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Fran Eisenberg serves up some potato latkes to members of the Ahavas Achim Congregation of Westfield during the Hanukkah The WRA discussing their plan to roll- celebration Tuesday at the Westfield Boys and Girls Club. (Photo out the Elm Street Urban Renewal by Marc St.Onge) Project proof of concept to investors and The public attends the hearing on Special Permit granting to the public. (Photo by Peter Currier) authority at the Planning Board Tuesday. (Photo by Amy Porter) Southwick officials New three-year discuss projects for contract for WPS MVP Program By Greg Fitzpatrick The Select Board discusses the disposition before signing it. Superintendent Correspondent (Photo by Greg Fitzpatrick) By Amy Porter SOUTHWICK – The Select Board held a public hear- Correspondent ing session Tuesday night about the Municipal WESTFIELD – Westfield Public Schools Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program. Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski will remain in his Fuss & O’Neill, a consulting firm hired by DPW Select Board signs position until at least June 30, 2022, following a vote by Director Randy Brown to help him with the MVP pro- the School Committee Monday for a new three-year cess, gave a presentation to the Select Board during disposition for dog incident employment contract to begin July 1, 2019. Tuesday’s public hearing. By Greg Fitzpatrick School Committee member Ramon Diaz, Jr. said they Julianne Busa of Fuss & O’Neill informed the Select Correspondent wanted the Superintendent to stay in Westfield for at Board that she’s worked with approximatley 15 com- SOUTHWICK – The Select Board approved a signed disposi- least another three years, which was evidenced by the munities since the MVP Program was created in 2017. tion agreement on the future of the two dogs that bit a Jack Russell work he’s been doing, the reports coming in, MCAS “We hope to assist Southwick in gaining funds in the Terrier, resulting in the dog’s death. scores and school rankings. He said the salary increases planning process but also implementing funds through According to Select Board Chairman Joe Deedy, he worked in the contract were appropriate based on the amount of that process,” said Busa. with Town Counsel Ben Coyle on drafting the disposition, which experience. A state-run program through the Executive Office of allows Southwick Animal Control Officer Tracy Root to follow “We negotiated in good faith with the Superintendent. Energy and Environmental Affairs, the MVP program specific guidelines if the two Malinois Shepherds return to He understands the budget as well, and I think it came addresses issues or hazards in a community that have Southwick. to a good conclusion. I’d like to thank the Superintendent See MVP Program, Page Prof.7 George Michael See Disposition, Page 8 See Contract, Page 3 WSU Terrorism Expert RADIO FOR THE WESTFIELD MASSES Police Youth Cadets to The Westfield News Radio Paper Mill students speak about building hold annual toy drive Show By Peter Currier Thursday community to School Committee Correspondent Line-Up By Amy Porter laws are made in Westfield, state laws in WESTFIELD — The Westfield Police Correspondent Boston, and national laws in Washington Youth Cadets will be holding their annual 6am-8am WESTFIELD – The School Committee D.C.. She said he invited the students to toy drive for families and children in need meeting began on Monday with a presen- email ideas for new laws to him. Saturday December 8th from 10 a.m. to 6 tation by second and fourth grade students Serge Jitov said the Audubon Society p.m. outside of Walmart. This Thursday... from the Paper Mill elementary school. came to talk about wildlife in Westfield The drive, which was first held in 2013, 6am-8am: Principal Melanie Chasse introduced each and explore nature around their school. He is expected to collect hundreds of toys for 6am-8am: of the students, and said they would speak said they also found litter. “We need to over 200 kids and families who experi- BOB McKEAN about building community in their school. take responsibility for protecting nature,” ence financial insecurity. The advisors for ExecutiveTheatre Director Stanley Park Second grader Kendall Beltrandi spoke Serge said. He said City Council president the Cadets, Officer Christopher Coach about having visitors come to their classes John Beltrandi came and talked about and Detective Rick Mazza, originally Mark Boardman & Jennifer Gruzska to meet with them. She said their goals are Election Day, and how every vote counts. WorksWestfield Rotary Club to learn how to be good citizens. She said He invited the students to the City Council See Cadets, Page 8 Download WSKB from your Tune In Radio App Senator Don Humason came to talk about or watch on Comcast Cable CH. 15 Constitution Day, and explain that city See Paper Mill Students, Page 6 PAGE 2 - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

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n Dec. 5, 1994, Republicans chose Newt disappeared after taking off from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, South Africa’s first black president, died at age 95. Gingrich to be the first GOP speaker of the on a training mission with the loss of all 14 crew members; OHouse in four decades. “The Lost Squadron” contributed to the legend of the One year ago: Bermuda Triangle. Democratic congressman John Conyers of Michigan On this date: resigned from Congress after a nearly 53-year career, In 1776, the first scholastic fraternity in America, Phi In 1952, the Great Smog of London descended on the becoming the first Capitol Hill politician to lose his job amid Beta Kappa, was organized at the College of William and British capital; the unusually thick fog, which contained the sexual misconduct allegations sweeping through the Mary in Williamsburg, Va. toxic pollutants, lasted five days and was blamed for caus- nation’s workplaces. In a bitterly contested runoff election, ing thousands of deaths. Atlanta voters narrowly chose Keisha Lance Bottoms as In 1782, the eighth president of the United States, the city’s next mayor; a result that would be upheld after a Martin Van Buren, was born in Kinderhook, New York; he recount requested by rival Mary Norwood. The International In 1977, Egypt broke diplomatic relations with Syria, Olympic Committee barred Russia and its sports leaders was the first chief executive to be born after American Libya, Algeria, Iraq and South Yemen in the wake of criti- independence. from the upcoming Winter Olympics in South Korea after cism that followed President Anwar Sadat’s peace over- concluding that members of the Russian government con- tures to Israel. cocted a doping scheme at the 2014 Sochi Games; some In 1791, composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died in Russians would be able to compete as “Olympic Athletes Vienna, Austria, at age 35. In 1988, a federal grand jury in North Carolina indicted from Russia.” PTL founder Jim Bakker and former aide Richard Dortch In 1792, George Washington was re-elected president; on fraud and conspiracy charges. (Bakker was convicted Today’s Birthdays: John Adams was re-elected vice president. on all counts; Dortch pleaded guilty to four counts and Singer Little Richard is 86. Author Joan Didion is 84. cooperated with prosecutors in exchange for a lighter sen- Author Calvin Trillin is 83. Actor Jeroen Krabbe is 74. In 1848, President James K. Polk triggered the Gold tence. Bakker was initially sentenced to 45 years in prison; Opera singer Jose Carreras is 72. Pop singer Jim Messina Rush of ‘49 by confirming that gold had been discovered the term was eventually reduced to eight years, and he is 71. College Football Hall of Famer and former NFL in California. served a total of about five.) quarterback Jim Plunkett is 71. World Golf Hall of Famer Lanny Wadkins is 69. Actress Morgan Brittany is 67. Actor In 1901, movie producer Walt Disney was born in Ten years ago: Brian Backer is 62. Pro and College Football Hall of Famer Chicago. The Labor Department reported that an alarming half- Art Monk is 61. Country singer Ty England is 55. Rock million jobs had vanished in Nov. 2008 as unemployment singer-musician John Rzeznik (The Goo Goo Dolls) is 53. In 1932, German physicist Albert Einstein was granted hit a 15-year high of 6.7 percent. A judge in Las Vegas Country singer Gary Allan is 51. Comedian-actress a visa, making it possible for him to travel to the United sentenced O.J. Simpson to 33 years in prison (with eligibil- Margaret Cho is 50. Writer-director Morgan J. Freeman is States. ity for parole after nine) for an armed robbery at a hotel 49. Actress Alex Kapp Horner is 49. Actress Kali Rocha is room. (Simpson was released to parole on Oct. 1, 2017.) 47. Rock musician Regina Zernay (Cowboy Mouth) is 46. In 1933, national Prohibition came to an end as Utah Death claimed actresses Nina Foch at age 84 and Beverly Actress Paula Patton is 43. Actress Amy Acker is 42. became the 36th state to ratify the 21st Amendment to the Garland at age 82. Actor Nick Stahl is 39. Actor Adan Canto is 37. Rhythm- and-blues singer Keri Hilson is 36. Actor Gabriel Luna is Constitution, repealing the 18th Amendment. Five years ago: 36. Actor Frankie Muniz is 33. Actor Ross Bagley is 30. In 1945, five U.S. Navy torpedo bombers mysteriously Nelson Mandela, the anti-apartheid leader who became THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 - PAGE 3

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The rollout will be an invite only cocktail party to for his work with us and for ing to strengthen existing rela- Westfield: show potential investors a his understanding of our bud- tionships and building new City Council Sub-Committee Legislative proof of concept. get,” Diaz said. ones over the last two years in The public reveal of the Mayor Brian P. Sullivan said and Ordinance at 5:30 pm the position, and is looking for- Personnel Action Committee at 6:30 pm project proposal will likely he wanted the public to know ward to continuing that work, occur on a weekend follow- how much time was spent on as well as enhancing the educa- City Council at 7 pm ing the soft investor rollout. the process, all with the goal of tional experience for all of the Stefan Czaporowski An exact time and location keeping the Superintendent in students in the district. Superintendent for the public reveal has not the district. He said they looked been decided on. diligently at statistics, at neigh- Westfield Public Schools boring communities, at years of service; all of which, with a lot of dialogue, led to a unani- 81 Springfield Road (Rt. 20) mous vote in executive session. D The Mayor also thanked Westfield, MA (413) 568-3388 Diaz for taking on the leader- Fresh Cut ship of such an important three- year contract for the person who will be leading the teach- ers and the schools. “It shows ly Christmas the faith we have in you,” l ’ Sullivan said to Czaporowski. e s “Thank you, I look forward 6 FT - 8 FT to three more years,” K Trees Czaporowski said to applause from district staff in attendance. Home Garden $ 99 “We are excited to reach BAlSAM 39 agreement to terms of a new & three-year contract with $ 99 Superintendent Czaporowski. FRASER FIR 49 He is moving our schools in the right direction and is a driving We cut the bottom and help force and advocate for the stu- Everything you need dents in our district. In the past you tie it to your vehicle. three years he has proven him- for beautiful Christmas self to be a thoughtful, driven decorating; live wreaths, and compassionate leader who Tree-IT is improving the schools. We fresh garland, swags look forward to the next three ForWArd . . . years of his leadership for our and more. Please consider purchasing a tree district,” Diaz said after the for a family that may not be able meeting. Includes Bulb, to afford one this year. “I’m happy to stay in Amaryllis Westfield. We’ve done a lot of Soil & Pot For a special price of $35 you can make great things for our students, Kits their holiday wishes come true. but we have a lot more to do,” $ 99 If you purchase a tree for another family, we will commented Czaporowski on 6 ea. also give you a $5 Gift Certificate to be used in 2019. Tuesday. He said the work on his contract first began last If you can help a family in need with their Christmas summer, paused, and was $ 99 Tree this year, please stop down. If you are a family picked up again last month. He 3 FOR 18 that could use a little help this Christmas, please also said the compensation package come see us. is more than fair, and is in line Thank You and Happy Holidays! with surrounding communities. “The reality is, superinten- 40 lbs. dents are in high demand,” Black Oil Czaporowski said. He noted that as of last July 1, there were Sunflower $ 99 52 openings out of 275 super- Balsam JUST intendents across the Seed ea. Commonwealth. 15 “It’s not all about the money. $ 99 It’s a job that I love because Wreaths we’re helping students every ALL 22” Outside Diameter. 9 day,” he said, repeating, “I’m WITH BOW happy to stay in the district.” Choose from Red, Brick Czaporowski, who formerly Fountains or Burgandy Bows! lived in Florence, recently bought a home in Montgomery, and now has a 12 minute com- mute to work, he said. MON-SAT: 8-6 D SUN: 8-5 “It’s been a great experience 40% OFF! for me, working with a very www.KellysHG.com supportive School Committee and very supportive communi- Sales good thru 12/9/18 ty.” He said he has been work- PAGE 4 - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT

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Listen to latest PulseLine Calls at http://www.thewestfieldnews.com Diversification and Growth Mindset By Norman Halls Contributor Very few companies ever get to the top or stay there, and the few that do stay there because they diversified. Instant changes in competition demand having a growth mindset. Consider what happened to Kodak. Their primary business income was not from cameras but from the film in which the photos were taken. Kodak invented the first digital camera in the 1980s, but what did they do? They locked it up safely and told the engi- neer who invented it to keep quiet about it. Digital Equipment, The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush lies in state in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, Wednesday, a multimillion-dollar manufacturer of mainframe computers Dec. 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) from 1950s to the 1990s, missed out on personal computers. Ken Olsen, CEO of Digital Equipment, said: “The personal computer will fall flat on its face in business.” Wang Laboratories stumbling block was that their MS-DOS was not Ceremonies for Bush draw compatible with other systems. A generation of industrialists are erroneously being led to believe that they can succeed alone. But you need to plan ahead and be ready to change. “If everything seems under control, you’re just not going fast together presidents, world envoys enough.” Mario Andretti. By CALVIN WOODWARD, to the viewing, too — his main service businesses that prohibit pets to give Carol Dweck, a Stanford University psychologist, “main- LAURIE KELLMAN, these last months since Barbara Bush’s access to service dogs. tains that your mindset will play a important role in how you and ASHRAF KHALIL death in April being to rest his head on “After Mrs. Bush’s death, general respond to feedback. Dweck distinguishes between people Associated Press her husband’s lap. Service dogs are companionship was a big part of Sully’s with a fixed mindset, who believe their intelligence and talent WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s trained to do that. job,” John Miller, president and CEO of are fixed traits, and those with a growth mindset, who believe capital bids its final farewell to the late The CIA also honored Bush, the only America’s VetDogs, said in a phone their basic abilities can be enhanced and improved through former President George H.W. Bush on spy chief to become president, as three interview. “One of the things that I think dedication and hard work. A person with a growth mindset will Wednesday in a service of prayer and agency directors past and present joined was important to the president was the see constructive feed NOT as disapproval or criticism, but as praise that is drawing together world the public in the viewing. rest command, where Sully would rest an opportunity to learn how they can further improve and envoys, Americans of high office and a In the midst of the period of mourning, his head on the president’s lap.” enhance their skills and performance”. guy from Maine who used to fix things first lady Melania Trump gave Laura The law was just one point of intersec- A successful businessperson will likely tell you that growth in Bush’s house on the water. Bush, one of her predecessors, a tour of tion for Bush and Dole, now 95, who mindset is critical to your success in business. Professional A viewing for the 41st president at the holiday decorations at the White House, was one of its leading advocates in the people miscalculate how much mindset actually impacts all hushed Capitol Rotunda closed a “sweet visit during this somber week,” Senate. elements of their life, including business growth. “Definitions Wednesday morning. A ceremony at as Mrs. Bush’s Instagram account put it. They were fellow World War II veter- of mindset vary slightly depending on which source you refer Washington National Cathedral, the And the Trumps visited members of the ans, Republican Party leaders, fierce too. Essentially mindset is the way you understand and respond nexus of state funerals, will cap three Bush family at the Blair House presiden- rivals for the 1988 Republican presiden- to the world around you. It’s about your thinking, attitudes, days of remembrance by dignitaries and tial guesthouse, where they are staying. tial nomination won by Bush (“Stop beliefs and behaviors and can influence everything from the ordinary citizens as they honored the Former President George W. Bush and lying about my record,” Dole snapped at way we build relationships, problem solve, our creative think- Republican president who oversaw the his wife greeted the Trumps outside Bush) and skilled negotiators. Dole, an ing, how we perceive success and failure, valuing our own post-Cold War transition and led a suc- before everyone went in for the private, Army veteran hit by German machine worth and more” (Shevonne Joyce). A lot can be determined cessful Gulf War, only to lose re-election 20-minute visit. gunfire in Italy, has gone through life about our current mindset from what we prioritize and value. in a generational shift to Democrat Bill Although Trump will attend Bush’s with a disabled right arm. Bush, a Navy Hewlett-Packard, at its foundation, calls for respect, integ- Clinton in 1992. service, he is not among the eulogists. pilot, survived a bail-out from his strick- rity, teamwork, and innovation, among other core values. The four living ex-presidents are com- They are, in addition to Bush’s eldest en aircraft over the Pacific and an earlier Reports: Tracy Keogh, Chief Human Resources Officer, HP. ing — among them, George W. Bush son, Alan Simpson, the former senator crash landing. Building on the HP Way, we have defined practices and prin- will eulogize his father — and President and acerbic wit from Wyoming; Brian On Tuesday, Dole was helped out of ciples to guide employees as they go about their work. These Donald Trump will attend but is not Mulroney, the former Canadian prime his wheelchair by an aide, slowly stead- will be shared early in the new year, helping to set expectations scheduled to speak. Also attending: one minister who also gave a eulogy for ied himself and saluted Bush with his for how we work with each other when we’re at our best. king (Jordan), one queen (Jordan), two Ronald Reagan; and presidential histori- left hand, his chin quivering. Among these practices are a few that reinforce a growth princes (Britain, Bahrain), Germany’s an Jon Meacham. Dignitaries had come forward on mindset: chancellor and Poland’s president, People lined up before dawn to pay Monday, too, to honor the Texan whose • Anticipate, learn, adapt: Don’t become stagnant. The tech- among representatives of more than a respects to the 41st president, a son and service to his country extended three nology industry doesn’t allow for complacency. Proactively dozen countries. father of privilege now celebrated by quarters of a century, from World War II seek what’s next and understand what customers need, build Also expected in the invitation-only everyday citizens for his common cour- through his final years as an advocate for your skills, be flexible, and resilient. In other words: Have a crowd: Mike Lovejoy, a Kennebunkport tesies and depth of experience. volunteerism and relief for people dis- growth mindset. electrician and fix-it man who has “He was so qualified, and I think he placed by natural disaster. Bush, 94, died • Make bold moves: Take informed risks, and dare to disrupt. worked at Bush’s Maine summer estate was just a decent man,” said Sharon Friday. It’s the big ideas that help us make big leaps forward. When since 1990 and says he was shocked and Terry, touring Washington with friends Trump’s relationship with the Bush those bold moves are successful, great! When they’re not, we heartened to be asked to come. from an Indianapolis garden club. Said family has been tense. The current presi- want to be a company that shakes it off and asks, what did we On Tuesday, soldiers, citizens in her friend Sue Miller, also in line for the dent has mocked the elder Bush for his learn? wheelchairs and long lines of others on viewing: “I actually think I underesti- “thousand points of light” call to volun- • Connect, coach, empower: It’s not just about having a foot wound through the Capitol Rotunda mated him when he was in office. My teerism, challenged his son’s legacy as growth mindset for yourself, it’s about believing in the poten- to view Bush’s casket and honor a presi- opinion of him went up seeing how he president and trounced “low-energy” Jeb tial of your team and colleagues, and helping them learn and dent whose legacy included World War conducted himself as a statesman after- Bush in the Republican presidential pri- succeed, too. military service and a landmark law ward.” maries en route to office. The late “Growth Mindset Thinking = Innovation and Creativity” affirming the rights of the disabled. Fred Curry, one of the few African- President Bush called Trump a “blow- Former Sen. Bob Dole, a compatriot in Americans in line, is a registered hard.” war, peace and political struggle, stead- Democrat from Hyattsville, Maryland, Those insults have been set aside, but ied himself out of his wheelchair and who voted for Bush in 1988, the election the list of funeral service speakers saluted his old friend and one-time rival. won by the one-term president. “Honestly marked the first time since Lyndon After the national funeral service at I just liked him,” he said. “He seemed Johnson’s death in 1973 that a sitting the cathedral, Bush’s remains will be like a sincere and decent man and you president was not tapped to eulogize a returned to Houston to lie in repose at St. couldn’t argue with his qualifications.” late president. (Clinton did so for Richard Martin’s Episcopal Church before burial Inside the Capitol, Sully, the 2-year- Nixon, and George W. Bush eulogized Thursday at his family plot on the presi- old Labrador retriever assigned to Bush, Ronald Reagan and Gerald Ford.) dential library grounds at Texas A&M sat by the casket in the company of Bush’s death reduces membership in University in College Station. His final people who came to commemorate the ex-presidents’ club to four: Jimmy resting place will be alongside Barbara Bush’s signing of the Americans with Carter, Clinton, George W. Bush and Bush, his wife of 73 years who died in Disabilities Act, the 1990 law that, Barack Obama. April, and Robin Bush, the daughter they among its many provisions, required lost to leukemia in 1953 at age 3. Trump ordered the federal government closed Wednesday for a national day of mourning. Flags on public buildings are flying at half-staff for 30 days. As at notable moments in his life, Bush brought together Republicans and The Westfield News Democrats in his death, and not only the A publication of the Westfield News Group LLC VIPs. Members of the public who never Flora Masciadrelli James Johnson-Corwin voted for the man waited in the same Director of Sales/ Multi-Media Manager Classified Manager long lines as the rest, attesting that Bush Marie Brazee possessed the dignity and grace that Chris Putz Business Manager Sports Editor deserved to be remembered by their Lorie Perry presence on a cold overcast day in the Director of Ad Production capital. “I’m just here to pay my respects,” Patrick R. Berry said Jane Hernandez, a retired physician President in the heavily Democratic city and sub- urbs. “I wasn’t the biggest fan of his 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 presidency, but all in all he was a good, (413)562-4181 sincere guy doing a really hard job as www.thewestfieldnews.com best he could.” Bush’s service dog, Sully, was taken THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 - PAGE 5 Obituaries thewestfieldnews.com/category/obituaries/ James R. Holland East Sandwich, MA – James R. Holland of East Sandwich MA passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Cape Heritage, Sandwich. He was the husband of Marion C.