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VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents $1.00 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019 VOL. 88 NO. 248 ATSDR thanks Westfield, outlines next steps By AMY PORTER detection and remediation in possible without the enthusi- city will be notified in advance Staff Writer the city water supply wells, astic participation from the of scheduling this activity. WESTFIELD – Mayor and reviewing and providing Westfield community as well ATSDR is also working to Brian P. Sullivan shared a let- helpful comments for the as the assistance of City of update clinical guidance and ter he received last week from draft ATSDR educational Westfield staff,” Somers said. develop medical education for the Agency for Toxic materials. The PFAS samples are cur- area healthcare providers Substances and Disease The city was also acknowl- rently being checked for qual- about PFAS exposure and Registry (ATSDR) thanking edged for facilitating the use ity, logged, and processed in health, in conjunction with the City of Westfield for its of Westfield Intermediate three separate laboratories. the Westfield Department of support of the PFAS Exposure School for a community meet- Somers said they expect par- Health and Director Joseph Assessment in Hampden ing, for staffing a booth to ticipants will received their Rouse. County. answer questions, and for individual test results by early “I want to thank the com- “We greatly appreciate the identifying a suitable location 2020. munity for participating in City of Westfield’s assistance for blood collection. In the meantime, ATSDR such an important project,” with ATSDR’s PFAS Somers said ATSDR com- plans to hold “virtual office Sullivan said. “We will con- Exposure Assessment,” said pleted PFAS sample collec- hours” for members of the tinue to work with ATSDR Capt. Tarah Somers, ATSDR tion in Hampden County on community this winter to throughout this exposure Region I director. Sept. 17. They collected over share information with resi- assessment.” Somers said Sullivan and 450 individual blood and dents on the next steps and to Information on ATSDR’s city staff were especially urine samples from Westfield respond to questions. During work on PFAS, including the helpful in providing ATSDR residents, surpassing their these “virtual office hours,” Exposure Assessment in with a list of Westfield house- goal of 395 blood samples. residents may call in to listen Westfield, may be found at ATSDR Associate Director Christopher Reh explains the holds that served as a starting They also collected indoor to a brief presentation about www.atsdr.cdc.gove/pfas. assessment with Captain Tarah Somers of the U.S. Public point for participant identifi- dust and tap water samples the status of the project, and Somers said the EA pages will Health Service, and ATSDR Environmental Scientist Rachel cation; informing the agency from 17 homes. have the opportunity to ask be updated as they roll out the Rogers at the July 2019 community meeting. (Photo by Amy about the history of PFAS “This would not have been questions. Somers said the project in other communities. Porter) Family fun was had at WOW’s PumpkinFest By DENNIS HACKETT the All-Star Dance Center Kimberly Morris, one of goods and food in the Harvest Staff Writer took place throughout the the parents attending the fes- Market. WESTFIELD- For the third day. Then squarely in the tival, said they came to find Lori Leblanc, owner of straight year Westfield on middle of the park were the her son’s drawing as part of Wickedly Wild Gourmet Weekends’ PumpkinFest completed jack o’ lanterns the scavenger hunt but said sauces, brought her selection transformed downtown arranged on tables going she thought the PumpkinFest of barbecue and other sea- Westfield into an autumn cel- directly down the middle of was a fun event for everyone. sonal sauces to the festival, ebration with activities for the the green. “There’s a lot to do for the offering free samples and whole family Oct. 19. One of the draws for whole family, so it’s a fun day selling her stock as well. She The festival took over the Westfield families was the to spend downtown,” she said she first started making entire Park Square Green and Scarecrow Trail collaboration said. She added this was the the sauces four years ago part of Elm Street with tents between Westfield on second year she and her fam- after she ran out of barbecue for artists and vendors and Weekends and the Westfield ily attended the festival. sauce at home. various other activities. On Public School department Along Elm Street children “I made my own barbecue the green, tents were set up that had students embark on a had the opportunity to take sauce one day and while my along with the free children’s scavenger hunt to find their part in a trunk or treat with sons were cub scouts, I pumpkin carving event and drawings displayed through- several cars set up to give out brought it to a fundraiser and the main stage for the day’s out the area in order to be candy, with the rest of the then people started calling me festivities, where several per- entered into the festivals street full of various local Painting pumpkins is almost as much fun as carving them. formances, including one by Pick-a-Palooza raffle. vendors selling handmade See PumpkinFest, Page 6 (Photo by Marc St. Onge) Smoke shop, convenience store cigarette and tobacco sales spike By PETER CURRIER Street Market, who did not needed to replace the habit Staff Writer give their name, said that they once again. WESTFIELD- Vape shop previously only sold about 75 At No-Limits Vape and and convenience store cartons of cigarettes a week. Smoke Shop, Afzzal employees have said that cig- After the ban of vape sales Mohammed said that he usu- arette sales have increased started on Sept. 24, they were ally order 80 cartons of ciga- since the onset of the ban on selling between 100 and 150 rettes a week, and now he has vape sales imposed by Gov. cartons of cigarettes a week, been ordering 110 cartons to Charlie Baker a month ago. In one Mobile gas station in keep up with demand and to Owners and employees of the city, another employee stay in business. Unlike the these shops have said that said that their chewing tobac- other stores cited, No-Limits their sales of cigarettes, loose co sales have gone up sharply is primarily a vape shop that tobacco, and chewing tobac- in addition to cigarette sales. is struggling to remain open co have seen a noticeable He said that people had come now that their main product increase in sales, and in some in saying they had not con- cannot be on the shelves. cases the sales have nearly sumed chewing tobacco in a Mohammed said that he doubled. long time due to switching Afzzal Mohammed of No Limits Vape and Smoke Shop, shortly after the Health Department One employee at Pleasant over to vaping, but that they See Tobacco Sales, Page 5 served the ban notice and they began emptying their own shelves. (Photo by Peter Currier) 2nd Annual Southwick Farm Parade a hit despite rain By PETER CURRIER ing in the light rain. Many of versary gear was being sold the Southwick Civic Fund Staff Writer the participants dressed them- ahead of next year’s mile- and Robert Polverari for SOUTHWICK -— selves and their animals up in stone birthday for the town. organizing the event and Spectators gathered despite recognition of Halloween. The Resurrection Airmen noted that all donations and some rain Sunday afternoon Following the parade, the Country Band was also set to proceeds for the event would for Southwick’s 2nd annual Southwick Civic Fund gave play music at the park as the be given to the Southwick Farm Parade which traveled out awards to individual par- parade ended, but the rain Polverari Animal Shelter down College Highway from ticipants and their animals at forced them off the stage due Fund. the Interstate Supply Building Prifti Park, where the tractors to the risk of water damage to “The shelter itself was built to Town Hall. and farm equipment from the their electric equipment. by volunteers and donations, The parade featured hun- parade were on display. At Prifti Park, Southwick’s and that still continues with dreds of people with their Free burgers and hot dogs Police Chief Kevin A, Bishop the volunteers who continue The Southwick Farm Parade featured hundreds of people farm animals, pets, farm were given out at the park, spoke in front of the crowd on representing agriculture, first responders, students, and equipment, or bands march- and Southwick’s 250th anni- the main stage. He thanked See Farm Parade, Page 2 military veterans. (Photo by Peter Currier) McCabe for MAYOR 2020 H ENERGY H EXPERTISE H EDUCATION H EXPERIENCE H ENTHUSIASM Paid for by the Committee www.McCabeforWestfield.com • www.facebook.com/McCabeRunningforWestfield/ to Elect Michael McCabe PAGE 2 - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Farm Parade Continued from Page 1

