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JOHN STEINBECK Low of 55. www.thewestfieldnews.com Year in Review VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents Gateway Hilltowns look to the future By Amy Porter Correspondent HILLTOWNS – The Gateway hilltowns of Blandford, Chester, Huntington, Middlefield, Montgomery and Russell continued to work together in 2018 to improve their future outlook, overcoming some significant roadblocks they Residents at Russell Annual Town had been facing for years. Meeting prepare to take historic First, all six towns voted at annu- vote. (Photo by Amy Porter) Westfield Post al town meetings to change the reduced by almost half. 124 players funding formula for their above David Tirrell One of the conditions DESE had minimum assessments to the imposed on the Gateway hilltowns ’18 SPORTS YEAR-IN-REVIEW: (8) and Paul Gateway School district, with per- to allow the change, was the need to Shibley (19) cel- mission from the Massachusetts update their regional agreement to ebrate a District Department of Elementary and 1/2/3 champion- be in compliance with One Person, Secondary Education (DESE). One Vote, which ensures that every ship with team- Instead of basing the assessment mates in July school committee member repre- each year on the student census, sents approximately the same per- after mercying which drastically increased some Agawam 15-5 centage of the district’s population. assessments and reduced others by After a decade of debate, and at Jachym small shifts in their student popula- All-Star Summer Field. (File Photo three or four failed attempts to tions, the towns’ assessments will change the Gateway Regional by Bill Deren) now increase or decrease together By Chris Putz battle to cancer. Their son, assistant School Committee composition to by the annual percentage increase reflect the requirement of “One Staff Writer coach Matt Irzyk, and daughter Emily, of the Gateway budget. This is the third of a four-part series each tossed out a ceremonial first pitch. Person, One Vote,” the facilitated The vote was most difficult for discussion group charged with try- looking back at the year that was… The post’s Honor Guard led the National the town of Russell, whose student After the high school spring season Anthem. ing again came to a fairly quick population had decreased by 26 consensus in August, with the help came to a close in 2018, Westfield Post In their first season, the Whip City’s according to the March 2018 cen- 124 began its traditional follow-up in Junior Legion team would go on to win of retired superintendents Jay Barry sus, and would have had a $97,000 and Mac Reid of the Massachusetts American Legion Baseball action. the District 1/2/3 championship, rallying decrease in their assessment for Post 124’s season was dedicated to from a four-run deficit to upend Agawam Assoc. of Regional Schools FY19. In order to help persuade (MARS). coach Don Irzyk’s wife, Kim, who passed them, the town of Chester offered to away earlier in the year after losing a See Sports Year-In-Review, Page 9 At the meeting, a vote was taken offset Russell’s increase by $40,000. to retain the same number of seats The offer was persuasive, and from each town, and weigh the Russell as the last town to vote votes according to population rep- effectively passed the alternative resented. assessment method for the towns. With the two biggest obstacles Ultimately, due to increased resolved of revising regional assess- funding from the state, Chester’s ments and school committee com- WHS faces East offset payment to Russell was position, work was set to continue on the rest of the regional agree- ment, to come up with a document approved by a super majority of the Granby High in As committee. That document will go to Christine Lynch of DESE for review, and then through state and School’s Match Wits local legal departments. The last step is a vote of approval by all of WESTFIELD — Students from Westfield High School the six member towns at their town and East Granby, Conn. High School competed in an episode meetings. of As Schools Match Wits Saturday evening at 7 p.m. on th Also approved at annual town WGBY. The match was the third episode of the 58 season meetings was funding by the towns of the show that features high schools throughout Western for Economic Development New England testing their knowledge against each other. Director Jeanne LeClair, who was Westfield High School’s Suvin Sundrararajan, Luke originally hired through a grant to Bacopoulos, Spenser King, and Gabby O’Dea faced off Facilitator Jay Barry of MARS. against East Granby High School’s Cullen Beman, Christian See Gateway Hilltowns, Page 8 Fagnant, David Sales, and Amber Bourgault. Westfield High (Photo by Amy Porter) School began with a strong Challenge Round in which they answered high school trivia questions asked of both teams. The stone sign at However, East Granby came back to take the lead in the dents in the Department of Communications Capitalization Round in which each team took turns choos- Gateway serve as the production crew. WGBY supplies Regional ing categories in a segment that resembles Jeopardy. East the professional producer, broadcast, marketing, Granby expanded on that lead in the following Lightning Schools on and technical support. Littleville Round and ultimately won the match 180 to 145. Although Broadcast weekly during the school year on Westfield High School lost, due to the structure of the show’s Road in WGBY, questions for As Schools Match Wits are Huntington. playoffs they are not eliminated yet. The top eight playoff written by longtime ASMW writer and judge Dr. seeds go to the teams that scored the most points, not neces- (WNG File Todd Rovelli along with WSU faculty and stu- Photo) sarily each game’s winner. dents in accordance with Massachusetts and ——— Connecticut state high school curriculum guide- RETURNING TO THE SET ASMW is a collaborative lines. WSU’s Mark St. Jean of the Department of production of WGBY and Westfield State University (WSU). Communication and WGBY’s Tony Dunne serve Produced using Westfield State University facilities, stu- as executive producers. Southwick Civic Fund delivers toys to families in need By Greg Fitzpatrick bag to each of the families that had requests, he believes this year’s 42 fami- Correspondent signed up to have presents. lies could be a good sign that not as many SOUTHWICK – Just a couple of days Businesses, service organizations and people were in need of toys this holiday before Christmas, the Southwick Civic churches annually participate as drop off season. As long as there is some child in Fund’s Angry Elves Toy Drive delivered locations and donors of unwrapped toys. need of toys on Christmas morning toys to 42 families in need of presents “The adults were very appreciative. It Deedy will keep the Angry Elves Toy this holiday season. worked out very well,” said Deedy. Drive going. Joe Deedy, President of the Southwick “There were definitely some very happy “We’d love to continue until we’re not Civic Fund and owner of Moolicious, folks.” needed and that would be a wonderful said the toy drive consisted of toys Each child received anywhere from thing,” said Deedy. donated for children from the ages of one three to five gifts, with Deedy mention- Prior to organizing the event in 2014, to 15-years-old. Donations were accept- ing that a variety of toys were handed out Deedy, his family, and volunteers had ed until December 12 and volunteers of to specifically meet a child’s interest. helped the West Springfield Park and The Southwick Civic Fund is accepting unwrapped toys the Southwick Civic Fund then wrapped Although Deedy said they usually Recreation Center with their “Operation until December 12. (Photo from Moolicious) all of the toys and delivered them in a receive anywhere from 50 to 100 Santa” for about 10 years. 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Christmas Tree Drop Off Locations Westfield Wednesday’s 350th Holiday Schedule at WESTFIELD — The City will be providing residents drop off locations for their Christmas Trees this year due to how successful it Lecture Series: Shay’s Rebellion Westfield Gas & Electric was received last holiday season. The City will again monitor the sites so that we are able to get an accurate count on how many trees WESTFIELD — Presented by Dennis Picard, WESTFIELD — In recognition of the upcoming New are collected, to ensure that there is space for further drop offs. All Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at First Year’s holiday, the 100 Elm Street Business office at trees will be chipped, and repurposed; therefore we ask that the trees Congregational Church, Westfield. Free and open to Westfield Gas and Electric will close at 5PM on Monday, are free of lights, ornaments, and any debris. Drop off areas at each the public. December 31st and re-open at 8:30AM on Wednesday, location will be clearly marked. Residents will be able to dispose of Shay’s Rebellion is viewed as an agrarian revolt pit- January 2, 2019. their trees at these locations from December 26, 2018—January ting impoverished farmers in western Massachusetts The 24/7 Dispatch Center will remain open and available 18, 2019. against the wealthy merchant class of the coastal east- for calls at (413) 572-0000 if you need assistance with your Drop off locations and hours are as follows: City Hall, 59 Court ern part of the State. Come hear an account of the gas, electric or Whip City Fiber internet service. Street, back parking lot, 7 days, 24 hours; Hampton Ponds Playground, participants and events of this post-revolutionary Wishing everyone health and happiness in the New Year! 121 Old Stage Road, 7 days, 24 hours; Highway Garage, DPW, 12 uprising that both confirm and negate this long-held Ponders Hollow Road, 7:00 am—2:30 pm, Monday—Friday; Little perception. River Fire Station, 366 Little River Road, back parking area, 7 days, Dennis Picard will share the stories leading up to 24 hours; Twiss Street Transfer Station, 37 Twiss Street, no sticker what was termed at the time, the “Regulators,” their needed, can drop off tree only, Monday—Friday, 7:00 am—2:30pm activities in our area, a few personages of local interest Notice: Westfield Refuse/ Saturday, 7:00 am—2:30pm. – including Westfield’s own General Shepard, and the effect on our nation’s early history. Some demands of Recycle Holiday the 1780s such as the one calling for moving the State Westfield Bridge Club Results 12/20/18 capital out of Boston have been rediscovered repeat- Pick-up Schedule North/South edly and advocated for over the generations. WESTFIELD — Monday, December 24th, regular trash 1st, Norma Amanti - Lolly Templeton Dennis served as a consultant on the filming of the pick-up. Tuesday, December 25th (Christmas Day), no trash 2nd, Vi Martinell - Cindy Fullerton award winner “A Little Rebellion Now and Then: pick-up. Week of 12/24/18, please follow regular holiday 3rd, Dorothy Kowaleski - Judy Fiore Prologue to the Constitution,” Calliope Films, 1985, pick-up schedule. There will be Saturday collection on East-West which dramatizes the turbulent years after the 12/29/18. Monday, December 31st, regular trash pick-up. 1st, Cindy Healey - Janet O’Brien American Revolution that culminated in Shays’ Tuesday, January 1st (New Year’s Day), no trash pick-up. 2nd Mary Wolff - Andrea LaPlace Rebellion and the framing of the Constitution. Week of 12/31/18, please follow regular holiday pick-up 3rd, Ellie Siska - Betty Clare schedule. There will be Saturday collection on 1/5/18. ——— No Bridge December 27Th. See You January 3Rd!

Odds & Ends LOCAL LOTTERY Last night’s numbers Weed that MASSACHUSETTS TONIGHT TUESDAY WEDNESDAY MassCash 02-07-11-15-24 sprouted Mega Millions Estimated jackpot: $415 million Numbers Evening holiday cheer 1-8-6-7 Numbers Midday mysteriously 0-9-6-6 Powerball Estimated jackpot: $53 million Partlt Cloudy, Windy. Mainly Sunny. Cooler. uprooted TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A street corner weed that had been decked out with 40-50 30-33 Christmas lights and brought out holiday Today, cloudy with periods of rain. High 41F. Tonight, periods goodwill in Ohio has apparently met an of rain. Low 36F. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall possibly over early demise. one inch. Locally heavier rainfall possible. Tuesday, partly WTVG-TV in Toledo reports that Rain. cloudy and windy. Morning high of 50F with temps falling to near 40. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph (higher gusts likely). someone pulled out the “Christmas weed” Tuesday night, mainly clear. Low 22F. Wednesday, a mainly early Friday morning and drove off with CONNECTICUT sunny sky. Much colder. High 33F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 Cash 5 04-06-09-26-32 mph. Wednesday Night, partly cloudy during the evening fol- it in his trunk. lowed by cloudy skies overnight. Low 21F. Lucky Links Day 36-37 The weed had become a holiday attrac- 02-11-12-15-17-18-19-20 tion after a family decorated it with tinsel Lucky Links Night to spread some Christmas cheer. 02-09-11-12-15-16-17-20 Others added their own ornaments and Play3 Day WWLP.COM • Working For You began leaving behind donations for the 3-3-4 needy. It became so popular that Toledo Play3 Night today officials set up donation boxes and hand- 5-9-2 ed out the items to local charities. Play4 Day 9-0-3-2 4:29 PM The weed had been scheduled to be 7:20 AM 9 hours 9 Minutes cleaned up on Saturday along with all of Play4 Night 1-9-5-3 sunrise sunsET lENGTH OF dAY the decorations and donations surround- ing it.

