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VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents $1.00 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020 VOL. 89 NO. 028 Westfield rejects recycling contract By AMY PORTER Island in Agawam, which is ally for Westfield. Staff Writer owned by the Department of Westfield officials have WESTFIELD – The city Environmental Protection, been meeting for more than a has rejected a three-year con- and leased to Waste month with leaders from tract with the Materials Management. However, in Agawam, Chicopee, Holyoke, Recycling Facility in late fall, they were informed West Springfield and Springfield that would that prices would increase Springfield, who are all facing increase recycling costs up to dramatically due to changes the same increases to different $600,000. in the market for recyclable extents, depending on wheth- The contract deadline was commodities. er they have single-stream or Jan. 31, according to The costs in the new three- dual stream recycling pro- Department of Public Works year contract called for $145/ grams. Director David Billips and ton in year one; $148/ton in For communities that Chief Procurement Officer year two, and $152/ton in retained dual-stream recy- Tammy Tefft. The current year three. Westfield cur- cling, such as Holyoke, costs 10-year contract expires in rently collects 3,200 tons of went from zero to $93 per ton. June. recyclables, and 12,000 tons It was estimated that increases Under the current contract, of trash a year. Billips previ- to the communities around Westfield was not charged for ously said the increase in the the table totaled $6 million. recyclables transported to the contract would amount to Area leaders meet in early January in Westfield to discuss increases in recycling costs. (AMY processing facility at Bondi’s $500,000 to $600,000 annu- See Recycling, Page 5 PORTER/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Local doctor addresses coronavirus misconceptions By PETER CURRIER unsanitary exotic foods market. sort of precautions I would give The symptoms that are being Staff Writer As of Jan. 31 at noon, there to someone for the flu.” looked for are a cough, short- WESTFIELD- As the Wuhan were 9,782 confirmed cases of One of the notable character- ness of breath, and fever, which Baker on coronavirus: Coronavirus spreads to more the virus in China with 213 dead istics of concern with the Wuhan are similar symptoms to many countries each day, some health from the disease. There are doz- Coronavirus is that it appears to other common respiratory virus- State surveillance professionals have expressed ens of confirmed cases all have an average incubation es. concern over misinformation around the world now, but the period of three to seven days, “At all the Baystate emergen- is ‘really critical’ and reactions to the new disease highest count in a country out- with some fringe cases believed cy departments, communica- By MICHAEL P. NORTON that originated in China. side of China is Thailand with to be as high as 14 days. In that tions have gone out to the triage State House News Service Dr. Megan Gallagher, an 19 cases. Nobody has yet died time, one could be infected but personnel to ask about travel BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker is infectious diseases specialist of the disease outside of China. not yet show symptoms, prompt- history and a symptom screen emphasizing the importance of coronavirus who works within the Baystate As of noon on Friday there ing concern that the disease so that we can try to identify surveillance and federal leadership as Bay Health system said that the fear were just six confirmed cases of could spread from one person to who may require further investi- State residents digest information about the and misconceptions surround- the disease in the United States, another before the first person gation for coronavirus,” said spread of the deadly virus, mainly in China. ing the virus come in part sim- none of which were located in even knows they are sick. Gallagher. The state Department of Public Health on ply because the virus is new and New England. Gallagher said that the major- Since the coronavirus had Thursday set up a new website with infor- unstudied. It doesn’t help that Gallagher said that people ity of similar respiratory viruses been widely reported over the mation about the virus, which causes respi- rumors usually spread faster who are concerned about the are at their most contagious dur- last month, comparisons have ratory infection. According to DPH, there than the virus. Coronavirus in western ing the period where the patient been made to the outbreak of have been five confirmed cases in the “This is still a new and evolv- Massachusetts should treat the is symptomatic. It is unlikely SARS in the early 2000s, a dis- United States, no confirmed cases in ing situation and the informa- situation the same as they would that the disease will spread from ease which also originated from Massachusetts, and the risk to residents in tion is changing really quickly. I treat any typical flu or respira- a person before symptoms China. Gallagher noted that this Massachusetts was considered "low" as of think that’s where a lot of the tory illness season. appear. disease is different in that it 10 a.m. Thursday. misinformation has been com- “The biggest recommenda- “That’s why the screening appears to be much more infec- "The new coronavirus has resulted in ing from is that the information tions are for good, aggressive that has been implemented at tious, but the mortality rate is thousands of confirmed human infections, changes so rapidly,” said Dr. handwashing, staying home airports and emergency depart- much lower so far. primarily in China, with a small proportion Gallagher. when your’re sick, covering ments is really focusing in on a She noted that SARS prompt- of cases resulting in death," DPH says on its The epicenter of the outbreak your mouth when you cough or combination of travel or expo- ed extensive quarentines and site. "Other countries, including the United is a city of 11 million people in sneeze and getting checked out sure to somebody who is under infection control in order to States, have identified a small but growing China called Wuhan, where the when you think you have a investigation for coronavirus, contain the spread, and that it disease is believed to have respiratory virus,” said plus their symptoms,” said See Gov. Baker, Page 2 spread to humans starting at an Gallagher. “It’s a lot of the same Gallagher. See Local Doctors, Page 2

Westfield State President Ramon S. Torrecilha announces retirement plan By HOPE preeminence among regional In that time, I thought about serve and inspire in the fol- E. TREMBLAY public universities, while myself and my career, my lowing ways: Assistant Managing Editor remaining down-to-earth and family, as well as Westfield • Elevated the standing of WESTFIELD – Westfield accessible to students, faculty, State and what makes this Westfield State locally, region- State University President and staff, as well as the university great. ally and nationally, making Ramon S. Torrecilha University’s partners in the During this period of reflec- more people aware of the announced Jan. 31 his intent area, across the state, and at tion, I decided to retire at the great work done on this cam- to retire in August. the national level.” end of August from my posi- pus and our high standards for Torrecilha sent a letter via “I wish President Torrecilha tion as the 20th president of academic success; email to members of the the very best in retirement and our institution. After some 30 • Created The Westfield Westfield State community thank him for his transforma- years in higher education – State Experience, enabling after notifying the University’s tive leadership as the 20th with four and a half at students to formalize their Board of Trustees. Appointed president of Westfield State,” Westfield State – and with a four-year path for academic in December 2015, Torrecilha said Massachusetts five year strategic plan for the and life achievement; began his leadership as Commissioner of Higher University firmly in place, I • Boosted institutional Westfield State’s 20th presi- Education Dr. Carlos E. feel it is time to pursue per- financial aid by over $1 mil- dent in January 2016. Santiago. “I am especially sonal interests, learn new lion; Motivated by his humble grateful to him for his advo- things, and see more of the • Invested in The Westfield beginnings as a Brazilian cacy on behalf of students, world. With a spouse hitting Promise to provide under- immigrant and his own expe- including his partnership with retirement age and both of us served area high school stu- Ramon S. Torrecilha, pictured during his visit to the campus rience as a graduate of public local schools on our early col- fortunate enough to be in good dents with an early college in October 2015, was the unanimous choice for president of higher education in the United lege initiative and his recogni- health, the time is right. experience by immersing Westfield State by the Board of Trustees. Also pictured are States, his leadership as the tion of the need for flexible I am proud of all that we them in our campus culture Justin Connolly, Class of 2016 WSU student trustee, and University’s first Latino presi- scheduling options to meet the have done to advance and exposing them to the rigor Kathy Bradford, director of Alumni Relations. (THE dent was marked by many needs of graduate students try- Westfield State while making for collegiate academics; WESTFIELD NEWS FILE PHOTO) student-focused, accessibility- ing to earn their degrees while it more inclusive and accessi- • Built partnerships with our minded enhancements, and working and raising families.” ble to communities where col- community college partners initiatives. Below is Torrecilha’s email lege enrollment has tradition- that allow students to matricu- structure informed by the rec- • Recognized for our strides “We are so grateful for all communication. ally been low. late here for additional credits ommendation of the Advisory in fundraising success over that President Torrecilha has Please afford me the oppor- and degrees, and with other Committee on Academic several years with an award Planning; from CASE. brought to Westfield State Dear University tunity to recap some of our University partners, including University, and the hard work accolades during my time here UMass Law School for our • Secured $40 million in that he and his team have done Community: that I am most proud of. “3+3” program; state funding for capital We achieved these things to create a platform for growth Working with my outstanding • Healed our campus com- improvements, including the together, through collective Over the holiday break I did long-overdue renovation of accomplishments and a shared and improvement, while something that I would rec- leadership team, our talented munity and strengthened cam- always putting students first,” faculty, and dedicated employ- pus safety in the wake of a Parenzo Hall; passion or student success. We ommend to anyone I know: I • Funded the Center for have moved Westfield State said Board of Trustees Chair put away my smartphone for ees, we have been able to series of bias and hate inci- Kevin Queenin. “He has set enhance the experience and dents; Undergraduate Research and an extended period of time Creative Activities; and See Westfield State, Page 3 our University on a path to and did some deep thinking. success of the students we • Established the college PAGE 2 - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Gov. Baker CDC: STATES WITH CONFIRMED 2019-NCOV CASES Continued from Page 1 number of cases in people who feds have the best information have traveled to China." people can make available to them On Thursday night, the U.S. when they make decisions." State Department advised U.S. Baker emphasized the federal citizens to not travel to China due government is "playing point" on to the outbreak. Some airlines coronavirus responses. "And they have altered their service to and should be because the decisions from China, and Boston Logan that get made about where people International Airport has been can fly into and what the protocols identified by the CDC as one of 20 are going to be when they do from U.S. airports that will have a place that's dealing with some- enhanced risk assessments for thing like the outbreak that's being passengers arriving from China. dealt with in China needs to be "There is a lot of ongoing back dealt with at a federal level," and forth communication about Baker said. policy and about surveillance that Logan Airport has "processed a goes on between the feds and the number of people who have come states," Baker said during an in who were on flights not from appearance with Greg Hill on Wuhan or the area in China where Thursday on WEEI-FM. "But that the outbreak is, but they are peo- is totally driven by fed policies ple who are coming in on flight and my view on it is it should be. from other places in Asia and But it's really critical for the states China that originated in those to make sure that they're doing areas," Baker said. "And they've CDC is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus named 2019-nCoV. their surveillance work that they're been checking those folks as they The outbreak first started in Wuhan, China, but cases have been identified in a growing number of other interna- supposed to be doing so that the come in." tional locations, including the United States, lastest map updated on Jan. 31, 2020. (CDC.GOV/CORONAVIRUS) Local Doctors Continued from Page 1

