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VOL. 86 NO. 151 $1.00 SATURDAY,TUESDAY, JUNE MAY 27, 29, 2017 2021 VOL. 75 cents 90 NO. 126 Neal announces federal funds coming to City By PETER CURRIER Staff Writer WESTFIELD- Congressman Richard E. Neal visited City Hall May 27 to talk about how recent federal COVID-19 stimulus bills will impact Westfield. Neal, who represents the Massachusetts’ 1st Congressional District, started by saying that the U.S. is now in much bet- Memorial Day 2020 was observed solemnly and without public participation. This year, the public is welcome to the ter shape relative to the rest of the world in the fight against ceremony at Parker Memorial Park on West Silver Street at 11 a.m. (WESTFIELD COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING PHOTOS) the pandemic. “What happened in America, in terms of how we responded, looks a lot better every day when you compare and contrast with the rest of the world,” said Neal while WESTFIELD VETERANS WHO PASSED standing in Mayor Donald F. Humason’s office. See Rep. Neal, Page 5 DURING THE COVID-19 PANEDEMIC By HOPE E. TREMBLAY died this past year , some at the Soldiers’ Westfield, at 11 a.m. The public is wel- Editor Home at Holyoke, during the May 31 come to attend or watch on Westfield The Westfield Veterans Council will Memorial Day ceremony at Parker Community Programming Comcast honor these veterans from Westfield who Memorial Park on West Silver Street, Channel 15 or the city’s YouTube page.

John Accardi, Jr Robert Genereux John Merola, Jr. Anthony Amanti Arthur Giard James Miller Ronald Aspen John Glynn William Murphy Justin Beaumier Gerald Godere Bruce Neumann Richard Belliveau Ellen Goodwin Joseph Niedzielski Massachusetts 1st Congressional District Representative Robert Belson Adeline Gregson William Palmer Richard E. Neal (left) speaks about federal relief funding Roger Benton III Steven Hartman Henry Parish that will be coming to Westfield in Mayor Donald F. Normand Bergeron Steven Hezek James Parmelee Kendrick Bishop John Holzapel Henry Paul Humason’s (right) office. (PETER CURRIER/THE WESTFIELD Douglas Bonner Brian Hoose Raymond Pelletier NEWS) Daniel Boucher Donald Hunter Edward Phillips Richard Braccialarghe Henry Iglesias Louis Plourde Gary Brady Colby Jack Mark Quink Laurence Brady Thomas Jasmin Rogers, David Earle Brick John Pitoniak Ernest Simmons Mayor presents Philip Burland Philip Joubert James Siska Walker Burns, Jr. Leon Kaczman Quentin Sizer Francis Cain Paul Kalill Robert Slack Roger Cam Frederick Kareta, Jr. Barbara Smith budget request of Nunzio Cennamo Robert Keeney Thomas Sullivan William Chandler Felix Labucki Martin Sullivan Richard Christensen James Lafreniere Kenneth Swartz $136M to Council Terry Clark Donald Lamagdeleine Sr. William Todor By AMY PORTER Alfred Colonna Harry Lane Walter Tomala Posted on May 29, 2021 Randall Counsman Dolores Lange Dennis Towsley WESTFIELD – In his fiscal year 2022 budget presenta- Stephen Crabtree Edwin Larrabee, Jr. Richard Trask tion to the City Council on May 27 Mayor Donald F. Carl Crawford Sr. Michael Lavelle Richard Trusty Humason, Jr. noted that this year is very different from a Charles Cummings Robert Lehan Vernon Villeneauve year ago, when he presented during the middle of the pan- Thomas Curran Louis Liptak Jr. Kenneth Warren demic. He said state aid did not come in until December of Charles Darling Hugh Macfarlane Benedict Wisniewski 2020, and they were worried Benjamin Disanto Thomas Madison Lorraine Wright that it would be low. John Dorman Aurius Mahue, Jr. Eric Wrobelski “We were worried about a lot Paul Farrell Rene Anthony Mainville James Wynn of things. Some of those wor- Allan Fish Thomas Mann Jay Yaple, Sr, ries materialized, and some did John Fitzgerald Joseph Martin Dennis Yfko not,” Humason said. James Flaherty Richard Matyskiela Claudio Zambrana He said the FY22 budget sees Angelo Fratini Joseph Mayeros, Jr. Stanley Zlotek some modest growth over last Richard Garcia Bernard McFadden John Zomek year, but does not include any tax rate increase for the second year in a row. The total budget request for fiscal year 22 is $136,531,043, a $6 million WRITERS’ SERIES increase over the 2020 budget of $130,371,398, according to MAYOR DONALD F. City Auditor Vicki Moro. HUMASON, JR The Summer of Sixty-Nine Pointing out some highlights, . (THE WESTFIELD NEWS Editor’s note: Memorial Day will be observed Vietnam veteran. Humason said he included FILE PHOTO) May 31 – honoring the men and women who Ebisch has had more than 30 novels pub- $200,000 in a special fund for have died while serving in the military. Citizens lished, most of them mysteries. His most Other Post Employee Benefits across the land will memorialize the veterans recent book is “Shepherd by the Sea.” (OPEB) compared to $20,000 last year, and also included who made the ultimate sacrifice for their coun- “I have been a member of the Wordsmiths $1.2 million for debt decline. try. In a continuing writers’ series with the for three years and value the opportunity to He said funding for a master plan which both he and the WhipCity Wordsmiths, we asked members to discuss the craft of writing with other council consider a priority is not included in the budget, but reflect on our veterans, the freedoms we enjoy authors,” he said. will come in as a request from free cash. because of their sacrifice, and how we can sup- His submission is titled “The Summer of Humason said he is asking for a request of $2 million port the loved ones left behind. Today’s submis- Sixty-Nine.” from free cash for this budget. He said the city had sion is by Glen Ebisch. The Summer of Sixty-Nine approached the School Committee with a request to reduce It could be any of the summers from the their budget, which was voted down 4 to 3, and he said By LORI SZEPELAK second half of the sixties. It was a time when threw his budget numbers “out of whack” by $1 million. He Correspondent there was a war and a draft that sent men to and Moro went back to the city side to find more money, and WESTFIELD-Glen Ebisch, of Westfield, fight in that war. For those who were called Glen Ebisch has been a member is a professor emeritus of philosophy at of the WhipCity Wordsmiths for See Budget, Page 5 Western New England University and a See Summer of Sixy-Nine, Page 3 three years. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

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The Fattman amendment (811) - – honoring the men and work has appeared in the a kickoff to summer – the State House News Service dubbed the Time For The Commonwealth women who have died while Boston Sunday Globe and on weekend my family opened BOSTON - The three-man Senate To Get Back To Work Bonus - was serving in the military. MemoryWell. our summer cottage, the local Republican caucus wants to give unem- dumped into a bundle of amendments that In addition, she is a family radio Citizens across the land will ployed people in Massachusetts taxpay- was rejected on a voice vote without memorialize the veterans historian and spends much of er-funded bonuses to return to work, but debate on Wednesday afternoon. who made the ultimate sacri- her time researching geneal- See Memorial Day, Page 3 Senate Democrats swept their idea into Under the proposal, the bonus would fice for their country. In a ogy, sorting through old pho- the dustbin of failed budget amendments. have been allocated in three $400 incre- continuing writers’ series tos, and blogging about the Sens. Ryan Fattman, Patrick O’Connor with the WhipCity discoveries she’s made on her ments, with an initial payment made and Bruce Tarr proposed granting a upon verification of an individual’s return Wordsmiths, we asked mem- own family at www.joanne- $1,200 bonus to anyone collecting unem- bers to reflect on our veter- mason.com. to work, a second payment after six ployment benefits who returns to work months of verified continuous employ- ans, the freedoms we enjoy She currently edits the between the adoption of the fiscal 2022 because of their sacrifice, monthly newsletter of the ment, and the last payment delivered budget and Aug. 7, 2021. upon verification of one year of continu- and how we can support the Western Massachusetts An aide to Sen. Fattman said the sena- loved ones left behind. Genealogical Society and ous employment. tor viewed his proposal as a “decent The GOP senators hoped their proposal Today’s submission is by recently joined the society’s incentive to get people back to work and Joanne Mason. Board of Directors. would be paid for with funding included off unemployment” and a way to help the in the federal American Rescue Plan Her submission is titled state address labor shortages that are “Thoughts on Memorial (ARPA), which was adopted in Congress By LORI SZEPELAK frustrating employers. over the objections of Republicans. Correspondent Day.” Senate Democrats this week have been Thoughts on Memorial House Speaker Ron Mariano has said he WESTFIELD — A western dispensing with more than 900 budget hopes ARPA spending plans will emerge Massachusetts native, Joanne Day amendments in large part through private I’m embarrassed to say that Joanne Mason is a mem- in June, in a vehicle separate from the Mason is a freelance writer ber of the WhipCity talks that lead to the adoption of bundles annual state budget. and copy editor who works I’d never attended a Memorial of amendments, and the rejection of other Day event until I was well Wordsmiths. (DIONE primarily on health content. MORTON PHOTO) Police Logs Major crime and incident report on scene to repair the wire; dispatch reports that an alarm company detected a motion activa- Saturday, May 22, 2021 11:07 p.m.: suspicious, Main Street, a caller reports that there tion alarm at a Southwick Road business, the responding officer WESTFIELD are five youths on the rail trail bridge dumping water on people reports that there are signs of forced entry, the responding detective 1:20 p.m.: vandalism, Main Street, a caller reports that he who walk below, the responding officer reports that an area search reports that there had been another attempted break-in at a similar walked by a group of four individuals spray painting an advertise- turned up negative. business in West Springfield overnight; ment billboard on Main Street, the responding officer filed an 12:09 p.m.: accident, East Main Street, a caller reports an acci- incident report; SOUTHWICK dent involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in an East Main Street 7:39 p.m.: arrest, Berkshire Drive, an officer reports that a pos- 10:22 a.m.: animal complaint, Island Pond Road, a possible parking lot, the responding officer reports that a witness told him sibly intoxicated female party attempted to flee in her vehicle, the