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Tremblay it.” Correspondent Westcott said he connects with residents SOUTHWICK – The Select Board this while off the clock, whether it’s at Big Y or week unanimously named Southwick on a ball field. Police K-9 officer Michael Westcott the “It’s my town,” he said. “I live here, I town’s new sergeant. grew up here, it’s where my family is from. Westcott, along with fellow officers I’ve traveled a lot and it’s always nice to Roger P. Arduini and Michael A. Taggert, come home.” The action heats up on the ice during the eighth interviewed for the position during a public When asked who he admires most, annual Kevin J. Major Memorial Hockey meeting of the board. The sergeant position Westcott could not come up with a person, Tournament at Amelia Park Ice Arena. (File photo is open due to the retirement of longtime rather he said it was people. by Bill Deren) Sgt. Kirk Sanders. “The people that put in the grind every All three candidates were asked an iden- day,” he said. “The guys that go through the tical series of questions by Select Board hard times and keep on going, that’s who I 9th Annual members Russell Fox, Joseph Deedy and admire.” Douglas Moglin. Before taking a vote, Fox Southwick Police Sgt. Michael Westcott Westcott described his leadership style as said he was pleased with the candidates. laid back. He said he wants his officers to Kevin J. Major “Any of these three candidates could do working and living in the town where he handle their work, but he is ready to assist the job,” said Fox. grew up. But even the one negative he at any moment. Moglin touted Westcott’s passion for the listed, which was that people randomly “I lead from the front, but step back and Memorial Hockey town and its residents. show up at his home for assistance, was not let them do their job,” Westcott said. “But “He wears his heart on his sleeve and really all that negative. when I need to, I step in.” he’s going to be awesome at this, I just “I get to work with the people I live When asked what one change he would Tournament know it,” said Moglin. with,” he said. “My best work is done after like to make, he said he wants to do even Westcott is a Southwick native who said hours – I don’t hang up my badge and gun this weekend there can be both positives and negatives to at the end of the day and wash my hands of See Sergeant, Page 5 By Amy Porter Correspondent WESTFIELD – Twenty-five teams in three divi- sions have signed up to play in the ninth annual Kevin J. Major Memorial Hockey Tournament this Friday through Sunday at the Amelia Park Ice Arena, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Outdoor seating, KEVS Foundation. See Tournament Schedule, Page 5 Saturday lunch at The KEVS Foundation was started following the sudden death of Kevin J. Major, an avid hock- ey player from age 3, from sudden cardiac arrest at the age of 19 due to previously undetected Hutghi’s at The Nook Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), caused by By Peter Currier an enlarged heart muscle. Correspondent KEVS Foundation sponsors cardiac screenings WESTFIELD — Hutghi’s at The Nook now offers outdoor seat- for young people which include an EKG, height ing and extended Saturday hours. and weight measurements, review of family his- The eclectic eatery and bar, know for its raw bar, oyster specials tory, blood pressure check, education on CPR and and throwback cocktails, has brought its vintage vibe outdoors and AED information. All screenings are free of now opens at noon on Saturday. charge. with a request of a donation based on Owners Dustin Cote and Kevin Gebo added several tables out- financial ability. The goal is to help raise aware- side in the alleyway next to the building for people who want to ness of sudden cardiac arrest through education, enjoy the weather and the downtown scene. cardiovascular screenings for young persons and “Who doesn’t like people watching?” said Cote as he surveyed to provide state of the art Automatic Emergency the new set of tables, which were installed last Friday. Defibrillators (AED) to organizations in the com- Cote said that his business neighbors are excited about the extra munity. draw they may receive from this and he believes it will bring more “The Memorial Hockey Tournament is their attention to that part of the city. In addition to Hutghi’s, Two Rivers largest fundraiser of the year,” said Susan Canning, Burrito and Santiago’s offer outdoor seating options. KEVS Foundation co-founder and Kevin Major’s The alleyway receives a good amount of shade, especially in the mother. hotter parts of the day. At night, several large lights keep the area There are three divisions playing in the tourna- illuminated. ment: the Old Boys, who Canning described as “This is an awesome opportunity,” said Cote, “I’m glad the city “guys who still play, but can’t keep up with the saw our vision, too. I don’t think this would have been possible 10 younger guys.” The Old Boys start with three 50 years ago.” minute games on Thursday, beginning at 8 p.m. Last year, Westfield City Council approved an ordinance allow- and ending at 11 p.m., leaving 10 minutes in ing outdoor dining downtown. between each game for the Zamboni to do its Hutghi’s at The Nook Co-Owner Kevin Gebo (standing) Cote noted that there is ample parking in the municipal parking work. assists Bill Rodrigues as they install one of the new out- On Friday, the Social Division, who Canning door tables ahead of Saturday’s opening. (Photo submitted by See Hutghi’s, Page 2 Dustin Cote) See Tournament, Page 5

Thomas is city’s new firefighter Blandford passes moratorium By Hope E. Tremblay Correspondent on ground-mounted solar arrays WESTFIELD – Bethany Thomas was By Amy Porter hired as the city’s newest firefighter/para- Correspondent medic Wednesday. BLANDFORD – A one-year moratorium on Her appointment was unanimously ground-mounted solar arrays passed with approved by the Westfield Fire Commission. some discussion at a sparsely attended Special Thomas, of Huntington, is a paramedic Town Meeting on Monday, Aug. 5. who will begin her new position Aug. 19. The moratorium, which is intended to give She will attend the state firefighting acad- the Planning Board time to update the bylaws, emy in November. will expire on June 30, 2020. Current applica- Thomas said she has worked in emer- tions in progress will not be impacted. gency service for eight years and has been Currently, Blandford has four commercial a paramedic four years. She wanted to fur- solar arrays, ranging from five to 30 acres, and ther her skills and become a firefighter. Huntington resident Bethany Thomas, another two have started the process. “I have a lot of friends who are firefight- the city’s newest firefighter/paramedic, The town will undertake a planning process ers and I thought I would try it and I love looks over paperwork with Westfield to study and address what revisions are need- it,” she said. Fire Chief Patrick Egloff Aug. 7 fol- ed in the by-laws to regulate the industry, Blandford voters approved purchase of new lowing Thomas’ appointment. (Photo by John Deere Loader, parked behind old one at See New Firefighter, Page 5 Hope E. Tremblay) See Special Town Meeting, Page 3 Blandford Town Hall. (Photo by Amy Porter) PAGE 2 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

The new seating in the Wow MusicFest set to sizzle with Westfield Homeless alleyway next Wolf Pit Big Band and Samirah Evans to Hutghi’s Cat Project at The Nook WESTFIELD — MusicFest, the free concert series produced by WESTFIELD — While August is well-lit for Westfield on Weekends, will present an evening of swinging blues might considered the “dog days of nighttime headlined by Samirah Evans and the Wolf Pit Big Band next summer”, it is officially “kitten sea- dining. (Photo Thursday, August 15 at 6:30 pm at Park Square in downtown son” here at WHCP!! We are filled to submitted by Westfield. the brim with adult cats and kittens. Dustin Cote) The Wolf Pit Big Band is a 16-piece Now, more than ever, WHCP is in des- band was founded by Dr. Edward Orgill, a perate need of foster homes had has an composer and an award-winning saxo- urgent need for monetary donations phonist who has played with such stars as and supplies. Can't foster but would Dick Hyman, Karrin Allyson, Charro, like to help? WHCP is also seeking Marion McPartland, Jim Nabors, Pete volunteers to launder cat beds, towels Barbutti and Michael Brecker. A member and blankets and assist at canned food of WOW’s board, Orgill holds a doctoral Evans Orgill degree in both Jazz and Classical Musical drives and tag sales held throughout Performance and Pedagogy and is an Associate Professor of Music at the summer months. And, of course, Westfield State University where he directs the WSU Jazz Big Band. we are always in need of cat litter, Attendees may arrive as early as 6pm and experience the offerings KMR, Gerber chicken flavored baby of local businesses. MusicFest partners include Moolicious Ice food and canned Friskies cat food, as Cream, North Elm Butcher Block, The Tavern Restaurant and well as other provisions. Donated Hutghi’s Commercial Distributing. Attendees are encouraged to bring their items can be dropped off at 1124 East Continued from Page 1 own lawn chairs for optimal comfort and viewing. Mountain Road, Westfield, MA at any MusicFest series will conclude on Thursday, September 12 with time and we also have a wish list online at www.amazon.com. And don’t lot behind the building to compensate for the additional seating. Hittin’ the Note, an Allman Brothers tribute band, who were resched- uled from earlier this season due to weather. forget our updated adoption clinic Cote and Gebo reopened the restaurant last October, when they took over for Westfield on Weekends is a volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organi- hours: Thursdays from 5:00 – 7:00 the original owners of the Nook, which closed its doors in 2016. zation devoted to enriching the creative vitality of our community p.m., Fridays from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Cote credited Joe Wynn, owner of Two Rivers Burrito Company, for helping through accessible artistic and cultural events, programs and enter- Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. them get started nearly a year ago. Wynn previously credited Cote and Gebo tainment.” and Sundays from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.! If for helping him open his burrito company in 2013. For more information visit westfieldonweekends.com, Westfield interested, please contact Denise at Hutghi’s at The Nook, 8 Franklin St., is open Wednesday through Friday, on Weekends on Facebook or Instagram and follow the event using [email protected]. Thank 4-11 p.m. and Saturday, noon- 11 p.m. #WOW, #WestfieldonWeekends or #MusicFest. you for your support!

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Thursday, Aug. 8, the 220th day of 2019. There are 145 days left in the year.

