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Marathon Planning Review: Storm Large’s Board tackles Holiday Ordeal at The development projects By Amy Porter Daisy Troop 64909 is seen carol- UMass Fine Arts Center Correspondent ing at the elderly housing on WESTFIELD – Following a marathon public hearing on By Mark G. Auerbach special permit granting authority on Tuesday, the Planning Ahrend Circle last year. (Photo Correspondent from Cheryl Wilson McCarthy) Board finished its agenda with three public hearing continu- Storm Large, the Massachusetts ances, and consideration of two zoning map amendments. born-and-raised chanteuse., rocker, The meeting finally wrapped up at 11 p.m. with City Council Girl scout singer/songwriter, actress, and fre- president John J. Beltrandi, III receiving an extension for a quent vocalist of Pink Martini, special permit for a multifamily development at 110 returned to the Valley with her back- Lockhouse Road until Dec. 4, 2020. Beltrandi then invited troops caroling up band, Le Bonheur and her new the board to come to the City Council meeting Thursday and show, Storm Large’s Holiday Ordeal. “hang around until the end.” in Southwick I had never heard about Pink David MacIver, who Martini until a couple of years ago, was requesting a permit on Saturday when a friend shared a video of NPR for lot size averaging at reporter and All Things Considered By Greg Fitzpatrick 8 Lewis Street, and who host Ari Shapiro performing with this Correspondent was originally the first one-of-a-kind lounge band. Shapiro SOUTHWICK – Seven girl on the agenda, said the was mesmerizing as a singer, and the scout troops will be doing their design for the proposed band’s repertoire was amazing, but annual Christmas caroling event condex, an attached the piece-de-resistance was their on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until two-family home, had vocalist Storm Large. Noon. been reduced by 20%, to Storm Large still performs with Girls in the troops range from Storm Large pull the house back 15 Pink Martini. But, Large is back on kindergarten to eighth grade and (Photo by Laura Domela) feet, and design a ribbon driveway on either side. home turf with Le Bonheur, and their will be caroling at different busi- Planning Board chairman William Carellas said the new holiday show.closed the fall season at She performs in Massachusetts a lot, nesses and locations in Southwick. design showed 10 ft. setback on one side and 18 ft. on the the UMass Fine Arts Center. in larger venues like The Fine Arts The locations include Mrs. other, with a nice back yard with deck. Previously, the board An accomplished artist, and author, Center and Pittsfield Colonial Murphy’s, Blossoming Acres, as had said the design was too large for the lot. City planner Jay Storm Large got the public’s attention Theatre, where she performed the well as the elderly housing on Vinskey said the 10 ft. setback would still require a dimen- as a finalist on CBS’ Rock Star spring before last. She also plays Ahrend Circle and Depot Street. sional special permit, but was consistent with adjacent hous- Supernova, before joining Pink small venues like CityStage, where I Following the caroling, the seven es. Martini in 2011. She tours with Le last saw her. troops will go to the First Abutter James Pettengill at 4 Lewis St. said even with the Bonheur, performs with folks like k.d Her 90-minute set ran the gamut Congregational Church, where reduced size, it would still be the largest house by 400 sq. ft. lang, Rufus Wainwright, and major from some original works to some they will have lunch, decorate He also questioned increasing the number of bedrooms from orchestras. Her memoir, Crazy remixed Cole Porter An original gingerbread houses and play three to six. Pettengill said the three family across the street, Enough was named Oprah’s Book of song about love, inspired by mar- Christmas games. currently the largest house is 3,013 sq. ft., and the new pro- The Week. She performed in the riage equality, was stunning. Her According to Cheryl McCarthy posal for 8 Lewis St. is 3,463 sq. ft. He said he was concerned musical Cabaret, and she’s develop- Wilson, who is a unit leader for that if rented to transient renters, the backyard would become ing a musical for The Public Theatre. See Storm Large, Page 8 a parking lot. He said the previous house was 1,400 sq. ft, and See Caroling, Page 3 this one three times the size. “It does not fit into the character of the neighborhood,” Pettengill said. He also asked why a two-family and not a single-family. Matthew Gomes, who drew up the plans, introduced him- self as a teacher at Westfield Technical Academy. He said the house is a potential project for WTA construction students, GWCA offers ‘challenges’ for singers juniors and seniors, who would each build a side on alternat- By Lori Szepelak ing shop weeks. Gomes also said the property had not yet Correspondent been surveyed, and the drawing was based on GIS dimen- WESTFIELD-Singers of all ages who seek sions, which he said are not 100% accurate. challenges are welcome to join the Greater MacIver added that the back yard is intended for recre- Westfield Choral Association which begins ational space. He said he has other rental properties, and there rehearsals in January. is high appeal in the city for affordable housing. He said he is “Our group has been in the Westfield area for willing to put up a privacy fence and bumper at the end of the over 40 years, and continues to perform a wide driveways. variety of music at a very high level, while being Joseph Tremblay, who serves on the shop advisory com- open to all singers of all talents and walks of mittee at WTA and is consulting on the project, said the house life,” said Marc Winer, who is entering his 12th is designed to improve the neighborhood. He said they year as director. Winer first joined the group as the tenor soloist increased the number of bedrooms to be less restrictive for and served in that role for 11 years before assum- families. He said the side setbacks could be adjusted. ing the directorship from Allan Taylor. The Planning Board approved the special permit/site plan/ “Allan Taylor was and still is a mentor of mine, stormwater with conditions of side yard setbacks of no less and he had me direct a few rehearsals in his than 14 feet on either side; a barrier at the end of driveways, absence,” said Winer. “I have always enjoyed and six-foot privacy fence. conducting since high school, so when he asked Rob Levesque of R. Levesque Assoc. represented the next if I wanted to take his spot as director, I jumped three requests, the first the continuation of a special permit at the chance to direct my own group.” for the commercial development at 99 Springfield Road, Singers of all ages are welcome to join the Greater Westfield Choral Winer explained that the group’s “mission” is owned by N&J, LLC. Association, seen here during a 2016 performance at the First Congregational Church in Westfield. (Submitted photo) See GWCA, Page 3 See Planning Board, Page 8
Westfield could lose partnering town to Southwick Animal Control Facility By Greg Fitzpatrick According to Southwick Chief of Police municipal agreement. through, West Springfield would pay an annu- Correspondent Kevin Bishop, West Springfield Chief of This process isn’t new to Southwick as al rental fee of $15,000. SOUTHWICK – The West Springfield Police Robert Duffy reached out about a Agawam has been using the Southwick facil- Bishop added that the town is happy to help Police Department is looking to use the month ago about using the Southwick Animal ity for about two years now and are charged an West Springfield, but Southwick will be the Southwick Animal Control Facility due to Control Facility. annual rental fee of $10,000. main priority. their contract with the Westfield Police Currently, the Town of Southwick is work- Select Board Chairman Joe Deedy noted Department about to expire. ing with West Springfield to draft up an inter- that if the intermunicipal agreement goes See Partnering, Page 5 PAGE 2 - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS
Post 124 to Observe Pearl Harbor Day WESTFIELD — American Legion Post 124, 38 Broad Street Westfield, Mass. will hold its annual “Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Ceremony” on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 10:30 AM to observe the December 7, 1941 Japanese Navy attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 77 years ago which resulted in the beginning of World War II. The program this year will be held at Kane-Wojtkiewicz Park (just south of the Great River Bridge). The memorial stone monu- ment in place there is in honor of the 2,388 men and women of the US Navy, Army, Marines, Air Corps and Coast Guard who lost their lives on that day and is dedicated to Chief Petty Officer, U.S.N. Frank P. Wojkiewicz, the first Westfield resident to lose his life in World War II. Petty Officer Wojkiewicz was on the U.S.S. Arizona battleship sunk by the Japanese aircraft. He today lays at rest in the “Arizona Memorial” with his 1,000 other comrades. Special guests will include Wojkiewicz family members. Post 124 Commander Cindy Lacoste is the master of ceremonies. Guest speaker will be Col. Green, Wing Commander of the 104th Barnes Air National Guard Base of Westfield, local and state dignitaries have been invited to attend. The public is invited to pay tribute. Post 124 and all local veterans groups will be represented with color guards. The placing of the “Ceremonial Wreath” into the Westfield River will be done. American Legion Post 124 Firing Detail will fire a twenty one gun salute followed by taps and which will conclude the Art Exhibit at Huntington Public Library ceremony. American Legion Post 124 officers and members invite Mike Ross, right, displays some of his artwork to Maryann Calabrese, Mimi Caban Ross, and Wendy Blazejowski the citizens of Westfield to attend, to reflect on this “Day of at the opening of his art exhibit at the Huntington Public Library Wednesday. (Photo by Marc St.Onge) Infamy” and sacrifices made by all those lost and had service in World War II to protect our freedom.
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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Thursday, Dec. 6, the 340th day of 2018. There are 25 days left in the year.
