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VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents $1.00 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 VOL. 88 NO. 230 Southwick Open Space draft map available By HOPE E. TREMBLAY also be discussed at the Oct. 7 Conservation tected temporarily and in perpetuity.” Clark said residents were also interested in Assistant Managing Editor Commission meeting. A survey was sent to residents earlier this having a town dog park. SOUTHWICK – The town is making prog- Conservation Commission Coordinator year in property tax bills for residents to “A lot of people are driving to Connecticut ress on its Open Space Plan and will offer a Dennis Clark said the state requires an updat- weigh-in on what they want from the town’s and Agawam to the dog park,” said Clark, review of the plan during the Oct. 2 Open ed plan and the town began working on it in open space. “and more than just using it as a park, they Space and Recreation Committee meeting and May of 2018. “The main point they brought up was the want to use it for socializing with their dogs.” a draft map is available on the town website. “One of the main objectives has been to map,” Clark said. “People don’t know where Another common request made through the The Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in the update the mapping,” said Clark. “It includes the open spaces are and what they can use Land Use Room at Town Hall. The plan will all open space properties and property pro- them for and when they can use them.” See Draft Map, Page 3

Conservation Commission recommends agreement with Franklin Land Trust

By AMY PORTER Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Following a review by the Law Department, the Conservation Commission voted unanimously to recommend co-holding a conservation restriction with the Franklin Land Trust on 40 acres of farmland on Montgomery Road owned by Robert and Karen Baker. The idea was first proposed in August by Emily Boss, land protection specialist with the Franklin Land Trust. She said as co- holders the town would participate in annual monitoring of the land. Franklin Land Trust would remain the primary holder. Boss said if any enforcement were required, the land trust would take on any financial burden. At the Aug. 27 meeting, Conservation Commission members were enthusiastic, but wanted to wait before voting for a ruling by the Law Department. This week, a report from First Assistant City Solicitor Shanna Reed said it was a normal conservation restriction, and that it “looked fine” to her. Former Conservation Coordinator Karen Leigh, who was filling in until the new coordinator starts Oct. 1, said that Reed ques- tioned why a Memorandum of Understanding was needed. Leigh is leaving to teach full- time at Westfield State University, and had members of her Wetlands class observing the meeting. Emily Boss of the Franklin Land Trust (on right) at the Conservation Commission in August. (Photo by Amy Porter) Boss said Franklin Land Trust would have primary responsibility for enforcement of the conservation restriction, which is in perpetuity, with Westfield’s participation. She also said the Winding River Land Conservancy handed the responsibility to Franklin Land Trust, and that it could be turned over again. Boss said that a Community Preservation Act open space grant of $189,900 awarded to the Bakers in 2017 is going to make the conservation restriction possible. “It was important to explore because it was CPA-funded, and seems like the right course of action to invite Westfield’s participation,” she said. She said under Massachusetts General Law, the Conservation Commission would be the responsible entity, so she came to them first “I keep looking for a downside,” said Carl Grove. The land is contiguous to another 30 acres donated to the city by the Bakers and to other city owned conservation land, making a large parcel of open space off of Montgomery Road. Thomas Sharp then made a motion to recommend to the City Council that the City of Westfield become a co-holder of the property, which passed unanimously. “Westfield’s a good place. When they put Winding River together, it was a good thing,” said Baker. Leigh said she would put together the letter for the City Council. Outgoing Conservation Coordinator Karen Leigh, who now teaches full-time at WSU, had her Wetlands class observe the meeting. (Photo by Amy Porter)