worked. However, the mea- ity to mutate and evolve as vent the wearer from getting get wet. They don’t work if be more common to see imag- have been confirmed with the sures that were taken then they spread. Coronavirus so sick, but to instead be worn by they are not worn properly, es out of China and the rest of virus had either recently were not nearly to the extreme far appears to have the most somebody who is sick or sus- and the amount of protection Asia of people wearing surgi- returned from China or caught of China’s response to the risk for those who are elderly, pects they are sick to prevent they offer is somewhat limited cal masks because it has it from a person close to them coronavirus, which is a com- those with already compro- the spread to others. because they do not provide a become a part of their culture who recently returned from plete lockdown of Wuhan and mised immune systems, or “In reality, wearing a mask tight seal. So I would certainly for one to wear them if they the region. several other cities. the very young. outside the house to protect not recommend at this time are sick anyway and because “Although we are closely Gallagher did make it clear Right now, Gallagher said yourself from the world that everyone rush out and buy of air pollution in the region. monitoring its status, there is that while the mortality rate it is not necessary to wear a around you is probably not a surgical mask and start wear- Gallagher said there are no no evidence that this is spread- currently remains relatively surgical mask. Those masks that effective, “ said Gallagher. ing them around in public.” known active pockets of the ing [in the U.S.],” said low, viruses do have the abil- are actually not meant to pre- “Masks don’t work when they She said that it appears to virus in the U.S. Those who Gallagher. Police Logs

WESTFIELD area did not reveal a suspect. ence of liquor, leaving the 3:04 a.m.: motor vehicle relevant information, the crash which left him in bush- Major crime scene of property damage, violation, Main Street at responding officer reports the es, the responding officer and incident report Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 negligent operation of a motor Mainline Drive, a patrol offi- store’s loss prevention staff reports the SUV was not Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 12:51 a.m.: accident, vehicle and a marked lanes cer reports a routine check of provided video evidence of immediately found but even- 8:23 a.m.: fire, Fowler Hillside Road, a caller reports violation; a registration plate revealed two suspects buying gift cards tually discovered off the road- Street, a resident report see- she investigated a loud noise 1:28 a.m.: disturbance, the car’s registration had been with the stolen information; way in a small pond in the ing smoke, the responding outside to find a vehicle Noble Street, three officers revoked for lack of insurance, 4:58 p.m.: accident, Court woods, the operator was not deputy fire chief reports the which had struck a parked car responding to a loud college- the vehicle was stopped, a Street, a patrol officer reports normally responsive and an caller had mistaken steam for fleeing the scene, Southwick aged party report peace was citation was issued and the a pedestrian accident, the ambulance was summoned, smoke; police were notified and restored; car was towed to the police officer reports a vehicle failed the operator was transported 9:16 p.m.: breaking and reported that the vehicle had 1:41 a.m.: accident, impound yard; to stop for a pedestrian in a to Baystate Noble Hospital entering, Southwood Acres, been stopped on Hummel Holyoke Road at Springdale 4:13 p.m.: fraud, crosswalk and the victim was and a city water department 342 Southwick Road, a caller Lane, the responding supervi- Road, a caller reports she was Springfield Road, a caller struck, the victim was trans- worker was advised that a fire reports he observed a male sory officer reports the opera- involved in a crash, the reports her credit card infor- ported to Baystate Noble hydrant was damaged in the party inside his girlfriend’s tor was found to be intoxicat- responding officer reports mation was stolen and used to Hospital; crash, the AAA tow truck was unlocked car who struck him ed, Evan A. Haynes, 21, of 4 two persons were transported purchase gift cards valued at 11:12 p.m.: accident, Long not able to extricate the SUV with a water bottle before Hummel Lane, Southwick to Baystate Medical Center $800 at a Springfield Road Pond Road at Old Apremont and a heavy duty tow truck fleeing, the responding offi- was arrested for operating and both vehicles were towed department store, the caller Way, a caller from AAA was summoned to remove it. cer reports a search of the motor vehicle under the influ- to the police impound yard; said that store personnel have reports a subscriber reported a

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Sat., Feb. 1, 2020 is the 32nd day of the year. 334 days remain until the end of the year.

ON THIS DAY King Carlos I of Portugal 1964 – The Beatles have Los Angeles International world’s first openly gay American singer-songwriter and Infante Luis Filipe are their first number one hit in Airport results in the deaths head of government. and producer (d. 2004) 1793 – French shot dead in Lisbon. the United States with “I of 34 people, and injuries to 2012 – Seventy-four peo- 1950 – Mike Campbell, Revolutionary Wars: France 1918 – Russia adopts the Want to Hold Your Hand”. 30 others. ple are killed and over 500 American guitarist, song- declares war on the United Gregorian calendar. 1965 – The Hamilton 1992 – The Chief Judicial injured as a result of clash- writer, and producer Kingdom and the 1924 – The United River in Labrador, Canada Magistrate of Bhopal court es between fans of Egyptian 1950 – Rich Williams, Netherlands. Kingdom recognizes the is renamed the Churchill declares Warren Anderson, football teams Al Masry and American guitarist and 1796 – The capital of USSR. River in honour of Winston ex-CEO of Union Carbide, Al Ahly in the city of Port songwriter 1942 – World War II: Churchill. a fugitive under Indian law Said. Upper Canada is moved 1951 – Sonny Landreth, Josef Terboven, 1968 – Vietnam War: The for failing to appear in the 2013 – The Shard, the from Newark to York. American guitarist and 1814 – Mayon in the Reichskommissar of execution of Viet Cong offi- Bhopal disaster case. tallest building in the German-occupied Norway, cer Nguyễn Văn Lém by 1996 – The European Union, is opened songwriter Philippines erupts, killing 1954 – Chuck Dukowski, around 1,200 people, the appoints Vidkun Quisling South Vietnamese National Communications Decency to the public. American singer-songwriter most devastating eruption the Minister President of the Police Chief Nguyễn Ngọc Act is passed by the U.S. and bass player of the volcano. National Government. Loan is recorded on motion Congress. TODAY'S 1835 – Slavery is abol- 1942 – World War II: U.S. picture film, as well as in an 1998 – Rear Admiral 1956 – Exene Cervenka, ished in Mauritius. Navy conducts Marshalls– iconic still photograph taken Lillian E. Fishburne BIRTHDAYS American singer-songwriter 1861 – American Civil Gilberts raids, the first by Eddie Adams. becomes the first female and guitarist War: Texas secedes from offensive action by the 1968 – Canada’s three African American to be pro- 1937 – Don Everly, 1957 – Gilbert Hernandez, the United States. United States against military services, the Royal moted to rear admiral. American singer-songwriter American author and illus- 1864 – Second Schleswig Japanese forces in the Canadian Navy, the 2002 – Daniel Pearl, and guitarist trator War: Prussian forces Pacific Theater. Canadian Army and the American journalist and 1937 – Garrett Morris, 1961 – Daniel M. Tani, crossed the border into 1942 – Voice of America, Royal Canadian Air Force, South Asia Bureau Chief of American actor and come- American engineer and Schleswig, starting the war. the official external radio are unified into the the Wall Street Journal, kid- dian astronaut and television service of the Canadian Forces. napped January 23, 2002, 1865 – President 1938 – Jimmy Carl Black, 1964 – Jani Lane, United States government, – The New York is beheaded and mutilated Abraham Lincoln signs the 1968 American drummer and American singer-songwriter begins broadcasting with Central Railroad and the by his captors. Thirteenth Amendment to singer (d. 2008) and guitarist (d. 2011) programs aimed at areas Pennsylvania Railroad are 2003 – Space Shuttle the United States 1938 – Jacky Cupit, 1965 – Brandon Lee, Constitution. controlled by the Axis pow- merged to form Penn Columbia disintegrated dur- American golfer ers. Central Transportation. ing the reentry of mission American actor and martial 1884 – The first volume 1938 – Sherman artist (d. 1993) (A to Ant) of the Oxford 1942 – Mao Zedong 1972 – Kuala Lumpur STS-107 into the Earth’s makes a speech on “Reform becomes a city by a royal atmosphere, killing all Hemsley, American actor 1965 – Sherilyn Fenn, English Dictionary is pub- and singer (d. 2012) lished. in Learning, the Party and charter granted by the Yang seven astronauts aboard. American actress 1939 – Paul Gillmor, – Thomas A. Edison Literature”, which puts into di-Pertuan Agong of 2004 – Hajj pilgrimage 1968 – Lisa Marie 1893 American lawyer and politi- finishes construction of the motion the Yan’an Malaysia. stampede: In a stampede at Presley, American singer- cian (d. 2007) first motion picture studio, Rectification Movement. 1974 – A fire in the the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi songwriter and actress the Black Maria in West 1946 – Trygve Lie of 25-story Joelma Building in Arabia, 251 people are 1939 – Joe Sample, 1968 – Pauly Shore, Orange, New Jersey. Norway is picked to be the São Paulo, Brazil kills 189 trampled to death and 244 American pianist and com- American comedian, actor, 1895 – Fountains Valley, first United Nations and injures 293. injured. poser (d. 2014) director, and producer Pretoria, the oldest nature Secretary-General. 1979 – Iranian Ayatollah 2005 – King Gyanendra 1941 – Jerry Spinelli, 1969 – Andrew Breitbart, reserve in Africa, is pro- 1946 – The Parliament of Ruhollah Khomeini returns of Nepal dismisses Prime American author American journalist, author, claimed by President Paul Hungary abolishes the to Tehran after nearly 15 Minister Sher Bahadur 1944 – Mike Enzi, and publisher (d. 2012) monarchy after nine centu- years of exile. Deuba’s government, insti- Kruger. American soldier, accoun- 1971 – Michael C. Hall, ries, and proclaims the 1989 – The Western gating a period of direct rule 1896 – La bohème pre- tant, and politician American actor and pro- Hungarian Republic. Australian towns of as Chairman of the Councils mieres in Turin at the Teatro 1945 – Mary Jane Reoch, ducer Regio (Turin), conducted by 1960 – Four black stu- Kalgoorlie and Boulder of Ministers. American cyclist (d. 1993) dents stage the first of the amalgamate to form the 2009 – The first cabinet of 1979 – Jason Isbell, the young Arturo Toscanini. 1947 – Jessica Savitch, American singer-songwriter – Shinhan Bank, the Greensboro sit-ins at a City of Kalgoorlie–Boulder. Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir was 1897 American journalist (d. and guitarist oldest bank in South Korea, lunch counter in 1991 – A runway collision formed in Iceland, making Greensboro, North between USAir Flight 1493 her the country’s first female 1983) 1983 – Heather DeLoach, opens in Seoul. 1948 – Rick James, 1908 – Lisbon Regicide: Carolina. and SkyWest Flight 5569 at prime minister and the American actress THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020 - PAGE 3

