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Correspondent “We’re looking at 14 projects Dams, which Billips said would be “It’s very disappointing for me WESTFIELD – At Thursday’s over the next three years. These significantly less than projected. personally that we haven’t been City Council meeting, Finance sub- projects are necessary,” Allie said. Surprise was referring to new com- able to move this forward. committee chairman Dan Allie Allie said he also met on mittee assignments which will be Infrastructure is the second leading reported that the committee had Wednesday with Mayor Brian P. made by Council president Ralph J. contributor to the issue of clean voted 3-0 to recommend increases Sullivan, who asked him how much Figy. water,” said outgoing Ward 5 to the stormwater fee. He then revenue would be generated by the At-large Councilor Dave Flaherty Councilor Robert A. Paul, Sr., who employed his discretion as chair- increases, which is yet to be deter- said the reason for increasing the has been a big proponent of the man to keep the matter in commit- mined. fees is to repair the stormwater, plan. tee. “I object to raising residential which impacts road work. “We’ve At-large Councilor John J. Allie said he appreciated the rates. We have to find a way to made a great effort to address this,” Beltrandi, III acknowledged that work done by Department of Public have commercial rates pay 10 cents Flaherty said, adding that $10 there has been a lot of work done. Works Director Dave Billips and more,” said At-large Councilor annually per house is a modest “I was at the meeting with the by the committee’s members on the Cindy C. Harris. increase. “We have to do the hard Mayor (yesterday). Since that issue, having met at least three Finance committee member work. I hate to send this back to the meeting, there’s been a pretty sub- times previously together. Andrew K. Surprise said there are a committee. This is priority number stantial adjustment. I was not in However, he said changes in the couple of issues for the incoming one in the city. Go to committee, do capital plan had been sent to coun- Finance committee, such as repairs your analysis, and come back See Council, Page 7 At-Large Councilor Dan Allie New dog Citizen Police Academy regulations to start Jan. 29 By Peter Currier whelmingly filled with people who Correspondent already sort of support the police affects WESTFIELD- The Westfield department,” said Hall, “I usually Police Department will be holding encourage people who have a nega- its 18th annual Citizen Police tive attitude towards police to attend. Southwick Academy starting January 29th at the They may learn something.” police station on Washington Street. Each week, the officers will focus The academy, which goes for 12 on a different topic relating to police- weeks, is meant to teach Westfield work. Topics include finance crime, wildlife area citizens what the day to day life of a drug identification, defensive tactics By Greg Fitzpatrick police officer is like. There will be and use of force, and child abuse and Correspondent This photo was used for a past calendar from the one three-hour class every Tuesday domestic violence among others. SOUTHWICK – On November 29, the Southwick Fireman’s Association. (WNG File Photo) from 6 to 9 p.m. The final class will Different officers, dispatchers, and Massachusetts Fish and Wildlife announced be on April 16th. representatives of local courts will that new dog regulations at wildlife man- “It’s a very modified police acad- teach most of the classes. agement areas throughout the state will go Southwick Fireman’s emy,” said Lieutenant Eric Hall, the There will be one week in which into effect on January 11. program’s administrator, “we want participants will go to a shooting While the Division of Fisheries and the public know what we do on a day range. A gun license is not necessary Wildlife (MASSWILDLIFE) noted that Association preparing to day basis.” to attend, as each attendee will be dogs are still welcome on all wildlife man- Westfield residents and those who under heavy supervision. An officer agement areas, dog handlers need to com- work within the city are welcome to will be standing directly behind each ply with the new leash and waste disposal for calendar drive apply. There are 16 total slots with person and holding onto their bul- regulations. The regulations are as follows: By Greg Fitzpatrick many openings still available as long letproof vest as they fire downrange. • Dogs and other domestic animals must Correspondent as the applicant meets a set of “When we have seconds to make a be on a physical leash/tether while on SOUTHWICK – The Southwick Fireman’s Association is requirements. One must be at least decision, we want people to under- WMAs (wildlife management areas). gearing up for their annual calendar drive. 21 years old, live or work in stand the volume of things that go Leashing dogs decreases conflicts with Established over 75 years ago and made up of 40 current Westfield, have no prior felony through our heads first,” said Hall. people and other dogs, resulting in a safer and past firefighters in the department, the Southwick arrests, and have no misdemeanor Those interested in applying may and more positive experience for every- Fireman’s Association delivers more than 4,500 calendars arrests within the last two years. The do so at www.cityofwestfield.org. one. to all residents in Southwick. program is free for those that are Any applications must be submitted • Dogs may be off-leash only when “We kind of use it as a way to give back to the commu- accepted. by January 25th at 4 p.m. in order to hunting or hunt-training with licensed nity and showcase our members,” said Chris Garvey, a “These classes are usually over- be considered. hunters under existing regulations, or if member of the Southwick Fireman’s Association and fire- they are participating in retriever or bird fighter on the Southwick Fire Department. The City of dog trial events that have been permitted Delivering the calendars to people in the community also Westfield by Mass Wildlife. gives them the chance to get to know the first responders in police head- • Dog feces in the WMA must be picked the fire department. quarters locat- up by dog handlers and disposed of offsite. “It’s a great opportunity to put a name to the face,” said ed on Licensed hunters engaged in hunting or Garvey. Washington hunt training, and those participating in The calendar consists of photos from different trainings Street. (WNG sanctioned field trials are exempt from this and community events and inside each one is an envelop file photo) requirement. that allows people to make a donation. According to Garvey, • Dog feces in WMA parking areas and any donation goes right back to the Southwick Fireman’s within 100 feet of the parking area must be Association. In the past, the association has used the money picked up by all dog handlers and disposed from the calendar drive to purchase new equipment, have of off the WMA. community events, and create scholarships for high school According to Mass Wildlife, they’ve received several complaints over the years See Calendar Drive, Page 7 from people using wildlife management

See Dog Regulations, Page 7 Trout will be focus of spring middle school project By Lori Szepelak understanding of the to four tanks in two ates, WRWA folks will be Correspondent importance of maintain- schools this spring. meeting DFW near Exit 3 WESTFIELD-The aim ing and protecting our Two classrooms in each of the Pike Monday morn- of a spring “Teaching with natural ecosystems.” community will be pro- ing, then will deliver the Trout” program in the city After a “successful” vided with the needed eggs to the two schools,” and in Southwick is to 2017-18 school year, equipment including a added Young. foster a conservation ethic DFW knew the impor- 29-30 gallon aquarium Jeffrey Collier, a sev- among middle schoolers. tance of continuing the tank, chiller to keep the enth grade teacher at the “The goal of Teaching program, noted Slater. tank temperature at 50 Westfield Middle School, with Trout is not about “Students will raise the earlier Atlantic Salmon degrees F or so, a filtra- will be among the teach- restoring, reestablishing, trout from eggs to fry and Egg Rearing Program tion system, and miscel- ers participating in the or augmenting trout popu- then release them into (ASERP) several years laneous supplies. program. Teachers at the lations in Massachusetts,” approved cold water ago, when the U.S. Fish “Over the past few Powder Mill Middle said Caleb Slater, anadro- streams and ponds,” said and Wildlife Service years WRWA board mem- School in Southwick will mous fish project leader Slater. decided to discontinue the bers have also helped with also take part in the proj- for the state Department The Westfield River attempt to re-introduce delivery of the fish eggs ect. of Fisheries & Wildlife Watershed Association Atlantic salmon to the to the schools,” said “My experience with (DFW). “Teaching with (WRWA) is again spon- Connecticut River water- Young, noting the brook this program and the orig- Trout is an environmental soring local schools so shed,” said Young. trout eggs are provided by inal ASERP restoring The Southwick Wildlife Management education program with students can participate in Young noted that at its the state DFW that are salmon program has been Area on South Longyard Road will be the goal of fostering a the program, according to peak, the WRWA had initially cared for at the so great and kids really affected by the new dog regulations set by conservation ethic in Mike Young, WRWA trea- tanks running in 10 Roger Reed Fish Hatchery get involved,” said young students as well as the Division of Fish and Wildlife. (WNG surer. schools, but that the pro- in Palmer. an appreciation and File Photo) “This program replaced gram has been scaled back “If the weather cooper- See Trout, Page 7 PAGE 2 - SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Westfield Wednesday’s 350th Lecture Series: Shay’s Rebellion TONIGHT Sunday MONDAY 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 hear an account of the participants and events of this post-revolutionary uprising that both confirm and negate this long-held perception. Dennis Picard will share the stories leading up to what was termed at the time, the Becoming Mostly Cloudy. “Regulators,” their activities in our area, a few personages of local interest – including Becoming Mostly Cloudy. Westfield’s own General Shepard, and the effect on our nation’s early history. Some demands of the 1780s such as the one calling for moving the State capital out of Boston have been rediscovered repeatedly and advocated for over the generations. 38-41 32-35 Dennis served as a consultant on the filming of the award winner “A Little Rebellion Today, rain and freezing rain early...with rain showers in the Now and Then: Prologue to the Constitution,” Calliope Films, 1985, which dramatizes afternoon. High 39F. Tonight, showers in the evening, then partly cloudy overnight. Low 33F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. the turbulent years after the American Revolution that culminated in Shays’ Rebellion Showers. Chance of rain 50%. Sunday, partly cloudy skies in the morn- and the framing of the Constitution. ing will give way to cloudy skies during the afternoon. High 41F. Sunday Night, a few clouds. Low 24F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. Monday, sunshine and clouds mixed. High near 35F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Monday Night, cloudy skies 33-34 with late-night snow showers. Low 26F.

Gold Dome Ringers Hand Bell Concert WWLP.COM • Working For You SOUTHWICK — Southwick Congregational Church is hosting the Gold Dome Ringers on Sunday January 6, 2019 at 1:30 pm. Free will donation will be accepted to help the bell pro- today gram at the Historic Southwick Congregational Church. Southwick Congregational Church, 488 College Highway, Southwick, MA, 01077. Please contact the Church office for more information (413) 569-6362 or [email protected]. 7:20 AM 4:34 PM 9 hours 13 Minutes sunrise sunsET lENGTH OF dAY YMCA Childhood Obesity of Greater Seminars at the Odds & Ends Westfield to Offer Westfield YMCA WESTFIELD — For years parents have Bank robbery suspect held LIVESTRONG heard the dangers of childhood obesity but WESTFIELD — The YMCA of making the necessary lifestyle changes—as a Greater Westfield is offering family—remain the biggest barrier to real after stripping, awaiting arrest LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a progress. Therefore, in collaboration with SOLANA BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Authorities are holding a man they say tried to rob a San research-based physical activity and Baystate Health & support from Kohl’s Cares Diego County bank, then told frightened customers to call 911, stripped to his underwear and well-being initiative that helps people grant, the YMCA of Greater Westfield is awaited arrest. affected by cancer reach their holistic offering the MIGHTY program. MIGHTY is Thirty-five-year-old Clint Gray was arrested Thursday at a Wells Fargo branch in Solana health goals. This free 12 week exer- Baystate Health’s pediatric weight manage- Beach. It’s not known if he has an attorney. cise program will be on Mondays & ment program that stands for Moving, Derek Stevenson tells the San Diego Union-Tribune that he was one of three customers Wednesdays 11:15AM-12:45PM Improving and Gaining Health Together at the inside the bank when the man entered shortly after the branch opened, shouted that it was a beginning January 7, 2019. Enrollment YMCA. MIGHTY is an evidence-based multi- robbery and ordered everyone to the ground. is currently open. Registration and component pediatric weight-management pro- As staff and customers complied, the man told people to call 911, began stripping to his medical clearance form is required. gram aimed at children with a body mass underwear, then sat in a chair near the front door until deputies arrived. As part of LIVESTRONG at the index above the 90th percentile. This free Authorities say the robber had no weapon and no cash was taken. YMCA, the Y engages cancer survi- program is a two-hour sessions, twice a month, vors through an approach that focuses over a six-month period during which chil- on the whole person. Participants work dren and their families engage with exercise with trained Y staff to build muscle specialists, nutritionist and social workers in mass and strength, increase flexibility classroom instruction and group exercise ses- Stolen purple penguin statue returned to hotel museum and endurance, and improve functional sions. Next session is for children between the OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A large purple penguin statue that was swiped from a hotel ability. In addition to physical benefits, ages of 10-12 beginning in January Tuesdays, in Oklahoma City apparently managed to waddle back home after police released surveil- the program also focuses on the emo- 4-6PM. To be eligible for the MIGHTY lance camera images of a man with the $3,000 piece of art tucked under his arm. tional well-being of survivors by pro- Program, participants must be in the 90th per- Oklahoma City police on Friday announced that the statue, which disappeared Sunday viding a supportive community envi- centile for height & weight, complete a medi- night from the 21c Museum Hotel, had been “returned home.” ronment where people affected by can- cal clearance forms /Inquiry forms & History No arrests have been announced. cer can connect during treatment and Intake forms. Register by December 21. Space Hotel staff speculated that it was stolen by someone visiting a guest . Surveillance images beyond. For more information, contact is limited. To register, contact YMCA of show a man carrying the artwork by its head. The penguin is about two-thirds the height of Cindy Agan, Health & Wellness Greater Westfield, Cindy Agan, Health & the statue thief. Director, 413.568.8631 or email: Wellness Director, 413-568-8631, cagan@ A spokeswoman for the hotel said she was “thrilled the penguin has been returned to our [email protected]. westfiedlymca.org. flock .”