SEPAC offers ‘Basic Rights’ workshop for parents of children with special needs By AMY PORTER The Basic Rights workshop will focus Staff Writer specifically on evaluations and eligibility, WESTFIELD – The Special Education according to SEPAC parent volunteer Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) is Michele Douglas. hosting a workshop on parent’s basic rights Topics will include the Individuals with on Oct. 3 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Disabilities Education Act and other Westfield Technical Academy cafeteria, 33 Massachusetts laws; evaluations and refer- Smith Ave. rals, the team meeting, Individualized The workshop, led by Nancy Stewart on Education Program (IEP) and 504 plans, behalf of the Federation for Children with and strategies for success. Special Needs (fcsn.org), will provide an “For parents with young children going introduction to the complex special educa- into Fort Meadow, this meeting can give tion laws and procedures. Child care and them valuable information that can help refreshments will be provided. them through the special education pro- A description on the workshop at fcsn. cess,” Douglas said. org, states: “Special education laws are SEPAC, which describes itself as an complex, and we recommend that parents organization which supports parents with attend several workshops to be fully special needs children, may be contacted apprised of their legal rights and responsi- with questions or for further information at bilities.” [email protected]. SEPAC members Dawn Altieri, Michele Douglas and Melissa Rutkowski. PAGE 2 - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Big E weird food review: The Craz-E burger By PETER CURRIER Staff Writer WEST SPRINGFIELD- We have come to the end of the Eastern States Exposition and thus, my reviews of strange foods that can be found at the fair. To close things off, I decided to personally test out a Big E icon: The Craz-E burger. For those who are not aware, of which I am sure there are few, this burger is made up of a normal burger patter, two strips of bacon, cheese, and the most important part, a donut cut in half horizontally being used as the bun. This is peak fair food. The Craz-E burger can be found at the Big EZ cafe just outside one of the gates of the Better Living Center. It is relatively small for a burger, thankfully, or I may not be alive right now to write this. For $7.50, this burger is actually a pretty good deal as far as “calories per dollar” is concerned. The burger is reported to have around 1,500 calories, most of the recommended daily value for the average adult. As a disclaimer: I was unable to actually eat this burger while I was still at the Big E. Due to some heavy rain coming in, and the fact that I had just eaten the catfish po-boy, I brought my burger home to allow myself to digest a little before doubling my daily calorie count within 5 minutes. Thus, the burger was not as warm and fresh as if I had eaten it right away. Regardless, my first bite into the Craz-E burger presented me with a mix of emotions. This thing is delicious, dangerously so in fact. This is one of those foods that you can taste exactly how bad it is for you, and that is what makes it so good. The Craz-E burger, found at the Big EZ Cafe next to the Better Living Center for $7,50. (Photo by Peter Currier) The donut was glazed, so grab some napkins if you’re going to tackle this one by hand. Strangely enough, a glazed donut, a burger, and bacon go donut as a burger bun, you may as well go burger, and I still have not felt hunger since is the reality we live in now. quite well together. My only wish is that the Craz-E all in. then. So, in the wise words of Jeff Goldblum as burger was made with a fried egg on top of the I am unsure if I will ever need to eat food At no point during these reviews did I Dr. Ian Malcom, “Your scientists were so bacon and burger patty. My reasoning is that, if you for the rest of my life. Admittedly, I write imagine that I would need to quote Jurassic preoccupied with whether or not they could, are going to go in this ridiculous direction using a this review 12 hours after having eaten the Park to sum up my opinion of food, but this they didn’t stop to think if they should.”

ODDS & ENDS YOUR LOCAL FORECAST Delaware school sorry for serving Roseanne anthem rendition SEAFORD, Del. (AP) — “The Star- Perrington says pregame proceedings will be TONIGHT TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Spangled Banner” isn’t an unusual feature of improved to spike future occurrences and the high school pregame festivities, but Roseanne lapse is being investigated. Officials didn’t Barr’s screeching 1990s rendition surprised immediately explain how Barr’s infamous spectators at one Delaware volleyball game. version, performed before a San Diego Padres The News Journal of Wilmington reports game, was set. the Seaford School District apologized The letter says the district usually plays the Wednesday for the shock served at Seaford national anthem before sports games as a way High School’s Tuesday game against Milford to honor the U.S. and its armed forces. It says Partly Sunny. Partly Sunny. High. the district will play the district-approved A letter from Superintendent David version in the future.

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Monday, Sept. 30, the 273rd day of 2019. There are 92 days left in the year.

