing and Good To Go helps provide it. PAGE 6 - TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS HEALTHFITNESS States seek explicit patient consent for pelvic exams By JENNIFER McDERMOTT and CARLA K. JOHNSON Associated Press Savanah Harshbarger estimates she performed as many as 10 pelvic exams last year on patients before gynecologic surgeries, feeling for fibroid tumors or other abnormalities. The Duke University medical student said the experience was a revelation. “It’s pretty empowering to know this is something you can detect with a gloved hand instead of needing an MRI or some more expensive procedure,” Harshbarger said. What was not always clear to her was whether the patients had agreed ahead of time to have a student do the exam while they were under anesthesia. The consent form, Harshbarger said, “definitely does not mention any specific things a stu- dent might be doing. It’s fairly vague language.” Lawmakers in a number of states now want to eliminate any question about patient consent. Bills introduced in roughly a dozen states this year would require that women undergoing gynecological surgeries give explicit approval to a pelvic exam beforehand. It’s a step that some medical experts say is an unnecessary intrusion into patient care. Utah’s governor signed a pelvic exam consent bill into law earlier this year. A bill in New York passed the state Senate this week and is headed to the governor, and the Maryland Legislature unanimously sent legislation to Gov. Larry Hogan, who is expected to sign it. In this photo taken on Monday, March 11, 2019, Natalya Konkova holds her son, Yaroslav, during an interview with The Maryland state Delegate Heather Bagnall said the state’s Associated Press in Moscow, Russia. Konkova's son was one of nearly 130 Moscow children who were diagnosed with teaching hospitals have informed consent as a best practice, dysentery after eating food at one of the state-run day care centers and kindergartens in Moscow in December. (AP Photo/ but she felt it needed to be made explicit in state law to pro- Alexander Zemlianichenko) tect women undergoing surgery and as an assurance for medical students. “So we have basically just spelled out in no uncertain terms, if a patient is going under anesthesia, if a patient is Parents sue tycoon’s firm over unconscious, that they have to have given consent for these See Pelvic Exams, Page 7 dysentery outbreak in Moscow By NATALIYA VASILYEVA pared meals that can be reheated at school kitchens, accord- Associated Press ing to public filings and the Spark-Interfax database. MOSCOW (AP) — Natalya Konkova got a call from her His companies also have other lucrative deals to cater to 5-year-old son’s day care center at School No. 1357, asking state-owned hospitals and clinics in Moscow and the region. her to pick up Yaroslav because he was running a fever and Prigozhin and his representatives have rarely spoken to the having trouble walking. media, but they invited the parents of two stricken children to He got worse over the next 24 hours, with severe diarrhea tour one of their facilities. He also offered to pay compensa- and vomiting, before an ambulance took him to a hospital. He tion to the affected families as “financial aid,” Concord’s was eventually diagnosed with dysentery. press office said, although his company denies it is to blame “I’ve never seen anything like this before. It was scary,” for the outbreak. Konkova recalls. Concord representative Yuri Ostyuk told The Associated Yaroslav was one of 127 children aged 3 to 7 who were Press that “it’s too early to talk about responsibility because diagnosed with dysentery after eating food at seven state-run the investigation is ongoing,” adding that the company has day care centers and kindergartens in Moscow in mid- implemented measures, including more lab tests, to ensure December. food quality. In this May 2, 2019, photo, Savanah Harshbarger, a medi- While reports of dysentery are not new in Russia, they In a written reply to Sobol’s complaint, the Consumer cal student at Duke University, poses for a photo on cam- mostly have struck provincial areas far from the capital and Oversight Agency said numerous inspections at Concord pus in Durham, N.C. Harshbarger estimates she did as in much smaller outbreaks. Even more unusual is that the Ready-Meals Factory as well as other firms affiliated with many as 10 pelvic exams last year on patients who were catering firm blamed by opposition activists for the outbreak Prigozhin found violations of “sanitary standards” and some under anesthesia for gynecologic surgeries. Bills intro- at six of the seven Moscow sites is owned by businessman of the food tests at its facilities and schools produced “unsat- duced in roughly a dozen states this year would require that Yevgeny Prigozhin, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin. isfactory results.” The agency did not elaborate, and Concord women undergoing gynecological surgeries give explicit Prigozhin, who has won $2 billion in contracts for supply- did not immediately comment. approval to a pelvic exam beforehand. It’s a step that some ing food to Moscow schools since 2009, built an empire on Sobol alleges she has faced a smear campaign from medical experts say is an unnecessary intrusion into care. catering and maintenance contracts for the army and has been Prigozhin-controlled media, most recently when the Federal (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) nicknamed “Putin’s chef” for serving Kremlin functions. He News Agency, or FAN in Russian, reported she does not have also has been reported to run a private military company a university degree, while she says she graduated from a top known as Wagner that sends Russian contractors to Syria and law school with honors. The other countries. Anti-corruption campaigners like Sobol and Navalny have The magnate was among the Russians indicted last year by also complained of harassment from unidentified individuals. Strain Family a U.S. grand jury in the investigation by special counsel Both of them have worked on high-profile corruption inves- EQUESTRIAN CENTER LLC Robert Mueller, alleging he funded the internet trolls involved tigations involving Russia’s political and business elite. 20 Vining Hill Rd., Southwick, MA in interfering with the U.S. presidential election in 2016. The When asked about reports of harassment and intimidation, www.strainfamilyequestrian.com U.S. also imposed sanctions on Prigozhin and two of his Concord told the AP it was unaware of any, adding that Sobol BOARDING F LESSONS F TRAINING F SALES F LEASING companies, Concord Catering and Concord Management and has a “bad reputation in Russia.” ~ Summer Horse Programs Now Forming ~ Consulting. Prigozhin has denied any involvement, and Putin Two employees of two school catering companies linked to said last year that while he knew the businessman, he Prigozhin — Moskovsky Shkolnik and Shkolnik-UZ — have ENGLISH & WESTERN RIDING LESSONS AVAILABLE • THERAPEUTIC RIDING “doesn’t count him” among his friends. cited lax sanitary standards and poor quality of food. The (413) 569-5797 Prigozhin’s company has denied it is to blame for the dys- dysentery outbreak did not affect schools served by those two entery outbreak. The cases have caused an outcry, thanks to a companies. lawyer who has turned a spotlight on the caterers and has Natalya Shilova, a former manager at Moskovsky Shkolnik, mounted a campaign to help the parents whose children fell said in an interview broadcast in March that staff ignored ill. food safety standards when she worked there in 2017. Her Lyubov Sobol, who works for the investigative team of son was among the children diagnosed with dysentery and ARE YOU LOOKING anti-corruption campaigner and opposition leader Alexei was hospitalized for months for complications from the ill- Navalny, documented Prigozhin’s rise from ex-convict in St. ness. FOR A CAREER? Petersburg to Putin’s Kremlin circle. She has taken up the Moskovsky Shkolnik filed a defamation lawsuit last month case on behalf of the parents of the stricken children. against Shilova, as well as Sobol, Navalny and his anti-cor- Are you a people She also has a personal interest in sanitary conditions at the ruption foundation that released the video interview. person? schools, since her 5-year-old daughter attends a Moscow day Fyodor Mishenev, who worked in two management posi- care center, although not one of those that were affected. tions at Shkolnik-UZ between 2016 and 2018, documented Do you like sales Inna Chepeleva, whose daughter attended day care at sanitary problems, posting photos on Instagram of rotten School No. 1357 and came down with pneumonia attributed apples, oranges with worms and kitchen staff smoking on the & advertising? to the dysentery outbreak, said she was shocked at the refusal premises. He said some staff at Shkolnik-UZ had to buy their of officials there to explain what happened. own gloves and detergent because of a lack of supplies, add- Are you goal “Something was going on, but we knew nothing,” she said. ing that he and his colleagues often scrubbed kitchens before oriented = $$$ Even though 11 children at day care at School No. 1357 state sanitary inspections. had symptoms consistent with dysentery, the day care center Representatives of Shkolnik-UZ could not be reached for wasn’t shut down for a quarantine for nearly three days. comment, and Concord has denied any connection to the We Want YOU! A month after Sobol began a campaign on the outbreak, other firms supplying catering to Moscow schools and kin- which included a YouTube video that got more than 300,000 dergartens, including Moskovsky Shkolnik and Shkolnik-UZ. views, Russia’s chief investigative body launched a criminal Filings show that Prigozhin’s Concord Ready Meals and the The Westfield News Group inquiry into conditions at the day care centers. other companies that supply catering to Moscow schools Separately, parents of 27 children filed a lawsuit against have listed the same phone number, share registration is seeking Moscow authorities and Concord Ready-Meals Factory. The addresses or have had the same management. trial was supposed to start in April but the court has sus- In making his accusations, Mishenev also said that the pended hearings for at least two months pending the official schools and parents bore some responsibility for making sure SALES PROFESSIONALS probe. Another group of parents filed a similar lawsuit last that authorities adhere to sanitary standards. month. “I don’t want to blame it all on Prigozhin or the govern- to market our four print The Federal Consumer Oversight Agency confirmed 127 ment,” he says. “It’s our fault. We are not controlling them cases of dysentery. At public hearings in March, the capital’s properly.” publications & websites to chief sanitary official, Yelena Andreyeva, denied early reports Young Yaroslav has developed pancreatitis, must take that blamed it on cottage cheese supplied by a company from medication daily and has been advised to stay home because businesses in the Pioneer Valley. southern Russia. Health and education officials would not say his immune system is too weak. His mother has had to quit whether the outbreak would make them reconsider signing her clerical job to care for him. new contracts with Concord. 