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Monday, Dec. 31, the 365th and final day of 2018.

n Dec. 31, 1972, Major League baseball player Roberto Clemente, 38, was killed when a plane In 1987, Robert Mugabe (moo-GAH’-bay) was sworn in One year ago: Ohe chartered and was traveling on to bring relief as Zimbabwe’s first executive president. New Yorkers endured the second-coldest New Year’s supplies to earthquake-devastated Nicaragua crashed Eve celebration on record; the temperature in the city shortly after takeoff from Puerto Rico. In 1995, the syndicated comic strip “Calvin and Hobbes,” was 10 degrees Fahrenheit as a glittering crystal ball created by Bill Watterson, came to an end after a 10-year dropped with a burst of confetti and dazzling fireworks in On this date: run. Times Square. Bitterly cold temperatures spread across In 1759, Arthur Guinness founded his famous brewery at the Deep South; the dangerous temperatures would grip St. James’s Gate in Dublin. In 1997, Michael Kennedy, the 39-year-old son of the wide areas of the U.S. from Texas to New England for late Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, was killed in a skiing acci- days. The Cleveland Browns joined the 2008 Detroit Li- In 1775, during the Revolutionary War, the British re- dent on Aspen Mountain in Colorado. Pianist Floyd Cra- ons as the only teams in NFL history to go 0-and-16, los- pulsed an attack by Continental Army generals Richard mer died in Nashville at age 64. ing to the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-24. On the last day of Montgomery and Benedict Arnold at Quebec; Montgom- the year, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” surpassed “Beauty ery was killed. In 2001, New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani spent his and the Beast” as the top-grossing film in North America final day in office praising police, firefighters, and other in 2017. In 1879, Thomas Edison first publicly demonstrated his city employees in the wake of 9/11, and said he had no electric incandescent light by illuminating some 40 bulbs regrets about returning to private life. Today’s Birthdays: at his laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey. TV producer George Schlatter is 89. Actor Sir Anthony Ten years ago: Hopkins is 81. Actor Tim Considine (TV: “My Three In 1904, New York’s Times Square saw its first New The U.N. Security Council held an emergency meeting Sons”) is 78. Actress Sarah Miles is 77. Rock musician Year’s Eve celebration, with an estimated 200,000 peo- on an Arab request for a binding and enforceable resolu- Andy Summers is 76. Actor Sir Ben Kingsley is 75. Pro- ple in attendance. tion condemning Israel and halting its military attacks on ducer-director Taylor Hackford is 74. Fashion designer Gaza. A man left four gift-wrapped bombs in downtown Diane von Furstenberg is 72. Actor Tim Matheson is 71. In 1946, President Harry S. Truman officially proclaimed Aspen, Colo. in a bank-robbery attempt, turning New Pop singer Burton Cummings is 71. Actor Joe Dallesan- the end of hostilities in World War II. Year’s Eve celebrations into a mass evacuation. (The dro is 70. Rock musician Tom Hamilton (Aerosmith) is man, identified as 72-year-old James Chester Blanning, 67. Actor James Remar is 65. Actress Bebe Neuwirth is In 1951, the Marshall Plan expired after distributing more shot and killed himself.) 60. Actor Val Kilmer is 59. Singer Paul Westerberg is 59. than $12 billion in foreign aid. Actor Don Diamont is 56. Rock musician Ric Ivanisevich Five years ago: (Oleander) is 56. Rock musician Scott Ian (Anthrax) is 55. In 1985, singer Rick Nelson, 45, and six other people Only hours before the law was to take effect, Supreme Actress Gong Li is 53. Author Nicholas Sparks is 53. Ac- were killed when fire broke out aboard a DC-3 that was Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, acting on a request from tor Lance Reddick is 49. Pop singer Joe McIntyre is 46. taking the group to a New Year’s Eve performance in an organization of Catholic nuns in Denver, blocked im- Rock musician Mikko Siren (Apocalyptica) is 43. Donald Dallas. plementation of part of President Barack Obama’s health Trump Jr. is 41. Rapper PSY (Park Jae-sang) is 41. Rock care law that would have forced some religion-affiliated musician Bob Bryar is 39. Rock musician Jason Sechrist In 1986, 97 people were killed when fire broke out in the organizations to provide health insurance for employees (Portugal. The Man) is 39. Actor/singer Erich Bergen is Dupont Plaza Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Three that included birth control. Character actor James Avery, 33. DJ/vocalist Drew Taggart (The Chainsmokers) is 29. hotel workers later pleaded guilty in connection with the who’d played the Honorable Philip Banks in “The Fresh Olympic gold medal gymnast Gabby Douglas is 23. blaze.) Prince of Bel-Air,” died in Glendale, California, at age 68. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2018 - PAGE 3

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At the intersection of Community & Creativity Monday, December 31st, 2018 Photography 2 • Wednesday, January 2nd, 6-8p 3:30pm Gather in lobby of Amelia Park Ice Arena WESTFIELD for start of Westfield’s First Night Family Parade Intro to Photography • Thursday, January 3rd, 6-8p 4:00pm Step off for the Westfield First Night Family Parade Blandford: “Reset Your Balance” • A month long yoga series with a bonus self-care throughout Amelia Park Campus Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm workshop after the third class • starts Sunday, January 6th at 9:30am 4:15pm Parade ends in Amelia’s Garden roasting s’mores, Intro Acrylic Painting • starts Monday, January 7th, 6-8p hot chocolate, ice sculptures, stilt-walker Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm 4:30pm First Night evening events begin in Boys & Girls Club, Intermediate Acrylics • starts Tuesday, January 8th, 6-8p Children’s Museum & Ice Arena Tolland: Intro to Knitting & Crochet • starts Tuesday, January 8th, 10 - Noon BOYS & GIRLS CLUB – 4:30-6:30PM All classes take place in our bright, downtown Acoustic Musician Ed Bentley – Entrance lobby Board of Selectmen Meeting at 5 pm Westfield location at 105 Elm St., easy access Bounce Houses & Activities – Gym • Teen Rock Bands – Teen Center to the Thomas St. municipal parking lot. 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JANUARYNOVEMBER 9, 2019 • Shay’s 28, 2018 Rebellion FirstCity Congregational of Westfield Church Celebrations: • Presented By: 1869, Dennis 1919, Picard 1969 Westfield State University (WSU): Scanlon Hall Banquet Rm. JANUARY 16, 2019 •Presented The Canal By: Dr. Greenway Robert Brown from and History Bruce Cortis to Modern Rail Trail Westfield Athenaeum • Presented By: Bob Madison DECEMBER 12, 2018 JANUARY 30, 2019 • The SolomonWhips Brothers of Westfield: of Westfield in the Civil War & Beyond WestfieldThe Rise andAthenaeum Decline • Presented of an American By: Bob MadisonIndustry FEBRUARY 13, 2019Westfield • Watershed Athenaeum Wanderings • Presented By: Through Bruce Cortis Time and Space: Westfield River Watershed Association, 65 Years of Service In this Nov. 29, 2018, file photo, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., answers a question from JANUARY 9, 2019 the audience at the American University Washington College of Law in Washington, after WSU: CURCA Ely Library, 2nd Flr. • Presented By: Dr. Aaron Reyes, delivering a speech on her foreign policy vision for the country. (AP Photo) Dr. BrianShay’s Conz, Bill Rebellion Rose, Mark Damon First Congregational Church • Presented By: Dennis Picard FEBRUARY 27, 2019 • Where the Two Worlds Meet: Native AmericansJANUARY 16,of Western 2019 MA Elizabeth Warren takes big move WSU: Scanlon Hall,The Loughman Canal Living Greenway Room • Presented from By: Gail White MARCH 6, 2019History to Modern • History of the Westfield Rail Trail Normal School toward 2020 presidential run WestfieldWSU: Arno Athenaeum Maris Gallery, • Presented Ely HallBy: Bob 2nd Madison Flr. Presented By: Dr. Beth Ann Rothermel,JANUARY 30, Dr. 2019Mara Dodge, and Walter Fogg By ELANA SCHOR But that’s likely to change quickly in the Associated Press new year as other leading Democrats take MARCHThe 13, U.S.S. 2019 • OneWestfield, Room Schoolhouses a Civil War in ShipWestfield WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Elizabeth steps toward White House runs. WestfieldWestfield Athenaeum Athenaeum •• Presented Presented By:By: Ed Walter Stannard Fogg Warren on Monday took the first major step Warren enters a Democratic field that’s toward launching a widely anticipated cam- shaping up as the most crowded in decades, MARCH 27,FEBRUARY 2019 • Reverend 13, 2019 Taylor paign for the presidency, hoping her reputa- with many of her Senate colleagues openly FirstWatershed Congregational Wanderings Church • Presented Through By: Walter Time Powell and tion as a populist fighter can help her navigate weighing their own campaigns, as well as a Democratic field that could include nearly governors, mayors and other prominent citi- Space:APRIL Westfield17, 2019 • River Wayfinding Watershed through Association, GPS: two dozen candidates. zens. One of her most significant competitors Planning Perspectives65 Years for of theService City of Westfield “No matter what our differences, most of us could be Sen. Bernie Sanders, a Vermont WSU: CURCAWSU: Ely Library, Scanlon 2nd Hall Flr. •Banquet Presented Room By: Dr. Aaron Reyes, want the same thing,” the 69-year-old independent who is eyeing another presiden- Presented By: Dr.Dr. Dristi Brian Neog, Conz, Dr. Bill Robert Rose, Mark Bristow, Damon and Billy Hyunh Massachusetts Democrat said in a video that tial run harnessing the same populist rhetoric. highlights her family’s history in Oklahoma. She must also move past a widely panned APRIL 24, 2019 • How Westfield Became Known as the “Baseball Town” “To be able to work hard, play by the same set October release of a DNA test meant to bol- Westfield Athenaeum • Presented By: Dan Genovese of rules and take care of the people we love. ster her claim to Native American heritage. That’s what I’m fighting for and that’s why The move was intended to rebut Trump’s FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 • 1-4 PM • Westfield State University Student Showcase today I’m launching an exploratory commit- taunts of Warren as “Pocahontas.” Instead, her WSU: Ely Hall • Presented By: WSU Students tee for president.” use of a genetic test to prove ethnicity spurred Warren burst onto the national scene a controversy that seemed to blunt any argu- MAY 8, 2019 • Things Change: decade ago during the financial crisis with ment she sought to make. There was no direct The Lost Homes of Westfield calls for greater consumer protections. She mention of it in the video released Monday. Westfield Athenaeum quickly became one of the party’s more Warren has the benefit of higher name rec- Presented By: Dr. Robert Brown prominent liberals even as she sometimes ognition than many others in the Democratic fought with Obama administration officials mix for 2020, thanks to her years as a promi- over their response to the market turmoil. nent critic of Wall Street who originally con- More information: Now, as a likely presidential contender, she ceived of what became the government’s westfield350.org/lectures is making an appeal to the party’s base. Her Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. More information: westfield350.org/lectures video notes the economic challenges facing She now faces an arduous battle to raise people of color along with images of a wom- money and capture Democratic primary vot- en’s march and Warren’s participation at an ers’ attention before Iowa casts its first vote in LEAD LGBT event. more than a year. She has an advantage in the SPONSOR In an email to supporters, Warren said she’d $12.5 million left over from her 2018 re- more formally announce a campaign plan election campaign that she could use for a early in 2019. presidential run. Warren is the most prominent Democrat yet Warren’s campaign is likely to revolve Westfield Council On Aging: Volunteer Companions Sought to make a move toward a presidential bid and around the same theme she’s woven into WESTFIELD — If you want to impact an older adult’s life in a positive way, consider has long been a favorite target of President speeches and policy proposals in recent years: volunteering with the Westfield Council On Aging Companion Program. Companions assist Donald Trump. battling special interests, paying mind to the homebound elders in Westfield with grocery shopping, errands, transportation to medical In mid-December, former Obama housing nexus between racial and economic inequi- appointments, and/or friendly visiting. The goal of the Westfield Council On Aging Volunteer chief Julian Castro also announced a presi- ties. Companion Program is to help older adults maintain their independence and sense of well- dential exploratory committee, which legally “America’s middle class is under attack,” being. It takes only two hours per week and volunteers are reimbursed for their gas mileage. allows potential candidates to begin raising Warren said in the video. “How did we get There is no charge to seniors for the service which is funded by the Baystate Health money. Outgoing Maryland Rep. John here? Billionaires and big corporations decid- Community Benefit Grant, the Westfield Community Development Block Grant, Sarah Gillett Delaney is the only Democrat so far to have ed they wanted more of the pie. And they Services for the Elderly, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, and private formally announced a presidential campaign. enlisted politicians to cut them a fatter slice.” donations. 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Trump-Pelosi showdown over shutdown first battle of new era By LISA MASCARO their agenda, which includes investigations ing Democratic senators after the midterm Senator: Trump Associated Press of the president and oversight of his admin- election to hear their views on Trump’s $5 WASHINGTON (AP) — Nancy Pelosi istration, including Russian interference in billion demand for the wall, according to a often quotes Abraham Lincoln saying pub- the election. person familiar with the talks but unauthor- slowing down troop lic sentiment is everything. It’s a theory that Rather than reach out for negotiations, ized to speak publicly. He quickly learned will be put to the test when the new House the president has been holed up at the that even the most vulnerable senators from Democratic majority gavels in this week White House, tweeting. “Veterans on states Trump won in 2016, while favoring and votes to end the government shutdown President Trump’s handling of Border border security, did not want to spend the pullout from Syria without money for President Donald Security - 62% Approval Rating,” Trump money on the wall. By ZEKE MILLER Trump’s border wall with Mexico. tweeted Sunday, referring to AP VoteCast, One red-state Democrat, Montana Sen. Associated Press The high-stakes move to reopen the gov- a nationwide survey of more than 115,000 Jon Tester, said Sunday that Trump cam- WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has ernment will be the first big battle between midterm voters — including more than paigned on having Mexico pay for the wall, ordered a slowdown to the withdrawal of U.S. forces in Syria, Trump and Pelosi as Democrats come into 4,000 current and former service members but if the president is now saying, “We’re Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday. control ready to reassert the power of the — conducted for The Associated Press by still going to build the wall, but were going “I think we’re in a pause situation,” the South Carolina legislative branch and confront the White NORC at the University of Chicago. It to have the American taxpayer pay for it Republican said outside the White House after lunch with the House. found that veterans overall approved of — we’re going to use the American tax- president. Trump is counting on public support as Trump’s job performance, but women, the payer like an ATM machine — that’s not he holds out for $5 billion to build the wall. Trump announced earlier this month that he was ordering fastest growing demographic group in the the direction to go.” He’s signaled he’s in no rush to give up on military, defied that trend with a majority Republicans, who will still control the the withdrawal of all the roughly 2,000 troops from war-torn a signature campaign issue as he launches disapproving of him. Senate under Majority Leader Mitch Syria, with aides expecting it to take place swiftly. The presi- his own re-election bid in 2020. But Pelosi Other Republicans, though, are more McConnell, have not signaled their next dent had declared victory over the Islamic State group in just as strongly believes the public will be wary of the White House’s approach. Sen. move. They have largely left the negotia- Syria, though pockets of fighting remain. on Democrats’ side as they try to get gov- Richard Shelby of Alabama, the chairman tions to Trump and Democrats, and it’s Graham had been an outspoken critic of Trump’s decision, ernment working again, and move on to of the Appropriations Committee, said unclear if McConnell would consider any which had drawn bipartisan criticism. The announcement also health care and other priorities — including Sunday a prolonged standoff only makes of the bills the House, under Pelosi, could had shocked lawmakers and American allies, including Kurds oversight of the White House. all sides look “silly.” pass. who have fought alongside the U.S. against the Islamic State As the shutdown drags into a second “If we blame each other, this could last a Republican senators are eager to get group and face an expected assault by Turkey. week, shuttering popular Smithsonian long, long time,” Shelby said on CBS’ back to confirming Trump’s judicial nomi- “I think we’re slowing things down in a smart way,” museums and creating hardship among “Face the Nation.” ″It’s not a question of nees, and they say they don’t want to con- Graham said, adding that Trump was very aware of the plight some 800,000 federal workers, the stale- who wins, who loses ... Nobody wins in a sider any more shutdown legislation unless of the Kurds. mate is fast becoming a test of wills rarely shutdown, we all lose.” they know Trump would sign it into law, Critics had contended that the U.S. withdrawal would seen when Republicans had monopoly Pelosi, meanwhile, shows no signs of after the president rejected their Senate- embolden Iran and Russia, which have supported the govern- control of government in Washington. wavering, eager to both re-open govern- passed bill. ment of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. “We’re going to do our job,” said Rep. ment and to launch the Democratic agenda. House Democrats are pushing forward National security adviser John Bolton was expected to Jim McGovern, D-Mass., the incoming When the House gavels open Thursday, with other priorities in the first weeks of the travel to Israel and Turkey next weekend to discuss the presi- chairman of the Rules Committee, vowing one of the first votes will be on Pelosi’s new Congress, including a Rules package dent’s plans with the American allies. to pass legislation to re-open government. return as speaker. The California Democrat that will impose new transparency and During his appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union,” “The president should take ‘yes’ for an is confident she has the support needed to oversight on legislative operations — answer and go back to tweeting.” Graham previewed his arguments to Trump for reconsidering win. including a requirement that all bills be As Republicans relinquish their hold on Democrats in the House are preparing considered in committees before coming to the Syria pullout. Congress, and House Speaker Paul Ryan three legislative options to keep govern- the floor for votes. They’re also planning “I’m going to ask him to sit down with his generals and gives up the gavel, the White House is ment running Day One, aides said. One early moves on health care, including a reconsider how to do this. Slow this down. Make sure that we eager for a showdown with Pelosi believ- would be a temporary measure, similar to resolution to fight the legal challenge to the get it right. Make sure ISIS never comes back. Don’t turn ing the crisis will tarnish the opening of the the Senate-passed bill before Christmas, to Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare. Syria over to the Iranians. That’s a nightmare for Israel,” new legislative session, and with it, her keep border security at existing funding Rep. Lucille Roybal Allard, D-Calif., the Graham said. expected return to the speaker’s office. levels, $1.3 billion, and re-open govern- incoming chairwoman of the appropria- “And, at the end of the day, if we leave the Kurds and aban- Trump is committed for the long haul, ment through Feb. 8, but no money for the tions subcommittee that handles Homeland don them and they get slaughtered, who’s going to help you according to administration officials unau- wall. The others would also keep border Security, said in an interview that her office in the future?” he said. “I want to fight the war in the enemy’s thorized to speak publicly and granted funds at current levels, without wall money, is preparing legislation to keep government backyard, not ours. That’s why we need a forward-deployed anonymity. After early threats to shut down but for the remainder of the fiscal year, running and moving forward. force in Iraq and Syria and Afghanistan for a while to come.” government over the wall, he now believes though Sept. 30. “Our goal is to make sure we move on he’s got public opinion and, at very least, On the other side of the Capitol, Senate our promises,” she said, noting that the his base of supporters behind him. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has public has “tremendous influence on what The president has not said he would veto shown little daylight with Pelosi, and has happens” in Washington. the Democratic legislation, if it lands on his been able to hold Democrats together, And if the shutdown drags into the new desk. But the idea of clouding Pelosi’s effectively neutralizing the White House’s Congress? “I don’t even want to think speakership only emboldens Trump, the attempt to split his ranks, even after their about that.” officials said. A prolonged crisis could November losses in the Senate. hobble House Democrats’ ability to launch Schumer immediately began approach-

