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VOL. 86 NO. 151 TrampolineTUESDAY, JUNE 27,park 2017 receives unanimous 75 cents support from City Council By Amy Porter “We know what we’re doing,” Chen plaza “an important part of Westfield,” Correspondent said. and noted that DEI Property Management WESTFIELD – Following a public FunZ Trampoline Park will also offer is one of the top 10 taxpayers in the city. hearing on Monday, the City Council rock climbing walls, a virtual reality Mitchell also said a lot of people were voted unanimously to support the special space, a small soccer field, softball, bas- looking for family friendly activities. permit application for the FunZ ketball, zipline, rope course and laser “This could be the anchor that spurs sup- Trampoline Park, which will inhabit the tag, and offer birthday parties for chil- porting businesses,” he said. 50,000 square-foot former Bon Ton dren. Comments from councilors and the space in the Westfield Shops. “We got strong indications that the city public were mostly in favor of the appli- FunZ owner Johnny Chen, his partner would embrace some entertainment,” cation. and J. R. Cody, director of commercial Chen said, adding that they can change “We have lost bowling alleys and leasing for DEI Property Management, the interior to meet the demand. He said movie theaters. It’s nice to see someone owner of the space, spoke on behalf of the space will not only be for children, investing in entertainment,” said At-large the trampoline park. Chen said this will they will offer options for parents. Councilor Nicholas J. Morganelli Jr. He be his fourth park, noting other locations Speaking on behalf of the project, for- also commented on the ceiling height in in Rhode Island, Maine and New mer City Advancement Officer Joe the space being adequate. Hampshire. He said he is also opening Mitchell said he and Mayor Brian P. “That was one of the first questions Johnny Chen and partner of FunZ Trampoline and J.R. sites in New Bedford and Seekonk, Sullivan have been in discussions with they asked me,” said J. R. Cody. Cody of DEI Property Management presented the request for Mass., and is looking at locations in DEI management about the space for a special permit for the trampoline park. (Photo by Amy Porter) Conn. over a year. He called the property on the See Trampoline Park, Page 3

Local business owners react to CBD sales restrictions By Peter Currier Correspondent WESTFIELD- A recent Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (DAP) policy statement outlined a new ban on some CBD based products that could affect some local businesses. The June 12 statement by the DAP listed several Cannabidiol (CBD) products that would no longer be approved for sale. Those included food products containing CBD, products containing CBD that make medical or thera- peutic claims, products that contain hemp as a dietary supple- Brent Puza of Nature Will Provide always displays a go-to Alyssa Serrenho and Brent Puza are eager to share the mush- ment, any animal feed containing hemp products, and unpro- book when cooking with mushrooms. (Lori Szepelak photo) rooms they forage in the hilltowns. (Lori Szepelak photo) cessed hemp plant material. The Massachusetts Department of public health published a similar ruling on the same day. The rulings by the two departments could affect several businesses in the area, including Your CBD Store in Mushroom foragers Southwick, Rehab Resolutions in Southwick, and Budsuds Soapery in Westfield. Your CBD Store part of a nationwide company. In response, the U.S. Hemp Roundtable (USHR), a supporting offer nature’s group that advocates for the free sale of hemp products, made a statement. “As we reported a few weeks ago, the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources issued a statement that bounty at market CBD could not be sold as a food additive or dietary supple- By Lori Szepelak Black Trumpets, Chicken of the ment,” said the USHR statement, “The Department of Public Correspondent Woods and Hen of the Woods. Prices Health echoed this as they issued guidance that said CBD WESTFIELD — Brent Puza and range from $5 an ounce for yellow could not be added to foods. In response, State Representative Alyssa Serrenho enjoy the great out- shantelles to $10 an ounce for chaga. Mark Cusack introduced a new bill, HD 4339, a bill that doors and are sharing their enthusi- “Chaga is a medicinal mushroom would both expand the state’s hemp growing program, and asm – and foraging skills – with area that we find on birch trees,” said clarify that hemp-derived CBD products could be sold at residents through a unique business, Puza. retail in Massachusetts. In fact, Rep. Cusack’s bill largely Nature Will Provide. The small Saguaro cacti planters reflects the important concepts contained in the Roundtable’s Puza, an avid hunter, fisherman on sale also have an interesting his- Model State Bill, providing some of the strongest hemp and and forager, introduced Serrenho to tory, noted Puza. CBD protections in the country. With the passage of the 2018 his hobbies more than a year ago and “My mom has had a Saguaro cacti Brent Puza of Nature Will Provide displays one U.S. Farm Bill, Congress lifted all restrictions on industrial soon she was hooked. for 70 years and once a year it of the offerings – Chaga. (Lori Szepelak photo) hemp cultivation and product sales, and you can help “I grew up in Southwick and blooms,” said Puza, adding over the Massachusetts do the same on the state level.” Belchertown,” said Serrenho. “When years the family has pruned the cacti One of the ways that the couple expects to Marcus Quinn, CEO of Sunmed, sent the statement to the we were kids we were always outside and some of the offshoots are now for expand its business model is through a “hook and playing in the woods.” sale. look” excursion. See CBD Sales, Page 3 Puza, a lab technician at Mestek in One element that is needed for the Puza, a professed “big fisherman,” said he Westfield, launched Nature Will couple to bring the bounty to the mar- enjoys taking people of all ages out fishing at Provide in 2010 and enjoys taking ket each week is water. scenic fishing spots and state parks, however, people of all ages into nature to “Our bounty all depends on Mother each individual must have a valid fishing license. expose them to the bounty that awaits Nature,” said Puza, adding, “We need “If someone is just getting started fishing, I can – on land and water. rain.” help them feel comfortable and confident,” said On Thursdays this summer and Serrenho, a hairdresser, notes Puza. “Through college ecology classes and fall, the couple will sell a variety of before she goes to work she is out extensive research, I can also assure everyone we wild foraged mushrooms that they foraging for mushrooms from the will find edible mushrooms during the day’s harvested from select areas in the knowledge she has gained from Puza. trip.” hilltowns at the Westfield Farmers’ “It’s like a treasure hunt each time,” Puza also enjoys explaining the importance of Market. The market is conducted she said, adding, “it’s also great exer- picking mushrooms correctly while in the woods. from 12 – 6 p.m. on the front lawn of cise.” “You are helping the plant when you pick it the Episcopal Church of the Puza echoed a similar sentiment. correctly,” said Puza, adding, “it’s like clipping a Atonement. “I teach others how to open their rose bush.” Puza and Serrenho were among the eyes to nature,” he said, noting most For more information on Nature Will Provide close to 20 vendors at the market on days after work he is out scourging offerings, call Puza at (413) 563-3479 or send an July 4, selling yellow shantelles, cin- favorite areas for a variety of mush- email to him at [email protected]. Steve Ferrari and franchisee Lorraine Denoncourt with namon shantelles, chaga, and Saguaro rooms. “Ultimately, we want to grow “I love the aspect of this business that we can some of their products on the counter. On display on some cacti. In the coming months, market the business by teaching people tricks be outside, it’s fun and we can do it together,” of their tinctures, lotions, and edible CBD gummies. (Photo visitors will also be able to purchase of the trade.” said Serrenho. by Peter Currier)

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Chester Alumni and Friends Come Home CHESTER – As nearly 100 Chester High Alumni and friends gathered in town last week, there developed a picture of history, nostalgia, and community/school spirit. The annual reunion and meeting always draws a large num- ber of people associated with the former Chester High School, including Chester residents who attended or graduated from Gateway after Chester High School closed in 1968. This year›s meeting was held on June 29 at the restored Chester Train Station. Special recognition was given to William Holmes from the class of 1945 who was present for the 74th anniversary of his graduation. Wendell Cook (1959) received applause for traveling the further distance to attend, 2,970 miles. He was joined by Michael Koivisto, Mary Niskanen Thayer, Martha Kelly Paquette, Donald Smith, and Janice Oppenheimer Yaslowitz, all celebrating their 60th anniversa- ry. sion by offering special hours for alumni to Duane C. Pease, Mary Story Burkholder, and for June 27, 2020. Members agreed unani- The graduating class of 1969 celebrated their visit prior to the reunion. “I think this is Diane DeMoss. mously to maintain the Chester location and fifty-year anniversary. Returning members proof that small-town America is alive and Scholarship awards were presented to time of the annual event because “it’s good to included Susan Austin and John Hultman. well, at least here in Chester,” he said. Grace LeBarron (Amelia Jones Scholarship), be home.” Those associated with or in some Association President Walter Boomsma The Association re-elected Walter Rebecca Herman (Pierce/Woods way connected with Chester and/or Chester noted that these reunions are “drifting in the Boomsma as President for his fifteenth year. Scholarship), Evan Lee (Permanent High School are encouraged to be certain the direction of becoming as much a town event as Also returned to office were Vice President Scholarship), Elizabeth Niemiec (Pearl Association has current mailing information a school reunion.” Noting that the Chester Robert Goewey, Treasurer George Morey, Jr. Chouffet Scholarship) and Kaylee Hayes by contacting Robert Goewey, Association Foundation handled most of the meeting Goewey was also reelected Secretary. (Permanent Scholarship)—all 2019 gradu- Secretary, 1 Aldrich Avenue, Huntington MA arrangements and food under the direction of Brenda Davenport Budreau and Tino ates from Gateway Regional High School. 01050. The Association also maintains an Barbara Pease Huntoon., he also pointed out Cardarelli were reelected to the Board of The Association has already started plan- informational website at http://chesterhigh. that the Historical Society supports the occa- Directors. Scholarship Custodians include ning for the next annual meeting, scheduled wordpress.com and a Facebook page.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Tuesday, July 9, the 190th day of 2019. There are 175 days left in the year.