n August 8, 1974, President Richard Nixon, fac- H.L. Hunley, which sank in 1864 after attacking the One year ago: ing damaging new revelations in the Watergate Union ship Housatonic, was recovered off the South The United States announced that it would impose new Oscandal, announced he would resign the follow- Carolina coast and returned to port. sanctions on Russia for illegally using a chemical weap- ing day. on in an attempt to kill a former spy and his daughter in In 2002, Saddam Hussein organized a big military pa- Britain. Australian golfer Jarrod Lyle died at the age of On this date: rade and then warned “the forces of evil” not to attack 36 after a long battle with cancer. A Montana coroner In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte set sail for St. Helena to Iraq as he sought once more to shift the debate away said the death of “Superman” actress Margot Kidder had spend the remainder of his days in exile. from world demands that he live up to agreements that been ruled a suicide from a drug and alcohol overdose. ended the Gulf War. In 1876, Thomas A. Edison received a patent for his mimeograph. Today’s Birthdays: In 2003, the Boston Roman Catholic archdiocese of- Actress Nita Talbot is 89. Actor Dustin Hoffman is 82. fered $55 million to settle more than 500 lawsuits stem- Actress Connie Stevens is 81. Country singer Phil Bals- In 1942, during World War II, six Nazi saboteurs who ming from alleged sex abuse by priests. (The archdio- ley (The Statler Brothers) is 80. Actor Larry Wilcox is were captured after landing in the U.S. were executed cese later settled for $85 million.) 72. Actor Keith Carradine is 70. Movie director Martin in Washington, D.C.; two others who cooperated with Brest is 68. Radio-TV personality Robin Quivers is 67. authorities were spared. In 2006, Roger Goodell was chosen as the NFL’s next Percussionist Anton Fig is 66. Actor Donny Most is 66. commissioner. Rock musician Dennis Drew (10,000 Maniacs) is 62. TV In 1945, President Harry S. Truman signed the U.S. in- personality Deborah Norville is 61. Actor-singer Harry strument of ratification for the United Nations Charter. In 2008, China opened the Summer Olympic Games Crosby is 61. Rock musician The Edge (U2) is 58. Rock The Soviet Union declared war against Japan during with an extravaganza of fireworks and pageantry. musician Rikki Rockett (Poison) is 58. Rapper Kool Moe World War II. Dee is 57. Rock musician Ralph Rieckermann is 57. Ten years ago: Middle distance runner Suzy Favor Hamilton is 51. Rock In 1968, the Republican national convention in Miami Sonia Sotomayor was sworn in as the U.S. Supreme singer Scott Stapp is 46. Country singer Mark Wills is Beach nominated Richard Nixon for president on the Court’s first Hispanic and third female justice. A small 46. Actor Kohl Sudduth is 45. Rock musician Tom Linton first ballot. plane collided with a sightseeing helicopter over the (Jimmy Eat World) is 44. Singer JC Chasez (‘N Sync) Hudson River in New York City, killing nine people, in- is 43. Actress Tawny Cypress is 43. Rhythm-and-blues In 1973, Vice President Spiro T. Agnew branded as cluding five Italian tourists. Typhoon Morakot slammed singer Drew Lachey (98 Degrees) is 43. Rhythm-and- “damned lies” reports he had taken kickbacks from gov- into Taiwan, leaving more than 670 either dead or miss- blues singer Marsha Ambrosius is 42. Actress Lindsay ernment contracts in Maryland, and vowed not to resign ing (the typhoon also killed 22 people in the Philippines Sloane is 42. Actress Countess Vaughn is 41. Actor — which he ended up doing. and eight in China). Michael Urie is 39. Tennis player Roger Federer is 38. Actress Meagan Good is 38. Rock musician Eric Howk In 1993, in Somalia, four U.S. soldiers were killed when Five years ago: (Portugal. The Man) is 38. Actress Jackie Cruz (TV: “Or- a land mine was detonated underneath their vehicle, The U.S. unleashed its first airstrikes against the Islamic ange is the New Black”) is 35. Britain’s Princess Bea- prompting President Bill Clinton to order Army Rangers State group in northern Iraq amid a worsening humani- trice of York is 31. Actor Ken Baumann is 30. Chicago to try to capture Somali warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid. tarian crisis. Israel and militants from Gaza resumed Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is 30. Pop singer cross-border attacks, after a three-day truce expired. Shawn Mendes is 21. Actress Bebe Wood (TV: “The In 2000, the wreckage of the Confederate submarine Real O’Neals”) is 18. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2019 - PAGE 3

GOVERNMENT MEETINGS THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 Southwick

• Housing Authority Meeting at 9 a.m. • Lake Management Committee Meeting at 7 p.m.

MONDAY, AUGUST 12 Westfield • Council on Aging at 1 p.m. • License Commission at 6 p.m. • City Council Sub Committee Zoning, Planning and Development at 6:30 p.m. • Park & Rec Meeting is cancelled Southwick: • Board of Assessors Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Blandford: • Conservation Commission Meeting at 6 p.m. • Selectboard Meeting at 7 p.m. • Zoning Board Meeting at 7 p.m. Tolland: • Board of Selectmen at 5 p.m. Chester: • Conservation Commission Meeting at 5 p.m. • Board of Selectmen Meeting at 6 p.m. Blandford Planning Board chair Richard Barnard answers questions on solar moratorium at town meeting. (Photo by Amy • Board of Health Meeting at 6 p.m. Porter) • Planning Board Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Special Town Meeting Continued from Page 1 TUESDAY, AUGUST 13 protect the town’s environmental resources, and to further its mittee, which was defeated. A second motion to amend the Tolland: planning goals. Prior to the vote, Planning Board chair Richard moratorium to Jan. 1 was made, and the Planning Board asked • Council on Aging at 9 a.m. Barnard said they would seek the assistance of the Pioneer if that would give them enough time. They said it would not. • Conservation Commission at 3 p.m. Valley Planning Commission and VHB Engineering out of The amendment was defeated and the one-year moratorium Springfield to assist them with the review. passed by a two-thirds majority. Chester: At the meeting on Monday, Barnard explained that they Residents also approved a $100,000 transfer from the town’s • Municipal Light Department Meeting at 6 p.m. need to get the bylaws in order, which currently treat all stabilization account to purchase a John Deer 5441 Loader ground-mounted solar installations the same, both large com- Vehicle for the Highway Department. The warrant originally mercial arrays and small private ones. asked for $160,000, but was amended in order to utilize Resident Gordon Avery, who said he has a small-mounted $50,000 from Chapter 90 funds for the purchase. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 system, questioned why the moratorium should include private Highway supervisor Rene Senecal said under Mass. installations, which aren’t permitted to produce more than a Guidelines, Ch. 90 funds may be used to buy equipment or Blandford: household can use in a year. even build buildings, as long as it’s pre-approved by the Moderator David Hopson said the potential change to the MassDOT. • Fire Department Meeting at 7 p.m. bylaws would affect both commercial and residential applica- Senecal said the town’s current John Deere Loader is 23 tions. years old, and would have cost twice the amount it’s worth to A representative of the Zoning Board also said one of the repair. purposes was to separate out private systems from commer- All other warrant items, most of which involved paying past THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 cial, and allow them to go through the Zoning Board rather year’s bills and bylaw revisions passed, with the exception of than the special permit process in the Planning Board. two bylaws regarding the size of signs in town, which were Westfield: Avery made a motion to amend and refer back to the com- referred back to the Planning Board. • City Council at 7 p.m. Blandford: • Library Trustees Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Walking tour opens doors to history of Massachusetts homes Chester: • Municipal Light Department Meeting at 6 p.m. By GRACE SYMES Center and the local makerspace Tinkerhaus, residents have The Daily News of Newburyport access to all the information and resources they need to do the NEWBURYPORT, Mass. (AP) — Signs detailing the histo- research and create a sign that does their home justice. ries of Clipper City homes have been popping up all summer At 65 Federal St., a poster filled with pictures and brightly long, and now residents and visitors will get the chance to colored explanations tells visitors that the house used to be explore these displays and learn a bit about the city and its part of a city fire station and that the first floor was used to Senator Humason announces people. stable horses. In bold red letters, the house asks, "Do you think "If This House Could Talk," an event that encourages resi- this Richardsonian-Romanesque style makes me look fat?" Westfield Office Hours dents throughout Newburyport to display information about At 88 High St., a small model of the house sits out front on their houses on posters in front of their homes, officially stilts, with a plaque telling the story of Newburyport's intro- WESTFIELD - State Sen. Donald F. Humason Jr. (R-Second Hampden and Hampshire) and staff will be hosting hours Aug. 12 kicked off Saturday. duction to the telephone. from 11 a.m. – noon at the Westfield Council on Aging, 45 Noble The event runs through Sunday, although many participants A few minute's walk away stands the Atwood House at 21 St. leave their displays up until after Yankee Homecoming ends. Atwood St., named for Margaret Ford Atwood, who lived All are welcome to come, visit, and share their thoughts or con- An official map of participating houses was finalized Tuesday, there, operated Atwood Wharf and its warehouses, and helped cerns on state matters with Senator Humason and his staff. with 96 listed houses, plus two streets that were given their educate Newburyport's orphan girls in the late 1700s and early In addition to office hours throughout the district, Senator own signs. 1800s. Humason and staff are also available to meet with constituents at "I'm so impressed with the amount of work people have A professional-looking sign suspended in a wooden frame the Senator’s district office, located at 64 Noble Street in Westfield. done so spontaneously," said Mary Baker Eaton, who has informs visitors that Captain Charles Bayley bought 6 and 8 No appointment is necessary, but calling ahead is recommended. helped with the event since it began three years ago. Purchase St. in the 1800s. Bayley was the owner of eight Humason's district office staff can be reached at (413) 568-1366. In addition to homemade signs, "If This House Could Talk" ships, and made 80 voyages between Newburyport and Puerto Staff in his Boston office can be reached at (617) 722-1415 for founder Jack Santos has placed historic photos of Newburyport Rico in his time. legislative matters. Senator Humason’s email address is Donald. street scenes at the locations where the photos were taken. Since its humble beginnings in 2016, Newburyport's "If [email protected] Senator Humason represents the 2nd But the emphasis is still on individual homes, and the work This House Could Talk" has grown impressively, and pass- Hampden and Hampshire District, which consists of the cities of: that homeowners have done to discover and share the stories ersby can often be seen pausing in doorways and front yards Agawam, Easthampton, Holyoke, Westfield, and parts of the city behind the places where they live. to peer at the information posted there. of Chicopee; and the towns of Granville, Montgomery, Russell, "I think when you find out the story of your house, you "It gives a sense that people really love their community and Southampton, Southwick and Tolland. become very attached," Eaton said. love their houses," Eaton said. She hopes the event will encourage people to preserve and ——— respect their homes. For more information and a map of the participating Local Legislators Hold Office Hours With help from the Newburyport Public Library Archival houses: https://walknewburyport.wordpress.com/. at the Westfield Senior Center WESTFIELD — Representative John Velis and/or his Legislative Aide, Emily Swanson holds office hours at the Sixteen Petitions For New Laws, Constitutional Changes Filed Westfield Senior Center every Thursday from 11 a.m. to BOSTON — As many as 13 questions could be headed to the 2020 ballot and three addition Constitutional amendments were noon. City Council President Ralph Figy is generally at the Can You Help Sarah? proposed by Wednesday’s deadline to file initial proposals with Attorney General Maura Healey’sSarah office for Helps review. Seniors Senior Center on the third Thursday of the month from 11 The new laws proposed by the potential ballot questions range from the use of ranked-choice voting in Massachusetts elec- a.m. to noon. Please take advantage of these opportunities to tions to a requirement that all gun owners store their weapon in a certified gun safe. meet with your local Westfield legislators and ask questions, Can voice your opinion, or just put a face with a name. The You Westfield Senior Center is located at 45 Noble Street. CORRECTION Help Holy Trinity Fall Festival Mass. Gov. laying low and WESTFIELD — Holy Trinity Parish will be holding its Fall Festival on Sunday, WESTFIELD — Sarah? In The September 15, 12 noon to 5 pmwww.sarahgillett.org at Pilsudski Park, 200 Old County Rd., Holyoke, MA. Westfieldwww.sarahgillett.org News story Aug. 6, 2019, drawing attention for it (Old County Rd. is off North Rd., Westfield, opposite the end of E. Mountain Rd. The “Four candidates return papers for Park is on the right hand side 1.3 miles from the light.) The day will begin with Mass mayor,” Councilor Nicholas J. BOSTON — With the Legislature on recess and the halls of celebrated at 10:30 am. Morganelli Jr. was mistakenly Beacon Hill quiet, the Democratic Party on Wednesday took The Festival will feature a Polish Kitchen serving the popular Polish Plate with omitted as a candidate for Ward 1. aim at Gov. Charlie Baker and his whereabouts, suggesting pierogi, golumbki, kielbasa and kapusta. You may also purchase orders individually. Morganelli returned his papers for the governor is “dodging or hiding” from something. The American Kitchen will serve hot dogs, hamburgers & kielbasa grinders. Take-out both at-large and the ward seat. We Baker’s office has not released a public schedule for the orders will be available the day of the event. Our bake sale will have delicious home- apologize for the error. governor any day this week. Around noon Wednesday, the made pastries. Democrats posted a Twitter poll asking their supporters why Our festival will include Bingo, Straw Booth, games of chance, a Chinese Raffle, they think Baker has not held a public event yet this week. plus a 50/50 Raffle. There will be children’s games, activities and a Bounce House. Our How Did This Grand Raffle has 10 money prizes worth a total of $2,000 with the first prize being $1,000. Tickets are $1 each or a book of 6 tickets for $5. Raffle tickets can be obtained HouseHelp Seniors? in advance at the parish office during office hours and at the Festival. The drawing will be at the Festival. Want To Know A Secret? LOST & FOUND For your listening and dancingAsk pleasure Sarah. The “Mark VI Band” will provide Polish & American music from 1 to 5 pm in the ballroom. The Festival is open to the public with Lost: Pictures in a baggie, either on School free admission & parking,www.sarahgillett.org held rain or shine. Handicap golf cart shuttle transportation Street in Westfield or at the Health Center in from parking to festival grounds. Come for good food and a fun time. For more infor- Huntington. If found, please call 413-364-5732. mation call the Parish Office, Monday thru Friday from 9am to 4pm at 568-1506 or www.sarahgillett.org email at [email protected]. We hope to see you there! PAGE 4 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT

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Reckless Council meeting, gun violence To the Editor, Hi folks…First of all, local government. For those who watched, or read about the last City Council meeting: how reckless! When your only issue is cut taxes, I guess it is to be expected. BUT, as long as the private sector supplies govern- ment, and knowing that there is great profit to be made in doing so, the cost of government can and will only go up. Thus, the mandate is to generate greater revenue. With a lack of imagina- tion, or mind locked into certain, limited, thinking, we get stuck with conflict rather than develop and advance. The purpose of the City Council is come up with solutions, and to provide for the public good. Cutting many areas are a contradiction to that purpose. They should be pooling their smarts to do so. And, not trying to be heroes in their own minds. They frequently find a way to reject new businesses. And, it is out of the question to be innovative, and creative; a fundamental to the Human abil- ity to adapt and advance. We see other communities around us Protesters chant against Trump coming up with creative new ways and means. Are we doing anything to rail link with Springfield as it becomes the hub for economic growth and for transportation? What about the rev- enue being generated by the sale of cannabis? What about creating a reason to come and shop here? We are having this as he visits Dayton, El Paso discussion re: downtown development. Where are the fresh By ZEKE MILLER "He was comforting. He did the right things and Melania did new, 21st Century ideas? Not happening. Static and stagnant and JILL COLVIN the right things. It's his job to comfort people," said Sen. go together, like entropy and atrophy, thus the death of a com- Associated Press Sherrod Brown, who nonetheless said he was "very concerned munity. Oh, I’d like to thank Matt VanHeynigen for his kind EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Aiming to play the traditional role about a president that divides in his rhetoric and plays to race thank you for my mention of him in my last edit. of healer during national tragedy, President Donald Trump paid in his rhetoric." Next: To quote Steppenwolf: “America, where are you now? visits to cities reeling from mass shootings that left 31 dead and "I think the victims and the first responders were grateful Don’t you care about your sons and daughters?” This past dozens more wounded. But his divisive words preceded him, that the president of the United States came to Dayton," added weekend was horrific. Now we get the presidential spin that it large protests greeted him and biting political attacks soon fol- Mayor Nan Whaley, who said she was glad Trump had not has to do with Immigration. OK to borrow from his tirades, lowed. stopped at the site of the shooting. and as the murderer said; he was out to kill as many Mexicans The Republican president and first lady Melania Trump flew "A lot of the time his talk can be very divisive, and that's the as possible; and was out to stop the “invasion from Central to El Paso late Wednesday after visiting the Dayton, Ohio, last thing we need in Dayton," she said. America.”, and as your President has said so many times. (I hospital where many of the victims of Sunday's attack in that Grisham, responding on Twitter from aboard Air Force One, said: you’re your president…I did not hire him, and those who city were treated. For most of the day, the president was kept said it was "genuinely sad" to see the lawmakers "immediately did have a lot of blood on their hands.) Mentioned so often by out of view of the reporters traveling with him, but the White hold such a dishonest press conference in the name of partisan the President. And, as pointed out so well by Congresswoman House said the couple met with hospital staff and first respond- politics." Escobar: we are experiencing an epidemic of hate.” ers and spent time with wounded survivors and their families. Despite protests in both cities, the White House insisted The Pres. seems to want to blame these mass shootings on Trump told them he was "with them," said press secretary Trump had received positive receptions. One aide tweeted that Mental Health issues. With, of course his standard: lock them Stephanie Grisham. "Everybody received him very warmly. Trump was a "rock star" at the Dayton hospital. up response. A lot of those states that spawn these killers do Everybody was very, very excited to see him." Trump said the The White House did not allow reporters and photographers not fund things like mental health services. They do not even same about his reception in the few moments he spoke with the to watch as he talked with wounded victims, medical staff and media at a 911 call center in El Paso. like spending on education, or public health services to deal law enforcement officers there, but then quickly published its But outside Dayton's Miami Valley Hospital, at least 200 own photos on social media and released a video of his visit. with their anti-abortion. States, as ours, that do have lower protesters gathered, blaming Trump's incendiary rhetoric for There was discord in El Paso, too. Rep. Veronica Escobar, abortion rates. They love declaring their religion driven morals inflaming political and racial tensions in the country and the Democratic congresswoman who represents the city, unless it costs money. And, they do advocate pro hate and pro demanding action on gun control. Some said Trump was not declined to meet with Trump. "I refuse to be a prop," she said kill. How one can be pro-life and pro kill is beyond me. Maybe welcome in their city. There were Trump supporters, as well. in an interview on CNN. that is the mental health issue that the Pres is talking about? In El Paso, former Rep. Beto O'Rourke spoke to several Visits to the sites of mass shootings have become a regular Ok, Progressives are not in the clear on this subject. Since hundred people at a separate gathering. O'Rourke, a potential pilgrimage for recent presidents, but Trump, who has some- the late 60’s in to the 70’s; Dems evolved this we will take care Democratic 2020 presidential rival, has blistered Trump as a times struggled to project empathy during moments of national of you routine…dysfunctional for New World Americans. JFK racist instigator, but he also told those in his audience the open tragedy, has stirred unusual backlash. had it right…enabling people to help themselves and each way the people of his hometown treat each other could be "the Though he has been able to summon soothing words and other, and that includes living up to their Civic and Civil example to the United States of America." connect one-on-one with victims, he often quickly lapses into responsibilities as hands on Americans. My behaviorist history Emotions are still raw in both cities in the aftermath of the divisive tweets and statements — just recently painting immi- tells me that this has a lot to do with a lot of the social/cultural weekend shootings. Critics contend Trump's own words have grants as "invaders," suggesting four Democratic congress- deviations in America. They joined the Neo-cons in declaring: contributed to a combustible climate that has spawned death woman of color should "go back" to their home countries even take care of yourself, and they will take care of all the rest. This and other violence. though they're U.S. citizens and deriding majority-black while celebrated by “not my problem/responsibility” types and The vitriol continued Wednesday. Baltimore as a rat-infested hell-hole. took the advice, “it is your money so be popular,” not involved: Trump's motorcade passed El Paso protesters holding "Racist As the presidential motorcade rolled up to a 911 center in El trust us. Right? Fundamental to being a stable Human being Go Home" signs. And Trump spent part of his flight between Paso, it passed a sign aimed at Trump that said "Racist go are being a part of a contributing member of a community. This Ohio and Texas airing his grievances on Twitter, berating home." gave people a sense of purpose, meaning, and value and self- Democratic lawmakers, O'Rourke and the press. It was a Elsewhere in the city, O'Rourke told several hundred people remarkable split-screen appearance for TV viewers, with worth. You know, the positive mental health stuff that we all that his hometown "bore the brunt" of hatred from the shooting White House images of handshakes and selfies juxtaposed with but could also hold an answer to the strife. need. Since the 80’s go play and self-indulge; be popular has angry tweets. On the eve of his trip, Trump lashed out at O'Rourke, saying dominated the norms of our American culture. Old World prin- Trump and the White House have forcefully disputed the he "should respect the victims & law enforcement - & be ciples of the few “take care of the many.” And the many obey idea that he bears some responsibility for the nation's divisions. quiet!" the few. Yet as we see regularly the Real New World America And he continued to do so Wednesday. On his flight between one scene of tragedy and the second, still exists as people rush to help in a tragedy, or crisis. Even "My critics are political people," Trump said as he left the Trump said he tuned in as another 2020 rival, former Vice our New World kids respond by fund raising, or finding ways White House, noting the apparent political leanings of the President Joe Biden, excoriated him in a speech that slammed to help in this social/psy. crisis that threatens our nation and our shooter in the Dayton killings. He also defended his rhetoric on him as incapable of offering the moral leadership that has American way of life. It is only that we lack organization to issues including immigration, claiming instead that he "brings defined the presidency for generations and "fueling a literal reunify us. So, maybe, as in the beginning (1774), we have to people together." carnage" in America. do it ourselves; for the others are only doing it their selves, the Some 85% of U.S. adults believe the tone and nature of Trump declared the speech "Sooo Boring!" and warned that few, at the cost to us, the many, upon which this nation was political debate has become more negative, with a majority "The LameStream Media will die in the ratings and clicks" if established. OK, the preaching is done for today, thank you for saying Trump has changed things for the worse, according to Biden wins. reading this. recent Pew Research Center polling. And more than three quar- Trump seemed focused on politics through the day. He men- Your former Ward 3 City Councilor, ters, 78%, say that elected officials who use heated or aggres- tioned the crowd at his earlier rally in El Paso. When a report- Brian Hoose, sive language to talk about certain people or groups make er asked what he saw during the day, he answered with claims brhoose@comcast.net violence against those people more likely. about how he was received respectfully in both cities. Then on In Dayton, raw anger and pain were on display as protesters the flight home he unleashed another political tweet: chanted "Ban those guns" and "Do something!" during Trump's "The Dems new weapon is actually their old weapon, one visit. which they never cease to use when they are down, or run out Holding a sign that said "Not Welcome Here," Lynnell of facts, RACISM! They are truly disgusting!" Graham said she thinks Trump's response to the shootings has The Westfield News been insincere. "To me he comes off as fake," she said. A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC Dorothee Bouquet, stood in the bright sun with her 5-year- old daughter and 2-year-old son, tucked in a stroller. She told Mike Dobbs Flora Masciadrelli them they were going to a protest "to tell grownups to make Managing Editor Director of Sales/ Classified Manager better rules." Hope E. Tremblay But in El Paso, where more protests awaited, Raul Melendez, Asst. Managing Editor James Johnson-Corwin whose father-in-law, David Johnson, was killed in Saturday's Multi-Media Manager shooting, said the most appropriate thing Trump could do was Chris Putz Marie Brazee to meet with relatives of the victims. Sports Editor Business Manager "It shows that he actually cares, if he talks to individual families," said Melendez, who credits Johnson with helping his Fran Smith Lorie Perry 9-year-old daughter survive the attack by pushing her under a General Manager Director of Ad Production counter. Melendez, an Army veteran and the son of Mexican immigrants, said he holds only the shooter responsible for the 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 attack. "That person had the intent to hurt people, he already had it," he said. "No one's words would have triggered that." (413)562-4181 Local Democratic lawmakers who'd expressed concern www.thewestfieldnews.com about the visit said Trump had nonetheless hit the right notes Wednesday. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2019 - PAGE 5 Tournament Continued from Page 1 Police Logs said came through Westfield 7/30/2019 9th ANNUAL KEVIN J MAJOR MEMORIAL HOCKEY TOURNAMENT High School and include many 2019 who played with her son, WESTFIELD begin at 8 a.m. through 2 p.m., GAME DATE DAY TIME TEAM TEAM DIVISION Major crime and incident report and again from 5 p.m. through Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019 midnight, with the Old Boys 1 8/8/2019 Thurs 8:00pm Pike Side Swamp Hogs Old Boys 1:16 a.m.: suspicious vehicle, Westgate Plaza, 231 East playing a second round from 2 2 8/8/2019 9:00pm Tims Bentley Old Boys Main St., a patrol officer reports a check of a parked van p.m. to 5 p.m. 3 8/8/2019 10:00pm Pirates Indians Old Boys revealed a sleeping person who was found to be the subject of Canning said the front end n outstanding warrant issued in 2019 by the Dedham district of the building opens up at 3 court, Ernest Perez Alicea, 47, of 12 Lewis St., Apt. 1, p.m. on Friday, when KEVS 4 8/9/2019 FRI 8:00am Cool Runnings Sexton Social Westfield, was arrested on the warrant; 8:17 a.m.: arrest, volunteers will run a Chinese 5 8/9/2019 9:00am Ducks Edgars Social Westfield Police Department, 15 Washington St., a registered auction and sell raffle tickets 6 8/9/2019 10:00am APM Whip City Social sex offender came to the station to delinquently register, for prizes donated by local 7 8/9/2019 11:00am Lumber Jacks Major CPR Social Robert S. Boissonault, 56, of no fixed address, was arrested merchants. Friday night is also 8 8/9/2019 12:00pm Firtion Adams Clapbomb Social for being a sex offender who failed to register; pizza night from 5:30 to 7 9:20 a.m.: larceny, East Main Street, a caller from an East p.m., when for a donation you 9 8/9/2019 1:00pm Ducks APM Social Main Street home improvement store reports that members of can get a slice and a beverage. 