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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: extends deadline for erosion plan By Greg Fitzpatrick way constructed in the middle of the two vent any more material from going onto What Foods Should I Avoid? Correspondent driveways to allow their concrete trucks the road or into the wetlands. They were By Eliana Lakritz MS RD LDN, SOUTHWICK – The Conservation access to the job site. also required to hire a professional engi- Clinical Dietitian, Commission approved the request of the Southwick town officials who have neer to help them create the plan, which Baystate Noble Hospital applicants of 61 & 63 College Hwy to been reviewing the application and over- is R. Levesque Associates. It is normal to experience indigestion occasionally, espe- extend their deadline to complete their seeing the project, report that the loca- The hope from the Conservation cially after a large meal or eating spicy, irritating foods. erosion and sediment control plan. tion of the driveway and the two homes Commission is to have the erosion and The applicant, AAA Homes, requested are set on a steep slope causing silt from sediment control plan finished and the However, if you frequently experience indigestion, heartburn, an extension of one month to finish the the driveways to runoff into the road. roof complete at a proper timetable discomfort in the esophagus, or chest pains after eating, you plan, but the Conservation Commission Due to the erosion going onto the before rain becomes consistent and could be suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease approved the request on the condition road, Southwick Police have recently causes more of a safety hazard. (GERD). GERD is quite common, affecting about 20% of the that AAA Homes has until the next rain- had to work traffic detail to make it safer “We want to make sure it’s in place by U.S. population. While it can be uncomfortable, there are fall to finish the erosion and sediment for vehicles to pass by and avoid acci- the spring,” said Clark. some modifications you can make to reduce the symptoms. control plan. dents from occurring. Conservation Commission member You do have some control over it! Some people may even be The other condition to the extension is Dennis Clark, Conservation Brian Pranka pointed out that mud that able to control GERD with diet alone. to keep the cease and desist in place, Commission Coordinator, added that it’s has gone down onto College Hwy could The Basics: GERD is caused by low in pressure or weak- which was voted on and issued by the also estimated by town officials that 50 turn into ice if the temperatures drasti- ness of a sphincter within the esophagus. The weakened Conservation Commission on January 7. cubic yards of erosion material has gone cally drop again. The chance of ice sphincter inappropriately allows stomach acid, previously AAA Homes is building two single- into the nearby wetlands. could be an issue on such a busy road. eaten food and/or fluids to regurgitate back into your esopha- family homes side by side at 61 and 63 The Conservation Commission has “There’s some serious traffic going gus or mouth (acid reflux). If left untreated, GERD can lead College Hwy but was in violation of also issued an enforcement order to through there,” said Pranka. to erosion of teeth enamel from stomach acid, esophageal their application. One driveway was AAA Homes, which required them to AAA Homes is expected to come back being built for each of the single-family create and submit an Erosion and to the Conservation Commission at their See Reflux Disease, Page 3 homes, however AAA had a third drive- Sediment Control plan, in order to pre- next meeting on March 2.

‘Words With Friends’ city-wide Spelling Bee Thursday WESTFIELD — The 8th Annual “Words with Friends” city-wide Spelling Bee will be held Thursday, February 7 at 6 p.m. at Westfield State University on Dever Stage in Parenzo Hall. Fourth grade elementary school students from across the city of Westfield will compete at the event. The event is sponsored by MedExpress of Westfield and organized by the Circle K (Kiwanis) club at Westfield State in conjunction with the Volunteers in Public Schools of Westfield. The preliminary spelling bee included par- ticipation from more than 500 students in the city’s elementary school system. The elemen- tary schools represented are: Abner Gibbs, Franklin Avenue, Highland Avenue, Munger Hill, Paper Mill, and Southampton Road. The finalists for the 2019 competition are Lanah Woody and Mohammad Khanan from Abner Gibbs, Jordan Bell and Maxim The contestants for the 2018 Words with Friends spelling bee. Gravrilov from Franklin Avenue, Boris Borisov and Katherine Gutsul from Highland Santaniello and Bridget LaFew from final 14 students face off at the event, where of the winners, along with their school, is Avenue, Jonas Miller and Grace Connors from Southampton Road. they will each receive a finalist medal. awarded to the top student’s school annual- Munger Hill, Evan Paradis and Daniel Each elementary school sends its top two Additional prizes are also awarded to the ly. Romanelli from Paper Mill, and Giovanni students to the finals at Westfield State. The top three spellers. A plaque with the names The event is free and open to the public. PAGE 2 - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Events at the Southwick Public Library Hearing Clinic at the Russell Learn What Life Was Like for a Civil War Soldier: Retired Storrowton Village Museum Director, Dennis Picard, will present his program “Springing to the Call: A Visit with a Civil War Soldier” at 7 p.m. February 5 at the Southwick Public Library. Picard will share stories of how the common soldier Council on Aging lived and show examples of their uniforms and equipment. He will conduct his program in period attire. “Springing to the Call: A Visit with a Civil War Soldier” The Russell Council on Aging is free and open to the public. hosts a monthly hearing clinic the first Tuesday of the month from Southwick Library's Adult Book Discussion Group Spring Series Starts: The Adult Book Discussion will resume on Wednesday, February 6 at 1:30 9:30 a.m.-noon at the Russell p.m. The spring discussion series will open with Alice McDermott’s book The Ninth Hour. All adults that are interested in discussing The Ninth Hour are Senior Center, 65 Main St., invited to attend. John Hart’s thriller The Last Child will be the subject of the groups meeting on March 6 at 1:30 p.m. The review in the "New York Times" Russell. Anyone experiencing dif- ficulty with their hearing is invited reads –“Bestselling author of The King of Lies and Down River achieves his most significant work to date, in this intricate, powerful story of loss, hope, and to come in for a free hearing courage in the face of evil.” Those interested in participating in the discussion on March 6 and want to purchase a copy of the book may at the February 6 check-up with a licensed hearing discussion. After the discussion, copies will be available for sale at the Circulation Desk for those planning to attend the March discussion. Adults interested instrument specialist from New in participating and don’t wish to purchase a copy may check-out our copy or receive a copy through interlibrary loan. Ears Affordable Hearing Care. Various services include checking Southwick Public Library's Adult Cookbook Club Explores Greek Islands’ Recipes: The Cookbook Club will be cooking and sampling foods from the for earwax, cleaning hearing aids, Greek Islands at their meeting of the Adult Cookbook Club on February 26 at 6:30 p.m. The group will be using the cookbook The Foods of the Greek Islands: replacement batteries at no cost, Cooking and Culture at the Crossroads of the Mediterranean by Julia Child Award winner, chef Aglaia Kremezi. The cookbook is now available for check-out screening for hearing loss, and at the Circulation Desk. Please make sure to add your name to the registration list when checking-out a copy of the cookbook. Prior to the meeting on more! The Russell COA invites Tuesday, February 26, please email your first two choices of the recipe you’d like to make. The email should be sent to [email protected] with residents from Russell and the sur- the subject Cookbook Club. You also have the option of calling the library at 569-1221 and inform us of your two choices. The library will contact you to let rounding Hilltowns to benefit you know which recipe to bring or if you need to make another selection. This helps to prevent us from having duplicate items being prepared. New adult from this service. Appointments members are always welcome to pick-up a cookbook and sign-up at the Circulation Desk. Please be advised: Neither the food served at cookbook club, and are at half hour intervals. Please call 413-862-6205 and leave a prepared in home kitchens, nor the facilities have been inspected by the state or the local public health agency. message as to a preferred appoint- ment time. The next clinic is Socrates Café Starting at SPL: The Southwick Public Library will be hosting a Socrates Café group on the third Tuesday, of the month starting on March Tuesday, February 5. Please note, 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Socrates Café is an opportunity for ordinary people to wrestle with the Big Questions, in a facilitated, volunteer-led if no appointments are made, the discussion. Alternative viewpoints are encouraged and explored. All discussion takes place in an atmosphere of respect and encouragement. People from all hearing clinic will be cancelled walks of life, are encouraged to attend and contribute their unique views. More information will be available in March. until the following month.

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Tuesday, Feb. 5, the 36th day of 2019. There are 329 days left in the year.

n Feb. 5, 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt other tobacco products from its stores. The state of Tex- proposed increasing the number of U.S. In 1993, President Bill Clinton signed the Family and as executed Suzanne Basso for torturing and killing Lou- OSupreme Court justices; the proposal, which Medical Leave Act, granting workers up to 12 weeks un- is “Buddy” Musso, a mentally impaired man she’d lured failed in Congress, drew accusations that Roosevelt paid leave for family emergencies. to suburban Houston with the promise of marriage. was attempting to “pack” the nation’s highest court. In 1999, Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Ty- One year ago: On this date: son was sentenced in Rockville, Md., to a year in jail for Stocks took their worst loss in six and a half years, with assaulting two motorists following a traffic accident (he the Dow Jones industrial average plunging more than In 1917, Mexico’s present constitution was adopted by ended up serving 3 1/2 months). 1,100 points. Jerome Powell was sworn in as the 16th the Constitutional Convention in Santiago de Queretaro. chairman of the Federal Reserve. Former sports doctor The U.S. Congress passed, over President Woodrow In 2001, four disciples of Osama bin Laden went on trial Larry Nassar received his third long prison sentence, Wilson’s veto, an act severely curtailing Asian immigra- in New York in the 1998 bombings of two U.S. embas- 40 to 125 years, for molesting young athletes at an elite tion. sies in Africa. (The four were convicted and sentenced to Michigan gymnastics club. President Donald Trump ac- life in prison without parole.) cused Democrats of being “un-American” and perhaps In 1918, during World War I, the Cunard liner SS Tusca- “treasonous” for not clapping during his State of the nia, which was transporting about 2,000 American troops In 2002, A federal grand jury in Alexandria, Va., indict- Union address a week earlier. to Europe, was torpedoed by a German U-boat in the ed John Walker Lindh on ten charges, alleging he was Irish Sea with the loss of more than 200 people. trained by Osama bin Laden’s network and then con- Today’s Birthdays: spired with the Taliban to kill Americans. (Lindh later Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron is 85. Actor Stu- In 1958, Gamal Abdel Nasser was formally nominated pleaded guilty to lesser offenses and was sentenced to art Damon is 82. Tony-winning playwright John Guare to become the first president of the new United Arab 20 years in federal prison.) (gwayr) is 81. Financial writer Jane Bryant Quinn is 80. Republic (a union of Egypt and Syria which lasted until Actor David Selby is 78. Singer-songwriter Barrett Strong 1961). In 2008, more than 80 tornadoes began touching down is 78. Football Hall of Famer Roger Staubach is 77. Mov- in the midwestern and southern U.S.; the deadliest of ie director Michael Mann is 76. Rock singer Al Kooper In 1971, Apollo 14 astronauts Alan Shepard and Edgar the twisters claimed 57 lives. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, a is 75. Actress Charlotte Rampling is 73. Racing Hall of Mitchell stepped onto the surface of the moon in the first guru to the Beatles who introduced the West to transcen- Famer Darrell Waltrip is 72. Actress Barbara Hershey is of two lunar excursions. dental meditation, died at his home in the Dutch town of 71. Actor Christopher Guest is 71. Actor Tom Wilkinson Vlodrop; he was believed to be about 90. is 71. Actor-comedian Tim Meadows is 58. Actress Jen- In 1983, former Nazi Gestapo official Klaus Barbie, ex- nifer Jason Leigh is 57. Actress Laura Linney is 55. Rock pelled from Bolivia, was brought to Lyon (lee-OHN’), Ten years ago: musician Duff McKagan (Velvet Revolver) is 55. World France, to stand trial. (He was convicted and sentenced Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg underwent Golf Hall of Famer Jose Maria Olazabal is 53. Actor- to life in prison -- he died in 1991.) surgery for pancreatic cancer. USA Swimming sus- comedian Chris Parnell is 52. Rock singer Chris Barron pended Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps for three (Spin Doctors) is 51. Singer Bobby Brown is 50. Actor In 1988, the Arizona House impeached Republican Gov. months after a photo showing him inhaling from a mari- Michael Sheen is 50. Actor David Chisum is 49. Country Evan Mecham (MEE’-kuhm), setting the stage for his juana pipe became public. singer Sara Evans is 48. Country singer Tyler Farr is 35. trial in the state Senate, where he was convicted of ob- Neo-soul musician Mark Shusterman (Nathaniel Rateliff structing justice and misusing state funds allegedly fun- Five years ago: & the Night Sweats) is 34. Actor-singer Darren Criss is neled to his Pontiac dealership. A U.N. human rights committee denounced the Vatican 32. Actor Alex Brightman is 32. Actor Henry Golding is for adopting policies that it said allowed priests to rape 32. Rock musician Kyle Simmons (Bastille) is 31. Actor In 1989, the Soviet Union announced that all but a small and molest tens of thousands of children over decades. Jeremy Sumpter is 30. Drummer Graham Sierota (Echo- rear-guard contingent of its troops had left Afghanistan. CVS Caremark announced it would pull cigarettes and smith) is 20. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 - PAGE 3

