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VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents $1.00 MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020 VOL. 89 NO. 076 Southwick Public Library resources Teacher continues Adopt-A-Classroom are available partnership during pandemic Innovative teachers are connecting during closure with students electronically By AMY PORTER By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Staff Writer Editor SOUTHWICK – Southwick Public Library WESTFIELD – Paper Mill Elementary School second grade Director Lynn Blair wants to remind residents that teacher Kathleen Knapik, like most teachers, is finding unique although the library building is closed, there are sev- ways to connect with her students during the coronavirus pan- eral ways to access services from home. demic. “We offer all types of dig- Trying to navigate this break in the school routine is difficult ital resources to keep you for staff, administration, and especially students and their fami- busy for the next few weeks. lies. Knapik is helping to ease the stress for her class and keep Download the Overdrive or thing as “normal” as possible. Libby app to get access to “As teachers, our primary goals right now are to stay con- the CW Mars library’s col- nected with our students and to help support learning at home,” Paper Mill Elementary School second grade teacher lection of e-books, audio- she said. “How we communicate and how we support learning Kathleen Knapik takes notes while her students interview books, movies, and maga- may look different depending on the age of the students and the Mayor Donald F. Humason Jr. as part of the Adopt-A- zines for all ages,” Blair said availability of home technology, but our commitment is the same Classroom partnership with The Westfield News. (HOPE E. in a recent announcement, across grades and across schools. We miss our kids, we are com- TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) adding that residents who mitted to helping them feel safe and supported, and we want to don’t have a card may sign help families enjoy learning and playing together at home.” words and those stories appear in today’s newspaper. up for an instant one at dig- One way Knapik is forging ahead with a new way of educating This week, Nolan, Mackenzie and Dustin are the featured italbooks.cwmars.org, her class is by continuing her Adopt-A-Classroom partnership student correspondents. They were reminded of lessons they Further instructions said with The Westfield News. Instead of in-person interviews and have learned so far this year through the Adopt-A-Classroom residents may access eBooks Southwick Public group brainstorming, students are being given opportunities to partnership, including choosing the main topic and answer- and eAudiobooks online Library Director Lynn serve the important role of a first-person journalist during an ing the “Who, What, When, Where, Why and How” ques- without a card for up to a Blair. (THE historic moment. The first assignment was given to a few stu- tions. Knapik gave parents some prompts and ideas to help year by only using basic WESTFIELD NEWS dents who were asked to answer questions about what their days information such as name SUBMITTED PHOTO) are like during the pandemic. They chronicled them in their own See Teacher, Page 3 and cell phone number or email address. Download the Overdrive OR Libby app on your device through your app store. You can also sign up with Overdrive on your computer. Just click the link Challenging times learning from home at: https://www.overdrive.com/account/sign-up. As of January, the Southwick Public Library also Nolan is a student in By NOLAN has a subscription to Hoopla, which offers a different Kathleen Knapik’s second KOZIKOWSKI collection of movies, music and TV shows, Blair grade class at Paper Mill Student correspondent said. Elementary School. The My first week at home has She is also posting other resources on the Facebook class is continuing its year- been different, fun, and hard. page at Southwick Public Library. long Adopt-A-Classroom There have been a lot of changes. Blair started as library director at the end of July project with The Westfield I have gotten the chance to do 2019. “We were just settling in, gaining steam,” she News, which is a program different stuff at home instead of said, before the outbreak began. Previously, she of the Westfield Education school. served as library director in Westhampton. to Business Alliance. The My parents gave me a sched- Working from home, Blair said she is using the students are learning basic ule that includes academic work, time to evaluate the library’s services. “The nice journalism skills, including chores, play time, and exercise. I NOLAN KOZIKOWSKI thing is I’ve been able to work from home, and I’m interviewing, note taking, am doing written work in the school. because of the virus and if we using the time to develop new services and look into brainstorming and writing morning and using the computer I am happy to be home but I had stayed at school then it different things we can do once we’re able to get headlines. The following is in the afternoon. I have been miss my teacher and friends. would have spread everywhere. I back into the regular stream of things,” she said. an article about the stu- outside a lot and have been play- Advice I can give is to learn as am asking a lot of questions and One area Blair is looking to expand is their dent’s life while staying at ing with my brothers. This time much as you can so we’re ready learned that it is okay to be “Library of Things,” which opened last summer and home during the coronavi- has been challenging because to go back to school. I do under- scared. I don’t feel worried but if lends out specialty tools and other items for one-time rus pandemic. everything changed without stand why we’re home. It is you are then it is okay. projects that people may not want to purchase. “Now that I have a little bit of free time, I’ll look into expanding that area,” she said, adding that she will look at other suggestions from patrons as well. Blair is also available during the library’s closure Learning from home, but missing friends by email at [email protected]. Dustin is a student in By DUSTIN PIPER ing how to tell time and counting She said she has been getting emails, mostly from Kathleen Knapik’s second Student correspondent change. people who are new