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VOLATILITY: Trading has been The economy is already slipping. highly volatile in December, capping Growth in the 19 EU countries that a year of turbulence for markets. The use the euro enjoyed slipped from a wage increases in several states major U.S. stock indexes closed last decade-high of 2.4 percent in 2017 to By DAVID A. LIEB enced workers, making it more challenging for week with their first weekly gain in an estimated 2.1 percent this year. It Associated Press entry-level employees to find jobs. what’s been an otherwise painful is expected to ease further to 1.9 per- JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — At Granny Seattle, the fastest-growing large city in the month. The Dow Jones Industrial cent next year, according to the EU’s Shaffer’s restaurant in Joplin, Missouri, owner U.S., has been at the forefront of the movement Average and S&P 500 rose more executive Commission. Mike Wiggins is reprinting the menus to reflect for higher minimum wages. A local ordinance than 2 percent for the week, while Here’s a look at the major events the 5, 10 or 20 cents added to each item. the Nasdaq added nearly 4 percent. raised the minimum wage to as much as $11 an The indexes are still all down around and challenges that will shape the A two-egg breakfast will cost an extra dime, at hour in 2015, then as much as $13 in 2016, coming year in the European Union. 10 percent for the month and on $7.39. The price of a three-piece fried chicken depending on the size of the employer and track for their worst December since dinner will go up 20 cents, to $8.78. The reason: whether it provided health insurance. 1931. BREXIT CHAOS Missouri’s minimum wage is rising. A series of studies by the University of TRUMP TRADE: Investor senti- Wiggins said the price hikes are necessary to Washington has produced evolving conclusions. ment was supported by Trump’s Europe confronts one risk early in help offset an estimated $10,000 to $12,000 in In May, the researchers determined that tweet on Sunday saying he had a the year, as the British parliament additional annual pay to his staff as a result of a Seattle’s initial increase to $11 an hour had an “long and very good call” with Xi. faces a possible vote in mid-January new minimum wage law taking effect Tuesday. insignificant effect on employment but that the “Deal is moving along very well. If on Prime Minister Theresa May’s “For us it’s very simple. There’s no big pot of hike to $13 an hour resulted in “a large drop in made, it will be very comprehensive, negotiated deal on terms of an exit money out there to get the money out of” for the employment.” They said the higher minimum covering all subjects, areas and from the EU. If the deal is rejected, required pay raises, Wiggins said. wage led to a 6.9 percent decline in the hours points of dispute. Big progress being and no other solution such as a sec- New minimum wage requirements will take worked for those earning under $19 an hour, made.” Meanwhile, the official ond referendum is found, the risk effect in 20 states and nearly two dozen cities resulting in a net reduction in paychecks. Xinhua News Agency cited a Chinese will increase that Britain would leave around the start of the new year, affecting mil- In October, however, those same researchers Foreign Ministry spokesman as say- the EU as scheduled March 29 with- lions of workers. The state wage hikes range reached a contrasting conclusion. They said ing that “China stands ready to work out any clarity on new trading rules. from an extra nickel per hour in Alaska to a Seattle workers employed at low wages experi- with the United States to move for- That could cause widespread disrup- $1-an-hour bump in Maine, Massachusetts and enced a modest reduction in hours worked after ward the China-U.S. ties which are tion to business and complex supply for California employers with more than 25 the minimum wage increased, but nonetheless underpinned by coordination, coop- eration and stability.” Prospects for chains such as those involving auto workers. saw a net increase in average pretax earnings of Seattle’s largest employers will have to pay an agreement to forestall more U.S. factories. Some predict it could even $10 a week. That gain generally went to those penalty tariffs on Chinese exports ground flights and lead to shortages workers at least $16 an hour starting Tuesday. In who already had been working more hours while remain uncertain, analysts say. of produce and some medicines. New York City, many businesses will have to pay those who had been working less saw no signifi- ANALYST’S VIEWPOINT: at least $15 an hour as of Monday. That’s more cant change in their overall earnings. “Whilst President Trump has lauded than twice the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour. Both supporters and opponents of higher mini- ‘big progress’ in trade talks with TRUMP AND TRADE A variety of other new state laws also take mum wages have pointed to the Seattle studies. China following a phone call with Xi Europe and the U.S. are discussing effect Tuesday . Those include revisions to sexu- The federal minimum wage was last raised in during the weekend, it remains to be new terms of trade after U.S. al harassment policies stemming from the 2009. Since then, 29 states, the District of seen how much this can boost inves- President Donald Trump threatened #MeToo movement, restrictions on gun sales fol- Columbia and dozens of other cities and counties tor confidence given that market to put tariffs on European cars. The lowing deadly mass shootings and revamped have set minimum wages above the federal floor. reaction on recent positive develop- tariffs would hurt growth in Germany criminal penalties as officials readjust the bal- Some have repeatedly raised their rates. ment has largely been muted,” and in Europe more broadly and ance between punishment and rehabilitation. “The federal minimum wage has really become Mizuho Bank said in a markets com- could be imposed in 2019 if the talks The state and local wage laws come amid a irrelevant,” said Michael Saltsman, managing mentary. It added that the market fail. Angel Talavera, lead eurozone multi-year push by unions and liberal advocacy director of the Employment Policies Institute, a was likely to “stay put at this point economist at Oxford Economics, groups to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour Washington, D.C.-based group that receives and wait for further solid evidence” says that U.S. car tariffs would lower nationwide. Few are there yet, but many states funding from businesses and opposes minimum following expected meetings in have ratcheted up wages through phased-in laws wage increases. January. German GDP by 0.2 percent in 2020. CHINA MANUFACTURING: That’s in addition to the U.S.-China and adjustments for inflation. The new state minimum wage laws could In Arkansas and Missouri, voters this fall affect about 5.3 million workers who are cur- Factory activity weakened further in trade conflict, which could sideswipe December, an official survey showed Europe because it trades extensively approved ballot initiatives raising the minimum rently earning less than the new standards, wage after state legislators did not. In Missouri, Monday, boosting pressure on with both. according to the liberal-leaning Economic Policy Beijing to reverse an economic slow- the minimum wage will rise from $7.85 to $8.60 Institute, based in Washington, D.C. That equates down as it heads into trade talks with an hour on Tuesday as the first of five annual to almost 8 percent of the workforce in those 20 Washington. The purchasing manag- POPULISM increases that will take it to $12 an hour by 2023. states but doesn’t account for additional mini- ers’ index of the National Bureau of Elections to the European At Granny Shafffer’s in Joplin, waitress mum wage increases in some cities. Statistics and an industry group, the Parliament slated for May 23-26 can Shawna Green will see her base pay go up. But Advocates credit the trend toward higher mini- China Federation of Logistics and she has mixed emotions about it. mum wages to the “Fight for $15,” a national Purchasing, fell to 49.4 from See EU 2019, Page 7 “We’ll have regulars, and they will notice, and movement that has used protests and rallies to November’s 50.0 on a 100-point they will bring it to our attention, like it’s our push for higher wages for workers in fast food, scale on which numbers below 50 fault and our doings” that menu prices are child care, airlines and other sectors. show activity contracting. increasing, she said. “They’ll back off on some- “It may not have motivated every lawmaker to ENERGY: Benchmark U.S. crude thing, and it’s usually their tips, or they don’t agree that we should go to $15,” said David oil gained 46 cents to $45.79 per bar- come as often.” Cooper, senior economic analyst at the Economic rel in electronic trading on the New Verizon reaches Economic studies on minimum wage increases Policy Institute. “But it’s motivated many of York Mercantile Exchange. It have shown that some workers do benefit, while them to accept that we need higher minimum advanced 72 cents on Friday. Brent deal to continue others might see their work hours reduced. wages than we currently have in much of the crude, the benchmark for interna- Businesses may place a higher value on experi- country.” tional prices, gained 69 cents to $53.90 per barrel. carrying CURRENCIES: The dollar dipped to 110.04 yen from 110.28 yen last Disney channels Friday. The euro rose slightly to By The Associated Press $1.1451 from $1.1442. Verizon customers can continue to watch ESPN, ABC and other chan- nels owned by Disney after the two Judge clears the way for appeal companies announced a deal over programming fees. The telecommunications giant and of ruling against health law the entertainment company said in a joint statement Sunday: “Verizon and WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in Texas who recently declared the Affordable Care Act uncon- The Walt Disney Company have stitutional has stayed his ruling to allow for appeals. reached a broad-based distribution That means “Obamacare” remains in effect while litigation continues. agreement.” In a ruling issued Sunday, Judge Reed O’Connor in Fort Worth wrote that he stands by his earlier conclu- A woman passes an electronic The statement said details would sion that the entire law is invalidated by congressional repeal of its fines on people who remain uninsured, board displaying the Hong Kong be released in the coming days. like a house of cards collapsing. share index outside a bank in Hong The companies faced a Dec. 31 However, because “many everyday Americans would ... face great uncertainty” if that ruling were imme- Kong, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. deadline. Without an agreement, diately put into effect, O’Connor issued a stay to allow for appeals. Shares are mostly higher in sub- A group of Republican-led states brought the lawsuit. A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general, Verizon’s Fios network would have dued New Year’s Eve trading. (AP stopped carrying Disney channels. led by California’s Xavier Becerra, intends to appeal. Congressional Democrats also plan to appeal. Photo/Kin Cheung) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2018 - PAGE 7

In this file photo Westfield Community Education dated Wednesday Dec. 19, 2018, Free HiSET/GED Classes Britain’s Prime WESTFIELD — On January 15, 2019 at 5:30pm at The Minister Theresa Westfield Athenaeum-6 Elm Street in Westfield -downstairs May leaves 10 in The Lang Auditorium, WCE will hold their Spring 2019 Downing Street in HiSET/GED Information & Registration night. Registration London. In 2019 night attendance is mandatory for new and current students. Europe will face a New students should be prepared to complete registration raft of risks to the paperwork and take an assessment test to determine class continent’s ongo- placement. Spring classes officially begin on January 23, ing upswing, 2019 at the Westfield Athenaeum. For more information, including the call: 413.336.3100 or visit us online at www.westfieldcom- British Brexit munityeducation.org. from the trading bloc, if the parlia- ment votes on Prime Minister Free hearing clinic at the Theresa May’s negotiated deal on Southwick Senior Center leaving the SOUTHWICK — The Southwick Senior Center will be European Union. holding a free Hearing Clinic by Avada, Wednesday January (AP Photo/Tim 16th, with appointments starting at 9:30am. Hearing aids can Ireland, FILE) also be cleaned at this time. Stop by or call the office at 569- 5498 to make an appointment.