rabid raccoon was reported, police are working with the animal that a vehicle was pulling up to the front of the store when its front officer reports that he prevented the female party from doing so, to control officer and wildlife rehab; bumper struck a row of shopping carts which were pushed into a which the female party responded by punching the officer in the 12:38 p.m.: officer wanted, North Boat Ramp, an attendant nearby male party, causing a minor injury, the responding ambu- face, the officer reports that Sarah Claire Ferrier, 21, of 182 reports a man sitting in his vehicle throwing beer cans out the win- lance reports that one person refused medical attention; Western Circle, Westfield was placed under arrest for assault and dow for the second day in a row, a responding officer found the 7:40 p.m.: motor vehicle violations, Noble Street, a patrol offi- battery on a police officer; man seated on a bench drinking from open container of Budweiser cer reports that he pulled over a motor vehicle, the officer reports 1:39 p.m.: accident, North Elm Street, a caller reports a two beer and located matching cans of beer just outside of window of that one male party was operating a motor vehicle without a motor vehicle accident with airbag deployment deployment, dis- his vehicle, the officer advised him that he could not drink, loiter, license, the officer reports that the male began resisting and not patch reports that one tow truck was requested to remove one of the or litter at the boat ramp, his vehicle parked on scene was deter- cooperating with officers, the officer reports that Eric Robert vehicles from the scene, the responding ambulance reports that one mined to not be properly registered/insured, the officer contacted LaFrance, 35, of 95 Honey Pot Road, Westfield was placed under person refused medical attention; his insurance company and confirmed no status of insurance and arrest for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and resisting 4:01 p.m.: accident, East Main Street, a caller reports a two he had a suspended license as well the vehicle was told and the arrest. motor vehicle accident in an East Main Street parking lot, the subject reported that he would interfere with the tow by attempting caller reports that the other party involved in the accident began to stop the tow truck operator, the officer warned of consequences SOUTHWICK yelling at him for calling the police, the responding officer reports of being placed under arrest for interfering with an officer and he 12 a.m.: suspicious vehicle, South Loomis Street, a resident that Jason William Savage, 44, of 95 Chester Road, Blandford, calmed down, he was allowed to remain on scene until picked up reports coming home to find a dark sedan in the driveway that left was placed under arrest for two active warrants; by friend. immediately traveling southbound, Granby, Conn. Police were 4:59 p.m.: electrical hazard, Steiger Drive, a caller reports that a Sunday, May 23, 2021 alerted. transformer possibly blew causing nearby tree limbs to catch fire, WESTFIELD the responding fire captain reports that the fire was extinguished, 6:03 a.m.: burglary/breaking and entering, Southwick Road, the responding officer reports that Westfield Gas & Electric arrived

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Sat., May 29, 2021 is the 149th day of the year. 216 days remain until the end of the year

Thirteen Colonies to ratify the Con- general relativity is tested (later 1982 – Falklands War: British 2015 – One World Observatory at ON THIS DAY stitution and become one of the confirmed) by Arthur Eddington forces defeat the Argentines at the One World Trade Center opens. United States. and Andrew Claude de la Cherois Battle of Goose Green. 363 – The Roman emperor Ju- 1798 – United Irishmen Rebellion: Crommelin 1985 – Heysel Stadium disaster: lian defeats the Sasanian army in Between 300 and 500 United Irish- 1920 – The Louth flood of 1920 Thirty-nine association football TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the men are executed as rebels by the was a severe flash flooding in the fans die and hundreds are injured 1961 – Melissa Etheridge, walls of the Sasanian capital, but is British Army in County Kildare, Ire- Lincolnshire market town of Louth when a dilapidated retaining wall unable to take the city. American singer-songwriter, guitar- land. which occurred 29 May 1920, re- collapses. ist, and activist 1108 – Battle of Uclés: Almoravid 1807 – Mustafa IV became Sultan sulting in 23 fatalities in 20 minutes. 1985 – Amputee Steve Fonyo troops under the command of Ta- of the Ottoman Empire and Caliph It has been described as one of the completes cross-Canada mara- 1961 – John Miceli, American mim ibn Yusuf defeat a Castile and of Islam. most significant flood disasters in thon at Victoria, British Columbia, drummer León alliance under the command 1848 – Wisconsin is admitted as Britain during the 20th century. after 14 months. 1962 – Eric Davis, American base- of Prince Sancho Alfónsez. the 30th U.S. state. 1931 – Michele Schirru, a citizen of 1988 – The U.S. President Ronald ball player 1167 – Battle of Monte Porzio: A 1852 – Jenny Lind leaves New the United States, is executed by Reagan begins his first visit to the 1964 – Howard Mills III, American Roman army supporting Pope Al- York after her two-year American Italian military firing squad for in- Soviet Union when he arrives in academic and politician exander III is defeated by Christian tour. tent to kill Benito Mussolini. Moscow for a superpower summit 1967 – Steven Levitt, American of Buch and Rainald of Dassel. 1861 – The Hong Kong General 1932 – World War I veterans begin with the Soviet leader Mikhail Gor- economist, author, and academic 1176 – Battle of Legnano: The Chamber of Commerce is founded, to assemble in Washington, D.C., bachev. 1968 – Tate George, American Lombard League defeats Emperor in Hong Kong. in the Bonus Army to request cash 1989 – Signing of an agreement basketball player Frederick I. 1864 – Emperor Maximilian I of bonuses promised to them to be between Egypt and the United 1968 – Hida Viloria, American 1233 – Mongol–Jin War: The Mon- Mexico arrives in Mexico for the paid in 1945. States, allowing the manufacture activist gols entered Kaifeng after a suc- first time. 1935 – First flight of the Messer- of parts of the F-16 jet fighter plane 1972 – Laverne Cox, American cessful siege and began looting in 1867 – The Austro-Hungarian schmitt Bf 109 fighter aeroplane. in Egypt. actress and LGBT advocate the fallen capital of the Jin dynasty. Compromise of 1867 (“the Com- 1945 – First combat mission of 1990 – The Russian parliament 1972 – Bill Curley, American bas- 1328 – Philip VI is crowned King of promise”) is born through Act 12, the Consolidated B-32 Dominator elects Boris Yeltsin as president of ketball player and coach France. which establishes the Austro-Hun- heavy bomber. the Russian Soviet Federative So- 1973 – Mark Lee, American guitar- 1416 – Battle of Gallipoli: The Ve- garian Empire. 1948 – United Nations Truce Su- cialist Republic. netians under Pietro Loredan de- ist and songwriter 1868 – Mihailo Obrenović III, pervision Organization is founded. 1993 – The Miss Sarajevo beauty 1974 – Steve Cardenas, American feat a much larger Ottoman fleet Prince of Serbia is assassinated. 1950 – The St. Roch, the first ship pageant is held in war-torn Sara- off Gallipoli. martial artist and retired actor 1886 – The pharmacist John Pem- to circumnavigate North America, jevo drawing global attention to the 1974 – Aaron McGruder, American 1453 – Fall of Constantinople: Ot- berton places his first advertise- arrives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, plight of its citizens. toman armies under Sultan Mehm- author and cartoonist ment for Coca-Cola, which ap- Canada. 1999 – Olusegun Obasanjo takes – Daniel Tosh, American ed II Fatih capture Constantinople peared in The Atlanta Journal. – Edmund Hillary and Sher- office as President of Nigeria, the 1975 1953 comedian, television host, actor, writ- after a 53-day siege, ending the 1900 – N’Djamena is founded as pa Tenzing Norgay become the first elected and civilian head of Byzantine Empire. Fort-Lamy by the French com- first people to reach the summit state in Nigeria after 16 years of er, and executive producer 1658 – Battle of Samugarh: deci- mander Émile Gentil. of Mount Everest, on Tenzing Nor- military rule. 1976 – Jerry Hairston Jr., American sive battle in the struggle for the 1903 – In the May Coup, Alexan- gay’s (adopted) 39th birthday. 1999 – Space Shuttle Discovery baseball player and sportscaster throne during the Mughal war of der I, King of Serbia, and Queen 1964 – The Arab League meets completes the first docking with the 1976 – Raef LaFrentz, American succession (1658–1659). Draga, are assassinated in Bel- in East Jerusalem to discuss the International Space Station. basketball player 1660 – English Restoration: grade by the Black Hand (Crna Palestinian question, leading to the 2001 – The U.S. Supreme Court 1978 – Lorenzo Odone, Italian- Charles II is restored to the throne Ruka) organization. formation of the Palestine Libera- rules that the disabled golfer Casey American adrenoleukodystrophy of England, Scotland and Ireland. 1913 – Igor Stravinsky’s ballet tion Organization. Martin can use a cart to ride in tour- patient who inspired the 1992 film, 1733 – The right of settlers in New score The Rite of Spring receives 1964 – Having deposed them in a naments. Lorenzo’s Oil (d. 2008) France to enslave natives is up- its premiere performance in Paris, January coup South Vietnamese 2004 – The National World War II 1979 – Brian Kendrick, American held at Quebec City. France, provoking a riot. leader Nguyen Khanh had rival Memorial is dedicated in Washing- wrestler 1780 – American Revolutionary 1914 – The Ocean liner RMS Em- Generals Tran Van Don and Le ton, D.C. 1979 – John Rheinecker, American War: At the Battle of Waxhaws, the press of Ireland sinks in the Gulf Van Kim convicted of “lax morality”. 2008 – A doublet earthquake, of baseball player (d. 2017) British continue attacking after the of Saint Lawrence with the loss of 1973 – Tom Bradley is elected the combined magnitude 6.1, strikes 1982 – Matt Macri, American Continentals lay down their arms, 1,012 lives. first black mayor of Los Angeles, Iceland near the town of Selfoss, baseball player killing 113 and critically wounding 1918 – Armenia defeats the Otto- California. injuring 30 people. all but 53 that remained. 1984 – Carmelo Anthony, American man Army in the Battle of Sarda- 1982 – Pope John Paul II becomes 2012 – A 5.8-magnitude earth- basketball player 1790 – Rhode Island becomes rabad. the first pontiff to visit Canterbury quake hits northern Italy near Bolo- the last of North America’s original 1919 – Albert Einstein’s theory of Cathedral. gna, killing at least 24 people. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2021 - PAGE 3 Velis secures $500,000 budget amendment for women veterans BOSTON — On May 26, the Massachusetts State Senate voted to adopt bud- “I’ve had the honor of training and serving alongside many women in the get amendment #530 sponsored by Sen. John C. Velis. This amendment would military. It’s no secret that they face an entirely different set of challenges than provide $500,000 to expand the women veterans outreach program at the their male counterparts,” stated Velis. “Many of the services that our state pro- Department of Veteran Services and to conduct a study on the changing needs vides for Veterans were not implemented with women veterans in mind. Women of women veterans in the Commonwealth. veterans have different medical needs, housing needs, and regrettably often “While women have been a crucial part of the U.S. armed forces since the need sexual trauma care. This study is the first step to making sure they get what Second World War, it was less than a decade ago that they were finally allowed they need and that no women veterans fall between the cracks.” to serve in combat roles,” said Velis. “By year 2040, it is estimated that women The current women veterans outreach program in the Department of Veteran veterans will make up nearly 40% of our Veteran population in Massachusetts. services is only a single-person position that is funded at $116,243 in the sen- They are the fastest growing demographic of Veterans and we must ensure that ate’s original budget. Velis noted that this low funding limits the program’s our Commonwealth is meeting their needs.” ability to reach out and connect with women Veterans about benefits and The report would study in-depth the current housing options for women vet- resources available to them from the state. erans, the quality and availability of physical, mental, and reproductive health- “I’m proud to say that the armed forces have, as a general trend, have moved care, the availability of care for military related sexual trauma, and how to to equality between the genders. I want to make sure that this trend extends to improve women veterans outreach initiatives. The study would be due no later veterans who return to private non-military life.” said Velis. than Jan. 1, 2022 to the State Senate. The amendment to the budget was adopted unanimously by the Senate. Now Velis, the senate chair of the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, that the senate budget is complete, it will go to a conference committee where is a U.S. Army veteran himself and is still currently a major in the Army differences with the House’s budget will be reconciled. It will then go to the STATE SEN. Reserves. governor’s desk for his consideration. JOHN C. VELIS

Memorial Day Summer of Sixy-Nine Continued from Page 2 Continued from Page 1 stations played oldies tiny cemetery. As we gath- on to serve in any of those summers, the memory of that become a habit, and memories of past controversies have countdowns, and the black ered, a single horn played time has remained unusually vivid to them. We always remem- grown dim. Whether that is full compensation for past treat- flies were at their worst. I “Taps.” A clergyman said a ber the days of our youth with a golden glow. Summers are ment is hard to say. Why did they go? Part of it, at bottom, was knew what Memorial Day prayer. Then everyone sang sunnier and filled with skies of an extraordinary blue. The because they were drafted and would have been ashamed to was, of course, and felt that “The Star-Spangled Banner.” breezes are balmier and speak of adventure and romance. As pass off their responsibility onto another man further down the our veterans should be hon- Men and boys held their caps the song goes, we see everything in kodachrome. The same is line. Whether that justifies fighting in a morally questionable ored. But it never went over their hearts. true even of unpleasant events from youth. There is a vibrant war is still up for debate. As with all deep social conflicts, beyond that. I looked for Matthew, who quality to past experiences because of their intensity, not much will always be unresolved. One year was different. My usually didn’t care much for because of the happiness they may have brought us. And for Soon there will be few people who remember those sum- 8-year-old nephew, Matthew, singing. He didn’t appear to many men the summers of the late sixties were the most mers. As with all events it will become part of history, which invited me to see him march be mouthing the words. I intense times they would ever experience. bleaches out the emotion, leaving only black and white. But with his Cub Scout troop in wondered whether the chil- Those who spent the summer of sixty-nine in basic training for those who can still recall—sometimes as if it were yester- the Nelson, New Hampshire dren here really understood feared they were at the wide end of a funnel that would eventu- day—what it was like to be alive in those days; there will Memorial Day parade. Proud what the day was about. How ally drop them into war, and many of them were correct. For always be something special about the summer of sixty-nine. and doting auntie that I am, I had war touched them? Had those who did take that long plane ride, hearing Peter, Paul and happily made the two-hour they lost family members in Mary singing Leaving on a Jet Plane, even today, instantly trip, expecting a spirited the military? brings them back to sitting on a hard floor waiting to ship out. parade and, later, the first bar- After town officials made Some to never return, and they lost everything. Some returned becue of the season. remarks, all of the children – but were never able to fit back in, and they lost much. But even Nelson’s picturesque cen- scouts and spectators alike – those who returned and seemed to blend seamlessly into their ter, with its white church and were invited to place donated civilian lives were probably never quite the same. Some were town green, is one you’d geraniums on veterans’ made better, some were made worse by their experiences, but expect to see photographed in graves, which were marked no one was left unchanged. the scenic calendar the local by American flags. The chil- For those who did come back, there was rarely a word of real estate agent sends you dren scattered, laughed, com- thanks. The blame for an unpopular war was placed on those Supporting people. Enriching lives. every January. The Cub pared which wars “their” vet- who fought, even though many of them were as opposed to the RN Case Manager ~ $4,00 Sign-On Bonus Recruiting in Pioneer Valley for Full Time Positions Scouts gathered in the late- erans had fought in, and ran war as those who stayed home. Today they are frequently * New Salary* spring sun, running around back for more geraniums. thanked for their service because thanking veterans has the green, chasing each other, In a far corner of the cem- Great Schedule - Mon-Fri 8a-4p 40 hours/week and laughing. The maroon- etery, my nephew and brother NoRN evenings,- Residential/Trainer weekends or holidays vested Nelson Town Band tended to the grave of a Work with individuals in reside(exceptntial infrequent homes on-callto ensure coverage appropriate for medical treatment questions) by assessing, planning and performed upbeat patriotic Revolutionary War soldier. monitoring health needs for individualsExcellent with disabilities. Benefit Responsibilities Package include monitoring of medication, songs from a trailer behind a They lingered about 20 min- training MAP to Staff, documenting medical/nursing progress, providing emergency medical intervention, massive truck. utes. I have no idea what they acting as liaison between individuals• The RN Case and Manager their physicians. will serve as primary contact person and Soon, it was time for the talked about. It could have coordinator for adults with disabilities in a group home setting. parade. The scouts looked been SpongeBob for all I official in their navy blue uni- knew, but I suspect it was • Great supportiveSenior team environment. HR Specialist form shirts, gold necker- something different. • Opportunity to help people live their best lives. chiefs, and various numbers On the way home, my Supporting people. EnrichingResponsibilities lives. will include: Benefits Administration, Open Enrollment, HRIS processes, supervising an HR of badges, but their dusty nephew asked, “Why do we LPN ~ $500 Sign-OnAssistant Bonus and related personnel• Provide issues staff are training the focus and support of this position.on medical issues and techniques as needed. jeans and sneakers reminded have Memorial Day any- Recruiting inMon-Fri Pioneer 1p-6pValley 25for hrs/wk Full Time Positions us that they were still boys. way?” • Perform health care assessments and develop written health Weekends and all Holidays Off Some distributed small “Well, it’s to honor people care plans. Behavior Specialist American flags to the specta- who fought in wars for us,” In collaborationRN- with Residential/Trainer our Nursing Supervisors,Behavior LPN’s Specialist serve as pri- for the Pioneer valley, supporting individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities and tors. Then, as the band played my brother answered. “Some • Consult with program staff on specific medical interventions, Work with individuals in maryreside coordinatorsntial homes of medicalto ensure and healthappropriate acquiredsupports treatment for brain individuals injury by throughassessing, a multi planning-disciplinary and team approach. The behavior specialist will implement and more patriotic music, the daddiesmonitoring and mommies health have needs forin ourindividuals Residential with Programs. disabilities. Responsibilities Responsibilities include consulting include monitoring techniques of medication, and documentation requirements. monitor behavior intervention plans and conduct in-service training. scouts marched a haphazard gone totraining war and MAP haven’t to comeStaff, documentingwith program medical/nursing staff on health issues progress, of participants, providing providing eme rgencyfirst medical intervention, loop around the town square. home. It’s important for us to “I know my patients as people, as individuals. I get to manage acting as liaison between individualsaid or specific and theirmedical physicians. interventions as needed, providing good But they didn’t stop. remember them.” their care for years, understanding their needs and challenges.” communication with Residential sites regarding individuals and Instead, they took a road out Matthew was silent for a ensuring documentation requirements are met in a timely way. Licensed Mental~ Caroline Health Eldred, Nursing Worker Supervisor of the square and encouraged moment. Then, like children Senior HR SpecialistWorking with individuals in our residential brain injury program to provide person centered, evidence-based spectators to join them. The do, he changed the subject. Apply Today: www.bcarc.org/careerssupport to achieve optimum mentalApply health. 