to accessing items online, and grade class at Paper Mill Things have changed for me For fun I have been going on a who need help. She said people are interested in Elementary School. The class is and my family. My family is bunch of learning websites, mak- learning about the other collections that are available continuing its year-long Adopt- home and we haven’t gone to any ing a lot of Lego projects, and to them. A-Classroom project with The indoor public places. We are racing trucks with my little broth- “I’m glad we can still provide items of interest to Westfield News, which is a pro- doing this so everybody can stay er. people even though we’re not physically open,” gram of the Westfield Education safe and not get sick so then we There have been some hard Blair said. to Business Alliance. The stu- can go back to school. I have been things about being home the past Didn’t have time to read the last book you checked dents are learning basic jour- spending a lot more time out- week. First, I miss seeing my out? The book drop is currently closed, and patrons doors. We have gone on the bike school friends especially at lunch nalism skills, including inter- trail, hiking in the woods and and recess. Second, it is hard to are asked to hang onto all their items until the library viewing, note taking, brain- reopens. No late fees will be charged. have practiced baseball. find stuff to do at home and third, DUSTIN PIPER storming and writing headlines. I have been doing all kinds of I miss having my school routine. The library is currently closed until April 7, The following is an article brothers and sisters with although Blair said that date could change. She said learning at home like, IReady, My advice to other kids during about the student’s life while STMath, abcya.com, drawing this time is to do more math and their learning. The last the library staff is very eager to get back to work, and staying at home during the thing is to keep washing misses seeing their regular patrons. with Mo Willems online, and I learning and not play video coronavirus pandemic. finished a workbook about learn- games. You should also help your your hands. “We look forward to being able to open our doors to you again soon,” Blair said. Southwick and Westfield trash programs continue with some limitations By AMY PORTER Trash and recycling pickups are on monitored by DPW staff. Staff Writer schedule in Westfield, with no delays The DPW has also put out an advi- WESTFIELD – Public works and or changes to the regular trash and sory reminding residents what not to trash collection are considered essen- recycling pick-up schedule. flush down the toilet if toilet paper tial services statewide and are con- Barrels should be placed curbside becomes scarce. Other items may tinuing operations with some limita- no later than 7 a.m. on their day of cause a number of issues with the tions, including the closure of the collection to be sure they can be col- sewer piping, pumps, and various Twiss Street transfer station in lected. Trucks will not be rerouted to infrastructures related to wastewater Westfield. pick up barrels that were not out on recovery in addition to the plumbing As of March 24, Westfield has time. in the home. closed the Transfer Station until fur- “Some people are getting them out A list of potential toilet paper ther notice, because items cannot be late because they are working from alternatives that should never be removed. home and then they call and say it flushed due to their inability to break In a posting, Board of Health wasn’t picked up,” said DPW down include wipes, paper towels, Director Joseph Rouse said because Director David Billips, who asked napkins, tissues, rages, sponges, many of the city’s recycling vendors that the reminder be included. newspaper or office paper. In addi- have ceased operations as a result of A notice on the city website at tion, cotton swabs, sanitary napkins the governor’s order to close all non- www.cityofwestfield.org also states or other solid items should never be essential businesses, items brought that during the COVID-19 pandemic flushed. If these alternatives must be to the Transfer Station cannot be DPW may be operating with limited used, put them in the trash, not the removed. Until such time as vendors staff on routes and in the offices. If toilet. are once again able to collect materi- Residents keep distance between them at the Southwick Transfer Station, your trash or recycling pickup is As of March 20 in Southwick, als at the Transfer Station, Twiss which remains open to town residents with some restrictions. (HOPE E. missed, residents submit a request Street will remain closed. TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) via SeeClickFix. This system will be See Trash Programs, Page 3 PAGE 2 - MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Online yoga classes offer welcome relief By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – How do you combat despair and lone- liness? With peace, love and tranquility. Dhira Yoga Center, the home to dozens of weekly yoga classes, has taken to streaming classes online during these solitary times. Anyone with a laptop or personal computer is welcome to join. “Everybody is looking for an alternate outlet at home,” Dhira Yoga Center director Michael von Stange said. “Everybody needs to have a little bit of peace and relief in their lives.” For von Stange, it all began as a one-time experience in the early 1990s, attending a yoga class for the first time. Then he went again. “I started feeling fantas- tic,” von Stange said. Soon after, von Stange started practicing yoga every day. “It changed who I was and what I felt.” Von Stange began training to become a yoga instructor. He was soon offered jobs and started teaching at studios all over Manhattan, New York. Tired of taking the subway every day, Von Stange opened up his own place of instruc- tion, Inwood Peace Yoga Several members of the Dhira Yoga Center strike a pose during a workout session. (DHIRA YOGA CENTER PHOTO) Center. Then, seven years ago, Von for beginners and others for can help people gain “more alternative ways to stay on designed for beginners and Stange reminds everyone that Stange opened up his own the more advanced. control over their body and their unwavering path. “Flow” classes for more there is free outdoor yoga studio, Dhira Yoga Center, on “People come here and tend minds.” Newcomers are welcome