STEM Grant Continued from Page 1 FREE TO THE PUBLIC Czaporowski said that WPS is applying for other possible grants to augment the new A LOOK AT WESTFIELD 1669-2019 Engineering pathway at the high school. Czaporowski also announced that the Science Fair will take place this Thursday, Feb. 7, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Westfield High School, with a public showcase from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday night. Figy said there are 241 student projects being showcased; among them 41 from Westfield Technical Academy, which is participating for the first time. Figy said judges are still needed for the Fair. Anyone interested in being a judge may contact Figy at lauren.figy@schoolsof- WEDNESDAYS AT 6:30 P.M. westfield.org. NOVEMBER 28, 2018 JANUARY 30, 2019 • The Solomon Brothers of Westfield in the Civil War & Beyond CityFirst Congregational of Westfield Church Celebrations: • Presented 1869,By: Ed 1919,Stannard 1969 Westfield State University (WSU): Scanlon Hall Banquet Rm. Reflux Disease FEBRUARY 13, 2019Presented • Watershed By: Dr. Robert Wanderings Brown and ThroughBruce Cortis Time and Space: Continued from Page 1 Westfield River Watershed Association, 65 Years of Service WSU: DeverDECEMBER Stage, 12, Parenzo 2018 Hall cancer, or esophageal inflammation. Complications may cause pneumonia. Presented By: Dr. AaronWhips Reyes, Dr.of BrianWestfield: Conz, Bill Rose, Mark Damon The Diagnosis: If are experiencing these symp- FEBRUARYThe Rise 27, and 2019 Decline • Where of an the American Two Worlds Industry Meet: toms and you think you may have GERD, talk to WestfieldNative Athenaeum Americans • Presented of Western By: Bruce MA Cortis your doctor. GERD can be diagnosed based on WSU: Location TBA • Presented By: Gail White symptoms, but sometimes requires further testing JANUARY 9, 2019 and/or imaging. MARCH 6, 2019 • HistoryShay’s of Rebellionthe Westfield Normal School The Treatment: Foods that worsen GERD symp- First CongregationalWSU: Church Location • Presented TBA By: Dennis Picard toms are often different from person to person. Presented By: Dr. Beth Ann Rothermel, Dr. Mara Dodge, and Walter Fogg However, there are some common foods that often JANUARY 16, 2019 cause reflux and should be avoided if they worsen MARCH 13, 2019 • One Room Schoolhouses in Westfield your symptoms. First CongregationalThe Canal Church Greenway • Presented from By: Walter Fogg • Foods to avoid: Fatty foods such as ice cream, MARCHHistory to Modern 27, 2019 • Reverend Rail Taylor Trail fried foods, pastries, foods cooked with oil or butter, First CongregationalWestfield Athenaeum Church • Presented • Presented By: BobBy: WalterMadison Powell pizza, or high fat dairy usually sit in your stomach for a longer period of time and cause reflux. Consider APRIL 17, 2019JANUARY • Wayfinding 30, 2019 through GPS: choosing lean proteins, dairy, and foods prepared ThePlanning U.S.S. Perspectives Westfield, for the a CityCivil of WestfieldWar Ship without added fat. Mint, caffeine, acidic, and spicy Westfield AthenaeumWSU: Location • Presented TBA By: Ed Stannard foods are foods that often exacerbate GERD as well. Presented By: Dr. Dristi Neog, Dr. Robert Bristow, and Billy Hyunh Specifically, avoid tomato/tomato sauce, orange FEBRUARY 13, 2019 juice, citrus fruit, vinegar, coffee, and hot peppers APRIL 24, 2019Watershed • How Westfield Wanderings Became Through Known as Time the “Baseball and Town” and spices. First Congregational Church • Presented By: Dan Genovese • Timing of Meals/Snacks: Eating just before bed, Eliana Lakritz MS RD LDN, Space:MAY Westfield 1, 2019 River• Whips Watershed of Westfield: Association, when you lie down flat, can make reflux more likely. Clinical Dietitian, The Rise and Decline65 Years of of an Service American Industry Try smaller, more frequent meals instead of large Baystate Noble Hospital WSU:WSU: CURCA Location Ely Library, TBA 2nd • Presented Flr. • Presented By: BruceBy: Dr. CortisAaron Reyes, meals too so that your stomach is not filled to capac- Dr. Brian Conz, Bill Rose, Mark Damon ity. FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 • 1-4 PM • Keep a food log: As mentioned before, GERD is absorb iron and vitamin B12, so make WSU Student Research on Westfield different for everyone. Keeping a food journal may sure these are being checked if you do get put on meds. WSU: Location TBA • Presented By: WSU Students help you identify which foods worsen your GERD. This way, you can avoid your trigger foods in the If you are interested in learning more MAY 8, 2019 • Things Change: future and prevent complications. about nutrition counseling sessions The Lost Homes of Westfield • Medication: If lifestyle changes don’t work by with a registered dietitian at Baystate First Congregational Church themselves, medication can be added. Many of the Noble Hospital, please call 413-568- 2811 ex: 5671 for more information. Presented By: Dr. Robert Brown prescribed medications can lower your ability to More information: westfield350.org/lectures US Rep. Neal building case to LEAD SPONSOR More information: westfield350.org/lectures subpoena Trump tax returns By STEVE LeBLANC also plans to hold a town hall said taxpayers under audit are Residents struggle to afford jail phone calls Associated Press in Neal’s hometown of free to release their returns. BOSTON (AP) — U.S. Springfield on Feb. 12 to talk Other liberal and By HEATHER BELLOW programs. The department lawsuit against the Bristol House Ways and Means about the urgency of begin- Democratic-leaning advocacy Via Associated Press also uses the money to pay County Sheriff, and Securus, Committee Chairman Richard ning impeachment efforts. groups have also begun pres- CHICOPEE, Mass. (AP) the Pioneer Valley the company that charges Neal is moving forward with “The American people need suring Neal to immediately — Jennifer Thurston’s family Transportation Authority to inmates 16 cents per minute, plans to subpoena President to know what Trump is hiding begin the process of obtaining spends up to $50 a week on run a dedicated bus from and $3.16 for the first minute, Donald Trump’s tax returns. and Neal has the power to help Trump’s personal and business phone calls to stay in touch downtown Springfield to the even for redials made after the The Massachusetts Democrat uncover the truth,” Steyer said tax returns. with her while she is in cus- Ludlow men’s jail, at an first is disconnected. is in the process of consulting in a statement. The groups Tax March, tody. It’s a lot for a family $118,000 yearly cost. Highsmith and other attor- with lawyers from the U.S. The Democrat had earlier Stand Up America, and struggling with poverty and “Each inmate pays a small neys are pushing a consumer House and the Joint Committee said he plans to ask for Trump’s Indivisible last month sent poor health. fee per individual call which protection argument. They on Taxation “to determine the tax returns but also hoped Neal a letter urging him to “My husband’s on disabil- then results in a pool of funds liken the setup to an illegal appropriate legal steps to go Trump would release them immediately seek the docu- ity,” said Thurston, an Adams directed right back into kickback scheme in which forward with this unprecedent- voluntarily. Trump broke with ments. They also drafted a let- woman serving time for inmate programs,” Cocchi state institutions are indirectly ed request,” William Tranghese, decades of precedent by presi- ter that they say Neal could an aide to Neal, said in an email dential candidates and refused send to Treasury Secretary embezzlement. “He doesn’t said in an email. The jail also extracting extra revenue by outsourcing with a private- Monday. to release his tax returns dur- Steven Mnuchin and IRS have a lot of money.” gives inmates unlimited free He added that “a strong case sector company. ing his 2016 campaign. He Commissioner Charles P. Phone calls are sometimes phone calls to their attorneys, is being built,” and Neal “will said he was being audited, Rettig to request Trump’s the only comfort for families and five free calls. A Global Tel-Link repre- continue to conduct this process even though IRS officials have returns. who live far from the Western But the expenses make sentative declined to com- in a judicious, methodical and Massachusetts Regional families rush through phone ment. deliberative manner.” He also Women’s Correctional calls. The practice will end alto- said Neal believes special coun- Center, run by the Hampden “She has to (talk) a hun- gether in New York City jails, sel Robert Mueller’s investiga- GOVERMENT MEETINGS County Sheriff’s Department, dred miles an hour to get it all after Mayor Bill de Blasio in tion should be allowed to con- where Thurston and other out, in case we get cut off,” August signed a bill to stop tinue. TUESDAY, FEB, 5 women from surrounding said Wahya Wolfpaw, of call charges that earn the city The comments come as bil- counties are held both before Worcester, while her daugh- $5 million per year. lionaire investor and Westfield: trial and while serving sen- ter was in jail. The Federal Democratic activist Tom Steyer Planning Board at 7 pm tences. Global Tel-Link Corp. is Communications Commission purchased television ads aimed tried to cap the rates lower at pressuring Neal to subpoena Southwick: But the calls are costly one of two corrections phone Select Board Public Hearing at 5:55 pm because they must be made companies that dominate the than the current 21 cents per Trump’s tax returns. through an outside company national $1.2 billion per year minute for out-of-state calls, The 30-second ad by Steyer’s Granville: — much more costly than for industry. It paid the Hampden citing concerns about “exces- group, Need to Impeach, urges STGRSD School Committee Meeting at 5:30 pm people outside jails. County department $725,000 sive rates and egregious fees Neal’s constituents to press him on phone calls paid by some to subpoena the returns and Huntington: Calls at the jail cost 12 for phone calls to and from Council on Aging at 1 pm of society’s most vulnerable vote to start impeachment hear- cents per minute. While this all its facilities between July ings in the Democratic- Board of Assessors at 5 pm is one of the lowest rates in 2016 and June 2017, accord- controlled House. The group jails across the state, and 42 ing to records supplied by the See Jail Calls, Page 5 percent lower than the department. Phone calls to 21-cents-per-minute rate cap and from the women’s jail set by the state Department of during that same period net- Telecommunications and ted the department $110,000. Cable, critics say the cost Opponents see the system Westfield Republicans to Honor Local Veteran and Volunteer Service penalizes poor people. as unethical and predatory. The Westfield Republican Committee headquarters in Naples, Italy. Don is a Doug Lyman will receive the Volunteer “It is perverse to rack up Companies are using jails will honor local citizens and veteran for member of American Legion Post 124, Award for his enthusiasm and determi- (phone) charges for a vulner- and prisons as a profit center, their service to others, the community Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Post 1847, nation in grassroots organizing. An able population,” said Brian they say, and shifting what and the nation, at the Annual Lincoln Vietnam Veteran’s Chapter 219, and Army veteran and Eagle Scout, Doug Highsmith, an attorney with should be governmental costs Day Brunch at the East Mountain Marine Corps League, Detachment 141, decided it was time to do something and the National Consumer Law onto people who are poor and Country Club at 10 AM on Saturday, which he served as Commandant for 2 get involved. Doug organized his ward Center in Boston. “It’s their powerless. February 9th. Master of Ceremony years. Don served as Project Manager and city committee in Chicopee, and only lifeline to the outside More than eight states Senator Don Humason will be joined by for numerous projects, including the became a delegate to the 2018 State con- world.” agree. New York, California special guests and elected officials. The Eternal Light Installation and Drinking vention. Doug worked to organize and Prisoners and their families and Michigan are among honorees are: Outstanding Community Fountain at Parker Park, the Purple promote volunteer activities in 3 coun- pay the jail’s phone company, states that have reduced the Service, Harry Rock; Veteran Of The Heart Trail, and placement of American ties, collecting nomination signatures, Global Tel-Link Corp., in cost of calls by outlawing or Year, Don Wielgus; Youth Award, Joe flags on Memorial Day at Pine Hill standouts and events. Doug used his order to make and receive curbing revenue-sharing. Tierney; and Volunteer Award, Doug Cemetery. He is a Lifetime member of skills as a photographer to obtain press calls. The company then Around the country, law- Lyman of Chicopee. the Westfield Sportsmen Club and passes at events, and capture volunteers returns a percentage of that suits have been filed over “I am highly honored and very flat- Friends of the Senior Center. He is a working on the campaigns of Geoff revenue back to the jail, excessive jail and prison tered to be recognized for outstanding very active member of St. Peter & St. Diehl, Jay McMahon and Marie which the jail uses to pay phone costs. Activists and community service. We all do what we Casimir Parish. 6 days a week, Don Angelides. some of its costs, including attorneys say the families of do because we love our community, our picks up and delivers food for the Joe Tierney is a Westfield State security costs of call moni- prisoners, most of them poor, city and our country. It is not about per- Westfield Food Pantry and Samaritan University student who grew up in toring. should not be shouldering sonal recognition. It takes a village to Inn. Don is best known by many for his Westfield in a close-knit family. Joe is In Hampden County, the what is the responsibility of accomplish anything significant, and I constant presence at many community being recognized for his outstanding revenue pays for valuable the state, and paying signifi- am very grateful for the many volunteers events as photographer for the Westfield effort to involve young people in the programs and activities, says cantly more for phone calls who have stepped up to help with the Evening News. In his spare time, he is political process. Sheriff Nicholas Cocchi. The than free citizens. Westfield 350 celebrations!” said Harry the owner of Wielgus Painting & Tickets are $28 per person and can be revenue returned to the jail Highsmith and attorneys Rock. Decorating and volunteer at the Westfield ordered by February 4th by emailing: provides library services, for Prisoners’ Legal Services Don Wielgus, a Marine who served as Homeless Cat Project Animal Shelter; [email protected], phone: 860-604- education supplies, teachers of Massachusetts are among Squad leader of a Flame Thrower Unit, organizing and visiting nursing homes, 5264, or mail: Westfield Republican and mentors, GED testing, several groups representing served in Cuba during the Cuban Missile hospitals, shut-ins at Easter and Soldiers Committee PO Box 1301 Westfield, MA culinary training and other four people in a class-action Crisis in 1962 and as an Orderly to US Home. Has been known to fill in for 01086. Navy Admiral James Russell at NATO Santa Claus on his day off. PAGE 4 - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT

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In this Jan. 30, 2018, file photo, President Donald Trump gestures as he finishes his first State of the Union address in the Syria withdrawal House chamber of the U.S. Capitol to a joint session of Congress in Washington, as Vice President Mike Pence and House By MARY CLARE JALONICK Speaker Paul Ryan applaud. (Win McNamee/Pool via AP, File) Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted Monday to oppose the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria and Afghanistan, breaking with President Donald Trump as he calls for a military drawdown in those countries. Some lofty goals from 2018 Senators voted 70-26 for the amendment sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. The measure says the Islamic State group and al-Qaida militants still pose a seri- ous threat to the United States, and it warns that “a precipitous withdrawal” of U.S. forces from those countries could “allow terrorists to regroup, destabilize critical regions and create State of Union speech unmet vacuums that could be filled by Iran or Russia.” Trump abruptly tweeted plans for a U.S. pullout from Syria By KEVIN FREKING us to set aside our differences, to seek autoworkers and dairy farmers, but the in December, arguing that the Islamic State group had been Associated Press out common ground, and to summon deal needs approval from Congress. defeated even though his intelligence chiefs have said it WASHINGTON (AP) — President the unity we need to deliver for the Trump got South Korea to agree to a remains a threat. Trump also ordered the military to develop Donald Trump whiffed on some lofty people we were elected to serve.” rewrite of a 2012 trade deal in which plans to remove up to half of the 14,000 U.S. forces in goals that he laid out in last year’s State WHAT HAPPENED: The 35-day Seoul submitted to quotas on its steel Afghanistan. of the Union address, most notably his shutdown is Exhibit A that unity remains and aluminum exports to the United The strong bipartisan vote comes as Republican senators call for an overhaul of immigration laws elusive. Exhibit B is the vitriol in the States and modestly opened South have increasingly diverged from Trump on foreign policy. and a “great wall on our southern bor- president’s Twitter feed. Critics’ com- Korea’s auto market to U.S. automak- When he introduced the amendment last week, McConnell der” but also on his pitches for a big ments about Trump can be brutal as ers. Trump’s effort to reset trade with said “ISIS and al-Qaida have yet to be defeated.” infrastructure boost and bringing unity well. Freshman Rep. Rashida Tlaib, China has resulted in both nations McConnell’s amendment, which is nonbinding, would to Washington. He scored victories on D-Mich., told supporters after her increasing the tariffs that importers pay, encourage cooperation between the White House and Congress legislation dealing with prison and sen- swearing in that lawmakers will work to which companies must absorb or pass to develop long-term strategies in both nations, “including a tencing overhauls, and in giving termi- impeach Trump, using a vulgarity to on to consumers through higher prices. thorough accounting of the risks of withdrawing too hastily.” nally ill patients more treatment options. describe the president. Negotiations continue, with the U.S. set Idaho Sen. Jim Risch, the chairman of the Senate Foreign His promise of new trade deals is a to raise tariffs on an additional $200 bil- Relations Committee, said the amendment was not a rebuke to work in progress. lion worth of Chinese imports in March Trump, though he added, “we can do things over there which Some issues Trump highlighted in his TREATMENT if a deal is not reached. will make us safer here.” speech from Jan. 30, 2018, and how OPTIONS FOR While the majority of senators voted for the amendment, a things worked out. handful of Republicans voted against it. McConnell’s TERMINALLY INFRASTRUCTURE Kentucky colleague, Republican Sen. Rand Paul said before IMMIGRATION ILL PATIENTS TRUMP: “Tonight, I am calling on the vote that “enough is enough” and the money spent on wars OVERHAUL the Congress to produce a bill that gen- should be spent at home. TRUMP: “People who are terminally erates at least $1.5 trillion for the new “I want to compliment President Trump for being bold and TRUMP: “For over 30 years, ill should not have to go from country to infrastructure investment we need.” brave,” Paul said. Washington has tried and failed to solve country to seek a cure — I want to give WHAT HAPPENED: Despite law- Many of the most liberal members of the Senate — includ- this problem. This Congress can be the them a chance right here at home. It is makers from both parties saying they ing several Democrats who are eyeing presidential runs in one that finally makes it happen.” time for the Congress to give these won- wanted to invest in the nation’s roads 2020 — also voted against the amendment. Sen. Bernie WHAT HAPPENED: The Senate derful Americans the ‘right to try.’” Sanders, I-Vt., and others have agreed with Paul that the and bridges, no proposal gained trac- took up four immigration-related bills WHAT HAPPENED: Congress tion. The sticking point is how to pay United States should withdraw, though they have criticized just a few weeks after Trump’s State of passed such legislation and Trump Trump for his sudden announcement. for it, and there simply wasn’t the the Union address in January 2018, and signed it into law in May. The bill helps political will to make it happen. McConnell’s provision was added to a wide-ranging foreign all four failed. people suffering from deadly diseases policy bill that has been pending on the Senate floor for sev- Senators soundly rejected the pro- access experimental treatments. eral weeks. The legislation includes measures supporting posal Trump favored. Besides helping Supporters said it would give patients CRIMINAL JUSTICE Israel and Jordan and would slap sanctions on Syrians Dreamers achieve citizenship, the presi- involved in war crimes. The Senate is expected to vote on the “a beacon of hope.” Opponents, includ- TRUMP: “As America regains its dent’s measure would have provided ing patients’ groups and Democrats, broader measure later this week. wall funding in one burst, rather than strength, this opportunity must be That bill has split centrist and liberal Democrats due to a said it peddled false hope and ineffec- extended to all citizens. That is why this doling it out over 10 years as the bipar- tive drugs to desperate patients. provision from Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., that seeks to coun- tisan plan proposed. In addition, year we will embark on reforming our ter the global Boycott, Divest and Sanctions movement Trump’s bill would have prevented prisons to help former inmates who against Israel over its treatment of Palestinians and their settle- have served their time get a second ments. Israel sees a growing threat from the BDS movement, legal immigrants from sponsoring par- PRESCRIPTION ents and siblings for citizenship and chance.” which has led to increased boycotts of the Jewish state in sup- DRUG COSTS WHAT HAPPENED: Trump helped port of the Palestinians. would have ended a visa lottery aimed at allowing more diverse immigrants TRUMP: “One of my greatest priori- to push a prison and sentencing over- That has led to a “boycott of the boycotts” as Israel pushes haul over the finish line in December back against those aligned with BDS. into the U.S. ties is to reduce the price of prescription The White House lobbied to defeat drugs. In many other countries, these when he came out strongly for the com- In support of Israel, Rubio’s measures would affirm the promise that Republican and Democratic legal authority of state and local governments to restrict con- the primary alternative — a compro- drugs cost far less than what we pay in mise bill that would have offered a path the United States. That is why I have senators had worked out. The law gives tracts and take other actions against those “engaged in BDS judges more discretion when sentencing conduct.” Several states are facing lawsuits after taking action to citizenship for young immigrants in directed my administration to make fix- the country illegally who were brought ing the injustice of high drug prices one some drug offenders and will boost pris- against workers supporting BDS boycotts of Israel. oner rehabilitation programs, among Opponents say Rubio’s measure infringes on free speech. here as children and $25 billion for a of our top priorities. Prices will come border security trust fund doled out over down.” other efforts. 10 years. WHAT HAPPENED: The Bureau of Months later, the Republican-led Labor Statistics reported that prices for GUANTANAMO House resoundingly rejected a far-rang- a basket of brand-name and generic ing immigration bill, with nearly half of drugs that it tracks fell 0.6 percent last TRUMP: “I am asking Congress to The Westfield News Republicans opposing the measure. The year. Still, an Associated Press analysis ensure that in the fight against ISIS and A publication of the Westfield News Group LLC depth of GOP opposition was an embar- solely of brand-name drugs during the al-Qaida we continue to have all neces- rassing showing for Trump and a rebuff first seven months of 2018 found 96 sary power to detain terrorists wherever Flora Masciadrelli James Johnson-Corwin of House leaders. More recently, with price increases for every price cut. we chase them down, wherever we find Director of Sales/ Multi-Media Manager them. And in many cases, for them it Classified Manager Democrats now in control of the House, Lawmakers from both parties have Marie Brazee the government experienced its longest announced that tackling high prescrip- will now be Guantanamo Bay.” Chris Putz Business Manager shutdown ever over the president’s tion drugs costs is a priority for the new WHAT HAPPENED: The president Sports Editor Lorie Perry refusal to sign spending measures that Congress. has kept open the detention center on Director of Ad Production did not include money for the border the U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, wall. Congressional talks on border but no new prisoners have been brought there under Trump. The administration Patrick R. Berry security continue, with the threat of NEGOTIATING NEW President another shutdown on Feb. 15 if there’s TRADE DEALS allowed the release of one prisoner, a no deal. Saudi who was sent back to his home- 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 TRUMP: “We will work to fix bad land to serve out the remainder of his trade deals and negotiate new ones.” prison sentence as part of a plea agree- (413)562-4181 CHANGING THE TONE WHAT HAPPENED: The adminis- ment with U.S. military prosecutors. www.thewestfieldnews.com TRUMP: “Tonight, I call upon all of tration renegotiated a revised North The U.S. now holds 40 prisoners at America trade pact that scored wins for Guantanamo. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 - PAGE 5