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Eliana Lakritz MS RD LDN, Clinical Dietitian, The Faces of Carson feature shares experiences from Baystate Noble Hospital the perspective of Behavioral Health Network’s care- (WNG file photo) givers and program directors in helping individuals and families in our community. Gluten-Free In this Wednesday, May 8, 2019 file photo, University of Pittsburgh pharmacy student Alexandria Taylor prepares syringes during a free measles vaccination clinic by the Diet: Allegheny County Health Department at the Homewood-Brushton YMCA in Pittsburgh. On Monday, May 13, 2019, U.S. health officials say the year’s count of measles cases has sur- Background passed 800, in a growing tally that already is the nation’s highest in 25 years. (Steph Chambers/ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP) and US measles cases still climbing, Indications These days, following a gluten-free diet (GF) is way more commonplace than it topping 800 for year used to be, which can be By MIKE STOBBE Monday. attributed to several reasons. Associated Press In all, 23 states have reported cases this The incidence and awareness NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials year. The vast majority of illnesses have been of celiac disease and gluten say this year’s count of measles cases has in New York — most of them among unvac- sensitivity have risen over surpassed 800, a growing tally that is already cinated people in Orthodox Jewish communi- the past few decades so many the nation’s highest in 25 years. ties. doctors are accurately diag- A total of 839 cases were reported as of last That pattern continued last week, with most Dr. Maria Almario nosing these conditions. week. That’s the most since 1994, when 963 of the 75 new cases coming from New York. Psychologist A Local & Global Resource: Additionally, many people were reported for the entire year. Measles was once common in the U.S. but Helping Youth Overcome Anxiety, without diagnosis of celiac The Centers for Disease Control and gradually became rare after vaccination cam- Working to End Human Trafficking disease self-restrict gluten in Prevention released the latest numbers paigns that started in the 1960s. During the day, Dr. Maria Almario, a psychologist at their diets as a means of los- BHN’s School Street Counseling Institute (SSCI), coun- ing weight or inappropriately sels adults struggling with a variety of mental illnesses. identify it as a cause of gas- Maria works primarily with individuals who are bicul- trointestinal symptoms. Pelvic Exams tural, biracial, and face an English-Spanish language I think it is important to Continued from Page 6 barrier. This work in itself can be challenging for many. understand the facts sur- Yet her work does not end here. In the evening, Maria exams,” Bagnall said. “They need this added surgery. rounding the gluten free diet level of protection, and they need this added Even so, several medical students from dif- fulfills her passion for working with children by counsel- and when it is truly indicated. level of peace of mind.” ferent schools told The Associated Press that ing kids from various cultural and racial backgrounds A GF diet is most indicated During a committee hearing on the bill, they had recently performed pelvic exams on who struggle with anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, with a diagnosis of celiac Melanie Bell, a board member for the Maryland anesthetized women but were uncertain how and other mental illnesses. disease. Celiac disease is an Nurses Association, said there have been times much the patients knew beforehand. They Outside of her daily role as a psychologist, Maria is autoimmune condition in when patients have awakened during the pro- wondered whether or not they were acting also a faculty member for BHN’s Multicultural which the body attacks itself cedures and felt violated. ethically. Psychology Internship Program for master’s-level psy- in response to ingestion of “Clinical experiences are necessary and are To allay such concerns, Tufts Medical chology students. Yet, as you may have guessed, there is gluten containing foods (bar- important, and we must learn in a hands-on Center in Boston recently revised its consent still more keeping Maria busy — a deeply-rooted pas- ley, wheat, rye and some environment when we’re students,” she said. form. sion for ending the global epidemic of human trafficking oats). “However, we must treat patients with dignity Doctors discuss the forms with gynecology and sexual violence. If someone with celiac and respect.” patients, inform them that students may par- Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, Maria identifies as consumes gluten, the diges- A pelvic exam is standard practice before ticipate in pelvic exams and ask for consent, half Colombian and half Jewish, a cultural identity she tive area of the small intes- gynecologic surgeries to determine the posi- said Dr. Laura Baecher-Lind, an obstetrician admits is “complex.” Throughout her childhood, Maria tine gets attacked by the tion and mobility of the organs. It involves and gynecologist and the hospital’s director of visited the United States where she completed a large immune system and as a inserting fingers of a gloved hand in the women’s care. part of her education. After receiving her bachelor’s result, malabsorption can patient’s vagina to feel her uterus and ovaries. But medical students may not be present for degree in psychology from the University of West occur. Deficiencies in nutri- Medical students sometimes do the exams as that conversation. In response to concerns cir- Florida, by 2006 Maria started getting involved with ents such as vitamin D, part of their training. culating on social media and an inquiry from a global issues in search of her passion, which began with folate, vitamin B12 and iron What’s not clear is how often patients are prospective medical student, her department is her participation in “Global Village,” a program run by can occur along with many clearly told of student involvement ahead of changing its form to add “exam under anesthe- the United Nations in Kent, England. Here, Maria and other symptoms. For this rea- time. sia.” She hopes that will clarify to medical her peers were not only introduced to key international son, a strict gluten-free diet is In general, the bills introduced this year students that it’s been discussed with patients. issues, but, in her words, “We were seeking solutions to the best treatment for celiac would require explicit informed consent before “Our processes are sound except for the these issues.” By 2007, Maria completed her master’s disease. Symptoms can be a medical student is allowed to perform a pel- documentation of that conversation” with degree in Counseling Psychology. During her academic similar for gluten sensitivity, vic exam on an anesthetized patient. Some patients, Baecher-Lind said. study of psychology, Maria focused on mental health in but in this case eating gluten would require the exam to be related to the A 2018 essay on the topic in the journal response to trauma, and took an interest in issues involv- does not damage the small planned procedure. Bioethics appears to have sparked the current ing women; particularly domestic violence and human intestine. Eliminating gluten Not everyone believes the legislation is nec- wave of social media buzz, columns and, in trafficking. if you have a sensitivity can essary. turn, legislative proposals. While in Kentucky, Maria found an outlet for her pas- help improve symptom man- Yale Medical School asked Connecticut The author, Phoebe Friesen, decided to pur- sion and interest in women’s health issues as a volunteer agement. lawmakers to rely on medical societies to set sue the topic after discussing ethical issues at the Blue Grass Rape Crisis Center located in Lexington. A wheat allergy is another clear standards designating when it’s medical- with medical students at Mount Sinai Hospital As a volunteer, Maria worked mainly with minorities indication for a GF diet. ly appropriate or necessary to conduct a pelvic in New York. Some felt the consent obtained — particularly Mexican Americans — and looked at There is little evidence to exam on an anesthetized patient. The school from patients before gynecological surgery “environmental stressors” contributing to violence confirm any benefits of GF cautioned lawmakers against legislating clini- wasn’t specific enough about student involve- against women. Over time, she moved up within the for people without these con- cal decision-making and helped persuade them ment. Others said they were unclear about it organization from volunteer to special populations coun- ditions. If you have one of to shelve the bill. because they weren’t in the room when the selor/immigrant outreach specialist to long-term thera- the above diagnoses or are In New Hampshire, the House killed legisla- patient signed consent forms, but feared speak- pist. Additionally, she helped develop several initiatives following the GF diet for tion after its health committee said it heard ing up. including another particular reason, it extensive testimony and found that the practice Friesen’s essay and a related opinion piece Project Safe, which provides services to persons with is important to avoid foods of informed consent is already in place. she wrote for the online magazine Slate came containing wheat, rye, and Even in Utah, which this year became the amid the #MeToo movement and provided See Faces of Carson, Page 8 barley. Oats labeled “gluten seventh state with a pelvic exam consent momentum for Robin Fretwell Wilson, a free” are usually OK as this requirement, some in the medical community University of Illinois law professor who has ensures the oats have not said the legislation wasn’t needed. pushed for pelvic exam consent laws for nearly been processed with gluten. The Utah law requires a separate consent 20 years. Some GF products are low in form that includes the words “CONSENT “I have been trying to basically light a fire heart and gut healthy fiber, FOR EXAMINATION OF PELVIC REGION” over this,” Wilson said. so it is important to identify in no smaller than 18-point type. It defines a She said medical students are afraid to talk GF products that are nutri- patient examination as a “medical examination about the issue and that patients have no way tious. 