too. experienced practitioners. every summer. College Highway. Over the to stay,” von Stange said. “We “Yoga helps to get rid of “There’s yoga for every- Classes are streamed on To register for online class- years he has put together an have become a loose-knit fam- negative thoughts and extri- body,” Von Stange said, noting Zoom several times a week es, visit the Dhira Yoga Center impressive team of instruc- ily of yogis who practice to cate positive thoughts,” he the various types of yoga his for $5 per class. website, email info@ tors. make a more peaceful, healthy said. studio offers like classical, Von Stange said the bene- DhiraYogaCenter.com, or call Now, hundreds of willing community.” Now that local businesses Bhakti, and Kharma, among fits of practicing yoga are 413-998-3463. Registered participants, or rather dedi- Von Stange said in addition have been temporarily closed several others. Dhira Yoga limitless and include calming participants will be emailed a cated followers and practitio- to helping individuals make due to the outbreak of the Center is currently live- effects, ultimately lowering link for the class. Click the ners, attend classes weekly, their bodies stronger and more coronavirus, Dhira Yoga streaming online yoga classes an individual’s blood pres- link, point your laptop toward some daily. There are classes flexible, routine yoga practice Center has been forced to find – “Intro to Yoga” classes sure, relieving anxiety, help- your yoga mat, and begin. ing your heart, lifting spirits, Participants are urged to and opening one’s eyes to a register at least one hour better feeling of being in the before the class starts in order world. to get the link in time, set up When normalcy finally their yoga mat and adjust Police Logs returns in the coming days, their laptop camera angle. weeks and months, von Major crime and and transported them to the dent took place without Feeding Hills Road, a tree incident report municipal animal shelter; reported injury, the vehicles branch in the road was Monday, March 23, 2020 9:26 p.m.: fire, Birchwood were removed from the street. removed by the Department Lane, a caller report a utility 3:56 p.m.: accident, Sheep of Public Works. WESTFIELD pole is on fire, the responding Pasture Road, a vehicle struck 6:45 p.m.: service call, 10:17 a.m.: lost property, firefighters report no fire was a utility pole, Eversoure was Feeding Hills Road, a tree Court Logs Union Street, a resident came found but electrical service in notified. branch in the road was to the station to report he has the area had been interrupted, 5:08 p.m.: scam, College removed by the Department Westfield District Court lost his passport, an incident a G&E crew responded and Highway, a caller reports of Public Works. Monday, March 23, 2020 report was filed; restored the power. receiving a phone call claim- 10:31 p.m.: service call, Due to the COVID-19 crisis, cases will be heard only on an 4:02 p.m.: animal com- SOUTHWICK ing their grandson was arrest- Coes Hill Road, a tree branch emergency basis. Generally, only cases involving defendants in plaint, Skipper Lane, an ani- 2:31 p.m.: accident, ed in New York and needed in the road was removed by custody will be heard, remotely, utilizing videographic and tele- mal control officer reports she Congamond Road and college bail money. the Department of Public phonic technology. No system for reporting the results of such took custody of three kittens Highway, a two-vehicle acci- 5:11 p.m.: service call, Works. hearings has been established.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Mon., Mar. 30, 2020 is the 90th day of the year. 276 days remain until the end of the year.

ON THIS DAY 1844 – One of the most impor- March Events in Baku and other (DMZ) of South Vietnam. television host and author tant battles of the Dominican War locations of Baku Governorate. 1976 – Israeli-Palestinian con- 1960 – Bill Johnson, American 598 – Balkan Campaign: The of Independence from Haiti takes 1939 – The Heinkel He 100 flict: in the first organized skier (d. 2016) Avars lift the siege at the place near the city of Santiago de fighter sets a world airspeed response against Israeli policies 1961 – Doug Wickenheiser, Byzantine stronghold of Tomis. los Caballeros. record of 463 mph (745 km/h). by a Palestinian collective since Canadian-American ice hockey 1855 – Origins of the American 1940 – Second Sino-Japanese 1948, Palestinians create the first player (d. 1999) Their leader Bayan I retreats 1962 – Mark Begich, American north of the Danube River after Civil War: “Border Ruffians” from War: Japan declares Nanking Land Day. politician the Avaro-Slavic hordes are deci- Missouri invade Kansas and capital of a new Chinese puppet 1979 – Airey Neave, a British 1962 – MC Hammer, American mated by the plague. force election of a pro-slavery government, nominally controlled Member of Parliament, is killed rapper and actor 1282 – The people of Sicily legislature. by Wang Jingwei. by a car bomb as he exits the 1964 – Tracy Chapman, rebel against the Angevin king 1856 – The Treaty of Paris is 1944 – World War II: Allied Palace of Westminster. The Irish American singer-songwriter and Charles I, in what becomes signed, ending the Crimean War. bombers conduct their most National Liberation Army claims guitarist known as the Sicilian Vespers. 1861 – Discovery of the chemi- severe bombing run on Sofia, responsibility. 1965 – Piers Morgan, English 1296 – Edward I sacks Berwick- cal elements: Sir William Crookes Bulgaria. 1981 – U.S. President Ronald journalist and talk show host upon-Tweed, during armed con- announces his discovery of thal- 1944 – Out of 795 Lancasters, Reagan is shot in the chest out- 1967 – Christopher Bowman, flict between Scotland and lium. Halifaxes and Mosquitos sent to side a Washington, D.C., hotel by American figure skater and coach England.[2] 1863 – Danish prince Wilhelm attack Nuremberg, 95 bombers John Hinckley, Jr.; three others (d. 2008) 1971 – Mari Holden, American 1699 – Guru Gobind Singh Georg is chosen as King George do not return, making it the larg- are wounded in the same inci- of Greece. est RAF Bomber Command loss dent. cyclist establishes the Khalsa in 1971 – Mark Consuelos, Anandpur Sahib, Punjab.