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Abner Gibbs fifth grade teacher Sheilagh Fourth and fifth grade students gathered in the Kathryn Breck, Westfield Middle School assis- Abner Gibbs fifth graders take a lunch Anderson and SMS Health teacher Donna auditorium for a pep rally at the Westfield tant principal Jessica Kennedy, Noah Chartier break. Doiron led a scavenger hunt. Intermediate School (formerly SMS). and Joshua Bowen talk about Step Up day. 2400 students participate in Step Up Day Monday By Amy Porter this large of a scale. In the past, each Westfield Middle School (formerly “Overall, Step Up Day went very Intermediate School began with a Correspondent elementary school sent their fifth South Middle School). well. I would like to thank all of the pep rally in the gymnasium. WESTFIELD – Westfield Public grade students on different days to “This was the first time we did staff that worked hard putting Students packed the bleachers and Schools held an ambitious “Step Up visit the middle schools. step up days for the high schools,” together meaningful experiences for welcomed their new mascot, the Day” on Monday morning, trans- This year, all fourth and fifth Czaporowski said. About 150 eighth our students. In the near future, our Polar Bear (a holdover from SMS), porting 2,400 students to the new grade students, approximately 850, grade students visited Westfield team will debrief about what went and their new school colors of navy, schools they will be attending in visited the newly-named Westfield Technical Academy, and 300 went well and what could have gone bet- white and gold. The mascot and September. Intermediate School (formerly to Westfield High school. ter as well as whether or not this colors were determined through a WPS Superintendent Stefan North Middle School), and about Also new this year, was that all of should be an annual event,” said school-wide survey. Czaporowski said they have done the same number of sixth and sev- the Russell students went to Czaporowski. Step Up days before, but never on enth grade students went to Highland Elementary School. Step Up day at the Westfield See Step Up Day, Page 8

Baystate Boards discuss Noble food permit delinquencies opens new By Greg Fitzpatrick Correspondent SOUTHWICK – During Monday night’s Select Board meeting, the board met with entrance Board of Health members to discuss their ongo- ing issue with food establishments in town not Residents at Russell Annual Town Meeting prepare to take historic vote. (Photo by Amy Porter) paying their annual food permit and fees. In May, Board of Health Director Tom and lobby FitzGerald noted that there were seven food vendors in town that hadn’t paid their required WESTFIELD – After eight months, As last town to vote, permit fee to operate as a licensed food busi- the Baystate Noble Hospital front ness in Southwick. The deadline to pay the fee entrance and lobby construction is com- was on May 21. Since then, six establishments plete. have paid the fee. The new entrance and reception area Russell determines FitzGerald noted that if a place didn’t pay the have been enhanced to improve access fee by May 21, a $150 fine would be issued by and comply with the Americans with the Board of Health. Disabilities Act. Some of the improve- Gateway school budgeting On June 1, the Board of Health informed the ments include installing new automatic Westfield News that Pasticceria Italia of 610 sliding doors, re-grading the circular By Amy Porter ditional statutory assessment method. If College Highway hadn’t paid their fee and was driveway and walkway areas to create a Correspondent the alternative assessment passes all the issued a certified letter. level surface, and adding a protected RUSSELL – Russell was the final towns, that increase is reduced to drive-under canopy drop-off area for town to hold its Annual Town Meeting on $30,000. See Food Permit, Page 3 patients. Monday, and any hopes of changing the In order to help persuade Russell to A ribbon cutting ceremony will take way town assessments would be calcu- join the towns in the vote, residents in place Thursday June 14th beginning at lated for the next five years rested on its Chester voted on Saturday to pay $40,890 9am. Baystate Noble Hospital is locat- citizens. Blandford, Montgomery, in additional funds to Gateway to offset ed at 115 West Silver Street, Westfield. Middlefield, Huntington, and on Russell’s assessment, contingent on Several dignitaries and honored Saturday, Chester had all voted on above- Russell passing the amendment. Second guests will be speaking at the event. minimum assessments that would be tied During the discussion on the floor, Among those speaking will be: Nancy to the Gateway budget increase, which Russell Finance committee members, Shendell-Falik, RN, MA, President, cannot exceed 2.5%, instead of the tradi- officials from other towns, and Dr. David Congregational Baystate Medical Center and Senior tional, statutory method which increases B. Hopson, Gateway Superintendent all Vice President of Hospital Operations, or decreases towns by the March 1 stu- spoke in favor of the amendment. Most Baystate Health; Ron Bryant, President, dent census, which can vary widely from of those who spoke have been meeting Church awards Baystate Noble Hospital & Baystate year to year. for eight months to try to find a better Franklin Medical Center; Dena Hall, For Russell it was the hardest call of way for the towns. United Bank’s Western Massachusetts Scholarships all, because uncharacteristically the Chester Finance committee and WESTFIELD – The United Church of Regional President and Westfield town’s student census had decreased by Hilltown Collaborative chair Andy Myers Mayor Brian Sullivan. Christ, Second Congregational in Westfield 26 students in March, and the statutory talked about the meetings he and officials recently awarded scholarships to two young assessment would have meant a decrease from six towns attended at Gateway and members of its church family. Receiving schol- of $97,000 in their assessment this year. with other rural school districts. Myers arships during the church’s Children’s Sunday With the amendment , their assessment said for the last two or three years, the worship service on June 10 were Nick Rogers will increase by a little more than $40,000 Gateway school budget failed, which and Jackie Decoteau. Nick is a 2017 graduate over last year, a swing of $137,000. proved to be very disruptive to the dis- of Westfield High School and a second-year The only other town that would have trict. “We need to stop that slide,” he student at Springfield Community College. fared better this year by the old assess- said. Jackie graduated this year from Westfield High ment method was Blandford, which Myers said that one of the reasons the and will be attending Holyoke Community approved the amended assessment last budget failed is that for small towns it’s College in the fall. month, costing $80,000 more. very difficult to plan for the budget when The Church awards scholarships annually Chester, on the other hand stood to they have to wait until the March 1 cen- from two funds, one established by the late gain a great deal by the amended assess- sus to know how their town will be Ferne E. Terwilliger, the second by Church ment this year. Due to an increase of 18 impacted. He said the plan came together members and friends in memory of The Rev. students in the March census, the town Roger C. Fischer. Ms. Terwilliger, a long-time Previous entrance to Baystate Noble faces an increase of $164,000 in the tra- See Russell, Page 8 Hospital (WNG File Photo) See Scholarships, Page 3 PAGE 2 - TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2018 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Father William H. Wallis, Pastor, St. Peter and St. Casimir TONIGHT WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Parish, Emily White, Danielle M. Bovat and Greg Perreault, Grand Knight, Knights of Overcast, rain. Mostly Sunny. Columbus Whip City Council 100. (Photo by Don 74-77 81-83 Wielgus) WEATHER DISCUSSION Today, a mainly sunny sky. High 79F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 Few Clouds. mph. Tonight, a few clouds. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low around 55F. Wednesday, overcast with rain showers at times. Thunder. High 77F. Wednesday Night, rain showers early with mostly clear conditions later at night. Thunder pos- sible. Low 62F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain Knights of Columbus Whip City Council 40%. Thursday, mostly sunny. High 83F. Winds WNW at 10 to #100 Awards Scholarships 55-56 20 mph. Thursday Night. Mostly clear skies. Low around 55F. WESTFIELD — The Knights of Columbus Whip City Council #100 awarded two schol- arships Monday evening. The recipients of the scholarships, Danielle Bovat and Emily White, are both daughters of active members of the council. The scholarships were both awarded on their behalf in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement, involve- ment in extra-curricular activities, community service, and accomplishments throughout today high school. Both recipients of the scholarships are recent high school graduates who will be attending college in the fall. Danielle Bovat, a graduate of St. Mary’s High School, will 5:15 a.m. 8:28 p.m. 15 hours 12 Minutes be pursuing studies in the fields of Theology and Education at the Franciscan University of sunrise sunsET lENGTH OF dAY Steubenville in Ohio. Emily White, a graduate of Westfield Technical Academy, will be pursuing a career in culinary arts at Johnson and Wales University in Rhode Island. The Knights of Columbus Whip City Council #100 was honored to present these scholarships to the youth in the presence of Grand Knight Gregory Perrault, Rev. William Wallis, and members of its council on Monday evening. The council was pleased to assist descendants Odds & Ends LOCAL LOTTERY of its members in continuing their education and pursuing their dreams. Last night’s numbers MASSACHUSETTS Residents try Lucky For Life 04-05-25-36-46, Lucky Ball: 9 MassCash Knights of to break world 11-21-30-31-32 Mega Millions Columbus Estimated jackpot: $144 million record for largest Numbers Evening 5-4-1-3 Numbers Midday 8-4-4-8 officer paper plane Powerball Estimated jackpot: $121 million elections FITCHBURG, Mass. (AP) — Residents of a Massachusetts city are hoping to break the "The Whip City Council world record for largest paper airplane. #100 Knights of The Revolving Museum of Fitchburg is Columbus held officer revealing a nearly one-ton (0.9-metric ton) elections on June 11, plane Tuesday at the Fitchburg Municipal 2018. Deputy Grand Airport. Volunteers have spent more than three Knight Ken Malo takes years planning and building the plane. on the office of Grand Organizers say they don’t plan to fly the CONNECTICUT Cash 5 Knight from Greg 64-foot long (19.5-meter), 1,500-pound 08-10-13-27-33 Perreault. Greg served in (680-kilogram) contraption. A construction Lucky For Life that role since 2013. crane will instead hold it aloft. An independent 04-05-25-36-46, Lucky Ball: 9 Incoming Grand Knight monitor also will be on hand to measure and Lucky Links Day Ken Malo accepts the document the plane on behalf of the Guinness 01-07-08-10-14-16-20-21 gavel from out going World Record organization. Lucky Links Night Grand Knight, The plane project is meant to spotlight 01-05-07-09-11-12-19-20 Greg J. Perreault. Fitchburg’s history as a major paper producer. Play3 Day 9-1-3 Play3 Night 4-0-6 (Photo by Don Wielgus) Guinness World Records says the largest paper aircraft was built by students and employ- Play4 Day 0-5-2-4 ees at the Braunschweig Institute of Technology Play4 Night 0-5-0-8 in Braunschweig, Germany in 2013. Powerball Estimated jackpot: $121 million

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Tuesday, June 12, the 163rd day of 2018. There are 202 days left in the year.

