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VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents $1.00 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2020 VOL. 89 NO. 040 State senator tours Peerless Precision to highlight state investments in manufacturing By PETER CURRIER Carlson, who spoke with Kirk facturing companies in in 2016 to help local manu- Staff Writer and Lesser about the impor- Billerica and Wilmington. facturers to adopt new inno- WESTFIELD — State Sen. tance of Westfield to certain The organizations received a vative technologies and to Eric Lesser, D-1st Hampshire manufacturing-based indus- grant of $928,400 in January help better guide and Hampden, and tries. 2019 from the Massachusetts Massachusetts’ investment in Massachusetts Technology “Westfield is a manufactur- Manufacturing Innovation the national Manufacturing Collaborative Executive ing town. It always has been Institute. USA program. The nearly $1 Director Carolyn Kirk toured and always will be,” said The project is an effort to million grant to the Peerless the Peerless Precision facility Lesser, who is the co-chair of develop printed electronics Precision collaboration is part Feb. 14. The tour highlighted the state legislature’s manu- that can be specially designed of more than $100 million in a project by the Westfield facturing caucus. to fit on the rounded nose funding to support similar company to manufacture The project that was high- cones of aircraft and other projects across the state. Thus printed flexible-hybrid elec- lighted during the tour is a components that would be far, the Institute has invested Kristin Carlson (left, speaking) explains different parts that tronics. collaboration between otherwise difficult to design more than $60 million in are manufactured by Peerless Precision to State-Sen. Eric The tour was led by Peerless Peerless Precision, UMass electronics around. Lesser (right) during a tour of the Westfield business Feb. 14, 2020. (PETER CURRIER PHOTO) Precision President Kristin Lowell and two small manu- The Institute was launched See State Senator, Page 5

SOUTHWICK Second teacher receives teaching excellence award By HOPE but said she particularly enjoys Carrier said. E. TREMBLAY science. Naumowicz is a devoted Assistant Managing Editor “I enjoy seeing the students teacher who Carrier said evokes SOUTHWICK – Powder explore and be curious”, she smiles from everyone in the Mill School was bustling Feb. said. building. 14 as the Southwick Regional Naumowicz said when the “She really brings joy to School marching band paraded band marched into the gym, everything she does,” she said. through the school into the she took it in stride, thinking “She cares more about kids than gymnasium to the surprise of someone else was being feted. almost any teacher I’ve met in fifth grade teacher Shannon “I didn’t think this was for my 25 years in education.” Naumowicz. me,” she said. Carrier said Naumowicz is Naumowicz was selected a Principal Erin Carrier said the kind of teacher students 2020 Grinspoon Foundation Naumowicz deserves the remember their entire lives. Powder Mill School fifth grade teacher Shannon Naumowicz is flanked by Assistant Principal Pioneer Valley Excellence in honor. “I’m willing to bet every Cherie Curran and Principal Erin Carrier, as well as students, Feb. 14, 2020 when she was Teaching Award recipient. “Her deep caring and dedica- student who has had her as a surprised with a Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/THE Naumowicz teaches English tion for her students is the big- WESTFIELD NEWS) language arts, science and math, gest quality I see in her,” See Teacher Award, Page 5 Westfield Tech nursing assistant class honored By AMY PORTER ing the students’ certificates, the Arbors of Westfield, said Staff Writer but their “goodness, compas- she remembered them com- WESTFIELD – Seven sion, decency and human ing in as freshmen learning to Westfield Technical Academy warmth that the world is in relax and play games with the Allied Health seniors marked such desperate need of.” seniors with memory loss and their certifications as Certified Senior Savannah Shay physical impairment, and to Nursing Assistants in a mov- spoke for her classmates, say- listen to them. “You are all ing ceremony that included ing she was honored to be caregivers at heart,” Argenio candle lighting and the recita- with the six of them. She said. tion of the CNA Pledge on reflected on the 80 to 90 Before presenting the Feb. 14. hours the students put in at seniors with their pins, Recognized for their clinical sites, admitting they Baillargeon gave a rundown achievements in becoming were “absolutely terrified” at of each of their accomplish- Certified Nursing Assistants, first, and then grateful for the ments. Class of 2020 were Morgan care they were able to give. Danek is a two-year mem- Danek, Ashley Hall, Shay also recognized the ber of the National Technical Samantha Hockenberry, Allied Health teachers Honor Society and is Chrystal Lin, Julie Heather Potito, Jacqueline employed as a Resident Care McCorkindale, Jordyn Barcomb and head teacher Aide through the Arbors of Sanders and Savannah Shay. Maureen Baillargeon, pre- Westfield in the memory care In his welcome remarks, senting each with a bouquet unit. She received a silver Westfield Tech Principal of flowers from the students. medal as part of the Health Joseph Langone said the Keynote speaker Mary Knowledge Bowl Team at the school was not just recogniz- Argenio, activities director at SkillsUSA District

(L-R) Savannah Shay waits as Julie McCorkindale and Samantha Hockenberry pass the flame. (AMY PORTER/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Competition, also run by accepted into Bay Path junior at the district competi- Baillargeon; and placed sev- University in Forensic tion, and a bronze medal in enth in the state competition. Psychology. the state competition in her Danek is participating in dual Hockenberry, a two-year junior year. She is participat- enrollment at Westfield State member of the Honor Society, ing in dual enrollment at University and Holyoke is currently interning with Holyoke Community College, Community College, and has Osowski’s Family Dental. Springfield Technical been accepted at Anna Maria She participates in the dual Community College, College to become a crime enrollment opportunities at American International scene analyst, toward her WEstfield State University, College and Westfield State. goal of becoming a coroner. Holyoke College and After graduation, Lin plans to Hall, a two-year member of Springfield Technical go to college and major in the Honor Society, completed Community College which biology, with the goal of an internship with Baystate she plans to attend to com- becoming a surgeon. Noble in the Emergency plete her certification in McCorkindale has an Dept. She is also a member of Dental Assisting, toward her internship at Fort Meadow the Skills USA Health goal of a career in dentistry. Early Childhood Center. She Knowledge Bowl Team Lin, a two-year member of also competed on the which received the silver the Honor Society, is working SkillsUSA Health Knowledge medal. She is participating in as a CNA at Westfield Bowl Team at the district and dual enrollment at WSU, and Gardens. She has been a state competitions, and plans Allied Health teacher Jacqueline Barcomb, Maureen Baillargeon, Heather Potito, and key- is currently taking part in the SkillsUSA member since her to compete again this March. note speaker Mary Argenio, Activity Director at Arbors of Westfield. (AMY PORTER/THE EKG technician program at sophomore year, winning a WESTFIELD NEWS) Westfield Tech. Hall has been gold as a sophomore and See Nursing, Page 3 PAGE 2 - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Seeking speaking skills? Toastmasters has the answer By LORI SZEPELAK inspire ‘Ideas Worth Correspondent Spreading,’” she said, adding, WESTFIELD — Erica “I feel comfortable in front of Mulinare will be among the a classroom. However, stand- members of the Prospeakers ing in front of an audience to Toastmasters Club of give a speech feels different Westfield welcoming area than in a classroom environ- residents during an open ment.” house on Feb. 20 in the Lang Mulinare added there are Auditorium of the Westfield many “components” to give a Athenaeum. speech and she felt drawn to Club president John Toastmasters to learn the best Michaliszyn will open the practices of writing and deliv- meeting with the Toastmasters ering an impactful speech. mission statement after a brief “I joined Toastmasters to meet-and-greet reception. The hone my speaking skills,” said free event is planned from Mulinare. “In the year I have 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. been a member, I feel as if I Members and guests will have improved my core com- participate in a regular munication skills.” Toastmasters meeting that Mulinare said the meetings includes prepared speeches, have also taught her to learn evaluations, and “Table control over her pace when Topics” which are impromptu speaking since she is a “fast speeches, according to talker.” Mulinare. “I have decreased my use of “Prospeakers currently has filler words, such as um and 10 members,” said Mulinare, uh,” said Mulinare. “My last who serves as the club’s vice prepared speech had zero fill- president, public relations. er words and I am proud of “We are looking to grow our that.” club and we always welcome Mulinare added she has Erica Mulinare, vice president, public relations, for the Prospeakers Toastmasters Club of Westfield, receives a certificate of new members.” learned how to structure a completion for Pathways Level 2, from John Michaliszyn, president, and Danny Rebelo, Vice President, education. (Prospeakers Mulinare, of Southwick, speech so her opening “grabs Toastmasters Club of Westfield photo) joined the club last March audience attention” – not only because one of her goals is to because of what she is saying purposes,” said Mulinare. ly than before Toastmasters,” personal and professional Mulinare explained that give a TED (Technology, – but how she is communicat- Since joining the club, she said. goals. club meetings are not struc- Entertainment and Design) ing the message. Mulinare said she is a “better For area residents attending “The open house will give a tured as a classroom environ- talk. In her current job, she is “The Pathways program presenter” at work. the open house, members will chance to meet the members ment, but an “active and inter- a trainer, facilitator, and has given me the opportunity “I am able to be more con- share their experience in and see what Prospeakers active environment” dedicated instructor for several topics. to write and deliver different trolled and get my intended Toastmasters and how the club Toastmasters can do for you,” “The goal of TED is to types of speeches for different message across more concise- has helped them achieve their said Mulinare. See Toastmasters, Page 5 Police Logs WESTFIELD thorized use of a credit account, took the cash from the ATM; legal drinking age who was tion of a motor vehicle, speed- there have been similar inci- Major crime the responding officer reports 10:59 p.m.: disturbance, found to be in possession of ing in violation of special regu- dents in the neighborhood and incident report the complainant said that she Lincoln Street, a caller reports alcohol was issued a city ordi- lations, following too closely recently, the responding officer Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 was notified of the pending a loud college aged party, the nance violation citation; and reckless operation of a reports nothing was taken from 10:15 a.m.: motor vehicle delivery of merchandise she three responding officers report 5:55 a.m.: motor vehicle vio- motor vehicle; the vandalized vehicle and violation, Franklin Street, a had not ordered but had been one person found at the gather- lations, North Road at 8:45 a.m.: breaking and patrol officers were advised to patrol officer reports he found paid for with her credit account, ing appeared to be acutely Southampton Road, a patrol entering, Meadow Street, a pay extra attention to the neigh- a commercial registration plate the merchant was advised to intoxicated, an ambulance was officer reports he observed two business owner reports a past borhood; attached to a parked vehicle, abort delivery; summoned but the patient cars operating at 71 mph on attempted break into a Meadow 4:54 p.m.: accident, Main the plate was reported to have 3:02 p.m.: larceny, declined to be transported to North Road which were sepa- Street business, the responding Street at Noble Street, a caller been stolen months ago and the Springfield Road, a caller hospital. rated by only a few feet, both officer reports evidence of an reports a two-vehicle crash, the owner said that it had been reports she withdrew cash from Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020 cars were stopped, a citation attempt but found no entry had responding officer reports one replaced, the plate was seized an ATM but inadvertently left 12:33 a.m.: disturbance, was issued and the second oper- been gained; person was transported to for disposal; the money in the machine, the Maple Street, a caller reports a ator was found to be unlicensed, 12:07 p.m.: vandalism, East Baystate Noble Hospital and 10:37 a.m.: fraud, Flynn responding officer reports a loud college aged party, the Josue Maldonado, 34, of 153 Bartlett Street, a caller reports a one vehicle was towed to the Meadow Road, a resident came review of security video four responding officers report Groveland St., Springfield, was window of her mother’s car was police impound yard. to the station to report unau- showed the person who later one person younger than the arrested for unlicensed opera- smashed overnight and that