[3] 1867 – Alaska is purchased of the war. 1982 – Space Shuttle program: American actor and television per- 1815 – Joachim Murat issues from Russia for $7.2 million, 1945 – World War II: Soviet STS-3 Mission is completed with sonality the Rimini Proclamation which about 2-cent/acre ($4.19/km²), by forces invade Austria and cap- the landing of Columbia at White 1972 – Mili Avital, Israeli- would later inspire Italian unifica- United States Secretary of State ture Vienna; Polish and Soviet Sands Missile Range, New American actress tion. William H. Seward. forces liberate Danzig. Mexico. 1973 – Adam Goldstein, 1818 – Physicist Augustin 1870 – Texas is readmitted to 1949 – Cold War: A riot breaks 2002 – 2002 Lyon car attack American keyboard player, DJ, Fresnel reads a memoir on opti- the United States Congress fol- out in Austurvöllur square in takes place and producer (d. 2009) cal rotation to the French lowing Reconstruction. Reykjavík, when Iceland joins 2009 – Twelve gunmen attack 1973 – Kareem Streete- Academy of Sciences, reporting 1885 – The Battle for Kushka NATO. the Manawan Police Academy in Thompson, Caymanian-American that when polarized light is “depo- triggers the Panjdeh Incident 1959 – Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Lahore, Pakistan. long jumper larized” by a Fresnel rhomb, its which nearly gives rise to war Dalai Lama, flees Tibet for India. 2017 – SpaceX conducts the 1976 – Ty Conklin, American ice hockey player properties are preserved in any between the Russian and British 1961 – The Single Convention world’s first reflight of an orbital on Narcotic Drugs is signed in class rocket. 1979 – Norah Jones, American subsequent passage through an Empire. singer-songwriter and pianist optically-rotating crystal or liquid. 1899 – German Society of New York City. 1981 – Jammal Brown, American [4] Chemistry issues an invitation to 1965 – Vietnam War: A car TODAY'S football player 1822 – The Florida Territory is other national scientific organiza- bomb explodes in front of the 1982 – Jason Dohring, American created in the United States. tions to appoint delegates to the United States Embassy, Saigon, BIRTHDAYS actor 1841 – The National Bank of International Committee on killing 22 and wounding 183 oth- 1987 – Trent Barreta, American Atomic Weights. ers. 1957 – Paul Reiser, American wrestler Greece is founded in Athens. actor and comedian 1842 – Ether anesthesia is 1912 – Sultan Abd al-Hafid 1972 – Vietnam War: The 1988 – Richard Sherman, 1958 – Joey Sindelar, American American football player used for the first time, in an signs the Treaty of Fez, making Easter Offensive begins after golfer 2000 – Colton Herta, American operation by the American sur- Morocco a French protectorate. North Vietnamese forces cross 1959 – Martina Cole, English geon Dr. Crawford Long. 1918 – Outburst of bloody into the Demilitarized Zone race car driver THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020 - PAGE 3 Playground closed The Prifti Park playground behind Southwick Town Hall is closed and taped off with signs alerting the public that no one is allowed inside the play area. Gov. Charlie Baker last week stated that parks and public courts should be closed. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

HEALTHY AT HOME: CDC encourages donating blood if you are well How social distancing has changed our lives WASHINGTON — In healthcare settings all across the Mackenzie is a student in Kathleen Knapik’s second grade United States, donated blood is a lifesaving, essential part of class at Paper Mill Elementary School. The class is continu- caring for patients. The need for donated blood is constant, and ing its year-long Adopt-A-Classroom project with The blood centers are open and in urgent need of donations. CDC Westfield News, which is a program of the Westfield encourages people who are well to continue to donate blood if Education to Business Alliance. The students are learning they are able, even if they are practicing social distancing basic journalism skills, including interviewing, note taking, because of COVID-19. CDC is supporting blood centers by brainstorming and writing headlines. The following is an providing recommendations that will keep donors and staff article about the student’s life while staying at home during safe. Examples of these recommendations include spacing the coronavirus pandemic. donor chairs 6 feet apart, thoroughly adhering to environmen- tal cleaning practices, and encouraging donors to make dona- tion appointments ahead of time. By MACKENZIE S. Student correspondent Students from around the world are being asked to stay home to keep family, friends, and strangers healthy because Trash Programs of the virus going around. Here are my thoughts after the first week: Continued from Page 1 I feel like my first week was great. I like learning at home certain items will not be collected at the Southwick Transfer with my family. I didn’t get as much exercise though because Station until further notice. These include televisions, LCD swimming and gymnastics were cancelled. monitors, mattresses and box springs, washers, dryers and My family hasn’t been going to places, like fun places, or stoves, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifi- seeing people. We have been calling people on Skype and ers, propane tanks, car tires, fire extinguishers and brush. FaceTime to see them. My mom has to still work but she has Southwick Department of Public Works stated that the to do work at home. It feels good she is home but sometimes restrictions are being put in place because these items require she can’t play with me as much. My dad still has to work at direct handling by staff and others. night because he makes healthcare supplies to help the nurses and doctors stay healthy. My days are different than normal school days but I am still doing learning. For math I am doing number wrap-ups, math worksheets, and ST Math. For reading I have been lik- ing the Scholastic activities online. I have also been reading a collection of books with all different countries from all around the world. I have been reading them and then writing MACKENZIE S. down facts I learned. Also my grandma gave me a map with all the state quarters that was from when my mom was bunny they just got from over the phone. young. I have been picking out interesting ones and research- The good thing about being home is staying healthy and my ing then writing about them. family staying healthy together and still learning new things. To have fun at home I am going on fun walks. I went into The hard parts are not being able to see other people in person. the woods near my house to look for animals. I made a ninja My advice for everyone is to stay home, wash your hands, and keep learning! Also take walks to keep healthy. I hope course using string and rope in my bedroom. I also FaceTime The cardboard compactor located at the Twiss Street my grandparents and cousins. I got to see my cousin’s new everybody stays healthy! Transfer Station. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS FILE PHOTO) Teacher Continued from Page 1 Drowning in debt? them organize their thoughts. an appropriate choice for our Knapik said she is not the only times. Other movie picks included We can help. teacher thinking even more cre- ‘Stewart Little,’ ‘Jumanji,’ ‘Wreck atively than usual right now. It Ralph,’ and the ‘Narnia’ series,” Free consultation & free parking. “Teachers from preschool to the Knapik said. high schools are developing inno- In addition, students have been vative ways to connect with and sharing some interesting websites. support their students,” she said. Second graders are working on Knapik, whose class is known as iready reading, iready math, and “2K,” is doing a daily online ST Math like they do in school, “Morning Meeting” where she and they’re also discovering web- shares updates and suggestions and sites such as Scholastic.com, 413- 562-6611 asks a “Question of the Day,” just Virtual Field Trips, and Lunch 94 N. ELM STREET, WESTFIELD like she would in school. Students Doodles with Mo Willems. BACONWILSON.COM are encouraged to “reply all” to One student, Ben McEwan, rec- share with their classmates. ommended what Knapik called “a We are a debt relief agency, helping people file for “One morning, I challenged stu- fascinating website called explore. bankruptcy under the bankruptcy code dents to create a home version of org which features livecams Paper Mill’s PBIS program which focused on nature and animals in sets goals for positive behavior,” their natural habitats. Ben is espe- “Our Family Cooks For Your Family” she said. “Students created a chart cially interested in learning about with our Panther Pride goals — Be the Northern Lights.” Kind, Be Respectful, Be Safe, and Another day, students shared Village Pizzeria Be Responsible – and identified their favorite jokes and riddles. R E S T A U R A N T things they can do to meet those “No one loves a good knock- FREE CUP College Highway, Rt. 10 & 202, Southwick, MA goals at home.” knock joke like a second grader,” OF SOUP DEBIT Knapik said many students Knapik said. with any Grinder 569-3160 • 569-3403 wrote goals related to listening to Knapik also urged all parents to during Lunch parents, helping with chores, play- help their children by becoming (excluding Grinder --- APRIL ----- of the Month) ing nicely with brothers and sis- familiar with the School Closure DINE IN ONLY Grinder of the Month Pizza of the Month ters, and learning every day. They Plan created by Westfield Schools Paper Mill Elementary School second grader Wyatt all emphasized that they could Superintendent Stefan Colon proudly wearing the Manatee Underwater 8" Turkey Grinder Buffalo meet their “Be Safe” goal by wash- Czaporowski and his team, which Jetpack he designed as a home project celebrating with Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato ing their hands regularly and stay- includes important information Manatee Appreciation Day. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS Chicken ing home for now. Children can and interesting resources for stu- SUBMITTED PHOTO) earn “Green Paws” for meeting dents and families. Parents should Pizza their goals, and then they can cash regularly check the Westfield $$ 7545 them in for fun reward activities at Public Schools website and If you would like to run a Birthday Announcement in home. Facebook page for updates on 34¢ “Another day, students shared school-related information. The Westfield News contact OnionsOnions & PeppersPeppers 25 extraextra movie recommendations for a fam- The Westfield News will contin- us at: 413-562-4181 ily movie night. Several of our ue to engage with Knapik’s class Check out our LUNCHEON SPECIALS - served 11am to 3pm daily! young movie critics suggested through the coronavirus school HOURS: Mon-Thur 11am-11pm • Fri-Sat 11am-12am • Sun 12pm-10pm ‘Home Alone,’ which seems to be closure. PAGE 4 - MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT

COLUMN Call me, maybe. By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Editor What a time we are living in. And I don’t necessarily mean that in a bad way. Yes, this is challenging and scary and uncertain and weird. Mostly, it’s just plain weird. I still find myself having to go out daily for something news-related, mainly for a photo because most interviews are being done by phone, text, email, messenger or video chat. And when I am out and about, I keep it to once a day and I cram anything I have to do in the outside world in that one trip. I am lucky enough to have hand sanitizer (thanks, in part, to my children who have multiple hand HOPE E. sanitizers on adorable key rings that TREMBLAY they put on their backpacks), so I sanitize every time I go in and out of my car. What is especially weird to me is social media right now. I am seeing fewer rude comments on posts, less people spreading rumors or starting online arguments with strangers and more people sharing something that’s actually informative or funny or that just makes someone smile. Now that is weird. Technology is what’s getting people through this. Teachers are connecting with their students by email, Facebook Live, Senator Elizabeth Warren walks zoom, skype and more. I’ve read a few Facebook posts from people who are actually speaking to friends on the phone (gasp!). I admit I am one of those people who does not love small biz through new loan options talking on the phone. Growing up, that is not something I could have imagined – I loved talking on the phone. I would By MATT MURPHY major ways, Warren said. in early February. get home from school where I spent most of my day with my State House News Service The first way is through a $10 billion "The idea here is to try to get help to all friends in the same classroom, and call them. We could talk for BOSTON - With a $2 trillion stimulus emergency grant fund administered by kinds of small businesses. Some of them hours. I was a good kid who rarely got in trouble for, well, package one House vote away from the Small Business