From left: Alex Davis, Nick Buehrens, and Rich Relich explain the layout and timeline of the Arch Communities LLC. proposal for the Elm Street project. (PETER CURRIER/ THE Ann Lentini explains the details of their proposal for the Elm Street project. Next to her is WESTFIELD NEWS) a floor plan for the entire property. (PETER CURRIER/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Elm Street development project decision could be made Tuesday By PETER CURRIER Studio One’s Chris Novelli retail. include residential space in project, Buehrens said that may take two years. He Staff Writer said that one of their priorities Arch’s Nick Buehrens said addition to the commercial they would likely need to go expected that the construction WESTFIELD- The was to match the aesthetic of that they would like for the space. through at least two rounds of may take about 18 months, Westfield Redevelopment Westfield’s existing down- building to not clash with the The Arch proposal also government funding applica- with an additional six months Authority Feb. 4 will likely town buildings. existing architecture in the included recreational areas tions before approval, which to fill all the leases. select a developer to con- “We wanted to design area around Elm Street. for residents on the property, struct a new building at site of something that looks like it “We want it to be a compli- including a gym, yoga studio, the former J.J. Newberry’s has always been there,” said ment to the existing build- and an outdoor kitchen and Department Store on Elm Novelli. ings, rather than a contrast,” lounge. DR. JOSEPH G. THIBAULT Street. Domus has been in talks said Buehrens. Buehrens said that they are The Redevelopment with a business in Westfield The retail spaces would leaning towards having the Authority will choose that is currently located on the likely be placed on the ground commercial units being occu- CHIROPRACTOR between Westfield-based third floor in its building, but floor of the building with pied by smaller businesses Domus Inc. and Needham- is interested in moving to the 5,400 square feet already des- like coffee shops or any busi- IS PLEASE TO ANNOUNCE based Arch Communities ground floor of a new loca- ignated as such in the pro- ness that would require a LLC. to lead the redevelop- tion. posal. The ground floor of the smaller office space. WE HAVE MOVED ment project. The property Jessica Allen of Domus proposed building may also In Arch’s timeline for the has remained vacant since said that their project would 1986 when J.J. Newberry’s likely be completed and occu- burned to the ground. pied in three to five years. Each company gave a pre- They would need to apply for sentation of their vision dur- government funding in ing the Authority’s Jan. 7 February of 2021, which may meeting. take multiple applications. Domus Inc. Executive Should they quickly be Director Ann Lentini said at approved for funding, they 48 EAST SILVER ST. that meeting that they are would expect to be notified WESTFIELD, MA 01085 seeking to construct a mixed- by August of 2021. EmploymEnt opEn HousE use building containing both If funded, they expect that a 413-562-2600 residential and commercial groundbreaking to begin con- FEbruary 8tH • 8 AM – 2 PM units. In its plan, Domus struction would begin in the would include 62 affordable Spring of 2022. The full con- Seeking Experienced CNC Machinists, NEWER AND housing units with some sec- struction is projected to take LARGER OFFICE, tion 8 units among them but 12 to 18 months. Programmers, and Inspectors not all of them would be sub- 1/2 MILE sidized. Arch Communities LLC. Tour our facility, Meet our Staff, Interview AWAY IN A It was previously reported proposed a mixed-used build- PROFESSIONAL by The Westfield News that ing withcommercial units, the Domus plan contained no affordable housing units, and Can’t Make the Open House? BUILDING section 8 housing, however, market-rate housing. The res- Send resumes to [email protected] WITH NO STAIRS there is the possibility of sec- idential units in its plan would AND PLENTY tion 8 units there. include one, two, and three 250 South Road • Enfield, CT The Domus proposal was bedroom apartments with a 860-745-2080 OF PARKING developed in conjunction possible total of 64 units with Studio One Architects. across four floors, including www.phoenix-mfg-inc.com WWW.THIBAULTCHIROPRACTIC.COM