n June 12, 1963, civil rights leader Medgar were slashed to death outside her Los Angeles home. committed suicide in prison.) NASCAR driver Jason Evers, 37, was shot and killed outside his home (O.J. Simpson was later acquitted of the killings in a Leffler, 37, died after an accident during a dirt car event Oin Jackson, Mississippi. (In 1994, Byron De La criminal trial, but was eventually held liable in a civil at Bridgeport Speedway in New Jersey. Beckwith was convicted of murdering Evers and sen- action.) Boeing’s new 777 jetliner went on its first test tenced to life in prison; he died in 2001.) flight. One year ago: In 2016, an American-born Muslim opened fire at the Tens of thousands of protesters held anti-corruption On this date: Pulse nightclub, a gay establishment in Orlando, Flor- rallies across Russia; more than a thousand were ar- In 1550, the city of Helsinki was established through a ida, leaving 49 people dead and 53 wounded before rested, including opposition leader and protest organiz- decree by King Gustavus I Vasa of Sweden. being shot dead by police. er Alexei Navalny. The Golden State Warriors brought In 1665, England installed a municipal government in home the NBA championship, defeating the Cleveland New York, formerly the Dutch settlement of New Am- Ten years ago: Cavaliers 129-120 in Game 5. sterdam, and appointed its first mayor, Thomas Willett. In a stinging rebuke to President George W. Bush’s an- In 1776, Virginia’s colonial legislature adopted a Dec- ti-terror policies, a deeply divided Supreme Court ruled Today’s Birthdays: laration of Rights. that foreign detainees held for years at Guantanamo Former President George H.W. Bush is 94. Song- In 1898, Philippine nationalists declared independence Bay in Cuba had the right to appeal to U.S. civilian writer Richard M. Sherman is 90. Jazz musician Chick from Spain. courts to challenge their indefinite imprisonment with- Corea is 77. Sportscaster Marv Albert is 77. Singer In 1939, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Mu- out charges. Three heavily armed robbers stole two Roy Harper is 77. Pop singer Len Barry is 76. Actor seum was dedicated in Cooperstown, New York. Pablo Picasso prints, “The Painter and the Model” and Roger Aaron Brown is 69. Rock musician Bun E. Car- In 1942, Anne Frank, a German-born Jewish girl living “Minotaur, Drinker and Women,” plus two paintings by los (Cheap Trick) is 67. Country singer-musician Junior in Amsterdam, received a diary for her 13th birthday, other artists from a museum in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (The Brown is 66. Singer-songwriter Rocky Burnette is 65. less than a month before she and her family went into works were later recovered.) Taiwan and China agreed Actor Timothy Busfield is 61. Singer Meredith Brooks is hiding from the Nazis. to set up permanent offices in each other’s territory for 60. Actress Jenilee Harrison is 60. Rock musician John In 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Loving v. Virginia, the first time in nearly six decades. Linnell (They Might Be Giants) is 59. Actor John Enos unanimously struck down state laws prohibiting inter- is 56. Rapper Grandmaster Dee (Whodini) is 56. Actor racial marriages. Five years ago: Paul Schulze is 56. Actor Eamonn Walker is 56. Ac- In 1968, the Roman Polanski horror film “Rosemary’s The director of the National Security Agency, Gen. tress Paula Marshall is 54. Actress Frances O’Connor Baby,” starring Mia Farrow and John Cassavetes, was Keith Alexander, vigorously defended once-secret is 51. Actor Rick Hoffman is 48. Actor-comedian Fi- released by Paramount Pictures. surveillance programs before the Senate Intelligence nesse Mitchell is 46. Actor Mel Rodriguez is 45. Actor In 1978, David Berkowitz was sentenced to 25 years to Committee, saying that collecting Americans’ phone Jason Mewes is 44. Actor Michael Muhney is 43. Blues life in prison for each of the six “Son of Sam” .44-cali- records and tapping into their Internet activity had dis- musician Kenny Wayne Shepherd is 41. Actor Timothy ber killings that terrified New Yorkers. rupted dozens of terrorist attacks. Ariel Castro, 52, ac- Simons is 40. Actor Wil Horneff is 39. Singer Robyn is In 1987, President Ronald Reagan, during a visit to the cused of holding three women captive in his Cleveland 39. Rock singer-musician John Gourley (Portugal. The divided German city of Berlin, exhorted Soviet leader home for about a decade, pleaded not guilty to hun- Man) is 37. Actor Dave Franco is 33. Country singer Mikhail S. Gorbachev to “tear down this wall.” dreds of rape and kidnapping charges. (Castro was Chris Young is 33. Actor Luke Youngblood is 32. Rap In 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman later sentenced to life plus 1,000 years and soon after group MC Jay Are is 29. Actor Ryan Malgarini is 26. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2018 - PAGE 3 State Government Meetings agency TUESDAY, JUNE 12 loses Tolland: Conserv Comm Open Office Hours $93,000 & Business Meeting at 3 pm Westfield: Finance Committee at 5:30 pm in wire Commission for Citizens transfer with Disabilities at 6:30 pm scam WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 BOSTON (AP) — A Blandford: Massachusetts auditor says Fire Department Meeting an official at a state agency mistakenly wired more than Planning Board Public Hearing at 7:15 pm $93,000 in public money to a scammer’s bank account. Westfield: The audit by Suzanne Board of Assessors at 5 pm Bump released Monday Finance Committee at 5:15 pm shows an official with the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center wired $93,679 to the Huntington: account on Jan. 9, 2017. Selectboard at 6 pm MassCEC discovered the theft the following month, but delaying telling their THURSDAY, JUNE 14 board of directors until September. The agency also did not file a criminal com- Southwick: plaint. Lake Management Committee Meeting at 7 pm The agency has since recovered about $25,000, but Bump says the agency could have possibly recovered more if they acted sooner. Scholarships A MassCEC spokesman Continued from Page 1 says the agency has since implemented new security member of the church, created the Terwilliger fund after measures, including requir- retiring as a Westfield teacher. The Fischer fund was estab- ing employees to take an lished to honor Roger Fischer who led the congregation as annual security training Pastor from 1967 until his untimely death in 1981. Roger was course. an active member of the Westfield community and highly The agency says it will regarded Pastor of the church. His widow, Harriet, continues also take more timely action a member of the church. in the future.

Southwick Senior Members of the Board of Health met with the Select Board to discuss their food permit issue. Can You Help Sarah? Center Luau (Photo by Greg Fitzpatrick) Sarah Helps Seniors Sponsored by the Can Southwick Fire Department, Food Permit You this luau is being held at the Continued Help from Page 1 Southwick Senior Center on The original deadline to pay the permit wasSarah? Towards the end of the discussion, the June 27.www.sarahgillett.org The cost is $2.00 per on January 1, but it was thenwww.sarahgillett.org extended to Board of Health wanted to figure out ways to person. Food, snacks and fun January 31. Despite that, FitzGerald decided make sure this issue doesn’t happen again for will be available. Sign up not to issue fines and sent out letters to those next year. with a staff member or call respective establishments to remind them to “We don’t want this to happen again next 569-5498 by June 20th. pay the permit fee. year,” said Azia. Meeting with the Select Board on Monday For next year, FitzGerald said that if a food evening, FitzGerald was joinedHow by Did fellow This establishment doesn’t pay their food permit, Scholarship recipients Nick Rogers and Jackie Decoteau , HouseHelp Seniors? Board of Health members Jerry Azia and Jean it’ll also prohibit them from obtaining their pictured from left to right, are joined by Harriet Fischer Want To Know A Secret? Nilsson. Select Board Chairman Joe Deedy liquor license as well. Instead of the Board of and, in the back row, Second Church’s Pastor, The Rev. Ask Sarah. www.sarahgillett.org said that he visited Pasticceria Italia on Health sending out letters to all food establish- Barb Hesse, and its Director of Children’s & Family Monday morning and they should be paying ments in town on December 1, they will now Ministries, Jen Thielen. (Photo courtesy United Church of Christ, their fees rather quickly. www.sarahgillett.orglook to send out the letters before November. Second Congregational Church)

‘Eating Right Guided Walks around Stanley Park WESTFIELD — As we welcome Spring & Summer, we with Diabetes’ will once again be holding our Walk Around the Park. The walks will be held on Thursday mornings from 9:30 a.m. – Program 10:30 a.m. starting May 10, 2018. The walking sessions are part of Stanley Park’s Health Initiative to provide a beautiful Coming in June environment in which to get some exercise, while meeting our staff and learning the history about various sites around to the Westfield the park. All abilities are welcome. Group ability level will deter- Senior Center mine walk route. Possible routes will be within the main WESTFIELD — areas of the park and/or the Wildlife Sanctuary. Walking Beginning in June, the shoes are recommended. Walks will be held thru June 28, Westfield Senior Center, 45 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 10:30 a.m. All walk- Noble Street, will be the host ers should meet at the Westfield Bank Children’s Pavilion. site for a four-week nutri- For more information, please contact Stanley Park Office & tional series for older adults Development at (413) 568-9312 x108 or send e-mail request with Type II Diabetes or to [email protected]. those who would like to pre- vent the condition. Participants will discuss methods to prevent and man- ‘WOW! … It’s Cabaret’ series age Diabetes, healthy foods and recipe options to main- continues with Jukebox U. tain good health, and moti- Westfield on Weekends (WOW) has announced the lineup vational ideas to get started. for the 2018 edition of “WOW … It’s Cabaret”, its musical Healthy diabetic-friendly series featuring professional cabaret artists, which this year recipe ideas will be shared will be presented in the banquet room of the Shortstop Bar and taste tested during each and Grill at 99 Springfield Road in Westfield. session. The classes will be The series continues on Saturday, June 23 at 8 pm with held on Thursdays June 14, “Jukebox U.”, a show that spotlights the talents of the Jazz 21, and 28 from 9:45 to Professors, a quintet, comprised of noted musicians and pro- 10:45 a.m. There is no fessors from New England Colleges and universities, includ- Knights of Columbus Donate to St. Mary’s High School charge for participation in ing internationally known vocal artist, Samirah Evans. Whip City Council 100 Grand Knight Gregory Perreault makes a donation to Bob Wilcox, the series. Advance registra- Tickets for the “WOW! … It’s Cabaret” series are $30 per St. Mary’s School Board supporting tuition assistance for St. Mary’s High School students. tion is necessary because show with a series subscription at $55. Reservations may be (Photo by Lynn Boscher) space is limited. For more made by calling WOW at 413-579-5967, online at westfiel- information or to sign up for donweekends.com or at the door, given availability. Doors the series, please call the will open at 7:00 pm. for a cocktail hour featuring sweet and Westfield Senior Center at savory hors d’oeuvres, created especially for the series by 562-6435. the Shortstop’s Executive Chef, Monica Hannoush.

Whip City Fiber Drop-In Session ZUMBA Fitness at Stanley Park WESTFIELD — ZUMBA Fitness classes continue at Stanley Park for eight sessions! at the Westfield Senior Center Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings, May 8th through June 26th 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the WESTFIELD — Are you curious about “cutting the cord” and watching television Beveridge Pavilion. Certified instructor Tara Daley will lead the Latin-inspired dance ZUMBA and movies with Westfield’s high-speed internet? The Whip City Tech Team will be at workouts. This class will be low-impact, high-energy, fun-in-the-sun; perfect for beginners and the Westfield Senior Center, 45 Noble Street, on Tuesday, June 26 from 10 to 11:30 seasoned ZUMBA participants alike! a.m. to answer your questions. Join the G + E Whip City Fiber team in the Creativity Children 10 and up are welcome with an adult. Please wear comfortable workout clothes and Center to find out if you can get service at your address; learn how to watch local news sneakers, and bring lots of water (you might also want a small towel). Pre-registration is and channels without cable; and explore ways to watch movies and sports including strongly encouraged. Donations to the Park are welcome, with a suggested donation of $5 per NESN! No advance registration necessary. person per class. You may sign up by e-mailing [email protected] or call 413-568- 9312 ext. 108. PAGE 4 - TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2018 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT

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Listen to latest PulseLine Calls at http://www.thewestfieldnews.com For world, Trump-Kim summit raises cautious hope for peace TOKYO (AP) — South Koreans cheered, Iran warned that President Donald Trump should not be trusted and China said it may be time to discuss lifting sanctions on North Korea as Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held an unprecedented summit Tuesday in Singapore. Around Asia and the world, many have welcomed the flurry of diplomacy in recent months between the two adversaries, after a year of mounting tension, threats and name-calling. Hopes for peace on the long-divided Korean Peninsula, however, remain tempered by the many failed attempts in the past. After summit, Trump announces “The United States and North Korea have been in a state of antagonism for more than half a century,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said. “Today, that the two countries’ highest leaders can sit together and have equal talks, has important and halt to US-SKorea ‘war games’ positive meaning, and is creating a new history.” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang later said SINGAPORE (AP) — President Donald Trump and North sour crispy pork. that U.N. sanctions against North Korea could be suspended or And as they emerged from the meal for a brief stroll togeth- lifted in accordance with the North’s actions. “We believe the Korea’s Kim Jong Un concluded an extraordinary nuclear sum- mit Tuesday with the U.S. president pledging unspecified er, Trump appeared to delight in showing his North Korean Security Council should make efforts to support the diplomatic counterpart the interior of “The Beast,” the famed U.S. presi- efforts at the present time,” he said. “security guarantees” to the North and Kim recommitting to the “complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.” dential limousine known for its high-tech fortifications. Trump said at a post-summit news conference that he has held Critics of the summit leapt at the leaders’ handshake and the off from imposing additional sanctions, but that the U.S. would Meeting with staged ceremony on a Singapore island, Trump and Kim came together for a summit that seemed unthinkable moonlight stroll Kim took Monday night along the glittering remove sanctions that are in place when the North’s nuclear Singapore waterfront, saying it was further evidence that weapons “are no longer a factor.” months ago, clasping hands in front of a row of alternating U.S. Iran, meanwhile, reminded Kim that Trump should not be and North Korean flags, holding a one-on-one meeting, addi- Trump was helping legitimize Kim on the world stage. Kim trusted because he could nullify any nuclear deal with North tional talks with advisers and a working lunch. has been accused of horrific rights abuses against his people. Korea, just as he pulled out of the landmark 2015 nuclear deal Both leaders expressed optimism throughout roughly five “It’s a huge win for Kim Jong Un, who now — if nothing with Tehran. hours of talks, with Trump thanking Kim afterward “for taking else — has the prestige and propaganda coup of meeting one The semi-official Fars news agency quoted government the first bold step toward a bright new future for his people.” on one with the president, while armed with a nuclear deter- spokesman Mohammad Bagher Nobakht as saying: “We are fac- Trump added during a free-flowing news conference that rent,” said Michael Kovrig, a northeast Asia specialist at the ing a man who revokes his signature while abroad.” Kim has before him “an opportunity like no other” to bring his International Crisis Group in Washington. South Korean President Moon Jae-in said he “could hardly country back into the community of nations if he agrees to give Trump responded to such commentary on Twitter, saying: sleep last night” in anticipation of the meeting and expressed hope up his nuclear program. “The fact that I am having a meeting is a major loss for the for “complete denuclearization and peace.” Trump announced that he will be freezing U.S. military “war U.S., say the haters & losers.” But he added “our hostages” Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe welcomed Kim’s written games” with its ally South Korea while negotiations between are back home and testing, research and launches have commitment to complete denuclearization in an agreement signed the two countries continue. Trump cast the decision as a cost- stopped. with Trump at the end of their meeting in Singapore. saving measure, but North Korea has long objected to the drills Giving voice to the anticipation felt around the world as the New Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, on a visit meeting opened, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said to Tokyo, said that “both sides must be prepared to give in certain as a security threat. Trump acknowledged that the timetable for denuclearization Tuesday he “hardly slept” before the summit. Moon and other issues if they expect to reach a good conclusion.” officials watched the live broadcast of the summit before a India’s foreign ministry said in a statement that it hoped for is long, but said, “once you start the process it means it’s pretty much over.” South Korean Cabinet meeting in his presidential office complete implementation of the agreement signed in Singapore, The summit capped a dizzying few days of foreign policy “thus paving the way for lasting peace and stability in the Korean The president acknowledged that U.S. intelligence into the North Korean nuclear stockpile is limited, “probably less there activity for Trump, who shocked U.S. allies over the weekend Peninsula.” by using a meeting in Canada of the Group of Seven industri- At a train station in Seoul, the South Korean capital, people than any other country,” he said. “But we have enough intelli- cheered and applauded as televisions screens broadcast the gence to know that what they have is very substantial.” alized economies to alienate America’s closest friends in the Trump-Kim handshake live. Trump sidestepped his public praise for an autocrat whose West. Lashing out over trade practices, Trump lobbed insults “I really, really hope for a good outcome,” said Yoon Ji, a pro- people have been oppressed for decades. He added Otto at his G-7 host, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. fessor at Sungshin University in Seoul. “I am hoping for denucle- Warmbier, an American once detained in North Korea, “did not Trump left that summit early and, as he flew to Singapore, arization and a peace agreement and also for North Korea’s die in vain” because his death brought about the nuclear talks. tweeted that he was yanking the U.S. out of the group’s tradi- economy to open up.” Trump said Kim accepted his invitation to visit the White tional closing statement. Some questioned whether Kim would fully relinquish the House at the “appropriate” time. The optimistic summit was a remarkable change in dynam- weapons he may see as his only guarantee of survival. Light on specifics, the document signed by the leaders large- ics from less than a year ago, when Trump was threatening “I am still not sure whether the North is willing to denuclearize ly amounted to an agreement to continue discussions as it “fire and fury” against Kim, who in turn scorned the American or not,” said Jo Han-won. “We never knew much about the North echoed previous public statements and past commitments. It did president as a “mentally deranged U.S. dotard.” Beyond the Korean regime and it’s hard to distinguish what’s true and what’s not include an agreement to take steps toward ending the tech- impact on both leaders’ political fortunes, the summit could false.” nical state of warfare between the U.S. and North Korea. shape the fate of countless people — the citizens of impover- China, which provided a Boeing 747 that flew Kim from The pair promised in the document to “build a lasting and ished North Korea, the tens of millions living in the shadow Pyongyang to Singapore, wants to ensure its interests are pre- of the North’s nuclear threat, and millions more worldwide. served in any negotiations, namely that they don’t result in a uni- stable peace regime” on the Korean Peninsula and to repatriate remains of prisoners of war and those missing in action during Alluding to the North’s concerns that giving up its nuclear fied Korea that is pro-American. weapons could surrender its primary deterrent to forced Hu Xijin, the editor of influential Communist Party newspaper the Korean War. Language on North Korea’s bombs was similar to what the regime change, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters Global Times, said that he was “truly happy for this moment.” He that the U.S. was prepared to take action to provide North dismissed as cynical those Chinese internet users who asked if leaders of North and South Korea came up with at their own summit in April. At the time, the Koreans faced criticism for Korea with “sufficient certainty” that denuclearization “is not Beijing had been marginalized in these talks. something that ends badly for them.” “I think these people really grew up in negative energy,” he essentially kicking the issue of North Korea’s nuclear arsenal wrote on his Sina Weibo microblog. down the road to Tuesday’s Trump-Kim summit. Trump and He would not say whether that included the possibility of Japan’s largest newspaper, the Yomiuri, printed a one-page Kim even directly referenced the so-called Panmunjom withdrawing U.S. troops from the Korean Peninsula, but said “extra” edition in both Japanese and English that was distributed Declaration, which contained a weak commitment to denucle- the U.S. was “prepared to take what will be security assur- for free in major cities 90 minutes after the meeting began. arization and no specifics on how to achieve it. ances that are different, unique, than America’s been willing Passers-by outside a Tokyo train station snapped up 500 copies The formal document signing followed a series of meetings to provide previously.” in a flash, excited to have a souvenir of the historic event. They at a luxury Singapore resort. The North has faced crippling diplomatic and economic generally welcomed the meeting as a good first step but wondered After the signing, Trump said he expected to “meet many sanctions as it has advanced development of its nuclear and if any progress would be made on the fate of Japanese abducted times” in the future with Kim and, in response to questions, said ballistic missile programs. Pompeo held firm to Trump’s posi- by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s. he “absolutely” would invite Kim to the White House. For his tion that sanctions will remain in place until North Korea “My biggest concern is the abduction issue, then the nuclear part, Kim hailed the “historic meeting” and said they “decided denuclearizes — and said they would even increase if diplo- and missile,” said 70-year-old retiree Tomoaki Kenmotsu. “I have to leave the past behind.” matic discussions did not progress positively. no idea how much the abduction issue is being taken up at the In a moment that would never happen in North Korea, report- summit, but I hope it will be a good start for that issue too.” ers began yelling questions to Trump and Kim after they signed the document, including whether they had discussed the case of Otto Warmbier, the American college student who suffered brain damage while in North Korean custody and died in June The Westfield News 2017, days after he was returned home to Ohio. 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Berry President people never expected to see, Kim said many of those watching would think it was a scene from a “science fiction movie.” After meeting privately and with aides, Trump and Kim 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 moved into the luncheon at a long flower-bedecked table. As (413)562-4181 they entered, Trump injected some levity to the day’s extraordi- U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with North www.thewestfieldnews.com nary events, saying: “Getting a good picture everybody? So we Korea leader Kim Jong Un at the Capella resort on Sentosa look nice and handsome and thin? Perfect.” Island Tuesday, June 12, 2018 in Singapore. (AP Photo/Evan Then they dined on beef short rib confit along with sweet and Vucci) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2018 - PAGE 5 Woman found dead in rubble olice ogs of home destroyed by fire P L LEYDEN, Mass. (AP) — Authorities say a woman has died WESTFIELD in a house fire in western Massachusetts. Major crime and incident report The state fire marshal’s office at first said thd woman was Tuesday, June 5, 2018 10:49 a.m.: loitering, WalMart, 141 Springfield Road, a caller unaccounted for after the blaze in Leyden was first reported at from the store reports a pop-up camper has been parked in the store about 2 p.m. Monday. parking lot since the weekend and a tent has been erected nearby But Police Chief Dan Galvis says the woman’s body was on store property, the responding officer reports the owners of the found in the rubble of the home at about 6 p.m. He says the trailer could not be located and store officials were advised of their home was destroyed. right to remove the tent and privately tow the trailer from the store Her name hasn’t been made public pending positive identi- property; fication by the mediacl examiner. The victim’s husband has 4:29 p.m.: found property, Free Street, a Springfield resident been notified. came to the station to surrender numerous credit cards found The cause is under investigation. strewn about the roadway, the responding officer reports the owner The Leyden Fire Department received mutual aid from could not be located and the cards were stored for safe keeping. Bernardston, Northfield, Colrain, Turners Falls and Shelburne Falls as well as Brattleboro and Guilford, Vermont. Court Logs Woman who took sanctuary in Westfield District Court Tuesday, June 5, 2018 church gets one-year reprieve Alexandria C. Hamilton, 22, of 9 Hampden St., Chicopee, was SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A woman who took sanctu- placed on pretrial probation for six months and ordered to complete ary in a Massachusetts church to avoid deportation to her an anger management evaluation and followup to resolve a charge native Peru has been granted a one-year stay of removal by of negligent operation of a motor vehicle brought by Southwick federal immigration officials. police. Charges of operating motor vehicle with suspended registra- The Pioneer Valley Project and members of the South tion, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, speeding at a rate Congregational Church in Springfield have announced exceeding posted limits and a marked lanes violation were not pros- Monday that Gisella Collazo will be allowed to return to her ecuted. Carmen M. Ortiz, 51, of 57 Lowell St., Springfield, saw a charge Springfield home while she pursues lawful residency. of operating s motor vehicle with a suspended license ordered to be Collazo, who is married to an American citizen and has two dismissed upon payment of $50 in court costs within two months. U.S.-born children, took sanctuary in the church in March Kathleen Talbot, 36, of no known address in Springfield, pleaded after being ordered by Immigration and Customs Enforcement guilty to a charge of larceny of property valued less than $250 to leave the country immediately. brought by Westfield police and was placed on probation for one She has said her efforts to remain in the U.S. have been year. She was assessed $50. In a second case brought by State stymied by “attorney errors.” Police, Talbot, with an address of 58 Leitch St., Springfield, submit- ICE says she entered the U.S. illegally in 2001 with a Faces of ted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of pos- fraudulent passport. session of a Class B drug and the charge was continued without a finding with probation for one year. She was assessed an additional $50. Sue West, SVP Carson Timothy Levesque, 21, of 19 Victoria Lane, Wilbraham, was ordered to remain drug and alcohol free, to complete an anger man- Police: Man robs bank, agement evaluation and to write a letter of apology to the relevant BHN The Carson Center Westfield State University authority when he was placed on pretrial probation for six months to resolve a charge of disorderly conduct makes his getaway in a cab Mental Health, Addictions brought by Westfield State University police. Charges of larceny PEABODY, Mass. (AP) — Police have arrested a and Developmental Services from a building and larceny of property valued less than $250 were Massachusetts man they say robbed a bank and made his get- not prosecuted. away in a taxi cab. Close to home Jason M. Kendall, 41, of 316 North St., Feeding Hills, submitted Police say the suspect entered a Bank of America branch in to facts sufficient to warrant guilty findings for charges of operating Peabody at about 2 p.m. Monday and indicated to a teller he Did you see my hair clip? a motor vehicle with a suspended license and possession of a class had a bomb. It’s so pretty and tiny. It’s my A drug brought by Westfield police and the charges were continued The teller handed over some money and the suspect ran to daughters, but I like to wear it, without a finding with probation for six months. He was assessed the parking lot of a nearby mall and jumped in a cab with a too, because of the flowers. $50 and found to be not responsible for a state highway traffic viola- woman inside. My daughter is a problem, tion. In a second case also brought by Westfield police, Kendall With the help of the cab company, the vehicle was tracked though. I think she’s abusing submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge more than 10 miles to Boston and intercepted. me, the way she screams at night and keeps me awake. My of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and the charge Peabody police tell The Salem News the suspect is 32-year- mom is in a wheelchair and when I leave the house, I put the was continued without a finding with probation for six months. He old Leo Willwerth. He faces arraignment Tuesday. It wasn’t crib right up next to my mom, in case she wakes up. The was assessed an additional $50. Nilsa Agosto, 51, of 67 Myrtle St., Indian Orchard, was released clear if he has a lawyer. Department of Children and Families doesn’t want me to do that. They don’t want me living with my mom because she on her personal recognizance pending a July 26 hearing after she The robbery remains under investigation, including what was arraigned on a charge of possession of a class C drug brought roles the woman and cab driver played. wasn’t good to me when I was little. They didn’t know about that then; they found out about it by State Police. when I was a grown up. So now that she can finally do some- thing to help me, why should I get away from her? Also, I’m in GED classes. This is my third try. It’s really hard. Boston transit system loses I’ve never been good at school. People say mean things when I walk to class, because I’m overweight. I pretend not to power, causing delays hear what they say, but I do. I do shower, you know. I don’t really trust nobody, not after what my mom let those BOSTON (AP) — Commuters who take the MBTA’s Green men do to me when I was little. My Community Support Line trolleys are facing major delays because of a wire prob- Worker Cathy from Carson promised she would sit in my first lem. sessions with a therapist. DCF said I had to I will do anything The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority said to keep my daughter if I can. They are still thinking about it. Tuesday that Green Line service is suspended between Turns out, I really like this therapist so far. She’s at Carson, too. Morningside Kenmore Square and Government Center due to problems I have to go to parenting classes. I thought that was a dumb with the electrified wiring. idea, but they do have smart things to say. They said that I have Listen at WSKB.org or watch on Comcast Cable CH. 15 The T is warning commuters to expect delays. to get up at three a.m. even when I’m tired, if my baby is hun- The T is using shuttle buses along the affected Green Line gry. I don’t like that part. I thought I could just leave a bottle •••••••• MOnDAyS •••••••• RADIO FOR THE WESTFIELD MASSES routes, and broadcasters showed large crowds waiting for in the crib, but then the formula doesn’t stay fresh and you are 6-8 am: By George…it’s Monday buses. The T is also suggesting commuters switch to the not supposed to put soda in the bottle. Soda would stay fresh, with George Delisle Orange Line. but it isn’t good for a baby to drink because of all the sugar and One man tweeted video of commuters getting off a trolley stuff in it. 8-10am: Owls on the Air with Michael that lost power in a tunnel and commuters walking along the Sometimes I think I can’t do it. I mean ANY of it. I wake up “Buster” McMahon ‘92 and I think “Why even try?” and then I remind myself that I tunnel. •••••••• TuESDAyS ••••••• The T did not say when service would return to normal. am still enrolled in the GED center. I have my new therapist, May. I am still here. It can get better. I can talk to Cathy. She 6-8 am: WOW, It’s Tuesday, with Bob Plasse always answers when I call. She said maybe we can even go to Weight Watchers together. When I think of calling her, even 8-10am: Ken’s Den, with Ken Stomski when I don’t do it, things seem better. Officer accused of unruly By JAC Patrissi •••••• WEDnESDAyS ••••• 6-8 am: Wake Up Wed., with Tina Gorman conduct at nightclub resigns 8-10am: Wednesday Roll Call - Rotating Hosts PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Portland Police Department’s first Somali police officer has resigned before 1st Wed On The Town with Mayor Brian Sullivan the department could complete an investigation prompted by and Denny Atkins (8-10am) her arrest at a Massachusetts night club early this year. 2nd Wed Window into Westside Zahra Abu, of Portland, had been on paid administrative with Mayor Wil Reichelt (8-9am) leave since she was charged by Worcester police with assault and battery stemming from her alleged conduct at a Ja Rule Chamber Chatter and Ashanti concert. The Portland Press Herald reports with Kate Phelon (9-10am) 25-year-old Abu pleaded not guilty to the charges and has Westfield Gas + Electric is a proud supporter of 3rd Wed Everything Southwick remained free on personal recognizance. with Selectman Joe Deedy (8-9am) Portland police officials say Abu resigned Sunday prior to The Carson Center the completion of an internal affairs investigation. City offi- ArtsBeat with Mark Auerbach (9-10am) cials declined to comment further. 4th Wed Rock on Westfield Abu did not respond to a request for comment. She was the with Harry Rock (8-9am) first member of Portland’s sizable Somali population to become a Maine police officer. Boys and Girls Club Hour Westfield Farmers’ Market with Bill Parks (9-10am) The Westfield Farmers’ Market is held, rain or shine, every ••••••• THuRSDAyS •••••• Thursday from 12:00 – 6:00 pm on the lawn of the Episcopal Protesters block traffic in Church of the Atonement, 36 Court Street, Westfield, until 6-8 am: The Westfield News Radio Show, October 4, and Saturday, October 13. SNAP match of $5; with host Patrick Berry Boston’s Financial District WIC, and FMNP vouchers are accepted by some vendors. 8-9 am: In The Flow with Rob & Joe: Live music, cooking and craft demonstrations, free parking, BOSTON (AP) — Protesters have blocked an intersection ADA accessible restrooms, playground. For more information Westfield Tech. Academy’s and brought traffic to a halt in Boston’s Financial District. visit the Market web site web site: west-fieldfarmersmarket. Rob Ollari & Joe Langone The dozens of protesters sat or stood at the intersection of net or contact the Westfield Farmers’ Market at 413 562-5461 9-10am: Superintendents’ Spotlight Franklin and Congress streets Monday as part of the nation- x 101, or email [email protected]. wide Poor People’s Campaign. with Stefan Czaporowski The Rev. Vernon Walker, co-chair of the Massachusetts ••••••••• FRIDAyS •••••••• Poor People’s Campaign, tells The Boston Globe the protests are meant to bring attention to issues such as raising the If you would like to run a 6-8 am: JP’s Talk about Town, with Jay Pagluica minimum wage, affordable health care and tuition-free public 8-9 am: Owls Sports Weekly with Devin Bates ‘18 colleges. Birthday Announcement in and Anthony Swenson ‘18 Co-chair Savina Martin says the group planned to demon- The Westfield News contact strate in the Financial District to make people uncomfortable 8-9 am: Conversations with Pete Cowles because “140 million people are uncomfortable.” us at: 413-562-4181 ••••••• SATuRDAyS ••••••• Monday’s protest started around 4 p.m. and ended around 7:45 p.m. 6-10am: Polka Jammer Network, with Billy Belina The 40-day protest will end June 23 when the state cam- paigns meet in Washington D.C. for a larger protest. PAGE 6 - TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS HEALTHFITNESS Celebrity suicides highlight troubling trend in midlife CHICAGO (AP) — The deaths of celeb- —Unusual mood swings or withdrawing rity chef Anthony Bourdain and fashion from family, friends and usual activities. designer Kate Spade highlight a troubling —Giving away important possessions. trend — rising suicides among middle-aged —Increased use of alcohol or drugs. Americans. This week’s report found that many sui- Mental health problems, often undiag- cides were in people with no known mental nosed, are usually involved and experts say illness. But Dr. Joshua Gordon, director of knowing warning signs and who is at risk the National Institute of Mental Health, said can help stop a crisis from becoming a trag- that contradicts years of data, suggesting edy. many have “gone undiagnosed and untreat- Bourdain, 61, and Spade, 55, died three ed. It’s very troubling.” days and a continent apart this week amid a Gordon said doctors need to ask patients at new U.S. report showing an uptick in sui- every opportunity about their mental health cides rates in nearly every state since 1999. and evaluate their risk for suicide. Middle-aged adults — ages 45 to 64 — had “When you ask everybody and not just the largest rate increase, according to the people you might suspect, you double the report from the Centers for Disease Control number you detect,” he said. and Prevention. Gordon noted that psychotherapy and cer- In this Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 file photo, a nurse prepares a flu shot in Atlanta. On Previous studies have suggested economic tain psychiatric drugs have been shown to Friday, June 8, 2018, health officials said the flu killed more children in the past year that downturns and the nation’s opioid crisis con- reduce suicidal tendencies. during any other regular flu season in recent history. (AP Photo/David Goldman) tributed to the rise in middle-aged suicides. Moutier of the American Foundation for Dr. Christine Moutier, a psychiatrist and Suicide Prevention, said that suicides can be chief medical officer for the American “contagious” — hearing about one may Foundation for Suicide Prevention, said make others who are already at risk turn to Flu season was one of the Friday it’s important for everyone to know self-harm. She said celebrity suicides also the warning signs and to intervene when typically prompt an increase in calls to sui- family members, friends or co-workers cide help lines. appear troubled. Asking if they’ve had sui- “People should know that suicide is pre- deadliest for US children cidal thoughts is not harmful and lets them ventable. Anyone contemplating suicide NEW YORK (AP) — The past flu season Making a bad year worse, the flu vaccine know you care, she said. should know that help is available, and that was the deadliest for U.S. children in nearly a didn’t work very well. Behavior that may indicate someone is there is no shame in seeking care for your decade, health officials said Friday. Flu vaccinations are recommended annual- suicidal includes: mental health,” Dr. Altha Stewart of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ly for all Americans who are 6 months old or —Talking about feeling hopeless, trapped, American Psychiatric Association said in a officials said they had received reports of 172 older. a burden to others or wanting to die. statement. pediatric flu deaths since October. That sur- Some of the children who died this past passes the 2012-2013 flu season, when there year were too young for the shots. The were 171. An average season sees about 110. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention There were more deaths in 2009-2010, but has vaccination information on only about that was when a rare flu pandemic occurred 140 of the children who died who were old involving a new strain. More than 300 chil- enough to be vaccinated. Of those, only about dren died that season. 1 in 5 received the vaccine before they Besides that pandemic year, this past winter became ill, CDC officials said. had the most pediatric flu deaths since the About half the children who died were pre- CDC started counting them in 2004. viously healthy — they didn’t have a diag- The past flu season wasn’t a pandemic, but nosed health condition that might have made it was long — 19 weeks. It also was unusually them more vulnerable to the flu, the CDC intense, with high levels of illness reported in said. nearly every state for weeks on end. Flu is a contagious respiratory illness, The season peaked in early February. It was spread by a virus. It can cause a miserable but mostly over by the end of March, although relatively mild illness in many people, but some flu continued to circulate. The most more a more severe illness in others. Young recent pediatric death occurred in late May. children and the elderly are at greatest risk The season was driven by a kind of flu that from flu and its complications. tends to put more people in the hospital and The CDC doesn’t keep an exact count of cause more deaths, particularly among young adult flu-related deaths, but it has estimated children and the elderly. there were 12,000 to 56,000 in recent seasons.