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Saturday, Jan. 5, the fifth day of 2019. There are 360 days left in the year.

n Jan. 5, 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower to head a Cabinet department in Reagan’s administra- One year ago: proposed assistance to countries to help them tion, and the first to head the DOT. “Fire and Fury” by Michael Wolff, a book in which former Oresist Communist aggression in what became aide Steve Bannon was quoted as expressing doubts known as the Eisenhower Doctrine. In 1993, the state of Washington executed Westley Allan about President Donald Trump’s competence, was re- Dodd, an admitted child sex killer, in America’s first legal leased; Trump had said on the eve of publication that hanging since 1965. On this date: the book was full of “lies, misrepresentations and sourc- In 1066, Edward the Confessor, King of England, died es that don’t exist.” New York City officials said the city after a reign of nearly 24 years. In 1994, Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill, former speaker of the House of Representatives, died in Boston at age 81. had ended 2017 with 290 murders, the fewest on record In 1589, Catherine de Medici of France died at age 69. in the modern era; the number of shootings and overall In 1998, Sonny Bono, the 1960s pop star-turned-politi- crimes had also declined. Actor Jerry Van Dyke died in In 1781, a British naval expedition led by Benedict Arnold cian, was killed when he struck a tree while skiing at the Arkansas at the age of 86. Astronaut John Young, who burned Richmond, Virginia. Heavenly Ski Resort on the Nevada-California state line; walked on the moon and later commanded the first space he was 62. shuttle flight, died at his Houston home; he was 87. In 1895, French Capt. Alfred Dreyfus, convicted of trea- son, was publicly stripped of his rank. (He was ultimately Ten years ago: Today’s Birthdays: vindicated.) President-elect Barack Obama met with congressional Former Vice President Walter F. Mondale is 91. Actor leaders, declaring the national economy was “bad and Robert Duvall is 88. Juan Carlos, former King of Spain, is In 1925, Democrat Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming took getting worse” and predicting lawmakers would approve 81. Singer-musician Athol Guy (The Seekers) is 79. For- office as America’s first female governor, succeeding her a mammoth revitalization package within two weeks of mer talk show host Charlie Rose is 77. Actress-director late husband, William, following a special election. his taking office. Former Attorney General Griffin B. Bell Diane Keaton is 73. Actor Ted Lange (lanj) is 71. Rhythm- died in Atlanta at age 90. Retired Lt. Gen. Harry W.O. and-blues musician George “Funky” Brown (Kool and the In 1933, the 30th president of the United States, Calvin Kinnard, a paratroop officer who’d suggested the fa- Gang) is 70. Rock musician Chris Stein (Blondie) is 69. Coolidge, died in Northampton, Massachusetts, at age mously defiant answer “Nuts!” to a German demand for Former CIA Director George Tenet is 66. Actress Pamela 60. Construction began on the Golden Gate Bridge. surrender during the World War II Battle of the Bulge, Sue Martin is 66. Actor Clancy Brown is 60. Singer Iris (Work was completed four years later.) died in Arlington, Va., at age 93. Dement is 58. Actress Suzy Amis is 57. Actor Ricky Paull (correct) Goldin is 54. Actor Vinnie Jones is 54. Rock mu- In 1943, educator and scientist George Washington sician Kate Schellenbach (Luscious Jackson) is 53. Actor Carver died in Tuskegee, Alabama, at about age 80. Five years ago: The Iraqi military tried to dislodge al-Qaida militants in Joe Flanigan is 52. Dancer-choreographer Carrie Ann In- aba is 51. Rock musician Troy Van Leeuwen (Queens of In 1953, Samuel Beckett’s two-act tragicomedy “Waiting Sunni-dominated Anbar province, unleashing airstrikes for Godot,” considered a classic of the Theater of the Ab- and besieging the regional capital. Acting with a court or- the Stone Age) is 51. Actress Heather Paige Kent is 50. surd, premiered in Paris. der, the family of Jahi (juh-HY’) McMath, a 13-year-old Rock singer Marilyn Manson is 50. Actor Shea Whigham California girl declared brain dead after a tonsillectomy, is 50. Actor Derek Cecil is 46. Actress-comedian Jessica In 1983, President Ronald Reagan announced he was removed her from a California hospital to be cared for Chaffin is 45. Actor Bradley Cooper is 44. Actress Janu- nominating Elizabeth Dole to succeed Drew Lewis as elsewhere. (Following several years of being on life sup- ary Jones is 41. Actress Brooklyn Sudano is 38. Actor secretary of transportation; Dole became the first woman port, Jahi died June 22, 2018, following surgery.) Franz Drameh is 26. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2019 - PAGE 3