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Letter: Concerns over a new Mass Pike exit To our Massachusetts legis- highlights 11,547 acres on the lators: proposed exit feeder road that As you deliberate on the is designated as a Critical proposal for a Blandford exit Natural Landscape featuring on the turnpike, there are criti- Aquatic Core Buffer, Wetland cal concerns beyond the con- Core Buffer and Landscape clusions that a new exit would Block. These designations not reduce commuter time or reflect crucial habitants and congestion at nearby exits to natural fixtures found on the any extent and would prove a land deemed essential to the high cost for a small number state’s long range bio diversity served. and ecological strength. It is crucial to study the Down the same road into Massachusetts Biodiversity Blandford, the bio map Map Project, which reflects 22 describes a 179,293?acre years of natural history data Critical Natural Landscape that identifies core habitats featuring Aquatic Core Buffer, and supporting natural land- Wetland Core Buffer and scapes. Landscape Block. The project evolved from These largely forested concerns of the Massachusetts Landscape Blocks provide Executive Office of invaluable wildlife habitat and Environmental Affairs that the other ecosystem values such rapid pace of land develop- as clean drinking water and ment was destroying places absorbing carbon from the and species sometimes even atmosphere. before the places and species’ And the Wetland Cores, populations were fully stud- according to the report, are ied. “the least disturbed wetlands The report was created to in the state within undevel- help the state make land use oped landscapes—those with and land protection decisions intact buffers and little frag- as well as to guide land plan- mentation or other stressors ning. associated with development. Senate approves next generation climate policy This proposed exit would These wetlands are most like- BOSTON — The for their contributions to this and trade” system similar to culate the cost-effectiveness require improvements on ly to support critical wetland Massachusetts State Senate next generation climate lead- the Transportation Climate of a MassSave offering. Blandford and Chester road. It functions, like natural hydro- Jan. 30 advanced three bills ership.” Initiative (TCI)—but he or • Setting a deadline for con- would irrevocably harm land logic conditions, diverse plant that this report considers valu- and animal habitats, and are that boldly tackle the contrib- “We’ve written the stron- she would have to do so by verting MTBA buses to all- able to our state’s biodiversity most likely to maintain these uting factors of climate gest climate statute in the Jan. 1, 2022, for transporta- electric power. An Act to at a compelling time for our functions into the future.” change, chart one of the most nation,” said state Sen. Mike tion; Jan. 1, 2025, for com- Accelerate the Transition of world’s ecological future. Sadly, also notable in look- aggressive courses of action Barrett, chair of the Utilities mercial, industrial and institu- Cars, Trucks, and Buses to “We have to realize that we ing at the bio map, is the lack against global warming in the and Energy Committee and tional buildings; and Jan. 1, Carbon Free Power directs the rely on our forests for clean of ecological features on the country, and pave the way for the bill’s chief author. “The 2030, for residential build- MBTA to limit bus purchases air, clean water, recreation, turnpike corridor, underscor- a clean energy future for all of bills started out strong. Then ings. Any mechanism would and leases to zero-emissions wildlife habitat and wood. The ing the permanent ecological its residents. An Act Setting they got better as debate went be implemented so as to mini- vehicles beginning in 2030, nature of forest loss in the 21st damage from the road work. Next Generation Climate on. More protection for low- mize the impact on low- and to aim for an all-zero- century is different than any- The goal of the BioMap Policy and two companion and-moderate income fami- income households, disadvan- emissions fleet by 2040, to thing we have seen in the past. Project was to “promote stra- bills — one dealing with elec- lies. Special sensitivity to the taged communities, and vul- reduce transportation-related Pavement is almost always tegic land protection by pro- trifying fleets and another climate challenges facing nerable manufacturing sec- emissions in city neighbor- permanent, ” Dr. David Foster, ducing a map showing areas updating energy efficiency small towns and rural areas. tors. hoods. director of Harvard that, if protected, would pro- standards for appliances — Retraining for people who • Providing legislative • Offsetting the Trump University’s Harvard Forest, vide suitable habitat over the passed overwhelmingly and may need to change jobs as direction to the Department of Administration’s efforts to was quoted in the report. long term for the maximum with bi-partisan support. we green the economy. In the Public Utilities (DPU), the slow progress on efficient The population of number of Massachusetts’ ter- “This moment is about fight against climate change, state’s primary energy over- appliances. An Act Relative to Massachusetts has increased restrial and wetland plant and opportunity,” said state Sen. this lifts Massachusetts to the sight agency, for the first time. Energy Savings Efficiency 20 percent in the past 50 years, animal species and natural Eric P. Lesser. “When we see next level. My thanks to Compensating for a decades- updates Massachusetts appli- but the area of developed land communities.” net zero by 2050 as a goal that President Spilka and long omission, the bill assigns ance standards to improve has increased nearly 200 per- Please, weigh the long-term pushes people to re-imagine Chairman Rodrigues for con- the DPU a mission statement. energy and water efficiency cent, according to the project, impact on your decision on an economy around green ducting a model of the law- It requires the agency to bal- standards for common house- and the Massachusetts this proposal that seems so jobs. This legislation sets an making process.” ance six priorities: reliability hold and commercial appli- Audubon Society estimates simple yet promises long-last- ambitious target and allows Key provisions of the cli- of supply, affordability, public ances, helping to conserve that 44 acres are developed ing consequences. for the ingenuity of our peo- mate policy package include: safety, physical and cyber energy and save consumers per day in the state. Eileen FitzGerald, ple, our businesses, and our • Setting a statewide green- security, equity, and, signifi- In Chester, the bio map Chester, Mass. and businesses money. communities to step up and house gas limit for the year cantly, reductions in green- Other provisions include: offer solutions whether that is 2050 of “net zero” emissions. house gas emissions. • Assembling the state’s in our homes, in our manufac- To achieve this, An Act • Jumpstarting efforts to first-ever database of energy turing, in our visions for Setting Next-Generation supply low-cost solar electric- use in large buildings. transportation or solar and Climate Policy requires the ity to low-income communi- • Adding two building effi- GOVERNMENT MEETINGS wind energy. Now is the time state to hit near-term limits in ties. To reverse the failure of ciency experts and an expert that we can begin to get excit- 2025, 2030, and every five state programs to incentivize in advanced building technol- MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3 ed about tackling this chal- years thereafter; set sub-limits solar energy projects in low- ogy to the membership of the lenge as a Commonwealth to for transportation, buildings, income neighborhoods, as Board of Building Regulations lead and drive the economy. solid waste, natural gas distri- well as spur job creation, the and Standards, which will Springfield has one of the bution, and other major sec- bill requires the Department retain responsibility for the WESTFIELD: highest asthma rates in the tors; and make implementa- of Energy Resources (DOER) Executive Session of the School Committee base energy building code. at 6 pm country. We need the resourc- tion plans that are “clear, to set aside future solar alloca- • Authorizing the Fire Commission at 6 pm es to fight that. We need comprehensive, and specific.” tions for such neighborhoods. Massachusetts Clean Energy School Committee at 7 pm cleaner emissions and a clean- • Establishing the • Letting cities and towns Center (MassCEC) to fund er environment to help Massachusetts Climate Policy adopt a “net zero” stretch energy innovation pilots, and SOUTHWICK: improve the health of our Commission. The commis- energy code. The bill allows Conservation Commission Meeting at 7 pm to take actions addressing young people.” sion would be a new, indepen- the state to support communi- health effects associated with “I am proud of the Senate dent public watchdog to over- ties that choose on their own the distribution and consump- GRANVILLE: for acting quickly on this leg- see government’s handling of to move away from fossil Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm tion of fossil fuels such as Planning Board Meeting at 7:30 pm islation which takes a historic the unfolding crisis of climate fuels as the source of heating natural gas. step in our fight to reduce change. Commissioners will for new buildings. The state’s Assessors Meeting at 7:30 pm • Directing the DPU to con- harmful emissions that hurt be charged with offering a contribution is to promulgate sider the impact on emissions our planet and our residents,” nonpartisan, science-based a “net zero” energy code, so BLANDFORD: when it reviews electric and Conservation Commission Meeting at 6 pm said Senate President Karen view of the problem as it that localities have the option Assessor’s Meeting at 6 pm E. Spilka. “I commend plays out in Massachusetts available if they want to use it. natural gas rates, prices, Police Department Meeting at 6 pm Senator Barrett for his dili- with its attendant natural, eco- The bill shifts responsibility charges, and contracts. Special Town Meeting at 7 pm gence in crafting a thorough nomic, and demographic for the code’s development • Directing state govern- Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm ment to limit purchases and Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm legislative package that takes impacts and risks. from the Board of Building concrete steps to combat cli- • Reflecting the price of Regulations and Standards to leases of vehicles to zero mate change by providing a carbon. Under the bill, the the DOER. emissions vehicles only, TOLLAND: beginning in 2024, if afford- Board of Selectmen at 5 pm plan to create a greener, Administration would be free • Nudging natural gas utili- healthier and more sustain- to choose among various mar- ties to adapt. The bill autho- able replacements are avail- able future. I would like to ket based forms of pricing rizes utilities to test technolo- able. thank Senator Barrett and carbon—including a revenue- gy and pipelines that generate • Conducting a study of the TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Senator Michael Rodrigues neutral fee or a regional “cap and transport “renewable ther- opportunities to electrify mal energy,” an emissions- vehicles owned or leased by free way to heat buildings that municipalities, regional HUNTINGTON: draws on the relative warmth school districts, and regional Council on Aging at 10 am transit authorities, taking into Historical Commission at 6:30 pm of temperatures below ground. • Strengthening executive account costs and possible The Westfield News branch oversight of MassSave. sources of financial help from state and federal government. A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC The bill directs the Secretary of Energy and Environmental • Providing permanent stat- utory authorization for the WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Mike Dobbs Flora Masciadrelli Affairs (EEA) to set emis- Managing Editor Director of Sales/ sions reduction goals, in “MOR-EV” program, the Classified Manager advance, for each three-year Commonwealth’s system of WESTFIELD: Hope E. Tremblay plan the utilities formulate for financial incentives for pur- Municipal Light Board at 6 pm Asst. Managing Editor James Johnson-Corwin chasers of zero emission vehi- Multi-Media Manager MassSave. It requires the ZBA at 7:15 pm DPU, at the conclusion of cles. Chris Putz Marie Brazee each three-year plan, to certi- During debate on the Senate HUNTINGTON: Sports Editor Business Manager fy how much the plan actually floor, the bill was strength- Board of Health at 6 pm contributed to meeting the ened through amendments Selectboard at 6 pm Fran Smith Lorie Perry that, among others, requires General Manager Director of Ad Production Commonwealth’s greenhouse gas emission limits. regional equity in carbon pric- BLANDFORD: • Tightening the alignment ing and ensures equity is a Board of Health Meeting at 6 pm 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 between MassSave and emis- component of The Department Fire Department Meeting at 7 pm sions limits. The bill requires of Public Utilities mission Planning Board Meeting at 7 pm statement. The bills now go to (413)562-4181 electric utilities to include an explicit value for emissions the House of Representatives www.thewestfieldnews.com reductions whenever they cal- for consideration. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020 - PAGE 5 Art studio owner’s work featured at Jasper Rand Gallery By HOPE Eileen Garvey Doherty, who E. TREMBLAY introduced her to quilt paint- Assistant Managing Editor ing. Dorgan said, “I’m WESTFIELD — A variety hooked!” of paintings by artist Jennifer Dorgan, who has exhibited Dorgan will be exhibited this in numerous locations and at month at the Jasper Rand Art the Athenaeum several times Gallery at the Westfield in the past, will have 25 piec- Athenaeum. es displayed this month, Dorgan is the owner and including acrylics, oils, col- instructor at Piece of My Art ored pencils and fabric. Studio. She grew up in Piece of My Art Studio has Westfield and began painting had four locations in the city as a child. She said it wasn’t since Dorgan opened its until high school that she doors, the largest being at became more passionate and Bismarck Marketplace. serious about art. She is large- Dorgan and her students enjoy ly self-taught, but has taken giving back to the community classes at Holyoke through art. Community College, “One of the projects Piece Artist Jennifer Dorgan and students from her Piece of My Art University of Massachusetts of My Art has continually Studio display paintings they created for the Memory Project. Amherst and studied en plein participated in with some of (PIECE OF MY ART STUDIO PHOTO) air painting in the White its students is the Memory Mountains. Project, based out of Dorgan opened her studio, Wisconsin,” Dorgan said. cially for those who don’t These groups have spearhead- located in Bismarck “When the studio has a good consider themselves ‘artists’.” ed the arts economy alongside Marketplace on Union Street, group of more seasoned teen Dorgan aims to improve Piece of My Art, and we all in 2004. She teaches classes artists, we create portraits of her students’ skills and have worked towards igniting for children, teens and adults children from around the encourage creativity. the arts in the downtown, with and hosts private paint parties world facing difficult circum- “My whole intention when the hopes that other business and classes there. She said stances. By receiving a cus- teaching at my studio is to will move in, and it’s work- teaching art has furthered her tom-made portrait of them- guide students into success ing,” she said. “Some great own skills. selves, it is the hope of the with producing art, and to businesses are enjoying suc- “I learn a great deal from Memory Project’s artists that bolster their confidence so cess in Westfield standing teaching and my craft is con- we put a smile on other’s they don’t limit themselves,” shoulder to shoulder with the tinually honed through work- faces.” she said. “Everyone should arts economy and are working feel their own art success reg- ing with other people’s art Dorgan said art remains closely with artists to offer This colored pencil drawing will be part of an exhibit by artist and fostering their creativity,” important to individuals and ularly. It’s a really nice feel- their walls/storefronts as dis- ing to look at that painting or Jennifer Dorgan at the Jasper Rand Art Gallery at the she said. “My regular work society. play opportunities.” Westfield Athenaeum throughout February. (PIECE OF MY consists of all things from “Art, I believe, is so neces- drawing on the wall and know Dorgan’s work can be that you did that!” ART STUDIO PHOTO) nature to portrait in many sary for all of our collective viewed during library hours. Dorgan said she is mediums including graphite, minds,” said Dorgan. “It is an She and one of her adult stu- impressed with Westfield’s colored pencils, acrylics, oils, absolute must for growing dents will conduct a free quilt and charcoal.” children to be exposed to, and growing arts community. “I love what’s happening in painting demo in the Dorgan’s newest medium is an outlet for stress relief for Athenaeum gallery from 1-3 “painting” with fabric, some- all adults, no matter their skill the local Westfield art scene through Artworks Westfield p.m. Feb. 22. All are welcome thing she was introduced to level. I firmly believe practic- to attend. by one of her adult students, ing art is for everyone, espe- and through Creative Art.