n July 9, 1850, the 12th president of the United and eight people on the ground. conservative, politically connected federal appeals court States, Zachary Taylor, died after serving only 16 judge, for the Supreme Court to fill the seat left vacant by Omonths of his term. (He was succeeded by In 1992, Democrat Bill Clinton tapped Tennessee Sen. the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy. (Kavanaugh Millard Fillmore.) Al Gore to be his running mate. Former CBS News com- would be confirmed in October after a contentious nomi- mentator Eric Sevareid died in Washington at age 79. nation fight.) Starbucks announced that it would eliminate On this date: plastic straws from all of its locations within two years, In 1755, British General Edward Braddock was mortally In 1995, Jerry Garcia performed for the final time as front- citing the environmental threat to oceans. Former movie wounded as his troops suffered a massive defeat during man of the Grateful Dead during a concert at Chicago’s mogul Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty to new sexual the French and Indian War (he died four days later). Soldier Field (Garcia died a month later). assault charges involving a third woman. In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read aloud In 2001, a divided court in Chile ruled that Gen. Augusto Today’s Birthdays: to Gen. George Washington’s troops in New York. Pinochet could not be tried on human rights charges be- Actor-singer Ed Ames is 92. Former Defense Secretary cause of his deteriorating health and mental condition, a Donald H. Rumsfeld is 87. Actor James Hampton is 83. In 1816, Argentina declared independence from Spain. ruling that effectively brought the 85-year-old former dic- Actor Brian Dennehy is 81. Actor Richard Roundtree is tator’s legal troubles to an end. 77. Singer Dee Dee Kenniebrew (The Crystals) is 74. In 1918, 101 people were killed in a train collision in Author Dean Koontz is 74. Football Hall of Famer O.J. Nashville, Tennessee. The Distinguished Service Cross Ten years ago: Simpson is 72. Actor Chris Cooper is 68. TV personality was established by an Act of Congress. The Group of Eight industrialized nations opened their John Tesh is 67. Country singer David Ball is 66. Busi- summit in L’Aquila, Italy, to Group of Five developing ness executive/TV personality Kevin O’Leary (TV: “Shark In 1937, a fire at 20th Century Fox’s film storage facility countries Brazil, China, India, Mexico and South Africa, Tank”) is 65. Rhythm-and-blues singer Debbie Sledge in Little Ferry, New Jersey, destroyed most of the studio’s as well as Egypt. The Dutch government turned over doz- (Sister Sledge) is 65. Actor Jimmy Smits is 64. Actress silent films. ens of antiquities stolen from Iraq to Baghdad’s ambas- Lisa Banes is 64. Actor Tom Hanks is 63. Singer Marc Al- sador. Michael Phelps broke the then-world record in the mond is 62. Actress Kelly McGillis is 62. Rock singer Jim In 1947, the engagement of Britain’s Princess Elizabeth 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. national championships Kerr (Simple Minds) is 60. Actress-rock singer Courtney to Lt. Philip Mountbatten was announced. in Indianapolis, swimming the two-lap final in 50.22 sec- Love is 55. Rock musician Frank Bello (Anthrax) is 54. onds. Actor David O’Hara is 54. Actress Pamela Adlon is 53. In 1962, pop artist Andy Warhol’s exhibit of 32 paintings Rock musician Xavier Muriel is 51. Actor Scott Grimes is of Campbell’s soup cans opened at the Ferus Gallery in Five years ago: 48. Actor Enrique Murciano is 46. Rock singer-musician Los Angeles. President Barack Obama began a two-day visit to Tex- Isaac Brock (Modest Mouse) is 44. Musician/producer as, where he met with state officials, including Gov. Rick Jack White is 44. Rock musician Dan Estrin (Hoobas- In 1974, former U.S. Chief Justice Earl Warren died in Perry, to discuss the influx of unaccompanied children at tank) is 43. Actor-director Fred Savage is 43. Country Washington at age 83. the U.S.-Mexico border. Modeling agency founder Eileen musician Pat Allingham is 41. Actress Linda Park is 41. Ford, 92, died in Morristown, New Jersey. Actress Megan Parlen is 39. Rhythm-and-blues singer In 1982, Pan Am Flight 759, a Boeing 727, crashed in Kiely Williams (3lw) is 33. Actor Mitchel (cq) Musso is 28. 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How Did This Ward 4 Councilor Michael reusing an existing building, HouseHelp Seniors? Burns asked if FunZ would currently unoccupied,” said be offering food. Chen said Nicholas Beluzo of Want To Know A Secret? Ask Sarah. they would not, but would Montgomery Road. www.sarahgillett.org bring in outside food for Kristen Mello said she was birthday parties. asked to speak on behalf of www.sarahgillett.org Chen said the business two resident minors, who would be open from 10 a.m. were in favor of the plan. to 9 p.m. on Sundays through “They are interested in tram- Looking for Golfers Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 11 polines, video, and rock CSF Westfield Dollars for p.m. on Fridays and climbing in town.” Scholars is looking for more Saturdays. He said the busiest At-large Councilor Brent golfers to make our Third times would be Friday and B. Bean, II also expressed Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday evenings. During a support for the project, but Friday, August 2nd at Tekoa discussion of the hours, said his experience with other Country Club in Westfield, At-large Councilor Matt locations with his teenage MA a big success. Proceeds Emmershy suggested that daughter was that the spaces will benefit CSF Westfield they make the hours earlier get “dirty and worn out real Dollars for Scholars General and later on the application quick,” adding, “Anything Scholarships. Golf entry fee for flexibility, but Chen you can do to make sure this is $90 per person and includes wasn’t interested in doing so. is maintained properly.” greens fees, cart and dinner. Ward 6 Councilor William Onyski moved to close the Registration begins at 8:30 Onyski said they could come public hearing and bring the a.m. with a shotgun start at back with a request for modi- special permit to a vote, say- 10:00 a.m. Not a golfer?? cations, if necessary. ing it did not require being Why not consider joining us One concerned resident referred to a sub-committee for dinner & raffles for just asked whether the children as the council found it to be a $35. Golf Tournament regis- would be supervised, and site appropriate use and the tration and sponsor informa- Chen said there would be specific site adequate. He tion can be found at http:// Southwick Rotary spotters on the floor. He also said under conditions, any csfwestfield.dollarsforschol- The Rotary Club of Southwick installed Mike Parent as president effective July 1. The club said the trampolines will have substantive change or altera- ars.org. For questions, contact also inducted four new members. Shown in the photo are Mike Parent (upper left), the safety nets under them, in tion would require revision of Tori Denton at 413-301-4614 club’s first corporate membership including Doug Moglin, Karl Stinehart, and Russ Fox addition to surrounding them. the special permit, and that or via email at tedenton109@ representing the Town of Southwick. Also inducted is Diane Mason-Arnold, the club’s “I’m in favor of a good there be no outdoor storage. gmail.com. Deadline for entry first family membership as she joins her husband Rotarian Fred Arnold. (Photo submitted) opportunity, anything that The council then voted unani- is July 29, 2019. brings entertainment. They’re mously for approval Before the meeting, Mitchell said he, the mayor and DEI were looking at other CBD Sales retail tenants, but the city was Continued from Page 1 interested in an “Amazon franchisees of each Your CBD Store location. Sunmed is a brand of CBD Kannaway, as well as Your CBD Store also sell dog treats containing CBD, resistant” business, and a lot products that is prominently sold at Your CBD Store locations. Marcus is also which may fall under the category of ‘animal feed’ specified by the DAP. of people were asking for the husband of Rachael Quinn, founder of Your CBD Stores. Another local pet food and supply store in Westfield, For K-9’s and Felines, family-friendly activities. “The worst thing is we wouldn’t be able to carry edibles,” said Lorraine also sells CBD products specifically for pets. The owners of each of these “Brick and mortar stores Denoncourt, franchisee of Southwick’s Your CBD Store. stores all maintain that the substance is safe for your pets despite the DAP and are having a difficult time,” According to a release from Peter Lorenz, communications director for the DPH policy. Mitchell said before the meet- Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, the In the case of BudSuds Soapery, owners Joe and Amanda Caracciolo said ing, adding that other mall policies are being adopted because the DPH and DAP are trying to remain in that their business will not be affected to the degree that others are by this new spaces, such as Holyoke and line with federal policy. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a policy, because they do not sell anything ingestible. Their main products are Ingleside are looking at expe- statement earlier this year saying that CBD may not be added to foods because CBD infused soaps and lotions. Amanda said they are supporting the passage riential businesses as tenants. it is an active ingredient in at least one FDA approved medication, and medica- of Massachusetts Bill HD 4339. “We want to be proactive, tions may not be added to food per FDA guidelines. Epidiolex is an FDA “This [policy] will actually make all manufacturers have to apply for a hemp with vibrant, economically approved oral solution comprised of CBD used to treat epileptic seizures. It license and then source from in-state growers and processors, creating a safe, viable properties,” he added, was only approved in the spring of 2018. regulated, tested product eliminating out of state, unregulated products,” said saying Mayor Sullivan had The FDA did specify that hemp seed, hemp seed protein, and hemp seed oil Amanda. worked hard to bring the busi- are generally recognized as safe. The Caraciolos are part of the Massachusetts Hemp Coalition, and they said ness to town. “Local boards of health enforce the retail food code, which incorporates the they are working with other local hemp and CBD businesses to create consis- Mitchell said once FunZ FDA code, and have authority to determine enforcement strategies for retail tent state regulations for CBD. occupies the space, there is establishments in their jurisdictions,” said Lorenz in the statement. In a series of interviews in June, the owners and franchisees of all three local interest in the other 25,000 The policy change could affect some, but not all sales of CBD products in CBD sellers decried the “cheap’”alternative products found in gas stations, square foot space by busi- local stores. Rehab Resolutions in Southwick and their partner, Kannaway, convenience stores, and vape shops. All three owners pointed to the rigorous nesses that would “synergize” could be among those affected, as their CBD products are marketed as thera- testing process every batch of their CBD products goes through. In most cases, with Fun Z. peutic. each product is tested three times and the testing information for each batch is “We are very happy that “Kannaway products have been proven to relieve pain, reduce anxiety, available to be viewed. Despite the levels of quality control given by these FunZ is coming to Westfield,” improve mood and sleep, among many more conditions,” says the Kannaway private businesses, the state agencies chose to follow the lead of the FDA. Mitchell said. page on the Rehab Resolutions website. PAGE 4 - TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT Sen. Warren raises $19.1M, topping Sanders in new fundraising By ELANA SCHOR against Trump, and Warren is seeking to Correspondent make headway with black women even WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. as Harris seeks a foothold as the prima- Elizabeth Warren raised $19.1 million in ry’s lone black female candidate. Call 572-3999 to leave your comment. the second quarter, her campaign said After a campaign event in New Monday, cementing her status in the top Hampshire on Monday, Warren said that Listen to latest PulseLine Calls at tier of Democratic presidential contend- grassroots support is “going to be our http://www.thewestfieldnews.com ers and surpassing Bernie Sanders, her comparative advantage come 2020.” main liberal rival. “And even more importantly, that’s The strong showing leaves the going to be the momentum to get real Massachusetts senator behind only Pete change come January 2021,” she said. LETTER TO THE EDITOR Buttigieg, the South Bend, Indiana, As Warren rises in the fundraising mayor who reported nearly $25 million, chase, she has also gained strength in and former Vice President Joe Biden, some Democratic primary polls conduct- who has tallied $21.5 million since his ed since the first round of debates. While Citizens object to candidacy began in late April. Biden appears to remain the front-runner, Perhaps most notably, Warren raised his margin over the pack of candidates another Truck Terminal more money than Sanders, who is also that includes Warren, Sanders and Harris Dear Editor, I attended the June 20th City Council Meeting vying for liberal voters and is the only has narrowed. A national poll released to speak at the Old Dominion Public hearing about their other candidate who has joined her in last week by Quinnipiac University also Special permit request to build a 24hour 33,000 sq. ft truck swearing off high-dollar fundraisers. found Warren increasing her standing terminal on Medeiros way. It was presented as a great eco- The strong showing signals the grip among voters as the candidate with supe- nomic benefit for the city of Westfield by creating 45 terminal Warren is gaining over the party’s pro- rior policy proposals. jobs which would help the children of Westfield live in town. I gressive base. Sanders easily won over Warren’s energetic output of policy do not see the great economic opportunity as the jobs would these voters during the 2016 presidential proposals has helped her push past a only pay $45000. Furthermore, there was pensive focus on the primary as the sole liberal alternative to rocky start in the primary. That fast pace property taxes this development would generate for Westfield, Hillary Clinton. But he faces more com- Sen. Elizabeth Warren isn’t likely to change as the Democratic but I found it disheartening that Old Dominion nor the City petition during his second run, and paign prepares to report $19.7 million in campaign nears an expected winnowing Councilors could tell the residents how much the tax contribu- Warren’s steady stream of ambitious pol- cash on hand. Her operation counts more from about two dozen candidates. icy plans may come at his expense. tion would be. As a thought I asked numerous citizens if they than 300 paid staff members, 60% of This week alone, Warren is scheduled “To sum it up: We raised more money to hold a town hall in Milwaukee after would build a new house in Westfield not knowing what the whom are in the four early voting states than any other 100% grassroots-funded of Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina joining a half-dozen other Democratic approximate property tax they would have to pay. Answer was campaign,” said Roger Lau, Warren’s presidential hopefuls at a gathering host- NO. It is far less likely that a Corporate Freight giant like Old and Nevada, according to the campaign. campaign manager, said in a glancing While a staffing footprint of that size is ed by the League of United Latin Dominion does not have a good idea what the tax bill would be reference to Sanders. “That’s big.” American Citizens. She’ll then head to for this location. They know how little this tax bill for ware- likely to spark questions about Warren’s Warren more than tripled the $6 mil- high spending rate among some of her Philadelphia for Netroots Nation, an house space and pavement would be and just don’t want it to lion she raised in the first three months of annual conference for progressive activ- be known so the fantasy of a large tax benefit to the city can be presidential rivals, her team has already 2019 , when she silenced some skeptics underlined its confidence that the cam- ists. promoted. of her long-term fundraising viability fol- “In the weeks and months ahead, we’ll There are many potential problems on this Medeiros way paign will have enough resources for the lowing her decision to rely on grassroots long term. keep growing our movement across the development. To name a few the land is part of the Timber rather than high-dollar donations. The country and Elizabeth will keep rolling Swamp area and is unquestionably wet, it sits right on the gran- “Overall, the Warren operation has a campaign’s $19.1 million came from six-figure number of people who own a out new plans to level the playing field ite barrier separating the 2 legs of the aquifer(one side impact- more than 384,000 contributors giving for working people,” Lau wrote in an ed by the Air base pollution and the Root road side is not pol- piece of the campaign and an eight-figure more than 683,000 donations. amount of money to go execute the plan. email to supporters. luted yet) also there is a close proximity to White Oak school, That’s less than the nearly 1 million Warren was already a guaranteed pres- Armbrook Village Senior living facility and more than 50 resi- So, game on,” Warren adviser Joe Rospars individual donations Sanders’ campaign tweeted after her first quarter fundraising ence in this fall’s Democratic primary dents homes on north road and Scenic ridge. The air, noise and reported, but comparable with the tally emerged. debates, which require at least 130,000 light pollution will be high price to pay. Numerous other unan- 725,000 online donations that President Beyond Sanders, Warren’s success also donors as well as minimum polling per- swered questions about excise tax, the number of trucks using Donald Trump’s reelection campaign could pose a threat to California Sen. formance, according to rules set by the the 24hour terminal, and are there plans to expand the terminal. reported during the second quarter. More Kamala Harris, whose $12 million sec- Democratic National Committee. She’ll The North side is overrun with trucks and the Old Dominion than 80% of Warren’s second-quarter ond quarter fundraising got a major boost likely be joined on that stage in the fall by project is just one more poke in the eye for northside residents. donors were first-time contributors. in the final days of last month from her a rival whose showing she praised after At the City Council meeting Public hearing 2 individuals and Warren’s extensive organizing appara- performance in the first Democratic last month’s first debate: former Housing the Chamber of commerce director spoke in favor of Old tus, particularly in early voting primary debate. Both Warren and Harris hold a Secretary Julián Castro, who reported on Dominion, and in contrast 11 concerned citizens spoke vehe- states, remains both a formidable asset natural appeal to Democratic voters seek- Monday that he had met the higher donor mently against the project. The main objections were not aimed — and a significant cost — as the cam- ing to select a female nominee to go up threshold needed to qualify. at Old Dominion but at the City council for considering anoth- er truck terminal. This same terminal was previously consid- ered by the City Council and sent to the Zoning, Planning & Development committee but it did not receive a favorable recommendation resulting in Old Dominion withdrawing its LETTER TO THE EDITOR application to prevent it being rejected. So now it has been resurrected hoping the new Zoning, Planning & Development Letter to the Editor: Allie on budget cuts million dollars going? committee installed by the City Council will provide a positive If city leaders in Massachusetts are truly concerned with recommendation, so this project can move forward ignoring To the Editor, public safety and providing basic services, then we need to the citizen objections. I would like to thank the residents and department heads who make our voices heard and address these issues before more On a positive note a request to continue the Public hearing remained in Council Chambers until 3 AM during the nine hour cities hit their levy ceiling, or go belly up. remain open until the next City Council meeting July 8th,2019 Council budget meeting. I appreciate the effort by the Mayor, For this reason, I do what I can as a City Councilor with the was passed by an 8 to 4 roll call vote. Eight Councilors wanted department heads and committees who worked to craft a bud- money we have and support reasonable reductions in purchases the hearing to stay open to allow citizens more time to gather get to meet the needs of the City, and those unions still negoti- and services, and increases we cannot afford and can live with- more information and to find answers for several outstanding ating labor contracts. We are all trying to move the City for- out. questions. Four Councilors wanted to close the Public Hearing ward with a limited amount of financial resources. In the end, This brings me to a front-page article that appeared in last and then take action to refer it to a committee for a review, to the Council was able to pass over a million dollars in reduc- week’s Westfield Evening News, “Fire department budget cuts which the public would not be allowed to contribute informa- tions. are safety concern says Chief Egloff.” When the Chief was in tion or ask further questions. I urge all citizens to attend the The Mayor requested departments level-fund for FY20, yet front of the Finance subcommittee, he went over the vehicles City Council meeting Monday July 8, 2019 at 7 pm to present the budget increased by 3.97 million dollars more than last he was looking for. According to Chief Egloff, our existing any information or ask questions they might feel are relevant year, even with a reduction in personnel, mostly from 37 posi- brush fire truck was inadequate, and the Zodiac rescue boat to this Special permit. Come see your City Government in tions not filled in the school system. was not worth repairing. The Finance committee did not make action and let the Councilors see that you are interested in their The issue is we cannot spend more money than we take in, or vote on any recommendations for cuts in the FY20 budget. actions. or tax people and businesses more than they can afford. This I accepted the Chief’s recommendation and assessment on the John Keilch hurts people and our local economy, when people have less need to replace the rescue boat and the brush truck. (Although, Westfield, MA money to spend. Revenue from new growth for last year was with low mileage and in good condition, we may wish to con- only 1 million dollars. Residents and taxpayers have to pay sider modifications that would make it acceptable.) increases in property taxes, water and sewer rates, storm water During the Council Budget cut meeting, City Council fees and a meals tax, and Westfield is still unable to fund main- President Ralph Figy made a motion to cut $170,000 for these taining our roads. 5 vehicles, which Councilor Mike Burns, (Liaison to the Fire We cannot spend money we don’t have. Revenue from new Department) amended to provide $70,000 for the brush truck growth is simply not enough. We cannot ignore residents, and zodiac boat. I spoke in favor of both items, but was willing seniors, working families and small businesses that cannot to cut the other vehicles. afford all of these increases, and who demand we control Councilor Figy said he had discussed these items with the spending, hold the line on tax increases and focus on fixing our Mayor, the City Purchaser and Chief about cutting from the roads and infrastructure. budget, and using free cash in November, for first of 3 lease It is not personal. We are faced with making tough decisions. payments. Mr. Figy said he told the Chief there was no guaran- Each year that we continue to raise property taxes brings the tee that there would be free cash, and that Chief Egloff under- City closer to the levy ceiling, a point at which we cannot raise stood. taxes under Proposition 2 1/2, except for overrides for specific I asked, if we could get through this years’ season without items. Westfield is only a few years away, and currently at the truck and boat, and was reassured by Councilors Figy and almost 90% of its’ tax levy ceiling limit. After the housing Beltrandi, who said they spoke with Chief, and that we could bubbles of the last few decades, I don’t see a big increase in get through the season. Based on that information, the Council property values coming to our rescue. Only 28 new homes have overwhelmingly voted in favor of these recommendations. been built in Westfield, in the last two years. In fact, with the Daniel Allie formulas the state mandates for schools, fire and polices, new homes and families actually cost the City money. This means The Westfield News we cannot grow our way of this funding problem. We simply have to make do with the money we have, control spending, A publication of the Westfield News Group LLC and put pressure on the right places to correct the root cause of Flora Masciadrelli James Johnson-Corwin our funding shortages and increases in property taxes. Director of Sales/ Multi-Media Manager In many ways, our government has lost touch with ordinary Classified Manager working people. The City has a $132 million dollar budget, and Marie Brazee Hope E. Tremblay Business Manager takes in over 6 million dollars in vehicle excise tax, meals tax Director of Content and Chapter 90 funds. All of that money should be spent on its intended purpose of maintaining our roads. It costs residents Chris Putz Lorie Perry Director of Ad Production Sports Editor and working families a small fortune in tire and vehicle repairs. Despite a 43 billion dollar budget, and billions in unexpected Patrick R. Berry revenue over the last 6 years, our Governor and legislators in President Boston have failed to restore Local Aid, fund unfunded man- dates or provide sufficient funding for road maintenance. Out 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 of 43 billion dollars, the state only gives cities and towns 200 million dollars for regular road maintenance, when we need (413)562-4181 about 500 million a year. The Registry of Motor Vehicles alone www.thewestfieldnews.com could provide the money. It costs 60 million dollars a year to operate and takes in nearly 600 million. Where is the other 540 THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019 - PAGE 5 3 arrested on I-95 after ourt ogs shots fired in Boston Faces of C L ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) — Police say three people Westfield District Court involved in a shooting in Boston have been arrested in Tuesday, July 2, 2019 Attleboro. Sue West, SVP Darlene H. Pereira, 46, of 12 Klaus Anderson Road, Carson Southwick, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty Massachusetts State Police say that troopers responded to a report of a shooting in the Dorchester neighborhood just finding for a charge of possession of heroin brought by before 3 a.m. on Sunday. BHN The Carson Center Southwick police and the charge was continued without a find- ing with probation for six months. She was assessed $50. When they arrived, authorities found a single bullet hole in Mental Health, Addictions the trunk area of the vehicle owned by the person who called Scott A. Nadeau, 40, of 16 Day Ave., Westfield, was the police. and Developmental Services released on his personal recognizance pending a Sept. 11 hear- The individual was then able to give police a description of Close to home ing after he was arraigned on charges of operating a motor the suspect’s vehicle, which had a Rhode Island license plate. vehicle under the influence of liquor (a second offense), oper- Police later stopped the car as it traveled south on Interstate ating a motor vehicle with a suspended license (a subsequent 95, and arrested three suspects without any incident. offense), negligent operation of a motor vehicle, failure to stop Officers say there was no weapon found inside the car, but or yield and two charges of possession of an open container of they did find a large capacity 9mm magazine. alcohol in a motor vehicle brought by Westfield police.

