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Growing up in Wrentham, Massachusetts, Patryn would go on to graduate from Westfield State College in 1976 with a degree in education. Fast forward to June 21, 2018, and Patryn was experiencing her last day as a teacher. Officially retiring on June 30, Patryn would end her career with 40 years of full-time teaching in the Southwick school system. “That was kind of a personal goal,” said Patryn. “I’m going to do this until I hit 40 years.” District 2 champions Serving as a substitute teacher at Woodland Westfield American celebrates Sunday’s win over Agawam with a lap around the field. See stories and additional photos School in 1977, Patryn would earn her first full- Page 9. (Photo by Marc St.Onge) time contract with Woodland School in 1978 and would go on to spend the next 35 years teaching at that school. After teaching kindergarten in her first year of teaching, she would bounce around to differ- ent grades before establishing herself as a third- grade teacher for the next 28 years at Woodland. Bike run, Police Some of Patryn’s most memorable experi- ences as a teacher came during her role as a pig roast to third grade teacher. The now retired teacher warning remembers doing a lesson on medieval life benefit Cancer where all of the students dressed in costumes residents and had a festival. The class would learn how castles were built during those times. Patryn House of Hope also remembers teaching third graders about By Lori Szepelak about latest Ghana and learning about their culture by doing Correspondent storytelling and conducting a shadow-puppet RUSSELL-Chester resident scam play. Dawn Von Deck “loves to ride “That was a highlight of my career,” said motorcycles and give money By Greg Fitzpatrick Patryn. “Everything would circle around what- away,” and her passion is shared ever theme I was working on.” by her fellow members of COBB Correspondent COBB of River Valley members, including Paul Sporbert (seated), SOUTHWICK – The For her last six years of teaching, Patryn had of River Valley. who serves as president, were welcomed by Joe Kane, program been an enrichment teacher for both Woodland Von Deck and her husband Southwick Police director of CHD Cancer House of Hope, on a recent evening to Department is once again and Powder Mill School. Working with close to Richard are among the 25 cur- 500 students from kindergarten to sixth grade, rent members of COBB, nick- take a tour. COBB members are sponsoring a House of Hope Ride receiving reports about July 14 and encourage bikers to join them. scam artists that are target- the Westfield State graduate enjoyed doing named “Crippled Old Busted hands-on experiments with students. Bikers.” The nonprofit has a ing senior citizens. simple mission – “we look to on Huntington Road. Registration The rider donation to partici- On Friday afternoon, the “It was a great way to end my teaching career have fun, help others and enjoy is planned from 10:30 to 11:45 pate is $25 and $15 for a passen- police department issued a because I was able to do everything that I loved each other’s company all in the a.m. with kickstands up at noon. ger. For persons interested in only statement indicating that name of doing good for the pub- All proceeds raised from this attending the pig roast party that scam artists are calling See Southwick Teacher, Page 8 lic.” ride will benefit the CHD Cancer will also feature raffles, vendors senior citizens and telling COBB members will be host- House of Hope in West and a 50/50 drawing, the cost is them that they’re represen- ing a House of Hope Ride on Springfield, which serves area $15. The menu also includes tatives from Medicare and July 14, rain or shine, which residents of all ages who are bat- beans, cole slaw and corn bread. requesting personal infor- starts and ends at the Russell tling cancer with unique pro- mation in an effort to steal VFW, General Knox Post 6645, grams and services. See Benefit, Page 8 their identity. According to Southwick Police, Medicare informs them that they will never Huntington Summer Music Series call their clients in order to acquire any information about them and only corre- kicks off with annual picnic and the blues spond through the postal system. By Amy Porter Misty Blues pays homage to the older blues The police always want to Correspondent made popular by the bold and brassy women of its make sure that all citizens HUNTINGTON – The Huntington Summer time, while still paying respect to classic male art- are aware of these scams. Music Series kicks off this Thursday, July 12, 5:30 ists of the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s. The band hasn’t “Remember this, that if to 8 p.m. with the annual picnic and a concert by completely abandoned their musical roots; they you’re not sure if you the Misty Blues Band of Williamstown in the frequently perform classic rock and folk tunes should give the caller infor- Gazebo on the town common, 20 Russell Road in infused with a healthy dose of the blues. Over the mation, if in doubt don’t Huntington. years, Misty Blues has produced five albums, give it out,” said Southwick Misty Blues founder and lead singer, Gina Electric Juke Joint features classic blues rendi- Chief of Police Kevin Coleman, entered the music scene in the early 90’s tions, Roadhouse Revival is a danceable twist on Bishop. as the lead singer of the folk/rock group Cole- traditional gospel music, Between The Stacks their If anyone is receiving Connection. After playing a gospel singer in the completely original album with Charles Neville on these scams or any other Williamstown Theatre Festival production of A sax, With All Due Respect which pays homage to types of scams, contact the Raisin In The Sun, she was steered down the path some of the earliest blues music ever written, and Debbie Patryn is shown with the magnolia tree Southwick Police outside of Woodland School that students of blues. Guitarist Jason Webster and bassist Bill Dark & Saucy their latest original project which is Department at 413-569- Patriquin from Cole-Connection were on board planted for her last year. (Photo from Debbie and thus began Misty Blues. See Summer Music Series, Page 8 Patryn) PAGE 2 - MONDAY, JULY 9, 2018 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Sunday’s Child: Jonathan, Violette, and Jaeden Hi! Our names are Jonathan Hello! My name is Jaeden and Violette and we want and I am a loyal friend! to be adopted together! Jaeden (age 10) is an imaginative girl of Caucasian Jonathan (age 5) and Violette (age 6) are sib- descent. Those who are close to her describe her as lings of Caucasian descent who are looking to feisty, sweet, outgoing and sometimes silly. Some of be adopted together! Those who know Jonathan her favorite activities include making up stories and best describe him as energetic and kind. He songs, playing with her Barbie’s, and playing dress up likes to be active outside, especially going for with jewelry and make-up. She also enjoys riding her walks, playing in the sandbox, riding his bike bike and playing outside, whether it’s swimming, and watering the garden. Jonathan also likes to going to the beach or playing with friends. Jaeden build with Legos and watch movies, and enjoys likes to be in charge and independent but is also pretend play. He particularly likes to play described as a loyal friend. She enjoys the structure of “policeman” and “school bus” driver. Jonathan school, and in general thrives in an attentive environ- is starting to like to play sports and has recently ment with lots of positive reinforcements. Legally freed for adoption, Jaeden will do best in a tried basketball and soccer. Jonathan and Violette Jaeden Jonathan is doing very well at his current family with a mother and a father or two mothers. If there are other children in the home, they will need to program, and has made great gains in following outside to play at the playground. She espe- LGBTQ singles and couples. directions and communicating his thoughts and be an older female. Most importantly, Jaeden needs a The process to adopt a child from cially enjoys playing in the sandbox and at family who will stick by her side through ups and feelings. He has built strong relationships with the water table. Violette is currently attend- foster care requires training, inter- all of the staff and likes to tell them that he downs. A family must also be open to helping Jaeden views, and home visits to determine if ing preschool, where she receives extra sup- visit with her birth parents three times a year and loves them. He also gets along well with his ports to help her follow directions. adoption is right for you, and if so, to peers. He is in a separate classroom with a high maintain contact with her two sisters with whom she help connect you with a child or sib- Jonathan and Violette are very much look- is close teacher-to-student ratio. His teachers say that he ing forward to finding a supportive and ling group that your family will be a is doing “amazing” in this setting and he has patient family where they can live together Who Can Adopt? good match for. started to spend time in a mainstream class- again. An ideal family structure for them is To learn more about adoption from room. Violette is described as a happy child Can you provide the guidance, love and stability foster care, call the Massachusetts an experienced two-parent family, either that a child needs? If you’re at least 18 years old, who likes to please the adults in her life. She is with no other children in the home or with Adoption Resource Exchange engaging and funny but also enjoys playing have a stable source of income, and room in your (MARE) at 617-6273 or visit www. children older than they are. Jonathan and heart, you may be a perfect match to adopt a waiting independently. Her favorite activity is coloring Violette are legally freed for adoption and mareinc.org. The sooner you call, the and drawing, as well as building with blocks child. Adoptive parents can be single, married, or sooner a waiting child will have a visit with their biological parents twice a partnered; experienced or not; renters or homeowners; and playing with dolls. She also likes to go year. “permanent place to call HOME.”

Odds & Ends LOCAL LOTTERY Last night’s numbers MASSACHUSETTS Home explosion MassCash TONIGHT TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 10-12-15-23-29 Mega Millions blamed on man Estimated jackpot: $306 million Numbers Evening 7-2-4-2 experimenting Numbers Midday 8-4-0-6 Powerball with chemicals Estimated jackpot: $90 million Mainly Sunny. Mostly Sunny. BOSTON (AP) — Police say a home explosion in Massachusetts that sent one person to the hospital was caused by a man experimenting with chemicals. 89-92 83-85 Boston Police Commissioner William Evans says the 28-year-old man was tin- WEATHER DISCUSSION kering with the chemicals in his East Today Sunny. High 91F. Tonight, a clear sky. Low 62F. Tues- Boston apartment early Sunday when Clear Skies day, except for a few afternoon clouds, mainly sunny. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 92F. Winds W at 10 they “blew up in his face.” to 15 mph. Tuesday Night, a few clouds. A stray shower or The explosion blew out windows in the thunderstorm is possible. Low 63F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. second floor apartment and forced an CONNECTICUT Wednesday, mostly sunny skies. High around 85F. Winds NNE Cash 5 04-11-12-16-26 at 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday Night, generally fair. Low 59F. evacuation of the building. Lucky Links Day Thursday, partly cloudy. High 87F. Winds light and variable. The man has been hospitalized with 01-02-04-05-18-19-20-22 62-63 second-degree burns. Police say he is in Lucky Links Night critical, but stable condition. 01-02-04-08-13-14-16-17 Evans says several weapons and live Mega Millions ammunition were found in the man’s Estimated jackpot: $306 million home, but police do not believe the explo- Play3 Day 6-1-6 today Play3 Night 6-8-3 sion is linked to terrorism. Play4 Day 9-5-7-7 5:16 a.m. 8:27 p.m. 15 hours 10 Minutes Evans says the police department is Play4 Night 3-6-7-9 working with the FBI to determine which Powerball sunrise sunsET lENGTH OF dAY charges the man will face. Estimated jackpot: $90 million

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Monday, July 9, the 190th day of 2018. There are 175 days left in the year.

n July 9, 1776, the Declaration of Independence elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame; they were joined in was read aloud to Gen. George Washington’s In 1986, the Attorney General’s Commission on Pornog- the class of 2013 by Geraldine Heaney, the third woman troops in New York. raphy released the final draft of its report, which linked to be enshrined in the hall, and the late Fred Shero, the O hard-core porn to sex crimes. coach who’d led the Philadelphia Flyers to the Stanley On this date: Cup in 1974 and ‘75. In 1540, England’s King Henry VIII had his 6-month-old In 1995, Jerry Garcia performed for the final time as front- marriage to his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, annulled. man of the Grateful Dead during a concert at Chicago’s One year ago: A cease-fire arranged by the United States, Soldier Field (Garcia died a month later). Russia and Jordan took effect in three war-torn provinces In 1816, Argentina declared independence from Spain. of southern Syria. Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi In 2001, a divided court in Chile ruled that Gen. Augusto (HY’-dahr ahl ah-BAH’-dee) celebrated with Iraqi troops In 1850, the 12th president of the United States, Zachary Pinochet could not be tried on human rights charges be- in Mosul after they drove Islamic State militants from Taylor, died after serving only 16 months of his term. (He cause of his deteriorating health and mental condition, a some of their last strongholds. was succeeded by Millard Fillmore.) ruling that effectively brought the 85-year-old former dic- tator’s legal troubles to an end. Today’s Birthdays: In 1918, 101 people were killed in a train collision in Actor-singer Ed Ames is 91. Former Defense Secretary Nashville, Tennessee. The Distinguished Service Cross Ten years ago: Donald H. Rumsfeld is 86. Actor James Hampton is 82. was established by an Act of Congress. Citing new DNA tests, prosecutors cleared JonBenet Actor Brian Dennehy is 80. Actor Richard Roundtree is Ramsey’s parents and brother in the 1996 killing of the 76. Singer Dee Dee Kenniebrew (The Crystals) is 73. In 1937, a fire at 20th Century Fox’s film storage facility 6-year-old beauty queen in Boulder, Colo. Massachu- Author Dean Koontz is 73. Football Hall of Famer O.J. in Little Ferry, New Jersey, destroyed most of the studio’s setts Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, battling a brain tumor, Simpson is 71. Actor Chris Cooper is 67. TV personality silent films. walked into the Senate to cast a dramatic vote in favor of John Tesh is 66. Country singer David Ball is 65. Busi- long-stalled Medicare legislation. Iran test-fired nine mis- ness executive/TV personality Kevin O’Leary (TV: “Shark In 1951, President Harry S. Truman asked Congress to siles, including ones capable of hitting Israel. Gunmen Tank”) is 64. Rhythm-and-blues singer Debbie Sledge formally end the state of war between the United States stormed a guard post at the U.S. consulate in Istanbul, (Sister Sledge) is 64. Actor Jimmy Smits is 63. Actress and Germany. (An official end to the state of war was Turkey, touching off a firefight that killed three police of- Lisa Banes is 63. Actor Tom Hanks is 62. Singer Marc Al- declared in October 1951.) ficers and three assailants. mond is 61. Actress Kelly McGillis is 61. Rock singer Jim Kerr (Simple Minds) is 59. Actress-rock singer Courtney In 1962, pop artist Andy Warhol’s exhibit of 32 paintings Five years ago: Love is 54. Rock musician Frank Bello (Anthrax) is 53. of Campbell’s soup cans opened at the Ferus Gallery in Egypt’s military-backed interim leader, Adly Mansour, Actor David O’Hara is 53. Actress Pamela Adlon is 52. Los Angeles. named economist Hazem el-Beblawi as prime minister, Rock musician Xavier Muriel is 50. Actor Scott Grimes is ending days of political deadlock. Francesco Schettino, 47. Actor Enrique Murciano is 45. Rock singer-musician In 1974, former U.S. Chief Justice Earl Warren died in the former captain of the luxury liner Costa Concordia, Isaac Brock (Modest Mouse) is 43. Musician/producer Washington at age 83. went on trial for the 2012 shipwreck off Giglio that claimed Jack White is 43. Rock musician Dan Estrin (Hoobas- 32 lives. A massive memorial service in Arizona honored tank) is 42. Actor-director Fred Savage is 42. Country In 1982, Pan Am Flight 759, a Boeing 727, crashed in 19 members of the Prescott-based Granite Mountain musician Pat Allingham is 40. Actress Linda Park is 40. Kenner, Louisiana, shortly after takeoff from New Or- Hotshots who died when a wind-fueled, out-of-control fire Actress Megan Parlen is 38. Rhythm-and-blues singer leans International Airport, killing all 145 people aboard overran them. Defensemen Scott Niedermayer and Chris Kiely Williams (3lw) is 32. Actor Mitchel (cq) Musso is 27. and eight people on the ground. Chelios, along with forward Brendan Shanahan, were Actress Georgie Henley is 23. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, JULY 9, 2018 - PAGE 3

