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By Amy Porter mittee members facilitated at this Correspondent meeting by retired superinten- HUNTINGTON – After a dents Jay Barry and Mac Reid of decade of debate, and three or the Massachusetts Association of four failed attempts to change the Regional Schools (MARS), is Gateway Regional School tasked with revising the regional Committee composition to reflect agreement. At its last meeting on the requirement of “One Person, July 18, five options for school One Vote,” the facilitated discus- committee composition were pre- sion group charged with trying sented. again came to a fairly quick con- On Thursday, the group quick- sensus on Thursday. ly narrowed down the list to the The Department of Elementary two options most palatable to the The Baystate Health mobile blood drive will be at the headquarters of the Southwick Fire and Police and Secondary Education (DESE) committee members. The first, requires that regional school option three, was to elect mem- Departments on September 11. (WNG File Photo) committee composition reflects bers in district-wide elections “One Person (One Man), One every two years with residency Vote,” which ensures that every requirements. According to Mac Southwick police, fire to compete for good cause school committee member repre- Reid at Thursday’s meeting, the sents approximately the same school committee composition By Greg Fitzpatrick from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m., mem- “I am asking that you join the percentage of the district’s popu- would not have to be changed in Correspondent bers of both departments, friends, police department team this year lation. this option. At the previous meet- SOUTHWICK – Baystate family, and the community will because I’m tired of us getting Currently, the regional school ing, it was suggested that for this Health is set to host their Fourth have the opportunity to donate beat,” said Southwick Chief of agreement has historic represen- option, each town would elect Annual Southwick Fire vs. Police blood to their local hospitals. Police Kevin Bishop. tation attached to each of the two members. Blood Drive, which will take People will have the choice to Despite the desire to win the towns, which do not necessarily This option would satisfy One place outside the headquarters of donate blood for fire or police. friendly competition and earning reflect the population in those Person, One Vote, because each the Southwick Fire and Police “We’re looking to retain our bragging rights, the two town towns. Huntington, Chester and school committee member in Departments. title so having people support the officials acknowledged the most Russell each have three School every town would be elected by For the last three years, the fire fire side would be great,” said important part of the blood drive. Committee members; and the entire district. Gateway department has raised the trophy Southwick Fire Chief Russ “I’m encouraging everyone to Blandford, Middlefield and Superintendent Dr. David B. and defeated police in the blood Anderson. come out on September 11 and Montgomery each have two, Hopson said this was one of the drive competition. However, the police are getting totaling 15. options considered ten years ago. On Tuesday, September 11, tired of losing the competition. See Good Cause, Page 8 The facilitated discussion, a The second option discussed planning group of town officials, school officials and school com- See Facility, Page 8

West Side of The Greens development approved; ready for construction By Greg Fitzpatrick sell lots on the West Side of the subdivision. informed the Westfield News that 74 homes Correspondent There are expected to be 25 lots on the West in total will be built on the entire subdivi- SOUTHWICK – Construction on the Side, with three of those lots having road sion, with the target price range for the West Side of The Greens subdivision is offi- access from College Hwy. The other 22 homes being anywhere from $375,000 to cially underway. According to Southwick remaining lots will be located on Sawgrass, $475,000. Town Planner Alan Slessler, after the West which will exit on Sunnyside Road. Located at 454 College Hwy, The Greens Side was approved by the Planning Board at Slessler also added that R. Levesque is a 110-acre property that was last used as the last meeting on August 1, the 20-day Associates, the project consultant, is expect- the Southwick Country Club, which was appeal period has passed without an appeal ed to re-submit final plans for the East Side purchased by Fiore Realty on February 22 and is now open for construction. of The Greens at either the September 25 or for $1.9 million. “They can now start doing improvement October 2 Planning Board meeting. In late In November of 2017, Southwick Country out there,” said Slessler. June, the planning Board approved the pre- Club Owner Bill Najam filed papers to sell Besides construction, cutting trees and liminary plans for the East Side of The the property. Dick Fiore, the Vice President The sign of The Greens subdivision gives the doing preliminary road work, Rovithis Greens, which will have 49 lots available. of Fiore Realty, had been in discussions for community information about the project. (Photo Realty, who’s handling home sales, can now In July, Carol Saltus of Rovithis Realty months prior about acquiring the land. by Greg Fitzpatrick)

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TONIGHT!!! Westfield Bridge Club ‘Male Call!’ Fitness Class at Westfield Senior Center Greg Hannum, a senior Movement Science major at Westfield State Downtown Live! University, facilitates ‘Male Call!,’ an all-male fitness class at the Westfield Results August 23, 2018 Senior Center on Monday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. The cost is $5 per Friday Night Concert North-South class on a pay-as-you-go basis. This is a general fitness class designed spe- 1st, Sue Labucki – Marcel Jacques cifically for older men with a variety of fitness abilities. Please remember Series Showcases 2nd, Vi Martinell – Cindy Fullerton that participants utilizing the Fitness Room for classes and dance sessions 3rd, Candy Pennington – Eileen Doherty are required to change their footwear before walking on the hardwood floor East-West and also sign a Release of Liability and Usage Agreement. For more infor- Westfield Performers 1st, Grace Pietrogallo – Priscilla Gover mation, contact the Westfield Senior Center at 562-6435. WESTFIELD — The Downtown Live! 2nd, Stephanie Bulgier – Pat Krauss Friday Night Concert Series, presented by 3rd, Cindy Healey – Janet O’Brien Artworks Westfield, moves into second half of Duplicate bridge is played every Thursday afternoon Application for Books on the Go Service its summer long line-up with five bands com- from 12:45 to 4:15 at The American Inn in Southwick. All The Southwick Public Library offers a home delivery service for prised partially or wholly of Westfield per- players are welcome. Southwick residents that are unable to visit the library because of a short- formers. term disability lasting 3 weeks or more, or because of a permanent disabil- On Friday, Aug. 31st the summer long Armbrook Village Uses Music to Bring ity. Books, Books on CDs and music CDs owned by the Southwick Public series comes to a close with Bernie Dion and Library are delivered and picked-up by our volunteer drivers. Applications his fantastic (mostly) family band, Whiskey Awareness to Alzheimer’s and Related are available at the library’s Reference Desk or you may call 569-1221 ext. Traveler. This band has established a reputa- 3 and an application will be mailed to you. tion for tightness, excellent musicianship, and Dementias star quality vocals. The set list is mostly mod- A growing body of research connects music therapy to ern country with splashes of other contempo- improved social, cognitive, and emotional health. Armbrook Learning through Play rary genres. Village is bringing an opportunity to experience the power Downtown Live! Friday Night Concert Are you looking for a playgroup? If so, join us at “Learning through of music to the people of Westfield in the form of a Play”: a free, drop-in playgroup for parents/caregivers and children ages 5 Series took place each Friday evening and Memory Chorus, offered the fourth Wednesday of each comes to a close tonight, on Elm Street in and under presented by the Westfield CFCE grant in collaboration with the month at 2pm. A memory chorus is a chance for people of Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center. Friday Mornings 10:00-11:00 am at downtown Westfield in the performance space all ages, especially seniors and their caregivers, to experi- adjacent to Mina’s Wine & Spirits. Come Fort Meadow ECC 35 White St. Westfield, MA 01085 ence the therapeutic benefits of singing in a no-pressure Some areas of development to be explored include: Early Literacy, early, explore downtown Westfield and visit group environment. This comes as the newest addition to one of the many downtown eateries. Bring a Beginning Math, Science, Art, Small and Large Motor Development. For the senior community’s Dementia Friendly Westfield more information, please call the CFCE office at 568-5242 chair, snacks and beverages, but please, no Initiative. alcohol.

Odds & Ends LOCAL LOTTERY Last night’s numbers MASSACHUSETTS Translucent Lucky For Life TONIGHT SaturdAY SUNDAY 16-20-32-40-46, Lucky Ball: 10 MassCash lobster caught 07-08-12-15-28 Mega Millions Estimated jackpot: $152 million off Maine Numbers Evening 5-3-5-8 Numbers Midday coast, thrown 7-0-4-9 Powerball Cloudy with showers. Overcast with Shoowers. back Estimated jackpot: $90 million STONINGTON, Maine (AP) — A Maine fisherman says he caught a rare, 76-80 81-85 nearly see-through “ghost lobster,” then WEATHER DISCUSSION threw the crustacean back into the ocean because it was too small to keep. Today, overcast. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. CONNECTICUT Cloudy. High near 75F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight, cloudy. Mike Billings hauled in the lobster Cash 5 05-07-12-18-34 Slight chance of a rain shower. Low around 60F. Saturday, Tuesday morning off the coast of Lucky For Life 16-20-32-40-46, Lucky Ball: 10 considerable cloudiness. A stray shower or thunderstorm is Stonington. The Portland Press Herald possible. High around 80F. Saturday Night, a few clouds. Low Lucky Links Day 64F. Winds light and variable. Sunday,cvercast. A stray shower reports the lobster’s unique coloration is 01-02-07-09-11-15-18-22 or thunderstorm is possible. High around 85F. Sunday Night, likely caused by a genetic condition that Lucky Links Night Mostly clear skies will give way to cloudy overnight. Low 69F. 02-06-10-11-14-15-18-22 60-61 results in the partial loss of pigmentation. Mega Millions Billings says he took pictures of the Estimated jackpot: $152 million lobster, and then threw it back into the Play3 Day 5-2-7 ocean. Play3 Night This is not Billings’ first encounter with 6-3-2 today odd lobsters, as he previously caught a Play4 Day rare calico lobster in 2014, the same year 7-3-1-8 6:16 a.m. Play4 Night 7:28 p.m. 13 hours 12 Minutes he caught one with one blue claw. 1-4-4-9 sunrise sunsET lENGTH OF dAY

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Friday, Aug. 31, the 243rd day of 2018. There are 122 days left in the year.

n August 31, 1972, at the Munich Summer In 1987, the Michael Jackson album “Bad” was released by weapons. British television interviewer David Frost, 74, died Olympics, American swimmer Mark Spitz won his Epic Records. aboard a cruise ship bound for the Mediterranean. Ofourth and fifth gold medals in the 100-meter but- terfly and 800-meter freestyle relay; Soviet gymnast In 1991, Uzbekistan (ooz-bek-ih-STAHN’) and Kyrgyzstan One year ago: Olga Korbut won gold medals in floor exercise and the (keer-gih-STAHN’) declared their independence, raising to Rescuers began a block-by-block search of tens of thou- balance beam. ten the number of republics seeking to secede from the So- sands of Houston homes, looking for anyone who might viet Union. have been left behind in the floodwaters from Hurricane On this date: Harvey. The Trump administration ordered Russia to close In 1886, an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.3 In 1992, white separatist Randy Weaver surrendered to au- its consulate in San Francisco and offices in Washington devastated Charleston, South Carolina, killing at least 60 thorities in Naples, Idaho, ending an 11-day siege by federal and New York, intensifying tensions between Washington people, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. agents that had claimed the lives of Weaver’s wife, son and and Moscow; Russia was given 48 hours to comply. Iraq’s a deputy U.S. marshal. (Weaver was acquitted of murder prime minister said the northern town of Tal Afar had been In 1939, the first issue of Marvel Comics, featuring the Hu- and all other charges in connection with the confrontation; “fully liberated” from the Islamic State group after a nearly man Torch, was published by Timely Publications in New he was convicted of failing to appear for trial on firearms two-week operation. The scope of the fake accounts scan- York. charges and was sentenced to 18 months in prison but giv- dal at Wells Fargo expanded, with the bank now saying 3.5 en credit for 14 months he’d already served.) million accounts may have been opened without customers’ In 1954, Hurricane Carol hit the northeastern Atlantic states; permission. Connecticut, Rhode Island and part of Massachusetts bore In 1994, the Irish Republican Army declared a cease-fire. the brunt of the storm, which resulted in some 70 deaths. Russia officially ended its military presence in the former Today’s Birthdays: East Germany and the Baltics after half a century. Japanese monster movie actor Katsumi Tezuka (“Godzilla”) In 1965, the U.S. House of Representatives joined the Sen- is 106. Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Robinson is 83. Actor ate in voting to establish the U.S. Department of Housing In 1997, Prince Charles brought Princess Diana home for Warren Berlinger is 81. Rock musician Jerry Allison (Buddy and Urban Development. the last time, escorting the body of his former wife to a Brit- Holly and the Crickets) is 79. Actor Jack Thompson is 78. ain that was shocked, grief-stricken and angered by her Violinist Itzhak Perlman is 73. Singer Van Morrison is 73. In 1969, boxer Rocky Marciano died in a light airplane crash death in a Paris traffic accident earlier that day. Rock musician Rudolf Schenker (The Scorpions) is 70. Actor in Iowa, a day before his 46th birthday. Richard Gere is 69. Actor Stephen Henderson is 69. Olym- Ten years ago: pic gold medal track and field athlete Edwin Moses is 63. In 1980, Poland’s Solidarity labor movement was born with With Hurricane Gustav approaching New Orleans, Mayor Rock singer Glenn Tilbrook (Squeeze) is 61. Rock musician an agreement signed in Gdansk (guh-DANSK’) that ended Ray Nagin pleaded with the last of its residents to get out, Gina Schock (The Go-Go’s) is 61. Singer Tony DeFranco a 17-day-old strike. imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on those who were staying (The DeFranco Family) is 59. Rhythm-and-blues musician and warned looters they would be sent directly to prison. Larry Waddell (Mint Condition) is 55. Actor Jaime P. Gomez In 1986, 82 people were killed when an Aeromexico jetliner is 53. Former baseball pitcher Hideo Nomo is 50. Rock mu- and a small private plane collided over Cerritos, California. Five years ago: sician Jeff Russo (Tonic) is 49. Singer-composer Deborah The Soviet passenger ship Admiral Nakhimov collided with Short of support at home and allies abroad, President Barack Gibson is 48. Rock musician Greg Richling (Wallflowers) a merchant vessel in the Black Sea, causing both to sink; up Obama stepped back from a missile strike against Syria and is 48. Actor Zack Ward is 48. Golfer Padraig Harrington is to 448 people reportedly died. instead asked Congress to support a strike against Presi- 47. Actor Chris Tucker is 46. Actress Sara Ramirez is 43. dent Bashar Assad’s regime for suspected use of chemical Rhythm-and-blues singer Tamara (Trina & Tamara) is 41. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2018 - PAGE 3