This combination of 2004 and 2016 file photos shows fashion designer Kate Spade and Sobering report teases out factors leading to suicides chef Anthony Bourdain in New York. A U.S. report released in June 2018 found an SEATTLE (AP) — Suicide three leading causes that are to the issue with the suicide uptick in suicide rates in nearly every state since 1999. Middle-aged adults — ages 45 to rates inched up in nearly on the rise. The others are this week of designer Kate 64 — had the largest rate increase. Bourdain was 61 and Spade was 55. (AP Photo/Bebeto every U.S. state from 1999 Alzheimer’s disease and drug Spade. The designer’s hus- Matthews, Andy Kropa/Invision) through 2016, according to a overdoses. band, Andy Spade, has said new government report There were nearly 45,000 she suffered from depression released Thursday. suicides in 2016. Middle- and anxiety for many years. More than half of suicides aged adults — ages 45 to 64 Overall, the rate rose to in 2015 in a subgroup of 27 — had the largest rate 15.4 per 100,000 in 2014- states were among people increase, rising to 19.2 per 2016 from 12.3 per 100,000 Nurses make another push to with no known mental health 100,000 in 2016 from 13.2 in 1999-2001. Rates ranged condition, the Centers for per 100,000 in 1999. from 6.9 per 100,000 in the Disease Control and The report said people District of Columbia to 29.2 get mandated staffing approved Prevention found. Suicide is without known mental health per 100,000 in Montana. ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Registered nurses across New York are pushing the Republican-led rarely caused by any single problems were more likely to Twenty-five states saw per- state Senate to pass legislation that would require hospitals and nursing homes to ensure there factor, health officials said, die by firearms than those centage rate increases of are enough nurses on duty to care for patients. but information from coro- with known mental health more than 30 percent over the Dozens of RNs gathered at the state Capitol Monday to lobby lawmakers to approve a bill ners’ reports suggest many of problems. 17 years. that would mandate minimum staffing levels for nurses. the deaths followed relation- Family members or friends The overall data came from The measure was again expected to pass the Democrat-controlled Assembly later Monday, ship problems, substance use concerned about someone coded death certificate but it has yet to be approved in the Senate after years of attempts. and financial crises. who is struggling can ask records. The information on RNs and their supporters say the Legislature needs to establish a cap on the number of Prevention efforts, often directly about suicide and contributing factors reflect patients a nurse is responsible for at any given time. focused on mental health, remove firearms or any other what family and friends told Opponents say mandating nurse staffing ratios is unnecessary and would drive up health could be broadened to focus means the person is consider- coroners and police in a sub- care cost by imposing inflexible standards on hospitals. on people undergoing life ing from the home, said group of states participating stresses like job losses or Jennifer Stuber, director of in the CDC’s National Violent divorces, the CDC’s Dr. Anne Forefront Suicide Prevention Death Reporting System. In Salmonella linked Schuchat said in a media at the University of the one-year analysis of 27 briefing. Washington in Seattle. states, opioids were found in to pre-cut melon “Suicide is more than a Prevention efforts are best 31 percent of the 3,003 sui- mental health issue,” done when “people can get cides involving drug over- sickens 60 Schuchat said. “We don’t help solving the underlying doses. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) think we can just leave this to drivers of the problems caus- The CDC said the 27 states — Health officials say a sal- the mental health system to ing them to feel hopeless and represent nearly half the U.S. monella outbreak linked to manage.” despair,” Stuber said. population but cannot be con- pre-cut melon has sickened 60 Suicide is the 10th leading The CDC report comes at a sidered nationally representa- people in five Midwestern cause of death and one of just time of heightened attention tive. states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Caito Foods LLC on Friday recalled pre-cut watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe and fruit medleys containing at least one of those melons that were produced at its facil- ity in Indianapolis. It says the five states where people were sickened are Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio. The CDC says the fruit was also distrib- uted to stores in Georgia, Kentucky and North Carolina. It was sold in clear plastic clamshell containers at Costco, Jay C, Kroger, Payless, Owen’s, Sprouts, Trader Joe’s, In this Oct. 15, 2017, file photo, a child plays beside a message board adorned with notes for Walgreens, Walmart and loved ones who took their own lives during an Out of the Darkness Walk event organized by Whole Foods/Amazon. the Cincinnati Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at Sawyer Point Officials say people should Park in Cincinnati. Suicide rates inched up in nearly every U.S. state from 1999 through throw away or return recalled 2016, according to a new government report released Thursday, June 7, 2018. (AP Photo/John products. Minchillo, File) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2018 - PAGE 7

