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VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents $1.00 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 VOL. 88 NO. 243 Lift is a ‘game changer’ for swimmers with mobility issues By LORI SZEPELAK was a water exercise user, “Swimming is a life skill,” nity that have mobility chal- Correspondent those dollars were earmarked said Allard. “Last year we lenges,” noted Lisee in a state- WESTFIELD — For Gloria for the lift as well,” said served over 500 youth through ment. “Improvements like this McMahon, receiving a “lift” Andrea Allard, YMCA CEO, aquatics as well as offered set a great example, hopefully at the YMCA of Greater adding that 90% of the swimming instruction and encouraging other local busi- Westfield has made a marked $102,552 lift cost was covered aquatic activities to a broad nesses to follow suit.” improvement in her swim- by grants and donations. spectrum of the population The original pool at the ming routine. The lift is located on the from infants to seniors 95 YMCA on Court Street was “My severe arthritis has first floor of the YMCA and years of age.” built in 1950 and the Olympic limited my mobility,” said the other level is located in the Allard added that the YMCA pool was built in 1974. With McMahon, who has been an large pool area. works with several organiza- the installation of the new lift, active member of the YMCA “There was a very old lift tions to help provide aquatic people who are wheelchair for more than 25 years. that was installed sometime in opportunities for their clients. bound will have access to a “Before I retired I was walk- the 80’s for wheelchair access “Through collaboration, heated pool as well as a lap ing two miles a day. After I and others had to manipulate organizations that do not have pool. retired I knew I would need to four stairs,” said Allard. their own pool can depend on “Members and guests with stay active and the YMCA has “Access to the pools with the the Y to help deliver a quality limited ability can benefit provided a supportive envi- new lift is a game changer for experience for youth, adults greatly from water exercise ronment.” some who must do or can only and seniors,” said Allard. and swimming,” said Allard, Thanks in part to two grants do water-based exercise to Carissa M. Lisee, Westfield’s adding, “Access for all is part – the George I. Alden Trust help with mobility.” superintendent of buildings of our mission.” and The Beveridge Family McMahon, who particularly and building commissioner, At age 90, McMahon said Foundation – the Savaria enjoys the “therapy swim” noted the city’s Commission the new lift has given her V-1504 universal access lift classes, shared a similar senti- for Citizens with Disabilities another way to enjoy one of was installed by 101 Mobility ment. and its members take pride in her favorite exercises – swim- in September. The lift is built “When my knees started to supporting the community, its ming. to carry a wheelchair and pas- bother me it was hard to use residents and businesses with “When I started exercising senger safely up and down the stairs,” said McMahon. regard to accessibility issues after retiring, I concentrated on one or more levels, driven by “The lift is wonderful for me.” and Americans with the YMCA ‘Going Strong’ a hydraulic system that travels Allard noted that during the Disabilities Act (ADA) com- class,” said McMahon. “Over up and down a rail system grant writing process, it was pliance. the years I switched to the pool enclosed in the lift tower so a important to emphasize that “It is heartwarming to see because of the nice warm machine room is not needed. the YMCA offers a variety of the Westfield YMCA volun- water which is very soothing. Gloria McMahon is all smiles as she can now use a new “Additionally, we were left swimming programs, from tarily making accessibility Also, I’ve met a nice group of universal access lift from the main level to the pool deck at $5,000 in a bequest from one youth swim lessons to a com- improvements to accommo- people so the camaraderie is the YMCA of Greater Westfield. (Submitted photo) of our members and as she petitive swim team. date members of the commu- very enjoyable.” Health board cannot enforce shutoff of wells says Carnes By PETER CURRIER not be activated. In an Aug. the water is being used. avenues she could to keep the PFAS substances do to the Staff Writer 14 letter, Mello cited Public Health Director two wells from turning on. human body. WESTFIELD — The Massachusetts General Law Joseph Rouse and Board of “The leg work for other “You’re only testing for 24 Board of Health informed Part 1 Title 16 Section 122A: Health Chairperson Juanita actions has not been made. So [chemicals]. Non-detect from Kristen Mello during a board Regulation of domestic water Carnes said that this law does we have officially made such 24 doesn’t mean jack when meeting last week that it supply: powers of board of not apply in the manner that a request, and you have offi- 300 went in the water,” said would be unable to fulfill her health: penalties. Mello seems to hope it will. cially given us such an Mello, “So while I appreciate request to have the city not In that section, it says that “Your demand of the health answer, and that’s what we that we have limits, you’re run wells seven and eight. the Board of Health can issue department to step in is not needed to do,” said Mello. telling me eight percent of The wells were shut down a written warning for a busi- warranted. DPW, the water She then reiterated that she what went in there isn’t there due to contamination from ness or homeowner who is department and commission, disagrees with the answer by now, and I’m telling you that firefighting foam and filtra- found to be providing water the mayor, the law depart- the board and said that it is eight percent is not protective tion systems have been to the public that is “unsafe or ment and others have been the responsibility of local of public health.” installed. inadequate.” Those who consumed by this issue and health departments across the Board member Dr. Teresa Mello, who represents receive a warning must seek are doing their jobs well,” state to end problems like Mitchell said work has been Westfield Residents an alternate water supply said Carnes in a statement she this. done on the situation, and that Advocating for Themselves while service is discontinued. read at Wednesday’s meeting. Mello then informed the the Department of Public (WRAFT) had requested to Failure to comply with the Mello responded by saying board that professors from the Health in the city has to fol- the board during the warning can result in a fine of that she accepted the answer University of Massachusetts low the lead of the state September Board of Health $50 and the removal of the but that she only made the would be coming to Westfield KRISTEN L. MELLO meeting that seven and eight occupants of the place where request to explore all possible on Oct.16 to talk about what See Health Board, Page 5 Two bills of area interest to be heard in Boston today By AMY PORTER in Massachusetts where the fication would open up CPA Staff Writer economics and the permitting funds currently available in BOSTON – On Oct. 15, the fights strongly prohibit such 175 cities and town through- Joint Committee on an investment. out Massachusetts. The bill Municipalities and Regional This restriction is currently will be debated on Tuesday at Government will consider blocking the use of CPA funds 11 a.m. Massachusetts H.1790 and to extend the Bruce Freeman Also on Tuesday at 10 a.m., S.83 An Act authorizing Rail Trail (BFRT) in Sudbury the Joint Committee on municipalities to expend cer- and the Southampton Transportation will consider tain funds for the acquisition Greenway. Both segments are Bill H.3011, “An Act of land to be used for rail important connections: The Designating United States trails. BFRT should link to the par- Highway Route 20 as a State According to the tially constructed and envi- Historic Highway,” brought Massachusetts Bicycle sioned 103-mile Mass Central by Rep Farley-Bouvier of Coalition (MassBike), Many Trail from Boston to Pittsfield and Smitty Massachusetts cities and Northampton, and Pignatelli of Lee. towns have used Community Southampton Greenway to The purpose of the historic Preservation Act (CPA) funds the 85-mile mostly construct- highway designation for for rail trail development; ed and envisioned New Haven Route 20 is to recognize the including purchasing land, to Northampton Canal Trail. unique historic character of and paying for studies, design According to former CGRT the highway across the conti- and construction of rail trails. Board member Alice Flyte, nental United States. Community Preservation Act Southampton is directly Municipalities through which funds have been used in affected by this restriction, Route 20 crosses shall be Westfield for city costs for the and is an important link in the given permission to erect sig- central portion of the Northampton to New Haven nage bearing the designation Columbia Greenway Rail trail. in compliance with Trail, funded largely by state MassBike proposed legisla- Massachusetts Department of grants. tion H.1790 and S.83, filed by Transportation standards. However, a 2009 Rep. Carmine Gentile and In 2016, Bryan Farr, presi- Massachusetts Department of Sen. James Eldridge, which dent of the Historic Route 20 Revenue interpretation of the resolves this issue in a Association first sponsored a laws disallowed the use of straight-forward fashion by bill to make US Route 20 a CPA funds to purchase a fed- clarifying that use of CPA historic highway in erally rail banked railroad funds may be used to pur- Massachusetts. At the time, rights-of-way (ROW) because chase federally rail banked Farr said the bill, which has theoretically the intact ROW ROWs. This not only solves other organizations sponsor- could be repurchased by the the issue in Sudbury and ing it as well, has come out of railroad to restart service, Southampton, but also for any committee favorably. This according to MassBike, who future ROWs that face the Chester selectman Barbara Pease Huntoon and Bryan Farr, president of The Historic US said it is virtually unthinkable same conundrum. This clari- See Bills, Page 3 Route 20 Association at the unveiling of the Historic US 20 sign in Chester. (File Photo) PAGE 2 - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Celebrate National Chocolate Cupcake Day with local sweets By HOPE from the name – it packed a both white and dark chocolate E. TREMBLAY lot of peanut butter in the mixed together – the best of Assistant Managing Editor smooth, rich frosting. The both worlds for chocolate lov- WESTFIELD – Oct. 18 is peanut butter did not over- ers! National Chocolate Cupcake power the chocolate cake, but And speaking of chocolate Day. Yes, the decadently deli- instead enhanced it. Chopped lovers, the die-hards on staff cious dessert has its own spe- peanut butter cups completed said the Mama Cakes’ cial day and there are several this delicious dessert, which Chocolate Dream cupcake local bakeries offering a vari- received thumbs-up from delivered exactly what the ety of chocolate cupcakes to everyone who tried it. name states. The cake was satisfy your celebratory crav- Mama Cakes’ Salted moist and spongey and the ings. Caramel cupcake is Perry’s chocolate-on-chocolate flavor To help you mark the sweet all-time favorite and was also would exceed any “chocolate occasion, The Westfield News enjoyed by staff. The deep fix” expectations. staff took up the daunting task chocolate of the cake was bal- All in all, you can’t go of tasting some of the choco- anced by the sweet caramel wrong celebrating National late cupcakes offered by bak- frosting and the hint of salt Chocolate Cupcake Day with eries in the city. It was a tough brought it all together. any of these decadent offer- assignment, but we rose to the The Hot Chocolate ings. occasion, just for our readers. Cupcake, also by Frosted We sampled the following: We admit there really Swirl, reminded all of us of a wasn’t a bad cupcake in the warm mug of hot chocolate on It Takes Two bunch. Each flavor offered its a winter night. This tasted so own delicious nod to choco- much like the real thing that Bakery late, but the staff agreed that we wondered if elves secretly 31 Elm St., Westfield Oct. 18 is National Chocolate Cupcake Day and Westfield News staff sampled this assortment the best overall cupcake was baked it! The chocolate cake Open Tuesday-Saturday of chocolate cupcakes from local bakeries to help readers decide what to enjoy Friday. (Photo J.P.’s Totally Baked Goods’ really tasted like hot chocolate from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. by Hope E. Tremblay) Double Chocolate Cupcake and the marshmallow filling Chocolate with chocolate with vanilla buttercream frost- was fluffy. It was topped with buttercream frosting ing. chocolate frosting, mini Open Wednesday 10 a.m. Chocolate with vanilla but- – 6 p.m., Thursday and Friday “This is what you expect marshmallows and dark choc- tercream frosting from a chocolate cupcake,” olate shavings. Hartman said from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. and 9 said Lorie Perry, director of this was the one she would eat Frosted Swirl p.m. – 2 a.m., and Saturday advertising production. again and again. from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 9 Office Assistant Melissa It Takes Two’s chocolate Cupcakes p.m. – 2 a.m. Hartman agreed. cupcakes were super moist Double chocolate with but- Home-based business. tercream frosting “It’s moist and chocolatey,” and had a light chocolate fla- Email Valerie@FrostedSwirl. she said. “The frosting isn’t vor. We tried cupcakes with com or call 413-557-8121. too sweet, and neither is the vanilla buttercream as well as Mama Cakes cake.” chocolate buttercream. Tuxedo Peanut Butter Overload 40 Elm St., Westfield Reporter Peter Currier Everyone agreed the choco- Open Tuesday-Friday, ranked this cupcake high as late buttercream took the Death by Chocolate Hot Chocolate 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and well. cake, so to speak, and was a Saturday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Another cupcake that real winner. JP’s Totally Chocolate Dream received rave reviews was the Ken Morrow, sales repre- Chocolate Peanut Butter Peanut Butter Overload by sentative, gave his top vote to Baked Goods Chocolate Salted Caramel Frosted Swirl Cupcakes. This the Frosted Swirl Tuxedo Westfield News employees Lorie Perry and Melissa Hartman was truly what you’d expect Cupcake. This one featured 18 School St., Westfield discuss which cupcake to try next. (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay) Police Logs