n Dec. 6, 1907, the worst mining disaster in U.S. In 1989, 14 women were shot to death at the University of One year ago: history occurred as 362 men and boys died in a Montreal’s school of engineering by a man who then took his President Donald Trump declared Jerusalem to be Ocoal mine explosion in Monongah, West Virginia. own life. Israel’s capital, defying warnings from the Palestinians and others around the world that he would be destroying On this date: In 1998, in Venezuela, former Lt. Col. Hugo Chavez (OO’- hopes for Mideast peace. Time magazine named as its In 1790, Congress moved to Philadelphia from New York. goh CHAH’-vez), who had staged a bloody coup attempt against the government six years earlier, was elected presi- Person of the Year the “Silence Breakers” - those who had dent. shared their stories about sexual assault and harassment. In 1865, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, A wildfire erupted in the exclusive Bel-Air section of Los abolishing slavery, was ratified as Georgia became the 27th Angeles, the latest neighborhood of Southern California to state to endorse it. In 2001, The House of Representatives, by a one-vote margin, gave President George W. Bush more power to find itself under siege from an outbreak of wind-driven In 1884, Army engineers completed construction of the negotiate global trade deals. President Bush dedicated the blazes. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Washington Monument by setting an aluminum capstone national Christmas tree to those who had died on Sept. 11 he would seek re-election, putting him on track to become atop the obelisk. and to service members who had died in the line of duty. Russia’s longest-serving ruler since Soviet dictator Josef Stalin. In 1917, some 2,000 people were killed when an explo- Ten years ago: sives-laden French cargo ship, the Mont Blanc, collided with President-elect Barack Obama said in a Saturday radio Today’s Birthdays: the Norwegian vessel Imo at the harbor in Halifax, Nova and Internet address that he’d asked his economic team Comedy performer David Ossman is 82. Actor Patrick Scotia, setting off a blast that devastated the Canadian city. for a recovery plan that would save or create more than 2 Bauchau is 80. Country singer Helen Cornelius is 77. Finland declared its independence from Russia. million jobs. Indicted Democratic U.S. Rep. William Actor James Naughton is 73. Former Transportation Jefferson was ousted from his New Orleans area district in Secretary Ray LaHood is 73. Rhythm-and-blues singer In 1923, a presidential address was broadcast on radio for a special election won by Republican attorney Anh Frankie Beverly (Maze) is 72. Former Sen. Don Nickles, the first time as President Coolidge spoke to a joint session “Joseph” Cao, who became the first Vietnamese-American R-Okla., is 70. Actress JoBeth Williams is 70. Actor Tom of Congress. in Congress. Heiress Martha “Sunny” von Bulow, who’d Hulce is 65. Actor Wil Shriner is 65. Actor Kin Shriner is spent the last 28 years of her life in a coma, died in New 65. Actor Miles Chapin is 64. Rock musician Rick Buckler In 1947, Everglades National Park in Florida was dedi- York City at age 76. (The Jam) is 63. Comedian Steven Wright is 63. Country cated by President Harry S. Truman. singer Bill Lloyd is 63. Singer Tish Hinojosa is 63. Rock Five years ago: musician Peter Buck (R.E.M.) is 62. Rock musician David In 1957, America’s first attempt at putting a satellite into A day after Nelson Mandela’s death at 95, South Lovering (Pixies) is 57. Actress Janine Turner is 56. Rock orbit failed as Vanguard TV3 rose about four feet off a Cape musician Ben Watt (Everything But The Girl) is 56. Writer- Canaveral launch pad before crashing down and exploding. Africans of all colors erupted in song, dance and tears in emotional celebrations of the life of the man who had director Judd Apatow is 51. Rock musician Ulf “Buddha” Ekberg (Ace of Base) is 48. Writer-director Craig Brewer In 1973, House minority leader Gerald R. Ford was sworn bridged the country’s black-white divide and helped avert in as vice president, succeeding Spiro T. Agnew. a race war. The Fender Stratocaster that Bob Dylan is 47. Actress Colleen Haskell is 42. Actress Lindsay Price played at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival was sold at is 42. Actress Ashley Madekwe is 37. Actress Nora In 1982, 11 soldiers and six civilians were killed when an Christie’s for nearly $1 million — the highest price ever Kirkpatrick is 34. Christian rock musician Jacob Chesnut Irish National Liberation Army bomb exploded at a pub in paid for a guitar at auction. (Rush of Fools) is 29. Tennis player CoCo Vandeweghe is Ballykelly, Northern Ireland. 27. Football quarterback Johnny Manziel is 26. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018 - PAGE 3 GWCA Continued from Page 1 to educate and enrich each musi- Government Meetings cian’s experience through the study and performance of primarily sacred THURSDAY, DEC. 6 music. “I like to be open-minded about the Westfield: experience and learn the music along Westfield: City Council Sub-Committee with the singers,” said Winer. “Being a singer myself, I have a lot to offer Legislative and Ordinance at 5:30 pm in the approach to learning the music Personnel Action Committee at 6:30 pm and how to sing passionately and Joint City Meeting between City Council expressively.” Winer noted that the repertoire per- and Municipal Light Board at 6 pm formed is widely varied between City Council at 7 pm classical works, spirituals, sacred and secular songs and new works. Karen Ducharme has served as the group’s accompanist for more than a decade. MONDAY, DEC. 10 “There is something for everyone in each season,” said Winer. Southwick: The group performs one concert Board of Appeals Public Hearing at 7:15 pm each year, usually on the second Sunday in March. Rehearsals start the Marc Winer serves as director of the Greater Westfield Choral Association. He is first Sunday after New Year’s Day at seen during the group’s 40th anniversary concert in 2017 at St. Mary’s Church in Granville: the Catherine Dower Center for the Westfield. (Submitted photo) Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm Fine and Performing Arts at Westfield Assessors Meeting at 7:30 pm State University. Rehearsals run from music we perform,” said Winer. “No audi- Winer noted the choral association is a 1 to 3 p.m. up to the concert which is tion is required, just the commitment to “family oriented group.” slated for March 10 at 3 p.m. at attend rehearsals and the concert.” “Couples, parents and children, genera- Currently, 35 to 45 members are active tions of singers, all get to sing and learn Second Congregational Church on An Evening of Advent Reflection Western Avenue in Westfield. each season, and Winer is always looking music together, which I believe is one of “We offer a large choral experience to “grow” the group. the main reasons why the group is strong The Glory of His Presence! at a low price without having to go to For the March concert, Winer said the and enjoyable,” said Winer. the big cities to be a part of,” said group will feature two of G. F. Handel’s Winer added that all participants will With Chris Stearns Winer, adding, “It is a short nine to works – Chandos anthem #11 and learn “some wonderful music,” enjoy the Please join us on Tuesday, December 11th from 6:30 – 10-week season, so the commitment Coronation anthem #4 – during the first process and each other, and be “proud” by 8:00pm level is short.” half of the program. The second half of the the end of the season. The whole family is invited to a special Advent Mission at A tuition fee of $40 is charged per program will include a wide variety of “The compassion, support and drive to Sacred Heart Parish Center, 1061 Springfield Street on season which helps to cover the cost music including two spirituals, one by Jay challenge each other and themselves is Tuesday, December 11th from 6:30-8:00Pm. Come enjoy of the sheet music and a portion of Althouse and one by area composer and what keeps everyone coming back year spiritually uplifting music, special Advent prayers and faith- basic expenses. Funding is also arranger Clifton J. Noble. Also during the after year, including the accompanist and filled reflections that will warm your heart during this season derived from donations, program second half, singers will perform works myself,” said Winer. “We love it just as of preparation for the Joy Christmas. The evening will be led advertisers, grants and ticket sales. by J. S. Bach, Bob Chilcott and an “exu- much as the singers.” by Chris Stearns (he was a speaker at this year’s Faith on Fire “The only requirements that we berant closer” by David McK. Williams. For more information on getting Catholic Rally). have for new singers is that they have “My favorite part about directing this involved with the nonprofit organization, “Take a break from shopping and the hustle and bustle of the sung in some group before and love group is the people I get to collaborate visit www.westfieldchoral.org or send an holiday season and come spend a night with family and friends to sing, learn and appreciate the with, namely the singers and the accompa- email to Winer at maramusic@comcast. to prepare for Christmas in a more deep and spiritual way. nist,” said Winer. net. You’ll be glad you did and may even realize it’s not about the presents but about His presence! There will be fellowship and light refreshments served Light Board immediately following our Advent Mission, everyone is wel- Continued from Page 1 come! There is no charge for the evening but a Free Will is do, is when the issue is Rivera added another item the board mulled giving each said that it is likely that there Offering will be graciously accepted. no longer subject to the exec- for discussion under Old candidate more time due to was a technical violation by Everyone is Welcome to Attend! utive session minutes law, Business in the agenda. He there being only three people the board. you’re supposed to release brought up the Thursday vote in the running. “We’re hoping this will be those minutes,” said Sacco. for the Ward 5 Light Board The three candidates to rectified by the release of the Caroling Sacco made a motion to seat. The vote will feature the represent Ward 5 on the executive session meeting Continued from Page 1 release executive session six light board members as Municipal Light Board are minutes,” said Sacco. one of the Southwick girl scout troops, said that the carol- minutes on a quarterly basis. well as the 13 City Councilors. Thomas Flaherty, Joel Lund The complaint against the ing has been going on in town for at least 45 years, starting at The motion passed with five Rivera told the board that and Brian Richards. Municipal Light Board the elderly housing. As the years went on, the caroling began votes in favor, and the only each commissioner and coun- The vote will begin at 6 claims that the board improp- to branch out to businesses in town and other locations. opposing vote being from cilor would draw a random p.m. Thursday in the City erly discussed the hiring of a McCarthy Wilson likes the idea of the troops caroling at busi- Ward 3 Commissioner Jane number from a hat and they Council chambers. Should new General Manager in nesses. Wensley. would vote in that order. the vote run into the sched- executive session. The com- “It gives their customers a little holiday spirit,” said Although the agenda called “It’s so nobody says the uled start time for the City plaint said that this denies the McCarthy Wilson. for discussion on the General Gas and Electric people vote Council meeting, the City public an open process con- McCarthy Wilson added that when the girl scouts carol at Manager’s contract, Sacco first or the City Council vote Council will begin their ses- cerning the methods and the senior housing, they also make Christmas cards for the said that he did not have the first,” said Rivera, “every- sion and subsequently sus- selections made by the board. elderly and give it to them after they sing. documents ready. Sacco body’s vote will matter just as pend it to continue the vote. The board voted unani- “They’re just so thankful that the girls come and give them assured the board that it much as the next guy.” The meeting ended with a mously to file a response to a little bit of holiday cheer,” said McCarthy Wilson. would be ready for the Each candidate for the discussion on the open meet- the complaint to the If anyone in the community would like to see the girl scout January meeting. Ward 5 seat will have three ing law violation complaint Massachusetts Attorney troops carol on Saturday, visit one of the locations listed from Ward 2 Commissioner Ray minutes to speak. However, filed against the board. Sacco General’s office. 10:30 a.m. to Noon.