(Nelson) Holland. Born in Newton, MA, he was the son of the late James E. and Marguerite (Henke) Holland. Mr. Holland was preceded in death by his dear sister, Mrs, Patricia J. Bird of Spencer, MA and Naples, FL (Mrs. Gordon F. Bird). He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Holland represented a major pharmaceutical company for 10 years and served in corporate management with ServiceMASTER Industries in its hospital division for 15 years. After relocating to Cape Cod, Mr. Holland purchased Cape Maid Farms. In 1986 he founded The Professional Handyman, a home repair and maintenance business. Besides his wife, he is sur- vived by a daughter, Gail C. Holland of Hyannis; a son, David E. Holland and his wife Susanne of East Sandwich MA and a grandson, Noah J. Holland of East Sandwich. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 11:00 A. M. on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Christ Chapel 1200 Old Stage Road, Centerville MA. Visitation 2:00 TO 4:00 P. M. and 6:00 to 8:00 P. M. on Friday, December 7 at the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home 154 Route 6A, Sandwich MA. Interment at Sandwich Town Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the James R. Holland Memorial Fund at Christ Chapel, 1200 Old Stage Road, Centerville MA. Adam J. Lavoine 2018 Salvation Army Kettle Drive Greenfield — Adam J. Lavoine, 38, died unexpectedly in his home on November 30, 2018. Adam was born in Anonymous—$25.00 Greenfield on March 15, 1980 and no James E. Angell matter where his life took him, he Florence Fitzgerald—$25.00 always found himself home in Attorney at Law Greenfield. For the past two years, Marlene Hills—$100.00 Adam lived a life filled with family, Our 40th Year friends, and joy. His passion was snow- boarding down Berkshire East on fresh in Law Practice snow and he never missed an opportu- nity to fly his drone in places he prob- ~ Real Estate Closings ~ ably shouldn’t have been flying it. He relished watching 3 am Police Logs meteor showers at Sachem’s Head. He was social and could ~ Wills & Probate ~ strike up a conversation with anyone he met. He touched the lives of many people, and knew how to reach people who were 48 Elm Street • Suite 3 • Westfield, MA WESTFIELD often considered unreachable. He tried to be there for others in (413) 562-1500 • [email protected] Major crime and incident report any way they needed him to be. He dished out compliments like Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 candy and had the ability to make sad people feel better. He 10:11 a.m.: accident, East Main Street, multiple callers tried everything in his power to overcome the things that held report a vehicle left the roadway, dual response dispatched, the him down. He sought help, built and rebuilt trust, loved deeply, responding officer reports the operator failed to make a turn and apologized as best he could. He wanted nothing more than from Mainline Drive and struck the guardrail, the operator was to be well. Adam took comfort in knowing that Jesus Christ was transported to Baystate Noble Hospital and the vehicle was his Lord and Savior and will spend eternity with Him. Adam Court Logs towed to the police impound yard; leaves behind many loved ones including his mother, Elizabeth 6:06 p.m.: larceny, Mechanic Street, a caller reports his Mattern of Turners Falls, his father and step-mother, Jeffrey and vehicle was stolen moments earlier and he saw it heading Barbara Lavoine of West Springfield, his brother Sean Lavoine Westfield District Court and wife Paula of Greenfield, his sister Kristen Ricci and hus- Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 down Meadow Street, the band Dustin of Storrs, CT, his sisters Jennifer Lavoine of West Tara M. McCorison, 42, of 25 Randall St., Palmer, was released responding officer reprints Springfield, and Kelsy Lavoine of Boston, three nieces, one on her personal recognizance pending a Jan. 11 hearing after she the victim said that he had nephew, several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. In was arraigned on a charge of violation of an abuse prevention order left the unlocked vehicle lieu of flowers his family asks you to consider make a donation brought by Southwick police. with the engine running and in Adam’s name to one of these organizations: the Opiod Task Richard M. Settle, 46, of 39 Strawberry Hill Road, Agawam, a shotgun in the back seat, Force, 43 Hope Street, Greenfield, MA 01301or to Chill, a was placed on pre-trial probation for three months and was ordered the vehicle was subsequent- In Loving Memory of positive youth development program where board sports to pay $500 in restitution after he was arraigned a charge of leaving ly found on East Bartlett become a vehicle for building resilience, confidence, and self- the scene of property damage brought by Westfield police. In a sec- Street and the shotgun was Nellie A. Peterson awareness. chill.org/support-chill ond case brought by Agawam police, Settle submitted to facts suf- still in the vehicle, see story ~ Our Grandma ~ For condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome. ficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of operating a motor in the Saturday, Dec. 1 edi- who passed away Dec. 5, 2003 com. vehicle under the influence of liquor and the charge was continued tion of The Westfield News. without a finding with probation for one year. He was assessed $350 We do not forget her. and his license was suspended for 45 days. We love her too dearly Derek P. Brannan, 25, of 130 Russell Road, Westfield, was For her memory to fade released on his personal recognizance pending a Jan. 29 hearing Can You Help Sarah? From our lives like a dream. after he was arraigned on a charge of selling or delivering alcohol to Our lips need not speak Sarah Helps Seniors a person younger than 21 years-of-age brought by Westfield police. When our hearts mourn Ilya Gavrilyuk, 39, of 10 Sackett St., Apt. 10, Westfield, was Sincerely, for grief often Can released on his personal recognizance pending a Jan. 29 hearing Dwells where it seldom is seen. You after he was arraigned on a charge of selling or delivering alcohol to Sadly missed by a person younger than 21 years-of-age brought by Westfield police. Jeanne, Paul, Ken, Kirk, Help Morningside Blake M. Hammond, 22, of 33 Pleasant Bay Road, Harwich, Keith & their children was released on his personal recognizance pending a Feb. 6 hearing Sarah? www.sarahgillett.org and Susan, who’s now www.sarahgillett.org Listen at WSKB.org or watch on Comcast Cable CH. 15 after he was arraigned on a charge of assault and battery brought by with Grandma.

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developed due to climate change. The program also allows wheel drive emergency vehicles and also a storm-ready com- municipalities to apply for grant funding by being a part of munity that has a comprehensive emergency management the program and coming up with plans and actions that plan. revolve around climate change. “These are all positives that we can build upon as we look In early June, Brown was informed that the town had been toward the next couple of steps,” said Brown. approved for a $15,000 grant for the MVP program. The grant According to Busa, there is an opportunity for a community allowed Brown to hire a trained consultant to assist him like Southwick to get anywhere from $10,000 to $400,000 in through the process of becoming an MVP community. funding. The funding is expected to come out in the next few In early September, a core team consistng of six members weeks. from different town departments: Randy Brown (DPW The Select Board then said that culverts and dredging part Director), Russ Anderson (Fire Chief), Robert Landis (Police of Congamond Lake would be the projects they would like to Lieutenant), Art Lawler (Building Inspector), and Charlie pursue as part of the Program. Dunlap (Director of Emergency Management Services), was Town of Southwick Chief Administrative Officer Karl assembled in order to help move the MVP program forward. Stinehart acknowledged that just the permitting and design of Southwick only has until June of 2019 to become an MVP Town officials and consultants from Fuss & O’Neill are seen dredging Congamond Lake is estimated to cost around community and once that’s accomplished the town will have discussing the M.V.P. Program. (Photo by Greg Fitzpatrick) $125,000. the opportunity to apply for more grants in the future. “Maybe that would be a good project to look at for this,” This past May, Brown informed the Westfield News that worse-cased scenarios. said Select Board Clerk Doug Moglin. the town was in the process of joining the MVP program and “We’re one of the parts of the country that is taking this The Select Board then recommended to Brown that he put applying for the grant. problem really seriously,” said Busa. a plan together for the culvert project, while DPW Engineer Recently, a one-day workshop was held with various stake- After Busa was finished with her presentation, Brown spoke Dick Grannells would look at the dredging project on holders in town and the three main topics centered on the about what he would like to see addressed with the MVP Congamond Lake. rising temperatures, changes in precipitation, and the sea Program. level rise, which isn’t an issue in Southwick. “My concern is our culverts and bridges,” said Brown. Busa mentioned the annual days of maximum temperatures The DPW Director added that there are several aging and over 90 degrees could increase over the years. The consultant undersized culverts, noting Industrial Drive and Kline Road as If you would like to run a also said that she’s seeing a pattern of rain coming in spurts, streets that have culvert issues. Birthday Announcement in where a heavy rainstorm will happen then followed by days Brown also noted that communications is a concern as there of no rain. a number of communication dead spots in town. Pest and dis- The Westfield News contact The potential concern with climate change also stretches to ease control is a problem, causing a high frequency in ticks and us at: 413-562-4181 threats to human health. Due to the anticipation of tempera- mosquitos. tures over 90 degrees, heat stroke to young children or teen- Besides laying out the concerns, Brown wanted to go over agers, and the elderly could be a concern. some of the strengths in Southwick that revolves around cli- However, Busa did say that the Northeast region is in good mate change. A main strength is the 1,000 acres of preserved shape, adapting to climate change and preparing for the farmland and open space. There is also a full fleet of four- PAGE 8 - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS Pubic Hearing Continued from Page 1