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Most notably, the spyware Spyware crafted by a sophisticated for infection “might get one or two was implicated in the gruesome kill- group of hackers-for-hire took advan- calls from a number that is not famil- ing of Saudi journalist Jamal tage of a flaw in the popular WhatsApp iar to them. In the process of calling, Khashoggi, who was dismembered in communications program to remotely this code gets shipped.” the Saudi consulate in Istanbul last hijack dozens of phones, the company WhatsApp, which has more than year and whose body has never been said late Monday. 1.5 billion users, immediately con- found. The Financial Times identified the tacted Citizen Lab and human rights Several alleged targets of the spy- actor as Israel’s NSO Group, and groups, quickly fixed the issue and ware, including a close friend of WhatsApp all but confirmed the iden- pushed out a patch. He said WhatsApp Khashoggi and several Mexican civil tification, describing hackers as “a also provided information to U.S. law society figures, are currently suing private company that has been known enforcement officials to assist in their NSO in an Israeli court over the hack- to work with governments to deliver investigations. ing. spyware.” A spokesman for the “We are deeply concerned about the Monday, Amnesty International — Facebook subsidiary later said: abuse of such capabilities,” WhatsApp which said last year that one its staff- “We’re certainly not refuting any of said in a statement. ers was also targeted with the spyware State Rep. Natalie M. Blais and Sen. Adam G. Hinds the coverage you’ve seen.” NSO said in a statement that its — said it would join in a legal bid to answer questions at Stanton Hall. (Photo by Amy Porter) The malware was able to penetrate technology is used by law enforce- force Israel’s Ministry of Defense to phones through missed calls alone via ment and intelligence agencies to suspend NSO’s export license. the app’s voice calling function, the fight “crime and terror.” That makes the discovery of the Town Hall spokesman said. An unknown number “We investigate any credible alle- vulnerability particularly disturbing Continued from Page 1 of people — an amount in the dozens gations of misuse and if necessary, we because one of the targets was a U.K.- set to receive an increase of only $20,000 total. at least would not be inaccurate — take action, including shutting down based human rights lawyer, the attor- “Every district should see a huge increase,” Hinds said, were infected with the malware, the system,” the statement said. A ney told the AP. adding that he wrote an Op-Ed in the Boston Globe which which the company discovered in spokesman for Stephen Peel, whose The lawyer, who spoke on condi- will be published on Sunday about the inequality nobody early May, said the spokesman, who private equity firm Novalpina recent- tion of anonymity for professional talks about – rural vs. urban. was not authorized to be quoted by ly announced the purchase of part of reasons, said he received several sus- Hinds is also supporting an Office of Rural Policy in the name. NSO, did not return an email seeking picious missed calls over the past few governor’s office, to give feedback on how bills that are pro- John Scott-Railton, a researcher comment. months, the most recent one on posed will impact rural towns. Hinds represents 52 of the with the internet watchdog Citizen The revelation adds to the questions Sunday, only hours before WhatsApp westernmost towns in Western Massachusetts, including all Lab, called the hack “a very scary over the reach of the Israeli compa- issued the update to users fixing the of Berkshire County, and 20 towns in other counties includ- vulnerability.” ny’s powerful spyware, which takes flaw. ing Huntington, Blandford and Chester. “There’s nothing a user could have advantage of digital flaws to hijack In its statement, NSO said it “would Hinds said he was able to secure $1.5 million for the Rural done here, short of not having the smartphones, control their cameras not or could not” use its own technol- School Aid grant program in the Senate Ways and Means app,” he said. and effectively turn them into pocket- ogy to target “any person or organiza- budget proposal, to provide financial assistance to the The spokesman said the flaw was sized surveillance devices. tion, including this individual.” Commonwealth’s most rural school districts. He successfully discovered while “our team was put- NSO’s spyware has repeatedly been championed the idea of creating this new grant during the 2017-2018 legislative session, which was funded at $1.5 mil- lion in the FY19 budget. Gateway received over $150,000 from the program last year. Rural School Aid helps school districts with low popula- tion densities and lower-than-average incomes address fiscal challenges and take steps to improve efficiency. Administered by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Rural School Aid is intended to supplement the FY20 operating budgets of eligible school districts. Hinds also championed the “Fair Funding for Rural Schools” campaign, sponsoring legislation to add a rural fac- tor to the state’s Chapter 70 education funding formula, which will continue to be worked out over the summer. At the town hall, Hinds said that Rural School Aid is not cur- rently included in the Foundation formula review. Until that is implemented, he said he would work to secure funding for the Rural School Aid grant program. Senators had until noon May 10 to file amendments to the Senate Ways and Means budget proposal. The Senate budget debate will take place during the week of May 20. Hinds said he filed an amendment for consideration in the Senate budget debate to double funding for Rural School Aid in FY20 to $3 million. The Rural School Aid grant program is not funded in the House FY20 Budget. When the Senate budget debate con- cludes a conference committee of six House and Senate members will be appointed to negotiate the terms of the final spending plan which will be enacted and sent to the Governor. Fiscal Year 2020 begins on July 1, 2019. Blais, who represents 19 towns in Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties including Chester and Huntington, said she had proposed that instead of calling it Rural School Aid, to call it Low and Declining Enrollment, which she said is gaining some traction in the House. Blais said declining enrollment impacts nearly every school in the Commonwealth. “We want to have a similar solution for low and declining enrollment,” Blais said, adding they want to be clear about the state’s responsibilities. The House is also having a conversation on what happens to a school if you close it, Blais said. Gateway is currently repaying the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for the elementary schools in This Friday, March 10, 2017, file photo shows the WhatsApp communications app on a smartphone, in New York. Russell and Blandford, which were closed at the urging of WhatsApp says a vulnerability in the popular communications app let mobile phones be infected with sophisticated the state. Andy Myers, chairman of the Hilltown Collaborative spyware with a missed in-app call alone. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison, File) said at the town hall that Gateway needs relief from the “clawback” payments due to declining enrollment and the loss of a member town, Worthington, which was enabled by the state. Gateway Superintendent David B. Hopson said level fund- ing of $156,000 for Rural School Aid is in Gateway’s FY20 Cost of fixing the MBTA now pegged at $10B proposed budget. He said they were hoping that it would be BOSTON (AP) — The cost of upgrading the Boston area public transit system’s equipment and infrastructure is now put in by the state as part of the Chapter 70 funding. The next pegged at about $10 billion, nearly $3 billion more than four years ago. best thing, he said, is to put it in the Senate budget and pass The figure was unveiled at Monday’s Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority meeting. it. He also mentioned that it was not included in the House General Manager Steve Poftak says it’s not fair to compare the new number to the older number because they were proposal. arrived at using different methodologies. “A lot of us were hoping that both the House and Senate He says the new figure is “more accurate, precise, and a real assessment of the actual cost to the MBTA.” would address educational funding in a more robust way than It accounts for equipment including trains and buses; tracks and power systems; and infrastructure including tunnels it has,” Hopson said, acknowledging that Gateway is getting and bridges. nothing more from the increased Foundation formula. “There The goal is to boost spending on repairs and modernization to $1.5 billion a year by 2023, allowing the agency to take were over 200 schools that got nothing,” he said, most of care of the backlog by 2032. them smaller districts that had reduced populations over the last ten to twelve years. Hopson did say without the Rural School Aid, Gateway will have to go back and take a hard look at the FY20 budget. Faces of Carson Continued from Page 7 disabilities who have experienced sexual trauma, and ‘Dia de la Mujer Latina’ which strives to provide physical and mental health services to the Latin community. Looking back, Maria credits the Blue Grass Rape Crisis Center for intro- ducing her to issues of human trafficking. After working for various initiatives and organizations in New York City, including the United Nations, Maria went on to obtain a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Kentucky in 2015. During her doctoral program, Maria constructed a human trafficking screening and intervention methodology called the