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VOL. 86 NO. 151 $1.00 TUESDAY,TUESDAY, MARCH JUNE 27, 23, 2017 2021 VOL.75 cents 90 NO. 68 SAFE grant Students funds awarded for student stop, drop and senior and read for programs By PETER CURRIER a good cause Staff Writer WESTFIELD — The Council on By AMY PORTER Aging and the Westfield Fire Department Staff Writer are both receiving SAFE grants this year WESTFIELD – Franklin Avenue Elementary to help fund the residential lockbox pro- School students, families, staff, and friends, along gram and to provide fire education to with other remote students from around the city, Westfield Public School students. raised over $3,500 for two Franklin Avenue fami- The Student Awareness of Fire lies who lost their home to a fire in February by Education (SAFE) grants were participating in a Read-A-Thon. announced during the City Council Franklin Avenue Principal Christine Tolpa said Finance Committee meeting last week. that the Masso family had lived in their home on The grants are for $2,880 for the Senior Orange Street for 40 years, and all of the children SAFE program and $6,380 for the have gone through the Franklin Avenue school. Student SAFE program. “There has been so much outpouring of gener- Council on Aging Director Tina osity from the community, mostly the adult com- Gorman said that she wants to use the munity. Because it affects the community of stu- $2,880 for the senior lockbox program dents at Franklin Avenue — we have four Masso’s and the Sand For Seniors program. The here – we wanted our students to participate. Our lockbox program installs lockboxes on a motto is HEART – Honor, Effort, Attitude, doorway at a senior’s house. In the event Responsibility and Teamwork, and this was the of a fire or medical emergency, the lock- perfect opportunity to show all those values on box provides an alternate means for behalf of our Franklin Avenue family,” Tolpa said. firefighters to enter the home without Wendy Creech, the school’s library paraprofes- causing damage. sional, suggested the Read-A-Thon as a way for Gorman said that there had been a lot of demand for the lockboxes when they See Stop, Drop and Read, Page 3 did the program two years ago. She also said she wanted to use some of the funds for the Sand for Seniors program, which provides seniors with buckets of sand that they can use to de- ice their driveways in the winter if they are physically or financially unable to do so on their own. Fire Chief Patrick Egloff said that he plans to use the $6,380 grant for the Student SAFE program. The fire depart- ment has received a similar grant in some form for the last 25 years. “Eighty percent of the grant goes into overtime costs to get firefighters into Bombers soar classrooms,” said Egloff. Westfield senior quarterback Matt Adamites (5) hands off to senior running He added that the firefighters go into back Chris Barber (8). See story and Photos Page 6. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE kindergarten, first and second grade Teachers and student participated in the WESTFIELD NEWS) Franklin Avenue Read-a-thon. (CHRIS TOLPA See SAFE Grant, Page 3 PHOTO) WRITERS’ SERIES: Preparing for Spring on the Homestead Editor’s note: When you think of spring – His submission is titled “”Preparing for what comes to mind? Hope? The return of Spring on the Homestead.” blooms? The color green? Refresh and renew- Preparing for Spring on the Homestead al? In this latest writers’ series by members of Spring on the homestead is a very exciting the WhipCity Wordsmiths, members share their time. The land starts to come alive again. The thoughts about the spring season upon us. birds are chirping and the sun is warming the Today’s submission is by Ayden Rogalski. ground in preparation for planting. It’s time to wake up from our winter rest and set to work. By LORI SZEPELAK When spring starts on the homestead we get Correspondent straight to work with cleaning up and moving WESTFIELD — Ayden Rogalski, 12, rel- the animals around to new locations on our ishes his time writing and is the author of six farm. We clean up their enclosures and add books. new bedding. We upgrade our infrastructure “Ayden has a love for American history,” to make our job easier and more efficient, like said his mom Tanya Rogalski, noting one of his improving our feeders and watering systems. books details the history of homesteading. Spring is also when we get new animals to Emiley and Ayden Rogalski play with their The name of the family’s homestead is add to our farm. Pigs, meat chickens and tur- goats. (TANYA ROGALSKI PHOTO) Country View Homestead. keys are just a few of those animals. We start bountiful plant that will feed our family “Our family has been homesteading for four to get our gardens ready with the compost we throughout the year. years and Ayden is very involved,” said have made in the past year so that we can Once the plants get too big for the tiny Rogalski, adding, “Ayden’s tasks include feed- make sure that the plants can grow in rich soil planter pots we transplant them into bigger ing the animals and helping in the garden.” and get all of the nutrients they will need. pots. Then we wait for Mother Nature to tell Ayden is a member of the WhipCity Ayden Rogalski takes care of a variety of During the end of winter my mom and I us when it’s time for them to be planted into Wordsmiths and his books are available online animals on his family’s farm, including start seeds inside our house. When those first the ground. at amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com under Olivia and Charlie, Nigerian Dwarf goats. seeds germinate, I get very excited because I “Ayden’s History.” (TANYA ROGALSKI PHOTO) know that little seedling will soon turn into a See Writers' Series, Page 3 Fresh Cycle expands space, classes, in Southwick By HOPE E. TREMBLAY down temporarily like all other fitness tion – and we see new faces every week.” Editor facilities, but as soon as the CDC said we Some of the new faces are not only new SOUTHWICK – While many businesses could re-open we were holding classes out- to Fresh Cycle, but they are new to fitness. have struggled during the pandemic, Fresh side.” Soares explained that indoor cycling is a Cycle – an indoor cycling and fitness facil- A group of members and instructors lower body strength and total body endur- ity – has expanded. cycled outdoors through December. ance and conditioning class for all levels of Owner Jennifer Amy and her instructors “We have dedicated members, since they fitness. had to close for several months, which gave were willing to show up in 30-degree “It’s great for fat burning and lean muscle them the opportunity to move to a larger weather so we were 12 feet apart with out- building and best of all, it’s low impact on space and plan for the future. doors heaters and dressed in layers,” said the joints,” she said. Now located at 320 College Highway, Soares. Fresh Cycle can currently hold a class of Fresh Cycle hosted outdoor classes at its Fresh Cycle started the new year in its 15 participants. former Westfield location because of the new space, moving on Jan. 1, 2021. Soares credits the owner for working to small space and COVID-19 guidelines. The much bigger space allows for safe continue offering members a way to stay fit “Fresh Cycle originally opened at the distancing for cycling indoors. “We also and destress throughout the pandemic. Mill at Crane Pond in Westfield three years offer strength classes, TRX, yoga, and we “While other studios and fitness facilities Fresh Cycle at 320 College Highway in Southwick ago, but we outgrew the space almost are looking to add more as we expand,” said had to close as a casualty of COVID, Jenn offers daily classes for all fitness levels. (FRESH CYCLE immediately,” said instructor Erica Soares. Soares. “Business is growing steadily — PHOTO) “When the pandemic hit, we had to shut many members followed us to the new loca- See Fresh Cycle, Page 3 PAGE 2 - TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS New app launches on World Water Day, aids Connecticut River Paddlers GREENFIELD – A new smartphone app launched on World Water Day, March 22, to help paddlers navigate the Connecticut River, particularly for multi-day paddles. The Connecticut River Paddlers’ Trail (CRPT) is a unique, water-based trail that includes a series of primitive campsites and river access points spanning 400+ miles