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I think he national origin,Behavior citizenship, disability Specialist or protected veteran status. national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status. dred of us walking, quietly “got it”Behavior by then, Specialist as did I. for the Pioneer valley, supporting individuals with intellectual developmentalApply disabilitiesonline andat www.bcarc.org/careers holding our flags. acquired brain injury through a multi-disciplinary team approach. The behaviorAll qualified specialist applicants will willimplement receive co nsiderationand for employment without regard to race, color, religion, The road took us past a sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status. huge stone house by a hilly monitor behavior intervention plans and conduct in-service training. field of wildflowers. An older couple watched us pass, as if this were an annual ritual they Licensed Mental Health Worker never missed. 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COLUMN Remembering veterans on Memorial Day By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Editor Memorial Day gets me a little choked up and this year is affecting me more than usual. In today’s paper, we printed the names of veterans from Westfield who died this past year and as I read the names of veterans we lost during the pandemic – many because of the terrible tragedy at the Soldiers’ Home at Holyoke – I teared up. Even more than I usually do. The veterans who died because of the negligence of those in charge at the Home, well, I just can’t imagine it. Unfortunately, I can imagine how those families felt not knowing the condition of their loved one, not knowing day- to-day what was going on with their health and their care. Not being able to speak to their loved one or receive any regular com- munication from the facility. From personal experience and the experience several of my friends had this past year, there was terrible communication from hospitals and care facilities. I completely understand that they HOPE E. were understaffed and COVID TREMBLAY took its toll — running rampant not only through residents and patients of facilities, but staff as well – but it has been, in a word, awful. Revenue markup, film tax credit and But the horrible Home tragedy was by far the worst. Residents were moved into large rooms together, some were eventually moved to another facility and all the while families rideshare fees bound for conference talks were left in the dark. By Matt Murphy Senate Minority Bruce Tarr lavished praise on Spilka and These men and women veterans put themselves in harm’s way to keep us safe, and years later we were not able to keep State House News Service Rodrigues for leading what he described as an inclusive pro- them safe. BOSTON - The Senate unanimously passed a $47.7 billion cess that incorporated the ideas of the minority party into a That is the tragedy. budget for next year after three days of debate over how best budget that did not raise taxes or wipe out reserves. That is what we must learn from and make sure that our to invest state resources as Massachusetts looks to recover The Gloucester Republican said the Senate “should stand as veterans are taken care of. There are too many veterans who are from the hardships of the past year of the COVID-19 pan- a beacon for how democracy should operate in this country, sick, who are homeless and who are hungry. And many are too demic. which has seen too much division and too much rancor.” proud to ask for help, so we must be diligent and check up on Senate President Karen Spilka said the budget that passed New spending approved through amendments bulked up them and do what we can – bring over a meal, invite them to 40-0 would put Massachusetts on “stable fiscal footing” and support for everything from the METCO school desegregation dinner, offer a ride to the doctor – it’s those simple things that begin to restitch the fabric of society that had frayed over the program and a $50,000 Senate internship program geared citizens can do for veterans they know. For those in positions last year, while Senate Ways and Means Chairman Michael toward under-represented students to funding for the Executive to do more and make change – and are already doing this fol- Rodrigues said the bill would help get the state “back to bet- Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to hire new staff lowing the death of 77 veterans at the Soldiers’ Home – please ter.” to implement this year’s climate law. keep pushing forward. Thank you for all you are doing to help “Overall, we have charted a hopeful path forward,” The Senate waded through 923 amendments over the course those who have done so much for us. Rodrigues said. of three days and avoided the late nights that are typically a This year, we can celebrate together. This is the first holiday The vote sets the stage for negotiations with the House over hallmark of budget debates in both chambers of the Legislature. without restrictions due to COVID-19 in more than a year. a range of issues, from the film tax credit to fees on Uber and Rodrigues will almost certainly be tasked with leading Vaccinated people can go without a mask and gather in groups. Lyft rides, but perhaps most consequential will be the decision negotiations for the Senate opposite House Ways and Means Many people can resume their traditional Memorial Day cele- the two branches will have to make about revenues. Chairman Aaron Michlewitz as the branches’ competing bud- brations which herald the summer season. But please, when Both the House and Senate relied on revenue projections of get bills move before a six-member conference committee. you are at your cookouts and able to hug those fully vaccinated just over $30 billion in taxes for the fiscal year that begins July One of the more high-profile issues to be ironed out is the family members you have not seen in a while, please also remember to thank a veteran. If you and your family and 1. But with revenue continuing to pour in at a clip that has future of the film tax credit. The House voted to eliminate the friends can gather without a mask, take a moment of silence to exceeded expectations month after month, Democratic leaders program’s January 2023 sunset date, while the Senate budget respect those who gave their all for us, and their families who have said they could consider increasing the projection. extends the sunset by four years and reforms the program by could not give them one last hug. The budget also did not tap into any of the $5.3 billion in requiring a production company to spend at least 75 percent of Thank you to all veterans and all those currently serving. discretionary federal dollars the state is expecting to receive its filming budget or conduct at least 75 percent of principal from the American Rescue Plan Act, which Democratic lead- photography days in Massachusetts, capping salaries eligible ers have said they want to allocate through a separate spending for the credit at $1 million, and banning the transfer of the State requiring in-person bill. credits. In keeping with that approach, senators rejected amend- House Speaker Ron Mariano has been an ardent defender of ments that would have steered federal funds to the unemploy- the film tax credit as a local job producer, but Senate leaders learning in the fall ment solvency fund to reduce the burden on business owners. have questioned the cost and support it gives to wealthy actors By KATIE LANNAN They also turned aside amendments to extend the authoriza- and out-of-state production companies. State House News Service tion for restaurants to serve to-go cocktails beyond the The Senate also voted this week to scrap three additional tax BOSTON - All schools and districts will be required to hold COVID-19 state of emergency as House and Senate leaders credits and exemptions for harbor maintenance, medical classes in-person next fall and health and safety requirements are working on a separate review of pandemic policies they device company user fees and certain patent-related income imposed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary might want to extend. that were not part of the House budget. Education will be lifted for the new school year, the department The budget that passed the Senate would increase spending With COVID-19 restrictions being lifted and many workers said in new guidance sent to superintendents Thursday evening. by close to $1.3 billion over fiscal 2021 after senators added and residents returning to their daily commutes and travel The guidance says districts and schools must continue “core $63.7 million to the bottom line through amendments, putting mitigation strategies” including indoor masking, physical distance schedules, the Senate’s vote this week to add increased fees on and strong hand hygiene for the remainder of this school year. the final total on par with what was approved last month by the ride-hailing services to the budget also stands out as a major When the state lifts most COVID-19 restrictions this Saturday, House. difference with the House. students and staff will still need to wear masks inside. Both branches are in agreement on a $219.6 million increase Sen. Joseph Boncore’s proposal would increase the current “With the State of Emergency ending June 15, 2021, and as in Chapter 70 funding for public schools that lawmakers said flat 20 cent fee per trip to 40 cents for a shared ride, $1.20 for COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths continue to fall as would finance one-sixth of the 2019 school finance reform law a non-shared ride and $2.20 for a luxury ride. It would also put vaccination rates increase, for the fall, all districts and schools will and put the funding schedule back on track after 2020. an additional 20-cent fee on rides that start and end in the be required to be in-person, full-time, five days a week and all The Senate budget also relies on $1.55 billion in reserves, MBTA’s service area. DESE health and safety requirements will be lifted,” the guidance which would leave the balance of the state’s stabilization The House has voted in the past for higher fees on ride ser- says. “This includes all physical distancing requirements.” account at $1.15 billion if all the funds authorized for use are vices as