10 8/9/2019 2:00pm Tims Indians Old Boys a group of person who have targeted the chain’s stores stole On Saturday from 7 a.m. to 11 8/9/2019 3:00pm Swamp Hogs Pirates Old Boys merchandise on July 8, the case was referred to the detective 10 a.m. (coffee and donuts 12 8/9/2019 4:00pm Pike Side Bentley Old Boys bureau; will be served), the Old Boys 4:46 p.m.: fire, Franklin Street, a caller reports mulch is 13 8/9/2019 5:00pm Cool Runnings Whip City Social play a third round, followed 14 8/9/2019 6:00pm Harlow Ice Hawks Social burning at an apartment complex, the responding firefighters by the Social Division and the report a small area of mulch was smoldering, the fire was Semi Pros, who come from the 15 8/9/2019 7:00pm Pics Slapshot Pro extinguished and the area was throughly doused; American Hockey League, 16 8/9/2019 8:00pm Kitchen Ice Cats Pro 5:53 p.m.: found property, Elm Street, a caller reports a Junior Hockey and some 17 8/9/2019 9:00pm Five College Dynasty Pro bicycle has been left outside his apartment building all day, Division 1 players from 18 8/9/2019 10:00pm Firtion Adams Major CPR Social the responding officer reports the bike was transported to the UMass, on an alternating 18 8/9/2019 11:00pm Ice Hawks ClapBomb Social station for safe keeping; schedule from 10 a.m. to mid- 11:03 p.m.: assist other agency, Crown Street, a Westfield night. District Court probation official sent city police an arrest war- Canning said at noon on 20 8/10/2019 Sat 7:00am Indians Bentley Old Boys rant for an alleged probation violator, the responding officer Saturday, there will be a brief 21 8/10/2019 8:00am Pike Side Pirates Old Boys reports the probationer was found at his registered address, ceremony to recognize the 22 8/10/2019 9:00am Swamp Hogs Tims Old Boys Robert David Taylor, 56, of 36 Down St., Westfield, was KEVS Foundation. Last year, 23 8/10/2019 10:00am Lumber Jacks Harlow Social arrested on the warrant. KEVS was able to give 23 24 8/10/2019 11:00am Pics Dynasty Pro AEDs to local organizations, both schools and other non- 25 8/10/2019 12:00pm Sexton Ducks Social profits which were paid for 26 8/10/2019 1:00pm Kitchen Slapshot Pro through donations. This year, 27 8/10/2019 2:00pm Five College Ice Cats Pro they will start by donating five 28 8/10/2019 3:00pm Whip City Edgars Social Court Logs AED’s during the ceremony to 29 8/10/2019 4:00pm Major CPR Ice Hawks Social local schools and one to Stanley Park. 30 8/10/2019 5:00pm Firtion Lumber Jacks Social Westfield District Court KEVS volunteers will also 31 8/10/2019 6:00pm Clap Bomb Harlow Social Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019 serve food donated by Wings 32 8/10/2019 7:00pm Dynasty Ice cats Pro Andrew J. Kirkpatrick, 34, of 810 Southampton Road, over Westfield and Two Rivers 33 8/10/2019 8:00pm Pics Kitchen Pro Apt. 8, Westfield, saw a charge of leaving the scene of prop- Burrito for a donation. Then at 34 8/10/2019 9:00pm Slapshot Five College Pro erty damage ordered to be dismissed upon immediate payment 4 p.m., the grill will be ready 35 8/10/2019 10:00pm Sexton Edgars Social of $50 in court costs. He was found to be not responsible for a for the KEVS cookout. marked lanes violation. Sunday are the playoffs for 36 8/10/2019 11:00pm Cool Runings APM Social Gabrielle A. Vitti, 18, of 6 Upper Meadow, Granby, Conn., all three divisions, beginning was placed on pretrial probation for six months and ordered at 10 a.m. for the Old Boys, 12 Times if needed pay restitution in an amount to be determined after she was noon for the Social Division, 8/11/2019 Sun 8:00am Social arraigned on two charges of assault and battery battery brought and 2 p.m. for the Pros. 8/11/2019 9:00am Social by State Police. Benjamin Sanchez Jr., 31, of 24 E. Silver St., Westfield, Playoffs was held in lieu of $25,000 cash bail after he was arraigned on 37 8/11/2019 10:00am O 1 O 4 Old Boys a charge of armed and masked robbery brought by Westfield 38 8/11/2019 11:00am O 2 O 3 Old Boys police. 39 8/11/2019 12:00pm S 1 S4 Social 40 8/11/2019 1:00pm S 2 S3 Social 41 8/11/2019 2:00pm P 1 P 4 Pro MGM sues over federal 42 8/11/2019 3:00pm P 2 P 3 Pro approval of tribal casino deal CHAMPIONSHIPS By PAT EATON-ROBB 43 8/11/2019 4:00pm 1st place 2nd place Old Boys Associated Press 44 8/11/2019 5:00pm 1st place 2nd place Social HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — MGM Resorts filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging the federal approval of a deal that 45 8/11/2019 6:00pm 1st place 2nd place Pro would allow Connecticut's two Indian tribes to open a third casino in the state. Championships for first “We want people to come. he’ll come, and “you never The lawsuit, filed in Washington D.C., seeks to overturn the The Icehawks battle HPS and second place are sched- It’s a great weekend of fun, know who he’ll bring,” she Department of the Interior's March approval of amendments to during a 2014 Kevin Major uled for 4 p.m. for the Old laughter and great hockey,” said. the gaming agreements between the state and the Mashantucket Memorial Tournament ice Boys; 5 p.m. for the Social Canning said, where people “At the end of the day, this Pequot and Mohegan tribes, which will allow the tribes to hockey game. Amelia Park Division, and 6 p.m. for the get to reunite with old is to raise awareness of the jointly operate a casino in East Windsor, 12 miles from will once again be host to the Pros. (The complete sched- friends, and you don’t have work of the KEV’s MGM's casino in Springfield, Massachusetts. tourney, beginning Friday ule is below) to be a hockey player to have Foundation, to make the MGM argues the approval violates The Indian Gaming night. Popcorn will be available a great time. There is also community heart safe,” Regulatory Act and creates an unlawful monopoly for the throughout the tournament. one hockey pro who said Canning said. tribes in preventing competition for casino rights off of tribal lands. "The amendments are not limited to an East Windsor casi- no," MGM's attorneys write in the lawsuit. "They facilitate New Firefighter commercial, off-reservation gaming by the tribal joint venture Continued from Page 1 anywhere in Connecticut and state legislators have recently proposed granting the joint venture an exclusive, no-bid Thomas’ parents Jeff and Kathy Thomas said they are proud of their daughter and were not surprised when she chose to serve license to operate a casino in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The her community. amendments thus confer a statewide, perpetual competitive “When Bethany was a child, she would rescue things – birds, bunnies – she is a rescuer at heart,” said Jeff Thomas. advantage on the joint venture." Kathy Thomas said her daughter is following in her family members’ footsteps. MGM also has proposed building an operating a $600 mil- “This runs in the family,” she said. “My father was in the military and the police and fire departments.” lion casino in Bridgeport. Fire Chief Patrick Egloff said Thomas will be sworn-in at her convenience. First discussed publicly in 2014, the satellite casino in East Windsor has been pitched by the tribes as a way to help protect jobs at their existing Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Sergeant Casino in southeastern Connecticut. Continued from Page 1 "MGM pursues litigation because that's what MGM does," more community outreach and public he thought having the department’s K-9, Westcott said he has been working said Andrew Doba, a spokesman for the tribes' East Windsor relations, but added that there has been General, on the late shift would be help- toward the sergeant promotion by taking venture, dubbed Tribal Winds. "The choice for Connecticut more community engagement in the last ful. on more duties and attending trainings. policymakers can't get any clearer. We can either let a Las year. “I don’t think it’s going to take away He added that since January he has Vegas company that generates not one dime of revenue for the Westcott said the most important from the dog at all,” he said. “And he worked over 200 hours as a shift com- state push us around or we can stand strong with the tribes and responsibility of a sergeant is to “set a will help clear out the bars – he is a mander. an industry that's generated more than $8 billion in tax revenue good example.” deterrent and I think it’s going to benefit Moglin noted that every candidate and currently employs 18,000 people." “Lead with a cool, calm attitude,” he the program.” spoke about additional trainings, which The state's compacts with the tribes give them exclusive said. Chief Kevin A. Bishop said this posi- he said is a testament to Bishop and Lt. rights to certain forms of gambling in exchange for 25 percent Westcott said the best advice he has tion is currently midnight to 8 a.m. two Robert Landis. of slot-machine revenues. That amounted to $255.2 million for received in his career is to keep learning days and 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. two days, with Bishop said the date of Westcott’s for- the fiscal year that ended in June and has been dropping and training. a double shift in between. It could mal swearing-in is not set. Sanders is steadily since 2007, when the state took in $430.5 million. When asked how the job would affect change if a more senior sergeant wishes retiring as of Sept. 3. Tribal leaders said earlier this year that they have already his duties as a K-9 officer, Westcott said to change shifts at some point. spent about $14 million the $300 million Tribal Winds project. The site has been purchased and cleared; most state and local approvals have been obtained; and a project labor agreement has been reached with the construction unions, they said. The City of Westfield has contracted with East National Water, LLC of Palmer, MA to Gov. Ned Lamont said Wednesday he is open to discussions replace the existing residential water meters and reading equipment throughout that would create a "global gaming resolution that will avoid the City. Please note that the water service shall be shut off for as short a time period years and years of complex litigation." as necessary to complete this work Homeowners will be provided an estimate of the "The gaming industry in Connecticut represents a signifi- downtime prior to initiating the work. If you have questions regarding this program please call the Yankee Village Shops cant portion of our economy, and as other states have demon- Westfield DPW Water Division at 413-572-6226. Office hours are between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. 53 Southwick Rd. strated, there is room to grow it," he said. "It has always been The week of Aug. 12th - Aug. 17th, the meter replacement process will proceed at the following Street Locations: (Route 10 & 202) my intention to develop a comprehensive gaming platform • Allen Ave • Grant Street • Park Circle • Susan Drive Westfield, MA that not only strengthened Connecticut's gaming industry, but (413) 562-9792 protected it from litigation." • Atwater Street • Hawks Circle • Park Drive • W. Silver Street • Bates Road • Holyoke Road • Parker Ave • West Road HOURS: Mon-Thur 10-6 • Bayberry Lane • Kane Brothers Circle • Pinewood Lane • Western Circle Mon-Thur 10-6 • Crescent Circle • Kittredge Drive • Pochassic Road FriFriday 10-3 10-3 • Sat • ClosedSat 10-1 • Westwood Drive and Southwick High School Reunion • Demond Ave • Mallard Lane • Prospect Street Ext • Wildflower Circle 57 Maple Street • Elizabeth Ave • Murray Ave • Reservoir Road • Willow Brook Lane East Longmeadow, MA SOUTHWICK — The Southwick High School Class of • Fairview Ave • Old Park Lane • Sheldon Ave th • Wintergreen Lane 1969’s 50 reunion will be held on September 28 at 6 pm at • Flynn Meadow Road • Otis Street • Skyline Drive (413) 526-9790 • Woodcliff Drive HOURS : Mon-Fri 10-6pm Tucker’s Restaurant, College Hwy, Southwick. We are look- • Foch Ave • Paper Mill Road • Steiger Drive Mon-Thur 10-6pm ing for all fellow classmates. 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Westfield Farmers’ Westfield Rotary Food Fest 2019 The Southwick Travelers WESTFIELD — The annual Food Fest sponsored by the Rotary Club of Westfield will return to Elm Street for a fifth Market year on Friday and Saturday, August 23 and 24, bringing announce their trips for the Fall WESTFIELD — The Westfield Farmers’ music, food and entertainment downtown. The event will October 1-3, we will go to Philadelphia to see the new Museum of Market is held, rain or shine, from 12:00 - 6:00 begin on Friday at 5 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m. On the American Revolution, the new One Liberty Observation Deck, the pm on the lawn of the Episcopal Church of the Saturday it will start at noon and close at 9 p.m. National Constitution Center, a guided city tour with a costumed Atonement, 36 Court Street, Westfield, every The Food Fest will feature non-stop entertainment with guide, with time to visit the Reading Terminal Marketplace. We’ll be Thursday until October 10. There are over 30 local bands performing on two stages. New activities this staying at the Holiday Express Midtown for two nights in the heart of vendors and a $5 SNAP match offered weekly year include a climbing wall provided by the Boy Scout the city! Cost is $503 pp double/triple (includes a Friendship Tours sponsored by an anonymous donor; HIP, WIC, Council of Western Massachusetts and there will be games at tour director, 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners.) $200 Deposit due July 9th. and FMNP vouchers are accepted by some ven- the south end of Elm Street after 3 p.m. on Saturday, includ- With final payment due August 13. Depart Southwick 7:30 am. dors; live music sponsored by the Westfield ing “cornhole”. The classic car show will return this year November 12: Songs of America with Jimmy Mazz at the Grand Cultural Council, special events, free parking, from noon until 3 p.m. on Saturday. Oak Villa In Oakville, CT. The talented and funny Jimmy Mazz is ADA accessible re-strooms, cooling room, Food for the fest will be provided by returning vendors back—this time with a live band and a set of songs gathered from playground, and more. For more information including Janik’s Pierogis, Alo Saigon, Skyline Trading around our great country. The Grand Oak Villa’s family-style lunch visit the Market web site: westfieldfarmersmar- Company, Puks Grill, Moe’s Donuts, Bottega Cucina Tia will include roast turkey with gravy, Yankee pot roast, pasta, salad and ket.net or contact the Westfield Farmers’ Market Food, Angelo’s Fried Dough, Tatter Tots, Moolicious Ice more such as free wine. $92.00 due Oct. 8. Depart Southwick at 10:14 at 413 562-5461 x 101, or email farmersmar- Cream, Pandolfi Kettle Corn, The Boys and Girls Club of am, estimated return 5 pm. [email protected]. Westfield, The Boy Scouts, The Westfield Kiwanis Club, December 12: The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will be Little George’s and the North Elm Butcher Block. Other at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, CT. Dance along to songs such vendors will offer a variety of non-food items. as “Moonlight Serenade”, “Chattanooga Choo Choo”. and more. The The Rotary Club will offer beer and malt beverages from delicious family-style luncheon will include Roast turkey, Broiled two beverage wagons. This year, the club will stage a com- Scrod with crumb topping, Salad, pasta, vegetables and more. $102 plimentary wine tasting on both nights, 6 - 9 p.m., adjacent per person, due Nov. 7. Depart Southwick 10:15 am, estimated return to the south stage. 4:15 pm. The 2018 Food Fest brought about 10,000 participants to After calling 569-3854 to reserve your spot, make your check pay- the city’s downtown for the free event and organizers hope able to Southwick Travelers and mail to: George Wheeler, Southwick to exceed that number this year. The event would not be pos- Travelers, 1 South Village East, Southwick, MA 01077. sible without the support of the city’s administration and the club’s organizers would like to recognize and thank the workers from the several city departments whose unsung efforts contribute greatly to the success of the Food Fest. Please visit: http://www.westfieldrotary.org for more Southwick High School Reunion information about the Food Fest and the Rotary Club of SOUTHWICK — The Southwick High School Class of 1969’s 50th Westfield. For questions, please contact westfieldrota- reunion will be held on September 28 at 6 pm at Tucker’s Restaurant, [email protected] or visit our website, westfieldrotary.org. College Hwy, Southwick. We are looking for all fellow classmates. For Stay tuned to updated information by liking us on Facebook. more information, contact Cindy Brzoska Marshall at 413-569-3191. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2019 - PAGE 7 The Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival showcases musicians on two stages SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Jazz and Roots festival is returning to Court Square this Saturday, Aug. 10 presenting approximately 12 hours of performances from a wide variety of artists. The schedule is as follows:

