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Westfield City Advancement Officer Joe Mitchell, Crist Myers, president and CEO of Myers Information help Southwick The site of former Old Colony Envelopes, 70 Turnpike Systems, City Council president John J. Beltrandi, III By Greg Fitzpatrick Industrial Road. (City of Westfield photo) and Mayor Brian P. Sullivan. (Photo by Amy Porter) Correspondent SOUTHWICK – A trio of non-profit organizations in town are teaming up to have a fundraiser. On January 26, a wine and beer tasting and casino night will be held at the Southwick Recreation Center, with doors opening at 7 p.m. City officials look forward to Along with volunteers of the Southwick Recreation Center, non- profit organizations Southwick Dollars for Scholars and the Southwick Sports and Family Network are joining together at the rec center for an adults 21 years-old and older event of casino positive developments in 2019 games, drinks, appetizers, raffle prizes, and a silent auction. Last year, the Sports and Family Network was the lone host, but By Amy Porter this year, it was decided that the three non-profit organizations Correspondent would partner up together. WESTFIELD – As Westfield kicks off its 350th anniver- Since the recreation center has a liquor license and the appropri- sary year, Mayor Brian P. Sullivan, City Advancement ate space available for the gathering, the three organizations deter- Officer Joe Mitchell and Community Development Director mined that it would be the ideal location to host. The cost is $20 Peter J. Miller are looking forward to a positive year filled per person for tickets in advance and $25 per person at the door with long-time projects being realized and new growth with the proceeds of the ticket sales being split between Sports and opportunities for the city. Family Network and the Dollars for Scholars. The money from the The final vote on easements for the James Hardie sale of food and drinks will go back to the recreation center. Building Supply Company at 70 Industrial Park Road will “It just makes sense to do one big fundraiser and split it with be taking place on Thursday at the City Council, after a them, “said Lisa Hough, the President of Dollars for Scholars. unanimous first vote on Dec. 20. Sullivan said this is a The Southwick Recreation Center offers sports programs for great opportunity for the city to fill an existing building, youth and adults while Dollars for Scholars helps raise scholarship formerly Old Colony Envelope, which has been vacant for more than three years. See Southwick, Page 3 Mitchell said there will be an economic spinoff to the company, which makes fiber cement siding, coming in. For Community Development Director Peter J. Miller dis- one, they will be a big customer for Pioneer Valley cusses off-street parking at a Downtown Merchants Railroad, as they will be using rail to ship unfinished mate- meeting hosted by the Chamber of Commerce last Fall. rials up from the south to be finished in Westfield. They (WNG File Photo) will also be a big customer for Westfield Gas & Electric, right next door. for two years. The paper work has gone through, and they Sullivan said they are an environmentally sound business have completed construction on the approximately 10.7 bringing 60 jobs, with the potential to get bigger. “This was acre solar array. Mitchell said they will be selling a portion our three year vision coming to fruition for them,” Mayor of their power to Westfield Housing Authority through an Sullivan said. agreement. The solar company is currently in negotiations Governor Charles Baker, who is working closely with with Sunfarm Solar, and is working on a PILOT agreement Mitchell on the adjacent Cabot Road Turnpike Industrial with the Law Department, to determine a 20-year payment property has also taken notice. The governor knows they in lieu of personal property taxes. Sullivan said it will be are putting their investment into a city sharing their vision taxable real estate property, on a business with a low envi- to create jobs, said Mitchell. ronmental impact. Mitchell said the solar array is not visi- Sullivan and Mitchell also talked about a large solar ble from the road. Members of the Southwick Sports and Family Network and project about to go online. Green Meadow Solar at 994 Myers Information Systems will be moving in April to Dollars for Scholars discuss the upcoming event on January 26. Westfield Avenue (upper Western Ave.), owned by Steve (Photo by Greg Fitzpatrick) Oleksak of Green Mountain Lumber has been in the works See Forward, Page 2

‘Angel gowns’ Light board takes care of designed housekeeping to start 2019 to comfort By Peter Currier Correspondent grieving WESTFIELD- The Westfield Municipal Light Board met Wednesday evening for their parents first meeting of the new year and the first meeting featuring By Lori Szepelak Ward 5 Commissioner Tom Correspondent Flaherty. WESTFIELD-Sewing enthusiasts Much of the meeting was are invited to share their talents next focused on housekeeping for week as tiny gowns will be created the board to bring in the new from donated, deconstructed wed- year. Ward 6 Commissioner ding gowns and donated to neonatal Robert Sacco was elected to be units at area hospitals. Michelle Moniz of Westfield created an “angel gown” out of a white satin “I know there is a need,” said See Light Board, Page 3 Michelle Moniz of Westfield, who wedding gown and an angel wrap out The first Municipal Light Board meeting of 2019. has recently launched Angel Gowns of the same dress and added a button of Western Mass. “The angel gowns and an appliqué. (Submitted photo) offer comfort to parents coping with the death of a child from miscarriage, Center. stillbirth, or through neonatal loss.” “My mother taught me how to sew SPL’s Makerspace Monday set for January 14 and I have passed on my passion for Moniz noted the angel gown is By Greg Fitzpatrick Makerspace Monday activities used to present the infants to their sewing to my daughters Hayley and Emily,” said Moniz, adding that she Correspondent each month are a part of the STEM families as they say a final farewell SOUTHWICK – The Southwick (Science, Technology, before burial or cremation. relishes creating gowns that are unique and special. Public Library will be hosting Engineering, and Mathematics) Moniz said after she attended a their monthly Makerspace program that is under the similar volunteer program last year During Monday afternoon’s session, Moniz will conduct a brief orientation Monday event on January 14 at 3 Massachusetts Department of with her mother, Terry Fregeau, they p.m. Elementary and Secondary both wanted to use their sewing skills to explain how a wedding gown is deconstructed and then will review A free event offered for children Education. STEM focuses on high to create beautiful gifts of love for grades three to six, the event will quality learning standards, identi- parents who had suffered the heart- several patterns that are used to create the gowns. Moniz will have four allow children to learn about rock fying, developing, and creating break of losing their child. crystals and how to make them, resources, facilitating network “We saw how many people wanted gowns available so there will be ample material to work with for all who want including how to make rock candy. opportunities for teachers through- to get involved and were moved by Diane Caruso, Director of the out districts, and communicating their willingness to help others who to participate in the endeavor. “For stillborns still in the fetal posi- Southwick Public Library, is look- with stakeholders about recent had experienced the loss of a child,” ing forward to a very beneficial developments for STEM. said Moniz, who works in the radia- tion, we also create angel wraps,” said Moniz, noting that because a gown event. If any parent is interested in tion oncology department at Cooley “It should be fun, they learn signing up their child for this Southwick Public Library. Dickinson Hospital in Northampton. would be too big, the pocket is another way for parents to feel comfort by something, and they get to go month’s Makerspace Monday (WNG File Photo) The first gathering that Moniz and home with some candy,” said event, they can register at the Fregeau will host will be Jan. 7 from deadline to register is Saturday, See Angel Gowns, Page 3 Caruso. Southwick Public Library or call 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Westfield Senior Caruso also noted that the the library at 413-569-1221. The January 12. PAGE 2 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

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Today, cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High 42F. Winds The building that housed the former Soo’s Restaurant in Westfield was razed in December WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight, a few clouds overnight. Low 2018. (WNG file photo) 27F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Friday, except for a few af- Few Clouds. ternoon clouds, mainly sunny. High around 45F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Friday Night, partly cloudy. Low 29F. Winds light and variable. Saturday, rain and freezing rain early... Forward with rain showers in the afternoon. High 39F. Saturday Night, Continued from Page 1 27-28 showers in the evening, then partly cloudy overnight. Low 33F. 110 Elm St., when renovation to the 1880 the Westfield Athenaeum, which received a building is complete. Sullivan said the high $70,000 CDBG grant; and the Boys and tech broadcast software company will be Girls Club of Greater Westfield kitchen ren- WWLP.COM • Working For You bringing 20 new employees to the downtown ovations, which received a $35,000 grant. area, and is another business with low envi- Demolition of the former Soo’s Restaurant at ronmental impact. Last week, Myers 344 Elm Street is complete, also paid for by today announced the hiring of Mike Tirrell of a CDBG grant of $67,000 for blight remov- Westfield as their new Chief Operating al. Miller said this is the next phase in river- 7:20 AM 4:31 PM Officer. front development, and opens up the three 9 hours 10 Minutes Miller said the Community Development acres the city owns behind the building, sunrise sunsET lENGTH OF dAY department will be working on their way- realizing a larger vision of more access to finding grant for signage downtown, for the riverfront. which they received a $25,000 state tourism The Central Downtown Section of the grant. He said his department will be holding Columbia Greenway Rail Trail project, set to Odds & Ends a public meeting to roll out the signs, which begin construction this summer, abuts the LOCAL LOTTERY will help direct people to parking areas and 344 Elm Street property; which could poten- Last night’s numbers city sites. He said the total cost is anticipated tially provide parking and access to the Rail China lands spacecraft MASSACHUSETTS to be $75,000 for the project, which will Trail, Miller said. MassCash 09-12-22-24-26 begin this spring. Sullivan said the city is Mitchell said three different entities are on ‘dark’ side of Mega Millions Estimated jackpot: $40 million also planning improvements to the Church currently going through the process for Megabucks Doubler Street parking lot. Several Community marijuana cultivation and processing busi- moon in world first 01-03-14-24-33-44 Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects nesses in the city. Cannabis Connection, an BEIJING (AP) — China’s burgeoning Estimated jackpot: $1.4 million are also in the works and nearing comple- adult use retail shop at 40 Westfield Industrial space program achieved a first on Numbers Evening 5-5-5-1 tion, Miller said. The granite curbing, ramps Park Drive that signed a host community Thursday: a landing on the so-called dark Numbers Midday 3-1-7-7 and sidewalks on Washington St. will be agreement with Westfield, hopes to complete side of the moon. Powerball finished this year, which are being done the state process and open this fall. Three nations — the United States, the 08-12-42-46-56, Powerball: 12, Power Play: 2 through a CDBG grant of $175,000, the larg- “There are a dozen projects in various former Soviet Union and more recently Estimated jackpot: $53 million est this cycle. Chapter 90 funds will be used stages of completion,” said Mayor Sullivan. China — have sent spacecraft to the near by Engineering and the Department of Public Along with the 350th anniversary celebra- side of the moon, which faces Earth, but Works to repave the road. Miller said this tions taking place monthly through May 19, this landing is the first-ever on the far project extends the improvements from the and the Babe Ruth World Series for 13-year- side. Gas Light district to that side of the road. olds is set to be held in August; 2019 should The China National Space Other CDBG projects in process are the prove to be a memorable sesquarcentennial Administration said the 10:26 a.m. renovations of the lower level bathrooms at (350) year for Westfield. Stay tuned. touchdown of the Chang’e 4 craft has “opened up a new chapter in human lunar exploration.” CONNECTICUT A photo taken at 11:40 a.m. and sent Cash 5 YMCA of Greater Westfield to Offer LIVESTRONG® back by Chang’e 4 shows a small crater 02-04-10-13-25 WESTFIELD — The YMCA of Greater Westfield is offering LIVESTRONG at the and a barren surface that appears to be Lucky Links Day YMCA, a research-based physical activity and well-being initiative that helps people affected illuminated by a light from the lunar 01-02-06-08-09-10-18-19 by cancer reach their holistic health goals. This free 12 week exercise program will be on explorer. Its name comes from that of a Lucky Links Night Mondays & Wednesdays 11:15AM-12:45PM beginning January 7, 2019. Enrollment is cur- Chinese goddess who, according to leg- 01-09-10-13-14-15-21-22 rently open. Registration and medical clearance form is required. end, has lived on the moon for millennia. Play3 Day The landing highlights China’s grow- As part of LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, the Y engages cancer survivors through an 9-2-0 ing ambitions to rival the U.S., Russia Play3 Night approach that focuses on the whole person. Participants work with trained Y staff to build and Europe in space, and more broadly, 1-0-2 muscle mass and strength, increase flexibility and endurance, and improve functional ability. to cement the nation’s position as a Play4 Day In addition to physical benefits, the program also focuses on the emotional well-being of regional and global power. 2-7-4-9 survivors by providing a supportive community environment where people affected by cancer “The space dream is part of the dream Play4 Night can connect during treatment and beyond. For more information, contact Cindy Agan, Health 7-6-2-3 & Wellness Director, 413.568.8631 or email: [email protected]. See Dark Side of the Moon, Page 8

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Thursday, Jan. 3, the third day of 2019. There are 362 days left in the year.