a way to address traffic congestion, but the pandemic Schools will not be able to offer remote learning “as a standard needed. changed a lot of the nature of the debate about how people learning model” in the fall, per the guidance, but pre-pandemic All three Republicans in the Senate voted for the budget and were using those services. virtual learning options for “individual students in limited cases” will remain available, including home or hospital tutoring because of a medical condition and single-district virtual schools. Education officials plan to work with the Department of Public Cape officials say keep vaccine card close as summer kicks off Health to issue health and safety recommendations over the sum- By KATIE LANNAN events and attractions like fairs, con- “Provincetown’s biggest outdoor dance mer, on topics like masks for elementary schoolers. State House News Service certs, parades and the Cape Cod Baseball party.” The first one is scheduled for Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Jeff Riley BOSTON - With capacity limits, League “are coming out of hibernation.” June 3, and a Facebook post from the has previously said he expected a full return to in-person schooling required closures of some businesses and He advised that visitors still check the resort says that displaying either the in the fall. On Tuesday, he said all elementary and middle schools other state COVID-19 rules set to end on COVID-19 protocols in advance for any actual vaccine card or a photo of it will are now in-person full time and 99 percent of high schools met his Saturday, Cape Cod is now preparing for particular destination, pointing out that be acceptable. May 17 deadline for in-person learning. its first major holiday weekend since masks will still be required on public “Businesses have this prerogative, and During the week of May 20-26, districts reported 229 new cases 2019 without pandemic restrictions in transit, including ferries, and that busi- so it’s up to them. It doesn’t surprise me of COVID-19 among students and 21 among staff to DESE. place. nesses may choose to impose their own that a place like Provincetown would, “While certainly we’re not in 2019 precautions once state mandates lift. culturally, have this,” Cyr said. Noting right now, this Memorial Day weekend Cyr said vaccinated travelers may also that the Outer Cape is a popular destina- sure feels a lot more like a traditional want to keep their Centers for Disease tion for members of the LGBTQ com- The West kickoff to the season,” Sen. Julian Cyr of Control and Prevention vaccine card or munity and referencing the HIV/AIDS field News Truro said Thursday. other proof of their COVID-19 immuni- epidemic, Cyr said, “This isn’t the first A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC This weekend will mark the unofficial zation handy, saying that he’s aware of a pandemic that the LGBTQ community is start of the summer season that usually “number of businesses,” particularly living through.” Mike Dobbs Barbara Perry Managing Editor brings a flood of tourists, part-time resi- those offering indoor group activities Wendy Northcross, CEO of the Cape Sales Manager dents and activity to Cape Cod. like dance clubs and busy bars, that plan Cod Chamber of Commerce, said that Hope E. Tremblay After a more subdued season last year to require their patrons be vaccinated. businesses requesting to see vaccine Editor James Johnson-Corwin Multi-Media Manager amid higher COVID-19 case numbers The senator, who used to work in a cards does not violate the health care and stricter business and activity limits, family-owned restaurant, likened such information privacy law known as Chris Putz Marie Brazee Cyr, the public information officer for policies to “no shirt, no shoes, no ser- HIPAA. Sports Editor Business Manager the Cape’s COVID-19 response task vice” rules and said he understands why She said that when she got her shot, force, touted Barnstable County’s vacci- some businesses, “particularly those the nurse administering the vaccine rec- Fran Smith Lorie Perry nation rates. Sixty-nine percent of coun- where spread of respiratory illness is ommended that she take a picture of the General Manager Director of Ad Production ty residents have received at least one quite efficient,” would require vaccines. card and save it in a new album on her dose, according to state health officials, He said going onto a nightclub’s phone, so that she could find it easily if 181 Root Road, Westfield , MA 01085 and Cyr said the region is ready for an crowded dance floor is different from she needed it to show it anywhere. uptick in visitor demand. visiting a shop or restaurant from a “risk Businesses, Northcross said, “are not Unlike last year, masks will not be and exposure perspective.” going to take a picture of it, they’re not (413)562-4181 required at beaches and, starting The Boatslip hotel is requiring proof going to memorize it, they’re just going www.thewestfieldnews.com Saturday, restaurant capacity will not be of vaccinations for its regular afternoon to want to see proof that you have, in limited. Cyr said many signature Cape Tea Dance series, which bills itself as fact, made yourself safe.” THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2021 - PAGE 5 WESTFIELD PUBLIC HEALTH WEEKLY BULLETIN

By JUANITA CARNES FNP, Obituaries Board of Health chair and JOE ROUSE, Contact roxanne@thewestfieldnewsgroup • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 Westfield Health Director Obituaries online at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries Today is the day we have all been anxiously awaiting. It is the day the Commonwealth ends COVID restrictions. Some Robert Keith LaCasse guidelines are still in place for public and private transporta- WESTFIELD — Robert Keith tion, health care facilities and others. We still need to exercise LaCasse, 67, of Westfield, MA, common sense and respect for others during this transition. passed away peacefully surround- Businesses may impose any restrictions they are comfortable ed by his loved ones on November with. The numbers of cases in the U.S. continue to decline. 3, 2020 after a difficult battle with Approximately 290 million vaccines have been administered chronic obstructive pulmonary in the U.S. About 132 million are fully vaccinated. It is impor- JUANITA CARNES tant to still be vigilant with public health measures. Remember JOSEPH ROUSE Chair, Westfield Board of disorder (COPD). Westfield Health Director Bob was born on March 20, that children are not vaccinated yet. Be aware of what is hap- Health 1953 to Edmond LaCasse, III and pening in the rest of the world and hope it doesn’t circle back Management is based on symptoms and is evolving as we Anna (Hewins) Wilder in here. learn more about it. Sounds familiar to what we have been Westfield, MA. After graduating Many lingering issues for individuals, businesses, commu- through with acute COVID. Vaccinations may help. In a from Westfield High School in 1973, he worked as a CNC nities, government, health departments and medical facilities, recent survey, 57% of respondents reported an improvement machinist for many years until he retired in 2017. etc persist beyond this next step in the pandemic. It became in their symptoms after vaccination. The simplest explanation In 1983, he married Kyle Irene Kohlrusch, going on to readily apparent at the beginning of the pandemic that many may be that the vaccination cleared lingering virus particles have 2 children, Kristen (LaCasse) Stephens and Alyssa patients were suffering from lingering symptoms after acute from the patients’ bodies who’s initial immune response was LaCasse. Although they divorced in 1990, they maintained illness. Unsurprisingly, this was not explored when the all[1] weak. There is no specific test, diagnostics or care for Long a strong friendship. consuming focus for health care providers was saving lives COVID because the symptoms fluctuate for each individual. Bob was a passionate outdoorsman and skilled marks- and stopping the spread. These long term consequences have If you are experiencing these symptoms, you are not alone. man, loved camping, hunting, fishing and gardening, and affected 70% of hospitalized patients as well as patients not Not only does it affect your health, it may affect your mental was a Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiast. Anyone hospitalized. health, financial security and social welfare. Make an appoint- who knew him knew that he was the most loving father and It is now being referred to as “Long COVID” and could ment with your doctor. Connect to a support network in your grandfather a family could ever ask for. potentially become a public health burden. Other terms used area or on-line. There are some dedicated clinics now. The He was predeceased by his father Edmond LaCasse III, are Post-COVID, Post-Acute COVID, Long-Haul COVID Survivor Corps website provides an interactive map of the US mother Anna (Hewins) Wilder and daughter Alyssa and others. An official medical term has not been created yet. that highlights post-COVID care centers in each state. We are LaCasse. He is survived by his daughter Kristen (LaCasse) Long COVID includes patients who continue to have symp- lucky to have a few clinics in Western Massachusetts. Our Stephens, 3 grandchildren: Shannon Wall, Lilyana Stephens toms approximately 3 weeks after recovery of acute symp- long haul mantra is the same: cautious hope, respect, common and Kaleb Stephens; sisters Valerie Wilder, Holly VanBeek toms. The most common persistent symptoms are: fatigue, sense, protect our children and get vaccinated. and Carol Stanford; and brothers Vallis Wilder III, Edmond shortness of breath, sleep disorders, inability to concentrate, Dedicated health department members who have been LaCasse IV, Michael LaCasse and Darren LaCasse. depression, anxiety, general pain and discomfort, loss of taste/ working tirelessly throughout the pandemic are: Debra The family requests that all flowers and notes are sent to smell, memory loss, brain fog, chest pain, heart palpitations Mulvenna RN, Assistant Director Evelyn Bristol RN, Steve 5 Garnet Rd., Enfield, CT, 06082. There will be a celebra- and fevers. Cipriani, Health Inspector Thomas Hibert, Health Inspector tion of life on June 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United It is thought that these prolonged effects may be due to a Cheryl McMordie, Office Manager Crystal Dugay, Kathi Methodist Church on 16 Court St., Westfield, MA, 01085. reduced response of the immune system, inflammation or Cotugno, CORE coordinator Other Board Members: Margaret www.firtionadams.com reaction from the immune system, deconditioning, post-trau- Doody, Stan Strzempko MD. matic stress and damage