WESTFIELD caller reports an injured rac- 3:34 p.m.: officer wanted, identified one of the boys and 5:52 p.m.: accident, East stolen merchandise, the Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 coon is trapped in a trash bar- Franklin Street, a caller said she would provide addi- Main Street, a caller reports a responding officer reports the 8:21 a.m.: school investiga- rel, the responding animal reports that a bicycle, which tional information to the offi- male party was struck by a suspect woman had thrown tion, Westfield Middle School, control officer reports the was stolen from the store last cer, the incident was referred vehicle in a parking lot, dual the merchandise into an occu- 30 W. Silver St., a school injured raccoon was transport- week, was found to have been to the community policing response dispatched, the pied car as she fled, the man resource officer reports a stu- ed to the municipal animal left near the back door, the officer for the area responding officer reports the in the dar denied knowing the dent reported that a school shelter; responding officer reports the 4:11 p.m.: found property, victim’s ankle was run over woman but her purse was mate had sent her a nude pic- 12:36 p.m.: breaking and woman said that the bike was North Road a person. came to and he was transported to found in the vehicle, the sus- ture of himself, the incident entering, Mill Street, a caller missing many parts and after the station to surrender a Baystate Noble Hospital; pect was identified and a was referred to school offi- reports he investigated a report she locked it up the bike found wallet, the officer 8:02 p.m.: larceny, criminal complaint was filed, cials for action; of a disturbance and found a youths cut the lock and stole reports he was unable to Springfield Road, a caller heroin was found in the car 10:17 a.m.: harassment, broken liquor bottle in a bro- the bike, the woman said that immediately contact the from a Springfield Road and the man was charged with East Main Street, a person ken toilet with blood drops she chased the youths and owner and the wallet was department store report a possession of heroin, a subse- who is the defendant of a pro- and smears on the wall, floor, recovered the bike, the woman stored for safe keeping; shoplifter fled the store with quent offense. tective order reports that the hall and exit door, there were plaintiff is approaching his no signs of forcible entry, the home and workplace as if she incident was referred to the is trying to goad him into vio- detective bureau; lating the protective order, the 12:51 p.m.: fire, King Court Logs responding officer reports he Street, a caller reports fire in advised the caller not to react her home where there are oxy- by contacting her and instead gen tanks, dual response dis- Westfield District with operating a motor vehicle vehicle and the charge was Southwick, was released on should seek a harassment pro- patched, the responding fire- Court under the influence of liquor continued without a finding her personal recognizance tection order at the district fighters report the fire was Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in 1988, submitted to facts with probation for one month. pending a Jan. 7, 2020, hear- court; contained and found to have James W. Sitler Jr., 57, of sufficient to warrant a guilty He was assessed $50. ing after she was arraigned a 12:18 p.m.: animal com- been caused by an overloaded 83 Tannery Road, Westfield, finding for a charge of negli- Tinnelle S. Guzman, 29, of charge of assault and battery plaint, South Maple Street, a electrical outlet; charged by Southwick police gent operation of a motor 59 College Highway, #12, brought by Westfield police.