Our Faces of Carson feature shares experiences from the perspective of Behavioral Health Network’s care- Mass. lawmakers to study givers and program directors in helping individuals and Registry of Motor Vehicles families in our community. Police Logs BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts lawmakers are prepar- ing to scrutinize the troubles at the Registry of Motor In Moments of Crisis, WESTFIELD Vehicles. Major crime and incident report Tuesday, July 2, 2019 The Legislature’s Committee on Transportation announced Peers Lead the Way Monday that it is planning to hold an oversight hearing in 11:07 a.m.: found property, Crescent Circle, a resident The Living Room at BHN, a came to the station to surrender a Samsung tablet computer in July to conduct a public examination of what it called “the space for individuals to visit while management, notice and record-keeping issues” at the regis- in crisis, relies on the work of a blue/green case which was found on Crescent Circle; try. ‘peers’ who provide guidance and 1:33 p.m.: animal complaint, Otis Street, an animal control The hearing is prompted by a June 21 New Hampshire resources to individuals in crisis, officer reports that while on an unrelated called she was motorcycle crash that killed seven. and who have experienced and approached by a resident who asked her to take custody of a Connecticut officials twice alerted Massachusetts about a overcome crises of their own. Iris stray black and white cat, the cat was transported to the drunken driving arrest against the driver in the crash, Garcia, a peer specialist at the municipal animal shelter; 23-year-old Volodymyr Zhukovskyy, of West Springfield, Living Room, provides a look 3:13 p.m.: larceny, East Main Street, a resident came to the but Massachusetts failed to act to suspend his license. into her own crisis, which led to station to complain that her purse was stolen at an East Main Zhukovskyy pleaded not guilty. her involvement here, highlight- Street supermarket, the responding officer reports the com- More than 800 Massachusetts drivers since had their ing the unique skills and perspective peer specialists are plainant said that she had inadvertently left her purse at the licenses suspended as officials continue to discover notifica- equipped with in order to guide individuals through life’s cash register after bagging her groceries and it was gone when most difficult moments. Iris was born and raised in the she returned for it minutes later; tions of serious out-of-state driving violations that had not Dominican Republic and battled depression from an early been acted on. 3:17 p.m.: animal complaint, State Street, a resident came age. Left untreated, her depression became so severe that she to the municipal animal shelter to surrender three kittens; dropped out of high school, which led to her becoming, in 3:32 p.m.: breaking and entering, Sterling Street, a resident her words, “the black sheep of the family.” Iris’s dream was to move to the United States, and insisted came to the station to report that his vehicle was entered; Civil rights leader’s writing to her parents that “the US will be my chance,” in order to 4:07 p.m.: larceny, Bates Road, a resident came to the sta- seek treatment for her depression, pursue an education, and, tion to report a theft from her home, the responding officer ultimately, live “a better life than I could in the DR.” Though reports the victim said that jewelry was found to be missing cabin eyed for preservation initially resistant to the idea, eventually her parents agreed. after a family member visited; GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. (AP) — A New Jersey However, upon immigrating to the US, Iris’s life did not 4:40 p.m.: fire, Arms Brook Park, Lockhouse Road, a couple is working to preserve a crumbling hilltop cabin in get easier at first. “The first two years of living in the US caller reports a camp fire, the responding firefighters report western Massachusetts where the civil rights leader James were hell,” she admits. “The culture shock was severe, my no fire was found; Weldon Johnson wrote one of his most famous works. English wasn’t good so I was very isolated — I would spend 4:45 p.m.: fraud, Grandview Drive, a resident came to the The Berkshire Eagle reports Rufus Jones and Jill Rosenberg- days in bed and the only time I left my apartment was to pick station to report that her credit card information had been Jones purchased in 2011 a summer home on a 5-acre property up my antidepressants.” fraudulently used, the responding officer reports that although in Great Barrington that once belonged to Johnson. They’re By the time she was 17, Iris had had enough — “I woke the victim still has her credit card it has been fraudulently now turning their attention to saving the cabin where Johnson up one day and said ‘I’m done feeling this way.’” Soon after, used in Connecticut; wrote “God’s Trombones,” a 1927 book of spiritual poetry. Iris completed her General Educational Development 9:52 p.m.: assist other police department, Tannery Road, Johnson was an early leader of the NAACP and also a col- (GED) and enrolled at Springfield Technical Community officer were asked to attempt to serve an extraditable College (STCC). Inspired by her mother’s work as a physi- lege professor, diplomat and songwriter. He died in 1938. Connecticut warrant , the suspect was found at a Tannery Jones and Rosenberg-Jones say the cabin perched in an cian in the DR, Iris enrolled in STCC’s Early Childhood program, stating, “I wanted to help people because I grew up Road address, Elijah Walter Geppert, 18, of 30 Forest St., ancient hemlock grove has fallen into disrepair and could cost Manchester, Conn., was arrested as a fugitive from justice. hundreds of thousands of dollars to restore. watching my mom help people going through their lowest The couple created a foundation in 2016 to help keep points in life.” Johnson’s legacy alive. After her fourth semester at STCC, Iris transferred to Bay Path University in Longmeadow in order to pursue a degree in psychology. At Bay Path, “I was so fascinated with every- thing I was learning about human psychology, and I realized pretty quickly that I wanted to gain real-world, work experi- In Memory of AAA NORTHEAST: ence in this field,” she recounts. During her junior year, she applied to become a Peer Specialist at the Living Room. Stanley P. Szalda Local gas prices stay below “When I interviewed with Justin [Mehl], I realized that a lot of people who seek care at the Living Room are dealing with Killed in Action things like substance abuse, homelessness — things I’ve July 9th, 1944 ~ In France national average never experienced personally.” However, “Justin ended up BOSTON (AP) — Gas prices in Massachusetts and Rhode hiring me because I was willing to learn these things,” she Buried at Normandy Island remain below the current national average following says. Now a year and a half into her role as a Peer Specialist, the Independence Day holiday. Iris has found her calling. American Cemetery AAA Northeast said Monday its weekly survey of prices “Though the work can be emotionally exhausting at St. Laurnet - Sur Mer, France found self-serve regular averaging $2.69 cents per gallon in times, I absolutely love our mission,” she enthuses. “As both states. In Massachusetts, the average price went up 2 Peer Specialists, we know the system, so we can play a Thank You For Your Service cents from a week ago, while it was down a penny in the last significant role in helping these people receive the resources week in Rhode Island. and treatment they need,” she continues, “it’s truly amazing Proudly remembered by The current national average is $2.75 per gallon. to help others by telling your own story, by giving them hope Nieces and Nephews, and showing them ‘Hey, I was in your shoes too, and I’m Mary Maguire of AAA Northeast says summer motorists Czarnecki Family & Gianchetti Family are also benefiting from gas prices that are well below where standing here telling you, if I can overcome, you can too.’ they stood a year ago at this time. We’re living examples of successfully overcoming tragic circumstances.” Iris’s passion is also fueled by her strong belief in the Living Room’s mission; “The results we see here are a dras- tic difference compared to someone seeking help at an Boston man arrested in heroin emergency room. We’re preventing people from becoming In Loving Memory of stuck in the system. We’re breaking the cycle.” Reflecting bust at New Jersey mall on her own journey to this point, Iris smiles and says, “I’ve George “Jake” Jasmin NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a man changed a lot, and BHN has been a big part of that change, July 9, 1962 to March 4, 2019 travelled from Massachusetts to a New Jersey mall with 5 allowing me to pursue my passion and surrounding me with kilograms of heroin as part of a drug-trafficking organization people who constantly believe in me and support me.” Missing you on your operating in Mexico. Jose Lemus was charged with conspiring to distribute and 57th Birthday. possessing with intent to distribute heroin on Monday. Mom & Dad, Daughter Kayla, Authorities say the 50-year-old, who is a Mexican citizen Love, living in Boston, arrived at Jersey Gardens Mall in Elizabeth Sister Gail and Brother Guy on Friday to meet with a confidential source and an under- Now you are together in heaven cover officer in the parking lot. Authorities say after assuring the source, Lemus returned with a duffel bag containing five Westfield Bank is a proud supporter of with your brother Gary. kilograms of China White heroin. Authorities say the drug-trafficking organization is believed The Carson Center to traffic drugs in the New Jersey and New York area. It’s not known if Lemus has a lawyer.