to multiple organs. Mounting evi- WE KEEP WORKING TO KEEP YOU SAFE Alyssa Irene LaCasse dence is suggesting that 1 in 10 people suffer from Long Wear your mask when appropriate or requested. Wash your WESTFIELD — Alyssa Irene COVID. This estimate would mean there are over 5 million hands. Keep your distance. Avoid large gatherings. Save LaCasse, 34, of Westfield, MA, cases. lives. Look for us in next Saturday’s edition. died unexpectedly on March 4, 2020. Her loss was completely unexpected and the family was shocked and deeply saddened. She was born on February 24, Budget 1986 to Kyle Irene Kohlrusch and Continued from Page 1 Robert Keith LaCasse in Holyoke, decided to raise the free cash request MA. Alyssa lived in Westfield, to $2 million. At the School Committee MA her whole life, and graduated meeting on May 19, Humason had told from Westfield High School in them he planned to ask for $1.5 million 2005. from free cash for the budget. Upon the birth of her daughter “We expect this year to be a pretty in 2008, she left her job at a local law firm to be a stay-at- good year financially, and there will be home mom. Alyssa was also a caretaker for her father once money that we’re not accounting for he retired due to illness in 2017. She loved animals, prac- right now that will end up going back ticing softball with her daughter, had an immense passion into free cash,” Humason said. He said for playing pool and was an active member of the as an example that the budget doesn’t American Pool Association (APA) for 4 years. contain any marijuana money, and the Her family and friends will miss her more than words city does have strong receipts from one can say. Alyssa’s father and mother have unfortunately of the four retail establishments that is since passed away, and she is survived by her daughter operating. He said those receipts will be Shannon Wall, sister Kristen (LaCasse) Stephens, niece going into free cash, and should make Lilyana Stephens, nephew Kaleb Stephens and her daugh- up for what they are taking out. ter’s father Daniel Wall. Humason said believing that infra- The family requests that all flowers and notes are sent to structure is still important, they sought 5 Garnet Rd., Enfield, CT, 06082. There will be a celebra- to increase funding for engineering in At large Councilor Richard K. At-large Councilor Dave Flaherty. tion of life on June 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United the budget, especially with American Sullivan, Jr. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS (THE WESTFIELD NEWS FILE PHOTO) Methodist Church on 16 Court St., Westfield, MA, 01085. Rescue Plan funds coming. Previously, FILE PHOTO) www.firtionadams.com Humason said Westfield is anticipating unfilled. not change, it’s only due to significantly $17 million in ARP funds over the next Opening up the presentation to ques- higher property values that will increase Kyle Irene Kohlrusch four years, which are restricted, but may taxes by almost $2 million. WESTFIELD — Kyle Irene tions, At-large Councilor Richard K. be spent on infrastructure. He also said Sullivan Jr. said he would save most of Flaherty also expressed concern that Kohlrusch, 64, of Westfield, MA, the city may receive funds from the the city is taking $2 million out of free passed away peacefully sur- his questions for the budget review pro- Infrastructure Bond bill. cess in the Finance committee. He did cash for operating expenses, after taking rounded by her loved ones on Humason also gave a “tip of the hat” $1.5 million out of free cash last year, May 6, 2021. She was born on ask why the city did not account for the to Mark Cressotti in engineering and marijuana receipts and take less out of also for operating expenses. “That pat- October 1, 1956 to William Fran Cain in public works for the work tern can’t continue. We can’t continue to Kohlrusch and Irene (Corbett) free cash. they have been doing internally paving Moro said the Department of Revenue spend more than we’re likely to raise,” Kummings in Memphis, TN. streets and working on city infrastruc- he said. After graduating from Westfield does not recommend budgeting mari- ture. “That’s a good thing,” he said. juana money in the first two years of an The budget was referred to the finance High School in 1974, she went Finally, Humason said the budget committee, which has scheduled a series on to earn her Bachelor’s degree establishment opening, and they fol- does contain four new positions, one in lowed that guidance. of virtual meetings with department in psychology at Westfield State information technology, a building heads prior to the vote on the full budget University in 1978. At large Councilor Dave Flaherty said inspector, one new position in human it looks like the city will have a healthy on June 24. In 1983, she married Robert resources to free up the new personnel A public hearing on the budget has LaCasse, going on to have 2 chil- free cash number again next year. director for training, and another person However, he said he was surprised by been scheduled for June 10 at 6 p.m. on dren, Kristen (LaCasse) Stephens in the public health department. He said zoom. Information on the public hearing and Alyssa LaCasse. Although some of the Mayor’s choices, and called there were no layoffs on the city side in $6 million in new spending, “a big num- may be found on the city website at they divorced in 1990, they maintained a strong friendship. 2021, but several positions remained www.cityofwestfield.org. Kyle worked as a machinist for years until health com- ber.” He also said while the tax rate may plications led her to choose a different career path. As a single mother she studied law at Elms College, became a paralegal in 1996 and retired in 2014. She was an avid pool player and was an active member Rep. Neal of the American Pool Association (APA) for 31 years. Continued from Page 1 Those who knew her best describe her as an independent, The pandemic quickly Westfield received $9.2 mil- can always argue about the dent’s $2.3 trillion initiative free spirit who was always willing to help and give to oth- impacted the U.S. economy lion in direct allocations. scope and size. What we can’t on this, and I also agree with ers. When she wasn’t chasing after her beloved grandchil- in March of 2020 when the Neal said that Westfield argue about is the result of the the idea that he is promoting dren or many pets, she could be found in her garden. We stock market plunged and Public Schools received cruelty of the pandemic and a caring aspect of infrastruc- will miss her greatly. millions of Americans sud- $11.5 million. Westfield State what it did,” said Neal. ture,” said Neal, “It is not just Kyle was predeceased by her father William Kohlrusch, denly found themselves University will receive nearly Neal then turned his atten- the road that we paved that mother Irene (Corbett) Kummings, daughter Alyssa unable to work. In the follow- $13 million. tion to the pending infrastruc- gets us to work, it is the child- LaCasse, brother Kirk Kummings, stepfather Herbert ing months, Congress nearly Neal said one of the most ture bill that is being negoti- care that keeps us at work.” Kummings, stepbrothers David and Doug Kummings, unanimously passed the important items in the ated by congressional repub- CARES Act, which provided American Rescue Plan bill stepsisters Lynn Ann Schweitzer and Gail Kummings. She licans and democrats. Remembering and is survived by her daughter Kristen (LaCasse) Stephens, unemployed Americans with was the refundable child tax President Biden originally her 3 grandchildren: Shannon Wall, Lilyana Stephens and extra unemployment assis- credit, which he said would proposed a $2.3 trillion infra- Missing you on Kaleb Stephens; her brother Mark Kohlrusch and stepsister tance and a $1,200 stimulus benefit many families in structure plan, which he then your 85TH Birthday Karen McGlynn. check. Westfield. reduced to $1.7 trillion in an and Everday. The family requests that all flowers and notes are sent to “The CARES Act saved the “I’m willing to venture that attempt to negotiate and gain American economy. That’s 90 plus percent of families in 5 Garnet Rd., Enfield, CT, 06082. There will be a celebra- support for the bill from the reality of it,” said Neal. Westfield are going to benefit republicans. tion of life on June 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Neal, who chairs the House from this,” said Neal. Methodist Church on 16 Court St., Westfield, MA, 01085. of Representatives Ways and He said each family with Just hours before Neal www.firtionadams.com Means Committee, said that children under the age of 18 spoke at City Hall, he, then-House Minority will receive about $300 per Republicans in the Senate put Leader Nancy Pelosi, and month. Families with chil- forward a counter-proposal then-Treasury Secretary dren under the age of 6 will for the bill for $928 billion. See all our Steven Mnuchin wrote the receive about $360 per month Neal said he hadn’t fully original drafts of the bill. according to Neal. He said read the Republican counter Neal then touted the that President Joseph R. offer yet, only the larger photos American Rescue Plan, the Biden fully supported the details of it. He said he hopes at ... third COVID-19 stimulus child tax credit plan when to be able to get a version of JOAN M. (Carnes) bill, which was passed and Neal told him it would be the bill out of the House Ways STASKY and Means Committee by signed into law on March 11, included in the bill. May 30, 1936 - Feb. 19, 1989 2021. Massachusetts received “I think this is pretty con- July 4, and for a bill to be $5.3 billion in state fiscal sistent with my own beliefs passed by the House of Love, Your Daughter thewestfieldnews.smugmug.com relief and $2.6 billion for that government is there to Representatives by Aug. 1. local fiscal relief. The City of help those who need it. We “I agree with the presi- Juanita and Family PAGE 6 - SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS SPORTS