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n Oct. 15, 1991, despite sexual harassment alle- In 2001, Bethlehem Steel Corp. filed for Chapter 11 ONE YEAR AGO: gations by Anita Hill, the Senate narrowly con- bankruptcy. Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen died in Seattle at the Ofirmed the nomination of Clarence Thomas to the age of 65 from complications of non-Hodgkin's lym- U.S. Supreme Court, 52-48. In 2003, eleven people were killed when a Staten Island phoma; he had used the billions from the company he ferry slammed into a maintenance pier. (The ferry's pi- founded with childhood friend Bill Gates to invest in ON THIS DATE: lot, who'd blacked out at the controls, later pleaded conservation, space travel, arts and culture and pro- guilty to eleven counts of manslaughter.) fessional sports. Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Eliz- In 1783, the first manned balloon flight took place in abeth Warren released a DNA analysis that she said Paris as Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier ascended in In 2006, three members of Duke University's lacrosse indicated that she has some Native American heritage; a basket attached to a tethered Montgolfier hot-air bal- team appeared on CBS' "60 Minutes" to deny raping a the move was intended as a rebuttal to President Don- loon, rising to about 75 feet. woman who'd been hired to perform as a stripper (Col- ald Trump, who had mocked those claims. (A Stanford lin Finnerty, Reade Seligmann and David Evans were University expert concluded that Warren had a Native In 1917, Dutch exotic dancer Mata Hari (Margaretha later exonerated). American ancestor who probably lived six to 10 genera- ZelleGeertruida MacLeod), 41, convicted by a French tions ago.) Sears filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy pro- military court of spying for the Germans, was executed In 2017, actress and activist Alyssa Milano tweeted that tection, with plans to shutter 142 unprofitable stores. by a firing squad outside Paris. (Maintaining her inno- women who had been sexually harassed or assaulted Kensington Palace announced that Britain's Prince cence to the end, Mata Hari refused a blindfold and should write "Me too" as a status; within hours, tens of Harry and his wife, the former Meghan Markle, were blew a kiss to her executioners.) thousands had taken up the #MeToo hashtag (using a expecting their first child in the spring. (The baby boy, phrase that had been introduced 10 years earlier by born May 6, was named Archie.) In 1940, Charles Chaplin's first all-talking comedy, "The social activist Tarana Burke.) Great Dictator," a lampoon of Adolf Hitler, opened in TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS: New York. TEN YEARS AGO: Jazz musician Freddy Cole is 88. Singer Barry Mc- A report of a 6-year-old Colorado boy trapped inside a Guire is 84. Actress Linda Lavin is 82. Rock musician In 1945, the former premier of Vichy France, Pierre La- runaway helium balloon engrossed the nation before Don Stevenson (Moby Grape) is 77. Baseball Hall of val, was executed for treason. the boy, Falcon Heene, was found safe at home in what Famer Jim Palmer is 74. Singer-musician Richard Car- turned out to be a hoax. (Falcon's parents served up to penter is 73. Actor Victor Banerjee is 73. Former tennis In 1946, Nazi war criminal Hermann Goering fatally a month in jail.) player Roscoe Tanner is 68. Singer Tito Jackson is 66. poisoned himself hours before he was to have been Actor-comedian Larry Miller is 66. Actor Jere Burns is executed. FIVE YEARS AGO: 65. Movie director Mira Nair is 62. Britain's Duchess of Fresh signs of slow global economic growth and the York, Sarah Ferguson, is 60. Chef Emeril Lagasse is In 1954, Hurricane Hazel made landfall on the Caro- Ebola crisis sent stocks on Wall Street tumbling as 60. Actress Tanya Roberts is 60. Rock musician Mark lina coast as a Category 4 storm; Hazel was blamed for much as 460 points in the most turbulent day since Reznicek is 57. Singer Eric Benet is 53. Actress Van- some 1,000 deaths in the Caribbean, 95 in the U.S. and 2011 before partially recovering; European shares slid essa Marcil is 51. Singer-actress-TV host Paige Davis 81 in Canada. as well. The Kansas City Royals advanced to their first is 50. Country singer Kimberly Schlapman (Little Big World Series since 1985 after finishing a four-game Town) is 50. Actor Dominic West is 50. Rhythm-and- In 1976, in the first debate of its kind between vice- sweep in the AL Championship Series with a 2-1 victory blues singer Ginuwine is 49. Actor Devon Gummersall presidential nominees, Democrat Walter F. Mondale over the Baltimore Orioles. The San Francisco Giants is 41. Actor Chris Olivero is 40. Christian singer-actress and Republican Bob Dole faced off in Houston. came within one game of winning the NL Championship Jaci Velasquez is 40. Actor Brandon Jay McLaren is Series with a 6-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. 39. Rhythm-and-blues singer Keyshia Cole is 38. Actor In 1989, South African officials released eight promi- Vincent Martella is 27. Actress Bailee Madison is 20. nent political prisoners, including Walter Sisulu. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 - PAGE 3