Administration. are open and operational right now, some anything. Except talking on the phone. President Donald Trump's desk, U.S. Grants of up to $10,000 will be available are operational in only a skeleton manner Any time I was grounded as a teenager, it was because I was Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Thursday told to any business that applies for an eco- and some are entirely closed," Warren on the phone way longer than I should have been. At 16, I got small business owners that the coronavi- nomic injury disaster loan through the said. "The hope is the money will both my own phone line in my bedroom. What were my grandpar- rus relief bill would make millions avail- SBA, Warren said. Those are loans of up help cushion during this time of crisis and ents thinking? My boyfriend also had a phone in his room and able to to $2 million for businesses of any size, that these small businesses survive so that we would talk for hours at night, often falling asleep while still them, mostly through loans, as they and the Treasury is making most banks they're there to hire people and help us on the phone. try to weather the shutdown of economic and lenders authorized SBA lenders to create a stronger recovery," Warren said. In college, the phone was my lifeline to my friends from life nationwide. process those applications. The senator also walked the business home. We didn’t have cell phones and email was used exclu- "This is all designed to get money into The money can be used to maintain leaders through the expansion of unem- sively for schoolwork. So, we talked on the phone. people's hands now," Warren said. payroll, provide sick leave or cover obli- ployment benefit eligibility to cover for- Over the years, the art of a phone conversation was lost. The state's senior senator participated gations like debt, rent or mortgages, and profit and non-profit businesses whether Especially once my friends and I had children because as any in a conference call with Boston Mayor would not need to be repaid if the loan they participate in their state's unemploy- parent will tell you, there is nothing more of an emergency for Marty Walsh on Thursday afternoon to application is ultimately denied. Warren ment insurance system or not, as well as a kid as when their mom is trying to talk on the phone. The walk Boston area business through the said the goal is provide the grant within coverage for part-time workers, "gig conversations go something like this: pots of money available to them through three days of a loan application being workers," and the self-employed. Me on the phone: “So maybe we could try to get together the stimulus bill. processed. An additional $600 would be added this weekend with the kids” The Senate voted unanimously for the Another $17 billion has been made under the bill on top of whatever the state Other Mom friend on phone: “That would be great …. Hang package late Wednesday night, and available for standard SBA borrowing, pays in unemployment benefits, and on… Davey, I am on the phone. What’s wrong?” Warren said the House would vote on the and applicants who secure one of those workers who are furloughed, but remain Me: “Just let me kn….What’s up Ry? No, you cannot have bill Friday, and is not expected to make loans in the six months after the bill is on their company's health insurance a snack…ow what works for you an…. What is so important? any changes. Trump has indicated he signed will have no payments due for six would also become eligible. Are you bleeding? No? OK then…d we can figure it out.” will sign the bill when it gets to him. months. "In Massachusetts, that means 100 per- This goes on until we finally give up and hang up. "My thoughts are with all of you and The second major pool of funding in cent income replacement for the average Now, my children are older and my daughter can spend your families during this difficult time. I the stimulus bill, Warren said, is a $350 worker," Warren said. "The expansion in hours on the phone with her friends, usually on Facetime. know this crisis put a lot of pressure on billion stimulus fund for no-fee loans to who's covered is designed to cover pretty Most of my calls these days are work-related. And still, my people personally," Warren said. small businesses of up to $10 million. much everyone who was out there work- kids can sense from three rooms away that I am on the phone Though Warren said she opposed the Warren said employers can apply for 125 ing in one form or another when this crisis and NEED something at that very moment! loan fund for large corporations in the percent of whatever their payroll would hit." But, I digress. bill, she voted for the package after be for eight weeks, with principal and Walsh thanked Warren and U.S. Sen. My point is that people are connecting in new ways, old fighting for additional oversight. interest payments deferred for up to a Edward Markey for their work on the bill, ways, unique ways (kids leaving chalk messages on side- "I don't believe that the price of get- year. which he said would have an impact in walks, for instance) and more. People are connecting like ting help to small businesses and fami- Warren said that for business that are Boston to help businesses recover. never before in a time when we cannot connect in person. And lies should be a $450 billion slush fund able to rehire employees and maintain a "We know this has been an incredibly I think it’s amazing and I am clinging to those positive for corporations but it was part of what payroll similar to early February, the difficult time. It's been two and half moments in this weird world. the Republicans demanded for getting loans can be waived either in part or in weeks. It feels like it's been two and half How are you connecting right now? Let us know – email me this stimulus package done," Warren their entirety. The loans will be adminis- years...," Walsh said. at [email protected], or if you have my num- said. "I tried to get as much oversight tered directly by banks, and underwrit- "We need to be patient, as well, as a ber, give me a call. into that part of the package as possible." ing will be waived, she said. The loans society. We are very early in this corona- The bill makes money available to will be awarded based on a company's virus fight. This is going to go on for small business and non-profits in two ability to prove it was a viable business quite a bit of time," the mayor said.