of the Connecticut River through NH, VT, MA and CT. CRPT is managed by a collaborative of more than 30 nonprofit organizations and state agencies, including the Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC), the Appalachian Mountain Club, and the Vermont River Conservancy. Those interested in downloading the app can find it in CRC’s online store at www.ctriver.org/shop, or search “Guthook Guides” in your smartphone app store. “We chose to launch this new app on World Water Day, a day where people around the world recognize the importance of water in our lives,” says Gabriel Chevalier, CRPT Coordinator. WWW.CTRIVER.ORG/SHOP “The Connecticut River is the longest river in New England and enriches our lives in many ways. It offers many recreational Guides app, a free download from the Apple App Store or the opportunities that promote healthy communities and boost local Google Play Store. economies. This new app offers paddlers an easy-to use digital The Connecticut River Paddlers' Trail is managed by a col- paddling guide to navigate the CRPT campgrounds, access laborative of organizations, guided by a shared vision. Partners points, rapids and other resources along the Connecticut River.” assist with trail planning and development, building and stew- Proceeds from the $9.99 app and waterproof printed maps are arding primitive campsites, improving access points and portage used to fund trail stewardship projects. The app was developed trails, and disseminating information to visitors. Campsite in partnership with Atlas/Guthook Guides, who offer similar development, as well as ongoing stewardship, is carried out by app-based guides for other well-known trails like the Long Trail volunteers, scout troops, and youth stewardship corps who work and the Appalachian Trail. The Connecticut River Paddlers' together to mitigate the impacts of recreation use. To learn more, George W. Barnet, Jr., Chairman of the Westfield Purple Trail map is available as an in-app purchase in the Guthook visit www.connecticutriverpaddlerstrail.org Heart Trail and Purple Heart Recipient, Edward McLemore, member of the Trail, and Jenifer Lucca, program director of the Samaritan Inn. (DON WIELGUS PHOTO) AAA: Massachusetts gas prices up one cent WEST SPRINGFIELD — Massachusetts’s average gas price averaging $2.88 a gallon. Today’s national average price is 25 cents is up one cent from last week ($2.75), averaging $2.76 per gallon. higher than a month ago ($2.63), and 74 cents higher than this day Flag donation Today’s price is 20 cents higher than a month ago ($2.56), and 53 last year ($2.14). WESTFIELD - On Friday, members of the Westfield Purple cents higher than March 22, 2020 ($2.23). Massachusetts’s average Region Current Price* One Week Ago One Month Ago One Year Heart Trail presented a new American flag and donated body gas price is 12 cents lower than the national average. Ago wash and shampoo to the Westfield Samaritan Inn. In the “A dip in demand along with a simultaneous increase in supply Massachusetts $2.76 $2.75 $2.56 $2.23 weeks to come, the Trail will be visiting nursing homes, hos- and refinery utilization has contributed to slower movement in gas Rhode Island $2.79 $2.77 $2.55 $2.24 pitals and assisted living facilities bringing them needed price increases,” said Sandra Marsian, Vice President of AAA Connecticut $2.90 $2.88 $2.68 $2.30 items. This project is part of what the organization is all about, Northeast Pioneer Valley Region. “On the week, 32 states had *Prices as of March 22, 2021 veterans helping veterans. With the support of the community, increases of only 3 cents or less. This does not mean gas prices have The AAA Gas Prices website is your resource for up-to-date fuel the Westfield Purple Trail will support the many who served hit their peak, but is a positive sign for consumers.” price information. Search average gas prices by Regular, Plus, AAA Northeast’s March 22 survey of fuel prices found the cur- Premium and Diesel on National and State levels, as well as Metro their country. rent national average to be 2 cents higher than last week ($2.86), areas. Police Logs Major crime and incident report one person refused medical attention; Court Logs Tuesday, March 16, 2021 8:22 p.m.: accident, Shaker Road, a caller reports that there is WESTFIELD a vehicle in the pond, the responding officer reports that one tow 10:46 a.m.: accident, Union Street, multiple callers report that truck was requested to remove the vehicle from the pond, the Westfield District Court a truck drove through a fence, the responding officer reports that officer reports that the vehicle’s operator had misjudged a turn Tuesday, March 16, 2021 an ambulance was requested as the vehicle operator may have and gone down an embankment, but that only the drivers side Francisco Hernandez, 27, of 68 King St., Springfield, been having a medical emergency prior to the accident, the wheels were in the water and there was little other damage. was held in lieu of $50 cash bail pending an April 13 hear- responding ambulance reports that one person was transported to ing after he was arraigned on a charge of violation of an Baystate Noble Hospital; SOUTHWICK abuse prevention order. 1:03 p.m.: suspicious, Pochassic Road, a caller reports that 7:02 a.m.: general services, North Lake Avenue, an officer Tristan J. Callaghan, 24, of 25 Leonard St., Apt. 5, she saw a vehicle pull up to the end of her driveway and that later was informed of a vehicle blocking the roadway; the owner was Westfield, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty she discovered her own vehicle had been broken into, the caller contacted and informed the officer the vehicle was being finding for a charge of operating a motor vehicle under the reports that no items were taken but the center console had removed by a recycling company; influence of liquor brought by Westfield police and the clearly been rummaged through, dispatch reports that the inci- 10:07 a.m.: accident, College Highway, a vehicle struck a charge was continued without a finding with probation for dent would be documented; donut shop, damaging the freezer of the business, no injuries one year. He was assessed $300. Charges of negligent were reported, Eversource and the building and health inspectors 1:36 p.m.: recovered motor vehicle, Prospect Street, a patrol operation of a motor vehicle and unlicensed operation of officer reports that he located a vehicle that had been reported were on scene; stolen the day before, the officer reports that there is white pow- 3:24 p.m.: unwanted guest, Point Grove Road, a resident a motor vehicle were dismissed at the request of the der all over the front seats, the officer reports that the vehicle was called 911 stating a person was trying to gain entry into the Commonwealth and he was found to be not responsible cleared and was retrieved by its owner; home, an officer learned the person was an acquaintance who for a charge of possession of an open container of alcohol 2:36 p.m.: accident, Arch Road, multiple callers report that a became an unwanted guest; in a motor vehicle and a marked lanes violation. tractor trailer struck a smaller vehicle, the responding officer 4:11 p.m.: accident, Feeding Hills Road, a motorist rear-ended reports that one tow truck was requested to remove the smaller another vehicle and one driver had neck pain, EMS responded to vehicle from the scene, the responding ambulance reports that the scene.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Tues., Mar. 23, 2021 is the 82nd day of the year. 283 days remain until the end of the year