Charles Neville Westfield State Main Stage • 11-11:50 a.m. – Ryan Hollander: Hollander is an hosts fourth annual Amherst-based singer, com- poser, and bandleader. A UMass Amherst alum, Ryan farm-to-table has been gigging around the Pioneer Valley and the world for the past year, and just fundraising dinner released a self-titled EP. • 12:10-1:10 p.m. – Billy WESTFIELD - The Westfield State University Department Arnold Trio: Billy Arnold is of Communication will host a farm-to-table dinner on a musician, educator and Sunday, Aug. 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. on the grounds of the recently published author Horace Mann Center located at 333 Western Ave. in who lives in Springfield Westfield. and teaches at the Titled “Dinner at Henry’s Garden,” the event honors the Community Music School of late Dr. Henry Wefing, professor emeritus of communication, Springfield. He is a seasoned who served the University for 30 years. Proceeds will benefit touring musician who has the Henry Wefing Journalism Scholarship, which has been played around the world, awarded annually since 2016. with jazz greats such as Ray The menu will feature locally-sourced ingredients. Menu Bryant and Kenny Burrell, options include roast beef with arugula, wild mushroom and on The Tonight Show. polenta, goat cheese and strawberry crostini, and smoked • 1:30-2:45 p.m. – Firey salmon for appetizers; a vegetarian option or grilled barbe- String Sistas: A highly intu- cue chicken with vegetable and salad options for dinner; and itive and energetic ensemble summer plum upside-down cake for dessert. that provides a refreshing Diners will be seated for dinner next to the garden Dr. alternative to the standard Wefing planted in 2007. He used to donate the produce to the jazz band. The Sistas present Westfield Food Pantry. Today, the garden is maintained by compelling performances volunteers, including faculty, staff and students. that incorporate aspects of Sponsored by MassLive, The Westfield News, The Original women’s culture, original Pennysaver, and Jerome’s Party Plus/Taylor Rental, the event compositions, American will feature food prepared by Westfield State Dining songbook standards, world Executive Chef Mary Reilly, a gold medalist in a 2018 music, and jazz. American Culinary Federation-sanctioned culinary competi- • 3:05-4:35 p.m. – Samite: tion. She is a frequent guest on WWLP’s Mass Appeal, the Samite is a world-renowned former publisher of Edible Pioneer Valley and the co-author flutist, recording and touring ofHome Sausage Making (Storey Press, 2017). A portion of artist, composer, and human- the dinner will be prepared outside on site and Reilly will be GRAMMY-nominated musician Tia Fuller will perform at the Springfield Jazz and Roots itarian. He was born in available to meet guests, answer questions, and discuss the Festival on Aug. 10. (Submitted photo) Uganda, where he perfected food and the importance of using locally-sourced ingredi- his craft, and has since ents. toured Africa and the US, in attendance at Holyoke servicing the stories and The event aligns with the University’s commitment to Colored Syncopators, a 1940s sharing his music and mes- Community College, all of songs of the apocalyptic dias- provide local, sustainable food to its campus community. In ensemble created by Duke sage with victims of war, whom were selected to play pora. 2016, Westfield State launched a self-operating dining ser- Ellington, Villafranca’s Latin poverty and HIV/AIDS. His in the ensemble due to high • 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Tap vices system based on a farm-to-fork model. Today, Westfield heritage, and contemporary music features Western and musical achievement in other Roots: TapRoots is the musi- State Dining partners with more than 30 local farmers and jazz idioms to create a truly African flutes, African per- classes and ensembles. cal brainchild of multi-instru- food producers. unique sound. cussion, various string • 12:10-1 p.m. – Bomba de mentalist and producer Dinner tickets are $60 and must be purchased in advance, • 8:30-10 p.m. – Cory instruments, and vocals Aqui: Bomba is a traditional Matthew King. While their as seating is limited and the event has sold out each year. To Henry and the Funk • 4:55-6:10 p.m. – Tia Puerto Rican art form featur- sound is a fusion of all things purchase tickets or view the full menu, visitwww.westfielda- Apostles: Henry has been Fuller: Grammy-nominated ing percussive rhythms, danc- world music, combining rock, lumni.org/henrysgarden. For more information or to discuss blowing minds with his virtuo- saxophonist Tia Fuller is a ing, and singing. For the most reggae, salsa, soul, and folk- dietary needs, contact Suzanne Boniface, adjunct professor sic organ playing since the age professor at Boston’s part, this performance art is loric rhythms, it taps into the of communication at 413-478-2652 or sboniface@westfield. of six, when he played his first Berklee College of Music, practiced only in Puerto Rico, roots of these traditions while ma.edu gig at Harlem’s legendary critically acclaimed record- Apollo Theater. At 19, he but recently it has been gain- imagining something refresh- ing artist and bandleader, joined the touring band of ing popularity in the United ingly new. and successful touring per- Kenny Garrett, and has since States. • 5:50-8 p.m.– Kotoko If you would like to run a former. Since getting her toured and recorded with some • 1:20-2:30 p.m. – Molly Brass: Kotoko Brass melds start in Beyoncé’s all-female of today’s most well-known Tigre: Tigre has been the beautifully complex tradi- Birthday Announcement in touring ensemble, Fuller has artists, even earning two described as “Ethiopian funk tional drumming of Central The Westfield News contact performed with many Grammy awards as part of describes a progressive jazz Ghana, the sturdy bass and acclaimed jazz, pop, and Brooklyn-based jazz collective cocktail at Miles Davis’ 1970s keyboards of the Caribbean, us at: 413-562-4181 R&B artists and launched Snarky Puppy. Henry formed loft party,” and nothing could and the joyous horns of New her solo career. the Funk Apostles’ line-up be more on the nose for this Orleans to forge a sound the • 6:30-8 p.m. – Elio from artists he’s met on the eclectic group of talented Boston Globe has described Villafranca and the Jass road over the years. musicians. 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Jeff Gonyer working the back hole as the first step in removing the railing from the pond.