Hearing Aid Service Expanded at the Westfield Senior Center When it comes to 21st century multimedia platforms, “hyper local” is a For several years, Jeff Halls from Baystate Hearing Aids has been at the Westfield Senior Hyper • Local term you hear a lot. Center, 45 Noble Street, on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon. Because of an increased demand for this type of service, Gary Wynn owner of New Ears in Southwick It’s not a new idea. In fact, The Westfield News has been providing will be at the Senior Center on the second Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. readers with “hyper local” news coverage of Westfield, Southwick, and Both Jeff and Gary are Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialists. They evaluate each partici- the Hilltowns all along. Television, radio and regional newpapers only pant’s needs on an individual basis including accurate hearing screening, in-the-canal earwax provide fleeting coverage of local issues you care about. TV stations and inspection, hearing aid cleaning, and free minor repairs including tubing replacements. Visits are big newspaper publishers, after years of cutbacks and mergers, frankly approximately 15 to 30 minutes in length. The informational and testing services provided at the aren’t able to provide in-depth coverage of smaller markets anymore. Westfield Senior Center are free of charge to those who have an appointment. Please call Agnes Fleming at the Senior Center at 562-6435 to schedule an appointment. But, day in and day out, The Westfield News provides consistant coverage of the stories you need to know about, that are important to Huntington Annual Town Reports Now Available your city, town, neighborhood and home. 2018 Annual Town Reports for the Town of Huntington are now available for pick up. The booklets can be found at the Huntington Town Hall (24 Russell Road) and the Huntington Library (7 East Main Street) during regular business hours. For more information, please call (413) 512-5200. The Westfield News Group Meals on Wheels Drivers Needed 62 School Street • Westfield, MA 01085 • (413) 562-4181 The Original The Southwick Senior Center is looking for Volunteer drivers to deliver meals to the home- The Westfield News • • Longmeadow News • Enfield Press bound throughout the week. Mileage reimbursement will be given. Stop by the center if inter- PENNYSAVER ested. PAGE 6 - TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS HEALTHFITNESS Dementia tied to hormone-blocking prostate cancer treatment By LINDSEY TANNER Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Alzheimer’s disease may be a risk for older prostate cancer patients given hormone-blocking treat- ment, a large, U.S. government-funded analysis found. Previous evidence has been mixed on whether the treat- ment might be linked with mental decline. But experts say the new results stand out because they’re from a respected national cancer database and the men were tracked for a long time — eight years on average. Among 154,000 older patients, 13% who received hor- mone-blocking treatment developed Alzheimer’s, compared with 9% who had other treatment or chose no therapy, the study found. The risk for dementia from strokes or other causes was higher: It was diagnosed in 22% of those who got hormone- blocking treatment, versus 16% of the other patients. The results, using perhaps one of the largest and most reli- able databases, suggests there truly may be a connection, said Dr. Sumanta Pal, a prostate cancer expert with the In this May 15, 2019 file photo, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. , center, with House Speaker Nancy American Society of Clinical Oncology. Pal was not Pelosi, D-Calif., left, rallies House and Senate Democrats ahead of a House floor vote on the Health Care and involved in the study. Prescription Drug Package, at the Capitol in Washington. Health care is on the agenda for Congress when lawmakers The analysis from University of Pennsylvania researchers return, and it’s not another battle over the Obama-era Affordable Care Act. Instead of dealing with the uninsured, was published Friday in JAMA Network Open. lawmakers are trying to bring down costs for people who already have coverage. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) The results aren’t proof but experts say they underscore the importance of discussing potential risks and benefits when choosing cancer treatment. The researchers analyzed data from a National Cancer Congress has ambitious agenda Institute database of cancer cases and treatment and covers almost 30% of the U.S. population. The study focused on men in their 70s, on average, with local or advanced prostate cancer diagnosed between 1996 and 2003. They were fol- lowed until 2013. Medicare records indicated dementia or tackling health care costs Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Hormone-blocking treatment can include testes removal By RICARDO to reduce levels of testosterone, which fuels prostate cancer ALONSO-ZALDIVAR growth. But it more typically involves periodic drug injec- Associated Press tions or implants that achieve the same result. WASHINGTON (AP) • Lawmakers Most U.S. men who receive this treatment are in their 70s are trying to set aside their irreconcil- or older. It’s sometimes used in men who might not be able differences over the Obama-era healthy enough to tolerate other cancer treatments including Affordable Care Act and work to surgery to remove the prostate and radiation. reach bipartisan agreement on a more It’s unclear how the treatment might be linked with mental immediate health care issue, lowering decline. The researchers noted that it can lead to diabetes, costs for people who already have coverage. See Dementia, Page 7 Returning from their Fourth of July recess, the Senate and House are pushing to end surprise medical bills, curb high prices for medicines, and limit prescription copays for people with Medicare. Teen odds of using Partisan disagreements could derail the effort, but lawmakers fear the vot- ers’ verdict in 2020 if politicians have marijuana dip nothing to show for all their hand- wringing about drug prices. President Donald Trump has political exposure with recreational himself because the big price cuts he In this June 24, 2019 photo, President Donald Trump, joined by Secretary of promised haven’t materialized. On Health and Human Services Alex Azar, left, applaudes after signing an Friday, he promised an executive executive order on improving price and quality transparency in healthcare at use laws order that he said would be intended the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) to enable the U.S. government to pay By LINDSEY TANNER lower prices for prescription drugs. question is, is that something is going Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, and the Associated Press The U.S. would pay no more than the to be meaningful, or is it going to be committee’s top Democrat, Oregon CHICAGO (AP) — New research suggests legalizing lowest amount paid by other nations window-dressing?” Sen. Ron Wyden, are trying to get a recreational marijuana for U.S. adults in some states may or companies, he said. A look at some of the major pieces: deal to reduce drug costs for federal have slightly reduced teens’ odds of using pot. “Frankly, the issue is so urgent for • Medicare Drug Negotiations programs and the people they cover. A One reason may be that it’s harder and costlier for teens Americans who are facing increasing House Democrats are pushing for a senior GOP aide said rebates are to buy marijuana from licensed dispensaries than from deal- drug costs that to us it’s really not floor vote on authorizing Medicare to under consideration. The aide spoke ers, said lead author Mark Anderson, a health economist at about who gets the credit,” said Rep. directly negotiate prescription drug condition of anonymity because Montana State University. Diana DeGette, D-Colo. “It’s about prices. Legislation from Rep. Lloyd there’s no final agreement. The researchers analyzed national youth health and what kind of relief we can give to Doggett, D-Texas, would empower Separately, Labor Department data behavior surveys from 1993 through 2017 that included consumers.” She serves on the House the government to license generic show some signs that prescription questions about marijuana use. Responses from 1.4 million Energy and Commerce Committee, competition if the manufacturer of a drug inflation has eased in recent high school students were included. which has a role in shaping the legis- brand-name drug refuses to deal. months. Thirty-three states have passed medical marijuana laws lation. Think of it as an opening bid. • Limit on Medicare Drug Copays and 11 have legalized recreational use — generally for ages In the Senate, Republican Lamar Medicare negotiations are a non- Medicare’s “Part D” prescription 21 and up, many during the study years. The researchers Alexander has shepherded bipartisan starter for Senate Republicans, and drug benefit currently has no limit on looked at overall changes nationwide, but not at individual legislation on surprise medical bills the administration has been opposed out-of-pocket costs paid by patients, states. through the Senate Health, Education, although candidate Trump once advo- which means beneficiaries taking There was no change linked with medical marijuana leg- Labor, and Pensions Committee that cated the idea. Liberals in the House very expensive medications may wind islation but odds of teen use declined almost 10% after rec- he leads. That bill also would raise the say they’re not backing off. up with copays rivaling a mortgage reational marijuana laws were enacted. legal age for buying tobacco products “The first step is we pass a progres- payment. The study was published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics. to 21. sive bill in the House and then we see Senate and House lawmakers of Previous research has found no effect on teen use from “Obviously we will continue to what the Senate takes,” said Rep. Ro both parties want to limit those medical marijuana laws, and conflicting results from recre- have significant disagreements on ... Khanna, D-Calif. “We’ve got to do copays, as does the administration. ational marijuana laws. The new results echo a study show- Obamacare,” said Alexander. “What that as a first step, and then we’ve got But lawmakers want to pair that with ing a decline in teen use after sales of recreational pot began we’ve done is shift our focus to the to negotiate for as much as we can meaningful limits on prescription in 2014 in Washington state. larger topic • or the different topic • get, but we have to pass the bill we drug prices. The results “should help to quell some concerns that use of reducing health care costs.” He ran on.” • Medicaid Gene Therapy would like his bill to be on the Senate • Medicare “Inflation Rebate” Senate Finance Committee mem- See Teen Use Drops, Page 7 floor by the end of this month. Senators of both parties and key bers are considering a Republican Different pieces of legislation are at lawmakers in the House are looking at idea that would allow the federal-state various stages in a half-dozen com- requiring drugmakers to pay rebates Medicaid program for low-income mittees in the Senate and the House. to the government if the prices of people to make installment payments The Senate seems to hold the keys to medications covered by Medicare for gene therapy treatments, which what can pass because Republicans escalate beyond a yet-to-be-deter- can cost $1 million or more. and Democrats have to work together mined measure of inflation. • Surprise Medical Bills to avoid gridlock on the Senate floor That wouldn’t solve the problem of Alexander’s committee has that could sidetrack legislation. In the high initial “launch” prices for brand- approved legislation that would hold House, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, name drugs, but it could restrain cost patients harmless from “surprise” out- D-Calif., is keeping an open line to increases for long-available medica- of-network bills that can run to tens of the Trump administration on drug tions such as insulin. Democrats say it thousands of dollars. The House costs. could be a fallback if they’re not able Energy and Commerce Committee is “The public demand for action is to get Medicare negotiation authority. working on a similar bill. high on both sides of the aisle and I’m A signal of whether inflation rebates Alexander said the legislation won’t sure these guys are feeling it,” said have political traction could come solve every health care problem, but John Rother of the National Coalition within a couple weeks when senators added, “You don’t have to preach the on Health Care, an umbrella group are expected to offer a bipartisan whole Bible in one sermon • you can In this April 20, 2016, file photo, a man smokes a mari- that represents a cross section of busi- compromise. The chairman of the do one important thing at a time.” juana joint at a party celebrating weed in Seattle. Legalizing ness and consumer organizations. Senate Finance Committee, Sen. recreational marijuana for U.S. adults may have led to a “They have to do something, and the slight decline in teen use. That’s according to research published Monday, July 8, 2019, in JAMA Pediatrics. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019 - PAGE 7