1879 – War of the Pacific: The Battle of dictator of Germany. with support from the special forces of renamed to Nur-Sultan. ON THIS DAY Topáter, the first battle of the war is fought 1935 – Signing of the Constitution of the Charles Taylor's National Patriotic Front 2019 – The US-backed Syrian Demo- between Chile and the joint forces of Bo- Commonwealth of the Philippines. of Liberia, invades Sierra Leone in an at- cratic Forces declared military victory over 1400 – The Trần dynasty of Vietnam is livia and Peru. 1939 – The Hungarian air force attacks tempt to overthrow Joseph Saidu Momoh, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant deposed, after one hundred and seventy- 1885 – Sino-French War: Chinese victory the headquarters of the Slovak air force in sparking the 11-year Sierra Leone Civil after four years of fighting, although the five years of rule, by Hồ Quý Ly, a court in the Battle of Phu Lam Tao near Hưng Spišská Nová Ves, killing 13 people and War. group maintains a scattered presence official. Hóa, northern Vietnam. beginning the Slovak–Hungarian War. 1994 – At an election rally in Tijuana, Mex- and sleeper cells across Syria and Iraq. 1540 – Waltham Abbey is surrendered to 1888 – In England, The Football League, 1940 – The Lahore Resolution (Qarardad- ican presidential candidate Luis Donaldo 2020 - UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson King Henry VIII of England; the last reli- the world's oldest professional association e-Pakistan or Qarardad-e-Lahore) is put Colosio is assassinated by Mario Aburto put the UK into its first National Lockdown gious community to be closed during the football league, meets for the first time. forward at the Annual General Convention Martínez. on 23rd March in response to Covid 19. Dissolution of the Monasteries. 1889 – The Ahmadiyya Muslim Communi- of the All-India Muslim League. 1994 – A United States Air Force (USAF) 1568 – The Peace of Longjumeau is ty is established by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad 1956 – Pakistan becomes the first Islamic F-16 aircraft collides with a USAF C-130 signed, ending the second phase of the in Qadian, British India. republic in the world. This date is now cel- at Pope Air Force Base and then crashes, TODAY'S French Wars of Religion. 1901 – Emilio Aguinaldo, only President ebrated as Republic Day in Pakistan. killing 24 United States Army soldiers on 1775 – American Revolutionary War: Pat- of the First Philippine Republic, was cap- 1965 – NASA launches Gemini 3, the the ground. This later became known as BIRTHDAYS rick Henry delivers his speech – "Give me tured at Palanan, Isabela by the forces of United States' first two-man space flight the Green Ramp disaster. liberty, or give me death!" – at St. John's General Frederick Funston. (crew: Gus Grissom and John Young). 1994 – Aeroflot Flight 593 crashed into 1957 – Amanda Plummer, Episcopal Church, Richmond, Virginia. 1905 – Eleftherios Venizelos calls for 1977 – The first of The Nixon Interviews the Kuznetsk Alatau mountain, Kemerovo American actress 1801 – Tsar Paul I of Russia is struck Crete's union with Greece, and begins (12 will be recorded over four weeks) is Oblast, Russia, killing 75. 1964 – Hope Davis, American with a sword, then strangled, and finally what is to be known as the Theriso revolt. videotaped with British journalist David 1996 – Taiwan holds its first direct elec- actress trampled to death inside his bedroom at 1909 – Theodore Roosevelt leaves New Frost interviewing former United States tions and chooses Lee Teng-hui as Presi- 1965 – Gary Whitehead, American St. Michael's Castle. York for a post-presidency safari in Africa. President Richard Nixon about the Water- dent. poet and painter 1806 – After traveling through the Loui- The trip is sponsored by the Smithsonian gate scandal and the Nixon tapes. 1999 – Gunmen assassinate Paraguay's – Lorenzo Daniel, American siana Purchase and reaching the Pacific 1966 Institution and National Geographic Soci- 1978 – The first UNIFIL troops arrived in Vice President Luis María Argaña. sprinter Ocean, explorers Lewis and Clark and ety. Lebanon for peacekeeping mission along 2001 – The Russian Mir space station their "Corps of Discovery" begin their ar- 1973 – Jason Kidd, American bas- 1913 – A tornado outbreak kills more than the Blue Line. is disposed of, breaking up in the atmo- ketball player and coach duous journey home. 240 people in the central United States, 1980 – Archbishop Óscar Romero of El sphere before falling into the southern Pa- 1821 – Greek War of Independence: Bat- while an ongoing flood in the Ohio River Salvador gives his famous speech ap- cific Ocean near Fiji. 1974 – Randall Park, American tle and fall of city of Kalamata. watershed was killing 650 people. pealing to men of the El Salvadoran 2003 – Battle of Nasiriyah, first major con- actor, director and screenwriter 1848 – The ship John Wickliffe arrives at 1918 – First World War: On the third day armed forces to stop killing the Salvador- flict during the invasion of Iraq. 1976 – Michelle Monaghan, Port Chalmers carrying the first Scottish of the German Spring Offensive, the 10th ans. 2008 – Official opening of Rajiv Gandhi American actress[20] settlers for Dunedin, New Zealand. Otago Battalion of the Royal West Kent Regi- 1982 – Guatemala's government, headed International Airport in Hyderabad, India 1976 – Keri Russell, American province is founded. ment is annihilated with many of the men by Fernando Romeo Lucas García is 2009 – FedEx Express Flight 80: A Mc- actress 1857 – Elisha Otis's first elevator is in- becoming prisoners of war overthrown in a military coup by right-wing Donnell Douglas MD-11 flying from 1979 – Mark Buehrle, American stalled at 488 Broadway New York City. 1919 – In Milan, Italy, Benito Mussolini General Efraín Ríos Montt. Guangzhou, China crashes at Tokyo's baseball player 1862 – American Civil War: The First founds his Fascist political movement. 1983 – Strategic Defense Initiative: Presi- Narita International Airport, killing both the – Erin Crocker, American Battle of Kernstown, Virginia, marks the 1981 1931 – Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru dent Ronald Reagan makes his initial pro- captain and the co-pilot. race car driver start of Stonewall Jackson's Valley Cam- and Sukhdev Thapar are hanged for the posal to develop technology to intercept 2018 – President of Peru Pedro Pablo paign. Although a Confederate defeat, the 1981 – Brett Young, American killing of a deputy superintendent of police enemy missiles. Kuczynski resigns from the presidency country music singer engagement distracts Federal efforts to during the Indian independence move- 1988 – Angolan and Cuban forces defeat amid a mass corruption scandal before capture Richmond. ment. South Africa in the Battle of Cuito Cua- certain impeachment by the opposition- 1986 – Brett Eldredge, American 1868 – The University of California is 1933 – The Reichstag passes the En- navale. majority Congress of Peru. singer-songwriter and guitarist founded in Oakland, California when the abling Act of 1933, making Adolf Hitler 1991 – The Revolutionary United Front, 2019 – The Kazakh capital of Astana was 1988 – Dellin Betances, American Organic Act is signed into law. baseball player THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021 - PAGE 3 Arts Beat Jacob’s Pillow back on its toes for 2021 By MARK G. AUERBACH Zhivago” (which featured “Lara’s Theme, Correspondent The Roman Spring also known as Somewhere My Love”). The Jacob’s Pillow, a National Historic ballet will be streamed later this year. Landmark, National Medal of Arts recipient, of Kevin Rhodes According to Rhodes, “This score dating and home to America’s longest-running and from 1964 is a very complex piece which not Just one year after the pandemic closed largest dance festival has announced plans to too many people have conducted, so when theatres and concert halls worldwide, host a multi-platform virtual and on-site they determined there was room in the Springfield Symphony Orchestra Maestro Festival in 2021, undertake substantial reno- orchestra schedule to record it, the director Kevin Rhodes is in Rome, conducting the vations to the Ted Shawn Theatre, and com- of the company, Eleonora Abbagnato who orchestra for the Rome Opera House ballet’s plete Vision ’22, a five-year strategic plan danced the role of Esmeralda when I con- new production of “Notre Dame De Paris,” established in 2017. The organization has ducted it in Paris with the Paris Ballet six better known as “The Hunchback of Notre launched the public phase of its Dance We years ago, turned to me to put this complex Dame.” The ballet features a score by leg- Must fundraising campaign to support the work together.” endary film composer Maurice Jarre, who final leg of Vision ’22 –– including the After some amazing quick work between won Oscars for his music for “Lawrence of completion of Ted Shawn Theatre renova- the administration of the Rome Opera House Arabia,” “A Passage to India,” and “Dr. tions by the organization’s 90th anniversary and the Italian Consulate in the United in 2022, with $2 million to raise towards a States, Rhodes was able to get the appropri- goal of $22 million. ate work and travel visas necessary