majority of the City Council voted to send this motion for- ward for consideration by the Planning Board. “In my opinion, because you see it more, you become more expert,” Bean said. He said the changes are all on the commercial side, none on the residential side, and stemmed from recommendations made in an economic development assessment report (EDSAT) from Northeastern University’s Dukakis Center on Policy and Regional City Councilor Dan Allie addresses the Planning Board dur- Planning. He said he believed ing the hearing. (Photo by Amy Porter) moving the granting authority would help with the merits of Onyski said he had previous- what you are making,” she each project, and avoid the ly served 13 years on the added. politics on the City Council Planning Board. He had often “Just because I speak for it, side. wondered why the board had doesn’t mean my mind is City Advancement Officer the authority to vote for a closed,” Carellas said. Joe Mitchell said his role for power plant, but not a tractor “I agree that some of these the city is to help citizens yard. “I found it to be very things don’t really belong in One of many piles of toys donated during the 2017 Police Youth Cadets toy drive. (Photo sub- lower their tax rate by bring- odd,” Onyski said, adding front of us,” said At-large mitted) ing in business. He said the that he wanted to speak to the Councilor Dan Allie, suggest- report identified some of motion from a logical point of ing that the items be consid- Westfield’s strengths, includ- view. “We need to take poli- ered individually. Cadets ing proximity to rail and tics out of this. The Planning “I agree that we probably Continued from Page 1 highway; its web presence Board is the better way to do need to look at each one of came up with the idea for the drive. morning, and they probably won’t be done and municipal light plant. this. They are appointed by these things individually,” “My wife was the PTO president for our until 9 at night,” said Coach, “because after He said identified weak- many mayors and approved said Ward 1 Councilor Mary kid’s elementary school, and they were trying the event they separate everything.” nesses included the commer- by the City Council,” he said. Ann Babinski. She said the to raise money to buy toys for kids in need,” The college aged Cadets will go with the cial tax rate, English and math Resident Ruth Aborjaily- stated purpose of the Planning said Coach, “I told Rick about it and he sug- officers the following Monday to deliver the proficiencies out of high Bannish said her family owns Board is to aim to ensure that gested we do a toy drive.” toys. school, and the permitting residences, community build- Westfield “continues to be the Principals from the Westfield elementary Since they are set up in front of Walmart, a process; in particular, that a ings, community lands and best place to live, work and and middle schools send the Cadets a list of significant number of people will arrive with- Special Permit has to go woodlands, and her husband play by putting people, the the children who are in need. The list only out any gifts to donate. They will often go through two boards. He said owns land and farms. “I’m environment and the quality gives the age and gender of each child without inside and return with toys they had just pur- the changes would be solely coming to you because I pay of life first. giving their name. From there they separate chased to be donated. Mazza and Coach esti- for permits in Business A, B a lot of taxes. It’s all higher, “We’ve had people dissat- the kids by gender and age group for recom- mate that only a quarter of those who donate and C, Commercial A, because in Westfield busi- isfied, who are not sure about mended toys. arrive with toys. Industrial Park, Industrial A nesses offset taxes for resi- how government works. You “Last year we had about the same amount “There’s usually a steady flow all day,” said and Airport zones, and no dents. I think when a business have to listen to their con- of kids and we were able to give six gifts to Mazza, “either people pulling their cars up residential zones. takes the time to come to cerns, because they are valid. each child,” said Coach. and dropping of bags, or people saying they Speaking to some of the Westfield, they pay a lot of I’ve had calls that you put in In previous years, the Cadets exceeded their love the idea and we see them on the way out criticisms on social media, money to site. I think we need conditions, but there is not target for donations. They took the extra toys with a big smile on their face.” Mitchell said the motion is a professional board to be enough good oversight on and donated them to a different charity each The Westfield Police Youth Cadets are a not a “power grab,” but would impartial evaluators, because enforcement. What good is it year. Last year the extra gifts were donated to group of volunteers aged 13 to 20 who are bring consistency and speed jobs increase, taxes increase, if you can’t enforce it,” con- The Boys and Girls Club. interested in being officers when they get to the permitting process, sav- quality of life increases,” she tinued Babinski, adding that “I think they got six or seven bags of toys to older. They often assist police with events ing time and cost. He said the said. people don’t want permits give to their kids,” said Mazza. around the city. Mazza and Coach were both Planning Board makes multi- Another resident said that fast-tracked. Although they are waiting on confirmation, members of the program when they were in ple land use decisions twice a there had been a lot of talk “We’ve been beaten up Coach said that they plan to give any excess high school and now act as advisers. The pro- month, and the City Council about the benefit to business- pretty hard about enforce- gifts to Baystate Children’s Hospital this year. gram began in Westfield in 1994. twice a year. He also said the es coming in, but that the ment tonight. Since we don’t “Our Cadet’s will be setting up at 9 in the Planning Board makes deci- change in the process would have enforcement, how do we sions based on the merits. also benefit current business enforce them,” Carellas asked “It’s supposed to be objec- owners like himself. Babinski, who said the two tive,” he said, adding that for Resident Meridith Salois bodies should sit down and those who are concerned said she owns a residence that talk about it. about accountability, public abuts a business. She said the “We are not an enforcement hearings are an option. process as a whole needs to body. This is not our job,” Mitchell refuted the notion be reviewed. “I do like the added Robert Goyette. that the Planning Board is a checks and balances of the During the discussion by “rubber stamp for the mayor,” City Council enforcement the board, John Bowen said giving the examples of per- piece,” Salois said, becoming regarding checks and balanc- mits denied in the recent past. the first to speak against the es, he had served going on a As for comments that there is proposal. year, and had spent more time no enforcement of conditions Constance Adams of Root listening than talking, and by the Planning Board, Road said she has been in that many times the Planning Mitchell said there is no business a long time, and is Board had done studies on enforcement on conditions set also concerned about not hav- projects. “I’m a city resident,” by the City Council either. ing checks and balances. Bowen said. “I’m trying to provide consis- “You make a decision non- Crowe repeated her support tency,” Mitchell said. politically, and you don’t of a lot of the changes, but Westfield Police Cadets are seen at their 2016 toy drive. (WNG file photo) During the hearing, several have to listen to residents,” asked Mitchell what if they Planning Board members she said, adding that one of went back to the drawing spoke in favor of the change. the things residents in Ward 1 board on the proposal. Disposition Philip McEwan addressed had been experiencing is zon- “Maybe there are some things Continued from Page 1 what he called the “conspira- ing changes. “What was five that need to be pulled out of cy theory,” saying that he has years ago Residential or this,” she said. During a public hearing on around 4:30 p.m., she was McGuire was able to get worked under six mayors, and Business A becomes Mitchell said the Planning November 27, it was walking her 8-year-old Jack Clyde back into the home, but never once had a conversation Industrial A,” she said Board will make a recom- announced that the two dogs Russell Terrier, Clyde, on a the two dogs were still trying with them about zoning. He “I appreciate every board mendation to the Council, and had left town. At that meeting leash in the cornfields near to go after Clyde. McGuire said he believes the City member, and that you go by City Planner Jay Vinskey said it was suggested that the her home. McGuire then saw also noted that she did seek Council is forced to make the law. My concern is this the council can’t vote without Select Board vote to have two dogs from a distance that medical attention and received popular decisions protecting fast track. In the past 40 years, it. town counsel draft up the dis- began to approach her and a hand x-ray, but required no neighborhoods that are not it has been the citizens that McEwan moved to close position. Clyde. She went on to say that stitches. legally defensible. “You can’t have done background the public hearing, and to Previously, on November when the dogs came at her Southwick Police officer just make random decisions,” checks. You’re concerned send a positive recommenda- 13, an initial hearing was held and Clyde, she picked her dog Roger Arduini then read a he said, adding that in order with the legal; we’re con- tion to the Council. on the incident. A complaint up, but Clyde went to the report from Det. Sgt. Tom to do the reviews, you have to cerned with everything else,” “Whatever the City Council was made by Alyssa McGuire, ground and the two dogs were Krutka, who was the first offi- know the zoning laws as they said Barbara Rokus. wants us to do, we’ll do it. who resides on Klaus biting Clyde. cer to arrive on the scene. relate to special permits, and Resident Kristen Mello But understand, I came in Anderson Rd., alleging a McGuire then informed the Krutka said it appeared Clyde the case law behind them. reminded the board that here with an open mind,” said complaint of vicious dogs, Select Board that she saw her had blood spots and was bit- “It’s more in depth than peo- Westfield is an environmental Bernard Puza. nuisance, barking, annoy- neighbor, Kaitlin Massai, the ten, but didn’t appear to be ple think,” McEwan said. justice community, and it’s a “This gives the City ance, and attack on other owner of the two dogs, run stressed. Although, the dog Carellas said he would question of rights. “You are Council another chance,” dogs. Giving her testimony to over to help with the situa- would need to seek immedi- speak in favor of the proposal taking away our rights. The agreed Jane Magarian, add- the Select Board, McGuire tion. After Massai helped ate treatment. specifically due to a question residents have a right to our ing, “Let the City Council claimed that on October 8 at McGuire calm the situation, Clyde was transported to an asked by resident Barbara opinion. We do not deserve to figure it out.” animal hospital and he passed Rokus earlier in the meeting be made fun of for exercising away the following day that. as to whether the Planning them,” she said, asking for an Massai then gave her testi- Board takes past performance apology for a comment made mony and said she left her by a business into account in earlier about beginning the Do you provide two dogs outside in the yard their decisions. In response, “parade” of opponents; which and then heard screaming. Carellas said that each project she received from the chair- When running towards the has to be considered on its man. Mello also read the winter/snow incident, Massai claimed that own individual merit, because entire