to come in and help feed the dogs and walk the dogs,” said Bishop. Following Bishop’s speech, he turned the microphone over to Richard Michnovetz, who invited Bob and Barb Poliveri on to the stage and jokingly offered to get them something to sit on. Shortly after, a group of men walked over to the stage holding a large metal bench with a plaque on the center. “This whole project started with me a year ago at this time at the last parade. I had a conversation with Bobby where I said to him, “You should have a statue done of you and Barbara to put at the shelter,” said Michnovetz. He said that later he went to the Town Hall in Agawam when he saw a bench with someone’s plaque on it, when he came up with a more realistic idea than a statue. The plaque on the bench that was presented to the Poliveri reads, “Dedicated to Bob and Barb Poliveri for their contributions to the Southwick Community. October, 2019.” The bench will be installed at the Southwick Animal Shelter. Michnovetz then announced that he would be pre- senting two checks in the name of the Polverari’s to the animal shelter total- ling $1,222. A large contingent of man’s best friend participated in the Southwick Farm Parade Sunday with many of them donning costumes for Halloween. Some of Southwick’s finest police K9’s seen here are dress as dinosaurs. (Photo by Peter Currier)

Zombieland 2: Double Tap is fun frolic with the undead By HOPE quickly became a cult classic. main cast – Woody Harrelson, haps all that brain eating has E. TREMBLAY And while one might think Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone rejuvenated their grey matter Assistant Managing Editor there was a lack of fresh and Abigail Breslin – are because they seem smarter Movie sequels usually brains to consume, zombie reunited and still have that than the average zombie, with don’t live up to the original. movies have a way of making awkward, yet charming, the exception of the “Homer.” Most of the time, they’re the genre remain relevant chemistry. Their characters There are new rules and a downright terrible. There are over the years. From Night of have spent a decade traveling new nemesis for the living – exceptions, of course, but the Living Dead to Dawn of the country together. In the one who “Murrayed” Bill they are few and far between. the Dead to Shaun of the Double Tap, their journey Murray in the first movie. Zombieland 2: Double Tap is Dead to Zombieland – zom- takes them from the White Spoiler Alert: Stay in your one of those rare films that is bie movies have a solid place House to Graceland. New seat after the credits start for almost on par with its prede- in movie history. characters – Nevada, Madison more on that storyline. cessor. Double Tap rekindles and Berkley – join the group I was disappointed that SOURCE: SONYPICTURES It’s been 10 years since the everything movie goers loved and test their post-apocalyp- Twinkies did not play a role kitschy original took theaters about the original and contin- tic family bonds. the second time around, but Let’s face it, Double Tap the first film. It’s a little by storm. A mix of gore, fun ues the adventures of The movie has bigger guns there is Tallahassee singing will not likely win an Oscar bloody and a lot funny and and yes, even romance, Tallahassee, Columbia, and faster zombies. The Elvis songs while wearing the or Golden Globe, but it will earns two-guns-up from this Zombieland was a hit and Wichita and Little Rock. The undead have evolved and per- King’s jumpsuit. earn allegiance from lovers of reviewer. Police Logs

WESTFIELD speak with him, the woman surrender a stray brown Westfield, was arrested for that there was no licensed the occupants, the vehicle Major crime and admitted that she does not female tabby cat found at her interfering with a police offi- driver with the vehicle which was towed to the police incident report have a handicap placard but home; cer; belongs to a relative of one of impound yard. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 said that many drivers with- 4:20 p.m.: officer wanted, 5:03 p.m.: officer wanted, 4:15 a.m.: fire, Columbia out placards use the parking Main Street, a Chicopee offi- City Hall, 59 Court St., a Street, a caller reports smoke space frequently, a citation cer reports a missing person is caller from City Hall reports alarms are sounding and she was issued; currently at a Main Street fast youths are climbing on large can smell smoke but has not 12:27 p.m.: found proper- food restaurant, the respond- containers behind the build- Court Logs confirmed a fire, dual ty, Elm Street at School ing officer reports the juve- ing, the responding officer response dispatched the Street, a person came to the nile girl is a chronic run-away reports he found two youths Westfield District hearing after she was arraigned responding deputy fire chief station to surrender a wom- child and was uncooperative who had been jumping off the Court on a charge of assault and bat- report a fire was confined to an’s purse found at Elm and when informed that she was containers into a large pile of Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 tery on a family or household the furnace and the buildings School streets, the responding being taken into custody, the leaves, the youths agreed to Jeffrey P. Rayner, 49, of 114 member brought by Westfield was not involved; officer reports the owner of girl was arrested for being desist and apologized; Cross Road, Granville, was police. 11:25 a.m.: parking viola- the purse was identified but delinquent by reason of disor- 11:58 p.m.: suspicious released on his personal recog- Moise Lopez, 51, of 13 tion, Union Street, a caller could not be immediately derly conduct, assault and vehicle, Whitney Playground, nizance pending a Jan. 14, 2020, Clark St., Westfield, was released on his personal recog- reports a vehicle without a contacted, the purse was battery on a police officer and Shepard Street, a patrol offi- hearing after he was arraigned stored for safe keeping; resisting arrest, an adult in the cer reports he observed a on a charge of assault and bat- nizance pending a Jan. 14, handicap placed is parked in a 2020, hearing after he was handicap parking space, the 12:30 p.m.: animal com- girl’s company attempted to vehicle at the playground and tery brought by State Police. Linda Lacross, 32, of 115 arraigned on a charge of mali- responding office reports the plaint, Westfield Animal interfere with the officer’s advised the occupants of the cious destruction of property Shelter, 178 Apremont Way, a duty, Samuel K. Hawley, 19, hours of operation of the Franklin St., Westfield, was vehicle did not show a plac- released on her personal recog- valued less than $1,200 ard and the owner came to woman came to the shelter to of 126 Paper Mill Road, playground, the officer found nizance pending a Jan. 1, 2020, brought by Westfield police.