Dick Holcomb, board member, thanking Jeff Gonyer, an employee working for Forish Construction.

Grandmother’s Garden Bridge repairs Recently the bridge at Grandmother’s Garden was vandalized. Barrels were thrown into the pond area and a section of rail- ing on one side of the walkway was broken off and pushed into the pond. Removal was impossible by the volunteers because of the length and weight of the handrail. The Garden board members and volunteers would like to thank Eric Forish and his company for taking on the project of removing the railing, cutting it up, and taking it away. The park and citizens are indebted to Forish Construction Company for their generosity. The bridge will have to remain closed until funding for repair and/or replacement can be generated. Grandmother’s Garden is open and free to the public. It is leased from the city and depends solely on volunteers for maintenance and upkeep receiving no funding from the city taxpayers. (Photos by Don Wielgus)

Removing the 30-foot railing.

The final touch: Removing the damaged railing.

Neighborhood residents Jordan, Caden and Michael volunteer to clean the pond of debris.

Jeff Gonyer, Don Mancey and Dwight Morin.

Volunteer Mark M. Paradysz Jr., removes the safety barrels Don Mancey, cuts up railing for removal. Don Mancey and Jeff Gonyer remove the cut-up railing. that were thrown into the pond. THE WESTFIELD NEWS www.thewestfieldnews.com THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2019 - PAGE 9 SPORTS

World Series Skills Competition World Series Babe Ruth World Series Babe Ruth 13-year-old players from all around the country -- and Canada -- showed off their skills during the Around the Horn competition held at Bullens Field Wednesday. (Photos by Kellie Adam)

Piko Ane (43), from the Pacific Southwest’s representative Hawaii, guns one at the target. (Photo By Kellie Adam)

Westfield’s Riley Heeter (9) frames out his target as he throws down. (Photo by Kellie Adam)

Mississippi‘s Mitchell Butler (18) wasn’t going to let the rain stand in his way during the World Series Pittsfield’s Evan Blake (8) broke away from the competition with a total of (Photo by Kellie Adam) Home Run Derby at Bullens Field. (Photo by Kellie Adam) 13 home runs.

Pittsfield’s Nick Brindle (2) gets the first hole shot. (Photo Westfield’s Paul Lawry (5) showed off his batting skills during the 2019 Babe Ruth World Series Home Run Derby. (Photo by by Kellie Adam) Kellie Adam)

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Woods rested, back not entirely ready for FedEx Cup playoffs By DOUG FERGUSON to the Tour Championship, a goal for reasons surgery that fused his lower back. He was Associated Press other than a shot at $15 million. Woods com- asked if he could see a scenario in which he JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Tiger Woods pleted his remarkable comeback last year at would not return to competition and Woods is plenty rested going into the FedEx Cup East Lake by winning for the first time in five replied: “Yeah, definitely. I don’t know what playoffs. years, a big moment for him and for golf. my future holds for me.” Whether he’s ready is day to day. But he has to play well to get there. He started full swings a few weeks later, Woods stopped hitting full shots on the back Points are quadrupled for the playoff events played in his holiday event in the Bahamas at nine of Liberty National on Wednesday during to add volatility. That means Pat Perez, who the end of the year, was contending in March his pro-am round for The Northern Trust, a earned the 125th and final spot in the postsea- and won in September. It was an aggressive precautionary move during a year in which he son by two points, could win this week and return for someone who had completed just repeatedly has said he can’t always predict move to as high as No. 2 in the standings. seven rounds in the previous 27 months how his back is going to feel. The top 70 advance next week to Medinah before coming back. “Just feeling stiff, being smart about it,” for the BMW Championship, and the top 30 Woods first worked his way back into the Woods said. “As I said to you guys all year, make it to the Tour Championship. Woods top 50 to become eligible for World Golf this is how it is. Some days I’m stiffer than sounded as concerned about getting to East Championships. He made such a strong push others. Yesterday I was out there hitting it Lake as what it would take to reach the FedEx at the end of the year that Woods played eight great. Today I’m stiff. Hopefully, I’m not that Cup finale. times in 11 weeks — five of the last six, way tomorrow.” “If you’re missing cuts, who cares? You’re including the Ryder Cup. He also didn’t sound overly concerned. taking weekends off and a couple extra days “I learned a lot last year by playing too Woods is willing to accept that a 43-year- of rest,” he said. “But I’m trying to get myself much,” Woods said. “Coming back from my old back that has gone through four surgeries where I’m in contention, where it takes a toll procedure and not really knowing what to in the last five years is not going to feel like it on you, and that’s what I want to feel. I want expect, I pushed it pretty hard — vowed I once did. He also looked back to the spring, to feel that type of tiredness where I have a would never do that again. I’ve cut back the when he took an extra week off in March, and chance to win. That’s a good feeling.” schedule quite a bit, and that’s the challenge then chipped and putted when he arrived at In this Sept. 28, 2017, file photo, Tiger Woods PGA champion Brooks Koepka is the No. 1 now. ... We’ve got a more condensed season, Augusta National for nine holes. And by the looks on before the first round of the seed and coming off his third victory of the and it’s trying to figure out how to stay sharp, end of the week, he was the Masters champi- Presidents Cup golf tournament at Liberty season at the FedEx St. Jude Invitational, his practice and also have my back feeling good on. National Golf Club in Jersey City, N.J. The first World Golf Championship title. Koepka all the time. It’s a challenge.” As much as Woods has tried to take time last time Tiger Woods was at Liberty National, has established himself firmly as No. 1 in the Liberty National is a course he has played off, he can only hope he faces the busiest part he hadn’t played in eight months and couldn’t world, which guarantees nothing over the next well. He was a runner-up to Heath Slocum in of the year. guarantee he would play again. So much has three weeks. Only two players who started the 2009 and Adam Scott in 2013. It was the 2013 The Northern Trust begins the lucrative changed in two years as the FedEx Cup play- FedEx Cup playoffs at No. 1 wound up win- event where Woods first started feeling back FedEx Cup playoffs, starting with two tourna- offs begin. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) ning — Jordan Spieth in 2015 and Woods in spasms, dropping to his knees after some ments with $9.25 million purses, ending at the 2007 and 2009. shots on the back nine. He had the first of four Tour Championship for the top 30 players he hasn’t played all that much. Since he won For Woods, it was a different level of uncer- back surgeries seven months later. competing for the $15 million prize. a fifth green jacket at the Masters, he has tainly the last time he was at Liberty National. He returns as the Masters champion, No. 5 Woods is at No. 28, the lowest position of played just four times, three of them majors. He was an assistant captain in the 2017 in the world and not entirely sure what his the four major champions, primarily because Now he faces three straight weeks if he gets Presidents Cup, still recovering from a fourth back will allow him to do. THE WESTFIELD NEWS www.thewestfieldnews.com THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2019 - PAGE 11

2019 Babe Ruth Baseball 13 Year-Old World Series Hosted by: Westfield, Massachusetts

American Division National Division Janesville, WI Meridian, MS Pittsfield, MA Greenville, NC Fargo, ND Calgary, Alberta Centre County, PA Spokane, WA Host: Westfield, MA Hawaii Kai, HI

Managers/Coaches Breakfast: August 7th 8:00am- Westfield Lodge of Elks, 56 Franklin St. Westfield, MA Billy Bullens Field 33 Smith Avenue Banquet: August 7th, Sheraton Springfield Hotel @6:00pm Westfield, MA 01085 Opening Ceremonies: August 8th, Bullens Field @6:30pm

Pool Play Game # Date Away Home Time Game # Date Away Home Time 1 8-Aug Pittsfield, MA Centre County, PA 10:00 AM 11 10-Aug Hawaii Kai, HI Pittsfield, MA 4:00 PM 2 8-Aug Janesville, WI Meridian, MS 1:00 PM 12 10-Aug Westfield, MA Janesville, WI 7:00 PM 3 8-Aug Hawaii Kai, HI Greenville, NC 4:00 PM 13 11-Aug Spokane, WA Hawaii Kai, HI 10:00 AM 4 8-Aug Westfield, MA Fargo, ND 7:00 PM 14 11-Aug Fargo, ND Janesville, WI 1:00 PM 5 9-Aug Janesville, WI Calgary, Alberta 10:00 AM 15 11-Aug Meridian, MS Calgary, Alberta 4:00 PM 6 9-Aug Greenville, NC Spokane, WA 1:00 PM 16 11-Aug Greenville, NC Pittsfield, MA 7:00 PM 7 9-Aug Centre County, PA Hawaii Kai, HI 4:00 PM 17 12-Aug Fargo, ND Meridian, MS 10:00 AM 8 9-Aug Meridian, MS Westfield, MA 7:00 PM 18 12-Aug Pittsfield, MA Spokane, WA 1:00 PM 9 10-Aug Calgary, Alberta Fargo, ND 10:00 AM 19 12-Aug Centre County, PA Greenville, NC 4:00 PM 10 10-Aug Spokane, WA Centre County, PA 1:00 PM 20 12-Aug Calgary, Alberta Westfield, MA 7:00 PM Single Elimination Bracket