Starfires’ pitcher Shayne Rice (28) delivers a pitch Westfield second baseman Cody Bey (24) makes one of several defensive plays Braydon Seaburg (3) scores a run in the first against the Vermont Lake Monsters. (MARC ST.ONGE/ during a Futures Collegiate Baseball League home opener at Bullens Field inning for the Starfires. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Thursday night. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) WESTFIELD NEWS) Bey Day: California native lifts Starfires in 10th By CHRIS PUTZ Seaburg who reached on a lead-off walk. Sports Editor Westfield starting pitcher Shayne Rice flirted WESTFIELD – The Westfield Starfires new with a bit of trouble throughout his four innings source of Bullens Magic came from far away of work, allowing two base runners to reach in but was well worth the wait. each of those innings but escaped unscathed. Westfield second baseman Cody Bey Rice’s surrounding infield defense bailed (Wagner College), who hails from Long Beach, him out in the second. With runners at first and California, ended a hitless night – – he had second base, Westfield shortstop Tyshaun Diaz been 0-for-4 in his first at-bats – – by clubbing made a diving stop on a hard hit ball and a bases-loaded, walk-off single in the bottom of flipped the ball to Bey at second base for the the 10th inning to lift the Starfires past the second out of the inning. A perfect throw from Vermont Lake Monsters, 3-2, Thursday night at catcher Jackson Peterson to second base caught Bullens Field. Vermont’s Andrew Bergeron stealing to end the Westfield’s Matt Motyka got things started in inning. The Westfield, Westfield Technical Academy, and St. Mary’s high school baseball teams join the 10th inning, reaching on an error. Two more base runners reached in the third the Westfield Starfires on the field during the national anthem. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE Consecutive walks from Tyshaun Diaz and – – No. 3 batter Noah Granet was hit by a pitch WESTFIELD NEWS) Braydon Seaburg loaded the bases, setting the and Brian Hadden walked – – but Sears snared drew a walk off reliever Justin Butz and scored “We just have a lot more baseball players table for Bey’s heroics. a line drive mid-air at first base and made a on an infield error. coming – a lot more arms, a lot more athletic “I know my speed: I can beat out a ground diving tag of the base runner attempting to get With a home run derby looming to decide the players that we can move all around the field,” ball so (I was thinking) try to put it in play and back to the bag to complete an inning-ending game’s winner, Westfield took matters into its Deshler explained. “What you saw tonight is get someone in and win the game,” Bey said. double play. own hands in the 10th and walked away the going to be amplified a week from now.” Bey jumped on a slider low and away, put it In the fourth inning, a hit-by-pitch and walk victor. It was the first of a three-game homestand for over the infielder’s head through the left side of resulted in two more Vermont base runners, but “I thought the effort tonight was great. Westfield. the infield and as he put it “got the job done.” Rice forced a fly out, ground out, and was the Hopefully we can have an effort like that every Notes: The Westfield, Westfield Technical Westfield got off to a good start in the first benefactor of runner interference on the base- night,” Westfield Starfires manager Tony Academy and St. Mary’s Saints high school inning, scoring the game’s first run on a long paths between second and third base, wiping Deshler said. “Guys stayed locked in for 10 baseball teams were honored during the pre- single from No. 3 batter Liam Sears (Bentley out a run and resulting in an out. innings.” game ceremony and joined the Starfires on the College), of Springfield. Sears’ hit traveled Vermont loaded the bases in the fifth off The results easily could have been dramati- field for the National Anthem. deep to left center field, scoring Braydon Westfield reliever Christian Tejada with a hit- cally different had Westfield not stayed men- by-pitch, a screaming Granet double – – Granet tally committed. The Starfires pitching staff hit was soon picked off of third with another sharp a total of four batters, walked five, and commit- throw from Peterson – – and consecutive ted two errors. walks. Tejada managed to induce a groundout “There’s not many games … where you have to end the threat. nine positional players, you give 11 free bases Vermont tied the game in the seventh with a and strike out 18 times and actually win or have RBI single from Caleb Jung. Jung knocked in a chance to win,” Deshler said. “That was just Darrien Hagan with a hard-hit ball down the good to see that we could stay in the whole third base line. Hagan reached on an error to time.” begin the inning and put himself in scoring According to Starfires officials, 20 more position by advancing on a wild pitch. players are expected to join the team in the next Westfield high school baseball coaches Joe Westfield went ahead in the eighth inning week or so as college playoffs end around the Hepworth (St. Mary’s), Mike Kennedy when Seaburg drove in Diaz, who reached on a country. Aidan Dunn (Eastern Conn. State) and (Westfield) and Bob Eak (Westfield Technical two-out walk and moved into scoring position Jimmy Hagan (Quinnipiac), both of Westfield Academy) throw out the ceremonial first on a botched pick-off attempt. are slated to pitch for the Starfires. Third base- Westfield’s Kyle Grabowski (7) stretches in pitch. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD Vermont responded with another game-tying man Kyle Grabowski (Endicott), of Westfield his attempt to beat the throw to first base. NEWS) run in the top of the ninth. Andrew Bergeron is currently already on the roster. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

WESTFIELD STARFIRES SCHEDULE Wed., May 26 Tues., June 22 Mon., July 19 Starfires @ Worcester Bravehearts, PPD. Starfires @ Pittsfield Suns OFF Thurs., May 27 Wed., June 23 Tues., July 20 Westfield Starfires 3, Vermont Lake Monsters 2 (10 inn.) Starfires vs. Pittsfield Suns, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. Starfires vs. New Britain Bees, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. Fri., May 28 Thurs., June 24 Wed., July 21 Starfires vs. Nashua Knights, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. Starfires @ Norwich Sea Unicorns Starfires vs. Worcester Bravehearts, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. Sat., May 29 Fri., June 25 Thurs., July 22 Starfires vs. New Britain Bees, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. Starfires @ Worcester Bravehearts Starfires @ Pittsfield Suns Sun., May 30 Sat., June 26 Fri., July 23 Starfires @ Pittsfield Suns Starfires vs. Nashua Silver Knights, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. Starfires @ New Britain Bees Mon., May 31 Sun., June 27 Sat., July 24 Starfires @ Vermont Lake Monsters Starfires vs. Norwich Sea Unicorns, 3 p.m. Starfires @ Worcester Bravehearts Tues., June 1 Mon., June 28 Sun., July 25 Starfires @ Norwich Sea Unicorns OFF Starfires @ Norwich Sea Unicorns Wed., June 2 Tues., June 29 Mon., July 26 Starfires vs. Pittsfield Suns, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. Starfires @ Brockton Rox OFF Thurs., June 3 Wed., June 30 Tues., July 27 Starfires @ Norwich Sea Unicorns Starfires vs. Pittsfield Suns, 6:30 p.m. Starfires vs. Pittsfield Suns, Bullens Field, 10:30 a.m. Fri., June 4 Thurs., July 1 Wed., July 28 Starfires @ Brockton Rox Starfies @ Norwich Sea Unicorns Starfires @ Pittsfield Suns Sat., June 5 Fri., July 2 Thurs., July 29 Starfires vs. Vermont Sea Monsters, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. Starfires vs. Nashua Silver Knights, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. Starfires vs. Pittsfield Suns, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. Sun., June 6 Sat., July 3 Fri., July 30 Starfires vs. Vermont Sea Monsters, Bullens Field, 3 p.m. Starfires @ New Britain Bees Starfires @ Nashua Silver Knights Mon., June 7 Sun., July 4 Sat., July 31 OFF Starfires vs. New Britain Bees, Bullens Field, 3 p.m. Starfires @ New Britain Bees Tues., June 8 Mon., July 5 Sun., Aug. 1 Starfires @ Brockton Rox OFF Starfires @ Nashua Silver Knights Wed., June 9 Tues., July 6 Mon., Aug. 2 Starfires vs. Brockton Rox, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. Starfires @ Norwich Sea Unicorns OFF Thurs., June 10 Wed., July 7 Tues., Aug. 3 Starfires vs. Worcester Bravehearts, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. Starfires @ Worcester Bravehearts Starfires vs. Vermont Lake Monsters, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. Fri., June 11 Thurs., July 8 Wed., Aug. 4 Starfires vs. Nashua Silver Knights, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. Starfires vs. Worcester Bravehearts, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. Starfires vs. Vermont Lake Monsters, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. Sat., June 12 Fri., July 9 Thurs., Aug. 5 Starfires @ Vermont Lake Monsters Starfires @ Brockton Rox Starfires @ Nashua Silver Knights Sun., June 13 Sat., July 10 Fri., Aug. 6 Starfires vs. Vermont Lake Monsters, 3 p.m. Starfires @ Norwich Sea Unicorns Starfires vs. Worcester Bravehearts, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. Mon., June 14 Sun., July 11 Sat., Aug. 7 OFF Starfires vs. New Britain Bees, Bullens Field, 3 p.m. Starfires vs. Brockton Rox, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. Tues., June 15 Mon., July 12 Sun., Aug. 8 Starfires @ Norwich Sea Unicorns OFF Starfires vs. Pittsfield Suns, Bullens Field, 3 p.m. Wed., June 16 Tues., July 13 Mon., Aug. 9 Starfires @ Pittsfield Suns ALL-STAR BREAK OFF Thurs., June 17 Wed., July 14 Tues., Aug. 10 Starfires vs. Brockton Rox, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. ALL-STAR BREAK Starfires @ Vermont Lake Monsters Fri., June 18 Thurs., July 15 Wed., Aug. 11 Starfires @ Pittsfield Suns Starfires @ Norwich Sea Unicorns Starfires @ Vermont Lake Monsters Sat., June 19 Fri., July 16 Thurs., Aug. 12 Starfires @ Vermont Lake Monsters Starfires vs. Brockton Rox, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. Starfires @ Norwich Sea Unicorns Sun., June 20 Sat., July 17 Fri., Aug. 13 Starfires @ Vermont Lake Monsters Starfires vs. New Britain Bees, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. Starfires vs. Norwich Sea Unicorns, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. Mon., June 21 Sun., July 18 Aug. 14-19 OFF Starfires @ Norwich Sea Unicorns PLAYOFFS THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2021 - PAGE 7

SPEED BUMP Dave Coverly AGNES Tony Cochran RUBES Leigh Rubin

ARCHIE Fernando Ruiz and Craig Boldman

DADDY’S HOME Tony Rubino and Gary Markstein ROYAL STARS ontract ridge HOROSCOPE C B BY GEORGIA NICOLS Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 6 p.m. until midnight EDT today (3 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Capricorn into Aquarius.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, May 29, 2021: You are eloquent and have excellent words DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker skills, which gives you a teaching ability should you wish to use it. You are intelligent and persuasive. You are also diplomatic and like to get along with others. You have a busy year ahead with many choices. You will have the opportunity to create the kind of world you want to live in.