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Sat., Feb. 15 2020 is the 46th day of the year. 320 days remain until the end of the year.

ON THIS DAY Republic is proclaimed after the last European country 1954 – Canada and the Milwaukee to life in prison. American author and illus- Louis-Alexandre Berthier, a to adopt the Gregorian cal- United States agree to con- 1992 – Air Transport trator, created Clifford the 590 – Khosrau II is general of Napoleon, had endar. struct the Distant Early International Flight 805 Big Red Dog (d. 2014) crowned king of Persia. invaded the city of Rome 1925 – The 1925 serum Warning Line, a system of crashes near Toledo 1928 – Joseph Willcox 706 – Byzantine emperor five days earlier. run to Nome: The second radar stations in the far Express Airport in Ohio, kill- Jenkins, American com- Justinian II has his prede- 1835 – The first constitu- delivery of serum arrives in northern Arctic regions of ing all four people on board. poser, conductor, and edu- cessors Leontios and tional law in modern Serbia Nome, Alaska. Canada and Alaska. 1996 – At the Xichang cator (d. 2014) is adopted. – In Miami, – Sabena Flight 548 Satellite Launch Center in Tiberios III publicly execut- 1933 1961 1929 – Graham Hill, – American Civil Giuseppe Zangara attempts crashes in Belgium, killing China, a Long March 3 ed in the Hippodrome of 1862 English race car driver and War: Confederates com- to assassinate US 73, including the entire rocket, carrying an Intelsat Constantinople. businessman (d. 1975) 1002 – At an assembly at manded by Brig. Gen. John President-elect Franklin D. United States figure skating 708, crashes into a rural vil- B. Floyd attack General Roosevelt, but instead team along with several of lage after liftoff, killing many 1929 – James R. Pavia of Lombard nobles, Schlesinger, American Arduin of Ivrea is restored Ulysses S. Grant's Union shoots Chicago mayor their coaches and family people. economist and politician, to his domains and crowned forces Fort Donelson, Anton J. Cermak, who dies members. 2001 – The first draft of 12th United States King of Italy. Tennessee. Unable to break of his wounds on March 6, 1965 – A new red-and- the complete human 1113 – Pope Paschal II the fort's encirclement, 1933. white maple leaf design is genome is published in Secretary of Defense (d. issues Pie Postulatio Lloyd surrenders the follow- 1942 – World War II: Fall adopted as the flag of Nature. 2014) Voluntatis, recognizing the ing day. of Singapore. Following an Canada, replacing the old 2003 – Protests against 1934 – Abe Woodson, Order of Hospitallers. 1870 – Stevens Institute assault by Japanese forces, Canadian Red Ensign ban- the Iraq war take place in American football player 1214 – During the Anglo- of Technology is founded in the British General Arthur ner. over 600 cities worldwide. It and minister (d. 2014) French War (1213–1214), New Jersey, USA and offers Percival surrenders. About 1971 – The decimalisa- is estimated that between 1935 – Gene Hickerson, an English invasion force the first Bachelor of 80,000 Indian, United tion of British coinage is eight million to 30 million American football player (d. led by John, King of Engineering degree in Kingdom and Australian completed on Decimal Day. people participate, making 2008) England, lands at La Mechanical Engineering. soldiers become prisoners 1972 – Sound recordings this the largest peace dem- 1937 – Gregory Rochelle in France. 1879 – Women's rights: of war, the largest surrender are granted U.S. federal onstration in history. Mcdonald, American author US President Rutherford B. of British-led military per- copyright protection for the – Two trains collide 1493 – While on board 2010 (d. 2008) Hayes signs a bill allowing sonnel in history. first time. in the Halle train collision in the Niña, Christopher – Jane Seymour, female attorneys to argue 1944 – World War II: The 1972 – José María Halle, Belgium, killing 19 1951 Columbus writes an open English-American actress, letter (widely distributed cases before the Supreme assault on Monte Cassino, Velasco Ibarra, serving as and injuring 171 people. Court of the United States. Italy begins. President of Ecuador for the 2012 – Three hundred producer, and jewelry upon his return to Portugal) designer describing his discoveries 1891 – Allmänna 1944 – World War II: The fifth time, is overthrown by sixty people die in a fire at a – Tony Adams, and the unexpected items Idrottsklubben (AIK) Narva Offensive begins. the military for the fourth Honduran prison in the city 1953 he came across in the New (Swedish Sports Club) is 1945 – World War II: time. of Comayagua. Irish-American screenwrit- World.[5] founded. Third day of bombing in 1982 – The drilling rig 2013 – A meteor explodes er and producer (d. 2005) 1637 – Ferdinand III 1898 – The battleship Dresden. Ocean Ranger sinks during over Russia, injuring 1,500 1954 – Matt Groening, becomes Holy Roman USS Maine explodes and 1946 – ENIAC, the first a storm off the coast of people as a shock wave American animator, pro- Emperor. sinks in Havana harbor in electronic general-purpose Newfoundland, killing 84 blows out windows and ducer, and screenwriter 1690 – Constantin Cuba, killing 274. This event computer, is formally dedi- workers. rocks buildings. This hap- 1955 – Janice Dickinson, Cantemir, Prince of leads the United States to cated at the University of 1989 – Soviet–Afghan pens unexpectedly only American model, agent, Moldavia, and the Holy declare war on Spain. Pennsylvania in War: The Soviet Union offi- hours before the expected and author Roman Empire sign a 1901 – The association Philadelphia. cially announces that all of closest ever approach of 1960 – Darrell Green, secret treaty in Sibiu, stipu- football club Alianza Lima is 1949 – Gerald Lankester its troops have left the larger and unrelated American football player founded in Lima, Peru, Harding and Roland de Afghanistan. asteroid 2012 DA14. lating that Moldavia would 1964 – Chris Farley, under the name Sport Vaux begin excavations at 1991 – The Visegrád support the actions led by American comedian and Alianza. Cave 1 of the Qumran Agreement, establishing the House of Habsburg actor (d. 1997) against the Ottoman 1909 – The Flores Caves, where they will cooperation to move toward TODAY'S Theater fire in Acapulco, eventually discover the first free-market systems, is 1964 – Leland D. Melvin, Empire. BIRTHDAYS American engineer and 1764 – The city of St. Mexico kills 250. seven Dead Sea Scrolls. signed by the leaders of 1921 – Kingdom of 1952 – King George VI of Czechoslovakia, Hungary astronaut Louis is established in 1927 – Harvey Korman, Romania establishes its the United Kingdom is bur- and Poland. 1969 – Birdman, Spanish Louisiana (now in American actor and come- Missouri, USA). legation in Helsinki. ied in St George's Chapel, 1992 – Serial killer Jeffrey American rapper and pro- 1923 – Greece becomes Windsor Castle. Dahmer is sentenced in dian (d. 2008) ducer 1798 – The Roman 1928 – Norman Bridwell, THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2020 - PAGE 3 Nursing Continued from Page 1 She has also participated in Louisville, KY. She is enrolled dual enrollment at Westfield in the EKG program at WTA, State, and plans to attend Bay and also completed an intern- Path University for a masters ship at the Westfield Fire in Occupational Therapy, Department. She is enrolled with a focus on working with in an EMT course, and has children. obtained FEMA certification Sanders, a two-year mem- for Incident Command ber of the Honor Society, also Systems. works in the co-op program “We are proud to have as a CNA at Westfield Savannah represent our Gardens. She won a silver school as Outstanding medal in the SkillsUSA dis- Volunteer of the Year award, trict competition in Basic where she will be honors this Health Care as a sophomore, April in Worcester. Her aca- and a bronze medal in First demic excellence and notable Aid/CPR as a junior. Sanders honors will assist her in her will be swearing into the Air plans for post-secondary edu- National Guard as an cation of becoming a para- Armament Systems Airman. medic through the EMT Her future plans include Academy in Chicopee,” studying at HCC to become a Baillargeon said. Radiology Technician. Before the candle lighting Shay, a two-year member ceremony, Patrick Kennedy of the Honor Society was rec- led the Westfield Technical ognized by the Society of Academy band in a selection. Women Engineers, receiving After the seniors recited their Merit for excellence in math pledge, CTE Director Peter and science. A member of Taloumis wished them well. SkillsUSA, Shay won gold at “All of us here at Westfield the state conference in Technical Academy are very Medical Math, and 8th in the proud of your achievement,” Class of 2020 CNAs (L-R): Morgan Danek, Samantha Hockenberry, Savannah Shay, Ashley Hall, Julie McCorkindale, National Conference in Taloumis said. Jordyn Sanders and Crystal Lin. (AMY PORTER/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