n Jan. 3, 1977, Apple Computer was incorporat- 74. No. 12 Clemson rallied to beat No. 7 Ohio State 40- ed in Cupertino, California, by Steve Jobs, Steve In 1980, conservationist Joy Adamson, author of “Born 35 in the Orange Bowl. OWozniak and Mike Makkula Jr. Free,” was killed in northern Kenya by a former employ- ee. One year ago: On this date: President Donald Trump signed an executive order dis- In 1521, Martin Luther was excommunicated from the In 1993, President George H.W. Bush and Russian Pres- banding the controversial voter fraud commission he had Roman Catholic Church by Pope Leo X. ident Boris Yeltsin signed the START II missile-reduction set up to investigate the 2016 presidential election after treaty in Moscow. (However, the agreement ultimately alleging without evidence that voting fraud cost him the In 1777, Gen. George Washington’s army routed the fell apart.) popular vote; the White House blamed the decision to British in the Battle of Princeton, New Jersey. end the panel on more than a dozen states that refused In 2008, Illinois Sen. Barack Obama won Democratic to cooperate. A brutal winter storm delivered a rare blast In 1868, Japan’s Meiji (may-jee) Restoration re-estab- caucuses in Iowa, while Mike Huckabee won the Repub- of snow and ice to the coastal Southeast, giving parts of lished the authority of the emperor and heralded the fall lican caucuses. Florida, Georgia and South Carolina their heaviest snow- of the military rulers known as shoguns; the upheaval fall in nearly three decades. paved the way for Japan’s drive toward becoming a In 2013, students from Sandy Hook Elementary School in modern power. Newtown, Connecticut, reconvened at a different build- Today’s Birthdays: ing in the town of Monroe about three weeks after the Actor Dabney Coleman is 87. Journalist-author Betty In 1938, the March of Dimes campaign to fight polio was massacre that had claimed the lives of 20 first-graders Rollin is 83. Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull is 80. established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who and six educators. The new 113th Congress opened for Singer-songwriter-producer Van Dyke Parks is 76. Musi- himself had been afflicted with the crippling disease. business, with House Speaker John Boehner re-elected cian Stephen Stills is 74. Rock musician John Paul Jones to his post despite a mini-revolt in Republican ranks. (Led Zeppelin) is 73. Actress Victoria Principal is 69. Ac- In 1958, the first six members of the newly formed U.S. tor-director Mel Gibson is 63. Actress Shannon Sturges Commission on Civil Rights held their first meeting at the Ten years ago: is 51. Actor John Ales is 50. Jazz musician James Carter White House. After seven days of pummeling the Gaza Strip from the is 50. Contemporary Christian singer Nichole Nordeman air, Israel launched a ground offensive; Hamas vowed is 47. Musician Thomas Bangalter (Daft Punk) is 44. Ac- In 1959, Alaska became the 49th state as President that Gaza would be a “graveyard” for the Israelis. Vet- tor Jason Marsden is 44. Actress Danica McKellar is 44. Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a proclamation. eran actor Pat Hingle died in Carolina Beach, N.C., at Actor Nicholas Gonzalez is 43. Singer Kimberley Locke age 84. (TV: “American Idol”) is 41. Actress Kate Levering is 40. In 1961, President Dwight D. Eisenhower announced the NFL quarterback Eli Manning is 38. Actress Nicole Beha- United States was formally terminating diplomatic and Five years ago: rie is 34. Pop musician Mark Pontius (Foster the People) consular relations with Cuba. The secretive Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court is 34. Rhythm-and-blues singer Lloyd is 33. Pop-rock ruled again that the National Security Agency could keep musician Nash Overstreet (Hot Chelle (shel) Rae) is 33. In 1967, Jack Ruby, the man who shot and killed Lee collecting every American’s telephone records every Actor Alex D. Linz is 30. Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of President John day. Phil Everly, who with his brother Don formed an in- F. Kennedy, died in a Dallas hospital. fluential harmony duo, died in Burbank, California, at age THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019 - PAGE 3 Southwick Continued from Page 1 Lawmakers OK money for high school students at Southwick Regional School. The Southwick Sports and Family Network, which GOVERMENT MEETINGS was established in 2018, works with other organizations in town to offer sports programs and other activities. ban on chemical MONDAY, JAN. 7 With each organization having its own purpose and strengths, they see it as a successful partnership for the upcoming event. For the Sports and Family Network, they flame retardants Westfield maintain a heavy presence on their website and social media which aids in promoting the event and working with busi- License Commission at 6 pm nesses in the community. deemed toxic “We have the ability to do the fundraiser and help get the word out,” said Sports and Family Network President Joe BOSTON (AP) — A bill approved by Massachusetts law- Hough. makers will prohibit the use of several types of toxic flame Hough also noted that if any business wants to sponsor the retardants in a variety of household products. TUESDAY, JAN. 8 event, the Sports and Family Network has the ability to do The measure was sent to Republican Gov. Charlie Baker’s that. desk on Tuesday, the last official day of the 2017-2018 legis- The event will feature at least two blackjack tables, a spin- lative session. Westfield ning wheel, and a dice game. When people enter the game Supporters, including the advocacy group Alliance for a Conservation Commission at 6:30 pm floor at the recreation center, they’ll have the opportunity to Healthy Tomorrow, say the chemical flame retardants in ques- win tickets by taking part in these games. If someone begins tion are used by some manufacturers in furniture, bedding and to win, they can cash out their chips for tickets and use those children’s products such as toys, high chairs and car seats. tickets for the raffle prizes that will be available. Huntington The chemicals, according to the alliance, aren’t necessary Council on Aging at 1 pm Some of the raffle prizes and silent auction items already to meet current standards but can produce toxic dust in a confirmed for the event include a Budweiser basket, whiskey home and pose dangers to firefighters responding to a house basket, four tickets to the Hartford Yard Goats, a round of golf fire. for four at The Ranch Golf Club, a round of golf for four at The alliance says more than a dozen other states prohibit the Tekoa Country Club, and tickets to a University of the flame retardants. MONDAY, JAN. 14 Massachusetts Hockey game. The 2019-2020 legislative sessions begins Wednesday. If anyone is interested in purchasing tickets in advance, they can visit the Southwick Sports and Family website. Westfield: Park & Rec at 6:30 pm Angel Gowns Gov. Baker to discuss Continued from Page 1 tucking their precious baby into the soft clothing. schools, transportation Persons who have a portable sewing machine are encouraged to bring one in on Monday, as well as sewing scissors and pins. as new term begins “Those who don’t sew can participate by dismantling gowns as well as tracing and cutting patterns,” said Moniz, adding that BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is persons who would like to donate thread, ribbons and buttons planning to discuss ways to improve the state’s education and are welcome to drop them off during the session. Moniz will transportation systems as he begins his second four-year term also be accepting wedding and bridesmaids gowns when mate- as governor. rials run low. The Republican will be sworn in at the Statehouse Thursday “I envision this group to become a monthly gathering,” said at noon along with Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito. Moniz. “Once angel gowns are made from a donated gown, we An aide said that during his inaugural address Baker will will take photos and send them to the person who donated the outline his proposals to update the state’s school funding for- beautiful garment.” mula and improve underperforming schools. Baker will also To sign up to participate in the Jan. 7 program, contact Mary discuss portions of a new report on the future of transportation Lou Niedzielski, program director, at the Westfield Senior in Massachusetts. Center, (413) 562-6435. The program is open to all ages. The Republican handily defeated his Democratic challenger For persons who wish to join Moniz as she continues to work Jay Gonzalez in November’s election. on logistics for the new group, contact her via email to Baker will also talk about health care, opioids, housing, [email protected]. public safety, the environment and the continued need for “The response already has been overwhelming,” said Moniz. bipartisanship on Beacon Hill. “Our mission is to sew gowns for newborns who never made it Baker has scheduled inauguration celebrations Friday in home from the hospital.” Springfield and Worcester. Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka, D-Ashland, stands in the Senate Chamber at the Massachusetts Statehouse, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, in Boston, prior to the Light Board swearing-in of 40 senators in the ornate chamber that Continued from Page 1 reopened Wednesday for the first time in more than 18 the new chair of the light board, beat- moved on to discuss the quarterly Power the State of Massachusetts will be doing months after undergoing a $20 million renovation. (AP Photo/ ing out Ward 2 Commissioner Ray Line publication. The publication is sent inspections of gas systems throughout Elise Amendola) Rivera by just one vote. Commissioners out to customers of Westfield Gas and The Commonwealth. The Columbia Gas Liptak, Sacco, Roman, and Kelleher Electric and highlights the benefits of incident was a malfunction of their natu- State Senate leader outlines voted for Sacco while Commissioners being a customer. ral gas lines in the communities of Flaherty, Rivera, and Wensley voted for “We have an ongoing effort to make Andover, North Andover, and Lawrence agenda as lawmakers sworn in Rivera. customers realize how low the energy in Northeastern Massachusetts. The mal- The notion of electing a vice chair was costs are in Westfield,” said Contrino, function caused gas to leak into hun- By BOB SALSBERG brought up, but Sacco noted that the “Customers for Eversource and dreds of homes and lead to several Associated Press position is not required to be filled under Columbia will be paying 52% more than explosions. One man died when an BOSTON (AP) — The Democratic leader of the the light board’s bylaws. Instead, Rivera gas and electric customers of Westfield.” explosion caused a chimney to fall on Massachusetts Senate promised Wednesday to work for was unanimously elected as chair pro- Contrino added that because it is the his car. lower prescription drug costs, expanded mental health ser- tempore in the event that Sacco is unable first publication since he became General The final item on the agenda touched vices and a reform to the state’s education funding formula as to attend a meeting. Manager, he took out a lot of space in the on by the light board was the active open she laid out an ambitious agenda at the start of the Legislature’s The board moved on to a review of back to make his remarks. meeting law violation complaint against new two-year session. sub-committee assignments. “I had a lot of things to say,” said the board. Sacco read an update that Republican Gov. Charlie Baker administered oaths to the Commissioners Flaherty and Wensley Contrino. stated the person who made the com- 40-member Senate and 160-member House in ceremonies volunteered to be on all four sub-com- In this edition of Power Line, the plaint has until February 6th to decide to signaling the start of the 191st term for one of America’s old- mittees for the light board. Columbia Gas Merrimack Valley inci- take further action. est legislative bodies. Formally known as the General Court, General Manager Tony Contrino dent was discussed. Contrino said that the Legislature traces its roots to the Colonial era. The first order of business in each chamber — both firmly controlled by Democrats — was the re-election of presiding officers. National Grid, unions have tentative agreement after lockout Rep. Robert DeLeo, of Winthrop, already the longest- serving House speaker in the state’s history having first taken BOSTON (AP) — National Grid and union representatives have reached a tentative agreement after a bitter contract dispute the gavel in 2009, returned for another two-year term. left about 1,200 employees locked out for months in Massachusetts. Ashland Democrat Karen Spilka will serve her first full term The utility and two United Steelworkers locals said in a joint statement Wednesday night that the terms of the agreement will as Senate president after first assuming the post in July. be presented to union members by Jan. 7. It said details would not be released until members are able to vote. Speaking in the ornate Senate chamber, which reopened This week, the governor signed legislation to extend unemployment benefits for employees who have been locked out since Wednesday for the first time in more than 18 months follow- July. ing a $20 million renovation, Spilka called for several “bold” There had been hope recently that a breakthrough might be in sight. National Grid also serves customers in Rhode Island and initiatives in response to what she said were demands from New York. Massachusetts residents to move beyond “small ideas and incremental change.” Spilka said her priorities would include legislation to better control health care spending by reining in the high cost of Westfield Community Education Free HiSET/GED Classes prescription drugs and redistribute state education funding to WESTFIELD — On January 15, 2019 at 5:30pm at The Westfield Athenaeum-6 Elm Street in Westfield -downstairs in The better serve children who live in poorer school districts. Lang Auditorium, WCE will hold their Spring 2019 HiSET/GED Information & Registration night. Registration night atten- Recalling the untreated psychological trauma her father dance is mandatory for new and current students. New students should be prepared to complete registration paperwork and suffered as a result of his military service, the Senate leader take an assessment test to determine class placement. Spring classes officially begin on January 23, 2019 at the Westfield also appealed for a broad expansion of mental health services Athenaeum. For more information, call: 413.336.3100 or visit us online at www.westfieldcommunityeducation.org. throughout the state. “We simply cannot end the epidemic of addiction or solve the problems of chronic homelessness and unemployment, child abuse and neglect, veteran and first responder PTSD, When it comes to 21st century multimedia platforms, “hyper local” is a childhood bullying, or repeated incarceration, without first addressing the underlying issue of mental health,” said Hyper • Local term you hear a lot. Spilka. While not specifically calling for tax increases, Spilka said It’s not a new idea. In fact, The Westfield News has been providing the state would need to “capture new revenues” to support readers with “hyper local” news coverage of Westfield, Southwick, and new and existing programs. the Hilltowns all along. Television, radio and regional newpapers only Spilka, a liberal Democrat, was widely expected to stake provide fleeting coverage of local issues you care about. TV stations and out a progressive agenda that could meet resistance in the House, which is also controlled by Democrats but is seen as big newspaper publishers, after years of cutbacks and mergers, frankly more conservative than the Senate. Baker, a moderate aren’t able to provide in-depth coverage of smaller markets anymore. Republican who remains opposed to any broad-based tax hikes, could also prove a stumbling block. But, day in and day out, The Westfield News provides consistant In brief comments following his re-election on Wednesday, DeLeo declared that “no one’s rights will be infringed upon coverage of the stories you need to know about, that are important to in Massachusetts,” an apparent swipe at the policies of your city, town, neighborhood and home. President Donald Trump and other Republicans in Washington. DeLeo generally waits until a few weeks into a new session before outlining his legislative priorities. Sen. Bruce Tarr, of Gloucester, and Rep. Brad Jones, of North Reading, will again serve as the minority leaders in The Westfield News Group their respective chambers. 