Inclusive Human Trafficking Checklist, an instrument used to identify and analyze complex cases of human traffick- ing. She has consulted on the application of this instrument for organizations such as the United Nations Association, the Office of the Federal Public Defender in the United States, Casa de Igualdad in Colombia and the European Youth Council, to name a few. This past February, Maria served as a panelist at the United Nations Global Engagement Summit in New York. She is also the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions, such as the Human Trafficking Awareness Governor’s Award of Kentucky. Maria joined BHN in 2016, though she still consults for several national and international organizations. As for her work at BHN, Maria’s training, experience, and passion form a synergy that results in effective and compas- State Rep. Natalie M. Blais and Sen. Adam G. Hinds held sionate care for the individuals with whom she meets and works. “I deal with many different identities, so the core of my an informal town hall meeting at Stanton Hall on Monday. work [at BHN] is to provide a space that embraces multiculturalism,” she says, adding, “Much of this [multicultural] (Photo by Amy Porter) population is labeled a certain way, which they realize, and it’s discouraging to them. My job is to help them overcome this label.” In order to overcome the emotional toll her line of work can take, Maria states, “I try to make a community wherever I am, where we can laugh together when things are lighter but also talk about the tough stuff.” Maria also finds solace in pursuing her “higher mission” within the context of human trafficking and women’s health. Though she has already accomplished so much and improved the lives of many, Maria is well-equipped for whatever lays ahead. 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By JOEDY McCREARY Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — It doesn’t matter which team goes on a power play. The Carolina Hurricanes rarely seem to wind up with the advantage. Of all the teams that made it out of the first round of the play- offs, the Hurricanes have been the league’s worst —when they’re up a man or when they’re down one. They are scoring on just 11% of their power plays in this postseason while killing less than 70% of their penalties. “The special teams haven’t been great, obviously,” defense- man Justin Faulk said Monday, “and that’s easy to see.” They provide a sharp contrast to the Boston Bruins and their best-in-the-playoffs power-play unit, which scores on a full third of its chances and has nearly as many power-play goals in this series (four) as the Hurricanes have in the entire postseason (five). So maybe it’s no surprise Boston has won the first two games of the best-of-seven Eastern Conference final series with Game 3 coming up Tuesday night in Raleigh — where the Hurricanes are unbeaten in the playoffs. “Playoffs is all about putting pressure on the other team, and seeing how they do with a little bit of pressure,” captain Justin Williams said. “We have to get a win (Tuesday) night, first of all, and push back a little bit and see how they respond. It’s not Bombers get credit for assist a do-or-die-or-go-home, but it is an important game for us.” Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Director Rich Riley (left) officially presented the MIAA And when the puck drops, one thing will be clear for the Educational Athletics Achievement Award for Community Service to the Westfield Bombers ice hockey team Hurricanes. If they’re going to get back into this series, they Friday at Amelia Park Ice Arena. Bombers’ Joe Taupier (third from left), Scotty Bussell (center), Liam Webster need both of their special teams to be, well, a bit more special. (third from right), and Dan Bennett (second from right) were on hand to accept the award alongside coach C.B. One of the key subplots of this series has been just how “Moose” Matthews (right), and assistant coach Murdock (second from left). dominant the Bruins’ special teams have been. Boston is 4 of 7 on the power play through two games, scoring two goals in each with all four coming at relatively important times. What’s more, two of their even-strength goals in Game 2 came seconds after they killed penalties. “The power play is huge. If we don’t score, we have to get some momentum off it,” Carolina forward Teuvo Teravainen said. “Just getting some ice time on the power play, you should put the puck in the net sometimes.” The Hurricanes — who had a string of 24 straight power plays BattleBy Chris Putz of the titans without a goal in the earlier rounds — are 1 of 7 in this series Staff Writer with the man advantage and were 0 of 4 during a 6-2 blowout in NEWINGTON, CONN. – It was a battle for the ages Game 2. … and one that will likely go a long way in building “I feel like we’ve done a really good job of eliminating the another championship run (or two). opportunities on the rush,” Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo The two-time defending Class M Connecticut state said. “We haven’t let them get in the zone and really set up very champion Newington Indians defeated the two-time much. We’ve really done a really good job of picking our times defending Division 1 state champion Westfield Bombers of pressuring them and jumping those opportunities where we 25-20, 25-17, 22-25, 21-25, 15-12 in a thrilling high can get the puck out. school boys volleyball game Monday night. “I still think they are a very good power play — still have Westfield nearly slipped past the road block, rallying some good skill guys and some good shooters on those groups to win the third set by three points and the fourth set by — but right now the biggest thing is giving up the shots from the four points. Newington, which won the first two sets, point and (goalie Tuukka Rask) is doing a really good job of held off the Bombers in the fifth and decisive set, just seeing those.” barely, for a three-point win. The Hurricanes have killed less than half of the penalties “We had a tough time handling their offense, but we they’ve taken in this series, and of course, the best way to keep showed some nice grit in fighting back to force a fifth from giving up power-play goals is to not draw penalties in the The Westfield High School boys volleyball team played set,” Westfield High School boys volleyball head coach Newington (Conn.) in a battle of the titans Monday. The first place. Tyler Wingate said. “We saw a really good opponent Bombers lost a heartbreaker 3-2. (Staff File Photo) That’s a lesson Carolina learned in Game 1 as their third- tonight that was ready from the get-go.” period lead slipped away during their march to the box, which James Pavlyuk delivered 25 kills and 16 digs for lenge.” took place after their power-play unit actually clicked, produc- Westfield. Bombers’ Eric Yurtuc racked up 54 assists ing an early goal by Sebastian Aho and generating quality Up next for Westfield: Chicopee Comp, Thursday, in and four blocks. Ryan Rix collected 11 kills and three Chicopee at 5 p.m. chances. blocks. Dennis Pyatachenko contributed 13 digs. Ethan The Bruins took control with two goals with the man advan- Flaherty and Riley Coughlin landed 14 and 9 kills, BOYS VOLLEYBALL tage in the first 3 minutes of the third, turning a one-goal deficit respectively. into a one-goal lead. Marcus Johansson’s power-play goal at “We played some rallies really well tonight and lost 2:26 of the third in that game erased Carolina’s last lead of the them,” coach Wingate said. “That is valuable experience Rams sweep series. for striving to play at a high level.” Southwick def. Smith Vocational 25-20, 25-15, 25-15 The special teams “weren’t great in the first series (against While Westfield fell to 13-2 overall, the Bombers still Nick Brown (19 assists, 6 aces), Andy Brown (9 kills, 1 Washington, but) the penalty kill was better — wasn’t to start,” maintain an undefeated record in the North League block, 1 ace), Nate Girard (2 blocks), Tyler Gellert (1 block), Faulk said. “Second series (against the New York Islanders) (8-0). They hope to build off of this loss, much like they Zack Cahill (5 kills), Grayson Poole (7 kills, 3 aces), Rylan wasn’t great, but we got out because we played good 5-on-5 have over the past several seasons. Secovich (13 digs, 1 ace), and.Aaron Brunet (3 aces) led hockey. ... We’ve got to play better 5-on-5, and you hope to get Said Wingate: “The atmosphere in the gym was great Southwick to a sweeping victory. one or two (power-play goals) and stop them on special teams.” tonight. We hope it prepares us well for the next chal- See H.S. Roundup, Page 11 Boston puts win streak on the line against Colorado By The Associated Press leads the lineup with an OBP of .405. games for Colorado. Colorado Rockies (19-21, fourth in the NL West) vs. Boston The Rockies are 10-10 on the road. The Colorado pitching LAST 10 GAMES: Red Sox: 8-2, .285 batting average, Red Sox (22-19, third in the NL East) staff has a team ERA of 5.04, Kyle Freeland leads the staff 2.76 ERA, outscored opponents by 50 runs Boston; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT with a mark of 5.84. This is the first meeting of the season for Rockies: 6-4, .304 batting average, 7.00 ERA, outscored PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Kyle Freeland (2-5, these two teams. opponents by eight runs 5.84 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 37 strikeouts) Red Sox: Chris Sale TOP PERFORMERS: Mitch Moreland leads the Red Sox Red Sox Injuries: David Price: 10-day IL (elbow), Brian (2-5, 4.50 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 56 strikeouts) with 18 extra base hits and is slugging .590. Devers is 18-for- Johnson: 10-day IL (elbow), Nathan Eovaldi: 10-day IL LINE: Rockies favored by 1 1/2 runs; over/under is 8 runs 43 with four doubles, two home runs and 13 RBIs over the last (elbow), Dustin Pedroia: 10-day IL (knee), Tzu-Wei Lin: BOTTOM LINE: Boston enters the matchup as winners of 10 games for Boston. 10-day IL (knee), Brock Holt: 10-day IL (eye). their last five games. Nolan Arenado leads the Rockies with 10 home runs and Rockies Injuries: Chris Rusin: 10-day IL (back), Harrison The Red Sox are 11-7 in home games. Boston’s team on- has 33 RBIs. Charlie Blackmon is 16-for-42 with five dou- Musgrave: 10-day IL (elbow), Jake McGee: 10-day IL (knee), base percentage of .336 is fourth in the league. Rafael Devers bles, a triple, five home runs and 10 RBIs over the last 10 Noel Cuevas: 10-day IL (quad).