National Grid, Peggy Lis-Barone unions have Broker FREE TO THE PUBLIC PO Box 1456 • 491C College Hwy. A LOOK AT WESTFIELD 019 tentative Southwick, MA 01077 1669-2 agreement H: 413.569.3083 • C: 413.537.7410 O: 413.831.6612 after lockout BOSTON (AP) — oPen HoUse ~ 1:30pm-3pm National Grid and unions tH WEDNESDAYS AT 6:30 P.M. representing the more than SUNday • JaNUaRy 6 141 south street ~ agawam 1,200 natural gas workers JANUARYNOVEMBER 9, 2019 • Shay’s 28, 2018 Rebellion who have been locked out 7 Rm Ranch, As Is. 3 Bedrm, 1 Bath, FirstCity Congregational of Westfield Church Celebrations: • Presented By: 1869, Dennis 1919, Picard 1969 for months announced a ten- Huge Family Rm, 2 Car Garage detached, Westfield State University (WSU): Scanlon Hall Banquet Rm. tative agreement that could JANUARY 16, 2019 •Presented The Canal By: Dr. Greenway Robert Brown from and History Bruce Cortis to Modern Rail Trail bring an end to the bitter 3/4 Acres of Land. Cosmetics Needed. Westfield Athenaeum • Presented By: Bob Madison dispute. Must See! $206,000 DECEMBER 12, 2018 JANUARY 30, 2019 • The Solomon Brothers of Westfield in the Civil War & Beyond The utility and union lead- [email protected] • www. lisrealty.com ers announced the deal in a Westfield AthenaeumWhips of • Presented Westfield: By: Bob Madison brief, joint statement late The Rise and Decline of an American Industry FEBRUARY 13, 2019Westfield • Watershed Athenaeum Wanderings • Presented By: Through Bruce Cortis Time and Space: Wednesday night following Westfield River Watershed Association, 65 Years of Service intense negotiations and increasing concern among WSU: CURCA Ely Library,JANUARY 2nd Flr. • 9,Presented 2019 By: Dr. Aaron Reyes, state officials who had pres- Dr. BrianShay’s Conz, Bill Rebellion Rose, Mark Damon sured National Grid to end FEBRUARYFirst Congregational 27, 2019 Church• Where • Presented the Two By: Worlds Dennis Picard Meet: the lockout. Native Americans of Western MA Details were not released. JANUARY 16, 2019 Union officials said ratifica- WSU: Scanlon Hall,The Loughman Canal Living Greenway Room • Presented from By: Gail White tion votes would be held by MARCH 6, 2019 • History of the Westfield Normal School Monday. History to Modern Rail Trail WestfieldWSU: Arno Athenaeum Maris Gallery, • Presented Ely HallBy: Bob 2nd Madison Flr. The workers, including Presented By: Dr. Beth Ann Rothermel, Dr. Mara Dodge, and Walter Fogg those who maintain natural JANUARY 30, 2019 gas infrastructure in National MARCH 13, 2019 • One Room Schoolhouses in Westfield Grid’s eastern Massachusetts WestfieldThe U.S.S. Athenaeum Westfield, • Presented a Civil By: Walter War FoggShip service area, were locked out Westfield Athenaeum • Presented By: Ed Stannard by the utility in July after a MARCH 27, 2019 • Reverend Taylor previous collective bargain- First CongregationalFEBRUARY Church • Presented 13, 2019 By: Walter Powell ing agreement expired. WatershedAPRIL 17, Wanderings2019 • Wayfinding Through through Time GPS: and National Grid also serves Planning Perspectives for the City of Westfield customers in Rhode Island Space: Westfield River Watershed Association, WSU: Scanlon Hall Banquet Room and New York, but workers 65 Years of Service in those states were not PresentedWSU: CURCA By: Dr. Ely Dristi Library, Neog, 2nd Dr. Flr. Robert • Presented Bristow, By: Dr. and Aaron Billy Reyes, Hyunh affected. APRIL 24, 2019 • HowDr. Westfield Brian Conz, BecameBill Rose, MarkKnown Damon as the “Baseball Town” The company said its pro- Westfield Athenaeum • Presented By: Dan Genovese posals to shift certain health insurance costs to employ- MAY 1, 2019 • Whips of Westfield: ees and replace pensions The Rise and Decline of an American Industry with 401(k) plans for newly WSU Scanlon Banquet Hall • Presented By: Bruce Cortis hired workers had been among the major sticking FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 • 1-4 PM points. Westfield State University Student Showcase “National Grid began this WSU: Ely Hall • Presented By: WSU Students lockout six months ago by MAY 8, 2019 • Things Change: demanding major conces- sions that would have nega- The Lost Homes of Westfield tively impacted our mem- Westfield Athenaeum bers, future employees and Presented By: Dr. Robert Brown the safety of our communi- ties,” said John Buonopane More information: westfield350.org/lecturesMore information: and Joe Kirlyo, presidents of westfield350.org/lectures the United Steelworkers locals, in a statement LEAD Thursday. “Though this has SPONSOR been a lengthy and difficult process, we have emerged with a tentative agreement that provides important pro- tections for our members Judge shields Wynn documents and the Commonwealth’s future natural gas work- force.” James E. Angell in Massachusetts review Demands by public offi- cials to resolve the dispute Attorney at Law By KEN RITTER Gonzalez said after a hearing in Las Vegas intensified following a series Associated Press that she was “limiting what the state of of natural gas explosions and Our 40th Year LAS VEGAS (AP) — Documents collected Massachusetts can rely upon, share or utilize” by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission fires that rocked three in Law Practice until she decides whether the materials con- Merrimack Valley communi- during a review of sexual misconduct allega- tain information that Wynn’s personal lawyers ties on Sept. 13, leaving one tions involving casino mogul Steve Wynn will argue is confidential and protected by attor- person dead, 25 others ~ Real Estate Closings ~ remain secret, at least temporarily, under a ney-client privilege. injured, and dozens of homes ~ Wills & Probate ~ ruling Friday by a Nevada judge. Gonzalez said she was willing to release and buildings damaged or Commission lawyers, its investigations some of the material with redactions. destroyed. The disaster 48 Elm Street • Suite 3 • Westfield, MA chief and an attorney for Las Vegas-based However, she said it’s likely that Wynn’s Wynn Resorts Ltd. didn’t immediately say lawyers could prove they had a “common involved a different utility, (413) 562-1500 • [email protected] Columbia Gas, yet height- whether the ruling will impact a decision interest agreement” with company attorneys ened safety concerns about about the suitability of Wynn’s former com- in a joint defense of a complaint filed with the the National Grid network pany to operate a $2 billion casino and hotel Equal Employment Opportunity Commission operating without hundreds due to open this year in the Boston area. in 2014, and that Wynn had a right to keep of its most experienced The commission previously said its report attorney-client communications confidential. maintenance workers. GOVERMENT MEETINGS could affect a gambling license issued to the Wynn, the builder of a casino empire with The state Department of company in 2014, including possible sanc- properties on the Las Vegas Strip and the Public Utilities ordered a MONDAY, JAN. 7 tions or revocation. halt on nonemergency natu- Clark County District Court Judge Elizabeth See Wynn Documents, Page 5 ral gas work performed by Westfield National Grid in October License Commission at 6 pm after a pressurization mishap 2017 during routine maintenance Business 2018 interrupted service to hun- Business& Business industry dreds of homes in Woburn. industry Journal& TUESDAY, JAN. 8 Westfield, Southwick and Surrounding Hilltowns No injuries were reported. JournalWestfield, Southwick and Surrounding Hilltowns Democratic House Speaker Robert DeLeo and Westfield & Republican Gov. Charlie Conservation Commission at 6:30 pm Baker were among those who had pressed for an end to the lockout, citing safety Huntington Industry issues and the toll the Council on Aging at 1 pm impasse is taking on the A Product of The Westfield News Group A Product of The Westfield News Group Photo Courtesy of workers and their families. Richard Cowles Photography Baker signed a bill Monday MONDAY, JAN. 14 that would extend unem- ployment benefits set to Journal 2019 expire for the workers later Westfield: this month, absent a settle- Park & Rec at 6:30 pm ment. A Business magazine showcasing the economic and Industry leaders of greater Westfield. Volunteer Companions Sought WESTFIELD — If you want to impact an older adult’s life space DeaDline: in a positive way, consider volunteering with the Westfield Don’t miss being incluDeD Council On Aging Companion Program. Companions assist FebruArY 7, 2019 in this commemorative homebound elders in Westfield with grocery shopping, errands, Publication Issued eDition to celebrate transportation to medical appointments, and/or friendly visit- westfielD’s 350th anniversary! ing. The goal of the Westfield Council On Aging Volunteer March 25, 2019 Companion Program is to help older adults maintain their inde- pendence and sense of well-being. It takes only two hours per To be a part of this Contact us TODAY week and volunteers are reimbursed for their gas mileage. There is no charge to seniors for the service which is funded by 413-562-4181 ext. 118 the Baystate Health Community Benefit Grant, the Westfield [email protected] Community Development Block Grant, Sarah Gillett Services for the Elderly, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, and private donations. For more information, contact Ext. 103 Fran Aguda at the Senior Center at 562-6435. 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Listen to latest PulseLine Calls at http://www.thewestfieldnews.com Welcome to the jungle: Freshmen get early political lesson By LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The education of the star-studded class of House freshmen has begun. Lesson one: Speaking with the bluntness of a candidate can Trump says shutdown could produce swift and uncomfortable results. Rep. Rashida Tlaib learned that before lunch Friday, when her profane remarks the night before vowing to impeach President Donald Trump drew almost no support, and plenty of pushback, from members of her party. last for ‘months or even years’ “It’s been pretty intense,” Tlaib, D-Mich., told The Associated By CATHERINE LUCEY, Trump included eight congressional negotiate for the president. Earlier this Press in a brief hallway interview Friday as she reported to the LISA MASCARO leaders — the top two Democrats and week, he rejected his own administra- House to face her colleagues. and JILL COLVIN Republicans of both chambers. People tion’s offer to accept $2.5 billion for the Hours after Tlaib was sworn in as part of the history-making Associated Press familiar with the session but not autho- wall. That proposal was made when class of freshmen that helped flip the House to Democratic WASHINGTON (AP) — President rized to speak publicly described Trump Pence and other top officials met at the control, she ran afoul of the widespread sense among her col- Donald Trump declared Friday he could as holding forth at length on a range of start of the shutdown with Schumer. leagues that they should focus for now on health care and other keep parts of the government shut down subjects but said he made clear he was During his free-wheeling session with policies rather than impeachment — at least until special coun- for “months or even years” as he and firm in his demand for $5.6 billion in reporters, Trump also wrongly claimed sel Robert Mueller’s investigation concludes. Democratic leaders failed in a second wall funding and in rejecting the that he’d never called for the wall to be “We’re gonna impeach the motherf---er,” Tlaib exclaimed closed-door meeting to resolve his Democrats’ request to reopen the govern- concrete. Trump did so repeatedly during during a party Thursday night hosted by the liberal activist demand for billions of dollars for a bor- ment. his campaign, describing a wall of pre- group MoveOn, according to video and comments on Twitter. der wall with Mexico. They did agree to Trump confirmed that he privately told cast concrete sections that would be It was a striking coda to the Democrats’ heady ascendance to a new round of weekend talks between Democrats the shutdown could drag on higher than the walls of many of his rally the House majority Thursday, sparking unusually public correc- staff members and White House officials. for months or years, though he said he venues. He repeated that promise just tions from House veterans. Trump met in the White House hoped it wouldn’t last that long. Said days ago. “I disagree with what she said,” said House Judiciary Situation Room with congressional lead- Trump: “I hope it doesn’t go on even “An all concrete Wall was NEVER Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., during a CNN ers from both parties as the shutdown hit beyond a few more days.” ABANDONED, as has been reported by interview. His committee would be the one to begin impeach- the two-week mark amid an impasse House Democrats muscled through the media. Some areas will be all con- ment proceedings. over his wall demands. Democrats legislation Thursday night to fund the crete but the experts at Border Patrol “It is too early to talk about that intelligently,” Nadler said. emerged from the roughly two-hour government but not Trump’s proposed prefer a Wall that is see through (thereby “We have to follow the facts.” meeting, which both sides said was con- wall. However, Senate Majority Leader making it possible to see what is happen- Newcomers routinely stumble as they learn how things are tentious at times, to report little if any Mitch McConnell has said those mea- ing on both sides). Makes sense to me!,” done on Capitol Hill. But Tlaib and her classmates have been progress. sures are non-starters on his side of the he tweeted on Dec. 31. celebrated in magazine profiles for their independence and their The standoff also prompted economic Capitol without the president’s support. Trump was joined by Pence in the promises to stand up to the powers that be. By rebuking one, the jitters and anxiety among some in A variety of strategies are being float- Rose Garden, as well as House more seasoned Democrats were effectively warning the others. Trump’s own party. But he appeared in ed inside and outside the White House, Republican leaders Kevin McCarthy and “I think some of our new members probably don’t realize that the Rose Garden to frame the upcoming among them trading wall funding for a Steve Scalise. McConnell, who went you are always on, that when you are a member of Congress, weekend talks as progress, while making deal on immigrants brought to the coun- back to the Capitol, unaware of the press there’s always someone listening,” said Rep. Jan Schakowsky, clear he would not reopen the govern- try as young people and now here ille- conference, said it was encouraging that D-Ill. She said she hopes Tlaib’s remarks aren’t news for long. ment. gally, or using a national emergency the White House officials and the con- More than Tlaib’s profanity, it was her vow to impeach “We won’t be opening until it’s declaration to build the wall. While gressional contingent would meet over Trump that drew her colleagues’ disapproval. solved,” Trump said. “I don’t call it a Trump made clear during his press con- the weekend “to see if they can reach an Tlaib’s defiance flew in the face of Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s shutdown. I call it doing what you have ference that talk on DACA (the Deferred agreement and then punt it back to us for warning to focus on policies the candidates had promised ahead to do for the benefit and the safety of our Action for Childhood Arrivals program) final sign off.” of the Nov. 6 elections. The timing also chafed, just hours country.” would have to wait and that he was trying Schumer said that if McConnell and before congressional leaders were headed to the White House Trump said he could declare a national to negotiate with Congress on the wall, Senate Republicans stay on the sidelines, to try to resolve the standoff over the border wall Trump is emergency to build the wall without con- the conversations underscored rising “Trump can keep the government shut demanding in exchange for reopening the government. gressional approval, but would first try a Republican anxiety about just how to exit down for a long time.” Republicans pounced, using the occasion to question the “negotiated process.” Trump previously the shutdown. “The president needs an intervention,” Democrats’ true priorities and Pelosi’s leadership. described the situation at the border as a Seeking to ease concerns, the White Schumer said. “And Senate Republicans With a tight smile, Pelosi rejected Tlaib’s profanity and her “national emergency” before he dis- House sought to frame the weekend talks are just the right ones to intervene.” impeachment vow. patched active-duty troops in what critics as a step forward, as did McConnell, who Adding to national unease about the “That is not the position of the House Democratic caucus,” described as a pre-election stunt. described plans for a “working group,” shutdown are economic jitters as analysts Pelosi said on MSNBC of Tlaib’s comments. “I don’t think we Trump also said the hundreds of thou- though people familiar with the meeting warn of the risks of closures that are dis- should make a big deal of it.” sands of federal workers who are fur- said that phrase never actually came up. rupting government operations across Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., served up a reminder to the new loughed or working without pay would Trump designated Vice President Mike multiple departments and agencies at a members that seniority rules in Congress. want him to “keep going” and fight for Pence, Homeland Security Secretary time of other uncertainties in the stock “She’s a freshman. It’s her first day here,” Connolly said of border security. Asked how people would Kirstjen Nielsen and adviser Jared market and foreign trade. Tlaib. “She went in front of an enthusiastic crowd of her sup- manage without a financial safety net, he Kushner to work with a congressional In their first votes of the new Congress, porters and it was red meat for them. She yielded to that tempta- declared: “The safety net is going to be delegation over the weekend. That meet- House Democrats approved bills tion.” having a strong border because we’re ing is set for 11 a.m. Saturday, the White Thursday night to re-open government at “I’m sure upon reflection,” Connolly suggested, “she might going to be safe.” House said. previously agreed upon levels. Several choose other words to describe her feelings.” Democrats, on the other hand, spoke of Some GOP senators up for re-election Republicans crossed over to join them. Talk of impeachment remains in the air, fueled by a handful families unable to pay bills and called on in 2020 voiced discomfort with the shut- White House and Department of of Democrats on Pelosi’s left flank who are pressuring her to Trump to reopen the government while down in recent days, including Cory Homeland Security officials have spent more aggressively pursue the issue. But such proceedings negotiations continue. Senate Democratic Gardner of Colorado and Susan Collins recent days trying to make both a public appear unlikely for now. Even if the House advances any arti- Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said, of Maine, putting additional pressure on and private case that the situation at the cles of impeachment, a two-thirds-majority vote to convict “It’s very hard to see how progress will Republicans. border has reached a crisis point. Polls Trump in the Republican-controlled Senate and remove him be made unless they open up the govern- But with staff level talks there is show a majority of Americans oppose the from office would seem out of the question, barring astonishing ment.” always an open question of whether border wall, although Republicans new revelations. Friday’s White House meeting with Trump’s aides