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Tuesday, Oct. 22, the 295th day of 2019. There are 70 days left in the year.

n Oct. 22, 1962, in a nationally broadcast ONE YEAR AGO: address, President John F. Kennedy revealed the In 1998, the government advised parents to remove President Donald Trump declared that the U.S. would presence of Soviet-built missile bases under con- the batteries from their kids' "Power Wheels" cars and start cutting aid to three Central American countries he O trucks, made by Fisher-Price, because of faulty wiring struction in Cuba and announced a quarantine of all accused of failing to stop thousands of migrants heading offensive military equipment being shipped to the that could cause them to erupt into flame. for the U.S. border. A bomb was found in a mailbox at the Communist island nation. suburban New York home of liberal billionaire philanthro- In 2001, a second Washington, D.C., postal worker, Jo- pist George Soros; federal agents safely detonated the ON THIS DATE: seph P. Curseen, died of inhalation anthrax. device after being summoned by a security officer. In 1797, French balloonist Andre-Jacques Garnerin (gahr-nayr-AN') made the first parachute descent, land- In 2002, bus driver Conrad Johnson was shot to death TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS: ing safely from a height of about 3,000 feet over Paris. in Aspen Hill, Md., in the final attack carried out by the Black Panthers co-founder Bobby Seale is 83. Actor "Beltway Snipers." Christopher Lloyd is 81. Actor Derek Jacobi is 81. Actor In 1811, composer and piano virtuoso Franz Liszt was Tony Roberts is 80. Movie director Jan (yahn) de Bont is born in the Hungarian town of Raiding in present-day In 2004, in a wrenching videotaped statement, aid work- 76. Actress Catherine Deneuve is 76. Rock singer/mu- Austria. er Margaret Hassan, kidnapped in Baghdad, begged the sician Eddie Brigati is 74. Rock musician Leslie West British government to help save her by withdrawing its (Mountain) is 74. Former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour In 1934, bank robber Charles "Pretty Boy" Floyd was troops from Iraq, saying these "might be my last hours." is 72. Actor Jeff Goldblum is 67. Rock musician Greg shot to death by federal agents and local police at a farm (Hassan was apparently killed by her captors a month Hawkes is 67. Movie director Bill Condon is 64. Actor near East Liverpool, Ohio. later.) Luis Guzman is 63. Actor-writer-producer Todd Graff is 60. Rock musician Cris Kirkwood is 59. Actor-comedian In 1979, the U.S. government allowed the deposed Shah TEN YEARS AGO: Bob Odenkirk is 57. Olympic gold medal figure skater of Iran to travel to New York for medical treatment — a Mortars fired by Islamic militants slammed into Somalia's Brian Boitano is 56. Christian singer TobyMac is 55. decision that precipitated the Iran hostage crisis. airport as President Sheik Sharif Sheik Ahmed boarded Singer-songwriter John Wesley Harding (Wesley Stace) a plane, sparking battles that killed at least 24 people; is 54. Actress Valeria Golino is 53. Comedian Carlos In 1981, the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organi- the president was unhurt. Gunmen kidnapped Gauthier Mencia is 52. Country singer Shelby Lynne is 51. Reg- zation was decertified by the federal government for its Lefevre, a French staff member working for the Interna- gae rapper Shaggy is 51. Movie director Spike Jonze is strike the previous August. tional Committee of the Red Cross, in Sudan's western 50. Rapper Tracey Lee is 49. Actress Saffron Burrows Darfur region. (Lefevre was released in March 2010.) is 47. Actress Carmen Ejogo is 46. Former MLB player In 1986, President Reagan signed into law sweeping Comedian Soupy Sales died in New York at age 83. Ichiro Suzuki is 46. Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson is 44. tax-overhaul legislation. Christian rock singer-musician Jon Foreman (Switch- FIVE YEARS AGO: foot) is 43. Actor Michael Fishman is 38. Talk show host In 1991, the European Community and the European A gunman shot and killed a soldier standing guard at Michael Essany is 37. New York Mets infielder Robinson Free Trade Association concluded a landmark accord to a war memorial in Ottawa, then stormed the Canadian Cano is 37. Rock musician Rickard (correct) Goransson create a free trade zone of 19 nations by 1993. Parliament before he was shot and killed by the usually (Carolina Liar) is 36. Rock musician Zac Hanson (Han- ceremonial sergeant-at-arms. son) is 34. Actor Corey Hawkins is 31. Actor Jonathan In 1995, the largest gathering of world leaders in history Lipnicki is 29. Actress Sofia Vassilieva is 27. Actor Elias marked the 50th anniversary of the United Nations. Harger is 12. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019 - PAGE 3 District fundraiser benefits Cancer House of Hope By AMY PORTER do this, and I certainly appre- Staff Writer ciate the generosity of our WESTFIELD – Margaret staff,” Czaporowski said. Toomey, the new program Toomey said the Cancer director at the Cancer House House of Hope, which is of Hope in West Springfield, under the auspices of the stopped by the Westfield Center for Human Public Schools district office Development, is a non-profit Oct. 18 to receive a gift. agency committed to provid- The gift was a check for ing free services to cancer $1,150 from a district-wide patients and their families. dress-down day hosted on She said she is seeking funds Oct. 4. for several programs, includ- “This is a very important ing Reiki massage, yoga and a cause,” said Superintendent wig boutique. The House staff Stefan Czaporowski, adding, are also forming a therapeutic “We have staff and students riding group. affected by this.” He also gave Toomey is trying to increase a nod to the Southampton youth membership in their Road School, which raised the programs; including a support most at $200. group at Westfield Technical Toomey, who retired last Academy and WHS for youth year after 20 years as the fam- who have been affected by the ily consumer science teacher disease, or who have family, at Westfield High School, friends and relatives who have retains strong ties with the been affected, district. She said Westfield is “Just because we’re in West the first school to do a fund- Springfield, a lot of people raiser like this for Cancer from Westfield still use our House of Hope. She thought services,” she said. The of asking them, when she Cancer House of Hope, origi- thought about how they raised nally in Westfield, relocated to money when she was at the its current home at 1995 high school. Westfield Road, West Toomey first approached Springfield in 2013. Westfield High School The Cancer House of Hope Principal Charles Jendrysik, will host its annual Luminaria who reached out to the super- event on the Storrowton Green intendent. “It was a very quick in West Springfield from 6 to phone call, which says a lot 8 p.m. Nov. 7. For more infor- about Westfield Public mation, call Margaret Toomey Schools,” Toomey said. at 733-1858 or contact her at WHS Principal Charles Jendrysik, Cancer House of Hope Program Director Margaret Toomey and WPS Superintendent “I’m glad we were able to [email protected]. Stefan Czaporowski with $1,150 check. “100% goes to the House,” said Toomey.