Day care Benefit Concert For Westfield Police Auxiliary Obituaries workers thewestfieldnews.com/category/obituaries/ to undergo Arlene I. Hughes WESTFIELD – Arlene I. Hughes, stricter 97, (1921-2019) passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Arm background Brook. She was born in Pomfret, VT to the late Walter and Isabelle (Adams) Wilson and attended Vermont Schools. checks Arlene was employed by Steiger’s in BOSTON (AP) — Day Westfield for over 20 years retiring in care administrators in Live In Concert! 1985 as a Department Manager. She Massachusetts say thou- was an avid reader, enjoyed doing sands of workers could be Westfield High Technical Academy Auditorium crossword puzzles and was a member disqualified due to stricter of the Southwick Grange and the background checks. Southwick Historical Society. Arlene The Boston Globe reports was predeceased by her beloved hus- that the new regulations Friday April 12 7:30 PM band of 63 years, George H. Hughes in 2004, and a loving allow the state’s Early daughter Janet L. Knoblauch in 2009. She leaves two daugh- Education and Care Tickets On Sale At: ters, Joan E. Benoit of Blandford, MA and Kathleen A. Department to review nearly Purplepass.com Hughes of Arundel, ME, and her cherished ten grandchildren, any prior criminal offense, eighteen great grandchildren and her great great granddaugh- even if it’s decades old or Rocky’s Hardware Westfield ter. A graveside service will be held in the spring in New was committed when the Cemetery, College Highway, Southwick. There are no calling person was a juvenile. The National Touring Production Of Chicago Total Access is a music hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the Firtion The state will then tell Adams FS, 76 Broad St. Westfield, MA 01085. Donations in administrators only if a per- group made of 10 talented musicians. There is no other Rock & Roll Arlene’s name may be made to: Southwick Historical Band with horns that has changed music forever, 46 years of Chicago Society, 86 College Highway Southwick, MA 01077 www. son is suitable or disquali- firtionadams.com fied from work, without music and song in one great show! Chicago Total Access has captured sharing details about the the real sound of Chicago with hits “25 or 6 to 4, Saturday in The decision. Park”& More. A Must See Show! The department estimates about 15,000 checks will indicate a conviction or charge that needs review. Police Logs However, some day care administrators say up to 30 percent of their workers WESTFIELD have backgrounds that Major crime and incident report would launch a review. Tuesday Jan. 29, 2019 Disqualified workers can 10:42 a.m.: accident, Morgan Avenue, a caller reports that reapply after five years. her neighbor had struck her vehicle sometime the previous Sponsored By: night, the responding officer reports that the victim and the neighbor spoke about it and the neighbor admitted to striking Jail Calls her vehicle by accident, the officer completed a crash report; Continued from Page 3 3:23 p.m.: motor vehicle complaint, Union Street, a caller reports that there is a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed, people.” Sen. Warren invites furloughed passing other cars, and bottles are being thrown out of the Global Tel-Link opposed vehicle’s window, the responding officer reports that he had the move. located the vehicle and would be pulling it over, the officer When FCC Commissioner worker to State of the Union reports that he has arrested Justin A. Labarre, 31, of 21 Ajit Pai was seated in 2017, Laurel Avenue, for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended the commission dropped its BOSTON (AP) — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth of the American Federation of Government license, the officer reports that he issued citations to two other court efforts to fight Global Warren has invited a federal worker fur- Employees Local 3258. occupants of the vehicle for open containers of alcohol in the Tel-Link’s appeal. loughed during the recent partial federal gov- Warren, weighing a run for president, said motor vehicle; The interim rate cap remains ernment shutdown to be her guest at President Shahriar didn’t receive a paycheck for 35 6:32 p.m.: motor vehicle complaint, Leonard Avenue, a at 21 cents per minute for out- Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. days and organized rallies in Boston with fel- caller reports that they are witnessing a vehicle swerving all of-state calls. But for most Warren on Monday said Sajid Shahriar, an low federal workers to urge Republican lead- over the roadway and nearly hitting multiple parked cars, mov- calls within the state, there is employee of the Department of Housing and ers to re-open the government. ing cars, and telephone poles, the caller reports that the vehicle no cap. Urban Development, will accompany her to Fellow Massachusetts Democratic U.S. had struck the curb multiple times, the responding officer Peter Wagner, an attorney the Tuesday speech. Sen. Edward Markey invited Varshini reports that they have placed Brittany M. Sabonis, 23, of 172 and executive director of the Shahriar is also a Massachusetts labor Prakash, co-founder of Sunrise, a movement Steiger Drive, Westfield, under arrest for operating a motor Prison Policy Initiative in leader who serves as executive vice president working to stop climate change, as his guest. vehicle under the influence of liquor, negligent operation of a Northampton, said sheriffs motor vehicle, and possession of an open container of alcohol choose phone providers based in a motor vehicle; on how much commission 8:55 p.m.: accident, Main Street at Lindbergh Boulevard, they’ll get. “This is a regressive tax,” FBI names new agent in charge for Boston office multiple callers report that there was a four vehicle accident Wagner said. “Why do we BOSTON (AP) — The Boston office of the FBI has a new leader. involving a plow truck, the responding officer reports that at charge the poorest families in FBI Director Christopher Wray on Monday named Joseph Bonavolonta special agent in least one person was transported to Baystate Noble Hospital the state to pay for what the charge of the office, which oversees Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine and New Hampshire. for their injuries, the officer reports that two tow trucks were government thinks is an essen- He replaces Harold Shaw, who retired last month. requested on the scene. tial service?” It will be the 45-year-old Bonavolonta’s second stint in Boston. He was previously assistant Wagner’s organization col- special agent in charge from 2013 until 2017. lects nationwide data from Bonavolonta entered FBI service in May 1996 as an investigative specialist in the New York jails and prisons about this office, where he spent many years investigating the Bonanno crime family and earned com- phone call commission struc- mendations for his efforts. ture. He has also served at FBI headquarters in Washington and in Newark, New Jersey. Court Logs The Berkshire County Jail Bonavolonta is from Montclair, New Jersey, and earned a bachelor of arts degree from Seton and House of Corrections, for Hall University. Westfield District Court instance, takes a 45 percent Tuesday Jan. 29, 2019 cut of profits earned by Alexis A. Hepburn, 22, of 65 Meadow Street, Westfield, Securus, which has cornered was arraigned on a charge of assault and battery brought by most of this U.S. market, but State troopers testing body cameras in 6-month pilot program Westfield police. She was released on her personal recogni- charges inmates 20 cents per zance pending an April 4 pre-trial hearing. minute, and $3.20 for the first BOSTON (AP) — The head of Massachusetts State Police says about 100 troopers will test Mark J. Visconti, 58, of 47 Paulson Drive, West Springfield, minute. body cameras over the next six months. was arraigned on a charge of larceny over $1,200 brought by The Hampden County jails, Col. Kerry Gilpin said Monday that the troopers in the pilot program will test cameras from Westfield police. He was released on his personal recognizance though charging 12 cents per several vendors. pending a March 13 pre-trial hearing. minute, take an even larger Gilpin says the body cameras “offer the potential to bring a new level of officer safety, Celialee Colon, 23, of 99 Savoy Road, Springfield, was share. Global Tel-Link pays transparency, and accurate documentation” to interactions between police and the public. arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle with a sus- the department a commission Officials announced last year that troopers would wear body cameras after the agency was pended license, refusal of a motor vehicle operator to provide of 70 percent. rocked by an overtime scandal. identification, not being in possession of a driver’s license ″(The Hampden Sheriff) while driving, and speeding brought by Westfield police. The may advertise the low rate, but Several former state troopers have pleaded guilty in federal court to putting in for overtime charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license they could have used their pay for shifts they either left early or didn’t work at all. was dismissed upon payment of $100 in costs. The charge of negotiated rate to give a far The president of the State Police Association of Massachusetts says it supports the camera refusal to provide identification was dismissed by the court. lower rate to the families of pilot program. Colon was found not responsible for the charge of not being in Western Massachusetts possession of her license. She was found responsible and (inmates),” Wagner said. “The assessed $105 for the charge of speeding. 12 cents could be less than 4 Robert M. Adelman, 48, of 1574 Main Road, Granville, cents. The jail could change Westfield Park & Rec Department Events was arraigned on a charge of malicious damage to a motor this in five minutes.” vehicle brought by Westfield police. He was released on his Wagner said sheriffs should 16th Annual Father Daughter Dance – Put on your dancing shoes, it’s our 16th annual personal recognizance pending an April 4 pre-trial hearing. be asking state legislators for Father/Daughter Dance. Make a memory that you will keep forever. Fathers and daughters program money instead. join us for an enchanted evening. Evening will include music provide by a D.J. and dancing, “Why didn’t they convince light appetizers and drinks, photo for dad and daughter. It will be held Friday February 8, the legislature to pay for the 2019, from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at Tekoa Country Club. Daughters 4yrs. – 13 yrs. accompanied bus?” he asked. “They use the by their father, grandfather or uncle, cost is $60/couple, additional daughter/male is $25. Men Massachusetts House (money) to benefit projects wear suits, dress pants and jacket with shirts and ties, or even tuxedos. Daughters wear a party they think are important rather dress. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact the office at 572-6263. than going to the legislature. If to honor Martin it’s a social good, then the 1st Annual Mother Son Luau. Make a memory that you will keep forever. Mothers and state should pay for it.” sons join us for a HO’OLAULE’A evening. Evening will include music provided by a D.J. Wagner said Berkshire and dancing, light appetizers and drinks, games, photo, and keepsakes. Women and sons Luther King Jr. visit County families pay exorbi- should show off their best Hawaiian attire. Games include volleyball, cornhole and ladder ball BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts House is work- tant phone costs, but those to name a few! Sons 4yrs. – 13 yrs. accompanied by their Mother, grandmother or aunt, cost ing to create a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.’s visit to commissions don’t help them is $60/couple, additional son/female is $25. Pre-registration is required. For more informa- the Statehouse. with public transportation to tion, contact the office at 572-6263. Democratic House Speaker Robert DeLeo said Monday the jail. the House is working with the Massachusetts Black and Sen. Mark Montigny, Latino Legislative Caucus to create a memorial to the D-New Bedford, has spon- speech King delivered to a joint meeting of the sored a bill to eliminate com- Congressman to refuse corporate donations Massachusetts House and Senate in the House chambers missions to jails and prisons, NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (AP) — U.S. interests of the people I represent.” on April 22, 1965. to charge inmates the same Rep. Jim McGovern announced in a town As chairman of the House Rules Committee, During that speech, King addressed the racial divide rate for comparable residential hall held in Massachusetts that he will no McGovern is the first congressional commit- service, and for phone con- plaguing the country. He recalled the efforts of President longer accept corporate donations. tee chair to refuse such donations. tracts to be negotiated based John F. Kennedy, assassinated two years earlier, to define The Democrat said during the meeting held He joins 50 other members of Congress that strife as more than a political or sociological struggle, on the lowest rate. Montigny did not respond to calls and in Northampton on Saturday that he wants to who say they will decline money from corpo- but as a moral problem. fund his campaign with “money from regular rate PACs. DeLeo said the tribute will likely be similar to a plaque emails seeking comment. ——— people.” McGovern says he may lose campaign dol- in the chamber commemorating an address Kennedy He says corporate Political Action lars, but he believes the public will reward his made to state lawmakers in January 1961. Online: https://bit.ly/2MPzgjQ Committees “don’t reflect the values and the transparency. PAGE 6 - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS HEALTHFITNESS