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In this Feb. 24, 2019, file photo, containers of Roundup are displayed on a store shelf in San Francisco. A federal judge said at a hearing Tuesday, July 2, 2019, that he will reconsider a jury’s $80 million damage award to a Sonoma cancer victim who used Monsanto’s Roundup weed-killer. (AP Photo/Haven Daley, File) Judge to reassess $80M award in Monsanto cancer case SAN FRANCISCO (AP) tent with the regulatory and al standards, which specify — A U.S. judge will recon- scientific consensus.” that awards more than four sider a jury’s $80 million In March, a jury found that times the amount of awarded damage award to a California glyphosate was a likely cause compensation require special cancer victim who used of 70-year-old Edwin justification, and cannot Monsanto’s Roundup weed- Hardeman’s diagnosis of non- exceed nine times the compen- killer. Hodgkin’s lymphoma. sation except in extraordinary U.S. District Judge Vince Hardeman was diagnosed cases. Chhabria said at a hearing with the cancer in 2015 after Hardeman’s lawyer, Aimee Tuesday that he will reduce spraying the product on his Wagstaff, argued that but not entirely eliminate Sonoma County property for Monsanto’s conduct proved punitive damages for what he more than 26 years. that the case was extraordi- First lady Melania Trump, right, meets with Megan Pawley, a mother in recovery, and her called the company’s “repre- Jurors awarded him nary, and the high damage baby Huck Haynes at Cabell-Huntington Health Center in Huntington, WVa., Monday, July hensible” conduct, the San $200,000 for economic losses, award was necessary to send a 8, 2019. Melania Trump is in Huntington to meet with state leaders on the ongoing opioid Francisco Chronicle reported. $3 million for past pain and message to the company, crisis. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) The judge said evidence at suffering, another $2 million which is valued at $7.8 billion. the trial showed “Monsanto for emotional distress in his Wagstaff also pushed back not really caring whether its future years, and $75 million against the judge’s questioning products cause cancer,” after in punitive damages. of the $2 million award for First lady Melania Trump in questions arose within the Hardeman’s cancer is now in Hardeman’s remaining years, company about the product’s remission. saying, “The fears come back safety and a World Health Chhabria showed no signs with every test.” Organization agency classi- of granting Monsanto’s Thousands of similar law- West Virginia for opioid talk fied glyphosate as a probable request to overturn the verdict, suits against Monsanto are human carcinogen in 2015. but he planned to reduce the pending in state and federal HUNTINGTON, W.Va. try’s highest fatal opioid over- teens who need a different Monsanto attorney Brian $75 million punitive damage courts. Monsanto is appealing (AP) — First lady Melania dose rate and has struggled, system of care. U.S. Sen. Joe Stekloff replied that the com- award to comply with the verdicts in the few cases that Trump visited West Virginia like many other states, to con- Manchin described the chal- pany’s actions were “consis- Supreme Court’s constitution- have been decided. on Monday to learn how a city front the many aspects of the lenges that arise when kids are at the center of the nation’s problem. Huntington Mayor taken from addicted parents opioid epidemic is grappling Steve Williams characterized and placed into foster care. with the crisis. it as a grim task. The first lady also spoke She met with federal, state “If not another gram of her- separately with a small group and local officials in oin is distributed, if not anoth- that included the city’s fire Huntington and heard how the er gram of heroin is sold, we chief and the head of a medi- Seattle Children’s Hospital area’s police, schools and will be dealing with this issue cal center that specializes in health care centers are trying for the next four or five caring for babies born addict- to fight the opioid scourge. decades,” he said. ed to drugs. cited for deadly mold problems “I am here to give you my The first lady asked how “We are looking forward to SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Children’s vention improvement plan. support,” Trump told partici- the crisis is hurting children working on the problems Hospital has been cited for multiple federal “The failure to ensure oversight of the pants in the roundtable discus- and was told about research West Virginia is facing with safety violations related to mold that led to program that prevents infections puts sion. on babies born addicted to the opioid crisis,” she told a patient death and five additional infec- patients, staff and visitors at risk of harm West Virginia has the coun- opioids and about addicted them. tions, officials said. from environmental pathogens,” the report The federal Centers for Medicare and said. Medicaid Services has issued a report list- The federal agency sent a letter to the ing more than two dozen violations of fed- hospital June 20 saying the hospital faced eral regulations and hospital policy, KING- potential termination of its Medicare pro- TV reported Thursday. vider agreement. The facility detected Aspergillus mold “So what they found was some deficien- during a routine test of operating rooms cies in the documentation, which is not May 18, hospital officials said. exactly the same as saying that something The hospital disclosed the death and didn’t happen,” said Seattle Children’s infections Tuesday while discussing the Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mark Del closure in May of operating rooms because Beccaro. of Aspergillus mold. “But if it isn’t documented, it is their Three patients were infected last year and observation that we didn’t have sufficient three this year. The patient who died devel- oversight,” he said. oped the infection in 2018, an official said. The hospital submitted a plan of correc- The federal violations include a failure to tion to the agency on June 27, which properly maintain air filtering systems that Beccaro said has not yet been approved. fed to operating rooms, failure to inspect or All of the facility’s main operating rooms calibrate monitoring equipment and failure were scheduled to reopen Thursday, he to approve and implement an infection pre- said.

Dementia Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., left, accompanied by West Continued from Page 6 Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, center, and First lady Melania Trump, right, speaks at a roundtable on the opioid epidemic which also has been linked with dementia — perhaps because blood vessel damage from diabetes can restrict blood flow to the at Cabell-Huntington Health Center in Huntington, WVa., brain. Hormone treatment also raises risks for heart disease and depression, which both have been linked with dementia. Monday, July 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) Researcher Grace Lu-Yao of the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center in Philadelphia, said the potential dementia risks from hor- mone-blocking treatment may outweigh any benefit for younger, healthier patients with longer expected life spans. While the study doesn’t prove that the treatment causes dementia, she said, it is important to tell patients “because of the poten- tial impact of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia on the quality of life of patients and their family.” She was not involved in the study. ——— Follow AP Medical Writer Lindsey Tanner at @LindseyTanner. ——— The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Are You Having A Department of Science Education. The AP is solely responsible for all content. TAG Teen Use Drops Continued from Page 6 among teens will actually go up. This where use is legal, fewer teens think it is seniors, according to the survey data is an important piece when weighing the risky or harmful than the national aver- from the federal Centers for Disease costs and benefits of legalization,” age, she said. And teens in those states Control and Prevention. Anderson said. still have access to marijuana. “Repeated marijuana use during ado- Advertise it with us! But Linda Richter, director of policy “There is plenty of research showing lescence may lead to long-lasting chang- research and analysis at the nonprofit that the black market for marijuana is es in brain function,” authors of the new Reach over 30,000 Homes! Center on Addiction, questioned the new alive and well in states that have legal- study wrote. In the short-term, it can Westfield News & Pennysaver Pkg. findings. The center is a drug use pre- ized recreational use,” Richter said. cause impaired memory and attention Only $16.45! vention and treatment advocacy group. About 20% of U.S. high school stu- problems lasting weeks. Frequent use (Includes Free Tag Sale Signs) “It sort of defies logic to argue that dents use marijuana, unchanged since starting in the early teens may lower IQ more liberal recreational marijuana laws 2015 after an earlier decline, according scores; some kids may be more vulnera- Contact Flora at: 413-562-4181 ext. 118 somehow help to dissuade young people to the 2017 version of the surveys used ble to pots’ effects because of genetics or or: [email protected] from using the drug,” Richter said. in the study. Rates ranged from 13% of other factors. Other studies have found that, in states 9th graders to 26% of high school PAGE 8 - TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS Snack Attack By Eliana Lakritz MS RD LDN, • 1 tbsp nut or seed butter Clinical Dietitian, Baystate Noble Hospital • Low-fat cheese stick If we are being honest, almost everyone snacks—either • Nuts/seeds daily or occasionally. Snacking itself it not a “bad” habit at all. • Lightly salted popcorn It definitely has its place, especially if you go long durations • Kashi, Rx or Kind bars between full meals. The trick is to be prepared with healthy options so that you do not make impulsive choices. Cravings Sweet Sensations: may arise between meals naturally. Being able to identify what kind of flavor/texture you are craving—salty, sweet, creamy or • Fresh Fruit (berries, grapes, melon, peaches) crunchy—can help guide you toward a healthy yet satisfying • Yogurt choice. Easy to grab options are also very realistic for a busy • Dried fruit without added sugar (box of raisins, prunes, schedule. Here are some convenient, healthy snack options apricots, banana) that will satisfy whatever it is you have a hankering for. • Fat-free cottage cheese with pineapple • Fruit hummus with whole wheat crackers Crunchy Munchies: • Sugar-free jello • Frozen grapes • Nuts or seeds (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, peanuts, walnuts) Soft and Creamy Bites: • Baby carrots, peppers, snap peas or cucumber slices with hummus • Whole wheat English muffin with hummus • Roasted chickpeas • Mashed avocado on ½ whole wheat pita • Whole wheat crackers • Hard boiled eggs • Apple or pear slices • 1 tbsp nut/seed butter • 1 serving of homemade trail mix (nuts, seeds, dried fruit, • Applesauce whole wheat cereal) • Yogurt