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Police identify pedestrian Government Meetings killed after M ONDAY, SEPT. 3 being struck by car Westfield: SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. Fire Commission meeting is cancelled. Ex-Massachusetts state trooper (AP) — Authorities have released the identity of a pedestrian who was fatally TUESDAY, SEPT. 4 pleads not guilty in OT case struck by a car in South Hadley. The Northwestern District BOSTON (AP) — A for- from an agency receiving Six troopers have been Attorney’s office says 88-year- mer Massachusetts State federal funding. charged in federal prosecu- old Michihiro Yoshida, of Police lieutenant charged Prosecutors say the tors’ ongoing investigation South Hadley, died after being Huntington: with getting paid for over- 57-year-old Wilson, of into overtime fraud within struck Wednesday morning. Council on Aging at 1 pm time shifts he either didn’t Charlton, received more the department. Two have Police found Yoshida after work or didn’t complete has than $12,000 in overtime already agreed to plead responding to a pedestrian pleaded not guilty. pay for hours he didn’t work guilty. struck at College and Church David Wilson appeared in and submitted fraudulent Wilson retired in March. streets near the campus of THURSDAY, SEPT. 6 federal court in Boston on citations to cover it up. If convicted, he faces a Mount Holyoke College. Thursday to answer to a He refused to answer maximum of 10 years in Yoshida was taken to a hos- charge of embezzlement questions outside of court. prison and a $250,000 fine. pital and later died. Police say Westfield: the driver stayed at the scene City Council at 7 pm and cooperated with police. No charges have been filed. Man faces charges he threatened Globe journalists Authorities say they are still investigating the crash. LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles record and Rosenbaum acknowledged there man who authorities said kept a small arsenal was no evidence that he had planned to go to in his home was charged with making a series Boston. of phone calls threatening to kill journalists at Chain is slated to appear in a federal court 5 arrested in PUBLIC NOTICE The Boston Globe for what he allegedly in Boston on Sept. 24 to face a single charge called “treasonous” attacks on President of making a threatening communication in crime ring led by Donald Trump. interstate commerce. He faces up to five years Annual Employee Meeting Robert Chain, 68, was arrested Thursday at in prison and a $250,000 fine. man nicknamed his home in the Encino neighborhood. A Newsrooms have received threats for years at Westfield Gas and Electric neighbor said more than 30 heavily armed and rarely do they result in charges. However, Willy Wonka WESTFIELD — The Westfield Gas and Electric will hold agents showed up and took him away in his sensitivity has been heightened since a gun- SALEM, Mass. (AP) — its annual employee meeting on Friday, September 7, 2018. boxer shorts. man with a long-running grudge against the Massachusetts authorities say The 100 Elm Street Business Office will close at 11AM that Chain later appeared in federal court, where Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, they have shut down a multi- day. However our Dispatch Center will be fully operational prosecutors unsuccessfully asked a judge to Maryland, killed five employees there in state ATM and vehicle theft and can be reached at 413-572-0000 should you need assis- detain him, in part because more than 20 guns June. ring run by a career criminal tance with your electric, natural gas, or Whip City Fiber ser- and hundreds of rounds of ammunition were Federal officials pledged to continue to go known as Willy Wonka or “the vice. seized from his house, Assistant U.S. Attorney after anyone who puts others in fear of their Chocolate Man.” Thank you for your understanding. Matt Rosenbaum said. lives. The six-month investigation that led to five arrests was Magistrate Judge Paul Abrams said Chain “In a time of increasing political polariza- called Operation Golden could be freed after he, and his wife, who is a tion, and amid the increasing incidence of Ticket and involved 50 law lawyer, signed papers guaranteeing to pay mass shootings, members of the public must enforcement agencies. $50,000 if he violates any terms of his release, police their own political rhetoric. Or we William “Willy Wonka” which include surrendering his passport and will,” Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Andrew Rodriguez was held on any other guns. Lelling said. $500,000 bail after pleading “I don’t think it’s appropriate to keep him in Jane Bowman, a spokeswoman for the not guilty Thursday to 60 custody for a night,” Abrams said. Globe, said the newspaper is grateful for law charges connected to crimes in Chain, who repeatedly pulled at his long, enforcement’s efforts to protect its staffers Massachusetts, New dark hair that was dyed magenta at the ends, and track down the source of the threats. Hampshire, Rhode Island and thanked the judge in a deep gravelly voice. “While it was unsettling for many of our Connecticut that netted more Chain is charged with making 14 calls to staffers to be threatened in such a way, than $300,000 in property and the Globe newsroom between Aug. 10 and nobody - really, nobody - let it get in the way currency. Aug. 22. They started after the Globe appealed of the important work of this institution,” she Nelson Rodriguez was held to newspapers across the country to condemn said in an email. on $60,000 bail after pleading what it called a “dirty war against the free A neighbor who lived across the street from not guilty to 44 charges. press,” prosecutors said. Chain and only knew him as “Rob” said he They aren’t related. On Aug. 16, the day scores of editorials had a bombastic personality and could fre- A third defendant was held were published Chain told a Globe staffer that quently be heard yelling while watching tele- on $1,000 bail. Two suspects he was going to shoot employees in the head vision. remain at large. William Rodriguez’s attor- at 4 o’clock, according to court documents. Tim McGowan said he knew nothing of ney agreed with bail. Nelson That threat from a blocked phone number Chain’s political leanings and assumed he was Rodriguez’s attorney said his prompted a police response and increased an old hippie because he wore his hair in a client deserves the “dignity” of security at the newspaper’s offices. “man bun” and frequently walked around in going home on bail. Chain said he would continue threatening just shorts. the Globe until it stops its “treasonous and McGowan said he couldn’t imagine Chain seditious” attacks on Trump, according to a following through with violence, “but I could court complaint. see him making the threats because he’s such When it comes to 21st century multimedia Several times, he called Globe employees a loudmouth.” Hyper • Local platforms, “hyper local” is a term you hear a lot. the “enemy of the people,” a characterization McGowan said he was startled awake by of journalists that Trump has used repeatedly, three loud bangs at 6 a.m. Thursday. When he It’s not a new idea. In fact, The Westfield News including in a tweet on Thursday before the looked outside, he saw about 30 heavily has been providing readers with “hyper local” charges were announced. armed officers and a tank-like vehicle. Chain Chain, who is retired from the international eventually emerged from the house in hand- news coverage of Westfield, Southwick, and sales and trade business, has no criminal cuffs, wearing only boxer shorts. the Hilltowns all along. Television, radio and regional newspapers only provide fleeting This photo shows the coverage of local issues you care about. TV corner of Robert stations and big newspaper publishers, after Chain’s house in the Encino section of Los years of cutbacks and mergers, frankly aren’t Angeles, Thursday, able to provide in-depth coverage of smaller Aug. 30, 2018. Chain, markets anymore. who was upset about The Boston Globe’s But, day in and day out, The Westfield News coordinated editorial provides consistant coverage of the stories you response to President need to know about, that are important to your Donald Trump’s attacks city, town, neighborhood and home. on the news media, was arrested Thursday for threatening to travel to the newspaper’s offices The Westfield News Group and kill journalists, 62 School Street • Westfield, MA 01085 • (413) 562-4181 whom he called the “enemy of the people,” The Westfield News • The Original • federal prosecutors said. P ENNYSAVER •Longmeadow News Enfield Press (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) PAGE 4 - FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2018 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT

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To the Editor Hello to my friends, and in Westfield, especially in Ward 3… The Primary elections are next Tuesday. This is the MOST IMPORTANT election in the cycle. If you don’t make it in Primary your name is not on the ballot in Nov. State wide, and Congress and Senate are up for your approv- al. This is when you hire new people or re-hire those already there. As an Independent Voter (unenrolled) it is liberating to not Kavanaugh’s be attached to an ideology or an agenda with which I do not agree, but who I think has been the best job, or who needs to fired and replaced. Who is the most qualified, and who will civil rights views benefit our community, the Commonwealth, and OUR nation. For me that is kind of easy for 2 of them. You know, that from what I have written, and as an Independent I look at pragmatics and a blend of my ideals and the real realities studied ahead of our world. As such, Ritchie Neal for Congress. I have known Ritchie from the time he first ran for city council in Springfield. From the start he sought to get life back into of confirmation Springfield. Then, as mayor, he worked on using community WASHINGTON (AP) — Brett Kavanaugh emailed his events to bring people together and to market the good side White House colleagues in June 2003 with an alert: The U.S. of the city. From the Taste of Springfield to many others Supreme Court was about to release opinions on the University down town events. Then, as our Congressman, we has of Michigan’s use of race as a factor to admit students. worked hard to channel Federal resources to benefit this dis- It was an issue of great interest to his boss, President George trict. Now, if the Dems retake the House, he should become W. Bush — who favored race-neutral admissions — and one Chairman of Ways and Means. One step from Speaker. And, Kavanaugh had followed for years. Staff prepared a response In this July 26, 2018, file photo, Supreme Court nominee for us old timers remember the benefits when, McCormick anticipating the practice would be struck down, saying, “We Judge Brett Kavanaugh on Capitol Hill in Washington. As and Tip O’Neal held those positions. Ritchie is a good man, must be ever mindful not to use means that create another President Donald Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court, he is knowledgeable and experienced to become Ways and wrong and thus perpetuate our divisions” in the pursuit of his views on affirmative action, along with voting rights and Means Chair, and yes, Speaker. I know he stands to protect diversity. discrimination, are coming under scrutiny by civil rights Social Security and prevent the cuts the current, and as well But the next day, justices released a 5-4 opinion written by organizations as the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to Medicare. I know he has promised public employees, that we Reagan appointee Sandra Day O’Connor that upheld the uni- begin confirmation hearings Tuesday.(AP Photo/Jacquelyn do not LOSE 60% of our Social Security, if we retire from versity’s law school admissions policy, a disappointment that Martin, File) State Public Service as we are one of some 14-16 states in prompted then-Bush policy adviser Joel Kaplan to email that situation. I know he supports the environment, health Kavanaugh, then a White House attorney: “What’s going services, and reasonable and responsible immigration laws. on???” In a separate 6-3 opinion, the court said race could be And, NOT taking babies and children from their parents flee- a factor in undergraduate admissions, but not the deciding fac- fying them as appropriately conservative for Trump, who has ing many of the same horrific conditions and injustices that tor. vowed to move the high court to the right while replacing our families fled when they left the old world. Ritchie is a There is no evidence of a reply from Kavanaugh among the retired Justice Anthony Kennedy. history and government knowledge guy. No fooling him with tens of thousands of pages of emails released by the Senate The White House had no comment for this story but referred a new and different version as a con job. Judiciary Committee from his time in the White House coun- The Associated Press to a former Kavanaugh law clerk, an Another that I have known for a long time is Bill Galvin, sel’s office. African-American, who said Kavanaugh is attuned to civil our Secretary of State; since was a House Rep. He has But as President Donald Trump’s nominee to the Supreme rights and racial justice issues. secured our voting by staying on top of the methods used to Court, his views on affirmative action, along with voting “In my experience with him, he’s someone who approaches hack them. He has refused to submit to the Presidents rights and discrimination, are coming under intense scrutiny cases fairly and with an open mind,” said Luke McCloud, who demand for our personal/private voting information. He has by civil rights organizations as the Senate Judiciary Committee clerked for Kavanaugh from 2013 to 2014 and is now in pri- made it easier for us to keep our voting status if we move, or prepares to begin confirmation hearings Tuesday. vate practice. He praised Kavanaugh’s efforts to recruit and change it if we want it changed, as I did. He too is a person “We are confident that if he’s confirmed to the court, he mentor minority lawyers, adding that Kavanaugh “acknowl- of courage and integrity to help us, and to protect us from would undermine the court’s integrity and would prove a edges the history and current reality of race in this country and political predators. grave threat to civil rights, racial justice and the marginalized takes it into account as he can within the confines of his role as Next, Suzanne Bump, State Auditor. While do not know communities that the Legal Defense Fund represents,” Janai a judge.” her personally I do know that she has investigated all kinds of Nelson, associate director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Kavanaugh’s keen interest in affirmative action is evident in budget and spending abuses and rip offs. She has done won- Defense Fund, said Thursday as the organization officially the released White House emails. Although he appeared care- ders to protect how our tax dollars are used. And, that is all opposed Kavanaugh’s nomination and asked the Senate to ful to withhold his own opinion, he clearly was interested in I have to say to convince me to rehire her. place its consideration on hold until more documents from his Bush’s anti-affirmative action views, often emailing and The last next are Charlie Baker for Governor, and Karyn career were made available. receiving articles and opinion pieces on the issue. Polito, for Lt. Governor. Karyn, I have had the opportunity Civil rights organizations that have been combing through Also, while in private practice a few years earlier, Kavanaugh to meet and to informally talk with her. I found her down to Kavanaugh’s 300-plus decisions during 12 years as a federal wrote a brief along with failed Supreme Court nominee Robert earth and sincerity a real qualifier. And as important, the appeals court judge in Washington, D.C., his work as a lawyer Bork challenging a law banning non-native Hawaiians from number of times that she has been here to meet with us, talk and his time inside Bush’s White House say there are red flags. voting in Office of Hawaiian Affairs elections. He also wrote with us and to understand our needs and concerns. I like her He co-wrote a brief as a private attorney in a case involving an opinion piece for The Wall Street Journal sharply criticizing and respect her. And, for me to say that is a lot. A lot in native Hawaiians that they fear signals his personal opposition the policy, but during confirmation hearings for the appeals public office, I can accept, appreciate, etc., but, if I do not like to affirmative action, and he wrote the appellate court opinion court post, he said he wrote the piece to advance his client’s them, I do my best to be civil with our upper level public upholding South Carolina’s voter ID law. position and refused to say whether he agreed. employees, but that ends when we part. Sorry, I too am an Kavanaugh’s record also includes opinions that civil rights The case involved a $300 million public trust fund set up by imperfect mortal Human being, just like you. And, I have advocates would praise in other candidates — including that a Congress to compensate ancestors of native Hawaiians whose seen the good that the good can do, and the harm that we are single utterance of a racial epithet toward a black employee land and cultural heritage were taken by the U.S. The state said left with by the not so good. could create a hostile work environment under federal law, only blood relatives could vote in board of trustees elections, As for Charlie…OK, we are in some critical times. Charlie and a suggestion that federal courts should make it clear that while Kavanaugh challenged that as discriminatory to non- baker, while also imperfect, has stood up for Massachusetts, discriminatory actions by employers violate the Civil Rights indigenous residents. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2000 and the good people of our state. He has taken on and chal- Act. that the law amounted to racial discrimination. lenged the chosen President of his Party. That takes guts, in That contrasting record underscores the challenge facing Kavanaugh’s brief and other comments around the case indi- any political world when you conflict with the dominators, groups that already opposed Kavanaugh because he was on a cate that he thinks government will ultimately end up race- and man do I know that. And while I disagree with some of list of potential nominees put forward by the conservative blind, which “could signal where his own thinking is” on principles and policies, over all, his concern for the environ- Federalist Society and Heritage Foundation, essentially certi- affirmative action, said Vanita Gupta, president and CEO of ment, health care, clean energy, and the greater good for our The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, who state. also opposes Kavanaugh. “His record is deeply disturbing ... As for the rest: the State Treasurer; her folks especially but there is a lot we don’t know.” dealing with retirement issues are kind, considerate and Opponents point to other issues that trouble them, especially respond quickly, and with that sense of being sincere. AG, The Westfield News his 2012 ruling on South Carolina’s voter ID law. Kavanaugh not so much. I think that she is good; got guts to challenge said the statute was legal because those who had difficulty get- Congress and the President but when seeking help, it was not A publication of the Westfield News Group LLC ting a photo ID still could vote by signing an affidavit. The law there: we can’t help, hire a lawyer, even though the IG’s had been blocked by the Justice Department, which sided with office and I spoke for over an hour re-my issues regarding a Flora Masciadrelli James Johnson-Corwin those who said such laws make it more difficult for minorities Director of Sales/ Multi-Media Manager toxic work site environment, and abuse. With my concern, as Classified Manager to vote and are pushed by conservatives to dampen minority most often, the clients with mental health issues, are victim- Marie Brazee turnout. ized to get at the person whose job they want. And one died Chris Putz Business Manager Critics also question his record on employment discrimina- Sports Editor before I left, and two shortly thereafter. I am not making any Lorie Perry tion, citing an appellate court case in which Kavanaugh dis- accusations; I was not there, but I knew the people who Director of Ad Production agreed with the majority of judges, who said that a black worked there and worked there. woman fired from a job as House of Representatives deputy Anyway, if any of you know anyone in Sen. Jim Welch’s budget director could pursue claims of racial discrimination Patrick R. Berry District he is a great guy, hard worker, has integrity, and does President and retaliation in federal court. a darn hard job representing them. That is it, enjoy the heat, “We’re mostly concerned about whether Judge Kavanaugh, but most importantly live up to your citizen responsibility; if confirmed, would approach civil rights issues with the exercise your citizen authority, and hire the best person for 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 appropriate understanding and respect for the history of racial the job on PRIMARY DAY!. Your former Ward 3 City (413)562-4181 discrimination in this country,” said Thomas Saenz, president Councilor, Brian Hoose…[email protected] www.thewestfieldnews.com and general counsel at the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2018 - PAGE 5 Police Logs If 3’s a crowd, how about 11? WESTFIELD Major crime and incident report Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 House primary draws big field 1:50 a.m.: motor vehicle violation, North Road, a patrol officer reports he observed a vehicle operating with a faulty tail CONCORD, Mass. (AP) In this March 3, 2017 light and stopped the car, the officer reports the operator was — If three’s a crowd, what file photo, U.S. Rep. Niki found to be unlicensed and a criminal complaint was filed; does 11 make? Tsongas, D-Mass., par- 3:25 a.m.: breaking and entering, Pine Street, a caller reports An open Massachusetts ticipates in a small-busi- he observed a group of three teens who may all have been girls congressional seat has ness roundtable discus- attempt to break into his car, the caller said that the teens fled prompted a political free- sion in Lawrence, Mass. when he yelled at them, the responding officer reports the for-all of sorts, with 10 Tsongas is retiring after caller gave chase but the teens eluded him, see next entry; Democrats and a Republican five terms in Congress, 5:41 a.m.: breaking and entering, Pine Street, a caller reports vying for the affection of her vehicle was entered overnight and loose change may have so ten Democrats and voters in Tuesday’s primary one Republican are been stolen, the responding officer reports the woman said that — putting it among the she usually locks her car but was not certain that she had done vying for their parties’ nation’s most crowded nomination for the Third so in this instance, the woman said that another household House races. vehicle may have also been broken into, see 1:42 p.m. entry; District seat in the 6:46 a.m.: motor vehicle theft, Evergreen Manor, 919 Democratic Rep. Niki Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018 Southampton Road, a caller reports his motorcycle was stolen Tsongas, the widow of for- primary. (AP Photo/Elise overnight, the responding officer reports the victim said that mer U.S. Sen. Paul Tsongas, Amendola, File) the motorcycle had been parked as usual the night before but is retiring after five terms was found to be gone in the morning; and hasn’t endorsed any 8:21 a.m.: animal complaint, Duggan Lane, an animal con- potential successor. trol officer reports she took custody of a red-tailed hawk and The field reflects the eth- transported it to the animal shelter for transfer to a wildlife nic and geographic diversity enhanced gun control and — she’s not seeking re-election. opponents — had a slight rehabilitator; of the district, which stretch- above all — opposition to Several candidates in the edge, followed by Gifford, 9:11 a.m.: fraud, Woodland Avenue, a caller reports she was es from the working-class President Donald Trump. Massachusetts district that L’Italien and Trahan. defrauded, the responding officer reports the victim suffered mill cities of Lowell and Running are Jeff Ballinger, a has a large immigrant popula- Despite the large field the losses to a credit account, the investigation is incomplete; Lawrence in the Merrimack global workers rights activist; tion are stressing their own campaign has been mostly 1:42 p.m.: breaking and entering, Pine Street, a caller reports Valley to historic Concord Alexandra Chandler, a former immigrant backgrounds: genteel, with exceptions. her vehicle was entered overnight, the responding officer and upscale suburbs west of U.S. Naval intelligence officer Matias, seeking to become L’Italien garnered national reports the vehicle was unlocked and noted that there were Boston. and the state’s first transgender the state’s first Hispanic in attention last month by seiz- other similar incidents reported on Pine Street. As vacancies in the state’s congressional candidate; Beej Congress, came to the U.S. ing on a Fox News guest all-Democratic House dele- Das, a constitutional lawyer from the Dominican Republic booking mix-up to sound off gation are rare — the last and hotel developer; Rufus at age 5 and began her career on the network against the one came in 2013 after Gifford, U.S. Ambassador to helping unaccompanied chil- separation of immigrant fami- Edward Markey won a spe- Denmark from 2013-2017; dren through immigration lies at the border. Critics Court Logs cial election to the U.S. Leonard Golder, a former Stow proceedings; Malone spent accused her campaign of Senate — the flood of con- selectman; Dan Koh, former part of her childhood in refu- using deception to get on air. Westfield District Court tenders isn’t particularly chief of staff to Boston Mayor gee camps after her family Appearing on Boston Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 surprising. Marty Walsh; Barbara escaped Cambodia’s brutal Herald Radio this week, Kenneth Olson, 56, of 3 Pine Knoll Road, Southwick, was “What I think happened is L’Italien, a state senator from Khmer Rouge; Koh is a L’Italien suggested that Koh, released on his personal recognizance pending a Nov. 2 hear- that ten people really squint- Andover; Bopha Malone, a descendant of both Korean while working for Boston’s ing after he was arraigned on a charge of assault brought by ed hard at this election and former bank executive; Juana and Lebanese immigrants; mayor, failed to help a woman Southwick police. said, ‘I can take a run at Matias, a state representative and Bas, who says his parents who said she was sexually Robert L. Hiney, 42, of 46 Jefferson St., Westfield, was this,’ because they didn’t see from Lawrence; and Lori left India in the 1960s for a harassed by another adminis- released on his personal recognizance pending a Nov. 2 hear- an obvious front-runner Trahan, who served as chief of better life in America. tration official. Koh’s cam- ing after he was arraigned on a charge of assault and battery emerging and there wasn’t a staff to former Democratic It’s a key issue for voters paign vehemently denied the brought by Westfield police. sort of consensus among U.S. Rep. Martin Meehan. such as Lydia Gregoret, 54, of claim. Edith Cordero, 34, of 50 West St., Chicopee, submitted to elites in the party or donors Rick Green, a business Concord, whose own parents Sorting through the large facts sufficient to warrant guilty findings for charges of lar- about who that candidate owner and founder of the con- emigrated to the U.S. from field of contenders is clearly a ceny of property valued less than $250 by a single scheme and should be,” said John servative Massachusetts Fiscal Ukraine after World War II. challenge for voters including larceny of a credit card brought by Westfield police and was Cluverius, a political science Alliance, is the sole Republican An independent planning to Kyle Coulter, 27, of Acton. placed on probation for six months. She was assessed $90 and professor and associate primary candidate. Mike ordered to pay $50 in restitution. vote in the Democratic pri- “You cut through the noise director of the Center for Mullen, an independent, will mary, Gregoret leans toward by investigating each cam- Public Opinion at University also be on the November bal- the 33-year-old Koh because paign,” said Coulter, who of Massachusetts-Lowell. lot. of what she calls his “authen- settled on Chandler because Knights of Columbus Pasta Supper Making the choice even The crowded field rivals that tic” stance on immigration he was most impressed with Knights of Columbus #11178 Pasta Supper at Our Lady of trickier for primary voters is of a hectic race just across the and his age. her experience. the Lake Church, 224 Sheep Pasture Rd, Southwick, MA a relative lack of differences border in New Hampshire, “I’d like to see a younger Republicans hold out a Sept. 8th, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Menu includes pasta with meat among the candidates on where 11 Democrats and six person who has these views in glimmer of hope of flipping sauce, pasta with meatless sauce, garlic bread, salad, coffee, progressive stances includ- Republicans are on the prima- Congress,” she said. the seat in November, as the beverage, and dessert, plus 50/50 raffle. General admission ing universal health care ry ballot for the seat held by Organization will be criti- district has gone GOP in some $10; kids 5-8 $5; under 5 FREE; maximum amount for a fam- coverage, immigration pro- Democratic U.S. Rep. Carol cal in a race that could easily recent statewide elections. ily is $25. tections, women’s rights, Shea-Porter. Like Tsongas, be won with less than 20 per- In 2014, Republican Gov. cent of the vote, and where Charlie Baker carried the dis- turnout is expected to be trict over his Democratic modest on the day after Labor opponent. And in 2012, then- Day, said Cluverius. U.S. Sen. Scott Brown, a Sen. Humason Announces September Office Hours A recent UMass-Lowell/ Republican, carried the dis- Boston Globe poll showed trict against Democrat WESTFIELD — State Senator Don Humason announced Montgomery Town Hall 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM nearly one in three likely Elizabeth Warren, though she today that he will be holding public office hours in all 11 cities 161 Main Road, Montgomery Democratic voters undecided. won the election. and towns in the 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District through- Wednesday, September 26, 2018 Koh — who has outraised his out September. Russell Council on Aging 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Senator Humason or his staff will be available at public office 65 Main Street, Russell hours on the following dates: All are welcome to visit and share their thoughts or concerns Tuesday, September 4, 2018 about state matters with Senator Humason and his staff. Agawam Health Care 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM In addition to office hours throughout the district, Senator DRIVER: Main Dining Room Humason and staff are also available to meet with constituents 1200 Suffield Street, Agawam at the Senator’s district office, located at 64 Noble Street in Pennysaver Southwick Council on Aging 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Westfield. No appointment is necessary, but calling ahead is 454 College Highway, Southwick recommended. Senator Humason's District Office staff can be Routes Wednesday, September 5, 2018 reached at (413) 568-1366. Staff in his Boston Office can be Easthampton Council on Aging 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM reached at (617) 722-1415 for legislative matters. Senator 19 Union Street, Easthampton Humason’s email address is [email protected] Chicopee Council on Aging 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Senator Humason represents the 2nd Hampden and Hampshire The Westfield News Group has 5 W. 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And that means very few people should use it — probably far fewer than are doing so right now. In the second quarter of this year, 2.8 million federal student loan bor- rowers had loans in for- bearance, according to Brianna McGurran In this Aug. 21, 2018 photo, a home has sold in North Reading, Mass. On Thursday, Aug. 30, Freddie Mac reports on the U.S. Department of the week’s average U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) Education. Almost 70 per- cent of borrowers who started repaying loans in 2013 used forbearance at some point in the next three years, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office; a fifth had loans in forbearance for 18 months or longer. Average 30-year mortgage rate Many students didn’t truly grasp what they signed up for when they scrambled to afford an education they were told they needed to succeed. Forbearance is the quick fix they turn to when the bill overwhelms them. inches up to 4.52 percent But if forbearance isn’t a good idea, what are borrowers in trouble supposed to do? Follow these guidelines: WASHINGTON (AP) — Long-term U.S. mortgage rates The average rate on 15-year, fixed-rate loans fell to 3.97 — Use income-driven repayment to make your loan pay- ticked up this week as borrowing costs are meaningfully percent this week from 3.98 percent last week. ments more affordable over the long term. higher than a year ago. Because of rising home prices and borrowing costs, — Choose forbearance only for short, one-off financial Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the aver- affordability has become a challenge for many would-be crises, like when you have a big auto repair or medical bill age rate on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages rose slightly to homebuyers and depressed sales of existing homes for the to pay. 4.52 percent from 4.51 percent last week. The rate averaged past four months. Here’s why. 3.82 percent a year ago. Average rates began to climb after An analysis released Thursday by realtor.com found that the tax cuts signed into law last year by President Donald the monthly costs of owning a home have climbed 14 per- WHAT FORBEARANCE IS Trump increased the federal budget deficit, as home loans cent in the past year. As a result, the median monthly cost to generally move in sync with interest on 10-year Treasury buy a home was $1,647, almost $400 more than the average Forbearance allows you to pause payments, generally for notes. monthly cost to rent a home. up to 12 months at a time for federal loans. There are different types, but discretionary forbearance is the one that can creep up on you. It’s available to anyone with financial difficulties, and there’s no limit to how long you can get it for. Interest will keep adding up, meaning at the end of the forbearance period, you’ll owe more than you did before. US pending home sales fell 0.7 percent in July For instance, after putting $30,000 in loans on hold for 12 WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Association roughly double the pace of months at 6 percent interest, you’d owe about $31,800. Fewer Americans signed of Realtors said Wednesday average wage growth. Think of forbearance as a last resort. It’s too easy to renew contracts in July to buy that its pending home sales Home sales have stumbled it and let your balance grow, while also spending each month homes compared to the pre- index fell 0.7 percent last in recent months despite the without factoring in a student loan payment. vious month, as real estate month to 106.2. During the robust job market. Affordability “Because forbearance can be applied for virtually any sales are slipping even past year, contract signings has become a challenge as reason, you want to keep that for a potential emergency though economic growth is have tumbled 2.3 percent as there are few entry-level down the road, where you may not qualify for anything solid. home values have climbed at homes priced below $250,000 In this Aug. 21, 2018 photo, a else,” says Betsy Mayotte, president of The Institute of being listed for sale and mort- home is under agreement in Student Loan Advisors, a nonprofit that offers free student gage rates have jumped over Stoneham, Mass. On loan advice. Wednesday, Aug. 29, the the past year. WHAT FORBEARANCE ISN’T Pending sales in July fell in National Association of Realtors The Customer releases its July report on pend- Forbearance is not the same as deferment, another way to the West and South, but they ing home sales, which are seen of rose in the Northeast and stop making student loan payments. as a barometer of future pur- Deferment is a better option, since you won’t pay interest Midwest. Sales in all four geo- chases. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) graphic regions have declined on subsidized student loans when they’re in deferment. over the past year, with the completed a month or two You’ll qualify for deferment in certain circumstances — Vlad G. sharpest drop in the West later. when you’re unemployed, for instance — so ask your stu- where homes are generally The Realtors said last week dent loan servicer if that’s an option before going with for- Complimented Him more expensive. that sales of existing homes bearance. Pending sales are a barome- have declined for the past four Forbearance isn’t as easy to avoid when you have private ter of home purchases that are months. loans. Private lenders generally offer few ways to lower pay- for his ments unless you’ve already fallen behind, Mayotte says. ExcEllEnt But it’s worth asking for interest-only or interest-free pay- Panel rejects smart meter proposal ments as an alternative. customEr sErvicE! SMARTER WAYS TO GET RELIEF from electric providers Most people with student loans have federal loans, which Keep up the good work! FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Public Service Commission means they’re eligible for income-driven repayment. These has denied a bid by Kentucky’s two largest electric utilities to plans lower payments to a percentage of income; you can Do you have a carrier or driver install “smart” meters in homes across the state. pay $0 if you have no earnings. The state agency said in an order on Thursday that while it To qualify, some plans require you to show you can’t who goes above and beyond in sees benefits of using the technology, the utilities failed to afford the standard 10-year schedule, but one plan — called their delivery? Let us know! show that the costs were worth it. The utilities had proposed Revised Pay As You Earn — is available to all federal bor- installing about 1.3 million smart meters over a three-year rowers. Sign up for free at www.studentloans.gov. period at a cost of nearly $350 million. Depending on the plan and the type of loans you have, the In its order, the commission noted that customers were government may pay part of the interest that accrues if your being asked to pay for the new system but the utilities did not payments don’t cover it. 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Hands off their bedroom, for now If your child is just off to college and a tear and be alone with their thoughts, son or daughter that guests may stay in you’ve been dreaming of all the ways said Vivian Seltzer, who was a professor the room, but it will be ready for them on you could use that suddenly lifeless bed- of human development and behavior at school breaks. room, you may want to put down the the University of Pennsylvania for more “Enjoy the space and use the space in a paintbrush and hold off for a bit on plans than 35 years and is now a psychologist smart way,” Panos said. “When the kid for a major room transformation. in private practice working with adoles- comes home, it’s their space, but the three It’s an emotional time all around, and cents. weekends out of the month they’re not experts advise against any sudden move- “It’s like a beloved sweater they feel home, you can still use it while still pre- ments, tempting as they may be. comfortable in, good in, secret in,” serving a soft, comfy place for them when “It’s the mixed emotions of, ‘Wow, Seltzer said. they come home. I do not believe you need look at this potential space I’m gaining She recommends leaving a child’s to keep the room a shrine to your child.” that I could do something with,’ mixed bedroom intact for as long as possible Give the room a decluttering and a deep with, ‘Oh, my kid is leaving home and during the college years. cleaning, but make sure you don’t throw they won’t be under my roof each and Of course, it’s not always possible to away objects special to your child. every night,’” said Amy Panos, home leave the room untouched, especially in After the first year, you’ll have learned editor for Better Homes and Gardens larger families. But any possible change how often your child comes home, for magazine. or new use should be discussed with the how long and with how much stuff. “Once With many families pinched for space, child, after the parents make sure they you have a better understanding of that, an uninhabited bedroom could become a agree with each other, Seltzer said. you can plan out some changes that make place for work, exercise, relaxation or “That’s very important because a lot of sense for your needs and for how your kid guests, or maybe a bigger room for a times they don’t,” she said. “One of them feels about the room,” Panos said. long-envious little sibling. has had an eye on that room and hasn’t Then maybe you’ll replace the queen- The best plan, though, is to leave that mentioned it to the other.” size bed with a twin bed or a daybed to free bedroom alone for at least the first year, Talk with your child about any plans up more space, Panos said. You might Panos says. That way, students can return for the room several months before it’s repaint in a neutral color or buy nicer lin- home to find the warm and loving envi- time to go, she recommended. “Get this ens for guests. Continue talking with your ronment of their room still standing, and topic into the discussion well ahead of child about change. they won’t feel like they’ve been forgot- time, so that it isn’t on the verge of the Remember, even kids who may seem ten or displaced while they were away child leaving for college, which is a very too cool for school about their room prob- adjusting to their new life. emotional period,” Seltzer said. You ably really do care about it, tattered post- “It’s important for the child to know don’t want them to come home for ers, rug stains and all. It’s a place filled they still and always will have a comfort- Christmas break and be shocked, “saying with memories, one that bears a personal able place to land back at home,” Panos their whole room has changed; it’s been and sentimental stamp years in the mak- said. “They’re still very much part of the taken away from them.” ing. family even though they’re not living in It can be easy to keep the room largely “Don’t underestimate the importance of the home full time.” the same and still use it when your child that space for a growing child, even if it’s A teenager’s childhood bedroom is is away. If you need to sit at the desk, a kid who acts like it’s no big deal,” Panos This photo provided by Better Homes & Gardens shows a meaningful, a private spot away from store your child’s possessions some- said. “It is a big deal.” workspace setup in a bedroom. It’s perfectly fine to use your parents and siblings where they can shed where safe and private. You can tell your child’s room when they’re away at school. If you’re using a desk, be sure to safely store your child’s belongings while you’re using the workspace. (Better Homes & Gardens via AP)