for the The Ted Shawn Theatre.renovation will trip and job. provide much-needed upgrades backstage “We will both do a recording for the opera and in the performance space and will also house and a live performance to be broadcast The Ted Shawn Theatre. include a new ventilation and air-condition- on the national Italian Radio channel, RAI. the 20th century. Carlo Maria Giulini, Erich ing system, a necessity for post-COVID-19 After exactly one year, it is really exciting to Kleiber, Respighi, and Herbert von Karajan etc. performances. The Pillow is also moving be back in Europe and working with a large This return to large orchestra work though has me forward with plans to build a new theater to orchestra again. The musician count for this missing my wonderful colleagues in the replace the Doris Duke Theatre, which was work is approximately 100 musicians, Springfield Symphony and our audiences of the destroyed by a catastrophic fire on the morn- which, with some social distancing, means Pioneer Valley very much. I sincerely hope I have ing of Nov. 17, 2020. Plans for a new theater it’s a big space we take up! Indeed, we are the opportunity to work with and see everyone capturing the warmth, flexibility, and inti- doing it with the orchestra pit raised, and again soon”. macy of the original Doris Duke Theatre will platforms built upon the full stage of the be announced this fall. opera house in order to allow for this.” For details on Jacob’s Pillow: www.jacob- Rhodes added “It is once again quite Of Note… spillow.org. heady to be in one of these old opera house dressing rooms and see posters with names “The Waiting Room,” a world premiere of a that read like a who’s who of conductors of play written for ZOOM by Steve Wangh, takes KEVIN RHODES center screen at Silverthorne Theatre, March 26-April 4. “The Waiting Room” invites audi- ences to enter the Bardo, the liminal space between one earthly life and the next. It’s a fan- tastical live-on-Zoom play, in which actors and audience can all reflect on the repercussions of the annus horribilis we’ve just endured, and per- haps even alter our personal karma. For details: https://silverthornetheater.org/special-events The UMass/Amherst Department of Music and Dance has announced a new young artist competition open to Massachusetts high school students. The UMass Young Artist Awards, con- ducted entirely by video, offers 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place cash awards of up to $1,000 in each of five categories: Voice (one category for 9th/10th grades and another for 11th/12th grades), Winds/ Brass/Percussion, Piano and Strings. Application deadline is May 1. For details: http://www.umass. edu/music/umass-young-artist-awards-2021 ——— Mark G. Auerbach studied theatre at American University and The Yale School of Drama. He has worked for arts organizations nationwide, and reported on the arts for print and broadcast. Mark produces and hosts ArtsBeat and On The Mark for WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB, and he’s a The socially distanced Springfield Symphony. regular contributor to Pioneer Valley Radio.

The Westfield Fire Department received a SAFE grant, which will allow visits to classrooms to educate children on the role of firefighters and fire safety. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS PHOTO) SAFE Grant Continued from Page 1 classrooms to get the students interested in later becoming fire- fighters themselves. “I have firefighters who went through the SAFE programs as elementary schoolers and got them involved in wanting to be a firefighter,” said Egloff. Ayden Rogalski is seen with Lincoln, a hen on the The remaining 20 percent of the grant funds will be used to pro- family farm. Since Ayden is a history buff, he vide materials such as plastic fire hats, coloring books, pencils, and named Lincoln after Abraham Lincoln. (TANYA The plants are from the germinated seeds that the Rogalski family other educational, firefighter-related materials to the students. ROGALSKI PHOTO) planted. (TANYA ROGALSKI PHOTO) Egloff said that this year’s grant is the highest amount they have received in a while, likely because not many departments put in for it this year due to COVID-19. He said it looks like they will be able Writers' Series to get firefighters into the schools this year. That vast majority of Continued from Page 1 Westfield firefighters are fully vaccinated, meaning that such an The same thing goes for the meat chickens, turkeys and pigs. We get them event at school would likely not contribute to COVID-19 spread. as babies when it’s near the end of winter and we feed them as much as Should it not happen during the current school year, Egloff said possible to get them fattened up for butchering at the end of spring. Then they plan to do it in September. we do it all over again in the summer so we have meat to last us throughout the winter. Of course growing animals isn’t exactly the same as growing Fresh Cycle plants but there are similarities. We have to take care of everything we grow Continued from Page 1 in order to reap the benefits. put her heart and soul into making Fresh stay open, and safely, so Homesteading, for me, is about knowing where my food comes from. I our members could continue working on their fitness goals,” she love it because I get to see all different types of food and animals. I get to said. taste things I’ve never tasted before and know that what I’m eating is Classes run 7 days a week from as early as 5 a.m. for the early healthy. I know that if anything happens to the food supply, we can sow The little chicks are meat birds. (TANYA ROGALSKI birds who like to get it in before work, and classes run well into the seeds and raise animals to feed us. PHOTO) evening. Soares said there is a class for everyone. “All of the instructors are really talented and bring something Stop, Drop and Read different to the stage — different styles, different music,” she said. “For those new to indoor cycling we recommend arriving 15 min- Continued from Page 1 utes early so we can properly set you up on the bike and orientate the students to raise money. All students and staff got on you to the class. The lights go off, the ‘nightlights’ come on and the board immediately, Tolpa said. party starts!” Over the past two weeks, students have been gathering dona- Fresh Cycle also offers one-on-one and group personal training tions from their family and friends. Remote learners from and private parties for groups of friends and families, colleagues, schools across the city also took part in this initiative, as they dance and sports teams, girls night out, birthdays, etc. are a part of classes with Franklin’s remote students. “Just request your favorite instructor,” said Soares, adding “I “The envelopes kept coming in every day. Some who have personally love doing this, it’s so much fun. I’ve been teaching for the least gave the most. It’s just amazing, the extent of thought- 10 years. I enjoy the bonds I make with the people in my classes, fulness,” Tolpa said. we are a team we work on goals together, support each other and Then, on the past two Fridays, students took a time out from have so much fun.” whatever they were doing to STOP! DROP! and READ! for 30 For a schedule of classes and cost of packages, log on to schedu- Franklin Avenue students minutes. Students read from books in their hands and on their licity.com and search Fresh Cycle. Classes are booked on the site, participated in a. Read-a- Franklin Avenue students computers, or gathered in groups and were read to by teachers. which allows people to sign up and cancel from home. There are thon to help a family who stop, drop and read for a “It was a celebration of reading for a great cause,” Tolpa no contracts or fees at Fresh Cycle. lost their home to a fire. good cause. (CHRIS TOLPA said. Visit Fresh Cycle on Facebook for more information. (CHRIS TOLPA PHOTO) PHOTO) PAGE 4 - TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Statement by MTA President Merrie Najimy on new CDC distancing guidance and the state’s plan to return students to school buildings full time The CDC has said for nearly a year that six feet of distancing helps reduce the spread of the coronavirus in schools. The new guidance says three feet is now good enough in most circum- stances, even though it will lead to a sharp increase in the number of potentially infected people in our school buildings. For