AMERICAN LEAGUE NATIONAL LEAGUE Tuesday’s Games Tuesday’s Games MLB Expanded Standings Texas at Cleveland, ppd. Milwaukee 4, Pittsburgh 3 Chicago White Sox 5, Detroit 3, 1st game Cincinnati 8, L.A. Angels 4 AMERICAN LEAGUE N.Y. Yankees 9, Baltimore 4 N.Y. Mets 5, Miami 0 East Division Oakland 11, Chicago Cubs 4 W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Detroit 10, Chicago White Sox 6, New York 75 39 .658 — — 9-1 W-8 43-18 32-21 2nd game Houston 11, Colorado 6 Tampa Bay 66 50 .569 10 — 7-3 L-1 31-28 35-22 Cincinnati 8, L.A. Angels 4 Atlanta 12, Minnesota 7 Boston 60 56 .517 16 6 1-9 L-1 28-30 32-26 Kansas City 6, Boston 2 Arizona 8, Philadelphia 4 Toronto 47 70 .402 29½ 19½ 7-3 W-1 20-34 27-36 Tampa Bay 7, Toronto 6, 10 innings Washington 5, San Francisco 3 Baltimore 38 76 .333 37 27 3-7 L-3 17-41 21-35 Oakland 11, Chicago Cubs 4 L.A. Dodgers 3, St. Louis 1 Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Houston 11, Colorado 6 San Diego 9, Seattle 4 Minnesota 70 44 .614 — — 7-3 L-2 35-23 35-21 Atlanta 12, Minnesota 7 Wednesday’s Games Cleveland 68 46 .596 2 — 6-4 W-2 38-24 30-22 San Diego 9, Seattle 4 N.Y. Mets 7, Miami 2 Chicago 51 62 .451 18½ 13½ 5-5 W-1 27-28 24-34 Wednesday’s Games Atlanta 11, Minnesota 7 Kansas City 41 74 .357 29½ 24½ 2-8 W-1 23-35 18-39 Chicago White Sox 8, Detroit 1 Houston 14, Colorado 3 Detroit 33 78 .297 35½ 30½ 3-7 L-1 14-39 19-39 Cleveland 2, Texas 0, 1st game Chicago Cubs 10, Oakland 1 West Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Atlanta 11, Minnesota 7 L.A. Dodgers 2, St. Louis 1 Houston 75 40 .652 — — 9-1 W-6 43-15 32-25 Toronto 4, Tampa Bay 3 Washington 4, San Francisco 1 Oakland 65 50 .565 10 ½ 7-3 L-1 37-23 28-27 Houston 14, Colorado 3 Seattle 3, San Diego 2 Texas 58 56 .509 16½ 7 5-5 L-2 35-22 23-34 Chicago Cubs 10, Oakland 1 Milwaukee 8, Pittsburgh 3 Los Angeles 56 59 .487 19 9½ 2-8 L-6 29-28 27-31 Cleveland 5, Texas 1, 2nd game Arizona 6, Philadelphia 1 Seattle 48 68 .414 27½ 18 5-5 W-1 27-33 21-35 Seattle 3, San Diego 2 Thursday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 14, Baltimore 2 Atlanta (Keuchel 3-4) NATIONAL LEAGUE Kansas City at Boston, 7:10 p.m. at Miami (Hernandez 1-4), East Division Thursday’s Games 7:10 p.m. W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away N.Y. Yankees (German 14-2) at Toronto Chicago Cubs (Hamels 6-3) Atlanta 68 48 .586 — — 6-4 W-2 32-25 36-23 Washington 61 53 .535 6 — 6-4 W-3 31-25 30-28 (Pannone 2-4), 7:07 p.m. at Cincinnati (Wood 1-0), Philadelphia 59 55 .518 8 — 5-5 L-2 34-26 25-29 Kansas City (TBD) at Detroit (Boyd 6-8), 7:10 p.m. New York 59 56 .513 8½ ½ 9-1 W-6 32-20 27-36 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Nola 10-2) Miami 42 71 .372 24½ 16½ 2-8 L-6 22-35 20-36 L.A. Angels (Peters 2-0) at Boston (Sale at San Francisco (Bumgarner 6-7), Central Division 5-11), 7:10 p.m. 9:45 p.m. W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Cleveland (Clevinger 6-2) at Minnesota Colorado (Gray 10-7) at San Diego Chicago 62 52 .544 — — 7-3 W-1 41-19 21-33 Milwaukee 60 56 .517 3 — 4-6 W-3 33-24 27-32 (Gibson 11-4), 8:10 p.m. (Lauer 6-8), 10:10 p.m. St. Louis 58 55 .513 3½ ½ 2-8 L-5 31-23 27-32 Friday’s Games Friday’s Games Cincinnati 54 58 .482 7 4 7-3 W-3 31-26 23-32 Oakland at Chicago White Sox, 3:10 p.m. Atlanta at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh 48 66 .421 14 11 2-8 L-5 24-32 24-34 Houston at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. West Division N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Washington at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Los Angeles 77 40 .658 — — 8-2 W-5 46-15 31-25 Kansas City at Detroit, 7:10 p.m. Texas at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. Arizona 58 57 .504 18 1½ 5-5 W-2 27-28 31-29 L.A. Angels at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. San Francisco 56 59 .487 20 3½ 3-7 L-4 25-31 31-28 Cleveland at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. San Diego 52 61 .460 23 6½ 4-6 L-1 25-30 27-31 Texas at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. Colorado at San Diego, 10:10 p.m. Colorado 52 62 .456 23½ 7 3-7 L-2 29-27 23-35 Tampa Bay at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. Philadelphia at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on PAGE 12 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS TV Sports Listings Dear Thursday, August 8 ESPN — West Regional: Northern Calif. vs. Hawaii, semifinal, San Bernardino, GOLF Calif. 10:30 a.m. MIXED MARTIAL ARTS Annie GOLF — LPGA Tour Golf: The Ladies Scottish Open, first round, Scotland 8 p.m. 2 p.m. ESPN2 — PFL 6: preliminary MMA bouts, Atlantic City, N.J. By ANNIE LANE GOLF — PGA Tour Golf: The Northern Trust, first round, Jersey City, N.J. MLB BASEBALL 4 p.m. 7 p.m. Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Tail FS1 — U.S. Women’s Amateur: From West Point, Miss. MLB — NY Yankees at Toronto OR LA Angels at Boston Dear Annie: I live out in the country and have found a con- 6 p.m. NFL FOOTBALL sistently wonderful kennel for my dog. The people who work GOLF — Korn Ferry Tour Golf: The Portland Open, first round, Portland, Ore. 7 p.m. there are the owner and two helpers; all are kind, efficient and GYMNASTICS NFL — NY Jets at NY Giants obviously dog lovers. The kennel costs $40 per night. My 8 p.m. 10 p.m. question is, how much of a tip to leave? Sometimes, one of the NBCSN — U.S. Championships: Day 1, men’s events, Kansas City, Mo. NFL — LA Chargers at Arizona helpers is working when I pick up my dog, and sometimes it’s HORSE RACING PAN AMERICAN GAMES the owner. Should I tip differently for the helpers versus 1 p.m. 10 a.m. owner? Please advise. I want to do right by them! -- Asking for a Tip on Tips FS2 — Saratoga Live: From Saratoga Springs, Calif. ESPNU — Day 17: From Peru Dear Asking for a Tip: Thank you for your kind words. LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL 3 p.m. You sound like a thoughtful and considerate person. Typically, 11 a.m. ESPNU — Day 17: From Peru tipping can be between 15 to 20% of the services rendered. ESPN — Midwest Regional: Minnesota vs. Iowa, semifinal, Westfield, Ind. 7 p.m. Tipping the owner is not technically considered proper eti- 1 p.m. ESPNU — Day 17: From Peru quette, as the tip should go to the employees. But since you ESPN — New England Regional: New Hampshire vs. Rhode Island, semifinal, TENNIS frequent this business often and love the services they provide Bristol, Conn. 8 a.m. for your dog, it is a kind gesture to tip generously. Dear Annie: In response to “Sick of Being Treated This 3 p.m. TENNIS — Rogers Cup: Men’s and Women’s Early Round, Ontario Way,” I am 73 and have spent much of my life being compli- ESPN — Northwest Regional: Idaho vs. Oregon, semifinal, San Bernardino, Calif. 12 p.m. mented on looking and acting younger than my age. Of 5 p.m. ESPN2 — Rogers Cup: Round of 16, Ontario course, I enjoy those compliments. After all, doesn’t our cul- ESPN — Great Lakes Regional: Kentucky vs. Michigan, semifinal, Westfield, Ind. WNBA BASKETBALL ture glorify youthfulness? 7 p.m. 7 p.m. But I have had naturally white hair for a few decades, and I ESPN — Mid-Atlantic Regional: Washington, DC vs. New York, semifinal, Bristol, CBSSN — Indiana at Washington guess my wrinkles, though few, are starting to show more. So, Conn. 10 p.m. yes, sometimes people do offer me a seat or ask if I’d like help carrying a heavy item from a store even though I regularly 9 p.m. ESPN2 — Phoenix at Los Angeles carry heavy loads while maintaining my garden. But you know what? I’ve learned to take much of this as a way to show respect for their elders, something done far better in other cultures where youth has not been put on the pedestal we seem to have given it. In fact, when I think back to the times when this has bothered me, it’s because it is my ego On The Tube kicking in, wanting to somehow pretend that I am part of that great American worship of all that is young. At the same time, is it not a sign of kindness (or maybe even guilt) when a young and healthy person sees someone who Fox: Jussie Smollet gone from might be a little frailer and decides to offer them their seat? If you don’t want to take their offer, why not just say, “No, thanks anyway,” and be happy they cared enough to ask? When I am asked if I need help carrying my groceries, I can appreciate that they noticed that I might be struggling and then ‘Empire,’ character lives on smile and say thank you -- and maybe even let them take on the load, even if it’s not necessary. By LYNN ELBER Why is it we so often have to take offense when others are Associated Press trying to reach out? Is it because our pride won’t let us look a BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — little vulnerable or needy? Being “treated differently just Jussie Smollett is gone from “Empire” because you have lived longer” is perhaps a good thing, a sign but his character will live on, at least in that respect and concern hasn’t gone the way of the dark ages! photos. -- Happy With Living Longer Smollett’s Jamal Lyon, who last season Dear Happy With Living Longer: You offer a great per- married Kai (Toby Onwumere), will be spective on aging. Our culture does seem to glorify youthful- away on his honeymoon when the Fox ness.Yet growing older is a privilege and something to be drama returns Sept. 24 for its sixth and celebrated. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. last season, Fox Entertainment CEO “Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie” is Charlie Collier said Wednesday. out now! Annie Lane’s debut book -- featuring favorite col- “You’ll see pictures of him in the back- umns on love, friendship, family and etiquette -- is available ground,” Collier said, without elaborat- as a paperback and e-book. Visit http://www.creatorspublish- ing. He promised “surprises at the begin- ing.com for more information. ning of the season that you’re going to love.” In a Q&A with TV critics, affirmed series producer Lee Daniels’ decision to HINTS FROM HELOISE drop Smollett from the hip-hop family drama. You’ll want to hear this Daniels had initially supported Smollett In this May 20, 2016 file photo, actor and singer Jussie Smollett attends the Dear Readers: How’s your HEARING? If after the actor claimed he suffered a racist “Empire” FYC Event in Los Angeles. Fox Entertainment chief Charlie Collier you’re like most folks, you might ignore and anti-gay attack in Chicago. But when says Jussie Smollett won’t be back on “Empire.” Collier, speaking to TV critics signs of potential hearing loss. Millions of Smollett faced charges for allegedly fab- Wednesday, affirmed series co-creator Lee Daniels’ decision to drop Smollett people experience unsafe noise levels at ricating the attack, Daniels said the mat- from the drama’s upcoming final season. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File) work; 20% of teenagers have reported hear- ter had become painful and frustrating for ing loss due to loud noise; and hearing loss him and the “Empire” cast . erly assess the situation before making a its pop-culture impact, but he’s open to is the second most widespread health issue Prosecutors dropped the charges decision about Smollett’s future with the possibility. worldwide. against Smollett in March, but a special “Empire.” “We’re in the Lee Daniels and Danny The National Campaign for Better Hearing (www.cam- prosecutor could charge him again . Whether an “Empire” spinoff could Strong business,” he said of the show’s paignforbetter hearing.us) wants you to check your hearing, Asked why Fox had extended happen remains to be seen. Collier said co-creators and executive producers. “If beginning at age 60, with its “Test Your Ears at 60 Years” Smollett’s contract despite his legal peril, the focus now is giving the drama the there’s more stories to be told, we want to campaign, and once a year after that. To schedule a free hear- Collier said the network wanted to prop- “huge send-off” it’s earned by virtue of hear it.” ing assessment, call 866-TEST-AT-60 (866-837-8286). For every hearing test given, participating health practices will donate $5 toward upping awareness of the risks of ignor- ing hearing loss. They will also distribute free hearing aids to those who can’t afford them. Defense: Kutcher testimony supports doubt in murder trial For more information, you can email info@campaignfor- LOS ANGELES (AP) — An attorney for a man charged with He showed jurors a graphic crime-scene photo of Bruno, who betterhearing.us. -- Heloise killing two women and attempting to kill a third in Southern — like Ellerin — had been stabbed dozens of times. Bruno’s P.S. Experts agree that 30 minutes of exercise five times per California told jurors in closing arguments Wednesday that actor breasts were cut off and breast implants removed, a sign of deep- week can help maintain your good hearing! Ashton Kutcher’s testimony helps point to a different suspect. seated hatred, Nardoni said. BANANAS Attorney Daniel Nardoni tried to convince a jury that two “Whoever did this, it was personal,” Nardoni said. Dear Heloise: My wife and I store our wine in a wine other men may have been responsible for the stabbing deaths The attorney told the jury that no physical evidence, no DNA, cooler at around 55 degrees. Several years ago, by happen- 43-year-old Michael Gargiulo is charged with, and in the case of no fingerprints, no hair samples, were found tying Gargiulo to stance, we put our bananas in the wine cooler. Ashley Ellerin, who was killed in her Hollywood home in 2001, the scene in the Ellerin case. And he said only a shoe-covering Lo and behold, they didn’t turn brown and lasted at least he said the testimony of Kutcher, who testified in the early days bootie that Gargiulo used in his work as an air conditioner repair twice as long as leaving them out at room temperature. Of of the trial in May, was key when combined with two others. man with his and the victim’s DNA was found in the Bruno case, “Ashton Kutcher is a celebrity star in the entertainment indus- but it was outside her apartment in a complex where both she and course, we’ve used this trick ever since. -- Charles H., Mission try,” Nardoni said. “And I believe Ashton Kutcher is the star