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Ah, ha, ha, stayin’ alive. The Bee Gees don’t have anything on the Westfield Little League Baseball Majors (12U) All-Stars. Westfield won a wild-and-crazy game in the loser’s bracket final portion of the District 2 tournament 5-3 over Amherst Monday night to stave off elimination at Ralph E. Sanville Memorial Field on Cross Street. The real drama unfolded in the top of the sixth inning with the game tied 3-3. Westfield’s No. 8 batter Patrick Willard ran out a dropped third strike. Willard’s hustle paid off as the first base umpire ruled the base runner safe. Agawam’s players and coaches at first appeared baffled by the call and then lost their focus. Westfield took advantage of Agawam’s defensive let- down as Ben King came all the way around to score the even- tual winning run from second base. An Ethan Connors infield single made it 5-3. Nate Blackak connects for a hit in Monday evening’s Little Westfield pitcher Joe Maffia struck out five batters while League Baseball 12-Year-Old All-Stars District 2 loser’s scattering five hits in a gutty effort on the mound. bracket final against Amherst at Ralph E. Sanville Field on Maffia got into a bit of trouble in the bottom of the fifth Cross Street. (Photo by Chris Putz) inning, putting runners on first and second with no outs but battled back by getting a strikeout and fly out. Amherst’s Eli Kern followed with a single through the right side, but Connors came up throwing and nailed the would-be, go-ahead run at the plate to end the threat. Westfield’s Ben King stranded two run- ners in relief while recording the final two outs. Westfield showed determination from beginning to end. Nate Blackak knocked in Connors with a single through the left side to put Westfield out front early 1-0 in the top of the Westfield Majors pitcher Joe Maffia winds up during first. Amherst responded with a run in the second inning, and Monday evening’s Little League Baseball District 2 loser’s two more in the third. bracket final against Amherst at Ralph E. Sanville Memorial Refusing to go away, Westfield sliced the deficit to 3-2 on a Field on Cross Street. (Photo by Chris Putz) Nick Gauger single in the fourth. Willard then came around to score on a wild pitch to knot things up at 3-3 in the fifth, setting with two doubles, a walk, run and RBI; Jack Culumovic (2-for- the stage for the late heroics. 5) scored two runs; and Jack Khawly had a hit, two walks, two Blackak and Gauger finished with two hits apiece. runs, and two RBIs to lead Pittsfield (19-13). Westfield advances to the District 2 championship against Tommy Quinn (2-for-3) hammered a solo home run and Agawam at Memorial Field Wednesday at 6 p.m. A win would Danny Crossen had a two-run double for Westfield (10-23). force a winner-take-all game back at Ralph E. Sanville Memorial Field on Thursday. A loss would eliminate the Whip AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL City from the 11-12-Year-Old postseason. Belchertown 6, Westfield 3 For five innings Monday night, Westfield (4-6-1) held on to a LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL slim 2-1 lead thanks to timely pitches and decent defense. All 10U ALL-STARS that changed in the top of the sixth inning when Post 124 unrav- Westfield 19, Agawam 10 eled. Belchertown scored three times, taking advantage of four Westfield rallied from a 3-2 deficit, scoring four runs in the errors and three unearned runs on the night. third and five runs in the fourth to take an 11-7 lead that they Ironically, Westfield’s three runs were also unearned, follow- never relinquished the rest of the way. ing a pair of Belchertown errors. Katie Bouchard went 1-for-1 with four walks and five runs Westfield took a 2-1 lead in the first inning when a hard-hit scored to lead the Westfield offense. single from Logan Krol went under the left fielder’s glove, Sydney LaPanne, Kaleigh Little and Emma Nelson each had allowing Spencer Cloutier (hit by pitch) and Jack Blake (walk) two hits and walk. Nelson scored four runs, and Little and to score. Westfield Little League Baseball Majors All-Star Ethan LaPanne had three runs apiece. Jaylianie Santiago had a hit and In the sixth, Krol walked. Pinch-runner Anthony Piquette Connors swings through for a base hit. (Photo by Chris Putz) scored two run, and Julia Bonfitto had a hit and a run scored. stole second, moved to third on a fielding error and scored on Gianna Capua had a walk and a run. Steve McKenna’s sacrifice fly. Bonfitto went the distance on the mound again for Westfield. Westfield plays its fourth game in four days July 9 against als. Despite battling some control problems, Bonfitto fought Pittsfield at Jachym Field at 5:45 p.m. McMahon struck out 12 batters, walked two and hit one. through it, shutting down Agawam when it mattered most. She Joe Schwartz took advantage of some shaky Westfield allowed three hits and 16 walks, while striking out 14 batters. Late Results defense, scoring three runs in the first inning. The Worcester- Westfield will attempt to close out the series against Agawam Sun., July 7 based team added two runs in the second before breaking the Thursday at Sadie Knox. LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL game open in the fourth with four more runs. 12U ALL-STARS Westfield pitcher Shea Hurley went the distance against a FUTURES COLLEGIATE BASEBALL LEAGUE Joe Schwartz (Worc.) 9, Westfield 1 tough Joe Schwartz attack, scattering eight hits and four walks Pittsfield Suns 10, Westfield Starfires 4 Francie McMahon dominated Westfield for the second time in while striking out nine. Caeden Trenkle (2-for-5) blasted a home run, scored two a week, throwing a no-hitter to eliminate the Whip City’s star Campbelle Lemelin scored the only run for Westfield fol- runs, and drove in two runs; Matt Malcom went 3-for-4 with Little Leaguers from the 12U softball tournament in the section- lowing a walk and a series of wild pitches.

Katie Bouchard slides in safely at home plate as she beats the Agawam catcher’s throw to the pitcher after a wild pitch. (Photo Westfield fans show their support of the Little League Softball 10U All- by Chris Putz) Julia Bonfitto winds up in the pitcher’s circle. (Photo by Chris Putz) Stars squad at Agawam High School. (Photo by Chris Putz) American Legion Post 124

Alex Lacourse (27) watches Belchertown’s overthrow after beat- American Legion Post 124’s Logan Krol (25) ing it back to first. (Photo by Kellie Adam) holds Belchertown to first. (Photo by Kellie Adam) Josh Lis (5) connects with the ball for Westfield Post 124. (Photo by Kellie Adam) Westfield’s Jack Lamirande (4) makes the out at second while Spencer Cloutier (26) backs him up. (Photo by Kellie Adam) Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on PAGE 10 - TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS 2019 FUTURES LEAGUE SCHEDULE *All home games played at Bullens Field

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

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THE WESTFIELD NEWS www.thewestfieldnews.com TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019 - PAGE 11 AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL - JUNIOR LEAGUE SCHEDULE Tues., July 9 Fri., July 12 Sun., July 14 Tues., July 16 Westfield Post 124 at Wilbraham, Westfield Post 124 @ Belchertown, Westfield Post 124 @ Longmeadow, East Longmeadow @ Westfield Post Spec Pond, 7:30 p.m Belchertown HS, 5:45 p.m. Longmeadow HS, 2 p.m. 124, Jachym Field, 5:45 p.m.

LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL ALL-STARS Thurs., July 11 Sat., July 20 Sun., July 21 10-YEAR-OLD ALL-STARS 10-YEAR-OLDS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 10-YEAR-OLDS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Westfield vs. Agawam, Sadie Knox Field, 6 p.m. DOUBLE HEADER (at Lynn, if necessary) (at Lynn) Teams/Time TBD Teams/Time TBD

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL - SENIOR LEAGUE BABE RUTH BASEBALL Tues., July 9 Thurs., July 11 ALL STARS Westfield Post 124 vs. Pittsfield, Jachym Field, Westfield Post 124 @ Monson, Legion Field 5:45 p.m. (Palmer), 7 p.m. Thurs., July 11 15-YEAR-OLDS Wed., July 10 Sun., July 13 STATE TOURNAMENT Westfield Post 124 @ East Longmeadow, ELHS, Westfield Post 124 vs. Longmeadow, Jachym Westfield vs. Pittsfield, 5:45 p.m. Field, 1 p.m. Bullens Field, 7 p.m.

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL ALL-STARS Tues., July 9 Sun., July 14 Sat., July 20 9-YEAR-OLDS 10-YEAR-OLDS SECTIONALS 12-YEAR-OLDS SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Westfield at Easthampton, Milne Field, 6 p.m. TBD Teams/Site/Time TBD 9-YEAR-OLDS DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP 10-YEAR-OLDS STATE SEMIFINALS (at Salem) Wed., July 10 Teams/Site/Time TBD Teams/Time TBD 12-YEAR-OLDS DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP Westfield at Agawam, Memorial Field Mon., July 15 Sun., July 21 (Agawam), 6 p.m. 10-YEAR-OLDS SECTIONALS 10-YEAR-OLDS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TBD (at Salem) Thurs., July 11 Teams/Time TBD 12-YEAR-OLDS DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP Tues., July 16 (If necessary @ Ralph E. Sanville Memorial 10-YEAR-OLDS SECTIONALS Thurs., July 25 12-YEAR-OLDS STATE TOURNAMENT Field, Cross Street, 6 p.m.) TBD (at Middleboro) Pool Play 9-YEAR-OLDS Wed., July 17 Westfield vs. Longmeadow, Ralph E. Sanville 12-YEAR-OLDS SECTIONALS Fri., July 26 Memorial Field (Cross Street), 6 p.m. (Double Elimination) 12-YEAR-OLDS STATE TOURNAMENT Teams/Site/Time TBD (at Middleboro) Fri., July 12 Pool Play 10-YEAR-OLDS SECTIONALS Thurs., July 18 Sat., July 27 TBD 12-YEAR-OLDS SECTIONALS 12-YEAR-OLDS STATE TOURNAMENT (Double Elimination) (at Middleboro) Sat., July 13 Teams/Site/Time TBD Pool Play 10-YEAR-OLDS SECTIONALS TBD Fri., July 19 Sun., July 28 9-YEAR-OLDS 12-YEAR-OLDS SECTIONALS 12-YEAR-OLDS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Westfield vs. Agawam, Ralph E. Sanville (Double Elimination) (at Middleboro) Memorial Field (Cross Street), 12:30 p.m. Teams/Site/Time TBD Teams/Time TBD

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AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division AMERICAN LEAGUE NATIONAL LEAGUE W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Sunday’s Games Sunday’s Games New York 57 31 .648 — — 7-3 L-2 31-14 26-17 Toronto 6, Baltimore 1 Cleveland 11, Cincinnati 1 Tampa Bay 52 39 .571 6½ — 6-4 W-2 26-22 26-17 Boston 49 41 .544 9 2 6-4 W-4 20-22 29-19 Boston 6, Detroit 3 Philadelphia 8, N.Y. Mets 3 Toronto 34 57 .374 24½ 17½ 5-5 W-1 18-30 16-27 Cleveland 11, Cincinnati 1 Atlanta 4, Miami 3 Baltimore 27 62 .303 30½ 23½ 5-5 L-1 11-31 16-31 Tampa Bay 2, N.Y. Yankees 1 Pittsburgh 6, Milwaukee 5 Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Washington 5, Kansas City 2 Washington 5, Kansas City 2 Minnesota 56 33 .629 — — 4-6 L-1 28-15 28-18 Chicago White Sox 3, Chicago Cubs 1 Chicago White Sox 3, Chicago Cubs 1 Cleveland 50 38 .568 5½ — 7-3 W-6 25-18 25-20 Chicago 42 44 .488 12½ 7 6-4 W-1 25-20 17-24 Houston 11, L.A. Angels 10, 10 innings San Francisco 1, St. Louis 0 Kansas City 30 61 .330 27 21½ 2-8 L-2 16-28 14-33 Texas 4, Minnesota 1, 11 innings Arizona 5, Colorado 3 Detroit 28 57 .329 26 20½ 2-8 L-3 12-32 16-25 Oakland 7, Seattle 4 San Diego 5, L.A. Dodgers 3 West Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Houston 57 33 .633 — — 7-3 W-2 33-14 24-19 Tuesday’s Games Tuesday’s Games Oakland 50 41 .549 7½ 1½ 7-3 W-1 26-20 24-21 Texas 48 42 .533 9 3 4-6 W-1 29-17 19-25 NL (TBD) vs. AL (TBD) at Cleveland, Ohio, 7:30 p.m. NL (TBD) vs. AL (TBD) at Cleveland, Ohio, 7:30 p.m. Los Angeles 45 46 .495 12½ 6½ 4-6 L-2 22-21 23-25 Seattle 39 55 .415 20 14 2-8 L-1 19-29 20-26 Thursday’s Games Friday’s Games NATIONAL LEAGUE Houston (TBD) at Texas (Lynn 11-4), 8:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (Archer 3-6) at Chicago Cubs (Darvish 2-4), East Division 2:20 p.m. W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Atlanta 54 37 .593 — — 6-4 W-1 28-19 26-18 Friday’s Games Washington (TBD) at Philadelphia (TBD), 6:05 p.m. Washington 47 42 .528 6 — 8-2 W-2 26-20 21-22 Tampa Bay (Chirinos 7-4) at Baltimore (Bundy 4-10), L.A. Dodgers (TBD) at Boston (Rodriguez 9-4), 7:10 Philadelphia 47 43 .522 6½ — 5-5 W-1 27-17 20-26 New York 40 50 .444 13½ 7 3-7 L-1 23-19 17-31 7:05 p.m. p.m. Miami 33 55 .375 19½ 13 3-7 L-1 15-29 18-26 Toronto (TBD) at N.Y. Yankees (TBD), 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Vargas 3-4) at Miami (TBD), 7:10 p.m. Central Division L.A. Dodgers (TBD) at Boston (Rodriguez 9-4), 7:10 San Francisco (Anderson 3-2) at Milwaukee (TBD), 8:10 W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Chicago 47 43 .522 — — 4-6 L-1 29-16 18-27 p.m. p.m. Milwaukee 47 44 .516 ½ ½ 4-6 L-2 27-18 20-26 Minnesota (TBD) at Cleveland (Clevinger 2-2), 7:10 p.m. Arizona (TBD) at St. Louis (Wainwright 5-7), 8:15 p.m. St. Louis 44 44 .500 2 2 4-6 L-2 24-18 20-26 Pittsburgh 44 45 .494 2½ 2½ 6-4 W-2 22-21 22-24 Houston (Cole 9-5) at Texas (Chavez 3-4), 8:05 p.m. Cincinnati (TBD) at Colorado (TBD), 8:40 p.m. Cincinnati 41 46 .471 4½ 4½ 5-5 L-2 24-21 17-25 Detroit (TBD) at Kansas City (Duffy 3-5), 8:15 p.m. Atlanta (Keuchel 2-2) at San Diego (TBD), 10:10 p.m. West Division Chicago White Sox (TBD) at Oakland (Fiers 8-3), 10:07 W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Los Angeles 60 32 .652 — — 5-5 L-3 37-12 23-20 p.m. Arizona 46 45 .505 13½ 1½ 6-4 W-3 20-22 26-23 Seattle (Leake 7-7) at L.A. Angels (TBD), 10:07 p.m. San Diego 45 45 .500 14 2 5-5 W-3 23-24 22-21 Colorado 44 45 .494 14½ 2½ 3-7 L-6 24-19 20-26 San Francisco 41 48 .461 17½ 5½ 7-3 W-2 20-26 21-22

Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on PAGE 12 - TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS TV Sports Listings Dear Tuesday, July 9 8 p.m. CYCLING ESPN2 — Summer League: Boston vs. Denver, Las Vegas, Nev. 8 a.m. 9:30 p.m. Annie NBCSN — Tour de France: Stage 4, 134 miles, Reims to Nancy, NBA — Summer League: New York at Toronto, Las Vegas, Nev. By ANNIE LANE France 10 p.m. MLB BASEBALL ESPN2 — Summer League: Houston vs. Sacramento, Las Vegas, Wanting to Support Independence 8 p.m. Nev. Dear Annie: My youngest is set to move out of the family FOX — MLB All-Star Game: National League at American League, 11:30 p.m. home in the next month or two. We don’t mind her living at home, but she needs to move out for her own peace of mind, so The 90th Midsummer Classic, Cleveland, Ohio NBA — Summer League: LA Clippers vs. Washington, Las Vegas, she can have her own space and start to live independently. NBA BASKETBALL Nev. She’s 22. In the past -- and still -- she has often asked for money 3:30 p.m. so that she can make important payments (for example, college POKER tuition, car insurance). But more often than not, she uses the NBA — Summer League: Croatia vs. Oklahoma City, Las Vegas, Nev. 7 p.m. money I give her to buy frivolous, in-the-moment wants. She 4 p.m. ESPN — World Series of Poker: Day 5 action from the 50th No-Limit has two jobs, so I know she’ll be able to afford rent -- if she keeps up the hard work and doesn’t fall into laziness. She has a ESPN2 — Summer League: Orlando vs. Miami, Las Vegas, Nev. 5:30 Hold’em Main Event, Las Vegas, Nev. habit of getting a new job, getting really excited about it for a p.m. TENNIS few weeks to a few months and then seemingly getting bored. NBA — Summer League: Indiana vs. Atlanta, Las Vegas, Nev. 8 a.m. Then the new job fizzles out and she moves on. I want her to make this move and live on her own success- 6 p.m. ESPN — Wimbledon: Ladies’ Quarterfinals, Centre Court, London fully and truly independently. I think she needs it. I think it’ll ESPN2 — Summer League: Utah vs. Portland, Las Vegas, Nev. ESPN2 — Wimbledon: Ladies’ Quarterfinals, No. 1 Court, London help her grow. But I’m foreseeing her asking me for rent money -- I’m in a tough financial spot at the moment -- and I won’t be 7:30 p.m. 12 p.m. able to say no. She’s my kid. I want her to know I’m always on NBA — Summer League: Phoenix vs Memphis, Las Vegas, Nev. ESPN — Wimbledon: Ladies’ Quarterfinals, Centre Court, London her side, that I’ve got her back no matter what. She’s had a rough life. How do I balance this nurturing impulse with letting her learn some big lessons on her own? -- Distressed About Departing Dependent Dear Distressed: Good parenting means sometimes being the bad guy. You can offer her support in ways that aren’t mon- etary, such as talking through her goals and helping her to figure On The Tube out what career path she might be interested in. But if she asks for cash, tell her no, and stick to it -- not just for your own financial health but for hers. Baby birds don’t learn to fly until they’re kicked out of the nest, and young adults don’t truly learn Morgan hosts The ESPYS to help fight cancer responsibility until their livelihoods depend on it. Rest assured that ultimately, she will look back and know that you were By BETH HARRIS network has helped raise nearly $97 “I was born into it,” he said. “I was always on her side. Associated Press million for the V Foundation in 26 told that my grandmother ran track Dear Annie: I read your column almost every day and have LOS ANGELES (AP) — For Tracy years. against Wilma Rudolph in the Olympic often wondered why you never mention Families Anonymous Morgan, hosting The ESPYs is person- “We’ll have a great time, but the trials and lost because she was pregnant when responding to a family member or friend of someone is al. It’s not just another gig to the come- most important thing is Jim Valvano. with my dad.” has an addiction issue. This organization helped me enormously dian. I’ll never forget watching him at the Last month marked five years since when I was trying to cope with my daughter’s addiction. I’d The star of TBS’ “The Last O.G.” ESPYS,” Morgan said. “We forget Morgan’s life-changing accident on the been to Al-Anon and, while I think it’s a fine organization, there will preside over Wednesday night’s sometimes the cause, we enjoy being New Jersey Turnpike when the minibus is a slightly different attitude among participants of Families show honoring the past year’s top ath- there, but we got to understand the rea- he was riding in was rear-ended by a Anonymous. I hope you’ll check it out and try recommending letes, performances and achievements. son why we’re there. It’s an opportunity Walmart truck. The crash killed friend it in your column. Thanks for all the good you do. -- Elizabeth It airs live on ABC from Microsoft to give back. I’m in service to others.” and fellow comedian James McNair. in Roanoke, Virginia Theater in Los Angeles. Morgan said he’s a big sports fan, “I’m 50 years old and I’ve been hit Dear Elizabeth in Roanoke: I’ve heard many wonderful “The main reason I really wanted to dating to his childhood in Brooklyn. As by a truck doing 75 mph,” Morgan said. things about Families Anonymous, and I’m happy to recom- do it is the fight against cancer,” a youngster, he remembers watching “I thank god for every day.” mend it here. Readers can learn more about the program and Morgan said in a recent phone inter- father Jimmy and uncle Alvin Morgan He said his charitable attitude isn’t find out how to attend free meetings at https://www.familie- view, explaining that his grandparents play football. the result of the accident. sanonymous.org. Thank you for writing. and former wife, Sabina, died of the As a teenager, he met Mark Breland “I’ve always been like that,” Morgan Dear Annie: This is in response to “Tired of the Night disease. “I have an opportunity to fight when the 1984 Olympic welterweight said. “My father survived Vietnam. He Prowls,” whose cats kept her or him awake by fighting all night. their cause and I’m all in.” champion brought his gold medal to told me the only way out of the dark- My wife had a similar problem. We solved it by coating the cats Besides the laughs, The ESPYS raise their shared Bedford Stuyvesant neigh- ness is to be in service to others. That’s using a stick of butter. The cats spent the whole night cleaning awareness and funds for the V borhood and “all the kids running why I do comedy.” themselves, which left no time for fighting each other. -- Foundation for Cancer Research. It’s around touching the medal,” he said. He becomes the fifth “Saturday Brennan the charity founded by ESPN and the Morgan ran track in high school, Night Live” alum to host The ESPYS, Dear Brennan: Thank you for the chuckle. I can’t say I late basketball coach Jim Valvano at the competing in the 100- and 200-meter joining Seth Meyers, Rob Riggle, endorse this advice; in fact, I have to caution against it, as cats first show in 1993. The cable sports dashes and 55- and 110-meter hurdles. Dennis Miller and Norm Macdonald. are lactose intolerant. But you win big points for creativity. “Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie” is In this Jan. 27, 2019, out now! Annie Lane’s debut book -- featuring favorite columns file photo, Tracy on love, friendship, family and etiquette -- is available as a Morgan presents the paperback and e-book. Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com award for outstanding for more information. Send your questions for Annie Lane to performance by an [email protected]. ensemble in a comedy series at the 25th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los HINTS FROM HELOISE Angeles. For Tracy STAMP OF APPROVAL Morgan, hosting The Dear Heloise: Recently, I was homebound ESPYs is personal. with a broken ankle and tibia. During my It’s not just another recuperation, I received over 70 get-well gig to the comedian. cards. One of my friends enclosed a book of (Photo by Richard postage stamps in her get-well card. Because Shotwell/Invision/AP, File) I wrote a lot of letters, this was the best thing I could have received. I currently have gone through six books of stamps writing to friends and family. Anyway, my helpful hint: When sending a get-well card, enclose a book of postage stamps. It is a thoughtful gift. -- Chick J., Littleton, N.H. HOW DO I LEAVE? Dear Heloise: I want to quit my current job, but I also want to Trump ramping up criticisms of Fox, usually a friendly venue leave on good terms. How can I say goodbye and not offend my NEW YORK (AP) — During a live immigration Sunday that used as a hook “I think he takes ‘Fox & Friends’ liter- boss? -- Peggy in Massachusetts segment on a cable news network, from a a Times story that said workers at a child ally, that they’re supposed to be friends,” Peggy, be sure to give a two-week notice that you are leaving. sports bar in France where patrons were detention center in Texas are “grappling said Frank Sesno, director of the School Speak to your boss first before telling anyone else that you’re leav- celebrating the United States women’s with the stuff of nightmares,” according of Media and Public Affairs at George ing. Offer to train the person who is replacing you. Thank your World Cup Championship, a profane to Matthew Gertz of the liberal watchdog Washington University. “Fox has real boss for the opportunity of working there. It’s best to leave on chant about President Donald Trump Media Matters for America. journalists who ask real questions, like good terms with your boss and former co-workers. -- Heloise broke out. By some measures, Trump has never Chris Wallace. If he thinks the ‘no spin GETTING A GRIP The First Viewer was not pleased. been closer to Fox News, or at least their zone’ is going to be the no criticism zone, But the object of his ire was not CNN evening hosts. He regularly calls into he’s right most of the time, but not all of Dear Heloise: I use clawlike hair clips for my hair, but when I’m or MSNBC. It was his favorite outlet, Sean Hannity’s show, touts Laura the time.” tired of them or they lose a prong, I use them to secure a vine to a Fox News Channel, and the president Ingraham’s program and, last month, Trump tweeted negatively about Fox stake or to clip a plant to a trellis. I also use chopsticks to stake issued a not-so-veiled threat about the frequently consulted Tucker Carlson, this spring after it aired town halls featur- plants because they are cheap and readily available after dinner in network’s programming. who strongly opposes military action ing Democratic presidential candidates a Chinese restaurant. -- Maddie W., Penn Hills, Pa. No president has been so closely against Iran, off-air. A few days later, Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg. “Fox (c)2019 by King Features Syndicate Inc. aligned with a single news outlet as Carlson was spotted among Trump’s is moving more and more to the losing Trump is with Fox News, so his criticism entourage during the president’s visit to (wrong) side in covering the Dems,” he carried added significance. While it was the demilitarized zone between North tweeted May 19. not the first time he has singled out Fox, Korea and South Korea. Carlson traveled He said “what’s with Fox News?” on it was the most pointed, raising the ques- with Trump for an interview that was April 16 after the Sanders session, accus- tion of how the network, and the presi- shown on Fox. ing the network of turning away Trump dent’s supporters, would respond. But the president’s frustration with the fans who wanted to attend. Trump on Sunday night wrote that network has grown in recent months. In March, he suggested Fox weekend watching Fox on the weekend was worse He has angrily told confidants he is anchors Arthel Neville and Leland Vittert than watching CNN and MSNBC, outlets confused about why Fox News some- should be working at CNN. he frequently attacks. He said Fox is times “goes negative” in its coverage of “I suspect Fox executives don’t get too “loading up with Democrats” and criti- his administration when it features an worked up over the president’s tweets cized the network for using The New unflattering portrait of his White House, and offhanded comments,” said Ken York Times as a source for a story. He the advisers said. LaCorte, a longtime Fox News executive also attacked Fox for hiring former Trump was particularly annoyed at who now operates his own website. News Democratic National Committee head Fox’s coverage when he saw his ties to reporters and anchors at Fox, who work Donna Brazile as a contributor and poked billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein being in the shadow of opinion hosts, don’t at afternoon host Shepard Smith’s rat- played up on the other networks. necessarily mind when a presidential ings. Epstein was charged Monday with tweet illustrates that not everyone at Fox “Fox News is changing fast, but they sexually abusing dozens of underage is in the president’s pocket. forgot the people who got them there,” girls. His powerful friends over the years Still, many of Fox’s regular viewers Trump wrote. have included Trump, former President also follow Trump on Twitter, and there’s Fox did not immediately respond to Bill Clinton and Britain’s Prince Andrew. a risk when the president foments discon- requests for comment. Trump has gone on to complain that he tent. LaCorte said if the crticisms became While it was not clear what Trump was feels that MSNBC and CNN rarely criti- more frequent, or if Trump cuts off the specifically responding to, he was partic- cize Democrats and instead deliver point- frequent access that many Fox personali- ularly annoyed by Fox correspondent ed and, in his estimation, unfair attacks ties have for interviews, that would be a Greg Palkot’s live report from a sports on the administration. To counter that, more worrisome sign. bar in France, where patrons erupted in a Trump has said, he feels it is important Sesno, however, said the latest incident “F--- Trump” chant, according to two for Fox News to remain “loyal” to the foreshadows potential trouble for Fox as advisers not authorized to speak publicly White House and Republicans as a bal- the campaign heats up. Trump will obvi- about private discussions. ance to the other networks’ alleged bias, ously come under criticism; to what Fox also aired two segments about according to the advisers. extent does Fox reflect that? THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019 - PAGE 13

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, July 9, 2019: This year, you open up to a brand-new way of perceiving your universe. In some ways, what has been tried and true in your life sud- denly seems new. Enjoy. If you’re single, your attractiveness is undeniable; however, you often do not reveal your depth, causing a problem. If you’re attached, you will want DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker to share more with your sweetie. These sharings will add a new vibrancy to your life as a couple. LIBRA tends to be politi- cally correct.