HIGH SCHOOL STANDINGS, RESULTS

GIRLS LACROSSE SOFTBALL GIRLS TENNIS BOYS TRACK & FIELD Westfield 7-5 Westfield 6-5 St. Mary’s 4-7 Southwick 0-1 St. Mary’s 1-11 Southwick 10-1 Westfield 3-3 Westfield 0-0 Gateway 9-4 BOYS LACROSSE Westfield Technical Academy 0-2* BOYS TENNIS JV SOFTBALL Westfield 7-5 St. Mary’s 1-7 St. Mary’s 9-0 St. Mary’s 4-4 BASEBALL Westfield 0-0* Westfield 6-5 *Game Reports Missing BOYS VOLLEYBALL Southwick 7-3 GIRLS TRACK & FIELD Westfield 13-2 Westfield Technical Academy 7-4 Southwick 1-0 Monday’s Results Southwick 8-9 St. Mary’s 2-10 Westfield 1-0 BOYS VOLLEYBALL Gateway 1-2* Newington (Conn.) 3, Westfield 2 Southwick 3, Smith Vocational 0 Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on PAGE 10 - TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS 2019 HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SPRING SCHEDULE

WESTFIELD SOUTHWICK WESTFIELD ST. MARY’S GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOL -TOLLAND TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL -GRANVILLE ACADEMY

Tues., May 14 Tues. May 14 Tues., May 14 Tues., May 14 Tues., May 14 GIRLS TENNIS vs. BASEBALL @ Palmer, BASEBALL vs. Granby, BASEBALL vs. Duggan Legion Field, 7 p.m. BASEBALL @ Pathfinder, St. Joe’s Westfield Intermediate Academy, 4 p.m. Belchertown, 4:30 p.m. School Field, 4 p.m. BOYS LACROSSE @ GIRLS TRACK & FIELD @ Field, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Franklin Tech Monson, Moriarty Field GIRLS LACROSSE vs. Longmeadow, Russell Field, SOFTBALL vs. Paulo Friere Social Monson, Boardman Field, HS, 4 p.m. (Granite Valley Middle 4:30 p.m. 7 p.m. School), 4 p.m. Justice Charter School, Whtiney Park GIRLS LACROSSE @ Granby JV SOFTBALL @ Wed., May 15 SOFTBALL @ Palmer HS, Field, 4 p.m. Gateway, Littleville Jr./Sr. HS, 4 p.m. Legion Field, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Sabis Elementary School, 4 p.m. International Charter School, GIRLS TRACK & FIELD @ JV BASEBALL vs. Pathfinder, BOYS TENNIS vs. Mount East Longmeadow HS, 4 p.m. Wed., May 15 Jachym Field, 4 p.m. Everett, Municipal Tennis 4 p.m. BOYS TENNIS @ Pioneer JV SOFTBALL @ Palmer, Courts, 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL @ Sabis, Legion Field, 4 p.m. Valley Christian Academy, 4 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS vs. Sabis, Greenleaf Park, 4 p.m. Wed., May 15 Municipal Tennis Courts, Thurs., May 16 SOFTBALL vs. Sci-Tech, Whitney 5:30 p.m. Fri., May 17 Wed., May 15 BASEBALL vs. Hampshire, BASEBALL vs. Putnam, Wed., May 15 BASEBALL @ West Whalley Park, 7 p.m. Park Field, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. Springfield, West Springfield BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. BOYS LACROSSE @ Lee, Lenox Memorial HS, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Smith Middle School, 4 p.m. Ware, 5 p.m. JV BASEBALL vs. Fri., May 17 BOYS TENNIS @ Mount Vocational, Sheldon Field, SOFTBALL vs. Agawam, Hampshire, 4 p.m. Everett, Berkshire School, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. JV BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. BASEBALL vs. Franklin Tech, 5:15 p.m. JV BASEBALL vs. Putnam, GIRLS TENNIS vs. Pope Ware, 4 p.m. Bullens Field, 7 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS @ Mount 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Hopkins Everett, Berkshire School, Francis, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Franklin Tech HS, 4 5:15 p.m. JV SOFTBALL @ Smith Academy, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL @ West p.m. Vocational, Sheldon Field, Springfield, Mittineague Park JV SOFTBALL @ Hopkins Thurs., May 16 4 p.m. Field, 4 p.m. Academy, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL @ Franklin Tech, 4 BASEBALL @ Sabis, 4 JV SOFTBALL vs. Agawam, p.m. Mon., May 20 Fri., May 17 p.m. BOYS LACROSSE @ 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Ware Jr./Sr. Hoosac Valley HS, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Sci-Tech, JV GIRLS LACROSSE @ HS, 4 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS @ vs. 4 p.m. Minnechaug Regional HS, 5 p.m. JV SOFTBALL @ Ware, 4 Mon., May 20 Pioneer Valley Christian JV SOFTBALL vs. Hampden GIRLS LACROSSE @ p.m. BASEBALL @ St. Mary, Bullens Academy, Municipal Tennis Charter School of Science, Minnechaug Regional HS, 3:30 Field, 7 p.m. Courts, 4 p.m. Litteville Elementary School, Sun., May 19 GIRLS LACROSSE @ 4 p.m. p.m. Chicopee HS, 5 p.m. BASEBALL @ Pittsfield, 4 SOFTBALL vs. Commerce, Whitney BASEBALL @ McCann Tech, BOYS TRACK & FIELD @ p.m. Agawam HS, 4 p.m. Park, 4 p.m. Sat., May 18 Joe Wolfe Field, 4 p.m. Mon., May 20 BOYS TENNIS vs. Sci- SOFTBALL vs. Granby Jr./ Tech, Municipal Tennis Tues., May 21 Thurs., May 16 Tues., May 21 Courts, 11:30 a.m. BASEBALL @ Pathfinder, St. BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Sr. HS, Whalley Park, 7 p.m. JV SOFTBALL vs. Granby BASEBALL @ John J. Duggan GIRLS LACROSSE @ Joe’s Field, 7 p.m. Lee, noon Chicopee Comprehensive HS, Jr./Sr. HS, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Ware, 4 p.m. 5 p.m. Academy, Hubard Park (Diamond #1), 4 p.m. Mon., May 20 JV BASEBALL @ Pathfinder JV BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Tues., May 21 BASEBALL vs. Westfield HS, 4 p.m. Chicopee Comprehensive HS, BASEBALL @ Sabis SOFTBALL @ Commerce, Marshall Technical Academy, Bullens International Charter School, JV SOFTBALL vs. Ware, 4 p.m. Roy Field (Diamond #4), 4 p.m. Field, 7 p.m. Littleville Elementary School, GIRLS TENNIS vs. Amherst- 4 p.m. BOYS TENNIS @ Turners BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ 4 p.m. Pelham, 4 p.m. Falls, 4 p.m. Sabis International Charter GIRLS LACROSSE vs. School, 5 p.m. Thurs., May 23 Lee, Boardman Field, 4:30 Wed., May 22 Fri., May 17 JV BASEBALL @ Sabis, SOFTBALL vs. Pathfinder, Whitney p.m. SOFTBALL @ Granby Jr./Sr. BASEBALL vs. East Nathan Bill Park, 4 p.m. Park Field, 4 p.m. BOYS LACROSSE @ HS, 4 p.m. Longmeadow, Bullens Field, JV BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ McCann Tech, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. Sabis International Charter JV BASEBALL @ Gateway Regional Thurs., May 23 School, 4 p.m. Tues., May 21 BOYS LACROSSE @ South HS, 4 p.m. BASEBALL @ Hampshire JV BASEBALL vs. Westfield Hadley HS, 7 p.m. Wed., May 22 BASEBALL @ Pioneer Valley Regional HS, 4 p.m. Technical Academy, 4 p.m. GIRLS LACROSSE @ BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Christian Academy, Nathan Bill Park, BOYS LACROSSE @ JV SOFTBALL vs. St. Mary, Amherst-Pelham Regional HS, Sci-Tech, 5 p.m. Monson HS, 4 p.m. Littleville Elementary School, GIRLS TENNIS vs. 4 p.m. JV BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. Sci-Tech, 4 p.m. Hampden Charter School of BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Science, Municipal Tennis JV SOFTBALL vs. Ware, Courts, 3:30 p.m. Fri., May 24 Needham, 6:30 p.m. 4 p.m. Fri., May 24 JV BASEBALL vs. East GIRLS LACROSSE @ BASEBALL vs. Commerce, SOFTBALL vs. Ware, No Sports Scheduled Amherst-Pelham Regional 4 p.m. Longmeadow, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. HS, 7 p.m. JV BOYS LACROSSE @ SOFTBALL vs. Renaissance JV SOFTBALL @ School, 4 p.m. South Hadley HS, 5:15 p.m. Thurs., May 23 Thurs., May 30 Pathfinder HS, 4 p.m. JV BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. BASEBALL @ Granby Jr./ SOFTBALL @ Pathfinder Regional- Tues., May 28 Needham, 5 p.m. Sr. HS, 4 p.m. Wed., May 22 JV BASEBALL @ Granby Vocational-Technical HS, 4 p.m. BOYS TENNIS @ BASEBALL @ Lee, Maple SOFTBALL @ Hampshire Jr./Sr. HS, 4 p.m. Chicopee Comprehensive Street Complex, 4 p.m. Regional HS, 4 p.m. JV BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ HS, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL @ Lee HS, JV SOFTBALL @ Hampshire Granby Jr./Sr. HS, 4 p.m. GIRLS LACROSSE vs. 4 p.m. Regional HS, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Central, Chicopee Comp, Boardman 4 p.m. Field, 4:30 p.m.