62 School Street • Westfield, MA 01085 • (413) 562-4181 There are 32 Republicans in the House and only six in the Senate, with the GOP having lost a handful of legislative The Westfield News • The Original • seats in the November election. PENNYSAVER • Longmeadow News Enfield Press PAGE 4 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT SEXUAL harassment allegations Sanders allies contrite, defiant By STEVE PEOPLES There was no immediate indication Associated Press that Sanders was backing away from NEW YORK (AP) — Vermont another presidential run. Sen. Bernie Sanders and his chief When asked about her husband’s lieutenants are offering contrition and 2020 aspirations, O’Meara Sanders defiance as they face allegations of said the new situation would have no sexual harassment that plagued his impact on their plans. last presidential campaign and now RoseAnn DeMoro, executive threaten to derail a second White director of the National Nurses House bid before it begins. United and a chief Sanders ally, sug- Hours after a New York Times gested the revelations might help his report detailed allegations of unwant- political future by forcing an impor- ed sexual advances and pay inequity tant conversation and stronger anti- Call 572-3999 to leave your comment. on his first campaign, Sanders apolo- In this Nov. 27, 2018, file photo, Sen. Bernie harassment policies. gized late Wednesday “to any woman Sanders, I-Vt., speaks about his new book, “This is Bernie Sanders. This is Listen to latest PulseLine Calls at who felt that she was not treated someone who believes from the bot- http://www.thewestfieldnews.com ‘Where We Go From Here: Two Years in the appropriately.” Resistance’, at a George Washington University/ tom of his heart in equality. He does. “Of course, if I run again, we will Politics and Prose event in Washington. (AP I think he’ll be the best president in do better next time,” Sanders told Photo/Alex Brandon, File) the history of America on equality,” CNN. DeMoro said. “I’m hopefully going Yet there were immediate signs discovered examples of men who were to be part of organizing every woman that the allegations, which did not paid significantly more for doing simi- in this country for Bernie in 2020.” directly involve Sanders, could hurt the lar jobs. Nina Turner, who leads the Sanders’ self-described democratic socialist’s Sanders’ wife, Jane O’Meara Sanders, political arm, Our Revolution, noted 2020 ambitions in the midst of the said the meeting with concerned former that none of the women who alleged #MeToo era. In the wake of the report, staff and volunteers would take place in misconduct said Sanders had any direct some Democratic activists and opera- a matter of days, although it had not yet knowledge. tives complained about the aggressive been scheduled as of late Wednesday. “This is hurtful, this moment is heavy culture during the first campaign when “The fact is if somebody didn’t feel — as well it should be when people are male staffers and supporters were some- safe in any way, it was a failure. I, we coming out saying they were mistreated times labeled “Bernie bros.” apologize profusely. This is not accept- in the campaign based on their gender,” “I’m not the least bit surprised,” able,” she told the AP. “Of course things Turner said in an interview. “But hope- National Organization for Women happen in our society. The question is, fully if he does run again, this will give President Toni Van Pelt told The ‘How do you handle them?’ We’re com- him the opportunity to change that.” Associated Press, noting she was forced mitted to working with the people that “The vast majority of the people who to block Sanders’ supporters from her have experienced this to do better all the supported him will continue to support social media feed in 2016. “To me, it time. Not just to do better now. And him,” she added. was really clear this was the way they we’ll have to do better later. We’ll try to But on the ground in South Carolina, were running the campaign.” change the culture of our country.” a key state on the presidential primary LETTER TO THE EDITOR She blamed Hillary Clinton’s loss to O’Meara Sanders said she and her calendar where Clinton beat Sanders in Donald Trump, at least in part, on husband became aware of the allega- 2016, Democratic state Sen. Marlon Sanders and his supporters. tions only after the campaign was over. Kimpson said people were already To the Editor: “It wasn’t just Trump, it wasn’t just They subsequently implemented a series decidedly “less enthusiastic” about the Russians, it was also the sexist peo- of safeguards on his 2018 Senate re- Sanders heading into 2020. Allie Proposes Council Re-establish ple that ran his campaign,” Van Pelt election campaign, which included Kimpson said the state’s Democratic said. mandatory staff training, strict guide- primary voters — most are women — Zoning Review Committee The timing could not be worse for lines and the creation of a complaint would want to hear directly from HAPPY NEW YEAR AND HAPPY 350th BIRTHDAY, Sanders, who is gearing up for a second hotline run by a third party. Sanders about what he knew about the WESTFIELD presidential bid. His senior adviser told “We didn’t hear specific things during allegations and when. I began 2019 by filing a motion requesting the Council the AP last month that Sanders would the campaign. We heard some of them “In this day and age, the allegations of President re-establish the Zoning Review Committee, and ask run a “much bigger” operation and after the campaign. We’ve heard others sexual harassment have to be taken very that it hold its first meeting within 6 weeks. would start out as a front-runner if he just now that were never reported,” seriously and action must be taken A 1987 city ordinance provides for a zoning review commit- ultimately decided to run. O’Meara Sanders said. “We were, as swiftly to send a message to your cam- tee that is required to meet on an as-needed basis, with not less Yet the 2020 Democratic field would you can imagine, out on the road and paign that this behavior will not be tol- than one meeting per year, to review the zoning ordinances and have little in common with that of 2016, you do delegate. But we do think at the erated,” Kimpson said. “This will be a make recommendations to the city council and planning board in which Sanders emerged as the anti- top level, people did the best they pos- material issue in people making up their on modifications. establishment alternative to Clinton. sibly could.” minds if he’s talking the talk and walk- The committee is composed of the superintendent of build- Should he run again, the 77-year-old Sen. Sanders noted the 2016 cam- ing the walk.” ing, chairman of the planning board, chairman of the board of would enter a crowded field that fea- paign grew from just a handful of Van Pelt, of the National Organization appeals, director of community development, director of pub- tures multiple prominent liberal women. employees to roughly 1,200 workers in for Women, cast the blame on Sanders lic health or his representative, members of the city council Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren just a few months. whether he had direct knowledge of industrial development and zoning committee and fire chief or has already launched a presidential “I am not going to sit here and tell you misconduct or not. his designee. The committee could be updated to include the exploratory committee. Sen. Kirsten we did everything right in terms of “If he didn’t know,” she said, “he has position of City Advancement Officer. Gillibrand of New York, who has been a human resources,” he told CNN. no business being in office.” This would be a transparent and better way to make changes central figure in Washington’s to city ordinances, rather than the process we recently went reckoning with the #MeToo through when the City proposed changing special permit era, is considering a presiden- authority from the City Council to the Planning Board. tial run. Sen. Kamala Harris That issue went directly from subcommittee to two public of California could also be a hearings. The public hearing process is somewhat restrictive in leading contender. that it only allows questions of fact, speaking in favor or Even before the Times’ against an issue, and no new information can be considered by story was published, Politico the subcommittee, after the public hearing is closed. reported that more than two Many times, important information and history only come to dozen former campaign light when members of the public come forward. We need to workers and volunteers had provide time for the word to get out to the public. This helps requested a meeting with Councilors and Planning Board members make more informed Sanders to discuss sexual vio- decisions, and helps applicants and architects be aware of lence and harassment that issues earlier in the process, saving time and money, rather occurred during the 2016 than later when residents complain, after the work has been campaign. done. The Times detailed one sit- A Zoning Review Committee would allow the Council to uation in which a campaign consider changes, do its work before scheduling public hear- surrogate touched a strate- ings. Councilors could gather information from anywhere or gist’s hair in a “sexual way,” anyone, research, work on issues for as long as it takes, before among other unwanted going through the public hearing process. advances. The Times also The community and its legislative bodies, benefit greatly reported that in some cases, from an informed and engaged public. Consider the recent women were expected to attempt to extend the term of Mayor to four years. We were sleep in the same quarters as told that people were in favor of it. I attended those meetings men they didn’t know. Others and did not agree with that assessment. I was the only Councilor to fight and vote against the proposal that slipped this directly onto the ballot. There were no public forums on the ballot question, and many people might have missed the question entirely had I not LETTER TO THE EDITOR launched a citywide campaign to make voters aware. On Election Day, Westfield voters rejected extending the term of To the Editor did he succeed in business? Mayor by a 2 to 1 margin. Our form of government works best OK, the border, a reminder: The Great Wall of China did not with an informed and engaged public. Hello Westfield, especially those in Ward 3…SORRY, there keep the Mongols out, Hadrian’s Wall did not keep out the Dan Allie, is a temporary road block to my work to have a Day of Scots and the Picts, the walls around Israel have not kept out City Councilor At-Large Remembrance for John McCain and all American POWS. the Palestinians, castle walls did not keep out invaders for very First I am waiting to hear from Rep. Velis, I am sure that he I long…Oh by the way, the billionaire Narco terrorist were am sure he is busy after his tour of duty as this would impor- funded by American Demand, and their Supply have airplanes, tant to him. I do not want to violate the House protocols of ships, submarines, drones, and are great tunnel diggers. As having your Rep., present. However, I do want to move on this well, the reason these people are fleeing Central America are The Westfield News so that the proposal can be included in the upcoming session. due to these same terrorists that our drug habits has funded, A publication of the Westfield News Group LLC There is a means by which I can go forward without violating financial institutions have enabled, and our foreign policies for them, or being an insult to Rep. Velis. I just have to reconfigure Flora Masciadrelli James Johnson-Corwin the past hundred years have created. Millions of Europeans Director of Sales/ Multi-Media Manager the plan. My age and the weather have deterred me from street fled Europe and way they could to get here for far less. OK, I Classified Manager corner gathering of petition signatures, but I am working on know they were maligned too: Italians were mobsters, Irish Marie Brazee that too. As my time slips away, I want to do something that Chris Putz Business Manager were rowdy alcoholics and trouble makers, Eastern Europeans Sports Editor is meaningful to and gives me a sense of purpose and thus were Social/Communists and Labor Unionists; and worse they Lorie Perry worth…that is important to all of us. Director of Ad Production were Catholics…Remember the anti-immigrant stuff from the In the meantime: the news. I love it how people can be so 1920’s??? And, for me personally using children as hostages, stubborn in their loyalties. Earlier this past week, on a tele- is more than immoral; but I guess these as long as you call Patrick R. Berry vised news conference President Trump said he will be proud President yourself moral is good enough, you don’t have to act that way to shut down the government, and that he would NOT blame too. OK, getting carried away… the Democrats. Then, blamed the Democrats and denied 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 A quick lastly, while I thought about it after a good number complicity…I am almost hoping that he does shut down the of people have asked me; I am NOT running for City Council. (413)562-4181 southern border as he is now, for his many supporters along www.thewestfieldnews.com Your former Ward 3 City Councilor, Brian Hoose … that border would lose millions if he did. He baffles me. How [email protected]. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019 - PAGE 5