(Photo by Amy Porter) City Council Wards 4, 5, 6 candidate forum WESTFIELD — On Oct. former Ward 4 Councilor year’s election. Incumbent 28 at the Westfield Senior Mary L. O’Connell. Ward 5 Ward 6 Councilor William J. Center, candidates for City will see a match-up between Onyski will meet newcomer Westfi eld Council Wards 4, 5, and 6 will incumbent Ward 5 Councilor Jeffrey A. Neece. meet for a Candidates Forum Leslie D. Lefebvre and The Forum is sponsored by at 6:30 p.m. At-large Councilor John J. The Westfield News and MAYORAL DEBATE Running for Ward 4 are Beltrandi, III, who is running Greater Westfield Chamber of incumbent Michael Burns and to represent Ward 5 in this Commerce. Sponsored by Downtown Merchants Host Trick or Treaters WESTFIELD — For the this annual event to host trick- 2301 or via e-mail her at 26th year, The Mayor’s Office or-treaters at your business on [email protected] and the Boys & Girls Club of Friday, October 25 at and will be provided with a Greater Westfield promote 4:00p.m. sign “Trick or Treaters When: Tuesday, October 29, 6:30 p.m. the “Annual Downtown Trick Interested merchants are Welcome Here” to attract or Treating”. An invitation is encouraged to contact Lerryn children in costume with their Where: Dever Auditorium, Parenzo Hall, 577 Western Avenue extended to all downtown at The Boys & Girls Club of parents to area business on merchants to participate in Greater Westfield at 413-562- Elm Street and Main Street. Westfi eld State University, Westfi eld Trunk or Treat at Wyben Union Church Wyben Union Church church at 413-568-6473 and Interdenominational church invites costumed kids of all leave a message. Wyben located at 678 Montgomery ages to the 3rd annual Trunk- Union Church is an Rd. in Westfield. or-Treat on Sunday, October 27. From 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., children, families, friends & neighbors can trick-or-treat in a fun, safe environment. The church-sponsored & decorat- ed vehicle trunks will be brimming with candy, pop- corn, cider, and trinkets. They’ll also be opportunities Who: Donald F. Humason Jr. Michael A. McCabe to enjoy games, hay rides, pumpkins, photo ops and more! Details: Arrive early as space is limited. Debate, 3122776-01 In addition to the give- aways, one car trunk will be moderated by Ray Hershel, begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. designated as a drop-off loca- tion for non-perishable food items that will be donated to the Westfield Food Pantry. The public is welcome, admission is FREE. For more information about Trunk or Treat, please call the PAGE 4 - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dupuis addresses land clearing COMMENT To the Editor, It has come to my attention that the city and state would like us to cease all operations until further notice. This is the first time the city and state has indicated any type of alleged illegal or non compliant activity’s have occurred. To date it is still our belief that all activities are compliant or exempt with the city and state as “land used primarily in Agricultural, Educational or Religion.” We have tried to be very transparent with our intents. Prior to Mark Steven Dupuis receiving an industrial hemp license, MDAR conducted an onsite inspection with Chris Dupuis on 7-16-19. Chris spoke with the inspector in regards to clearing and concerns. The only concern of the MDAR was “Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR)“ which no part of our land is under. On 7/24/19 Rebecca Giguere Hemp Inspector (MDAR) emailed me stating that the license would be approved. At the end of the letter she states “Additionally, if your brother would like to start clearing/erecting a greenhouse, he should feel free to do s.o” On 8/10/19 Mark Steven Dupuis, Chris Dupuis and affiliate Pro Grow LLC filed and received a business certificate with the city of Westfield. The application specifies the following busi- ness types: Agricultural, Horticulture and Floriculture. Business was To be conducted at the 3 parcels located at 0 East Mountain Road. (property was recently issued address 1233 East Mountain Road). The name of the new business was established as East Mountain Hemp Company. On 9/4/19 I submitted a Zoning Determination to the Superintendent of building Carissa Lisee. The following week I called to inquire about the outcome of the determination. At this point I offered to submit site plans, but this was not required as our land is “primarily in Agricultural .” Agricultural operations are a permitted zoning use in Westfield Rural Residential districts on parcels larger then 5 acres. Additionally, Section 4-140 of The Westfield Zoning Ordinance states ”This ordinance shall not prohibit the development of any land in any district for use for educational or for religious pur- LETTER TO THE EDITOR poses , nor shall it prohibit its use as a municipal facility, nor shall it prohibit the use of land for the primary purpose of agri- culture, horticulture, floriculture or viticulture.” At the end of our conversation Carissa said word for word “keep clearing your hemp fields.” Domestic Violence Awareness month On 7/2/19 the Westfield Conservation Commission issued a stealing my things and selling was also abusing Christ. They your sermons so people know written warning notice to Mark and Chris Dupuis LLC after a To the Editor, Some domestic violence them. He said his presence talked to her about grace, and you would support them if neighbor complained about our land surveyor operating near was enough, and I should be about how God wanted her to they came to you? Berry Brooke during the delineation. I Spoke with Karen Leigh victims tell us they survived abuse because of their faith. grateful for just that. I was be safe. They gave her the How do you discuss faith from Westfield Conservation via phone in regards to the notice stunned. He never abused me number for a domestic vio- texts that abusive people so and our plan for AG use hemp Farm. She explained that survey- Others tell us their faith before we were married. lence advocate from Hilltown often misuse to justify their ing was exempt, but if we were to operated within 200ft of the caused them to stay in an Brook or 100ft of the flood plain it would require a permit. abusive relationship even in Cindy went back to her Safety at Home who could right to rule the home or their At this time Berry Brooke and the Flood plain were already the face of severe danger. pastor and told him every- help her leave safely. spouse? in the process of being delineated by a register surveyor as part An elected official and thing. Her pastor did not The next time he kicked How do you talk about for- of our survey and due diligence efforts. These protected areas business owner from the hill- waiver. Nor did he did refer me in front of the kids, I giveness? Does forgiveness are know as the 100ft FEMA Flood plain buffer zone and 200ft towns, we’ll call her Cindy to her to a domestic violence decided to leave despite what mean you have to stay in an river/stream buffer zone. protect her identity, told her agency or even a therapist. I my pastor said. I found the abusive relationship? Neighbors are confused and believe these protected areas are pastor that her husband had was living in a war zone, not