Massachusetts, this guidance comes at a time when new cases are relatively high and more contagious variants are spreading. In light of these factors, enforcing or implementing other mitigation strategies is more important than ever. These include vaccinating school employees, ventilation that can control infection, masking and surveillance testing. We urge the state to delay ordering full in-person learn- ing until on or after April 26. This will give more staff a chance to be vaccinated and give school districts more time to cope with the logistical challenges of such a dramatic change so late in the year. Delaying by just three weeks will also give parents time to decide whether sending their children into more crowded schools is a risk worth taking — a risk that multiple surveys show families of color are less willing to take on. Even prior to this guidance, a MassINC poll released on Tuesday shows that parents were ambivalent, with 40 percent saying that “schools should focus on improving remote learning for the remainder of the year” and 54 percent saying they should “focus on bring- ing more children back in person.” Our members want to be with their students. We truly hope that three feet is safe enough, especially for our unvaccinated students and their families. But we can’t let down our guard. We urge the CDC and Governor Charlie Baker to follow the science, not an artificial deadline. If cases start rising in our schools and communities, they must act quickly to pro- tect the health and safety of everyone involved. Helen Jenkins, Boston University epidemiologist, as quoted in the Boston Globe on the high level of coronavirus cases in DOR unilaterally delays state Massachusetts: “I think we’re just in a race against time to vac- cinate people. I definitely am concerned that we could see things start to tick up. … I really think we need to kind of sit tight for another few weeks. This is a time for being cautious. tax-filing deadline to May 17 The end is in sight.” By COLIN A. YOUNG performed timely, including the filing and payment of indi- State House News Service vidual personal income tax returns and taxes," DOR wrote in BOSTON - Citing powers it can use when the president a technical information release. "On March 13, 2020, the declares a disaster, the Department of Revenue on Friday uni- President of the United States issued an emergency declaration Pearlstein reflects on Holyoke laterally moved the Massachusetts tax filing deadline to con- under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency form with the postponed federal deadline of May 17. Assistance Act in response to the ongoing 2019 novel Home investigation, timeframe DOR said Massachusetts individual personal income tax Coronavirus ('COVID-19') pandemic, triggering the returns and payments for the 2020 tax year that would have Commissioner's authority." By CHRIS LISINSKI been due April 15 are now due May 17 under an extension Even after May 17, individual taxpayers will be eligible "for State House News Service automatically granted. On Thursday, Senate President Karen an automatic extension of time to file their personal income BOSTON — U.S. Attorney Mark Pearlstein's probe into the Spilka and House Speaker Ronald Mariano announced that tax returns as long as the amount required to be paid for a valid COVID-19 outbreak that killed at least 76 veterans who lived they would effectuate a delay in the filing deadline to May 17 personal income tax extension is paid by May 17," DOR said. at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home did not face any constraints in legislation. That now appears to be a moot point and tax The announcement from Spilka and Mariano that the House imposed by Gov. Charlie Baker's administration, though the preparers will not have to wait for a bill to be passed and and Senate leaders had agreed to insert the tax filing deadline timeframe left investigators unable to dig more deeply into "a signed to get certainty on the state deadline. extension into wide-ranging legislation Thursday upset some long and rich history" of issues at the facility, Pearlstein said "[I]n the case of a Presidentially declared disaster, the senators who complained of learning about the addition from Friday. Commissioner of Revenue ... may disregard a period of up to the News Service rather than Spilka and about not having Nine months after the release of his bombshell report one year in determining whether certain taxpayer actions were enough notice of the change. prompted the departure of Veterans' Services Secretary Francisco Urena and the termination of former Holyoke Soldiers' Home Superintendent Bennett Walsh, Pearlstein sat for nearly two hours to field questions from the legislative panel conducting its own review of the tragedy. Pearlstein said Friday that his team conducted its investiga- Boston taking modified approach to next reopening phase tion pro bono after Baker tapped them last year, and he said the governor did not place any limits or roadblocks on their By COLIN A. YOUNG side and 10 people inside. The city's positivity rate is currently work. State House News Service at 3.5 percent, the mayor said. Sen. Anne Gobi, a Spencer Democrat, asked Pearlstein why BOSTON - When most of Massachusetts shifts into Phase 4 The city's more stringent restrictions will not apply to indoor his 174-page report focused as closely as it did on Walsh's of the state's reopening plan Monday, Boston will adopt a or outdoor stadiums, arenas or ballparks, meaning that Fenway managerial decisions and Urena's gaps in oversight and why modified version with lower caps on most indoor and outdoor Park and TD Garden will still be able to host fans up to 12 there was not "more of a look at the real systemic problems" events, Mayor Martin Walsh announced Friday. percent of their maximum capacity starting Monday, Walsh that she said the home has faced for years. "This is consistent with the cautious approach that we've said. He said the city will also wait for its positivity rate to stay Pearlstein responded that he was tasked with answering the taken throughout the pandemic," the mayor said during a City below 2.75 percent for two weeks before allowing Fenway or governor's questions about what happened at the home and Hall press conference. "It's not a lot of changes but there are TD Garden to increase the number of fans allowed at games. how it happened. His analysis focused on some broader issues some changes that we are not going to be moving forward with "The case numbers have stayed below our thresholds of such as staffing shortages that had been apparent before the as much as the state." concern for about a month now. We are ready to move forward pandemic hit, Pearlstein said, noting that investigators "did Instead of allowing up to 100 people to gather indoors and to reopening, so we're happy in the trend we're going. We're not have the luxury of time to do a comprehensive history of up to 150 people to gather outside, Walsh said Boston will only obviously not where we completely want to be, but we're get- the soldiers' home." allow indoor gatherings of up to 60 people and outdoor gather- ting to a better place," Walsh said. But he added: "The trend "There's no doubt that there is a long and rich history at the ings of up to 100 people until the city's positive test rate stays has been flat for several weeks. So we did see a decline, but it's soldiers' home of problems and dysfunction," Pearlstein said, below 2.75 percent for two consecutive weeks. For private been flat for the last several weeks. So we know that we still offering labor management as an example that "at least indi- residences, the gathering limits will remain at 25 people out- have work to do to make sure that we combat this virus." rectly" contributed to the deadly outbreak. "But to dissect the history of labor management dysfunction at the home would have been a very lengthy exercise, to be sure, and really would have been beyond the scope of what we were asked to do." Despite that, Pearlstein stressed that a deeper analysis of structural issues would not have changed his conclusions about the sequence of decisions and oversight failures that exacerbated the public health crisis. He added that other investigative bodies that have a "broad- er scope," such as the special legislative committee holding Friday's hearing, might have the bandwidth to "take a more panoramic view."