In Loving Memory of bituaries O FREE TO THE PUBLIC STFIELD A LOOK AT WE thewestfieldnews.com/category/obituaries/ 1669-2019 John D. Barclay Westfield – John D. Barclay, 90, (1928-2019)was born in Rochester, NY, on October 29, 1928 and died December 23, 2018. John was WEDNESDAYS AT 6:30 P.M. the second son of the late Harley John Dowd NOVEMBER 28, 2018 and Marjorie (Spencer) Barclay. 1st Anniversary JANUARY 9, 2019 • Shay’s Rebellion He is survived by his wife of 67 ~ January 3, 2018 ~ FirstCity Congregational of Westfield Church Celebrations: • Presented By: 1869, Dennis 1919, Picard 1969 Westfield State University (WSU): Scanlon Hall Banquet Rm. years, Phyllis (McCoy) Barclay, Sadly missed by his sisters, JANUARY 16, 2019 • The Canal Greenway from History to Modern Rail Trail and children John and wife, Presented By: Dr. Robert Brown and Bruce Cortis Kathleen Dowd Westfield Athenaeum • Presented By: Bob Madison Denise, of Maple Valley, WA; and Mary Gilhooly DECEMBER 12, 2018 Jeanne Ann Paolella-Stone and JANUARY 30, 2019 • The Solomon Brothers of Westfield in the Civil War & Beyond husband, Bill, of Wolcott, CT; Westfield AthenaeumWhips of • Presented Westfield: By: Bob Madison Barbara Barclay of Wallingford, The Rise and Decline of an American Industry CT; Michael and wife, Laurie, FEBRUARY 13, 2019Westfield • Watershed Athenaeum Wanderings • Presented By: Through Bruce Cortis Time and Space: of Williamsport, PA. He is also survived by Westfield River Watershed Association, 65 Years of Service grandchildren, Jacqueline Smith, Katlyn WSU: CURCA Ely Library,JANUARY 2nd Flr. • 9,Presented 2019 By: Dr. Aaron Reyes, Paolella, Leland Barclay, Veronica Dr. BrianShay’s Conz, Bill Rebellion Rose, Mark Damon Montoya, and Irene Atencio, as well as a First Congregational Church • Presented By: Dennis Picard great-grandchildren Chiara, Brianne, Yankee Village Shops FEBRUARY 27, 2019 • Where the Two Worlds Meet: Griphyn, and Donnie. He was preceded in 53 Southwick Rd. Native AmericansJANUARY 16,of Western 2019 MA death by his older brother, Harley and his wife Virginia, (Route 10 & 202) WSU: Scanlon Hall, Loughman Living Room • Presented By: Gail White and is survived by brothers, Bruce Barclay (Audrey) and Westfield, MA The Canal Greenway from Richard Barclay (Gail) of Rochester, NY, as well as many MARCH 6, 2019 • History of the Westfield Normal School (413) 562-9792 WSU:History to Modern Arno Maris Gallery, Ely Rail Hall 2ndTrail Flr. nieces and nephews. Mon-Thur 10-6 Westfield Athenaeum • Presented By: Bob Madison He was most proud of his family and their character, HOURS: Mon-Thur 10-6 Presented By: Dr. Beth Ann Rothermel, Dr. Mara Dodge, and Walter Fogg FriFriday 10-3 10-3 • Sat • ClosedSat 10-1 love, and accomplishments. John graduated from Jefferson MARCH 13, 2019 • OneJANUARY Room 30,Schoolhouses 2019 in Westfield High School, Rochester, NY and Ohio Wesleyan and 57 Maple Street WestfieldThe U.S.S. Athenaeum Westfield, • Presented a Civil By: Walter War FoggShip University. He completed post-graduate studies at Westfield Athenaeum • Presented By: Ed Stannard Springfield College and George Williams College. He East Longmeadow, MA MARCH 27, 2019 • Reverend Taylor served in the Army during World War II, and later (413) 526-9790 First CongregationalFEBRUARY Church • Presented 13, 2019 By: Walter Powell received an ROTC Air Force Commission in college. HOURSMon-Thur : Mon-Fri 10-6pm 10-6pm John was a professional YMCA Director for 40 years, Fri 10-3Saturday • Sat 9-1pm 9-1pm WatershedAPRIL 17, Wanderings2019 • Wayfinding Through through Time GPS: and retiring as Executive Director of the Westfield, MA www.MemoryLaneLamps.com Space:Planning Westfield Perspectives River for Watershed the City of WestfieldAssociation, YMCA in 1991. Prior to that, he was the Executive WSU: Scanlon65 Years Hall of Banquet Service Room Director of the Bridgeport, CT YMCA, the Executive PresentedWSU: CURCA By: Dr. Ely Dristi Library, Neog, 2nd Dr. Flr. Robert • Presented Bristow, By: Dr. and Aaron Billy Reyes, Hyunh Director of the New Haven YMCA Central Branch, and Dr. Brian Conz, Bill Rose, Mark Damon the YMCA Director of Membership and Industrial Judge APRIL 24, 2019 • How Westfield Became Known as the “Baseball Town” Programs in Hamilton, OH. John was a true servant Westfield Athenaeum • Presented By: Dan Genovese leader. He was an active community member in the Lions dismisses MAY 1, 2019 • Whips of Westfield: Club of Hamilton, OH and the Kiwanis Clubs of New The Rise and Decline of an American Industry Haven and Bridgeport, CT. He was an officer and Board Member of many organizations including the Rotary Club child rape WSU Scanlon Banquet Hall • Presented By: Bruce Cortis of Westfield, MA, where he received the Paul Harris FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 • 1-4 PM Fellow Award from Rotary International. He served on the charges Westfield State University Student Showcase Board of Directors of the Human Service Forum of WSU: Ely Hall • Presented By: WSU Students Springfield, the Sara Gilbert Foundation for the Elderly, filed against the American Red Cross, the Chamber of Commerce, the MAY 8, 2019 • Things Change: Shurtliff Children’s Foundation, the American Cancer ex-teacher The Lost Homes of Westfield Society, the New England Chapter of YMCA retirees, and DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) — Westfield Athenaeum was a member of the Westfield Drug and Alcohol Council, Presented By: Dr. Robert Brown and the Westfield Arts Commission and Arts West. John A judge has dismissed child was previously an elder of the First Presbyterian Church rape charges filed against a former teacher at an elite pri- More information: westfield350.org/lecturesMore information: of New Haven, CT, and was active in the First United westfield350.org/lectures Methodist Church of Westfield. After retirement, John vate school in Massachusetts. enjoyed water color painting. He donated many paintings The judge issued the ruling to the Westfield community for charity auctions. He in favor of 73-year-old LEAD shared many of his art work with family and friends. Reynold Buono Dec. 26, say- SPONSOR John had a quiet demeanor, was a true gentleman, and a ing prosecutors failed to meet great example to those he touched. John has left a legacy the evidentiary threshold for future generations. There will be a memorial service required of cases that exceed on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 12 noon in the First the 27-year statute of limita- United Methodist Church, 16 Court St. Westfield, MA tions. 01085. Visiting hours will be held from 9:30-11:30AM in Buono was a teacher at the Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St. Westfield, MA 01085. Milton Academy until he was Police Logs A private burial will be at The Massachusetts Veterans fired in 1987 when the head- Memorial Cemetery, Agawam. In lieu of flowers, dona- master learned he was accused WESTFIELD tomer came to pick up a prescription the tions can be made to Westfield YMCA, 67 Court St. of sexually assaulting a stu- Major crime and incident report medication was found to have been collected Westfield, MA or to the First United Methodist Church, dent. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018 the day before by another party, the respond- 16 Court St. Westfield, MA 01085. www.firtionadams.com He was extradited from 2:32 a.m.: motor vehicle violation, Elm ing officer reports the victim said that the Thailand in June, where he Street, a patrol officer reports he observed a suspect is not a friend but is known to her and Stevenson M. Doake had been living for more than vehicle operating with a defective headlight was not authorized to pick up the prescrip- Westfield – Stevenson 30 years, to face his indict- and stopped the vehicle, the operator’s license tion, the officer reports he was not able to Moore Doake, 87, passed away ment. was found to have been suspended and she immediately contact the suspect, a criminal early morning December 16, Prosecutors have until Jan was found to be the subject of an outstanding complaint was filed; 2018 at Harmony House 28 to decide whether to ask warrant issued in 2017 by the Greenfield 12:06 p.m.: larceny, Springfield Road, a Hospice. He was born December the judge to reconsider or District Court, Leah D. Davidson, 45, of 427 caller from a Springfield Road department 23, 1930 of James Doake and appeal the case. N. Superior St, Farwell, Mich., was arrested store reports a shoplifter has been detained in Anne (Lyle) Doake. Steve enlist- Buono declined to com- for operating a motor vehicle with a sus- the store, the responding officer reports he ed in the Navy June 1948 and his ment after his court appear- pended license, operating a motor vehicle was told the customer attempted to leave with service was extended by the ance Wednesday. without a license in her possession, a motor merchandise valued at $270, the officer was onset of the Korean War. After vehicle lights violation and on the warrant; also told that the same suspect had been seen the war he raced motorcycles 11:29 a.m.: assist other agency, Baystate in the store the day before when he stole car professionally under the spon- Noble Hospital, 115 W. Silver St., a caller batteries valued at about $1,000, the suspect sorship of Harley Davidson. He raced from Vandals from the hospital requests assistance with a was found to be the subject of three outstand- Laconia to Daytona Beach and areas in patient who refuses to leave, the responding ing warrants issued in 2017 and 2018 by the between. In 1964 he became a member of deface trees officer reports a patient took exception to Chicopee and Springfield district courts, the Westfield Police Department until he discharge paperwork and created a distur- Fabian A. Brand, 36, of 39 Abbey St., was retired disabled in 1991. Steve was an bance, the woman declined to calm down Chicopee, was arrested for shoplifting by avid antique car collector, belonging to the with racist, when repeatedly asked to do so and would asportation, larceny of property valued more Western MA Model A and Model T clubs. He was a mem- not leave when asked to by competent author- than $1,200 and on the warrants; ber of the Westfield Sportsmans’ Club and was a gun- misogynistic, ity, Janet Rodriguez, 53, was arrested for 2:31 p.m.: larceny, East Main Street, a smith for years. Steve leaves his daughter, Dodie Doake, disorderly conduct and for trespass; caller from an East Main Street hardware her partner, Paul White, 2 grandsons Raymond S Flagg anti-Semitic 11:56 a.m.: narcotics violation, Main store reports tools were stolen Dec. 6, the and Alexander Mark Flagg, and a sister named Florence. Street, a pharmacist reports that when a cus- case was referred to the detective bureau. He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Helen (Koziol) Doake, siblings Anna Fortune and William graffiti Doake, and a daughter Diane who died at the age of 8 in EASTHAMPTON, Mass. a traffic accident. (AP) — Managers of a Westfield Steve was a loving father and grandfather and will be Massachusetts conservation missed not only by his family but his many friends. The area say someone has Community wake will be Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Firtion Adams defaced trees and a sign with Court Logs Funeral Home, 76 Broad Street, Westfield, MA from racist, misogynistic and anti- Education Free 11-2, followed by a celebration of his life at East Semitic graffiti. Mountain Country Club. In lieu of flowers, please con- Police discovered the graf- Westfield District Court HiSET/GED sider a donation to Harmony House Hospice, PO Box fiti at the Edward J. Dwyer Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018 Joseph A. Allen, 29, of 609 Skyline Trail, Chester, sub- Classes 6135, Holyoke, MA 01041. Firtionadams.com Conservation Area in Easthampton and alerted mitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a WESTFIELD — On members of the Pascommuck charge of negligent operation of a motor vehicle brought by January 15, 2019 at 5:30pm at Conservation Trust, the State Police and the charge was continued without a finding The Westfield Athenaeum-6 board of volunteers who with probation for six months. He was assessed $300 and Elm Street in Westfield -down- found to be not responsible for a charge of speeding at a rate stairs in The Lang Auditorium, Volunteer Companions Sought manage the preserve. exceeding the posted limit and a marked lanes violation. The Daily Hampshire WCE will hold their Spring WESTFIELD — If you want to impact an older adult’s life Klyn L. Cameron, 29, of 16 Fredrick St., Westfield, sub- 2019 HiSET/GED Information Gazette reports that the trust mitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a in a positive way, consider volunteering with the Westfield will get the sign repainted & Registration night. Council On Aging Companion Program. Companions assist charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and are looking into options brought by Southwick police and the charge was continued Registration night attendance is homebound elders in Westfield with grocery shopping, errands, to clean the trees. mandatory for new and current transportation to medical appointments, and/or friendly visit- without a finding with probation until Feb. 7, 2019. She was Board member Marty assessed $50 and found to be not responsible for a charge of students. New students should ing. The goal of the Westfield Council On Aging Volunteer Klein posted photos of the be prepared to complete regis- Companion Program is to help older adults maintain their inde- speeding in violation of special regulations. vandalism online, saying Leah Jennings, 45, of 427 North Superior St., Farwell, tration paperwork and take an pendence and sense of well-being. It takes only two hours per “the community needs to be Mich., saw a charge of operating a motor vehicle with a assessment test to determine week and volunteers are reimbursed for their gas mileage. aware that hate lives among suspended license brought by Westfield police dismissed class placement. Spring classes There is no charge to seniors for the service which is funded by us.” Klein says it’s likely the upon payment of court costs in the amount of $50 by Feb. 7, officially begin on January 23, the Baystate Health Community Benefit Grant, the Westfield vandals live locally because 2019. She was found to be not responsible for a charge of 2019 at the Westfield Community Development Block Grant, Sarah Gillett Services out-of-towners aren’t as like- operating a motor vehicle without a license in her possession Athenaeum. For more informa- for the Elderly, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder ly to know about the conser- and a motor vehicle lights violation. tion, call: 413.336.3100 or visit Affairs, and private donations. For more information, contact vation area. us online at www.westfieldcom- Fran Aguda at the Senior Center at 562-6435. munityeducation.org. PAGE 6 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS

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Westfield Wednesday’s 350th Lecture Series: Shay’s Rebellion TTHEHE WESTFIELD — Presented by Dennis Picard, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church, Westfield. Free and open to the public. Shay’s Rebellion is viewed as an agrarian revolt pitting impoverished farmers in western Massachusetts against the wealthy merchant class of the coastal eastern part of the State. Come HAMPTONSHAMPTONS hear an account of the participants and events of this post-revolutionary uprising that both con- firm and negate this long-held perception. Your business should be in Dennis Picard will share the stories leading up to what was termed at the time, the “Regulators,” THE their activities in our area, a few personages of local interest – including Westfield’s own General Shepard, and the effect on our nation’s early history. Some demands of the 1780s such HAMPTONS as the one calling for moving the State capital out of Boston have been rediscovered repeatedly and advocated for over the generations. Dennis served as a consultant on the filming of the award winner “A Little Rebellion Now and Then: Prologue to the Constitution,” Calliope Films, 1985, which dramatizes the turbulent years after the American Revolution that culminated in Shays’ Rebellion and the framing of the Constitution.

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Talks go nowhere In this photo Waning iPhone provided Jan. 3, 2019, by China as partial National Space demand highlights Administration gov’t shutdown via Xinhua consumer anxiety News Agency, By JOE McDONALD the first image AP Business Writer enters 13th day of the moon's BEIJING (AP) — Apple Inc.'s $1,000 By LISA MASCARO far side taken by iPhone is a tough sell to consumers in China and CATHERINE LUCEY China's unnerved by an economic slump and the Associated Press trade war with the U.S. WASHINGTON (AP) — No one Chang'e-4 probe. (China CEO Tim Cook said in a letter to share- budged at President Donald Trump’s holders Wednesday that demand for iPhones closed-door meeting with congressional National Space Administration/ is waning and revenue for the last quarter of leaders, so the partial government shut- 2018 will fall well below projections, a down persisted over his demand for bil- Xinhua News Agency via AP) decrease he traced mainly to China. lions of dollars to build a wall along the The iPhone is Apple's biggest product, U.S. border with Mexico. They’ll all try accounting for about 60 percent of its reve- again Friday. nue in the July-September quarter, the latest In public, Trump renewed his dire warn- reported. Its stock fell 9 percent in early trad- ings of rapists and others at the border. But ing Thursday. when pressed in private Wednesday by Apple is the latest company grappling with Democrats asking why he wouldn’t end increasing Chinese consumer anxiety. Other the shutdown, he responded at one point, brand names such as Ford Motor Co. and “I would look foolish if I did that.” A jeweler Tiffany & Co. already have reported White House official, one of two people abrupt declines in sales to Chinese buyers. who described that exchange only on con- Dark Side of the Moon Continued from Page 2 China still is one of the fastest-growing dition of anonymity, said the president had economies, with 2018's expansion forecast at been trying to explain that it would be to make China stronger,” President Xi probe to the moon next year and have it about 6.5 percent. But China's tariff fight foolish not to pay for border security. Jinping said in 2013, shortly after becom- return to Earth with samples — also not with the U.S. and an avalanche of bad news In one big shift, the new Congress con- ing China’s leader. done since the Soviet mission in 1976. about tumbling auto and real estate sales are venes Thursday with Democrats taking In year-end wrap-ups, Chinese media The moon’s far side isn’t always dark undermining consumer confidence after two majority control of the House, and and officials hailed the Dec. 8 launch of but is sometimes called the dark side decades of almost unbroken rapid growth. Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi said Chang’e 4 as one of the nation’s major because it faces away from Earth and is "It's definitely worrying," said China spe- they’d quickly pass legislation to re-open achievements in 2018. The landing on relatively unknown. It has a different cialist David Dollar, senior fellow at the the government — without funds for Thursday was announced to the public by composition than the near side, where Brookings Institution. "Overall, consumption Trump’s border wall. state broadcaster CCTV at the top of the previous missions have landed. growth is slowing down in China." “There is no amount of persuasion he noon news. Chang’e 4, a combined lander and Emily Li, a 37-year-old advertising design- can use” to get her to fund his wall, Pelosi “On the whole, China’s space technol- rover, will make astronomical observa- er in Beijing, said she is putting off replacing said in an interview airing Thursday on ogy still lags behind the West, but with tions and probe the structure and mineral her care or making other major purchases. NBC’s “Today” show. She added: “We can the landing on the far side of the moon, composition of the terrain above and "People are worried about losing jobs," she go through the back and forth. No. How we have raced to the front,” said Hou below the surface. said. many more times can we say no?” Xiyun, a professor at Nanjing University’s “The far side of the moon is a rare Weakness in Chinese demand is especially Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi and school of astronomy and space science. quiet place that is free from interference painful for Apple and other smartphone mak- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, He added that China has Mars, Jupiter from radio signals from Earth,” mission ers. China accounts for one-third of the D-N.Y., talk about the partial government and asteroids in its sights: “There’s no spokesman Yu Guobin said, according to industry's global handset shipments. shutdown meeting with congressional doubt that our nation will go farther and the official Xinhua News Agency. “This Shipments in China fell 10 percent from a leaders on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019. (AP farther.” probe can fill the gap of low-frequency year earlier to 103 million handsets in the video) In 2013, Chang’e 3, the predecessor observation in radio astronomy and will quarter ending in September, according to But the White House has rejected the craft to the current mission, made the provide important information for study- research firm IDC. It expects last year's total Democratic package, and Republicans first moon landing since the former ing the origin of stars and nebula evolu- Chinese purchases to shrink by 8 to 9 percent who control the Senate are hesitant to take Soviet Union’s Luna 24 in 1976. The tion.” compared with 2016. it up without Trump on board. Senate United States is the only country that has One challenge of operating on the far The belt-tightening in the world's second- Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called successfully sent a person to the moon, side of the moon is communicating with largest economy is bedeviling global indus- it a “total nonstarter.” Trump said ahead of though China is considering a crewed Earth. China launched a relay satellite in tries, including autos and designer clothing, his White House session with the congres- mission too. May so that Chang’e 4 can send back that count on China to drive sales growth. sional leaders that the partial shutdown For now, it plans to send a Chang’e 5 information. The trade war with Washington has shaken will last “as long as it takes” to get the a "sense of China's invincibility," said Mark funding he wants. Natkin, managing director of Marbridge “Could be a long time or could be Consulting, a research firm in Beijing. quickly,” Trump said during lengthy pub- Chinese are waking up to the fact that their lic comments at a Cabinet meeting, his NASA: Icy object past Pluto looks like reddish snowman economy is vulnerable to the uncertainties of first public appearance of the new year. the global economy, he said. Meanwhile, the shutdown dragged through LAUREL, Md. (AP) — A NASA spacecraft to Moore. The slump is a setback for the ruling a second week, closing some parks and 4 billion miles from Earth yielded its first close- Scientists have ascertained that the object Communist Party's efforts to nurture self- leaving hundreds of thousands of federal up pictures Wednesday of the most distant celes- takes about 15 hours to make a full rotation. If sustaining, consumer-driven economic employees without pay. tial object ever explored, depicting what looks it were spinning fast — say, one rotation every growth and wean China from its reliance on Democrats said they asked Trump like a reddish snowman. three or four hours — the two spheres would rip exports and investment. directly during Wednesday’s private meet- Ultima Thule, as the small, icy object has apart. China's third-quarter economic growth of ing held in the Situation Room why he been dubbed, was found to consist of two fused- Stern noted that the team has received less 6.5 percent was stronger than most other wouldn’t consider their package of bills. together spheres, one of them three times bigger than 1 percent of all the data stored aboard New major economies, but the country's lowest One measure would open most of the shut- than the other, extending about 21 miles (33 Horizons. It will take nearly two years to get it since the 2008 global crisis. The deceleration tered government departments at funding kilometers) in length. all. partly reflects a deliberate government cam- levels already agreed to by all sides. The NASA's New Horizons, the spacecraft that The two-lobed object is what is known as a paign to rein in China's high debt levels. At other would provide temporary funding sent back pictures of Pluto 3½ years ago, swept "contact binary." It is the first contact binary the same time, Beijing has sought to relieve for Homeland Security, through Feb. 8, past the ancient, mysterious object early on New NASA has ever explored. Having formed 4.5 the economic pain with higher government allowing talks to continue over border Year's Day. It is 1 billion miles (1.6 billion kilo- billion years ago, when the solar system taking spending. security. meters) beyond Pluto. "They're trying to aim at a very fine tar- “I said, Mr. President, Give me one good shape, it is also the most primitive object seen On Tuesday, based on early, fuzzy images up close like this. get," said Dollar, a former World Bank and reason why you should continue your taken the day before, scientists said Ultima U.S. Treasury Department official. "They shutdown,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck About the size of a city, Ultima Thule has a Thule resembled a bowling pin. But when bet- mottled appearance and is the color of dull want to see the economy slow down, but they Schumer said afterward. “He could not ter, closer pictures arrived, a new consensus don't want to see it slow down too much." give a good answer.” brick, probably because of the effects of radia- emerged Wednesday. tion bombarding the icy surface, with brighter China reported this week that factory Trump’s response about looking foolish The celestial body was nicknamed Ultima activity shrank in December for the first time was confirmed by a White House official and darker regions. Thule — meaning "beyond the known world" Both spheres are similar in color, while the in more than two years. And auto sales in the and another person familiar with the — before scientists could say for sure whether it biggest global market are on track for their exchange, neither of whom was authorized barely perceptible neck connecting the two was one object or two. With the arrival of the lobes is noticeably less red, probably because of first annual decline in three decades after to describe the exchange by name. Trump photos, they are now calling the bigger sphere plunging 16 percent in November. Soft real had campaigned saying Mexico would pay particles falling down the steep slopes into that Ultima and the smaller one Thule. area. estate sales have forced developers to cut for the wall, but Mexico has refused. Thule is estimated to be 9 miles (14 kilome- So far, no moons or rings have been detected, prices. At another point Wednesday, Trump told ters) across, while Ultima is thought to be 12 Overall, export growth decelerated to 5.4 Pelosi that, as a “good Catholic,” she miles (19 kilometers). and there were no obvious impact craters in the latest photos, though there were a few apparent percent over a year earlier, less than half should support the wall because Vatican Scientist Jeff Moore of NASA's Ames October's 12.6 percent rate. City has a wall, according to a congres- Research Center said the two spheres formed "divots" and suggestions of hills and ridges, scientists said. Better images should yield Sales to the U.S. market have held up sional aide. Trump has mentioned the when icy, pebble-size pieces coalesced in space despite Trump's punitive tariffs on $250 bil- Vatican’s centuries-old fortifications billions of years ago. Then the spheres spiraled definitive answers in the days and weeks ahead. lion of Chinese goods, rising 12.9 percent in before, including at the earlier Cabinet closer to each other until they gently touched Clues about the surface composition of November over a year earlier. But that was meeting. But Democrats have said they — as slowly as parking a car here on Earth at Ultima Thule should start rolling in by Thursday. thanks partly to exporters rushing to beat don’t want medieval barriers, and Pelosi just a mile or two per hour — and stuck together. Scientists believe the icy exterior is probably a further American duty increases — a trend has called Trump’s proposed wall along Despite the slender connection point, the two mix of water, methane and nitrogen, among that is starting to fade. the U.S.-Mexico border immoral. lobes are "soundly bound" together, according other things.

Christmas Tree Drop Off Locations Scholarship and Fellowship Chocolate, Chowder, & WESTFIELD — The City will be providing residents drop off locations Funds Available Chili Cook Off fundraiser for their Christmas Trees this year due WESTFIELD — The Horace Smith Fund, now in its 120th year, has scholar- WESTFIELD — The “Cook Off” date is Saturday, March 9, to how successful it was received last ship and fellowship money available for graduates of Hampden County public 2019, 11:30AM-1:30PM. We’re welcoming chefs and owners who holiday season. The City will again and private high schools. Scholarships awards of $12,000 are distributed as might be interested in promoting their business and cooking for a monitor the sites so that we are able to $3,000 annually and renewable each year until graduation. Fellowship awards of good cause. Chefs will have the opportunity to showcase their get an accurate count on how many $15,000 are distributed as $5,000 annually and renewable for two additional cooking skills by cooking either a chili, chowder or a sweet choco- trees are collected, to ensure that there years. Students must maintain at least a B average in college. late delight. The chili and chowder have to be cooked in a Board of is space for further drop offs. All trees Recipients are selected on a variety of criteria, including financial need, col- Health approved kitchen. When registering, specify the exact name will be chipped, and repurposed; lege entrance exam scores, class rank, extra-curricular activities and recommen- of each dish in order for it to be printed in the right ballot category. therefore we ask that the trees are free dations. Of great importance is a personal written account of why the student Votes will be tallied by 1PM. The voting process is in the spirit of of lights, ornaments, and any debris. feels deserving of financial assistance. Fellowship applicants must also submit fun with the main goal of fundraising. The YMCA will provide the Drop off areas at each location will be their transcripts and, if applicable, GRE or degree-specific test scores. All clearly marked. Residents will be room, tables, and the paper goods. You may decorate your table recipients must be full-time students and residents of Hampden County. with any business paraphernalia to help promote your business. able to dispose of their trees at these Last year, $382,000 was awarded to 36 individuals. Scholarships were given locations from December 26, 2018— Please reply as soon as possible to reserve a table at no cost, and to 26 graduating seniors from 13 Hampden County high schools. Five scholar- have your name or restaurant’s name promoted. For more informa- January 18, 2019. ships were also awarded to current college students to assist them in completing Drop off locations and hours are as tion, contact, Cindy Agan at 568-8631 x323 Email:cagan@west- follows: City Hall, 59 Court Street, their undergraduate degrees. Six fellowships were given to college graduates fieldymca.org back parking lot, 7 days, 24 hours; pursuing graduate degrees, who had graduated from Hampden County high This year’s fundraiser will support the LiveStrong program. Hampton Ponds Playground, 121 Old schools. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a free 12-week exercise program Stage Road, 7 days, 24 hours; Highway The Horace Smith Fund was established in 1899 by the successful and gener- for cancer survivors who are currently in or have completed treat- Garage, DPW, 12 Ponders Hollow ous philanthropist named Horace Smith, co-founder of Smith & Wesson, located ment and are physically deconditioned. Developed by Stanford Road, 7:00 am—2:30 pm, Monday— in Springfield. The scholarships and fellowships are named for Walter S. Barr, a University, this specially designed program has proven to help Friday; Little River Fire Station, 366 West Springfield businessman, whose widow left the bulk of the family estate to The Horace Smith Fund in 1950. survivors regain strength, overcome fatigue, and enhance func- Little River Road, back parking area, 7 tional ability to do everyday tasks. Our Y is committed to serving days, 24 hours; Twiss Street Transfer Completed applications must be received either electronically or by mail to The Horace Smith Fund at 16 Union Avenue, Suite 2K, Westfield, MA 01085 no individuals and their families living with, through and beyond Station, 37 Twiss Street, no sticker cancer. Tickets will be sold at the Westfield YMCA in advance, in needed, can drop off tree only, later than March 15, 2019. Applications are available at local high school guid- Monday—Friday, 7:00 am—2:30pm ance offices, college financial aid offices, online at www.HoraceSmithFund.org February, for $8.00; four for $30.00 or $10.00 at the door. Saturday, 7:00 am—2:30pm. or by phoning (413) 739-4222.

Registration open for spring 2019 EMT training at HCC HOLYOKE — Registration is now open for the next Emergency Medical Technician train- ing program at Holyoke Community College. The spring 2019 HCC EMT Basic Course (EMT-B) begins January 31 and runs through May 23, 2019. The program consists of 13 weeks (170 plus hours) of in-class lectures and additional online study, training, field trips THE WESTFIELD NEWS www.thewestfieldnews.com THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019 - PAGE 9 SPORTS Falcons, Eagles soar By Chris Putz Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Apparently the Grinch outstayed his welcome. Minnechaug stunned Westfield in a boys ice hockey game 6-1 Wednesday as both teams returned to action fol- lowing the holiday break. Minnechaug (3-4-1) delivered its first piece of coal, doling out the game’s first goal midway through the opening period at Amelia Park Ice Arena. That was just the beginning of this sad tale though. Minnechaug went on a scoring spree Westfields’s Aidan Fitzgerald (18) takes a shot on net with Matthew Bacon (9) screening the goalie during a boys ice hockey game Wednesday night over the second half of the first period. at Amelia Park Ice Arena. (Photo by Bill Deren) The Falcons netted three goals, and led 3-1 heading into the middle frame. Gavin Carzello Westfield’s only goal of the period scores the lone was a Gavin Carzello slapshot from the Westfield goal point that slipped past the goalie. in the first peri- Minnechaug quickly dispelled the notion that the three first period goals od. (Photo by Bill Deren) were a fluke. The Falcons scored 13 seconds into the second period to go up 4-1. Two Minnechaug goals later, and it was good night. Morris deflects 26 shots Easthampton 13, Southwick 0 Southwick goalie Andrew Morris The game fea- was busy in between the pipes, turning tured a lot of back 26 shots. Easthampton’s C.J. hitting. Here Tenzar and Garren Fugiel finished with Ryan seven and six points, respectively. Moorhouse takes on the Minnechaug player. (Photo by Phil Tomkien Bill Deren) Holiday Tournament Update Six Rams earn medals Southwick’s 132-pound wrestler Logan Dubois went 2-1 to take second place at Agawam’s holiday tourney. The Rams took six medals. Nick Breen (182 pounds) went 3-1 to take third place, Ryan Leferreire (120) went 1-2 to finish fourth. Ben Cleland (126) placed fifth with a 3-2 record. Dakota Wood (170) was also fifth, going 4-2. Ari Lebreque (113) finished sixth. CJ Czarnecki makes a block- er save. (Photo by Bill Deren)

Connor Fitzgerald (8) and Joseph Taupier work together to block the Minnechaug player behind the goal. (Photo by Bill Deren)

H.S. Winter Sports RESULTS/STANDINGS

BOYS ICE HOCKEY BOYS BASKETBALL BOYS SWIMMING Wednesday’s Results Westfield 5-3 Westfield 0-6 Westfield 4-0 BOYS ICE HOCKEY Southwick 0-6 Westfield Technical Academy 1-2 Minnechaug 6, Westfield 1 St. Mary 1-4 WRESTLING Easthampton 13, Southwick 0 GIRLS BASKETBALL Southwick 4-2 Westfield 4-1 Westfield 4-3 Gateway 0-4 Westfield Technical Academy 0-4 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY St. Mary 0-0* GIRLS SWIMMING Longmeadow-Westfield 1-1 Southwick 4-2 Westfield 4-0 Gateway 3-2