2019 FUTURES LEAGUE SCHEDULE: Westfield Starfires *All games played at Bullens Field, Times TBD

Wed., May 29 Fri., June 14 Sun., June 30 Fri., July 19 Westfield Starfires @ Bristol Westfield Starfires @ North Shore Brockton @ Westfield Starfires Westfield Starfires @ Nashua Fri., May 31 Sat., June 15 Tues., July 2 Sat., July 20 Pittsfield @ Westfield Starfires Westfield Starfires @ Nashua North Shore @ Westfield Starfires Westfield Starfires @ Bristol Sat., June 1 Sun., June 16 Wed., July 3 Sun., July 21 Westfield Starfires @ Bristol Nashua @ Westfield Starfires Brockton @ Westfield Starfires Westfield Starfires @ Worcester Sun., June 2 Mon., June 17 Fri., July 5 Tues., July 23 Westfield Starfires @ Pittsfield Westfield Starfires @ Worcester North Shore @ Westfield Starfires Westfield Starfires @ North Shore Mon., June 3 Wed., June 19 Sat., July 6 Wed., July 24 Pittsfield @ Westfield Starfires Brockton @ Westfield Starfires Worcester @ Westfield Starfires Westfield Starfires @ Pittsfield Tues., June 4 Thurs., June 20 Sun., July 7 Thurs., July 25 Brockton @ Westfield Starfires Westfield Starfires @ Brockton Worcester @ Westfield Starfires Westfield Starfires @ Nashua Wed., June 5 Fri., June 21 Mon., July 8 Fri., July 26 Bristol @ Westfield Starfires Pittsfield @ Westfield Starfires Westfield Starfires @ Pittsfield Bristol @ Westfield Starfires Thurs., June 6 Sun., June 23 Tues., July 9 Sat., July 27 Westfield Starfires @ Worcester Bristol @ Westfield Starfires Bristol @ Westfield Starfires Worcester @ Westfield Starfires Fri., June 7 Mon., June 24 Wed., July 10 Mon., July 29 Westfield Starfires @ Nashua Worcester @ Westfield Starfires Nashua @ Westfield Starfires Westfield Starfires @ Pittsfield Sat., June 8 Tues., June 25 Thurs., July 11 Tues., July 30 Bristol @ Westfield Starfires Pittsfield @ Westfield Starfires Westfield Starfires @ Bristol North Shore @ Westfield Starfires Sun., June 9 Wed., June 26 Fri., July 12 Thurs., Aug. 1 Westfield Starfires @ North Shore Nashua @ Westfield Starfires Westfield Starfires @ Brockton Worcester @ Westfield Starfires Mon., June 10 Thurs., June 27 Sun., July 14 Fri., Aug. 2 Westfield Starfires @ Nashua Westfield Starfires @ Brockton Westfield Starfires @ Brockton Westfield Starfires @ Brockton Wed., June 12 Fri., June 28 Tues., July 16 Sat., Aug. 3 Westfield Starfires @ Pittsfield Westfield Starfires @ Worcester League All-Star Game @ Pittsfield Westfield Starfires @ Worcester Thurs., June 13 Sat., June 29 Thurs., July 18 Sun., Aug. 4 North Shore @ Westfield Starfires Nashua @ Westfield Starfires Westfield Starfires @ North Shore Pittsfield @ Westfield Starfires

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She recommends to never dress casually and always wear clothes that look good and fit perfectly. This will ensure that first impressions of me are always high. Then it’s up to me to be confident in my knowledge and ability to deliver that Huffman pleads guilty in college scheme knowledge. By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER My question for you is how to find a wardrobe that is powerful Associated Press yet affordable. My mentor is not on the same budget as am I, and BOSTON (AP) — “Desperate Housewives” star Felicity I can’t shop where she does. Are there alternatives for me? -- Huffman pleaded guilty Monday in the college admissions brib- Stylish on a Budget ery scheme, the biggest name to do so in a scandal that has Dear Stylish: Your mentor sounds like she has a lot good advice underscored the lengths to which some wealthy parents will go on offer. It is important to be dressed appropriately in a profes- to get their children into top universities. sional environment, and you can never go wrong by being over- The Emmy-winning actress, 56, could face prison time after dressed. Thrift stores could be a great option. And going high-tech she admitted to participating in the nationwide scam, in which is an option, too. Technological disruption continues to change our authorities say parents bribed coaches, rigged entrance exams or lives, and within fashion that is also true. Several online compa- both to game the admissions system. nies, such as Sumissura, use technology to tailor clothing for your Huffman pleaded guilty in federal court to paying an admis- shape. You may choose your fabric, which allows you to work sions consultant $15,000 to have a proctor correct her older within your budget. If you prefer to be fit in person, there are sev- daughter’s answers on the SAT. She also considered going eral reputable tailors from Hong Kong, such as Raja Fashions, that through with the plan for her younger daughter before ultimately travel to various U.S. cities and fit people in hotel rooms. They will deciding not to, authorities say. Felicity Huffman, center, departs federal court with her build the suit for you in Hong Kong and send to your home. You The consultant, Rick Singer, arranged for the cheating by hav- brother Moore Huffman Jr., left, Monday, May 13, 2019, may select fabric that works for your budget. Custom-made ing students obtain permission for extra time on the exams in Boston, where she pleaded guilty to charges in a nation- clothes can make you look good and feel confident while sticking through diagnoses for things like learning disabilities, and then wide college admissions bribery scandal. (AP Photo) to your budget. taking the exams at his testing center, prosecutors say. University of Southern California as a fake water polo recruit. Dear Annie: I travel frequently and am becoming increasingly In court, Huffman explained her daughter had been seeing a Officials say he bought athletic gear and worked with a designer annoyed by pets in the airport and on planes. I appreciate true neuropsychologist for years and been getting extra time on tests to create a bogus photo of his son playing the sport for the appli- service animals for people with disabilities and understand that is since she was 11 — an apparent attempt to explain that her cation. necessary. However, I’m talking about the entitled people who daughter’s doctor had no part in the scheme. Huffman and Sloane are among 14 parents who agreed to decide they need (really, want) their pets to travel with them. On “I just didn’t want to create the impression that neuropsy- plead guilty in the biggest admissions scandal ever prosecuted in one of my most recent travels, a fully capable lady let her dog poop chologists have any part in this,” a tearful Huffman said before the U.S., known as “Operation Varsity Blues.” The scandal in the middle of the terminal. She proceeded to say “oh, no!” and stopping to collect herself. involves prestigious schools across the country and has also then moved on without cleaning up after her animal. Then, on my Sentencing was set for Sept. 13. Because she agreed to plead embroiled prominent college coaches. flight, a passenger had his dog sleeping on his chest. When he was guilty, prosecutors said they would recommend four months in The parents are accused of paying Singer to bribe coaches in standing to use the restroom, he placed his dog in the aisle, where prison, but the judge could choose not to put her behind bars at exchange for helping their children get into schools as fake ath- she promptly peed. He tried not to do anything, except the lady all. letic recruits. Singer also paid off entrance exam administrators next to him alerted the flight attendants. She arrived at court holding the hand of her brother Moore to allow someone else to take tests for students or fix their I ask you to publish my plea so that others can read this: If you Huffman Jr. and did not say anything to journalists. In court, she answers, authorities say. travel with you pet, please have the decency to respect your fellow wore a gray dress and a sweater and sat flanked by her attorneys Some parents and coaches who have agreed to plead guilty are passengers and at least clean up after them. -- Seeking Decorum while her brother watched from the front row. Her husband, cooperating with prosecutors against current or future co-defen- Dear Decorum: The skies have gone to the dogs. People who are actor William H. Macy, didn’t attend. dants, but Huffman is not known to be among them. not in significant need are taking advantage of the service dog Huffman had apologized in a statement last month and said Singer has pleaded guilty to charges including racketeering loophole to travel with their four-legged friends. I appreciate your she will accept the consequences. She said she “betrayed” her conspiracy. He began working with authorities last year and concerns about some of these animals misbehaving and the owners 18-year-old daughter, who was not aware of her plan. secretly recorded his conversations with actress Lori Loughlin, lack of sensitivity in managing these issues. Regardless of on the “This transgression toward her and the public I will carry for Huffman and other parents in the hopes of getting a lenient sen- ground or in the skies, we should all respect our neighbors and the rest of my life. My desire to help my daughter is no excuse tence. clean up after our pets. I hope the abuse of privilege doesn’t lead to break the law or engage in dishonesty,” Huffman said. Some parents have decided to fight the charges, including to truly disabled people having a more difficult time traveling with Investigators have said Macy, 69, was with her when admis- “Full House” star Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, their service animals. sions consultant Rick Singer explained how he could arrange for Mossimo Giannulli, who have pleaded not guilty to paying the cheating because he “controlled” a test center. Both Huffman $500,000 in bribes to get their daughters into the University of and Macy agreed to the plan, authorities say, but Macy has not Southern California as crew recruits, even though neither is a HINTS FROM HELOISE been charged. Prosecutors have not explained why. rower. California businessman Devin Sloane also pleaded guilty Do homework on renting or buying Loughlin and Giannulli, who are also charged with money Monday to paying $250,000 in bribes to get his son into the laundering conspiracy, have not publicly commented. Dear Readers: TO RENT A HOME OR TO BUY? That is the question. Here are some factors to think about: How long will you live in the home? Less than three years? Rent. The fees associated with buying a home (inspec- ‘Empire’ to get 1 more season on Fox amid schedule shake-up tions, closing costs, appraisals, etc.) stack NEW YORK (AP) — “Empire” will Fox’s version of haiku poetry. Horror Story” and more). In the midsea- up and can easily eat into any equity you return for its final season this fall on Fox “This time, there’s no virgins,” Tori son “9-1-1: Lone Star,” Lowe plays a New might build. — with Jussie Smollett a question mark Spelling offered for the “Beverly Hills, York City police officer who re-locates to Affording a $2,000 rent payment doesn’t necessarily mean — and should count itself lucky. 