Christmas Concert at UCC Former Mass. Second Congregational UCC Second Congregational will be holding their annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 3:00 pm. Gov. Patrick In addition to our choir, the Smith College Handbell Choir and Westfield State University’s “The Sharp Four” Jazz Quartet will be participating. We will also have a congrega- says he won’t tional carol sing and refreshments will be served following the concert. The program is sponsored in part by the WSU Foundation, Interfaith Center. The church is located at 487 Western Avenue in Westfield. For further information call run for president 568-7557. BOSTON (AP) — Former Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick of Massachusetts, citing the “cruelty of our elec- tions process” and the effect it would have on his loved In this Dec. 15, 2014, file photo, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Dan Kane Singers ones, announced Thursday that he will not run for president. Patrick speaks during an interview at his Statehouse office “After a lot of conversation, reflection and prayer, I’ve in Boston. Patrick will soon announce that he will not decided that a 2020 campaign for president is not for me,” launch a presidential campaign in 2020, multiple sources Christmas Show Patrick, 62, posted on his Facebook page. confirmed Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, Southwick Congregational Church is hosting the Dan Kane Patrick’s statement was expected. Several sources had File) Singers on Sunday December 16, 2018 at 1:30 pm. Tickets confirmed Wednesday that he would not run. are only $10 and proceeds will help the Nehemiah House in Patrick has traveled across the country in support of grassroots organization dedicated to advancing a positive, Granby, CT. Southwick Congregational Church, 488 College Democratic candidates in the recent midterm elections, rais- progressive vision for our nation in 2018 and 2020.” Reason Highway, Southwick, MA, 01077. Please contact the Church ing his national profile. to Believe PAC had been holding meetups across the country, office for more information and tickets (413) 569-6362 or He says he has been overwhelmed with advice and including in early presidential primary states. [email protected]. encouragement. Patrick said he will stay involved in the political process. “But knowing that the cruelty of our elections process “America feels more ready than usual for big answers to would ultimately splash back on people whom Diane and I our big challenges. That’s an exciting moment that I hope we love, but who hadn’t signed up for the journey, was more don’t miss. I hope to help in whatever way I can. It just won’t Red Kettle Campaign than I could ask,” he said. be as a candidate for president,” he said. Diane is his wife. While Patrick has dropped out of the 2020 race, dozens of kicks off at Holyoke Mall Patrick served two terms as governor, from 2007 to 2015, Democrats are considering jumping in, including nearly a HOLYOKE — Holyoke Mall was proud to partner with was assistant attorney general for civil rights in the Clinton half-dozen senators and several House members. The Salvation Army for their annual Red Kettle Kick Off on administration, and since leaving the governor’s office has Patrick previously expressed some concerns about breaking Friday, November 16, 2018. The Kick Off event signaled the been a managing director for Bain Capital. through if he sought the nomination, telling David Axelrod, a start of the Red Kettle Campaign, an initiative which funds This year, some of Patrick’s supporters and close advisers former adviser to Barack Obama, that he wasn’t sure he could programs and services for thousands of families, youth and started the Reason to Believe political action committee, “a stand out in such a large field. senior citizens in our community and across Massachusetts each year. Bell ringers will be accepting donations at various exterior entrances across the shopping center each day until December 24, 2018. The Salvation Army encourages attendees to wear MIT report recommends against cutting ties with Saudi Arabia red in support as their annual campaign begins. To comple- By COLLIN BINKLEY ment the Red Kettle Campaign, The Salvation Army is set to Associated Press host another annual tradition, the Angel Tree. According to CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — An MIT review of the school’s ties to Saudi Arabia has concluded that it should not break The Salvation Army, this program provides clothing and toys with the kingdom following the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. for children in need. Each Angel Tree is decorated with num- Associate Provost Richard Lester made the recommendation Thursday after the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s bered paper angel tags with the first name, age, and gender of president asked him to undertake the review. President Rafael Reif will make the final decision after gathering feedback. a child who is in need of a gift. Contributors remove one or An Associated Press analysis of federal data found that Saudi Arabia’s national oil company, Saudi Aramco, has given $4 more tags from the tree and purchase appropriate gifts for the million to MIT over the last decade. child or children described on the tags. Lester’s report says none of the Saudi groups that provide money to MIT played a role in Khashoggi’s killing, and there’s Shoppers are encouraged to visit the Angel Tree on no “compelling case” to cut ties. Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The report says most of MIT’s funding from the kingdom supports research led by faculty or senior scientists. beginning on Friday, November 16 and running until Sunday, December 23, 2018. PAGE 4 - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT
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Listen to latest PulseLine Calls at http://www.thewestfieldnews.com Supreme Court to hear closely watched double jeopardy case By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments about an exception to the Constitution’s ban on being tried for the same offense. The outcome could have a spillover effect on the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. The justices are taking up an appeal Thursday from federal prison inmate Terance Gamble. He was prosecuted separately by Alabama and the federal government for having a gun after an earlier robbery conviction. The high court is considering whether to overturn a court- Bush, president and patriarch, created exception to the Constitution’s double-jeopardy bar that allows state and federal prosecutions for the same crime. The court’s ruling could be relevant if President Donald Trump were to pardon someone implicated in special counsel Robert is home for Texas burial Mueller’s probe and a state wanted to pursue its own charges against that person. By WILL WEISSERT prise to Bush. Meacham read his eulogy Clinton. Supreme Court lawyer Tom Goldstein joked at a Washington and CALVIN WOODWARD to him, said Bush spokesman Jim With Trump, a bitter NAFTA critic, event before the term began in October that the high court case Associated Press McGrath, and Bush responded to it with seated in the front row, Mulroney hailed should be called New York v. Manafort, a reference to former HOUSTON (AP) — George H.W. the crack: “That’s a lot about me, Jon.” the “largest and richest free trade area in Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort. Trump has refused Bush, who shaped history as 41st presi- The congregation at the cathedral, the history of the world.” The three to rule out an eventual pardon for Manafort, who has been dent and patriarch of a family that occu- filled with foreign leaders and diplo- countries have agreed on a revised trade convicted of federal financial fraud and conspiracy crimes. It’s pied the White House for a dozen years, mats, Americans of high office and oth- agreement pushed by Trump. by no means certain that the high court ruling will affect future is going to his final rest, in Texas. ers touched by Bush’s life, rose for the On Wednesday morning, a military prosecutions. The country said goodbye to him arrival of the casket, accompanied by band played “Hail to the Chief” as But Trump’s Justice Department is urging the court not to Wednesday in a national funeral service clergy of faiths from around the world. Bush’s casket was carried down the depart from what it says is an unbroken line of cases reaching that offered high praise for the last of In their row together, Trump and former steps of the U.S. Capitol, where he had back nearly 170 years in favor of allowing prosecutions by the presidents to have fought in World Presidents Barack Obama, Jimmy lain in state. Family members looked on state and federal authorities. Thirty-six states that include War II — and a hefty dose of humor Carter and Bill Clinton stood with their as servicemen fired off a cannon salute. Republican-led Texas and Democratic-led New York are on the about a man once described as a cross spouses and all placed their hands over His hearse was then driven in a administration’s side, as are advocates for Native American between Mister Rogers and John Wayne. their hearts. motorcade to the cathedral ceremony, women who worry that a decision for Gamble would make it After three days of remembrance in Simpson regaled the congregation slowing in front of the White House. harder to prosecute domestic and sexual violence crimes. Washington, a plane brought Bush’s with stories from his years as Bush’s Bush’s route was lined with people Civil rights scholars at Howard University adopt a sort of casket for his funeral’s closing ceremo- friend in Washington. More seriously, much of the way, bundled in winter hats middle ground that urges the court to at least preserve the fed- nies in Houston and burial Thursday at he recalled that when he went through a and taking photos. eral government’s ability to lead civil rights prosecutions his family plot on the presidential rough patch in the political game, Bush Waiting for his arrival inside, Trump against people who have been acquitted of state charges. Civil library grounds at Texas A&M conspicuously stood by him against the shook hands with Obama and former rights charges to fight crimes of racial violence have been a University in College Station. His final advice of aides. “You would have want- first lady Michelle Obama, who greeted key tool for federal prosecutors, especially when Southern resting place is alongside Barbara Bush, ed him on your side,” he said. him by saying “Good morning.” Trump juries were unwilling to convict defendants. The most recent his wife of 73 years, and Robin Bush, Simpson said Bush “loved a good did not shake hands with Bill and example the scholars cited is the successful federal prosecution the daughter they lost to leukemia at age joke — the richer the better. And he Hillary Clinton, who looked straight of Los Angeles police officers who had been acquitted of state 3. threw his head back and gave that great ahead. charges in the beating of Rodney King. In the service at Washington National laugh, but he never, ever could remem- Bill Clinton and Mrs. Obama smiled On the other side, liberal and conservative groups say that Cathedral, three former presidents and ber a punchline. And I mean never.” and chatted as music played. Carter was the huge growth in federal criminal prosecutions in recent President Donald Trump looked on as George W. Bush turned the humor seated silently next to Hillary Clinton in decades makes it urgent for the court to rein in successive George W. Bush eulogized his father as back on the acerbic ex-senator, saying the cavernous cathedral. Obama cracked prosecutions for the same crime. “the brightest of a thousand points of of the late president: “He placed great up laughing at someone’s quip. Vice Reinforcing the seemingly odd alliances in play on this light.” value on a good joke, so he chose President Mike Pence shook Carter’s issue, the unlikely high court duo of Justices Ruth Bader The cathedral service was a tribute to Simpson to speak.” hand. Ginsburg and Clarence Thomas first suggested in 2016 that the a president, a patriarch and a faded Meacham praised Bush’s call to vol- Trump tweeted Wednesday that the topic “bears fresh examination in an appropriate case.” political era that prized military service unteerism — his “1,000 points of light” day marked “a celebration for a great At least four justices — the minimum required to hear argu- and public responsibility. It was laced — placing it alongside Abraham man who has led a long and distin- ments — felt Gamble’s situation is that appropriate case. with indirect comparisons to Trump but Lincoln’s call to honor “the better angels guished life.” Trump and his wife took There is no dispute that Gamble’s arrest in 2015 for possess- was not consumed by them, as speakers of our nature” in the American rhetori- their seats after the others, briefly greet- ing a 9 mm handgun led to state and federal charges. He focused on Bush’s public life and char- cal canon. Meacham called those lines ing the Obamas seated next to them. pleaded guilty in state court and tried to have the federal charge acter — with plenty of cracks about his “companion verses in America’s nation- Bush’s death makes Carter, also 94 dismissed. When that failed, he pleaded guilty in federal court goofy side, too. al hymn.” but more than 100 days younger, the as well, with the idea of mounting the constitutional challenge “He was a man of such great humili- Trump had mocked “1,000 points of oldest living ex-president. that is now before the Supreme Court. ty,” said Alan Simpson, former light” last summer at a rally, saying Following the cathedral service, the Gamble is not scheduled for release from prison until 2020, Republican senator from Wyoming. “What the hell is that? Has anyone ever hearse and a long motorcade drove to nearly three years later than he would have been freed from Those who travel “the high road of figured that one out? And it was put out the National Mall to pass by the World conviction on state charges alone, his lawyer, Louis Chaiten, humility in Washington, D.C.,” he by a Republican, wasn’t it?” War II Memorial, a nod to the late wrote in court papers. added pointedly, “are not bothered by Former Canadian Prime Minister president’s service as a World War II The relevant portion of the Constitution’s Fifth Amendment heavy traffic.” Brian Mulroney praised Bush as a Navy pilot, then transferred his remains says that no person shall “be subject for the same offense to be Trump sat with his wife, a trio of ex- strong world leader who helped oversee at Joint Base Andrews for the flight twice put in jeopardy of life or limb.” presidents and their wives, several of the end of the Cold War and the collapse home with members of his family. Chaiten said the language is clearly on Gamble’s side. “The them sharp critics of his presidency and of the Soviet Union and helped bring Trump ordered the federal govern- text of the Double Jeopardy Clause contemplates no excep- one of them, Hillary Clinton, his 2016 about the North American Free Trade ment closed Wednesday for a national tions to its blanket guarantee of protection from double prose- Democratic foe. Apart from courteous Agreement with Canada and Mexico, day of mourning. Flags on public build- cution and punishment for the same offense,” Chaiten wrote. nods and some handshakes, there was signed into law by his successor, ings are flying at half-staff for 30 days. The administration countered that the American legal system little interaction between Trump and the has long viewed violations of state and federal law as separate others. offenses, even if they result from the same conduct. The court George W. Bush broke down briefly should not “invite the serious practical consequences of cate- at the end of his eulogy while invoking gorically precluding politically accountable officials from ever the daughter his parents lost in 1953 his determining that a separate prosecution is warranted — which mother, who died in April. He took would hamstring state, tribal and federal law enforcement,” comfort in knowing “Dad is hugging Deputy Solicitor General Jeffrey Wall wrote. Robin and holding Mom’s hand again.” A decision in Gamble v. United States, 17-646, is expected It was a family that occupied the by late June. White House for a dozen years — the 41st president defeated after one term, the 43rd serving two. Jeb Bush stepped up to try to extend that run but fell short The Westfield News when Trump won the 2016 Republican A publication of the Westfield News Group LLC primaries. The elder Bush was “the last great- Flora Masciadrelli James Johnson-Corwin soldier statesman,” historian Jon Director of Sales/ Multi-Media Manager Meacham said in his eulogy, “our Classified Manager Marie Brazee shield” in dangerous times. Chris Putz Business Manager But he also said that Bush, campaign- Sports Editor Lorie Perry ing in a crowd in a department store, Director of Ad Production once shook hands with a mannequin. Rather than flushing in embarrassment, Patrick R. Berry he simply cracked, “Never know. Gotta President ask.” Meacham recounted how comedian 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 Dana Carvey once said the key to doing Attendees to George H.W. Bush’s funeral viewing at the Presidential Museum (413)562-4181 an impersonation of Bush was “Mister and Leadership Library in Odessa, Texas, look on as a military honor guard www.thewestfieldnews.com Rogers trying to be John Wayne.” delivers Bush’s casket to the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, None of those words would be a sur- Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. (Jacob Ford/Odessa American via AP) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018 - PAGE 5