Recycling Continued from Page 1 Also participating in the contract, Billips said they were $300,000 to $400,000 a year. ever, be less expensive than meetings were state looking at two other options to That’s a lot of money,” Billips the Materials Recycling Representatives John C. Velis, see which would be best for said. Facility agreement that we of Westfield, and Aaron Vega, Westfield. He said no matter Tefft said Jan. 31 that the currently rejected,” Tefft said. of Holyoke, who planned to which option they choose, city has not made a decision Both Billips and Tefft said meet separately with legisla- costs will be going up for the yet on what company they that Westfield has no plans tors to see whether the state city. will go with. right now to change the way could offer some relief. “We’re going to have to “Whatever company we the city recycles. Before deciding to reject the come up with another decide to go with will, how-

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136021_NPA229597-0003 N New Gig Sale ad_V5_10.875x20.indd 1 1/2/20 3:28 PM THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020 - PAGE 7 SPORTS Hadla records 2nd straight 24-point effort By CHRIS PUTZ cal set for the GS tonight and BOYS BASKETBALL Sports Editor Pioneers fast Jack and Hayden really WESTFIELD – With the attacked it.” race for 1,000 firmly in her start dooms Hayden Lussier finished Pepe paces back pocket, Westfield senior fifth overall and third in the guard Olivia Hadla and the Tigers division (25.51). Manny Saints Bombers girls basketball Umana (16th overall, 7th team are now not just chasing Pathfinder 40, Phoenix Charter division) Kimura and Colin School 87, St. Mary’s 52 history, but a tournament Westfield Technical Freeman (21st overall, 10th berth. Academy 16 Mike Pepe led St. Mary’s division) put down solid runs (2-10) with 24 points in a home Chicopee went on a 11-5 Pathfinder used a 10-0, to round out the team finish. first-quarter run to get past contest at Westfield Intermediate run to close out Friday’s con- “They are continuing to ski School. Saints’ Nick Montenero test and defeat Westfield Westfield Technical Academy. well and they both feel there Pioneers’ Allyson Dube and Brady Collins finished with 53-47. The Bombers, who fell is more in the tank for them- scored a team-high 15 points. 11 and eight points, respective- to 8-7 overall, now need two selves,” coach Lussier said. ly. wins in their final five games Jocelyn Wells and Cordelia Hageman each had eight. “They are working hard and “We were just sort of over- to qualify for the postseason. we’re looking to have things whelmed tonight,” St. Mary’s “We are in playoff mode Arianna Levere scored a team-high five points for come together for them for boys basketball head coach Joe already,” Westfield girls bas- the state meet in a few weeks.” Molta said. “We scored a lot of ketball head coach Dylan Westfield Technical Academy (2-9). See photos below. Aiden Mapel led Southwick points; they were just very Willey said. “We got to get with a 17th place finish good.” two more wins to get in to Thurs., Jan. 30 (26.81). Billy Fouche paced breathe a little.” Westfield (30th overall). There was very little breath- SKIING – PVIAC Soltys’ 28 RACE RESULTS The St. Mary’s girls ski ing room against Chicopee. team had another great night, The two teams were tied finishing third in the division leads Indians 17-17 at the half, but the again. Pacers put together a strong Saints Junior Chloe Lussier (4th past Rams third quarter to seize the lead. overall, 2nd division) led the Ware 66, Southwick 42 Westfield’s Emma Pedolzky rise again way for St. Mary’s. Saints’ Ware’s John Soltys scored a made a key 3-pointer in the Elianna Umana Kimura (16th game-high 28 points to upend The Saint Mary’s High waning seconds of the quarter overall, 6th division) and Southwick (2-12). Andrew School boys ski team won to give the Bombers’ life. Mara Downie (13th division) Soltys had 15 for the Indians, again Thursday night at In the fourth, Hadla explod- followed. and Keith Smith chipped in 11. ed for 12 points. She finished Berkshire East in Charlemont Josh Lis led Southwick with in both the division and the “The Lady Saints are start- with 24 points for the second ing to show some consistency 15 points. Rams’ Ryan Molta straight night, duplicating her overall standings, solidifying had 12. Molta and Lis made all their spot as one of the best in the team results,” coach effort put forth in a winning Lussier said. “Chloe is show- their baskets on 3-pointers. effort against Sabis on teams in the league. The Saints placed two skiers in the ing confidence in her skiing Thursday. after her injury last season Parker, Pacers Westfield’s Chandler top five overall and four in the and it’s hitting at the right Pedolzky had 14 points, 10 of top 10 in the division. Westfield senior guard Olivia Hadla recorded her second time before states. It was top Bombers which came in the second half Less than a second separat- straight 24-point effort in Friday night’s 53-47 loss to good to see her getting back Friday. Despite the strong ed the overall top five and Chicopee 60, Westfield 54 Chicopee. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS FILE PHOTO) to where she was before her surge though, the Bombers Jack Masciadrelli was the Chicopee’s Kobe Parker led injury. This was a great finish were unable to contain the fastest man on the mountain all scorers with 19 points. D.J. again (24.66). for her tonight.” Daniel had 13 points for the Pacers down the stretch. points they’d figure it out and hauling down several Chicopee pulled away from “He’s really skiing strong Westfield’s Emma Pacers, and Daimian Occasio go on a run.” rebounds and providing solid this season and having fun,” Renaudette finished 14th had 10. a 42-all tie, scoring 11 of the Sophomore forward Yami defense. game’s final 16 points. St. Mary’s High School ski overall (43.65). Southwick’s Mike Hall and Riley Matos led Chicopee with 16 Westfield next travels to coach Andy Lussier said. Grace Brockbank placed 39th Coughlin each scored 12 “They have so many scor- points. Westfield junior for- Palmer to take on the Panthers ing options,” coach Willey “‘Shake & Bake’ was in effect (55.87). points to lead Westfield ward Ali Piper came off the Tues., Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. again tonight. It was a techni- (3-10). said. “We knew at some bench to provide a spark,