Government Meetings MONDAY, JULY 9

Granville: Selectboard at 7:30 pm Assessors at 7:30 pm Planning Board at 7:30 pm Blandford: Conservation Commission at 6 pm Assessor’s Meeting at 6 pm Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm Westfield: Special Meeting of the School Committee at 6 pm Executive Session of the School Committee at 6:30 pm

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Huntington: Council on Aging at 1 pm Westfield: Babe Ruth Regional Tournament support Conservation Commission at 6:30 pm Westfield’s 13 year old Babe Ruth All Star players were at the Little River Dunkin Donuts on Sunday raising money for the Babe Ruth Regional Tournament that will be hosted at Billy Bullens Field July 20-25th. Pictured are Dawson Southwick: Kelly, Bryan Bolio, and Grady Flaherty. (Photo by Don Wielgus) Planning Board Public Hearing at 7:30 pm Tolland: Council on Aging at 9 am Conserv Comm Open Office Hours & Business Warren holds town hall Meeting at 3 pm following Mideast trip BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren tackled Trump administration immigration policies, taxes and WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 her heritage during a town hall she hosted. Hundreds of people heard the Democrat posed the question “who does the government work for” at the event Sunday at in Natick. She spoke of a multimillion-dollar tax law passed by Blandford: legislators without public input. Fire Department Meeting at 7 pm Warren said she was glad she went to see President Donald Trump sworn in, and that it’s “burned in the back of her eye- Westfield: balls.” She said it made her think about the many Americans ZBA at 7:15 pm losing health care and how people need to “make their voices heard” in Washington. She listed Trump’s policies over the past 18 months, focusing on gun safety and education and taking questions from the This pair of file photos shows U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano, audience. D-Mass., left, on Feb. 1, 2018, in Cambridge, Mass., and MONDAY, JULY 16 One woman, who said she is a veteran, asked Warren about Boston city councilor Ayanna Pressley, right, on June 30, immigrants serving in the U.S. military being discharged, and 2018 in Boston. Pressley is challenging the veteran how they could be assisted. Massachusetts congressman in the Sept. 4 state Democratic Warren said, “It’s not clear whether they’re being thrown out primary. (AP Photos/File) Blandford: because they don’t want them in the military or as a prelude of Police Department Meeting at 6 pm throwing them out of the country all together.” She said Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm Trump’s administration “inflicts pain on people.” After New York’s electoral upset, Warren is fresh off an Independence Day trip to visit U.S. Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm troops in Iraq and Kuwait. During her trip, Warren also met eyes turn to Massachusetts with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to discuss Iraq’s BOSTON (AP) — Ayanna Pressley knew it was going to be Tolland: elections, the ongoing effort to defeat the Islamic State and a tough mounting a primary challenge to an incumbent Men’s Coffee at PSC Building at 7:45 am shared desire to build a better life for Iraqis. Democratic congressman in Massachusetts, a state that often Her trip comes as people continue to speculate about wheth- rewards politicians with near-lifetime jobs. Board of Selectmen at 5 pm er she will run for president in 2020, to which she has said she Then someone Pressley counts as a friend — Alexandria Planning Board at 7 pm is running for the U.S. Senate, not for president, and that she Ocasio-Cortez — stunned the New York Democratic estab- will serve her full Senate term if re-elected. Warren faces a lishment, and the nation, with her primary victory last month challenge to her Senate seat from the winner for the Republican over 10-term U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley. nomination in Massachusetts’ September primary. Suddenly, the 44-year-old black Boston city councilor’s An adviser for GOP contender state Rep. Geoff Diehl criti- efforts to unseat U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano — another long- TUESDAY, JULY 17 cized Warren’s trip to Iraq. Holly Robichaud told The Boston time white, male, middle-aged politician — in the state’s Herald, “for her to go to Iraq now is nothing more than a photo Sept. 4 primary seems less far-fetched. op for her presidential ambitions.” “Alex and her race is an inspiring one because it challenges Westfield: Warren is also swatting back comments by Trump, who conventional wisdom and narratives about who has a right to Planning Board at 7 pm again this week criticized Warren’s claims of Native American run and when, and who can win,” Pressley said in an inter- heritage. At a rally in Montana on Thursday, Trump suggested view with The Associated Press. “We have to be disruptive in Warren be subjected to a DNA test, saying, “We will take that our democracy and our policy-making and how we run and little kit ... but we have to do it gently, because we are in the Me win elections.” WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 Too generation.” The Massachusetts contest is yet another reminder of the Warren said Trump should stop obsessing about her genes rifts tearing at the Democratic Party, with more liberal, often and instead focus on reuniting children separated from their younger voters calling for a newer, more diverse leadership. parents at the southern U.S. border. Capuano, 66, said he understands the urge among some for Blandford: new faces. Board of Health Meeting at 6 pm “If that’s what people want. That’s fine. That’s not new: Fire Department Meeting at 7 pm Massachusetts lawmakers still ‘Throw the bums out’ is in pretty much every campaign Historical Commission Meeting at 7 pm ever,’” he told the AP. “As a generic statement, that’s one haggling over state budget See Electoral Upset, Page 5 BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts lawmakers are still trying to pull together a state budget for the 2019 fiscal year that THURSDAY, JULY 19 began July 1. House and Senate negotiators have been meeting to iron out differences between separate spending plans for the next 12 Blandford: months that were approved by the two chambers. Library Trustees Meeting at 7:30 pm While it’s not ideal, it’s also not unheard of to start a new fiscal year without a permanent budget. Lawmakers have already approved a stopgap budget to keep state government operating. The House and Senate versions of the roughly $41 billion PUBLIC NOTICE spending plan have similar bottom lines. But an analysis by the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation finds about $500 million in differences in how the money should be spent. Other major bills are still awaiting action before the end of Hydrant Testing the formal session. WESTFIELD — The City’s Water Department will be testing and flushing fire hydrants this week. Residents may experience dirty water from their faucets and are encouraged to run their water for a period of 15-20 minutes for it to dissipate. Areas The Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce Annual Pancake Breakfast where hydrants are being flushed include: July 12, 2018 Jefferson Street 7 - 11 am Green Avenue West School St Westfield Middle School Hampden Avenue/King Street 30 West Silver Street, Westfield, MA Grant Street (Rain or Shine) Columbia Street Princeton Avenue Tickets: Dartmouth Street Adults $6 • Seniors $5 • Kids under 10 $3 Proud Media SPonSor If you have any questions about this process, please contact the Westfield Water Department at 572-6226. 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Listen to latest PulseLine Calls at http://www.thewestfieldnews.com US, Europe clamp down on migration even as arrivals drop ROME (AP) — As NATO allies convene, one issue not on their formal agenda but never far from their thoughts is immi- gration — even though illegal border crossings are decreasing on both sides of the Atlantic. The separation of families at the U.S.-Mexico border and Italy’s refusal to let shipwrecked migrants disembark in its ports illustrate the hardening positions on border control in Washington and European capitals. What to expect in the Supreme Court battle Lost in the heated political debate is the fact that migrant arrivals in Europe across the Mediterranean from Africa and WASHINGTON (AP) — The coming battle over a Supreme Democrats say McConnell is being hypocritical in moving Turkey are at their lowest level in five years, while arrests on Court nominee promises to be a bruising one. forward with the nomination. While that argument won’t sway the U.S.-Mexico border — an imperfect but widely used Republicans are eager for conservatives to gain a firm Republicans, their strategy could stiffen Democratic resolve to majority on the court. Democrats are voicing alarm about what oppose the nominee. Liberal advocacy groups are challenging gauge of illegal crossings — are far below levels seen two the new justice could mean for charged issues such as abortion Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., to keep the decades ago. rights and gay rights. The stakes are enormous, and advocacy Democrats united. “The numbers don’t support the hysteria,” said Joel groups that don’t have to unveil their donors are spending Millman, a spokesman for the Geneva, Switzerland-based heavily to shape the fight. International Organization for Migration. “Politicians know President Donald Trump’s top contenders for the vacancy SENATE RELATIONS what moves voters, and this is extremely effective in moving appear to be federal appeals judges Amy Coney Barrett, Much of the groundwork for a successful confirmation voters.” Thomas Hardiman, Brett Kavanaugh and Raymond Kethledge. In both the U.S. and Europe, immigration is increasingly a comes in private meetings that the nominee will have with Trump planned to announce his pick Monday night. individual senators in the coming weeks. For lawmakers who key political fault line. One side accuses those cracking down Regardless of his choice, it’s likely that the closely divided on illegal immigration of scapegoating immigrants for prob- are not on the Judiciary Committee, it may be their only Senate will be holding a momentous confirmation vote just chance to talk with the nominee personally before a final vote. lems such as crime and unemployment, even when the cor- weeks before the midterm election. relation is weak. The other side says politicians are simply Gorsuch met with nearly three-quarters of the Senate in A look at what to expect: advance of his hearings. recognizing voters’ concerns about national identity and poor integration that have long been ignored. The process is arduous, with the private meetings giving way to days of testimony before the Senate Judiciary In Europe, the liberal immigration policies that many gov- FINDING THE VOTES Committee, which has 11 Republicans and 10 Democrats. ernments implemented until recently never had widespread Republicans may have a narrower margin for error than they Hearings for the most recent nominees to the Supreme Court popular support, said Ivar Arpi, a conservative editorial writer did when the Senate confirmed Trump’s first Supreme Court have lasted four or five days, though there were 11 days of at Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet. But because nominee, Neil Gorsuch, by a vote of 54-45 in April 2017. hearings for Robert Bork’s nomination in 1987. Europeans cared more about other issues, such as the econo- Democratic Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama has replaced On average, for Supreme Court nominees who have received my or education, there was no serious backlash. Republican Sen. Luther Strange, cutting the GOP’s Senate hearings, the hearing occurred 39 days after the nomination That changed in 2015, when 1 million people — most of majority to 51-49. Meanwhile, Republican Sen. John McCain was formally submitted, according to the Congressional them from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan — crossed into Europe of Arizona is battling brain cancer and has not been back to the Research Service. from Turkey and used the lack of border controls in the Capitol since December. The Judiciary Committee need not approve the nomination European Union to roam freely from the Balkans into Austria That increases the focus on two Republicans — Sen. Susan for it to advance. A negative recommendation or no recom- and onward to Germany and Scandinavia. That surge and the Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska. Both support mendation merely alerts the Senate that a substantial number pressures it put on the destination countries pushed migration a woman’s right to have an abortion and will be looking for of committee members have reservations. to the top of Europe’s political agenda, where it has remained assurances that the nominee would not overturn the Roe v since. Wade decision establishing abortion rights. Trump pledged in “2015 fundamentally changed Europe. But it is hard to 2016 that he would be “putting pro-life justices on the court.” THE FIGHT OUTSIDE THE CAPITOL know how big a change is when you still are in the middle of On the Democratic side, the focus will be on Sens. Heidi Before the president has even made his announcement, it,” Arpi said. “Nationalism or globalism, this is the new Heitkamp of North Dakota, Joe Donnelly of Indiana and Joe advocacy groups are making clear they will play an important divide between people. It trumps left-right.” Manchin of West Virginia. All three voted to confirm Gorsuch role in the coming fight. Immigration is a major theme ahead of Sweden’s elections and are up for re-election in states that Trump won handily. Groups that support abortion rights are planning a “Day of in September, just as it has been in a series of European votes Whatever they decide will upset a large group of voters in their Action” for August 26, the anniversary of the 1920 adoption in the past two years, including Britain’s referendum on leav- home states. of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. ing the EU. Far-right and anti-migrant parties have made If Collins and Murkowski vote “no” and Democrats all vote The liberal advocacy group Demand Justice will spend $5 gains in Austria, France and Germany, while Hungary’s Prime “no,” the nomination would be blocked. If McCain were to million on ads through September and began airing spots Minister Viktor Orban, known for his tough stance on miss the vote, only one GOP defection would be needed to Thursday in Maine and Alaska aimed at pressuring Collins and migrants, easily won re-election in April. block the nomination if all Democrats were opposed. Murkowski. “Why won’t she rule out voting for Trump’s anti- Just weeks after taking office in Italy’s coalition govern- choice picks?” both ads ask. ment, the League — a party vowing to put “Italians first” — It also plans to run ads next week in Manchin’s, Donnelly’s has forced other EU nations to grapple with the issue of sea OLD WOUNDS and Heitkamp’s home states with a softer tone, asking them to arrivals, which have placed a disproportionate burden on Democrats are still stinging from Republicans refusing to continue protecting people with pre-existing health conditions Mediterranean countries in dealing with those seeking a new even grant a hearing to President Barack Obama’s choice to by opposing a nominee who’d threaten that. life in Europe. Things came to a head when League leader serve on the Supreme Court, Merrick Garland. Meanwhile, the conservative Judicial Crisis Network is tar- Matteo Salvini, Italy’s interior minister and deputy prime They are calling on Senate Majority Leader Mitch geting vulnerable Democratic incumbents in its ad campaigns. minister, closed Italian ports to private ships picking up McConnell, R-Ky., to wait until after the November election The deep-pocketed group advertised against Senate confirma- migrants sailing from North Africa in flimsy boats, saying to schedule a hearing and vote. McConnell has rejected that tion of Garland and spent millions more advocating for those volunteer rescuers act as de facto “taxi services” for possibility, saying the decision to not fill the vacancy under Gorsuch. human smuggling networks. As a result, two rescue vessels Obama was prefaced on it being a presidential election year. have had to carry rescued migrants on a much longer journey to Spain, and another spent days in limbo off Malta until European countries agreed to share the responsibility for the more than 200 people on board. Letter to the Editor The crackdown comes as the number of those trying to make the perilous crossing is dwindling. Sea arrivals in Italy To the Editor that Trump is most famous for. And. not one that flattery is the pay were already down by 80 percent when the new government back. Our Intel reports that nuke sites are being enhanced. Kim is took office. Across the Mediterranean, about 45,000 migrants Hey Westfield, let me give credit where credit is due from the last as ego centered as Trump, and that ego got really inflated by arrived by sea in Italy, Greece and Spain in the first half of the City Council meeting. First to Councilor Surprise; I very much Trump. Even if there is no status change, Kim wins big time as: year, according to the U.N. refugee agency. That’s the lowest agree with him regarding the cannabis stores. 