Members of various hilltown fire depart- Obituaries ments, includ- ing Huntington, thewestfieldnews.com/category/obituaries/ Blandford, and Russell, con- Thomas B. Healy vene at the Albany – Thomas B. Healy, Montgomery dearly beloved father, grandfather, fire department brother, uncle and friend to all, for a blessing of passed into the hands of God unex- the fire trucks pectedly on Monday, December by Fr. Barrent 3rd at the age of 72. He was sur- Pease, center. rounded by both of his loving (Photos by Marc daughters, Kristen Healy of New St.Onge) York, NY and Megan Fahy (Niall) of Menands, NY, and his only brother Joseph Healy (Mary Beth) of Westfield, MA. Tom is pre- deceased by his parents Dr. Joseph W. Healy and Margaret Cusack Healy of Westfield, MA. In addition to his daughters, Tom is survived by his two granddaughters, Caroline Fahy and Martha Fahy, and several nieces and nephews. Born in Westfield, M.A. on July 19, 1946, Tom was a graduate of Westfield High School, where he played varsity baseball, basketball and golf. He attended Providence College where he was a faithful Friar and received his Bachelor of Arts in History. During his college summers, he worked as a lifeguard at Million Dollar Beach in Lake Montgomery Fire Chief Frye Memorial George, NY. Tom’s successful career in financial services spanned almost five decades. He started his career at Aetna Insurance Company and then went on to work at The Troy Savings Bank. In 1981, he joined the firm of First Albany Corporation. His dedicated service to his clients was evi- dent as at various firms including Smith Lehman Brothers, Prudential Securities and MorganStanley SmithBarney. He had tremendous drive and he rose to the top of his profes- sion as a member of the Chairman’s Circle of Excellence and Director’s Club and was named a Senior Vice President. Tom built an enviable book in the retail brokerage world which mirrored his interests. Tom was a member of the Fort Orange Club and the Sons Members of the Frye family, supported by family of Saint Patrick. He was also a Trustee and Director of Troy and friends, honor former fire chief Stephen Frye. Savings Bank. He served on numerous boards over the many years including: Academy of the Holy Names, First Niagara Bank, La Salle Institute in Troy, NY, Maria College in Albany, NY, the Board of Governor’s at Providence College, Saint Peter’s Hospital Foundation, The Troy Club, The Greater Troy Chamber of Commerce, and the Visiting Nurses Association of the Capital District. He had been a member of the Albany Country Club for over 25 years. He was also a(n) honorary member at NCG in Nantucket, MA. Tom was instrumental in bringing a charitable golf tourna- Father Barrent Pease, right, joins friends and fam- Family, community members, and fellow firefighters gather at the ment to the Capital Region in 1999, and worked with Sr. ily of late fire chief Stephen Frye in prayer Montgomery Cemetery to pay their respects to late fire chief Constance Casey, SNJM to include Academy of the Holy Wednesday night. Stephen Frye a year after he perished fighting a house fire. Names as a beneficiary of tournament proceeds. In 2014, he was the recipient of the Academy of the Holy Names John Henry Farrell Building the Future Award for his continual service and dedication to the future of Holy Names. He was Fire officials: Arsonist a long-time member of the parish of Mater Christi in Albany, NY. His presence, like his generosity, was larger than life. He tried to torch mayor’s car was fiercely loyal to his family and friends. He showed up BROCKTON, Mass. (AP) — Police are searching for an to support everyone at any time. His laughter was conta- arsonist who tried to torch a Massachusetts mayor’s city- gious, and it only improved as the night went on. His voice owned SUV. got lower as he would tell one of his famous stories every- State fire officials say someone set fire to the vehicle at one had heard from the corner table with a twinkle in his Brockton Mayor Bill Carpenter’s rental home in the city eye. He frequented establishments where they “just got it” Friday night. and always insisted on backing everyone up by sprinkling The Department of Fire Services says the fire in the 2015 the infield. Everyone was “on scholarship” with Tom. He Ford Explorer had self-extinguished and caused minor dam- made sure everyone had the best table at the best restaurant age before it was discovered Saturday. and the best seat for every game. He “duked” everyone. He The Enterprise reports Carpenter was on a trip to Cape read every newspaper and magazine printed from cover to Verde at the time of the fire and returned on Wednesday. cover each day. He underlined and starred information with He says he needs to find out more about what happened his fountain pen before sending it off to family and friends before commenting on the fire. with a handwritten note. He was known as the mayor wher- The State Fire Marshal says they are offering a reward of The Southwick Animal Shelter. (Photo from Southwick Animal ever he went. Anyone he met, from the cab driver to the up to $5,000 for information that helps solve the case. Control) bank teller he always asked, “So where are you from?” He logged thousands of miles in the clubhouse at Saratoga, on Partnering the cobblestones of Nantucket, and on the northeastern Continued from Page 1 highways. His personality was like his wardrobe: vibrant Westfield Creative Arts Seeking Instructors and old school. He was an avid horse racing fan and loved WESTFIELD — Westfield Creative Arts is currently looking “I think it’s a good idea to show good cooperation,” said Nantucket and Saratoga. He was a life-long Boston Red Sox for experienced artists and artisans with a passion for their craft Bishop. “When we reach a certain number, we will no longer fan and passionate college basketball fan. Tom never and a willingness to share their expertise in our growing curricu- accept West Side or Agawam dogs, to make sure we have missed Mass, even if it meant leaving during the seventh lum of high quality courses in crafting, fiber and fine arts in down- enough room for Southwick.” race to catch the Saturday vigil. town Westfield. If you have a unique art form that can be taught in Even though animals from West Springfield would be Tom was a front row seat to life. He was loved by many our bright, friendly and relaxed atmosphere, we would love to talk housed at the Southwick Animal Control Facility, West and was blessed with hundreds of friends near and far. He with you! All classes take place at Westfield Creative Arts, 105 Springfield Animal Control would still be responsible for will be mourned and celebrated by the lives he touched. Elm Street in Westfield MA. For more information, contact Amy their own animals. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Tom’s fam- at [email protected] or call 413-579-5967. ily on Friday, December 7, 2018 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm in the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at The Historic Church of St. Mary on Capitol Hill, Albany at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 8. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be Police Logs made in memory of Thomas B. Healy to the Academy of the Yankee Village Shops Holy Names, 1075 New Scotland Road, Albany, NY 12208. 53 Southwick Rd. To leave Tom’s family a message on their guestbook, WESTFIELD Springfield, was arrested on the warrants; light a candle, obtain directions, or view other helpful ser- Major crime and incident report 12:34 p.m.: identity fraud, Dana Street, a (Route 10 & 202) vices, please visit www.mcveighfuneralhome.com Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 resident came to the station to complain of Westfield, MA 12:12 p.m.: suspicious person, Servistar misuse of his personal information, an inci- (413) 562-9792 dent report was filed; Industrial Way, a caller reports an unknown HOURS:Mon-Thur Mon-Thur 10-6 10-6 male party walking on company property 4:53 p.m.: breaking and entering, Willows FriFriday 10-3 10-3 • Sat • ClosedSat 10-1 Apartments, 19 Lockhouse Road, a resident appears to be agitated, the responding officer and reports that the man was employed nearby and came to the station to report her vehicle was 57 Maple Street entered and property was stolen, the respond- had been conducting an animated conversa- East Longmeadow, MA Court Logs tion on his cellphone, a routine check revealed ing officer reports the victim said that she left the man to be subject of outstanding warrants her purse in her unlocked car and returned to (413) 526-9790 Westfield District Court issued in 2017 and 2018 by the Springfield find it gone, the officer reports that unsuccess- HOURSMon-Thur : Mon-Fri 10-6pm 10-6pm Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 and Lowell district courts, Justice C. ful attempts were made to use the victim’s Fri 10-3Saturday • Sat 9-1pm 9-1pm Duane L. Birks, 30, of 126 Union St. Apt. 10A, Westfield, was McDonald, 23, of 85 Parker St., Apt. 2, credit cards. www.MemoryLaneLamps.com released on his personal recognizance pending a Jan. 29 hearing after he was arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and a marked lanes violation brought by Westfield police. Annual Do you provide Cynthia L. Poole, 47, of 50 Day Ave., Westfield, pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of a Class A drug and was placed on proba- winter/snow tion for one year. She was assessed $50 and two charges of shoplift- Holiday ing by concealing merchandise and a charge of shoplifting merchan- Is Here! services? dise valued more than $250 by concealing merchandise were not Cookie Sale prosecuted. 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He was fined $750, assessed $600 and his license was and match them. $9 a ... and suspended for two years. pound. Gluten-free and Raemiah A. Brown, 30, of 131 Robert Dyer Circle, Springfield, nut-free varieties will be all things cold. was released on her personal recognizance pending a Feb. 5 hearing available. Southwick after she was arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle with Congregational Church, Call Flora in our Classified Department today! Your ad could be published within 2 days! a suspended license, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended 488 College Highway, registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle brought by Southwick, MA, 01077. 413-562-4181, x 118 [email protected] Westfield police. PAGE 6 - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS ARTSLEISURE
JEOPARDY! PARTY Post 124 to Observe Thursday, December 6 at 6:30p.m., TTHEHE Christ Church United Methodist. Pearl Harbor Day Quick business meeting first, so American Legion Post 124, 38 Broad Street you’re in the know. Play a game of Westfield, MA will hold its annual “Pearl Harbor Jeopardy. Cookies, breads and HAMPTONSHAMPTONS Day Memorial Ceremony” on Friday, December 7, Christmas treats will follow. If you 2018 at 10:30 AM to observe the December 7, 1941 have a favorite cookie you’d like to Your business should be in Japanese Navy attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 77 years ago which resulted in the beginning of World bring, it would be gratefully appreci- THE ated. And bring your own holiday War II. mug for coffee, tea, or hot cider! Then HAMPTONS The program this year will be held at Kane- the fun begins! Next is a Yankee Wojtkiewicz Park (just south of the Great River Swap. Where else will you find one Bridge). The memorial stone monument in place but in New England? Bring a wrapped there is in honor of the 2,388 men and women of gift to join in the fun. ($10 limit the US Navy, Army, Marines, Air Corps and Coast Guard who lost their lives on that day and is dedi- please.) Our evening will end with a cated to Chief Petty Officer, U.S.N. Frank P. carol sing-along. Wojkiewicz, the first Westfield resident to lose his life in World War II. Petty Officer Wojkiewicz was on the U.S.S. Arizona battleship sunk by the Christmas Concert Japanese aircraft. He today lays at rest in the “Arizona Memorial” with his 1,000 other com- at UCC Second rades. Congregational Special guests will include Wojkiewicz family Call 562-4181 to members. Post 124 Commander Cindy Lacoste is UCC Second Congregational will Tothe showcase master of ceremonies. YOUR ‘HAMPTONGuest speaker will business be be holding their annual Christmas place your ad here! Col.in Green,this section Wing Commander Call (413) of the 104th 562-4181 Barnes Concert on Sunday, December 9, Air National Guard Base of Westfield, local and 2018 at 3:00 pm. In addition to our state dignitaries have been invited to attend. The choir, the Smith College Handbell public is invited to pay tribute. Post 124 and all Choir and Westfield State University’s Westfield December Fest Farm And Craft Market local veterans groups will be represented with color “The Sharp Four” Jazz Quartet will WESTFIELD — The Westfield Farmers’ Market will be holding a second indoor market on guards. be participating. We will also have a December 8. Location is the Church of the Atonement, 36 Court Street. Hours are 10 am to 3 The placing of the “Ceremonial Wreath” into the congregational carol sing and refresh- pm. In anticipation of the Holidays, there will be many craft vendors offering a variety locally Westfield River will be done. American Legion ments will be served following the crafted hand-made items. These include quality jewelry, books, scarves, bags and chain saw art. Post 124 Firing Detail will fire a twenty one gun concert. The program is sponsored in We have several new vendors, including artisan bread and natural honey. Of course, there will salute followed by taps and which will conclude the ceremony. American Legion Post 124 officers part by the WSU Foundation, also be apples, winter produce, jams & jellies, cheese, seasonings and more. SNAP and HIP Interfaith Center. The church is locat- and members invite the citizens of Westfield to benefits are accepted, and we offer a $5.00 SNAP match. We also accept all major credit cards. attend, to reflect on this “Day of Infamy” and sac- ed at 487 Western Avenue in Westfield. Music is offered thru a grant from the Westfield Cultural Council. Musicians on December 8 are For further information call 568- rifices made by all those lost and had service in Whiskey Traveler and Gary Kotros. Please visit our web site at www.westfieldfarmersmarket. World War II to protect our freedom. 7557. net or call 562-5461 x 101 for more information. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018 - PAGE 7
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HOURS: Mon-Thur 11am-11pm • Fri-Sat 11am-12am • Sun 12pm-10pm PAGE 8 - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS Rawk Report: The Blue Stones Wow the Wolf Den By Mike Augusti Correspondent UNCASVILLE, CT – Hailing from Ontario, Canada, The Blue Stones rocked the Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun last Thursday night with a full set and a high energy show. A light turnout didn’t stop the band from hav- ing a great time and those who did show were in for a treat! The Blue Stones consist of vocalist/guitar- ist Tarek Jafar and drummer Justin Tessier. Just two members make some amazing music. Referred to as a blues rock band, The Blue Drummer Justin Tessier pounding out the Stones are way too diverse to be called blues beat at Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den. (Photo by The bank of rock. Adding other musical genres of the Mike Augusti) mix, Tarek and Justin are a powerhouse duo from Black Holes, came next and further making some great music. proved how solid this band truly is. Lead Black Holes, the debut record from The singer Tarek introduced the next song as a Happy Holidays. Blue Stones was released on October 26th to cover and mentioned it from another band some solid reviews. It also made up most of with Stones in the name. An amazing cover the set list for the show. The band opened up of The Rolling Stones Satisfaction kept the with the rocking The Drop to set the tone for fans nodding their heads with approval. All of us at bankESB wish you a holiday season filled the night. The Blue Stones kept rocking and included with peace, joy, and happiness. Be My Fire, one of three singles released their debut single Black Holes(Solid Ground). The song Black Holes has been widely played on rock radio and provided a foundation for the band to jump on some tours to get their word out. Drummer Justin Tessier kicked off the next To celebrate the tradition and Monday, December 24th song by stating “if anyone knows this song spirit of the season, Tuesday, December 25th from our first EP I want to talk to you over at our offices will be CLOSED: Tuesday, January 1st the merchandise booth later. That tune was Vain Vixens. Their EP released in 2011 is pretty hard to come by, but I am guessing will We are open until 3pm, Monday, December 31st be readily available as The Blue Stones popu- larity rises. Some other highlights included Patience, Yes Man and a nod to singer Tarek’s younger For your convenience, our ATMs, plus Online brother rightly title called Little Brother. and Mobile Banking are always open. The band closed the show with Lay, Magic and their third single Rolling with the Punches. A brief break had them come back out for the encore with Criminals. Keep an ear out for The Blue Stones and an The Blue Stones singer Tarek Jafar belting eye out for the next time they come to the out the tunes at the Wolf Den. (Photo by Mike area. Worth every effort to go see what two Augusti) people can accomplish with live music and a booming sound. The bank of you.