The B-17 ‘Aluminum Overcast’ sits on the tarmac of Barnes Regional Airport Sunday for some of the last f the ground tours for the Westfield stop. (Photo by Peter Currieor) EAA says B-17 tours at Barnes were a success By PETER CURRIER a World War II bomber in of the plane. There are cur- with modern controls that from a stop in Hyannis the and Rick Fernalld. Staff Writer flight over the weekend. rently fewer than 20 B-17 make the cockpit look closer week before. At least some of Silva said that the EAA has WESTFIELD — The Between Oct. 11 and 13, Flying Fortresses left in exis- to a commercial airliner than the flight tours in Hyannis restored another World War Experimental Aircraft the B-17 Aluminum Overcast tence, and fewer than 10 are a WWII bomber. were cancelled out of respect Two bomber, the B-25 Association (EAA) said on was sitting on the tarmac at flyable. The bomber was Silva said that the weather for the victims of the crash of Mitchell, this past Spring. Sunday that they think the Barnes Airport for people mass produced by Boeing in cooperating with the tours the “Nine O Nine” B-17 at The B-25 may begin doing Westfield B-17 flight tours who purchased tickets to go World War II. absolutely helped with atten- Bradley the week before. The similar tours next summer, out of Barnes Airport were a up in the 73-year-old plane “We even had a man named dance. Rain and high winds National Transportation including another possible success despite coming on the for a flight around the Pioneer Captain Bill Purple fly with a would have made it more dif- Safety Board has not released stop in Westfield. heels of the tragic crash of the Valley and Connecticut crew during the tours this ficult and dangerous to oper- a suspected cause of the The EAA is a national same type of plane at Bradley Valley. Tickets were $475 for week,” said Silva. Purple is a ate the bomber. The bombers crash. organization of airplane International Airport the non-EAA members, $409 for veteran of WWII and was a from that era are also notori- The Nine O Nine was enthusiasts that specializes in week before. EAA members, and $10 for a crewmember on the same ous for not being well insu- doing tours similar to that of older, or uncommon aircraft. Steve Silva, the tour coor- ground tour of the plane.The kind of bomber. lated. the EAA, but for the Collings It has chapters in Westfield dinator for the national brand money raised benefits the Purple likely spotted a few “The support from the folks Foundation’s Wings of (Chapter 1620) and of the EAA, said that they had operations and maintenance differences between his war- who came and the airport has Freedom Tour instead. Northampton (1478) among an “average to slightly above of the old B-17. time aircraft and the been outstanding,” said Silva. Following its tenure in many other chapters across average” number of people Silva said that he is grateful Aluminum Overcast, as the He noted that the Aluminum Westfield, the Aluminum the region and country. come to Barnes to experience to be able to share the history Overcast has been outfitted Overcast had come to Barnes Overcast is scheduled for To read an account of the tours in Montgomery, New free media flight in the York this week. Overcast, check out The Overcast was being Monday’s edition of The Bills Cape Cod officials to release flown by pilots Tom Ewing Westfield News. Continued from Page 1 report on dealing with sharks would allow the placement received calls and inquiries of signs from Boston to from almost every state, EASTHAM, Mass. (AP) — $49,950 study after two shark The Hancock. 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(413) 569-5541 • Fax (413) 569-6530 (413) 746-2822 PAGE 4 - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT Conservatives dominate Polish vote, capitalize on spending By VANESSA GERA A left-wing alliance build Associated Press around the Democratic Left WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Alliance trailed in third with Poland's conservative ruling slightly over 12% support, Law and Justice party has bringing the left back into capitalized on its popular parliament after having no social spending policies to do representation there over the even better at the ballot box past four years. than when it swept to power The conservative agrarian four years ago, according to Polish People's Party, in alli- nearly complete results ance with an anti-establish- reported Monday. ment party led by a rock star, If confirmed, the results Kukiz 15, got nearly 9%. from Sunday's general elec- Confederation, a new far- tion would be the strongest right group that is openly showing for a single Polish anti-Semitic and homopho- party in a parliamentary elec- bic, was set to enter parlia- tion in 30 years, since Poland ment after winning 6.8% of threw off communism to the vote. establish democracy. With 94% of votes counted Law and Justice won over to the less powerful 100-seat 44% of Sunday's vote, up Senate, Law and Justice had from 38% in 2015, according 45% support, the Civic to results reported by the state Coalition 35% and the Polish electoral commission based People's Party nearly 6%, on 92% of the votes. Under while the others did not get the Polish system for seat seats. distribution, that result trans- Turnout was at a record lates into the party having a high of over 61% in a sign of majority of seats in the 460- how important voters on all seat lower house of parlia- sides considered this election. ment. In the past, Kaczynski has The Civic Coalition, a cen- said he wants a new constitu- trist alliance built around the tion to "guarantee true Joe Biden's son Hunter stepping Civic Platform party, once led democracy." Critics fear that by EU leader Donald Tusk, would amount to a power was running second with grab, given the party's track down from Chinese board almost 27% support. record on the judiciary and Despite that result, Law the media. By STEVE PEOPLES the White House Counsel to Trump in office. Trump has domestic or foreign, alleged and Justice leaders, however, According to the European AP National help inform his application of also encouraged China to dig that Hunter engaged in were not overly enthusiastic. Union, the ruling party's Political Writer the Biden Administration's into Hunter Biden's work in wrongdoing at any point dur- It leaves them short of the overhaul of Poland's courts NEW YORK (AP) — guidelines or standards to his that country, asserting with- ing his five-year term," two-thirds majority that they and public prosecution over Facing intense scrutiny from business decision-making." out evidence that earned $1.5 Mesires said in his Sunday sought to change the constitu- the past four years has eroded President Donald Trump and Joe Biden, speaking to billion from a "sweetheart" post of Biden's experience in tion as they work to reshape the country's judicial inde- his Republican allies, Hunter reporters after a union forum business deal there. Ukraine. Poland as a strong modern pendence. Biden says he will step down in suburban Des Moines, The president's personal The attorney wrote that state rooted in a conservative The ruling party has vowed from the board of directors of Iowa, said his son did not attorney, Rudy Giuliani, is Hunter Biden worked as an Roman Catholic outlook that to complete its overhaul of a Chinese-backed private discuss that decision with him also under increasing scrutiny unpaid board member for rejects abortion and gay the judicial system after the equity firm at the end of the before posting the statement. for his efforts to dig into BHR Equity Investment Fund rights. election. month as part of a pledge not "No one has asserted my Hunter Biden's business Management Co. "based on "We achieved a lot, but we The party has also used to work on behalf of any for- son did a single thing wrong," background. Late last week, his interest in seeking ways to deserve more," party leader public media as a tool to pro- eign-owned companies Biden added, pounding his two businessmen involved in bring Chinese capital to inter- Jaroslaw Kaczynski declared mote its own successes and should his father win the pres- finger into the podium, Giuliani's efforts to investi- national markets." in a victory speech late cast a poor light on the oppo- idency. "except a lying president." gate Hunter Biden's dealings "To date, Hunter has not Sunday. sition. Biden, the 49-year-old son And Biden promised to bar in Ukraine were charged with received any compensation of Democratic presidential his family members from federal campaign finance vio- for being on BHR's board of candidate Joe Biden, revealed occupying any office within lations. directors," Mesires said. "He his plan Sunday in an internet the White House and said Still, Republicans reacted has not received any return on GOVERNMENT MEETINGS post written by his attorney, they won't "sit in meetings as to news of Hunter Biden's his investment; there have George Mesires, who out- if they are a Cabinet mem- decision to step away from TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 been no distributions to BHR lined a defense of the younger ber." That was a jab at Trump, the Chinese-backed BHR shareholders since Hunter Biden's work in Ukraine and who taps daughter Ivanka and Equity Investment Fund obtained his equity interest." WESTFIELD: China, which has emerged as her husband, Jared Kushner, Management Co. with deep Commission for Citizens with Disabilities at One of Biden's Democratic one of Trump's chief lines of as advisers. Biden did not say skepticism. presidential rivals praised the 6:30 pm attack against Hunter's father if his pledge meant that his "I think this is just another Planning Board at 7 pm move, noting that Trump's despite no proof of impropri- wife, Jill Biden, would not way to save a flailing cam- children are openly trading on BLANDFORD: ety. get the office traditionally paign that's going down," his name in business deals Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm "Hunter makes the follow- assigned to first ladies, should Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, around the world while ing commitment: Under a he win. the top Republican on the Trump occupies the Oval Biden Administration, Hunter He further vowed that no House Judiciary Committee, HUNTINGTON: Office. Board of Assessors at 6 pm will readily comply with any one in his family will have said on Fox News Channel's "I think it demonstrates the and all guidelines or stan- "any business relationship "Sunday Morning Futures." difference in standards rela- SOUTHWICK: dards a President Biden may with anyone that relates to a ''He knows he's in trouble and Housing Authority Meeting at 5:30 pm issue to address purported foreign corporation or foreign this is just another way to try tive to the White House," said Select Board Meeting at 6:30 pm conflicts of interest, or the country." and detract attention Pete Buttigieg, the mayor of appearance of such conflicts, Hunter Biden's work over- On the same show, White South Bend, Indiana. including any restrictions seas sits at the center of the House counselor Kellyanne "I mean, here you have Hunter Biden stepping down WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 related to overseas business House impeachment inquiry Conway said Hunter Biden interests. In any event, Hunter into Trump, who has admitted "should have done this quite a from a position in order to will agree not to serve on asking foreign powers to while ago." make sure, even though there's been no accusation of BLANDFORD: boards of, or work on behalf investigate Hunter Biden's Mesires noted repeatedly of, foreign owned compa- business dealings abroad. that there is no evidence of wrongdoing — doing some- Board of Health Meeting at 6 pm thing just to make sure there's Fire Department Meeting at 7 pm nies," Mesires wrote. The White House released wrongdoing against Hunter Historical Commission Meeting at 7 pm He continued: "He will a rough transcript of a call in Biden, despite intensifying not even the appearance of a continue to keep his father which Trump asks Ukraine's attacks from Trump before conflict of interests, while, in SOUTHWICK: personally uninvolved in his new president, Volodymyr the 2020 election. the White House, the presi- Economic Development Commission Meeting business affairs, while avail- Zelenskiy, to probe Biden's "Despite extensive scruti- dent of the United States is a at 6 pm ing himself as necessary and family and Ukraine's role in ny, at no time has any law walking conflict of interest," Community Preservation Committee meeting appropriate to the Office of the 2016 election that put enforcement agency, either he said. at 7 pm WESTFIELD: Flood Control Commission at 7 pm HUNTINGTON: Selectboard at 6 pm Board of Health at 6 pm