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Joseph and Agnes (Pisarski) the federal Department of access to state unemployment No marijuana may be sold to recreational consumers Gula. Patricia also resided in Labor reported never-before- benefits for employees who until at least April 7, but there may not be much mari- Bondsville, Ludlow, Indian seen levels of need nation- lose access to work because juana to sell then unless cultivators are able to tend to Orchard, Hampden, and wide during the coronavirus of COVID-19. Those who their cannabis plants that are already growing. Westfield, MA, as well as crisis. submit successful applica- The Cannabis Control Commission issued a cease and Dunedin, FL. She was a 1951 graduate of the High Initial unemployment tions will no longer face a desist order this week, but allowed an exception for cul- School of Commerce. She was predeceased by her claims nationwide spiked one-week waiting period and tivators to "designate necessary staff to maintain their husband John Curran. She is survived by her daughters dramatically in the week end- should be able to receive aid cultivation operations," including watering plants, per- Judith Weldon (Mark) and Jill Vernon (Randy); her ing March 21 amid the coro- within seven to 10 days. forming pest management functions that had already sons William (Karen), John (Diana), and Jeffrey; navirus outbreak. [Graphic: Between 500 and 800 state been implemented and conducting preventative mainte- granddaughters Emily Davcev, Kate Chan, Julie Chris Lisinski/SHNS] employees are deployed to nance. No new planting is allowed. Vernon, Amy Vernon, Brittany Curran, and Meghan The federal agen- facilitate the unemployment The exception was made possible by the governor's Curran; her grandsons Philip Vernon, Scott Weldon, cy's report listed 7,449 non- claim process, Baker said inclusion of "farm workers and support service workers Timothy Vernon, John Jacob Curran, Jacob Curran, seasonally adjusted advance Wednesday, and he praised to include those who field crops" and other farm work as and Joshua Curran; great-granddaughters Hannah claims in Massachusetts dur- the system as "working far "essential" workers. Davcev, Amelia Chan, Eleanor Chan; and great-grand- ing the week ending March better given the amount of Marijuana companies are also allowed to "designate son Benjamin Chan. The family would like to thank 14 and 147,995 during the volume it's dealing with than necessary staff to provide physical security to their The Atrium at Cardinal Drive as well as Beacon week ending March 21, a I think anybody would have operation" while the CCC's cease and desist order is in Hospice for their compassionate care for their mother. nearly twentyfold increase. expected." effect. A memorial service to celebrate Patricia’s life is being A similar trend carried "As I've said before, if we planned for this summer. 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BUSINESS/FINANCIAL CITYOFWESTFIELD.ORG Laurie Mikalunas named Westfield Bank branch manager Twiss Street Transfer WESTFIELD — Westfield Bank announced that Laurie Mikalunas has been appointed assistant vice president and branch manager of the Bank’s newly-opened branch at 14 Station closed Russell Road in Huntington. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Health Department closed She is responsible for the daily operation and administra- the Twiss Street Transfer Station effective March 24, 2020, at tion of the office, including customer service, consumer and 3 p.m. and will remain closed until further notice. business products and services, and residential lending. Because many of the City’s recycling vendors have ceased Mikalunas has nearly 20 years of banking experience in cus- operations as a result of the governor’s order to close all non- tomer service and branch operations. Most recently, she was essential businesses, items brought to the Transfer Station a Branch Manager at United Bank. She holds a bachelor’s cannot be removed. Until such time as our vendors are once degree from Westfield State University. again able to collect materials at the Transfer Station, we will As an active resident of Huntington, Mikalunas is a mem- remain closed. ber of the Huntington Lions Club, a Trustee of the Huntington Please visit our website for updated information. www. Library, Treasurer of the Gateway Education Foundation, cityofwestfield.org Clerk of the Friends of the Southern Hilltowns Adult Education Center (SHAEC), and a member of the Jacobs Ladder Business Association (JLBA). “Laurie is a familiar face for our newest customers in If you would like to run a Huntington,” said James C. Hagan, president of Westfield Bank. “Although we can’t openly invite to the public into our Birthday Announcement in beautiful new branch office at this time of social distancing, The Westfield News contact we want everyone to know that Laurie and her staff are ready us at: 413-562-4181 and willing to serve the financial needs of the community in any way they can, whether it be through the drive-up lane, through technology, or by personal appointment. We hope that brings some sense of comfort and security to individuals LAURIE MIKALUNAS and businesses in and around Huntington.” Peter Pan Bus Lines offers schedule updates and changes STOP THE SPREAD OF GERMS

SPRINGFIELD - Peter Pan Bus Lines dating customers via online support booked today - April 30, 2020 for travel Help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases like COVID-19. is doing our part to help stop the spread requests at www.peterpanbus.com/ through June 14, 2020 on www.peterpan- of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) by tem- request/. bus.com or on our Peter Pan Bus Mobile Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue porarily reducing our schedules through- Please note that we are experiencing a APP we will waive your change fees. in the trash. out the Northeast while providing trans- high demand of Customer Care requests Safety Measures We Are Taking: Bus portation for essential personnel through- and are doing everything we can to transportation is one of the safest meth- out the 100 communities we service. respond as quickly as possible. If your ods of travel with a constant flow of “This decision was not taken lightly as travel date has passed and you have fresh, filtered air coming into the bus. we know that many passengers use Peter already submitted a support request, we The safety of our passengers, employees, Pan Bus as their primary mode of trans- will be following up shortly. We appreci- and the communities we service is our #1 portation. We have met with state and ate your patience, Ticket Counters & priority. We continue to elevate the level local officials and are following the CDC Station Updates: We have reduced hours of interior cleaning using safe, approved, Clean and disinfect frequently guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting at most of our ticket counters while other hospital grade disinfectant products touched objects and surfaces. our buses. With regards to our passen- locations we have temporarily closed. while focusing on high-traffic surfaces gers, employees, and the communities Our website is here to help! Passengers (hand rails, door handles, rest rooms, and we service, safety is our #1 priority and can search schedules, purchase tickets seats) daily. Boarding: We encourage all will always will be" said Peter Picknelly, and find the most up to date travel infor- passengers to utilize mobile boarding for chairman and CEO of Peter Pan Bus mation on our website www.peterpan- fast efficient contact FREE boarding. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Lines. When certain schedules are can- bus.com. Passengers are encouraged to Our drivers will scan your ticket right celed, passengers will be notified via arrive 15-20 minutes prior to departure. from your mobile device and you will be email, as well as being posted on our Peter Pan Cares! How can we HELP? As on your way! You can help prevent the TRAVEL ALERTS page. Passengers a family-owned business, we recognize spread of Coronavirus. The Centers for Stay home when you are sick, traveling through April 5, 2020, who the stress that Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) except to get medical care. need to postpone scheduled travel can has put on our passengers and our com- recommend these simple daily precau- contact us at www.peterpanbus.com/ munities that we service. If you or a tions to help prevent the spread of request/ to cancel existing travel arrange- loved one has been displaced during this Coronavirus:Wash your hands often with Wash your hands often with soap ments and request that a travel credit be time Peter Pan wants to HELP you get soap and water for at least 20 seconds. and water for at least 20 seconds. placed in their PERKS account to be home! Contact us at peterpancares@ Avoid touching your eyes, nose and used for future travel. We will continue peterpanbus.com! mouth with unwashed hands. Cover your to evaluate the need for further flexibility Future Travel: Book Stress Free We cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw cdc.gov/COVID19 during the coming weeks. Our dedicated know that your travel plans may change, the tissue in the trash. 314915-A March 16, 2020 1:02 PM Customer Care Team will be accommo- and we are here to help. Any tickets Stay home if you are sick.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, March 30, 2020: This year, new financial opportunities are headed your way, and you can solidify that foundation you’ve been dreaming about. Be on your toes and be ready to seize the opportunity as soon as it occurs. You can expect sudden and emotional reactions to matters in your personal life. If single, you meet a fun DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker and funny Gemini who delights you but is not ready to commit. If attached, you rediscover all the camaraderie that brought you together in the first place. LIBRA delights you.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19)  It’s a time of completion. You’re in a good position to act on your wishes and dreams. You reap what you’ve sown, and you benefit from your association with a group. Friends play an important role in your day. Tonight: Look ahead to your next goal. SCARY GARY Mark Buford TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  Think “abundance.” Finish what you started at work. Visualize the future and look beyond the immediate. Clear up odds and ends. Take an inventory on where things are going in your life. It’s a great time for self- promotion. Tonight: Online shopping finds you a treasure. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  You are busy moving about from place to place, handling chores and Crosswords thinking about work matters. Your mental abilities are strong now, and you have an emotional need to reinvigorate your studies. A short trip works to your benefit. Tonight: Go DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni out with friends. CANCER (June 21-July 22)  Unconscious attitudes at work can be difficult, and you tend to keep your feelings secret now. Relations with women can be hard. It’s a great day for a mystical or spiritual discipline. Your intuition is heightened. Tonight: Journal your most intimate thoughts. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  A change of scenery would do you good today. You might be involved in a community activity or a humanitarian benefit. You see two sides of an issue. You’re feeling cre- B.C. Mastroianni and Hart ative and have a need to express yourself in writing. Tonight: Early bedtime. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  Your organizational skills are highlighted. Hard work is called for today to complete a project. Stay focused and avoid any inclinations to wander off to other tasks. Be methodical and thorough. Romance takes a back seat for now. Tonight: Take the night off. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)  Your creativity, personal grace and magnetism are highlighted. Work finds you soaring high with emotion. It’s also a good day to take a chance or experiment. Pleasure and fun are emphasized. Express ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie your joy. Tonight: Contact an old friend you haven’t talked to in a while. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  Your experiences are more emo- tionally intense. You could be dealing with a matter concerning shared resources or posses- sions. Security is an important issue with you today. Control your impulses for the time being. Emphasize quality over quantity. Tonight: Indulge in a luxurious bath. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  You want to spend time with cre- ative, witty and well-spoken people. You feel a need to communicate with great intelligence. You get along with others and can resolve any ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett disagreements. Just don’t get into an argument with an Aries today. Tonight: Date night. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan 19)  It’s a service-oriented day. You offer advice and support to those around you. Do a good deed for someone. Be sympathetic and tolerant. Diplomacy wins the way. An adjustment in your domestic life may be necessary. Tonight: Special dinner with family. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  It’s your day to play it your way. You attract financial success, especially if you are open to a new approach. Be the person you always imagined you might be. Play with dif- ryptoquip ferent personas. You’re playing with power so C ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe be careful not to hurt others. Tonight: Relax. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  It’s a day for hard work that will make the rest of the week go easier. You have an emotional reaction concerning your home or parents. You’re dealing with the founda- tions of who you are and who you are becoming. Tonight: Treat your sweetie.

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