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JOHN STEINBECK Low of 55. www.thewestfieldnews.com VOL.New 86 NO. 151 event TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents sheds light on kindergarten process By LORI SZEPELAK Correspondent Westfield High School senior Eric WHS senior Eric Grigoryan. speaking WESTFIELD-The first days of kindergarten Grigoryan, who won first place in about a student-led video project inter- can be a stressful time for children, so a new the PSA contest, with Hampden Members of the White Oak School media class with viewing businesses to the Westfield citywide free event aims to address questions District Attorney Anthony D. Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Guluni at Education 2 Business Alliance earlier parents may have. Gulluni. (Photo submitted) the Basketball Hall of Fame. (Photo submitted) this year. (WNG file photo) On April 11, representatives of Westfield Coordinated Family Community Engagement (CFCE), in collaboration with the Westfield Public Schools, will present a new event titled “1! Great showing for Westfield schools 2! 3! Countdown to Kindergarten” from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield. Paula Hebert-Pike, grant coordinator for the in DA’s ‘Stop the Swerve’ PSA contest CFCE, has been working diligently with princi- By AMY PORTER said they decided to twist the story up. “You making videos through his dad’s photography pals and community partners to organize the Correspondent hear a car crash; show an individual running business, where he starting helping out at eight evening. WESTFIELD – A trio of Westfield schools through a field. He hears a group of people in years old holding light stands and flash. As he had a stellar showing Wednesday night at the the woods talking about their accomplish- became more interested in the video side, his See Kindergarten, Page 5 Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. ments. He finds these people and tells them father bought him a camera. Grigoryan now Gulluni’s “Stop the Swerve: An Event to he’s lost, and asks, ‘Where am I.’ ‘You’re has his own YouTube channel, GrigCinema. Prevent Impaired Driving” at the Basketball dead.’ It then moves backward in time to his He also has a journal full of story ideas. Hall of Fame, winning first, third and honor- decision to drive after drinking.” “Storytelling is a passion you have to have,” able mention in the PSA competition. “I finally understand how much work this he said. Westfield High School Senior Eric stuff takes,” Grigoryan continued. He said he “I still help him out with weddings,” said Reminder about Grigoryan won first place with his PSA spent at least five hours scriptwriting, then a Grigoryan, who is in Virginia shooting one “Irreversible,” earning WHS $10,000 to spend couple of hours drawing the story, finding the with his father this weekend. “I thank my Dad on new equipment for the technology depart- actors. About three hours to film, and five for pushing me. At first, I hated it, but now I’m the dangers ment. Karen Whitaker, instructional technolo- more to edit. More than 15 hours for the 60 loving it. I thank God for all these opportuni- gy lead teacher said it was an exciting evening second PSA. ties,” he said. for them both. “I had an idea that we had won This is not the first video that Grigoryan has Whitaker said she wants to use the $10,000 or placed somewhere. Eric did an excellent job made for the school. “Eric has consistently prize to add to the computer room and to of open burning on the video,” said Whitaker about her demonstrated his ability to communicate expand video production materials and equip- By GREG FITZPATRICK Multimedia 2 student. through film,” Whitaker said, including a ment to create more professional films in the Correspondent Grigoryan, on the other hand, was taken by video he made promoting the high school, future. She said the District Attorney’s Office SOUTHWICK – Throughout the common- surprise when Gulluni called his name. “I was which was shown during an accreditation visit will be contacting them to set up a date for the wealth of Massachusetts, open burning season surprised myself that I won. I wasn’t expecting by the New England Association of Schools presentation of the “Check” at a future date. starts on January 15 and runs until May 1. it at all,” he said. and Colleges (NEASC) to the school. He also “I was sitting down with the teacher Locally, every fire warden in their respective “We came up with the idea at school; brain- made a video promoting the WHS Culinary Thursday, looking through catalogs at what community has the right to allow, or not, open storming on how to make it original,” Arts program with teacher Margaret Toomey. burning in their town or city. Grigoryan said about making the PSA. He Grigoryan said he became interested in See Stop the Swerve, Page 5 According to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, April is usually seen as the worst month for brush fires during open burning sea- son. Similarly, Southwick Fire Chief Russ Anderson feels the same way from his experi- Southwick Grange looking to add more events ences. By GREG FITZPATRICK have included scrabble and pitch If anyone is interested in every month at 7 p.m. You “The month of April becomes a more challeng- Correspondent leagues. More ideas are highly sug- joining the organization, you can also contact LaBombard ing month due to brush fires,” said Anderson. SOUTHWICK – Southwick gested as LaBombard wants to see are encouraged to attend a at 413-531-2837. It costs $30 Noting that it’s a combination of compounding Grange 46 is looking to add more the building used to the fullest. meeting, which is held at the a year in order to secure a problems, Anderson added that the high amount events to offer to their members. “We hate to see it go to waste,” Grange on the last Tuesday of membership. of winds that Western Massachusetts typically Located on 580 College Hwy, the said LaBombard. gets in early spring causes dead leaves to dry out. Grange currently holds bingo every This past August, the Grange The dryness can cause brush fires to start. Thursday night and their banquet was in jeopardy of closing its doors It’s the impact of the high winds that Anderson hall is available to be rented out for due to a lack of members. The wants the public to constantly be aware of when birthday parties, anniversaries, and Grange has remained open as a burning something in April. other similar activities. result of a unanimous vote by the “We typically see that they might have burned According to Grange Master members. the day before and think their ashes were out,” Butch LaBombard, there’s an inter- Having 12 active members, said Anderson. “People need to make sure that est to bring more events to the LaBombard would love to see an when things are out, to make sure their out.” organization. increase in members since he Although the Massachusetts Department of “We just want to get something believes the organization can be a Fire Services allows open burning until April, the that people would participate in,” fun attraction for residents in fire officials in their communities have the right said LaBombard. “We’re reaching Southwick. out to the public to get some ideas.” “We want to get it out there that See Open Burning, Page 5 Thus far, ideas from members we’re here,” said LaBombard. Southwick Grange 46. (WNG File Photo) Articulture Westfield expands artistic offerings By LORI SZEPELAK Sawyer, Mandy Maloney, Ryan Jacobs/War of Correspondent Ghosts. WESTFIELD-“Awesome talent” will be on dis- Two local food vendors will also be featured on play later this month when the third annual Articulture April 21, Moe’s Donuts from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Westfield show takes place at the Episcopal Church Eddie and Angie’s Mobile Food Truck from 1 to 6 of the Atonement. p.m. “We have listened to the patrons of last year’s “We sincerely thank the generosity of our sponsors event and we made many improvements to give our for making this show possible for their community,” community a memorable and solid artistic show that said Crowe, adding that sponsors include the includes all ages, various creative artistic back- Westfield Cultural Council, Westfield Gas & Electric, grounds, and increased artist’s participation,” said ages 9 to 80, 40 artists with the youngest being 15, Edward Jones Financial, Easthampton Savings Bank, Cheryl Crowe, treasurer of ArtWorks of Westfield, various musicians, the youngest musician of 16, from and the in-kind sponsor Whip City Music. Cheryl Crowe, an inte- Inc., sponsors of Articulture Westfield. soloists to outside bands,” said Crowe. “We also thank the Episcopal Church of the gral part of ArtWorks of An opening reception is planned April 20 from 6 to Music will be provided by the Charlie Galvin Atonement for their wonderful assistance working Westfield, Inc., encour- 8 p.m., followed by the show April 21 from 10 a.m.