1 is for medicinal now a world class player. Another is the tariff war. The market and 2 others for personal use is a waste of investment. With so level since 2013 and down from about 100,000 in the same fully admits it is built on greed, and paranoia; it would not take many abutting communities, and Conn., disallowing sales; with much to panic it, and with their loyalties to themselves, (not a period last year. So far this year, 1,400 migrants are believed numerous colleges in the area; and with the fact that, what 20-30% criticism, just a fact) sell, and shift the fortunes. There is no loy- to have died trying to cross the Mediterranean. of West Mass. are consumers already. Having a few more won’t alty to God and country, just to wealth and the status it gives. Even German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who refused to hurt; unless you want long lines, and more shipments, more often? Oh, someone in the White House referred to Comey as: close Germany’s borders at the height of the migrant crisis in For me, still co-related and a concern most expressed: smoking and Machiavellian. Give me a break…This crew of million/billionaires 2015, has toughened her stance. To salvage her government driving. We need to look at places where people can smoke. It will are Machiavellian. The ends justify the means, and the ends are be a while before you are allowed to smoke cannabis in hookah becoming as rich as you can without regard to the impact on others. See Immigration, Page 5 bars. Rentals will be questionable pre landlord, and neighbor How gullible do they think you are, that you do not know this wants. And, cannot smoke in public, then in cars are what is left. already? This is why we had a great depression, little recessions, How the wording must be, I am not sure; but some of our, more out and the great recession. Wall St.’s slogan should be it is all about of the way, parks might be good, especially as at Whitney where it the money, again just way that is. Or, maybe as most con artists is planned to have snack bars, and the proximity to clubs by walk- they depend upon the ignorance of their mark. That, you have ing distance. Look we are going to, also, have competition from assumed (and do recall the comedy definition for the word The Westfield News MGM in drawing a market. We had better be able to compete with assumed.) understanding of what is being said, until you wallet is A publication of the Westfield News Group LLC something. emptied. Then, is not my problem. They go back to old (I believe), The other positive issue was the reduction in property taxes for W.C. Fields comment…”never give a sucker an even break, and Flora Masciadrelli James Johnson-Corwin seniors. If I can afford my taxes at cerca $20K per year, I disagree never teach a chump.” But, I do believe that a lot of folks do not Director of Sales/ Multi-Media Manager with the $55K per year income. If you are bringing in that kind of understand the words they parrot. Just as, what, 30-40% of Classified Manager Marie Brazee money, you should be able to pay your taxes. The idea of an Americans could not pass the civics potions of a citizens test…so Chris Putz Business Manager increase in work offs, as VIPS, (which is now only a $500 reduc- too not financial/economics test either. Look at the number of Sports Editor tion), I think would be better. And, as one councilor said, having people scammed every year, and the amount of debt the average Lorie Perry Director of Ad Production more older/skilled people helping as volunteers would be great. American is in; no wonder the fear that fills their thinking. Hey The other aspect is that you pay back 6% interest on all taxes that folks enjoy the better weather, who says New Englanders are not you did not pay when you die, or sell your house. If you are not tough, and the best able to adapt? If we can handle the roller Patrick R. Berry dead, and you want to downsize, or move to a retirement village, coaster weather we can handle most other things too. Brian Hoose, President that could cost you a bunch, when you are least able to afford it. your former Ward 3 City Councilor. Another, OH, before I go. I And, if dead, and a spouse is not, a burden you should not leave. want to thank all those wonderful and caring people in Ward 3 who 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 Or, if both die, stick it to the kids, or whomever inherits? No. offer my dog Ollie, water, as if she is OK, and give her the chance (413)562-4181 OK, now for a, I cannot help it, comment: Trump and No. Korea. to cross the street. She is now 14 1/2 and can’t move as fast any- www.thewestfieldnews.com Did he give Kim global celebrity status for nothing in return? He more… Thank you, you are awesome and wonderfully good peo- agreed to end our war games, and will look at reducing our forces, ple. [email protected] and got what in return? This can not be one of those impulse things THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, JULY 9, 2018 - PAGE 5 New testing needed at Police Logs Worcester school where WESTFIELD Major crime and incident report toxins detected Monday, July 2, 2018 WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — A second round of testing 9:11 a.m.: trespassing, Big Y, East Main Street, a caller reports has been ordered for a Massachusetts charter school where a known person who has been served with a no trespassing order elevated levels of toxic chemicals were detected. was in the store the day before, the responding officer reports he The state Department of Environmental Protection tells The learned that a review of store security video showed the suspect in Telegram & Gazette the second round of air tests at Abby the store with a cart filled with energy drinks which he apparently Kelley Foster Charter Public School in Worcester need to be abandoned after he was seen by store personnel; scheduled by Thursday. 12:07 p.m.: vandalism, Main Street, a caller from a donut shop Initial testing conducted June 9 found high levels of petro- reports a person believed to have been involved in a previously leum and other volatile organic compounds. unreported act of vandalism was seen near the shop, the respond- Brian Haas, the school’s executive director, said one com- ing officer reports that staff pointed out a man believed to have pound detected was trichloroethylene. He says the chemical cracked the glass door of the store when he left after learning he “does not pose an immediate risk to those at the property.” had insufficient funds for a planned purchase, the officer reports he A spokesman for the state agency says the new tests would spoke with the suspect who denied involvement in the incident; 6:02 p.m.: breaking and entering, Union Street, a caller reports help to determine the extent of any health risk to people, as her purse is missing, the responding officer reports the victim said well as the source of the contamination, suspected to be a that she had heard a noise while she was in a room with an air nearby industrial site. conditioner running but did not investigate it, the woman said that about three hours later she found that her kitchen door which she always keeps closed was open and her purse was missing from her Beauty queen offended, gives kitchen. Sunday, July 1, 2018 back crown over #MeToo joke 4:13 a.m.: vandalism, City View Boulevard near Hillside Road, A PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT POWERFUL NOVENA a patrol officer reports 13 mailboxes have been vandalized as if by Holy Spirit, You who made me see WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts beauty everything and showed me the way TO OUR LADY someone playing ‘mailbox baseball’; to reach my ideal. You, who gave (Never known to fail) queen has given up her crown due to a joke about the 10:52 a.m.: larceny, Home Depot, a caller from the store reports me the divine gift to forgive and O Most beautiful flower of Mount #MeToo movement. employees are in pursuit of a shoplifter, the responding officer forget the wrong done to me and Carmel, fruitful vine, splendour of NBC 10 Boston reports Maude Gorman resigned on reports he learned that the suspect entered the store and selected a you, who are in all instances of my Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son life with me. I, in this short dialogue Saturday as Miss Plymouth County for the Miss Massachusetts pair of gloves and a tool kit valued at about $500, the man attempt- of God, immaculate Virgin, assist me Miss America Organization after an emcee made a joke want to thank you for everything in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, ed to leave without making payment but an employee gave pur- and confirm once more that I never about the women’s movement on stage. suit, the man was run down with the help of a bystander on East want to be separated from you no help me, and show me here you are matter how great the material my mother. O Holy Mary Mother of During the event last week, the host did a skit with some- Main Street, Stephen W. Bragg, 43, of 113 Crestwood St., desire may be. I want to be with God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I one portraying God. She asks why Miss America officials Chicopee, was arrested for shoplifting by asportation, a fourth you and my loved ones in your per- humbly beseech you from the bottom would get rid of the swimsuit competition, then the person offense; petual glory. Amen. Thank you for of my heart to succor me in my neces- 2:52 p.m.: assault, Van Deusen Apartments, 42 Arnold St., a your love towards me and my loved sity (make request). There are none holds up a sign reading “#MeToo.” ones. Persons must pray the prayer that can withstand your power. O Gorman, who is a survivor of sexual assault, says mocking caller reports a known man “pulled a gun on her in his apartment” three consecutive days without ask- Mary conceived without sin, pray for a movement that empowers survivors is “inappropriate” and she fled, the responding officer reports the resident said that ing your wish. After the third day us who have recourse for thee (three especially by a “women’s empowerment organization.” the woman came to his home and asked to borrow money, the man wish will be granted no matter how times). Holy Mary, I place this cause difficult it may be. Then promise to The Miss America Organization posted an apology on its said that as he was rummaging in his tool box he picked up a pel- in your hands (three times). Say this let gun and the woman panicked; publish this dialogue as soon as prayer for three consecutive days and Facebook page saying the skit was not in the script or this favor is granted. then you must publish and it will be approved by the board. 5:25 p.m.: found property, Orange Street, an officer reports he I WILL NEVER STOP TRUSTING IN granted to you. M. was able to identify the owner of a found wallet but was unable to GOD AND HIS POWER. H.A. immediately return it, the officer reports he will try again; 7:50 p.m.: assault, Springfield Road, the director of a youth band which stopped at a Springfield Road department store to buy Electoral Upset supplies reports one of the youths was threatened by a man with a Lost and Found Continued from Page 3 knife, the responding officer reports that the two large band buses happened to park next to a car occupied by Oregon residents who LOST WEDDING BAND-WESTFIELD Men's Wedding thing. It’s a different thing when you take that generic state- were making sandwiches when one of them objected to the prox- Ring--Vicinity of King St. Ext., Noble Ave., Court St. A ment and apply it to individuals.” imity of the busses while holding a knife he had been using to good reward or generous donation to your favorite char- One challenge for Democratic voters in the state’s 7th make sandwiches, the officer reports that the man immediately put ity if found. Thank you for your help. 454-3277 (7/2) Congressional District may be finding policy differences the knife away but exchanged heated words with one of the band between the two. Capuano is among the most liberal House members. members, not leaving much room on the left for Pressley. It’s a point Capuano, first elected to the House in 1998, has tried to hammer home, pointing to his high ratings with pro- gressive groups such as the American Civil Liberties Union, the NAACP, Planned Parenthood and the AFL-CIO. “My record is pretty clear. I’m one of the most progressive Court Logs members of Congress and have been since I got here,” Capuano said. “I think I’ve effectively represented every con- stituent group in this district.” Westfield District Court Pressley said the argument that she and Capuano will vote Monday, July 2, 2018 the same way misses a bigger point about leadership and Stephen W. Bragg, 43, of 113 Crestwood St., Chicopee, building coalitions — a philosophy she said she’s used during was released on $500 personal surety pending an Aug. 22 Morningside her years at City Hall to address issues like schools, transpor- hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of shoplifting by tation and public safety. asportation, a third offense, brought by Westfield police. Listen at WSKB.org or watch on Comcast Cable CH. 15 “This is Massachusetts. Every Democrat is going to vote Matthew J. Labrecque, 33, of 15 Hadley St., South the same way,” Pressley said. “The hate that is coming out of Hadley, was released on $1,000 personal surety pending an