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(413)562-4181 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021 - PAGE 5 Velis introduces legislation Obituaries to support military families Contact roxanne@thewestfieldnewsgroup • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 Obituaries online at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries BOSTON — At the end of last month State Senator John C. Velis filed bill SD1372: An Anthony Peter Liquori Constance “Connie” Orcutt Act relative to military AGAWAM — Anthony Peter SOUTHWICK — Connie Orcutt, 71, (1949-2021) passed spouse-licensure portability, Liquori (84) of Southwick and away on Friday, March 19, 2021, at Baystate Medical Center education and enrollment of Tolland, formerly of Agawam, in Springfield, MA. dependents. This bill would passed away peacefully in his home Connie was born on November help moving military families on March 21, 2021, surrounded by 14, 1949, in Bethesda, Maryland to transition easier by speeding his loving family. He was the beloved Conrad Cimino and Virginia (Sisilo) up the state professional husband of 60 years to Irene (Banel) Westfall. licensing process, allowing Liquori. Anthony – fondly known by Connie owned Catalyst, a stained children moving into the his friends and family as “Ant’ny,” glass, ceramics, and woodworking Commonwealth enroll in “Chickee,” and “Tony” – was born in studio in Southwick, MA for over 18 school prior to the move, and Springfield on January 26, 1937, son years where she worked alongside letting college students keep to the late Fiore and Florence Rose her daughter Michelle. She also in-state tuition. (Bonavito) Liquori. He was prede- managed rental properties owned by Relatively short durations ceased by his siblings John Liquori, her and her husband. In her spare of military assignments and STATE SEN. Mamie (Liquori) Nostin, and Thomas time, Connie enjoyed gardening and long re-application processes JOHN C. VELIS Liquori. was a huge lover of all animals. Through the years Connie often discourage military school. College students lose Anthony graduated Agawam High School and her family provided a loving warm home for Foster spouses from seeking their affordability. I just think that- in 1954 and attended the University of Children. respective licenses when -we as a Commonwealth-- Massachusetts, Amherst. He served in the Connie is predeceased by her parents Conrad Cimino and moving to a new state. This should do everything on our Army National Guard for 6 years; he was hon- Virginia Westfall. bill would require state agen- power to ease transitions for orably discharged in 1962. Anthony was a Connie leaves her husband of 24 years Charles Orcutt of cies to accept or reject their families who are already sac- parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church. Southwick, MA, her son Edward Bushey and his wife Terry application within 30 days of rificing so much for us.” In his early years, he worked for the town of of Southwick, MA, her daughters: Michelle Dellagiustina applying, which would help Senator Velis worked Longmeadow as a surveyor and for Al Nichols Surveying in and her husband Paul of Southwick, MA, Heather Bushey of speed up the process of find- closely with officials from the Agawam. Using those surveying skills, he was part of the team Southwick, MA, Sandra Foster and her husband Michael of ing a new job. Department of Defense on that developed the layout, routing, and design of the Deerfield White Creek, NY, Sheila Dickinson and her husband Art of The legislation would also this legislation, which fol- section of I-91. Anthony was a prolific property developer. His Roxbury, VT, Cindy Trask and her husband Doug of create a “purple star campus” lows many recommendations first development was Willow Brook Estates off of Cooper Randolph, VT, Linda Orcutt of Westfield, MA, Charlene designation for schools with put forward by the Military Street, established with his two brothers and sister. He helped Kareta and her husband David of Southampton, MA, and services geared towards fre- Child Education Coalition. develop Overlook Ridge Estates in Suffield; and several prop- Susan Lopez of Westfield, MA; her sister Dyan Thomas of quently moving military fam- “The Military Child erties in Feeding Hills with his two brothers, John and Tom; St. Johnsville, NY, 50+ grandchildren, many great-grand- ilies, including having desig- Education Coalition applauds Hawk’s Nest and Evergreen in Westfield; and a section on City children, many great-great-grandchildren, her nieces Jenna nated-military family staff Massachusetts Senator John Tattersfield and Candice Stout both of Florida, along with View and Hillside in Westfield. He built several homes in contacts and website resourc- Velis and his fellow Senators Woodcliff in Eastwood and developed Westbridge Manor many other family members and friends. es for students and families. for introducing SD 1372 call- Apartments in Westfield. He was the owner/developer of Pine In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in The bill would also allow ing for the adoption of a state- Knoll Estates in Southwick. He was a real estate owner/broker memory of Connie to Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society, rolling and virtual enrollment for New Horizons Real Estate in Westfield for over 30 years. P.O. Box 6307, Springfield, MA 01101 Online donation may wide Purple Star Campus for students in military fami- program,” said MCEC Anthony served as a director on the Board for Driftwood be made by visiting dakinhumane.org lies who are going to move to Shores in Tolland, MA. He was appointed Chairman of the A celebration of Connie’s life will be held in May. Service President and CEO Dr. Becky the Commonwealth, alleviat- Porter. “The Purple Star Conservation Commission on May 5, 1980. details will be announced. ing the burden of missed In the early 80’s he was a member of the Mawaga Club, To express condolences to the family, share memories or Program has the ability to deadlines and repeated class- reshape the educational envi- where he would take his sons fishing. Many summers were photos, please visit Connie’s memorial page at www.avalon- es that children with parents spent with the Hillios Family enjoying the beautiful beaches of celebrations.com ronment for our military-con- in the military often face. nected children and families Falmouth on Cape Cod. For the last 40 years, summers were Avalon Funeral & Cremation Services, 691 College Hwy, For college students whose for years to come. MCEC mostly spent on Otis Reservoir with his wife, children, grand- Southwick, MA 01077 is assisting the family with funeral military family or sponsor looks forward to increased children, and extended family and friends enjoying the lake – arrangements. move out the Commonwealth, kayaking, water skiing, birdwatching, fishing, and boating. the legislation also requires opportunities to work side- Many happy memories were made over the past 28 years on that they be deemed an in- by-side with state educators Martha’s Vineyard, where Anthony rented a home for his fam- state resident and still qualify and administrators across the ily and grandchildren, so they could enjoy the amenities of this for in-state tuition at institu- nation to help them earn their beautiful island – fishing, beaching, biking, enjoying sunsets, Two Westfield leaders tions of higher education so schools the designation of and family time. Every December, he would take his family to long as they remain continu- being recognized as a Purple Freeport, Maine for a long weekend, staying at the Harraseeket among recipients ously enrolled. Star Campus.” Inn. Anthony spent countless winters skiing with the Slate “Moving around frequently Senator Velis is a major in Family at Mount Snow and