90210″ reboot, titled “BH90210” and set Austin, Texas, with his son. that you can afford the same amount for a house payment. Fox, the lowest-rated network among to debut this summer. Fellow TV stalwart Kim Cattrall (“Sex Again, in homeownership there are added costs of insurance, the big four broadcasters, is hitting the While the network is emphasizing it’s and the City”) stars in “Filthy Rich,” reset button for the 2019-20 season by still in the series game, the presentation described as a gothic Southern family taxes, fees, maintenance and utilities. On the other hand, canceling eight shows and adding 10 new went heavy on sports: A succession of drama that mixes wealth, power and reli- buying a home can protect you from rising rents. ones. analysts and hosts, including Terry gion with “outrageously soapy results,” Experts agree: Practice saving and amassing cash for sev- “Empire” companion drama “Star” is Bradshaw and Michael Strahan, touted while John Slattery (“Mad Men”) head- eral months before looking into homeownership. among the goners as the network makes upcoming game coverage. The network lines “neXt” as a Silicon Valley pioneer Talk with a financial adviser to figure out the better choice room for an eclectic mix of wrestling, even worked a football legend into a mini- trying to stop his dangerous A.I. creation. for you and your family. -- Heloise three new animated comedies and a “9-1- performance of “The Masked Singer.” Both are midseason entries, along with Q, I NEED U! 1” spinoff starring Rob Lowe. Hidden inside a deer costume, he game- “Deputy,” starring Stephen Dorff as a Dear Readers: Have you ever wondered why, in English, “We are turning the final season of ly tackled “Luck Be a Lady Tonight,” and fifth-generation lawman. for words that contain the letter Q, U is always right next ‘Empire’ into a large television event,” the show’s panelists were asked to guess Two new dramas will debut this fall. door? Let’s take a look: Fox Entertainment CEO Charlie Collier his identity. “Not Just Me,” from producer Jason The sound that these letters together make, a “kwuh” told a teleconference Monday. “One of the After speculating that the mystery man Katims (“Friday Night Lights,” great benefits of announcing a final season wasn’t really a singer and mulling the ″Parenthood”) stars Timothy Hutton as a sound (like in “quarter” or “queen”), is called a digraph -- is that you actually allow the fans to lean clues provided, Jenny McCarthy proved fertility doctor run amok, with Brittany two letters that together make only one sound. Q and U in and have the ending they deserve.” her detective skills: It was Joe Namath. Snow playing a daughter who deals with appear only before other vowel sounds, like in “quote,” Collier dodged questions about THE VOICES ARE FAMILIAR the aftermath. “Prodigal Son” stars Tom “quit,” “quaint” or “quilt.” Smollett’s future with the show. The actor Fox has long been known for its ani- Payne (“The Walking Dead”) as a crime- Of course, there are exceptions. The word “qi,” for exam- was accused of staging an attack last mated comedies, most notably “The buster with a dark family history, courtesy ple. Can you think of other exceptions? -- Heloise January in which he said two masked men Simpsons,” and is betting viewers want of his dad (Michael Sheen, “Masters of BUMPY SUPPORT beat him, hurled racist and homophobic more. To sweeten the deal, three shows Sex”). Dear Heloise: I put puffy stickers on my desk. They ensure slurs at him, doused him with a chemical will include actors known for their on- SO LONG, PAL that my keyboard and mouse don’t slide, and they are a con- substance and put a rope around his neck. screen work. If misery loves company, then the mak- versation starter, that’s for sure. -- Katie A. in San Antonio Criminal charges were dropped but the “Bless the Harts,” about a Southern ers and cast of “Star,” including Jude uproar has yet to subside, making Smollett family that’s poor but rich in friends and Demorest and Queen Latifah, and “Lethal Katie, this is a fun idea. Make sure the stickers don’t leave a continued publicity liability for Fox. relations, will debut this fall with Kristen Weapon” and star Damon Wayans are far residue on the desk. -- Heloise When pressed, Collier said there is an Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Mary from alone. option to include him in the series “but at Steenburgen in its voice cast. It’s created Other series canceled by Fox: Kelsey this point we have no plans for that.” by Emily Spivey, whose credits include Grammer’s “Proven Innocent”; comedy A spokesman for Smollett didn’t imme- “The Last Man on Earth.” “The Cool Kids,” which starred veterans diately reply to a request for comment. Later-season entries include “The Great including David Alan Grier and Vicki As for “Star,” which had been paired on North,” from “Bob’s Burgers” creator Lawrence; “The Gifted,” set in Marvel’s the schedule with “Empire,” it fell victim Loren Bouchard and featuring the voices “X-Men” universe; reality series “Love to Fox’s prime-time schedule, which is an of Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally, Jenny Connection” with host Andy Cohen; sci-fi hour shorter per night than the other net- Slate and Will Forte in the tale of a single drama “The Passage,” and sitcom “Rel” works, Collier said. The network also Alaska dad and his kids. “Duncanville,” with Lil Rel Howery. wanted to give “Empire” a strong send-off about an imaginative teenage boy and his GOOD SPORTS by pairing it with returning medical drama father, includes Amy Poehler, Ty Burrell Murdoch himself has rejected predic- “The Resident,” he said. and Rashida Jones in its voice cast. tions that Fox will evolve into a news and Fox was split from sibling studio 20th Asked why Fox isn’t fielding a live- sports outlet, minus series. But any net- Century Fox Television after Walt Disney action sitcom this fall, Fox Entertainment work is happy to air the Super Bowl, TV’s Co. purchased the studio and other major President Michael Thorn said it does have biggest audience draw, and it belongs to assets of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire. a “signature” comedy in “Bless the Harts.” Fox in 2020. But Collier, in a strenuously upbeat state- There will be a new multi-camera com- Eric Shanks, Fox Sports CEO and ment, said today “marks a beginning for edy in midseason, “Outmatched,” starring executive producer, said they’re aiming Fox Entertainment” as it works with a Jason Biggs and Maggie Lawson as a for an early ad-sales kickoff. A previously variety of studios for its new shows. blue-collar couple raising four kids, three announced decision to reduce commercial “Fox is not only open for business but of them genius-level, and “Last Man breaks by tightening up the inventory of we feel like we’re stronger than ever,” Standing” with Tim Allen will be back the more valuable ad spots should help, he Collier said. then as well. said. He gave much the same pep talk later I KNOW THAT FACE Fox also is touting the arrival of Monday to a theater filled with ad buyers, Television veteran Rob Lowe will star “WWE’s Smackdown Live,” a weekly then asked stars from the new series to in a new iteration of “9-1-1,” the drama two-hour program that will air year-round take a bow and required that they describe whose producers include the prolific Ryan beginning Oct. 4. their projects in five words, apparently Murphy and Brad Falchuk (“American THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019 - PAGE 13

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, May 14, 2019: This year, you often tap into your creative inner child for answers. At times, you find that you’re overwhelmed with possibili- ties and offers. Learn to say no more of- ten. Don’t feel as though you must stick to the politically correct action or statement. Be you. If you’re single, many people DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker find you charming when you let go of a need to be critical or fussy. You recognize that behavior as your need to distance yourself. If you’re attached, you and your partner gain; you do so mainly because of your willingness to grow and look at your issues. Travel or a special vacation could play a major role in your year. LIBRA is nearly as alluring as you are but doesn’t have your depth. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult SCARY GARY Mark Buford ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH Give up fussiness; go for easy re- lating. Although you might experience a hurdle or two, you’ll find that talking and sharing are easier and more fulfilling. You cannot underestimate the implications of different backgrounds and needs. To- night: Go with a suggestion. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH An associate’s or loved one’s optimism is contagious. How you deal with another person could make a big dif- Crosswords ference in the present as well as the long term. Be sensible. Honor a fast change of pace; you might be surprised by an in- DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni sight or sudden revelation. Tonight: Make it easy. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Your creativity and gentleness get you far and allow others to give you feedback that might be very important. A change in your budget could be signifi- cant. Don’t go overboard when dealing with a problem. Tonight: Kicking up your heels. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Speak your mind; do what’s needed. You might’ve hurt someone’s feelings far more than you realize. Part of this person’s attitude and stance comes B.C. Mastroianni and Hart from defensiveness. Tonight: A must ap- pearance. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH You have a better way of stating a problem or issue than many of the people around you do. Should a quarrel ensue, you might need to reveal your more dip- lomatic and caring stance. Tonight: At a favorite haunt. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Curb a tendency to be demand- ing and want much more time and atten- tion. Others will make an effort, but that alone might not suffice. Initiate a conver- sation about funds and direction. Tonight: ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie Easy works. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH As the day ages, you feel much better and capable of a dramatic change. Take your time; use your sixth sense to determine when to bring up a hot topic. If this is done properly, you’ll probably be able to get an agreement. Tonight: All smiles. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH Know when to kick back and get a project cleared and done. You could find that communications are significant and difficult. Don’t lose your energy or courage. Given time, all will work out. ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett Tonight: Hang with friends. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHH Touch base with a person you care about. You have strong energy and can often overwhelm others with your ideas and solutions. A partner could go on the warpath out of the blue. Tonight: Step back or put on your war paint. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Reach out for a loved one at a distance. You could be too tired to contin- ue on the present path. How you handle a Cryptoquip boss might be instrumental. Your status at work could be in flux. Tonight: Burning the midnight oil. ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH One-on-one relating proves rewarding; you might decide to initiate togetherness with this person more of- ten. Your creativity surges; you’re able to come up with a balance between your personal and professional lives. Tonight: Reach out for a loved one. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH Others come forward and share. The timing is right to ask a personal ques- tion. You might find that others open up and could be more expressive than they have been for a while. Tonight: Be a duo. May 14, 2019

commonwealth of massachusetts the trial court Probate and family court Hampden Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 Docket No. HD19P0804PM

citAtion GiVinG notice of Petition foR APPoint- ment of conseRVAtoR oR otheR PRotectiVe oRdeR PURsUAnt to G. l c. 190B, § 5-304 & § 5-405

in the matter of: Jax d desormier of westfield, mA RESPONDENT (Person to be Protected/Minor) To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by

Patricia J Darling of Westfield, MA in the above captioned matter al- leging that Jax d desormier is in need of a Conservator or oth- er protective order and request- ing that Patricia J Darling of Westfield, MA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Conservator to PAGE 14 - TUESDAY, MAYserve 14, 2019without surety on the www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS bond.