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Member westfieldbank.com FDIC PAGE 4 - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT Grateful immigrants arrive on Hill with Sweets By KATIE LANNAN everything that this country State House News Service stands for." BOSTON – In a span of The Transportation two weeks, lobbying efforts Committee, on a 14-4 vote around a bill that would make last week, endorsed and it possible for undocumented advanced a bill (S 2061) that immigrants to receive stan- would allow people who are dard Massachustts driver's unable to prove lawful pres- licenses transformed from a ence in the United States, or hunger strike to Hershey's who are ineligible for a Social kisses. Security number, to apply for A group of teenagers -- a license if they meet all other some the children of immi- qualifications and provide grants and some immigrants satisfactory proof of their themselves -- marched to the identity, date of birth and State House Thursday from Massachusetts residency. the downtown office of the The vote was held the day union 32BJ SEIU, armed of a committee reporting with valentines and sweets deadline, and three days after for lawmakers. immigrant activists with Chocolates and cupcakes Movimiento Cosecha were stamped with the mes- launched a hunger strike call- sages "Driver's Licenses ing for the panel to report the Now" and heart-shaped notes bill favorably. came in two varieties: thank- Before the lobby day par- you cards "returning the love" ticipants eaded to State House Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa and Sen. Eric Lesser found fault with MassDOT's approach to its East-West Rail study. (SAM to legislators who have Thursday, several told stories DORAN/SHNS/File) already backed the bill, and they planned to share in meet- requests for others to "Have a ings with legislators and staff, heart" and support it. including tales of undocu- Some of the young advo- mented parents who fear get- East-West Rail backers knock study’s modeling cates made the trek from ting deported when they drive dollars. ally, to the businesses. The economy, Martha's Vineyard to Boston illegally to work, skipped Baker recognizes The lowest-cost investment would and Boston, will suffer because busi- for the lobby day, getting up hospital and shopping trips, create 36 daily one-way boardings, or nesses and entrepreneurs will leave and at 5 a.m. to catch a morning and the challenges of taking need for project, about 11,150 annually, while the most will find a place that is affordable and is ferry. infrequent public transit to sweeping option — a brand-new, electri- making the investments to move people Melissa Lacerda said she jobs and volunteer positions. Neal says fied line from Boston to Pittsfield that around." and her parents, Brazilian "We cannot wait another could reach speeds up to 150 miles per While Lesser did not go as far as his immigrants, are "lucky year for this," said Aracelis By CHRIS LISINSKI hour — would draw 820 riders per day House colleague, Sabadosa was not enough to be citizens," but Flores, an Everett High State House News Service and 247,700 per year, the consultants alone in alleging that MassDOT improp- see how stressful it is for oth- School freshman whose par- BOSTON - The long push to expand projected. erly constrained its projections. ers they know to rely on rela- ents have temporary protect- passenger rail service to western The study also included rough esti- Jim Aloisi, a board member at the tives and the island's limited ed status. Massachusetts hit a key milestone last mates of how induced demand could TransitMatters advocacy group who bus service to get around. Sen. Jamie Eldridge, a bill week when a still-in-progress state study increase ridership up to 35 percent, but served as transportation secretary for 10 She said she wanted to ask supporter who attended the put initial numbers on the projected the baseline numbers were built without months under former Gov. Deval lawmakers to remember how event, said personal stories impact. any assumptions that the existence of Patrick, argued the state will not be able excited they were when they can have an impact on law- But the approach the Department of the rail project will change population or to reach the net-zero emissions target by got their own driver's license makers. He said the licensing Transportation took — modeling rider- employment forecasts for the region. 2050 supported by the Baker adminis- and make that experience bill has been filed for at least ship numbers based on current trends As the department prepared to release tration without investment in regional possible for immigrant fami- 10 years, and some changes — rankled some of the most ardent those figures publicly, Transportation rail. He slammed the scope of the east- lies across the state. Lacerda, in dynamics may have helped project supporters who believe any Secretary Stephanie Pollack predicted west study. 18, has a driver's license and it gain traction this session. research needs to account for how popu- some onlookers with a stake in the proj- "(Last week's) East West Rail report said for her, "it means liber- "I think that a larger per- lation and commuting patterns would ect would be surprised by the findings. contains such questionable modeling ty." centage of the new legislators change if an east-west rail connection She was correct. that it's being viewed as wholly unreli- "It means freedom," she were available. "The ridership numbers, frankly, able & deliberately negative," told the News Service. "It's See Sweets, Page 5 One lawmaker from the region, Rep. didn't really make sense," said Aloisi tweeted after the initial study's Lindsay Sabadosa of Northampton, said Longmeadow Sen. Eric Lesser. release. she believes the low ridership figures in Supporters have long argued that Some pointed to a 2016 Northern the study were an intentional effort by high-speed rail between Pittsfield or New England Intercity Rail Initiative Gov. Charlie Baker's administration to Springfield and Boston could solve Study, which estimated a Boston-to- slow-walk the idea. complementary issues plaguing both Springfield segment of a larger regional "It did feel like a way of saying, 'This ends of the state. Greater Boston work- rail expansion would draw about service isn't valuable and isn't some- ers could access more affordable hous- 107,000 riders per year — a figure thing the state should invest in,'" ing further west, while western greater than the projected ridership Sabadosa told the News Service. "I Massachusetts residents would not have growth in three of the six alternatives think that's categorically untrue. If we to brave the already-overcrowded road- MassDOT studied — at a significantly build this service, we will see people use ways to reach jobs in the east. lower cost. it and people move to more affordable Rail lines stretch across the state, but Net capital cost projections the housing in western Massachusetts. The the MBTA's commuter rail ends in MassDOT consultants flagged were benefits far outweigh the costs, and the Worcester. The only passenger train higher than most projects they offered as study took none of that into account." available to head westward beyond that comparisons, including the Downeaster MassDOT consultants are study- point is a single Amtrak train per day expansion and a Chicago-to-St. Louis ing six alternatives for a passenger rail bound for Chicago. rail connection. The ratio of capital costs Bruno Moreira was among the marchers carting Valentine's extension west of Worcester. The options Day cards, candy, and cupcakes up to the State House on Lesser quoted the 1989 film "Field of per new rider generated were even vary in scope, with variables including Dreams," which depicts an Iowa farm- greater, clocking in up to several dozen Thursday from 32BJ SEIU's downtown headquarters to ask whether to connect Pittsfield and or thank lawmakers for support of a bill to make driver's er's attempts to construct a baseball dia- times higher than the same comparable Springfield by bus or rail and whether to mond in his cornfields: "'If you build it, proposals listed in the presentation. licenses available to undocumented immigrants. (SAM DOAN/ add the extension on a CSX rail right of SHNS) they will come.'" Pollack last week described the poten- way or build it along the Massachusetts "There's no choice," Lesser said. "The tial price tags as "sobering" and said Turnpike. project has to happen. The state will not Massachusetts would likely need federal After studying the topic for months, work without it. The trends are not sus- funding to help accomplish construc- the project leads estimated last week tainable. The question that needs to be tion. that the capital costs to build out a con- asked is not only how expensive it will U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, chair of GOVERNMENT MEETINGS nection would range between about $2 be to build it, but how expensive it will billion and almost $25 billion in 2040 be not to build it. There's a cost, eventu- See East-West Rail, Page 5 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17