Westfield Technical Academy’s Skye Gordon (15) fights through Pathfinder’s defense at Friday’s Ashley Torres (13) brings the ball up the court. (MARC ST.ONGE / THE WESTFIELD high school girls basketball game Friday. (MARC ST.ONGE / THE WESTFIELD NEWS) NEWS)

Anna Kapinos (50) sinks one in the third quarter. (MARC ST.ONGE / THE Jenna Folsom (22) tries to turn the corner. (MARC ST.ONGE Jeika Rios (1) advances the ball for Westfield Tech. WESTFIELD NEWS) / THE WESTFIELD NEWS) (MARC ST.ONGE / THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

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PAGE 8 - WEDNESDSat., Feb.AY, 1 JANUARY 29, 2020 Sat., Feb. WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM8 Sun., Feb. 2 6:30THE p.m. WESTFIELD NEWS BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ West Springfield, Olympia BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Minnechaug Regional, BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. West Springfield, BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ South Hadley HS, Ice Center, 6 p.m. Olympia Ice Center, 6 p.m. Amelia Park Arena, 4:30 p.m. Fitzpatrick Ice Arena, 2:30 p.m. GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op)2020 HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS WINTER SCHEDULE @ Duxbury, The Bog Ice Rink, 5 p.m. Mon., Feb. 10 Mon., Feb. 3 Mon., Feb. 10 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Longmeadow, 7 p.m. No Sports Scheduled BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Wahconah, 7 p.m. Mon., Feb. 3 WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOLTues., Feb. 11 SOUTHWICK REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Sci-Tech, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Chicopee Comp HS, 7 p.m. Tues., Feb. 4 Tues., Feb. 11 Wed., Jan. 29 @ Duxbury, The Bog Ice Rink, 5 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALLWed., Jan. @ Ware 29 HS, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALLWed., @Feb. Putnam 5 HS, 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEYTues., vs. Feb.West 4 Springfield, Amelia Wed., Feb. 12 BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Easthampton, Lossone BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Mount Everett, Amelia Park GIRLS BASKETBALLPark Arena, @ 7 Palmer p.m. HS, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALLMon., @ Feb.HS of 3 Sci-Tech, 7 p.m. Rink (WillistonWed., Academy), Feb. 5 7 p.m. Arena,Wed., Feb.7 p.m. 12 BOYSBOYS WRESTLING ICE HOCKEY @ @ Longmeadow Agawam, Olympia HS, 7 Icep.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Sci-Tech, 7 p.m. BOYS ICEBOYS HOCKEY WRESTLING vs. Mount @ Everett,Sabis, 7 Ameliap.m. Park BOYSBOYS WRESTLING BASKETBALL vs. vs. South Monson, Hadley, 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Center, 8:30 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 13 Arena, 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Ludlow, Amelia Park Arena, Thurs., Jan. 30 Tues., Feb. 4 Wed., Feb. 5 BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ East Longmeadow, Olympia BOYS WRESTLINGThurs., vs. Jan. South 30 Hadley, 7 p.m. Thurs.,7 p.m. Feb. 6 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Chicopee, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Palmer HS, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Ware, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Granby Jr./Sr. HS, 7 p.m. BOYS WRESTLING vs. Smith Voke, 7 p.m. Ice Center, 8:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Palmer HS, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Sabis International Charter BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Agawam, Olympia Ice GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Regional School, 7 p.m. Center, 8:30 p.m. Thurs.,Fri., Jan. Feb. 31 6 School, 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 6 Fri., Feb. 14 BOYSGIRLS BASKETBALL BASKETBALL @ vs.Granby Easthampton, Jr./Sr. HS, 7 7 p.m. p.m. Thurs., Feb. 13 BOYS BASKETBALL @ East Longmeadow HS, BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Agawam, 7 p.m. Fri., Jan. 31 Wed., Feb. 5 GIRLSBOYS BASKETBALL ICE HOCKEY vs. vs.Pioneer Greenfield, Valley 7Regional p.m. No SportsFri., Feb.Scheduled 7 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ East Longmeadow HS, BOYS BASKETBALL @ Minnechaug Regional HS, BOYS WRESTLING vs. Smith Voke, 7 p.m. School,Sun., 7Feb. p.m. 2 No Sports Scheduled 7 p.m. 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. West Springfield, Fri., Feb. 14 GIRLS BASKETBALLFri., Feb.@ Chicopee 7 HS, 7 p.m. Thurs.,Sat., Feb. Feb. 15 6 Amelia ParkFri., Arena,Feb. 7 4:30 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALLSat., @ Feb. Renaissance 8 School, GIRLSGIRLS ICEBASKETBALL HOCKEY (Longmeadow @ Longmeadow Co-Op) HS, 7@ p.m. East GIRLSBOYS BASKETBALLICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow@ East Longmeadow Co-Op) HS,vs. No Sports Scheduled BOYS BASKETBALL7 @ p.m. Hampshire Regional HS, Catholic, Newington Arena, 8:20 p.m. 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Grafton, Algonquin, Olympia Ice Center (West Springfield), Mon., Feb. 3 GIRLS BASKETBALL6:30 vs.p.m. Turners Falls, 7 p.m. Amelia Park Arena, 7 p.m. 6 p.m. No Sports Scheduled BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ South Hadley HS, Sat., Feb. 1 Fri., Feb. 7 Sat., Feb. 8 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Hampshire Regional HS, Fitzpatrick Ice Arena, 2:30 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ West Springfield, Olympia GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Longmeadow HS, 7 p.m. Tues., Feb. 4 Ice Center, 6 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Grafton, Amelia Park Arena, GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Ware HS, 7 p.m. Mon., Feb. 10 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Wahconah, 7 p.m. WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL

Mon.,WESTFIELD Feb. 3 TECHNICAL ACADEMYAcademy, 7 p.m. Mon., Feb. 3 ST. MARY HIGHAcademy, SCHOOL Westfield Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. No Sports Scheduled GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Gateway, Westfield Tues., Feb. 11 Wed., Jan. 29 Thurs., Feb. 6 IntermediateWed., School, Jan. 5:30 29 p.m. Wed.,Thurs., Feb. Feb. 12 6 BOYS BASKETBALLTues., vs. Feb. Smith 4 Academy, 7 p.m. GIRLSGIRLS BASKETBALL BASKETBALL @ vs. St. Smith Mary’s, Voke, Westfield 6 p.m. No Sports Scheduled BOYS BASKETBALL @ St. Mary’s HS, Westfield Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Franklin Tech, Westfield GIRLS BASKETBALL @ HS of Commerce, 6 p.m. IntermediateTues., School, Feb. 45:30 p.m. IntermediateThurs., School, Jan. 6:30 30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 7 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Westfield Technical Thurs., Feb. 13 No Sports Scheduled BOYS BASKETBALLWed., Feb. vs. 12 Gateway, 7 p.m. Academy, Westfield Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALLFri., @ Smith Feb. 7Voke HS, 6:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 5 No Sports Scheduled Thurs.,Thurs., Feb.Jan. 630 BOYSGIRLS BASKETBALL BASKETBALL @ @ Pioneer Monson Valley HS, 6Christian p.m. No SportsFri., Jan.Scheduled 31 Mon., Feb. 10 GIRLSBOYS BASKETBALLBASKETBALL vs.@ HSPhoenix of Commerce, Charter Academy, 6 p.m. Academy School, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Pathfinder, 6 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALLThurs., vs. Feb. Pioneer 13 Valley Christian Westfield Intermediate School, 6 p.m. Fri., Feb. 14 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Pathfinder Regional- Academy, 7 p.m. Fri., Feb. 7 GIRLS BASKETBALLMon., @ Feb. Smith 10 Voke, 6:30 p.m. Thurs.,Mon., Feb. 63 Vocational-Technical HS, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Pioneer Valley Christian GIRLS BASKETBALLNo Sports vs. Scheduled Smith Voke, 6 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALLTues., Feb.vs. Gateway, 11 6 p.m. Fri., Jan. 31 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Pathfinder, Westfield GIRLS BASKETBALL @ St. Mary’s, Westfield BOYS BASKETBALLAcademy School, @ Franklin 7 p.m. Tech HS, 7 p.m. IntermediateMon., School, Feb. 17 6:30 p.m. Tues., Feb. 4 Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Gateway Regional HS, 6:30 Fri., Feb. 7 Fri., Feb. 14 Mon., Feb. 10 BOYSBOYS BASKETBALL BASKETBALL @ vs.St. Gateway,Mary’s HS, 7 Westfieldp.m. No Sports Scheduled Mon., Feb. 3 Tues.,p.m. Feb. 11 Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 12 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Pathfinder, Westfield GIRLSIntermediate BASKETBALL School, vs. Gateway,6:30 p.m. Westfield GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Westfield Technical Mon., Feb. 10 No Sports Scheduled Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. Academy, WestfieldTues., Intermediate Feb. 18 School, 5:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 5 Mon., Feb. 17 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Christian BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Smith Voke, 7 p.m. Tues., Feb. 4 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Hampden Charter School No Sports Scheduled Thurs., Feb. 13 Tues., Feb. 11 of Science, Westfield Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Pathfinder Regional- GIRLSBOYS BASKETBALL BASKETBALL vs. vs. Westfield Westfield Technical Technical Wed., Feb. 12 Vocational-Technical HS, 7 p.m. Academy, Westfield Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m. No Sports Scheduled