In this Aug. 19, 1992 file photo, former President Gerald R. Ford and his wife Betty Ford watch a session of the Republican National Convention in the Houston Astrodome. The documentary play, “SHE DID ALL THAT -- Betty Ford: Speaking Out, Saving Lives,” debuts June 28, 2018, at the Boston Playwrights’ Theatre. The former U.S. first lady, who died in 2011, established drug and alcohol treatment centers credited with helping genera- tions of celebrities and ordinary Americans alike overcome addiction. (AP Photo/Barry Thumma, File) Q&A: Opioids crisis is backdrop to new play about Betty Ford BOSTON (AP) — It’s no exaggeration to couldn’t get rid of the pain. They sent her say Betty Ford changed the national conver- home with a whole bunch of pills. She went sation about addiction. on to change the world’s discourse on treat- The former U.S. first lady, who died in ment and recovery, stressing the importance 2011, established drug and alcohol treatment of speaking out about it. centers credited with helping generations of AP: Was there anything about her that sur- celebrities and ordinary Americans alike prised you? overcome addiction. She also was a leading Rafferty: There were surprises almost advocate for breast cancer awareness. every day I spent researching this incredible Her pioneering work both inside and out- first lady. She was the only Republican femi- side the White House has inspired Boston nist. She was into modern dance. Think about playwright Lisa Rafferty to create a new that: the 1930s, modern dance and Betty Ford documentary play. “SHE DID ALL THAT from Grand Rapids, Michigan. 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Westfield Middle School’s new mascot is the Wolf. Westfield Intermediate School principal Katherine Bourque was School logos were designed by Westfield Technical excited to have the students visit on Step Up Day. Academy Graphic Arts. Step Up Day Continued from Page 1 Students also learned a new WIS cheer, and group. That’s been very helpful,” she said. did a wave that encircled the gym three times. “It’s nice for them to come together, getting “Kudos to transportation staff and Pam to know all of their peers starting in fifth Kotarski for being able to coordinate this with grade rather than ninth grade,” Bourque said. the kids,” said NMS Principal Katherine Over in Westfield Middle School, the soon Bourque, who said she thought the kickoff to be seventh and eighth graders were also pep rally was “a great success.” getting oriented to a new school for some, and “I think they’re excited about coming to to new friends for others. their new school,” Bourque said, adding that Kathryn Breck and Joshua Bowen, who are in addition to the new students, most of the coming over from NMS were comparing the fifth grade teachers in the district are coming size of the schools. “North Middle School had to WIS, as well as the sixth grade teachers big classrooms, and South Middle School has from SMS. small classrooms,” Bowen said. Following the pep rally, students went in Breck agreed, but said the SMS hallways groups to one of three activities; lunch in the are small, and in NMS they’re big. “It’s a little cafeteria, their assigned classrooms, where bit overwhelming,” she said. they learned about locks, lockers and sched- “I think this change is really good, I can ules; and the auditorium for a scavenger hunt. make new friends from North Middle School,” For the scavenger hunt, Health teacher Donna said SMS student Noah Chartier. Doiron and 5th grade teacher Sheilagh Westfield Middle School principal Paul Anderson, who is coming over from Abner Newton said his assistant principals Peter Gibbs with her students, asked them to find Lurgio and Jessica Kennedy organized the eight locations in the school; the nurse, library, whole program and did all the work. office, fitness room, boys and girls locker Lurgio said they held a rally and unveiled rooms, band, chorus and art. Westfield Middle School’s new mascot: the “Who’s nervous about finding their way Wolves (formerly the Bulldogs), and their around a new building,” Doiron asked the new colors of red, white and gold. “The kids students in the auditorium. “I am,” their picked them,” he said. teacher Sheilagh Anderson said. All the students also viewed a video pro- Later, in the cafeteria, students from duction by current 8th grader, Alexandra Getting to know each other at Westfield Middle School’s Step Up Day. Anderson’s fifth grade class at Abner Gibbs Hitchcock, who he said made an 8 minute were taking a lunch break. “This place looks video on her phone, which she edited with interesting. I’m excited,” said Chris Ethier. music and a voiceover eighth grade math, designed the Getting to the building where they will be next year and “I love it here and I’m really excited,” Lurgio said one set of staff put together ice Know You pamphlet. lessens some of the anxiety of transitioning to agreed Kenzie Kluiko. breaker activities for the students who were “It’s really amazing to have everybody a new school. Students can put a face with a “I’m excited because my best friend goes assigned to classes with their new teachers. here. It’s great to have northies and southies name with some of their new teachers and here, and she says this school is amazing and Another teacher organized a scavenger hunt together,” said Kennedy, adding, “The kids administrators and will often recognize famil- fun. I don’t want to leave Abner (Gibbs), but Kennedy also gave credit to the teachers are doing a wonderful job. I could not have iar faces of their peers who attend other I’m excited to go,” said Samantha Holbrook. that helped with the planning for Step Up day. asked for them to be better behaved.” schools,” Manning said. “I am feeling excited. We’ve been planning Kaitlyn Palmer, seventh grade science, did the Highland Elementary School welcomed “Seeing students from Highland holding for a year,” Bourque said, adding that details scavenger hunt; Peg Hill, 6-8 STEM teacher about 100 students from Russell Elementary hands with students from Russell as they com- will be planned over the summer. She said the helped her students in creating the video they School on Step Up day. Highland Principal pleted a scavenger hunt around the building teachers also spent spring staff development showed; Matt Preye, Bridges, did the ice- Mary Clare Manning said it was a great expe- today was definitely one of the best parts of time together. “We’ve been meeting as a breakers, and Ellen Jordan, who teaches rience for the students. “It allows them to see the day,” Manning added.

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to equalize the assessment be taken today, that amount Mason said the fact that the for the towns, using as a start- would be the same as last amended assessment must be ing point for each town an year,” he said. voted unanimously over the average of the last five years Russell resident Brenda next five years binds the six of assessments. Marra asked what if another towns together, requiring Russell Finance committee town next year had a higher them to negotiate up front. member Derrick Mason said assessment and decided not “We have ‘assurances’ from the Finance Committee took to vote for the amendment. DESE (the Department of a vote earlier in the evening Hopson acknowledged that Elementary and Secondary on Monday, and voted unani- anything other than the statu- Education) that they will mously in favor of the amend- tory method is required to be work with us. The other ment. voted by all six towns every upside of pursuing this “I’m in favor of it,” agreed year. change in methodology; there Russell Finance Committee “I won’t say this is perfect, are serious issues with member Ruth Kennedy, who but we are trying to work unfunded mandates. We need was unsure leading up to the together as six towns,” said to work as a six-town team,” meeting, acknowledging that Huntington selectman Mason said. the town’s swing was really Darlene McVeigh. She added Mason said another issue big this year. that for Huntington, the they plan to work together on “The state demands we amended assessment this year is the MSBA (Massachusetts bus, but doesn’t pay for bus- is $45,000 less than if the School Building Authority) ing. The state demands we statutory assessment goes “clawback,” which he said is Officials from visiting Gateway hilltowns wait to speak in favor of the amendment at the have vocational education, through. McVeigh also said the MSBA requirement that Russell Town Meeting. but doesn’t pay for it. The that since Worthington with- towns continue to repay loans John Baldasaro, chair of ing the regional agreement. relief, you need to vote No on only thing we can do is join drew from the district, on school buildings that are the Chester Select Board, “If we do this and take a Article 9 and 10.” Cortis said this collaborative,” said Gateway’s assessments to the no longer in use. For Russell, introduced himself as having shot for five years, there are the increase to the town Russell resident Bill Hardie. six towns have increased by that payment will begin this served on the board for 25 programs that will grow would be $1.34 per $1,000 Hopson said this is the first $742,000, and of that year after Westfield ends its years. “Historically, (Chester) Gateway; if we work together valuation. time all six towns came Huntington has paid 60%. lease with Russell Elementary has turned down the Gateway and leverage our strength “You have to think of the together. “This really makes “Huntington can’t afford School. budget the most of any town. together. This is a window of future, and not just right it possible to plan,” he said. huge increases. We can’t “We’re hoping this will We did not feel we were part opportunity to build some- now,” responded resident Hopson also said the census plan. If for five years we can give us the first shot we’ve of the process. Last year, thing better,” Baldasaro said Virginia Hardie. numbers have already stabilize the assessments for had. The important thing is Russell was hit by a large to applause in the meeting. Kennedy said it was true changed for Russell since all six towns, I can plan,” she we’ve got this structure in increase, and we turned the The only speaker against that with the new method, March. “If the census were to added. place,” Mason said. budget down for Russell not the plan was Russell select- taxes would increase by getting a fair shake. After man Keith Cortis, who said $1.37 per thousand, and that, we sat down, found he has served eight years on would only be $74,000 below some common ground, and the board, and is opposed to the levy limit. “I’m for it, found a way to look at the the amendment. “I’ve because I know everybody is budget. For the first time in watched the Gateway budget working together,” she said. my 25 years, a 1.9% increase go up every year. The The amended assessment was reasonable,” he said. Gateway budget is now 66% then passed by a solid major- Baldasaro went on to say of the town budget. If ity vote. Article 10, the actual that in the old assessment Gateway goes up 2%, then all assessment this year was method, towns were penal- of the towns go up 2%. This amended to raise and appro- ized for having kids move is no different than a Prop 2 priate $2,219,215 for into town. “This is a once in a ½ override. Last year, the Russell’s total assessment to generation opportunity,” he town of Russell got hit by a Gateway, and to transfer the said, stressing that DESE $196,570 increase. With the amount of $40,890 from Free made an exception by allow- old statutory method (this Cash as suggested by Hopson, ing the Gateway towns and year), we would have dropped who said the Free Cash would district to amend the assess- $96,000. Instead we’ll pay not be necessary when ment without first going $41,000 more,” Cortis said, Chester’s offset is applied to through the process of chang- adding, “If you want tax Russell’s assessment. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2018 - PAGE 9 SPORTS