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(413)562-4181 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2020 - PAGE 5 Sweets Continued from Page 4 Toastmasters Springfield casino plans Continued from Page 2 over the past four years support the bill, and that's to honing one’s craft of speaking in front interact. The monthly meeting ends prompt- $16M contribution to everything from more diver- of an audience. ly at 7:15 p.m. For more information on the sity to younger legislators “The skills learned in mastering public open house or the club, contact Mulinare via that to them this is a no- speaking and leadership are core skills for email to [email protected], or visit housing redevelopment brainer," said Eldridge, an communicating with others,” she said. http://prospeakers.toastmasterclubs.org. Acton Democrat who chairs “Public speaking is not only presenting in Since 1924, Toastmasters International has By COLIN A. YOUNG the Senate Progressive front of others, it can also be something as helped people from diverse backgrounds State House News Service Caucus. "I also think how- simple as talking with a group of friends.” become more confident speakers, communi- BOSTON — Officials from Springfield and the MGM ever, though, it's partly that Mulinare said that visitors to the open cators and leaders, added Mulinare. casino there laid out their plan for the gambling empire to there's a lot more primary house will be welcomed and allowed to ask “The mission of a Toastmaster club is to fulfill the requirement that residential units be part of its challenges happening now, questions, interact with members and visi- provide a mutually supportive and positive development by partnering with the city to help fund the so I think there's more pres- tors, and be a spectator or participant. learning environment in which every mem- redevelopment of a former downtown hotel. sure on Democratic legisla- The club meets on the first and third ber has the opportunity to develop communi- When MGM Springfield secured its casino license in tors to actually pass progres- Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the cation and leadership skills, which in turn June 2014, it made a commitment to developing 54 units of sive legislation." Westfield Athenaeum. A 15-minute social foster self-confidence and personal growth,” market-rate housing within a half-mile of the casino. Last Republican Gov. Charlie intermission at mid-point allows members to she said. year, the Mass. Gaming Commission granted MGM an Baker opposes the bill. extension until March of this year to meet its commitment. Senate President Karen Seth Stratton, vice president and general counsel of Spilka, an Ashland Democrat, MGM Springfield, told the commission Thursday that the has voiced support for it -- Teacher Award company and city have agreed to a host community agree- Eldridge said Spilka's back- ment amendment that would see the casino make a $16 ing has "helped move it Continued from Page 1 million contribution towards the residential development along and [is] probably why teacher remembers her and May. The award includes a ticipating college or universi- of 31 Elm Street, a city-owned former hotel that's been the bill was sent to the calls her their favorite teach- cash prize, opportunity to ty, one year membership to vacant for more than three decades, rather than develop its Senate." er,” said Carrier. apply for a selective WGBY and membership for a own housing units. Baker discussed his stance Naumowicz will be hon- Classroom Innovator Prize to limited time at a participating "I think what this group in front of you represents is what during a WGBH Radio inter- ored along with other award bring project-based learning YMCA and the Springfield I've experienced to be unprecedented collaboration at the view Thursday. recipients across the Pioneer to the classroom, an award Jewish Community Center. city, state and developer level, with our involvement as "I've said for a very long Valley at The Log Cabin in plaque, course tuition at a par- well, to move forward a very complex project that has the time that I have a problem potential to be transformative in the revitalization of down- with issuing licenses to peo- town Springfield," he said. Stratton described the 31 Elm ple who are by definition State Senator property as "essentially separating MGM Springfield from undocumented," Baker said. Continued from Page 1 the vibrancy of the business center and effectively the "And I've also said that I capital of downtown Springfield." don't think ICE should be in grants. As part of the tour, Carlson Carlson, “Prices began going MGM Springfield laid out the details of the development the business of worrying “There is no other state in showed off specific parts that up after that.” and partnership in a memo to the commission. Because about people who are work- the country with the same are developed at the relatively She said that some of the local approvals for the host community agreement amend- ing and paying their bills -- investment in manufacturing small shop in Westfield. materials the company buys ment are still required, the commission was not asked to and, by the way, paying taxes thanks to the state legisla- Peerless Precision specializes ended up doubling, and in give its approval for the plan Thursday. Ombudsman John in many cases as well -- that ture,” said Ira Moskowitz, in manufacturing smaller some cases tripling in price. Ziemba said the commission could be asked to vote on the they should be focused on director of Advanced parts for larger pieces of plan at its next business meeting, on Feb. 27. the very bad actors that I Manufacturing Programs at equipment. This included a think everybody could agree, Masstech Innovation Institute. small piece from a prosthetic POWERFUL NOVENA if they commit a terrible Carlson said that herself shoulder, pieces from landing crime and they get convicted and other manufacturing spe- gear systems in aircraft, and TO OUR LADY of that crime, they should go cialists from the Western parts found in the optical (Never known to fail) East-West Rail O Most beautiful flower of Mount back to the country where Massachusetts Chapter of the equipment that captured the Carmel, fruitful vine, splendour of Continued from Page 4 they came from." National Tooling and first images of a black hole Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son He continued, "No one's Machining Association earlier last year. of God, immaculate Virgin, assist me ever been able to convince Friday morning to discuss Peerless also develops piec- in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, Congress's powerful Ways conversation with the adviso- help me, and show me here you are and Means Committee, said ry committee over the next me that you can run a pro- what kind of developments in es for optical devices used in my mother. O Holy Mary Mother of it was "reasonable" for month and we'll see where gram like this without worry- manufacturing have been military applications. God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I Massachusetts leaders to things land." ing about the issues associ- coming from Boston. Lesser asked Carlson what humbly beseech you from the bottom Neal said he has spent "a ated with security." Before the tour, Carlson impact the recent aluminum of my heart to succor me in my neces- expect federal support. sity (make request). There are none "There clearly would be a lot of time" discussing east- said that Westfield is unique tariffs had on her company. that can withstand your power. O partnership," Neal, whose west rail with the Republican in that several companies in Carlson said that the tariffs Mary conceived without sin, pray for district covers the western- governor, both "personally the city manufacture different affected everyone in just us who have recourse for thee (three most part of the state, said in and professionally." And parts for some of the same about every country, not just times). Holy Mary, I place this cause Can You Help Sarah? in your hands (three times). Say this an interview with the News despite the concerns raised in end products, meaning that the U.S.Sarah and China. Helps Seniorsprayer for three consecutive days and Service. 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They used pretty standard Member FDIC / Member DIF models. We'll continue that bankatpeoples.com/mortgage PAGE 6 - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS First Congregational Church hosts Lenten devotion WESTFIELD - First Congregational Church is ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH GRANVILLE FEDERATED CHURCH Thurs. 2:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. Closed Fridays SCOUTS 11 Washington Street American Baptist Monday 6:00 Daisy hosting a short Lenten Westfield, Ma 01085 & United Church Of Christ MASS SCHEDULE Tuesday 6:30 Troop 114 Devotion before its Lenten Phone: (413) 568-1020 16 Granby Road, Granville, Ma 01034 Sat. 5 P.M. (Vigil), Sun., 8, Wednesday 6:30 Cub Pack 118 Lunch program, which is Email: [email protected] Phone - (413) 357-8583 10 A.M. And 7 P.M. 12 STEP GROUPS Fridays from Feb. 28- April 3 Www.Westfieldadventchristian.Com 10 A.M. - Worship Service, Sunday School To Run Weekdays: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 8:30 AA Friday 7:30 PM Pastor Merle Beal Concurrently With Worship Service. Childcare A.M. OA Friday 6:00 PM beginning at 11 a.m. Sunday: 10:00 A.M. Sunday School For All Ages Available Wednesday 7 P.M. OA Sunday 3:30 PM We will have prayer, sharing 11:00 A.M. Praise And Worship Service 11 A.M. - Coffee Hour Penance/Confession: Saturdays 4:15-4:45; Wed. and a time of silent reflection. Wednesday: 7:00 P.M. Bible Study Monday - 8 P.M. - AA Meeting Before 7 ST. JOSEPH’S POLISH Devotions will be based on Friday: 6:30-8:00 P.M. Youth Group For Grades 5-8 Thursday - 7 P.M. - Adult Choir Practice P.M. Mass And By Appointment. NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH First Saturday - 6 P.M. - Potluck Supper In Fellowship Baptisms: Sundays At 11:15 A.M. Arrange With Pastor 73 Main Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Lenten booklets from the Still BAHA’I COMMUNITY OF WESTFIELD Hall And A Pre- Baptism Meeting Is Scheduled. Social Center: Clinton Avenue Speaking Writers’ group Sundays - 10 A.M. To 12 Noon Worship Third Sunday - 8:30-9:30 A.M. - Breakfast Served Marriage: Arrangements Should Father Sr. Joseph Soltysiak, Pastor through the United Church of And Study Classes In Fellowship Hall Be Made With Pastor Prior Phone - (413) 562-4403 Christ. For Children And Adults At Daniel Jordan Baha’i Third Wednesday - 12 Noon - Ladies Aid Potluck To Any Reception Arrangements Email - [email protected] School Luncheon & Meeting As Early As One Year In Advance Sunday Masses - 8 A.M. And 10:30 A.M. Please arrive by 10:15 a.m. In March Memorial Chapel, Springfield College. Fourth Sunday - 11:15 A.M. - Adult Study Program Exposition Of Blessed Sacrament: Sunday School - 9:30 A.M., Social Center at Fellowship Hall, Academy Open ToThe Public. Led By Rev. Patrick Mcmahon. 