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62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 In this Jan. 30, 2010, file photo, Vice President Joe Biden, left, with his son Hunter, right, at the Duke Georgetown NCAA (413)562-4181 college basketball game in Washington. Since the early days of the United States, leading politicians have had to contend www.thewestfieldnews.com with awkward problems posed by their family members. Joe Biden is the latest prominent politician to navigate this tricky terrain. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 - PAGE 5 From Impossible to I’m possible FACES OF WESTFIELD — Dan Hall, 51, has been living at MHA’s Safe Haven residence in Westfield, working toward SUE WEST, SVP CARSON living in his own place. He shares similarities with others BHN The Carson Center who took the proverbial wrong path in life, but that’s Mental Health, Addictions only part of his story. and Developmental Services “I grew up in a small Close to home Massachusetts town,” Dan recalls. “At 13, I started my journey by smoking cigarettes. My friends and I would hang out at the roller skating rink on Friday nights, smoking and thinking we were Our Faces of Carson feature shares experiences from cool. Then I was introduced the perspective of Behavioral Health Network’s care- to alcohol during a bonfire on givers and program directors in helping individuals the lake. Cigarettes and drink- and families in our community. ing led to smoking marijuana, daily. I went from president of my class to failing four sub- jects.” Over the years Dan held some good jobs in sales, but Dan Hall is living in Westfield in MHA’s Safe Haven residence. (Photo submitted) he also used mushrooms, cocaine and crystal meth, and and sent her flying. I put my ing I was told by my sponsor let God into my life and I’m he spent time incarcerated. fingers on her neck. No pulse. Matthew B that he was going excited about that. I take per- He recalls ups and downs, but I put my head on her chest. to love me until I loved sonal accountability for things he talks with stunning clarity No heartbeat.” myself.” that happened in my life and I about a defining moment His wife’s death sent Dan “Most people in Safe Haven try to take tragedy and turn it involving his second wife. into deep depression, and his have had a lifetime of mental positive. I’m blessed beyond “On April 13, 2015 a dog emotional pain masked a dif- health issues, but Dan’s start- belief to be where I am, living came to our apartment,” he ferent problem. “On January ed as an adult,” said Samantha in transitional housing at Safe Artist Michael Bruneau, a BHN Adult Community recalls. “She wanted to keep it 1, 2016, I went to the hospital Gulsvig, program supervisor Haven and getting support Clinical Services program participant, holds a dream and name it Mystery because because I wasn’t feeling for MHA’s Safe Haven from positive people.” catcher he created. (Photo submitted) we didn’t know where it came well,” Dan remembers. “I was Program. “With Dan, mental Dan says being at Safe from. The apartment was a diagnosed with congestive health challenges started with Haven feels like home. “Look block from the train tracks, so heart failure. My heart was PTSD (post-traumatic stress at me now. I’m clean and she took the dog out near the working at 15% of what a syndrome) after seeing his sober. With help from This is Me – tracks to do its business. I normal heart works at. The wife killed. It even progressed Samantha and people she went out near her and the dog doctor told me if I had waited to a suicide attempt. It can be connects me with, I will be was sitting right at her side. It two months I would have hard for adults to accept that able to do more for myself. End the Stigma really liked her. Then the been dead. My first reaction they have a sickness that is One of my goals is to become WESTFIELD – Carmen somewhere, and you’re not crossing arms came down for to this was I wish I had wait- chronic. It took Dan some a Recovery Coach, a peer Quinones recognizes the stuck in this spot.” In a northbound train. The dog ed. Instead, I saw it as a time, but he made the choice specialist who helps people therapeutic role art can play Michelle’s experience, her walked back to the tracks. My wakeup call. When I got out to stay clean and sober and to just getting started in recov- in people’s lives. As an artist physical and mental illness- wife tried to catch it but I of the hospital, I put myself get help for his mental health. ery. I have to apply and get herself, she is able to over- es have caused people to could see she was having a into detox on January 8, 2016. He’s accomplished so much.” certified at the program, but I look her anxiety and live a treat her differently; but seizure, right there on the I started to see things with a “My wife dying saved me,” know I can become a role calmer, happier life. having her photos hung for tracks. I ran up and reached to clear mind. I went to meetings Dan says. “It’s hard to accept model for people. I’m going It was this view of art that the public to see was an pull her off the tracks, but I and surrounded myself with that, but I think it’s why I’m from Impossible to I’m pos- inspired Carmen, the assis- empowering experience, was too late. The train hit her positive people. At one meet- where I am now. I decided to sible.” tant program director for she says, and made her feel Behavioral Health seen and understood. Network’s Adult Michael Bruneau, anoth- Community Clinical er ACCS participant, creat- Health Board Services program (ACCS), ed a piece representative of to organize the “This is his increasing ability to Continued from Page 1 Me—End the Stigma” art cope with his anxiety and show. Many ACCS pro- limited mobility: three Department of floating their own local “We are a reactive agency. gram participants use art as dream catchers hanging Environmental Protection, restrictions before the state We put out fires. If we found a powerful form of self- from a piece of wood. which the city Water actions made that moot. out that the Water Department expression and a way to Creating dream catchers has Department is taking care of. “I respect the position was hiding something, that cope with mental illness, been a significant part of “It is not up to us to over- you’re in, I totally do, and I the DEP was ignoring their and Carmen wanted to give Michael’s life for the past turn what their decisions are am not here to give you a hard them an opportunity to offer responsibility, and the product few years and has helped and tell them they have to do time. But it is not protective of coming out of the tap was not the world a glimpse of their him through a dark place, more,” said Mitchell. the public health, and this will true selves and use their art acceptable or not legal, we he says. Though he’s always Mello then compared the come out sooner rather than would of course do something to tell people, “This is me, loved art, Michael was and this is what I can do.” problem to the vaping situa- later, and I am begging you to about that,” said Rouse, Michelle Sutton, one of forced to stop painting and tion in the city and state. She stop this. You have the “Barring that, I don’t want to the individuals involved in drawing when he developed said that the ability to step chance,” said Mello. say our hands our tied, but age-related hand tremors. the art show, uses photogra- forward and place a ban on Rouse suggested that Mello there is not anything, legally, Largely housebound and phy as a form of healing and vaping is the kind of action continue her search through for us to circumvent that recovery. After being diag- without a creative outlet, she is looking to have applied other boards and commissions Michael became socially whole process.” nosed with multiple sclero- to the PFAS situation. The in the city, which Mello Mello is a candidate for sis, and later breast cancer, isolated and his anxiety vaping sales ban was imposed responded to by saying that JOE ROUSE spiked. However, after Westfield City Council at- Westfield Director photography became a way by Gov. Charlie Baker, but the the Board of Health is not the large. for Michelle to stop and BHN helped him move into Board of Health had been only one she has approached. of Public Health appreciate the small things fully- accessible housing, around her. Her multiple Michael was introduced to sclerosis prevented her from the art of creating dream doing many small, every- catchers by one of his 2 teens recovering after being day things – “It caused my neighbors, Angela. whole life to come to a stop “I didn’t think I would be – I couldn’t function.” able to make dream catch- overcome by carbon monoxide Taking photos, however, ers,” Michael says. “But I started working on them, GREAT BARRINGTON, potentially lethal carbon mon- became a form of therapy Mass. (AP) — Two western oxide levels in the home, for her. little by little, and once I Several of Michelle’s finally made one, I felt Massachusetts teenagers are between 500 and 800 parts photos have deeply person- proud of myself. I felt some recovering after being found per million. al significance, such as a relief.” Michael says he’s unresponsive in a home with Authorities say they deter- seemingly inconsequential glad he refused to give up high levels of carbon monox- mined the source to be a gas photo of a fence. However, on art and found a new art ide. furnace and plugged chimney. the photo captures the view form to pursue despite his Great Barrington fire offi- Firefighters also say there from her bedroom, a sight physical limitations: “It cials say the teens were found were no working carbon mon- that served as a form of drives my spirit, and I get Saturday and brought to a oxide detectors in the home. hope for Michelle when she joy from it,” he says. “I had hospital. They are expected to They urged all homeowners was often confined in bed goosebumps seeing my art make full recoveries. to install detectors for the throughout her recovery. It on display, and I couldn’t Officials say they found odorless gas. th said to her, “This is where have done it without other 9:30am - 3pm • Sunday, October 20 you are – you’re going people.” Russell Council on Aging Fitness Room The Russell Council on tools. The fitness room is Aging has a fitness room at available to seniors in Russell their Senior Center at 65 and the surrounding commu- Main St., equipped with a nities. Interested seniors are recumbent exercise bicycle, asked to call 862-6205 to treadmill, and other exercise schedule an initial visit. CALABRESE FARMS ROUTE • APPLES • CABBAGE • WINTER SQUASH DRIVER Beans, Eggplant, Peppers, Acorn, Butternut, Spaghetti Squash, Full Time Experienced Truck / Route Driver Cukes & Pickles, Onions, Tomatoes with Class B / Medical. Heavy Lifting Required. FALL HARDY MUMS • Excellent Benefits. 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Paige Bixby scoops homemade chili into a bowl for a customer outside the Granville Country Store. Known for its cheese, the store also offers a deli and homemade pastry.

Elaina Sanchez of Enfield, Conn. enjoys maple cotton candy while her sister Olivia has popcorn. The original Granville Star quilt is seen in this photo in a book about Granville. This year the Quilt Guild reproduced the pattern for its annual quilt raffle.

A chef from Thai Farm Restaurant cooks curry chicken during the Fair. Kathie Breuninger of Feeding Hills and Debbie Desi of Westfield sell raffle tickets for the Granville Start Quilt. The Members of the Centennial Lions Club sell refreshments at pattern is used with special permission from the town. the Fair.

Pat Pratt of Pat’s Greenhouse in Granville chats with Susan and Ken Giesing of Southwick.

Residents living around the Granville Town Green and throughout town host tag sales the weekend of the fair.

Juan Ochoa, walking Olivia, a French bulldog, and Alycen Lindsay, walking Jake, an Australian shepherd. Granville volunteer firefighters Taylor Warren and Robert Boulanger pose with Parker and Meredith Phelan of New Hampshire and their grandfather Jeff Bergen of Granville.

Linda Gracey of Handmade with Love is productive and cre- ates a new hat during the Fair.

Bridgette Mulville of Old Farm Cottage displays her primi- Ryder Denbin of Agawam looks at a display of marshmallow tive crafts. shooters.

John Muller holds his son Jake as they decide what ice cream to get from the Gran-Val Scoop tent as Scoop employees Avola Berndt and Dawn LePak assist.

Elise Senecal of Highland Ledge Farm displays an assort- A must-stop for visitors is the Granville Country Store. ment of homemade jams as Daniela Jansen gives one a taste. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 - PAGE 7 SPORTS Saints cage WTA Tigers

WESTFIELD — The St. Mary’s and Westfield Technical Academy high school girls soccer teams battled on Friday afternoon. St. Mary’s came away with a 6-2 win as Emma Bialas and Emma Goodreau each scored two goals. Saints’ Allie Goodreau and Chloe Lussier had one goal apiece; Nadia Podolyanchuk delivered Emma Goodreau shoots on goal as Aubrey Bryant moves toward her. (Photo by Carl E. three assists; and, Jess Hartdegen) Crosby, Jess Armstrong, and Bialas each had one. St. Mary’s goalie Amelia Willenborg had 12 saves. Christina Mosijchuk and Jess Buch tallied one goal apiece - - both off direct kicks - - for Westfield Technical Academy. Tigers’ Caitlin Carter and Ari Levere combined for 12 saves.

