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JOHN STEINBECK Low of 55. www.thewestfieldnews.com BusinessesVOL. 86 NO. 151 sought forTUESDAY, career JUNE 27, 2017 fair 75 cents By LORI SZEPELAK yet, to come back and work here if they For the third year, Beth Cardillo, execu- Correspondent choose a college pathway.” tive director, Armbrook Village in Westfield, WESTFIELD-Students at Westfield High Phelon noted that while some businesses has participated in the event. School and Westfield Technical Academy may benefit “immediately,” most businesses “We have so many jobs at Armbrook will be introduced to more than 30 local “may or may not see a benefit for two to four Village,” said Cardillo, adding “we are very companies during the Westfield Education to years.” hooked into the schools because our wait Business Alliance High School Career Fair “This fair is also for the businesses to staff is high school kids.” on April 25. engage with the students about the various Also, Cardillo said that because many of The 8 to 10:30 a.m. event, sponsored by career opportunities at their companies and Westfield Technical Academy allied health the WE2BA, takes place at the Woodward to discuss hiring procedures,” said Phelon. graduates work at Armbrook Village, she Center on the campus of Westfield State With more than 500 students expected to was asked to be the guest speaker at the University. attend the career fair, Phelon emphasized recent pinning ceremony. “The focus of the event is to expose the that business leaders attending can help Cardillo added that employment options Beth Cardillo, executive director, and Julie students to great career opportunities if they shape its future – and the city’s – through range from nursing, maintenance and chefs, Waniewski, director of community relations, both choose to stay and work here,” said Kate workforce development. to business and concierge personnel, activity at Armbrook Village, encourage businesses to Phelon, executive director, Greater Westfield “Chamber membership is not required to participate in the annual WE2BA High School Chamber of Commerce, adding, “and better participate in the career fair,” said Phelon. See Career Fair, Page 6 Career Fair. (Submitted photo) Presentation White Oak to benefit students grandparents share their raising experiences grandchildren By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent at legislative SOUTHWICK – The Southwick- Tolland-Granville Regional School District is hosting a free event open to breakfast the community on Thursday from 6 By AMY PORTER p.m. until 8 p.m. in the community Correspondent room at Powder Mill School focused on WESTFIELD – White Oak School staff grandparent’s raising grandchildren. and students hosted a legislative breakfast Organized by the school district’s on Friday for the Massachusetts Assoc. of Special Education Parent Action From left to right, Vocalist Kelsey Veillette, bassist Joe Eichstaedt, drummer Brian Morris, Approved Private Schools (MAAPS). David Committee, the event will help guide and guitarist Tanner Watson make up “The Screaming Hearts.” (Photo submitted) Drake, White Oak headmaster thanked grandparents on how to raise, parent, Karim Kibodya, legislative aide to U.S. and educate their grandchildren who Rep. Richard Neal, Michele Moriarty, aide aren’t able to be raised by their parents. to State Sen. Donald F. Humason, Jr., Sen. Carolyn Roberts, the psychologist for Westfield band to play local shows Jim Welch and Rep. John Velis for attend- the school district, will be giving a pre- ing, prior to inviting Rep. Velis to say a few sentation along with Lina Racicot, the words to the students. Director of Graduate Psychology at in preparation for new album Velis started by saying he himself strug- American International College. By PETER CURRIER said Kelsey Veillette, the lead vocalist for gled in school due to learning disabilities. Noell Somers, Director of Special Correspondent the four-person band. He said 15 to 20 years later, he considers Education and Student Services, and the WESTFIELD- A local Pioneer Valley Veillette is joined by Guitarist Tanner them the best thing that happened to him, direct liaison between the parents for band will be performing a live show on Watson, Bassist Joe Eichstaedt, and because he had to work harder. “This is a the district’s Special Education Parent Saturday, April 20th at 8 p.m. at Hutghi’s Drummer Briand Morris. Although the place I would have thrived in,” he said about Action Committee, helped in coordinat- at The