courage, through my faith Do you ask that both part- “wetlands.” They have made many false complaints and allega- become violent. I told my knowing when the next bomb and with the help of the ners honor the marriage vows tions. They also continue to harass us and our contractors daily pastor my husband was would drop. But I understood women in my bible group. I – rather than focusing solely verbally and by illegally trespassing to take video and photos. throwing things at me, big that if I left I would face eter- called the advocate, and I got on avoiding divorce? To date our entire 65 acre property does not contain any known things. He shattered glass, nal damnation. legal help. I eventually left When is separation in mar- “wetlands.” punched holes in the wall, Most people in my church my church. But my faith riage acceptable? On 9/4/19 A land plan was submitted to Karen and Westfield destroyed the ceiling fan. He didn’t believe what was hap- never failed me. I always felt If you have pastoral coun- Conservation via email showing the delineated area and where slammed me into the couch pening. My husband told god’s presence, even in the selors, are they trained in the proposed work would occur. This work is all well outside of and tried to suffocate me. I them I was crazy, hysterical, darkest days. I was so isolat- domestic violence? the protected areas not requiring a permit from Westfield con- couldn’t breathe. He gave me a drunk. He said I was the ed, but I was never alone. Research shows that during servation. At this time I also submitted a copy of the Industrial two black eyes, bruises on one who threw things, broke If I were to speak with that a trauma, victims are 5 times Hemp License issued to Mark Steven Dupuis by MDAR. my cheek and my leg. He things. He said I knew how to pastor again, I would ask him more likely to seek the aid of As it is well know, my two older brothers and myself (Mark pulled out a chunk of my hair. work the system and he was – if I were going to be killed, clergy than any other profes- Steven Dupuis) attended Westfield Vocational Technical High Cindy’s pastor told her that the victim. He told me, “Do would it still be the right sion. If we are serious about school. Part of our operational plan includes reaching out to the he was sorry about it all. He you realize no one believes thing for me to stay? Is there ending domestic violence, we Westfield Vocational High School, Westfield High School and also told her that divorce was you? You are a crazy bitch. If never a time when you would need our local faith leaders other local institutes. We will be forming Educational Programs a sin, and that she would have you went missing, no one waiver? on board. that will include internships, early work release programs and to work it out. He said he would even report it.” This is a good question. Reverend Carol B. Smith, additional programs covering Organic Farming, Farm would pray for my husband, In the end, Cindy’s faith Here are some others we can First Congregational Church Construction and Management, Hemp Processing, Forestry, and he gave me money for community helped her with- ask our local faith leaders –to of Huntington Conservation, Hunting and Firearms Safety, Wilderness Survival food. But I understood that I out the pastor even knowing. help us predict how they will Reverend Stephen and possibly Computer Networking w/ Wireless and Radio would lose my salvation if I The women in her bible study handle domestic violence: Philbrick, West Cummington Communications Tech. divorced. I would lose my group believed her and How do you respond when Congregation Church In order to further help the community we plan on creating a seat with Jesus. encouraged her to leave. a member of your faith com- Social Equity and Spiritual Center. Our focus would be on iden- Cindy’s husband continued They told her that yes, she munity is abused or is abu- Monica Moran, tifying people that have been negatively impacted by the war on to be violent. He threw knives was supposed to live up to sive? Southern Hilltown drugs, specifically Marijuana related arrests. These select at me. He shoved me to the her marriage vows, but only Are you aware of local Domestic Violence Task groups of individuals along with Military Veterans would be ground and kicked me in if her husband did too. They domestic violence agencies Force, invited to participate in free on site hemp/cannabis industry front of the children. He told her that her body was the and do you partner with southernhillsdvtask- training, job placement, and legal aid/assistance to start their called me a lazy whore, but temple of Christ, and that if them? [email protected] own farms and businesses. he never worked. He started her husband abused her, he Do you talk about abuse in We greatly apologize for any troubles this misunderstanding has created. We hope to schedule a meeting immediately with state and local officials to review/inspect the project and address concerns. It is our goal to turn this land into a thriving family Candidate Forums scheduled business that will employ local citizens, stimulate the economy WESTFIELD — The 4, 5 and 6 at the Senior GOVERNMENT MEETINGS and educate to preserve the city of Westfield and Commonwealth Westfield News and Greater Center of Massachusetts. Westfield Chamber of • Oct. 30 for council at- TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 These notices were received over the weekend by me Via Commerce, in partnership large at Westfield Technical Email. 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Channel 15 to air candidate interviews MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 The Westfield News WESTFIELD — WCPC- Ken Stomski A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC 15 (Westfield Community 8:15 Andrew Surprise Programming Channel) 8:50 Mary O'Connell BLANDFORD Mike Dobbs Flora Masciadrelli announces the following 9:25 Matt Emmershy Conservation Commission Meeting at 6 pm Managing Editor Director of Sales/ Assessor's Meeting at 6 pm schedule for city council can- Wednesday, Oct. 30 - Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm Classified Manager didate interviews that will Tina Gorman Hope E. Tremblay Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm Asst. Managing Editor James Johnson-Corwin take place on community 6:30 Matt VanHeynigen Multi-Media Manager programming: 7:00 Rudy Musterait CHESTER Chris Putz Marie Brazee Tuesday, Oct. 22 - 7:30 Dave Flaherty Board of Health Meeting at 6 pm Sports Editor Business Manager Ken Stomski Community programming Special Town Meeting at 6 pm 8:15 Jeffrey Neece broadcasts can be viewed Fran Smith Lorie Perry 8:50 Dan Allie live on local cable channel 15 General Manager Director of Ad Production 9:25 Jim Adams or westfieldtv.org. The audio Wednesda,y Oct. 23 - portion (radio) can be heard WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 Tina Gorman on 89.5FM and at wskb.org. 6:30 William Onyski All interviews are recorded BLANDFORD (413)562-4181 7:00 John Beltrandi and will be played at a later Fire Department Meeting at 7 pm www.thewestfieldnews.com 7:30 Kristen Mello time on WCPC-15 and the Tuesday, Oct. 29 - channel 15 YouTube channel. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019 - PAGE 5 FACES OF