•••••••• MOnDAyS •••••••• RADIO FOR THE WESTFIELD MASSES this White House will not be defeated by a reliable vote on the Aug. 22 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of assault floor of Congress. The hate coming out of this White House and battery on a family or household member brought by 6-8 am: By George…it’s Monday will be defeated by a movement and a coalition.” Westfield police. with George Delisle Paul Watanabe, professor of political science at the Thad J. Stoelb, 39, of 27 Hampden St., was released upon University of Massachusetts-Boston, says the nation’s unset- payment of $50 cash bail pending an Aug. 22 hearing after he 8-10am: Owls on the Air with Michael tled political times mean few free rides anymore for incum- was arraigned on a charge of larceny of property valued less “Buster” McMahon ‘92 bents facing challenges from within their parties — a reality than $1,200 brought by Westfield police. In a second case also he said Capuano understands. brought by Westfield police, Stoelb was again released upon •••••••• TuESDAyS ••••••• “Mike Capuano did not need a wake-up call like this to take payment of $50 cash bail pending an Aug. 22 hearing after he 6-8 am: WOW, It’s Tuesday, with Bob Plasse this race seriously. I think he’s taking it as a serious challenge was arraigned on a charge of larceny of property valued less and Ayanna Pressley is determined to try to do in Massachusetts than $1,200. In a third case also brought by Westfield police, 8-10am: Ken’s Den, with Ken Stomski what was accomplished in New York,” Watanabe said. Stoelb was again released upon payment of $50 cash bail “The lesson of the 2016 election at the highest level is all pending an Aug. 22 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge •••••• WEDnESDAyS ••••• things are possible.” of larceny by asportation. 6-8 am: Wake Up Wed., with Tina Gorman Capuano has a fundraising edge. His campaign said he col- lected $680,000 in the past three months, bringing his cash 8-10am: Wednesday Roll Call - Rotating Hosts total to $1.4 million. Pressley raised $370,000 during the same period, her campaign said. 1st Wed On The Town with Mayor Brian Sullivan One issue where there might be a sliver of daylight between Immigration and Denny Atkins (8-10am) the two is on the future of the federal government’s chief Continued from Page 4 2nd Wed Window into Westside immigration enforcement agency Immigration and Customs with Mayor Wil Reichelt (8-9am) Enforcement, known as ICE. from a rift over migration, she has agreed to set up transit Pressley has called for defunding the agency. Capuano said centers to process migrants and potentially turn them away at Chamber Chatter he voted against the creation of ICE, but thinks changing the Austrian border. German police recorded fewer than 5,000 with Kate Phelon (9-10am) policies is more important. illegal crossings of that border in January-May, compared with The district — redrawn in 2011 to become Massachusetts’ more than 60,000 in the same period in 2016. 3rd Wed Everything Southwick first “minority-majority” district — includes a wide swath of Guy Verhofstadt, a former Belgian prime minister and cur- with Selectman Joe Deedy (8-9am) Boston and about half of Cambridge as well as portions of rent president of an alliance of liberals in the European neighboring Chelsea, Everett, Randolph, Somerville and ArtsBeat with Mark Auerbach (9-10am) Parliament, last week ridiculed concerns over what he referred Milton. It includes both Cambridge’s Kendall Square — to as a “so-called” crisis. 4th Wed Rock on Westfield experiencing a white hot development boom — and the “Why I am saying so-called? Because I don’t think it is a with Harry Rock (8-9am) neighborhood of Roxbury, the center of Boston’s traditionally real migration crisis what we are living in Europe for the black community. If elected, Pressley, who has served on the moment,” he told the assembly, noting that the flow is a tiny Boys and Girls Club Hour city council since 2010, would be the only black member of fraction of the 68 million displaced people worldwide, accord- with Bill Parks (9-10am) the state’s congressional delegation. ing to U.N. figures. Clarrissa Croppers, co-owner the Frugal Bookstore in In the U.S., President Donald Trump has made immigration ••••••• THuRSDAyS •••••• Roxbury, said gentrification, particularly the price of housing, a big issue, with his “zero tolerance” policy to criminally pros- is one of her top issues. ecute anyone caught crossing the border illegally. Because 6-8 am: The Westfield News Radio Show, “I understand that they want to clean up the area, but I don’t children can’t be in jail with their parents, more than 2,300 with host Patrick Berry want them to clean out the people who’ve been here for so families caught by Border Patrol were separated, generating long,” the 37-year-old said. 8-9 am: In The Flow with Rob & Joe: outrage in the U.S. and abroad. The move has drawn condem- “I’m going to vote for (Pressley); she’s been a supporter of nation from religious, humanitarian and political leaders. Westfield Tech. Academy’s my business before she ran,” Croppers added. “I’ve not ever The U.S. Border Patrol made about 304,000 arrests on the Rob Ollari & Joe Langone seen Mike come in here. You will see him closer to election U.S.-Mexico border in 2017, compared with the record high of time. They want to come out, shake hands and do photos, but Superintendents’ Spotlight 1.64 million in 2000. The highest number this decade was 9-10am: where were you months and years before?” 447,000 in 2010, which is still dramatically lower than what with Stefan Czaporowski the U.S. experienced in the 1990s and 2000s when the Border Scramble for Animals Golf Tournament Patrol routinely exceeded more than 1 million arrests of immi- ••••••••• FRIDAyS •••••••• grants at the Mexico border. 6-8 am: JP’s Talk about Town, with Jay Pagluica Join the Westfield Homeless Cat Project for a fun filled day The Pew Research Center, which studies migration trends in on the links at the Scramble for Animals Golf Tournament on the U.S., determined in 2014 that more Mexican immigrants 8-9 am: Owls Sports Weekly with Devin Bates ‘18 Sunday, August 5, 2018. The tournament will be held at the are leaving the U.S. than arriving, which is part of the reason and Anthony Swenson ‘18 Oak Ridge Country Club in Feeding Hills, MA. Registration for the slowing rates. 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Registration and sponsorship custody at its borders, increasing to 68,000 four years later and deadline is July 15, 2018 and all proceeds benefits the remaining above 40,000 each year since. Westfield Homeless Cat Project. We hope to see you there! PAGE 6 - MONDAY, JULY 9, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS BUSINESSFINANCIAL UK leader fills top Chinese Brexit post after exporters scramble shock resignation LONDON (AP) — Britain and the European Union insist- to cope with ed Monday that their divorce negotiations remain on track, after the resignation of the U.K.’s top Brexit official shook US tariffs Prime Minister Theresa May’s fragile grip on power. BEIJING (AP) — Chinese May appointed staunchly pro-Brexit lawmaker Dominic exporters were scrambling Raab as the country’s new Brexit secretary, hours after the Monday to cope with a plunge late-night resignation of his predecessor David Davis. in U.S. sales while China’s Davis said May’s plan to maintain close trade and regula- state press shrugged off the tory ties with the EU — a proposal agreed by the Cabinet impact of Washington’s tariff after a marathon meeting Friday — gave “too much away, hikes in a spiraling technolo- too easily.” Steve Baker, a junior Brexit minister also gy dispute. resigned. The impact of Friday’s tar- The resignations dealt yet another blow to the beleaguered iff hikes on the world’s sec- leader, just two days after she announced she had finally ond-largest economy should united her quarrelsome government behind her plan for a be limited, according to pri- divorce deal with the EU. vate sector analysts. But Less than nine months remain until Britain leaves the bloc President Donald Trump’s on March 29, 2019, and the EU has warned Britain repeat- measures targeting Chinese edly that time is running out to seal a divorce deal. medical, construction and Britain and the EU hope to reach broad agreement by factory equipment hit export- October so that EU national parliaments can ratify a deal ers that say price-conscious before Britain leaves. That timetable looks increasingly opti- American customers have mistic, but European Commission spokesman Margaritis stopped buying. Schinas said the EU was available “available 24/7.” The general manager of a Schinas said the bloc “will continue to negotiate in good medical device exporter that will, bona fide, with Prime Minister Theresa May and the makes 15 to 20 percent of its U.K. government negotiators in order to reach a deal.” sales to the United States said May’s official spokesman, James Slack, said Britain Scramble For The Animals he plans to fly there this week wanted to “move forward at pace” in the negotiations. Committee for the Scramble For The Animals as they prepare for their Golf to negotiate with customers “There is now a new secretary of state and we look for- Tournament being held on Sun., August. 5 at Oak Ridge Golf Club. Please consider who stopped ordering its ward to moving on,” he said. joining us. You can Golf, Sponsor A Hole, Donate a Door Prize or Join us for syringes and other equipment. During a 12-hour meeting on Friday, May’s fractious dinner. For information, Please call Marie B. @413-564-0589 or e-mail her at Wuxi Yushou Medical Cabinet — including Davis — finally agreed on a plan for marieboccasile@gmail com. Pictured are Anna LaPorte, Marie Boccasile, Lisa Burns, Devices Co., Ltd., with a future trade ties with the EU. Roxanne Sprague, Paula Pagos, seated is Pat Mitchelle. (Photo by Don Wielgus) workforce of 500, stands to The plan seeks to keep the U.K. and the EU in a free-trade lose 30-40 million yuan ($4.5 zone for goods, and commits Britain to maintaining the same to $6 million) in annual reve- rules as the bloc for goods and agricultural products. nue, according to the manag- Some Brexit-supporting lawmakers are angry at the pro- er, Miao Liping. posals, saying they will keep Britain tethered to the bloc and Without new orders, “I will unable to change its rules to strike new trade deals around the suspend making the prod- world. Starbucks, citing ocean threat, ucts,” said Miao. “It is not In a resignation letter, Davis said the “‘common rule book’ easy for us to compete with policy hands control of large swathes of our economy to the low-end products in other EU and is certainly not returning control of our laws in any is ditching plastic straws countries.” real sense.” Other exporters of goods Davis also said that May’s plan “would be a risk at least of from kitchen appliances and delivering a poor outcome.” NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks will elimi- lighting to toys and tools have His departure was hailed by pro-Brexit Conservative law- nate plastic straws from all of its locations reported similar drops in U.S. makers, who have long considered May too prone to compro- within two years, citing the environmental orders. mise with the EU. They believe the proposals breach several threat to oceans. The state press tried to of the “red lines” the government has set out, including a The company becomes the largest food and downplay the impact on commitment to leave the bloc’s tariff-free customs union. beverage company to do so as calls to cut China, emphasizing what Some euroskeptic lawmakers dream of replacing May with waste globally grow louder . Plastic straws Beijing says will be the big- a staunch Brexiteer, such as Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, have become a flashpoint. ger blow to American con- who in the past has disagreed publicly with his boss. A week after its hometown banned plastic sumers who will pay more for Johnson has not commented publicly since Friday. drinking straws and utensils, the Seattle com- Chinese goods. Davis said he did not want his resignation to become a ral- pany said Monday that by 2020, it will be China can find other sup- lying cry for May’s ouster. using straws made from biodegradable mate- pliers for soybeans and other “I like Theresa May, I think she’s a good prime minister,” rials like paper and specially designed lids. American goods hit by its Davis said. The company already offers alternative straws own retaliatory tariffs, state Davis did not urge other ministers to resign, saying he was in Seattle. media said. in a unique position because the Brexit secretary’s job is to Other cities, like Fort Meyers, have banned “Added tariffs basically sell the government’s policy. plastic straws. Similar proposals are being have no effect on compa- considered in places like New York and San This March 24, 2018, file photo shows a sign “I’d have to deliver this. I’d have to do something I didn’t in a Starbucks in downtown Pittsburgh. nies,” the chairman of one of believe in,” he told the BBC. “That’s not a tenable position. Francisco. China’s biggest chemical The waste issue is coming up in company Starbucks is getting rid of plastic straws at ... Others don’t have that same responsibility.” its locations around the world. The coffee companies, state-owned Under Conservative Party rules, a confidence vote in a boardrooms, though Starbucks is taking the Sinochem Group, Ning lead among global companies on straws. company said Monday, July 9, 2018, that leader can be triggered if 48 Conservative lawmakers request it’ll offer a strawless lid or straws made of Gaoning, told the website one. In February, Dunkin’ Donuts said that it aweb.com. would eliminate polystyrene foam cups from paper or compostable material instead. (AP But leading pro-Brexit legislator Jacob Rees-Mogg said “I Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) Despite official bravado, don’t think a no-confidence vote is immediately in the off- its stores by 2020. the conflict adds to mounting ing.” He urged May to abandon her plans and take a tougher McDonald’s shareholders voted down a economic challenges for line with Brussels. proposal requesting a report on plastic straws of the plastic trash by number of pieces, and Beijing. “Friday’s announcement was turning red lines into a white in May. far less by weight. Straws add up to about Growth already was cool- flag, and David Davis has made that so clear in his resigna- McDonald’s recently said it would switch 2,000 tons of the nearly 9 million tons of ing after regulators tightened tion letter,” Rees-Mogg said. to paper straws in the United Kingdom and plastic waste that ends up in waters around controls last year on bank Ireland by next year, and test alternatives to the globe each year. lending to cool surging debt. plastic straws in some U.S. locations. The The strawless lids will begin to appear in That spooked investors, who If you would like to run a burger chain said this year that it would use Seattle and Vancouver Starbucks this fall, have driven the main stock Birthday Announcement in only recycled or other environmentally with phased rollouts within the U.S. and market index down 21 per- The Westfield News contact friendly materials for its soda cups, Happy Canada to follow next year. A global rollout cent from its Jan. 24 peak. Meal boxes and other packaging by 2025. of the strawless lids will follow, beginning in Trump raised tariffs on $34 us at: 413-562-4181 While plastic drinking straws have become Europe where the will be used in select stores billion of Chinese goods in one of the more high-profile issues environ- in France and the Netherlands, as well as in response to complaints mentally, they make up only about 4 percent the United Kingdom. Beijing steals or pressures foreign companies to hand over technology. More broadly, American The Greater Westfield Chamber of officials worry Chinese gov- ernment plans such as “Made Commerce 41st Annual Pancake Breakfast in China 2025,” which calls The Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce invites you to for creating competitors in join us for a community event on July 12, 2018 from 7:00 – robots, biotech, artificial 11:00 am at Westfield Middle School (formerly South Middle intelligence and other fields, School), 30 West Silver Street, Westfield, MA. Stop by and might erode U.S. technology have breakfast with us, play vendor bingo and enjoy the attrac- leadership and prosperity. tions. Attractions include: balloon sculptures, a bounce house, Beijing retaliated for the face painting, a fire engine, WSKB 89.5 FM live, music, ven- U.S. move by hiking tariffs dor tables and you could even win a $50 gift card. Tickets for on American goods including the event are still available at westfieldbiz.org/events. Ticketing soybeans, whiskey and elec- pricing is adults $6, seniors $5, kids under 10 $3. For more tric cars. Regulators appeared information, or registration questions please email admin@ to be trying to minimize the westfieldbiz.org. cost to China by picking goods available from Brazil, Russia, Southeast Asia or other suppliers. “It won’t be difficult for Nature Workshop at Stanley Park Chinese companies to find “The Mysterious World of Fungi” – Dianna Smith, found- replacements for U.S. goods,” ing member of the Pioneer Valley Mycological Society, July said Bai Ming, a researcher at 15th, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fungi are all around you, but often the Chinese Academy of you do not even realize it. They play many important ecologi- International Trade and cal roles, including decay of organic material and nutrient Economic Cooperation, quot- recycling and exchange. Come and learn about different ed by the newspaper Global groups of fungi and the fundamentals of identifying them by Times. their fruiting bodies, the mushrooms. Part of the fun of look- Alternative suppliers such ing for wild mushrooms is that you never know what may be as Europe, Australia and popping up! We will walk along some of the park’s trails to Brazil “will be likely win- see what we can discover. ners,” Rajiv Biswas of IHS Markit said in a report. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, JULY 9, 2018 - PAGE 7 Below is the list of sponsors we have received to date... John S. Lane & Son, Inc. 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U2 lead singer Bono. U2 drummer Larry Mullen U2 guitarist the Edge. U2 Brings the Experience + Innocence Tour to Mohegan Sun By Mike Augusti were all up on the catwalk while strobe lights the catwalk spaced evenly apart for a memora- devil to introduce the song Acrobat that was Correspondent showed their silhouettes. An impressive start ble rendition of this powerful song. followed by a little snippet of the Rolling UNCASVILLE, CT – As a reviewer and had the crowd completely energized. The first half of the set ended with Until the Stones sympathy for the Devil. Truly the attendee of many concerts, I can honestly say I For the next few songs the band stayed on the End of the World. Leaving no stone unturned entire arena was used throughout the night and have not seen a concert quite like the one U2 catwalk while the screen dropped to actually for this experience, the band used the high gave fans in every seat a great vantage point to put on Tuesday night at the Mohegan Sun see the band. Throughout the concert, the band definition 30 foot tall end to end screen to show view the show. arena in Uncasville, CT. This was the final utilized the catwalk whether it was up in the a cartoonish video of the band being sucked up Some other highlights were Pride (In the night of U2’s U.S. tour. It is tough to even rafters or lowered to the floor for another level in to an alien spaceship to be given “super pow- Name of Love), Get Out of Your Own Way, know where to start. But here we go… of experience. The Blackout, Lights of Home, ers” to fulfill their lives of stardom. This was American Soul before ending the set with City First, walking in to the arena, there was no I Will Follow and Gloria all were played utiliz- really great and done with the bands dry sense of Blinding Lights. mistake this night was going to be special. The ing one end of the stage and the catwalk. of humor mocking themselves the only way After a brief break U2 came back out for a 3 floor of the arena was standing room only and The crowd really started getting in to it with they can. Most people didn’t realize it was song encore including One, Love is Bigger from one end to the other there was what I U2’s hit Beautiful Day. The band used the intermission as the lights stayed low for the Than Anything in its Way and ending the night thought was at first just a thirty foot high giant screens on the catwalk for all kinds of video. with 13 (There is a Light). Truly an amazing screen. As the lights went down and the open- visual treats for each song. The Ocean, Iris, The band came out firing after intermission visual and musical experience. As this was my ing chords of Love is All We Have Left played, Cedarwood Road followed before Bono spoke crushing songs Elevation, Vertigo and Desire. first time seeing U2, I couldn’t have been more I soon realized this was part of the stage as the of his home country Ireland and what events Utilizing a small circular stage at the far end of impressed by every aspect of the concert. silhouette of lead singer Bono was on a cat- led to the band writing Sunday Bloody Sunday. the arena for a few songs and some acoustic There is a reason why they are the biggest rock walk high up in the middle of the arena. Soon, This was really cool as all four members tunes were next up. Bono used a cool little band in the world and they proved it Tuesday guitarist the Edge and bassist Adam Clayton including drummer Larry Mullen Jr were all on video trick that kept turning his face in to the night in Connecticut.