This Feb. 6, 2015, file photo, shows a mea- Northwest measles sles, mumps and rubel- la vaccine on a coun- tertop at a pediatrics clinic in Greenbrae, outbreak revives Calif. A measles out- break near Portland, Ore., has revived a bit- debate over ter debate over so- called “philosophical” exemptions to child- hood vaccinations as vaccine laws public health officials By GILLIAN FLACCUS across the Pacific Associated Press Northwest scramble to VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — A measles outbreak near limit the fallout from Portland, Oregon, has revived a bitter debate over so-called the disease. “philosophical” exemptions to childhood vaccinations as pub- Washington Gov. Jay lic health officials across the Pacific Northwest scramble to Inslee last week limit the fallout. declared a state of At least 44 people in Washington and Oregon have fallen ill emergency because of in recent weeks with the extraordinarily contagious virus, the outbreak on which was eradicated in the U.S. in 2000 as a result of immu- Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. nization but arrives periodically with overseas travelers. More (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, than a half-dozen more cases are suspected, and people who File) were exposed to the disease traveled to Hawaii and Bend, Oregon, raising the possibility of more diagnoses in the unvac- of the measles vaccine with the mumps and rubella immuniza- they can’t make an educated decision,” said Barbara Loe cinated. tions, which is how it’s routinely given. Fisher, co-founder and president of the group. She said the Washington Gov. Jay Inslee last week declared a state of A measure introduced by Republican Rep. Paul Harris of legislation would “bring a hammer down and threaten people emergency because of the outbreak. Vancouver, Washington — the epicenter of the current out- instead of allowing them to make informed decisions.” “I would hope that this ends soon, but this could go on for break — would remove the personal exemption specifically California is one of the few states that stripped away per- weeks, if not months,” said Dr. Alan Melnick, public health for the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, or sonal belief vaccine exemptions for children in both public and director in Clark County, Washington, just north of Portland. MMR. It’s scheduled for a public hearing in Olympia on Feb. private schools. The law passed in 2015 after a measles out- The county has had most of the diagnosed cases so far. ” 8. break at Disneyland sickened 147 people and spread across the Of the confirmed cases, 37 are people who were not immu- Democratic Rep. Monica Stonier of Vancouver, a co-signer U.S. and into Canada. It occurred despite an earlier law that nized. Most of the confirmed cases have been children under on the bill, said she would prefer an even broader proposal, but required parents to talk to a doctor to opt out of vaccines. 10. Authorities said Friday one case was a person who had “right now we’re looking at what we can get moved.” Previous Vermont also abandoned its personal exemption in 2015. received one dose of the measles vaccine. attempts have failed. California state Sen. Richard Pan, a pediatrician who spon- “The measles vaccine isn’t perfect, but one dose is 93 per- “We’re trying to respond to a very specific concern here and sored his state’s bill, said he got death threats over it and had cent effective at preventing illness,” Melnick said. “The rec- recognize that there may be broader concerns we can consider anti-vaccination advocates jam his phone lines and harass him ommended two doses of the measles vaccine provide even down the road,” Stonier said. on social media. greater protection - 97 percent.” Oregon has the nation’s highest statewide vaccine exemp- The overall vaccination rate for children entering kindergar- The outbreak has lawmakers in Washington state revisiting tion rates, and some communities have rates that are even ten in California rose to 95 percent in the two years after the non-medical exemptions that allow children to attend school higher. Washington’s exemption rate, although lower, is also law passed. Parents who don’t want to immunize their children without vaccinations if their parents or guardians express a high when compared with other states. Nationwide, the median can homeschool or enroll their children in independent study personal objection. Liberal-leaning Oregon and Washington exemption rate for at least one vaccine for children entering at the local public school. have some of the nation’s highest statewide vaccine exemp- kindergarten in the 2017-2018 year was just over 2 percent. Measles is still a big problem in other parts of the world, and tion rates, driven in part by low vaccination levels in scattered Oregon state Sen. Elizabeth Steiner Hayward, a Democrat travelers infected abroad can bring back the virus, causing communities and at some private and alternative schools. and family physician, dropped an attempt to revoke the state’s periodic outbreaks. Four percent of Washington secondary school students have non-medical exemption in 2015 after virulent opposition. The Last year, there were 17 outbreaks and about 350 cases in the non-medical vaccine exemptions. In Oregon, which has a Legislature now requires parents to either watch an educa- United States. Before mass vaccination, 400 to 500 people in similar law, 7.5 percent of kindergarteners in 2018 were miss- tional video or talk to a doctor before claiming the exemption. the U.S. died of the measles every year. Serious complications ing shots for non-medical reasons. In Washington state, legislation that would have removed include brain swelling that can cause blindness or deafness and Washington and Oregon are among 17 states that allow the personal or philosophical belief allowance never made it to pneumonia. some type of non-medical exemption for vaccines for “per- the House floor for a vote in 2015 amid stiff opposition. Early symptoms include a fever, runny nose and malaise, sonal, moral or other beliefs,” according to the National The National Vaccine Information Center, which opposes followed by a rash that starts around the head and moves down Conference of State Legislatures. mandatory vaccination laws, said it opposed that bill and the the body. Patients are contagious four days before and four Numerous studies have shown vaccines do not cause autism current one. Another anti-vaccination group, Informed Choice days after getting the rash. — a common reason cited by those who don’t want their kids Washington, had its members at the statehouse on Thursday Nine out of 10 unvaccinated people who are exposed will immunized. Those opposed to certain vaccines also object to trying to dissuade lawmakers. get the disease. Someone who has no immunity can get sick up an outside authority mandating what they put in their chil- “People are feeling extremely oppressed and feeling like to three weeks after they have been exposed to the virus. dren’s bodies, and some have concerns about the combination Nearly half of US adults have heart or blood vessel disease By MARILYNN Being diagnosed with high Other highlights: diovascular deaths in the MARCHIONE blood pressure doesn’t neces- —Heart and blood vessel U.S., followed by stroke (17 Associated Press sarily mean you need medica- disease is linked to 1 of every percent), high blood pressure A new report estimates that tion right away; the first step 3 deaths in the United States (10 percent) and heart failure nearly half of all U.S. adults is aiming for a healthier life- and kills more Americans (9 percent). have some form of heart or style, even for those who are than all forms of cancer and ——— blood vessel disease, a medi- prescribed medicine. 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All were told about the ASMR million views and stands to expose a vast audi- effect and that they would hear three audio ence to an internet craze known as ASMR, or clips. autonomous sensory meridian response. Half were told the audio clips were known Some people spend hours watching videos to produce the effect. The others were told of hair brushing, paper crinkling or “happy none of the audio clips had been shown to little clouds” artist Bob Ross painting because elicit ASMR. Some clips were ASMR- they say it makes their brains tingle. They triggering sounds such as a whispering and report feeling a rush from the subtle, repetitive tapping. Other clips were fakes: screaming sights and sounds, but is it all in their heads? and piano scales. Not everyone feels ASMR. And so far, The encouraging instructions made a huge there’s not enough evidence to recommend it difference in those who’d never experienced as a stand-alone treatment for depression, ASMR before; they mostly felt tingles when anxiety, insomnia or any of the other problems they were told to expect tingles. its fans claim it solves. This image from video provided by Michelob shows a frame from their 2019 Super Bowl com- But ASMR fans weren’t fooled by the fakes But a few scientists are trying to study mercial for Michelob Ultra Pure Gold. The ad features the actress Zoe Kravitz using tech- or the misleading instructions. They reported ASMR, and there is evidence that there might niques for autonomous sensory meridian response, or ASMR. It is described as a tingly more tingles when they heard legitimate be something to it. And if any harm is done, euphoric response, usually starting on the head and scalp, and sometimes spreading down the ASMR audio, no matter what they were told it’s not financial: It’s usually free. neck, arms or back. (Michelob ULTRA via AP) ahead of time. “In a way, it doesn’t matter as long as what WHAT IS ASMR? good” kicked off a conversation in an internet ASMR fans. They had greater reductions in the user experiences is relief or stress reduc- Most people agree the sound of nails on a health forum. their heart rates — by about 3 beats per minute tion,” said Megan Papesh, who led the study. chalkboard is freakishly unpleasant. ASMR is A Facebook group and YouTube channels — compared to the non-tinglers while watch- “It seems relatively harmless and it is free, described as an opposite feeling: a tingly followed. From the start, people shared their ing the same videos. Their bodies became which is wonderful.” euphoric response, usually starting on the head triggers: slow or quiet talking, teeth cleaning more excited, compared to non-tinglers, as and scalp, and sometimes spreading down the and chewing sounds. measured by how their skin conducted elec- WHAT’S NEXT neck, arms or back. Today, millions subscribe to content from tricity. For ASMR to take hold in mainstream sci- Triggers include videos of someone turning the most popular ASMR artists. Products In Canada, University of Winnipeg research- ence hinges on whether the craze lasts long pages in a book, pretending to give an eye including Dove chocolate , Behr paint and ers conducted brain scans of 11 people who enough for researchers to find out whether it exam or tapping on a collection of purses. IKEA have used it in advertising. A hair-cut- experience ASMR and 11 people who don’t. helps people with stress or other health prob- Some call it a “brain orgasm,” though most ting scene in the 2017 movie “Battle of the The scientists measured which areas of the lems. That kind of study is expensive and say it’s not sexual. They say it’s deeply relax- Sexes” was designed to elicit the response. A brain fired together when participants were lengthy. ing, making it different from goosebumps or live ASMR spa experience has launched with lying in the scanner but weren’t watching any For now, Richard said the best way to think chills. The feeling helps some people get to planned performances in New York and videos. about ASMR is “supplemental intimacy.” It sleep. California. In the brains of ASMR people, they saw shouldn’t replace healthy relationships, but it “I’ll feel my eyelids start to droop. I’ll feel a unexpected “teams” of neurons firing together, can be used to improve mood. tingling sensation start toward the top of my IS IT REAL? suggesting that normally distinct networks A pleasant feeling caused by a soft voice, head and slowly travel down my neck to my About a dozen research studies have been were blended together. It was as if “a few caring gaze, gentle disposition, light touch and shoulders to my fingertips,” said Robert published. That’s not a lot in the world of members of the Seahawks are trying to play soothing hand movements — “that’s some- Calaceto, 24, of Ridgewood, New Jersey, who medical science. outfield for the Mariners,” said Stephen Smith thing we’re born with,” he said, “and its pur- uses it nightly before going to sleep and some- In England, University of Sheffield research- of the University of Winnipeg. pose is to soothe and comfort.” times after work. “Listening to these videos ers found something surprising when they That could mean ASMR is similar to synes- It could even be educational. helps my mind to mellow out.” hooked up 112 volunteers to electrodes to thesia, a better-known condition where people “I think it helps teach people the feeling Craig Richard, author of “Brain Tingles” gather biophysical data during ASMR videos: describe seeing music or numbers as specific from a healthy relationship,” Richard said. and a professor at Shenandoah University in The tinglers seemed physically excited, but colors. “You can have people learning for the first Winchester, Virginia, traces the history to their heart rates slowed. time what a healthy relationship feels like 2007 when a post titled “Weird sensation feels Half the volunteers were self-identified PLACEBO EFFECT from an ASMR video.”