Storm Large Member FDIC | Member DIF bankESB.com | 855.527.4111 Continued from Page 1 vocal technique is solid, whether she’s in rock mode or more introspective musical theatre style. Le Bonheur, her band, with James Beaton on piano, Matt Brown on electric bass, Greg Planning Board Eklund on drums, and Scott Weddle on guitar, is terrific. Continued from Page 1 Large has style, stage presence, and a great instrument. Storm Large’s Holiday Ordeal put Levesque said the continuance was in part some discussion to put on the side of the front of everyone in holiday mode. The Westfield News Group was one of the sponsors. because Jeremy Cigal, P.E. of the Engineering the building and parking area. —– Dept. had not yet signed off on the stormwater Carellas said the permit reads to allow a motor- Mark G. Auerbach studied theatre at American University and the Yale School of Drama. plan, but they have received the letter. He said cycle service facility with dealership including an He’s worked for arts organizations and reported on theatre for newspapers and radio. Mark they have a concurrent Conservation Commission accessory museum and other uses. He questioned produces and hosts ArtsBeat Radio on 89.5fm/WSKB Radio. filing, but felt comfortable about going forward. the language for other uses. Vinskey said they are He said a concern about lighting spillage had also proposing a customer lounge, restaurant and pos- been addressed, as well as signage. sibly barber shop. He said they can list them as Levesque said discussions with the neighbor- other accessories or subordinate uses to the retail ing auto dealership for a temporary easement establishment. The motion to approve passed during construction of a new traffic light were with the findings and conditions. ongoing. “They’ll figure it out,” he said. A request for a zoning map amendment for a During questions of fact, Kristen Mello asked one-acre lot at 595 Southampton Road from whether alternate salting methods for the prop- Business A to Industrial A came next, with a rep- erty had been considered. Levesque said right resentative speaking for Daniel and Theresa now they’ve been using salt, and are outside the Lawry, who could not attend the meeting. The riverfront storage area. He said new regulations representative said the area is predominantly NEW, NO COST, PART TIME have been proposed for 150 ft. additional from Industrial A, and the intended use is for a motor riverfront. He said if restricted by the Conservation vehicle lot, which Vinskey said is a City Council TRAINING PROGRAM IN Committee, they would comply. special permit. Dee Roach of Deals to Wheels asked if there Resident Barbara Rokus asked what the ADVANCED MANUFACTURING would be any special conditions or approval pro- dimension are for an Industrial A lot. 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www.sarahgillett.org 413-562-4181, x 118 [email protected] THE WESTFIELD NEWS www.thewestfieldnews.com THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018 - PAGE 9 SPORTS Step up day By Chris Putz native, who served as the varsity head coach Staff Writer for the Easthampton Eagles from 2014-16. SOUTHWICK – There is excitement build- “We’re looking more at the effort, at playing ing in the air, and it’s not just holiday cheer. good, solid hockey,” he said. This Saturday, Southwick High School boys Coaches, players, and fans will get their first ice hockey will officially unveil its first var- look at Southwick in action Saturday when the sity team in school history. Rams travel to University of Massachusetts- “I love that my kids have the chance to go Amherst’s Mullens Practice Rink to take on represent themselves, the community, and the Belchertown Orioles. The game begins at their high school,” Southwick ice hockey 6 p.m. coach Chris D’Angelo said. “These kids are “Obviously a win (against Belchertown) very appreciative of the hard work by commit- would be amazing,” coach D’Angelo said, tee members to be in the spot they are.” “but right now number one for us is to see The hockey program began two years ago what our players are going to do in the game with 13 hockey players. Last season, 17 stu- as a team and as individuals.” dent-athletes participated. With the school “It will be a learning experience to see how committee’s blessing, the roster this season we progress from game to game,” he said. The Southwick Junior Varsity team is seen in action against Chicopee on January 21, 2018. has expanded to 25 players – many of whom “How is each player going to approach their The Rams will step on to the ice as a varsity program for the first time later this week. will now participate on the varsity squad. preparation in these four to five days before (Westfield News File Photo) Southwick will step right into the spot we play Belchertown compared to the first vacated by St. Mary in the Wright Division in couple days in between games?” “We’re looking for a great team effort,” “I know the parents put a lot of effort into Division 3A. The Saints folded their program Southwick will enjoy three “off” days in coach D’Angelo said. “It’s a fun time to be in (this),” Sanschagrin said. “It’s nice to see sup- this offseason due in large part to declining between the season and home openers. The Southwick right now.” port for the team. Any time you can make an participation numbers. Rams will welcome the Greenfield Green Southwick athletic director Dave addition to any (sports) program, it creates an “As coaches, we are not looking at wins or Wave Wednesday at Amelia Park Ice Arena at Sanschagrin expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity for kids to define their niche and losses,” said coach D’Angelo, a Chicopee 7 p.m. program. passion.”
Southwick Boys Basketball Practice The Southwick boys basketball team practices Wednesday for the upcoming winter season.