Benefit Southwick Teacher Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 to do with kids,” said Patryn. The Westfield band Tied Down will also be donating their With 40 years being regarded as a long career, Patryn time to provide entertainment during the festivities. never lost her passion for being a teacher. “COBB uses the Russell VFW often as a venue for many “There wasn’t any time where I didn’t want to be there,” reasons,” said Paul Sporbert, COBB president. “First, it’s a said Patryn “I didn’t give up, I just enjoyed what I was good size to be able to stage the start of the ride and parking doing.” for after the ride. Secondly, we like to support the VFW Moving forward into a different phase of her life, Patryn’s because if these places aren’t supported they will disappear and husband, James, just retired after spending 41 years at events like ours will not be able to exist.” Bradley International Airport. The retired couple is now Sporbert encourages area residents to join the riders – or planning on taking their A-line camper to take vacations in attend the pig roast – to support the Cancer House of Hope. Cape Cod, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virginia. “The people who help out at the Cancer House of Hope are Having four grandchildren that live in Virginia, the all volunteers,” said Sporbert. Patryn’s will certainly start their retirement on an exciting Sporbert noted that COBB is a social club that has two chap- ters. note. “We are a group of men and women that enjoy each other’s Darlene Woloss and Maria Dowgiewicz model the custom “We have a whole bunch of things scheduled,” said company and ride motorcycles together,” said Sporbert, adding made leather jackets that COBB members wear during bike Patryn. “We get to spend time with them as well.” they also enjoy conducting fundraisers. “The River Valley runs. chapter started in March of 2015 and in that short time we have had fundraising events like motorcycle rides, a comedy show, “Amazing” is how Lisa Huntoon of Westfield describes pool tournaments and pasta nights.” being part of COBB. Sporbert said the group conducts fundraisers for different “It is amazing how everyone goes above and beyond for all causes throughout the year – including “adopting” one or two charities we support,” said Huntoon. families at Christmas to ensure there are presents for the chil- Darlene Woloss of Brimfield agreed with Huntoon and noted dren. the social club is there for each other. “Our members put a charity of their choice in a basket and “We are a family, we have fun, we support functions and we we randomly draw a charity to support,” said Sporbert. also support each other,” said Woloss, noting several members Sporbert said there is one stipulation to becoming a member have been dealing with “serious” health issues. “We are like of COBB. glue supporting each other.” “To qualify you have to have fallen off a bike and had the Woloss added that the COBB members are from all walks of courage to get back on,” he said. life. The brotherhood and sisterhood of the group is apparent “We are all working career people, from hairdressers, postal after only talking with members for a few minutes. workers and nurses to an airline pilot,” said Woloss. Tom Smith of Westfield, chair of the bike ride, joined the During the gathering at the Cancer House of Hope, COBB group last year. members met with Joe Kane, program director, who gave them “It’s a great group of men and women who raise money and a tour of the house that sits prominently at 1999 Westfield St. give away every dime we take in,” said Smith. The Misty Blues blues band will open the Huntington During the tour Kane noted that the program is 100% com- Summer Music Series this Thursday, 5:30 to 8 p.m. on the Richard Von Deck, who serves as treasurer, echoed those munity funded. sentiments. “We rely on donations, grants from community partners, and Huntington town common. (Photo from MistyBluesBand on FB) “We have raised $35,100 to date,” said Von Deck. two major fundraisers each year,” said Kane. The two major Jason Valles of Palmer noted the group has a unique mission. fundraisers are the May golf tournament and the Luminaria “It makes me proud to be a part of COBB,” said Valles. Summer Music Series event in November. Continued from Page 1 “Nowadays it is important to give back and 100% of what we “For a group like the Crippled Old Busted Bikers to add to raise goes to the charity.” this is a huge bonus for us, inserting an additional fundraiser a interplay of sassy musings with more introspective ren- Ray Utenis of Otis also enjoys his time spent with COBB into the mix to fill in gaps that often occur as regular donors derings. members. face other demands and challenges,” said Kane. The core members are Gina Coleman, Jason Webster, Bill “Life has been good to me and I want to give back and I Kane said the program provides more than 1,500 individual Patriquin, Jeff Dudziak, Benny Kohn, Aaron Dean and Rob enjoy being around like-minded people,” said Utenis. “We services each year, with 350 to 400 newly diagnosed patients Tatten. The band has been fortunate enough to perform with laugh and have a good time together.” “finding their way to our door for strength, care, and hope.” some great musicians in the Berkshires and beyond including Paul Bigos of Becket said he also wanted to recognize the An additional massage therapist and yoga instructor have Charles Neville, of the legendary Neville Brothers, Matt “great leadership” found in COBB. also recently joined the program to meet the increasing demand “There is great leadership here that takes all of the responsi- Berger, and Dave Vittone. for services. Also, Kane will be working with a group of par- Other upcoming performances in the Huntington Summer bility very seriously,” said Bigos. ents of children with cancer this summer to identify resources For Gene Giuliano and Maria Dowgiewicz from South Music Series include: that could be provided. July 19 – Jack Waldheim, Originals and cover-tune Windsor, Conn., who ride together – in life and on motorcycles “I want to say thank you to COBB members,” said Kane. – COBB has become a “big family.” mashups “Your support not only helps to fund our programs and ser- July 26 – Moonshine Holler, Folk/Old-Time/Americana “This is my big family,” said Giuliano, adding he was vices for people affected by cancer, but also helps to spread the attracted to the group because of their mission. Aug 2 – Bruce Mandel, Americana/Folksinger word that we are here. Cancer affects all of us – whether it’s Aug 9 – Terry A La Berry, Children’s Entertainer Dowgiewicz concurred. personally, or a friend/loved one – and until the day we are able “Not only are we a big family,” said Dowgiewicz, “these to eradicate it altogether, the Cancer House of Hope is here and Aug 16 – 91 South, Hits from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s strong women are an asset to the group.” available for those who need us.” Aug 23 – Jake Manzi, Singer-Songwriter Dennis and Debbie Pike of Southampton, who were recruit- For more information on COBB or the House of Hope Ride, This Thursday only, the annual picnic will offer a ham- ed by a COBB member in June, have also found a new home visit www.cobbofrivervalley.com or on Facebook at COBB of burger or hot dog, popcorn, lemonade and cake for a $1 with those who share their passion of riding. River Valley Supporters, or send an email to cobbofriverval- donation. Baked goods are on sale every week, provided by “They do a lot of good things for charities and everyone [email protected]. For more information on the CHD Cancer local non-profit groups. The concert series is free, sponsored feels like family,” said Debbie Pike. House of Hope, visit www.chd.org/cancerhouseofhope or call by the Huntington Community Events Committee and the “We would highly recommend joining COBB,” added (413) 733-1858. Huntington Cultural Center. Bring a lawn chair, but no pets Dennis Pike. please. All performances will be moved inside Stanton Hall in case of rain. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, JULY 9, 2018 - PAGE 9 SPORTS Westfield American vs. Agawam 10U Div 2 Championship Westfield American 10U team became the Massachusetts District 2 champions Sunday by defeating Agawam 10-1 at the Cross Street Field. Antonio Simpson (23) flies in for a run.