EU 2019 Continued from Page 6 serve as a chance for voters to express turn is damaging his European creden- trouble in bond markets — is credited dislike of their government and as a tials, because it risks pushing France with halting market turmoil in 2012. platform for populist parties that don’t over the EU deficit limit. Stimulus skeptic Jens Weidmann, like the EU. A strong showing by groups Some yellow-vest groups are consid- head of Germany’s national central like Marine Le Pen’s National Rally in ering a bid for the European elections, bank, was an early front runner but has France, the League in Italy and the though the movement has no single faded amid media speculation Merkel Alternative for Germany could make it political bent. may push for a German to replace harder for the EU to agree on legisla- Macron and his parliamentary major- Juncker. That would make it tough for Morningside tion. ity don’t face new elections until 2022 Germany to also claim the ECB job Italy’s populist government could fur- and he could yet rebound. Still, he is under typical EU horse-trading. Other Listen at WSKB.org or watch on Comcast Cable CH. 15 ther complicate things. It has smoothed expected to scale back the pace of possible successors are former Finnish over a disagreement with the EU on a change to France’s long-stagnant econo- central bank head Erkki Liikanen and •••••••• MOnDAyS •••••••• RADIO FOR THE WESTFIELD MASSES budget that drastically increases spend- my, with repercussions for the whole Bank of France governor Francois ing. But the plan could leave Italy, region. Villeroy de Galhau. 6-8 am: By George…it’s Monday which has a debt load of 133 percent of with George Delisle GDP, more vulnerable to new financial trouble. NEW TEAM INTEREST RATES 8-10am: Owls on the Air with Michael After the elections, European govern- The ECB could raise interest rates for “Buster” McMahon ‘92 ments will choose a replacement for the first time since 2011. YELLOW JACKETS European Central Bank President Mario The bank, which has already closed •••••••• TuESDAyS ••••••• With Britain leaving and Germany’s Draghi, whose eight-year term expires out its bond-buying stimulus program, 6-8 am: WOW, It’s Tuesday, with Bob Plasse Angela Merkel planning her political Oct. 31, and for Jean-Claude Juncker, has signaled no increase in rates before exit, French President Emmanuel the head of the EU Commission, who the fall. That leaves it open whether it 8-10am: Ken’s Den, with Ken Stomski Macron had hoped to seize the European isn’t seeking a new term. will be Draghi or his successor to lead spotlight in 2019 and push his agenda of Draghi has pushed the ECB into new the decision-making on the timing of a •••••• WEDnESDAyS ••••• economic change at home and strength- territory by using bond purchases to first rate move. Wake Up Wed., with Tina Gorman ening EU unity. But weeks of protests push 2.6 trillion euros ($3 trillion) in Higher rates could increase consumer 6-8 am: by yellow-vested masses angry over newly created money into the economy and business borrowing costs and 8-10am: Wednesday Roll Call - Rotating Hosts high taxes and shrinking pocketbooks as a way of supporting a weak-post-cri- improve returns for savers. The first rate have hobbled his credibility. sis recovery. His vow to do “whatever it increase could be postponed, however, 1st Wed On The Town with Mayor Brian Sullivan Riots forced him to offer billions of takes” to rescue the euro from its debt if the economy looks weak. and Denny Atkins (8-10am) euros in tax relief and aid — which in crisis — followed by a program to quell 2nd Wed Window into Westside with Mayor Wil Reichelt (8-9am) US Ambassador Chamber Chatter with Kate Phelon (9-10am) 3rd Wed Everything Southwick Major trade deal with UK may not be possible with Selectman Joe Deedy (8-9am) LONDON (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to Britain has cast doubts on whether a major bilateral trade deal can be reached if Parliament approves the Brexit proposal from Prime Minister Theresa May. ArtsBeat with Mark Auerbach (9-10am) Robert “Woody” Johnson told BBC radio Monday that negotiating a “quick” and “massive” trade deal between the two long- 4th Wed Rock on Westfield time allies “doesn’t look like it would be possible” under the terms of May’s proposed deal with the European Union. Johnson used a live radio appearance to reiterate President Donald Trump’s concerns about the proposed agreement, which with Harry Rock (8-9am) faces strong opposition in Britain’s Parliament. Boys and Girls Club Hour May has said she plans to bring the plan to a vote in mid-January. The U.S. ambassador said he finds a “defeatism” in the British attitude toward Brexit that overlooks the many positive devel- with Bill Parks (9-10am) opments leaving the EU could bring. ••••••• THuRSDAyS •••••• 6-8 am: The Westfield News Radio Show, with host Patrick Berry Can You Help Sarah? PRESCHOOL SCREENING Southwick-Tolland-GranvilleSarah Helps Seniors SOUTHWICK — The Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District wishes to announce a screening for children 8-9 am: In The Flow with Rob & Joe: who are three and four years of age. This free screening will be held on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the Woodland CanSchool, 80 Westfield Tech. Academy’s Powder Mill Road, Southwick, MA. Any child, who resides in the towns of Southwick, Tolland or Granville is eligible You to par- Rob Ollari & Joe Langone ticipate in this free screening. The screening is a brief survey of a child’s growth in several different areas (i.e. readiness skills, speech/language, hearing and vision). This screening is provided for several reasons: 1. To provide families with information Help on 9-10am: Superintendents’ Spotlight how their child is developing in relation to other children of similar age; 2. To help identify children who may need Sarah? additional with Stefan Czaporowski assistance in one of the above developmentalwww.sarahgillett.org areas; and 3. It is a prerequisite for enrollment as a peerwww.sarahgillett.org partner in the Public School’s Preschool Program. Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District offers a high quality integrated preschool ••••••••• FRIDAyS •••••••• program that is language-based. It is reasonably priced and has a payment plan. If you are interested in placing your child in this preschool setting, please sign up for a free screening and make an appointment to visit our program. PLEASE CALL 569-6598 6-8 am: JP’s Talk about Town, with Jay Pagluica FOR AN APPOINTMENT before January 11th, 2019 and for more information. 8-9 am: Owls Sports Weekly with Devin Bates ‘18 and Anthony Swenson ‘18 Southwick Public Library Teen Winter Reading Program 8-9 am: Conversations with Pete Cowles How Did This SOUTHWICK — Cozy up by the fire with a good book this winter, and get raffle tickets for HouseHelp Seniors? ••••••• SATuRDAyS ••••••• a chance to win a prize! The Winter Reading Program works like this - for each hour you read (maximum of 5 hours per week), you can getWant an entryTo Know to putA Secret? in for your choice of three prizes. 6-10am: Polka Jammer Network, with Billy Belina You can enter your hours read by filling out a raffleAsk ticket Sarah. at the library OR by filling out the Google Form available on our website, Facebookwww.sarahgillett.org page, and Teen Blog (if you enter hours online, you will be asked to note which prize you want your raffle entries for). Prizes will be raffled off at the end of the program. You can enter hours in beginning December 17th, and the last day to www.sarahgillett.org enter hours in is by 4:30 pm on January 18th. Winners will be announced on Monday, January 21st. Prizes include a $10 gift card to Dunkin Donuts, a $10 gift card to 5 Below and a mystery prize. For questions or for further information, please call (413) 569-1221 ext. 3. Teen Hangout– January 3rd from 2:30-3:30, students in grades 7-12 are invited to Southwick Public Library to try a “mug pizza,” listen to music, play video games on our PS4, or bring in Do you provide your own favorite game. For questions or for further information, please call (413) 569-1221 ext. 3. winter/snow SPLAT- January 9th from 2:30-3:20. Meet at Southwick Public Library and use your creativ- ity to help plan events and make the library better for teens! Meet in the community room to brainstorm and snack. This meeting we will be planning spring events at the library. Grades Is Here! services? 7-12. For questions or for further information, please call (413) 569-1221 ext. 3. “Nothing Day” Hangout–January 15th from 2:30-4:35. Grades 7-12. Nothing Day is a Do you want to reach over national holiday which is set aside to celebrate nothing. This is the most uneventful day of the 30,000 homes each week? year, so to honor it, Southwick Public Library will be showing the most quotable quirky cult We have customers looking for classic comedy about nothing. Tater tots provided. For questions or for further information, please call (413) 569-1221 ext. 3. snowblowing, snowplowing, Manga Club- January 24th from 3:00-4:45.Southwick Public Library will be watching the sanding/salting, ice damage repair, anime that was chosen by the group in the December meeting. New to the club? Just ask Heather frozen pipes, insulation, heating at Reference to find out what anime was voted on. We will also be eating Japanese snacks during the film. For 6-12th grade. For questions or for further information, please call (413) 569-1221 systems, firewood, window repair ext. 3. ... and Teen Zentangle® -January 28 from 2:30-4:30 Zentangle® is a fun, relaxing way to create intricate artwork. The instructor, Annette Chittenden, will break down several patterns, called “tangles” which will be used to build each student’s own unique piece! This method is a skill all things cold. builder for notebook sketchers and artists of all skill levels. All art materials and a light snack Call Flora in our Classified Department today! Your ad could be published within 2 days are provided. This program takes place at Southwick Public Library for students in 7-12th grade. ! Space is limited, sign up required. In case of inclement weather, the snow date is February 4th, 2:30-4:30. This program is free. For questions or for further information, please call (413) 569- 413-562-4181, x 118 [email protected] 1221 ext. 3. PAGE 8 - MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Economic Development Director Jeanne LeClair and Blandford and Westfield Gas & Electric officials hold “historic” Westfield Gas & Electric General Manager Dan Howard Hilltown Collaborative Chairman Andy Myers with the kick off meeting to start the process for broadband connectivity accepts citatation from Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor new Gateway Hilltowns brand. (Photo by Amy Porter) to the town. Karyn Polito. (Photo by Lynn F. Boscher) Gateway Hilltowns Continued from Page 1 the Hilltown Collaborative under the six towns’ Community ing in the resignation of board chairman Adam Dolby after a Compacts with the Baker-Polito Administration. flurry of social media threats made against him by a fellow LeClair and the Hilltown Collaborative showcased some of board member. the work which had been done at “The Big Reveal,” the The remaining board members quickly acted to hire Joshua unveiling of a shared brand for the six Gateway Hilltowns. The Garcia, then municipal services manager for Pioneer Valley marketing campaign was developed through a Community Planning Commission, as interim town administrator. Garcia Compact grant; one of several received from the Baker-Polito had been working with the towns through the Community administration to advance economic development and shared Compact agreement on shared services. services in the region. Blandford Police Chief Kevin Hennessy also resigned in What the six towns share is the Gateway Regional School June after ten years with the town, leading to an interim District, along with a rich history and abundant natural beauty. appointment of former Otis Police Chief Roberta Sarnicki. At “Gateway Hilltowns, Naturally” was unveiled on June 24 as the same time, Blandford began talks with Chester on the pos- the new brand for the region. The logo is in a postage stamp sibility of shared police services. frame, superimposed over a photo of the hills, with an oppor- Then, in what became the biggest story out of the hilltowns Officials from the towns of Blandford and Chester came tunity to feature photos of different locations and events going in 2018, even landing on the front page of the New York together on July 23 to discuss sharing police services. (Photos forward. The purpose of the campaign is to invite potential Times, Sarnicki and the town’s three part-time officers by Amy Porter) homeowners, businesses and visitors to discover the region. resigned on the same night during a Board of Selectmen meet- At a Hilltown Collaborative meeting in October, LeClair ing on July 30. Consulting Group is currently posted on the town website for said the gatewayhilltowns.org website had also been revised, The Board of Selectman responded with a statement, assur- public review. An open discussion regarding the report at the and “is beautiful,” and traffic is increasing to the site. She said ing residents of police coverage, and citing the challenges to January 7, 2019 Board of Selectmen meeting at 7:00pm at an underwriting ad mentioning all six hilltowns was running small towns in maintaining independent services and keeping Town Hall. on WAMC radio, an NPR-affiliate out of Albany which reach- up with state mandates. Blandford also houses two of the three sites still being con- es the hilltowns. “Our town Police Chief of ten years resigned in June of sidered for a new turnpike exit between Exits 2 (Lee) and 3 Another piece LeClair reported on was a mini-newspaper 2018. In light of his resignation, this created an opportunity (Westfield). The two sites still being studied are at the Turnpike which was mailed out to every household in the six towns, for the town to rethink our police department structure, Maintenance Facility in Blandford, and also at the rest area in giving updates on the marketing campaign, broadband efforts including exploring the idea of sharing police resources cross- Blandford. The third site still under consideration is at Algerie in the towns, available small business assistance, and the new jurisdictionally with bordering communities who also experi- Road in Otis. Gateway full-day preschool. ence the same looming demographic, socioeconomic, and Ski Blandford also has opened its doors under new manage- On the broadband front, the towns made progress in 2018. financial pressures as we do,” read the letter penned by Board ment, after postponing its opening for a year due to safety Blandford started make ready work in January, after signing an Chairman Cara Letendre and Garcia. concerns with its lifts. intergovernmental agreement with Westfield Gas & Electric’s In September, the town hired Daniel Ilnicky as its new tem- After receiving approval for a liquor license from the town Whip City Fiber to bring fiber to the town, in a process expect- porary/interim part-time police chief. Ilnicky also serves as in September, and holding a kickoff party and open house on a ed to take 18 months to two years. part-time police chief in the town of Chester. rainy Saturday in November, Ski Blandford is now open Westfield Gas & Electric was recognized by visits from Garcia’s status for the town also changed. Beginning Oct. M-W-F 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Governor Charles Baker in August and the Federal 1, Garcia became the full-time administrator for Blandford, Sundays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Expanded hours will be available Communication Commission Chairman Ajit Pai in September resigning from his position with the Pioneer Valley Planning on holiday weeks. for the MLP’s efforts in helping to bring broadband to more Commission. His previous part-time service in Blandford was Ski Blandford also announced this week that the Corporate than twenty hilltown communities. considered a PVPC project. Although still retaining the title of Race League will start racing on Jan. 2, with signups still avail- Other towns, including Chester, Huntington, Montgomery temporary Town Administrator, Garcia agreed to remain in able to Jan. 1. This race series competes in a dual GS format. and most recently, Middlefield are being aided by Massachusetts Blandford for up to three years. Individual and team rankings are based on a points system to Broadband Institute grants to Comcast for last mile connectiv- Garcia also helped to obtain a grant from the Pioneer Valley determine finishes. Individuals or those who don’t have a com- ity to the majority of unserved residents, a process still ongo- Planning Commission (PVPC), through the Commonwealth plete team can easily be placed on other teams. ing. of Massachusetts District Local Technical Assistance pro- The race league begins the first week of January and con- Blandford is also making progress in resolving longstanding gram, to seek consultant services to explore and analyze cludes at the end of February. Races are held weekly on town management difficulties, which continued for the first options for shared police services. The report by the Novak Wednesday nights at 5:30, weather permitting. There will be a half of 2018, but improved over the last six months. banquet at the end of the season. There is a $60 program fee, Following the resignation of Town Administrator Angeline and a Season Pass or Lift Ticket is required to participate. Ellison to take on a similar position in Uxbridge, Mass., the Board of Selectmen seemed to fray from the pressure, result-