1st Friday 9 A.M.-5 P.M. Daily And Holy Day Masses as announced Street. entrance. Coffee and tea The Second And Fourth Marian Cenacle Of Prayer: For more Information & Links: PNCC.org provided. First Church is locat- Fridays Of Every Month At 7 P.M. HOLY FAMILY PARISH Saturdays 7:30-8:30 Westfield Study And Discussion Meetings 5 Main Street Charismatic Prayer Meeting: Thursdays 7 P.M. ST. MARY’S CHURCH ed at 18 Broad Street Westfield Call 568-3403. Russell, Ma 01071 St. Jude Novena After 30 Bartlett Street, Westfield, Ma 01085 and is handicap accessible. Phone/fax: 413-862-4418 Wednesday 7 P.M. Mass Phone - (413) 562-5477 CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH Saturday Vigil 5 P.M. Miraculous Medal Novena After www.stmarysofwestfield.com 115 Elm St., Westfield, Ma 01085 Sunday 8:15 A.M., 11:15 A.M. Tuesday Morning Mass Rev. John C. Salatino– Pastor First Congregational Phone - (413) 568-0429 Chapel Of Divine Mercy, Litany, Rosary, Rev. Frank W. Furman, Parochial Vicar Email:[email protected] HOLY TRINITY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Friday 3-3:34 Deacon Pedro Rivera Church to host Website: Http://Www.Centralbaptist 335 Elm St., Westfield Ma 01085 Home And Hospital Visits. Please Call Rectory Deacon Roger Carrier churchwestfield.com Rev. René L. Parent, S., Pastor Anointing Of The Sick. Please Call The Pastor Deacon Osvaldo Mendez Corned Beef and Sunday School - 9:15 10:15A.M. Deacon Charles Wainwright Prayer Line: For Special Intentions. Weekday Mass - Monday-Friday, 8:30 A.M. Sunday - Worship Hour - 10:30-11:30A.M. Phone: (413) 568-1506 Fax: (413) 572-2533 Call Marian At 569-6244 Holy Day Masses - 8:30 A.M. & 6:15 P.M. (Bilingual) Cabbage Dinner Website: Www.Holytrinitywestfield.Com Bible Study: Tuesdays 9:15 A.M. Confessions - CHRIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil - 4 P.M. At Rectory Meeting Room Saturdays, 2:30-3:30 P.M. (Lower Church) WESTFIELD - First 222 College Highway, Southwick, Ma 01077 Sunday - 7 A.M., 8:30 A.M. (Polish) Saturday Mass - 4 P.M. Congregational Church of Pastors Rev. Ken Blanchard And 10:30 A.M. PILGRIM EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH Sunday Mass - 8:30 And 10 A.M. Westfield is hosting its Phone - (413) 569-5206 Weekday Mass: Monday - Thursday - 12:10 P.M. 605 Salmon Brook Street, And 11:30 A.M. Annual Corned Beef and Sunday Worship - 9 A.M. Communion Service Friday- 12:10pm Route 10 And 202, Granby, Ct 06035 All Masses Are In The Upper Church, Handicapped Accessible. Eucharistic Adoration: Wed. - 6:30 Rev. Rob Lowe, pastor The 11:30 A.M. Is In Spanish Cabbage Dinner March 14 at Air Conditioned. Nursery Available. Sacrament Of Reconciliation: Saturday - Phone: (860) 653-3800 Handicapped Accessible, Elevator Located 5:30 p.m. Tickets can be pur- 3 To 3:45 P.M. Or By Appointment Fax: (860) 653-9984 To The Right Of The Main Entrance. chased in the church office CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH Handicapped Accessible Handicap Accessible. Adoration And Benediction - Wednesdays, 568 College Highway, Southwick, Ma 01077 Schedule: Sunday School - 9 Am, Adult - 9 A.M.-6 P.M. Monday – Friday from 9a.m.- Rev. Jeff King, Pastor HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH Youth - Children. St. Mary’s Elementary School (Pre-K-8) 1p.m. The Church is located Phone - (413) 569-5151 152 South Westfield Street Sunday Praise And Worship - 10:30 A.M., (413) 568-2388 at 18 Broad St. (on the Green) Sunday - 8:15, 9:15, 10:15 And 11:15 A.M. Feeding Hills, Ma. 01030 Infant And Toddler St. Mary’s High School (9-12) - (413) 568-5692 11 A.M. - Contemporary Worship With Children’s Hour 413.786.2445 Care Available. Office Of Religious Education - (413) 568-1127 in Westfield. The cost is And Pastor Brad Peterson Men’s Group Fellowship Breakfast - 7 A.M. - 8:30 A.M., St. Vincent De Paul Outreach To The Poor $12.50 for adults and free for CLC Live with Children’s Hour. Childcare Available. Sunday Morning Worship Begins At 10 A.M. The 2nd Saturday Of Each Month. And Needy - (413) 568-5619 children under 10 years of Thursday Evenings - Weekender’s Worship - 7 P.M. Contemporary Worship, Life Oriented Messages, Call For A Youth Group Schedule Of Events. From The Bible, Nursery And Children’s Church You Can Visit Us On The Web At: ST. PETER & ST. CASIMIR PARISH age. For more information, CONGREGATION AHAVAS ACHIM Available, Classes For All Ages. Weekly Home Groups http://www.Pilgrimcovenantchurch.Org. 22 State Street call the church Office at 568- INTERFAITH CENTER AT WESTFIELD And Bible Studies, Active Youth Group, Special Westfield, Ma 01085 2833 or check us out at www. STATE UNIVERSITY Activities For Families, Men, Women, And Children. PIONEER VALLEY ASSEMBLY OF GOD Rev. William H. Wallis, Pastor 577 Western Avenue, P.O Box 334 For More Information, Call The Church Office 413-786 Huntington, MA 01050 Deacon Paul Briere churchonthegreen.org. Westfield, MA 01086 2445, Weekdays Between 9 A.M. And Noon. Please Leave Rev. Chuck Vanasse Parish Office - 413-568-5421 Cantor Colman Reaboi A Message Any Other Time. Phone - (413) 667-3196 Mass Schedule Daily - Phone - (413) 642-1797 Valley Community Church And Agawam Church Of Sunday - 10:30 A.M. - Service Of Worship Mon.-Thurs. - 7:15 A.M. First Church www.congregationahavasachim.org/ The Weekly Bible Study. Call For Information. Saturday Mass - 4 P.M. Email: [email protected] Bible Merged May 2010 To Become Saturday Confessions - 3 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. to offer Lenten Friday or Saturday Sabbath Services, Hope Community Church PIONEER VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Mass- 8:30 A.M. & 10:30 A.M. 7:15 pm or 10:00 am 265 Ponders Hollow Road, Westfield, Ma 01085 2 Times/Month and Holiday Services HUNTINGTON EVANGELICAL CHURCH (Corner Of Tannery And Shaker Road) TEMPLE BETH EL Lunches Call for dates, an Oneg Shabbat follows the 22 Russell Road, Huntington, Ma 01050 Phone - (413) 562-3376 Worship Services WESTFIELD - First Service and New Members Are Always Welcome. Rev. Charles Cinelli Pastor James Montoro Sunday - Thursday Evening, 7 P.M. Adult Study Group Phone - (413) 667-5774 Sunday School – 9:30 A.M.; Sunday Service – 10:30 Friday Evening, 6 P.M. Congregational Church of Sunday Worship - 9 am during the summer months & A.M. Saturday Evening, 5 P.M. Westfield is hosting a Lenten The Episcopal Church of the Atonement 10 am following Labor Day. And 6 P.M.; Wednesday Service – 7 P.M. We Provide Monday-Friday Morning, 7 A.M. Lunch series. 36 Court St., Westfield, MA 01085 Children’s Church downstairs during the service Bus Saturday Morning, 9:30 A.M. (413) 562-5461 except Transportation For Those In Need Of Transportation. Sunday And Holiday From. Feb. 28 through www.atonementwestfield.net during summer months. Just Call Us At 562-3376. Morning, 8 A.M. Ongoing April 3, the church will be Parking off Pleasant Street Monday Afternoons - Learning Center serving lunch from 11 a.m. to The Rev. Nancy Webb Stroud, Rector KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES PSALMS SPRINGS (Religious School), 3:15 P.M. Sundays: Holy Eucharist at 8 am and 10 am 117 Southwick Road, Westfield, Mass. 01085 DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES Tuesday Afternoons - B’yachad 1p.m. Each Friday during This Week at Atonement Phone (413) 568-1780 141 Meadow Street, Westfield, Ma 01085 (Hebrew High School) 6:30 Lent there will be a choice of Normal Office Hours: English: Wednesday & Thursday - 7-8:45 P.M.; Sunday Phone - (413) 568-1612 P.M.; Parshat Ha Shove soups, sandwich or pasta, Tuesday-Friday 9:00 am-12:30 pm 10-11:46 A.M. & 1-2:45 P.M. Pastor Sharon Ingram Study Group, 7:30 P.M. Sunday, July 28 Russian: Tuesday - 7-8:45 P.M.; Sunday School - 10 A.M. Wednesday Afternoons - Learning Center dessert and drink for $7.50. The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Saturday 4-5:45 P.M. Sunday Morning Worship - 11 A.M. (Religious School), 3:15 P.M.; Please check the church 8 am & 10 am Holy Eucharist Wednesdays - Childrens Reading Hour, 5 To 6 P.M. Youth Chorale, 5:15 P.M. website for the weekly menu. 2:00-3:30 pm AA Women’s Fellowship MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY CHURCH With Pastor, 4 To 10 Years Old. Thursday Evenings - Boy Scout Troop 4:00 pm Family Eucharist Main Road-Montgomery, Ma Wednesday Evening - 7 P.M. - Bible Study & #32 Meets At 7:30 P.M. at www.churchonthegreen. Monday, July 29 Pastor Howard R. Noe Deliverance Service Friday Mornings - “Exploring Our Prayers” org. First Church is located at 9:00 am Office Open Phone - (413) 862-3284 Office Friday - Y.E.S. - Youth Excellence Services, With Rabbi, 7 A.M. 18 Broad St. and is handicap 9:00 am Mommy & Me Nondenominational Services Every Sunday 9-10 A.M., 13 Years Old and Up. 8-9 pm AA Meeting With Coffee Fellowship UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY accessible. Call the church Tuesday, July 30 Following All Services. RUSSELL COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD office at 568-2833 if you 6:00 pm Holy Eucharist Weekly Men And Women’s Bible Main Street, Russell 01071 245 Porter Lake Drive, Springfield, Ma 01106 have any questions or would Wednesday, July 31 Studies Available. Rev. Jimmy Metcalf, Pastor Re. Jason Seymour, Minister 6:30 pm Western Mass Recovery Community Sunday - 9 A.M. - Sunday School, All Ages - Http://Uuspringfield.Org like to place orders. 7-8:30 pm OA Meeting MOUNTAIN VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH Fellowship, Phone 413 736-2324 Thursday, August 1 310 Apremont Way Parsonage; 10 A.M. - Family Worship; 6 P.M. - Youth Handicap Accessible 12 – 6 pm Farmers’ Market Holyoke, Ma 01040 Fellowship, Parsonage. Sunday 9:30Am And 11Am Worship Services, Heaven’s 7:30-9:00 pm NA Meeting Pastor Chad E. Correia Tuesday - 7 P.M. - Aa Meeting; Family Bible Class, Religious Education And Nursery For Children, Friday, August 2 413-532-0381 Parsonage. Wednesday 5:30 Pm Soulful Suppers Angels project 9:30 am Mommy & Me Email: Http://Www.Mvbaptist.Com Wednesday - 9 A.M. - Women’s Prayer Fellowship, Thursday 7Pm Choir Rehearsals Saturday, August 3 Sunday Morning Worship - 8:30 & 11 A.M. Parsonage. Monthly Unity House Concerts. Michelle Moniz coordinates Sunday, August 4 Sunday School & Adult Study - 10 A.M. Friday - 7:30 P.M. - Aa Meeting. Check Our Facebook Page. a group at the Westfield Senior The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Wednesday Prayer Meeting & 8 am & 10 am Holy Eucharist Bible Study - 7 P.M. ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Center who sew “angel” 2:00-3:30 pm AA Women’s Fellowship Thursday - Visitation & Soul Winning 60 Broad Street SECOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH gowns for newborns who - 6:30 P.M. Westfield, Ma 01085 Rev. Barbara Hesse, Pastor never make it home from the FAITH BIBLE CHURCH Saturday - Buss Calling & Phone - (413) 568-1417 487 Western Avenue, P.O. Box 814, hospital. The white angel 370 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam, Ma 01001 Soul Winning - 10 A.M. Http://Stjohnswestfield.Com Westfield, Ma 01086 Phone - 413-786-1681 Sunday - Adult Bible Study And Summer Sunday http://www.Secondchurchwestfield.org gowns are made from wed- Pastor: Rick Donofrio NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER School E-Mail: [email protected] ding gowns and offer comfort Sunday School For All Ages 9:30Am 157 Dartmouth Street (Preschool - High School) 8:45 A.M. Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9:30 A.M. to 1PM, to strangers coping with the Worship Services 10:30Am Westfield, Ma 01085 Sunday Worship 10 A.M. Closed Monday. death of a child from miscar- Children’s Service 10:30Am Senior Pastor. Rev. Wayne D. Hartsgrove Tune In To The Taped Broadcast Phone - (413) 568-7557 Fellowship/Refreshments-12:30Am Phone (413) 568-1588 Of Our Worship Service Over Sunday - 10 A.M., Worship Service riage, stillbirth, or through Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting And Bible Study 6:30 Sunday School 9:15 Am WHYN (.560 On Your AM Radio Dial) And Sunday School For neonatal loss. The baby gown pm Sunday Service 10:30 Am At 7:30 On Sunday Morning. Preschool Through High School. is used to present the infants to Midweek Service on Wednesdays ay 6:30pm Life Sunday Evening - Youth Program. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF Groups on Thursday, and Sundays at 6:30pm. LIVING HOPE CHURCH their families as they say a WESTFIELD www.nlccwestfield.com Pastor Dan Valeri final farewell before burial or 18 Broad Street, Westfield, Ma 01085 267 College Highway WORD OF GRACE CHURCH cremation. The “Heaven’s Phone - (413) 568-2833 NEW LIFE WORSHIP CENTER Southwick, Ma 01077 Of Pioneer Valley Angels” group meets on the Fax - (413) 568-2835 118 Meadow Street 413-569-1882 848 North Road, Route 202 Website: Churchonthegreen.Org Westfield, Ma 01085 Living Hope Church - Hope For Everyday Living! Westfield, Ma 01085 first Monday of the month Email :[email protected] 413-562-0344 We Are A Church That Proclaims (413) 572-3054 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9A.M.-1P.M. Http://Www.Nlwcofwestfield.Org A Message Of Hope And Email:[email protected] Westfield Senior Center, 45 Rev. Julie G. Olmsted, Pastor/Teacher Pastor Gene C. Pelkey Healing For The Hurts And Problems Of Everyday Life Http://Www.Wordgrace.Us Noble Street. Participants Allan Taylor, Minister Of Music Sundays - 10 A.M. - Worship and Through The Message Of Jesus Christ... Chet Marshall, Senior Pastor Worship Service : Sunday’s 10 am Sunday School. [email protected] Sunday Morning Service: 10 A.M. should feel free to bring a por- Church School Sunday 10 am Wednesdays - 7 P.M. - Bible Study. Service Time: 10 Am Sunday Evening, 6 P.M. table sewing machine, sewing Childcare Available - Handicap Accessible Men’s And Ladies Prayer Groups Thursday Family Night 6:30Pm Wednesday Evening, 7 P.M. scissors, and pins. Those who Fellowship Hour 11 Am (Call For Schedules) Office Hours - Mon Through Thurs 9:30Am-4Pm don’t sew can participate by Changed Into His Image Class WESTFIELD EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH First Spiritual Church (Call For Schedules) SOUTHWICK COMMUNITY 568 Southwick Road, Westfield, Ma 01085 dismantling wedding gowns 33-37 Bliss Street, Springfield, Ma 01105 EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. David K. Young, Pastor as well as tracing and cutting Rev. John Sullivan, Pastor OUR LADY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT 660 College Highway Phone - (413) 562-1504 patterns. Please call the Phone - (413) 238-4495 PARISH Southwick, Ma 01077 www.westfieldefc.com Westfield Senior Center Sunday Service - 10:30 A.M., Sermon, Healing Service, 127 Holyoke Road Phone: 569-9650 Sunday – 10 A.M. - Morning Worship, Program Director, Mary Lou Spirit Communication. Westfield, Ma 01085 Http://Www.Southwickchurch.Com Childcare Available; 8:45 A.M. - Sunday School. Mailing Address: Sundays 9:30 Am, Service That Blend Wednesday 6:30 PM Middle School, 7 PM High School. Niedzielski at 562-6435, to FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH P.O. Box 489 Contemporary Worship With Traditional Liturgy Thursday 6:30 PM Crew252 Kids’ Program. sign up or get additional infor- (A STEPHEN’S MINISTRY CHURCH) Westfield, Ma 01086-0489 And A Family-Friendly Atmosphere mation about the program. 16 Court Street Pastor: Rev. Daniel S. 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Communion Service Southwick Congregational Church, UCC Monday of every month from GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Thursday 488 College Highway, PO Box 260 WYBEN UNION CHURCH 1552 Westfield Street, & Friday: 7 A.M. Southwick, MA 01077 An Interdenominational Church 2 to 4 p.m., the Westfield West Springfield, Saturday: 8 A.M. Miraculous Medal Novena Phone: 413-569-6362 678 Montgomery Road, Westfield, Ma 01085 Senior Center Great Room is Ma 01089 Confession: Saturday 3:15- 3:45 P.M. email: [email protected] Phone - (413) 568-6473 the hot spot to trip the light Phone - 413-734-9268 Handicapped Accessible. website: www.southwickucc.org, Rev. George Karl, Pastor fantastic! Couples and singles Website - Rev. Dr. Susanne U. Hayes – Interim Minister Sunday Worship And Sunday www.Gracelutheranonline.Com OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CHURCH Music – Roberta Kowal; Patti Wood School At 10 A.M. have the opportunity to dance The Rev. John Marquis, Pastor Our Lady of the Lake Summer Worship At 9:30AM the afternoon away. Local E-Mail [email protected] All are welcome SUNDAYS Nursery Available favorite musician, Richie Margit Mikuski, Administrative Assistant 224 Sheep Pasture Road 10:00 AM Bible Studies In Both Church Mitnick provides the live [email protected] Southwick, MA 01077-1150 Worship Service (Nursery Available) And In Members’ Homes. Sunday Service - 9:30 A.M. Pastor: Rev. Matthew S. P. Guidi 10:15 AM Wybenunionchurch.Com music each month. The cost is Tuesday – 9 A.M. - Bible Study Deacon David Przybylowski Sunday School/Youth Group (413) 562-5461 $3 per person on a pay-as- Wednesday Service - 6 P.M. Catechetical Leader: Lynda Daniele 569-0162 THURSDAY you-go basis. No advance Bookkeeper: Rosemarie Ricco 6:30 PM Parish Administrative Assistant: Kimberly A. Rood Mid-Week Service sign-ups are necessary. 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Westfield’s Will Cameron (2) brings the ball up the court at Friday night’s game against Agawam High. Marcus Phillips (24) goes high to make the shot. (MARC ST.ONGE / Carlos Flores-Skribiski (21) sneaks the ball past Agawam’s (MARC ST.ONGE / THE WESTFIELD NEWS) THE WESTFIELD NEWS) defense. (MARC ST.ONGE / THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Tigers, Bombers fight for playoffs By CHRIS PUTZ out some things on the fly and they made the finished with nine and eight points, respec- Sports Editor adjustments they needed to when Pathfinder tively. BOYS ICE HOCKEY THREE RIVERS – The Westfield Technical went on their surges.” Wed., Feb. 12 Academy High School boys basketball team’s “I just can’t say enough about how our guys Fri., Feb. 14 Southwick 7, Ludlow 2 early season swoon has given way to a late- came together and played with pride tonight,” Noah Jubb scored four goals, Paul Whalley season surge that has resulted in a postseason he added. “Hopefully we can keep rolling with Bombers beat Brownies had two, and Tommy Whalley had one in berth. this winning streak.” Southwick’s win over Ludlow at Amelia Park “We were 4-9 four games ago and could Westfield Tech will close out its regular Westfield 59, Agawam 56 Arena. have folded, but now we are 8-9 and fought season Monday night against Smith Voke. If Mike Hall scored a team-high 17 points to Noah Durfey, Paul Whalley, Nick Ensign, back,” Westfield Technical Academy High the Tigers win, they will own a share of the lead Westfield to victory. Bombers’ Brian Aidan Jubb, Zack Kimball and Evan Iglesis School boys basketball coach Kyle Dulude league title. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. Strange contributed nine points, David Tirrell each had an assist. said, following Thursday night’s 46-42 win and Marcus Phillips chipped in eight apiece. Southwick goalie Andrew Morris made 21 over Pathfinder. “It was a complete team Three Agawam players finished in double- saves. effort.” Smith rallies past STM digits scoring-wise: Maxwell Blanton (18 Coach Dulude said every member of the points), Zachary Moccio (14), and Michael Thurs., Feb. 13 team has learned how to step up and do their Smith Voke 53, St. Mary’s 46 Berthiaume (13). part. That mentality was again on display St. Mary’s led for 28 minutes, and held an Bombers stay in Thursday against Pathfinder when eight dif- early 36-32 fourth quarter advantage before GIRLS BASKETBALL ferent Tigers scored. Smith Voke rallied. The Saints missed two Thurs., Feb. 13 postseason contention Darryl Reopel led the way for Westfield crucial layups and six free throws in the final Tech with 13 points. Andrew Navarro and two minutes of regulation. Rios scored game-high 13 Westfield 3, East Longmeadow 1 Bodhi Hall both chipped in with eight apiece. “You have to make your layups and you Gateway 32, Westfield (5-7-5 overall, 3-4-2 Berry Carter Slack, Jordan Otero, and Emil have to make your foul shots in crunch time,” Westfield Technical Academy 22 Division) kept its postseason hopes alive by Sevastyanov contributed on the boards for the St. Mary’s boys basketball head coach Joe Hannah Duggan scored a team-high 11 staving off elimination with a much-needed Tigers.?Westfield Tech led the entire way. Molta said “Unfortunately, we weren’t able to points, fueling Gateway’s latest victory. Donna victory against East Longmeadow. The Pathfinder would not go away, going 7-of-11 do that. That aside, it was a really good Viel had eight points. Bombers now need a Spartans loss or tie from the free throw line in the fourth quarter. effort.” Westfield Technical Academy’s Jeika Rios against the Longmeadow Lancers Feb. 19 to “The lead grew and shrank like a slinky,” St. Mary’s Jack Lamirande scored a team- led all scorers with 13 points in her team’s qualify for the Division 3 tournament. coach Dulude said. “The boys had to figure high 23 points. Mike Pepe and Brady Collins final game of the 2019-20 season.