Pitcher Joe Maffia (44) goes into his windup. Traygan Lemanski at the plate. Westfield 10-year-olds capture District Championship By Greg Fitzpatrick Correspondent Westfield American’s Antonio Simpson (23) tries to get the Agawam run- FRIDAY, JULY 6 ner out at second base. Keith Dryzzynga makes it to second base. LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL ALL-STARS Keith 9-YEAR-OLD Dryzynga Belchetown 15, Westfield 5 slides Deven Werbiskis (9) takes a swing at a into Belchertown pitch. (Photo by Marc St. home for Onge) a run. Westfield dropped to 0-3 in district pool play after losing 15-5 to Belchertown on Friday night. Tyler Neal was a bright spot for Westfield as he pitched two innings on the mound and also drove in a pair of runs. Westfield now has two more games left in pool play, playing next on Monday against Agawam at 6 p.m. at Memorial Field. 10-YEAR-OLD Westfield American 8, Amherst 1 Brody DeBruin (3) makes contact. Westfield American breezed past Amherst 8-1 on Friday night in order to American within three runs of the secure a spot in the 10-year-old District lead. Championship. Westfield was 4-1 and the Phaneuf led the way for Westfield no.1 seed going into the semifinal matchup American, going 2-for-3 at the plate with Amherst. with an RBI. Antonio Simpson led the way at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs batted SUNDAY, JULY 8 in. Daniel Mathe went 3-for-3. 10-YEAR-OLD 12-YEAR-OLD (MAJORS) Westfield American 12, Agawam Amherst 3, Westfield American 0 1 Westfield American dropped their first Westfield American cruised to a game in the double elimination district 12-1 victory against Agawam on playoffs by being shut out 3-0 to Amherst. Sunday in order to capture the 10-year- Prior to securing a top-four spot in the dis- old District Championship. trict playoffs, Westfield American was 4-2 Joe Maffia put together an impres- in pool play. sive showing on the mound, tossing a In the contest against Amherst, Westfield two-hitter and striking out nine in 5.1 American only managed to collect two innings of work. Keith Dryzynga hits, both doubles, coming from Josh drove in four runs while Brian Penland Wagner and Eli Petrone. had three RBI’s. Nick Lenfest started on the mound and Westfield American will now com- held Amherst hitless for the first two and a pete against the District 4 opponent in third innings. Josh Wanger came in relief the Sectionals, hosting the tournament and struck out four batters in two and two on Saturday, July 14 with a time and The 2018 9-10 year old District 2 champions, Westfield Photos by Marc St.Onge thirds innings of work. place to be determined. American.

SATURDAY, JULY 7

Belchertown 6, Westfield American 3 Westfield American is now eliminated Summer Sports Schedule from the 12-year-old district playoffs after a 6-3 defeat to Belchertown on Saturday. Mon., July 9 Westfield Post 124 Seniors vs. AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL Scoreless until the bottom of the third LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL ALL-STARS Longmeadow, Jachym Field, 5:45 p.m. Westfield Post 124 Seniors at Agawam, inning, Belchertown was able to push Westfield 9-Year-Olds at Agawam, 5:45 p.m. across four runs and then add two more in Memorial Field, 6 p.m. the bottom of the fourth. Thurs., July 12 Westfield American got on the board in 12-Year-olds Playoffs (TBD) Wed., July 11 the bottom of the fourth with a single from LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL ALL-STARS LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL ALL-STARS Andre Phaneuf. A rally began in the fifth AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL Longmeadow 9-Year-Olds at Westfield, 12-Year-Olds Playoffs (TBD) when both Frank Maffia and Deven Westfield Post 124 Juniors at East Paper Mill Field, 7:30 p.m. Seniors Sectional Championship (TBD) Werbiskis singled to bring Westfield Longmeadow, 5:45 p.m. 12-Year-Olds Playoffs (TBD) AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL Westfield Post 124 Juniors at Agawam, Tues., July 10 School Street Park, 5:45 p.m. AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL

Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on PAGE 10 - MONDAY, JULY 9, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS MLB Expanded Standings WORLD CUP KICKOFF By The Associated Press

AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division A look at what’s ahead W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Boston 62 29 .681 — — 8-2 W-6 28-12 34-17 New York 58 29 .667 2 — 6-4 W-2 33-13 25-16 Tampa Bay 45 44 .506 16 11 6-4 W-2 23-17 22-27 in the World Cup Toronto 41 48 .461 20 15 4-6 L-2 24-25 17-23 Baltimore 24 65 .270 37 32 1-9 L-6 12-29 12-36 Central Division MOSCOW (AP) — A look at what's coming up at the World Cup: W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away ON THE MEND Cleveland 49 39 .557 — — 6-4 L-2 28-15 21-24 Minnesota 39 48 .448 9½ 16 4-6 W-4 24-20 15-28 Counting injury time, Croatia will have played the equivalent of roughly four matches in 11 Detroit 40 52 .435 11 17½ 4-6 L-1 25-23 15-29 days by the end of its semifinal against England — even if it doesn't go to extra time again. The Chicago 30 60 .333 20 26½ 2-8 L-5 16-27 14-33 Croats are licking their wounds after defeating Denmark and Russia in successive shootouts. Kansas City 25 64 .281 24½ 31 1-9 L-9 11-35 14-29 Goalkeeper Danijel Subasic appeared to tweak his hamstring against Russia, which kept him West Division from taking goal kicks by the end of the match. Starting right back Sime Vrsaljko had to be W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away replaced during extra time with an apparent leg injury, though fellow defender Dejan Lovren Houston 61 31 .663 — — 7-3 W-6 29-17 32-14 was optimistic Sunday that Vrsaljko would be able to play with the semifinal looming on Seattle 57 34 .626 3½ — 7-3 W-1 31-17 26-17 Wednesday. Oakland 50 40 .556 10 6½ 8-2 W-2 24-21 26-19 CROWD SUPPORT Los Angeles 46 45 .505 14½ 11 5-5 W-1 22-22 24-23 Texas 40 51 .440 20½ 17 5-5 W-1 19-28 21-23 Russia's players and coach addressed a crowd of their newfound fans Sunday in Moscow, a day after getting eliminated by Croatia in a shootout . The national team's unexpected run to the quarterfinals sparked a surge of support from fans who had been mostly indifferent before national LEAGUE the World Cup started. By the knockout stage, supporters were chanting "Roo-see-ah!" at sta- East Division diums where the team wasn't even playing. Now that the home team is finally out, will its fans W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away — who have filled most of the seats throughout the tournament — pick a favorite from the Philadelphia 49 38 .563 — — 8-2 L-1 30-16 19-22 semifinalists, or go back to treating soccer with a shrug? Atlanta 50 39 .562 — — 5-5 L-1 23-17 27-22 Washington 45 44 .506 5 5 4-6 L-1 22-24 23-20 ROAD WARRIORS New York 35 51 .407 13½ 13½ 4-6 L-2 15-28 20-23 After returning from their Friday quarterfinals in Nizhny Novgorod and Kazan, respectively, Miami 37 55 .402 14½ 14½ 5-5 W-1 19-26 18-29 France and Belgium worked out at their Moscow-area training bases Sunday before heading to Central Division St. Petersburg for their Tuesday night semifinal. Russia is a big country. By the time they get W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away back to Moscow again, France will have racked up 1,300 miles (about 2,100 kilometers) and Milwaukee 54 36 .600 — — 7-3 W-1 30-18 24-18 Belgium will have gone 1,700 miles (about 2,700 kilometers) in about five days. Chicago 51 36 .586 1½ — 8-2 W-2 28-15 23-21 At this stage of the tournament, there are only four days between matches. Both squads are St. Louis 46 43 .517 7½ 4 4-6 L-1 23-22 23-21 deep and are dealing with relatively few injuries, though Belgium will be missing defender Pittsburgh 41 48 .461 12½ 9 4-6 W-1 22-23 19-25 Thomas Meunier, who picked up his second yellow card for tripping Neymar in the 2-1 quar- Cincinnati 39 51 .433 15 11½ 5-5 L-2 21-26 18-25 terfinal win over Brazil. West Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Arizona 50 41 .549 — — 3-7 L-1 26-23 24-18 Los Angeles 48 41 .539 1 2 5-5 L-1 26-23 22-18 Colorado 46 44 .511 3½ 4½ 8-2 L-1 18-22 28-22 2018 World Cup GLANCE San Fran 47 45 .511 3½ 4½ 5-5 W-1 28-16 19-29 San Diego 39 53 .424 11½ 12½ 3-7 W-1 19-25 20-28 QUARTERFINAL Friday, July 6 AMERICAN LEAGUE Saturday’s Games Sunday’s Games Game 57 Minnesota 5, Baltimore 4 N.Y. Yankees 2, Toronto 1, 10 innings At Nizhny Novgorod, Russia N.Y. Yankees 8, Toronto 5 Oakland 6, Cleveland 0 France 2, Uruguay 0 Houston 12, Chicago White Sox 6 Tampa Bay 9, N.Y. Mets 0 Colorado 5, Seattle 1 Texas 3, Detroit 0 Game 58 Detroit 7, Texas 2 Houston 2, Chicago White Sox 1 At Kazan, Russia Oakland 6, Cleveland 3, 11 innings Minnesota 10, Baltimore 1 Belgium 2, Brazil 1 Tampa Bay 3, N.Y. Mets 0 Boston 7, Kansas City 4 Boston 15, Kansas City 4 Seattle 6, Colorado 4 Saturday, July 7 L.A. Dodgers 3, L.A. Angels 1 L.A. Angels 4, L.A. Dodgers 3 Game 60 Monday’s Games At Samara, Russia N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 6-3) at Baltimore (Yacabonis 0-0), 4:05 p.m., 1st game England 2, Sweden 0 N.Y. Yankees (Cessa 0-1) at Baltimore (Ramirez 0-2), 7:05 p.m., 2nd game Cincinnati (DeSclafani 3-1) at Cleveland (Clevinger 7-3), 7:10 p.m. Game 59 At Sochi, Russia Detroit (Liriano 3-5) at Tampa Bay (Archer 3-4), 7:10 p.m. Croatia 2, Russia 2, Croatia wins 4-3 on penalty kicks Texas (Minor 6-4) at Boston (Rodriguez 10-3), 7:10 p.m. Kansas City (Duffy 4-8) at Minnesota (Berrios 8-7), 8:10 p.m. Oakland (Montas 4-2) at Houston (Cole 9-2), 8:10 p.m. SEMIFINAL Tuesday’s Games Tuesday, July 10 N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 6-3) at Baltimore (Cashner 2-9), 7:05 p.m. Game 61 Cincinnati (Romano 5-8) at Cleveland (Bauer 8-6), 7:10 p.m. At St. Petersburg, Russia Detroit (Boyd 4-7) at Tampa Bay (Andriese 1-3), 7:10 p.m. France vs. Belgium, 1800 GMT Texas (Gallardo 3-0) at Boston (Rodriguez 10-3), 7:10 p.m. Wednesday, July 11 Toronto (Estrada 4-7) at Atlanta (Teheran 6-6), 7:35 p.m. Game 62 Kansas City (TBD) at Minnesota (TBD), 8:10 p.m. At Moscow Oakland (Manaea 8-6) at Houston (Verlander 9-4), 8:10 p.m. Croatia vs. England, 1800 GMT St. Louis (Mikolas 9-3) at Chicago White Sox (Covey 3-4), 8:10 p.m. Seattle (Leake 8-5) at L.A. Angels (Richards 5-4), 10:07 p.m. THIRD PLACE NATIONAL LEAGUE Saturday, July 14 Saturday’s Games Sunday’s Games Game 63 Chicago Cubs 8, Cincinnati 7 Tampa Bay 9, N.Y. Mets 0 At St. Petersburg, Russia Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 2 Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 1 Game 61 loser vs. Game 62 loser, 1400 GMT St. Louis 3, San Francisco 2 Miami 10, Washington 2 Atlanta 5, Milwaukee 1 Milwaukee 10, Atlanta 3 Colorado 5, Seattle 1 Chicago Cubs 6, Cincinnati 5, 10 innings FINAL Tampa Bay 3, N.Y. Mets 0 San Francisco 13, St. Louis 8 Sunday, July 15 L.A. Dodgers 3, L.A. Angels 1 San Diego 4, Arizona 3, 16 innings Game 64 Washington 18, Miami 4 Seattle 6, Colorado 4 At Moscow Arizona 20, San Diego 5 L.A. Angels 4, L.A. Dodgers 3 Game 61 winner vs. Game 62 winner, 1500 GMT Monday’s Games Philadelphia (Eflin 7-2) at N.Y. Mets (Wheeler 2-6), 4:10 p.m., 1st game Washington (Rodriguez 0-0) at Pittsburgh (Nova 4-6), 7:05 p.m. England fans celebrate World Cup win Cincinnati (DeSclafani 3-1) at Cleveland (Clevinger 7-3), 7:10 p.m. LONDON (AP) — England has to win two more games to bring the Milwaukee (Anderson 6-6) at Miami (Urena 2-9), 7:10 p.m. World Cup home, but the enthusiasm Philadelphia (Nola 11-2) at N.Y. Mets (Oswalt 0-1), 7:10 p.m., 2nd game some soccer fans displayed after their team advanced to the semi-finals met L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 2-4) at San Diego (Perdomo 1-2), 10:10 p.m. international expectations. Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 5-8) at San Francisco (Suarez 3-5), 10:15 p.m. Emergency services personnel com- plained Sunday about the "disgrace- ful" behavior of a small number of Tuesday’s Games supporters who celebrated England's Washington (Hellickson 2-1) at Pittsburgh (Musgrove 3-3), 7:05 p.m. victory over Sweden by dancing on top of an ambulance and badly damag- Cincinnati (Romano 5-8) at Cleveland (Bauer 8-6), 7:10 p.m. ing it. Milwaukee (Chacin 7-3) at Miami (Lopez 1-0), 7:10 p.m. Sergeant Wayne Baker of West An England soccer fan sits with a St George’s Yorkshire police tweeted that the Cross England flag atop of a London Underground Philadelphia (TBD) at N.Y. Mets (Oswalt 0-1), 7:10 p.m. behavior made him "anything but subway sign in the London Bridge area of London Toronto (Estrada 4-7) at Atlanta (Teheran 6-6), 7:35 p.m. proud to be British." The ambulance after England won their quarterfinal match against used as a dance floor on Saturday was Sweden, at the 2018 soccer World Cup, Saturday, St. Louis (Mikolas 9-3) at Chicago White Sox (Covey 3-4), 8:10 p.m. out of service. July 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) Arizona (Corbin 6-3) at Colorado (Anderson 6-3), 8:40 p.m. But retailer IKEA took in stride the L.A. Dodgers (Hill 2-3) at San Diego (Lauer 4-5), 10:10 p.m. England fans who bounced and rolled London store. on furniture and kicked items at the The company said it was "aware" of the incident Chicago Cubs (Quintana 7-6) at San Francisco (Cueto 3-1), 10:15 p.m. Swedish-founded company's east and congratulated England on its win. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, JULY 9, 2018 - PAGE 11 Westfield American vs. Belchertown 12U Division 2 Game