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Wed Jan. 29 at MCLA 7:30 Thur Jan. 30 at Framingham State 7:30 Sat Feb. 1 at Framingham State 3:00 Sat Feb. 1 at UMass Dartmouth 4:20 Wed Feb. 5 WORCESTER STATE 7:30 Thur Feb. 6 WORCESTER STATE 7:35 Sat Feb. 8 at Fitchburg State 2:00 Sat Feb. 8 SALEM STATE 5:35 Wed Feb. 12 BRIDGEWATER STATE 7:30 Thur Feb. 13 at Plymouth State 6:00 Wed Feb. 19 at Salem State 7:00 Thur Feb. 20 at Fitchburg State 7:00 Sat Feb. 22 MCLA 2:00 Sat Feb. 22 FRAMINGHAM STATE 5:35 Tues Feb. 25 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA Tue Feb. 25 UMASS DARTMOUTH 7:35 Sat Feb. 29 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBD Thur Feb. 27 MASCAC Semifinals TBA Tues March 3 MASCAC Semifinals TBD Sat Feb. 29 MASCAC Championship TBA Sat March 7 MASCAC Championship TBD

2019-2020 Westfield State Women’s Basketball Schedule 2019-2020 Westfield State Women’s Swimming & Diving Schedule DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME Wed Jan. 29 at MCLA 5:30 Sat Feb. 1 at Framingham State 1:00 Sat Feb. 1 LEC Championships 11:00 a.m. Wed Feb. 5 WORCESTER STATE 5:30 @ UMass Dartmouth Sat Feb. 8 at Fitchburg State 12:00 Thur Feb. 13 New England Championships Wed Feb. 12 BRIDGEWATER STATE 5:30 Fri Feb. 14 New England Championships Wed Feb. 19 at Salem State 5:00 Sat Feb. 15 New England Championships Sat Feb. 22 MCLA 12:00 Sun Feb. 16 New England Championships Tues Feb. 25 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA @ University of Rhode Island, Thur Feb. 27 MASCAC Semifinals TBA Kingston, RI Sat Feb. 29 MASCAC Championship TBA

2019-2020 Westfield State University • Men’s-Women’s Indoor Track and Field DAY DATE EVENT LOCATION New London, Conn. Fri.-Sat. Feb. 7-8 All New England Saturday Feb. 1 Rhode Island College Invitational Reggie Lewis Center- Boston, Mass. Rhode Island College - Providence, RI Saturday Feb. 15 MASCAC Championships Smith College- Northampton, Mass. Saturday Feb. 1 Bruce Lehane Invitational Saturday Feb. 22 Triangle Classic - Springfield College- Springfield, Mass. Boston University- Boston, Mass. Saturday March 7 Last Chance Meet TBD Fri.-Sat. March 8-9 NCAA Division III Championships, Charlotte, N.C. Friday Feb. 7 Coast Guard Invitational Coast Guard-

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Wed., Jan. 29 @ Duxbury, The Bog Ice Rink, 5 p.m. Wed., Jan. 29 Wed., Feb. 5 ARCHIE Fernando Ruiz and Craig Boldman BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. West Springfield, Amelia BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Easthampton, Lossone BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Mount Everett, Amelia Park Park Arena, 7 p.m. Mon., Feb. 3 Rink (Williston Academy), 7 p.m. Arena, 7 p.m. BOYS WRESTLING @ Longmeadow HS, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Sci-Tech, 7 p.m. BOYS WRESTLING @ Sabis, 7 p.m. BOYS WRESTLING vs. South Hadley, 7 p.m.