Home Evaluation Offered The Westfield Council On Aging and the Occupational Therapy Department at Springfield College will once again collaborate to offer a limited number of older adults in Westfield a unique home assessment opportunity. Pairs of students determine the level of safety and convenience in the home of their assigned older participant by conducting a home visit and an interview. The students address problem areas and make recommendations in a written report that is reviewed by the class professor, Dr. Joan Simmons. Participants receive a copy of the report so that they can implement any of the recommendations if they choose to do so. This is a wonderful opportunity for older adults with any mobility or sensory limitations to discover how they might function more easily and independently at home. If you would like to participate in this unique program or if you have ques- tions, please call Tina Gorman or Fran Aguda at the Westfield Senior Center, 562-6435.

This photo provided by Better Homes & Gardens shows a workspace setup in a bedroom. It’s perfectly fine to use your Morningside child’s room when they’re away at school. If you’re using a desk, be sure to safely store your child’s belongings while you’re using the workspace. (Better Homes & Gardens via AP) Listen at WSKB.org or watch on Comcast Cable CH. 15

•••••••• MOnDAyS •••••••• RADIO FOR THE WESTFIELD MASSES 6-8 am: By George…it’s Monday with George Delisle Capture summer’s flavor in a jar by canning tomatoes 8-10am: Owls on the Air with Michael From the loving way I look at bushel or more of tomatoes. I rarely “Buster” McMahon ‘92 them, you’d think these jars were harvest that many at once, so I’ll just •••••••• TuESDAyS ••••••• filled with a fine red wine. But no, toss thoroughly ripe ones into a plastic 6-8 am: WOW, It’s Tuesday, with Bob Plasse they are filled with fine red tomatoes. bag in the freezer without any further How satisfied and rich they make me preparation (beyond cutting off any bad 8-10am: Ken’s Den, with Ken Stomski feel! spots) until I’ve accumulated enough •••••• WEDnESDAyS ••••• The royal red color broadcasts rich- for a batch. Then I put a half inch of ness through the sparkling clean water into the bottom of a large cooking 6-8 am: Wake Up Wed., with Tina Gorman glass. But it’s not just for show; I pot, dump in the frozen and any new 8-10am: Wednesday Roll Call - Rotating Hosts know from years past that these par- fresh tomatoes I have, and start cook- 1st Wed On The Town with Mayor Brian Sullivan ticular tomatoes will impart an espe- ing. My goal is to slowly simmer the and Denny Atkins (8-10am) cially rich, well-balanced and toma- mass to concentrate it. to-y flavor to sauces, stews and soups. Once the tomatoes have cooked 2nd Wed Window into Westside down to about half their volume, which with Mayor Wil Reichelt (8-9am) A GOOD VARIETY takes about a half a day on low heat Chamber Chatter MAKES with occasional stirring, I could jar with Kate Phelon (9-10am) them up. But I like to first blend my 3rd Wed Everything Southwick tomatoes, an easy job with an immer- A GOOD SAUCE with Selectman Joe Deedy (8-9am) sion blender that you dip into the cooking pot. A quick rinse It’s hard to reap such satisfaction from a jar or can that you ArtsBeat with Mark Auerbach (9-10am) “harvest” from a supermarket shelf, or even from tomatoes cleans the blender, and then I ladle the now slushy tomato you purchase and then jar up yourself. One reason is variety. heaven into washed, one-quart canning jars, filling them to 4th Wed Rock on Westfield A great deal of difference exists in cooked flavor from one within an inch of their tops. with Harry Rock (8-9am) variety of tomato to the next, even if both are billed as “paste To each quart jar add 2 tablespoons of bottled lemon juice or 1?2 teaspoon of citric acid. This is to make the mix more Boys and Girls Club Hour tomatoes.” Most commercial paste tomato varieties are bred with Bill Parks (9-10am) for such qualities as good yield and disease resistance, but too acidic, which prevents growth of the bacterium that causes often fall flat when it comes to flavor. botulism. ••••••• THuRSDAyS •••••• Without delving into the nuances of flavors among the most Canning jars are sealed with special rings and lids. I ready the lids by putting them into a small pot of water, bringing it 6-8 am: The Westfield News Radio Show, savory varieties, suffice it to say that the variety San Marzano with host Patrick Berry is among the best, and makes up the bulk of that slushy red to a boil, and then removing the lids and placing one on each heaven that fills the jars on my kitchen counter. In Italy, com- jar. A threaded ring holds each lid down firmly but not too 8-9 am: In The Flow with Rob & Joe: mercially canned tomatoes that are San Marzano tout that fact tightly. Westfield Tech. Academy’s on the label. Now you need one special piece of equipment: either a pot Rob Ollari & Joe Langone So my first bit of advice: Make yourself a note to get some large enough to completely submerse the jars under 2 inches of water, or a pressure canner. A rack that fits into the bottom of 9-10am: Superintendents’ Spotlight San Marzano tomato seeds for planting next spring. You can’t with Stefan Czaporowski count on buying San Marzano transplants next year because either pot keeps the jars off the directly heated metal. After 45 the variety almost universally sold as transplants is Roma, a minutes in boiling water or 15 minutes under 10 pounds of ••••••••• FRIDAyS •••••••• pressure in the pressure canner, the jars are finished. Remove good-looking but sad-tasting paste tomato. 6-8 am: JP’s Talk about Town, with Jay Pagluica them immediately from the water bath, but the pressure canner EASY CANNING needs to sit unopened and undisturbed until the pressure drops 8-9 am: Owls Sports Weekly with Devin Bates ‘18 back down. and Anthony Swenson ‘18 Perhaps you can buy some San Marzano fruits now, or fruits Among the most satisfying aspects of canning tomatoes is 8-9 am: Conversations with Pete Cowles of some other good cooking tomato such as Howard’s German, looking at the finished jars cooling on the counter. Once they Amish Paste, Anna Russian or Prudens Purple. If so, jar up cool, press on each lid to confirm that it’s been sucked down- ••••••• SATuRDAyS ••••••• your own for winter use. Not many people can tomatoes these wards and a vacuum seal has formed. 6-10am: Polka Jammer Network, with Billy Belina days and methods vary, so let me describe my method, which Those tomatoes can now just sit on a shelf indefinitely. But is simple and relatively quick. they won’t — because I’ll eat them, the other satisfying part of I’m ready to begin once I’ve accumulated a quarter of a canning tomatoes. PAGE 8 - FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS

The Gateway facilitated discussion reaches consensus on school committee composition. (Photo by Amy Porter) Facility Continued from Page 1 would also retain the current composition of are generally revised every ten years as well. McVeigh said she thought district-wide and the group should decide how many seats the committee by weighing votes, meaning Reid asked whether the group was choosing elections would put more of a burden on peo- each town should have. each person would have one vote, but it would between these two options. ple who want to be on the school committee. “It’s not all about the votes, but the voices be given a percentage weight according to the Huntington School Committee member Chester Select Board member John Baldasaro at the table,” Barry said. population that person represented. For exam- Melissa Nazzaro said she thought the weight- agreed, adding that they would have to run in Welch said he would be in favor of keeping ple, the weight of the two representatives in ing was extremely complicated. six towns. Other comments suggested that the same number of school committee mem- Middlefield, which has a population of 530, Reid said he worked in a community for 20 district-wide elections could turn it into more bers from each town. would be .5 each, whereas the weight of the years with weighted votes, and they never had of a popularity contest. “The least we change, the better,” agreed two representatives in Blandford, with a popu- a problem. Barry said he worked with weight- “I think most of the town officials are in Baldasaro. A vote was then taken and passed lation of 1,253, would be 1.2 each. In this ed votes for 18 years, and they only had to favor of option four, weighted votes,” Hopson to retain the same number of seats. option, school committee members would be calculate it about three times a year, such as in said. Work will now continue on the rest of the elected at town elections, as they are now. voting for the budget, choosing a superinten- Montgomery Selectmen Dan Jacques regional agreement, which the group agreed to Huntington Selectman Darlene McVeigh, dent, or to establish a quorum. agreed, but said he still thinks there is some- vote on section by section, before coming up who also serves on the school committee, Huntington School Committee member thing fundamentally flawed in solving One with a document approved by a super majority asked how often the weighted votes would Aaron Welch said it seemed to him that option Man, One Vote by making committee mem- of the committee. That document will go to have to be revised. three, to elect school committee members in bers votes unequal. Nonetheless, Jacques Christine Lynch of DESE for review, and then Jay Barry said most commonly they would district-wide elections put more of a burden joined the majority in voting for option four. through state and local legal departments. The be revised every ten years, based on census on the voters; and option four, weighted votes, Reid said the towns could have as many last step is a vote of approval by all of the six numbers. He added that regional agreements on the school committee. representatives as they wanted in this option, member towns at their town meetings.

Downtown Parking September Senior Cat Spectacular Continued from Page 1 Good Cause Continued from Page 1 The Westfield Homeless Cat Project, a non-profit, no-kill great,” said ad-hoc committee member Brent B. cat rescue is pleased to announce our SEPTEMBER SENIOR Bean, II. join us in donating blood,” said Bishop. CAT SPECTACULAR! During every adoption clinic during “There are time limits for a reason,” Miller said. Anderson noted the impact donating blood can have when it’s being the month of September, all senior cats will have a reduced Talking about the parking lots overall, he said any transported to local hospitals. adoption donation of $25.00! Adoption hours are each lot with over 85% usage is over-subscribed. “The chances it could go to someone you know is pretty accurate,” said Thursday from 5:00 –7:00 p.m., Saturday from 11:00 a.m. Currently, 90% of the parking lots have been Anderson. “While it’s a friendly competition, it’s really about trying to – 3:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at 1124 East redone, with only the Church St. lot left to pave. get as many participants as we can.” Mountain Road, Westfield, MA. WHCP is making an all out He also said that too much free parking “is a ter- The local hospitals that could be affected by the blood drive include effort to find homes for our sensational senior cats, who, rible development strategy.” Baystate Noble, Baystate Wing, Baystate Franklin, Baystate Mary Lane, regardless of age, are young at heart! All cats are current on Also present at the meeting was Kathleen M. Baystate Children’s Hospital, Baystate Medical Center, The D’amour veterinary care, fully vaccinated and come with a coupon for Witalisz of Witalisz & Associates, a member of Cancer Center, and the Level 1 Trauma Center. a free visit at Blandford Animal Hospital and supplies to the Westfield Redevelopment Authority. Witalisz Amy Benson, a recruiter for the Blood Donor Program at Baystate make kitty feel right at home! For more information please spoke about her experience as a real estate broker Health and organizer of the blood drive, really harped on the type of contact Denise at [email protected] with any ques- in the city. She said parking has been an issue impact donating blood can have. tions. Thank you for your support! from “day one,” and is one of the biggest chal- “It’s so important to support this cause because you never know who lenges for a broker, to answer what kind of park- you might be helping. It could be a friend, a family member, that person ing comes with your space. you walked by this morning, or that accident you heard about last night,” Fall Boating Course Offerings said Benson. “It’s so gratifying to know that you could have made that Witalisz said it’s important to look at the next The Springfield Power Squadron has announced the Fall ten and fifty years. “We have plenty of parking; difference.” Last year, fire defeated police by having 12 donors while the police 2018 schedule of courses, which are available to both the we haven’t defined it,” she said, adding that there public and USPS members. Classes begin on 7 October, at would always be some abuse of the regulations. only had seven donors. Most importantly, according to Benson, over 40 lives were saved due to the work from the first responders in Southwick. the West Springfield Middle School located at 31 Middle Miller said that’s why they have a parking ordi- School Drive. Courses will be held on Wednesday nights nance, because they are managing the turnover of If an individual wants to sign up to donate blood and support the fire department, contact them at 413-569-6363. For police, you can contact from 7-9 PM for approximately eight to ten weeks and are spaces. He also said the city sells 250 parking tuition free. Students pay for text books, materials, and a permits a year. “We almost sell more permits than them at 413-569.5348. People can also call Baystate Medical Center at 413-794-4600 to make an appointment or to discover more information. national fee, if applicable. Registration can be made at the we have spaces,” he said. Witalisz said in that case door, with payment at that time. The three scheduled courses he is already above 85% subscription. Anyone that participates in the blood drive on September 11 will receive free admission to the Big E, which runs from September 14 to 30. are the ABC basic boating course, Seamanship (normal fol- The Ad-hoc committee voted to recommend low-on course to ABC), and Basic Navigation (for inland two-hour on-street parking and three-hour off- In order to give blood at the drive, people must be at least 17-years-old, have photo identification, and weigh 110 pounds or more. Individuals and coastal boaters). All classes are taught by experienced street parking, and send it to the September 6 City and knowledgeable instructors with no required prerequisite Council meeting, on its way to the Legislative & must be in good health, no colds, sore throats, or allergy symptoms. Other requirements are as follows: classes. The United States Power Squadron (USPS) is a non- Ordinance committee. profit, boating educational and social organization dedicated • Know where you have to making the water safer, more enjoyable for recreational traveled in the past three boaters, and the public at large. For additional information When it comes to 21st century multimedia years on these classes please contact Kevin Abbey at 413-636- Hyper • Local platforms, “hyper local” is a term you hear a lot. • No tattoo’s in the past 12 4804 (leave message) or via email: [email protected]. months It’s not a new idea. In fact, The Westfield News • No body piercings in the past 12 months Craft Fair Vendors Wanted has been providing readers with “hyper local” • No dental cleaning, fill- The Heritage Hall Campus in Agawam is looking for ven- news coverage of Westfield, Southwick, and ings, in past 24 hours dors for its annual Holiday Bazaar & Craft Fair taking place • All donors are also highly on Saturday, November 3rd from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. the Hilltowns all along. Television, radio and encouraged to have plenty to Each space is $25. If interested please call Nicole Wallace at regional newspapers only provide fleeting eat and drink prior to donat- 413-789-8332 or email [email protected]. coverage of local issues you care about. TV ing blood stations and big newspaper publishers, after years of cutbacks and mergers, frankly aren’t Huntington COA Travelers: “Buddy & Beyond” show Join the Huntington COA Travelers on November 13th for the “Buddy & Beyond” show able to provide in-depth coverage of smaller at the Knights of Columbus Castle in Chicopee. You’ll go back in time to enjoy a tribute to markets anymore. the music of the legends of Rock ‘n Roll beginning with Johnny’s uncanny portrayal of the late Buddy Holly and leading up to the legendary Jerry Lee Lewis, Ricky Nelson, Chuck But, day in and day out, The Westfield News Berry, and many more. Cost is $44 and includes the show and a delicious roasted salmon or sliced sirloin of beef luncheon. This is a self-drive trip. Some transportation is being made provides consistant coverage of the stories you available for the hilltowns of Huntington, Blandford, Chester, Russell & Montgomery by van need to know about, that are important to your provided by the Franklin Regional Transportation Authority (limited seating & pre-qualifica- tion is required). Trip is open to anyone who would like to go. Payment is due by October city, town, neighborhood and home. 29, 2018. Call Huntington COA: Helen at (413) 512-5200 or Jen at (413) 512-5205 for res- ervations. The Westfield News Group Crafters & Bakers Wanted Our Lady of the Lake Church will hold its 7th Annual Christmas Craft Fair and Bake Sale 62 School Street • Westfield, MA 01085 • (413) 562-4181 on Saturday, November 17th from 10am – 4pm and Sunday, November 18th from 8:30am to noon at 224 Sheep Pasture Rd. Southwick, MA 01077. Our building is handicapped acces- sible and there is plenty of parking. There is a crafter’s form and poster to mail in on their The Original The Westfield News • ENNYSAVER •Longmeadow News • Enfield Press website at ollsouthwick.org. Please call their new phone number for their Religious Education P Office at (413) 569 – 0161 x103. Proceeds from the fair will go toward Religious Education Activities. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2018 - PAGE 9 SPORTS Etling TD pass, run lead Pats over Giants to end preseason EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — It takes a lot to put a smile on Bill Belichick’s face and get a handshake from the stoic New England Patriots coach in the fourth game of the preseason. Third- WHS vs. Southwick string quarterback Danny Etling did it all on one play. In a meaningless game Thursday night in which girls’ soccer scrimmage neither team played their starters, Etling added a lighthearted moment to the contest and iced the Patriots’ 17-12 win with an 86-yard run on an option keeper that totally fooled the New York Giants’ defense. “Well that was one of the most exciting plays I have seen in preseason, I’ll say. Great call by Chad,” Belichick said, referring to the selection by receivers coach Chad O’Shea, who was given a chance to call the play. Etling, who also tossed a 1-yard touchdown pass to Ralph Webb early in the second half, said he looked behind him seven times on the jaunt down the right sideline. “I just wanted to make sure no one was catching me,” said Etling, who finished 18 of 32 for 157 yards after throwing six passes in the first pre- season game. “I didn’t realize you could use the Jumbotron.” Etling’s big run came on the first play after an Alex Tanney-led drive from the New York 1 stalled at the Patriots 14 with New England ahead 10-6 with 4:11 to play. Etling, who finished with 113 yards on seven car- ries, faked a handoff and ran an option around right end and scored untouched to give the Patriots a 3-1 preseason record. “When’s the last time a quarterback ran for 85 (really 86) yards, let alone for the Patriots,” Belichick said. “I’d say at least 20 years, I know that. Maybe (Steve) Grogan, (Jim) Plunkett. Eighty, that’s a long run. “Nobody has worked harder than Danny. He’s the first one in, last one out. He is diligent. When something like that happens, you are happy for him.” The Giants finished their first preseason under new coach Pat Shurmur at 2-2. ’“I thought the guys played hard, we didn’t make enough plays in the end to win the game,” Shurmur said. Giants quarterback Eli Manning chatted with receiver Odell Beckham Jr. in the first half, while Tom Brady sat next to the New England water coolers and relaxed. Two Giants penalties for lowering the head to initiate contact set up Stephen Gostkowski 33-yard field goal in the first quarter. Rookie Kyle Lauletta, who made the start for New York with Manning and backup Davis Webb held out, put the Giants ahead early in the second quarter with a 41-yard pass to Amba Etta-Tawo. Backup placekicker Marshall Koehn missed the extra point. Etling set up the touchdown to Webb with a 40-yard pass to K.J. Maye. Tanney closed out the scoring with an 8-yard TD pass to Alonzo Russell with 48 seconds to play. The 2-point conversion run failed. GOOD IMPRESSIONS Giants CB Donte Deayon, who battled a ham- string injury in the preseason, might have secured a roster spot with two interceptions. His drawback is he is small and injury prone. “I won’t be nervous,” Deayon said of Saturday’s final cut. “At this point, I put it all out on the table, I put my best foot forward. At this point, what hap- pens, happens.” ... Patriots free agent CB J.C. Jackson also had two interceptions and broke up a deep pass before being carted off late in the third quarter because of dehydration. “Yeah, I had some- thing to prove tonight. I knew I had to ball. This is Photos by Marc St.Onge the last preseason game and I’m trying to make the roster,” Jackson said. ... Giants veteran CB Chris Lewis-Harris was excellent in coverage and tack- ling. OBJ The NFL’s highest paid receiver will head into the season for the Giants having not played a down Pats’ Gronk gets $4.3M raise, in the preseason. He has not appeared in a game since breaking his left ankle on Oct. 8. Coach Pat highest paid tight end in NFL Shurmur said he has been cautious with the 25-year- old wideout, but says Beckham will be ready for EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Travis Kelce ($9.36 million) and the opener. Rob Gronkowski of the New England Washington’s Jordan Reed ($9.35 mil- LEG WEARY Patriots has all the incentives to become lion). Punters Ryan Allen of the Patriots and Riley the NFL’s highest paid tight end. Most of the incentives are reachable if Dixon of the Giants had busy nights, kicking six Agent Drew Rosenhaus said Thursday the 29-year-old says healthy. times each. the Patriots have added $4.3 million in The nine-year veteran would receive ANTHEM incentives to Gronkowski’s contract for incentives of $1.1 million for 70 catches, There were no displays of protest by either the the next two seasons. The deal includes playing 80 percent of the offensive snaps, Patriots or Giants, with both teams standing on $1 million in per game bonuses and $3.3 nine touchdown catches and 1,085 yards their sideline for the anthem. INJURIES million in incentives for catches, playing receiving. However, he can collect on no Patriots: OT Ulrick John (foot) and CB Jackson time and touchdowns. more than three incentives. (dehydration) left the game. John was wearing a Gronkowski has the potential to make Gronkowski had 69 catches for 1,084 In this June 7, 2018, file photo, New England walking boot after the game. $12.3 million this season and $13.3 next yards and eight touchdowns in 14 games Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski catches Giants: T Nick Becton (ankle) and RB Robert year when his base salary jumps to $9 last season. the ball during an NFL football minicamp Martin (ankle) had to leave the game. million. Gronkowski’s deal was first reported practice, in Foxborough, Mass. Those doubts UP NEXT If he hits all the incentives, Gronkowski by ESPN. are now gone as Gronkowski, “a true veteran Patriots: open regular-season at home against would be the NFL’s highest paid tight This is the second straight year the for sure now” at 29, eagerly awaits his ninth Houston on Sept. 9. end. He is fourth among tight ends in Patriots have added incentives to season in the league, which starts Sept. 9 at Giants: open at home against Jacksonville on base salary, trailing Green Bay’s Jimmy Gronkowski’s contact before the start of home against the Houston Texans. (AP Photo/ Sept. 9. Graham ($10 million), Kansas City’s the season. Steven Senne, File)