Westfield American’s Nick Lenfest (2) makes it to first base on a Belchertown error.

Deven Werbiskis (9) takes a swing at a Belchertown pitch.

Emmett Garfield (4) tries for a bunt at Saturday’s game.

Westfield American 12U All Star Team.

Ted Dunn (19) comes in for some relief Patrick Moore has his eye on the ball. pitching.

Andre Phaneuf (13) gives it his all to get a Nick Lenfest (2) scores a run against hit. Belchertown.

Photos by Marc St.Onge Colby LaPoint (7) goes for the tag at second base.

Charlotte Bouyea avoids the tag as she Westfield makes it to send base. (Photo by American Legion Marc St. Onge) Juniors edge Pittsfield By Greg Fitzpatrick Correspondent

SUNDAY, July 8 Westfield American Legion Juniors Westfield American Legion Post 124 4, Westfield 12-year-old softball punches ticket to sectional final Pittsfield 1 By Greg Fitzpatrick ing a one-hit shutout. The Westfield Juniors earned a big 4-1 victory Correspondent over Pittsfield on Sunday. The win improves Saturday, July 7 Westfield to 11-2 and in sole possession of first Friday, July 6 Sectional Semifinals place. Little-League Softball All-Stars Westfield 11, Mansfield 4 Brian Strange and Jack Lamirande led the way 12-YEAR-OLDS Cruising past Mansfield 11-4 on Saturday, the win has put offensively with two hits each. Tanner Koziol and Westfield 16, Shrewsbury 0 Westfield in the sectional final on Monday night at 5:30 p.m. Jagger Paroline both had a hit each. Westfield dominated Shrewsbury 16-0 in three innings on against Jesse Burkett in Worcester. Josh Liz pitched a complete game, striking out 10 Friday. Rylie Nimchick led the way offensively with four Paige Hutkoski went 2-for-4, while Allie Rehor went 1-for-3 batters and only giving up one run. RBI’s. Marleigh Monroe added three RBI’s while Allie Rehor with two RBI’s. went 2-for-3, including a two-run double. Megan Cichonski had a complete game on the mound, giving Megan Cichonski had a solid performance on the hill, pitch- up three hits, while striking out nine batters. PAGE 12 - MONDAY, JULY 9, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS

TV Sports Listings Dear Monday, July 9 7 p.m. CYCLING ESPN2 — Summer League, Charlotte vs. Boston, at Las Vegas 9 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Annie NBCSN — Tour de France, Stage 3, at Cholet, France NBA — Summer League, Golden State vs. Dallas, at Las Vegas By ANNIE LANE MLB BASEBALL 9 p.m. 4 p.m. ESPNU — Summer League, Milwaukee vs. Denver, at Las Vegas Breaking Up With a Hairstylist MLB — Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets 9:30 p.m. Dear Annie: How does one breakup with her hairstylist of 7 p.m. NBA — Summer League, Orlando vs. Phoenix, at Las Vegas more than 30 years? Mine knows my children and grandchil- dren, and I know hers. During my haircuts, we have ESPN — Washington at Pittsburgh 11 p.m. exchanged stories of our families throughout the years, but 10 p.m. ESPNU — Summer League, Brooklyn vs. Minnesota, at Las Vegas we have no contact socially. I am ready for a change for sev- eral reasons but do not want to hurt her feelings. It would be MLB — Regional coverage, Chicago Cubs at San Francisco OR L.A. 11:30 p.m. awkward if I simply quit making appointments and then later Dodgers at San Diego NBA — Summer League, L.A. Clippers vs. Houston, at Las Vegas saw her in public. Do I owe her an explanation, which might NBA BASKETBALL SPECIALS be hurtful? Thank you for advice on the kindest way to deal with this. -- Needing a Change 3 p.m. 9 p.m. Dear Needing a Change: Breaking up is hard to do, and ESPNU — Summer League, New Orleans vs. Detroit, at Las Vegas ESPN2 — 2018 World Series of Poker, Main Event, at Las Vegas the bond between a longtime client and a trusted stylist can be strong. After consulting some hairstylists on the matter, 3:30 p.m. TENNIS the consensus seems to be that honesty is the best policy. NBA — Summer League, Toronto vs. Oklahoma City, at Las Vegas 7 a.m. Give your stylist a call. Try to keep the conversation short 5 p.m. ESPN — Wimbledon Championships, Round of 16 (Centre Court), at and sweet. No need to go into too much detail. Tell her that you have enjoyed getting to know her over the decades and ESPN2 — Summer League, Indiana vs. Cleveland, at Las Vegas London appreciate her taking care of your hair but that you’d like to 5:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Wimbledon Championships, Round of 16 (No. 1 Court & change things up and try a different salon that offers more NBA — Summer League, Washington vs. Philadelphia, at Las Vegas styles you’re currently interested in. Emphasize that it’s noth- outer courts), at London ing personal. Hairstylists see people every day who are look- ing for a transformation, so she should understand. Perhaps this info will also be of use to the following woman, whose letter also arrived in my inbox this week. Dear Annie: For the past four years, I’ve been having a On The Tube friend do my hair. “Marcy” and I knew each other in grade school and lost touch, but I saw on Facebook that she was doing hair and decided to start seeing her. She is a very sweet woman and is passionate about her work, and I am grateful Kim shatters LPGA scoring records, wins by 9 shots that she gives me a good deal. But over the past few months, ONEIDA, Wis. (AP) — Sei Young Kim watched her my hair has seemed unhealthy, and the color is patchy. I’m 12-foot birdie putt break toward the hole and disappear into tempted to go to another salon next time to see whether the cup, putting her in territory no one had ever been on the someone else could get my hair into better shape, but I don’t LPGA Tour. want to hurt Marcy’s feelings. She seems pretty sensitive, She reached 30-under par in the Thornberry Creek LPGA and I’m worried she’d take it as a personal attack. Any ideas Classic. on how to handle this? -- Frizzy in Flagstaff And she wasn’t finished. Dear Frizzy: Before you cut and run, let Marcy know that Kim added yet another birdie, closed with a 7-under 65 and you’ve not been loving your locks lately. Many hairstylists wound up her historic week Sunday in Wisconsin at 31 under are eager to improve their techniques, and she might wel- for a nine-shot victory. come the feedback. If the problem persists, you can always “I never thought I’d shoot 31 under,” Kim said. “I really feel gently let her know that you really appreciate all she’s done incredible.” over the years but that you’d like to try out another salon to She was every bit of that in a week so dominant that she see whether someone else has a different idea about how to now has two LPGA scoring records all to herself. manage your hair. She might actually be relieved to have the Kim’s 31 under broke by four shots to par the record she appointment slot open for someone whom she’d charge full had shared with Annika Sorenstam. Kim won the 2016 price. Founders Cup at 27 under, while Sorenstam won the 2001 Lastly, I realize this is of little help to you now, but let this Standard Register Ping at 27 under, the tournament where the be a lesson for the future: Avoid doing business with friends. Swede shot 59. Sei Young Kim reacts after making birdie on No. 5 during No matter how much money it saves, it could end up costing “After the Founders Cup, I got new goals,” she said. “I wish the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic golf tournament you in dearer ways. I could break up the (tour) record. It’s really unbelievable.” Sunday, July 8, 2018, in Oneida, Wis. (Jim Matthews/The Post- “Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie” is Kim also set the 72-hole scoring record at 257, finishing Crescent via AP) out now! Annie Lane’s debut book -- featuring favorite col- with three straight pars to break the mark by one shot. Kim began the back nine with another birdie when her wedge umns on love, friendship, family and etiquette -- is available The 25-year-old from South Korea opened with a 63, fol- from about 100 yards stopped a few feet from the hole, setting as a paperback and e-book. Visit http://www.creatorspublish- lowed with a 65 and shot a 64 on Saturday to reach 24 under, up her birdie on the 12th. ing.com for more information. Send your questions for Annie which tied Sorenstam’s 54-hole record in 2003 at the Mizuno Kim won by five over Lydia Ko when she shot 27 under in Lane to [email protected]. Classic in Japan, a 54-hole event. the Founders Cup two years ago. Sorenstam won by two over “In a word, phenomenal,” said defending champion Se Ri Pak when she shot her 27 under at Moon Valley at a Katherine Kirk, who finished 15 under and tied for 20th. “We tournament that no longer exists. knew that you could go low around this golf course, but she’s No one had a chance Sunday. HINTS FROM HELOISE taken it to a whole other level. It’s pretty exciting to watch, Kim began the final round with an eight-shot lead and was really. She’s going to break our all-time, 72-hole scoring A ban on disposable diapers? close to flawless. Amy Yang, who played with Kim in the final record pretty easily. She’s a great player. She obviously knows Dear Readers: Today’s SOUND OFF is a round, made eagle on No. 3 to get within six shots. She how to win. She just kept the foot down.” reply to a letter written by another reader couldn’t keep pace, however, and made a double bogey on the The only blemish for Kim all week at Thornberry Creek at about disposable diapers. -- Heloise par-5 15th by hitting one shot in the water and another in a Oneida was a double bogey in the second round Friday. She “Dear Heloise: In the matter of dispos- hazard.. had 31 birdies and one eagle, another record for most sub-par able diapers, I agree 100 percent that Carlota Ciganda of Spain lost a ball and made double bogey holes in a tournament. Kim hit 67 out of 72 greens in regula- throwing disposable diapers on the ground on the 18th hole for a 64 to finish alone in second, nine shots tion. in parking lots is completely disgusting. behind. Yang, with a birdie on the final hole for a 68, tied for For all the birdies, Kim set the LPGA Tour record with a par When I got out of my car today, there was a dirty disposable third at 20 under with Emma Talley and Anna Nordqvist, who on the final hole to finish at 257. Hee Young Park won a play- diaper there on the ground next to my car. each had a 67. off after she and Angela Stanford each finished at 258 in the “Here in California, plastic bags have been banned because “I was thinking even not playing this tournament, going Manulife Classic in Canada in 2013 (par 71), while Karen they were flying all over. I would like to see disposable dia- home and rest, so I’m happy the way I played,” Ciganda said. Stupples shot 258 at the Welch’s/Fry’s Championship in pers banned as well. I raised four children in cloth diapers, “Lots of birdies; lots of good shots. Today my putting was Arizona in 2004 (par 70). and it was far less expensive than using disposable ones.” -- very good, so very happy with the way I played.” “I had the double-bogey on 17. That was the only one I had S. Dawson, Fullerton, Calif. Kim won for the first time this year and joined Brooke where I missed the shot. It’s crazy,” Kim said. SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Henderson as the only players on the LPGA Tour with at least She reached 28 under with a tap-in birdie on the par-5 ninth. Heloise one victory in each of the last four seasons. P.O. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 78279-5000 Fax: 1-210-HELOISE LEADING OFF: Red Sox return home, Nola goes for 12th win Email: Heloise(at)Heloise.com FAST FACTS A look at what’s happening around the majors Dear Readers: Here are some uses for extra twist-ties: today: * Bundle cords together. BACK HOME IN BOSTON * Organize loose keys. The Red Sox went 7-2 on their recent road trip * Secure climbing vines to a fence or railing. against the New York Yankees, Washington Nationals * Hold stitches when knitting. and Kansas City Royals. After winning six straight, -- Heloise they return home for a seven-game homestand lead- ing into the All-Star break, beginning with a series against the Rangers. Eduardo Rodriguez (10-3, 3.84 ERA) starts the opener for Boston, and Mike Minor (6-4, 4.63) goes for Texas. BIG APPLE TWINBILL Both teams from New York play a single-admis- sion doubleheader to make up a previous postpone- ment. Aaron Judge and the Yankees are in Baltimore to face the Orioles, who have lost six in a row and own the worst record in the majors. The struggling Mets, shut out in their past two games by Tampa Bay, host the first-place Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field. CHAMPS ON A ROLL Houston All-Star Gerrit Cole (9-2) opposes Oakland’s Frankie Montas (4-2) when the World Series champion Astros try to extend their winning streak to seven games in the opener of a four-game series against the ascending Athletics. HEALTHY AGAIN Rays right-hander Chris Archer (3-4, 4.24 ERA), a potential trade target as the July 31 deadline approach- es, pitches the series opener at home against Detroit. Boston Red Sox’s Mookie Betts slides home to score on a sacrifice fly by It will be Archer’s first start since June 2 when he was Steve Pearce during the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas placed on the disabled list for the first time in his City Royals, Sunday, July 8, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) career with a left abdominal strain. Tampa Bay man- ager Kevin Cash said Archer will be limited to CALIFORNIA DOMINATION “loosely” 70 pitches. Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw (2-4, 2.86 ERA) AN EVEN DOZEN pitches for the Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego. In 32 career starts against Philadelphia ace Aaron Nola tries to become the the Padres, he is 17-6 with a 1.94 ERA. National League’s first 12-game winner — and STRUGGLING STARTER match his career high for victories — when he starts Kyle Hendricks has been one of the most consistent starters for the Chicago the nightcap against the Mets. The right-hander was Cubs since entering the rotation in 2014. But the right-hander has been going selected to his first All-Star Game on Sunday, and he through a difficult stretch over his last six outings, a trend he hopes to turn enters this start fifth in the NL in ERA (2.41) and around when he pitches at San Francisco. Hendricks (5-8, 4.27 ERA) has sixth in strikeouts (116). allowed 22 runs over his last 29 1/3 innings since the start of June, wining only once during that span. 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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, July 9, 2018: This year will be unusually successful if you can stay tuned in to the various vibes that head your way. You intuitively will know to follow through on what you feel. Understand what is happening in your life. You could witness expansion on the homefront. If you are single, you could meet someone from out of the blue DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker with whom you will want to settle down. Let the relationship progress naturally. If you are attached, you and your sweetie dote on each other. Plan a long-desired trip together. GEMINI understands you well.