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Thurs., Jan. 3 Thurs., Jan. 3 Thurs., Jan. 3 Thurs., Jan. 3 Thurs., Jan. 3 JV BOYS HOOPS @ Amherst, JV BOYS HOOPS @ Gateway, 5 p.m. No Sports Scheduled JV BOYS HOOPS @ Ware, JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Westfield 5:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Gateway, 6:30 p.m. Fri., Jan. 4 5:30 p.m. Technical Academy, 5 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Amherst, 7 p.m. Fri., Jan. 4 GIRLS HOOPS vs. Westfield BOYS HOOPS @ Ware, 7 p.m. BOYS HOOPS vs. Westfield Technical Academy, Westfield WRESTLING vs. East Longmeadow, GIRLS HOOPS @ St. Mary, Westfield Fri., Jan. 4 Technical Academy, 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Intermediate School JV GIRLS HOOPS @ Ware, Intermediate School (Southampton (Southampton Road), 5:30 p.m. Fri., Jan. 4 Fri., Jan. 4 Road), 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Smith BOYS HOOPS @ Pioneer GIRLS HOOPS @ Ware, 7 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS INDOOR TRACK vs. Vocational and Agricultural, 5 p.m. Sat., Jan. 5 Valley Christian Academy, Sat., Jan. 5 Chicopee Comp, Smith College No Sports Scheduled 6:30 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Smith Vocational (Northampton), 3:45 p.m. WRESTLING @ Mt. Anthony Mon., Jan. 7 Sat., Jan. 5 and Agricultural, 6:30 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING @ Senior HS, 8:30 a.m. JV BOYS HOOPS vs. St. Mary, No Sports Scheduled Agawam, Agawam Junior High School, Sun., Jan. 6 Sat., Jan. 5 5:30 p.m. Mon., Jan. 7 JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. WRESTLING @ Jamie Mormiel 4 p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS @ BOYS HOOPS vs. St. Mary, 7 p.m. Westfield, Fitzpatrick Arena, Invitational, RCS High School, 10 a.m. JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Holyoke, Westfield Technical Academy, 10:45 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Tues., Jan. 8 5:30 p.m. Mon., Jan. 7 GIRLS HOOPS vs. Holyoke, 7 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Hampden Charter BOYS HOOPS @ Westfield BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. JV BOYS HOOPS @ Pathfinder, Belchertown, Amelia Park Ice Sat., Jan. 5 School of Science, 6 p.m. Technical Academy, 7 p.m. 5 p.m. Arena, 3 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Wed., Jan. 9 Tues., Jan. 8 BOYS HOOPS @ Pathfinder, 7 p.m. No Sports Scheduled GIRLS HOOPS @ Smith Mon., Jan. 7 Tues., Jan. 8 Sun., Jan. 6 No Sports Scheduled JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Thurs., Jan. 10 Vocational and Agricultural, JV GIRLS HOOPS @ Baystate 6:30 p.m. Tues., Jan. 8 Southwick, 10:45 a.m. JV BOYS HOOPS vs. McCann Tech, JV BOYS HOOPS @ Academy Charter Public School, 5 p.m. Mon., Jan. 7 5:30 p.m. Wed., Jan. 9 GIRLS HOOPS @ Commerce, No Sports Scheduled Greenfield, 5:30 p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Northampton, BOYS HOOPS vs. McCann Tech, JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. 6 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 10 7 p.m. SKIING @ PVIAC Race #1, Putnam, 5:30 p.m. Wed., Jan. 9 BOYS HOOPS vs. Northampton, Fri., Jan. 11 Berkshire East, 5 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Greenfield, WRESTLING vs. John J. Duggan 7 p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS @ John J. Duggan JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Pioneer 7 p.m. Academy, 6 p.m. Tues., Jan. 8 Academy, 5:30 p.m. Valley Christian Academy, GIRLS HOOPS vs. Putnam, Thurs., Jan. 10 JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Palmer, BOYS HOOPS @ John J. Duggan Westfield Intermediate School 7 p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Baystate 5:30 p.m. Academy, 7 p.m. (Southampton Road), 5 p.m. Wed., Jan. 9 Academy Charter Public School, 5 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Palmer, 7 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS @ Smith Vocational, BOYS HOOPS vs. Pioneer BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. South SKIING @ PVIAC Race #1, BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Valley Christian Academy, Hadley, Amelia Park Ice Arena, Berkshire East, 5 p.m. Longmeadow, Olympia (West 6:30 p.m. Westfield Intermediate School 7 p.m. BOYS HOOPS vs. Baystate Springfield), 8:30 p.m. Sat., Jan. 12 (Southampton Road), 6:30 p.m. WRESTLING @ South Hadley, Academy Charter Public School, Wed., Jan. 9 No Sports Scheduled Fri., Jan. 11 7 p.m. WRESTLING @ Northampton, 6 p.m. Mon., Jan. 14 GIRLS HOOPS vs. Thurs., Jan. 10 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 10 No Sports Scheduled Commerce, Westfield JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Monson, Fri., Jan. 11 JV BOYS HOOPS @ Pope Francis, Tues., Jan. 15 Intermediate School 5:30 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Hampden 5:30 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS @ Franklin Tech, 7 (Southampton Road), 4 p.m. SKIING @ PVIAC Race #1, Charter School of Science, 6:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Pope Francis, p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Mount Berkshire East, 5 p.m. Sat., Jan. 12 7 p.m. Everett, Westfield Intermediate BOYS HOOPS vs. Monson, WRESTLING @ Joe McCabe Wed., Jan. 16 School (Southampton Road), BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ East 7 p.m. Invitational, Maple Hill High School, No Sports Scheduled 5:30 p.m. Longmeadow, Olympia (West Thurs., Jan. 17 Fri., Jan. 11 10 a.m. BOYS HOOPS vs. Mount BOYS/GIRLS INDOOR TRACK Springfield), 8:30 p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Smith Voke, Everett, Westfield Intermediate Mon., Jan. 14 BOYS/GIRLS SKIING – PVIAC Race vs. Ludlow, Athol @ Smith College JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Smith Voke, 5:30 p.m. School (Southampton Road), (Northampton), 6:45 p.m. #1, Berkshire East, 5 p.m. BOYS HOOPS vs. Smith Voke, 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 5 p.m. Fri., Jan. 11 Sat., Jan. 12 Fri., Jan. 18 Sat., Jan. 12 WRESTLING @ The Gilbert BOYS HOOPS vs. Smith Voke, BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING vs. No Sports Scheduled 6:30 p.m. Belchertown, 4 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Commerce, 6 p.m. School, 9 a.m. Mon., Jan. 14 JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Tues., Jan. 15 JV GIRLS HOOPS @ Hampshire, Mon., Jan. 21 JV BOYS HOOPS @ 5:30 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Greenfield, Collins-Moylan Arena, SKIING @ PVIAC Race #2, Pathfinder, 5:30 p.m. Berkshire East, 5 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS INDOOR TRACK vs. Tues., Jan. 22 BOYS HOOPS @ Pathfinder, 6:30 p.m. Amherst, Smith College (Northampton), JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Pathfinder, 7 p.m. Sun., Jan. 13 JV GIRLS HOOPS @ Duggan BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. 6:45 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Tues., Jan. 15 Academy, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS @ Hampshire, 7 p.m. BOYS HOOPS vs. Pathfinder, 7 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS SKIING – Easthampton, Amelia Park Ice GIRLS HOOPS @ Duggan JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. PVIAC Race #2, Berkshire East, Arena, 3 p.m. Academy, 7 p.m. Longmeadow, Amelia Park Ice Arena, GIRLS HOOPS @ Gateway, 6:30 p.m. 5 p.m.?GIRLS HOOPS @ JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Wed., Jan. 16 8 p.m. Wed., Jan. 23 Chicopee, Fitzpatrick Ice Arena, No Sports Scheduled Renaissance, Boland School, WRESTLING vs. Mohawk, 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 6:45 p.m.

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Women’s Basketball State 5:40 FRAMINGHAM STATE 7:30 Thur Jan. 3 at Men’s Basketball Ice Hockey Plymouth State 5:30 Tue Jan. 22 Thur Feb. 7 Ice Hockey FITCHBURG STATE 5:30 FRAMINGHAM STATE 7:35 Thur Jan. 3 BECKER 1:00 Women’s Basketball Swimming Ice Hockey Sat Jan. 5 Tues Jan. 22 Sat Feb. 9 LEC SALEM STATE 5:35 FITCHBURG STATE 7:30 Championships 12:00 Men’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Sat Jan. 5 Thur Jan. 24 at Sat Feb. 9 at Salem MCLA 12:00 Worcester State 5:30 State 1:00 Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Sat Jan. 5 Thur Jan. 24 at Sat Feb. 9 at MCLA 2:00 Worcester State 7:30 Salem State 3:00 Ice Hockey Tue Jan. 8 at Ice Hockey Ice Hockey Franklin Pierce 7:30 Thur Jan. 24 FITCHBURG Sat Feb. 9 UMASS Women’s Basketball STATE 7:35 DARTMOUTH 5:35 Tues Jan. 8 Swimming Indoor Track MIDDLEBURY 5:30 Sat Jan. 26 RHODE Saturday Feb. 9 Dave Indoor Track ISLAND COLLEGE 1:00 Hemery Invitational Thur.-Fri. Jan. 10-11 Ice Hockey Boston University- Harvard Multi Meet Harvard University- Sat Jan. 26 at Plymouth Boston, Mass. Cambridge, Mass. State 6:00 Men’s Basketball Ice Hockey Men’s Basketball Wed Feb. 13 at Sat Jan. 12 at Sat Jan. 26 at Fitchburg State 5:30 Framingham State 7:40 MCLA 12:00 Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Wed Feb. 13 at Sat Jan. 12 at Sat Jan. 26 at Fitchburg State 7:30 Bridgewater State 1:00 MCLA 2:00 Ice Hockey Women’s Basketball Indoor Track Thur Feb. 14 Sat Jan. 12 at Saturday Jan. 26 WORCESTER STATE 7:35 Bridgewater State 3:00 Massasoit Classic Indoor Track Men’s Basketball Springfield College- Saturday Feb. 16 Wed Jan. 16 at Springfield, Mass. MASCAC/Alliance Championships Framingham State 6:00 Ice Hockey Plymouth State- Women’s Basketball Thur Jan. 31 at Salem Plymouth, NH Wed Jan. 16 at State 7:00 Ice Hockey Framingham State 8:00 Indoor Track Fri.-Sat. Feb 1-2 Sat Feb. 16 at NEICAAA Championship Reggie Lewis Fitchburg State 4:00 Ice Hockey Center- Boston, Mass. Thur Jan. 17 at UMass Indoor Track Dartmouth 7:30 Saturday Feb. 2 LONGMEADOW HIGH SCHOOL Swimming Wesleyan University Invitational - Girls’ Ice Hockey Fri Jan. 18 Wesleyan University- Middletown, Conn. SAINT JOSEPH, CT 6:00 Swimming Sat., Jan. 5 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (WHS Co-Op) @ Austin Prep, Essex Indoor Track Sat Feb. 2 at Western Sport Center, 8:10 p.m. Saturday Jan. 19 Connecticut 12:00 Sat., Jan. 12 Pioneer Invitational Men’s Basketball GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (WHS Co-Op) @ Winthrop, Larsen Smith College- Sat Feb. 2 Rink, 1:30 p.m. Wed., Jan. 16 Northampton, Mass. BRIDGEWATER STATE 12:00 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (WHS Co-Op) @ Concord-Carlisle, Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball The Edge Sports Center, 4:15 p.m. Fri., Jan. 18 Sat Jan. 19 SALEM Sat Feb. 2 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (WHS Co-Op) @ Algonquin, New STATE 12:00 BRIDGEWATER STATE 2:00 England Sports Center, 7:30 p.m. Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Wed Feb. 6 Sat., Jan. 19 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (WHS Co-Op) @ Masconomet, Sat Jan. 19 FRAMINGHAM STATE 5:30 Haverhill Valley Forum, 5:25 p.m. SALEM STATE 2:00 Women’s Basketball Fri., Jan. 25 Ice Hockey Sat Jan. 19 at Worcester Wed Feb. 6 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (WHS Co-Op) @ Auburn, College of the Holy Cross Ice Skating Rink, 5 p.m.

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East W L T Pct PF PA y-New England 11 5 0 .688 436 325 Miami 7 9 0 .438 319 433 Buffalo 6 10 0 .375 269 374 N.Y. Jets 4 12 0 .250 333 441 South W L T Pct PF PA y-Houston 11 5 0 .688 402 316 x-Indianapolis 10 6 0 .625 433 344 Tennessee 9 7 0 .563 310 303 Jacksonville 5 11 0 .313 245 316 North W L T Pct PF PA y-Baltimore 10 6 0 .625 389 287 In this photo from Dec. 30, 2018, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown stands on the sideline before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh 9 6 1 .594 428 360 Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin says he’s disappointed in the behavior of star Cleveland 7 8 1 .469 359 392 wide receiver Antonio Brown but added the team has not received any formal trade request Cincinnati 6 10 0 .375 368 455 from Brown’s camp. (AP Photo/Don Wright) West W L T Pct PF PA Brown out? Tomlin frustrated y-Kansas City 12 4 0 .750 565 421 x-L.A. Chargers 12 4 0 .750 428 329 Denver 6 10 0 .375 329 349 with star receiver’s antics Oakland 4 12 0 .250 290 467 By WILL GRAVES It’s nothing new. The 30-year-old is the Associated Press only player in NFL history with six straight PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin 100-catch seasons, but has become adept at NATIONAL CONFERENCE doesn’t want to say Antonio Brown bailed on drawing headlines for things that have noth- the Pittsburgh Steelers. ing to do with football, be it livestreaming East The longtime head coach is not ruling it out from the postgame locker room in Kansas W L T Pct PF PA either. City two years ago to threatening a reporter The star wide receiver went radio silent in from ESPN on social media in September to y-Dallas 10 6 0 .625 339 324 the days before the team’s regular-season suggesting on Twitter he should be traded . x-Philadelphia 9 7 0 .563 367 348 finale against Cincinnati last Sunday, in It hasn’t stopped. As Tomlin spoke, Brown Washington 7 9 0 .438 281 359 essence abandoning the club in what Tomlin — who has three years remaining on his four- described as its “darkest hour.” year, $72 million extension he signed in the N.Y. Giants 5 11 0 .313 369 412 Though Brown did make a cameo appear- spring of 2017 — published a post on South ance on the sideline — rocking a fur coat — Instagram to his 3.1 million followers saying as the Steelers edged the Bengals , he van- “I am divinely blessed with free will. I utilize W L T Pct PF PA ished before the final gun and did not show up that gift, choosing to take charge of my life.” y-New Orleans 13 3 0 .813 504 353 on Monday for exit interviews and to clear Brown also appeared with former teammate Atlanta 7 9 0 .438 414 423 out his locker. James Harrison, who promised an exclusive Tomlin said Brown arrived at practice last “interview” with Brown. Carolina 7 9 0 .438 376 382 Wednesday reporting discomfort in his lower Tomlin has long had a policy of trying to Tampa Bay 5 11 0 .313 396 464 body. The team gave Brown the day off, did tune out what his players say or do on social North so again on Thursday. On Friday, Tomlin sent media, but admitted there’s a level of “disap- Brown home to rest and suggested he get an pointment” when it comes to Brown’s actions W L T Pct PF PA MRI on the banged up knee. before adding it’s immaterial to his job. y-Chicago 12 4 0 .750 421 283 Tomlin did not hear from Brown on Asked if there’s a point with Brown or any Minnesota 8 7 1 .531 360 341 Saturday to get an update. When Drew player where the distractions can outweigh Rosenhaus, Brown’s agent, reached out on the on-the-field benefits, Tomlin said “cer- Green Bay 6 9 1 .406 376 400 Sunday morning to tell Tomlin that Brown tainly.” Detroit 6 10 0 .375 324 360 was available to play, Tomlin “drew a line in Whether the Steelers are at that point is the sand” and said Brown could best serve the unclear. Tomlin said the team has not received West Steelers by cheering on the sideline. any “formal” trade requests from Brown’s W L T Pct PF PA While Tomlin demurred when asked during camp. y-L.A. Rams 13 3 0 .813 527 384 his season-ending news conference on Tomlin declined to get into what punish- Wednesday if Brown “quit,” the longtime ment Brown may face in the future, saying x-Seattle 10 6 0 .625 428 347 head coach offered little in defense of the the club is still gathering information. Tomlin San Francisco 4 12 0 .250 342 435 perennial Pro Bowler, whose historic produc- does believe that Brown was dealing with Arizona 3 13 0 .188 225 425 tion has become increasingly at odds with his some type of injury, but added to his knowl- erratic off-the-field behavior. edge that Brown has not undergone the MRI. “The bottom line is we were playing a sig- “Like we do in all circumstances, we will x-clinched playoff spot — y-clinched division nificant game and he didn’t do a good enough deal with it appropriately and deal with it in- job of communicating of being available in house,” Tomlin said. the hours leading up to that performance,” Brown’s future status is just one of a num- Sunday’s Games Philadelphia 24, Washington 0 Tomlin said. ber of questions the Steelers will face over the “So we needed to make decisions pertinent next few months, starting with the coaching Detroit 31, Green Bay 0 Chicago 24, Minnesota 10 to getting to play in that performance. So, I’ve staff. The defense and special teams both had Houston 20, Jacksonville 3 Pittsburgh 16, Cincinnati 13 been real clear at outlining what transpired, critical missteps this season and offensive line the level of communication, things of that coach Mike Munchak is in the mix for several New England 38, N.Y. Jets 3 Seattle 27, Arizona 24 nature. Obviously there are some things with- open head coaching positions. in that that you can infer, certainly.” “When you lack success, when you fail, Carolina 33, New Orleans 14 L.A. Chargers 23, Denver 9 Rather than spend time elaborating on how change is a part of it,” Tomlin said. “We talk Buffalo 42, Miami 17 L.A. Rams 48, San Francisco 32 the Steelers went from 7-2-1 the week before about it. As a staff we talk about it. As play- Thanksgiving to 9-6-1 and missing the post- ers, in exit meetings. That’s just our busi- Atlanta 34, Tampa Bay 32 Baltimore 26, Cleveland 24 season for the first time since 2013 — a col- ness.” lapse Tomlin plans to “wallow” in over the So lately, has been addressing the perpetual Dallas 36, N.Y. Giants 35 Indianapolis 33, Tennessee 17 next few weeks — he spent the majority of drama surrounding one of the NFL’s most Kansas City 35, Oakland 3 his time responding to questions about Brown. talented and mercurial players.