The petition asks the court to de- L egal Notices L egal Notices L egal Notices termine that the Respondent is L egal Notices Help Wanted disabled, that a protective order or appointment of a Conservat- May 14, 21, 28, 2019 May 14, 2019 May 14, 2019 May 14, 2019 or is necessary, and that the proposed conservator is appro- citY of eAsthAmPton MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE commonwealth of Commonwealth of commonwealth of priate. The petition is on file with OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE Massachusetts massachusetts this court. massachusetts The Trial Court finAnce diRectoR the trial court the trial court Probate and Family Court Probate and family court You have the right to object to By virtue and in execution of the Probate and family court Docket No. HD19P0624PO Serves as Chief Financial Of- this proceeding. If you wish to do Power of Sale contained in a ficer of the City, advises the certain Mortgage given by Mark Hampden Probate and Hampden Probate and so, you or your attorney must file tRUst citAtion Mayor & City Council on rev- Family Court a written appearance at this P. Quaglini and Jennifer M. Family Court enue projections, budget tar- 50 State Street court on or before 10:00 A.M. on Quaglini to Mortgage Electronic 50 State Street George B. fowler trust gets, departmental budgets, Springfield, MA 01103 the return date of 05/23/2019. Registration Systems, Inc., as Springfield, MA 01103 capital expenditures, and fin- This day is NOT a hearing date, in the matter of: nominee for, Mid-Island Mort- Petition for Appointment ancial management; has re- Docket No. HD19P0804PM but a deadline date by which you gage Corp., its successors and Docket No. HD19P0805PM have to file the written appear- of successor trustees sponsibility for the detailed assigns, dated May 6, 2009 and preparation of the City’s annu- citAtion GiVinG notice of ance if you object to the petition. citAtion GiVinG notice of To all interested persons: If you fail to file the written ap- recorded with the Hampden al operating and capital Petition foR APPoint- Petition foR APPoint- budgets. Serves as opera- ment of conseRVAtoR oR pearance by the return date, ac- County Registry of Deeds at A Petition has been filed by: ment of conseRVAtoR oR tions coordinator for all City otheR PRotectiVe oRdeR tion may be taken in this matter Book 17777, Page 323 as af- otheR PRotectiVe oRdeR PURsUAnt to G. l c. 190B, without further notice to you. In fected by a Loan Modification re- Roger P lipton of financial departments, spe- PURsUAnt to G. l c. 190B, northampton, mA cifically the offices of the Aud- § 5-304 & § 5-405 addition to filing the written ap- corded on August 25, 2014 in § 5-304 & § 5-405 pearance, you or your attorney Said Registry of Deeds at Book and itor, Tax Collector, Assessor charles s Amaru of and Treasurer; ensures that must file a written affidavit stat- 20400, Page 206, subsequently fiskdale, mA in the matter of: ing the specific facts and assigned to Lakeview Loan Ser- all revenues and expenses grounds of your objection within in the matter of: relevant to the development Jax d desormier vicing, LLC by Mortgage Elec- luke R desormier requesting that Roger P. Lipton of westfield, mA 30 days after the return date. of Northampton, MA and of the municipal budget are tronic Registration Systems, Inc. of westfield, mA Charles S. Amaru of Fiskdale, accurately and promptly imPoRtAnt notice ("MERS") as nominee for Mid-Is- MA be appointed as Successor tracked; develops annual pro- RESPONDENT Trustees of the George B. Fowl- (Person to be Protected/Minor) the outcome of this proceed- land Mortgage Corp. its suc- RESPONDENT jections and multiple-year cessors and assigns by assign- (Person to be Protected/Minor) er Trust, all as more fully set ing may limit or completely forth in said petition. forecasts of such revenues To the named Respondent and take away the above-named ment recorded in said Hampden and expenses; May serve as all other interested persons, a person’s right to make de- County Registry of Deeds at To the named Respondent and You have the right to obtain a the Treasurer and/or Tax Col- petition has been filed by cisions about personal affairs Book 22257, Page 391 for all other interested persons, a copy of the Petition from the lector with all duties and re- or financial affairs or both. breach of the conditions of said petition has been filed by Petitioner or at the court. You sponsibilities of said position. the above-named person has have a right to object to this Patricia J Darling Mortgage and for the purpose of proceeding. to do so, you or Monitors and coordinates the of Westfield, MA the right to ask for a lawyer. foreclosing same will be sold at Patricia J Darling financing and expenditure of Anyone may make this re- of Westfield, MA your attorney must file a writ- quest on behalf of the above- Public Auction at 1:00 PM on ten appearance and objection major capital projects from all in the above captioned matter al- June 4, 2019 at 112 City View at this court before 10:00 a.m. departments. leging that Jax d desormier is named person. if the above- in the above captioned matter al- on 06/05/2019. this is not a named person cannot afford a Road, Westfield, MA, all and sin- hearing date, but a deadline in need of a Conservator or oth- leging that luke R desormier is CPA or master’s degree in er protective order and request- lawyer, one may be appointed gular the premises described in in need of a Conservator or oth- by which you must file a writ- at state expense. said Mortgage, to wit: ten appearance and objection public/business administra- ing that er protective order and request- if you object to this proceed- tion, management, finance, ing that ing. if you fail to file a timely witness, The land in Westfield, Hampden accounting, or related field; Patricia J Darling of Westfield, written appearance and objec- and 5 or more years of pro- MA hon. Barbara m hyland County, Massachusetts being tion followed by an Affidavit of first Justice of this court. Patricia J Darling of Westfield, gressively responsible super- known as Lot #6 and Parcel "A" MA objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action visory experience in municip- (or some other suitable person) Date: April 23, 2019 as shown on a plan entitled be appointed as Conservator to may be taken without further al government with an em- "Transfer of Property, Westfield, (or some other suitable person) notice to you. phasis in accounting, finance serve without surety on the Suzanne T. Seguin Massachusetts" by D. L. Bean, be appointed as Conservator to bond. or budget or any equivalent Register of Probate Inc., for David Herrick, dated Ju- serve without surety on the witness, combination of education and bond. hon. Barbara m hyland, The petition asks the court to de- ly 28, 1986 and recorded in the first Justice of this court. experience or any equivalent Hampden County Registry of combination of education and termine that the Respondent is The petition asks the court to de- disabled, that a protective order Deeds in Book of Plans 244, Date: May 06, 2019 experience. Knowledge of Page 105, to which plan refer- termine that the Respondent is or appointment of a Conservat- Suzanne T. Seguin KVS software desirable; Thor- ence is made for a more detailed disabled, that a protective order ough knowledge of municipal or is necessary, and that the or appointment of a Conservat- Register of Probate proposed conservator is appro- description and bounded North- finance, budget management, priate. The petition is on file with or is necessary, and that the investment markets, busi- erly by City View Road as shown proposed conservator is appro- this court. 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In before May 24, 2019 must file a written affidavit stat- addition to filing the written ap- ing the7th specific Place Dick facts Williams and & Ron Sena 24.0 Points and Westerly by Lot #5 as pearance, you or your attorney wAnted grounds of8th your Place objection Rich Chistolini within & Eric Wilder 21.0 Points shown on said plan. must file a written affidavit stat- 30 days after the return date. ing the specific facts and chevy camaros / chevelles / 8th Place Jim French & Dave Liberty 21.0 Points Subject to riparian rights of the grounds of your objection within mustangs / ford Broncos imPoRtAnt notice public in the brook as shown on 30 days after the return date. city of westfield the outcome9th Place of this Harry proceed- Pease & Tom Hall 19.5 Points plan recorded in the Hampden Looking for unfinished projects ing may limit or completely County Registry of Deeds, Book or in need of restoration. Will 10th Place Fred Rogers & Bob Berniche 19.0 Points imPoRtAnt notice pay cash. tRAffic sUPeRVisoRs/ take away the above-named of Plans 226, Pages 78 and 79. the outcome of this proceed- person’s11th right Place to John make Kidrick de- & Errol Nichols 15.5 Points school cRossinG Subject to a pipeline easement ing may limit or completely call eddie: 413-777-1306 cisions about personal affairs as shown on Plan recorded in GUARds or financial12th Place affairs Jim orFloraski both. & Jim Johnson 15.0 Points take away the above-named the Hampden County Registry of person’s right to make de- the13th above-named Place Harry person Thompson has & Mark Thompson 14.0 Points Application and complete job the right to ask for a lawyer. Deeds in Book of Plans 226, cisions about personal affairs Trailers Anyone13th may Place make Bob this Dudas re- & Skip Couture 14.0 Points Page 78 and 79. Subject to con- or financial affairs or both. description available on-line ditions of Wetlands Protection the above-named person has at: quest on13th behalf Place ofJack the Blascak above- & Bob McCarthy 14.0 Points lAKe Bomoseen, VeRmont named person. if the above- Order. Being the same premises the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this re- 44' TRAILER, Breckenridge, named14th person Place cannot Stu Browning afford a & Jeff Guglielmo 11.0 Points conveyed to the grantor herein 1997, mint condition, 2 fenced-in www.cityofwestfield.org or at: lawyer, one15th may Place be appointedCarl Haas & John Lucas 6.5 Points by Deed dated February 9, quest on behalf of the above- yards, dog room, full size kit- at state expense. 1998, and recorded in the named person. if the above- chen and bath. Just 20 minutes named person cannot afford a Personnel Dept. Low Gross Bill Lawry @ 44 Hampden County Registry of outside Rutland. City of Westfield witness, Low Net Bill Lawry & Mike Ripa @ 31 Deeds in Book 10159, Page lawyer, one may be appointed 413-569-1420. hon. Barbara m hyland 562. at state expense. 59 Court Street first Justice ofClosest this court. to pin on the 11th Bill Lawry Westfield, MA 01085 witness, Help Wanted Date: April 23, 2019Closest to pin on 16th Harry Pease The premises are to be sold hon. Barbara m hyland subject to and with the benefit of first Justice of this court. Please submit an application Suzanne T. SeguinClosest to pin on 18th Billy Wallinovich all easements, restrictions, en- and resume with cover letter Register of Probate croachments, building and zon- Date: April 23, 2019 hAiR mAsteRs as soon as possible. The City ing laws, liens, unpaid taxes, tax of westfield of Westfield is Affirmative Ac- titles, water bills, municipal liens Suzanne T. Seguin tion/Equal Opportunity em- and assessments, rights of ten- Register of Probate licensed stylist wanted. ployer. 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