The home plate umpire sends Andy Daniels (2) back to third base after the umpire ruled the ball dead on an extra base hit. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Brody Zabielski (12) cracks the goose egg on the scoreboard for Westfield Tech with the first Tigers’ run Westfield Tech pitcher Brody Zabielski (12) winds up with a Westfield Tech infielder Riley Sullivan sets to tag out a in the top of runner on base during a West Division 4 quarterfinal McCann Tech base runner on a stolen base attempt. It was the sixth against McCann Tech Monday at Joe Wolfe Stadium in the second straight Hornets’ base runner that Tigers’ catcher inning. (Photo North Adams. (Photo by Chris Putz) Chris Boyden threw out in the inning. (Photo by Chris Putz) by Chris Putz) Quarterfinal buzz: Saints, Hornets to meet By Chris Putz School baseball tournament following the completion of the Staff Writer regular season. St. Mary’s Powers past Although local high school sports teams did not fare so well On Monday, McCann Tech pitcher Robert Mattee recorded in the Western Massachusetts baseball and softball quarterfi- 10 strikeouts in a complete game victory and had a no-hitter nals – they went a combined 1-5 in games Monday – fans will going through five full innings. Westfield Tech’s Brody Pioneer likely be abuzz over one particular semifinal matchup. Zabielski broke up the no-no with a base hit to lead off the top No. 3 St. Mary 4, of the sixth. No. 6 Pioneer Valley Regional 1 WEST D4 BASEBALL TOURNAMENT After Zabielski’s base knock, Andy Daniels drew a walk and Third-seeded St. Mary (14-7) broke a 1-1 tie with a three-run QUARTERFINAL Chris Boyden belted a one-out RBI double. Mattee recovered fifth inning Monday night at Bullens Field to punch a return to strike out the next batter and forced a fly out to end the trip to the semifinals. The defending state champs will take on threat. No. 2 McCann Tech (19-2) Wednesday at Westfield State A stinging loss Boyden threw out base runners attempting to steal second University at 4 p.m. No. 2 McCann Tech 5, base in the bottom of the sixth. Matt Masciadrelli (walk, run, RBI) and Hunter Authier each No. 7 Westfield Technical Academy 1 Mattee had a 1-2-3 seventh to end it. went 2-for-3 to lead St. Mary’s at the plate. Saints’ Kevin McCann Tech (19-2) exploded for four runs in the bottom of McCann Tech advances to take on third-seeded St. Mary’s Rockwal doubled, drove in two runs, and scored once. the fourth inning and held off Westfield Tech (12-8) Monday at (14-7), a 4-1 winner over No. 6 Pioneer Valley Regional (11- St. Mary’s pitcher Quinn Powers allowed just three hits Joe Wolfe Stadium in North Adams. The Hornets completed a 10). The semifinals will be take place Wednesday at Westfield through seven complete innings. He struck out one batter and season sweep of the Tigers, winning the matchup for the third State University at 4 p.m. walked two. straight time. McCann Tech also captured the MVADA Vocational Small See H.S. Roundup, Page 10

St. Mary’s played great defense throughout the game, with Pioneer threatening they came up with a Matt Masciadrelli to...... Jack Lamirande to ...... Jack Masciadrelli for an inning ending double play!

Another outstanding play, this time from the outfielders... Jake Butler makes a diving catch in shallow center field to rob Pioneer of a base hit.

Saint Mary’s first baseman Jack Masciadrelli flips the ball to pitcher Quinn Powers covering first for the out.

Matt Masciadrelli scores to put St. Mary’s Photos by Bill Deren On the mound for Saint Mary’s pitcher Quinn Powers, who pitched a complete game allow- ahead, scoring from first on a double ing only one run while scattering 3 hits. by Jack Masciadrelli.

HIGH SCHOOL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULES Westfield High School Wed 06/13 St. Mary High School Babe Ruth Baseball Tues 06/12 CENTRAL-WEST D2 BOYS Wed 06/13 Tues 06/12 CENTRAL-WEST D2 BOYS VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT WEST D4 BASEBALL DAN WELCH CITY CUP FINALS LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT Berkshire Insurance Group vs. SEMIFINALS No. 1 Westfield (20-1) vs. SEMIFINALS Advance Manufacturing, Bullens Field, 5 No. 6 Westfield (13-6) vs. No. 2 St. No. 2 Agawam (18-2), 7 p.m. No. 3 St. Mary (14-7) vs. No. 2 p.m. John’s (15-4), Assumption College, 5 McCann Tech (19-2), Westfield State (7 p.m. game to follow, if necessary) p.m. University, 4 p.m.

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Mitchell Longley tries for a hit in the third inning. (Photo by Marc St.Onge)

Westfield’s Jim Hagan takes a swing at Monday’s game against Pope Francis High. (Photo by Marc St.Onge)

Pitcher Mason St. Pierre fires one in from the mound early in Monday’s game against Pope Francis High. (Photo by Marc St.Onge)

Steve Mckenna tries to tag out the Pope Francis runner at first base. (Photo by Marc St.Onge) First baseman Steve Mckenna is waiting to tag out Pope Francis’ Troy Donohue. (Photo by Marc St.Onge) H.S. Roundup Continued from Page 9 WEST D1 BASEBALL TOURNAMENT ond. QUARTERFINALS “We didn’t go kick the ball,” coach Dupre said. “Monument just came to hit.” Dan Burnett (2-for-3, double, run) Bart Shea (double, RBI), Cards deal Bombers and Josh Sylvia (hit) led Southwick. Westfield’s Kyle Roberts tries to avoid the tag out at first “Overall we had a pretty good year,” Dupre said. “Obviously base. (Photo by Marc St.Onge) it’s sad to see our seniors go … but the future’s bright.” defeat A total of 11 players are expected to return to the Southwick No. 4 Pope Francis 2, baseball team in 2019. No. 5 Westfield 1 The seedings held up – just barely – as Pope Francis (14-7) WEST D3 SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT nipped Westfield (12-9) at Forest Park. The Cardinals advanced QUARTERFINALS to the semifinals where they will take on the winner of No. 1 Central (15-5)/No. 8 Minnechaug (12-9). Angell Ks 15 WEST D3 BASEBALL TOURNAMENT No. 2 Mount Everett 12, QUARTERFINALS No. 7 Gateway 0 Sophomore pitcher Faith Angell struck out 15 batters in a one-hitter to lead Mount Everett (14-6) into the semifinals. Tough Mountain to Audrey Gamble collected Gateway’s lone hit. The Gators completed the season 15-7. “The girls played tough,” Gateway coach Matt Bonenfant climb said. No. 3 Monument Mountain 6, No. 6 Southwick 1 WEST D2 SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT Monument Mountain (17-4) advanced to take on second- QUARTERFINALS seeded Frontier (20-1) in the semifinals at Veteran’s Memorial Field in Greenfield. Southwick wraps up its season at 14-8 overall. “We had our opportunities,” said Southwick coach Bill Rams clipped Dupre, whose team lost a regular season meeting to Monument No. 2 Hoosac Valley 6, in extra innings. “We didn’t quite get there.” No. 7 Southwick 5 Monument racked up nearly a dozen hits, half of which Second-seeded Hoosac (16-3) rallied past No. 7 Southwick Connor Cottengim runs down a Pope Francis player. came in the first two innings as the Mounties put together a 6-0 (15-6) to advance to the semifinals against No. 3 Wahconah (Photo by Marc St.Onge) lead. They scored four in the first inning and two in the sec- (15-6). No game report was provided.

Gigi Gurny scores for Southwick. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Southwick’s Gigi Gurny gets back safely to first Southwick’s Nikki Willy delivers from base. (Photo by Chris Putz) the pitcher’s circle. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Southwick was Southwick aggressive on shortstop the base paths Sarah early against Hough fires Hoosac Valley to first base as Rams’ for the third Brittany out of the Penland first inning attempted a sto- during len base after Monday’s reaching first West D2 on a walk softball Monday. (Photo quarterfinal by Chris Putz) at Hoosac Valley. (Photo by Chris Putz)