At left, Elizabeth Beshara goes up for a header during Friday’s game between the Tigers and the Saints. (Photo by Carl E. Hartdegen)

Nadia Podagenchuk and Mary Wooger celebrate the Saints’ first goal Friday during their Chloe Lussier blocks Christina Mosijchuk as she heads the ball upfield. (Photo by Carl E. victory over the Westfield Technical Academy Tigers. (Photo by Carl E. Hartdegen) Hartdegen)

Allie Goodreau is chased by a pack of Tigers as she carries tea ball toward the goal. (Photo by Carl E. Hartdegen)

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2019 HS SPORTS FALL SCHEDULE

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Tues., Oct. 15 GYMNASTICS @ Agawam HS, FIELD HOCKEY @ South Hadley Tues., Oct. 15 JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Field, 6 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Pittsfield, 10:30 a.m. GOLF @ Agawam HS, Site TBD, 6 p.m. HS, 6 p.m. @ Monson HS, 3:45 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Pioneer Valley 3 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Frontier, GIRLS SOCCER vs. South Hadley, Regional, 11 a.m. Wed., Oct. 23 BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY 6:30 p.m. Fri., Oct. 25 4 p.m. BOYS CROSS COUNTRY vs. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Athol, @ Longmeadow, Turner Park, FOOTBALL vs. Longmeadow, JV BOYS SOCCER vs. JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. South Agawam, 11:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Hadley, 4 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Pittsfield, GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Athol, 5 3:45 p.m. Bullens Field, 7 p.m. Belchertown, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. noon p.m. V/JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. West Mon., Oct 21 JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Acton- Renaissance, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. TBD, 12:30 Springfield, 4 p.m. V/JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. Boxborough Regional HS, 5 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. p.m. Thurs., Oct. 24 Renaissance, 5 p.m. BOYS SOCCER vs. Pittsfield, GIRLS SOCCER vs. Chicopee, 4 JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Chicopee Comp, 4 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Acton- FIELD HOCKEY vs. Palmer, 4 p.m. 2 p.m. p.m. Minnechaug Regional HS, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. South Hadley, Boxborough Regional HS, 6:30 p.m. JV BOYS SOCCER vs. Pittsfield, FIELD HOCKEY @ Athol HS, 4 JV BOYS SOCCER @ East 4 p.m. FOOTBALL @ Holyoke, Roberts’ Wed., Oct. 16 2 p.m. p.m. Longmeadow HS, 5 p.m. JV FOOTBALL @ Longmeadow, Sports Complex, 7 p.m. GOLF vs. Palmer, Edgewood JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. Chicopee, Country Club, 3 p.m. Mon., Oct. 21 4 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Stadium Field, 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER vs. Belchertown, BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY JV FIELD HOCKEY @ Athol HS, Minnechaug Regional HS, 5 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Bullens Field, Thurs., Oct. 17 @ Westfield Technical Academy, 5:30 p.m. GYMNASTICS @ Hampshire Agawam, 5 p.m. 7 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER @ Granby Jr./Sr. Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m. Regional HS, 6 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. South HS, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY @ Mahar Fri., Oct. 25 JV GIRLS SOCCER @ Granby Jr./ Regional HS, 4 p.m. JV BOYS SOCCER @ Hampshire BOYS SOCCER @ East Hadley, 5:30 p.m. Mon., Oct. 28 Sr. HS, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS SOCCER @ Hampshire Regional HS, 4 p.m. Longmeadow HS, GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Agawam, V/JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Regional HS, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Sci- 7 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Monument Mountain, Roots Athletics Franklin Tech HS, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Tech HS, 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER vs. Holyoke, Chicopee Comp, 4 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Sci-Tech Center, 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY @ Mahar HS, 5 p.m. Wed., Oct. 16 Tues., Oct. 22 JV FOOTBALL vs. Holyoke, JV BOYS SOCCER vs. Holyoke, Regional HS, 5:15 p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ Hampshire GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Amherst- BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER @ Hampshire Regional HS, 6 p.m. Pelham Regional HS, 5 p.m. vs. Putnam, Duggan Academy, GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Franklin Regional HS, 5 p.m. Tech HS, 5 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Chicopee Mon., Oct. 28 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Amherst- Holyoke, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m. Wed., Oct. 30 JV FIELD HOCKEY @ Hampshire Comp, 5:30 p.m. BOYS SOCCER vs. Monson, Pelham Regional HS, 6 p.m. V/JV BOYS SOCCER @ Agawam V/JV GIRLS SOCCER @ Natick Regional HS, 5 p.m. Whalley Park, 7 p.m. HS, 4 p.m. HS, 3:45 p.m. Tues., Oct. 22 Thurs., Oct. 17 GYMNASTICS vs. Minnechaug, Sat., Oct. 19 FIELD HOCKEY vs. Mohawk, Tues., Oct. 29 GIRLS SOCCER vs. Agawam, 4 p.m. JV BOYS SOCCER @ West V/JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. Wed., Oct. 23 Chicopee Comp, 6 p.m. 10 a.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Mohawk, Springfield, Clark FIeld, 5 p.m. Longmeadow, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Northampton, JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. Agawam, 5:30 p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ West FIELD HOCKEY @ Greenfield, 4 p.m. Fri., Nov. 1 10 a.m. BOYS SOCCER @ Palmer, Legion Springfield, Clark Field, 7 p.m. Veterans’ Memorial Field, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. FOOTBALL vs. Central, Bullens JV FIELD HOCKEY @ Greenfield Longmeadow, 5 p.m. Field, 7 p.m. HS, 5:30 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Northampton, Boardman Field, Fri., Nov. 4 Fri., Oct. 18 5:30 p.m. JV FOOTBALL vs. Central, Blunt JV BOYS SOCCER @ GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Park, 3 p.m. Northampton HS, 4 p.m. Longmeadow, 6:15 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Thurs., Nov. 28 Frontier, 5 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 24 FOOTBALL @ Minnechaug BOYS SOCCER @ Northampton JV FIELD HOCKEY @ South Regonal HS, 10 a.m. HS, 6 p.m. Hadley HS, 4:15 p.m. FOOTBALL CHALLENGE

Entry Forms will appear in the printed edition of The Westfield News daily Monday thru Friday, and weekly in The Original Pennysaver, East Longmeadow Reminder, Agawam Reminder, and Chicopee Herald. WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY The Putz’ Picks and Winners will be published in the Saturday edition of the Westfield News, and in the following week’s edition of The Original Pennysaver, Agawam Reminder, Tues., Oct. 15 Thurs., Oct. 17 Tues., Oct. 22 East Longmeadow Reminder, and Chicopee Herald. Picks and Winners will also be posted BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY BOYS SOCCER vs. Commerce, GIRLS SOCCER vs. Sci-Tech, on TheWestfieldNews.com and on TheReminder.com vs. Mahar, Palmer @ Frontier Bullens Field, 6 p.m. 4 p.m. Original entry forms must be used. No duplicates or copies will be accepted. Completed entry Regional HS, 3:45 p.m. forms must be postmarked by midnight on the Friday of that week’s contest. Beat The ‘Putz’ and finish with the best record overall to claim that week’s prize. Each weekly winner will be entered in BOYS SOCCER @ Duggan Fri., Oct. 18 Fri., Oct. 25 the end of the season drawing! Academy, Tree Top Park, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER @ Hampden GIRLS SOCCER @ Putnam, Charter School of Science, Rivers Forest Park, 4 p.m. Wed., Oct. 16 Park, 4 p.m. WEEKLY PRIZE: $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO THE TAVERN RESTAURANT GIRLS SOCCER vs. McCann Tech, Mon., Oct. 28 ALL WINNERS WILL BE ENTERED IN OUR END OF SEASON DRAWING... 4 p.m. Mon., Oct. 21 GIRLS SOCCER vs. Pathfinder, BOYS SOCCER @ Putnam, Forest Bullens Field, 6 p.m. Park, 4 p.m. GRAND PRIZE 2ND PRIZE 3RD PRIZE SUPER BOWL PARTY WEBER Q3200 $ GAS GRILL 100 Catered By GIFT CARD North Elm Butcher Block!! $419 ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL RETAIL $1,000 Tues., Oct. 15 Academy, Westfield Intermediate Tues., Oct. 22 Value! BOYS SOCCER vs. Putnam, School Field, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER @ Pathfinder Westfield Intermediate School Field, Regional-Vocational-Technical HS, 4 p.m. Fri., Oct. 18 4 p.m. 3 Country Club Rd. GIRLS SOCCER vs. Franklin Tech, GIRLS SOCCER @ McCann Tech 37 North Elm St. • Westfield, MA www.mannystv.com Holyoke, MA Westfield Intermediate School Field, HS, 4 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 24 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ Franklin Tech, Mon., Oct. 21 4 p.m. 6 BIG SCREEN TV’S - NFL SPORTS PACKAGE Wed., Oct. 16 BOYS SOCCER @ Hampden