SUE WEST, SVP CARSON BHN The Carson Center Mental Health, Addictions and Developmental Services Close to home

Our Faces of Carson feature shares experiences from the perspective of Behavioral Health Network’s care- givers and program directors in helping individuals and families in our community. Elementary school classmates reunite at the 50th HS Reunion. (Photo submitted by Dan Raposo) Westfield high schools celebrate 50th WESTFIELD — In 1969 was a turning point in than the last generation had was a wonderful look back at we walked on the moon, American history as the experienced. Fifty years later that glorious year of 1969 gathered in Woodstock, paid “kids” came out of the shad- those graduates reunited to and the lifetime of experi- 35 cents for a gallon of gas, ows of their strict parents and share those life experiences ences we were able to share and approximately 480 stu- became a force for the first and enjoy the company of together. (Story Submitted dents graduated from our 3 time in our history. It was the long lost friends. The 50 year by Dan Raposo) Westfield high schools. It beginning of a different life reunion at Shaker Farms CC

DAVID MARTINS Overcoming trauma \WESTFIELD = After EMDR helps people with years of struggling to PTSD re-process their cope with his traumatic trauma by having them childhood, David Martins relive traumatic memories was skeptical that BHN in short segments, in would be able to help him effect weakening the psy- with his mental health. chological impact. At However, after receiving first, David doubted the services from BHN for effectiveness of this kind Veterans honored at the 1969 Westfield high schools 50th reunion. (Photo submitted by Dan Raposo) roughly seven years, of therapy – “It almost David can confidently say sounded hokey to me that BHN has had a larger when Martha explained impact on his mental it,” he recalls, but his ses- health than he ever imag- sions with Martha allowed ined. David to gain some con- When he came to BHN trol over his past trauma. for a mental health evalu- After a few years, David ation, David was diag- was even able to partially nosed with anxiety, rebuild his relationship depression, and PTSD, with his mother before largely brought about by she passed away. the trauma he experienced Martha also introduced as a child. His father was David to the Carson often hospitalized due to a Center’s Dialectical rare neurodegenerative Behavior Therapy, or disease and died when DBT, skills group. In this David was only 19. In therapy group, David addition, his mother learned techniques to abused him throughout manage distressing emo- his childhood. David’s tions and avoid conflict in PTSD diagnosis surprised relationships. While other him – “When you think of people have cycled in and PTSD, you think of peo- out of the group, David ple that served in the mili- has remained for the past tary, and I never did,” he three years and has bene- says. fitted immensely from the PTSD, or post-traumat- lessons taught by the 1969 graduates of WHS, Trade and St. Mary's HS celebrate their 50th. (Photo submitted by Dan Raposo) ic stress disorder, is a group’s instructors. mental health condition Both Martha and the that can develop in indi- DBT skills group have viduals who experience or served as powerful sup- Tobacco Sales witness a traumatic event. port systems for David Continued from Page 1 Individuals with PTSD over the past few years, often have intense especially when his moth- thinks about eight out of 10 eat away at the lungs. there was before if it is lifted regulation if it meant that they thoughts and feelings er was in the hospital of his customers have gone Other reasons for the ban permanently. could get their business back related to their trauma, before her death. “It was back to smoking cigarettes. included keeping the products Mohammed and other spe- on track and that their prod- which can take the form probably one of the tough- “Those who haven’t out of the hands of the under- cialty store owners said that ucts would stay out of the of flashbacks, nightmares, est times I went through,” switched back are just driving aged. School administrators they would welcome such hands of kids. or debilitating anxiety. David says, fighting back down to Connecticut to get in Southwick and health offi- They can also experience tears. “If it wasn’t for their vapes anyway,” said cials in Westfield have previ- emotional numbness or Martha, the group, and Mohammed. ously said that there is a prob- trouble thinking and con- Ella, my psychopharma- The common theme lem with those under 21 get- centrating, along with a cologist, I don’t think I between all three of these ting access to vapes despite CALABRESE wide range of other nega- would’ve been able to stores is that each employee the age restrictions. tive physical and mental hold it all together. I defi- cited customers who said Westfield’s Public Health FARMS changes. The symptoms nitely would have come knew that they were making Director Joseph Rouse said of PTSD can interfere unglued.” the unhealthy choice, but that that even he was blindsided • APPLES • CABBAGE with daily life, but for Though David has used they felt it was the only choice by the ban, as the Board of as they were blindsided by the Health was in the middle of • WINTER SQUASH individuals like David, the services of other ther- Spinach, Beans, Peppers, Acorn, there are many therapeu- apists in the past, he says ban. considering their own local tic techniques that can he’s never met anyone The ban on vape sales was restrictions that would have Butternut, Spaghetti Squash, help them cope with the like the staff at BHN, and originally implemented made vapes only sellable in Cukes & Pickles, Onions, Tomatoes, Turnips disorder. they have been a pivotal because of reports of mysteri- stores that specialize in such At BHN’s Carson part of his recovery. ous lung illnesses and some products, rather than gas sta- FALL HARDY MUMS Center, David’s therapist, “Everybody here is amaz- deaths associated with vaping tions and the like. Martha Klaczak, intro- ing to come into contact products. Critics of the ban Rouse said late last week CORN STALKS, PUMPKINS, duced him to eye move- with. Without BHN’s claim that the illnesses are the that he did not think that the GOURDS & FALL ORNAMENTALS result of illicit black market ban would go the full four ment desensitization and Carson Center and every- ~ WE ACCEPT SNAP & HIP BENEFITS ~ reprocessing therapy, bet- body here, I’m not sure vaping products rather than months, but that there would ter known as EMDR. where I’d be in life.” the legal, regulated products but far more regulation than 257 FEEDING HILLS RD, RT. 57 SOUTHWICK, MA • (413) 569-6417 that Baker’s decision removed from the shelves. 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Please call the 3 OFF 3 OFF 2 OFF 10 OFF 5 OFF Coupons may not Pneumonia, and Shingles from the Westfield Stop and Russell Council on Aging at Manicure and Gel Full-Set be combined with Pedicure with Gel Fill AND Vaccine Clinic at the Russell Shop Pharmacy. No appoint- 413-862-6217 with any ques- with any other offer. Regular Polish! Shellac! Pedicure Senior Center, 65 Main Street, ment is necessary and the tions. Gel Fill Pedicure Valid with Thursday October 24 from clinic is open to the public. ExPiREs 10-31-19 ExPiREs 10-31-19 ExPiREs 10-31-19 ExPiREs 10-31-19 ExPiREs 10-31-19 Coupon only. PAGE 6 - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Scenes from Pumpkinfest 2019

Levi and Jake Burns with mom Cara look over a sea of pumpkins waiting to be carved. Cat woman Libby Darling is flanked by Eliza Scott-Smith tries her ring toss Is that an alien carrying off Westfield’s “Spidey” Luke and “Jason” Jax skills at Westfield’s Pumpkinfest Angel Gomez or just a clever costume? Desormiers. Saturday. PHOTOS BY MARC ST.ONGE

Aiden Oretell shakes hands with Daffy Duck and Sylvester Cat from Six Flags.

The Lamb family enjoys the Pumpkinfest Jacob Puritan gets an assist at pumpkin Making giant bubbles is half the fun - catching them is Junior witch Amedia Martins gets good festivities. carving from David Pulaski the other half. view from superdad Jake’s shoulders.

Michael Heneghan sees how soft an Lucas Massoni gets a high five (or is it a low All Stars Dance Center members lead the crowd in a group dance. alpaca’s fur is. five?) from Trevor the Gamesman.