list of weaknesses iden- McGuire didn’t have a leash the law says it must. tified in the EDSAT report, Is Here! services? on Clyde. Massai did say her “Our decisions are often asking if the others would be dogs did bite Clyde, but cer- made long before this room, addressed. Do you want to reach over tainly not McGuire. Massai because zoning dictates what “I cannot speak strongly 30,000 homes each week? said she did suffer some nerve we do,” Carellas said. “We’re enough against this propos- We have customers looking for damage on her hand as she the best body for this,” he al,” said former Councilor tried to lay on Clyde to help said, adding that every mem- Mary O’Connell, adding, snowblowing, snowplowing, stop the incident and Clyde ber of the board is for the City “We’re in a tough position sanding/salting, ice damage repair, bit her. of Westfield. because you’ve all made up frozen pipes, insulation, heating Shortly after the incident, “We as a board are doing a your minds, and three of you systems, firewood, window repair Massai told the Select Board fantastic job. We talk to each have spoken.” O’Connell said she checked on McGuire and other, listen to each other,” she didn’t think the board ... and Clyde, and saw Clyde did said member Cheryl Crowe, should have given their opin- have cuts on him but wasn’t adding that she still often ions before hearing from the all things cold. crying or in distress. The next refers to the zoning book. “I public. She said the City day, Massai said she checked believe we are an impartial Council has approved 39 per- Call Flora in our Classified Department today! Your ad could be published within 2 days! on the McGuire’s again. board. This is putting it back mits over the last ten years, Massai said that she walked in balance,” she said. and should not shirk their into a very confrontational Ward 6 Councilor William responsibilities. “Councilors 413-562-4181, x 118 [email protected] are making close to ten times environment and Cannon threatened to shoot the dogs. 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HallBy Chris Putz of Famers Staff Writer WESTFIELD – On February 3, 2002, the New England Patriots shocked the world by stunning the St. Louis Rams 20-17 in Super Bowl XXXVI, setting off a change in the cul- ture surrounding our region’s pro football team and setting up a dynastic run. Like that historic moment in New England sports lore, generations of football players in the Whip City might look back on last week- end as an epic game-changer heard round the world. Westfield Junior Bombers quarterback On Saturday, the Westfield Youth Football Jaxson St. Pierre (19) scrambles for a touch- Junior Bombers outlasted Upper Cape 19-14 down. (Photo by Sheila Connally) to capture the Pro Football Hall of Fame had a key sack, and defensive backs Nick Northeast Regional 11U title in Sparta, N.J. Guay and Josh Castell provided outstanding WESTFIELD JUNIOR BOMBERS With the victory, Westfield earned the right pass coverage on third and fourth down late in Pro Football Hall of Fame Northeast Regional 11U Youth Football Champs to advance to the Pro Football Hall of Fame the game to preserve the victory. World Youth Championships Dec. 14-17 in McNamara finished the game with five stop.” “It also helps that as a youth coach I am also Canton, Ohio. tackles. Said McNamara: “We’re like a family. It’s a high school coach,” coach St. Pierre said Westfield is the first New England area “I think academically we’re a very smart like second families to us. We play hard and with a wry smile. football team to win a trip to nationals. team with all of our formations and calls on don’t stop.” St. Pierre is the assistant coach for the “(Our players) are fast and athletic and have offense and defense,” Jaxson St. Pierre said. Westfield has not stopped to let the opposi- Westfield High School football team. the highest IQs I’ve ever had at this level,” tion catch its breath at all this season. The The stiffest test facing the Westfield Junior Westfield Junior Bombers head football coach In the finals, Westfield stood up to an Upper Junior Bombers run a no-huddle offensive Bombers might be the challenge of raising Troy St. Pierre said. “They don’t have it in Cape Spartans squad that featured eight line- attack that averages close to 34 points per $50,000 to fund their nationals trip to Canton, their heads to lose.” men each weighing more than 200 pounds, game. On average, they outscored their oppo- Ohio. The Westfield Youth Football Junior most of whom were nearly six feet tall. nents 34-4 during the regular season. The team will host a pasta dinner at Bombers, comprised of some 30 local fifth St. Pierre (185 passing yards, 120 rushing “This team runs – to a tee – what our high Shortstop Bar & Grill in Westfield on Sunday and sixth graders, are soaring way above and yards) rushed for a 10-yard touchdown and school offense runs,” coach St. Pierre said. at 5 p.m. The cost per meal is $20. Local dig- beyond anyone’s expectations. tossed a 38-yard TD pass to Nick Guay (3 “(Westfield High School head football coach) nitaries are expected to attend. Westfield won a matchup of unbeatens in rec., 84 yards). Lucas Guay had a nice all- Rob (Parent) is extremely excited to get this Also, anyone interested in donating money the SAFL Super Bowl on Nov. 10, defeating around effort, rushing for 70 yards and a group of players in a couple years. Everyone is urged to visit the “Help the WYF Junior Holyoke 28-8 to improve to 10-0. touchdown and finished with 76 receiving is talking.” Bombers go to Nationals in Canton OHIO” “In the Super Bowl, when everyone doubt- yards. Jeremiah Charbonaue also had a recep- I want to correct something I stated earlier. Facebook Page. A “GoFundMe” account has ed us – everyone from the other teams doubt- tion for 20 yards. It actually should come as no surprise that been set up to help defray the costs associated ed us – we beat them by a lot,” Westfield Westfield’s undersized offensive line of this Westfield Juniors Bombers team has with the trip to the Hall of Fame. middle linebacker Cooper McNamara said. Liam McElhiney, Nick Gauger, Declan accomplished as much as it has this season. Westfield was the first team to score on Connally, Thomas Lenston, and David Westfield won a 7-on-7 tournament in the Holyoke all season. Sarmiento, which averages just 125 pounds spring, and a vast majority of the players par- “We were the underdogs,” Westfield offen- per player, proved to be the difference. ticipated in summer clinics and camps all sive lineman Thomas Lenston said. “Holyoke “The linemen … those guys were way big- summer long. hadn’t gotten scored on once, and we broke ger than us,” Jaxson St. Pierre said. “I love “In August we are already a well-oiled that.” how we beat up on them. It was pretty fun.” machine,” coach St. Pierre said. “That’s a In the regional semifinals, Westfield over- McNamara, Drew Masters and Josh Castell credit to (our players) and their parents.” came a team from Glenridge, N.J., that went stood out defensively, combining for multiple It does not stop there though. 32-1 over the last three years. Junior Bombers tackles for losses. While severe heat and inclement weather quarterback Jaxson St. Pierre (7 carries, 95 “It’s all from the composure and communi- dampens or even cancels practices for several yards) and running back Lucas Guay (10 car- cation we have,” McNamara said, explaining area youth football teams, Westfield does not Westfield offensive linemen Thomas ries, 110 yards) each scored a touchdown and the reason for the team’s unwavering success. miss a beat because it has the luxury of utiliz- Lenston, Liam McElhiney, Declan Connally, combined for more than 200 yards rushing. “We all pick each other up as a team when we ing the indoor practice facilities at Roots Nick Gauger and David Sarmiento celebrate Westfield defensive tackle Liam McElhiney get down, and when we get back up, we never Athletic Center. after a touchdown. (Photo by Sheila Connally) Westfield Junior Bombers’ run- ning back Lucas Guay rushes for a big gain. Guay had a rushing touchdown in the game. (Photo by Sheila Connally)

Westfield Junior Bombers’ Nick Guay (8) catches a 35-yard touchdown on the final play of the first half. (Photo by Sheila Connally) Gateway Regional Basketball Practice Gateway Regional basketball practice continues this week in Huntington. (Photos by Marc St. Onge)

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Winter Sports Schedules

WESTFIELD WESTFIELD ST. MARY’S SOUTHWICK GATEWAY -TOLLAND HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL HIGH -GRANVILLE SCHOOL Fri., Dec. 7 Fri., Dec. 7 Fri., Dec. 7 Fri., Dec. 7 Fri., Dec. 7 BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING @ No Sports Scheduled JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Smith BOYS/GIRLS INDOOR JV GIRLS HOOPS @ West Springfield, 4 p.m. Academy, Westfield JV BOYS HOOPS @ Holyoke, Sat., Dec. 8 TRACK vs. TBD, Smith Southwick, 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Intermediate School College (Northampton), 3:45 GIRLS HOOPS @ Southwick, JV GIRLS HOOPS @ Mon., Dec. 10 (Southampton Road), 5 p.m. p.m. 7 p.m. Belchertown, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Gateway, 6 BOYS HOOPS vs. Smith JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Sat., Dec. 8 BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. p.m. Academy, Westfield Gateway, 5:30 p.m. WRESTLING @ Monument Agawam, Amelia Park Ice Arena, Tues., Dec. 11 Intermediate School GIRLS HOOPS vs. Mountain Duals, 9:30 a.m. 7 p.m. (Southampton Road), 6:30 p.m. Gateway, BOYS HOOPS @ Holyoke, JV BOYS HOOPS @ Pathfinder, Mon., Dec. 10 Sat., Dec. 8 7 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS @ Westfield 7 p.m. 5:30 p.m. No Sports Scheduled GIRLS HOOPS @ Sat., Dec. 8 Technical Academy, 6 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Pathfinder, 7 Mon., Dec. 10 Belchertown, 7 p.m. p.m. WRESTLING @ Tues., Dec. 11 BOYS/GIRLS INDOOR TRACK No Sports Scheduled Monument Mountain, 5 a.m. JV BOYS HOOPS @ John J. vs. Agawam, Smith College Wed., Dec. 12 Tues., Dec. 11 GIRLS HOOPS @ Smith BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Duggan Academy, 5:30 p.m. (Northampton), 6:45 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Belchertown, Mullins Center Academy, 6 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ John J. Sat., Dec. 8 Wed., Dec. 12 Practice Rink (UMASS- Duggan Academy, 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ West Thurs., Dec. 13 No Sports Scheduled Springfield, Olympia, 5:20 p.m. Amherst), Wed., Dec. 12 No Sports Scheduled Thurs., Dec. 13 6 p.m. WRESTLING vs. Frontier, 6 Mon., Dec. 10 BOYS HOOPS @ Red No Sports Scheduled Fri., Dec. 14 Sun., Dec. 9 p.m. Raider Holiday Tournament – Tues., Dec. 11 No Sports Scheduled JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Thurs., Dec. 13 BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING vs. Sat., Dec. 15 vs. Athol, Athol High School, Ludlow, Smead Arena, 4:30 7 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Falcons Amherst-Pelham, 4 p.m. No Sports Scheduled p.m. Holiday Classic – vs. Southwick, JV BOYS HOOPS vs. West Mon., Dec. 17 Fri., Dec. 14 Springfield, 5:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Red Mon., Dec. 10 Smith Academy HS, 5:30 p.m. JV GIRLS HOOPS @ Amherst- JV BOYS HOOPS @ Baystate JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Fri., Dec. 14 Academy Charter Public School, Raider Holiday Tournament – Pioneer Valley Regional, Pelham, 5:30 p.m. vs. TBD, Athol High School, BOYS HOOPS @ Falcons BOYS HOOPS vs. West South End Community Center, 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Holiday Classic – vs. TBD, Springfield, 7 p.m. 5:30 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Smith Academy HS, Time TBA GIRLS HOOPS @ Amherst- Sat., Dec. 15 BOYS HOOPS @ Baystate No Sports Scheduled Pioneer Valley Regional, 7 Sat., Dec. 15 Pelham, 7 p.m. p.m. WRESTLING @ Chickanias Wed., Dec. 12 Academy Charter Public School, Mon., Dec. 17 No Sports Scheduled South End Community Center, No Sports Scheduled Tues., Dec. 11 Memorial Tournament (Hudson Thurs., Dec. 13 7 p.m. Tues., Dec. 18 JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Falls HS), 10 a.m. No Sports Scheduled Tues., Dec. 18 No Sports Scheduled Frontier, 5:30 p.m. Mon., Dec. 17 Fri., Dec. 14 No Sports Scheduled Wed., Dec. 19 BOYS HOOPS vs. No Sports Scheduled BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING vs. Frontier, Tues., Dec. 18 Central, 4 p.m. Wed., Dec. 19 No Sports Scheduled No Sports Scheduled Thurs., Dec. 20 7 p.m. JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. JV BOYS HOOPS @ Wed., Dec. 12 Monument Mountain, 5:30 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 20 BOYS HOOPS @ Box Out Hopkins Academy, 5 p.m. JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Cancer Challenge – vs. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Hopkins BOYS HOOPS – Box Out Greenfield, Amelia Park Ice Agawam, 5:30 p.m. Cancer Challenge vs. Hampden Gateway, Westfield Technical Academy, 6:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Monument Academy High School, 5 p.m. Arena, 7 p.m. Wed., Dec. 19 Mountain, 7 p.m. Charter School of Science, 7 p.m. WRESTLING @ Smith WRESTLING @ Smith Fri., Dec. 21 Fri., Dec. 21 GIRLS HOOPS vs. Agawam, GIRLS HOOPS @ Sci-Tech, Vocational and Agricultural, Vocational and Agricultural, 7 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS @ John J. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 15 Duggan Academy, 7 p.m. 4 p.m. No Sports Scheduled BOYS HOOPS @ Box Out Thurs., Dec. 13 Thurs., Dec. 20 Mon., Dec. 17 Sat., Dec. 22 Cancer Challenge – vs. BOYS HOOPS @ Falcons BOYS HOOPS @ Box Out JV BOYS HOOPS vs. No Sports Scheduled Hampden Charter School of Holiday Classic – vs. Cancer Challenge – vs. St. Mary Agawam, 5:30 p.m. Mon., Dec. 2 No Sports Science, Westfield Technical Gateway, Smith Academy @ Westfield Technical Academy BOYS HOOPS vs. Agawam, Scheduled Academy High School, 5 p.m. High School, High School, 5 p.m. 7 p.m. Tues., Dec. 25 Sat., Dec. 22 5:30 p.m. Fri., Dec. 21 Tues., Dec. 18 BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING @ CHRISTMAS No Sports Scheduled JV GIRLS HOOPS @ Chicopee Comp, 4 p.m. Wed., Dec. 26 Mon., Dec. 24 West Springfield, Olympia, Pathfinder, 5:30 p.m. JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Central, No Sports Scheduled No Sports Scheduled 8:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Box Out 5:30 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 27 Tues., Dec. 25 Fri., Dec. 14 Cancer Challenge – vs. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Central, No Sports Scheduled CHRISTMAS BOYS/GIRLS INDOOR Westfield Technical Academy @ 7 p.m. Fri., Dec. 28 Wed., Dec. 26 TRACK vs. TBD, Smith Westfield Technical Academy Wed., Dec. 19 No Sports Scheduled College (Northampton), 3:45 High School, 7 p.m. WRESTLING vs. Holyoke, GIRLS HOOPS vs. Renaissance, 6 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 27 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS @ Pathfinder, 7 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Falcons Thurs., Dec. 20 Sat., Dec. 29 JV BOYS HOOPS vs. 7 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Paulo No Sports Scheduled Baystate Academy Charter Holiday Classic – vs. TBD, Sat., Dec. 22 Public School, Westfield Time TBA Friere Social Justice Charter Mon., Dec. 31 No Sports Scheduled School, 7 p.m. Intermediate School Sat., Dec. 15 Mon., Dec. 24 Fri., Dec. 21 No Sports Scheduled (Southampton Road), 5 p.m. WRESTLING @ No Sports Scheduled JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Tues., Jan. 1 BOYS HOOPS vs. Baystate Longmeadow, 5 a.m. Tues., Dec. 25 Minnechaug, 5:30 p.m. NEW YEAR’S DAY Academy Charter Public Sun., Dec. 16 CHRISTMAS JV GIRLS HOOPS @ Wed., Jan. 2 Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m. School, Westfield Intermediate BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Wed., Dec. 26 BOYS HOOPS vs. No Sports Scheduled School (Southampton Road), Drury, Amelia Park Ice No Sports Scheduled Minnechaug, 7 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 3 6:30 p.m. Arena, 3 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 27 GIRLS HOOPS @ JV BOYS HOOPS @ Gateway, Fri., Dec. 28 Mon., Dec. 17 WRESTLING @ Berkshire Longmeadow, 7 p.m. 5 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS vs. John J. JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Holiday Tournament, Monument Sat., Dec. 22 BOYS HOOPS @ Gateway, Duggan Academy, Westfield Smith Academy, 5:30 p.m. Mountain Regional HS, 9 a.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Intermediate School Agawam, Olympia (West 6:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS vs. Smith JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Franklin Springfield), 5:20 p.m. Fri., Jan. 4 (Southampton Road), 6 p.m. Academy, 7 p.m. County Tech, 5 p.m. Mon., Dec. 24 GIRLS HOOPS @ St. Mary, Sat., Dec. 29 Tues., Dec. 18 BOYS HOOPS vs. Franklin No Sports Scheduled Westfield Intermediate School No Sports Scheduled JV GIRLS HOOPS @ County Tech, 6:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 25 (Southampton Road), 5:30 p.m. Mon., Dec. 31 Turners Falls, 6 p.m. Fri., Dec. 28 CHRISTMAS Sat., Jan. 5 No Sports Scheduled GIRLS HOOPS @ Turners JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Sci- Wed., Dec. 26 Tues., Jan. 1 Falls, 7:30 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ No Sports Scheduled Tech, 5 p.m. NEW YEAR’S DAY Wed., Dec. 19 GIRLS HOOPS vs. Sci-Tech, Gloucester High School, 7 p.m. Mon., Jan. 7 Wed., Jan. 2 Thurs., Dec. 27 JV BOYS HOOPS vs. St. Mary, BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. 6:30 p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS @ GIRLS HOOPS @ Pioneer Amherst-Pelham, Amelia Sat., Dec. 29 5:30 p.m. Valley Regional School, 6 p.m. Minnechaug, 5:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS vs. St. Mary, Park Ice Arena, 7 p.m. WRESTLING @ Phil Tomkiel BOYS HOOPS @ Minnechaug, Thurs., Jan. 3 WRESTLING vs. Mahar, 7 7 p.m. Holiday Tournament, Agawam 7 p.m. No Sports Scheduled p.m. HS, 9 a.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Tues., Jan. 8 Fri., Jan. 4 Gloucester High School, 7 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 20 Mon., Dec. 31 No Sports Scheduled GIRLS HOOPS vs. Westfield JV BOYS HOOPS @ No Sports Scheduled Fri., Dec. 28 Wed., Jan. 9 Technical Academy, Westfield JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Mahar, 5:30 p.m. Tues., Jan. 1 Northampton, 5:30 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Intermediate School BOYS HOOPS @ Mahar, NEW YEAR’S DAY GIRLS HOOPS vs. Thurs., Jan. 10 (Southampton Road), 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Wed., Jan. 2 Northampton, 7 p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS vs. McCann BOYS HOOPS @ Pioneer Fri., Dec. 21 WRESTLING @ Sabis, 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 29 Tech, 5:30 p.m. Valley Christian Academy, BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Thurs., Jan. 3 BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ BOYS HOOPS vs. McCann 6:30 p.m. Westborough, NorthStar Ice South Hadley, Fitzpatrick Ice JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Tech, 7 p.m. Sat., Jan. 5 Arena, Westfield Technical Academy, Sports, Time TBA No Sports Scheduled Sun., Dec. 30 Fri., Jan. 11 4 p.m. 5 p.m. JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. JV BOYS HOOPS @ John J. Mon., Jan. 7 Sat., Dec. 22 BOYS HOOPS vs. Westfield Chicopee, Fitzpatrick Ice Arena, Duggan Academy, 5:30 p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS @ No Sports Scheduled Technical Academy, 6:30 p.m. 10:45 a.m. Westfield Technical Academy, Sun., Dec. 23 BOYS HOOPS @ John J. 5:30 p.m. Fri., Jan. 4 Mon., Dec. 31 Duggan Academy, 7 p.m. JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Smith No Sports Scheduled BOYS HOOPS @ Westfield vs. Agawam, Fitzpatrick Ice Tues., Jan. 1 Sat., Jan. 12 Technical Academy, 7 p.m. Vocational and Agricultural, 5 NEW YEAR’S DAY No Sports Scheduled Arena, p.m. 1 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Smith

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Monday’s Games Montreal 5, Ottawa 2 Carolina at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Minnesota at Calgary, 9 p.m. Tampa Bay 5, New Jersey 1 Tampa Bay 6, Detroit 5, SO Nashville at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Nashville 2, Buffalo 1 Toronto 4, Buffalo 3, OT Thursday’s Games Chicago at Vegas, 10 p.m. Dallas 4, Edmonton 1 Vegas 5, Washington 3 Detroit at Toronto, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Minnesota 3, Vancouver 2 N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Tuesday’s Games Arizona 2, Los Angeles 1 Colorado at Florida, 7 p.m. Friday’s Games Winnipeg 3, N.Y. Islanders 1 Columbus at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. St. Louis at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Florida 5, Boston 0 Wednesday’s Games Montreal at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. San Jose at Dallas, 8 p.m. Calgary 9, Columbus 6 Edmonton at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Pittsburgh 6, Colorado 3 Chicago at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m. Washington at Arizona, 9 p.m. Carolina at Anaheim, 10 p.m. PAGE 12 - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS

TV Sports Listings Dear Wednesday, Dec. 5 ESPNU — TCU at SMU COLLEGE BASKETBALL 11 p.m. 6 p.m. ESPN2 — Washington at Gonzaga Annie ESPNU — Lafayette at UConn GOLF 6:30 p.m. 5 a.m. (Thursday) By ANNIE LANE FS1 — Ohio at Xavier GOLF — European Tour Golf, South African Open, FS2 — Temple at Villanova first round, Johannesburg Gift-Giving Woes 7 p.m. NBA BASKETBALL Dear Annie: As the holidays draw near, I like to be prepared BTN — Ohio State at Illinois 11 a.m. and buy my gifts early. Every year, I get stuck when it comes ESPN2 — Hartford at Duke ESPNU — G-League, Iowa at Raptors 905 to thinking of a gift for my younger brother “Henry.” Henry is 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. a teenager whose only interest is playing video games. For SEC — Middle Tennessee State at Vanderbilt ESPN — Philadelphia at Toronto Christmas, the only things he ever asks for are video games 8 p.m. 10:30 p.m. and money. I have made very clear to him that I don’t want to CBSSN — Oklahoma State at Tulsa ESPN — San Antonio at LA Lakers get him electronics or money for Christmas, but he never tells me anything else that he would like. ESPNU — VCU at Texas NHL HOCKEY I have given him gifts that I thought he would like, but the 8:30 p.m. 8 p.m. books go unread, and the hobbies go untouched. I am to the FS1 — Temple at Villanova NBCSN — Edmonton at St. Louis point where I may just buy him socks for Christmas this year. 9 p.m. 10:30 p.m. Do you have any advice for how to shop for video game- BTN — Nebraska at Minnesota NBCSN — Chicago at Anaheim playing teenagers? -- Stumped Santa ESPN2 — North Carolina (Wilmington) at North Dear Stumped Santa: The decision not to get your brother SOCCER any more electronics sounds like a great one. Gift-giving is Carolina 2:55 p.m. tricky in this situation because you love your brother yet don’t 10 p.m. NBCSN — Premier League, Manchester United vs. want to encourage his passion for video games. CBSSN — Arkansas at Colorado State Arsenal However, seeing as he loves games, what about a board game? That way, you could play with the whole family and engage with one another while at least temporarily avoiding the dreaded “screen time.” Another possibility is to get tickets for a game or theater performance that might interest him. Dear Annie: Could you please say something about people At The Movies who want to stay with a friend or relative and want to have their pet with them? I am an animal lover and have two dogs and a cat, but I worry about having strange pets in my home -- especially if the visit is more than a day or two. Pet owners insist their pets are friendly and very well- Review: Julia Roberts is behaved. I believe them, but when their pets come to my home, my dogs can be possessive and my cat unpredictable. It seems that their pets may be nervous in strange surroundings