traveled with them and family to the army reserves and was SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest magazine, the is a fact of life for my fellow Vail, Beaver Creek, and Breckenridge. Anthony and his wife biweekly business journal covering Western Massachusetts, service persons in the mili- recently appointed the Chair Irene took many trips to Europe skiing – St. Moritz, Zermatt, will honor its Difference Makers for 2021 on Thursday, tary. It always has been,” said of the Joint committee on Mt. Blanc, Chamonix, Bormio, and the Dolomites. He spent April 1 with a virtual ceremony hosted on the Remo vir- Velis. “Spouses can’t work. Veterans and Federal Affairs. many weekends throughout the year with his brothers, neph- tual event platform. Kids get stuck in the bureau- This bill has not been ews, and sons hunting in Vermont at his friend Joey’s home. He The Difference Makers program was established in cratic muck and fall behind in referred to a committee yet. enjoyed fishing, pheasant hunting, duck hunting, and bow 2009 to recognize individuals and groups that are, as the hunting in Vermont. He also went salmon fishing in Alaska and name suggests, making a difference in the Western Mass. the Miramichi River in Nova Scotia. Anthony enjoyed hiking region. Since the very beginning, this recognition pro- and biking throughout New England. He loved all things out- gram has shown conclusively that there are a great many Main Street will be partially doors and visited many national parks across the United States. ways to make a difference. And the class of 2021, the One of his passions was playing softball and coaching baseball program’s 13th, makes this even more abundantly clear. closed March 31-April 1 at Sacred Heart Parish in Feeding Hills. For over fifty years, This year’s honorees are: Anthony spent his mornings having breakfast at Memo’s WESTFIELD - At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, the sec- , President, Peerless Precision Coffee Shop enjoying the company of his brothers, brother-in- • Kristin Carlson tion of Main Street between Free Street and Mechanic Street laws, and friends. He often stopped at McDonald’s on • EforAll Holyoke will be temporarily closed to all traffic for the erection of the Founder, UnityFirst.com; Professor, Wednesdays to have a cup of coffee with his cousins Ed and • Janine Fondon, Columbia Greenway Rail Trail’s Main Street signature bridge. Bay Path University Dickie. Once a month he got together with his 1954 classmates This section of roadway will remain fully closed to all traffic , Philanthropist; Founder, Aspen and enjoyed spending time with them, especially with Pudgy, • Harold Grinspoon until 7 a.m. on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Square Management • Chad Moir, Founder and Owner, his life-long friend. He looked forward to conversations with Please plan accordingly and follow all detour signs. Traffic DopaFit Parkinson’s Movement Center Joe Mendes, another life-long friend. control by the Westfield Police Department will be present CEO, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Anthony will be missed by his beloved wife Irene, his three • Bill Parks, throughout the duration of the road closure. Entrances to all Westfield loving children, Christine (Liquori) Kuras and her husband abutting properties and businesses will remain open and Founder and Partner, Conservation Joseph Kuras of Southwick, Anthony Liquori and his husband • Pete Westover, should be unaffected by this closure. Works, LLC Steven Maler of Boston and Provincetown, Michael Liquori Any questions or concerns can be directed to the Westfield Honorees are profiled in the Feb. 17 issue of and his partner Rachel Kurtz of Agawam; his two adored Engineering Department at 413-572-6219. Thank you for your BusinessWest and on www.businesswest.com. The grandchildren, Michael Anthony Grenier and his fiancée cooperation. Difference Makers Gala on April 1 will begin at 6 p.m. Alexandra Ricco of West Springfield and Lauren Irene Grenier with virtual networking and opportunities to meet this of Boston; his brother-in-law Frank Nostin of Agawam and year’s honorees. Following the hour of networking, there Boca Raton, Florida and his devoted brother-in-law Victor If you would like to run a will be an hour-long presentation featuring remarks from Banel of Westfield; Josephine (Banel) Hillios of Chicopee; and our sponsors, videos from our #EverydayDifferenceMakers Birthday Announcement in many adoring nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family social-media campaign, and overviews of — and remarks and friends. The Westfield News contact from — our seven amazing honorees. This event is free. The Liquori family wishes to thank Anthony’s caregivers Please RSVP by visting live.remo.co/e/difference-mak- us at: 413-562-4181 Shawkat Salimov and Lasha Kamkamidze of EuroCare and his ers-2021. entire medical team at Baystate Health, including Baystate Home Health and Baystate Hospice for their exceptional care. They’d also like to thank Roopashree Muralidhar, MD and Michael Siegenthaler, MD, Candice for her pharmaceutical expertise, as well as RAM Ambulance. They are especially grateful to his nephew Joseph Liquori, his niece Tara (Hillios) Paquette, Victor Banel, Josephine Hillios and Pudgy Phillips FINANCIAL for their unwavering support. A special thank you goes out to his friends and family for all DRENEN SERVICES, INC. the visits, telephone calls, FaceTime chats, texts and especially for their friendship and prayers. A WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIRM Calling hours for Anthony will be held Wednesday, March 89 South Maple Street, Westfield MA 01085 24, 2021, from 3pm to 7pm in the Colonial Forastiere Family 413-569-0015 413-642-3127 Funeral Home, 985 Main St., Agawam. Funeral services will begin at 8:45AM on Thursday, March 25, 2021 from the funeral home. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00AM in St. John the Evangelist Church, 833 Main St., How Does the CARES ACT impact Agawam. Due to the recent Covid 19 restrictions, burial will be private. MASKS/SOCIAL DISTANCING MUST BE PERFORMED IN THE FUNERAL HOME AND AT THE your return for 2020? CHURCH. PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE STAFF IN REGARDS TO VISITOR CAPACITY. Find out now Memorial contributions may be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (https://www. Call to schedule your tax appointment! aspca.org or by mail: ASPCA, PO Box 96929, Washington, DC Open Monday Thru Friday 20090-6929) or the Skip Joyce Nights and Weekends Available Endowed Fund for Cerebral by Appointment. Amyloid Angiopathy Research at Mass General (https://tinyurl. 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“FALL II” March 23 Gateway boys basketball vs. Belchertown, 5 p.m. Gateway girls basketball @ Belchertown, 6 p.m.

March 25 Gateway boys basketball @ Belchertown, 6 p.m. Gateway girls basketball vs. Belchertown, 5 p.m. Southwick boys basketball vs. Monson, 7 p.m. Southwick girls basketball @ Monson, 6 p.m.

March 26 Westfield football @ Central, 5 p.m. Westfield junior wide receiver Mike Collins (88) celebrates with sophomore wideout Conor March 29 Connally (85) after Connally hauled in an 11 yard touchdown pass from Bombers senior quar- Gateway boys basketball @ Monson, 6 p.m. Westfield’s William Brewster (15) cuts back to the middle of the field for a 62 yard Gateway girls basketball vs. Monson, 5 p.m. terback Matt Adamites early in Friday’s season return for touchdown with 5:15 remaining in the second half. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE opener at Chicopee Comprehensive High School. Southwick boys basketball @ Belchertown, WESTFIELD NEWS) 6 p.m. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Southwick girls basketball vs. Belchertown, 7 p.m.