Kitties and a junior policeman are the Pumpkins wait for judging while spectators stroll through the many booths at Saturday’s themes for these young members of the It’s horns and hats for Shannon and Annie Pumpkinfest. Einarsen and Smith families. Chiba flanking Pat Matson. Westfield’s G&E, DPW, PumpkinFest and fire depart- ments show off Continued from Page 1 an impressive at my house asking for more we love looking at different array of bucket so then I started making more of craft events and taking part in trucks to my own rubs and marinades,” them,” she said. Pumpkinfest she said. Sadie Dybizbanski of Hand attendees. Along with the food, vendors by Hand Designs, brought along also brought along their own her handmade scarfs, bags and hand-crafted goods and art. keychains to sell for the festival. Heidi Paul, one of the craft ven- She said she started her busi- dors at the festival, said started ness just over three years ago making jewelry with her hus- and decided this was her first band 20 years ago before year at PumpkinFest. expanding into bead art in the She said she was happy to past couple of years, but this take part in PumpkinFest this was their first year at year because “it’s family friend- PumpkinFest. ly with lots of activities for the Jeyvelis Jimenez, 7, places her vote for best pumpkin carv- “We came this year because kids. And I love pumpkins!” ing. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019 - PAGE 7 SPORTS

Rams’ Alex Grimaldi (8) dribbles the ball into the striking circle. (Photo by Chris Putz) Southwick’s Devan Fox (14) watches the ball after sending it upfield. (Photo by Chris Putz) Martin’s milestone moment By CHRIS PUTZ Saturday morning against the goalie and then get it into hard,” said Southwick field Sports Editor Pioneer Valley Regional. the back of the net,” Martin hockey head coach Jenn SOUTHWICK – (Photo by Chris Putz) said. “I think our adrenaline Oakland, whose team was Homecoming weekend … “I’m just so excited to con- just rushed up even higher playing its third game of the playoffs on the line … and a tinue playing with my team,” than it was to begin with.” week. “Today the girls came milestone memory. Martin said. “I couldn’t have Three minutes later, Martin out, wanted to score a lot of Emily Martin recorded a done it without all of them scored her second goal. She goals and we really wanted to hat trick, and in doing so supporting me, and my coach, added a third for good mea- get that hundredth point today scored her 100th career goal and my parents and all my sure in the opening minutes of with homecoming and every- as the Southwick Rams field family and friends helping me the second half. thing, and we really wanted to hockey team punched their through it.” Alex Grimaldi scored twice qualify for tournament.” tournament ticket with a 5-0 Martin’s milestone moment in the second half. Devan Fox Oakland said one of the shutout of Pioneer Valley came on her first score in the and Marissa Ouelette each keys to Southwick’s victory Regional early Saturday. eighth minute. The play was logged an assist. was sending the ball wide. Teammates swarm set up by Alex Grimaldi and Goalie Clare Stratton (6 “That really helps spread Southwick’s Emily Martin, Avey Glynn. saves) earned a shutout for the field and just really show- left, after Martin scored the “I got a pass … and then I Southwick (9-5-1). cases how these girls can Southwick’s Emily Martin takes aim at the Pioneer Valley 100th point for the Rams kind of tried to pull around “The girls worked really play,” Oakland said. Regional net Saturday morning. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Teammates swarm Southwick’s Emily Martin, left, after Martin scored the 100th point for the Southwick’s Katerina Kavrakis (2) works hard to keep the ball away from Pioneer Valley Rams Saturday morning against Pioneer Valley Regional. (Photo by Chris Putz) Regional. (Photo by Chris Putz)

The Southwick Rams field hockey team celebrate Emily Martin’s 100th point Saturday morning. (Photo by Chris Putz)

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Dylan Liimatainen sees just how big a Volunteer instructor Gage Laurie shows Mason military vehicle is at Saturday’s Woronoco Scout Pack 272’s Jonathan Turner, Jr and Benjamin Lamon play a game at the Moses Scout Stratton how to hold a bow at Saturday’s Heights Outdoor Adventure event at the WHOA event in Russell. (Photo by Marc St.Onge) Reservation Saturday. (Photo by Marc St.Onge) Moses Scout Reservation.

John Dowd, dressed as “Doc” Brown, shows off his DeLorean with Nate Kirk. (Photo by Marc St.Onge)

Scout climbers make their way up the 64 foot climbing tower. (Photo by Marc St.Onge) Grill chef Paul Jacques serves up a burger to Logan Day during Saturday’s WHOA event at Moses Scout Reservation. (Photo by Marc St.Onge)

Old friends meet at the Car Club of New England show held at the Moses Scout Reservation Visitors make their way through colorful Fall foliage to the WHOA event at Moses Scout in Russell Saturday. Reservation Saturday. (Photo by Marc St.Onge)

2019 HS SPORTS FALL SCHEDULE

WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL SOUTHWICK HIGH SCHOOL

Tues., Oct. 22 p.m. Boxborough Regional HS, 5 p.m. Tues., Oct. 22 GIRLS SOCCER vs. Chicopee, Regional HS, 6 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Acton- GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS @ 4 p.m. vs. Putnam, Duggan Academy, Longmeadow, 6:15 p.m. Boxborough Regional HS, 6:30 p.m. Pittsfield Country Club, 9 a.m. FIELD HOCKEY @ Athol HS, Mon., Oct. 28 Holyoke, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m. FOOTBALL @ Holyoke, Roberts’ FIELD HOCKEY vs. Mohawk, 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER vs. Monson, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. Chicopee, Whalley Park, 7 p.m. V/JV BOYS SOCCER @ Agawam Thurs., Oct. 24 Sports Complex, 7 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Mohawk, 4 p.m. HS, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY @ South BOYS SOCCER vs. Belchertown, 5:30 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY @ Athol HS, Tues., Oct. 29 Hadley HS, 4:15 p.m. Bullens Field, 7 p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ Palmer, Legion 5:30 p.m. JV BOYS SOCCER @ West Wed., Oct. 23 FIELD HOCKEY @ South Hadley Field, 6 p.m. Springfield, Clark FIeld, 5 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Northampton, HS, 6 p.m. Sat., Oct. 26 Fri., Oct. 25 BOYS SOCCER @ West 4 p.m. PVIAC CROSS COUNTRY Wed., Oct. 23 JV BOYS SOCCER @ Hampshire Springfield, Clark Field, 7 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Fri., Oct. 25 CHAMPIONSHIPS @ Stanley Park, JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Athol, Regional HS, 4 p.m. Longmeadow, 5 p.m. JV BOYS SOCCER vs. Time TBA 4 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Wed., Oct. 30 JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Belchertown, 4 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Athol, @ Sci-Tech HS, 4 p.m. JV BOYS SOCCER @ Gateway Northampton, Boardman Field, 5:30 JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Acton- 5 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Sci-Tech Regional HS, 4 p.m. HS, 5 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 24 BOYS SOCCER @ Hampshire ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL

Thurs., Oct. 24 Westfield Intermediate School Field, WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY BOYS SOCCER @ Franklin Tech, 4 p.m. Wed., Oct. 30 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER @ Pathfinder Mon., Oct. 28 Tues., Oct. 22 Fri., Oct. 25 Mon., Oct. 28 GIRLS SOCCER vs. Putnam, Regional-Vocational-Technical HS, GIRLS SOCCER vs. Sci-Tech, GIRLS SOCCER @ Putnam, GIRLS SOCCER vs. Pathfinder, Fri., Oct. 25 Westfield Intermediate School Field, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. Forest Park, 4 p.m. Bullens Field, 6 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER vs. Commerce, 4 p.m.