Mike Hall (0) goes inside for the basket. (MARC ST.ONGE / THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Riley Coughlin (22) snags the rebound. (MARC ST.ONGE / THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Westfield State’s Men’s Club Hockey readies for postseason action WESTFIELD – The WSU ACHA All Games are available for view final season power rankings. And Westfield State fresh- Club Hockey Team finished its reg- on via “Livebarn”. for good reason, as a top 12 final man forward Michael ular season as the NECHA American At the next level, their Official ranking would earn the Owls Club DiPietro (Southwick) South Div. regular season Champs ACHA D2 season record of 15-2-1 Hockey Team their first trip to the moves the puck up and set a “Club Best” 17-3-1 overall currently has the Owls well posi- ACHA Regional playoffs, held in the ice for the club record. tioned as one of the top 10 teams in Keene, N.H. this Feb 28-March 1. hockey team. The The OWLS will travel to Nashua, a very strong Northeast Conference. The top two bracket winners of the club roster is stacked NH Saturday afternoon for a While WSU ACHA Club Hockey regionals will receive invitations to with talented local NECHA Conference Championship Head Coach Jesse Peters and cap- the ACHA National Championship players. (WESTFIELD semi-final game versus a North tains Tom Burgess, Nate Grugin, Tournament in Frisco, TX. STATE UNIVERSITY Division qualifier. The puck will and Kevin O’Neil are busy prepar- Follow the team in the post sea- SPORTS PHOTO) drop at the Conway Arena at 4:10 ing the team for this weekend’s son on Twitter @WSUCLUB and p.m. Semi-final winners play for the NECHA tournament, they were also ACHA.com. – Courtesy of Westfield conference title Sunday at 2:10 p.m. keeping a close eye on the ACHA State University Sports