Joshua A. Garcia became the full-town town administrator for Blandford in October. (WNG File Photo) Blandford police force at the July 23 meeting with Chester. They resigned en masse one week later on July 30, in a story that was picked up nationally. (Photo by Amy Porter)

2018 Salvation Army Kettle Drive Joseph Deedy, who will be running food services at Anonymous—$25.00 Blandford ski area, Dick McCann, general manager of Ski Florence Fitzgerald—$25.00 An open house for the turnpike exit study drew a crowd to Butternut and Ron Crozier, GM of Ski Blandford. (WNG File Blandford Town Hall in June. (WNG File Photo) Photo) Marlene Hills—$100.00 Gwladys Mahoney, in memory of the Evans and Mahoney families—$50.00 Childhood Obesity Seminars at the Westfield YMCA Anonymous—$1.00 WESTFIELD — For years parents have heard the dangers of childhood obesity but making Anonymous—$50.00 the necessary lifestyle changes—as a family—remain the biggest barrier to real progress. Stan & Kim Kozik—$25.00 Therefore, in collaboration with Baystate Health & support from Kohl’s Cares grant, the YMCA of Greater Westfield is offering the MIGHTY program. MIGHTY is Baystate Health’s Merry Christmas Kate, Mackenzie, Mary-Elyse & Erin, pediatric weight management program that stands for Moving, Improving and Gaining Health XOXO Ahma & Ahpa—$50.00 Together at the YMCA. MIGHTY is an evidence-based multi-component pediatric weight- The Sons of The American Legion Squadron 124— management program aimed at children with a body mass index above the 90th percentile. This free program is a two-hour sessions, twice a month, over a six-month period during which $25.00 children and their families engage with exercise specialists, nutritionist and social workers in Ann Lentini—$25.00 classroom instruction and group exercise sessions. Next session is for children between the ages of 10-12 beginning in January Tuesdays, 4-6PM. To be eligible for the MIGHTY In memory of Megan E. Pelli from Mom & Dad— Program, participants must be in the 90th percentile for height & weight, complete a medical $50.00 clearance forms /Inquiry forms & History Intake forms. Register by December 21. Space is Anonymous—$20.00 limited. To register, contact YMCA of Greater Westfield, Cindy Agan, Health & Wellness Director, 413-568-8631, [email protected]. Ext. 103 Laura Fellows, in memory of our parents—$250.00 THE WESTFIELD NEWS www.thewestfieldnews.com MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2018 - PAGE 9 SPORTS

Westfield Post 124 coach Don Irzyk (7) stands alongside The action heats up on the ice during the eighth annual Kevin The Westfield High School hockey team celebrates a coaches and players as they bow their heads for a moment of J. Major Memorial Hockey Tournament in late August at 2012-13 state Division III championship after defeating silence for Don’s wife, Kim, who passed away earlier this Amelia Park Ice Arena. (File photo by Bill Deren) Swampscott 4-1 in the title game at the TD Garden in year after losing a battle to cancer. The entire night’s festivi- Boston. (Photo by Frederick Gore) ties were dedicated to Kim. (File Photo by Chris Putz) Sports Year-In-Review Continued from Page 1 15-5. The Westfield Little League Softball 10-Year- Old All-Stars won the state championship with a sweep of Woburn in a best-of-3 series at Sadie Knox Playground. Former Bombers, Colin Dunn and Craig Lacey bolstered the Valley Blue Sox’s run to a New England Collegiate Baseball League champion- ship. The Kevin J. Major Memorial Tournament, which typically signals the end of the summer sports season, locally, once again, brought, fami- lies, friends, and fans together for some good-old fashioned hockey, but more importantly, continued to raise awareness regarding cardiac-related issues. Even with the summer season quickly fading, all eyes quickly turned to summer ’19. Westfield’s upcoming 350th anniversary cele- bration became a grand-slam event when the Greater Westfield Babe Ruth Baseball League announced it would be hosting its second World Series in four years. The 13-Year-Old World Series will be played Aug. 8-15, 2019. But first, a Major League Baseball champion would be crowned in fall ‘18. 2018 American Legion Baseball Junior Division District 1/2/3 champions, Westfield Post 124. (File Photo by Bill Deren)

Westfield’s 10-Year-Old All-Star softball team displays its state championship banner. (Staff file photo) Greater Westfield Babe Ruth League signups announced WESTFIELD – Greater Westfield you have any questions. A copy of a New players at all ages are chosen New England Regional Tournament Babe Ruth League President Dan player’s birth certificate is needed for teams each season. in July and the 13 Year Old Babe Welch has announced signups for for signups. The league’s success can be Ruth World Series in August. This the 2019 baseball season. The sign- The Greater Westfield Babe Ruth attributed to the many trained will be a great opportunity to show- ups will be held on Friday, January League has provided competitive coaches and league volunteers that case the City of Westfield and our 11th from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM and baseball for more than 60 years. work tirelessly to support the league, noted Dan Welch. on Saturday, January 12th from 9:30 Players from Westfield, Southwick, league. The league has enjoyed Westfield Babe Ruth provides the AM to Noon. The signups will be Granville, Montgomery, Blandford, great success in the 2012 and 2014 travel ball experience without the held at the Amelia Park Ice Arena. Huntington, Chester, Worthington, seasons with teams earning trips to high cost to join other programs. On line registration is available at Middlefield, Agawam, West the Babe Ruth World Series Most games are played at Bullens www.westfieldbaberuth.org Springfield and Southampton are Tournaments in Kitsap County, WA Field in Westfield, rated as one of Advance signups for tryouts to be invited to sign up. The league pro- and Ocala, FL. the best places to play and watch held in February are required. Please vides baseball opportunities for In 2019 Greater Westfield Babe baseball in Western Mass. contact Dan Welch (530-3374) if players from age 13 through age 15. Ruth will be hosting the 15 Year Old

H.S. Winter Sports RESULTS/STANDINGS

BOYS ICE HOCKEY BOYS BASKETBALL BOYS SWIMMING Friday’s Results Westfield 4-2 Westfield 0-6 Westfield 4-0 GIRLS BASKETBALL Southwick 0-2* Westfield Technical Academy 1-2 Northampton 73, Westfield 47 St. Mary 1-4 WRESTLING Mahar 53, Southwick 28 GIRLS BASKETBALL Southwick 4-2 Westfield 4-1 Renaissance 59, Westfield Technical Westfield 4-3 Gateway 0-4 Academy 24 Westfield Technical Academy 0-4 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY Gateway 31, Sci-Tech 25 St. Mary 0-0* GIRLS SWIMMING Longmeadow-Westfield 0-0* St. Mary vs. Duggan Academy, No Report Southwick 4-2 Westfield 4-0 Gateway 3-2 *Missing reports

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Winter Sports Schedules

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Mon., Dec. 31 Mon., Dec. 31 Mon., Dec. 31 Mon., Dec. 31 Mon., Dec. 31 No Sports Scheduled No Sports Scheduled No Sports Scheduled No Sports Scheduled No Sports Scheduled Tues., Jan. 1 Tues., Jan. 1 Tues., Jan. 1 Tues., Jan. 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY Tues., Jan. 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY NEW YEAR’S DAY NEW YEAR’S DAY Wed., Jan. 2 NEW YEAR’S DAY Wed., Jan. 2 BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Wed., Jan. 2 Wed., Jan. 2 Easthampton, Lossone Rink- BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Wed., Jan. 2 No Sports Scheduled GIRLS HOOPS @ Pioneer Williston Academy, 7 p.m. Minnechaug, Amelia Park Ice Valley Regional School, 6 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 3 WRESTLING @ Sabis, 7 p.m. Arena, 7 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 3 JV BOYS HOOPS @ Thurs., Jan. 3 Ware, 5:30 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 3 Thurs., Jan. 3 JV BOYS HOOPS @ Gateway, No Sports Scheduled BOYS HOOPS @ Ware, JV BOYS HOOPS vs. JV BOYS HOOPS @ Amherst, 5 p.m. Fri., Jan. 4 7 p.m. Westfield Technical Academy, 5:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Gateway, 5 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Westfield Fri., Jan. 4 BOYS HOOPS vs. Westfield BOYS HOOPS @ Amherst, 6:30 p.m. Technical Academy, Westfield JV GIRLS HOOPS @ Technical Academy, 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Intermediate School Ware, 5:30 p.m. Fri., Jan. 4 GIRLS HOOPS WRESTLING vs. East GIRLS HOOPS @ St. Mary, (Southampton Road), 5:30 p.m. Fri., Jan. 4 Longmeadow, 7 p.m. @ Ware, JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Smith BOYS HOOPS @ Pioneer ‘7 p.m. Vocational and Agricultural, Fri., Jan. 4 Westfield Intermediate School (Southampton Road), 5:30 p.m. Valley Christian Academy, 5 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS INDOOR TRACK 6:30 p.m. Sat., Jan. 5 GIRLS HOOPS vs. Smith vs. Chicopee Comp, Smith Sat., Jan. 5 WRESTLING @ Mt. Vocational and Agricultural, College (Northampton), 3:45 p.m. Sat., Jan. 5 Anthony Senior HS, 6:30 p.m. No Sports Scheduled No Sports Scheduled 8:30 a.m. BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING @ Mon., Jan. 7 Mon., Jan. 7 Sun., Jan. 6 Sat., Jan. 5 Agawam, Agawam Junior High WRESTLING @ Jamie School, 4 p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS vs. St. Mary, JV BOYS HOOPS @ BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. 5:30 p.m. Belchertown, Amelia Park Mormiel Invitational, RCS High JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Holyoke, Westfield Technical Academy, Ice Arena, 3 p.m. School, 10 a.m. 5:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS vs. St. Mary, 5:30 p.m. Mon., Jan. 7 GIRLS HOOPS vs. Holyoke, 7 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Westfield No Sports Scheduled Mon., Jan. 7 JV BOYS HOOPS @ 7 p.m. Tues., Jan. 8 Technical Academy, 7 p.m. Tues., Jan. 8 Pathfinder, 5 p.m. Sat., Jan. 5 No Sports Scheduled Tues., Jan. 8 JV BOYS HOOPS @ BOYS HOOPS @ Pathfinder, Greenfield, 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Wed., Jan. 9 GIRLS HOOPS @ Smith Vocational and Agricultural, JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Mon., Jan. 7 No Sports Scheduled Putnam, 5:30 p.m. Tues., Jan. 8 JV BOYS HOOPS vs. 6:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ JV GIRLS HOOPS @ Northampton, 5:30 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 10 Wed., Jan. 9 Greenfield, 7 p.m. Baystate Academy Charter JV BOYS HOOPS vs. McCann GIRLS HOOPS vs. Public School, 5 p.m. BOYS HOOPS vs. No Sports Scheduled Putnam, 7 p.m. Tech, 5:30 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 10 GIRLS HOOPS Northampton, 7 p.m. @ Commerce, 6 p.m. Tues., Jan. 8 BOYS HOOPS vs. McCann Tech, SKIING @ PVIAC Race #1, Wed., Jan. 9 JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Palmer, 7 p.m. Berkshire East, 5 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Wed., Jan. 9 5:30 p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS vs. South Hadley, Amelia Park WRESTLING vs. John J. Fri., Jan. 11 Pioneer Valley Christian Ice Arena, 7 p.m. Duggan Academy, 6 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Palmer, WRESTLING @ South 7 p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS @ John J. Duggan Academy, Westfield Hadley, 7 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 10 BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Academy, 5:30 p.m. Intermediate School JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Longmeadow, Olympia (West BOYS HOOPS @ John J. Duggan (Southampton Road), 5 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 10 Baystate Academy Charter Springfield), 8:30 p.m. Academy, 7 p.m. BOYS HOOPS vs. Pioneer JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Public School, 5 p.m. Wed., Jan. 9 Valley Christian Academy, Monson, 5:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS vs. Baystate WRESTLING @ Northampton, Sat., Jan. 12 BOYS HOOPS vs. Academy Charter Public School, Westfield Intermediate School Monson, 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6 p.m. No Sports Scheduled (Southampton Road), 6:30 p.m.