are fully empowered to strongly support it. Tlaib wasn’t the only freshman who got a lesson in how one comment can upend Capitol Hill. Some of Tlaib’s classmates were pursued for reaction — standard results when a political ally says something that raises eyebrows. LETTER TO THE EDITOR “I am not talking about those things,” laughed Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., when asked Friday to respond to Tlaib’s remarks. To the Editor: She said she was elected because she talked about preserving health care. “I’m not going to tell anyone else what to do, but certainly, I think, it would behoove all of us to really be working Westfield Stormwater Capital Plan for the people who need” Congress’ help. As Finance Chair I am releasing the latest draft of a Mayor can determine if additional funds from Free Cash or the Stormwater Capital Plan. The 3-year plan focuses on and pro- Stormwater Undesignated Fund are needed to cover FY20 or vides funding for 14 projects mandated by the Federal FY21. Currently, there is over $800,000 in the Undesignated Environmental Protection Agency MS4 Stormwater Permit. Stormwater account. A little over $300,000 will be used in I appreciate all the work DPW Director Billips and members The Westfield News of the Finance Committee, Councilors Surprise and Emmershy See Letter to Editor, Page 7 A publication of the Westfield News Group LLC developing a plan; estimating costs, and considering various rate structures and funding options. A lot of good work has Flora Masciadrelli James Johnson-Corwin been ongoing on daily basis through the holidays, up until Director of Sales/ Multi-Media Manager Classified Manager now, including meeting with the Mayor and former Council Marie Brazee President John Beltrandi. Chris Putz Business Manager Sports Editor The residential rate will increase $10 a year to $30 per year Lorie Perry for FY19, retroactive to January 1st 2019. The rate will remain Director of Ad Production at $30 for FY20, and increase $10 a year in FY21. The rate plan will also sunset in 2021; so it can be reviewed and adjust- Patrick R. Berry ed. President According to Director Billips, the revenue may be on the conservative side, while the project costs may be on the high 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 side. The DPW cannot budget based on projected revenues, (413)562-4181 but only on funds it has received. Billips anticipates receiving www.thewestfieldnews.com grant money along the way, with projects that are ready to go. Once the City can report actual revenues or grant money, the THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2019 - PAGE 5 Woman charged with slaying of Obituaries classmate pleads thewestfieldnews.com/category/obituaries/ not guilty John J. Williams, Sr. WORCESTER, Mass. W eSTFIELD -John J. (AP) — A judge in Williams Sr., 61, died Thursday, Massachusetts has held a January, 3, 2019 in Baystate 21-year-old woman charged Medical Center. He was born in with killing a high school Westfield on November 3, 1957 classmate and dumping the to the late Albert E. and Clara body in New Hampshire (Maley) Williams. He grew up without bail. in Westfield attended local Julia Enright was indicted schools and was a 1975 graduate in December on a first- of Westfield High School. He degree murder charge in the worked for Whites Industries death of 20-year-old after High School and later for Noble Hospital first for Brandon Chicklis, of security and later as a boiler engineer and retired in Westminster. 2013. John was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was The Telegram & Gazette a Denver Bronco’s fan, was a handyman and enjoyed reports Enright pleaded not spending time with his grandchildren. He leaves his guilty Thursday in Worcester wife of 40 years Sheila M. (Kaslauskas) Williams, his Superior Court. children Kimberly Barton and her husband Jeffrey, Prosecutors say Enright In this Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019 photo workers stand near an entrance to the under-con- John J. Williams Jr., Jennifer Williams and her fiancée stabbed Chicklis to death struction Encore Boston Harbor luxury resort and casino, in Everett, Mass. A Nevada judge Anthony Orszulak Sr. all of Westfield, his grandchil- and left his body on the side was being asked Friday, Jan. 4 to let the Massachusetts Gaming Commission make public a dren Mathew, John III, Josephine, Aiden, Ryland and of a road in Rindge, New report on allegations of sexual misconduct against former casino mogul Steve Wynn. A deci- T.J., his father in law Edward Kaslauskas. He was pre- Hampshire in July. He had sion could affect a decision on a pending license for the $2 billion casino and hotel being deceased by his grandson Gotham. He also leaves his been missing for about two built in Everett. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) brother George Fitch Sr. of Florida, his sisters Shirley weeks. Willey of Dalton, Marion Goldrup and Chris Buffum Assistant District Attorney of Westfield and Ruth Warner of Enfield, CT. and Terry McLaughlin says Wynn Documents many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his Chicklis’ blood was found in Continued from Page 3 sisters Claire Fitch and Joanne Dearing. The funeral Enright’s car and near her Chinese enclave of Macau, resigned last those in Massachusetts. will be held on Tuesday, January 8th at 8 pm at the family’s property in February as Wynn Resorts chief executive “Irreparable harm exists if the privileged Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Ashburnham. and chairman, days after the Wall Street materials are disclosed and used by the state Westfield. Burial will be private and calling hours will Enright and Chicklis Journal reported allegations that he engaged of Massachusetts,” the judge said. be held prior to the service on Tuesday from 6pm-8pm. graduated in 2015 from in sexual misconduct with female employees. The judge promised to review new filings Firtionadams.com Montachusett Regional He denies wrongdoing and sued the and post an update Jan. 11 about possible Vocational Technical High Massachusetts Gaming Commission and hearing dates. She did not set a trial date in the School in Fitchburg. investigator Karen Wells in November to lawsuit. Enright’s attorney has not keep its report from being made public. Massachusetts Gaming Commission commented. The judge noted Friday that Wells had not spokeswoman Elaine Driscoll in Boston said obtained a waiver from the person who com- commissioners plan to discuss the case and plained to the EEOC to allow the material to the company’s suitability review at a Jan. 10 Police Logs be made public. meeting. Man found with The judge also noted that disclosure laws in Wynn’s name has been removed from the Nevada appeared to be more stringent than project now called Encore Boston Harbor. WESTFIELD child-like sex Major crime and incident report Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018 doll sentenced 8:03 a.m.: vandalism, McKinley Terrace, a caller reports on porn charges vandalism to her car, the responding officer reports the wind- Police: Sneaker sale ends with stabbing shield was shattered and all four tires were flattened, the victim TYNGSBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Police in Massachusetts are looking for a New offered a possible suspect, the case was referred to the detective WORCESTER, Mass. Hampshire man they say stabbed a 17-year-old boy during an attempt to steal a pair of expen- bureau; (AP) — A Massachusetts sive sneakers. 8:26 a.m.: Munger Hill School, Mallard Lane, a caller man police say owned a Tyngsborough police said Friday that 19-year-old Dequan Hagen, of Nashua, New reports a vehicle drove through a fence and tore up the school’s child-like sex doll has been Hampshire, is wanted on several charges including armed robbery and home invasion. playing field, the responding officer reports a chain link fence sentenced to 10 years in Chief Richard Howe said in a statement that Hagen went to the younger teen’s home to buy was breached and a vehicle did ‘donuts’ which damaged the prison on child pornography the Adidas Yeezys, which can sell for hundreds of dollars. field; charges. Police say Hagen tried to flee without paying and an altercation took place. They say Hagen 2:26 p.m.: officer wanted, Main Street, a caller reports a Prosecutors say James left the home, got a knife from his car, forced his way back into the home, and stabbed the other customer may have been inappropriately touched by another Stoddard was sentenced teen in the abdomen. customer, the responding officer reports that a customer said Thursday, and was also The victim was flown to a Boston hospital and is expected to survive. that a man in the store said “excuse me”as he passed and then ordered to pay restitution ran his hand down her thigh, the incident was referred to the and serve 10 years of super- detective bureau; vised release. 5:34 p.m.: accident, Day Avenue at Court Street, an officer Police say they found a Massachusetts woman dies in crash with tractor-trailer reports his cruiser was involved in an accident with another stash of child pornography ORIENT, Maine (AP) — Maine State Police say a Massachusetts woman has died in a motor vehicle and a bicycle, the officer reports a westbound in Stoddard’s Worcester crash involving a tractor-trailer. vehicle on Court Street made a left turn on to Day Avenue with- apartment alongside a child- Authorities say 69-year-old Darlene Williams, of Charlton City, Massachusetts, was pulling out seeing a passing bicyclist and the bicycle rider avoided the like sex doll during a raid in out onto Route 1 in Orient on Thursday when a tractor-trailer driven by 72-year-old David turning car but struck the cruiser which was stopped, the bicy- April. Gardner crashed into the side of her SUV. State police say Williams wasn’t wearing a seatbelt clist was transported to Baystate Noble Hospital and the vehicle Stoddard apologized to at the time of the crash. operator was cited. his family and the victims, Williams died at the scene. Gardener wasn’t injured. saying he has dealt with a Trooper Ryan Kilcollins said in a news release that Williams failed to yield the right of way severe addiction to amphet- and pulled out in front of Gardner. Hampden County amines. Kilcollins said Gardner tried to stop, but couldn’t because of snow on the roads. The judge made a recom- mendation that Stoddard be placed in a prison where he Scholarship and Fellowship can participate in sex offender treatment. Do you provide Funds Available winter/snow WESTFIELD — The Hampden County high Horace Smith Fund, now in schools. 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Email your notices of religious events and listings to [email protected] Subject:Religion Pages THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2019 - PAGE 7 Council Continued from Page 1 favor in any way, shape or city of $77,000 (state share form until the adjustment was $308,000). Emmershy said made,” said Beltrandi, who this grant is the largest imme- also wrote a letter this week to diate generator of funds for The Westfield News citing his the airport. A vote on accep- opposition to the fee increas- tance of the grants passed es. unanimously 13-0. The council voted to have it Also voted unanimously remain in committee, with was an appropriation of Paul and Ward 4 Councilor $75,000 from Community Michael Burns opposed. The Development Act Housing Finance committee will meet funds to Powdermill Village on Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in on a 3-0 recommendation Council Chambers. from Finance. Councilor Action was taken by the Surprise said Powdermill City Council on a 2-1 recom- needs extensive renovations, mendation from the Finance and has applied for a low committee to accept income loan of $30 million. MassDOT Aeronautics grants These funds are needed for a to Barnes Airport, as well as local match by Feb. 1 for the the 20% city share for the application. grants. Flaherty said community At-large Councilor housing is one of the primary Matthew Emmershy said his purposes of the Community was the dissenting vote, Preservation Commission, because he had questions that is rarely applied. “This is about the city’s investment. “I perfectly appropriate,” he had questions based on bud- said. get time statements. The man- Emmershy described it as a ager reached out and clarified 16-acre site getting extensive the revenue the projects will renovations. “Our kick in is generate,” Emmershy said, $75,000 to a $50 million proj- adding that he now believes ect,” he said. the grants will be positive Action was also taken on revenue generators for the the second reading and final city. passage of easement rights to Emmershy said the first a piece of property off of grant of $16,700 local share Turnpike Industrial Road, by ($66,800 state share) will a vote of 13-0. Also passed replace two 20 ft. plow blades unanimously, was an order with new 18 ft. plow blades, discontinuing a portion of which are a better fit for the Turnpike Industrial Road. runway. The second grant of Both of these votes help pave $95,000 local share (state the way for the incoming Letter to Editor share $380,000) is for the James Hardie Building Supply construction of a new aircraft Company, which has pur- Continued from Page 4 ramp to potential new han- chased an abutting property. FY20 and FY21 to offset the funds needed. to $1280 per year; and to $2100 on businesses over 150,000 gars. Emmershy said whether Also unanimous, was a The new plan lifts the cap on commercial rates, but is more sq. ft., all at the .014 per square foot. the city builds them and bud- zone change at 595 fair and equitable for small to medium size businesses. It includes 3 new personnel to be hired in FY20 to ensure gets them out, or if new inves- Southampton Rd from Businesses under 50,000 square feet of impervious surface the DPW has the workforce to get the work done, and bring tors come in, the ramp will Business A to Industrial. ZPD will see their rate go down from 4.5 cents to 1.4 cents per in as much in house as possible. make access more viable. chair Flaherty said this zone The third grant is for the change was unopposed, and square foot. The commercial rate for 15,000 sq ft will drop The new plan will be voted on by the Finance Committee installation of a self-fueling made perfect sense. from the current $640 to $199 a year. Wednesday, January 9, before being sent to the full Council. AvGas system, at a cost to the Under the old rate, a small business with 15,000 sq. ft. paid the same amount as the largest businesses in town. The new Respectfully, plan lifts the cap on businesses from 80,000 to 150,000 sq ft Dan Allie Dog Regulation Continued from Page 1 areas about unsafe experiences with unleashed dogs or problems with dog waste. The press release also includes the most common complaints in the past: “The most common complaints included: dog attacks and bites on other dogs (both off- and on-leash) and people, and piles of accumulating dog waste: a nuisance and health concern for pets, people, and wildlife. Other incidents and complaints from WMA users involved: user conflicts between loose dogs with hunters, birders, field trial dog participants, naturalists and hikers; observa- tions of dogs harassing or chasing wildlife; dogs chasing or killing livestock on abutting property; chasing/harassing neighboring property owners and families; dogs spooking horses, resulting in injuries to riders or horses; dogs trampling through posted endan- gered species restoration projects or newly planted agricultural crops.” While the new regulations affect approximately 200,000 acres of wildlife management areas throughout Massachusetts, Southwick has 265 acres of wildlife management area on South Longyard Road. Southwick is not immune to complaints about improper activity at their local wildlife management area. Even though there was fencing and signage at the area, about two years ago Mass Wildlife employees observed dogs wading and swimming in a vernal pool that is strictly used for Spadefoots. An endangered amphibian, Spadefoots use the vernal pool during their metamorphosis stage. Despite the new regulations, Mass Wildlife still wants people to allow their dogs to enjoy the wildlife management areas responsi- bly. “As these regulations go into effect, Mass Wildlife looks for- ward to continuing to welcome dogs and their owners to wildlife management areas across the state, while ensuring a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience for all visitors and fulfilling its mis- sion to conserve the commonwealth’s wildlife and wildlife habi- tats,” said Katie Gronendyke, the spokeswoman for Mass Wildlife. According to Mass Wildlife, the new regulations were created Trout after the Fisheries and Wildlife Board made their decision during Continued from Page 1 a public hearing on March 14, 2018. Collier. “Kids get excited program to broader goals, interested in ASERP, hoping ment. about my science classroom according to Young. to help with the restoration of “Kids get to experience a just having the tank and chill- Young said WRWA mem- Atlantic salmon to the large portion of the life cycle SALES PROFESSIONALS er setup.” bers can also assist with region,” said Young. “We of fish found in the river Each fall a coordination release activities when the now see the trout program as system,” said Collier, adding meeting is hosted by the DFW students put the young fish a way to help connect kids that the program offers WANTED for all participants to share into the local streams that with their local outdoor envi- teachers the opportunity to information about the practi- have been approved by the ronment, something we also discuss specific topics in calities of raising the trout and DFW. support.” biology that relate directly to curriculum ideas to link the “WRWA was especially Collier echoed that senti- the animals in their fish tank. “Kids become stewards as they learn about the river system and the species of Westfield Homeless Cat Project seeking donations fish within.” WESTFIELD — The Westfield Homeless Cat Project is seeking donations of cat food – especially Fancy Feast and Friskies – as well as cat and shelter supplies such as litter, towels/ How Much blankets, household cleaners and paper products. As the cold winter months approach, WHCP is inundated with requests to assist cats and kittens in need. Your generosity will allow us to Calendar Drive Money Do continue our efforts and food, supply and monetary donations can be dropped off or sent to Continued from Page 1 1124 East Mountain Road, Westfield, MA. For more information, please email Denise at You Want [email protected]. Happy Holidays and thank you for your support! students. Although it’s optional, To Make? You Decide. Garvey says the association will be grateful for any dona- tions. Are you a people person? “Whatever we’re fortunate Do you like sales & advertising? enough to receive certainly Tell us someThing good! gets put to good use,” said Are you goal-oriented = $$$ Garvey. Do you have a carrier who goes above and beyond in During the 2016 calendar The Westfield News Group is seeking their delivery of The Westfield News? If so– we want to hear about it! drive the Southwick All too often, negativity dominates the news. It’s time to change that! Fireman’s Association sales professionals to market our received $16,000 from the community enabling them to four print publications & websites to So shoot us an email at [email protected] purchase a new altering res- businesses in the Pioneer Valley. or write to us at 62 School St, Westfield, MA 01085 and tell us what your cue vehicle. carrier has done to make your day just a little bit better. (If you don’t Garvey added that the fire- man’s association is planning Submit Your Resume To: have their name, that’s fine– we can always look it up by your address.) on delivering calendars to [email protected] residents this week. PAGE 8 - SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS Stocks swing to huge gains after jobs report, trade talks By MARLEY JAY Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Global stocks soared Friday and reversed the big losses they suf- fered just a day earlier. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied 746 points in the latest twist in a wild three months for markets. Hopes for progress in the U.S.-China trade dispute, a strong report on the U.S. jobs market and encouraging comments from the head of the U.S. central bank about its interest rate policy all combined to cheer investors. China’s Commerce Ministry said trade talks will be held Monday and Tuesday in Beijing, and investors will again look for signs the world’s largest economic powers are resolving their dispute. The tensions have dragged on for nearly a year, slowing business and dragging down stock indexes worldwide. Meanwhile the Labor Department said U.S. employers added 312,000 jobs last month, a Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass, greets a supporter following an organizing event at McCoy’s Bar Patio and Grill in Council Bluffs, Iowa, far stronger result than experts had anticipated. Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. Warren is making her first visit to Iowa this weekend as a likely presidential candidate, testing how her brand of fiery U.S. stocks have tumbled since October as liberalism plays in the nation’s premier caucus state. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik) investors worried that the economy might slow down dramatically because of challenges including the trade dispute and rising interest rates. The stock market’s plunge also threatened to Warren’s debut trip to Iowa ignites voter passion shake up the confidence and the spending plans of businesses and consumers. Some ana- By THOMAS BEAUMONT suggesting billionaire candidates would not home in central Iowa and Sunday at a Des lysts said investors were acting as if a reces- Associated Press represent the party well if they used their Moines cafe. sion was on the horizon, despite a lack of evi- COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — personal wealth to help finance their cam- “I’d like to see how she deals with people dence that the U.S. economy is struggling. Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of paigns. Billionaires including environmental- one-on-one, that interaction between her and “It’s hard to square recession worries with Massachusetts strode into Iowa Friday with ist Tom Steyer and former New York Mayor regular folks,” said Jan Bauer, the Story the strongest job growth we’ve seen in years,” all the look of a presidential candidate, ignit- Michael Bloomberg are weighing 2020 County Democratic chairwoman, who said Alec Young, managing director of global ing pent-up Democratic frustration with her Democratic candidacies. Steyer plans to visit planned to attend the private event with markets research for FTSE Russell. brand of fiery liberalism in the premier cau- Iowa Wednesday. Warren Saturday. Stocks rose even further after Federal cus state. “I think that campaigns should not be for Though Warren announced the formation Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the “It’s time to dream big and fight hard, not sale,” she said. “Whether we’re talking about of a presidential exploratory committee central bank will be flexible in deciding if and just for those at the top, but for an America super PACs or self-funding as Democrats in a Monday, Friday’s event had all the trappings when it raises interest rates. He added that the that works for everyone,” Warren told about primary.” of a full-throttle presidential campaign. Fed is open to making changes in the way it 500 in western Iowa Friday evening. For someone known for her ability to rouse Having recently named a team of seasoned shrinks its giant portfolio of bonds, which Warren made her Iowa debut calling for crowds with her takedowns of Wall Street Iowa campaign hands, Warren took the stage affects rates on long-term loans such as mort- economic fairness in front of a cheering and Trump, Warren ignited her audience in in the bowling alley bar to a typical campaign gages. crowd of Iowa and Nebraska Democrats at a Iowa by promising, in her trademark style, to soundtrack of pop and classic hits. Until recently, the Fed had suggested it Council Bluffs, Iowa, bowling alley. She was “persist.” A team of private security guards guided planned to raise short-term interest rates three scheduled to continue by holding public Despite the friendly reception, retired attendees and the dozens of media through times this year and next, and Powell said the events Saturday and Sunday in western and teacher Carla Hawkins was far from ready to the parking lot. Warren’s staff logged the Fed’s balance sheet was shrinking “on auto- central Iowa theaters, community centers and commit. names and contact information for those pilot.” Wall Street feared that the Fed might be bars. “I’m ready for something good, something interested in more information. moving too fast in raising borrowing costs, Warren has been an emerging national fig- better,” the Council Bluffs Democrat said. “I’m here to ask every one of you to be a said Phil Orlando, chief equity market strate- ure for more than a decade as an advocate for “But I still don’t know enough about Sen. part of this,” Warren said. “Join us in this gist at Federated Investors. consumer protection, now a senator and a Warren. And there are so many others look- because this is about what we can do togeth- The Fed’s interest-rate and bond portfolio regular target of President Donald Trump. ing into it. It’s too early for me to say.” er.” policies “were at the top of the list of things we But this trip offers the first glimpse of what High school senior Maggie Bashore said Iowa’s caucuses, local political meetings were concerned about, which is why the state- the likely Democratic presidential candidate she was curious, but looking for someone held statewide and run by the party, are ment Powell made today is so supportive of will look like in that role. younger than Warren, who is 69. scheduled to begin the 2020 nominating cam- the market,” Orlando said. “The Fed under- She appeared to relish the transition from “We need somebody who is focusing on paign in February 2020. stands that what they attempted to communi- the outset. our generation,” Bashore said. “We need Warren’s visit is an effort to gain an early cate last month was inartful, that they didn’t “This is where it begins, person-to-person, someone who knows we’re going to be the advantage in the state. Other Democratic get the right message across, and Powell tried town-to-town, across Iowa and across the ones taking care of the planet.” presidential prospects are expected to to reset.” country,” she said, igniting cheers. “We’re Warren will have the chance to forge more announce their plans in the coming weeks, The S&P 500 index climbed 84.05 points, going to build a grassroots movement.” personal connections with the state’s activists and have been in touch for weeks with party or 3.4 percent, to 2,531.94, more than wiping She also signaled a potential point of con- and powerbrokers, starting Saturday with leaders, activists and potential staff in Iowa. out Thursday’s loss. The Dow rose 3.3 percent flict within the Democratic primary field, about 20 Democratic activists at a private to 23,433.16 after gaining 832 during the after- noon. The Nasdaq composite jumped 275.35 points, or 4.3 percent, to 6,738.86. About 90 percent of the stocks on the New York Stock Exchange traded higher. Impeachment talk flares after Democrats take power in House Stocks sank Thursday after Apple said iPhone sales in China are falling, partly By MARY CLARE JALONICK, “Impeachment is on the table,” Sherman said. President Bill Clinton two decades ago, encour- because of the trade fight, and a survey sug- LISA MASCARO “You can’t take it off the table.” aged conservatives to foster what he believes gested U.S. factories grew at a weaker pace. and JONATHAN LEMIRE Tlaib, who represents a liberal district in would be counter-productive impeachment talk Technology companies took their biggest loss- Associated Press Detroit, exclaimed at an event late Thursday that among Democrats. The 1998 battle backfired on es in seven years. WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Democrats were going to “impeach the moth- Republicans, who were seen as overreaching The U.S. and China have raised tariffs on Nancy Pelosi had only been in office for a few er------.” She didn’t back down Friday, tweeting while Clinton’s poll numbers rose. billions of dollars of each other’s goods in a hours when a handful of Democrats defied her that “I will always speak truth to power.” She “Make it the speaker’s problem, make her fight over issues including Beijing’s technolo- persistent calls not to begin the new Congress by added the hashtag, ”#unapologeticallyMe.” deal with the nutty wing of her party,” Gingrich gy policy. Last month, President Donald talking about impeachment. Her spokesman, Denzel McCampbell, said in said in a recent interview with The Associated Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed Just after Pelosi was sworn in Thursday, long- a statement that Tlaib, one of only two Muslim Press. to 90-day ceasefire as a step toward defusing time Democratic Reps. Brad Sherman of women in Congress, “was elected to shake up Top Democrats have so far supported Pelosi’s tensions, but that failed to calm the stock mar- California and Al Green of Texas introduced Washington” and will not stay silent. cautious approach to impeachment, with House ket. articles of impeachment against President “The congresswoman absolutely believes he Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler also saying Technology companies, banks, health care Donald Trump. That evening, newly elected needs to be impeached. She ran and won by that it is a divisive, even traumatic, process that and industrial companies all made strong Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan riled up a sup- making this very clear to the voters in her dis- should only be done with Republican support. gains. Most of the companies in those indus- portive crowd by calling the president a profan- trict,” McCampbell said. Both Nadler and Pelosi were in Congress during tries stand to do better in times of faster eco- ity and predicting that he will be removed from Pelosi said Friday at an MSNBC town hall Clinton’s impeachment. nomic growth. office. said she wouldn’t censor her colleagues, and Sherman and Green forced votes to impeach Smaller and more U.S.-focused companies Tension over impeachment is likely to be a that Tlaib’s language was no worse than things Trump in 2017 and 2018, but the Republican did even better than larger multinationals. The persistent thorn for Pelosi, who will have to bal- Trump has said. House blocked those resolutions twice, with the Russell 2000 index surged 49.92 points, or 3.8 ance between a small, vocal group of the most Still, Pelosi said she didn’t like the language help of many Democrats who said the effort was percent, to 1,380.75. Smaller companies have liberal members of her caucus, who want to see and wouldn’t use it. She said, as she has many premature. fallen further than larger ones in the last few Trump removed immediately, and the majority times before, that the House shouldn’t move to Even if the House should approve articles of months as investors got nervous about how the of her members who want to wait for special impeach Trump without more facts and that she impeachment — very unlikely at present — a U.S. economy will perform in 2019 and 2020. counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation believes impeachment is divisive. two-thirds-majority vote to convict Trump in the Bond prices also changed course and moved to finish. Pelosi purposely avoided — and The prospect of that division delights Republican-led Senate and remove him from sharply lower. The yield on the 10-year encouraged most fellow Democrats to avoid — Republicans, who have used impeachment calls office would seem out of the question, barring Treasury note rose to 2.66 percent after it any talk of impeachment during the election, to fire up their base of voters. Trump immedi- new revelations or a dramatic decline in the plunged to 2.55 percent Thursday, its lowest in believing there could be backlash from voters. ately seized on the topic, asking in a tweet president’s political support. almost a year. That helps banks, as higher While eager to paint impeachment as the Friday, “How do you impeach a president who Many Democrats on Friday distanced them- interest rates allow them to make bigger profits Democrats’ only agenda, Trump has also has won perhaps the greatest election of all time, selves from Tlaib’s words. House Majority on mortgages and other loans. expressed some worry both publicly and pri- done nothing wrong.” Leader Steny Hoyer said he doesn’t think “com- European shares also overcome losses from vately at the prospect. He has told confidants Speaking later Friday to reporters in the Rose ments like these particularly help.” House a day earlier, with Germany’s DAX gaining that he finds the impeachment talk somewhat Garden, Trump said he thought Tlaib’s com- Oversight and Reform Committee Chairman 3.4 percent and France’s CAC 40 rising 2.7 unnerving, according to an outside adviser who ments were “disgraceful” and she “dishonored Elijah Cummings, D-Md., said the comments percent. Britain’s FTSE 100 advanced 2.2 spoke to him in recent days. herself.” were “inappropriate” and go against efforts to percent. The president, who has long fashioned him- At a meeting at the White House Friday on reclaim civility. U.S. crude oil added 1.8 percent to $47.96 a self as the ultimate winner, told the confidant the government shutdown, Trump opened his Other Democrats were more forgiving, even barrel in New York. Brent crude, used to price that he worried that impeachment, even if he remarks with his concerns about impeachment, if they disagreed. international oils, was up 2 percent to $57.06 retained office, would be a stain on his legacy. according to a White House official and a tweet “I think some of our new members probably per barrel in London. And while he thought the impeachment would from Pelosi’s spokesman Drew Hammill. don’t realize that you are always on, that when The dollar strengthened. It rose to 108.51 rally his own base in the 2020 election it could Trump said that Pelosi assured him during the you are a member of Congress, there’s always yen from 107.77 yen. The euro rose to $1.14 hurt his standing with foreign leaders as he meeting that “we’re not looking to impeach someone listening,” said Rep. Jan Schakowsky, from $1.1391. The British pound moved up to negotiates trade deals, according to the adviser. you,” and that he replied “that’s good, Nancy, D-Ill. $1.2740 from $1.2630. While many Democrats might favor impeach- that’s good.” Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly said the com- Wholesale gasoline dipped 0.1 percent to ment, those calling for it now are largely outli- Hammill later tweeted a slightly different ments were just “red meat” for Tlaib’s support- $1.35 a gallon and heating oil added 1.6 per- ers. Most Democratic lawmakers listened to recap: “Speaker Pelosi made clear that today’s ers. cent to $1.77 a gallon. Natural gas rose 3.4 Pelosi and campaigned on kitchen table issues meeting was about re-opening government, not “I think it’s a forgivable sin, an outburst of percent to $3.04 per 1,000 cubic feet. such as health care and jobs and prefer to keep impeachment.” exuberance with her and her supporters, and I In other trading, gold fell 0.7 percent to them at the forefront of the party’s focus. There has been some discussion in Trump’s think we all need to move on,” he said. “It $1,285.80 an ounce and silver slipped 0.1 per- Still, it will be hard for Pelosi to quiet some on orbit about how to deal with a possible impeach- doesn’t reflect the caucus, and I’m sure upon cent to $15.79 an ounce. Copper rose 3.1 per- her left flank who see their new majority as a ment effort. Former House Speaker Newt reflection, she might choose other words to cent to $2.65 a pound. direct challenge to Trump. Gingrich, who led impeachment efforts against describe her feelings.” THE WESTFIELD NEWS www.thewestfieldnews.com SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2019 - PAGE 9 SPORTS Bombers fly away By Chris Putz high 15 points. Gators’ Lily Waters had nine. Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Westfield High School girls basketball team put on a scoring bar- rage, and it eventually proved too much for Indians chase Rams the opposition to handled. Ware 54, Southwick 37 Westfield produced four double-digit scor- Emily Martin led Southwick with nine ers (Chandler Pedolzky, 19 points; Emma points. Rams’ eighth graders Brielle Ensign Pedolzky, 16; Olivia Hadla, 16; Allyson and Michelle St. Jacques made their varsity Piper, 10) and the Bombers soared past the debut. Ensign had five points and St. Jacques visiting Holyoke Purple Knights 63-57 Friday provided outstanding defense. night. Southwick’s JV squad toppled Ware 34-12. Holyoke managed to beat Westfield’s press Ashley Squires led the way eight eight points with sharp shooting in the first half – the for the Rams. Purple Knights also had four players finish in double digits – but the Bombers stayed GIRLS SWIMMING focused and prevailed when all was said and done. “We played hard and stayed composed at Bombers remain the end,” Westfield girls basketball head coach Cyndi Fillion said. unbeaten The rebounding efforts of Sam Hubris also Westfield 125, Agawam 60 played a pivotal role in the Bombers’ success. Alexa Richter and Emily Langlois won two events apiece and the Westfield High School Westfield’s Emma Pedolzky goes in for the layup Westfield point guard Olivia Hadla puts girls dive team dominated on the road. against visiting Holyoke in a high school girls up a scoop shot against the Holyoke Richter punched her ticket to states with basketball game Friday night. (Photos by Bill Deren) defender. (Photos by Bill Deren) Saints down Tigers stellar times in the 200 freestyle (2:06.21) St. Mary’s 41, and 500 free (5:34.62). Langlois placed first Westfield Technical Academy 20 in the 50 free (27.36) and 100 free (58.46). Maddie Donais scored a game-high 16 Langlois also teamed up with Emilie Pease, Holyoke vs. Westfield Girls Basketball points and Anna Kosinski chipped in 10 as St. Lizzie Fraser, and Emily Mihalek to win the After pull- Mary’s downed Westfield Technical Academy medley relay in 2:03.06 as well as with ing down in a neighborly battle. Mihalek, Kathryn O’Connor, and Liz Dion to the offen- Jeika Rios and Leilani Marsh tallied eight win the 400 free relay in 4:08.46, and with sive apiece for Westfield Tech. Fraser, O’Connor, and Allie Russell to win rebound Ali the 200 free relay in 1:50.56. Piper goes Pease (100 backstroke, 1:10.56) and Fraser back up for (100 breaststroke, 1:14.77) also won their the shot. Herman leads respective individual events. (Photos by Claire Smith (1st, 219.8), Jordan Bannish Bill Deren) (2nd, 206.45), and Jillian Conway (3rd, Gators 189.60) swept the diving competition for Gateway 38, Smith Voke 25 Westfield (5-0). Gateway rallied from a 5-3 deficit at the “The divers were simply spectacular end of the first period, outscoring Smith Voke today,” Westfield head swim coach Tom 12-5 in the second quarter to take command Lewis said, also noting the performance of of the game en route to a home victory. Grace Morash (187.40) in exhibition dives. Gateway’s Becca Herman scored a game- See H.S. Roundup, Page 11