A health worker sprays disin- Experts call fectant on his colleague after working for emergency at an Ebola treatment center in Beni, declaration on Eastern Congo, on Sept. 9, 2018 Congo’s Ebola (AP Photo/ Al-hadji Kudra By CARLEY PETESCH Maliro, File) Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — An international group of public health experts on Monday called on the World Health Organization to convene an emergency commit- tee to consider declaring Congo’s Ebola outbreak an international public health emergency. The group of experts wrote in the Lancet that such a call would help galvanize “high-level political, financial, and technical support to address the Ebola outbreak that started last May.” The outbreak, declared just over six months ago in Congo’s east, is the country’s tenth and the world’s sec- ond largest recorded. Instability, dense populations, political instability and mass displacement have contrib- AP Explains uted to the spread of the disease. “The epidemic is not under control, and has a high risk of spread to the region, perhaps globally,” said lead Why Ebola outbreak still going strong author Lawrence Gostin, faculty director of Georgetown University’s O’Neill Institute for National and Global By CARA ANNA the experimental Ebola vaccine, whose Committee of the Red Cross speak out in Health Law. Associated Press efficacy has yet to be determined. Some churches, markets and schools. The experts pointed specifically to concerns of Ebola JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The Ebola people who have received the vaccine Ebola response workers have been spreading to nearby countries such as South Sudan, outbreak in eastern Congo, the second have still fallen ill. As concerns about the attacked, both by rebels and community which they say is among the most fragile states in the deadliest in history, marks six months on vaccine stockpile grow, drugmaker Merck members. Other people fearing Ebola try world with far less capacity to control an Ebola outbreak. Friday and is moving toward the major last week said it will ship another 120,000 to flee. Each suspension of virus contain- “Taking bold measures to prevent the spread of the border city of Goma, a development that doses or so to Congo by the end of this ment efforts because of a security threat disease in this country where violence is prevalent, and a would greatly complicate any hope of month. can lead to a jump in new cases. famine is predicted, is critical to preventing a humanitar- stopping the virus’ spread in the unstable Women and children make up a worry- ——— ian disaster,” Gostin said. region. ing number of cases, including more than The experts argue that the criteria for declaring an This may be the most challenging 160 children under age 18. More than 280 THE NEXT FEAR international emergency have been met, including public Ebola outbreak ever. Health workers face children have been orphaned, the U.N. The Ebola outbreak is now a day’s health impact, novelty and scale and movement of peo- the threat of attack from rebel groups and children’s agency says. drive from Goma, a city of more than 1 ple. resistance from frightened communities. Cases are still emerging without any million people on the heavily traveled The World Health Organization on Monday responded A highly mobile population produced two link to confirmed ones, a sign of how dif- border with Rwanda. The U.N. says coor- that the WHO and its partners in Congo and neighboring scares in the past week alone: The discov- ficult it is to track the virus in a dense and dination of the outbreak response is countries continue to closely monitor the situation for ery of an infected, wide-ranging young often wary population in a region with already being moved to Goma, where signs that an expert committee meeting would be needed. trader led to vaccinations in a new, third little infrastructure. Millions of people nearly 2,000 front-line workers have “If and when we see those signs, the director general province near the South Sudan border. have been checked for Ebola at border received vaccinations in preparation. will call a meeting,” said WHO spokesman Tarik And two contacts of Ebola victims slipped posts with Rwanda and Uganda, which Some health experts have warned that Jasarevic. away and were found in the capital of the World Health Organization says are at the infectious disease could defeat efforts The first meeting of the Emergency Committee, neighboring Uganda — free of the virus. “very high” risk. to contain it and become a permanent charged with making the call of a public emergency, took And yet this outbreak has seen a num- threat in the turbulent region, which place Oct. 17. ber of advances, including the wide- ——— would force already struggling health The call to attention comes as, six months on, Ebola spread use of an experimental Ebola clinics to adapt their operations. Ebola has spread to 18 health zones in Congo, and though many vaccine and a clinical trial of experimen- GUNFIRE AND RUMORS response workers aim to keep a two- initial hotspots have been contained, new ones have tal treatments. Health workers say condi- “People don’t yet know what the dis- meter distance from those infected and popped up in recent weeks. tions have improved from the devastating ease is,” Dr. Brian D’Cruz with Doctors ideally wear head-to-toe protective gear. Despite their call Monday, however, the group of West Africa outbreak a few years ago, Without Borders said this week — a star- How local workers would assist with experts also warned that a declaration of an international when some patients were housed by the tling comment six months into an out- childbirths, treat malaria and carry out public health emergency may also have negative conse- dozens in sweltering tents and used buck- break in which health teams have hustled other daily activities among North Kivu quences, such as a ban on trade or travel barriers in ets for toilets. to combat misinformation as soon as province’s estimated 7 million people Congo. So it also called on the WHO and United Nations ——— cases appear in communities. One survi- remains to be seen. to “take active steps to prevent unlawful and harmful vor, Aline Kahindo Mukandala, recount- And were Ebola to become entrenched restrictions including calling out countries that violate BY THE NUMBERS ed for the medical charity how she and there, international efforts to stop the dis- laws designed to prevent this sort of unwarranted Congo’s health ministry reports 759 others had thought Ebola patients at treat- ease would need continued resources and action,” according to Gostin. cases, including 705 confirmed ones and ment centers were simply zipped into funding, while neighboring countries In October, the emergency committee determined that 414 confirmed deaths. Ebola is spread via body bags on arrival. would need to make border health checks it was particularly important that no international travel infected bodily fluids, including those of “No, the foreigners are not here to steal permanent to prevent the importation of or trade restrictions be applied, and neighboring coun- the dead. our organs,” another survivor tells com- cases. tries accelerate their preparedness and surveillance. More than 70,000 people have received munities as he helps the International PAGE 8 - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS Westfield Trooper, suspect Farmers’ Market killed in shootout amid Winter Markets The Westfield Farmers’ Market will hold drug investigation three indoor Winter Markets. Location is the FARMVILLE, Va. (AP) — Church of the Atonement, 36 Court Street, Authorities in Virginia say a state Saturday, February 9. The hours are 10 am trooper and a suspect were killed in to 3 pm. a shootout during a drug investiga- As we have had all last summer, we feature tion. 25 to 30 local vendors and crafters selling all News outlets cite a Virginia State sorts of fresh produce and other products. Police release that says Lucas B. There will also be live music, thanks to a Dowell was a member of a tactical grant from the Westfield Cultural Council. In this Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, photo, Neil Cederberg uses a pick pole to team assisting the Piedmont SNAP and HIP benefits are accepted, and we guide a 16 x 19-inch ice block into a channel on Squam Lake at the Regional Drug and Gang Task will match up to $5.00 when SNAP tokens Rockywold-Deephaven Camps in Holderness, N.H. A 120-year-old Force with a search warrant late are purchased at the Market Table. We now tradition continues in order to provide refrigeration for the summer Monday night. accept all major credit cards. camp’s ice boxes. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) The release says a male suspect Attention vendors. Please contact us if you began shooting at the tactical team have an interest in participating at the Market. when they entered a home. Two For more information and vendor applica- team members returned fire, killing tions please visit our web page at www. Resort keeps alive tradition the suspect. This photo provided by the westfieldfarmersmarket.net or call 562-5431 Dowell was taken to a hospital, Virginia State Police x101. E-mail: farmersmarketwestfield@ where he was pronounced dead. shows Virginia State gmail.com. of harvesting ice from lake He’s the department’s 66th death in Police trooper Lucas B. By MICHAEL CASEY said Jane Kellogg, a retired teacher the line of duty. Dowell. (AP) Watershed Wanderings Associated Press on the ice whose father came to the The suspect wasn’t immediately HOLDERNESS, N.H. (AP) — resort as a boy and who used to identified. He was the only person inside the home at the time of Through Time and Modern refrigerators have little bring her elementary school stu- the shooting. appeal for summer guests at a rustic dents out here to watch the harvest. No other troopers were injured in the shooting. Space: Westfield River New Hampshire resort who prefer “But there is something about the cooling their bottles of water, soda pride this place has in still being the Watershed Association, and beer the old-fashioned way. place that maintains that culture, The preparation begins five that tradition,” she said. 65 years of service months ahead of time, when resort Jon Spence, a resort maintenance Worst Paris fire in Presented by Bill Rose, Mark Damon, Dr. staffers and volunteers gather to worker loading the ice onto the Aaron Reyes, Dr. Brian Conz, Wednesday, harvest ice from nearby Squam truck, said he prepares for the event February 13, 2019 6:30 p.m. University Hall Lake. The January ritual dates back each year by watching old movies 14 years is suspected Multipurpose Room, Westfield State to 1897, when Rockywold- and videos of ice harvesting. He University. Free and open to the public. Deephaven Camps first opened in found a top hat to wear for the A panel of Westfield River Watershed the town of Holderness, and is occasion but wasn’t able to track practiced for commercial purposes arson attack Association (WRWA) members will offer down the long coats that were pop- PARIS (AP) — Paris’ deadliest fire in over a decade claimed only at a handful of other places in perspectives on the watershed and the asso- ular among harvesters back in the at least 10 lives Tuesday, sending fleeing residents to the roof the country. ciation committed to its stewardship. Bill day. and clambering across balconies as flames rapidly engulfed their The group, equipped with chain Rose will speak about his experience as an “I love the icing. One of the rea- nine-story apartment building. saws, ice picks and a huge saw on a avid local recreational fly fisherman, address- sons I’ve worked here so long is the A 40-year-old female resident of the building, said to have a sled, can harvest 200 tons of ice ing the type of fishing that takes place in the icing,” Spence said. “Whenever history of psychiatric problems, was arrested on the street in the over several days in a typical win- Westfield river, the changing conditions of anyone asked what I do for a living, hours after the 1 a.m. blaze, as French police opened a criminal ter. They transport the ice to two the river and how this affects fishing, and I say I am a commercial ice har- investigation into voluntary arson resulting in death. storage sheds on the campgrounds, WRWA activities that support recreational vester. They don’t know what that Officials said the unnamed woman, who is in police custody, where it’s kept until the summer. fishing such as salmon stocking, fly fishing is. Most people don’t get it. Most was drunk. Then, staffers with wheelbarrows clinics, and the yearly fish ladder open people think we are ice fishing out Multiple neighbors said they heard the suspect and her neigh- provide the ice to resort guests, house. here.” bor, an off-duty firefighter, arguing over the woman’s music who place it in an antique icebox Mark Damon will discuss WRWA activi- Ice harvesting got its start back in before the fire broke out, then heard the woman cry out: “So — some dating back to the 1930s ties including river cleanups and the sam- 1805 when Frederic Tudor, who you’re a firefighter? Here’s a fire.” with oak exteriors and a tin or zinc pling of invertebrates in the river; how the lived outside Boston, came up with Police responding to the dispute between the neighbors, who lining — to keep beverages and diversity of invertebrates can be used as an the idea of “selling cold” and ship- both live on the third floor, had stopped by the woman’s apart- snacks cold. Guests are told not to indicator of overall ecosystem health; and a ping ice around the world, accord- ment earlier in the night. The firefighter and his girlfriend told eat the ice, though some old-timers principle in riverine ecology called the River ing to Dennis Picard, a retired officers they were leaving to go sleep elsewhere in peace and apparently still put a few shards in Continuum Concept that considers the health Massachusetts museum director warned them that the neighbor had lost her mind and one day their cocktails. of the watershed. Dr. Aaron O. Reyes will who is considered an expert on ice there would be an accident because of her, according to a police “Many of the families have been describe the geology through which the harvesting. At its peak, the ice was report seen by the Associated Press. coming for generations, and people Westfield River flows and how the geology being shipped as far away as Asia The blaze originated on the floor that the suspect and fire- who come here don’t like to see affects natural water chemistry, followed by and the venture made Tudor a mil- fighter shared. Survivors described a chaos of smoke and flames. much change. They like it to be a a short description of results from a WSU lionaire, Picard said. Tens of thou- One neighbor recalled clambering out of her eighth-floor apart- simple, quiet place,” said John student internship program. Dr. Brian Conz sands were employed in the indus- ment over balconies. Jurczynski, the co-general manager will discuss the development and evolution try, mostly in the Northeast and “I climbed across several balconies, with nothing beneath, and of Rockywold-Deephaven Camps of the Westfield River terraces, which are Midwest, he said. then was backed into a corner. There were people using only the for the past 29 years and who over- found in the Westfield River valley west of But as gas-powered and electric strength of their arms to get to where I was and escape the sees the ice harvest. A push to bring the city center. The terraces were cut from refrigerators for the home became flames,” said a resident identified only as Claire, her eyes wide in electrical refrigerators in the deltaic sediments deposited into an arm of popular after World War I, replac- with shock soon after her rescue. 1960s was rebuffed by guests. glacial Lake Hitchcock some 13,000 years ing old-fashioned iceboxes, ice har- Another, an off-duty police officer on the third floor, threw on “It’s such a neat tradition. People ago. The terraces were documented in the vesting declined. These days, only clothes and rang doorbell after doorbell, trying desperately to love it,” he said. early 1900s by the famous physical geogra- a few outfits in North America save his neighbors. For weeks, Jurczynski had been pher William Morris Davis and reveal a great harvest ice for commercial purpos- “I couldn’t save everyone. I can’t forgive myself,” the man putting out bulletins about ice con- deal about the evolution of our local land- es. Wine Lake Camp in Ontario identified as Fabrice told France Info radio, adding he could go ditions on Squam Lake. By mid- scape. does it, as do several places in no higher than the fourth floor because of the smoke and flames. January, the word went out. The ice Wisconsin, Montana and Maine. In Street resident Jacqueline Ravier described seeing a young had finally reached a safe thickness Scholarship and the Maine town of South Bristol, man blackened by smoke and a woman motionless on the — in this case about 13 inches — the ice is sold commercially and ground. and the harvest could begin. Fellowship Funds used to produce ice cream for an For hours, she said, flames shot out from the top of the build- Once they cleared the snow and annual ice cream social in July. ing as smoke-covered victims fled. Shaken residents were Available charted a grid, the cutting started At Rockywold-Deephaven, brought to her building and the one next door. and whining sounds of saws echoed The Horace Smith Fund, now in its 120th which is open to guests from June It is the deadliest fire in Paris since the April 2005 hotel fire across the lake. year, has scholarship and fellowship money through mid-September, the har- near the capital’s famed Opera that killed 24 people. Workers mostly use a contraption available for graduates of Hampden County vest has not only survived the Interior Minister Christophe Castaner spoke to reporters at the called an ice saw — with a huge public and private high schools. Scholarships advances of electricity but also — scene Tuesday morning, as plumes of smoke speckled the sky. blade mounted on a sled — to make awards of $12,000 are distributed as $3,000 at least so far — the effects of cli- “I want to salute the huge mobilization of the Paris firefight- the cuts. The 16-inch-by-19-inch annually and renewable each year until grad- mate change. There has never been ers,” he said. “More than 250 people arrived immediately and, chunks weighing as much as 120 uation. Fellowship awards of $15,000 are a harvest missed in the past 122 throughout the night, saved over 50 people in truly exceptional pounds look like huge pieces of distributed as $5,000 annually and renewable years, though several times they conditions.” cake with a powdery top and a clear for two additional years. Students must main- had to move it to another location Over 30 people were being treated for “relatively” light inju- body with bubbles. The blocks are tain at least a B average in college. on the lake because that spot freez- ries, he said. Among the injured were at least eight firefighters. pried loose with the help of chain Recipients are selected on a variety of cri- es over faster. Castaner told reporters at the scene that authorities suspect the saws and a line of workers with ice teria, including financial need, college And with newcomers like blaze was criminal in nature and officials said the detained pikes float them along a chute. entrance exam scores, class rank, extra-cur- 23-year-old Jack Sengstaken lend- female resident had “a history of psychiatric problems.” They are then pushed up a ramp ricular activities and recommendations. Of ing a hand, it might just carry on for A judicial official, who spoke on condition of anonymity as an and into a truck for a trip to the great importance is a personal written account years to come. investigation was ongoing, told AP that the suspect was drunk at storage facilities. of why the student feels deserving of finan- “It’s just really cool to be part of the moment of her pre-dawn arrest. When it’s all done, the group col- cial assistance. Fellowship applicants must a tradition that has been going on City fire service spokesman Clement Cognon told The lects as many as 3,600 blocks of also submit their transcripts and, if applica- for so long,” said Sengstaken who Associated Press that firefighters had been going door-to-door to ice. ble, GRE or degree-specific test scores. All grew up on the lake and whose ensure there are no more victims, and to prevent residual fires. “Obviously spending this time recipients must be full-time students and relatives helped found the nearby “The situation was already dramatic when the firefighters and energy, we wouldn’t have to do residents of Hampden County. town of Sandwich. “You can kind arrived,” Cognon said. Last year, $382,000 was awarded to 36 it. We could buy blocks of ice,” of go back in time a bit.” individuals. Scholarships were given to 26 graduating seniors from 13 Hampden County high schools. Five scholarships were also awarded to current college students to assist them in completing their undergraduate degrees. Six fellowships were given to col- Chicago Total Access performance to benefit Westfield Police Auxiliary lege graduates pursuing graduate degrees, who had graduated from Hampden County WESTFIELD — Chicago tribute band made up of 10 talented musicians who all hope you enjoy their efforts! The liner notes high schools. Chicago Total Access (chicagototalaccess. grew up listening to American and British of Chicago’s first recording titled “The The Horace Smith Fund was established in com) will be the featured performer for a pop/rock, jazz, blues, rhythm and blues, Chicago Transit Authority” still inspire Total 1899 by the successful and generous philan- unique community event benefitting the Motown, acid rock. They’ve been influenced Access band members and they hope you, as thropist named Horace Smith, co-founder of Westfield Police Auxiliary 7:30 p.m. on by music from the 40’s to the 70’s as well as well -- “The printed word can never aspire to Smith & Wesson, located in Springfield. The Friday April 12, 2019 at the Westfield classical music from the ages. There is no document a truly musical experience, so if scholarships and fellowships are named for Technical Academy upper campus auditori- other American rock n roll band with horns you must call them something, speak of the Walter S. Barr, a West Springfield business- um. that has influenced more musicians, is loved city where all save one were born; where all of man, whose widow left the bulk of the fam- The funds generated from this event will go by millions of people worldwide, and has them were schooled and bred, and where all of ily estate to The Horace Smith Fund in 1950. a long way to support of new equipment for become such a deep part of Americana as the this incredible music went down barely Completed applications must be received the volunteers of the Auxiliary to help keep band Chicago. Since 1967, through 46 years noticed; call them CHICAGO.” either electronically or by mail to The Horace our community safe during major outdoor of sold out concerts, millions of record sales, Tickets for the show are available on line at Smith Fund at 16 Union Avenue, Suite 2K, events in our city such as parades, our first and legions of cheering fans worldwide www.purplepass.com, at Rocky’s Ace Westfield, MA 01085 no later than March 15, ever First Night, Concerts on the Green, Chicago is still going strong in 2013. The Hardware in Westfield or by calling 800-316- 2019. Applications are available at local high PumpkinFest and more. This benefit was con- members of Chicago Total Access have 8559. This is a hi-energy, explosive show school guidance offices, college financial aid ceived by Westfield on Weekends president, attempted to recreate a slice of the timeless band dedicated to covering the band's catalog offices, online at www.HoraceSmithFund. Jay Pagluica. musical catalog of Chicago as well as stay true that spans over 45 years. The audience will org or by phoning (413) 739-4222. Chicago Total Access is a music group to the spirit of the original recordings. We have "total access" to the music of Chicago. THE WESTFIELD NEWS www.thewestfieldnews.com TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 - PAGE 9 SPORTS

While the Turners player was focused on Morgan Grill (44), Hannah Burke (35) comes from behind and strips the ball Monday night at Southwick High School. (Photo by Bill Deren)

Katelyn Haseltine (45) and Kathleen Shea (3) double team Southwick point guard Maya Daley launches a three from the Turners player. (Photo by Bill Deren) Southwick center Kayla Andrade ties up the Turners player for a held ball. (Photo by Bill Deren) the top of the key. (Photo by Bill Deren) Burke boosts Rams By Chris Putz players scored at least two points, spreading the ball around Staff Writer to down Westfield Technical Academy. SOUTHWICK – While it was another hard day on the Jenna Folsom led Westfield Tech with four points. courts for several local high school basketball teams, one squad managed to come away with a win in large part to a BOYS BASKETBALL history-making moment for one ball player. Southwick’s Hannah Burke scored a career high 19 points Lamirande, Collins pace Saints to fuel a 53-35 drubbing of visiting Turners Falls Monday night. Mohawk 65, St. Mary 37 Mohawk outscored St. Mary 43-15 in the second half to Kathleen Shea put up a three during Southwick’s game Kathleen Shea and Maura Wurster finished with 10 apiece against Turners Monday night. (Photo by Bill Deren) for Southwick, which evened its mark of 7-7. The Rams will pull away. Both teams had battled to a 22-22 tie at the half- look to next the step above .500 when they travel to Pioneer time break. Thursday. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. Jack Lamirande and Brady Collins scored 15 points apiece In JV action, Southwick doubled up Turners, 40-21. to lead St. Mary. Michelle St. Jacques and and Sophia Andrade led the Rams “We ran out gas,” St. Mary High School boys basketball with 11 and 10 points, respectively. head coach Joe Molta said. “We kept playing. We just didn’t have the horses to finish it.” Terriers chase Bombers SKIING – PVIAC Race West Springfield 82, Westfield 47 Stephens glides into second Three players scored in double digits for Westfield – Kaela Three local skiers – Westfield’s Jacob Stephens, St. Mary’s Mochak (14 points), Chandler Pedolzky (11), and Olivia Hayden Lussier, and Gateway’s Zachary Ames – cracked the Hadla (10). top 10 on the slopes at Berkshire East in Charlemont. Stephens claimed second (32.72), Lussier placed fifth (33.93), and Ames was seventh (34.03) in the boys’ race. Pioneers turn back Tigers St. Mary’s Chloe Lussier (25.12) finished fifth overall in Pathfinder 37, Westfield Technical Academy 13 the girls’ competition. Westfield’s Emma Renaudette finished Maura Wurster takes the three AND makes the three. (Photo Tiffany Papesh scored 10 points and 10 other Pathfinder just outside the top 10, claiming 11th in 26.36 seconds. by Bill Deren) St. Mary’s vs. Lenox High Basketball

Luke Willenborg (12) tries to get St. Mary’s Aaron Blanchard (14) Aaron blanchard (14) weaves his a shot off over a Mohawk player, battles for possession of the ball with way through Mohawk players. backed up by Brady Collins (11) Mohawk defenders at Monday night’s Luke Willenborg (12) tries for the layup Jack Lamirande (2) goes game. despite a crowd of defenders. up for an easy 2-pointer. Photos by Marc St.Onge

H.S. Winter Sports RESULTS/STANDINGS

BOYS ICE HOCKEY BOYS BASKETBALL WRESTLING Westfield 2-11 Monday’s Results Westfield 8-4-1 Westfield 7-1 GIRLS BASKETBALL Southwick 0-11-1 Westfield Technical Academy 5-6 Southwick 0-2* St. Mary 1-12 West Springfield 82, Westfield 47 Southwick 7-8 Gateway 1-0* Pathfinder 37, GIRLS BASKETBALL Gateway 0-7 Westfield Technical Academy 13 Westfield 6-10 GIRLS SWIMMING GIRLS ICE HOCKEY Southwick 53, Turners Falls 35 Westfield Technical Academy 0-13 Westfield 8-2 Longmeadow-Westfield 7-2 BOYS BASKETBALL St. Mary 8-4 Mohawk 65, St. Mary 37 Southwick 7-7 BOYS SWIMMING *Reports Missing Gateway 7-3 Westfield 8-2 Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on PAGE 10 - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Winter Sports Schedules