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Women’s Basketball State 5:40 FRAMINGHAM STATE 7:30 Thur Jan. 3 at Men’s Basketball Ice Hockey Plymouth State 5:30 Tue Jan. 22 Thur Feb. 7 Ice Hockey FITCHBURG STATE 5:30 FRAMINGHAM STATE 7:35 Thur Jan. 3 BECKER 1:00 Women’s Basketball Swimming Ice Hockey Sat Jan. 5 Tues Jan. 22 Sat Feb. 9 LEC SALEM STATE 5:35 FITCHBURG STATE 7:30 Championships 12:00 Men’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Sat Jan. 5 Thur Jan. 24 at Sat Feb. 9 at Salem MCLA 12:00 Worcester State 5:30 State 1:00 Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Sat Jan. 5 Thur Jan. 24 at Sat Feb. 9 at MCLA 2:00 Worcester State 7:30 Salem State 3:00 Ice Hockey Tue Jan. 8 at Ice Hockey Ice Hockey Franklin Pierce 7:30 Thur Jan. 24 FITCHBURG Sat Feb. 9 UMASS Women’s Basketball STATE 7:35 DARTMOUTH 5:35 Tues Jan. 8 Swimming Indoor Track MIDDLEBURY 5:30 Sat Jan. 26 RHODE Saturday Feb. 9 Dave Indoor Track ISLAND COLLEGE 1:00 Hemery Invitational Thur.-Fri. Jan. 10-11 Ice Hockey Boston University- Harvard Multi Meet Harvard University- Sat Jan. 26 at Plymouth Boston, Mass. Cambridge, Mass. State 6:00 Men’s Basketball Ice Hockey Men’s Basketball Wed Feb. 13 at Sat Jan. 12 at Sat Jan. 26 at Fitchburg State 5:30 Framingham State 7:40 MCLA 12:00 Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Wed Feb. 13 at Sat Jan. 12 at Sat Jan. 26 at Fitchburg State 7:30 Bridgewater State 1:00 MCLA 2:00 Ice Hockey Women’s Basketball Indoor Track Thur Feb. 14 Sat Jan. 12 at Saturday Jan. 26 WORCESTER STATE 7:35 Bridgewater State 3:00 Massasoit Classic Indoor Track Men’s Basketball Springfield College- Saturday Feb. 16 Wed Jan. 16 at Springfield, Mass. MASCAC/Alliance Championships Framingham State 6:00 Ice Hockey Plymouth State- Women’s Basketball Thur Jan. 31 at Salem Plymouth, NH Wed Jan. 16 at State 7:00 Ice Hockey Framingham State 8:00 Indoor Track Fri.-Sat. Feb 1-2 Sat Feb. 16 at NEICAAA Championship Reggie Lewis Fitchburg State 4:00 Ice Hockey Center- Boston, Mass. Thur Jan. 17 at UMass Indoor Track Dartmouth 7:30 Saturday Feb. 2 Swimming Wesleyan University Invitational LONGMEADOW HIGH SCHOOL Fri Jan. 18 Wesleyan University- Middletown, Conn. - Girls’ Ice Hockey SAINT JOSEPH, CT 6:00 Swimming Indoor Track Sat Feb. 2 at Western Saturday Jan. 19 Connecticut 12:00 Sat., Jan. 5 Pioneer Invitational Men’s Basketball GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (WHS Co-Op) Smith College- Sat Feb. 2 @ Austin Prep, Northampton, Mass. BRIDGEWATER STATE 12:00 Essex Sport Center, 8:10 p.m. Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Sat Jan. 19 SALEM Sat Feb. 2 STATE 12:00 BRIDGEWATER STATE 2:00 Sat., Jan. 12 Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Wed Feb. 6 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (WHS Co-Op) Sat Jan. 19 FRAMINGHAM STATE 5:30 @ Winthrop, SALEM STATE 2:00 Women’s Basketball Larsen Rink, 1:30 p.m. Ice Hockey Sat Jan. 19 at Worcester Wed Feb. 6

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New England Patriots quarter- NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE back Tom Brady, left, drops back to pass to wide AMERICAN CONFERENCE receiver Chris Hogan, fore- East ground, during the second half W L T Pct PF PA of an NFL foot- y-New England 11 5 0 .688 436 325 ball game Miami 7 9 0 .438 319 433 against the New York Jets, Buffalo 6 10 0 .375 269 374 Sunday, Dec. 30, N.Y. Jets 4 12 0 .250 333 441 2018, in Foxborough, South Mass. The com- W L T Pct PF PA pletion was y-Houston 11 5 0 .688 402 316 Brady’s 6,000th during his x-Indianapolis 10 6 0 .625 433 344 career. (AP Photo/ Tennessee 9 7 0 .563 310 303 Charles Krupa) Jacksonville 5 11 0 .313 245 316 North W L T Pct PF PA y-Baltimore 10 6 0 .625 389 287 Pittsburgh 9 6 1 .594 428 360 Cleveland 7 8 1 .469 359 392 Patriots beat Jets, clinch Cincinnati 6 10 0 .375 368 455 West W L T Pct PF PA 1st-round bye, No. 2 seed y-Kansas City 12 4 0 .750 565 421 By JIMMY GOLEN say we’re finished,” safety Duron Harmon said. Associated Press “We just ignored the noise, come to fight, work x-L.A. Chargers 12 4 0 .750 428 329 FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New hard, every week.” Denver 6 10 0 .375 329 349 England Patriots claimed two victories in one After punting on their first possession, the game. Patriots scored on three straight drives. Oakland 4 12 0 .250 290 467 Actually, it only took them about a half. Brady hit James White for a 17-yard TD late in Tom Brady threw for three first-half touch- the first quarter, and then connected with Rex downs and New England clinched its ninth Burkhead early in the second. After Elijah NATIONAL CONFERENCE straight first-round bye in the playoffs on Sunday McGuire fumbled on the Jets’ first play of the East with a 38-3 victory over the New York Jets. The second quarter, Devin McCourty picked it up and Patriots (11-5) finished the season undefeated at ran it 14 yards to the 8. W L T Pct PF PA home, where they’ll have at least one playoff Five plays later, Brady scrambled right and y-Dallas 10 6 0 .625 339 324 game. found Phillip Dorsett in the back of the end zone “Essentially, we won next week because we to make it 21-3. New England opened a 28-3 lead x-Philadelphia 9 7 0 .563 367 348 won today,” coach Bill Belichick said. “We’ll see in the third quarter when defensive lineman Washington 7 9 0 .438 281 359 who our next opponent is, but we know they’ll be Adam Butler knocked the ball out of Darnold’s good or they wouldn’t be playing this time of the arm as he raised it to throw; Kyle Van Noy picked N.Y. Giants 5 11 0 .313 369 412 year.” it up and ran 46 yards for the score. South After back-to-back December losses left the Julian Edelman added a 6-yard TD catch in the Patriots with a losing record on the road, they fourth. W L T Pct PF PA finished with two straight wins in New England “It’s embarrassing,” Darnold said. “It’s embar- y-New Orleans 13 3 0 .813 504 353 to finish with the NFL’s only perfect home record rassing to go out here and lose 38-3.” Atlanta 7 9 0 .438 414 423 and avoid playing in the wild-card round for the SAM’S SETBACK first time since 2009. Darnold had strung together three solid games Carolina 7 9 0 .438 376 382 The Patriots could have still earned the No. 1 before Sunday’s dud. Tampa Bay 5 11 0 .313 396 464 seed in the AFC with losses by both Kansas City The No. 3 overall draft pick had completed 66 and the Los Angeles Chargers on the last day of percent of his passes, with six touchdowns and North the regular season. But the Chiefs beat the just one interception, in the three games since he W L T Pct PF PA Raiders 35-3, locking New England into the sec- returned from a foot injury. But he won just one y-Chicago 12 4 0 .750 421 283 ond seed. of them. “Eleven and five is nothing to be sad about,” “Just couldn’t get anything going,” Darnold Minnesota 8 7 1 .531 360 341 Brady said. “We fought pretty hard and put our- said. “I thought there were some drives where we Green Bay 6 9 1 .406 376 400 selves in good position.” drove the ball well and moved the ball, just Jets rookie Sam Darnold, who had been play- couldn’t finish. Couldn’t finish in the red zone.” Detroit 6 10 0 .375 324 360 ing well since returning from a foot injury, com- DYNASTY MILESTONES West pleted 16 of 28 passes for 167 yards, but he also The Patriots earned their 13th playoff bye since had a fumble that gave New England a touch- 2001. ... It’s their seventh time since 2002. ... W L T Pct PF PA down . In what turned out to be the final game for They scored more than 400 points for the 12th y-L.A. Rams 13 3 0 .813 527 384 Jets coach Todd Bowles, New York (4-12) lost for straight season, extending their record. ... The x-Seattle 10 6 0 .625 428 347 the ninth time in 10 games. ninth straight playoff bye also extended a record; “I’m not going to talk about my job. That’s Dallas and San Francisco (1992-95) and Denver San Francisco 4 12 0 .250 342 435 been consistent since I’ve been here,” said (2012-15) went four straight. ... It was the 500th Arizona 3 13 0 .188 225 425 Bowles, who won 10 games in his first season but regular-season victory in franchise history. ... The just 14 in the next three combined. “It’s frustrat- ninth straight 11-win season is also a record; ing. That’s our season. I wouldn’t say we didn’t Indianapolis had seven from 2003-09. ... x-clinched playoff spot — y-clinched division show progress. We did show progress. We didn’t Belichick’s 16th 11-win season is the most in his- win games.” tory (Don Shula had 13). ... Brady threw for four The Jets announced Bowles’ firing a few hours touchdowns for the 29th time in his career, third- Philadelphia 24, Washington 0 after the game. most all-time. He also threw his 6,000th career Sunday’s Games Brady completed 24 of 33 passes for 250 yards completion. ... Stephen Gostkowski had a field Detroit 31, Green Bay 0 Chicago 24, Minnesota 10 and four scores overall, bouncing back from his goal and five extra points to move into 12th on the worst performance since 2006 — a 48.3 passer NFL’s all-time scoring list, passing Norm Johnson Houston 20, Jacksonville 3 Pittsburgh 16, Cincinnati 13 rating in a 24-12 win over Buffalo. That, com- with 1,743 points in his career. bined with the team’s losses in Miami and INJURIES New England 38, N.Y. Jets 3 Seattle 27, Arizona 24 Pittsburgh, again raised doubts whether the Patriots’ DB Devin McCourty sustained a head Carolina 33, New Orleans 14 L.A. Chargers 23, Denver 9 41-year-old quarterback of the five-time Super injury early in the third quarter and left the game. Bowl champions had reached the end of their run. LB Dont’a Hightower and S Patrick Chung were Buffalo 42, Miami 17 L.A. Rams 48, San Francisco 32 But now they’re back where they usually are: also injured on the play but they returned within a AFC East champions, a first-round bye, and a few plays. Atlanta 34, Tampa Bay 32 Baltimore 26, Cleveland 24 team no one is eager to play in the postseason. UP NEXT Dallas 36, N.Y. Giants 35 Indianapolis 33, Tennessee 17 “No matter the situation, even when it’s not Patriots: Will host one of three teams on Jan. looking good, everybody wants to ignore us and 13: the Texans, Ravens or Chargers. Kansas City 35, Oakland 3

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GP W L OT Pts GF GA GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 39 30 7 2 62 166 116 Winnipeg 38 24 12 2 50 130 108 Toronto 39 26 11 2 54 144 109 Calgary 39 23 12 4 50 133 107 Washington 37 24 10 3 51 135 106 Vegas 42 23 15 4 50 128 115 Buffalo 39 21 12 6 48 114 112 San Jose 40 21 12 7 49 135 121 Columbus 38 22 13 3 47 123 116 Nashville 39 22 15 2 46 114 101 Pittsburgh 38 20 12 6 46 130 113 Colorado 39 19 13 7 45 132 120 Boston 39 21 14 4 46 110 103 Anaheim 40 19 15 6 44 101 118 Montreal 39 20 14 5 45 125 126 N.Y. Islanders 37 20 13 4 44 111 101 Dallas 39 20 16 3 43 106 103 N.Y. Rangers 37 16 14 7 39 109 122 Vancouver 41 19 18 4 42 124 129 Florida 37 16 15 6 38 120 131 Minnesota 37 18 16 3 39 108 105 Detroit 40 15 19 6 36 112 136 Edmonton 38 18 17 3 39 108 122 Philadelphia 37 15 17 5 35 110 133 Arizona 39 17 20 2 36 100 112 Carolina 37 15 17 5 35 91 108 Chicago 41 15 20 6 36 119 149 New Jersey 37 14 16 7 35 109 127 St. Louis 36 15 17 4 34 101 121 Ottawa 39 15 20 4 34 123 153 Los Angeles 39 15 21 3 33 89 117 * Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs.