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GP W L OT Pts GF GA GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 40 31 7 2 64 168 117 Calgary 41 25 12 4 54 146 115 Toronto 39 26 11 2 54 144 109 Winnipeg 39 25 12 2 52 134 111 Washington 38 24 11 3 51 138 112 Vegas 43 24 15 4 52 130 115 Pittsburgh 40 22 12 6 50 140 117 Nashville 41 24 15 2 50 124 104 Columbus 39 23 13 3 49 129 119 San Jose 41 21 13 7 49 140 129 Boston 40 22 14 4 48 114 105 Colorado 40 19 13 8 46 134 123 Buffalo 40 21 13 6 48 115 115 Dallas 41 21 16 4 46 113 110 Montreal 40 21 14 5 47 128 128 N.Y. Islanders 38 21 13 4 46 114 102 Anaheim 41 19 15 7 45 102 120 N.Y. Rangers 39 17 15 7 41 113 130 Vancouver 43 20 19 4 44 128 136 Florida 38 17 15 6 40 124 134 Edmonton 40 19 18 3 41 114 127 Carolina 38 16 17 5 37 94 109 Minnesota 38 18 17 3 39 110 108 New Jersey 39 15 17 7 37 117 132 Arizona 40 17 21 2 36 101 115 Detroit 42 15 20 7 37 118 145 Chicago 42 15 21 6 36 121 153 Philadelphia 39 15 19 5 35 111 140 Los Angeles 41 16 22 3 35 92 121 Ottawa 41 15 21 5 35 129 163 St. Louis 37 15 18 4 34 102 123 * Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs. Tuesday’s Games San Jose at Colorado, 9:30 p.m. Tampa Bay at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Saturday’s Games Boston 4, Chicago 2 Calgary at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. Nashville 4, Philadelphia 0 Thursday’s Games Friday’s Games Minnesota at Ottawa, 1 p.m. Vegas 2, Los Angeles 0 Minnesota at Toronto, 2 p.m. Winnipeg at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Columbus at Florida, 7 p.m. Carolina at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Nashville at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Vancouver at Toronto, 7 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Florida at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Columbus at Carolina, 7:30 p.m. Nashville at Montreal, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh 7, N.Y. Rangers 2 Calgary at Boston, 7 p.m. Washington at Dallas, 8 p.m. Buffalo at Boston, 7 p.m. Calgary 5, Detroit 3 Chicago vs. N.Y. Islanders at Nassau Veterans New Jersey at Arizona, 9 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Vancouver 4, Ottawa 3, OT Memorial Coliseum, 7:30 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Colorado, 9 p.m. Edmonton at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. Dallas 5, New Jersey 4 Vancouver at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Vegas at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Tampa Bay at San Jose, 11 p.m. Edmonton 3, Arizona 1 Washington at St. Louis, 8 p.m. PAGE 12 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS

TV Sports Listings Dear Thursday, Jan. 3 9 p.m. COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) ESPN — UConn at Baylor 7 p.m. SEC — South Carolina at Texas A&M Annie BTN — Iowa at Purdue GOLF By ANNIE LANE ESPN — Penn State at Michigan 6 p.m. ESPNU — North Carolina State at Miami GOLF — PGA Tour, Sentry Tournament of Champions, first Politics at the Dinner Table FS1 — Illinois at Indiana round, Maui, Hawaii Dear Annie: Politics took over as the main topic at our 7:30 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL holiday dinner. I don’t mind open debate among parties with CBSSN — George Mason at St. Joseph’s ESPN2 — TEAM FLASH vs. TEAM BALLAHOLICS, Under differing views, as long as those debating have logical and 9 p.m. Armour All-America Game, Orlando, Fla. fact-supported positions. Our dinner usually goes smoothly, as everyone gets along and, despite differing opinions, we all BTN — Minnesota at Wisconsin NBA BASKETBALL can adequately defend our positions. Dinner will come and ESPN2 — St. Mary’s at San Francisco 8 p.m. go, and all are happy. ESPNU — Jacksonville State at Belmont TNT — Toronto at San Antonio This year, my dad’s brother joined us for dinner. He recent- ly got divorced and was angry that he was with us and not his FS1 — Colorado at Arizona 10:30 p.m. family. He was taking outlandish positions and making up 9:30 p.m. TNT — Houston at Golden State arguments to support himself. He attacked everyone. The CBSSN — Wichita State at Memphis NHL HOCKEY whole table was ignoring him, but I couldn’t help it and con- tinued to engage. It made for an unpleasant experience for me 11 p.m. 7:30 p.m. and for all involved. What’s the best way to bury my desire ESPN — Stanford at UCLA NBCSN — Chicago at NY Islanders to engage with someone like this? -- Hoping for a Better ESPNU — BYU at Pacific SOCCER Family Dinner 2:55 p.m. Dear Hoping: As Mark Twain said, “never argue with a COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S) fool; onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Try to 7 p.m. NBCSN — Premier League: Manchester City vs. Liverpool bring that quotation to mind the next time your uncle tries SEC — Mississippi State at Arkansas dragging you down into the mud for a fight. Another strategy is counting to 10 and, if you’re still angry, counting to 20. If you’re still angry after that, try excusing yourself to the bath- room for a few minutes to regain your composure. As far as including him in future plans goes, though it’s important to support family during tough emotional times, that doesn’t On The Tube mean enduring verbal abuse. Set boundaries, and don’t feel obligated to extend him an invitation to your next gathering if he can’t agree to behave in a respectful manner. Dear Annie: A while ago, you polled readers on whether or not they’d have children if they had it to do all over again. Bob Einstein of Super Dave I wanted to share my story. When I was in first grade, our teacher asked us what we wanted to be when we grew up. I said a mother and a teacher. Well, motherhood came first. Three years after I married, I started having children, two boys and two girls in five years. and ‘Curb’ fame dies at 76 I enjoyed it. But there were hard times, too. The worst thing By LYNN ELBER that happened was losing a child. My eldest son died of can- Associated Press cer in my arms when he was 17. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Einstein, the veteran comedy Now to fulfilling my first-grade dream in another way. A writer and performer known for “The Smothers Brothers year after he died, I went to college and became a third-grade Comedy Hour,” ″Curb Your Enthusiasm” and his spoof dare- teacher when I graduated. I loved teaching this grade, with devil character Super Dave Osborne, has died, according to the children’s eagerness to learn and their love of their teach- his brother, filmmaker Albert Brooks. Einstein was 76. ers. I taught for 20 years and retired when the new principal Einstein will be “missed forever,” Brooks said in a post and state laws had us only teaching to the tests and it was no Wednesday on his verified Twitter account. longer any fun for the students or me. “R.I.P. My dear brother Bob Einstein. A great brother, Now my three living children are grown. I have six grown father and husband. A brilliantly funny man,” tweeted Brooks, grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. After my hus- 71. band left me, I bought a small farm, and my living son Details of Einstein’s death were not immediately available. remodeled the pathetic old house for me and bought 8 acres Representatives for him and Brooks did not immediately next to me, where he now lives. respond to calls or emails. So yes, I’m happy to have had children, and even dealing Einstein was scheduled to be part of the 10th season of with the death of one, I still have my memories of what a special son he was -- a musician, magician, poet and reader “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” but his health barred him from with a sense of humor. -- 80-Year-Old Happy Grandmother filming, HBO said. In this June 27, 2018 file photo, Bob Einstein arrives at the Dear Happy Grandmother: Thank you so much for shar- On the comedy, Einstein played annoying pal Marty Los Angeles premiere of “Robin Williams: Come Inside My ing your inspiring story. It sounds as if your son was a beau- Funkhouser to Larry David’s equally difficult character. In a Mind” at the TCL Chinese Theatre. Albert Brooks, the tiful soul. May he rest in peace. I wish you and the rest of statement, David said he’d never seen an actor enjoy a role younger brother of Einstein says the comedy veteran known your family a blessed 2019. more than Einstein did playing Marty. for “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour” and “Curb Your “It was an amazing, unforgettable experience knowing and Enthusiasm” has died. He was 76. Brooks, posted a tweet working with him. There was no one like him, as he told us Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, in which he said Einstein “will be again and again,” David said Wednesday. “We’re all in a state missed forever.” (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File) HINTS FROM HELOISE of shock.” Einstein created and played Super Dave, a stuntman who Is the buffet a hot one? was far more ambitious than he was agile and looked the part done before,” Einstein said then. “I get into this metal car, I’m Dear Readers: Are you “HOLIDAYED in an eye-catching white jumpsuit. Super Dave appeared on strapped in. You pull back, and it’s a roller coaster at Magic OUT”? Maybe a trip to a buffet restaurant is in comedy-variety specials and series, most recently “Super Mountain, with kids and nuns and everything else! order, but first let’s talk food safety. Dave’s Spike Tacular” in 2009. “I pass out while everybody else is having a wonderful An important safety factor on the buffet is “This character allows me to do anything I want, comedi- time,” he said. temperature control. If food, like seafood, is cally, and get away with it,” the comedian told The Associated Over time, Super Dave even made it into commercials for piled up on the buffet, the temperature will not Press in 1995, when he was starring in the series “Super clothes and athletic shoes. Einstein said he never tired of his be consistent throughout. This can lead to bac- alter ego. terial growth. Dave’s Las Vegas Spectacular” series. Einstein recounted Super Dave’s origins on a 1970s variety Einstein was born in 1942 in Los Angeles to actress Thelma Along those same lines, give the soup a hearty stir before Leeds and comedian and actor Harry Einstein, also known as ladling. This will help to give a consistent temperature, and you’ll show. get a good mix of veggies. “I came up with the idea of a daredevil who’s going to go Harry Parke. He gained radio fame as the character Nick Always get a fresh plate for each trip, and sample lots of differ- upside down, in a metal car, at 90 mph, and it’s never been Parkyakarkus and later played him on the big screen. ent foods. One more thing: The handle of the serving tongs should not touch the surrounding foods. -- Heloise P.S. It should go without saying, but wash hands before and after dining. AN OLDIE BUT GOODY Dear Heloise: I am a retired antiques dealer, and I have found that keeping silver items clean and shiny is easy using baking soda. I set the item in warm water and rub the soda onto it with my fingers. If the piece is very dark, I use a soft toothbrush, rinse and dry. This works wonders on jewelry, and is even better on flatware because it is ready to use without any residue. -- Janice C., El Segundo, Calif. Janice, baking soda is a great, environmentally sound cleaner. A couple of caveats: Oxidized and heirloom pieces shouldn’t be cleaned; it could diminish their value. Baking soda should be in everyone’s cleaning closet: It’s cheap, safe and readily available. I’ve compiled a collection of my best baking soda hints and recipes in a handy pamphlet. Would you like to receive one? It’s easy! Visit www.Heloise.com to order, or send $5, plus a stamped (71 cents), self-addressed, long envelope, to: Heloise/Baking Soda, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279- 5001. There are good commercial silver polishes on the market, but give baking soda a go first, and start saving money! -- Heloise