Surrounded by Holyoke players Sam Kaubris goes up strong for the rebound. (Photos by Bill Deren)

Southwick’s Morgan Grilli (44) prepares to deliver a pass Friday night at Ware High School. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Chandler Pedolzky puts up the floater and gets fouled. (Photos by Bill Deren)

Southwick’s Kathleen Shea Southwick’s Emily Martin (5) delivers a no-look pass. (Photo (3) skies for a rebound. by Chris Putz) (Photo by Chris Putz)

H.S. Winter Sports RESULTS/STANDINGS

BOYS ICE HOCKEY BOYS BASKETBALL BOYS SWIMMING BOYS SWIMMING Westfield 5-3 Westfield 1-6 Westfield 5-0 Westfield 102, Agawam 81 Southwick 0-6 Westfield Technical Academy 2-2 WRESTLING GIRLS BASKETBALL St. Mary 1-5 Westfield 5-1 Westfield 63, Holyoke 57 GIRLS BASKETBALL Southwick 4-3 St. Mary’s 41, Westfield 5-3 Gateway 0-5 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY Westfield Technical Academy 20 Westfield Technical Academy 0-5 Longmeadow-Westfield 1-1 Gateway 38, Smith Voke 25 St. Mary 1-0* GIRLS SWIMMING Ware 54, Southwick 37 Southwick 4-3 Westfield 5-0 Friday’s Results BOYS BASKETBALL Gateway 4-2 GIRLS SWIMMING Pioneer Valley Christian 58, St. Mary’s 25 Westfield 125, Agawam 60 Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on PAGE 10 - SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Winter Sports Schedules