Photos by Bill Deren
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Winter Sports Schedules
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MARY’S SOUTHWICK GATEWAY -TOLLAND HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL HIGH -GRANVILLE SCHOOL Fri., Dec. 7 Fri., Dec. 7 Fri., Dec. 7 Fri., Dec. 7 Fri., Dec. 7 BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING @ No Sports Scheduled JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Smith BOYS/GIRLS INDOOR JV GIRLS HOOPS @ West Springfield, 4 p.m. Academy, Westfield JV BOYS HOOPS @ Holyoke, Sat., Dec. 8 TRACK vs. TBD, Smith Southwick, 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Intermediate School College (Northampton), 3:45 GIRLS HOOPS @ Southwick, JV GIRLS HOOPS @ Mon., Dec. 10 (Southampton Road), 5 p.m. p.m. 7 p.m. Belchertown, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Gateway, 6 BOYS HOOPS vs. Smith JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Sat., Dec. 8 BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. p.m. Academy, Westfield Gateway, 5:30 p.m. WRESTLING @ Monument Agawam, Amelia Park Ice Arena, Tues., Dec. 11 Intermediate School GIRLS HOOPS vs. Mountain Duals, 9:30 a.m. 7 p.m. (Southampton Road), 6:30 p.m. Gateway, BOYS HOOPS @ Holyoke, JV BOYS HOOPS @ Pathfinder, Mon., Dec. 10 Sat., Dec. 8 7 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS @ Westfield 7 p.m. 5:30 p.m. No Sports Scheduled GIRLS HOOPS @ Sat., Dec. 8 Technical Academy, 6 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Pathfinder, 7 Mon., Dec. 10 Belchertown, 7 p.m. p.m. WRESTLING @ Tues., Dec. 11 BOYS/GIRLS INDOOR TRACK No Sports Scheduled Monument Mountain, 5 a.m. JV BOYS HOOPS @ John J. vs. Agawam, Smith College Wed., Dec. 12 Tues., Dec. 11 GIRLS HOOPS @ Smith BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Duggan Academy, 5:30 p.m. (Northampton), 6:45 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Belchertown, Mullins Center Academy, 6 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ John J. Sat., Dec. 8 Wed., Dec. 12 Practice Rink (UMASS- Duggan Academy, 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ West Thurs., Dec. 13 No Sports Scheduled Springfield, Olympia, 5:20 p.m. Amherst), Wed., Dec. 12 No Sports Scheduled Thurs., Dec. 13 6 p.m. WRESTLING vs. Frontier, 6 Mon., Dec. 10 BOYS HOOPS @ Red No Sports Scheduled Fri., Dec. 14 Sun., Dec. 9 p.m. Raider Holiday Tournament – Tues., Dec. 11 No Sports Scheduled JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Thurs., Dec. 13 BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING vs. Sat., Dec. 15 vs. Athol, Athol High School, Ludlow, Smead Arena, 4:30 7 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Falcons Amherst-Pelham, 4 p.m. No Sports Scheduled p.m. Holiday Classic – vs. Southwick, JV BOYS HOOPS vs. West Mon., Dec. 17 Fri., Dec. 14 Springfield, 5:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Red Mon., Dec. 10 Smith Academy HS, 5:30 p.m. JV GIRLS HOOPS @ Amherst- JV BOYS HOOPS @ Baystate JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Fri., Dec. 14 Academy Charter Public School, Raider Holiday Tournament – Pioneer Valley Regional, Pelham, 5:30 p.m. vs. TBD, Athol High School, BOYS HOOPS @ Falcons BOYS HOOPS vs. West South End Community Center, 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Holiday Classic – vs. TBD, Springfield, 7 p.m. 5:30 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Smith Academy HS, Time TBA GIRLS HOOPS @ Amherst- Sat., Dec. 15 BOYS HOOPS @ Baystate No Sports Scheduled Pioneer Valley Regional, 7 Sat., Dec. 15 Pelham, 7 p.m. p.m. WRESTLING @ Chickanias Wed., Dec. 12 Academy Charter Public School, Mon., Dec. 17 No Sports Scheduled South End Community Center, No Sports Scheduled Tues., Dec. 11 Memorial Tournament (Hudson Thurs., Dec. 13 7 p.m. Tues., Dec. 18 JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Falls HS), 10 a.m. No Sports Scheduled Tues., Dec. 18 No Sports Scheduled Frontier, 5:30 p.m. Mon., Dec. 17 Fri., Dec. 14 No Sports Scheduled Wed., Dec. 19 BOYS HOOPS vs. No Sports Scheduled BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING vs. Frontier, Tues., Dec. 18 Central, 4 p.m. Wed., Dec. 19 No Sports Scheduled No Sports Scheduled Thurs., Dec. 20 7 p.m. JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. JV BOYS HOOPS @ Wed., Dec. 12 Monument Mountain, 5:30 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 20 BOYS HOOPS @ Box Out Hopkins Academy, 5 p.m. JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Cancer Challenge – vs. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Hopkins BOYS HOOPS – Box Out Greenfield, Amelia Park Ice Agawam, 5:30 p.m. Cancer Challenge vs. Hampden Gateway, Westfield Technical Academy, 6:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Monument Academy High School, 5 p.m. Arena, 7 p.m. Wed., Dec. 19 Mountain, 7 p.m. Charter School of Science, 7 p.m. WRESTLING @ Smith WRESTLING @ Smith Fri., Dec. 21 Fri., Dec. 21 GIRLS HOOPS vs. Agawam, GIRLS HOOPS @ Sci-Tech, Vocational and Agricultural, Vocational and Agricultural, 7 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS @ John J. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 15 Duggan Academy, 7 p.m. 4 p.m. No Sports Scheduled BOYS HOOPS @ Box Out Thurs., Dec. 13 Thurs., Dec. 20 Mon., Dec. 17 Sat., Dec. 22 Cancer Challenge – vs. BOYS HOOPS @ Falcons BOYS HOOPS @ Box Out JV BOYS HOOPS vs. No Sports Scheduled Hampden Charter School of Holiday Classic – vs. Cancer Challenge – vs. St. Mary Agawam, 5:30 p.m. Mon., Dec. 2 No Sports Science, Westfield Technical Gateway, Smith Academy @ Westfield Technical Academy BOYS HOOPS vs. Agawam, Scheduled Academy High School, 5 p.m. High School, High School, 5 p.m. 7 p.m. Tues., Dec. 25 Sat., Dec. 22 5:30 p.m. Fri., Dec. 21 Tues., Dec. 18 BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING @ CHRISTMAS No Sports Scheduled JV GIRLS HOOPS @ Chicopee Comp, 4 p.m. Wed., Dec. 26 Mon., Dec. 24 West Springfield, Olympia, Pathfinder, 5:30 p.m. JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Central, No Sports Scheduled No Sports Scheduled 8:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Box Out 5:30 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 27 Tues., Dec. 25 Fri., Dec. 14 Cancer Challenge – vs. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Central, No Sports Scheduled CHRISTMAS BOYS/GIRLS INDOOR Westfield Technical Academy @ 7 p.m. Fri., Dec. 28 Wed., Dec. 26 TRACK vs. TBD, Smith Westfield Technical Academy Wed., Dec. 19 No Sports Scheduled College (Northampton), 3:45 High School, 7 p.m. WRESTLING vs. Holyoke, GIRLS HOOPS vs. Renaissance, 6 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 27 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS @ Pathfinder, 7 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Falcons Thurs., Dec. 20 Sat., Dec. 29 JV BOYS HOOPS vs. 7 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Paulo No Sports Scheduled Baystate Academy Charter Holiday Classic – vs. TBD, Sat., Dec. 22 Public School, Westfield Time TBA Friere Social Justice Charter Mon., Dec. 31 No Sports Scheduled School, 7 p.m. Intermediate School Sat., Dec. 15 Mon., Dec. 24 Fri., Dec. 21 No Sports Scheduled (Southampton Road), 5 p.m. WRESTLING @ No Sports Scheduled JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Tues., Jan. 1 BOYS HOOPS vs. Baystate Longmeadow, 5 a.m. Tues., Dec. 25 Minnechaug, 5:30 p.m. NEW YEAR’S DAY Academy Charter Public Sun., Dec. 16 CHRISTMAS JV GIRLS HOOPS @ Wed., Jan. 2 Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m. School, Westfield Intermediate BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Wed., Dec. 26 BOYS HOOPS vs. No Sports Scheduled School (Southampton Road), Drury, Amelia Park Ice No Sports Scheduled Minnechaug, 7 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 3 6:30 p.m. Arena, 3 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 27 GIRLS HOOPS @ JV BOYS HOOPS @ Gateway, Fri., Dec. 28 Mon., Dec. 17 WRESTLING @ Berkshire Longmeadow, 7 p.m. 5 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS vs. John J. JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Holiday Tournament, Monument Sat., Dec. 22 BOYS HOOPS @ Gateway, Duggan Academy, Westfield Smith Academy, 5:30 p.m. Mountain Regional HS, 9 a.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Intermediate School Agawam, Olympia (West 6:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS vs. Smith JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Franklin Springfield), 5:20 p.m. Fri., Jan. 4 (Southampton Road), 6 p.m. Academy, 7 p.m. County Tech, 5 p.m. Mon., Dec. 24 GIRLS HOOPS @ St. Mary, Sat., Dec. 29 Tues., Dec. 18 BOYS HOOPS vs. Franklin No Sports Scheduled Westfield Intermediate School No Sports Scheduled JV GIRLS HOOPS @ County Tech, 6:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 25 (Southampton Road), 5:30 p.m. Mon., Dec. 31 Turners Falls, 6 p.m. Fri., Dec. 28 CHRISTMAS Sat., Jan. 5 No Sports Scheduled GIRLS HOOPS @ Turners JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Sci- Wed., Dec. 26 Tues., Jan. 1 Falls, 7:30 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ No Sports Scheduled Tech, 5 p.m. NEW YEAR’S DAY Wed., Dec. 19 GIRLS HOOPS vs. Sci-Tech, Gloucester High School, 7 p.m. Mon., Jan. 7 Wed., Jan. 2 Thurs., Dec. 27 JV BOYS HOOPS vs. St. Mary, BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. 6:30 p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS @ GIRLS HOOPS @ Pioneer Amherst-Pelham, Amelia Sat., Dec. 29 5:30 p.m. Valley Regional School, 6 p.m. Minnechaug, 5:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS vs. St. Mary, Park Ice Arena, 7 p.m. WRESTLING @ Phil Tomkiel BOYS HOOPS @ Minnechaug, Thurs., Jan. 3 WRESTLING vs. Mahar, 7 7 p.m. Holiday Tournament, Agawam 7 p.m. No Sports Scheduled p.m. HS, 9 a.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Tues., Jan. 8 Fri., Jan. 4 Gloucester High School, 7 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 20 Mon., Dec. 31 No Sports Scheduled GIRLS HOOPS vs. Westfield JV BOYS HOOPS @ No Sports Scheduled Fri., Dec. 28 Wed., Jan. 9 Technical Academy, Westfield JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Mahar, 5:30 p.m. Tues., Jan. 1 Northampton, 5:30 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Intermediate School BOYS HOOPS @ Mahar, NEW YEAR’S DAY GIRLS HOOPS vs. Thurs., Jan. 10 (Southampton Road), 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Wed., Jan. 2 Northampton, 7 p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS vs. McCann BOYS HOOPS @ Pioneer Fri., Dec. 21 WRESTLING @ Sabis, 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 29 Tech, 5:30 p.m. Valley Christian Academy, BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Thurs., Jan. 3 BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ BOYS HOOPS vs. McCann 6:30 p.m. Westborough, NorthStar Ice South Hadley, Fitzpatrick Ice JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Tech, 7 p.m. Sat., Jan. 5 Arena, Westfield Technical Academy, Sports, Time TBA No Sports Scheduled Sun., Dec. 30 Fri., Jan. 11 4 p.m. 5 p.m. JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. JV BOYS HOOPS @ John J. Mon., Jan. 7 Sat., Dec. 22 BOYS HOOPS vs. Westfield Chicopee, Fitzpatrick Ice Arena, Duggan Academy, 5:30 p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS @ No Sports Scheduled Technical Academy, 6:30 p.m. 10:45 a.m. Westfield Technical Academy, Sun., Dec. 23 BOYS HOOPS @ John J. 5:30 p.m. Fri., Jan. 4 Mon., Dec. 31 Duggan Academy, 7 p.m. JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Smith No Sports Scheduled BOYS HOOPS @ Westfield vs. Agawam, Fitzpatrick Ice Tues., Jan. 1 Sat., Jan. 12 Technical Academy, 7 p.m. Vocational and Agricultural, 5 NEW YEAR’S DAY No Sports Scheduled Arena, p.m. 1 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Smith