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

Tues., Feb. 5 Tues., Feb. 5 Tues., Feb. 5 Tues., Feb. 5 Tues., Feb. 5 No Sports Scheduled BOYS/GIRLS SKIING – BOYS/GIRLS SKIING – PVIAC Race PVIAC Race #7, Berkshire East, SKIING @ PVIAC Race #7, JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Pathfinder, 5 p.m. #7, Berkshire East, 5 p.m. 5 p.m. Berkshire East, 5 p.m. SKIING @ PVIAC Race #7, Berkshire JV BOYS HOOPS @ Sci-Tech, 5:30 Wed., Feb. 6 JV BOYS HOOPS @ Granby, Wed., Feb. 6 East, 5 p.m. p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS @ St. Mary’s, JV BOYS HOOPS vs. 5:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS vs. Pathfinder, 6:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Sci-Tech, 7 p.m. Westfield Intermediate School, 5 p.m. Westfield Technical Academy, BOYS HOOPS @ Granby, 7 BOYS HOOPS @ St. Mary’s, Westfield Intermediate School, p.m. Westfield Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m. 5 p.m. Wed., Feb. 6 BOYS HOOPS vs. Westfield Wed., Feb. 6 No Sports Scheduled Technical Academy, Westfield JV BOYS HOOPS @ Hampshire, 5:30 Thurs., Feb. 7 Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 6 GIRLS HOOPS vs. Smith Voke, 6 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS @ Monson, 6 JV BOYS HOOPS @ Ludlow p.m. Thurs., Feb. 7 p.m. High School, 5:30 p.m. WRESTLING vs. Taconic, 6 p.m. JV GIRLS HOOPS @ Chicopee, 5:30 Fri., Feb. 8 Thurs., Feb. 7 BOYS HOOPS @ Ludlow High BOYS HOOPS @ Hampshire, 7 p.m. p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Franklin Tech, GIRLS HOOPS @ Commerce, School, 7 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS @ Chicopee, 7 p.m. 6 p.m. JV GIRLS HOOPS @ Baystate 5:30 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 7 BOYS HOOPS vs. Franklin Tech, 7 Fri., Feb. 8 Academy Charter Public School, Fri., Feb. 8 p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS @ Duggan Dunbar Community Center, 4 p.m. No Sports Scheduled INDOOR TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS Academy, 5 p.m. (at Smith College-Northampton), BOYS HOOPS @ Duggan BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. 6 p.m. Mon., Feb. 11 Academy, 7 p.m. Chicopee Comp, Amelia Park Ice Fri., Feb. 8 JV BOYS HOOPS vs. East GIRLS HOOPS vs. Sci-Tech, 6 p.m. Arena, 8 p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS @ McCann Tech, Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m. Mon., Feb. 11 5:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS vs. East Tues., Feb. 12 GIRLS HOOPS vs. Pathfinder, Longmeadow, 7 p.m. Westfield Intermediate School Thurs., Feb. 7 BOYS HOOPS @ McCann Tech, 7 p.m. JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. No Sports Scheduled (Southampton Road), 6 p.m. JV GIRLS HOOPS @ Pioneer SImsbury, Amelia Park Ice Arena, Valley Regional School, 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 13 Tues., Feb. 12 Mon., Feb. 11 BOYS/GIRLS SKIING – GIRLS HOOPS @ Pioneer JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Smith Academy, PVIAC Race #8, Berkshire East, Valley Regional School, 7 p.m. BOYS HOOPS vs. Duggan Academy, Sat., Feb. 9 5:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS – GIRLS HOOPS vs. Southwick, BOYS HOOPS vs. Smith Academy, 7 Fri., Feb. 8 GIRLS HOOPS vs. Pioneer Valley ALL DAY p.m. Westfield Intermediate School (Southampton Road), 4 p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Ware, Christian Academy, 6:30 p.m. (at West Springfield High School) GIRLS HOOPS vs. Sci-Tech, 6 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Grafton, JV BOYS HOOPS vs. 5:30 p.m. Pathfinder, Westfield Buffone Arena, 1:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS vs. Ware, 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 14 Intermediate School Tues., Feb. 12 (Southampton Road), 5:30 p.m. JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Ware, 5:30 p.m. No Sports Scheduled BOYS HOOPS vs. Pathfinder, Sun., Feb. 10 Sat., Feb. 9 GIRLS HOOPS vs. Ware, 6:30 p.m. SWIMMING & DIVING Westfield Intermediate School GIRLS HOOPS vs. Mount CHAMPIONSHIPS Fri., Feb. 15 (Southampton Road), 7 p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS @ Smith Voke, Greylock, 2 p.m. (at Springfield College) Wed., Feb. 13 Wed., Feb. 13 Boys – 8:45 a.m.; Girls – 4:30 p.m. 5 p.m. No Sports Scheduled JV BOYS HOOPS @ Smith Voke, 5 p.m. JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Ludlow, BOYS HOOPS @ Smith Voke, Sun., Feb. 10 BOYS HOOPS @ Smith Voke, 6:30 p.m. Fitzpatrick Ice Arena, 6:40 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 14 JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Gateway, Minnechaug, Fitzpatrick Ice Arena, Thurs., Feb. 14 Mon., Feb. 11 Mon., Feb. 18 Westfield Intermediate School, 6 5:30 p.m. p.m. GIRLS HOOPS @ St. Mary’s, Westfield JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Chicopee No Sports Scheduled Comp, 5:30 p.m. Mon., Feb. 11 Intermediate School (Southampton Road), Tues., Feb. 19 Fri., Feb. 15 6 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Chicopee Comp, JV BOYS HOOPS @ No Sports Scheduled JV BOYS HOOPS @ Pathfinder, 5:30 7 p.m. Gateway, 5 p.m. p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Gateway, Fri., Feb. 15 BOYS HOOPS @ Pathfinder, 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS vs. St. Mary’s, 5 p.m. BOYS HOOPS vs. St. Mary’s, 6:30 p.m.

WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE

Women’s Basketball Fitchburg State 4:00 Sat Feb. 23 MASCAC Wed Feb. 6 Men’s Basketball Quarterfinals TBD FRAMINGHAM STATE 7:30 Sat Feb. 16 Men’s Basketball Ice Hockey WORCESTER STATE 12:00 Sat Feb. 23 Thur Feb. 7 Women’s Basketball MASCAC Championship TBA FRAMINGHAM STATE 7:35 Sat Feb. 16 Women’s Basketball Swimming WORCESTER STATE 2:00 Sat Feb. 23 Sat Feb. 9 LEC Ice Hockey Tue Feb. 19 PLYMOUTH MASCAC Championship TBA Championships 12:00 STATE 7:35 Swimming Men’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Sun Feb. 24 New England Sat Feb. 9 at Salem Tues Feb. 19 Championships at MIT State 1:00 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA Ice Hockey Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Tues Feb. 26 MASCAC Sat Feb. 9 at Tues Feb. 19 Semifinals TBD Salem State 3:00 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA Indoor Track Ice Hockey Swimming Saturday Mar. 2 Last Sat Feb. 9 UMASS Thu Feb. 21 New England Chance Qualifying Meet TBD DARTMOUTH 5:35 Championships at MIT Ice Hockey Indoor Track Men’s Basketball Sat Mar. 2 MASCAC Saturday Feb. 9 Dave Thur Feb. 21 Championship TBD Hemery Invitational MASCAC Semifinals TBA Indoor Track Boston University- Women’s Basketball Fri.-Sat. Mar. 8-9 NCAA Boston, Mass. Thur Feb. 21 Division III Championships Reggie Lewis Men’s Basketball MASCAC Semifinals TBA Center, Roxbury, Mass. Wed Feb. 13 at Swimming Fitchburg State 5:30 Fri Feb. 22 New England Women’s Basketball Championships at MIT LONGMEADOW HIGH SCHOOL Wed Feb. 13 at Indoor Track - Girls’ Ice Hockey Fitchburg State 7:30 Fri.-Sat. Feb. 22-23 New Fri., Feb. 8 England Division III Finals (W) Bowdoin Ice Hockey GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (WHS Co-Op) @ Suffield, Enfield Thur Feb. 14 College- Brunswick, ME Twin Rinks, 9:20 p.m. WORCESTER STATE 7:35 Indoor Track Indoor Track Fri.-Sat. Feb. 22-23 New Sat., Feb. 9 Saturday Feb. 16 England Division III Finals (M) MIT – GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (WHS Co-Op) vs. Marblehead, MASCAC/Alliance Championships Cambridge, Mass. Olympia (West Springfield), 3:50 p.m. Plymouth State- Swimming Plymouth, NH Sat Feb. 23 New England Fri., Feb. 15 Ice Hockey Championships at MIT GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (WHS Co-Op) @ East Catholic, Sat Feb. 16 at Ice Hockey Newington Arena, 8:30 p.m.

Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 - PAGE 11 N AtioNAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Behind The Call EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf No love for the defense Milwaukee 39 13 .750 — 9-1 W-4 22-4 17-9 27-7 Toronto 38 16 .704 2 6-4 W-1 22-5 16-11 22-10 Indiana 34 19 .642 5½ 5-5 W-2 18-7 16-12 25-10 in Super Bowl 53 By ARNIE STAPLETON Boston 34 19 .642 5½ 9-1 W-4 22-6 12-13 24-10 AP Pro Football Writer Philadelphia 34 19 .642 5½ 7-3 L-1 21-5 13-14 20-13 In a Super Bowl snoozer featuring a single touchdown by victorious New England and Brooklyn 28 27 .509 12½ 6-4 L-3 16-12 12-15 20-15 the high-scoring, newfangled, all-the-rage Los Angeles Rams managing a measly three Charlotte 26 26 .500 13 7-3 W-2 19-8 7-18 19-15 points, the MVP trophy went to Patriots Miami 24 27 .471 14½ 3-7 L-3 11-16 13-11 14-19 receiver Julian Edelman. Where's the love for the defense? Detroit 23 29 .442 16 5-5 W-1 15-13 8-16 14-18 Sure, Edelman caught 10 passes for 141 yards, including two grabs on the drive that Orlando 22 31 .415 17½ 3-7 W-2 14-15 8-16 16-15 ended with rookie running back Sony Michel Washington 22 31 .415 17½ 4-6 L-2 16-11 6-20 15-20 plowing into the end zone with the game's lone touchdown. Atlanta 18 35 .340 21½ 5-5 W-2 8-13 10-22 12-23 Yet, if there ever was a case for another defensive MVP like Von Miller in Super Chicago 12 41 .226 27½ 2-8 L-1 5-20 7-21 9-23 Bowl 50, this was it. Cleveland 11 42 .208 28½ 3-7 L-1 6-20 5-22 9-25 Of 54 MVPs (Cowboys DT Randy White hired off McVay's staff. He was hired as and DE Harvey Martin shared the honors in head coach the Cincinnati Bengals. At 35, New York 10 42 .192 29 0-10 L-13 4-20 6-22 6-29 1978), 42 have been offensive players, 11 Taylor becomes the second-youngest head were defenders and one was a special teamer coach in the NFL behind his former boss. WESTERN CONFERENCE (Desmond Howard in 1997). The Dolphins hired Brian Flores , the W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf There were plenty of worthy candidates Patriots linebackers coach and de facto from the Patriots defense that hit Goff 16 defensive play-caller who has cut his teeth in Golden State 37 15 .712 — 9-1 W-1 19-7 18-8 22-10 times, collected four sacks, broke up eight Foxborough since 2004. passes and picked off another. With those two hires, the coaching carou- Denver 37 16 .698 ½ 8-2 L-1 23-4 14-12 23-10 Two defenders really stood out: sel has eight new head coaches, six of them Oklahoma City 33 19 .635 4 7-3 L-1 17-7 16-12 18-14 —Jason McCourty raced across the field with offensive roots, as owners seek the next to break up a would-be touchdown toss to McVay or Kyle Shanahan to keep up with all Portland 32 20 .615 5 7-3 W-3 22-7 10-13 18-17 Brandin Cooks, who was wide open — but this innovative run-pass optioning, jet- ... had ... to ... wait ... forever ... for Jared sweeping, scoreboard-busting offenses. Houston 31 22 .585 6½ 6-4 W-2 19-8 12-14 19-14 Goff's rainbow pass that was knocked away The kind that didn't show up in this Super San Antonio 32 23 .582 6½ 7-3 L-1 22-7 10-16 23-16 just as it arrived. Bowl. —Stephon Gilmore intercepted Goff's Vic Fangio, who spearheaded Chicago's Utah 30 24 .556 8 7-3 L-1 16-10 14-14 17-15 pass in front of his end zone with 4:17 dominant defense, was the only other defen- remaining on a pass intended for Cooks to sive assistant hired as a head coach this L.A. Clippers 29 25 .537 9 5-5 L-1 15-12 14-13 19-17 seal the sixth title for Tom Brady, who out- cycle, replacing Vance Joseph in Denver. played Goff, and Bill Belichick, who out- The other jobs all went to offensive minds Sacramento 28 25 .528 9½ 6-4 W-3 17-10 11-15 15-19 smarted Sean McVay. promising innovation in this age of change. L.A. Lakers 27 26 .509 10½ 4-6 L-1 16-12 11-14 19-18 Calais Campbell , for one, insists Gilmore The Packers hired Matt LeFleur, who was was the real MVP of SB53 after forcing a McVay's offensive coordinator in 2017. The Minnesota 25 27 .481 12 5-5 L-1 17-10 8-17 15-20 fumble, intercepting a pass, breaking up Cardinals dipped into the college ranks to three other throws and collecting five tack- hire Kliff Kingsbury, who tutored MVP Dallas 24 28 .462 13 4-6 W-1 18-7 6-21 13-19 les. Patrick Mahomes at Texas Tech. New Orleans 23 31 .426 15 2-8 L-3 15-10 8-21 14-20 "The offense only scores 13 points and The Cleveland Browns promoted offen- they give MVP to Edelman but the D only sive coordinator Freddie Kitchens, who Memphis 21 33 .389 17 2-8 W-1 12-14 9-19 13-19 gives up 3 points and Gilmore" does all of worked wonders with Baker Mayfield after that, Campbell complained on social media. his midseason promotion from running Phoenix 11 44 .200 27½ 0-10 L-11 7-21 4-23 7-27 "Smh no respect for the masterpiece on backs coach. The Jets hired Adam Gase, defense." Peyton Manning's former OC who wore out Sunday’s Games Toronto at Philadelphia, 8 p.m. The Rams may very well represent the his welcome in Miami, and the Buccaneers Memphis 96, New York 84 Miami at Portland, 10:30 p.m. future with their 33-year-old coach and brought Bruce Arians and his deep offensive 24-year-old quarterback, but the 66-year-old roots out of retirement. Boston 134, Oklahoma City 129 coach and his 41-year-old QB still reign Miami fans should be ecstatic about the Toronto 121, L.A. Clippers 103 Wednesday’s Games supreme in 2019 — thanks again to a arrival of Flores, 37, after watching him help defense that allowed the duo to survive their AFC East rival win yet another Super Denver at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. another masterful game plan by Rams defen- Bowl title. Monday’s Games New Orleans at Chicago, 8 p.m. sive coordinator Wade Phillips. Saints fans didn't pay much mind to Super Brady's worst Super Bowl — three scores Bowl 53. Atlanta 137, Washington 129 Washington at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. in 11 drives that didn't end in kneel-downs Thousands of New Orleans football fans Detroit 129, Denver 103 Charlotte at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. — also was his easiest — a 10-point margin partied in the French Quarter while the Rams Milwaukee 113, Brooklyn 94 Phoenix at Utah, 9 p.m. of victory was his highest ever. and Patriots were trudging into the fourth McVay and Goff both accepted the blame quarter tied at 3. Indiana 109, New Orleans 107 Houston at Sacramento, 10 p.m. for a miserable showing in which Rams A "Boycott Bowl" festival and a jazz Houston 118, Phoenix 110 San Antonio at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. never adjusted to New England's zone funeral procession putting the football sea- defense and aggressive D-line and managed son to rest encapsulated how New Orleans Sacramento 127, San Antonio 112 to score just once in a dozen drives, the first residents felt about the Super Bowl, and Thursday’s Games eight of which ended in punts. even the city's police department got in on When it was over, the high-flying Rams, the disenchantment. Tuesday’s Games L.A. Clippers at Indiana, 7 p.m. who led the NFC in scoring with a 33-point NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune reports Boston at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Orlando, 7 p.m. average, had nine punts, an interception, a the New Orleans Police Department made a L.A. Clippers at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Toronto at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. field goal and a missed field goal to show for spoof video showing their investigation into all that firepower that had so many NFL the infamous "no-call" in the NFC champi- L.A. Lakers at Indiana, 7 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Boston, 8 p.m. teams trying to find the next Sean McVay. onship that the Saints lost to the Rams. Detroit at New York, 7:30 p.m. Memphis at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. After the red-white-and-blue confetti was The newspaper's nearly blank front page cleaned up with leaf blowers at Mercedes- also summarized what those in the Big Easy Minnesota at Memphis, 8 p.m. San Antonio at Portland, 10:30 p.m. Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Rams quarterbacks thought of the Patriots' win over the Rams on Orlando at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. coach Zac Taylor became the third assistant Sunday: "Super Bowl? What Super Bowl?"