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NAME: WEEK 7 PICKS ______Ski Stronger, Ski Faster, Ski Longer SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 The YMCA of Greater Westfield is offering a small group personal training program for ski- J L.A. Rams @ J Atlanta ers. This is for participants who are willing to work on increasing their physical ability for the ADDRESS: slopes while decreasing their injury potential. The program will focus on Sport Movement- J Miami @ J Buffalo agility, multidirectional speed, acceleration & deceleration, Sport Strength-muscular endurance, ______J Jacksonville @ J Cincinnati multi joint strength, and explosive power and Sport Balance-stability, proprioception, and neu- ______romuscular pathway that apply to skiing. J Minnesota @ J Detroit The goal is to develop speed, stamina and balance with a long term enjoyment of fitness and ______skills that can be applied to the ski slopes. Get more runs in on a lift ticket, and have more fun! J Oakland @ J Green Bay This 45 minute class will be offered for six Saturdays beginning October 12 at 10 am. The class will be held at the Westfield Y’s Functional Training Room and taught by our certi- J Houston @ J Indianapolis PHONE: ______fied Personal trainer, Karen Saczawa. Registration is limited to 8 participants and costs $50.00 J Arizona @ J N.Y. Giants for non-members and $25.00 for YMCA members. For more information, contact Cindy Agan, Select your picks and mail or Fitness Director, phone 568-8631 x323 or email: [email protected]. J San Francisco @ J Washington drop off your entry to: J L.A. Chargers @ J Tennessee BEAT THE PUTZ J New Orleans @ J Chicago The Westfield News 62 School Street Free MIGHTY Program J Baltimore @ J Seattle Westfield, MA 01085 The YMCA of Greater Westfield, in collaboration with Baystate Health, is offering the MIGHTY (Moving, Improving, and Gaining Health Together at the YMCA) program, beginning TIE BREAKER October 29. J Philadelphia @ J Dallas TOTAL POINTS:______MIGHTY, funded by a grant from Kohl’s Cares, is an evidence-based, multi-component pedi-

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019: This year, confusion flourishes. Slow down; learn to confirm what you are hearing and that your message has been heard. If single, you might find a fog of chaos floating around your dating choices. Learn to relax with others more. Maintain a sense of humor. If attached, the two By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker of you feel bonded closely and want to make DUSTIN decisions as a unit; however, the process of getting there comes through acceptance. TAURUS can be stubborn, but know that they care. Use caution with that sign should they withdraw. They can cocoon for a long time! You might not like being ignored.

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

ARIES (March 21-April 19)  You might want to spend more time with a loved one or a dear friend. You could be SCARY GARY Mark Buford a little out of sorts yet quite serious minded. A discussion might revolve around partnerships in general or yours specifically. Tonight: Make it your treat. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  You can be stubborn and unpredictable, but always, there is a sense of your presence. You have been changing lately, and others might be adjusting in some strange ways. Judge less and indulge more. Tonight: Go with a friend’s suggestion. Crosswords GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  Speak your mind knowing full well where you are heading and why. Your abil- DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni ity to get past a problem will be enhanced if you focus more. You might not have all the answers. Tonight: You need some extra R and R. CANCER (June 21-July 22)  You know what you want and feel as if it is a possibility. You might not even hear a reasonable suggestion or a negative comment because you are so focused. An unpredictable friend could be cheering you on. Tonight: Use your imagination if you hit a snafu. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  Others admire your presence no matter what you do or who you are with. Your obvious sense of well-being comes through. B.C. Mastroianni and Hart Others find you enchanting and easily agree with you. Still, walk carefully through a financial agreement. Tonight: A force to behold. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  Reach out to someone at a dis- tance who you really care for. The way you deal with a loved one or friend shows dignity, security and understanding. You also learn a lot from this person. Do not allow someone else to rain on your parade. Tonight: Say yes to an offer. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  One-on-one relating forces a big smile and allows you to demonstrate your car- ing nature. A partner does his or her best to ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie respond appropriately. Relating on an individual level reflects your people skills. Tonight: Say yes to a loved one. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  One-on-one relating takes you down a new path. You have a lot going on, yet you find time for several people who can be found on your “special people” list. Conversations inspire you creatively. Tonight: Go with the flow. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  You could feel as though your plate is full. You have a lot going on, and you need to organize yourself tightly with an eye to the future. You can handle a hectic pace. Understand ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett what is happening around you. Tonight: Squeeze in a stress buster. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  You might have an unusual twin- kle in your eye. Others notice. Allow more cre- ativity to emerge. You come up with great ideas in this present state, especially with feedback from others. Tonight: Play the night away. You need a change of pace. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  Stay settled and be more in touch with a family and domestic matter. Check out an Cryptoquip investment or purchase that could make your life easier. Be more forthright when dealing with ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe a family member. Tonight: Let the fun begin. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  Speak your mind. You can get past a problem through open conversations. Your active imagination comes up with some strong ideas. Stay steady and do not switch gears. Tonight: Share the news with friends. BORN TODAY Chef Emeril Lagasse (1959), German phi- losopher Friedrich Nietzsche (1844), actress Tanya Roberts (1955) *** Jacqueline Bigar is on the internet at www. jacquelinebigar.com. PAGE 10 - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Dear Annie By ANNIE LANE