Gargiulo lived. Viejo, Calif. witness in this case.” Gargiulo lived near or knew the victims in all the attacks, Kutcher was a few seasons into “That ’70s Show” and had just including the 1993 killing of Tricia Pacaccio, for which Gargiulo starred in the film “Dude, Where’s My Car?” He was not yet the is awaiting a separate trial. household name and tabloid staple that he would become a few The physical evidence is far stronger for the attempted murder years later after marrying Demi Moore. case, in which Michelle Murphy was attacked in 2008 in her bed Ellerin was a 22-year-old fashion design student. The two at her apartment in Santa Monica, but fought back, causing the were casual acquaintances with mutual friends, but both were attacker to cut himself and leave a trail of blood as he fell. The newly single and planning to go out together the night Ellerin DNA in the blood matched DNA collected from Gargiulo during was killed. another murder investigation. The two last spoke at 8:24 p.m., when Kutcher testified that he Nardoni made no attempt at a defense on that count, essen- told Ellerin he was running late and Ellerin told him she had just tially conceding it and telling jurors not to let it influence their gotten out of the shower. decision on the two killings. Nardoni told jurors that Ellerin’s apartment manager, an aspir- “I know that the evidence is much stronger with Michelle ing actor, testified that he was having a sexual relationship with Murphy, that’s the elephant in the courtroom,” Nardoni said. her, and was in the house when Kutcher called. Nardoni told “You have to judge each case separately.” jurors the call could have made him angry and violent. Another defense attorney, Dale Rubin, cited the testimony of A neighbor who was passing Ellerin’s house on the way to a a defense psychologist who diagnosed Gargiulo with dissocia- nearby dog park testified that he heard two screams coming from tive personality disorder, formerly known as multiple personality Ellerin’s house at about 8:30 p.m., just around the time of disorder. Rubin said Gargiulo may have been in a “fugue state” Kutcher’s call. Nardoni said this was most likely when Ellerin and didn’t know where he was when he was in Murphy’s apart- was killed. ment. Kutcher testified that he arrived at Ellerin’s apartment much Gargiulo was arrested weeks after the Murphy attack, and it later in the evening, got no answer when he knocked on the door, eventually led to charges for the two California killings and the looked inside the house and saw what he thought were wine slaying of 18-year-old Pacaccio, a friend’s older sister, in his stains, then left, thinking she had gone out without him. hometown of Glenview, Illinois, when Gargiulo was 17. Nardoni told jurors he did not need to prove that someone else The prosecution praised Murphy’s toughness and resolve in its killed Ellerin, only to establish that another possible suspect closing arguments a day earlier. could cast reasonable doubt on Gargiulo’s guilt. “Michelle Murphy, because of her strength and courage, The lawyer used the same tactic when discussing the other allowed investigators to work backwards to find the killer of murder his client is charged with — the 2005 killing of 32-year- Tricia Pacaccio, of Ashley Ellerin, of Maria Bruno,” Los Angeles old mother of four Maria Bruno in her house in the Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Garrett Dameron said. suburb of El Monte. Nardoni suggested that her estranged hus- Jurors are expected to begin deliberations on Thursday, after band, the last person to see her alive, was responsible. prosecutors give their rebuttal to the defense’s closing argument. 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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Push will come to shove if you are not careful. You might not be the one to break barriers, but how you handle that pressure could make the difference. Be as diplomatic as possible. Look to late af- ternoon for another perspective. Tonight: SCARY GARY Mark Buford Reach out for a special person at a distance. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Others let you know it is their way or the highway -- or so they think. You might opt to say little, continue on an estab- lished path and deal with the matter in ques- tion at a later point. Tonight: Get together with a loved one. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Plunge into errands or a project. Do not stop, yet be responsive to relevant questions. Others seem busy, with a lot on Crosswords their minds. In the afternoon, you will no- tice your immediate circle appearing more DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni available. Tonight: Jump on a suggestion of getting together with co-workers. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Tap into your creativity for a solu- tion. Others appreciate your resourcefulness and concern. Take some time for a child or loved one in the afternoon. He or she will appreciate your efforts and will surprise you with a comment. Tonight: Get errands done, off to the gym, start thinking weekend. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHHH Reach out for someone at a dis- tance who you care about before your day becomes too hectic. Make plans for the near B.C. Mastroianni and Hart future. Keep your concerns basic and do not spread your energy in too many directions. Focus; you will accomplish a lot. Tonight: Let fun in. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You are likely to say something controversial without intending to. Recog- nize how the statement could have sounded different from how you intended. If you explain, you might be able to save the mo- ment. Tonight: Keep the fun close to home. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH Defer to another person who might have more education and understand- Rick Detorie ing on a key topic. Do not hesitate to ask ONE BIG HAPPY questions. The other party appreciates your curiosity and direction. Indulge a loved one in the late afternoon. Tonight: Do some shopping or last-minute errands. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH You dance to a new tune. Others notice your energy and willingness to share what is going on. You often seem secretive or shut down. Note the appreciation you receive when you open up and are more re- sponsive to others. Tonight: Buy a treat for yourself. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH Lie back until late afternoon. You ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett might have some task that demands heavy concentration. Today would be the perfect time to work on it. Once you get past a hur- dle, you become social. Tonight: Making weekend plans. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH Use the first half of the day for a project that could bring many people toward you. If you complete it in that time period, you will succeed. In the late day, evaluate honestly how you feel and what it would take for you to feel better. Tonight: Make it Cryptoquip an early night. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe HHHH You know others could be observ- ing how you handle a superior. Trust in your abilities, but don’t push yourself too hard or try to impress someone. Just be you. You are impressive. Tonight: Wherever you are, expect a party. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Stay on top of communications. What someone says to you might not make any sense until you evaluate what wasn’t said. Walk in the other person’s footsteps. You will gain much understanding. Do not hesitate to take the lead later in the day. To- night: A force to be dealt with. PAGE 14 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS SCHOOL NOTES Lega l Notices Trailers Alexa Morin named to Bryant University Class lAKe Bomoseen, VeRmont Union College Dean’s List August 8, 2019 44' TRAILER, Breckenridge, of 2019 Inspired to Excel Alexa Morin, of Westfield, was named to the 2019 Dean’s 1997, mint condition, 2 fenced-in Town of Southwick yards, dog room, full size kit- Inspired to excel, 897 members of the Class of 2019 were List at Union College. Morin is a member of the Class of 2020, Conservation Commission chen and bath. Just 20 minutes awarded a Bryant University degree at the 156th Commencement majoring in Political Science. outside Rutland. The Southwick Conservation 413-569-1420. ceremony on May 18, 2019. These accomplished graduates Comprised annually, the Union College Dean’s List honors Commission will hold a public join a powerful network of more than 50,000 alumni around students who have a grade point average of 3.5 for the entire hearing under the Massachu- the world who have distinguished themselves as leaders in academic year and meet certain other requirements. setts Wetland Protection Act G.L.C. 131 § 40 and the South- their organizations and communities. wick Conservation Commission Hea lp W nted Craig Lacey of Westfield, graduated with a Bachelor of Regulations & Bylaw Chapter Science in Business Administration degree in Finance. Local Resident Graduate from 182 and Chapter 450 for a Re- Autumn Prete of Southwick, graduated Magna Cum Laude Massachusetts Maritime Academy quest for Determination. The with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology: Pre-Health. project location is 287 Feeding The following local resident has graduated from the Hills Road, Southwick, MA Massachusetts Maritime Academy on Saturday, June 22, 2019: 01077. The project is for the re- moval of large brush and trees Cadet 1st Class Mitchell Edward Hubbard of Westfield. near a wetland resource area to facilities Assistant: Local Students Receive Bachelor’s Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a four-year state col- establish a clear line of site. The lege offering undergraduate degrees in Emergency Hearing will be held August 19, Full time positions in Hamp- Degrees from UMass Amherst Management, Energy Systems Engineering, Facilities 2019 at Southwick Town Hall, shire and Hampden County. Engineering, International Maritime Business, Marine 454 College Highway in the 2nd Assist with general mainten- Approximately 5,500 students received bachelor’s degrees floor Land Use Hearing Room ance and repairs to all Engineering, Marine Safety & Environmental Protection and (rear entrance). The Conserva- agency facilities, grounds, in over 100 majors at the University of Massachusetts Marine Transportation. Graduate degrees are offered in tion meeting starts at 7:00 PM. Amherst’s Undergraduate Commencement on May 10, 2019 at and equipment. Good skill in Emergency Management and Facilities Management. The use of hand and power tools, the McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Academy is located on Cape Cod, and is the oldest continuing For further information please general maintenance skills Below is a list of students from your area who earned a contact the Commission office at Maritime College in the country. (431) 569-6907 between the and excellent customer ser- degree. hours of 10 to 2 Monday through vice skills required. Travel re- CHESTER: Spencer Jordan Rock. Friday. quired. Reliable transporta- RUSSELL: Conner Rose Griffin and Maksim Andreyevich Westfield State University announces tion and good driving record Vasilchenko. Christopher Pratt, required. Flexible hours with elected members of Student Government Chair for the Commission occasional evenings and SOUTHWICK: Jonathan Collins, Jacob Robert Davis, Ryan weekends. Hourly rate is Gendron, Julia Lynn Ingledue, Nicole Marie Kamal, Esther Association $13.75 to $14.59. Kang, Cameron Michael Kononitz, Monica Lynn Kucienski, Nicholas Labodycz, Ryan Michael McKinney, Jonathan Westfield State University has elected members to the A uto For Sale Excellent benefits, training, Michael Reardon, Ariana Lynn Rexford, Erica Lenora Rindels, Student Government Association (SGA) for the 2019–2020 supervision and collaborative and Erik Michael Rizzo. academic year. The Student Government Association at the work environment. WESTFIELD: Jeffrey Ryan Bourgoin, Nicole Brannock, University consists of a 75-member legislature and eight- timothY's AUto sAles. member executive council. SGA represents students’ interests Stop by and see us! 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Both on the local and national levels, Phi Sigma Tau considers its orga- WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM 2019 Honors List at Pomfret School nization a means for developing and honoring academic excel- McKinley White of Southwick, from the Class of 2020, was lence as well as philosophical interest. In addition to providing named to the Spring 2019 Honors List at Pomfret School. To a means of awarding distinction to students having high schol- achieve this level of distinction, McKinley earned a grade arship and interest in philosophy, the Society also promotes point average of at least 3.330 and received no grade lower interest in philosophy among the general collegiate public. To than a B. be inducted into Phi Sigma Tau, students at Assumption need to successfully complete at least three courses in philosophy, and demonstrated interest in philosophy beyond the classroom. Marilyn Musterait, of Westfield, graduates from Roger Williams University Blandford Native Katelin Murray Wins a Roger Williams University is proud to announce that 2019-20 Fulbright English Teaching Marilyn Musterait, of Westfield, MA, graduated with a M.A. Clinical Psychology, LMHC Forensic Track in May as part of Assistantship the Class of 2019. Blandford native Katelin Murray, a senior at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT, has won a Fulbright English University of Rhode Island graduates more Teaching Assistantship (ETA) to Spain. Murray is from than 3,400 students at commencement Massachusetts and is a double major in government and Hispanic literatures and cultures. The English Teaching At the University of Rhode Island’s 133rd Commencement Assistant (ETA) Programs place Fulbrighters in classrooms on Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19, 2019, about 3,400 under- abroad to provide assistance to local English teachers. 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