Nook on Franklin Street. four of them have been making music for White Oak. ing this event. “The Screaming Hearts” will be the most of their lives, they only recently “At no point in your life, just because you “This is one of the topics that we main performers in a night that they hope joined up to become “The Screaming have a different learning style, that you can’t thought might be helpful,” said Somers. can be used to promote local performers Hearts.” end up on top. Use it to your advantage. “While it’s not directly under the and businesses in Westfield. “I released my first solo album in 2013, Work harder. Be better. There is absolutely umbrella of special education, for many “It is going to be a really cool night sup- not a limitation that you have that you can’t porting local music and local business,” See The Screaming Hearts, Page 6 achieve what you want,” Velis said. See Benefit, Page 6 Also speaking were several White Oak students. Seventh grader Nate Ruth of Ashfield spoke about the one-on-one help he receives at White Oak, which helps him to complete his work. He said fewer stu- dents and more help from teachers, teach him in a way he can understand. “Being Dog enthusiasts sought for pasta fundraiser with kids with similar learning disabilities By LORI SZEPELAK Highlights of the evening will include a Donuts, 127 North Elm St. has helped me a lot. It makes me feel like Correspondent 50/50 raffle at a $1 a ticket, a lottery tree, and “All are welcome to attend,” said Carr. I’m not the only one struggling,” Ruth said. WESTFIELD-With a goal of raising a wide variety of raffle baskets. Tickets for “Please stop by if you’d like to volunteer or In a school wide motto contest this year, $2,000, members of the Westfield Dog Bark the raffle baskets will be $1 each or an arms help out with the dinner.” Ruth’s came in second place, “Supporting Friends are hopeful that area residents will length for $10. Baskets will range from dog- Westfield Dog Bark Friends, a 501(c)3 acorn seeds as they grow into great Oak support its annual fundraiser – Pasta for the themed gifts to beer and wine varieties. organization, is a dedicated group of volun- trees.” Park. Businesses that have made donations at press teers working together to maintain the dog “The community coming together has time include Mama Cakes, For K-9s & friendly area at Arm Brook Park, along with See White Oak Students, Page 6 made this event a huge success for WDBF in Felines, LLC, Rosewood Home & Gifts, Tres the Westfield Parks & Recreation Department. the past,” said Lindsay Carr, who serves as Lounge, Westfield and Easthampton Feed, Friends members working behind the scenes secretary for the Friends group. “Please come Nor’easter Organic Life Hydroponics, on the event include Ed Phillips, president; out and help make 2019 the best yet!” FRESH Cycle, Super Phipps Liquors, Skyline Mariah Strattner, treasurer; and members Peg The pasta dinner is planned April 26 from Trading Company, Kimberly Hatch Hill and Carl Hartdegen. 6 to 8 p.m. at the Westfield Lodge of Elks on Photography, Berkshire Brewing Company, “The dog friendly area has been established Franklin Street. A $10 donation is requested Grizzly Property Maintenance, and Dog Pals and is used daily by many of Westfield’s resi- at the door. Sports Camp (Adventure Dogs USA, Healthy dents, both human and canine,” said Carr, The meal, catered by Nora’s Restaurant & Pets USA). who especially enjoys a weekly stop by with Lounge, includes salad, rolls, pasta and meat- Businesses interested in donating an item, her beagle, Roscoe. “The community saw a balls with a vegetarian sauce option, and des- gift card or service for the raffle should send need for this and every year continues to sert. A cash bar will also be available. an email to WestfieldDogFriends@gmail. come together, show support and raise the Funds raised from the event will be used to com or message back via the group’s funds to keep it going.” Retired MAAPS Exec. Dir. Jim Major and maintain fencing and replace mulch at the Facebook page. For more information on the park, or to White Oak Headmaster David Drake listen dog playground at Arm Brook Park, 125 A pre-dinner meeting to review event logis- purchase dinner tickets in advance, visit to Rep. John Velis address the students. Lockhouse Road, according to Carr. tics is slated April 8 at 7 p.m. at Dunkin’ www.westfielddogbark.com. (Photo by Amy Porter) • 10% OFF Store-Wide Savings! • 20% OFF LOLA $10 OFF! Pendants (in case only) of your purchase Tuesday of $75 or more.