National Hockey League NHL Conference Glance EASTERN CONFERENCE WESTERN CONFERENCE

GP W L OT Pts GF GA GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 52 39 11 2 80 205 146 Calgary 53 34 14 5 73 197 152 Toronto 52 32 17 3 67 185 146 Winnipeg 52 34 16 2 70 185 146 N.Y. Islanders 51 30 15 6 66 151 125 San Jose 53 30 16 7 67 190 169 Montreal 53 29 18 6 64 160 155 Nashville 54 31 19 4 66 166 139 Boston 52 28 17 7 63 149 135 Vegas 54 29 21 4 62 160 148 Washington 52 28 18 6 62 175 166 Dallas 53 28 21 4 60 138 134 Pittsburgh 52 28 18 6 62 183 160 Minnesota 52 26 22 4 56 146 149 Columbus 51 28 20 3 59 163 159 Buffalo 51 25 20 6 56 148 156 Vancouver 53 24 23 6 54 153 164 Carolina 52 25 21 6 56 148 155 Colorado 51 22 21 8 52 170 167 Philadelphia 53 24 23 6 54 153 177 St. Louis 50 23 22 5 51 143 151 N.Y. Rangers 52 22 22 8 52 148 175 Arizona 52 23 24 5 51 138 150 Florida 50 21 21 8 50 156 175 Edmonton 52 23 24 5 51 151 172 Detroit 53 21 25 7 49 150 174 Anaheim 53 21 23 9 51 124 168 New Jersey 51 20 24 7 47 152 173 Chicago 53 20 24 9 49 167 196 Ottawa 52 19 28 5 43 159 194 Los Angeles 52 21 27 4 46 120 157

* Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs.

Sunday’s Games N.Y. Islanders at Boston, 7 p.m. Columbus at Colorado, 9 p.m. Carolina at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Boston 1, Washington 0 Vancouver at Washington, 7 p.m. Chicago at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Anaheim at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Montreal 4, Edmonton 3, OT Carolina at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Winnipeg at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Calgary 4, Carolina 3 Los Angeles at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Ottawa at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. St. Louis at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Monday’s Games Minnesota at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Boston at N.Y. Rangers, 8 p.m. Vegas at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Los Angeles 4, N.Y. Rangers 3, OT St. Louis at Florida, 7 p.m. Thursday’s Games Edmonton at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Philadelphia 2, Vancouver 1 Vegas at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Dallas at Nashville, 8 p.m. Toronto 6, Anaheim 1 Anaheim at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at Florida, 7 p.m. Vancouver at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Dallas 5, Arizona 4 Arizona at Nashville, 8 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Columbus at Arizona, 9 p.m. Tuesday’s Games San Jose at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Colorado at Washington, 7 p.m. San Jose at Calgary, 9 p.m. PAGE 12 - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS

TV Sports Listings Dear Tuesday, Feb. 5 TNT — Toronto at Philadelphia COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 10:30 p.m. Annie 7 p.m. TNT — Miami at Portland CBSSN — Drake at Loyola-Chicago SKIING By ANNIE LANE ESPN — Boston College at Duke 6:25 a.m. The Importance of Communication ESPN2 — Michigan State at Illinois NBCSN — FIS World Alpine Championships: Dear Annie: I am extremely disappointed and saddened by ESPNU — Pittsburgh at Wake Forest women’s super-G, Sweden your advice to “Sad in Wisconsin,” whose son’s family does SEC — South Carolina at Kentucky 6:25 a.m. (Wednesday) not acknowledge the gifts “Sad in Wisconsin” gives. The writer answered his own question, believing he should 8 p.m. NBCSN — FIS World Alpine Championships: men’s express his feelings to his son. All you had to do was agree. BTN — Michigan at Rutgers super-G, Sweden Instead, you offered “three apparent options.” None of the three involved actually telling his son how he feels. You indi- FS1 — St. John’s at Marquette SNOWBOARDING cated that the best one would be to just stop sending gifts. 9 p.m. 3 p.m. Why? Why do so many people in our society often choose to suffer in silence or “make someone pay” because they choose CBSSN — Dayton at St. Louis NBCSN — FIS World Freestyle Championships: not to communicate with the person about their feelings and ESPN — Kansas at Kansas State parallel slalom, Utah needs? You of all people, a giver of advice to millions, should encourage your readers to communicate with others. ESPN2 — Missouri at Tennessee 7:30 p.m. So much of the divide in our country is because people ESPNU — Florida at Auburn NBCSN — FIS World Freestyle Championships: don’t talk. They don’t listen. They don’t share their feelings and needs. They expect others to read their minds. SEC — Vanderbilt at Arkansas parallel giant slalom, Utah Please, use your bully pulpit to stop the madness and 11 p.m. 9 p.m. encourage people to communicate. “Sad in Wisconsin” obvi- ously loves his son and wants a good relationship with him. ESPN2 — San Diego State at New Mexico NBCSN — FIS World Freestyle Championships: No longer sending gifts would not accomplish that. Telling NBA BASKETBALL big air, Utah his son how he feels and what he needs just might. I’d also like to recommend that you and all of your readers check out 8 p.m. Marshall Rosenberg’s books and some videos of his work on YouTube, as well as the Center for Nonviolent Communication. It’s life-changing. -- Disappointed Dear Disappointed: What a wonderful letter you have written. Thank you! Here is a letter from another reader who agrees with you: On The Tube “Sad in Wisconsin” wrote with the all-too-common issue of not receiving thanks for the presents he gives to his son and family. You offered three options: “1) Keep sending gifts, and make peace with the lack of Michelle Williams returns to thank-yous. 2) Continue sending gifts and resenting the lack of thank-yous. 3) Stop sending gifts.” But you did not include the most obvious option: Talk to them. It doesn’t have to be an accusatory conversation. He should just point out that the lack of acknowledgment makes TV in ‘Fosse/Verdon’ series it look as if the gifts are not wanted or are taken for granted. “Sad in Wisconsin” should also tell his son that he hopes he PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — keeps that in mind in all of his relationships and that he hopes Michelle Williams is returning to he’ll teach that lesson to his daughter better than he did to television for the first time in 16 him. If that discussion were not to get results, he could go years, playing dancer and actress straight to option No. 3. No one had that talk with my niece, and her lack of basic Gwen Verdon whose career aspira- manners cost her over $1 million in inheritance (and she’s tions were supplanted by her mar- still clueless as to what she missed and why). Though the riage to choreographer-director Bob purpose of thank-yous is not to position oneself for an inher- Fosse. itance, the attitude adjustment is rewarding in many ways. -- Oscar winner Sam Rockwell plays Surprised by Your Reply Fosse in the eight-episode FX series Dear Surprised: What a powerful example of the impor- “Fosse/Verdon,” debuting April 9. tance of teaching young people to say thank you. As my Williams’ last TV work was the hit regular readers know, I always advise that people communi- series “Dawson’s Creek” that ended cate their issues with others. I missed it this time. Thank you in 2003. many times over for pointing out the obvious. She sees parallels with Verdon, “Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie” is who was a working mother like out now! Annie Lane’s debut book -- featuring favorite col- Williams. umns on love, friendship, family and etiquette -- is available Williams pointed out a long gap in as a paperback and e-book. Visit http://www.creatorspublish- Verdon’s career while she stayed ing.com for more information. Send your questions for Annie home to raise Nicole, her daughter Lane to [email protected]. with Fosse. Nicole Fosse is a creative consultant on the series. Williams told a TV critics’ meeting HINTS FROM HELOISE on Monday that such gaps are some- thing all working mothers struggle VITAMINS with and something invariably suf- Sam Rockwell, left, and Michelle Williams participate in the “Fosse/Verdon” panel Dear Heloise: My husband takes vitamins, fers. She called it “a very complicat- during FX TCA Winter Press Tour on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Pasadena, Calif. and that’s good, but I think he overdoes it ed dilemma.” (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) with all the vitamin supplements he takes daily. What do you think? -- Delores T., Boring, Ore. Delores, too much of certain vitamins may cause health problems. Your best bet is to Super Bowl reaches 100.7 million people, down from 2018 consult with your doctor on what vitamins your husband should be taking. -- Heloise By DAVID BAUDER STAY CLOSE TO YOUR GRANDKIDS Associated Press Dear Heloise: As a marriage and family PASADENA, Calif. (AP) counselor, I see a lot of families that have drifted apart, but none — The New England Patriots’ sadder than a grandparent who wants to be closer to the grandchil- competitive but action-starved dren. Whether they live in the same city or a thousand miles away, Super Bowl victory over the I always recommend calling the grandchildren frequently to stay Los Angeles Rams was seen in touch. Make your questions specific rather than open-ended, by 100.7 million people on and have short calls rather than long ones, especially when the television and streaming ser- child is very young. Video calls also are a good way to stay in vices, the smallest audience contact. Just be sure to never call after the child’s bedtime or at for football’s annual spectacle mealtimes. -- Marion B., Johnstown, Pa. in a decade. MAKEUP MAGIC FOR MATURE WOMEN A boycott by disgruntled Dear Heloise: My sister reads your column daily, so maybe you New Orleans Saints fans, a can drop a hint for her. Her makeup makes her look like a clown, campaign by fans of quarter- and at 53 years of age, that’s not a good look for a professional back Colin Kaepernick and a woman. -- A Reader, Majestic, Ky. game with only one touch- A mature woman needs a light hand with her makeup: Soft down combined to shrink the colors and all blush MUST be blended and natural-looking. This really is a case of “less is more.” -- Heloise audience. On CBS alone, the (c)2019 by King Features Syndicate Inc. game was seen by 98.2 mil- lion people, compared to 103.4 million who watched New England Patriots’ Lawrence Guy kisses the trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 53 foot- on NBC last year, according ball game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots to the Nielsen company. won 13-3. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) Since reaching a peak of mostly blank front page on Super Bowl draws millions of competitive Super Bowls 114.4 million viewers for the Monday with the words, who don’t watch football after many years in which Patriots’ 2015 victory over the “Super Bowl?” What Super regularly. big game blowouts became Seattle Seahawks, the Super Bowl?” At one point CBS com- commonplace. This year the Bowl audience has slipped The newspaper asked, mentator Tony Romo said, game’s outcome was in each year since. The Super “you think the NFL is sad “this is hard to watch.” doubt until the final seconds, Bowl is traditionally the most- that the Saints weren’t in it to Others were blunter still. The but it had only one touch- watched television event of spice up the night?” website The Ringer said that down and few scoring the year in the U.S., and its There was also a campaign “the historically boring threats. audience hadn’t dipped below on Twitter by people who Super Bowl sent football The one growth area for 100 million since the said they would not watch back to the Stone Age.” CBS was streaming. The net- Pittsburgh Steelers-Arizona the game because of Cindy Boren of The work said an average of 2.6 Cardinals game in 2009. Kaepernick, the former San Washington Post wrote that million people streamed the CBS dealt with a city that Francisco 49ers quarterback it was “a snore of a Super game, up 31 percent over last held a major grudge. Many who hasn’t been able to land Bowl.” The New York Times year. fans in New Orleans, where a job in the NFL since lead- headlined a story: “How bor- CBS did achieve its goal the hometown Saints were ing demonstrations in protest ing was the Super Bowl? The of having a large audience victimized by a blown refer- of police treatment of minor- punts got exciting.” sample its new talent show, ee’s call toward the end of its ities. The words “boring” and “The World’s Best.” Nielsen loss to the Rams in the NFC After a season of offensive “Super Bowl” appeared in said 22.2 million people championship, skipped the fireworks and conference the same tweets more than watched the show’s debut, game entirely. Preliminary championships that both 70,000 times in the past 24 the most-watched entertain- ratings from New Orleans went into overtime, Sunday’s hours. The words “worst” ment show since the Oscars showed that Super Bowl game was a defensive strug- and “Super Bowl” were last year and the biggest viewership this year was half gle where the teams were matched more than 50,000 entertainment premiere on what it was in 2018. tied 3-3 entering the fourth times. TV since “Undercover Boss” New Orleans’ Times quarter. That’s a tough slog If anything, football fans debuted after the Super Bowl Picayune newspaper printed a for the casual fan, and the have been spoiled by a string nine years ago. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 - PAGE 13

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019: This year you express unusual resilience and creativity. You could become involved in money schemes that are too good to be true, so be careful. If single, you see someone as you would like, not as he or she is. This distortion could cause disap- pointment should this person fall off his or her DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker pedestal. If attached, you could be subject to the same distortion, though you have more experience with it. Work on being realistic about your sweetie. PISCES impacts you often with sob stories.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Meetings and discussions could pro- duce enthusiasm and results. Someone close could surprise you with his or her activity and vision regarding a financial matter. Open up a discussion. Tonight: Take care of your needs first. SCARY GARY Mark Buford TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Others find you to be unusually ver- bal and direct. You are likely to tell it like it is. Do not get uptight when dealing with a high-strung person. Center yourself, knowing what you need and expect from this interaction. Tonight: Head home first. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH While others might act, you decide to kick back and reassess an evolving situation. Communications demand attention. You could find it difficult to find quiet time for reflection until Crosswords late in the day. Tonight: Don’t allow someone to push you too hard. DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You nearly always excel when deal- ing with someone on a one-on-one level. Try not to charge a discussion with too much passion, as the other party might react to this intensity. Tonight: The unexpected encourages you to kick back. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH You know when you need to defer and let others run with the ball. You actually might enjoy being more passive and laidback than usual. You see what is happening in a different light than most people. Maintain your perspective. Tonight: Go along with a loved one’s suggestion. B.C. Mastroianni and Hart VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH Focus on getting through some pending work. You will feel better and be able to judge what needs to be done in a different light. Schedule an important appointment. A loved one or associate decides to act. Tonight: Let someone else run with the ball. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH While others could be running around in circles, you have a clear vision of what needs to be done. You could become involved in a vociferous conversation with an associate. The end result will allow you to interact on this matter more closely. Tonight: Take some much-needed personal time. ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Your ability to judge a situation quickly emerges. You might disagree with some- one about a domestic or real estate matter. You are able to bypass frivolous details and home in on the major issue. Do that today. Tonight: Change gears and relax with a special person. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Remain responsive to inquiries and communications in general. A child or a new love interest might suddenly become demanding. Tap into your endless creativity for answers rather than get into a squabble. Tonight: Visit with a friend, but head home at a reasonable hour. ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH Money’s multifaceted involvement in your life continues to dominate. A potentially high-voltage discussion surrounds your home, real estate and/or domestic life. Finding a point of agreement could be difficult. Tonight: A long- overdue visit with a neighbor. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Your charisma still speaks for itself. Have an important discussion during the daylight hours. You could feel overwhelmed by all that might be happening. Pick up the phone and start Cryptoquip clearing out a problem. Tonight: Make it easy; order in. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe HHH Allow yourself to feel less than ener- getic during the day. This phase will pass. Don’t push yourself or get angry that you are not doing more. Many people go up and down like you. Head home early. Tonight: Take a much-needed nap, then decide. BORN TODAY Civil-rights activist/baseball player Hank Aaron (1934), detective Mark Fuhrman (1952), singer Bobby Brown (1969) *** Jacqueline Bigar is on the internet at www. jacquelinebigar.com. (c) 2019 by King Features Syndicate Inc. February 5, 12, 19, 2019