April 1 Gateway boys basketball vs. Monson, 5 p.m. Bombers soar past Colts in Gateway girls basketball @ Monson, 6 p.m. Southwick boys basketball vs. Belchertown, 6 p.m. Southwick girls basketball @ Belchertown, 6 p.m. long-awaited football opener April 2 By CHRIS PUTZ Westfield football @ Minnechaug, 6 p.m. Sports Editor CHICOPEE — During the high school April 6 football season, the weather typically goes Gateway boys basketball from warm to cold. The pandemic flipped vs. Hampshire Regional, 5 p.m. the fall sports season – – and the entire Gateway girls basketball world for that matter – – upside down. Now, @ Hampshire Regional, 5 p.m. temperatures will rise during the months of March and April as football teams finally compete in what is being dubbed, “Fall II.” April 9 That being said, the Westfield Bombers Westfield football @ Holyoke, Time TBA were hot from the get-go despite the chill in Gateway boys basketball the air. @ Hampshire Regional, Time TBA On a frigid evening Friday, Westfield Gateway girls basketball junior quarterback Matt Adamites threw for vs. Hampshire Regional, 5 p.m. three touchdowns and the Bombers cruised to a 35-0 shutout of the Chicopee Comp April 13 Colts in a high school football season open- Gateway boys basketball vs. Sabis, 5 p.m. er. Gateway girls basketball @ Sabis, 4:30 p.m. Chicopee Comp’s best effort came on Westfield’s first drive. The Bombers moved The Westfield High football team makes its way onto the field at Friday’s game against April 15 the ball to their opponent’s 11 yard line but Chicopee Comp High. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Southwick girls volleyball @ Sabis, were stuffed on fourth and one. 4:30 p.m. Chicopee Comp took over, and on its next scrimmage, putting the team into the red Westfield High football coach Rob Parent drive on fourth down, snapped the ball over zone. commended Adamites on his opening day April 16 the punter’s head and through its own end Chicopee Comp’s special teams unit wilt- performance and applauded his team for its Westfield football vs. Agawam, 6 p.m. zone for a safety. ed under Westfield’s defensive pressure efforts. Gateway boys basketball @ Belchertown, On its second possession, Westfield would again, snapping the ball into the end zone. A “I thought Matt did a really good job tak- 6 p.m. not be denied. After taking over near mid- Colts special teamer kicked the ball out of ing command of the offense, and when the field, the Bombers drove 52 yards in nine the end zone to avoid the Bombers pouncing play needed to be made he made the play,” Gateway girls basketball vs. Belchertown, coach Parent said. “I thought our guys exe- 5 p.m. plays. The drive culminated with Adamites on the ball for a touchdown, but still lost two hitting sophomore wide receiver Conor points in the process. cuted the game plan really well and we were Southwick boys basketball @ Monson, Westfield took over and – – surprise – – able to capitalize on the mistakes from 6 p.m. Connally for an 11 yard touchdown pass completion with 1:48 remaining. The extra scored again. Bombers’ senior Will Brewster Chicopee (Comp). We scored, turned them Southwick girls basketball vs. Monson, point failed. returned the ensuing kickoff 62 yards for a into points. That’s signs of a good team.” 7 p.m. Westfield had equal success on its next touchdown and a 28-0 lead. drive, scoring when Adamites connected Adamites tossed another touchdown late GIRLS VOLLEYBALL April 20 with sophomore wideout Andrew Scott for a in the first half, a strike to Scott in the corner Southwick girls basketball 23 yard pass with 11:47 left to take a 14-0 of the end zone, to go up by five touch- Rams defeat Tigers vs. Gateway, Time TBA advantage. downs. Southwick boys basketball @ Gateway, Westfield charmed its way to a third Both teams went scoreless the rest of the Southwick def. South Hadley, 5 p.m. straight touchdown. The Bombers started on way. 25-22, 25-16, 21-25, 25-22 their own 43 yard line and needed just five “Our energy that we started with just car- Kaitlyn Haseltine (13 assists, 4 kills, 4 April 22 plays to punch the ball into the end zone. ried us along in the game,” Adamites said. digs, 4 aces), Gillian Bourque (1 assist, 6 Gateway boys basketball @ Monson, 6 p.m. Sophomore running back Christopher “It didn’t feel like I was playing a real game kills, 5 digs, 3 aces), and Alexandra Methe Gateway girls basketball vs. Monson, 5 p.m. Barber scored from 10 yards out to make it but I got into the hang of things. …I started (1 assist, 2 kills, 14 digs, 1 ace) led the way a 20-0 ball game. Barber ripped off a 38 to feel more calm and then everything began for another Southwick victory. April 23 yard touchdown run on its first play from to go smooth.” Westfield football vs. East Longmeadow, 6 p.m. Southwick boys basketball vs. Belchertown, 7 p.m. Southwick girls basketball @ Belchertown, 6 p.m

CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars hosts shredding event WESTFIELD — CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars is hosting a paper shredding fundraiser, rain or shine, on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. or until the truck is full at the Westfield Senior Center parking lot at 45 Noble St. Valley Green Shredding of Westfield is donat- ing its equipment so that all proceeds will fund scholarships for Westfield students. While you remain safely at home, this is a good time to box up old documents, protect your identity and help our young scholars. A $5 donation is requested for every box, Limit 3 boxes. No Early Birds! Mandatory COVID-19 Procedures must be followed: • Must wear a mask • Remain in vehicle at all times • Follow all instructions from volunteers and Valley Green Shedding employees • All material must be accessible in the trunk, truck bed, or cargo area • Pets should not be in the vehicle • Please pay with exact amount IF YOU ARE SICK OR AWAITING COVID TEST RESULTS, DO NOT ATTEND THE EVENT The WHS defensive line brings down a Comp runner. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021 - PAGE 7

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ARIES (March 21-April 19)  Get in touch with a family member you have been meaning to con- tact. Exciting news may await you. Shop online for an item to brighten your home. You may find the perfect bargain you can- not resist. Tonight: Mood music. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) SCARY GARY Mark Buford  You may run into someone you admire from afar. Muster the confidence to strike up a conversation. You never know where it leads. Check emails and texts. There may be a message that will make you smile. Tonight: Crossword puz- zle. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  Today, purchase an upgrade for an electronic device. Bring along a tech savvy friend. You will be able to get the best product to suit your needs. Enjoy Crosswords a meal together to celebrate your acquisi- tion. Tonight: Practice a musical instru- ment. DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni CANCER (June 21-July 22)  Someone will tell you how wonderful you look, so enjoy the flattery. Use your charm and persuasion to wrap that person around your finger. Speak from your heart, and you will get the response you’re looking for. Tonight: Weekly meeting. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  Nostalgic memories may overwhelm you. Search for a classmate with whom you lost touch. Think twice before reconnecting. You might discover you have nothing in common. Donate B.C. Mastroianni and Hart clothes and books you no longer need. Tonight: A pot of herbal tea. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  Join a group that appeals to your ideals. Its benefits include forming lifelong friendships with like-minded peo- ple. Help a friend get through a crisis. If it involves lending money, set up install- ments for paying it back. Tonight: Blast from the past. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  Be attentive to your deadline, and you may even wrap up a project ahead of schedule. The extra effort and dedica- tion will get you noticed by those who ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie matter. Hold off on expressing strong opinions. Tonight: Indulge your sweet tooth. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  Ideas for a writing project will get activated. Once you start, your brain will overflow. Remember to come up for air every now and then. Get your body moving and replenish your energy. Tonight: Sign up for a fitness class. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  A conversation with a friend or colleague may pique your interest in a business opportunity. Offer your skills but avoid making a financial investment. Start selling things online and see how it goes. ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett Set aside sentimental items. Tonight: Review documents. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  You may be pulled in different directions by members of your team. Negotiate between two factions and prac- tice the art of compromise. Give someone you love quality time, even if it is just a quiet dinner at home. Tonight: Soothing music. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  Looking your best and feel- ing physically fit will boost your confi- dence. Start an exercise regimen that you can manage, and follow it through. With Cryptoquip an array of online videos, choose the one ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe that works for you. Tonight: Friendly gos- sip. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  Follow your creative instincts. Make time for an artistic project you want to begin. Family members will give you the time and space to work on your own. Do something thoughtful for them in return. Tonight: Write down your aspira- tions. BORN TODAY Astrologer Dane Rudhyar (1895), singer Chaka Khan (1953), actress Keri Russell (1976) PAGE 8 - TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

LEGAL NOTICES GENERAL SERVICES (March 16, 23, 2021) A.R.A. JUNK & Dear Annie Town of Southwick FURNITURE REMOVAL By ANNIE LANE Planning Board Notice of Public Hearing FULL HOUSE CLEANOUTS 115 Fred Jackson Road Appliances, Garage We Recycle & Donate Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provision of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 11, Open & In Business during this Woman Interrupted difficult time to serve you! that the Planning Board will hold a public hear- Dear Annie: I have been with my husband for 21 My question is regarding the bridal shower. We ing on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 7:10 p.m. via Zoom on an application by Kevin Solek for PETE 413-433-0356 years, and we have been married for 15 years. I truly have friends and other family members who are not a Special Permit and Site Plan Approval for the Free Estimates love him very much. 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