and not be the perfect pets they are at home. I’d feel awful if anyone’s pet were injured. I hate to sound unwelcoming to people who unforgettable in ‘Ben is Back’ want to visit me, but when people bring pets into my home, I’m distracted and worried, and I can’t enjoy their visits. -- By JOCELYN NOVECK clearly doing better.” All the while, she’s hurriedly emptying Marilyn Associated Press medicine cabinets. Dear Marilyn: I’m happy to print your letter to encourage In one of Julia Roberts’ many heartbreaking scenes in Neal objects but then relents; it’s Christmas. At first, things more thoughtfulness around this issue -- but I hope you’re also “Ben is Back” — and they’re pretty much all heartbreaking go well. But a trip to the local mall sets off trouble. People vocalizing these thoughts to your visitors. Everything you said — she lays down the law to her 19-year-old son, a recovering from Ben’s former life — he was a dealer, not simply a user in your letter would be appropriate and helpful to explain to drug addict who’s shown up unexpectedly for Christmas. — start to learn he’s back. During a peaceful evening at would-be guests. I don’t think anyone ought to take offense to “You have one day,” Holly tells Ben with all the authority church, someone ransacks the family home and steals their your perfectly reasonable explanation. she can muster. She’ll be on him like a hawk, she says. She’ll beloved dog. Dear Annie: This is a response to “Upset Employee,” who even sleep on his floor. “For 24 hours, you’re mine, all Guilt-ridden, Ben leaves; Holly hunts him down. Together, is bothered that a supervisor’s friend was hired over other mine,” she concludes. “Got it?” she insists, they will find whoever meant him harm, and do employees. Employment law is rather tricky. If the supervi- And there’s the heartbreaking part — what Holly has to what it takes to recover the dog. sor’s friend was qualified, then it was legal. Nothing in the know deep down, and what Ben surely does despite his obe- It’s terrifying to watch Holly sit in the car as Ben enters a rules says an employer has to take the most qualified candi- dient nods, is that he will never be hers, all hers. It doesn’t forbidding drug den. At this point you may wonder: All this date. And someone in the position of “Upset Employee” is not work that way. She can be the toughest and fiercest and most danger, for a dog? But the dog is a symbol; Ben has hurt the supposed to know what anyone else’s score was. That’s a vio- loving mother on the planet, but she can’t save her son from family and would risk anything, even his life, to repair those lation of employment law. So, “Upset Employee,” if you like himself — not for long, anyway. bonds. Or is he just saying that? actually working there, you just need to let it go. Life isn’t fair. Need the Kleenex yet? This comes in the first few minutes For Holly, a night with her son becomes a hellish journey If it were, then this would be heaven and not life. -- Christopher of the film. Better bring a box. through their bucolic hometown. It’s suddenly a different Dear Christopher: Thank you for the insights on employ- “Ben is Back,” written and directed by Peter Hedges and place. “I used there,” Ben says, pointing to one spot. “I ment law -- and the nature of life. starring his son, Lucas Hedges, is one of two recent films on robbed someone there.” Sitting in a late-night diner, he con- Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com for more informa- teen addiction starring the most talented young actors of the fesses that his pushing caused the death of a friend. tion. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@cre- moment (”Beautiful Boy ” starred Timothee Chalamet.) Still, Holly finds every which way to forgive her son’s ators.com. Hedges is as excellent as he was in “Manchester By the Sea,” transgressions. “If you really knew me, you’d be done with but it’s fair to say the movie belongs to Roberts. It’s a career me,” he says. “I know you!” she insists. Roberts is hugely peak, and a performance that deserves to be seen no matter effective here at portraying both intelligence and willful how crowded your holiday moviegoing schedule. blindness. Even when Ben abandons her at a gas station in HINTS FROM HELOISE Director Hedges has said he wrote the film to explore a the middle of the night, her only goal is to save him. In the scourge — opioid addiction — that’s afflicted his very own disorienting darkness, she finds herself making decisions that Give a cap this twist family. If there’s a key message here, it’s that youth addiction might shock her in the light of day. Dear Heloise: One of my favorite hints can wreak havoc on any family, regardless of class, race, Writer-director Hedges mostly stays away from speechify- is very simple: When trying to open a geography or anything else. Here it’s leafy, upper-middle ing — other than in a very few over-scripted moments — and bottle that’s hard to open, I use a class Westchester County, but it could be Anywhere, USA. lets his two talented stars run the show. Especially Roberts, NUTCRACKER to grip the cap and twist We begin on a snowy Christmas Eve morning. Arriving whose face the camera rarely leaves — and why would it? it off. Most grocery stores sell metal nut- home from church choir rehearsal, Holly and her three other Her terrified, determined mother is one of the more unforget- crackers. -- Shirley L., Locust Grove, Va. children — a teen daughter and two youngsters — encounter table portrayals of the year. Leave the Kleenex home at your BAKED ITALIAN CHICKEN Ben standing in the driveway, in an unplanned visit from his peril. Dear Heloise: Please reprint your reci- sober living facility. “Ben is Back,” an LD Entertainment/Roadside Attractions pe for Baked Italian Chicken. My husband had this recipe Holly is thrilled — and scared. Watch Roberts fight dread release, is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of before we married last year, but now he can’t find it. I want to with forced optimism as she chirps to her husband, Neal America “for language throughout and some drug use.” surprise him on his birthday by making this dish. -- Carmela (Courtney B. Vance): “He’s got the sparkle back! He’s Running time: 103 minutes. Three stars out of four. E., Wolcott, Conn. Carmela, this is an easy and tasty recipe for any occasion: Baked Italian Chicken 1 chicken, cut up or equivalent in parts 1 (8-ounce) bottle nonfat (or regular) Italian salad dressing 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced 4 medium potatoes, sliced (peeled or not) into bite-size pieces Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spray a casserole dish with non- stick spray. Place the chicken in the dish and cover with Italian dressing. Top with onions and potatoes. Bake for about 1 hour or until done. If you like this easy dish, you can enjoy more tasty and simple recipes in my pamphlet Heloise’s All- Time Favorite Recipes. To get one, send $5, along with a stamped (71 cents), self-addressed, long envelope, to: Heloise/ All-Time Favorites, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. Or you can order it online at www.Heloise.com. FYI: Too often new cooks are afraid to adjust recipes. Playing with the recipe often yields something better than the original, so be creative! -- Heloise

This image released by Roadside Attractions shows Lucas Hedges, right, and Julia Roberts in a scene from “Ben is Back.” (Mark Schafer/Roadside Attractions via AP)

Entertainment Kanye West apologizes for using phone during Cher musical NEW YORK (AP) — Kanye West has apologized for his Spector tweeted: “If you look up from your cell phone lack of phone etiquette while he and his wife, Kim Kardashian you’ll see we’re doing a show up here.” West, attended opening night of “The Cher Show” on West later apologized in a reply on Twitter for his “lack of Broadway. etiquette.” He wrote “the dynamics of Cher and Sonny’s rela- Jarrod Spector plays Sonny Bono in the musical. He tionship made Kim and I grab each other’s hand and sing “I thought it was cool West was in the audience but not cool that got you babe.” the rapper was looking at his cellphone. Kardashian West is a huge Cher fan. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 - PAGE 13

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018: This year is exciting and encourages communi- cation to flourish. Although some of the people in your life might seem controlling, the majority appear to be easygoing and fun. If you are single, you could meet someone of significance during the next year. How the relationship begins might DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker not be indicative of where it will end up. If you are attached, you and your partner sometimes do not see eye to eye; however, in general, the two of you tend to find a midpoint of agreement. Your bond has a romantic tone to it this year. SAGITTARIUS often costs you more than you might like to spend.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHHH Look at an issue that could have created fireworks. Others appreciate your passion, as long as it is not directed at them. A reversal on SCARY GARY Mark Buford your part could shake up the status quo. Remember, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Tonight: A long-overdue chat. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH You might be taken aback by every- thing that is going on around you. Experience your feelings rather than act on them; otherwise, you might just be adding fuel to the fire. Once you reach a realization, a conversation becomes far more plausible. Tonight: Not to be found. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH Honor a change involving a friend. Crosswords You can’t take back words you’ve said. Though you could have a strong reaction, try discussing DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni your feelings without inflaming a situation. Working as a group proves far more effective than being independent. Tonight: Where you want to be. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH Take a stand, move forward and handle a problem. Your sensitivity mixes well with your practical nature. Together, these assets will help you wade through muddy waters and come out sparkling clean. Know that you have what it takes, and trust yourself. Tonight: In the limelight. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHHH Read between the lines as you walk into a situation where people have strong B.C. Mastroianni and Hart opinions. Understand the underlying issue. Help others see what they have in common, as opposed to what is different. Communication allows great- er give-and-take. Tonight: Return calls, then decide. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH A partner could be somewhat diffi- cult. You might have a strong reaction as a result. Resist going off on a spending spree while in this mood. A discussion is necessary. You understand the importance of timing; just wait. Tonight: Spend time with your best friend. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Defer to others. You could have a difficult time maintaining your authority. Walk in ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie the other direction, and refuse to be a part of this situation. The other parties might be floored, but they will look at their actions as a result. Tonight: Entertain suggestions, but do what you want. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Listen to what is being offered, even if you don’t like what you hear at first. Pace your- self and accomplish what you must before follow- ing someone’s chosen path. You have the drive to get a lot done. Stay focused. Tonight: You deserve to take it easy. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHH Your playfulness might not be in tune with others’ moods. Someone you care about ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett could be on the warpath. This person’s actions and words might surprise you. Be a good listener, and look for solutions. Your willingness to help will come through. Tonight: Time for fun. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH Stay centered, and know where you are coming from. Avoid testing out ideas on others right now. An unexpected insight tumbles into your lap and forces you to regroup. You can’t avoid a personal matter and/or an issue involving real estate. Tonight: Have an important discussion. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Cryptoquip HHHH You are coming from a good place, but suddenly you might find yourself feeling angry. Focus on how you can change the outcome ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe of the situation. Do not rely on the tried and true. Have an important discussion when you feel more settled. Tonight: Hang out at a favorite haunt. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH Be aware of your spending. No matter what you do, you seem to make choices that could cause a problem. Perhaps you need more informa- tion and feedback, as you have yet to see a clear path. You will be given time and openness. Tonight: Pay your bills first. BORN TODAY Singer/songwriter Little Richard (1932), actor Frankie Muniz (1985), actress Lauren London (1984) PAGE 14 - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE Thur Dec. 6 Saturday Jan. 26 EASTERN CONFERENCE ALBERTUS MAGNUS 7:00 Massasoit Classic W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf Indoor Track Saturday Springfield College- Toronto 20 5 .800 — 8-2 L-1 10-3 10-2 12-3 Dec. 8 Rhode Springfield, Mass. Philadelphia 17 8 .680 3 8-2 W-4 13-1 4-7 12-7 Island College Invitational Rhode Island Ice Hockey College - Providence, RI Thur Jan. 31 at Salem Available Online 24/7 at www.thewestfieldnews.com/classifieds Milwaukee 15 7 .682 3½ 6-4 L-1 11-2 4-5 8-3 Swimming State 7:00 Detroit 13 8 .619 5 7-3 L-1 9-4 4-4 10-6 Sat Dec. 8 at Plymouth Indoor Track Fri.-Sat. Feb 1-2 Indiana 14 10 .583 5½ 6-4 W-1 7-4 7-6 9-3 State 1:00 NEICAAA Championship Reggie Lewis Boston 13 10 .565 6 6-4 W-3 6-3 7-7 9-5 Women’s Basketball Center- Boston, Mass. Sat Dec. 8 at Indoor Track Orlando 12 12 .500 7½ 6-4 W-2 6-6 6-6 8-6 Sage College 1:00 Saturday Feb. 2 Charlotte 11 12 .478 8 4-6 L-2 8-5 3-7 11-8 Men’s Basketball Sat Dec. 8 Wesleyan University Invitational Washington 10 14 .417 9½ 5-5 W-2 7-5 3-9 6-6 WESTERN NEW ENGLAND 12:00 Wesleyan University- Middletown, Conn. Miami 9 14 .391 10 4-6 L-1 5-9 4-5 5-12 Men’s Basketball Tue Dec. 11 at Swimming Brooklyn 8 17 .320 12 2-8 L-7 3-9 5-8 6-7 Pine Manor 6:00 Sat Feb. 2 at Western Women’s Basketball Connecticut 12:00 New York 8 17 .320 12 4-6 L-1 4-7 4-10 5-13 Wed Dec. 12 Men’s Basketball Cleveland 5 18 .217 14 3-7 W-1 3-8 2-10 4-12 SMITH 7:00 Sat Feb. 2 Atlanta 5 19 .208 14½ 2-8 L-3 3-8 2-11 4-11 Women’s Basketball BRIDGEWATER STATE 12:00 Chicago 5 20 .200 15 1-9 L-7 3-9 2-11 4-11 Fri Dec. 14 Women’s Basketball SPRINGFIELD 7:00 Sat Feb. 2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Men’s Basketball BRIDGEWATER STATE 2:00 W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf Sat Dec. 15 at Men’s Basketball Wed Feb. 6 Denver 16 7 .696 — 7-3 W-6 9-3 7-4 10-4 Springfield 3:00 FRAMINGHAM STATE 5:30 L.A. Clippers 16 7 .696 — 8-2 W-1 9-1 7-6 11-5 Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Fri Dec. 28 Wed Feb. 6 Oklahoma City 15 7 .682 ½ 8-2 W-3 9-3 6-4 7-6 BARUCH 2:00 FRAMINGHAM STATE 7:30 Golden State 16 9 .640 1 4-6 W-1 11-2 5-7 8-6 Women’s Basketball Ice Hockey L.A. Lakers 14 9 .609 2 7-3 W-3 9-4 5-5 10-6 Fri Dec. 28 Thur Feb. 7 Memphis 13 9 .591 2½ 6-4 L-1 7-3 6-6 8-5 VEGAS TOURNAMENT FRAMINGHAM STATE 7:35 Dallas 12 10 .545 3½ 8-2 W-2 10-2 2-8 7-7 Women’s Basketball Swimming Fri Dec. 28 Sat Feb. 9 LEC Portland 13 11 .542 3½ 3-7 L-3 8-4 5-7 6-8 vs Amherst 12:00 Championships 12:00 Sacramento 12 11 .522 4 5-5 W-2 6-5 6-6 7-9 Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Minnesota 12 12 .500 4½ 7-3 W-1 10-4 2-8 6-9 Sat Dec. 29 Sat Feb. 9 at Salem Utah 12 13 .480 5 5-5 W-1 3-6 9-7 8-8 VEGAS TOURNAMENT State 1:00 Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball New Orleans 12 13 .480 5 4-6 L-1 9-3 3-10 6-8 Sat Dec. 29 vs Sat Feb. 9 at Houston 11 12 .478 5 5-5 L-1 5-5 6-7 5-9 Beuna Vista 10:00 a.m. Salem State 3:00 San Antonio 11 13 .458 5½ 4-6 L-1 7-4 4-9 9-9 Men’s Basketball Ice Hockey Phoenix 4 20 .167 12½ 1-9 L-6 3-9 1-11 3-12 Sun Dec. 30 Sat Feb. 9 UMASS ROGER WILLIAMS 12:00 DARTMOUTH 5:35 Monday’s Games Dallas at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Women’s Basketball Indoor Track Oklahoma City 110, Detroit 83 Detroit at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Thur Jan. 3 at Saturday Feb. 9 Dave Cleveland 99, Brooklyn 97 L.A. Clippers at Memphis, 8 p.m. Plymouth State 5:30 Hemery Invitational Denver 106, Toronto 103 Philadelphia at Toronto, 8 p.m. Ice Hockey Boston University- Golden State 128, Atlanta 111 San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Thur Jan. 3 BECKER 1:00 Boston, Mass. Washington 110, New York 107 Thursday’s Games Ice Hockey Sat Jan. 5 Men’s Basketball L.A. Clippers 129, New Orleans 126 New York at Boston, 8 p.m. SALEM STATE 5:35 Wed Feb. 13 at Minnesota 103, Houston 91 Phoenix at Portland, 10 p.m. Men’s Basketball Fitchburg State 5:30 Tuesday’s Games Houston at Utah, 10:30 p.m. Sat Jan. 5 Women’s Basketball Indiana 96, Chicago 90 Friday’s Games MCLA 12:00 Wed Feb. 13 at Orlando 105, Miami 90 Denver at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Women’s Basketball Fitchburg State 7:30 Dallas 111, Portland 102 Indiana at Orlando, 7 p.m. Sat Jan. 5 Ice Hockey Sacramento 122, Phoenix 105 Philadelphia at Detroit, 7 p.m. MCLA 2:00 Thur Feb. 14 Utah 139, San Antonio 105 Sacramento at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Ice Hockey Tue Jan. 8 at WORCESTER STATE 7:35 Wednesday’s Games Toronto at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Denver at Orlando, 7 p.m. Memphis at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Franklin Pierce 7:30 Indoor Track Golden State at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Oklahoma City at Chicago, 8 p.m. Women’s Basketball Saturday Feb. 16 Oklahoma City at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Tues Jan. 8 MASCAC/Alliance Championships Washington at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Miami at Phoenix, 9 p.m. MIDDLEBURY 5:30 Plymouth State- Charlotte at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Golden State at Milwaukee, 9:30 p.m. Indoor Track Plymouth, NH Thur.-Fri. Jan. 10-11 Ice Hockey Harvard Multi Meet Harvard University- Sat Feb. 16 at Cambridge, Mass. Fitchburg State 4:00 Ice Hockey Men’s Basketball Luongo gets shutout as Panthers blank Bruins Sat Jan. 12 at Sat Feb. 16 SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers period. Huberdeau has six consecutive multi- Framingham State 7:40 WORCESTER STATE 12:00 are glad to have Roberto Luongo back in goal. point games, one short of the franchise record Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Luongo, who returned to the lineup after set by Pavel Bure. Sat Jan. 12 at Sat Feb. 16 missing five games with a knee injury, earned “Everything is working right now. It’s unbe- Bridgewater State 1:00 WORCESTER STATE 2:00 his 77th career shutout and the Panthers beat lievable,” Huberdeau said. “I want to try to Women’s Basketball Ice Hockey Tue Feb. 19 PLYMOUTH the Boston Bruins 5-0 on Tuesday night. keep it simple out there and it’s been working. Sat Jan. 12 at STATE 7:35 Luongo made 33 saves and passed Ed I just want to keep doing that game after game.” Bridgewater State 3:00 Belfour and Tony Esposito for sole possession Hoffman’s second goal with five seconds left Men’s Basketball of ninth place on the NHL’s shutout list. in the second on a power play made it 4-0. Men’s Basketball Tues Feb. 19 “It was great for Lou to be back in there,” Hoffman has 26 points in his last 24 games. Wed Jan. 16 at MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA Panthers coach Bob Boughner said. “His “Tonight, we just didn’t execute in the sec- Framingham State 6:00 Women’s Basketball rebound control was amazing. I’m happy for ond period and that cost us the game,” Halak Women’s Basketball Tues Feb. 19 Lou — he moved into ninth all-time and he did said. “And we just have to regroup. That’s the Wed Jan. 16 at MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA it in nice fashion.” bottom line. We need to find a way to win.” Framingham State 8:00 Swimming Mike Hoffman scored twice. Jonathan Dadonov’s power-play goal with 5:34 Ice Hockey Thu Feb. 21 New England Huberdeau had a goal and two assists, and remaining in the third made it 5-0. Thur Jan. 17 at UMass Championships at MIT Mike Matheson and Evgenii Dadonov also Hoffman scored the first goal of the night. Dartmouth 7:30 Men’s Basketball scored. Aleksander Barkov had three assists With traffic in front, Halak lost track of the Swimming Thur Feb. 21 and Keith Yandle added two. puck, which was sitting on his left side at the Fri Jan. 18 MASCAC Semifinals TBA “The boys did a great job,” Luongo said. goal line until Hoffman poked it in at 4:21 of SAINT JOSEPH, CT 6:00 Women’s Basketball “There weren’t a lot of breakdowns, a lot of the second. odd-man rushes, breakaways, stuff like that. It Matheson gave the Panthers a 2-0 lead when Indoor Track Thur Feb. 21 really helps my game when we play like that he brought the puck down the length of the ice Saturday Jan. 19 MASCAC Semifinals TBA defensively and it also translates in offense for and beat Halak on the stick side with a shot Pioneer Invitational Swimming our club. Take more of those, hopefully.” from the right circle at 13:13. Smith College- Fri Feb. 22 New England The return of Luongo was a game-time deci- NOTES: The Panthers returned goaltender Northampton, Mass. Championships at MIT sion, and it turned out to be the right call. Michael Hutchinson to Springfield of the AHL. Men’s Basketball Indoor Track “It was a huge boost for the team,” Hoffman Hutchinson was on loan while Luongo was out. Sat Jan. 19 SALEM Fri.-Sat. Feb. 22-23 New said. “He’s a solid goaltender. He definitely ... Huberdeau has 299 points, surpassing Nathan STATE 12:00 England Division III Finals (W) Bowdoin was a big part of this win.” Horton for fourth place in franchise history. ... Women’s Basketball College- Brunswick, ME Jaroslav Halak made 39 saves as the Panthers Bruins D Charlie McAvoy took part in the Sat Jan. 19 Indoor Track had a season-high 44 shots on goal. The Bruins morning skate. McAvoy is not expected to play SALEM STATE 2:00 Fri.-Sat. Feb. 22-23 New lost for the third time in four games. Thursday at Tampa Bay, but it hasn’t been ruled Ice Hockey Sat Jan. 19 at Worcester England Division III Finals (M) MIT – “Tonight, it was men against boys at times, it out, according to Cassidy. State 5:40 Cambridge, Mass. looked like,” Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said. UP NEXT “Some of our younger players had their hands Bruins: At the Tampa Bay Lightning on Men’s Basketball Swimming full.” Thursday. Tue Jan. 22 Sat Feb. 23 New England Huberdeau made it 3-0. His shot from the left Panthers: Host the Colorado Avalanche on FITCHBURG STATE 5:30 Championships at MIT circle was blocked by Halak, but the puck trick- Thursday. Women’s Basketball Ice Hockey led through his pads at 15:14 of the second Tues Jan. 22 Sat Feb. 23 MASCAC FITCHBURG STATE 7:30 Quarterfinals TBD Men’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Thur Jan. 24 at Sat Feb. 23 Worcester State 5:30 MASCAC Championship TBA Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Thur Jan. 24 at Sat Feb. 23 Worcester State 7:30 MASCAC Championship TBA Ice Hockey Swimming Thur Jan. 24 FITCHBURG Sun Feb. 24 New England STATE 7:35 Championships at MIT Swimming Ice Hockey Sat Jan. 26 RHODE Tues Feb. 26 MASCAC ISLAND COLLEGE 1:00 Semifinals TBD Ice Hockey Indoor Track Sat Jan. 26 at Plymouth Saturday Mar. 2 Last State 6:00 Chance Qualifying Meet TBD Men’s Basketball Ice Hockey Sat Jan. 26 at Sat Mar. 2 MASCAC MCLA 12:00 Championship TBD Women’s Basketball Indoor Track Florida Panthers goaltender Roberto Luongo (1) fends the net as Florida Panthers defen- Sat Jan. 26 at Fri.-Sat. 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