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Two tee times are available. Registration and breakfast for the morning session will begin at 6:45 a.m. with a shotgun start Returns to New England at 7:30 a.m. Lunch and registration for the afternoon session will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. The evening reception will be held immediately following the tournament Following a bittersweet departure in 2013, the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is set to make its second annual return to the legendary sand Prices include green fees, golf cart, breakfast and/or lunch, a gift and swag bag, and recep- track The Wick 338 in Southwick, Massachusetts. On Saturday, June 30, the fastest riders on tion featuring cocktails, food stations, auction, networking and live entertainment. On-course the planet will bring this storied championship back to New England for the Southwick food and beverages will be provided by our sponsors throughout the day. Golfers will also be National, the sixth round of the 2018 season. eligible for a chance to win prizes and participate in raffles during the day. Southwick will officially complete the first half of the 12-round season, and with its long The 2018 Golf Classic Chairs are John Kendzierski, Founder and Director, Professional Dry legacy as the country’s premier sand track, the beloved “sandbox” will once again test riders Wall Construction, Inc.; Matt Sosik, President and CEO, Easthampton Savings Bank; Hank with arguably their most unique challenge of the entire championship. This iconic facility has Downey, Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer, Florence Savings Bank; and Dan Moriarty, been bringing the world’s best riders to the motocross hot bed of the northeast since 1976, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Monson Savings Bank. The chairs are excited and after more than four decades of history Southwick has become synonymous with the to welcome the region’s banking and business leaders to partner with Brightside in helping our sport of motocross in New England. community’s children and families. EVENT INFO: Southwick National, Round 6: Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, Brightside for Families and Children provides in-home counseling and family support to June 30, 2018 – Southwick, Massachusetts. over 650 children and their families throughout Western Massachusetts. Services include Race Day Schedule: resource coordination, parenting skills development, behavioral technique instruction, com- 8:30 a.m. Practice & Qualifying munity support programs, and other programs tailored to prevent hospitalization from occur- 12:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies ring. Specialized assessments such as neuropsychological evaluations and testing are also 1:00 p.m. First Motos (250 Class & 450 Class) available. Each year, the Brightside Golf Classic attracts more than 200 business leaders from 4:00 p.m. Second Motos (250 Class & 450 Class) the Greater Springfield area who support the work and mission of Brightside. Ticket Info: For more information on sponsorships, donations, and attending the event, please contact General Admission: $45 Adults / $20 Kids (ages 6-12) Suzanne Boniface at 413-748-9935 or [email protected]. Information is also Preferred Seating: $125 Adults / $65 Kids (ages 6-12) available on our website at http://www.mercycares.com/brightside-golf-classic. VIP Access – South: $200 Adults / $100 Kids (ages 6-12) VIP Access – Hilltop Infield: $225 Adults / $115 Kids (ages 6-12) Pit Passes: Soccer Tryouts All-Day Access (Include GA): $90 (purchase online or on-site) Tickets for the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship are available at www.ProMotocross. Western Mass FC, in partnership with Bayside FC, will be holding soccer tryouts for teams com. For information about the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, please visit competing in the New England Premiership (NEP) for birth years 2000-2011. Birth Years ProMotocross.com and be sure to follow all of the Pro Motocross social media channels for 2007-2011: Monday June 4 (Central High School) and Tuesday June 5 (Holyoke High School). exclusive content and additional information on the latest news: Facebook: @americanmoto- Birth Years 2000-2006: Monday June 11 (Holyoke High School) and Tuesday June 12 (Central cross, Instagram: @promotocross, Twitter: @ProMotocross, YouTube: AmericanMotocross. High School). Girls’ tryouts from 5:30pm-6:45pm. Boys’ tryouts from 6:45pm-8:00pm. Call 413-207-1245 or visit www.westernmassathletics.com for more information. PAGE 12 - TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS TV Sports Listings Dear Tuesday, June 12 SOCCER MLB BASEBALL 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Women, International friendly, United Annie ESPN — N.Y. Mets at Atlanta States vs. China, at Cleveland By ANNIE LANE When Others Jump to Conclusions Dear Annie: This concerns unwanted reactions by others to At The Movies my husband’s and my medical problems. My husband has bal- ance and coordination problems, for which we have been seeking answers for years. He sometimes stumbles or falls. I have expe- rienced a degeneration in tendons of both hands and have been through surgery seven times. I’m wearing a cast as I write. Each prior surgery corrected a specific problem, but I have no answer for why my tendons keep breaking down with normal use of my hands. Three siblings of mine and some cousins also have had surgery for hand problems similar to mine. Two questions for you. How can I relieve the distress of those who show sincere concern for our medical problems? And how can I kindly discourage the “blame the victim” mentality behind ignorant questions by those who doubt us and jump to wrong conclusions? Unfortunately, people who see my husband fall or see me in a hand brace feel very free about telling me, for example, to stop hitting my husband. The idea is so ludicrous that I almost always laugh. My husband and I don’t fight physically. If we disagree, we take time to cool off. Then we forgive each other and reason through our conflict. We have been married for 45 years and still consider ourselves to be best friends. -- K.F. Dear K.F.: Relieve the distress of those who show sincere concern by assuring them you have gotten great medical care and have sought second and third opinions (which I hope you have). As for the folks who say you should stop hitting your husband, you can say, “I don’t, and spousal abuse is not a matter to treat so flippantly.” The fact is that some people are always going to take flying leaps toward conclusions because it’s their only mental recreation. Try not to let it get to you. You have your best friend by your side, and that’s what really counts. This image released by Disney Pixar shows the character Helen/Elastigirl, voiced by Holly Hunter, left, and Bob/Mr. Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Drive Safely,” which was Incredible, voiced by Craig T. Nelson in “Incredibles 2,” in theaters on June 15. (Disney/Pixar via AP) about a movement to tap your horn when you see someone tex- ting. I am highly sensitive to external stimuli, and in my world a AT THE MOVIES horn means something else. It’s a warning, not a mechanism to pressure someone into other behavior. Given the number of idiots out there texting while driving, I would find this behavior extremely distracting. It would take my mind off my driving and cause me to look for the source of and reason for the beep. It’s a Family fun and insight reflex from almost 50 years of driving. All states need to ban the use of cellphones while driving, period. Then police need to enforce the law. In Massachusetts, only texting is banned. It’s hard to enforce. If all cellphone use in sprightly ‘Incredibles 2’ were banned (except for hands-free), it would be easy to enforce the law. And I don’t know what’s taking so long. -- No Cellphone “The Incredibles” writer/director of nostalgia on trial, it’s superheroes and “Incredibles 2” provides a bit of a cor- for Me Brad Bird has said that his characters’ screens. rective on a micro level to the first Dear No Cellphone: You make a great point about how honk- powers are all born of stereotypes. Dad The villain here is called Screenslaver, film’s gender politics by sending mom ing at a texting driver could startle other motorists. I agree that is strong, mom is stretched in a million who uses screens to hypnotize anyone off to work and making dad stay home many states could use stronger laws regulating phone use and directions, teenage girls put up shields, watching. It’s both the most retro plan (although wasn’t that a little antiquated distracted driving. At this writing, only 16 states (along with the little boys are full of boundless energy of all (keeping with Bird’s love of the 35 years ago?). The animation is also a District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam) prohibit all drivers and babies are unpredictable. It’s why 60s aesthetic) and still somehow utterly heck of a lot better. “The Incredibles” from using hand-held cellphones while driving. And research has he decided that for the sequel, modern. Annoyed by how blindly and looks downright primitive and even a shown that even talking on a cellphone hands-free causes mental “Incredibles 2 ,” a buoyant and quick- wholly consumerist everyone has tad ugly in retrospect. distraction. The safest option is forgoing all phone usage while witted romp, he’d pick up right where become at the mercy of screens and Although it gets off to a slow start, operating a vehicle. we left off, in that parking lot after simulated experiences in lieu of real ultimately it’s also quite a bit of fun, Dash’s track meet where a new threat ones, from movies to video games, from the absurd (Jack Jack’s burgeoning emerges from underground. No matter Screenslaver has set out to end that, and powers) to the grounded (Dad helping that in reality, 14 years had actually squash Municiberg’s dependence on Dash with his math homework or trying passed. Animation is not bound by time and obsession with superheroes. As with to make up for getting in the way of or aging actors. the first, there are a million ideas at play Violet’s date and embarrassing her even HINTS FROM HELOISE For the rest of us, however, 14 years here (not a flaw, by the way), including further in the process). is still 14 years. And in the past 14 evolving family dynamics. Like “Ready Player One,” however, Stay safe on social media years, the business of Hollywood has Most of the original voice cast has “Incredibles 2,” kind of loses the thread Dear Readers: There’s concern about become the business of superhero mov- returned, including Craig T. Nelson as by the end. A villain is a villain no mat- PRIVACY ON THE INTERNET; here are ies. Bob Parr/Mr. Incredible, Holly Hunter ter how salient their point, and Mr. some hints that can help you stay safe on It’s hard to remember a time when as Helen Parr/Elastigirl, Bird as Edna Incredible, Elastigirl and their offspring social media sites: there weren’t a dozen a year. But when Mode, Sarah Vowell as Violet Parr and are our heroes and thus we must root for * Allow access to your social media pages “The Incredibles” came out in 2004, Samuel L. Jackson as Lucius Best/ them even while thinking that only to people you know. they were still a bit of an anomaly at the Frozone (the only slight change in the Screenslaver might be on to something. * Don’t list your complete date of birth, physical and/or email address or phone number. This information multiplex — its cheeky, mockumentary main players is that Dash Parr is now It’s still fun to watch smart storytell- could be used to steal your identity. realism, its jokes about capes, secret voiced by Huck Milner). And once ers like Bird working within the system * Be careful with pictures you post. Think of everyone who identities, “monologue-ing” and the again, superheroes are still on shaky and using his platform to self-evaluate could see them. dangers of toxic, obsessive fandom was ground in Municiberg and are put on ice or comment on what’s going on, even if * Make sure you must approve a post you are “tagged in” the perfect introduction (and indoctrina- after the Parr family accidentally dam- the conclusion is a little flimsy. Bird before it goes on your social media page. tion) to superheroes for those who ages some public property while trying could have easily just brought back his * Change your password often. couldn’t care less. Pixar magic made to take down a criminal. lovable characters, leaned on Jack Jack’s All of these hints can be taken care of in the “Settings” section superhero believers out of the skeptics. But a wealthy heir and superhero antics and cashed in the check. It makes of a social media website. And by 2008, we all thought, sure, let’s appreciator Winston Deavor (Bob the effort and care here seem even more Staying safe online is your job; check your teen children’s see about this Tony Stark fellow and Odenkirk) and his tech savvy sister incredible. pages also. -- Heloise someone called Iron Man. Evelyn (Catherine Keener) have a plan “Incredibles 2,” a Walt Disney P.S. Before you comment on a post, think: Are you damaging In “Incredibles 2,” it seems like Bird to rehabilitate their image. Right now, Pictures release, is rated PG by the a reputation? What is the tone of what you’re writing? Can what himself is wrestling with a culture he the public only sees the destruction. The Motion Picture Association of America you’re writing be used against you? helped facilitate — not totally dissimilar Deavors propose outfitting superheroes for “action sequences and some brief FRONT-SEAT DRIVER to what Steven Spielberg did earlier this with body cams to get exciting footage mild language.” Running time: 118 Dear Heloise: When I’m driving, my passengers in the back year in “Ready Player One.” But instead of their feats. minutes. Three stars out of four. seat can have their headphones on; they can play games or listen to music. But what about whoever is in the front seat? That per- son must be alert at all times, to help me navigate the road and watch for pedestrians and bad drivers. -- Ken P., Cibolo, Texas BAKING SODA TO THE RESCUE Dear Heloise: I dropped a liquid laundry detergent bottle on Geoff Johns exits as president, CCO of DC Entertainment my vinyl floor, which made a real mess. LOS ANGELES (AP) — DC I sprinkled baking soda on the spill, completely covering it, Entertainment president and and swept the mess into a pile and then into the dustpan. I could chief creative officer Geoff then wash the area without a lot of bubbles. -- Becky H., Johns, who co-produced Reynoldsburg, Ohio “Justice League,” is exiting both roles to focus on creative matters full time. Warner Bros. executive and DC’s interim head Thomas Gewecke says Monday that Johns is launching a production company to develop a “Green Lantern Corps.” film and other projects in film, television and comic books. It comes a few days after the studio said that DC Entertainment president Diane Nelson had decided not to return to her post following a two- month leave. Johns is a longtime DC Comics writer who rose through the corporate ranks and added the president title almost two In this Jan. 9, 2018 file photo, President and Chief Creative Officer at DC Entertainment years ago. He’s worked on both Geoff Johns participates in the “Krypton” panel during the NBCUniversal Television “Aquaman” and the “Wonder Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, Calif. Johns, who co-produced Woman” sequel and helped “Justice League,” is exiting both roles to focus on creative matters full time. Warner Bros. build DC television shows like executive and DC’s interim head Thomas Gewecke said Monday, June 11, 2018 that “The Flash” and “Supergirl.” Johns is launching a production company to develop a film and other projects in film, television and comic books. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2018 - PAGE 13

SPEED BUMP Dave Coverly AGNES Tony Cochran RUBES Leigh Rubin

ARCHIE Fernando Ruiz and Craig Boldman

DADDY’S HOME Tony Rubino and Gary Markstein YOUR Contract Bridge HOROSCOPE By Jaqueline Bigar

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, June 12, 2018: This year you could be unusually focused. You know what you want, and you have the drive to make it happen. You might need to rethink your desires and goals. If you are single, your love life will reflect what you want on a fundamental level. Take your time before com- mitting. If you are attached, the two of you have DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker an opportunity to manifest your ideal relation- ship. You and your sweetie also will have more of a say in events and plans this year. A fellow GEMINI knows how to loosen you up.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So- so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You could find yourself in an awk- ward conversation or a difficult situation. Your strong feelings come forward with a family member. A proactive friend is likely to shake up the status quo. Know that a fast-appearing solu- tion will resolve an issue. Tonight: Speak your Mark Buford mind. SCARY GARY TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH You could find a partner to be volatile and unpredictable. You have a lot to share, but timing counts. A boss could push you hard to join him or her. Your ability to be an independent thinker proves to be one of your strongest qualities. Tonight: Pay bills, then make plans. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH The New Moon in your sign is a positive indication of a new beginning. Do you know when and where you would like to ener- Crosswords gize a certain area of your life? Communication revolves around money and spending. Do not DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni hesitate to go for what you want. Tonight: All smiles. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH You will be more verbal than you have been in a long time. Your high energy is met by someone else’s. The two of you re-energize each other’s minds. You might decide to keep your feelings to yourself for now. You feel vul- nerable in some way. Tonight: Vanish while you can. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Zero in on a long-term goal. You might not be as content as you’d like to be. Your sense of humor emerges, causing you to smile and warm up the moment. You have a unique way of looking at situations. Others appreciate B.C. Mastroianni and Hart hearing your opinions. Tonight: Find your friends. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Tension builds between you and an authority figure. You need to treat this person with respect, even if you have no intention of following his or her lead. Open up to new pos- sibilities that intrigue and inspire you. Resist the urge to withdraw. Tonight: A must appearance. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You have the ability to see the big picture. Understand someone else’s priorities, regardless of what is going on. Your ability to step back and observe marks your decisions. Take news with a grain of salt, as the source might be unreliable. Tonight: Dinner with a ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie loved one. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH A partner goes out of his or her way to make a financial situation work for both of you. One-on-one relating results in a better relationship. You’ll see another example of what can make a difference in relating. Look at the big picture. Tonight: Be with a favorite per- son. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You might not even need to pick up the phone to have a discussion. The other party is likely to make the first move. Know that you might get an earful. Use caution when dealing with this person, as the cards seem to fall in his or her favor. Tonight: Remain responsive. ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You understand what is expected from you professionally and on a daily basis. You might want to start a new diet or exercise routine. Schedule a checkup with your doctor, and you will feel more confident and prepared. Tonight: Curb any outrageous spending or indulgence. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH You are more volatile than you have been in a while. You would be happiest if Cryptoquip you pull back and relax. Nevertheless, your inclination is to express yourself and be more creative. For some of you, you could meet a person of significance right now. Tonight: Be a little wild! ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH Your ability to get past hassles and make light of problems could be tested to the max. Be careful about sitting on anger. You could be causing yourself a problem, which could emerge when you least expect it to. If you can, verbalize what ails you. Tonight: Dinner for two. BORN TODAY Diarist Anne Frank (1929), soccer player Christine Sinclair (1983), comedian Lil Duval (1977) *** Jacqueline Bigar is on the internet at www. jacquelinebigar.com. June 12, 19, 26 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT

Hampden Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 413-748-7758 Docket No. HD18A0028AD

citAtion G .l. c. 210 6§ in the matter of: sofia Rose Arroyo PAGE 14 - TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS To: Alisa Lisette Arroyo Lazarito Martinez any unnamed or unknown par- DEADLINE: 2PM THE DAY BEFORE ent and persons interested in a petition for the adoption of said child and to the Department of Children and Families of said Commonwealth To Advertise Call A petition has been presented to 413-562-4181 Ext. 118 CLASSIFIEDCLASSIFIEDsaid court by: Available Online 24/7R atosita www.thewest nunez fieldnews.com/classifieds Email [email protected] of westfield, mA requesting for leave to adopt Legal Notices said child Legal Notices Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted

June 12, 19, 26 if you object to this adoption June 5, 12, 2018 you are entitled to the ap- soUthwicK PUBlic mAnUfActURinG liBRARY COMMONWEALTH OF pointment of an attorney if City of Westfield Position MASSACHUSETTS you are an indigent person. Planning Board liBRARY PAGe Busy manufacturing, distribution seAsonAl emPloYment facility seeks ambitious mechan- THE TRIAL COURT An indigent person is defined by NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Cadence Aerospace Tell Tool ically inclined person to join our PROBATE AND FAMILY SJC Rule 3:10. The definition in- Operations, a leading suppli- 18 hours per week Mon.-Fri. team and learn to operate, COURT cludes but is not limited to per- The Westfield Planning Board er to the Aerospace and De- (Mon. 1-4 p.m., Tues.-Fri. clean, maintain and rebuild ma- sons receiving TAFDC, EACDC, will conduct a Public Hearing on fense Industries, is looking 12-3:45 p.m.) June 21st –Aug chinery. Precision measurement for qualified individuals to join 10th. Experience working with poverty related veteran's bene- June 19, 2018, at 7:00 PM, in our high-performance team. and cutting tool experience a Hampden Probate and fits, Medicaid, and SSI. The City Council Chambers, Municip- Cadence Aerospace offers the public, high school diploma plus. We offer a clean working Family Court Court will determine if you are al Building, 59 Court St., West- competitive wages, shift dif- or equivalent, good manners, ferential & excellent benefits, positive attitude required. environment and excellent bene- 50 State Street indigent. Contact an Assistant field, MA on the application of JS fit package. Sampson Development, Inc. for with 10 pd. Holidays, vaca- Springfield, MA 01103 Judicial Case Manager or Adop- tion/personal time, Apply in person: send information to: 413-748-7758 tion Clerk of the Court on or be- a Site Plan Approval & Stormwa- med/dent/vision, FSA, 401K ter Management Permit per Zon- [email protected] fore the date listed below to ob- match, STD/LTD insurance southwick Public library Docket No. HD18A0028AD ing Ord. Sec. 3-70.2(8)/6-10 & 4- and tuition reimbursement. 2 tain the necessary forms. 110 to allow for an 8-unit condo years’ experience, ability to 95 feeding hills Rd. development at 79 Notre Dame work independently, ability to southwick citAtion IFYOUDESIRETOOBJECT read blue prints/op sheets G .l. c. 210 6§ St., zoned Residence C. The ap- preferred. Position open until filled. THERETO,YOUORYOURAT- plication is available for public TORNEYMUSTFILEAWRIT- No telephone calls. in the matter of: inspection at the Planning Of- deburr operators: ADA/EOE/AA employer sofia Rose Arroyo TENAPPEARANCEISSAID fice and at: Deburr complex parts using COURTAT: hand/motorized equipment. Work to fine finishes using To: Alisa Lisette Arroyo www.cityofwestfield.org/ scopes with up to 30 x mag- Lazarito Martinez springfield applications nification. Able to blend fin- Assistant to town clerk ishes to meet customer Cadence Aerospace Tell Tool Duties include issuing per- any unnamed or unknown par- ONORBEFORETEN specs. Operations, a leading suppli- June 5, 12, 2018 mits and licenses, pro- ent and persons interested in a O'CLOCKINTHEMORNING Bridgeport machinist: cessing and indexing land re- er to the Aerospace and De- petition for the adoption of said (10:00 AM) ON 6/27/2018 Setup and operate Bridge- cords, and assisting with fense Industries. Cadence child and to the Department of City of Westfield port’s, lathes, surface Aerospace offers competitive Planning Board election activities. Excellent Children and Families of said Witness, grinders, OD-ID grinders, in- customer service, office and wages, shift differential & ex- Commonwealth spects parts, ability to read cellent benefits, with 10 pd. Hon. Barbara M Hyland, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING and understand blueprints computer skills required. 17.5 First Justice of this Court. and set-up sheets. Ability to hrs. per wk. Holidays, vacation/personal A petition has been presented to use standard measuring The Westfield Planning Board time, med/dent/vision, FSA said court by: Date: May 30, 2018 equipment. Applications and job descrip- 401K match, STD/LTD insur- will conduct a Public Hearing on tions may be obtained at: June 19, 2018, at 7:00 P.M. in Assembly/Pressure test: ance and tuition reimburse- Rosita nunez ment. Suzanne T. Seguin City Council Chambers, Municip- Ability to assemble details www.granby-ct.gov of westfield, mA Register of Probate al Building, 59 Court St., West- (pin plugs, check valves, re- strictors, connectors, etc.) in- field, MA on the application of to complex part sand oper- Apply by 12:30 p.m. on manufacturing engineer: requesting for leave to adopt Alex Bloom for a Special Permit Responsible to carry out pro- said child ate pressure test equipment. 6/22/18, to Town of Granby, per Zoning Ord. Sec. 4-20.2 (lot Ability to use standard meas- Town Manager’s Office, 15 cess improvement, problem Chester High Alumni Coming Home size averaging) for lot uring equipment. North Granby Road, Granby, resolution, project manage- if you object to this adoption reduction/creation at 19 Foss CT 06035. ment and employee training. you are entitled to the ap- cnc machinist: Chester High School Alumni will be coming home to Chester St., 20 Adams St. & 0 Adams St. Capable of set up, operation Assists Operations Manager pointment of an attorney if (Parcel 205-58), zoned Resid- EOE thisyou year are for an their indigent 115thperson. annual reunion and meeting on Saturday, & inspection of parts on 5 ax- in improving a system of pro- June 30, 2018. The meeting draws a large group of people associ- ence A. The application is avail- is CNC lights out machining duction control, standard op- able for public inspection at the center. Familiar with Fanuc & erating procedures, safety atedAn indigent with the person former is defined Chester by High School, including Chester Planning Office and at: Mazak controls.Ability to work SJC Rule 3:10. The definition in- with various measuring and quality control. Performs Residents who graduated from Gateway after Chester High lifeguard & product/process analysis for Schoolcludes butclosed is notin the limited late to1960’s. per- This year’s festivities begin with www.cityofwestfield.org/ equipment. sons receiving TAFDC, EACDC, Gate/concession cost reduction, quality im- a social hour at 1:00 p.m. at the Chester Railroad Depot and con- applications edm: poverty related veteran's bene- Setup and operate Agietron provement and improved effi- tinue informally throughout the entire weekend as “Blue Devils” for the town of southwick ciency. Identify, understand fits, Medicaid, and SSI. The EDM sinker electrical-dis- Park & Recreation dept. andCourt “Quarriers” will determine wander if youaround are town visiting old friends and rela- Auto For Sale charge machines. Perform and maximize key business tives.indigent. The ContactAssociation’s an Assistant annual business meeting will be held at PM maintenance. The Town is seeking inter- drivers. Advanced know- ledge of Lean Mfg., Six 4:30Judicial p.m. Case and Manager Officers or and Adop- Board Members will meet at 12:00 final inspector: ested candidates for the posi- p.m.tion Clerk of the Court on or be- Perform final inspection of tions of Lifeguard for the Park Sigma or another CI. fore the date listed below to ob- complex aerospace parts. & Recreation Department at tainChester the necessary High has forms. traditions dating back well over one hundred DSQR certification a plus. the Southwick Town Beach, 14 education/experience: years, but the Association has no members from that long ago! +5years exp. preferred. Beach Road, Southwick. The Bachelor’s degree in Engin- beach is open 7 days a week. AmongIFYOUDESIRETOOBJECT the many mysteries every year are questions like, “Who Zeiss inspector: eering or equivalent combina- willTHERETO,YOUORYOURAT- be the oldest member?” and “Who will come from the far- Program and operate CMM Positions are approx. 24-32 tion of related education and TORNEYMUSTFILEAWRIT- machines for in-process in- hours a week for approx. 9 thest away?” In the midst of all the reminiscing, prizes are sUBARU foResteR weeks for the months of July & work experience. 5 years rel- TENAPPEARANCEISSAID Good Condition. 75K miles; spection of complex evant experience. awardedCOURTAT: for the first local and first out of state reservation. There aerospace parts. Establish August. Life Guard Certifica- is never a lack of laughter, perhaps because the threat of detention new exhaust system, new and maintain an inspection tion required. A copy of the job is long gone even though former teachers frequently attend. All head gaskets, new rear system of all custom and descriptions and employment equal opportunity employer: springfield brakes. Good tires. Up-to- standard finished goods. Set- application can be obtained at: disability/veteran classes will be honored, especially the fifty-year class of 1968 and date on service. ting and maintaining inspec- tion gages. twenty-five-yearONORBEFORETEN class of 1993. $10,000 Firm. www.southwickma.org Please complete your O'CLOCKINTHEMORNING Association President Walter Boomsma noted that this reunion equal opportunity employer: application on-line at: has(10:00 been AM) deemed ON significant 6/27/2018 and will include a reduced cost along 2016 hondA foRZA disability/veteran or at the with a few surprises. In addition to being the 115th Anniversary scooteR Board of Selectmen’s Office, www.cadenceaerospace.com Witness, 300CC. Bought new in 2017. Please complete your 569-5995 or email: ofHon. the Barbaraformal creation M Hyland, of the high school in 1902, this is the fiftieth $4,000. application on-line at: [email protected] anniversaryFirst Justice of thisthe Court.last class to graduate from Chester High in submit your application by www.cadenceaerospace.com e-mail to 1968. Male & Female Jackets Applications must be Date: May 30, 2018 submit your application by submitted to the Board of Reunion invitations are mailed to Association Members in (XL & L), Full-face Helmets telltool.careers@ w/radios e-mail to Selectmen’s Office @ May.Suzanne The T. reunion Seguin is not limited to graduates of Chester High. cadenceaerospace.com Anyone who does not receive an invitation may simply send a telltool.careers@ 454 College Highway Register of Probate Scooter & Jackets/Helmets - cadenceaerospace.com check (tickets are $7.50 per person, payable to Chester High $4,500 Southwick, MA 01077 fax: 413-562-4736 fax: 413-562-4736 School Alumni Association) to Robert Goewey, 1 Aldrich by end of business Avenue, Huntington MA 01050. 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