Out on a limb with neighbor's tree Dear Annie: My neighbor ciation where you can speak tary. I am a founding member has a huge tree growing with the head about the dan- of a nonprofit organization squarely in the middle of her gers of that tree. Sadly, if the that is a mixture of senior yard. The tree is so big that a tree is 100% on your neigh- citizens and younger people. limb crashed down and broke bor's lawn, it is her right to do My most recent involvement part of a fence I share with with the tree what she wants. is volunteering two days a another neighbor. I was left The only thing you have the week with a program titled with the repair and the clean- right to do is trim the leaves, "Lunch Buddies." This entails up. When I mentioned this limbs that hang over your sitting with an elementary situation and my safety con- property. school student who may need cern to the neighbor with the Dear Annie: I feel com- a little company at lunchtime. tree, she responded, pelled to answer the gentle- The point I am trying to "Whatever falls onto your man who is anxious about express is that the public sees property is not my responsi- aging. As a woman who is 76 you as you see yourself. If bility." My understanding is years young, I would like to you present yourself as "over Andrew Peltier fires a pass against Plymouth State. (Photo by Nate Barnes/WSU) that I have a right to prune give him a pep talk about the hill," this is the perception branches that might overhang growing old. After going that others will have, too. You my property, but is it my obli- through breast cancer, losing can find activities in your gation to hire a company, my best friend and my hus- community that will improve Plymouth State rushes past scale the tree and have it band, and having my daugh- your self-worth. As for me, I pruned? Isn't it the home- ter diagnosed with (and cured view you as a younger senior owner's responsibility to of, thankfully) uterine cancer, citizen. Don't worry about the Westfield State University maintain this massive tree I felt depressed, saddened and next 10 years; none of us and have it properly pruned hopeless. could put a target date on our so as not to endanger the I made the decision to go demise. Enjoy each day as WESTFIELD — Plymouth State got 100- cap a 6-play, 62-yard drive just before the well-being and property of a for counseling, the best thing precious, and get out there yard rushing days from David Hamilton (West half. neighbor? -- "Arboring" a I could have done. I was and enjoy it. -- Enjoying My Deptford, NJ) and Nick Lancia (Bedford, The Owls opened the scoring in the second Grudge urged to seek various com- Golden Years N.Y.) as the Panthers ground out a 38-13 win half as they capitalized on their first drive of Dear "Arboring" a munity activities to pull Dear Enjoying My Golden over Westfield State University at Alumni the half. Peltier fired a deep strike to Evan Grudge: It sounds like your myself out of my depression Years: Bravo! Truly, you Field on Saturday afternoon. Garvey (Dalton, Mass./Wahconah) in stride neighbor is not acting very and anxiety. have made lemonade out of Hamilton finished with 122 yards on 22 car- around the 10-yard line, and Garvey beat his neighborly. She is lucky that At the suggestion of a close some lemons. Seeing a coun- ries and scored a touchdown, while Lancia man to the pylon for a 39-yard scoring play to the limb only harmed the friend, I started to attend a selor, while it can be scary at added 110 yards on 20 carries and another TD cut the margin to 21-13 after Corey Pooler’s fence and not a person or ani- local church, which led to my first, sounds like it motivated for the Panthers, which improve to 5-1 on the Middleboro/Mass.) extra point with 11:24 left mal. While she might be cor- joining a charitable women's you to get out of your depres- season and 2-0 in the Massachusetts State in the third quarter. rect that it is not her technical organization sponsored by the sion and anxiety. You now Collegiate Athletic Conference. But from that point, Plymouth controlled responsibility, it should be her church. Next, I began attend- have a full and rich life. Westfield utilized some lineup changes with the action, putting together eight, 15 and 10 moral responsibility to help ing our town council meet- Congratulations and thank success, as senior quarterback Andrew Peltier play scoring drives to extend the final margin you with your fence, espe- ings and was asked to join a you for sharing your story. (Holyoke, Mass.) made his first career start to 38-13 while taking time off the clock. The cially because it was her tree committee. Members who are Each day is a gift, and receiv- for the Owls and finished with 178 yards pass- Panthers held a massive 44:15 to 15:45 advan- that caused the damage. much younger than I am ing your positive letter made ing and a touchdown, while Jake Cassidy tage in time of possession in the game. Perhaps you live in an asso- voted to appoint me the secre- my day a little brighter. (Salem, Mass./Lawrence Academy) who had Saunders led the Westfield with 11 tackles been the Owls starting QB for the past two and a forced fumble. Rashawn Settles (Lowell, seasons, switched sides of the ball this week to Mass) made five stops and recovered a pair of HINTS FROM HELOISE bolster the Westfield State secondary. Cassidy fumbles. finished with 10 tackles (second-most on the Garvey finished with two catches for 72 team) and forced a fumble at the goal line to yards, while Tod Holloway, Jr. (Ludlow, stop a Plymouth State drive in the first half. Mass.) caught four balls for 44 yards. Shane Plymouth jumped out to a 21-0 lead, cap- Clark (Bellows Falls, Vt.) led the Owls ground Here’s to the boss! ping a 12-play 72-yard drive in the first quar- game with 12 carries for 30 yards. ter with a stroke of luck, as Westfield’s Plymouth State QB Brett Lavanchy Dear Readers: Tomorrow data and either sells it or uses low shopping. -- Heloise Naquez Saunders (Norfolk, Va. /Bayside) (Walpole, Mass.) finished an efficient 11-15 is NATIONAL BOSS’S DAY. it. PLASTIC MASS forced a fumble at the four-yard line, but the passing for 108 yards and a TD. Joey Cassella What makes an effective Popular locales for credit Dear Heloise: Plastics are ball tumbled into the end zone where offen- (North Yarmouth, Me./Greeley) made nine boss? According to a career card skimmers? The ATM, a not biodegradable. Huge sive lineman Brandt O’Hara (Feeding Hills, tackles and an interception to lead the Panthers website, employees look for a ticket kiosk and especially plastic masses are in our Mass./West Springfield, Mass.) dove on the defense. boss who is: the self-serve gas pump. oceans, affecting marine life, ball for the touchdown recovery. The Panthers Westfield falls to 0-6, 0-4 in the MASCAC * honest How to avoid: Take the our planet and thereby us added 2-yard run from Hamilton and a 10-yard with the loss. The Owls will travel to Western * driven, motivated time to go inside and pay for humans. run from Lancia later in the half. Connecticut for a 4:00 p.m. start next Saturday * a problem solver, an ana- your gas. Only use well-lit Please get over the conve- Westfield cut the lead to 21-6 just before the in Danbury, Conn. – Courtesy of Westfield lyzer, a thinker ATMs where there are lots of nience of use of plastics. half as Peltier plunged in from a yard out to State University Sports * an open communicator people around. Check the Wash your dishes and carry * an inspiration swiper for signs of tinkering. bags to use in the grocery What’s the best way to Report any suspicious activi- store. It is worth it. -- Dina in acknowledge your boss? Go ty to store or bank manage- San Antonio in on a gift card, get lunch or ment. -- Heloise LETTER OF bring in some lovely flowers PROOF OF PILLOW LAUGHTER WSU Owls Batter Rams, 5-1 or a plant. Nothing too fancy. PURCHASE Dear Heloise: I’ve tried to WESTFIELD, Mass. – Westfield State emerged from a scrum in front to put a foot on A small gesture will let your Dear Heloise: We never keep a diary of my life’s junior midfielder Lydia Kinsman (Southwick/ the ball and shrink the lead to 2-1. boss know that she or he is remember when we bought experiences, but life gets Granville, Mass.) scored twice to power But the Owls would answer with only 25 appreciated. -- Heloise our bed pillows. I just bought busy, and it falls to the way- Westfield State University over Framingham seconds remaining in the half when junior P.S. Perhaps the best expres- new ones for my bed, and I side. However, saving my State University, 5-1, in Massachusetts State Hallee Tripp (Swansea, Mass.) would take a Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) feed from Jenna Hurlburt (Kingston, Mass.) sion you can give your boss is wrote the date on the “Do Not bank and credit card state- action on Saturday evening. and sneak it into the back of the net to put dedication and delivery of Remove” tag. This way, I can ments takes no time and Westfield State now moves to 3-1 in the Westfield back up by two, 3-1. work on time. look in a couple of years and details most of my experi- MASCAC (7-5-1 overall), while Framingham The first half of play was largely controlled SKIM SCAM know when it’s time to buy ences! -- Jerry Wylie, drops to 2-2 in the conference (2-9-1 overall). by the Owls, as they outshot the Rams 16-7. Dear Heloise: What can new ones. -- Sarah D., Arlington, Texas Westfield State dominated much of the play, In the second half, Westfield State would you tell me about credit card Oakwood, Ohio Experiences and expenses! outshooting the Rams 28-11 and keeping the pick up right where they left off, as Kinsman skimmers? They’ve been in Sarah, great idea! Readers, -- Heloise ball in the Framingham territory for most of would net her second of the match after a one- the news a lot. -- Brenda W. here’s how to test your pil- Send a money-saving or the match. time pass from Marissa Jacob (Jefferson, in California lows for wear: timesaving hint to Heloise, The Owls got things going first as a Morgan Mass.) left her all alone in front for the finish Brenda, a skimmer can be * Is the foam or batting P.O. Box 795001, San Remington (Enfield, Conn.) corner kick set up and 4-1 lead. placed inside the swiper lumpy or bumpy? Antonio, TX 78279-5001, or a header from Lydia Kinsman for the 1-0 Freshman Mary Kate McAleavey (North mechanism on a self-serve * Do you have to punch the you can fax it to Westfield lead. Quincy/Quincy, Mass.) notched the first goal credit card terminal. The pillow to get support? 1-210-HELOISE or email it Westfield State would follow that goal up of her career in the 79th minute, blasting a skimmer grabs your card * If you fold the pillow, to [email protected]. I with another nearly ten minutes later after a shot off the cross bar and down into the net to information, possibly includ- does it stay folded? can’t answer your letter per- booming kick from goalkeeper Lauryn Davis cap off the scoring for the evening and put the ing even your PIN. A crook A “yes” to any of these and sonally but will use the best (Templteon, Mass.) put sophomore midfielder Owls up for good, 5-1. comes by later, collects this it’s probably time to go pil- hints received in my column. Jenn Rennich (Bedford, Mass.) just past the The Owls held the final advantage in shots midfield stripe. Rennich then sent a beautiful on goal, 17-7, with the Rams holding no clear through ball to Alex Mello (Southwick/ scoring chances in the second half. Goalkeeper Westfield, Mass.) who one-timed the pass Madison Brown (Attleboro, Mass.) made 12 with her left foot past the Ram keeper for the saves for the Framingham, while Davis had 6 2-0 advantage. for the Owls. Framingham would show a sign of life in Up next, the Owls will host MASCAC the 41st minute when junior midfielder Casey opponent MCLA a week from today, on Good (Dartmouth, Mass.) cut the Westfield Saturday beginning at Noon. State lead in half. Senior back Kaleigh Pallotta Framingham will stay in MASCAC play as (Hanover, Mass.) blasted a free kick right into well, hosting Bridgewater next Saturday at the box, and Good was all over it as she 11:00 a.m. Advertisers... 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