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)  Be aware of the restrictions of the Moon Alert today (see above), because you will have a passionate discussion with a boss, SCARY GARY Mark Buford employer, parent or the police. Don’t initiate anything important during the Moon Alert. Tonight: Don’t volunteer for anything. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  You might have strong opinions today about politics, religion or race. You might debate these issues, write about them, study them or investigate legalities. Whatever the case, just coast during the Moon Alert (see above). Tonight: You are high-viz tonight. People notice you. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  Financial matters might trigger strong emotions in you today, especially if you Crosswords discover the truth about something and have a reaction. If so, don’t act this out or make a DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni decision during the Moon Alert. (See above) Test your information but wait until the Alert is over. Tonight: Do something different! CANCER (June 21-July 22)  A conversation with a partner, spouse or close friend will be passionate and intense today. Both parties have strong feel- ings about something. Be careful, because it’s easy to become obsessed, which means logic goes out the window. (See Moon Alert.) Tonight: Stay calm about money matters. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  When it comes to work-related issues or anything to do with your health or perhaps something to do with a pet, you have B.C. Mastroianni and Hart strong feelings today! You want to get to the bottom of something to find out why it’s hap- pening. Tonight: Be accommodating with oth- ers. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  Parents must be patient with their kids today, and lovers must be patient with romantic partners, because everyone is intense and likely to overreact to things. It’s also easy to have tunnel vision, which means you don’t have the full picture. Tonight: Be helpful. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  Family discussions, especially with a female relative (perhaps Mom?), will be memorable and intense today. Obviously, you want to get along with family because family ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie is forever. So your wise move is to be patient and not overreact. Tonight: Socialize! SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  Your feelings about everything are intense today, which is why you are con- vincing and persuasive about something. However, you also might just as easily block someone else’s intentions if you don’t want to participate. Count to three before you decide something. Tonight: Cocoon at home. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  You might have strong feelings about something that you own today, perhaps a particular possession. You will also have strong feelings about money and your wealth, even your self-image. If someone does any- ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett thing at all to threaten these areas, you will react! Tonight: Watch what you say. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  Today the Moon is in Capricorn lined up with heavy-duty Pluto, which creates intense emotional experiences in everyone. It’s important to know that if you do have an intense reaction to someone or something, it will be public and everyone will notice. Tonight: Keep track of your money and pos- sessions. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  Today you might be sulking about something. Or in a completely different vein (different arm), you might research and dig Cryptoquip deep for answers to get to the truth of some- ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe thing. If this is the case, you will probably find what you’re looking for. Tonight: Stay chill. Not too emotional. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  You might feel obsessed when talking to a friend or a member of a group today. Perhaps you have an idea that you can’t get out of your mind. Unfortunately, these strong feelings will overwhelm you and rob you of your common sense. Tonight: Enjoy some solitude. BORN TODAY Actor, comedian, writer Anders Holm (1981), actress Riley Keough (1989), singer- songwriter, guitarist Melissa Etheridge (1961) PAGE 8 - SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

LEGAL NOTICES ELECTRICIAN (May 29, 2021) (June 5, 2021) FLOREK'S ELECTRICAL SERVICE Dear Annie CITY OF WESTFIELD By ANNIE LANE Fully experienced for all your electrical needs, CITY CLERK'S OFFICE May 27, 2021 in your home or business. No job too small or NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING too big. Electrical service upgrades, new con- struction or additions, emergency generators; Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 New installation and maintenance service. Fully insured/licensed. Working Dumb Hours Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §20, and the Call Jason, Master Electrician: Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing 413-568-6293 Dear Annie: I work in health and wellness for the Focus on what the company stands to gain by cut- strict limitation on the number of people that largest retailer in the world. I love my job, but there ting back during low-traffic hours. Your case will be may gather in one place, this meeting of the are so many things I don’t understand. more convincing if you can offer some concrete City of Westfield Finance Committee will be JAMES FERRIS ELECTRICIAN conducted via remote participation. Specific in- Lic.#E16303 Management is always on us about making examples -- so the next time you’re working one of formation can be found on the City of West- Free estimate, senior discount. money (which I understand), but no matter what we these shifts, take notes on sales, staffing, etc. field website at www.cityofwestfield.org. For Insured. 40-yrs. experience. do, it is never enough. We reside in a depressed area Because it’s such a huge retailer with stores nation- this meeting, members of the public who wish No job too small. and really do quite well for where we live. wide, there may be blanket policies that your man- to listen to the meeting may do so by tuning in- Call 413-330-3682 to Channel 15 or Channel 12 or online at west- With all the pressure management puts on us agers have to follow even if they don’t make much fieldtv.org or online at Youtube.com - West- POEHLMAN ELECTRIC about sales and eliminating waste, our district man- sense at your location. But it’s worth at least proffer- field Community Programming Channel. No in- All types of wiring. ager demands that we work such wasteful hours. We ing your two cents. person attendance of members of the public Free estimates. Insured. will be permitted, but every effort will be made SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE are at the office until 8 in the evening even though If management brushes you off and things con- to ensure that the public can adequately ac- AND WHOLE HOUSE no one comes in that late. I keep looking for some- tinue not to change, it might be time to channel your cess the proceedings in real time, via technolo- KOHLER GENERATORS, gical means. In the event that we are unable to SERVICE UPGRADES, thing to do. We work from 12 to 5 on Sundays, and frustration into filling out some job applications -- SMALL JOBS, POOLS. usually there are no customers -- just people walk- preferably with smaller companies, where you do so, despite best efforts, we will post on the City’s website an audio recording, transcript, or Gutter de-icing cables ing by asking, “Why are you working on a Sunday?” might be able to play a bigger role. other comprehensive record of proceedings as installed. All calls answered! On Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and Dear Annie: While shopping at our local grocery, soon as possible after the meeting. Best prices, prompt service. other holidays, we work from 9 to 6. It is not unusu- I overheard an elderly woman complaining that the Lic. #A-16886 Access information for the meeting is as fol- (413)562-5816 al to have customers who are on vacation and want new digital coupons limit her from getting the lows: trial contact lenses because theirs are ripped or lost. reduced price. She does not have a smartphone with Join Zoom Meeting FIREWOOD When we can’t give them what they want (we need which to pull up the coupons, nor does she know https://cityofwestfield-org.zoom.us/j/ a doctor’s permission to give out contacts), they how to use a computer. She expressed that this is 89643145047?pwd=MlBLOTRlYjU5dzV3 FIREWOOD UzZ5djJGcjkwdz09 Hardwood Cut/Split/Delivered. become irate. Sometimes it gets intense. 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Things are good isn’t always necessary, as many companies allow Council will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. via Teleconfer- AFFORDABLE FIREWOOD for those who are on top but frustrating for those customers to download and print coupons from their ence, for the following purpose: who aren’t so far up the ladder. -- Love My Job but websites -- but that still presents a frustrating obsta- To conduct a public hearing on the annual Seasoned and green. Cut, Just Don’t Understand cle for seniors who aren’t familiar with using a budget as submitted by the Mayor, at which all interested persons shall be given an opportun- split, delivered. Any length. Dear LMJBJDU: Many companies today have computer or don’t have access to one. Rather than ity to be heard for or against the proposed ex- Now ready for immediate wised up to the value of employee feedback and give up, I would encourage anyone in this boat to penditures or any item thereof. delivery. 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