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TV Sports Listings Dear Thursday, Dec. 6 GOLF — European Tour Golf, South African Open, AUTO RACING second round, Johannesburg 7:30 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Annie CBSSN — Motorcycle Racing, Macau Grand Prix 9 p.m. COLLEGE BASKETBALL ESPN2 — San Joaquin Memorial at Pinnacle By ANNIE LANE 7 p.m. NBA BASKETBALL BTN — Maryland at Purdue 8 p.m. Husband Has a Night 8 p.m. TNT — New York at Boston FS1 — Iowa State at Iowa 10:30 p.m. In With Someone Else COLLEGE FOOTBALL TNT — Houston at Utah Dear Annie: I was recently out of town for a long weekend 7 p.m. NFL FOOTBALL with some girlfriends. When I returned home, I opened the refrig- ESPN — College Football Awards: From Atlanta 8:20 p.m. erator and commented to my husband of 30 years that based on CURLING FOX/NFL — Jacksonville at Tennessee the leftovers, he must have prepared a nice meal for himself. He 8:30 p.m. RODEO responded that he had invited my best friend, who is single, over to have dinner and watch a football game. He had not mentioned NBCSN — Curling World Cup: U.S. vs. Canada 10 p.m. this to me during our text correspondence over the weekend. GOLF CBSSN — PRCA Rodeo, Wrangler National Finals They are also good friends. I would not have minded if they had 5 a.m. WOMEN``S COLLEGE BASKETBALL gone to a public place for a meal or a game, but I feel that the GOLF — European Tour Golf, South African Open, 7 p.m. intimacy of their having dinner in our home was inappropriate. My husband said it did not occur to him that anything was wrong first round, Johannesburg ESPN2 — Texas A&M at Houston with what he did. I know nothing intimate happened between 5 a.m. (Friday) them. My girlfriend and I have been best friends for 25 years. Am I being too sensitive? -- Surprised Dear Surprised: Yes, you probably are being a little too sensi- tive about where your husband and best friend had dinner. But if your wish is that he have dinner at a restaurant and not your house, you should tell him. You were unable to tell him because At The Movies the real issue is that you were gone for a girls weekend and only communicated with your husband via text. Marriage is about intimacy and communication. Had you or he picked up the phone, you probably would have been more reassured to hear his voice, and he most likely would have mentioned to you that your friend was coming over to the house. At that point, you could have said you really would prefer that they go to a restaurant. Relationships are all about verbal communication, and we invite trouble when we expect our partners to be mind readers. Dear Annie: I am interpreting the situation described by “Steamed in Connecticut” differently than you did. I am thinking that the former co-worker really wanted to have “Steamed in Connecticut” and her husband as guests at his son’s wedding. I think the former co-worker and his wife were being very consid- erate by uninviting them. They knew that “Steamed in Connecticut’s” husband was not working, and they most likely were trying to be sensitive to their financial situation and take the pressure off them. -- Gloria P. Dear Gloria: That’s a brighter take on their behavior, and I appreciate your looking for the good. Maybe they really were just trying to be considerate. Even so, rescinding a wedding invitation after the fact is poor form and liable to hurt feelings. I wouldn’t recommend it. Dear Annie: I’m replying to “Sleepless in SoCal,” whose new apartment has lots of noise. I wear earplugs to sleep because my spouse snores. I don’t miss my alarm. It could be that my body sort of knows when to wake up, but I can still hear the alarm with my earplugs in, and I wear the ones with the highest noise reduc- tion rating. Perhaps “Sleepless in SoCal” could try earplugs on a weekend, set the alarm as usual and see what happens. She might be surprised. -- Monica Dear Monica: Wearing earplugs on the weekend to test whether she can still hear her alarm is a great idea. Thanks for the tip. “Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie” is out now! Annie Lane’s debut book -- featuring favorite columns on In this Sept. 19, 2017, file photo, Les Moonves, chairman and CEO of CBS Corporation, poses at the premiere of the new love, friendship, family and etiquette -- is available as a paper- television series “Star Trek: Discovery” in Los Angeles. The New York Times says a report by CBS lawyers to board out- back and e-book. Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com for lines more allegations of sexual misconduct by longtime chief Les Moonves. The report alleges that Moonves destroyed more information. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearan- evidence and misled investigators as he attempted to protect his reputation and severance payments. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/ [email protected]. Invision/AP, File) HINTS FROM HELOISE Former CBS chief Moonves accused CRUSHED FRUIT Dear Heloise: I discovered that when I buy soft fruit (such as berries or fresh peaches), if I put it in a plastic bag and of more sexual misconduct trap as much air in the bag as possible By MAE ANDERSON The 59-page report is to be presented and “The Big Bang Theory,” reality TV before closing it, I can cushion the fruit to Associated Press to CBS’s board of directors before the such as “Survivor” and procedural dra- prevent it from being damaged. -- Georgia NEW YORK (AP) — An internal company’s annual meeting next week, mas like “CSI: Crime Scene J., Casselberry, Fla. investigation of former CBS chief Les the Times said. Investigation” and “NCIS.” TO REFRIGERATE OR NOT? Moonves has turned up more evidence Dear Heloise: I was recently married, and in the household of sexual misconduct, as well as lying THE REACTION THE CONTRACT I came from, we always refrigerated ketchup after it was and destruction of evidence, throwing opened. My new husband came from a household where they A lawyer for Moonves, Andrew J. Moonves was one of the highest-paid didn’t like anything cold, so they did not refrigerate ketchup. into jeopardy his $120 million sever- Levander, said in a statement that executives in the nation, making a total So, my question is: Should we refrigerate ketchup or not? -- ance package, The New York Times Moonves said he cooperated “exten- of nearly $140 million in the two years Stella V., Napa, Calif. reported Wednesday. sively and fully” with investigators. before he lost his job. Stella, all ketchup and mustard should be refrigerated after A look at what’s known about the The former CEO “vehemently denies In a move that appalled women’s opening to retain flavor and freshness. -- Heloise scandal so far: having any non-consensual sexual rela- activists and others, CBS said at the A NONSTICK SITUATION THE LATEST tions. He never put or kept someone on time of his departure that it set aside Dear Heloise: My son put three of my nonstick pans in the the payroll for the purpose of sex,” the $120 million in severance for him. But dishwasher three or four times while my husband and I were Lawyers hired by the network allege attorney said. the network warned he will lose the on a cruise. Needless to say, they’re ruined! Can these pans be in a draft report that the TV executive CBS declined to comment. money if the board concludes it had re-coated to make them nonstick pans again? -- Susan M., committed “multiple acts of serious cause to terminate him. Jonesboro, Ark. nonconsensual sexual misconduct” THE BACKSTORY In their report, the lawyers say the Susan, I checked with a few manufacturers, who said plac- before and after he came to CBS in Moonves, largely credited with turn- network has grounds to deny him his ing a nonstick pan in the dishwasher is a “no-no.” Once you 1995, according to the Times. He also ing CBS around, was forced out in severance. They say his pattern of do that (especially if you do it more than a couple of times), deleted numerous text messages and September, after The New Yorker pub- behavior “arguably constitutes willful the pan is ruined and cannot be re-coated again. Nonstick pans was “evasive and untruthful at times” lished allegations from 12 women who misfeasance and violation of the com- need to be washed by hand with a gentle soap and a soft under questioning, the report says. said he subjected them to mistreatment pany’s sexual harassment policy.” sponge. Don’t use abrasive or caustic cleaners. -- Heloise Among other things, investigators that included forced oral sex, groping SOFT AND SWEET received reports about a network and retaliation if they resisted. THE INVESTIGATORS Dear Heloise: When I buy a new bag of brown sugar, I need employee who was “on call” to perform Moonves denied the accusations, The investigation began in August to place the sugar in a glass jar. After that, I put half a slice of oral sex on Moonves. Investigators also though he said he had consensual rela- and is being led by two former federal bread in there with the sugar and put the lid on the jar. found that he received oral sex from at tions with some of the women. prosecutors now with highly regarded Even when the bread dries out, it still keeps the brown sugar least four CBS employees “under cir- Moonves, 69, is one of the most pow- law firms: Nancy Kestenbaum and soft and easy to use. -- Colette W., Sedalia, Mo. cumstances that sound transactional erful entertainment industry figures to Mary Jo White, who was also head of and improper to the extent that there be brought down by the #MeToo move- the Securities and Exchange was no hint of any relationship, ment. Others include Hollywood studio Commission. romance, or reciprocity.” boss Harvey Weinstein, NBC “Today” In a statement to the Times, the The investigators say they inter- show host Matt Lauer and PBS talk investigators said: “Our work is still in viewed 11 of the 17 women they knew show host Charlie Rose. progress and there are bound to be had accused Moonves of misconduct Moonves made his mark at CBS with many facts and assessments that evolve and found their accounts credible. sitcoms such as “Two and a Half Men” and change as the work is completed.”
Entertainment Bruce Springsteen: No tour with E Street band in 2019 NEW YORK (AP) — Bruce Springsteen will not be touring with the E Street Band in 2019. Springsteen on Tuesday posted on Twitter that they hope to be back soon. But The Boss says he wants a break after his “Springsteen on Broadway” show wraps up on Dec. 15 and he’s working on various recording projects. Springsteen says members of the band are out performing with their own projects and deserve support. Springsteen wished his fans “Happy Holidays!” Bruce Springsteen THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018 - PAGE 13
SPEED BUMP Dave Coverly AGNES Tony Cochran RUBES Leigh Rubin
ARCHIE Fernando Ruiz and Craig Boldman
DADDY’S HOME Tony Rubino and Gary Markstein YOUR ontract ridge HOROSCOPE C B By Jaqueline Bigar
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018: This year you will land like a cat, on all fours. The next 12 months could be unusually fortunate for you. You have started a new 12-year luck cycle. If you have a certain goal, go for it. If you are single, you could meet someone who easily becomes a lifelong romantic partner. You will find DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker it easy to get along with this person. If you are attached, the two of you could get into tiff after tiff. Respect your differences, and give your signifi- cant other the space to be him- or herself. SAGITTARIUS will experience a new beginning in the next few months.