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

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You have a tendency to go over- board. You have lots of energy and can accom- plish a lot, while at the same time encouraging others to join in. Your magnetism seems active in drawing in a loved one, but do not be sur- Mark Buford prised if you see a reversal. Tonight: Hang out SCARY GARY with friends. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH You start off like a racehorse, flying out of the gate and close to unstoppable. You wonder whether anyone can stop you, at least in the morning. By the afternoon, your financial situation becomes your focus. Be willing to change your pace. Tonight: Treat yourself well and indulge. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH Someone could misinterpret your sluggish start this morning. This person might Crosswords believe that you are refusing to support what he or she thinks is an A-plus idea. Be sure to clear DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni the air, then make a point of doing what would make you happy. Tonight: Ask for what you need. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH You know what works for you. Get going early in the day, as you are likely to encounter a problem if you take risks in the afternoon. You will become more verbal and caring as a result, though you might be dragged down. Tonight: Say what you are thinking, and mean it. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHHH You could be overwhelmed by all the requests you receive. Though you will be in the mood to cocoon, you likely won’t be able to. You might want to pursue a financial interest B.C. Mastroianni and Hart that could involve a creative venture. Tonight: Treat a loved one as you would like to be treat- ed. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Refuse to get overwhelmed by a boss’s demands. Know that this person respects the quality of your work. A discussion could be overwhelmed by everything that is occurring around you. A friend lets you know how much you are valued. Tonight: Go for what you want. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH One-on-one relating could prove worthwhile in the morning. The strength of a bond will be highlighted. You might feel over- whelmed by everything going on around you. You also could be more concerned about a per- ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie sonal situation. Tonight: Take a few days off from the grind. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH Others might be more comfortable making the first move. Talks could be over- whelming. Let go for a while, and you will see what a primary role you play. A friend might want more from you. Know when to say: “enough is enough.” Tonight: Join friends for a fun night out. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Honor a fast change occurring between you and someone else. In the morning, clear out as much work and/or errands as you can. By the afternoon, you will want to touch base with various people. Don’t forget to make ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett a call to a special friend. Tonight: Sort through invitations. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH Your creativity draws in the results you have wished for. An amorous tie might become quite flirtatious, especially if you choose to go along with the moment. You will deal with a friendship with more optimism than usual. Tonight: Curb a tendency to go to extremes. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Cryptoquip HHH You could be overwhelmed by every- thing that is happening in your outside life. You will be able to focus on a more creative approach once you step away from a difficult person. A loved one could seek you out for ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe advice. Tonight: Make sure your plans are packed with fun. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHHH You have affected a loved one in a special way that makes all the difference. Focus on being light and easy, and avoid those who are difficult and touchy. You greet many different ideas because of a gained understanding of the other parties involved. Tonight: Head home early.

BORN TODAY Actor Tom Hanks (1956), singer/songwriter Courtney Love (1964), actor Fred Savage (1976) PAGE 14 - MONDAY, JULY 9, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS

July events in the Teen DEADLINE: 2PM THE DAY BEFORE Room at West Springfield To Advertise Call Public Library Monday, July 9 at 6:00 p.m. The Guitar Center of West 413-562-4181 Ext. 118 Springfield will be here for a demonstration of musical CLASSIFIEDAvailable Online 24/7 at www.thewestfieldnews.com/classifieds CLASSIFIED Email [email protected] instruments! Wednesday, July 11 at 6:00 p.m. Teen coloring and musical word searches – stop by and relax by coloring and doing cool word searches! Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Help Wanted These programs are free and open to Teens, age 13-17. For more information on these programs call: 413-736- July 2, 9, 2018 July 6, 2018 July 9, 2018 4561 ext. 5, or stop by either the Library’s Adult Services P-t senior center or Young Adult Services Desks. Program Assistant City of Westfield the town of BlAndfoRd Town of Southwick 25 hours Planning Board inVitAtion to Bid Conservation Commission Develops, coordinates and Catholic Grandparents meeting NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Town of Blandford acting facilitates programs and ALERT TO ALL CATHOLIC GRANDPARENTS: through its Board of Selectmen The Southwick Conservation activities at the Senior Cen- Commission will hold a public ter. Responsible for screen- Prayer Meeting Time changed to TUESDAY, JULY 10, at The Westfield Planning Board invites sealed bids from con- ing and supervising volun- will conduct a Public Hearing on tractors who are pre-qualified hearing under the Massachu- teers, community outreach, 11 a.m. due to the Wednesday, July 4th Holiday. Please join setts Wetland Protection Act us in prayer for our grandchildren and families at St. Peter July 17, 2018, at 7:00 P.M. in by mass department of trans- and administrative duties. City Council Chambers, Municip- portation to bid RUssell G.L.C. 131 § 40 and the South- Prepares and distributes bi- and St. Casimir Church at 22 State. St., Westfield, Tuesday al Building, 59 Court St., West- stAGe RoAd mill & fill. wick Conservation Commission monthly newsletter and cre- the 10th. Make sure and stay for our July picnic. Call Alicia Regulations & Bylaw Chapter ates marketing materials for field, MA on the application of 182 and Chapter 450 for a Re- print and social media. Ex- for more info at 568-0123. We always welcome new prayer Timothy Chapman for a Special A Bid Proposal Package for this perience in working with seni- project which contains detailed quest for Determination. The warriors! Mark your calendars. Permit per Zoning Ord. Sec. 3- project location is 70 Sunset or citizens, event 120.3(4) to allow an existing specifications, bid forms and Drive, West Suffield CT Parcel # planning,strong organization- auto body shop to continue at other pertinent information may al skills and effective commu- 4H-3-12 Congamond Lakes – nication skills required. Paying for Assisted Living at WSPL 215 E. Main St., zoned Busi- be obtained from the Blandford South Pond. The applicant is Highway Department Office, Registration is open: Paying for Assisted Living, ness B and Floodplain. The ap- proposing to replace/extend the Additional information, job plication is available for public One Russell Stage Road, Bland- current dock with a modular description and application Tuesday, July 10th from 2:30-4pm. The assisted living inspection at the Planning Of- ford, MA. dock system. The Hearing will may be obtained at industry can be overwhelming, but this workshop will help fice and at: be held July 16, 2018 at South- www.granby-ct. gov. Applica- you better understand your options by explaining the indus- Requests for bid proposal pack- tions will be accepted until wick Town Hall, 454 College 4:00 p.m on 7/18/18. EOE try’s structure and terminology. Here you will find trans- www.cityofwestfield.org/ ages may also be made by Highway in the 2nd floor Land parent, accessible information about the pricing, tax bene- applications sending an email to: Use Hearing Room (rear en- fits, and financial assistance programs that make assisted trance). The Conservation meet- [email protected] living programs affordable to families. Presented by ing starts at 7:00 PM. For fur- ther information please contact Part-time laborer Armbrook Village, The Council on Aging, and WSPL. This sealed bids are due at the the Commission office at (431) program is free, but space is limited. Registration is Board of selectmen’s office, 569-6907 between the hours of Duties include cleaning, required. The West Springfield Public Library is located at one Russell stage Road, 10 to 2 Monday through Friday. maintenance and repair of Sign-ups for buildings, grounds and equip- 200Park Street. For more information on these programs Blandford, mA by4:00 Pm on ment, snow removal and op- call: 413-736-4561 ext. 3, or stop by the Library’s Adult monday, July 23, 2018. Bids Christopher Pratt, erating light power equip- Services Desk. fall sports & will be publicly opened and read Chair for the Commission ment. aloud at 7:00 PM, July 23, 2018. Sports Survey The Board of Selectmen is the Applications and job descrip- awarding authority and reserves tions may be obtained at: the right to reject any or all bids are now open www.granby-ct.gov Tuesdays on the Trail and to make an award in any July 2, 9, 2018 or from WESTFIELD — Mayor Brian Sullivan and Andrea Gateway Athletic Director manner consistent with the law Allard from The Y will be our guests to start off the season. Matt Bonenfant has announced and deemed tobe in the best in- CITY OF WESTFIELD Town Manager’s Office Come celebrate healthy lifestyles, the trail, and meet new that the online registration for terests of the Town of Blandford. 15 North Granby Road fall sports at Gateway Regional Granby, CT 06035 people along the way. We will all start together at 6pm with only those who are Pre-quali- NOTICE OF PUBLIC High School is now open. Any fied with the mass depart- HEARINGS the option to bicycle or walk. Choose your own distance Applications will be accepted student entering grades 6 – 12 ment of transportation will be until 12:30 p.m. on Friday, and speed. Bicyclists ride to Shaker Farms trailhead and who wishes to take part in boys opened. Notice is hereby given that Pub- July 20, 2018. return. Walkers go about 1 mile and return. Meet at the or girls soccer or boys or girls lic Hearings will be held at 7:00 Main Street trail ramp (near Stop & Shop). cross country running this fall P.M. in City Council Chambers, The Town of Granby is an equal opportunity employer. Tuesdays on the Trail runs every Tuesday from July may sign up now. Also, a new Municipal Building, 59 Court 10 thru August 28 at 6 pm and is organized by Friends of Street, Westfield, MA on July 17, sports survey is available to July 9, 16, 2018 2018, by Planning Board & on the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail (FOCGRT). In case of determine prospective num- August 16, 2018, by the City weather concerns, please use your own judgment for per- bers of student athletes for the Town of Southwick Council to consider a petition of sonal safety. You can always wear your rain gear and join coming school year. Parents/ Board of Appeals Oleksak Revocable Trust (own- hiGhBUsh BlUeBeRRY us for a walk in the rain! (When is the last time you jumped guardians should complete this er) to amend the zoning map at PicKeRs in a puddle?) Heavy storms cancel. survey for any student entering Notice is hereby given of a pub- 798 Airport Industrial Park Rd. wanted in chester for Contact for more information: Alice Flyte, 413-454- grades 6-12 in the fall who lic hearing to be held Monday, (Parcel 72R-70), from Business July/August. start week of July 4th. 7822. plans to play a sport during any July 23rd, 2018, at the South- B to Industrial A; also zoned Wa- season of the 2018-19 school wick Town Hall, 454 College ter Resource Protection. The pe- tition is available for public in- text phone # to year, for planning purposes. To Highway, Southwick, MA at 7:15 pm to hear the petition of spection at the City Clerk’s Of- (929) 310-9468 “Raps, Rhythms and Rhymes” find both items, please visit the fice and Planning Dept., 59 district website (www.grsd. Kostyantyn Alforov, 11 Jeffrey Circle, Southwick, MA. 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