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Westfield High Bombers seniors Westfield High Bombers basketball team seniors Orlando Torres, Cam Theriault, Mike Hall, Marcus Phillips, Nikolaos Kapsanis, Will Cameron, Riley Coughlin, and Carlos Flores- Skribiski and their families. (MARC ST.ONGE / THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

2020 HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS WINTER SCHEDULE

WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL SOUTHWICK REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Sat., Feb. 15 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) vs. Algonquin, Olympia Ice Center Wed., Feb. 19 Sat., Feb. 15 Tues., Feb. 18 (West Springfield), 6 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Minnechaug Regional HS, BOYS ICE HOCKEY BOYS BASKETBALL @ Frontier Regional School, 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. vs. Drury, Amelia Park Arena, GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Sutton, 7 p.m. Mon., Feb. 17 6 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Chicopee HS, 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 20 Wed., Feb. 19 BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Westborough, Amelia Park Arena, noon GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) vs. Woodstock Academy, Olympia Mon., Feb. 17 BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) Ice Center (West Springfield), 8 p.m. No Sports Scheduled South Hadley, Amelia Park Arena, @ Dedham, Noble and Greenough, noon 7 p.m. Sat., Feb. 22 Tues., Feb. 18 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) @ Suffield, No Sports Scheduled Enfield Twin Rinks, 4:20 p.m.

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Mon., Feb. 17 Tues., Feb. 18 Mon., Feb. 17 Tues., Feb. 18 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Smith Voke, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL BOYS BASKETBALL @ Gateway Regional HS, GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. vs. Commerce, 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Hampden Charter School of Science, Westfield Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m.

2020 WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULES

Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball DAYTE DA OPPONENT TIME DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME

Wed Feb. 19 at Salem State 5:00 Wed Feb. 19 at Salem State 7:00 Sat Feb. 22 MCLA 12:00 Sat Feb. 22 MCLA 2:00 Tues Feb. 25 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA Tues Feb. 25 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA Thur Feb. 27 MASCAC Semifinals TBA Thur Feb. 27 MASCAC Semifinals TBA Sat Feb. 29 MASCAC Championship TBA Sat Feb. 29 MASCAC Championship TBA

Women’s Swimming & Diving Ice Hockey DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME DAYTE DA OPPONENT TIME Thur Feb. 20 at Fitchburg State 7:00 Sat Feb. 15 New England Championships Sat Feb. 22 FRAMINGHAM STATE 5:35 Sun Feb. 16 New England Championships Tue Feb. 25 UMASS DARTMOUTH 7:35 @ University of Rhode Island, Sat Feb. 29 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBD Kingston, RI Tues March 3 MASCAC Semifinals TBD Sat March 7 MASCAC Championship TBD

Men’s-Women’s Indoor Track and Field

DAYTE DA EVENT LOCATION Saturday March 7 Last Chance Meet TBD Saturday Feb. 22 Triangle Classic Fri.-Sat. March 8-9 NCAA Division III Championships Charlotte, N.C. Springfield College- Springfield, Mass.

Baseball Schedule Lacrosse Schedule DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME Saturday February 29 at RPI 11:00 a.m. vs Rochester 2:00 Saturday February 22 at Western New England 12:00 Sunday March 1 at RPI 1:00 Wednesday March 4 at Mount Holyoke 5:00 Friday March 6 at Wheaton 4:00 Fri-Sat March 6-14 Spring Trip – RussMatt Central Florida Invitational (8) Saturday March 7 Penn State Abington 5:00 Sun.- Sat. March 8-14 SPRING BREAK, FL Pat Thomas Stadium, Leesburg, Fla. Monday March 9 Illinois Wesleyan 7:30 Sunday March 8 Suffolk (2) 3:00 Dever Park Field 1, Englewood, FL Pat Thomas Stadium, Leesburg, Fla. Wednesday March 11 Carroll 9:30 a.m. Monday March 9 Webster 9:45 a.m. Dever Park Field 3, Englewood, FL Lake Myrtle Park Field No. 4, Auburndale, Fla. Friday March 13 SUNY Canton 9:30 a.m. Thursday March 12 Rhodes 4:30 Dever Park Field 2, Englewood, FL Lake Myrtle Park Field No. 7, Auburndale, Fla.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020: This year, you battle your inner demons. Your conflicting sets of opinions make it dif- ficult to unite ideas or theories. If single, potential suitors could back off from you as they might find you more complicated than necessary. That is their choice; you make yours. If attached, the two of you use your DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker innate resourcefulness to get through seem- ingly difficult disagreements. Respect your different opinions rather than try to merge them. SCORPIO can be contrary and sarcastic at times.

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Tonight: Back off from an argument that pops ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie up from nowhere. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  You might want to clear the air and not get into a squabble for no reason. If involved with a misunderstanding, apologize but say little more until you have gotten down to the real issue. Tonight: Play it cool. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  You feel as if you would like to share some of your feelings involving a prob- lem. Until you have more clarity about what motivated you and a partner, be more open to hearing other views. You are best advised to say little. Tonight: Relax before making a ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett decision. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  A friendship might be on the line. You could be having problems clearing the air. Sometimes it is best to say very little and let the other party speak. Expect your emotions to run high. Tonight: Join friends at a spontaneous happening. 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