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There is no order processing and ma- A uto & Truck Parts Operates Class A heavy Early Education and Care charge to seniors for the service which is funded by the chine operation no experi- program is seeking an admin- equipment, performs manual ence necessary, just a good Westfield Community Development Block Grant, Sarah labor, related to the construc- istrative professional to Gillett Services for the Elderly, the Massachusetts Executive PLOW- Full-size, Great condi- tion, maintenance, and re- attitude. Extremely clean provide essential administrat- Office of Elder Affairs, and private donations. For more tion, used on personal property pair of public works infra- working environment and ex- ive assistance to the Director only. 413-569-1420. structure; inspects the equip- cellent benefits. of Education. Must be excep- information, contact Joyce Peregrin at the Senior Center at tionally organized and able to 562-6435. ment for proper operating condition; carries out prevent- Send information to: prioritize tasks, take initiative, ive maintenance procedures. [email protected] be flexible, and be able to “Male Call!” Fitness Class at Westfield Senior Center Heavy Equipment work both collaboratively and Greg Hannum, a Westfield State University Movement Work is generally performed independently in a fast-paced Science graduate, facilitates “Male Call!” an all-male fitness out of doors. In winter, out of environment. Must demon- 2 sinGle-AXle doors work is most fre- strate sound professional class at the Westfield Senior Center on Monday and dUmP tRUcKs quently performed inside cab PennYsAVeR RoUte judgment and discretion, with Wednesday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. The cost is $5 per of a truck engaged in plow- dRiVeR: excellent problem solving and class on a pay-as-you-go basis. This is a general fitness class FA-800 & F-700. ing of snow and sanding of oral, written and interperson- designed specifically for older men with a variety of fitness Great trucks, working condition. streets, parking lots, etc. In The Westfield News al communication skills. Must $7.500 each or Best Offer. summer less time is devoted Group has positions demonstrate proficiency with abilities. Please remember that participants utilizing the to driving work. Work is gen- Microsoft Office (Word, Ex- Fitness Room for classes and dance sessions are required to ------erally performed during day- open on our weekend cel and Publisher). High change their footwear before walking on the hardwood floor light hours but winter season Pennysaver delivery School Diploma and 2 years and also sign a Release of Liability and Usage Agreement. 2 John deeR BAcK-hoes is often performed at night as related experience, or Asso- weather conditions and pub- team. We are looking for For more information, contact the Westfield Senior Center at 510B, 310C responsible, motivated ciate’s Degree in Business $8,500 each or Best Offer. lic safety needs dictate. Administration, Management, 562-6435. adults with reliable trans- or Education required. De- Must possess valid CDL Li- portation. Candidates gree and familiarity and work “Side By Side” Support Group at the Westfield Senior call lloyd at: cense, Class A or Class B 413-568-8837 or must be team players experience in early child- Center with endorsements required hood setting preferred. Posi- 413-433-5420 by this equipment in this The Westfield Senior Center’s “Side By Side” support who are able to follow tion is 37.5 hours per week class and tanker (X), as well directions and provide with full benefits. Ongoing group meets on the fourth Friday of the month from 9:30 to as a hoisting license 2A as training and professional de- 11 a.m. and is open to any senior who is a little overwhelmed required by DOT regulations. good customer service. velopment, supervision, col- with the stresses of life. Whether an older adult is dealing M otorcycles & ATV’s OSHA-10 preferred. Applications are avail- laborative work with health problems, the loss of close family members and able at The Westfield environment.? Pay rate range Full-time 40 hour/week posi- is $14.76-$15.66 per hour. friends, or caregiver responsibilities, the support of others, tion pays $18.11-$22.95/hour News Group office on 62 with excellent benefits. Ap- often “in the same boat,” can be most helpful. Participants School St, Westfield, lead teacher Preschool chat informally over coffee or tea and all discussions are plications available at www.easthamptonma.org. MA. (northampton) strictly confidential. Please consider joining the group as a Forward application to Per- “regular” or a “drop-in.” For more information, call Tina sonnel Director, City of East- Head Start Program seeks Gorman at the Senior Center, 562-6435. The Westfield Senior hampton, 50 Payson Avenue, Town of Granby, CT experienced preschool teach- HONDA GOLD WING - 2001 ers. NAEYC Accredited, ex- Center is located at 45 Noble Street. Easthampton, MA 01027. Part-Time Administrative cellent teacher: child ratios. Great Summer Ride! Assistant (25 Hours) Successful candidate must Nursing Services at the Westfield Senior Center Low miles, has new tires, be EEC LT/Pre-K certified and have a minimum of an Nursing services are available at the Westfield Senior brakes & battery. Trailer in- Senior Center Center, 45 Noble Street, thanks to the generosity of Baystate cluded. Custom seat covers, dRiVeRs wAnted AA in Early Childhood Educa- tion or related field; BA pre- Noble Hospital. Mary Ellen Asher, RN, is at the Senior CB radio. Excellent condition. MUST SEE! $8,500. Local construction company Provides clerical and adminis- ferred. Position is 37.5 hours Center Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon and is seeking part time or full trative assistance to the Dir- a week/full year. Salary time drivers with medical can assist older adults with blood pressure checks, medica- call: 413-537-4735 ector of Human Services. Du- Range: $17.81-$18.89 plus tion review, blood glucose testing, and one-to-one health card, clean driving record and ties include screening calls $1.35/hour full day differen- some experience. Haul ma- tial. education. There is no charge for this service and no advance terials to job sites, run dump and requests for information appointments are necessary. truck, vacuum truck and for Human, Senior and Youth Trailers Services, composing corres- teacher infant toddler move equipment. (Amherst) Westfield Senior Center’s “Heaven’s Angels” Project pondence, utilizing the Town EOE/M-F financial software system and Head Start program seeks In- Michelle Moniz coordinates a group at the Westfield lAKe Bomoseen, VeRmont scheduling and coordinating Senior Center who sew “angel” gowns for newborns who 44' TRAILER, Breckenridge, fant Toddler teacher. NAEYC call 413-848-2858 calendars of events. Accredited, excellent teacher: never make it home from the hospital. The white angel gowns 1997, mint condition, 2 fenced-in yards, dog room, full size kit- child ratios. Minimum AA in are made from wedding gowns and offer comfort to strangers chen and bath. Just 20 minutes Excellent communication, Early Childhood Education or coping with the death of a child from miscarriage, stillbirth, outside Rutland. customer service, office and related field with EEC Infant or through neonatal loss. The baby gown is used to present 413-569-1420. instRUctoR/tUtoR computer skills, and experi- Toddler Teacher Certification. the infants to their families as they say a final farewell before ence in handling highly sensit- 37.5 hours/week. Salary Westfield Community Educa- Range: $15.55-$16.50 plus burial or cremation. The “Heaven’s Angels” group meets on tion seeks an evening (2 ive and confidential informa- $1.35/hour full day differen- the first MondayCan You of Help the Sarah?month from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the nights per week, 5:30-8pm) tion required. tial. Westfield Senior Center, 45 Noble Street. Participants should Sarah Helps Seniors Pre-HiSET/GED Instructor / feel free to bring a portable sewing machine, sewing scissors, Tutor. Small class size. Fo- Additional information, job de- teacher Preschool cus on Reading, Writing and and pins. Those who don’t sew can participate by dismantling scription and application may (westfield) Can Math. Minimum 3 years be obtained at: wedding gowns as well as tracing and cutting patterns. Please teaching experience and Head Start program seeks call the Westfield Senior Center Program Director, Mary Lou You Bachelor Degree. Adult Ba- www.granby-ct. gov preschool teacher. Excellent Niedzielski at 562-6435, to sign up or get additional informa- sic Education experience pre- teacher: child ratios. Minim- tion about the program. Help ferred. Send resume, cover um AA in Early Childhood letter and 3 references to: Applications will be accepted Education or related field with until 12:00 p.m. on 7/12/19. EEC Preschool Teacher Cer- Ballroom Dance at the Westfield Senior Center Sarah? [email protected] EOE www.sarahgillett.org tification. 37.5 hours/week Do you enjoywww.sarahgillett.org ballroom dancing? On the fourth Monday of school year. Salary Range: every month from 2 to 4 p.m., the Westfield Senior Center $15.55-$16.50. Great Room is the hot spot to trip the light fantastic! Couples and singles have the opportunity to dance the afternoon away. teacher Assistant (Amherst): Local favorite musician, Richie Mitnick provides the live music each month. The cost is $3 per person on a pay-as-you- Head Start program seeks go basis. No advance sign-ups are necessary. The Westfield preschool floating assistant Senior Center is located at 45 Noble Street. for classroom and daily bus run. NAEYC Accredited, ex- cellent teacher: child ratios. Westfield Senior Center Offers “Real Estate Reality” EEC Pre-K Teacher Certifica- Are you an older adult who is thinking of buying or selling How Did This tion preferred. 27.5 a house, downsizing, and want to know your options? It’s Looking for a hours/week/full year. Salary HouseHelp Seniors? never too soon to begin exploring and gathering information Range $13.20-$14.00 plus for the future. Experienced Realtor and Friends of the $1.35 full day differential. Want To Know A Secret? Westfield Senior Center Board member Lesley Lambert is at education site supervisor the Senior CenterAsk on Sarah.the second Wednesday of every month (turners falls) from 12:30 towww.sarahgillett.org 1 p.m. on the ‘Deck’ of the Great Room to get you started in the process or answer any real estate questions Unique Gift? Early Head Start Program seeks leader to join our ex- that you might have. No advance sign-ups are necessary. www.sarahgillett.org perienced team in running a two-classroom full day site for Chess at the Westfield Senior Center infants and toddlers. Spa- Each Monday afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m., a small dedicated cious rooms in a rural com- group of Chess players gathers for one of the quietest activi- munity, NAEYC Accredited, and excellent teacher: child ties at the Westfield Senior Center. Les Hutton offers Chess ratios. Must have demon- instruction and guidance to anyone who is interested in learn- strated ability to develop au- ing the game. No prior experience is necessary and Chess sets thentic and professional rela- are provided. Lessons are tailored to the participant’s abilities tionships with children, famil- and goals. Experienced players can always enjoy a friendly ies, and staff. Brazelton Touchpoint Site, offering on- game and helpful advice. The benefits of the game are numer- going training and support. ous. Chess helps to improve memory, concentration, logical Minimum qualifications in- thinking, and creativity. But most importantly, it’s an enjoy- clude a BA in Early Child- able way to exercise your brain! Drop in and join the group hood Education or directly re- any Monday afternoon. The Westfield Senior Center is lated field with early educa- tion and supervisory experi- located at 45 Noble Street. ence, EEC D II certified. An- nual Salary Range is “Be Aware, Be Prepared!” Packets Available $43,660-$46,312, full year. The thought of preparing for disasters or emergencies can be overwhelming. Planning is key! The Medical Reserve Community Action is commit- Put a picture of someone ted to building a diverse Corps of Hampden County has prepared a family records workforce. Qualified multi-lin- packet to assist in the planning process. The document is gual applicants encouraged extensive but simple to complete. “Be Aware, Be Prepared!” to apply. We are a Touch- packets are available at the Westfield Senior Center, 45 Noble you love on a keepsake. points Site! Excellent bene- Street. Once completed, the document should be kept in a fits, training, supervision and collaborative work environ- clear watertight plastic bag, ready to be taken with you in the These are pictures the staff at The ment. event of a disaster if you need to evacuate your home. It is the hope of the Medical Reserve Corps that you will never have Send Cover Letter to use the “Be Aware, Be Prepared!” document. But hope is Westfield News Group have taken at and Resume to: not a plan! events throughout our communities. hselpad222@ communityaction.us “Viewpoints” Low Vision Support Group The Westfield Senior Center’s “Viewpoints” low vision Include the position and loca- support group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from tion you are interested in on 12:45 to 2:15 p.m. and is open to individuals with low vision the email subject line and those who support them. The group is facilitated by For full job descriptions and Council On Aging Activities Aide, Agnes Fleming. Guest Go to www.thewestfieldnews.com visit “Photos” look for your benefits information visit speakers, group discussions, solutions and strategies for com- mon challenges, and new friendships are just some of the favorite photo, then click the “Buy” icon located at the top. www.communityaction.us benefits of participation. 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