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Fri 08/31 Tue 09/04 Wed 9/5 Thu 09/06 Wed 09/05 Boys Varsity Football vs Girls Varsity Field Hockey Boys Varsity Golf Boys Varsity Soccer @ Girls Varsity Soccer vs Putnam Voc/Tech Academy vs Agawam High School @ Springfield Central High Putnam Voc/Tech Academy Athol High School (Scrimmage) Southwick Field Hockey School Forest Park @4:00 PM Gateway Reg. High School Bullens Field @6:30 PM Field @4:00 PM Veterans Golf Course @3:00 @6:00 PM PM Fri 09/07 Boys Varsity Golf @ South Sat 09/01 Girls Varsity Soccer @ Girls Junior Varsity Hadley High School Thurs 9/6 John J. Duggan Academy vs Athol High School Girls Varsity Soccer The Ledges @3:00 PM Soccer @ Medway High School Boys Varsity Soccer Tree Top Park @4:00 PM Gateway Reg. High School (Scrimmage) Franklin County Tech. School @4:00 PM Girls Varsity Soccer @ @ Westfield Technical Hanlon Field – Medway High Agawam High School Tue 09/11 Academy Boys Varsity Cross Thu 09/06 School Agawam High School @4:00 @4:00 PM @9:30 AM PM Country @ Southwick Boys Varsity Soccer vs Regional School Granby Jr./Sr. High School Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Fri 9/7 Southwick Regional HS Gateway Reg. High School Tue 09/04 Boys Varsity Golf @3:45 PM Girls Varsity Field Hockey Renaissance School @4:00 PM James E. Vincent Westfield Technical Academy @ Amherst-Pelham Reg @ McCann Technical High Girls Varsity Cross Country High School Gymnasium @6:00 PM Fri 09/07 School @ Southwick Regional School Girls Varsity Soccer @ Amherst-Pelham Reg High Girls Junior Varsity Field Forest Park Country Club Southwick Regional HS Hopkins Academy School Hockey @3:00 PM @3:45 PM Hopkins Academy Field @4:00 PM vs Agawam High School @3:30 PM Southwick Field Hockey Girls Varsity Soccer @ Boys Varsity Golf vs Franklin County Tech. School Boys Varsity Golf @ Field @5:30 PM Easthampton High School Girls Junior Varsity Ludlow High School Franklin County Tech. School Tekoa Country Club @3:00 @4:00 PM Soccer @ Hopkins Academy Westover Golf Course Girls Junior Varsity Soccer PM Hopkins Academy Field @3:00 PM @ Agawam High School @3:30 PM Agawam High School @4:00 Mon 9/10 Boys Varsity Soccer vs PM Boys Varsity Soccer @ Boys Varsity Soccer Hopkins Academy Mon 09/10 Smith Vocational and North Middle School @5:15 vs Chicopee Comprehensive Agricultural HS Boys Varsity Soccer @ Girls Junior Varsity PM HS Volleyball vs Renaissance Smith Vocational High School Athol High School Westfield High School @4:00 School @4:00 PM O’Brien Field @6:00 PM PM James E. Vincent Girls Varsity Soccer vs Gymnasium @4:30 PM Tues 9/11 Franklin County Tech. School Boys Junior Varsity Girls Junior Varsity Field Boys Varsity Cross Country North Middle School @3:30 Soccer @ Athol High School Hockey Wed 09/05 @ Gateway Reg. High School PM O’Brien Field @4:00 PM @ Amherst-Pelham Reg Boys Varsity Golf vs Gateway Reg. High School High School Pioneer Valley Regional @4:00 PM Thu 09/13 Tue 09/11 Amherst-Pelham Reg High School Boys Varsity Golf vs Boys Varsity Cross School Edgewood Country Club Girls Varsity Cross Country Turners Falls High School Country vs Greenfield High @5:30 PM @3:00 PM Westfield Technical Academy Tekoa Country Club @3:00 School @ Gateway PM Littleville Lake @3:45 PM Thu 09/06 Boys Junior Varsity Soccer Gateway Reg. High School Boys Varsity Golf vs @4:00 PM Boys Varsity Soccer vs Boys Varsity Cross vs Chicopee Comprehensive Northampton High School Hampden Charter School of HS Country vs Westfield Edgewood Country Club Boys Varsity Golf Science Technical Academy Westfield High School @4:00 @3:00 PM Westfield Technical Academy North Middle School @4:00 Gateway Reg. High School PM @ Mohawk Trail Regional HS PM @4:00 PM Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Franklin County Tech. School Edge Hill Golf Course @3:00 Wed 09/05 PM Fri 09/14 Girls Varsity Cross Boys Varsity Golf vs Franklin County Tech. School @5:00 PM Girls Varsity Soccer @ Country vs Greenfield High Mohawk Trail Regional HS Girls Varsity Soccer Pathfinder RVT High School School Tekoa Country Club @3:30 Girls Junior Varsity Pathfinder RVT High School @ Pathfinder RVT High School Littleville Lake @3:45 PM PM Volleyball Westfield Technical Academy @4:00 PM @ Franklin County Tech. Westfield Technical Academy Girls Varsity Cross Girls Varsity Soccer School @4:00 PM Mon 09/17 Country vs Greenfield High @ Holyoke High School Franklin County Tech. Boys Varsity Cross Country School Roberts’ Sports Complex School @4:00 PM Wed 9/12 vs Gateway, Frontier @ STM Gateway Reg. High School at Holyoke High School Girls Varsity Soccer Stanley Park @3:45 PM @4:00 PM @4:00 PM Fri 09/07 Westfield Technical Academy Girls Varsity Field Hockey @ Springfield HS of Science and Boys Varsity Soccer @ Girls Varsity Cross Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Palmer High School Technology Franklin County Tech. School Country vs Westfield vs Amherst-Pelham Reg Southwick Field Hockey Berte Field @ Central HS Franklin County Tech. Technical Academy High School Field @4:00 PM @6:00 PM School @7:00 PM Gateway Reg. High School Westfield High School @6:45 @4:00 PM Girls Varsity Soccer @ Thurs 9/13 Tue 09/18 PM Monson High School Boys Varsity Golf Boys Varsity Golf @ Girls Varsity Soccer @ Dr. Rogers Field @ Flynt Westfield Technical Academy Greenfield High School Mahar Regional School Girls Junior Varsity Soccer Park @4:00 PM @ Franklin County Tech. School @ Holyoke High School Country Club of Greenfield Mahar Athletic Complex Thomas Memorial Golf Course @3:00 PM Crosier Field and Tennis Sat 09/08 @3:00 PM @6:00 PM Courts @4:00 PM Boys Varsity Soccer @ Northampton High School Boys Varsity Soccer vs Girls Junior Varsity Boys Varsity Soccer Mount Everett Reg. High Girls Junior Varsity Northampton David Wright Westfield Technical Academy Soccer @ Mahar Regional Stadium @10:00 AM School School Volleyball vs Amherst-Pelham @ High School of Commerce North Middle School @4:00 Reg High School High School of Commerce Mahar Athletic Complex Boys Junior Varsity Field @4:00 PM PM @4:00 PM Westfield High School @5:30 @ Northampton High PM Soccer School 9/17/2018 Wed 09/19 Thu 09/13 Northampton Soccer Boys Varsity Golf @ Boys Varsity Soccer @ Thu 09/06 Boys Varsity Soccer Practice Field @10:00 AM Putnam Voc/Tech Academy @ Franklin County Tech. School South Hadley High School Girls Varsity Field Hockey Westfield Technical Academy Thomas Memorial Golf South Hadley High School @ East Longmeadow High Mon 09/10 Westfield Technical Academy Course @3:00 PM @4:00 PM School Boys Varsity Golf @ @4:00 PM ELHS Stadium @7:00 PM Chicopee High School Boys Varsity Soccer @ Girls Varsity Soccer vs Chicopee Country Club John J. Duggan Academy Frontier Regional School @3:00 PM Boys Junior Varsity Soccer Girls Junior Varsity Field Putnam Voc/Tech Academy @ Tree Top Park @4:00 PM Gateway Reg. High School Hockey @6:00 PM Boys Varsity Soccer @ Westfield Technical Academy @ East Longmeadow High South Middle School @4:00 Girls Varsity Soccer vs Pope Francis High School Westfield Technical Academy School Pope Francis HS @6:30 PM PM Boys Junior Varsity ELHS Stadium @5:30 PM North Middle School @4:00 Soccer @ South Hadley PM Girls Varsity Volleyball vs 9/18/2018 High School Fri 09/07 Putnam Voc/Tech Academy Boys Varsity Golf South Hadley High School Boys Varsity Football James E. Vincent Sabis International Charter Thu 09/20 @4:00 PM @ Ludlow High School Gymnasium @6:00 PM School @ Westfield Technical Boys Varsity Golf vs Ludlow High School @7:00 Academy Monson High School Girls Junior Varsity PM Boys Junior Varsity Soccer East Mtn Country Club @3:00 Tekoa Country Club @3:00 Soccer vs Frontier Regional @ Pope Francis High School PM PM School Girls Varsity Soccer vs Pope Francis HS @4:30 PM Gateway Reg. High School Northampton High School Girls Varsity Soccer Fri 09/21 @4:00 PM Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball High School of Commerce @ Girls Varsity Soccer vs High Westfield High School @4:00 vs Putnam Voc/Tech Academy Westfield Technical Academy School of Commerce PM Mon 09/17 James E. Vincent Westfield Technical Academy North Middle School @4:00 Boys Varsity Cross Gymnasium @4:30 PM @4:00 PM PM Country @ Saint Mary Parish Girls Varsity Volleyball School @ Frontier Regional School Tue 09/11 9/19/2018 Sat 09/22 Stanley Park @3:30 PM Frontier Regional School Boys Varsity Cross Country Girls Varsity Soccer Boys Varsity Soccer @ @6:30 PM vs Saint Mary Parish School, Westfield Technical Academy Westfield Technical Academy Boys Varsity Cross Hampden Charter School of @ Saint Mary Parish School Westfield State College Country vs Gateway, Frontier Science Girls Junior Varsity Soccer North Middle School @4:00 @2:00 PM Frontier @ STM Boys vs Northampton High School Southwick Regional HS PM @3:45 PM (DNC) Boys Varsity Cross Westfield High School @4:00 Girls Varsity Soccer @ Country, Stanley Park @3:45 9/20/2018 PM Girls Varsity Cross Country Westfield Technical Academy PM Boys Varsity Soccer Westfield State College vs Saint Mary Parish School, Westfield Technical Academy Girls Junior Varsity Hampden Charter School of @4:00 PM Girls Varsity Soccer @ Volleyball @ Pioneer Valley Christian Science Academy Mount Everett Reg. High @ Frontier Regional School Southwick Regional HS Mon 09/24 School Pioneer Valley Christian Boys Varsity Soccer @ Frontier Regional School @3:45 PM School @4:00 PM Mount Everett Reg. High @5:00 PM Pioneer Valley Christian School @4:00 PM Academy