WESTFIELD WESTFIELD ST. MARY’S SOUTHWICK GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOL -TOLLAND HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL ACADEMY -GRANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Sat., Jan. 5 Sat., Jan. 5 Sat., Jan. 5 Sat., Jan. 5 Fri., Jan. 4 No Sports Scheduled No Sports Scheduled No Sports Scheduled WRESTLING @ Mt. Anthony JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Smith Sun., Jan. 6 Mon., Jan. 7 Mon., Jan. 7 Senior HS, 8:30 a.m. Vocational and Agricultural, 5 p.m. JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ JV BOYS HOOPS @ Sun., Jan. 6 JV BOYS HOOPS vs. St. Mary, GIRLS HOOPS vs. Smith Vocational Southwick, 10:45 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Westfield Technical Academy, JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Mon., Jan. 7 Westfield, Fitzpatrick Arena, and Agricultural, 6:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS vs. St. Mary, 7 p.m. 5:30 p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Northampton, BOYS HOOPS @ Westfield 10:45 a.m. Sat., Jan. 5 5:30 p.m. Tues., Jan. 8 Technical Academy, 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. BOYS HOOPS vs. Northampton, GIRLS HOOPS vs. Hampden Charter Belchertown, Amelia Park Ice WRESTLING @ Jamie Mormiel Tues., Jan. 8 Invitational, RCS High School, 10 a.m. 7 p.m. School of Science, 6 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS @ Smith Arena, 3 p.m. Tues., Jan. 8 Wed., Jan. 9 Vocational and Agricultural, Mon., Jan. 7 Mon., Jan. 7 JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Palmer, No Sports Scheduled 6:30 p.m. No Sports Scheduled JV BOYS HOOPS @ Pathfinder, 5:30 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 10 Wed., Jan. 9 Tues., Jan. 8 5 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Palmer, 7 p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS vs. McCann Tech, No Sports Scheduled JV BOYS HOOPS @ BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Greenfield, 5:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Pathfinder, 7 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 10 Longmeadow, Olympia (West 5:30 p.m. JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. SKIING @ PVIAC Race #1, Tues., Jan. 8 Springfield), 8:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS vs. McCann Tech, Putnam, 5:30 p.m. JV GIRLS HOOPS @ Baystate 7 p.m. Berkshire East, 5 p.m. Wed., Jan. 9 BOYS HOOPS @ Greenfield, Academy Charter Public School, 5 p.m. WRESTLING @ Northampton, 6 p.m. Fri., Jan. 11 JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Pioneer 7 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 10 JV BOYS HOOPS @ John J. Duggan Valley Christian Academy, GIRLS HOOPS vs. Putnam, GIRLS HOOPS @ Commerce, JV BOYS HOOPS @ Pope Francis, Westfield Intermediate School 7 p.m. 6 p.m. Academy, 5:30 p.m. (Southampton Road), 5 p.m. 5:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ John J. Duggan Wed., Jan. 9 Wed., Jan. 9 BOYS HOOPS vs. Pioneer BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. South BOYS HOOPS @ Pope Francis, Academy, 7 p.m. WRESTLING vs. John J. Duggan 7 p.m. Valley Christian Academy, Hadley, Amelia Park Ice Arena, BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ East GIRLS HOOPS @ Smith Vocational, Westfield Intermediate School 7 p.m. Academy, 6 p.m. Longmeadow, Olympia (West 6:30 p.m. (Southampton Road), 6:30 p.m. WRESTLING @ South Hadley, Thurs., Jan. 10 Springfield), 8:30 p.m. Sat., Jan. 12 Fri., Jan. 11 7 p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Baystate BOYS/GIRLS SKIING – PVIAC Race No Sports Scheduled GIRLS HOOPS vs. Thurs., Jan. 10 Academy Charter Public School, 5 p.m. Commerce, Westfield JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Monson, #1, Berkshire East, 5 p.m. Mon., Jan. 14 SKIING @ PVIAC Race #1, Fri., Jan. 11 No Sports Scheduled Intermediate School 5:30 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING vs. Berkshire East, 5 p.m. Tues., Jan. 15 (Southampton Road), 4 p.m. SKIING @ PVIAC Race #1, Belchertown, 4 p.m. Berkshire East, 5 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS @ Franklin Tech, 7 JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Mount BOYS HOOPS vs. Baystate JV GIRLS HOOPS @ Hampshire, Everett, Westfield Intermediate BOYS HOOPS vs. Monson, p.m. Academy Charter Public School, 5:30 p.m. School (Southampton Road), 7 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS INDOOR TRACK vs. Wed., Jan. 16 Fri., Jan. 11 6:30 p.m. Amherst, Smith College (Northampton), 5:30 p.m. No Sports Scheduled BOYS HOOPS vs. Mount BOYS/GIRLS INDOOR TRACK Fri., Jan. 11 6:45 p.m. vs. Ludlow, Athol @ Smith College GIRLS HOOPS @ Hampshire, 7 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 17 Everett, Westfield Intermediate GIRLS HOOPS vs. Hampden (Northampton), 6:45 p.m. JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Smith Voke, School (Southampton Road), Charter School of Science, 6:30 p.m. Longmeadow, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Sat., Jan. 12 WRESTLING @ The Gilbert Sat., Jan. 12 8 p.m. BOYS HOOPS vs. Smith Voke, 7 p.m. Sat., Jan. 12 School, 9 a.m. WRESTLING @ Joe McCabe Sat., Jan. 12 Fri., Jan. 18 No Sports Scheduled WRESTLING @ Ludlow Duals, JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Invitational, Maple Hill High School, GIRLS HOOPS vs. Commerce, 6 p.m. Mon., Jan. 14 Greenfield, Collins-Moylan Arena, Ludlow High School, 9 a.m. JV BOYS HOOPS @ 10 a.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Algonquin, Mon., Jan. 21 6:30 p.m. Amelia Park Ice Arena, 5 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Pathfinder, 5:30 p.m. Sun., Jan. 13 Mon., Jan. 14 BOYS HOOPS @ Pathfinder, Sun., Jan. 13 Tues., Jan. 22 BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Smith Voke, 7 p.m. JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Chicopee JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Pathfinder, Easthampton, Amelia Park Ice 5 p.m. Tues., Jan. 15 Comp, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Arena, 3 p.m. BOYS HOOPS vs. Smith Voke, Mon., Jan. 14 BOYS/GIRLS SKIING – JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ BOYS HOOPS vs. Pathfinder, 7 p.m. PVIAC Race #2, Berkshire East, Chicopee, Fitzpatrick Ice Arena, 6:30 p.m. JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. West GIRLS HOOPS @ Gateway, 6:30 p.m. Springfield, 5:30 p.m. 5 p.m.?GIRLS HOOPS @ 6:45 p.m. Tues., Jan. 15 GIRLS HOOPS vs. West Springfield, Wed., Jan. 23 Renaissance, Boland School, Mon., Jan. 14 SKIING @ PVIAC Race #2, 7 p.m. No Sports Scheduled 7 p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS @ Berkshire East, 5 p.m. Renaissance, Rebecca Johnson Tues., Jan. 15 Thurs., Jan. 24 Wed., Jan. 16 Elementary School, 5:30 p.m. JV GIRLS HOOPS @ Duggan BOYS/GIRLS SKIING – PVIAC Race GIRLS HOOPS vs. Pioneer Valley JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Lee, JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Athol, Academy, 5:30 p.m. #2, Berkshire East, 5 p.m. Christian Academy, 6 p.m. Westfield Intermediate School 5:30 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS @ Duggan JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Sci-Tech, Fri., Jan. 25 (Southampton Road), 5 p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS @ Pioneer Valley BOYS HOOPS @ Renaissance, Academy, 7 p.m. 5:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS vs. Lee, Rebecca Johnson Elementary Christian Academy, 5:30 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING @ Westfield Intermediate School School, 7 p.m. Wed., Jan. 16 Minnechaug, 6 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Pioneer Valley (Southampton Road), 6:30 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Athol, WRESTLING vs. Mohawk, 6 p.m. BOYS HOOPS vs. Sci-Tech, 7 p.m. Christian Academy, 7 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 17 7 p.m.

WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE

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. Men’s Basketball Thur Jan. 17 at UMass Indoor Track Sat Feb. 16 Dartmouth 7:30 Saturday Feb. 2 WORCESTER STATE 12:00 Swimming Wesleyan University Invitational Fri Jan. 18 Wesleyan University- Middletown, Conn. SAINT JOSEPH, CT 6:00 Swimming Indoor Track Sat Feb. 2 at Western LONGMEADOW HIGH SCHOOL Saturday Jan. 19 Connecticut 12:00 - Girls’ Ice Hockey Pioneer Invitational Men’s Basketball Smith College- Sat Feb. 2 Sat., Jan. 5 Northampton, Mass. BRIDGEWATER STATE 12:00 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (WHS Co-Op) @ Austin Prep, Essex Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Sport Center, 8:10 p.m. Sat Jan. 19 SALEM Sat Feb. 2 Sat., Jan. 12 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (WHS Co-Op) @ Winthrop, Larsen STATE 12:00 BRIDGEWATER STATE 2:00 Rink, 1:30 p.m. Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Wed Feb. 6 Wed., Jan. 16 Sat Jan. 19 FRAMINGHAM STATE 5:30 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (WHS Co-Op) @ Concord-Carlisle, SALEM STATE 2:00 Women’s Basketball The Edge Sports Center, 4:15 p.m. Ice Hockey Sat Jan. 19 at Worcester Wed Feb. 6 Fri., Jan. 18 State 5:40 FRAMINGHAM STATE 7:30 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (WHS Co-Op) @ Algonquin, New England Sports Center, 7:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball Ice Hockey Sat., Jan. 19 Tue Jan. 22 Thur Feb. 7 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (WHS Co-Op) @ Masconomet, FITCHBURG STATE 5:30 FRAMINGHAM STATE 7:35 Haverhill Valley Forum, 5:25 p.m. Women’s Basketball Swimming Fri., Jan. 25 Tues Jan. 22 Sat Feb. 9 LEC GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (WHS Co-Op) @ Auburn, College FITCHBURG STATE 7:30 Championships 12:00 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 Westfield point guard Olivia Westfield’s Emma Surrounded by Holyoke play- W L T Pct PF PA Hadla puts up a scoop shot Pedolzky goes in for the ers Sam Kaubris goes up strong for the rebound. y-Baltimore 10 6 0 .625 389 287 against the Holyoke defender. layup. Pittsburgh 9 6 1 .594 428 360 Cleveland 7 8 1 .469 359 392 Cincinnati 6 10 0 .375 368 455 West W L T Pct PF PA 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 Oakland 4 12 0 .250 290 467