Thurs., Jan. 30 Tues., Feb. 4 Thurs., Jan. 30 Thurs., Feb. 6 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Chicopee, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Palmer HS, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Ware, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Granby Jr./Sr. HS, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Sabis International Charter BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Agawam, Olympia Ice GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Regional School, 7 p.m. Center, 8:30 p.m. Fri., Jan. 31 School, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Easthampton, 7 p.m. Fri., Jan. 31 Wed., Feb. 5 BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Greenfield, 7 p.m. Fri., Feb. 7 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Minnechaug Regional HS, BOYS WRESTLING vs. Smith Voke, 7 p.m. DADDY’S HOME Tony Rubino and Gary Markstein Sun., Feb. 2 No Sports Scheduled YOUR 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. West Springfield, Contract Bridge GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Chicopee HS, 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 6 Amelia Park Arena, 4:30 p.m. Sat., Feb. 8 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) @ East BOYS BASKETBALL @ East Longmeadow HS, HOROSCOPE BOYS BASKETBALL @ Hampshire Regional HS, By Jaqueline Bigar Catholic, Newington Arena, 8:20 p.m. 7 p.m. Mon., Feb. 3 6:30 p.m. No Sports Scheduled BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ South Hadley HS, HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Feb. 1, Sat., Feb. 1 Fri., Feb. 7 Fitzpatrick Ice Arena, 2:30 p.m. 2020: This year, you might often feel boxed in, as BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ West Springfield, Olympia GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Longmeadow HS, 7 p.m. Tues., Feb. 4 Ice Center, 6 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Grafton, Amelia Park Arena, if you have no alternatives. You do. You just GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Ware HS, 7 p.m. Mon., Feb. 10 might not have seen them yet. If single, your GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Wahconah, 7 p.m. tenacity and need to be right could push peo- ple away from you. Give others space. If attached, do not try to corner each other into one viewpoint or another perspective. Feel DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker free to explore different views. TAURUS can WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL upset your applecart with ease.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Wed., Jan. 29 Thurs., Feb. 6 Wed., Jan. 29 Thurs., Feb. 6 Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Smith Academy, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Smith Voke, 6 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Franklin Tech, Westfield GIRLS BASKETBALL @ HS of Commerce, 6 p.m. 2-So-so; 1-Difficult Thurs., Jan. 30 Fri., Feb. 7 Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. ARIES (March 21-April 19) No Sports Scheduled BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Gateway, 7 p.m. Fri., Feb. 7  You know what you want and fully Thurs., Jan. 30 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Pioneer Valley Christian expect to receive just that. You might not handle a small backfire very well. Think about Fri., Jan. 31 Mon., Feb. 10 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Phoenix Charter Academy, Academy School, 7 p.m. how far you are willing to go to deal with a GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Pathfinder, 6 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Westfield Intermediate School, 6 p.m. personal matter. Tonight: Make it your treat. Academy, 7 p.m. Mon., Feb. 10 TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Mon., Feb. 3  You feel empowered by what is No Sports Scheduled Tues., Feb. 11 Fri., Jan. 31 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Pathfinder, Westfield SCARY GARY Mark Buford going on with a child or loved one. You will GIRLS BASKETBALL @ St. Mary’s, Westfield BOYS BASKETBALL @ Franklin Tech HS, 7 p.m. Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m. see how well you can relate with a challenging Tues., Feb. 4 Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. situation. Move forward and handle a personal matter directly. Tonight: Squeeze in some fun BOYS BASKETBALL @ St. Mary’s HS, Westfield Mon., Feb. 3 Tues., Feb. 11 time with friends. Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 12 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Gateway, Westfield GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Westfield Technical GEMINI (May 21-June 20) No Sports Scheduled Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. Academy, Westfield Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m.  You could be unusually Wed., Feb. 5 uptight about how much you share with chil- No Sports Scheduled Thurs., Feb. 13 Tues., Feb. 4 dren or around them when you think they are BOYS BASKETBALL @ Pathfinder Regional- BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Westfield Technical Wed., Feb. 12 not listening. You might be on the verge of a Crosswords major life change. You do not want to make Vocational-Technical HS, 7 p.m. Academy, Westfield Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m. No Sports Scheduled younger family members anxious. Tonight: Make nice. CANCER (June 21-July 22) DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni  You could be quite tired after 2019-2020 Westfield State University Men’s Basketball Schedule 2019-2020 Westfield State Ice Hockey Schedule going to excess with your choices. Slow down DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME and focus on a particular area of your life. Be DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME more straightforward with your choices. Encourage others to share their first impres- Wed Jan. 29 at MCLA 7:30 Thur Jan. 30 at Framingham State 7:30 sions as well. Tonight: A must appearance. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Sat Feb. 1 at Framingham State 3:00 Sat Feb. 1 at UMass Dartmouth 4:20  You can be charming but also stubborn and irritable. Presently, you might Wed Feb. 5 WORCESTER STATE 7:30 Thur Feb. 6 WORCESTER STATE 7:35 exhibit the negative dimension of your nature. Sat Feb. 8 at Fitchburg State 2:00 Sat Feb. 8 SALEM STATE 5:35 Others could back away to take another look at the personality kid of the zodiac. Tonight: Be Wed Feb. 12 BRIDGEWATER STATE 7:30 Thur Feb. 13 at Plymouth State 6:00 aware of others checking you out. Thur Feb. 20 at Fitchburg State 7:00 B.C. Mastroianni and Hart VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Wed Feb. 19 at Salem State 7:00  Reach out for a dear friend who Sat Feb. 22 MCLA 2:00 Sat Feb. 22 FRAMINGHAM STATE 5:35 plays a prominent role in your life. Many Tue Feb. 25 UMASS DARTMOUTH 7:35 people might not be aware of how much Tues Feb. 25 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA respect you have for this person’s opinions and Sat Feb. 29 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBD ideas. Try to be more in touch with what ties Thur Feb. 27 MASCAC Semifinals TBA Tues March 3 MASCAC Semifinals TBD you together. Tonight: Feeling like a social Sat Feb. 29 MASCAC Championship TBA butterfly. Sat March 7 MASCAC Championship TBD LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  Be more open and ready to dis- cuss what might be the cause of some friction. 2019-2020 Westfield State Women’s Basketball Schedule 2019-2020 Westfield State Women’s Swimming & Diving Schedule You will be a lot happier if you do not get triggered as quickly. A talk could be signifi- DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME cant and may lighten up the mood around you. Wed Jan. 29 at MCLA 5:30 ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie Tonight: Opt for an intense, private chat. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Sat Feb. 1 at Framingham State 1:00 Sat Feb. 1 LEC Championships 11:00 a.m.  One-on-one relating draws others. You might see a situation in a different Wed Feb. 5 WORCESTER STATE 5:30 @ UMass Dartmouth light than many others. Often you want to Sat Feb. 8 at Fitchburg State 12:00 Thur Feb. 13 New England Championships discuss the various aspects of a problem from another person’s perspective. Tonight: Allow Wed Feb. 12 BRIDGEWATER STATE 5:30 Fri Feb. 14 New England Championships the other party to let off some steam. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Wed Feb. 19 at Salem State 5:00 Sat Feb. 15 New England Championships  You have a lot of ground to Sun Feb. 16 New England Championships cover in a limited amount of time. Pace your- Sat Feb. 22 MCLA 12:00 self and maintain your schedule. You could get Tues Feb. 25 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA @ University of Rhode Island, stuck in a situation where you need more time Thur Feb. 27 MASCAC Semifinals TBA Kingston, RI to discuss an issue. Make time as soon as pos- ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett sible. Tonight: Get in some exercise. Sat Feb. 29 MASCAC Championship TBA CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  Creativity seems to come from nowhere. You brainstorm many different solu- tions and potential scenarios. Laughter emerg- es when dealing with potential alternatives. 2019-2020 Westfield State University • Men’s-Women’s Indoor Track and Field Tonight: Making the most out of the moment. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  You have a lot to share and will DAY DATE EVENT LOCATION New London, Conn. share it with others. Your perspective comes Fri.-Sat. Feb. 7-8 All New England from many different sources, although you might not want to discuss some of them as Saturday Feb. 1 Rhode Island College Invitational Reggie Lewis Center- Boston, Mass. much as the ideas they inspire. Tonight: Opt for a cozy night at home. Cryptoquip Rhode Island College - Providence, RI Saturday Feb. 15 MASCAC Championships Smith College- PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe  Return calls. As you explore Northampton, Mass. options, you see even more alternatives. You might want to open up a discussion about Saturday Feb. 1 Bruce Lehane Invitational Saturday Feb. 22 Triangle Classic - Springfield College- Springfield, Mass. them. If you are not passionate about the topic, Boston University- Boston, Mass. Saturday March 7 Last Chance Meet TBD let others fight out the different views. Tonight: Favorite people, favorite haunt. Fri.-Sat. March 8-9 NCAA Division III Championships, Charlotte, N.C. BORN TODAY Friday Feb. 7 Coast Guard Invitational Coast Guard- Poet Langston Hughes (1902), profession- al fighter Ronda Rousey (1987), singer/song- writer Harry Styles (1994) *** Jacqueline Bigar is on the internet at Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on www.jacquelinebigar.com. 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Dear Annie HINTS FROM HELOISE By ANNIE LANE Distilled for the dog Dear Heloise: I am Heloise.com. -- Heloise STORAGE SOLUTION responding to a suggestion in CONTAINER SAVER Dear Heloise: To save Grieving Son Defames Father the paper (The Villages Daily Dear Heloise: I am a cupboard space, I store my Sun) about wiping the TEAR woodworker, and I reuse dishwasher detergent in the Dear Annie: My stepson daughter-in-law and step- the gift.” If the problem per- STAINS FROM A DOG’S plastic containers in my dishwasher between loads. said many nasty, derogatory, grandchildren. The grandchil- sists and your resentment EYES. I have a better sug- workshop. I buy fasteners After I run a load, I leave the hurtful things about his dren are an extension of your accumulates, stop sending her gestion. such as screws in 1-pound bottle on the counter until the recently deceased father. My husband, after all, and I think gifts; just send a card. I learned this from a friend boxes. I use lunchmeat con- dishes have been put away. husband was well-respected you’d regret losing contact Dear Annie: As someone who has a small white dog. tainers to store them, and I On the counter means the by his peers and friends. Yes, with them. who has experienced a parent As do many white dogs, hers tape the cardboard box tops dishes are clean. In the dish- he had his faults, but I loved Dear Annie: If my mother leaving a child out of an had tear stains much of the to the plastic lids. washer, the dirty dishes are him dearly, and he was a very is sending a box to me, she inheritance, I suggest that time. My friend started giv- These containers are also waiting to be washed. -- good man. makes sure I know it’s com- “Stumped” ask herself what ing her dog only distilled good for storing leftover Susan H., Fillmore, Calif. I wrote my stepson, let’s ing, bugs me till it’s here and message does she want to water, and none from the tap. paint for touch-ups. In this CONVENIENT call him “Dan,” and told him expects up-to-date informa- leave behind as her last testa- After about a week, the tear case, I put a piece of foil over CALENDAR how hurt I was and to say tion that I’ve gotten it. Yet, ment. Did her children have a stains nearly stopped. the tub and put the lid on. Dear Heloise: Regarding a nothing about how I felt about she won’t do the same in gun at her head when she I am a dog sitter, and I The paint lasts a lot longer recent hint about what to do his remarks was telling Dan I return. I track my package, wrote the checks for them tried her hint on the next than leaving it in 1-gallon with the extra wall calendars agreed with him. Dan did not know it was delivered to her while she was alive? Has she white dog I sat for. It worked! cans. A dab of paint on the lid you receive, we found that respond to my letter after sev- porch, wait, and will not get a expressed her resentment to Not only did the staining identifies the paint color. the people who use the ser- eral months. call or text that it’s been them? Anytime you give improve, but so did his beard. I write the mix number vices of our agency, which Now the dilemma. received. someone money, it has to be It had previously been a little from the paint store and the helps low-income families, Birthdays are coming up. I do I make sure to thank her for done without expectations. Or yellow. It went back to a date purchased on the lid for love the extra calendars. -- not want to send Dan a birth- her gift and tell her what don’t do it. No is a complete bright, clean white. future reference. -- Noel P., Nancy S., Winchester, Va. day/gift card as usual; I do not we’ve done with the money, sentence. I told his “parents” about Stafford, Va. want any further contact with but have to ask her if she Expressing her resentment it, and they have been giving him since he has not respond- opened or liked what I sent. at her death leaves everything him only distilled water ever ed to me. It’s maddening to be nagged up to assumption. Leaving a since. They thank me for the Here’s my question: Do I but not ever thanked or person out of a will often con- hint every time I see them, send his wife and children acknowledged in return! I veys a negative message, because it works. -- Shelley birthday/gift cards? They live could have her sign for the which the survivor will carry P., The Villages, Fla. out of state and I rarely saw package, but that’s not the the rest of her/his life, wheth- PET PAL them in the past. -- Stung point. I want her to tell me er it’s accurate or not. The Dear Readers: Meet Stepmom like she wants me to tell her! kindest road is to be upfront. Molly. George and Judy in Dear Stung: I am so sorry Am I wrong to be frustrated? Money is not love, which is Cypress, Calif., have this for your loss. It’s cliche but -- A Little Gratitude all there is. -- Janet mixed-breed, cute, white, true: Everyone grieves in his Dear ALG: Whether Dear Janet: Exquisite lovable dog. Every time she own way. Your stepson’s hos- you’re wrong or right to be pearls of wisdom. I agree with gets a chance to “escape” tility might have been his; frustrated is beside the point you completely. from her home, she takes off beneath the raging surface here. You are frustrated, and “Ask Me Anything: A Year running! could be unseen depths of you will continue to be unless of Advice From Dear Annie” However, George discov- pain. Hopefully, he will seek you say something to your is out now! Annie Lane’s ered that if he gets in his car counseling to deal with any mother about these apparent debut book -- featuring favor- and his car keys start to jin- unresolved aggravation he double standards. Frame it as ite columns on love, friend- gle, she will come back to the felt toward his dad. I encour- a conversation about your ship, family and etiquette -- is car and jump inside! age you to leave the door feelings, not about her incon- available as a paperback and To see Molly, check out open to reconnecting with sideration. Start with some- e-book. Visit http://www.cre- www.Heloise.com and click him should he try to make thing like: “When you didn’t atorspublishing.com for more on “Pet of the Week.” Do amends. let me know that you received information. Send your ques- you have a funny and furry In the meantime, keep send- the package I sent, it made me tions for Annie Lane to dear- friend? 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