The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH You might have been thinking about a plan and finally have come to a conclusion. Once more, you become Mr. or Ms. Friendly. Others SCARY GARY Mark Buford will rejoice at seeing the happier you return. Still, someone could become somewhat difficult. Tonight: Weigh the pros and cons of taking a trip. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You will be distancing yourself until it becomes obvious that you need to deal with a situation that could implode. Expressing your car- ing is important, especially when dealing with an older relative. A call to someone at a distance will mean a lot. Tonight: Till the wee hours. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH A partner seems to have assumed Crosswords control of a key matter. This change of responsi- bilities could be all right with you; however, you DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni might want to discuss the long-term implications of the situation. A conversation like this is impor- tant. Tonight: Choose to do something new. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You’ll be taken aback by a personal matter. The other party could be overly assertive, which might cause you to feel cornered. Initiate an important one-on-one discussion; in fact, insist on it. The balance of power will level off as a result. Tonight: Be with a favorite person. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH Your mood quickly changes midday. You are best when networking and socializing. Now is the time to kick back and be spontaneous. You might hear someone express his or her frus- B.C. Mastroianni and Hart tration; behind those feelings is an important mes- sage. Tonight: Listen to a suggestion. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You could be quite creative in the morning when faced with a difficult situation. Lighten up and have an important discussion once others seem more relaxed. The tone of those around you will be more significant than you might realize. Tonight: Make it early. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You have been tenacious and diligent about getting a project done. You also feel empow- ered by its completion and by the comments you get. Later today, brainstorm with others to create ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie and firm up a fun idea. Not everything has to be business. Tonight: All smiles. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH You won’t hesitate to express your opinions, but you could come off a lot sterner than you realize. The key to success will be following through on a particular situation and maintaining a lighter attitude. Others will open up more easily as a result. Tonight: Get a lot done. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH Check out the cost of proceeding as you have been. Someone might be more than ready to chip in and help. Know that all the responsibility does not have to land on your shoulders. Make a point to accept someone’s gesture as it was meant. ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett Tonight: Make weekend plans. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH Zero in on what you want. You’ll have many supporters at the present moment, which increases your chances of achieving what you desire. You come off as far more sensitive than you think. You can’t always hide your feel- ings. Tonight: Whatever puts a smile on your face. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You might be slow to start, but once you get going, you are a formidable force to stop. You know what you want, and have no intention Cryptoquip of settling. Someone at a distance could play a significant role. Tonight: If you can dream it, you are likely to be able to conjure it up. ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH You have a matter that you would pre- fer to keep under wraps. Someone might try to coax it out of you, but you will resist. Be careful if you don’t want to spill the beans. A partner or associate will make an effort to discuss an issue that you both are well aware of. Tonight: Do for you. BORN TODAY Soccer player Tim Cahill (1979), pianist Dave Brubeck (1920), actress Stefanie Scott (1996) *** Jacqueline Bigar is on the internet at www. jacquelinebigar.com. PAGE 14 - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS
WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE Legal Notices the commonweAlth Women’s Basketball Saturday Jan. 26 of mAssAchUsetts Thur Dec. 6 Massasoit Classic mAssAchUsetts ALBERTUS MAGNUS 7:00 Springfield College- dePARtment of Indoor Track Saturday Springfield, Mass. tRAnsPoRtAtion – Dec. 8 Rhode Ice Hockey hiGhwAY diVision Island College Invitational Rhode Island Thur Jan. 31 at Salem notice of A Available Online 24/7 at www.thewestfieldnews.com/classifieds College - Providence, RI State 7:00 PUBlic heARinG Swimming Indoor Track Fri.-Sat. Feb 1-2 Project File No. 400103 Sat Dec. 8 at Plymouth NEICAAA Championship Reggie Lewis A Design Public Hearing will be State 1:00 Center- Boston, Mass. held by MassDOT to discuss the Women’s Basketball Indoor Track proposed bridge replacement Sat Dec. 8 at Saturday Feb. 2 project of the US202/State Route 10/Southwick Road Sage College 1:00 Wesleyan University Invitational Bridge over Little River in the Men’s Basketball Sat Dec. 8 Wesleyan University- Middletown, Conn. Westfield State women’s basketball’s 2018-19 seniors: City of Westfield. WESTERN NEW ENGLAND 12:00 Swimming Lucy Barrett, Kierra McCarthy and Allison Hester WHERE: Westfield City Hall Men’s Basketball Tue Dec. 11 at Sat Feb. 2 at Western City Council Chambers Pine Manor 6:00 Connecticut 12:00 59 Court Street Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Big Game Hunting: Westfield, MA 01085 Wed Dec. 12 Sat Feb. 2 WHEN: Thursday, SMITH 7:00 BRIDGEWATER STATE 12:00 December 13, 2018 at 6:00 PM Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Fri Dec. 14 Sat Feb. 2 PURPOSE: The purpose of this Owls’ Home hearing is to inform the public of SPRINGFIELD 7:00 BRIDGEWATER STATE 2:00 the proposed US202/State Men’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Wed Feb. 6 Route 10/Southwick Road over Sat Dec. 15 at FRAMINGHAM STATE 5:30 Little River bridge replacement Springfield 3:00 Women’s Basketball project and to provide an oppor- Opener Promises tunity for public question and Men’s Basketball Wed Feb. 6 comment. All questions and Fri Dec. 28 FRAMINGHAM STATE 7:30 comments raised at the hearing BARUCH 2:00 Ice Hockey will be reviewed and considered Women’s Basketball Thur Feb. 7 tall task tonight to the maximum extent practic- able. Fri Dec. 28 FRAMINGHAM STATE 7:35 WESTFIELD – The nation’s highest scoring women’s bas- VEGAS TOURNAMENT Swimming ketball team meets the nation’s top rebounder when Westfield PROPOSAL: The proposed Women’s Basketball Sat Feb. 9 LEC project will replace the bridge in State hosts its 2018 home opener against Albertus Magnus its entirety, on a new alignment. Fri Dec. 28 Championships 12:00 (Conn.) College on Thursday night. The proposed bridge will be vs Amherst 12:00 Men’s Basketball Westfield has picked up where they left off last season, and comprised of one span of curved Women’s Basketball Sat Feb. 9 at Salem leads the nation at 92.4 points per game. steel box girders supported on Sat Dec. 29 State 1:00 new concrete abutments. Scour Albertus Magnus rolls into town on the shoulders of 6-foot protection measures will be in- VEGAS TOURNAMENT Women’s Basketball junior center Rah Rah Thompson, who leads the country with stalled at the river’s edge to pro- Women’s Basketball Sat Feb. 9 at 17.2 rebounds per game. The Falcons are 7-0 so far this season tect the abutments. The road- Sat Dec. 29 vs Salem State 3:00 Westfield State is 3-2 on the season. The Owls fell 79-74 to way will have a new vertical and horizontal alignment for im- Beuna Vista 10:00 a.m. Ice Hockey NYU in Manhattan on Saturday, capping a five game road trip proved traffic safety. The hori- Men’s Basketball Sat Feb. 9 UMASS to start the year. zontal alignment will include Sun Dec. 30 DARTMOUTH 5:35 The two teams were scheduled to play last season, but the dedicated turning lanes from ROGER WILLIAMS 12:00 game was wiped out by a snowstorm. Southwick Road to City View Indoor Track Road and Mill Street, with full Women’s Basketball Saturday Feb. 9 Dave Westfield is led by sophomore forward Melissa Gray, who is traffic signals at City View Road Thur Jan. 3 at Hemery Invitational averaging 19.6 points per game and ranks 10th in the nation in and Mill Street, with crosswalks. Plymouth State 5:30 Boston University- 3-point field goal percentage, connecting on better than 51 Work will provide bike and ped- percent of her shots from downtown. estrian compliant shoulders and Ice Hockey Boston, Mass. sidewalks. The project also in- Thur Jan. 3 BECKER 1:00 Men’s Basketball Junior guard Chelsea Moussette is currently second in the cludes; drainage, pavement, and Ice Hockey Sat Jan. 5 Wed Feb. 13 at nation in assist to turnover ratio and ranks fourth in the country traffic safety improvements. The SALEM STATE 5:35 Fitchburg State 5:30 by dishing out 7.2 assists per game. bridge will be constructed in Owls Seniors Lucy Barrett (15.4 ppg) and Kierra McCarthy phases while maintaining two Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball way traffic with limited nighttime Sat Jan. 5 Wed Feb. 13 at (10.0) are both closing in on the 1,000 point mark for their closures for girder erection. Ped- MCLA 12:00 Fitchburg State 7:30 careers and give the Owls a balanced attack. estrian access through the site Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. at the Woodward Center. will be maintained during con- Women’s Basketball Ice Hockey struction. Sat Jan. 5 Thur Feb. 14 MCLA 2:00 WORCESTER STATE 7:35 A secure right-of-way is neces- Ice Hockey Tue Jan. 8 at Indoor Track sary for this project. Acquisi- tions in fee and permanent or Franklin Pierce 7:30 Saturday Feb. 16 temporary easements may be Women’s Basketball MASCAC/Alliance Championships required. The Commonwealth of Tues Jan. 8 Plymouth State- Massachusetts is responsible for acquiring all needed rights in MIDDLEBURY 5:30 Plymouth, NH private or public lands. Indoor Track Ice Hockey MassDOT’s policy concerning Thur.-Fri. Jan. 10-11 Sat Feb. 16 at land acquisitions will be dis- Harvard Multi Meet Harvard University- Fitchburg State 4:00 cussed at this meeting Cambridge, Mass. Men’s Basketball Written comments received by Ice Hockey Sat Feb. 16 MassDOT subsequent to the Sat Jan. 12 at WORCESTER STATE 12:00 date of this notice and up to five Framingham State 7:40 (5) days prior to the date of the Women’s Basketball Melissa Gray hearing shall be displayed for Men’s Basketball Sat Feb. 16 public inspection and copying at Sat Jan. 12 at WORCESTER STATE 2:00 the time and date listed above. Bridgewater State 1:00 Ice Hockey Tue Feb. 19 PLYMOUTH Melissa Gray named to Plans will be on display one-half hour before the hearing begins, Women’s Basketball STATE 7:35 with an engineer in attendance Sat Jan. 12 at Men’s Basketball NEWBA Weekly Honor Roll to answer questions regarding Bridgewater State 3:00 Tues Feb. 19 WESTFIELD – Westfield State sophomore forward this project. A project handout TBA will be made available on the Men’s Basketball MASCAC Quarterfinals Melissa Gray (Peabody, Mass.) was named to the New MassDOT website listed below. Wed Jan. 16 at Women’s Basketball England Women’s Basketball Association’s weekly honor Framingham State 6:00 Tues Feb. 19 roll for her performance last week. Written statements and other ex- Women’s Basketball MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA Gray, who was previously selected as the Massachusetts hibits in place of, or in addition to, oral statements made at the Wed Jan. 16 at Swimming State Collegiate Athletic Conference player of the week, Public Hearing regarding the Framingham State 8:00 Thu Feb. 21 New England averaged 20.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and two steals while proposed undertaking are to be Ice Hockey Championships at MIT shooting 51.9 percent (14-27) from the field and 53.8 per- submitted to Patricia A. Leaven- Thur Jan. 17 at UMass Men’s Basketball cent (7-13) from the three point line in a 1-1 week for the worth, P.E., Chief Engineer, MassDOT, 10 Park Plaza, Bo- Dartmouth 7:30 Thur Feb. 21 Owls. ston, MA 02116, Attention: Swimming MASCAC Semifinals TBA She scored a career-high 24 points in 16 minutes of Bridge Project Management Fri Jan. 18 Women’s Basketball action, with five rebounds and two steals in the Owls’ 103- Section, Project File No. 84 win over Regis College. Gray also tallied 17 points, four 400103. Such submissions will SAINT JOSEPH, CT 6:00 Thur Feb. 21 also be accepted at the hearing. Indoor Track MASCAC Semifinals TBA rebounds and two steals in 17 minutes of play in the 79-74 Mailed statements and exhibits Saturday Jan. 19 Swimming setback to NYU on Saturday. intended for inclusion in the pub- Pioneer Invitational Fri Feb. 22 New England For the season, Gray is leading the Owls in scoring at lic hearing transcript must be 19.6 points per game and is shooting better than 51 percent postmarked within ten (10) busi- Smith College- Championships at MIT ness days of this Public Hearing. Northampton, Mass. Indoor Track from three point range. Project inquiries may be emailed Men’s Basketball Fri.-Sat. Feb. 22-23 New Gray and Westfield State will be back in action on to Thursday, December 6 host Albertus Magnus, tip off sched- dot.feedback.highway Sat Jan. 19 SALEM England Division III Finals (W) Bowdoin @state.ma.us STATE 12:00 College- Brunswick, ME uled for 7:00 p.m.. The game will be Westfield’s home Women’s Basketball Indoor Track opener, as the Owls (3-2) have played all five of their con- This location is accessible to Sat Jan. 19 Fri.-Sat. Feb. 22-23 New tests to open the season on the road. persons with disabilities. MassDOT provides reasonable SALEM STATE 2:00 England Division III Finals (M) MIT – accommodations and/or lan- Ice Hockey Sat Jan. 19 at Worcester Cambridge, Mass. guage assistance free of charge State 5:40 Swimming upon request (including but not Sat Feb. 23 New England limited to interpreters in Americ- Men’s Basketball an Sign Language and lan- Tue Jan. 22 Championships at MIT Looking for a guages other than English, open FITCHBURG STATE 5:30 Ice Hockey or closed captioning for videos, Women’s Basketball Sat Feb. 23 MASCAC assistive listening devices and alternate material formats, such Tues Jan. 22 Quarterfinals TBD Unique Gift? as audio tapes, Braille and large FITCHBURG STATE 7:30 Men’s Basketball print), as available. For accom- Men’s Basketball Sat Feb. 23 modation or language assist- Thur Jan. 24 at MASCAC Championship TBA ance, please contact MassDOT’s Chief Diversity and Worcester State 5:30 Women’s Basketball Civil Rights Officer by phone Women’s Basketball Sat Feb. 23 (857-368-8580), fax (857-368- Thur Jan. 24 at MASCAC Championship TBA 0602), TTD/TTY (857-368-0603) or by email (MassDOT.Civil- Worcester State 7:30 Swimming [email protected]). Re- Ice Hockey Sun Feb. 24 New England quests should be made as soon Thur Jan. 24 FITCHBURG Championships at MIT as possible prior to the meeting, STATE 7:35 Ice Hockey and for more difficult to arrange services including sign-lan- Swimming Tues Feb. 26 MASCAC guage, CART or language trans- Sat Jan. 26 RHODE Semifinals TBD Put a picture of someone lation or interpretation, requests ISLAND COLLEGE 1:00 Indoor Track should be made at least ten (10) business days before the meet- Ice Hockey Saturday Mar. 2 Last you love on a keepsake. ing. 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