In this Sept. 11, 2016, file photo, Carrie Ann Inaba arrives at night two of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Inaba is no longer a temp on “The Talk.” The CBS daytime show announced Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, that Inaba has joined the panel of hosts, moving up from recurring guest host. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File) Carrie Ann Inaba gets host gig on ‘The Talk’ LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Dancing With the ny due to sexual misconduct Gilbert, Sheryl Underwood, Carrie Ann Inaba is no lon- Stars” judge replaces Julie allegations. Sharon Osbourne and Eve. ger a temp on “The Talk.” Chen, who left the talk show In announcing her exit on- Inaba’s career in dance The CBS daytime show in September. air, Chen appeared to endorse includes performing on announced Wednesday that Chen’s departure came a Inaba as her successor. Madonna’s “The Girlie Show Inaba has joined the panel of week after her husband, CBS Inaba, who has served as World Tour.” She’s also an hosts, moving up from recur- Corp. boss Leslie Moonves, guest host on “The Talk” for actress and singer. ring guest host. was ousted from the compa- two seasons, joins hosts Sara THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019 - PAGE 13

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019: This year you will enter a new luck cycle. You will want to eliminate what does not work in your life in order to open up room for new experiences, which will feel much better. If you are single, you could meet several people who seem emotionally unavailable. The right person will turn the corner DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker soon enough. If you are attached, you might put a lot of emphasis on your relationship. You and your sweetie gain when you spend quality time togeth- er. SAGITTARIUS might suggest you take a yoga class.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH Keep reaching out to someone who could be instrumental in at least one facet of your life. You can brainstorm with this person or ask him or her to make suggestions. Understand that a SCARY GARY Mark Buford cloud of confusion could surround you for a while. Tonight: Ask important questions. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Deal with a friend or loved one directly. Remain optimistic about a money matter. Several friends might ask if you have a rabbit’s foot in your pocket, as you seem to be luckier than usual. Still, be careful not to be too overindulgent. Tonight: In the midst of the fun. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH You might love what a friend or partner suggests. The only possible answer is Crosswords “yes.” However, as the day continues, confusion about your schedule or this person’s suggestion DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni could arise. Go with the flow, and don’t worry so much. Tonight: Use your imagination well. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH Your feelings could come forward and create a sense of confusion. Listen to your inner voice, and you can’t go wrong. Your mind can jump from topic to topic. You can handle what- ever you need to, as long as you don’t try to mul- titask. Tonight: Relax with the moment. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Your creativity and sense of fun merge together, making anything possible. Be careful, as you could upset a close loved one because of a choice you make today. Think before B.C. Mastroianni and Hart you leap, especially if you want to keep the peace. Tonight: Opt for some ethereal moments. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You might want to deal with some- one who is very important to you. You recognize that you are fortunate to have this person in your life. A loved one could feel threatened and act out. Managing your interactions with these two people will keep you busy. Tonight: Out late. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH You know when to say the right words to someone, yet you seem to minimize the other party’s reaction -- at least at first. A friend or co-worker often listens when you explain a diffi- cult situation to another person. Tonight: Relax at ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie a favorite spot. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH Be sensitive to the emotional and finan- cial costs of pursuing your present goals and head- ing down your current path. You might not even give it a thought, but the results could be difficult or challenging to accept. Tonight: Meet a friend for munchies, and share recent events. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHH Let others share more of what they think. People will tend to go along with your desires anyway, but make a point of giving them the space to make their own decisions. Be confi- dent, and know that everything will work out well. ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett Tonight: Bring your friends together. 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PAGE 14 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS Westfield Bridge Club Results 12/20/18 Legal Notices Legal Notices Help Wanted Help Wanted North/South 1st, Norma Amanti - Lolly Templeton 2nd, Vi Martinell - Cindy Fullerton December 20, 27, 2017 January 3, 2018 mAnUfActURinG 3rd, Dorothy Kowaleski - Judy Fiore January 3, 2018 Position Busy manufacturing, distribution East-West commonweAlth of notice of moRtGAGee's mAssAchUsetts newsPAPeR facility seeks ambitious mechan- 1st, Cindy Healey - Janet O’Brien sAle of ReAl estAte (SEAL) ically inclined person to join our lAnd coURt deliVeRY 2nd Mary Wolff - Andrea LaPlace RoUtes AVAilABle team and learn to operate, 3rd, Ellie Siska - Betty Clare Premises: 308 Hillside Road, dePARtment of clean, maintain and rebuild ma- Westfield, Massachusetts By vir- the tRiAl coURt ——— tue and in execution of the westfield news: chinery. Precision measurement Th and cutting tool experience a No Bridge December 27 . See You January 3Rd! Power of Sale contained in a 17 sm 005824 certain mortgage given by Ed- plus. We offer a clean working Route #1 ward J. Haracz, Michael E. Har- oRdeR of notice environment and excellent bene- acz and Joseph Haracz to First Adams st. fit package. Armbrook Village Uses Music TO: crown st. Niagara Bank, N.A. and now melissa A. Garrett; montgomery Rd. send information to: to Bring Awareness to Alzheimer’s held by First Niagara Bank, N.A., Kenneth Garrett montgomery st. [email protected] said mortgage dated October murray Ave. and Related Dementias 24, 2013, and recorded in the and to all persons entitled to the Prospect st. Hampden County Registry of benefit of the Servicemembers WESTFIELD — A growing body of research connects Deeds, in Book 20127 at Page Civil Relief Act:, 50 U.S.C.c. 50 Route #2 566, of which mortgage the un- §3901(et seq): dry Bridge Rd. music therapy to improved social, cognitive, and emotional dersigned is the present holder, holyoke Rd. health. Armbrook Village is bringing an opportunity to expe- for breach of the conditions in lynnwood dr. security officer / floater rience the power of music to the people of Westfield in the said mortgage and for the pur- deutsche Bank national trust Ridgeview ter. pose of foreclosing the same will company, as trustee for springdale Rd. Pt- $12p/h-13/p/h form of a Memory Chorus, offered the fourth Wednesday of be sold at Public Auction on GsAmP trust 2005-sd1, mort- each month at 2pm. A memory chorus is a chance for people January 10, 2018, at 10:00 AM gage Pass-through certific- Route #3 hiring area: westfield, mA of all ages, especially seniors and their caregivers, to experi- Local Time upon the premises, ates, series 2005-sd1, Berkshire dr. dana st. ence the therapeutic benefits of singing in a no-pressure group all and singular the premises de- call-(800) 638-0437 scribed in said mortgage, to wit: claiming to have an interest in a fairfield Ave. environment. This comes as the newest addition to the senior Mortgage covering real property Ridgeway st. Russell Rd. community’s Dementia Friendly Westfield Initiative. The land in Westfield, Hampden in westfield, numbered 44 or visit: forest Avenue, given by franklin st. County, Massachusetts, being highlandview st. the most northerly lot fronting on melissa A. Garrett and Ken- hubbard st. www.smgcorporate ‘Male Call!’ Fitness Class Hillside Road as shown on a neth Garrett to mansfield mort- woodbridge lane. services.com Plan entitled "Survey of Land, gage services inc., dates April at Westfield Senior Center Stanley Haracz, Hillside Road, 14, 2004, and recorded with the Westfield, Massachusetts" hampden county Registry of Please call: WESTFIELD — Greg Hannum, a senior Movement ...Conlon Associates, Inc., ... deeds in Book 14109, Page 62, ms. hartman Science major at Westfield State University, facilitates ‘Male Scale 1" = 50' ... May 6, 1971 ... and now held by plaintiff by as- 562-4181 x117 recorded in the Hampden signment has/have filed with this wastewater treatment Call!,’ an all-male fitness class at the Westfield Senior Center County Registry of Deeds in court a complaint for determina- on Monday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. The cost is $5 per Book of Plans 127, Pages 20 tion of Defendant’s/Defendants’ Plant operator and 21, more particularly Servicemembers status. class on a pay-as-you-go basis. This is a general fitness class The position of Primary designed specifically for older men with a variety of fitness bounded and described as fol- Rn (sAlsA) – supervisor lows: If you now are, or recently have of Assisted living - Wastewater Treatment Plant abilities. Please remember that participants utilizing the been, in the active military ser- Responsible for coordinating Operator is a 40 hour a week Fitness Room for classes and dance sessions are required to Bounded NORTHWESTERLY vice of the United States of and managing all aspects of position with insurance, paid change their footwear before walking on the hardwood floor by Hillside Road as shown on America, then you may be en- nursing and personal care holidays, and vacations. and also sign a Release of Liability and Usage Agreement. said plan, one hundred fifty and titled to the benefits of the Ser- services provided by AL staff 00/100 (150.00) feet; vicemembers Civil Relief Act. If to residents of our Assisted For more information, contact the Westfield Senior Center at Living neighborhoods. Super- The applicant must possess you object to a foreclosure of the a current Massachusetts Mu- 562-6435. NORTHERLY by land of L. and vise all assisted living above-mentioned property on aides/nurses in the delivery nicipal Wastewater Operator S. Fisher as shown on said plan that basis, then you or your at- three hundred ninety-six and of nursing services and as- License grade 4 or higher. torney must file a written appear- sistance with daily living Salary commensurate with Application for Books 00/100 (396.00) feet; ance and answer in this court at activities. Full time with gen- three Pemberton square, Bo- erous benefits. experience. on the Go Service SOUTHEASTERLY by other ston, mA 02108 on or before land now or formerly of Stanley January 29, 2018 or you will be cnAs – We have added 3 Please submit a resume and SOUTHWICK — The Southwick Public Library offers a Haracz and Jessie L. Haracz as forever barred from claiming that new positions to our assisted letter of interest to: home delivery service for Southwick residents that are unable shown on said plan, one hun- you are entitled to the benefits of living neighborhoods. 32 hour dred fifty and 00/100 (150.00) said Act. days/ 32 eves and 24 hour to visit the library because of a short-term disability lasting 3 feet; and eves. The Town of Huntington weeks or more, or because of a permanent disability. Books, Water – Sewer Commission Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER P.O. Box 301 Books on CDs and music CDs owned by the Southwick SOUTHERLY by other land now Must be current CNA. or formerly of said Haracz as Chief Justice of this Court Previous experience a plus! Huntington, Mass 01050 Public Library are delivered and picked-up by our volunteer shown on said plan, three hun- on December 13, 2017 drivers. Applications are available at the library’s Reference dred and ninety-six and 00/100 food service Assistants – Applications are available Desk or you may call 569-1221 ext. 3 and an application will (396.00) feet. Containing 43,560 Attest: Weekday part-time hours - from the town clerk at: square feet. Being the same deborah J. Patterson evenings 4-7pm with day/eve be mailed to you. premises conveyed to the grant- Recorder every other weekend rota- tions. The Huntington Town Hall or herein by deed of Lisa M. Haracz dated June 2, 2003 and (17-002064 Orlans) 24 Russell Road Rn – Staff nurse 24 hour Huntington, MA, 01050 Grandparents & Kin Raising recorded in the Hampden Can You Help Sarah? eves 3PM-11:30PM includ- County Registry of Deeds in ing every other weekend. Sarah Helps Seniors Grandchildren, the Grandfamilies: Book 13484, Page 40. Long-term care experience The Town ofCan Huntington is an required. Equal Opportunity Employer support groups in Hampshire County The description of the property Auto For Sale (M/F/H/V). You contained in the mortgage shall Rn day shift Assisted liv- Help HUNTINGTON — You may ask, just what are control in the event of a typo- ing - Responsible to oversee For complete job description, timothY's AUto sAles. all care partners and nurses Sarah? Grandfamilies? Grandfamilies is the name used to describe graphical error in this publica- email request to: families that are created when a relative or friend rises to care tion. For Mortgagor's Title see Stop bywww.sarahgillett.org and see us! We might on one Assisted Living neigh- www.sarahgillett.org deed dated June 22, 2012, and have exactly what you're look- borhood. Must have previous for another relative’s children. This happens for a multitude of recorded in Book 19315 at Page ing for, if not, let us find it for supervisory and home care huntington.sewerandwater reasons, with the occurrence on the rise. There are even great 257 with the Hampden County you! Bartlett Street, Westfield. experience. Acts as design- @gmail.com Registry of Deeds. ee in absence of SALSA. grandparents parenting again! Along with the satisfaction of (413)568-2261. specializing in Full-time Monday-Friday with helping and the joy, there are many difficulties that also sur- an on-call rotation. Please type “job description” TERMS OF SALE: Said vehicles under $4,000. face. To help alleviate your difficulties and added stress we in subject line, or pick up a premises will be sold and con- send resumes to: copy of description at Hunt- offer support groups where you are welcome to come, to learn veyed subject to all liens, en- employment@ Howington Did Town This Hall. about resources, to share and be heard. Our groups are cumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax mcleancare.org HouseHelp Seniors? titles, municipal liens and as- relaxed, friendly and supportive. We invite you to join us at sessments, if any, which take Want To Know A Secret? Accepting applications thru any one or all of the groups listed below. If you are unable to precedence over the said mort- Ask Sarah. mclean, simsbury January 15, 2018. attend a group but would like someone to talk to or for more gage above described. TEN www.sarahgillett.org 860-658-3724 information, call/text the Kinship Care Resource Coordinator THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dol- eoe at 413-834-4073. lars of the purchase price must www.sarahgillett.org st be paid in cash, certified check, Worthington- 1 Tuesday, 5:30 -7:00 PM, R.H. Conwell bank treasurer's or cashier's Elementary School library, 147 Huntington Rd, Worthington- check at the time and place of Light dinner is served and childcare is available. the sale by the purchaser. The th balance of the purchase price Huntington- 4 Wednesday, 10 AM-12 PM, Hilltown shall be paid in cash, certified Family Center, 9 Russell Rd. Refreshments are served. check, bank treasurer's or cash- Childcare is available. ier's check within forty five (45) days after the date of sale. Oth- er terms to be announced at the Knit & Crochet Drop-In sale. Looking for a WEST SPRINGFIELD — On the 2nd and 4th Saturday of Marinosci Law Group, P.C. pm – 275 West Natick Road, the month from 2-4:30 Whether you are just getting Suite 500 started, are working on an advanced technique, or are just Warwick, RI 02886 looking for a bit of conversation while you are stitching Attorney for away... stop by West Springfield Public Library for Drop-in First Niagara Bank, N.A. with Steven. These sessions are free and open to the public. Present Holder of the Mortgage Unique Gift? Telephone: (401) 234-9200 MLG File No.: 15-14691

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