Saturday’s Games N.Y. Rangers 4, Nashville 3 Pittsburgh at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Tuesday’s Games New Jersey 2, Carolina 0 Chicago 3, Colorado 2, OT N.Y. Islanders at Buffalo, 6 p.m. Boston vs. Chicago at South Bend, Ind., 1 p.m. San Jose 7, Edmonton 4 Arizona 5, Anaheim 4, OT N.Y. Rangers at St. Louis, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Nashville, 8:30 p.m. Minnesota 3, Winnipeg 1 Vancouver 3, Calgary 2, OT Ottawa at Columbus, 7 p.m. Los Angeles at Vegas, 9 p.m. Vegas 4, Los Angeles 1 Florida at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Boston 3, Buffalo 2, OT Sunday’s Games Tampa Bay at Anaheim, 8 p.m. Wednesday’s Games N.Y. Islanders 4, Toronto 0 Vegas 5, Arizona 1 Los Angeles at Colorado, 8 p.m. Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay 6, Montreal 5 Montreal at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Calgary at Detroit, 7 p.m. Florida 2, Philadelphia 1 Monday’s Games San Jose at Calgary, 9 p.m. Vancouver at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Washington 3, Ottawa 2 Nashville at Washington, 12:30 p.m. Winnipeg at Edmonton, 9 p.m. New Jersey at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Pittsburgh 6, St. Louis 1 Vancouver at New Jersey, 1 p.m. Edmonton at Arizona, 9:30 p.m. Dallas 5, Detroit 1 Philadelphia at Carolina, 6 p.m. San Jose at Colorado, 9:30 p.m. PAGE 12 - MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS

TV Sports Listings Dear MONDAY, Dec.31 7 p.m. COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) FS1 — San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl: 4 p.m. Northwestern vs. Utah Annie FS1 — Creighton at Providence 7:30 p.m. COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S) ESPN — TaxSlayer Gator Bowl: North Carolina State vs. By ANNIE LANE 1 p.m. Texas A&M Neighbors’ Loud Intimacy BTN — Nebraska at Ohio State HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Dear Annie: The couple who live in the apartment next to 3 p.m. 4 p.m. mine are, well, noisy. Today I could hear them being intimate BTN — Illinois at Northwestern ESPNU — Under Armour All-America Game, practice, several times -- loudly. I’ve heard other people in the building COLLEGE FOOTBALL Orlando, Fla. giggling about it, too. I don’t want to get management 12 p.m. MIXED MARTIAL ARTS involved if I don’t have to, but this is a little ridiculous. Would it be reasonable to slip a note under the loud neigh- ESPN — Military Bowl: Cincinnati vs. Virginia Tech 7 p.m. bors’ door, nicely asking them to be considerate of the other 2 p.m. NBCSN — Professional Fighters League: PFL Championship people in the building? If so, what sort of language should I CBS — Hyundai Sun Bowl: Stanford vs. Pittsburgh NBA BASKETBALL use? I don’t want to be rude or overstep, but they are so loud. 3 p.m. 7 p.m. The guy sounds as if he’s in pain, to be honest. They must know that other people can hear them! -- Noisy Neighbors FOX — Redbox Bowl: Michigan State vs. Oregon NBA — Boston at San Antonio Dear Noisy Neighbors: Believe it or not, you’re not the 3:45 p.m. NHL HOCKEY first person who’s written to me about this issue. Apparently, ESPN — Autozone Liberty Bowl: Missouri vs. Oklahoma 12:30 p.m. there are a lot of people who don’t realize others can hear State NHL — Nashville at Washington them or just don’t care. Let’s give your amorous neighbors the benefit of the doubt and assume it’s the former. Though I’m usually all for face-to-face discussions to work things out, in this case, anonymity is kinder for all parties involved and will spare you all embarrassment when you bump into each other in the laundry room. So a polite, On The Tube anonymous under-the-door note, as you proposed, is the right approach. Let them know the walls are very thin and you’d appreciate it if they could try keeping things down. If they don’t turn down the volume after that, then you can hand this unpleasant situation over to building management. ‘Aquaman’ still rules, and others Dear Annie: I live with two other women. I’m the one who handles utility bills; they’re in my name. Every other month, when they come due, I text my roommates to let them know how much we all owe. They send me the money via an app. see a post-Christmas bump Without fail, one roommate, “Tracy,” always rounds down to By LINDSEY BAHR film has grossed $19.7 million since Christmas Day. the nearest dollar when sending me money. So if it’s $82.64, Associated Press And in limited release, the Ruth Bader Ginsburg film “On for example, she just sends $82. Sure, it’s only 64 cents, but LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the final weekend of 2018, the Basis of Sex” starring Felicity Jones grossed $690,000 it’s the principle of the thing. Shouldn’t she be sending me “Aquaman” still led the pack at the box office, but other films from 33 locations, for a total of $1.5 million since its debut. the full amount? Should I speak up or just deal? -- like “Mary Poppins Returns,” ″The Mule” and “Second Act” The Laurel and Hardy film “Stan & Ollie,” also with Reilly, Shortchanged enjoyed post-holiday bumps too, even amid an onslaught of opened on five screens to $79,674,” and “Destroyer,” with Dear Shortchanged: Your roommate should be paying new Christmas offerings like “Vice,” ″Holmes and Watson,” Nicole Kidman, earned $58,472 from three locations. you the exact amount, especially because of how easy it is to ″On the Basis of Sex” and the Netflix phenomenon “Bird The box office year as a whole is barreling toward a record do so on an app, but it’s a few nickels and dimes -- hardly Box.” $11.9 billion in returns, as time runs out on 2018, although worth your peace of mind. If she’s a good roommate in all Warner Bros. said Sunday that “Aquaman” added an esti- final numbers won’t be in from all the studios until mid- other respects, try to let it go. Consider that 50 cents or so mated $51.6 million in North American ticket sales over the week. your monthly donation to the Being a Bigger Person Fund. weekend to take first place again. Down just 24 percent from “This is the perfect way to end a record box office year,” Dear Annie: In response to “Not Sure in Norfolk,” I would its domestic debut, the DC Comics pic, which has been No. Dergarabedian said. “This weekend represented everything like to tell you that I also use the handicapped stall. I have 1 internationally for four weeks, has now grossed nearly that this year was about: Diversity, escapism and the movie- had successful knee surgery, a broken kneecap and bulging $748.8 million worldwide. going experience in the theater, once again proving that the back disks. You would never know it to look at me, because Although other films in theaters were left in “Aquaman’s” movie theater can take on all competition and come out a I continue to work hard to keep mobile. I need the higher wake, more than a few in the top 10 experienced an uncom- winner.” toilet and side rail. People should not judge a book by its mon uptick in returns this weekend. Disney’s “Mary Poppins Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. cover! -- Bee in Tennessee Returns” ended the weekend up an estimated 19 percent, in and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore. Where avail- Dear Bee: I’m printing your letter in case anyone needed second place, with $28 million, while “Bumblebee,” down able, the latest international numbers for Friday through further convincing not to assume a person doesn’t have a dis- only five percent, settled in third with $20.5 million. Sunday are also included. Final domestic figures will be ability just because you can’t see it. Thanks for writing. Up 11 percent, “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” got released Monday. “Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie” is fourth with $18.3 million, and “The Mule,” up 24 percent, 1.“Aquaman,” $51.6 million ($85.4 million international). out now! Annie Lane’s debut book -- featuring favorite col- took fifth with $11.8 million. 2.“Mary Poppins Returns,” $28 million ($28.9 million umns on love, friendship, family and etiquette -- is available The Jennifer Lopez-led “Second Act,” which got off to a international). as a paperback and e-book. Visit http://www.creatorspublish- slow start last weekend, also found itself up 11 percent, with 3.“Bumblebee,” $20.5 million ($45.7 million internation- ing.com for more information. Send your questions for Annie $7.2 million in seventh place. But the biggest bump of all al). Lane to [email protected]. came for Disney’s “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” which was up 4.“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” $18.3 million nearly 40 percent in its sixth weekend in theaters, with $6.5 ($27.4 million international). million. 5.“The Mule,” $11.8 million. “There is a bit of a lull on the weekend leading into 6.“Vice,” $7.8 million ($875,160 international). HINTS FROM HELOISE Christmas. People are busy and distracted,” said Comscore’s 7.“Holmes and Watson,” $7.3 million ($4 million interna- senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian. “But the weekend tional). Resolution revolution? after, most of these films in the top 10 got a bounce.” 8.“Second Act,” $7.2 million ($1.5 million international). Dear Readers: Today’s SOUND OFF is This so-called “catch-up” weekend made it a little difficult 9.“Ralph Breaks the Internet,” $6.5 million ($13.7 million about making New Year’s resolutions: for the Christmas newcomers to make a huge impact, how- international). “Dear Heloise: Why do people make New ever, especially when the big wide-releases this time were Year’s resolutions? Nearly everyone I know 10.“Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch,” $4.2 million ($17.5 million makes them (we all promise to lose weight), either politically charged (the Dick Cheney movie “Vice”) or international). but no one keeps them. I was once told to write poorly reviewed (“Holmes and Watson,” which is in the sin- them down and put them somewhere I could gle digits on Rotten Tomatoes and got a deathly D+ Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at inter- see them every day, so I put them on my large CinemaScore). national theaters (excluding the U.S. and Canada), according bathroom mirror. I saw my resolutions every day and still did not Annapurna’s “Vice,” starring Christian Bale as the former to Comscore: paint the bathroom, take a class in French or lose 15 pounds. The Vice President, came out on top for the new films, grossing 1. “Aquaman,” $85.4 million. spirit was willing, but the flesh was weak.” -- Gordon T., $7.8 million from the weekend and $17.7 million since its 2. “Bumblebee,” $45.7 million. Scranton, Pa. Christmas opening. A leading contender at the Golden Globe 3. “Mary Poppins Returns,” $28.9 million. Well, readers, do you make resolutions? Do you keep them? Awards this coming Sunday, the film earned mixed reviews 4. “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” $27.4 million. Let us know what resolutions you’ve made or broken. -- Heloise from critics and a C+ CinemaScore from audiences. 5. “Kill Mobile,” $20 million. TRAVEL SCAM “That a movie with that subject matter can ride a wave to 6. “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch,” $17.5 million. Dear Heloise: You get a telephone call or email telling you that sixth place is really indicative of how interested people are in 7. “Bohemian Rhapsody,” $17.1 million. you’ve won a trip, a vacation or a sweepstake. This is what hap- this movie,” Dergarabedian said. “This is required viewing 8. “Mojin: The Worm Valley,” $16.7 million. pens next: You’re told you need to send a fee, or taxes or some for anyone studying the awards season race.” 9. “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” $13.7 million. other amount of money, then they ask for credit card or banking Driven by the star-power of Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly, 10. “Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald,” $8.2 mil- information or ask you to wire money. Don’t do it! -- Charles W., “Holmes and Watson” managed to take in $7.3 million lion. Lima, Ohio despite the negative audience and critic reviews. The Sony You’re right, Charles. Readers, be sure to: 1. Keep your money and ALL personal information to your- self. Never share your financial information, and do not wire them money. 2. Report this scam to the Federal Trade Commission at 877- 382-4357, or online at ftc.gov/complaint. Don’t become a statistic! -- Heloise FAST FACTS Dear Readers: Here are some new uses for old ashtrays: * Use them to hold loose change. * When doing watercolors, use the cigarette slots to hold your brushes. * Use as a soap dish in the bathroom. * They’re good candle bases. -- Heloise

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Dec. 31, 2018: This year don’t allow friends or loved ones to bypass your birthday. Expect your inner circle to become bigger. At the same time, you are more likely to see a friend become instrumental in mak- ing one of your wishes a reality. If you are single, the person you meet this year might not be suitable DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker for you in the long run, but you enjoy interacting with him or her anyway. Don’t make a commit- ment just yet. If you are attached, the two of you gain from time alone together far away from the crowds and the demands of life. SCORPIO knows how to draw you out of your cocoon.