moRtGAGee’s notice of sAle of ReAl estAte By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by An- gela A. Cooley to First Franklin a division of Nat. City Bank of IN, dated August 26, 2005 and re- corded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds at Book 15283, Page 263 as af- fected by a Loan Modification re- corded on January 20, 2010 in Said Registry of Deeds at Book 18158, Page 441, subsequently assigned to First Franklin Finan- cial Corporation by First Frank- lin a Division of National City Bank of Indiana by assignment recorded in said Hampden County Registry of Deeds at Book 15482, Page 494, sub- sequently assigned to US Bank National Association, As Trust- ee For First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates, Series 2005-FF10 by First Franklin Fin- ancial Corporation by assign- ment recorded in said Hampden County Registry of Deeds at Book 21233, Page 185 for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at Public Auction at 9:00 AM on February 26, 2019 at 10 Frank- lin Avenue, Westfield, MA, all and singular the premises de- scribed in said Mortgage, to wit: The land in Westfield, Hampden County, Commonwealth of Mas- sachusetts with buildings there- on more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pipe on the Westerly side of Franklin Av- enue as shown as Lot '1' on a Plan recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds, Book of Plans 193, Page 19, entitled "Plan of Land of Rita D. Devine, Westfield, MA" dated April 18, 1978 approved by the Westfield Planning Board, at the south- easterly corner of land now or formerly of B. Brodeur; thence N. 65°41'45" W. along land now or formerly of B. Brodeur one hundred thirty-four and 40/100 (134.40) feet to an iron pipe at land of the City of Westfield; thence S. 21°46'30" W. along land of said City of Westfield forty-six and 06/100 (46. 06) feet to a stone bound; thence S. 32°22'30" W. along land of said City of Westfield twenty-nine and 45/10 (29.45) feet to an iron pipe; thence S. 65°04'50" E. along land now of Rita D. Devine and Thomas F. Devine one hundred and thirty-seven and 55/100 (137.55) feet to an iron pipe on PAGE 14 - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.comthe Westerly side of Franklin Av- THE WESTFIELD NEWS enue; Volunteer Companions Sought thence N. 23°25' E. along said Legal Notices Legal Notices Help Wanted WESTFIELD — If you want to impact an older adult’s life Franklin Avenue seventy-six and 65/100 (76.65) feet to the point in a positive way, consider volunteering with the Westfield February 5, 12, 19, 2019 of beginning. Being the same February 5, 2019 Council On Aging Companion Program. Companions assist premises conveyed to Angela A. homebound elders in Westfield with grocery shopping, moRtGAGee’s notice of Cooley by deed of Christopher City of Westfield The City of Westfield is seek- errands, transportation to medical appointments, and/or sAle of ReAl estAte M. Malinowski dated August 26, ing applicants to fill several friendly visiting. The goal of the Westfield Council On Aging 2005 and recorded in Hampden NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING skilled seasonal positions for By virtue and in execution of the the Parks and Recreation De- Volunteer Companion Program is to help older adults main- Power of Sale contained in a County Registry of Deeds simul- tain their independence and sense of well-being. It takes only taneously herewith. INACCORDANCEWITHTHE partments 2019 spring and certain Mortgage given by An- summer positions. Posted two hours per week and volunteers are reimbursed for their gela A. Cooley to First Franklin a PROVISIONSOFTHEMAS- division of Nat. City Bank of IN, The premises are to be sold SACHUSETTS January 7, 2019 and will gas mileage. There is no charge to seniors for the service close February 8, 2019, with which is funded by the Westfield Community Development dated August 26, 2005 and re- subject to and with the benefit of corded with the Hampden all easements, restrictions, en- GENERALLAWS,CHAPTER selections made by mid-Feb- Block Grant, Sarah Gillett Services for the Elderly, the County Registry of Deeds at 131, SECTION 40 (WETLANDS ruary. Positions $ 15.00 hr. - Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, and private croachments, building and zon- Book 15283, Page 263 as af- ing laws, liens, unpaid taxes, tax PROTECTIONACT)APUBLIC $ 450.00 per week donations. For more information, contact Joyce Peregrin at fected by a Loan Modification re- titles, water bills, municipal liens MEETINGWILLBEHELDON the Senior Center at 562-6435. corded on January 20, 2010 in February 12, 2019 at 6:30 PM (Subject to funding) These Said Registry of Deeds at Book and assessments, rights of ten- positions are seasonal with ants and parties in possession, 18158, Page 441, subsequently At: Westfield City Hall no benefits. ‘Male Call!’ Fitness Class assigned to First Franklin Finan- and attorney’s fees and costs. Room 201 cial Corporation by First Frank- 59 Court Street field hockey instructor: lin a Division of National City TERMS OF SALE: Westfield, MA 01085 Applicants must be 18 years at Westfield Senior Center Bank of Indiana by assignment recorded in said Hampden of age or older. Duties in- WESTFIELD — Greg Hannum, a Westfield State University A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND this meetinG is held foR clude teaching and super- Movement Science graduate, facilitates ‘Male Call!,’ an all- County Registry of Deeds at DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS Book 15482, Page 494, sub- A: DETERMINATIONOFAP- vising children the sport of male fitness class at the Westfield Senior Center on Monday sequently assigned to US Bank ($5,000.00) in the form of a certi- PLICABILITY field hockey. Thorough know- and Wednesday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. The cost is $5 per National Association, As Trust- fied check, bank treasurer’s ledge of field hockey and pri- class on a pay-as-you-go basis. This is a general fitness class ee For First Franklin Mortgage check or money order will be re- sUBmitted BY: James and or field hockey instructional designed specifically for older men with a variety of fitness Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass- quired to be delivered at or be- Donna Kotowski experience preferred. Spring abilities. Please remember that participants utilizing the Through Certificates, Series fore the time the bid is offered. and summer position 2005-FF10 by First Franklin Fin- foR woRK to Be PeR- Fitness Room for classes and dance sessions are required to The successful bidder will be re- ancial Corporation by assign- quired to execute a Foreclosure foRmed At: 0 City View Road Preschool specialist: change their footwear before walking on the hardwood floor ment recorded in said Hampden Sale Agreement immediately Applicants must be 21 years and also sign a Release of Liability and Usage Agreement. For County Registry of Deeds at after the close of the bidding. woRK will consist of: of age or older. Teacher’s more information, contact the Westfield Senior Center at 562- Book 21233, Page 185 for Property to be delineated only. certification preferred and ex- breach of the conditions of said The balance of the purchase 6435. price shall be paid within thirty perience working with chil- Mortgage and for the purpose of Posted: February 5, 2019 foreclosing same will be sold at (30) days from the sale date in dren 3-8 yrs. Duties include teaching arts and crafts, Public Auction at 9:00 AM on the form of a certified check, DAVID A. DOE ‘Side By Side’ Support Group February 26, 2019 at 10 Frank- bank treasurer’s check or other songs, games and providing lin Avenue, Westfield, MA, all CONSERVATION outdoor activities in a nature check satisfactory to COMMISSION CHAIRMAN at the Westfield Senior Center and singular the premises de- Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mort- setting. Five weeks. Summer WESTFIELD — The Westfield Senior Center’s ‘Side By scribed in said Mortgage, to wit: gagee reserves the right to bid position Side’ support group meets on the fourth Friday of the month The land in Westfield, Hampden at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to soccer specialist: from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and is open to any senior who is a little County, Commonwealth of Mas- Applicants must be 18 years overwhelmed with the stresses of life. Whether an older adult sachusetts with buildings there- amend the terms of the sale by February 5, 12, 2019 of age or older. Duties in- is dealing with health problems, the loss of close family mem- on more particularly described written or oral announcement clude teaching and super- bers and friends, or caregiver responsibilities, the support of as follows: made before or during the fore- city of westfield vising children in the sport of closure sale. If the sale is set PlAnninG BoARd others, often “in the same boat,” can be most helpful. BEGINNING at an iron pipe on soccer. Thorough knowledge aside for any reason, the Pur- of soccer and prior soccer in- Participants chat informally over coffee or tea and all discus- the Westerly side of Franklin Av- chaser at the sale shall be en- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING sions are strictly confidential. Please consider joining the enue as shown as Lot '1' on a structional experience pre- titled only to a return of the de- ferred. Two weeks. Summer group as a “regular” or a “drop-in.” For more information, call Plan recorded in Hampden The Westfield Planning Board County Registry of Deeds, Book posit paid. The purchaser shall position Tina Gorman at the Senior Center, 562-6435. The Westfield have no further recourse against will conduct a Public Hearing on of Plans 193, Page 19, entitled February 19, 2019, at 7:00 P.M. Senior Center is located at 45 Noble Street. "Plan of Land of Rita D. Devine, the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or tennis instructor: Westfield, MA" dated April 18, the Mortgagee’s attorney. The in City Council Chambers, Muni- cipal Building, 59 Court St., Applicants must be 18 years 1978 approved by the Westfield description of the premises con- of age or older. Duties in- Planning Board, at the south- tained in said mortgage shall Westfield, MA on the application Nursing Services at the of Mark Arena for a Special Per- clude teaching and super- easterly corner of land now or control in the event of an error in vising children the sport of Westfield Senior Center formerly of B. Brodeur; mit per Zoning Ord. Sec. 3- this publication. TIME WILL BE 110.3(1) to allow for a minor tennis. Thorough knowledge WESTFIELD — Nursing services are available at the thence N. 65°41'45" W. along OFTHEESSENCE. auto repair use at 233 Union St., of tennis and prior tennis in- Westfield Senior Center, 45 Noble Street, thanks to the gener- land now or formerly of B. zoned Business A and Flood- structional experience pre- osity of Baystate Noble Hospital. Mary Ellen Asher, RN, is at Brodeur one hundred thirty-four Other terms, if any, to be an- plain. The application is avail- ferred. Evening hours and Saturday mornings. Spring the Senior Center Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9 a.m. and 40/100 (134.40) feet to an nounced at the sale. able for public inspection at the iron pipe at land of the City of Planning Office and at: and summer position to noon and can assist older adults with blood pressure checks, Westfield; U.S. Bank National Association, medication review, blood glucose testing, and one-to-one as trustee for the holders of the www.cityofwestfield.org/ tennis specialist: health education. There is no charge for this service and no thence S. 21°46'30" W. along First Franklin Mortgage Loan applications Applicants must be 18 years advance appointments are necessary. land of said City of Westfield of age or older. Duties in- forty-six and 06/100 (46. 06) feet Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-FF10 clude teaching and super- to a stone bound; vising children the sport of Westfield Senior Center’s Present Holder of tennis. Thorough knowledge thence S. 32°22'30" W. along of tennis and prior tennis in- land of said City of Westfield said Mortgage, ‘Heaven’s Angels’ Project twenty-nine and 45/10 (29.45) Auto For Sale structional experience pre- feet to an iron pipe; ferred. Four weeks. Summer WESTFIELD — Michelle Moniz coordinates a group at the By Its Attorneys, position Westfield Senior Center who sew ‘angel’ gowns for newborns timothY's AUto sAles. thence S. 65°04'50" E. along who never make it home from the hospital. The white angel ORLANS PC Stop by and see us! We might land now of Rita D. Devine and have exactly what you're look- theater Arts specialist: gowns are made from wedding gowns and offer comfort to Thomas F. Devine one hundred PO Box 540540 Applicants must be 21 years Waltham, MA 02454 ing for, if not, let us find it for strangers coping with the death of a child from miscarriage, and thirty-seven and 55/100 you! Bartlett Street, Westfield. of age or older. Duties in- (137.55) feet to an iron pipe on Phone: (781) 790-7800 clude teaching and super- stillbirth, or through neonatal loss. The baby gown is used to (413)568-2261. specializing in WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM present the infants to their families as they say a final farewell the Westerly side of Franklin Av- vehicles under $4,000. vising children in various enue; 18-009721 before burial or cremation. The ‘Heaven’s Angels’ group theater arts programs. Know- ledge of age appropriate pro- meets on the first Monday of the month from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at thence N. 23°25' E. along said grams and techniques, and the Westfield Senior Center, 45 Noble Street. Participants Franklin Avenue seventy-six and prior theater arts experience should feel free to bring a portable sewing machine, sewing 65/100 (76.65) feet to the point of beginning. Being the same preferred. Four weeks. Sum- scissors, and pins. Those who don’t sew can participate by premises conveyed to Angela A. mer position dismantling wedding gowns as well as tracing and cutting pat- Cooley by deed of Christopher terns. Please call the Westfield Senior Center Program M. Malinowski dated August 26, Volleyball specialist: Director, Mary Lou Niedzielski at 562-6435, to sign up or get 2005 and recordedTell in Hampden us someThing good! Applicants must be 20 years additional information about the program. County Registry of Deeds simul- of age or older. Duties in- taneously herewith. clude teaching and super- Do you have a carrier who goes above and beyond in vising children in the sport of Thetheir premises delivery areof The to Westfield be sold News? If so– we want to hear about it! volleyball. Thorough know- Ballroom Dance at the subject to and with the benefit of All too often, negativity dominates the news. It’s time to change that! ledge of volleyball and prior Westfield Senior Center all easements, restrictions, en- instructional volleyball experi- croachments, building and zon- ence preferred. WESTFIELD — Do you enjoy ballroom dancing? On the ing laws, liens, unpaid taxes, tax titles,So shoot water us bills, an email municipal at [email protected] liens fourth Monday of every month from 2 to 4 p.m., the Westfield and assessments, rights of ten- Youth sports instructor: Senior Center Great Room is the hot spot to trip the light fan- antsor write and partiesto us at in 62 possession, School St, Westfield, MA 01085 and tell us what your Applicants must be 18 years tastic! Couples and singles have the opportunity to dance the andcarrier attorney’s has done fees to and make costs. your day just a little bit better. (If you don’t of age or older. The Youth Sports Instructor teaches afternoon away. Local favorite musician, Richie Mitnick pro- have their name, that’s fine– we can always look it up by your address.) vides the live music each month. The cost is $3 per person on TERMS OF SALE: various sports programs to children ages 3-12. Experi- a pay-as-you-go basis. No advance sign-ups are necessary. A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND ence working with children The Westfield Senior Center is located at 45 Noble Street. DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS and thorough knowledge of ($5,000.00) in the form of a certi- teaching a variety of youth fied check, bank treasurer’s 2017 sports preferred. Spring and Westfield Senior Center Offers check or money order will be re- summer position. quired to be delivered at or be- Business 2018 ‘Real Estate Reality’ foreBusiness the time the bid is offered. industry The successfulindustry bidder& will be re- Business & All job applications are avail- WESTFIELD — Are you an older adult who is thinking of quired to execute a Foreclosure Journal able on line or at: Westfield, Southwick and Surrounding Hilltowns buying or selling a house, downsizing, and want to know your SaleJournal AgreementWestfield, Southwick and Surrounding immediately Hilltowns options? It’s never too soon to begin exploring and gathering after the close of the bidding. City Hall information for the future. Experienced Realtor and Friends of The balance of the purchase Personnel Department price shall be paid within thirty & 59 Court Street the Westfield Senior Center Board member Lesley Lambert is (30) days from the sale date in Westfield, MA 01085 at the Senior Center on the second Wednesday of every month the form of a certified check, Hours are Monday-Friday from 12:30 to 1 p.m. on the ‘Deck’ of the Great Room to get bank treasurer’s check or other from 8:00am-4:00pm you started in the process or answer any real estate questions check satisfactory to that you might have. No advance sign-ups are necessary. Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mort- Industry All applicants must submit to gagee reserves the right to bid a CORI/SORI (A criminal at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to back-round check) and com- A Product of The Westfield News Group A Product of The Westfield News Group Photo Courtesy of plete the Conflict of Interest amendRichard the Cowles Photography terms of the sale by Zumba Gold at the Westfield Senior written or oral announcement Law form. The City of West- made before or during the fore- field is an Equal Opportunity, Center closure sale. If the sale isJ setournal 2019 Affirmative Action Employer aside for any reason, the Pur- (M/F/H) WESTFIELD — Instructor Becca Perron offers a Zumba chaser at the sale shall be en- Gold at the Westfield Senior Center located at 45 Noble titled only to a return of the de- Any questions regarding pos- Street. Zumba Gold takes the popular Latin-dance inspired posit paid. The purchaser shall itions, please call the Parks workout of Zumba and makes it accessible for older adults, haveA no Business further recourse against magazine showcasing the economic and Recreation office at: the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or 413-572-6263 beginners, or others needing modifications in their exercise the Mortgagee’s attorney. The routine. Zumba Gold builds cardiovascular health by chal- descriptionand of the Industry premises con- leaders of greater Westfield. lenging the heart and working the muscles of the hips, legs, tained in said mortgage shall and arms with dance moves. The class is offered on Mondays control in the event of an error in from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Each class is $4 on a pay-as-you-go this publication.space TIME Dea WILL BEDline: basis. No advance sign-ups are necessary. Ditch the workout OFTHEESSENCE. Don’t miss being incluDeD and come join the party! OtherFebru terms, if any,ArY to be an- 7, 2019 in this commemorative nounced atPublication the sale. Issued eDition to celebrate Assistance for Retired Teachers U.S. Bank National Association, westfielD’s 350th anniversary! as trustee forMarch the holders 25, of the 2019 WESTFIELD — The Edith Stewart Chase Foundation First Franklin Mortgage Loan grants emergency financial assistance to retired educators Trust Mortgage Pass-Through who confront an economic crisis. Those who receive benefits Certificates,To be Seriesa part 2005-FF10 of this Contact us TODAY from the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement Board and who Present Holder of 413-562-4181 ext. 118 are members of the Retired Educators Association of said Mortgage, Massachusetts (REAM) are eligible to apply to The Foundation [email protected] for assistance. Applications are available online or by calling By Its Attorneys, The Foundation office in Milford, MA at 508-422-0109. ORLANS PC Brochures are located in the Westfield Senior Center Fireside PO Box 540540 Lounge, 45 Noble Street. 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