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2018 Tekoa Country Club Club Shell’s Tekoa Tuesday Golf League 2018 STANDINGS Championship Results August 11-12 Results from August 28, 2018 1st Place Rich Chistolini & Eric Wilder 203.5 Points Senior Division- 3rd Division 2nd Place Bob Czarnecki & Ray West 198.5 Points 1st Gross – Bird Leal 76-74 150 1st Gross – Al Rossi 84-84 168 3rd Place Pat McGinn & Dave Lees 196.0 Points 1st Net – Clyde Martin – 76-67 143 1st Net – Tony Chiba 68-65 133 4th Place Dick Williams & Ron Sena 195.0 Points 5th Place Jack Blascak & Bob McCarthy 192.5 Points 2nd Net – Bob Thompson 71-73 144 2nd Net – Dan Bray 70-69 139 6th Place Harry Pease & Ed West 190.5 Points 3rd Net – Connor Beaulieu 70-70 140 7th Place Fred Rogers & Bob Berniche 186.5 Points 1st Flight 4th Net – Jeff Martin 68-74 142 8th Place Jack Pocai & Bill Wallinovich 182.5 Points Net Club Champ – Darryl Beech – 68-62 9th Place Gene Theroux & Jack Kennedy 180.0 Points 130 10th Place Harry Thompson & Mark Thompson 179.5 Points Championship Division 11th Place Bob Dudas & Skip Couture 175.5 Points 1st Net- John Vurovecz 69-69 138 1st- Keven Slyne 71-74 145 12th Place Angelo Masciadrelli & Frank Kamlowski 175.0 Points 2nd Net- Bernie Demeo 74-65 139 2nd- Todd Ezold 72-74 146 13th Place Carl Haas & John Lucas 171.0 Points 3rd Net – Dennis Rabtor 72-67 – 139 3rd – Scott Martin 72-76 148 14th Place Bill Lawry & Dave Gile 170.5 Points 4th Net – Adam Rivera 72-70 - 142 4th – Jarrod Goss – 79-72 151 14th Place Jack Campaniello & Phil Lewis 170.5 Points 15th Place Mike Ripa & Ron Bonyeau 168.0 Points 5th – Steve Lefave 72-79 151 16th Place Stu Browning & Jeff Guglielmo 167.5 Points 2nd Division 6th – Robert Wichowski 75-81 156 17th Place Jim French & Dave Liberty 165.0 Points 1st Gross- Paul Flebotte 78-75 153 18th Place Jim Floraski & Jim Johnson 155.5 Points 1st Net- Mickey Donnachie 64-70 134 Women’s Club Champ 19th Place John Kidrick & Erroll Nichols 149.0 Points 2nd Net- Jim Tinker 65-71 136 1st Gross- Sue Sendlenski 75-77 152 Low Gross Ray West @ 40 3rd Net – Bob Lareau 70-67 137 1st Net – Cheryl Salva 68-70 138 Low Net Mike Ripa @ 28 4th Net – Mike Moran 70-70 2nd Net – Iris Copson 77-74 151 Closest to Pin on 3rd Ray West Closest to Pin on 3rd (2nd shot) Eric Wilder Closest to Pin on 6th Rich Chistolini Shaker Farms Country Club Sunday, August 26, 2018 4:13 PM Ed Normand Golf League at EMCC Club Championships (36 Holes) Standings Week 21 of 24 183 Jim Conroy – Fran Como 8/23/18 182.5 Mike Mahan – Joe Hebda Championship Division: Senior Division: Ladies Division: 182 Ed Bielonko – Branden Bielonko Mike Barnes 158 Ric Serrenho 166 Nancy Lancto 176 175 Mike Douville – Jody Wehr Greg Strycharz 160 Pops Marks 170 Katie Davidson 187 Division 1 Ron Humphrey 161 Don Skelly 173 197 Dave Dubois – Alan Velazquez 173 Dan Burns Jr. – Greg Glidden 194 Marc Grenier – John LaRose 170 Bob Collier – Don Clarke 185.5 Bob Bihler – Larry Cournoyer 166 Bruce Kellogg – Richard Kellogg 183.5 Randy Anderson – Bob Genereux 154 Marty Tyler - Stan Jackson East Mountain Country Club 181.5 Mike Cote – Ryan Maloney 177.5 Tom Denton – Jim Johnson Division 3 Friday Couples dinner and awards ceremony 177.5 Rick Brown – Jim Cartwright 197 Bob Lewko – Richard Hebert 174 Tim Laramee – Dan Laramee 196.5 Mike Soverow – Mike Mulligan WESTFIELD — Final evening for the 2018 Friday Couples League is September 169.5 Dan Harris – Shawn Bradley 196 Joe Boutin – Henry Smith 28. Steak dinner and awards ceremony will follow golf. The final evening we will play a scramble format for each team with dinner to follow at approximately 7:00pm. 156 Tom Massimino – Tim Huber 191.5 Jim Strycharz – Richard Roy 153 Sean Cahill – Mark O’Donnell 179.5 Glenn Grabowski – Jeff Berger 151 Brian Johnson – Al Nubile 179 Jason George – Dan Van Kruiningan Shaker Farms Country Club 171.5 Tom Reynolds – Pat Bresnahan Division 2 169.5 Dan Burns Sr. – Mike Manijak Western Mass Amputee Golf Open 192 Carlos Santos – Bill Grise II 168.5 Mark Chase – John Palivoda Jim O’Brien 61 Sean Bienvenue 62 Jeff Allore 65 191.5 Gary Gladu – Fran Dwyer 164.5 Roy Barton – Bill Reinhagen Bob Dean Nick Masciadrelli Jeremy Mathess Ryan Wedge Jeromony Roy Steve Andre 187.5 Jay O’Sullivan – Rick Burke 162.5 Dave Dover – Bill Chaffee Spencer Wedge Chris Hughes Rick Lima 185.5 Cam Lewis – Bill Grise III 143 Jason Fitzgerald – Steve Tomaino

Woods trying to stay fresh for PGA Tour postseason NORTON, Mass. (AP) — In the three days which enabled him to capture the FedEx Cup McIlroy at 29 liked what he saw of McIlroy between the opening two FedEx Cup playoff when he won the Tour Championship. A year at 16. events, Tiger Woods took it easy at home with ago, Thomas won and was high enough in the “If that was a 16-year-old in front of me a little driving and putting. standings that a runner-up finish in the Tour today, I’d say, ’You’re going to do pretty Only one golf club was involved. Championship was enough for him to win the good,’” he said. “I made quite a bit of progress “Driving the car a lot,” Woods said $10 million bonus. last week. It feels good, and it’s not as if we’re Thursday, a reference to taking his two kids to Thomas suggested his 63 in the third round trying to reinvent the wheel, we’re just trying after-school activities in Florida. was key to winning the Cup. to go back to stuff I’ve done before.” The PGA Tour’s postseason is supposed to “I wouldn’t have had the chance going into Woods did play last week and dropped in be a sprint — four tournaments in five weeks, ... Monday,” he said. “And because of that, I the standings about as much as McIlroy, who from a 125-man field at the start until it’s may not have won on Monday. If I don’t win didn’t play at all. Woods tied for 40th, drop- whittled down to a 30-man field that gets to this tournament, I probably don’t get it done in ping from No. 20 to No. 27. He didn’t show the FedEx Cup finale at the Tour Championship. Atlanta. So I guess when you look at it that up until Thursday morning and played his pro- It feels more like a marathon in the middle, way, it was a very fortuitous round.” am round Thursday afternoon, a rarity for especially during a heat wave that has gripped McIlroy, meanwhile, chose to sit out last Woods because he usually is the first to tee off the Northeast, especially for players like week. That’s not to suggest he was taking it in pro-ams. Woods, Justin Thomas and those who expect easy. He spoke midmorning from under a tent, to have four playoff events followed by a McIlroy said it has been since January that and already sweat was pouring down the side sleep-deprived, energy-sapping week in he and longtime coach Michael Bannon were of his cheeks. France at the Ryder Cup. able to spend more than four days together. “Some of the guys who skipped last week, Playing golf at the TPC Boston doesn’t They spent 10 days together and looked at it might have been a smart move,” Woods compare with Heartbreak Hill. Even so, keep- video of McIlroy through the years, including said. “It’s a long stretch.” ing up a steady pace can feel like hard work. one video of when he was 16. “I’ve had a hard time keeping my energy up the last couple of days,” Thomas said. “I’ve hit some balls and I’ve just felt really weak. That’s just from the traveling and playing a lot these past couple months. But that’s what Coming afternoons are for, and that’s what Tuesday, st Wednesday, Thursday this week is for — to ! make sure you get rested, so come tomorrow Sept. 1 The Westfield News you’re ready to go.” The Dell Championship starts Friday for the traditional Labor Day finish at the TPC BEAT ‘THE PUTZ’ Boston, though this will be the last time for that. NFL FOOTBALL CHALLENGE Because the Boston area has shown such Tiger Woods strong support for this tournament since it as a potential captain’s pick for the Ryder Pick Sunday NFL Games, Beat Our Sports Guy & Win! began in 2003, it was not killed off entirely Cup. with the shrinking postseason next year. Bryson DeChambeau did himself a world of • Pick all Sunday NFL Games. • Entry forms will appear in Monday thru Instead, it will alternate with Liberty National good with his four-shot victory Sunday at The • Beat ‘The Putz’ AND finish with the best Friday’s printed editions of The Westfield in New Jersey for the opening FedEx Cup Northern Trust, especially having narrowly overall record to claim your gift News. The Putz’s Picks will appear in the event. missed qualifying on his own. Woods and Phil But it will be the last time the final round Mickelson would appear to be certain choices. certificate each week. Saturday edition. ends on Labor Day because next year the sea- U.S. captain Jim Furyk announces three of • Each weekly winner will be eligible • Entries must be postmarked by midnight son ends on Aug. 25, before football gets his picks on Tuesday, and the fourth pick will for the GrAND PrizE drawing on Friday of that week’s contest. started. be made after the BMW Championship. A little more than just advancing to the next For now, it’s all about moving on and trying following the NFL regular season. • Original entry forms only, no duplications. FedEx Cup event is at stake this week. to keep shirts dry in this sweat-soaked envi- The top 70 in the standings will go to the ronment, though a break from the heat is BMW Championship outside Philadelphia, expected by the weekend. and for a small number of players, it’s either The last two FedEx Cup champions won at the last chance or another chance to audition the TPC Boston. 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TV Sports Listings Dear Friday, Aug. 31 Boston AUTO RACING 6:30 p.m. 8:55 a.m. GOLF — LPGA Tour, Cambia Portland Classic, second round, at Annie ESPNU — Formula One, Heineken Italian Grand Prix, practice, at Portland, Ore. By ANNIE LANE Monza, Italy 8:30 p.m. 1 p.m. GOLF — Champions Tour, Shaw Charity Classic, first round, at Elusive Expiration Dates NBCSN — NASCAR, Xfinity Series, Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200, Calgary, Alberta (same-day tape) Dear Annie: OK, I realize there are innumerable insurmount- practice, at Darlington, S.C. COLLEGE SOCCER able, earth-shaking universal problems in our world. This is defi- 2 p.m. 6 p.m. nitely a “First World problem,” but it is one that could be easily NBCSN — NASCAR, Monster Energy Cup Series, Bojangles’ FS1 — Men, Stanford at Maryland fixed. Could manufacturers please mark their food products with expi- Southern 500, practice, at Darlington, S.C. HORSE RACING ration dates that are easy to locate and read? I probably spend a 3 p.m. 4 p.m. third of my grocery shopping time squinting, turning products NBCSN — NASCAR, Xfinity Series, Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200, FS2 — Saratoga Live, Lucky Coin Stakes, at Saratoga Springs, N.Y. round and round or holding them up to light, trying to locate teeny- tiny black type on, for example, dark brown iced tea bottles or final practice, at Darlington, S.C. MLB BASEBALL embossed lettering on lids of yogurt containers. And why do they 4 p.m. 7 p.m. have the date stamped on the bottom, forcing people to pick up and NBCSN — NASCAR, Monster Energy Cup Series, Bojangles’ MLB — Regional coverage, Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia OR turn each container? Why do they put dates on the ends of egg cartons so people must unload an entire shelf of fragile eggs trying Southern 500, final practice, at Darlington, S.C. Milwaukee at Washington to seek out the elusive printed dates? COLLEGE FOOTBALL SOCCER How about some buyer-friendly bright type on the fronts of 6 p.m. 2:30 p.m. products? Wouldn’t that be just as easy for the producers as what appears to be their attempt to make buyers play hide-and-seek with CBSSN — Syracuse at W. Michigan FS1 — Bundesliga, Hannover vs. Borussia Dortmund these dates? 7 p.m. 10 p.m. Now back to focusing on world peace. -- Exasperated by ESPNU — Army at Duke FS2 — Liga MX, Tijuana vs. Necaxa Expiration Dates Dear Exasperated: After receiving your question and looking BTN — Utah St. at Michigan St. 11:20 p.m. into it more, I was surprised to learn that there are no federal laws 9 p.m. ESPN2 — Women, International friendly, United States vs. Chile, at requiring companies to print expiration dates on food products ESPN — W. Kentucky at Wisconsin Carson, Calif. (except for infant formula and baby food). Some states have laws mandating expiration dates on meat and milk, but that’s about it, in FS1 — San Diego St. at Stanford TENNIS terms of legal requirements. So you can’t rely on these dates as the 9:30 p.m. Noon ultimate pantry authority; you might end up eating something CBSSN — Colorado vs. Colorado St., at Denver ESPN — U.S. Open, third round, at New York that’s past its prime or throwing away something that’s perfectly fine. FOOTBALL 6 p.m. Bottom line: Expiration dates can offer a helpful guide, but you 6:30 p.m. ESPN2 — U.S. Open, third round, at New York should still use your senses and common sense to decide whether FS2 — High school, Brock (Texas) at Brownwood (Texas) 7 p.m. a product is safe to eat. Dear Annie: I am somewhat appalled by “Wish She’d Stop,” GOLF ESPN2 — U.S. Open, third round, at New York who complained about her 82-year-old mother. Having her mother 5:30 a.m. TRACK & FIELD over once a week is very nice and expected. Considering no longer GOLF — European PGA Tour, Made In Denmark, second round, at 7 p.m. inviting her mother for dinner is an indication of this daughter’s lack of compassion and understanding. Aarhus, Denmark NBCSN — IAAF Diamond League, AG Memorial Van Damme, at My 92-year-old mother lives with my husband and me, along 9:30 a.m. Brussels (same-day tape) with her yappy little dog, who has accidents in the house often. My GOLF — European PGA Tour, Made In Denmark, second round, at mother has unpleasant habits, as well. For instance, she leaves WNBA BASKETBALL messes in the bathroom. I would never humiliate her by pointing Aarhus, Denmark 8 p.m. this out to her. I discreetly slip into her bathroom and clean the Noon ESPNEWS & NBA — Playoffs, Semifinals (Best-of-5 series), Game 3, fixtures. When we have guests, I leave antiseptic wipes on the GOLF — Web.com Tour, DAP Championship, second round, at Atlanta at Washington counter. I also have them use the other bathroom. When her dog leaves little gifts on the carpet, I pick them up and never complain. Beachwood, Ohio 10 p.m. It is my responsibility to take the dog for walks to avoid this incon- 2:30 p.m. ESPNEWS & NBA - Playoffs, Semifinals (Best-of-5 series), Game 3, venience. I would never dream of stripping away my mother’s dignity by mentioning these inconveniences. GOLF — PGA Tour, Dell Technologies Championship, first round, at Seattle at Phoenix “Wish She’d Stop’s” mother changed her diapers, wiped her snotty nose, bandaged her scraped knees and cleaned her vomit. The elderly revert back to childish habits. Such is life! This daugh- ter can offer to clean her mother’s dentures and treat her wounds. The scab picking should be brought to the attention of her treating Tube & Tablet physician, as I believe this is a psychological problem. It is no big deal to treat her mom with proper respect. Mothers this age come from the greatest generation known in our lifetime. They lived during the Depression and World War II. They have known real hardship. ‘Sons of Anarchy’ spinoff ‘Mayans Many organizations in the community offer caregiving classes, which I have taken. This daughter could benefit from such classes. She would learn how to care for and understand her mother’s behavior. -- Caregiver in Arizona M.C.’ tackles border world Dear Caregiver: Bravo for finding the most compassionate way to handle what many of us would consider problems. Your degree ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — of sympathy is inspiring. When “Sons of Anarchy” debuted in 2008, creator Kurt Sutter repeatedly heard the same comparison: it was the poor, white working class version of the HBO mob series, “The Sopranos.” HINTS FROM HELOISE Now that “Sons of Anarchy” spin-off BACKUP LIGHTS? “Mayans M.C.” is set to launch, Sutter Dear Heloise: It’s a good idea to use says he is prepared for it to inevitably be your car’s four-way flashers when backing called the Latino rendition of the popular up. White backup lights aren’t clearly vis- motorcycle gang drama. “But it’s more than that,” Sutter, the new series co-cre- ible to drivers in parking lots unless you ator, told The Associated Press. “My are directly in front of them. hope is that as people get plugged into To drivers looking for parking spaces it...it becomes its own thing.” and approaching from a row of cars, the Yes, “Mayans M.C.” focuses on simi- white backup lights aren’t seen very well. lar motorcycle outlaw themes of crime, Using the four-way flashers will provide a better view for contradictions and divided devotions as other drivers and pedestrians. -- Paul H., Torrance, Calif. its artistic predecessor. Yet, it aims to Readers, make sure to check your state’s laws about using tackle the conflicted world along the hazard lights while the vehicle is moving. -- Heloise U.S.-Mexico border amid poverty, a IN POSITION TO CONDITION drug war and populations with blurred Dear Heloise: Hair conditioner says it can make hair stron- nationalities. It’s also filled with ger, and our nails are made from basically the same materials Mesoamerican imagery, issues of ethnic- as hair. I massage hair conditioner into my bare fingernails ity and references to the poor conditions and toenails a few nights per week. along the border. This image released by FX shows JD Pardo as EZ Reyes in a scene from This works well while watching TV, and I believe my nails The FX Networks series, which debuts “Mayans M.C.,” premiering on Sept. 4. (Prashant Gupta/FX via AP) are healthier for it! -- Elizabeth W. in Rhode Island on Sept. 4, is set in the fictional border Certainly not harmful, and the fragrances of the condition- city of Santo Padre, California, and fol- artist makes me feel like such a kid.” Guadalupe with bullets draped around ers are fresh and lovely. -- Heloise lows Ezekiel “EZ” Reyes, played by J.D. But he wouldn’t have to educate him- her like a soldier from the Mexican ——— Pardo, a fresh-out-of-prison “prospect” self about being Latino, Pardo said. That, Revolution came organically. So did the Send a money-saving or timesaving hint to Heloise, P.O. for a chapter of the Mayans, a Mexican- he already knew from family. introduction of the revolutionary charac- American motorcycle club. (A prospect Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001, or you can fax it Sutter said the idea for the project ter Adelita, played by Venezuelan actress is a potential member who must prove began years ago as FX sought to find Carla Baratta, modeled after the Mexican to 1-210-HELOISE or email it to Heloise(at)Heloise.com. I himself to the others). Reyes is coming can’t answer your letter personally but will use the best hints productions similar to Sons of Anarchy Revolution female soldiers known as to terms with his former life as a one- but geared toward the growing Spanish- “las adelitas.” received in my column. time promising student at Stanford (c)2018 by King Features Syndicate Inc. speaking market in Latin America. When The debut of the show at a time when University who now is inside the world “Mayans M.C.” began to become a real- immigration and President Donald of crime and Mexican cartels. ity, Sutter said he realized immediately it Trump’s rhetoric attacks of Latinos are The Mayans were the sometimes needed to be different. consistently in the news was pure coinci- rivals, sometimes allies of the Sons of “I also know that a white guy from dence, James and Sutter said. Although Anarchy in the original series. The cre- Jersey shouldn’t be writing a show about both say they are seeking to humanize ators tease that Sons of Anarchy mem- people of color on his own,” Sutter said. people who live on the border and those bers may make occasional cameos in the Sutter soon tapped Boston-born film- who are members of motorcycle clubs. new series. maker Elgin James to help give the show That humanizing effort comes without Meanwhile, Ezekiel’s butcher father, a distinct voice and a perspective from a romanticizing that some motorcycle played by Edward James Olmos, serves writer of color. James, whose family clubs are linked to a dangerous world, as his adviser and sometimes confidante background is Irish, African American the creators said. as the young Reyes seeks just to survive. and Dominican, is a former gang mem- Last year in New Mexico, for exam- Together the pair leads a majority-Latino ber who spent a year in prison for extor- ple, police in tourist-friendly Santa Fe cast who navigate the dark world of tion and earned acclaim for his 2011 were forced to increase patrols and sur- motorcycle gangs and tensions from film, “Little Birds.” veillance amid tensions between two immigration, cartel violence and race. James said he wanted to utilize his Latino motorcycle gangs — the Pardo, a California-born son of an experience from the gang world to shape California-based Vagos and the Texas- Argentine father and a Salvadoran moth- “Mayans M.C.” characters. Once an founded Bandidos — that sparked a er, said he knew little about “Sons of orphan and homeless, James said remem- drive-by shooting and a hospital lock- Anarchy” until he heard about “Mayans bers how intoxicating it was be feared by down. M.C.” So, one weekend, he binged watch flashing your gang name on hats or “The show is not for everyone,” Olmos the series and concluded he wanted the shirts. told the AP. “It’s dark. It’s powerful.” lead role in “Mayans M.C.,” though he’d “But what doesn’t change is that Still, Olmos said he enjoyed working have to educate himself. you’re still that little, scared kid inside,” with Sutter and James and the largely “It’s the writing. It’s everything,” James said. Latino cast to tell a story that will take Pardo said. “I didn’t ride motorcycles. I As a director, James said filming Pardo viewers on an emotional journey. didn’t know anything about bike culture. riding his motorcycle along the border “All I can say,” Olmos said, “is that For me to be able to dive in that as an fence and images of the La Virgen de it’s heartbreaking.” THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2018 - PAGE 13