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) HHH You will be “with it” today. Emphasis is on one-on-one relating. You will experience a great deal of intensity. Mars, your ruling planet, Mark Buford enters your sign. This move promises energy, and SCARY GARY acts as a good omen for 2019. Celebrate as you rarely do. Tonight: Lead the gang into the new year. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH Be aware of what is happening behind the scenes. You might not agree with what is occurring. Imagine what it is like to walk in some- one else’s shoes. Understand what is happening with this person, as he or she suddenly demands your attention. Tonight: Accept an offer. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Crosswords HHH Emphasize positive interactions with your friends and loved ones, and try to have a wish Mick and Mason Mastroianni fulfilled in the near future. Get together with co- DOGS of C-KENNEL workers or throw a New Year’s Eve party. You will be quite content with your nearest and dearest around you. Tonight: Cheer in the new year. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH You exhibit a more playful yet sensual mood. If anyone is about to play the night away, it is you. You add energy to nearly any situation. Be careful with how far you push a respected person in your life. For the next few weeks, relating to this person will be touchy. Tonight: Be responsive. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH You might feel a little tense as you gaze at an impending New Year’s Eve. You could feel as if life is improving and gaining gusto. Celebrate B.C. Mastroianni and Hart tonight with the knowledge that someone special could be entering your life soon. Tonight: Give in to an urge to take off. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH You have a vision of how New Year’s Eve needs to be celebrated. You might try to make it so. What might be more important is working through some building tension between you and another person. Communication becomes vital this year. Tonight: Opt for togetherness. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH Be more forthright and direct in your dealings. One-on-one relating becomes even more possible than it has been as of late, as a significant Rick Detorie other is determined to dominate the scene. Let this ONE BIG HAPPY person do his or her thing, while you happily initi- ate a very fun year. Tonight: Go for it. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH Strong feelings come to the surface. You have a lot to deal with. Magnetism walks into 2019 with you. Know that nearly anything is pos- sible right now. Share your special New Year’s wish as you pop a bottle of champagne. Tonight: Enjoy being the center of attention. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH You are adventurous, to say the least. You might want to be more subdued at present, but a desire to celebrate runs through your body and cannot be contained. Bring in the new year in ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett style. Do not allow anyone to slow you down. Tonight: Make the most of the moment. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH Friends and loved ones clearly want you around to play the day and night away. Avoid a divisive situation on the homefront at all costs. Bring in 2019 without an unneeded squabble. Know what you want and what to expect. Be prepared for anything. Tonight: Spontaneity works. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH You might want to play it low-key, but Cryptoquip understand that this possibility doesn’t really exist for you. You get into the spirit of the moment and can hardly hold back. Don’t forget to share a New ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe Year’s resolution or two with those closest to you. Tonight: Let out the wild thing within you. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH Reach out to someone at a distance. You might want to plan for a fun few days visiting with this person. Just talking about the trip could put you in the mood for a wild New Year’s. You will celebrate, but try not to go overboard. Everyone around you is feeling festive. Tonight: Say “yes.” BORN TODAY Actor Val Kilmer (1959), actor Anthony Hopkins (1937), singer/songwriter Donna Summer (1948) PAGE 14 - MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Harden has Rockets rolling Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices December 31, 2018 December 31, 2018 December 31, 2018 January 7, 2019 City of Westfield, with visit to Warriors looming Massachusetts City of Westfield Town of Southwick NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING By BRIAN MAHONEY league’s best but well back in the rankings now. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING INACCORDANCEWITHTHE Associated Press While the game Thursday is the most news- Board of Appeals PROVISIONSOFTHEMAS- INACCORDANCEWITHTHE James Harden and the Houston Rockets were worthy, it’s not the most important of the week SACHUSETTSGENERAL PROVISIONSOFTHEMAS- December 27, 2018 LAWS, CHAPTER 131, SEC- one half away from the NBA Finals last time for Toronto. The Raptors follow it Saturday by TION 40 (WETLANDS PRO- SACHUSETTS they played at Oracle Arena. visiting the Milwaukee Bucks, who have inched TECTIONACT)APUBLIC Notice is hereby given of a pub- MEETINGWILLBEHELDON GENERALLAWS,CHAPTER The way the Rockets are rolling now, they ahead of them for the NBA’s best record and lic hearing to be held Monday, January 8, 2019 at 6:30 Pm might just get another shot at the champs this have won both meetings this season. 131, SECTION 40 (WETLANDS January 14th, 2019, at the At: Westfield City Hall PROTECTIONACT)APUBLIC postseason. OTHER GAMES TO WATCH Southwick Town Hall, 454 Col- Room 201 MEETINGWILLBEHELDON The Rockets try to wrap up a perfect month at THIS WEEK: lege Highway, Southwick, MA at 59 Court Street January 8, 2019 at 6:30 Pm home Monday against Memphis, then visit Orlando at Charlotte, Monday. Magic coach 7:45 pm to hear the petition of Westfield, MA 01085 Golden State for the first time since the Western Steve Clifford returns to face the team he the Southwick Water Depart- this meetinG is held foR AT: Westfield City Hall Conference finals, having recovered from a coached for five seasons. ment, Randal Brown, DPW Dir- A: deteRminAtion of AP- Room 201 ector, for property located at 813 PlicABilitY 59 Court Street rough start thanks to Harden’s torrid stretch. Oklahoma City at Lakers, Wednesday. Chance Westfield, MA 01085 He has scored 40 points in three straight for Californians Russell Westbrook and Paul College Highway, Southwick, SUBMITTED BY: MassDOT MA. The applicant is looking for games and 35 or more in seven straight, the George to put on a show for the fans back home. a front setback of 60 feet in or- FORWORKTOBEPER- this meetinG is held foR longest streak since LeBron James did it in nine Atlanta at Milwaukee, Friday. Mike FORMED AT: Interstate A: deteRminAtion of AP- der to construct a new water 90/Mass Pike PlicABilitY in a row in 2006. The NBA scoring leader’s Budenholzer’s move from Atlanta to Milwaukee pumping station. WORKWILLCONSISTOF: quest to repeat as MVP is clearly on track. couldn’t look much better. Milling and resurfacing within the sUBmitted BY: And after a poor start, so are the Rockets (20- Dallas at Philadelphia, Saturday. The reigning For: Paul A. Grégoire footprint of the existing travel steven Rosinski lanes, shoulders, ramps and pull 15). They have won four straight and nine of Rookie of the Year (Ben Simmons) against the Chairman, Board of Appeals offs. their last 10 games overall, and are 8-0 at home player (Luka Doncic) who could succeed him. foR woRK to Be in December after dropping their first four AYTON IN ACTION Submitted: POSTED: December 31, 2018 PeRfoRmed At: Lot I Furrowtown Road games at the Toyota Center. Deandre Ayton will finish his strong December December 27, 2018 DAVID A. DOE Just like Game 6 of the West finals, when they by testing himself against the NBA champions. (48R-2-2I) Contact: Paul A. Grégoire CONSERVATIONCOMMIS- blew a double-digit lead, they will play at Then he opens January against a different kind (413) 569-5230 SIONCHAIRMAN woRK will consist of: Golden State for Thursday’s nationally televised of test — perhaps the toughest in the league at Construction of single family game without Chris Paul because of a hamstring his position. PLEASE BILL: home and associated site injury. But instead of what had been a shaky The rookie center squares off for the second MassDOT improvemnets season getting worse, the Rockets have surged in time against Joel Embiid on Wednesday when Attn: Robert Natario Posted: his absence because of Harden. the Phoenix Suns host the Philadelphia 76ers. December 31, 2018 “Somebody said the other day that we can Luka Doncic might already have too much December 31, 2018 811 N. King Street January 7, 2019 only win if he scores 40. OK, that’s kind of a bad hype and highlights to be caught in the Rookie Northampton, MA 01060 DAVID A. DOE CONSERVATION thing, but the good thing is he can score 40 every of the Year race, but Ayton’s strong play cer- Notice of a Public Hearing night, so we’re OK with that,” Rockets coach tainly shouldn’t be overlooked. The No. 1 pick COMMISSION CHAIRMAN Mike D’Antoni said. scored a season-high 33 points on 16-of-20 Granville MA 01034 December 31, 2018 “Tell him to keep going.” shooting and added 14 rebounds Saturday in a January 7, 2019 NEW YEAR, OLD HOME 122-118 loss to Denver, after he came into the A Public Hearing will be held on City of Westfield Kawhi Leonard’s first trip of the new year is game averaging 16 points and nearly 12 boards Monday, January 14, 2019 at Planning Board December 31, 2018 7:30pm in the Selectboard Of- to his old home. for the month. notice of PUBlic heARinG The Toronto Raptors visit San Antonio on “You can feel game-to-game he is getting bet- fice, Granville Town Hall, 707 City of Westfield Thursday for what became one of the most ter,” coach Igor Kokoskov said last week. “He is Main Road, Granville, MA to The Westfield Planning Board Massachusetts consider the joint petition of will conduct a Public Hearing on anticipated games of this NBA season this sum- working on his game. He is a very dedicated Eversource (WMECo.) and Veri- January 15, 2019, at 7:00 P.M. notice of PUBlic meetinG mer when the Spurs gave Leonard the exit he player. It was just a matter of time.” in City Council Chambers, Muni- zon New England Inc.to con- cipal Building, 59 Court St., had been seeking, trading him to the Raptors. That improvement has helped the Suns go 5-4 struct and maintain one pole, Westfield, MA on the application INACCORDANCEWITHTHE Leonard was the NBA Finals MVP when the in their last nine games — one more victory than wires and fixtures at or near 128 of Polish National Credit Union PROVISIONSOFTHEMAS- Spurs won their last championship in 2014 and they had during a brutal 4-24 start. Crest Lane in the public way. for a Special Permit per Zoning Ord. Sec. 8-10.2(1c) to allow an SACHUSETTSGENERAL had become one of the league’s most complete After facing Golden State on Monday, it’s on intermittent/moving (electronic) LAWS, CHAPTER 131, SEC- players by last season. But he was limited to nine to his second matchup with Embiid, one of the sign at 94 Main St., zoned Busi- TION 40 (WETLANDS PRO- games because of a quadriceps injury and his league’s biggest talkers who was already chirp- ness A. The application is avail- TECTIONACT)APUBLIC able for public inspection at the HEARINGWILLBEHELDON relationship with the organization became ing about Ayton even before he’d played his first December 31, 2018 Planning Office and at strained. game. After the former Arizona star was com- January 8, 2019 at 6:30 Pm January 7, 2018 www.cityofwestfield.org/ The Spurs dealt him along with mainstay pared to him in June, Embiid wrote on Twitter: applications Danny Green to Toronto, getting All-Star guard “Don’t compare Ayton to me either. I play AT: Westfield City Hall DeMar DeRozan back. DEFENSE.” He then told ESPN in a preseason Town of Southwick Room 201 Board of Appeals 59 Court Street Leonard led Toronto to the best record in the interview that Ayton was “about to get his (butt) December 31, 2018 Westfield, MA 01085 league for most of the season and the two-time kicked.” January 7, 2019 Notice is hereby given of a pub- Defensive Player of the Year’s absence has Embiid had 33 points to Ayton’s 17 in the City of Westfield this meetinG is held foR shown on the Spurs’ defense, long one of the 76ers’ victory in Philadelphia in November. lic hearing to be held monday, Planning Board January 14th, 2019, at the A: notice of intent notice of PUBlic heARinG Southwick Town Hall, 454 Col- sUBmitted BY: michael lege Highway, Southwick, MA at The Westfield Planning Board Bertera/Bertera dodge 7:15 pm to hear the petition of will conduct a Public Hearing on chrysler Jeep James Karetka, 27 Depot Street, January 15, 2019, at 7:00 P.M. NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION in City Council Chambers, Muni- Southwick, MA. The applicant is cipal Building, 59 Court St., foR woRK to Be PeR- looking for a front setback of 60 Westfield, MA on the application foRmed At: 167, 173 and 0 EASTERN CONFERENCE feet in order to add a three sea- of Borbon Consulting Group for Springfield Road W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf son room to the home. a Special Permit and Site Plan Approval per Zoning Ord. Sec. woRK will consist of: Toronto 27 11 .711 — 6-4 W-1 14-4 13-7 17-7 4-90.3(2)/6-10, 4-90.4(2) and 3- Repaving of an existing parking For: Paul A. Grégoire 170.7(2) to allow for a Marijuana Milwaukee 25 10 .714 ½ 8-2 W-3 16-3 9-7 17-5 Chairman, Board of Appeals Production Operation at 798 Air- lot. port Industrial Park Rd. Subject Indiana 24 12 .667 2 8-2 W-4 13-5 11-7 18-5 is zoned Business B and Water Posted: December 31, 2018 Philadelphia 23 14 .622 3½ 5-5 L-1 16-3 7-11 17-11 Submitted: December 20, 2018 Resource and is within 300 feet of a residential use/district. The Boston 21 14 .600 4½ 6-4 W-1 11-5 10-9 15-7 application is available for pub- dAVid A. doe Contact: Paul A. Grégoire lic inspection at the Planning Of- conseRVAtion Charlotte 17 18 .486 8½ 5-5 L-1 13-7 4-11 16-12 (413) 569-5230 fice and at commission chAiRmAn Miami 17 18 .486 8½ 6-4 L-1 8-11 9-7 8-13 www.cityofwestfield.org/ Detroit 16 18 .471 9 3-7 L-2 11-8 5-10 12-15 applications Orlando 16 19 .457 9½ 4-6 W-2 10-11 6-8 11-9 Brooklyn 17 21 .447 10 7-3 L-2 9-11 8-10 13-10 Washington 14 23 .378 12½ 3-7 W-1 10-7 4-16 8-14 Atlanta 11 24 .314 14½ 6-4 W-2 6-10 5-14 8-15 Chicago 10 27 .270 16½ 4-6 L-1 5-13 5-14 7-15 New York 9 28 .243 17½ 1-9 L-7 4-12 5-16 6-22 Cleveland 8 29 .216 18½ 2-8 L-6 5-13 3-16 7-20 Looking for a WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf Denver 23 11 .676 — 6-4 W-2 14-3 9-8 15-6 Golden State 24 13 .649 ½ 6-4 W-1 15-5 9-8 14-9 Unique Gift? Oklahoma City 22 13 .629 1½ 5-5 L-1 12-4 10-9 12-11 L.A. Clippers 21 15 .583 3 4-6 L-1 12-5 9-10 16-11 Houston 20 15 .571 3½ 9-1 W-4 12-5 8-10 12-11 L.A. Lakers 21 16 .568 3½ 4-6 W-1 13-6 8-10 15-11 Portland 21 16 .568 3½ 6-4 W-1 14-6 7-10 12-13 San Antonio 20 17 .541 4½ 7-3 W-1 14-5 6-12 16-12 Sacramento 19 17 .528 5 5-5 L-1 10-7 9-10 12-14 Memphis 18 17 .514 5½ 3-7 L-1 10-7 8-10 12-11 Utah 18 19 .486 6½ 5-5 W-1 8-8 10-11 12-12 Dallas 17 18 .486 6½ 3-7 W-1 15-3 2-15 10-15 Minnesota 17 19 .472 7 4-6 W-1 12-6 5-13 8-14 New Orleans 16 21 .432 8½ 3-7 L-1 12-6 4-15 9-13 Phoenix 9 28 .243 15½ 5-5 L-2 5-13 4-15 5-17 Saturday’s Games Minnesota at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Milwaukee 129, Brooklyn 115 Golden State at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Houston 108, New Orleans 104 Tuesday’s Games Washington 130, Charlotte 126 Utah at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Put a picture of someone Atlanta 111, Cleveland 108 Detroit at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Boston 112, Memphis 103 New York at Denver, 9 p.m. Utah 129, New York 97 Portland at Sacramento, 9 p.m. you love on a keepsake. Denver 122, Phoenix 118 Philadelphia at L.A. Clippers, Golden State 115, Portland 105 10:30 p.m. These are pictures the staff at The San Antonio 122, L.A. Clippers 111 Wednesday’s Games Sunday’s Games Atlanta at Washington, 7 p.m. Westfield News Group have taken at Orlando 109, Detroit 107 Dallas at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Minnesota 113, Miami 104 Miami at Cleveland, 7 p.m. events throughout our communities. Toronto 95, Chicago 89 New Orleans at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Dallas 105, Oklahoma City 103 Detroit at Memphis, 8 p.m. Portland 129, Philadelphia 95 Minnesota at Boston, 8 p.m. L.A. Lakers 121, Sacramento 114 Orlando at Chicago, 8 p.m. Monday’s Games Philadelphia at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Atlanta at Indiana, 3 p.m. Oklahoma City at L.A. Lakers, Go to www.thewestfieldnews.com visit “Photos” look for your Orlando at Charlotte, 6 p.m. 10:30 p.m. Boston at San Antonio, 7 p.m. favorite photo, then click the “Buy” icon located at the top. 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