Chandler Pedolzky puts up the floater and NATIONAL CONFERENCE gets fouled. After pulling down the offensive rebound East Ali Piper goes back up for the shot. Photos by Bill Deren W L T Pct PF PA y-Dallas 10 6 0 .625 339 324 H.S. Roundup x-Philadelphia 9 7 0 .563 367 348 Continued from Page 9 Washington 7 9 0 .438 281 359 BOYS SWIMMING N.Y. Giants 5 11 0 .313 369 412 South Bombers working toward perfection W L T Pct PF PA Westfield 102, Agawam 81 y-New Orleans 13 3 0 .813 504 353 Matt Morah (200 free, 2:03.99), Patrick Lurgio (200 individual medley, 2:16.75), Kevin Atlanta 7 9 0 .438 414 423 Hayes (diving, 257.15), Tommy Russell (100 free, 52.32), Cole Viamari (500 free, 5:43.18), Carolina 7 9 0 .438 376 382 Jack Beaulieu (100 backstroke, 1:02.51), and Dominic Navarrete (100 breaststroke, 1:09.86) each won an event to help Westfield remain unbeaten (5-0). Tampa Bay 5 11 0 .313 396 464 Russell also participated in the meet’s most dramatic finishes, losing to Agawam in the 50 North freestyle competition in a matchup of top Western Mass swimmers. Russell finished second, losing by just one-tenth of a second in 22.36. W L T Pct PF PA Westfield also won the medley relay (Russell, Navrrete, Beaulieu, Morash) in 1:48.81, the y-Chicago 12 4 0 .750 421 283 200 free relay (Morash, Lurgio, Viamari, Russell) in 1:36.48, and the 400 free relay (Viamari, Minnesota 8 7 1 .531 360 341 Lurgio, Beaulieu, Navarrete) in 3:55.82. Said coach Lewis: “It was a very workman-like meet.” Green Bay 6 9 1 .406 376 400 Detroit 6 10 0 .375 324 360 BOYS BASKETBALL West W L T Pct PF PA Willenborg paces Saints y-L.A. Rams 13 3 0 .813 527 384 Pioneer Valley Christian 58, St. Mary’s 25 x-Seattle 10 6 0 .625 428 347 Luke Willenborg led St. Mary’s with seven. Saints’ Mike Pepe and Brady Collins scored five apiece. San Francisco 4 12 0 .250 342 435 “We actually moved the ball,” St. Mary’s coach Joe Molta said. “We’re having trouble mak- Arizona 3 13 0 .188 225 425 ing shots right now, finishing our shots, but we’re improving with our ball movement and some things look good. We’re hoping the ball goes in the basket a little bit more.” x-clinched playoff spot — y-clinched division Spurs scored 46 in third to race past Celtics, 120-111 By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Stevens was unsure of Irving’s status for Associated Press Wednesday’s home game against Minnesota. SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio coach “I’m wearing sunglasses, so not too good,” Gregg Popovich had to use some colorful lan- Irving said when asked how he felt, “but it’ll be guage to explain to the Spurs at halftime that all right though.” their lack of aggression was troubling him. Still, Irving was more upset with the pounding The Spurs responded with their highest-scor- the Spurs put on the Celtics. San Antonio ing quarter in 25 years. attacked the paint in the second half with LaMarcus Aldridge scored 32 points and San brawny Boston post Aron Baynes out due to a Antonio rode a 46-point third quarter to a 120- fractured finger. 111 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday Aldridge finished scored 12 points in the third night. quarter and 17 in the second half. He finished 13 DeMar DeRozan, who had 13 points and 10 for 23 from the field along with nine rebounds, assists, said the Spurs were “cussed out by Pop” five assists and two blocked shots. at halftime after shooting 22 percent in the first “He’s been a beast, without a doubt,” Popovich quarter. said. “We were playing really tentative, real indeci- White also took advantage of the lack of rim sive, hesitating, wasn’t being aggressive,” protection, scoring 13 points on 5-for-6 shooting DeRozan said. “The whole dynamic of us, our in the second half. He also led the defense on aggression, changed. We just got out (in the sec- Irving. ond half) and played like we’ve been playing.” “For the game, they said you’ve got to make Derrick White had a career-high 22 points for him work on defense,” White said. “If you just San Antonio, which has won 11 of 13 to close let him play one side of the court, it will be a within four games of the top spot in the Western long night for us. So, I just wanted to make him Conference. work down there and attack.” The Spurs made 19 of 25 shots (76 percent) in San Antonio forward Davis Bertans was 5 for the third quarter and finished with its best period 8 on 3-pointers in scoring 17 points. The Spurs since 1993. It was their 12th-highest output of finished 14 for 26 on 3-pointers. any quarter in franchise history and second- TIP-INS highest in the third. Celtics: After taking New Year’s Day off, The Spurs opened the game 1 for 6 from the Boston returns to action Jan. 2 to open a four- field and shot 22 percent in the opening period game homestand. . Brown’s previous season while scoring a season-low 17 points in the first high of 23 points came Dec. 8 at Chicago. quarter. Boston shot better from 3-point (35 per- Spurs: Gay missed his fifth game of the sea- cent) than San Antonio did from the field (33) in son, missing three previously due to a sore right the first half. heel and sitting out another for rest. Popovich is Jaylen Brown had a season-high 30 points, but not sure how long the sprained left wrist will Boston was unable to maintain its first-half sideline Gay. San Antonio is 2-3 without Gay. ... advantage. Jakob Poeltl made his fourth start of the season “Seemed like they were just waiting in the and first since Oct. 24. Poeltl started three of the weeds,” said Kyrie Irving, who had 16 points Spurs’ first four games before joining the team’s San Antonio Spurs’ DeMar DeRozan (10) shoots against Boston Celtics’ Daniel Theis and eight assists. “I’m pretty sure Pop got in bench. ... Spurs center Pau Gasol received a big during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in San their rear ends and really told them play hard or ovation in his first game since Nov. 4. Gasol Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate) you’re not stepping on the floor and you just see missed 26 games with a stress fracture in his Leonard and Danny Green in the offseason. sure once I get the questions about it, at that maximum level just go up and our level just right foot. He was active for the past two games He vowed to gain revenge on the Raptors some point I’m going to get to it but I stayed the same.” on the road against the Nuggets and Clippers, when they faced the Spurs but has since haven’t been thinking about it.” Irving suffered a scratched cornea in both eyes but the Spurs chose to keep him out until return- accepted the trade and admits he isn’t UP NEXT during a collision with Marco Belinelli with ing home. focused on Thursday’s matchup. Celtics: Host Minnesota on Wednesday 7:22 remaining in the game. Irving exited to the WHAT’S NEXT “Honestly, I wish I had something cool night. locker room but returned to the bench and game DeRozan was extremely upset when Toronto to say to look for it, but I haven’t thought Spurs: Host Toronto on Thursday night. a couple minutes later. Boston coach Brad traded him and Poeltl to San Antonio for Kawhi about it at all,” DeRozan said. “I’m pretty PAGE 12 - SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS

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CUP COUNTDOWN QUESTIONS & ATTITUDE

Compelling questions ... and maybe a few actual Chicago’s ‘slide job’ answers earns No. 2 ranking

When Geoff Bodine won the last Cup Series race at Nashville in 1984, Music City legend Chet Atkins presented him with a guitar. [NASCAR/ GETTY IMAGES]

Nashville? You buyin’ it?

Yes, and here’s why. Junior Earnhardt and Chase Elliott came firing right out of the gate, lobbying for a NASCAR return to Nashville’s Fairgrounds Speedway. That’s a lot of PR horse- power right there. When it was announced that Speedway Motorsports (the Charlotte-based track-ownership group) will partner with Nash- ville’s track operators, plenty of other folks also got excited about the possibilities.

Why so excited?

For starters, the track is six-tenths of a mile, which appeals to short- track fans. And it’s historic, with racing at Kyle Busch celebrates his hard-fought win at Chicagoland Speedway on July 1. [AP/NAM Y. HUH] the Fairgrounds dating back to the early 1900s. By Godwin Kelly and clouds filling the sky. But the rain held backstretch, I was like, ‘Hell no, you’re not NASCAR ran big-league [email protected] off until after the compelling conclusion. taking this one away right now,’ ” Busch races there from 1958-84, In the early going Aric Almirola looked said after the race. “This was kind of where and the track remains a This is the fourth of a five-part series like the driver to beat. I was at. I was just going to do anything Late Model playground on the top five races during the 2018 Almirola led a race-high 70 laps — he led that it took for us to be able to get back to to this day. Plenty of NASCAR season. This week, No. 2. 40 laps in the previous five seasons com- the start/finish line first.” organizational maneu- bined — but he had to pit twice for loose Larson, a racer’s racer, was OK with vers over the past two here was a lot of hype going into wheels. He finished 25th in the No. 10 runner-up honors following the sheet- decades have irritated the July 1 Overton’s 400 at Chi- Stewart-Haas Racing Ford. metal contact with Busch. longtime fans, and it cagoland Speedway, but it had Kyle Busch moved into the lead on a “I roughed him up. He roughed me up. would certainly throw a little to do with on-track racing. restart with 58 laps to go, replacing Kevin That’s racing,” Larson said. “That was bone to the graybeards TThe center of attention was Dale Earn- Harvick at the front of the field. hard racing. I had a lot of fun.” if NASCAR goes back to hardt Jr., who was making his debut as a Busch, Harvick and Martin Truex Jr., Chicagoland, which was Race 17 on Music City in the next race analyst for NBC Sports. who became known as the “Big 3,” were up the 2018 Cup Series schedule, produced couple of years. Amidst the celebrity celebration, a race front with about 40 laps left before a hard- Busch’s fifth victory of the season. broke out at the usually mild-mannered charging Kyle Larson crashed the party. “It was a good day, a great finish, espe- But only 15,000 seats? 400-miler in Joliet, Illinois. Larson powered by Harvick to get into cially at a mile and a half,” Busch said. First, the hard stats. There were 24 lead second. He appeared to be in trouble after “People don’t necessarily see those very They’d probably want to changes in this 267-lap run over Chicago- brushing the wall with seven laps left, but much anymore. Man, you just got to be add some more grand- land’s 1.5-mile oval, plus five caution peri- he kept going. pumped for that. It’s cool.” stands, but not too much, ods covering 23 laps. Meanwhile Busch was slowed by a cou- When Busch pulled his No. 18 Joe Gibbs given modern trends in A madcap afternoon of racing, which ple of lapped cars at the back of the field. Racing Toyota up to the finish line to grab ticket sales and the fact included a threat of rain from start to fin- Busch and Larson then were neck-and- the checkered flag from a NASCAR official, that TV revenue pays the ish, was topped off by a something-special neck on the final lap. Larson bumped into the crowd booed the race winner when he biggest percentage of final lap. the back of Busch’s car and moved into emerged from his beat-up machine. the bills. New NASCAR The temperature was in the 90s for the lead. Busch then raced into the back Busch took it in stride. president Steve Phelps much of the day, creating difficult condi- of Larson’s No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing “If you don’t like that kind of racing, has hinted at a major tions in the cars. The drivers cooled down Chevrolet and sped ahead for the victory. don’t even watch,” Busch said while pre- revamp, and this would with bags of ice and bottles of water at pit It was that move by Busch that prompted tending to wipe tears from his eyes. “When fall under that umbrella stops. Earnhardt’s now famous cry from the you start banging doors into one another, for sure. The conditions on the track changed as a announcer’s booth of “Slide job! Slide it is fair game after that; proud to get our- storm front moved into the area toward the job!” selves another win at Chicagoland. It’s — Ken Willis, ken.willis end of the race, with the wind picking up “When I was going down the pretty cool to go back to Victory Lane.” @news-jrnl.com

2019 CUP SERIES April 7: Food City 500 at Bristol June 30: Overton’s 400 at Chicagoland Sept. 15: South Point 400 at Las Vegas SCHEDULE April 13: Toyota Owners 400 at July 6: Coke Zero 400 at Daytona Sept. 21: Federated Auto Parts 400 at Feb. 10: Clash at Daytona Richmond July 13: Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Richmond Feb. 14: 150-mile qualifying races for April 28: Geico 500 at Talladega July 21: Foxwoods 301 at New Sept. 29: Bank of America 500k at Daytona 500 May 5: Dover 400 Hampshire Charlotte Feb. 17: Daytona 500 May 11: Kansas 400 July 28: Gander Outdoors 400 at Pocono Oct. 6: Delaware 400 at Dover Feb. 24: Folds of Honor 500 at Atlanta May 18: All-Star Race at Charlotte Aug. 4: Go Bowling at Watkins Glen Oct. 13: 1000Bulbs.com 500 Talladega March 3: Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas May 26: Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Aug. 11: Consumers Energy 400 at Oct. 20: Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas March 10: TicketGuardian 500 at Phoenix June 2: Pocono 400 Michigan Oct. 27: First Data 500 at Martinsville March 17: Auto Club 400 at Fontana June 9: FireKeepers Casino 400 at Aug. 17: Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race Nov. 3: AAA Texas 500 March 24: STP 500 at Martinsville Michigan at Bristol Nov. 10: Can-Am 500k at Phoenix March 31: O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at June 23: Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sept. 1: Southern 500 at Darlington Nov. 17: Ford EcoBoost 400 at Texas Sonoma Sept. 8: Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Homestead-Miami

MOTOR MOUTHS SPEED FREAKS — A few questions we had to ask ourselves PODCAST Will big changes in 2020 include a return to the GODSPEAK: Bring back Rockingham, or better yet We’re more of the New Year’s Nashville Fairgrounds? North Wilkesboro. Old-school NASCAR fans would revolutions type of guys. GODSPEAK: I remember when Bill France Jr. took appreciate either returning to action. Nashville off the schedule because the track KEN’S CALL: The dirt at Eldora is an obvious Tune in online at didn’t meet NASCAR standards. Nashville must be notion, but I’m gonna keep lobbying to get Dayto- www.news-journalonline.com/ like a fine wine that gets better with age. na’s summertime race onto the Rolex road course. daytonamotormouths KEN’S CALL: A couple of years ago, NASCAR might’ve tiptoed in with an Xfinity race, but these Any racing-related New Year’s resolution? days I predict they’re going there with Cup cars if GODSPEAK: I will try to keep track of those guys in the dates can be lined up. the Xfinity and Truck Series a bit more. They get lost in the Cup Series sauce most times. One of our Speed Freaks is Which other track would you like to see on the KEN’S CALL: I’m gonna pay more attention to lobbying for a Cup race on Cup schedule? Regan Smith’s Twitter feed. He’s pretty good. Eldora’s dirt. [AP FILE] THE WESTFIELD NEWS www.thewestfieldnews.com SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2019 - PAGE 15

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