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Wednesday’s Games 8:05 p.m. Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price delivers dur- Valid CDL Class B License ing the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami and a Hoisters License are Houston 5, Oakland 4 Boston (Eovaldi 5-6) at Chicago White Sox preferred. Applications can Marlins at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, Aug. 29, be picked up at the Tolland Kansas City 9, Detroit 2 (Kopech 1-0), 8:10 p.m. 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Town Hall, Mon-Wed 8:30AM San Diego 8, Seattle 3 L.A. Angels (Barria 8-8) at Houston (Valdez 2-0), to 4:00PM or mail resume to: Tolland Town Hall Boston 14, Miami 6 8:10 p.m. Red Sox not sure when Price 241 West Granville Road Chicago White Sox 4, N.Y. Yankees 1 Baltimore (Cashner 4-12) at Kansas City (Keller 6-5), Tolland MA, 01034 will pitch next after being hit All applications and or Baltimore 10, Toronto 5 8:15 p.m. Resumes must be received CHICAGO (AP) — Boston Red Sox pitcher David Price by september 10, 2018 Minnesota 4, Cleveland 3 Seattle (Leake 8-8) at Oakland (Fiers 10-6), 10:05 p.m. www.thewestfieldnews.com visited a hand specialist on Thursday, and manager Alex Tampa Bay 8, Atlanta 5 Saturday’s Games Cora said he isn’t sure when the left-hander will make his L.A. Dodgers 3, Texas 1 Detroit (TBD) at N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 9-5), 4:05 p.m. next start. Price was hit on his left wrist by a line drive in the third helP wAnted Thursday’s Games Boston (Rodriguez 11-3) at Chicago White Sox inning of Wednesday night’s 14-6 win against Miami at Cleveland 5, Minnesota 3 (Rodon 6-3), 7:10 p.m. Fenway Park. Cora said Price is OK, but he doesn’t know Excavation contractor if he’ll take his turn in the rotation next week in Atlanta. looking to fill two positions. Detroit 8, N.Y. Yankees 7 L.A. Angels (Pena 1-4) at Houston (Cole 12-5), “We’ll see how he feels the next few days and then we’ll one Boston 9, Chicago White Sox 4 go from there,” Cora said. Looking for person with 7:10 p.m. Price, who turned 33 on Sunday, stayed behind in Boston Class A or B License, some L.A. Angels 5, Houston 2 Tampa Bay (Snell 16-5) at Cleveland (Bieber 8-2), to see the doctor while the rest of the team hit the road for experience with equipment operation is a plus. Seattle 7, Oakland 1 7:10 p.m. the opener of a four-game series against the White Sox. But Cora said Price was on his way to Chicago. two Friday’s Games Toronto (Estrada 7-10) at Miami (Chen 5-9), 7:10 p.m. “He texted me last night and was in good spirits,” Cora Entry level person with an said. interest in excavation work. Detroit (Zimmermann 6-6) at N.Y. Yankees (Severino Baltimore (Bundy 7-13) at Kansas City (Fillmyer 2-1), Price is 14-6 with a 3.60 ERA in his first 26 starts for the Respond to: 17-6), 7:05 p.m. 7:15 p.m. AL East-leading Red Sox. [email protected] Cora said he isn’t sure who will pitch against the Braves or Fax to 860-658-7751 Tampa Bay (Glasnow 1-3) at Cleveland (Kluber 16-7), Minnesota (Berrios 11-9) at Texas (Gallardo 7-3), if Price is unavailable. He mentioned Hector Velazquez as or Call: 860-250-7590 7:10 p.m. 8:05 p.m. a possibility, or the Red Sox could opt for one of their pro- motions when major league rosters expand on Saturday. Boston also is missing ace lefty Chris Sale, who is on the Toronto (Sanchez 3-5) at Miami (Straily 5-6), 7:10 p.m. Seattle (Paxton 10-5) at Oakland (Mengden 6-6), mAnUfActURinG disabled list with mild shoulder inflammation. Sale played Position Minnesota (Gonsalves 0-2) at Texas (Hutchison 2-2), 9:05 p.m. catch Thursday for the fourth straight day. Busy manufacturing, distribution “We have a plan,” Cora said. “It all started already with facility seeks ambitious mechan- playing catch and like I’ve been telling everybody back ically inclined person to join our NATIONAL LEAGUE team and learn to operate, home, we’ll use him when he’s ready, but we do believe clean, maintain and rebuild ma- he’s going to be stretched out. When he has to pitch, if this chinery. Precision measurement Wednesday’s Games Cincinnati (Bailey 1-12) at St. Louis happens, he’s going to be ready to go full blast.” and cutting tool experience a Cora also said Mitch Moreland is feeling better after the plus. We offer a clean working Chicago Cubs 2, N.Y. Mets 1, 1st game, (Gomber 4-0), 8:15 p.m. environment and excellent bene- All-Star first baseman missed Wednesday’s victory because fit package. 11 innings Arizona (Greinke 13-8) at L.A. Dodgers of a bruised left knee. Moreland was out of the lineup send information to: N.Y. Mets 10, Chicago Cubs 3, 2nd game (Ryu 4-1), 10:10 p.m. against Chicago, but was available off the bench. [email protected] San Diego 8, Seattle 3 Colorado (Senzatela 4-4) at San Diego Self-Defense at the Boston 14, Miami 6 (Kennedy 0-2), 10:10 p.m. Philadelphia 8, Washington 6 N.Y. Mets (Wheeler 9-6) at San Francisco Westfield YMCA Awareness, Safety and Protect: Milwaukee 13, Cincinnati 12, 10 innings (Suarez 5-9), 10:15 p.m. Self-Defense Series at the Looking for a Tampa Bay 8, Atlanta 5 Saturday’s Games YMCA of Greater Westfield will consist of three Saturday morn- L.A. Dodgers 3, Texas 1 N.Y. Mets (Matz 5-11) at San Francisco ings. Each Saturday you will get Pittsburgh 2, St. Louis 0 (Holland 7-8), 4:05 p.m. workouts that will maximum Unique Gift? physical efficiency and self-con- Arizona 3, San Francisco 1 Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 10-10) at fidence to help deal with a vari- Philadelphia (Eflin 9-5), 7:05 p.m. ety of situations. You will learn Thursday’s Games how to quickly disable an attack- Milwaukee 2, Cincinnati 1, 11 innings Milwaukee (Anderson 9-7) at Washington er and learn how to take advan- St. Louis 5, Pittsburgh 0 (Strasburg 7-7), 7:05 p.m. tage of time and space. You will learn various stances, striking Chicago Cubs 5, Atlanta 4 Pittsburgh (Archer 4-7) at Atlanta motions, kicks, choke holds, and other defense techniques to help Arizona 3, L.A. Dodgers 1 (Gausman 9-9), 7:10 p.m. protect yourself. Learn to pre- San Diego 3, Colorado 2, 13 innings Toronto (Estrada 7-10) at Miami (Chen pare for the unexpected! The instructor, Catlin McCue, is a Friday’s Games 5-9), 7:10 p.m. certified R.A.D. (rape aggression Put a picture of someone Chicago Cubs (Quintana 11-9) at Cincinnati (Castillo 7-11) at St. Louis defense) instructor. This program is based on realistic self-defense you love on a keepsake. Philadelphia (Pivetta 7-10), 7:05 p.m. (TBD), 7:15 p.m. tactics taught for woman only. 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