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SPEED BUMP Dave Coverly AGNES Tony Cochran RUBES Leigh Rubin

ARCHIE Fernando Ruiz and Craig Boldman

DADDY’S HOME Tony Rubino and Gary Markstein YOUR Contract Bridge HOROSCOPE By Jaqueline Bigar

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019: This year, you have a lot of get-up-and-go. Once you determine a goal, you might be nearly impossible to stop. Your creativity and magne- tism soar, making certain desires possible. If single, you meet people with ease, so take your time making a choice. You might enjoy dating a DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker lot. If attached, the two of you might be more in sync with each other than you have been for a long time. A lot of laughter and good communi- cation surround both of you. LEO loves hanging out with you.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So- so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19) You might be overwhelmed by all that comes at you from left field. You will need to handle the demands, but on some level, you see the humor in this sudden hectic pace. A child SCARY GARY Mark Buford or a new friend could delight you. Tonight: Remain responsive. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  Stay centered and know what you need to do in order to stabilize an emotional or domestic issue. Recognize what has happened around a loved one or friend. Let your perspec- tive and sense of humor kick in. Help the other party gain perspective too. Tonight: Happiest close to home. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Crosswords  Keep reaching out for a loved one you care a lot about. You might not be sure of yourself at this moment with an important inter- DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni action. Try to curb fast responses and listen more. Others appear emotional, which you can identify with. Tonight: Keep communication open. CANCER (June 21-July 22)  Use caution with spending -- count your change and make no money commit- ments. You could easily be distracted emotion- ally and unsure of what needs to happen. Try to remain centered on whatever you are doing. Tonight: Maintain some self-discipline. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  While others might flounder, you stay centered and are able to push your agenda B.C. Mastroianni and Hart and plans forward. You might notice emotions seem to have a heavy undercurrent, not only for you but also for others. Remain sensitive to feel- ings. Tonight: As you like. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Know when to step back and get centered. By playing a more passive role, you put yourself in a position of strength. Anger can quickly come out, but some of you could sup- press that feeling. Keep an eye on your behavior. Do not allow self-discipline to go by the way- side. Tonight: Make it an early night. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  Friends and people in general sur- ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie round you and make your day more interesting. Do not get too upset if you need to juggle your plans in order to incorporate others and a sur- prising invitation. The end results will be OK. Tonight: Where the action is. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  You could be overly tired and with- drawn. No matter what, you will be able to handle additional responsibilities and impress others on the way. You might note your temper is close to the surface. Tonight: Burning the midnight oil. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  Keep reaching out for someone you ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett care a lot about. You might not be sure of your objectives or your long-term desires when it comes to this person. Identify as much as you can with him or her. Tonight: Relax; watch a good movie. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  One-on-one relating is highlighted. Others might have strong reactions to what you share at times. Give them space to work through any issues that emerge. Tonight: Spend time with a special friend. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Cryptoquip  Defer to others and do not feel as if you must respond to every statement you hear. ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe You might be on overload with others and their demands. You could be making more of what is happening than you need to. Tonight: Sort out options. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  Your focus might be mainly on what you must do today. Associates or friends you sometimes visit with seem to be searching for you. You could be surprised by all that you hear. They want feedback from you. Be flattered. Tonight: Run errands on the way home. BORN TODAY Actor Jeff Goldblum (1952), composer Franz Liszt (1811), musician Shaggy (1968) PAGE 10 - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

YEAR-LONG BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Dear Annie Southwick’s 250th Celebration Committee Announces Major By ANNIE LANE Lineup of Proposed Events and Participation Opportunities SOUTHWICK — To com- Crawl Committee’s partner organi- memorate the 250th anniver- • May 2, 2020 Step Into zation. Donations may be sary of Southwick’s incorpo- Spring made by: Credit card or ration in November 1770, an • July 4, 2020 Boat Parade PayPal at https://www.south- Neighborhood Watch: Too Friendly extensive lineup of commu- (sponsored by Citizens wickcivicfund.org/ Donate nity events is proposed. Restoring Congamond) button in upper left side of Southwick recently partici- • August 2020 Encampment home page. Under (Optional) and Not Friendly Enough pated in the Westfield’s 350 (TBA) Use this donation for, please Dear Annie: Recently, we blah, blah." I'm writing to you We are positive it is him. Birthday Parade, and is invit- - September 26, 2020 select Southwick 250th had new neighbors move in in hopes that he will read your When we asked him about it, ing Westfield and neighbor- Autumn Pumpkin Festival Celebration. Make your con- beside us. They are extremely column and you can tell him he denied it and blamed it on ing communities to • October 9 – 12, 2020 venient contribution by fol- nice people, and we like them for me. -- Please Call First bird droppings. After the dis- Southwick’s Grand Parade in Southwick Regional School lowing additional instruc- very much. However, there is Dear Please Call First: cussion we had with him, it October 2020. Reunion Weekend of events tions for entering your infor- one problem: They drop in Instead of showing your dis- stopped. It has now started Southwick is seeking • October 10, 2020 Grand mation on this secure site; or unannounced. may through your facial again, and we don't know sponsors for the events being Parade check made payable to I don't know how to tell expressions, just say that you what to do. Should we con- planned: • November 7, 2020 Taste Southwick Civic Fund with them that if they would just don't like it when people show front him again? Please help! • December 1, 2019 Light of Southwick Gala Southwick 250 in memo line, call first, then I would have up unannounced. You can tell -- Annoyed Neighbor Up Southwick Businesses and individuals and mail to Southwick Civic enough time to tidy up a bit or them that you love them as Dear Annoyed Neighbor: • December 7, 2019 Tree are needed to help sponsor or Fund, 258 Feeding Hills Rd, could tell them it wasn't a neighbors, and you are thrilled Yes, you should talk with him Lighting and Craft Fair donate to these events. Please Southwick, MA 01077. The good time to visit. When that they live next door, but again. Sadly, sometimes peo- (sponsored by Southwick contact southwick250@ Southwick 250th Committee someone shows up at the door, it's just one of your pet peeves. ple need to be reminded twice. Civic Fund) southwickma.net for a com- greatly appreciates financial a whole family of five, and the Then, request that they call • December 31, 2019 First plete listing of sponsorship contributions to help fund a father leads with, "Is this a first. If they don't take the Now, if the second time good time?" it's very difficult hint, and continue showing up doesn't work, I would suggest Night Southwick opportunities. All contribu- memorable year-long birth- to say, "No, this isn't a good unannounced, hand them a installing a camera. They are • February 15, 2020 Winter tions are handled through the day celebration for all to time because I'd like to tidy up piece of paper with your not very expensive. 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