n Sept. 30, 1777, the Continental Congress — for Canada to take part in a revamped North Ameri- forced to flee in the face of advancing British In 1972, Roberto Clemente hit a double against Jon can free trade deal with the U.S. and Mexico; the new Oforces — moved to York, Pennsylvania. Matlack of the New York Mets during Pittsburgh's agreement would be called the United States-Mexico- 5-0 victory at Three Rivers Stadium; the hit was the Canada Agreement, or USMCA. As part of a new one- ON THIS DATE: 3,000th and last for the Pirates star. week investigation, FBI agents interviewed Deborah In 1399, England's King Richard II was deposed by Ramirez, one of the three women who had accused Parliament; he was succeeded by his cousin, Henry of In 1988, Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev retired Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual Bolingbroke, who was crowned as King Henry IV. President Andrei A. Gromyko from the Politburo and misconduct. With more than 800 already confirmed fired other old-guard leaders in a Kremlin shake-up. dead from an earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, In 1846, Boston dentist William Morton used ether as rescuers struggled to reach additional victims in sev- an anesthetic for the first time as he extracted an ul- In 2001, under threat of U.S. military strikes, Afghani- eral large coastal towns. cerated tooth from merchant Eben Frost. stan's hard-line Taliban rulers said explicitly for the first time that Osama bin Laden was still in the country and TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS: In 1938, after co-signing the Munich Agreement allow- that they knew where his hideout was located. Actress Angie Dickinson is 88. Singer Cissy Houston ing Nazi annexation of Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland, is 86. Singer Johnny Mathis is 84. Actor Len Cariou is British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain said, "I be- TEN YEARS AGO: 80. Singer Marilyn McCoo is 76. Former Israeli Prime lieve it is peace for our time." A powerful earthquake rocked western Indonesia, kill- Minister Ehud Olmert is 74. Pop singer Sylvia Peter- ing 1,115 people. A Soyuz spacecraft carrying Cana- son (The Chiffons) is 73. Actor Vondie Curtis-Hall is In 1939, the first college football game to be televised dian circus tycoon Guy Laliberte and two crew mates 69. Actress Victoria Tennant is 69. Actor John Finn is was shown on experimental station W2XBS in New lifted off from Kazakhstan, headed for the International 67. Rock musician John Lombardo is 67. Singer Debo- York as Fordham University defeated Waynesburg Space Station. rah Allen is 66. Actor Calvin Levels is 65. Actor Barry College, 34-7. Williams is 65. Singer Patrice Rushen is 65. Actress FIVE YEARS AGO: Fran Drescher is 62. Country singer Marty Stuart is In 1949, the Berlin Airlift came to an end. Under withering criticism from Congress, Secret Ser- 61. Actress Debrah Farentino is 60. Rock musician Bill vice Director Julia Pierson admitted failures in her Rieflin (R.E.M.) is 59. Former Sen. Blanche Lincoln, In 1952, the motion picture "This Is Cinerama," which agency's critical mission of protecting the president D-Ark., is 59. Actress Crystal Bernard is 58. Actor Eric introduced the triple-camera, triple-projector Cinerama but repeatedly sidestepped key questions about how Stoltz is 58. Rapper-producer Marley Marl is 57. Coun- widescreen process, premiered at the Broadway The- a knife-carrying intruder penetrated ring after ring of try singer Eddie Montgomery (Montgomery-Gentry) is atre in New York. security before finally being tackled deep inside the 56. Rock singer Trey Anastasio is 55. Actress Monica White House. U.S. and Afghan officials signed a long- Bellucci is 55. Rock musician Robby Takac (Goo Goo In 1954, the first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS delayed security pact to keep nearly 10,000 American Dolls) is 55. Actress Lisa Thornhill is 53. Actress An- Nautilus, was commissioned by the U.S. Navy. forces in Afghanistan beyond the planned final with- drea Roth is 52. Actress Amy Landecker is 50. Actor drawal of U.S. and international combat forces at the Silas Weir Mitchell is 50. Actor Tony Hale is 49. Actress In 1955, actor James Dean, 24, was killed in a two-car end of the year. The first case of Ebola diagnosed in Jenna Elfman is 48. Actor Ashley Hamilton is 45. Ac- collision near Cholame, California. the U.S. was confirmed in a patient who had recently tress Marion Cotillard is 44. Actor Christopher Jackson traveled from Liberia to Dallas. Jerry Brown signed the is 44. Actor Stark Sands is 41. Actor Mike Damus is In 1962, James Meredith, a black student, was escort- nation's first statewide ban on single-use plastic bags 40. Actress Toni Trucks is 39. Tennis player Martina ed by federal marshals to the campus of the University at grocery and convenience stores. Hingis is 39. Olympic gold medal gymnast Dominique of Mississippi, where he enrolled for classes the next Moceanu is 38. Actress Lacey Chabert is 37. Actor Ki- day; Meredith's presence sparked rioting that claimed ONE YEAR AGO: eran Culkin is 37. Singer-rapper T-Pain is 35. two lives. U.S. and Canadian officials announced an agreement THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 - PAGE 3 Auditions set for ‘She Loves Me’ By LORI SZEPELAK 28 and April 4. much away about the show, Nowack Correspondent “The musical, based in Europe in learns he and Balash are anonymous WESTFIELD-More than 30 years the 1930’s, is not widely known,” lonely hearts penpals. later, Jeffrey Flood still relishes his said Flood, who was elated when he “She Loves Me,” with book by first glimpse of summer theater – at was given the OK to direct the show. Joe Masteroff (“Cabaret”) and lyrics the Weston Playhouse in Vermont. He is also making his directorial by Sheldon Harnick and music by “I was 21 and the professional debut for the WTG with this produc- Jerry Bock (“Fiddler on the Roof”) show, ‘She Loves Me,’ was already tion. has been called “the most charming Flood noted “She Loves Me” is a and head of publicity, shared a simi- cast but an actor dropped out,” said Auditions are slated Oct. 13 at 7 musical ever written,” according to “beautiful show with really fantastic lar sentiment. Flood, who was working in the cos- p.m. at the Westfield Woman’s Club, Music Theatre International. songs and is very character driven.” “The Westfield Theatre Group has tume shop. “They needed a replace- 28 Court St., and on Oct. 15 at 7 Character ages for the principal “The ensemble is also well used been around for almost 100 years,” ment and it sounded like a lot of p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the roles include a teenage boy (ages with several scenes that are key to said Farrell. “The theatre group fun.” Atonement, 36 Court St. Callbacks 14-17), as well as five men and two what is going on with the other gives the community a chance to Open auditions are set for “She as needed will take place Oct. 20 at women, and eight to 10 people in actors,” he said. express their artistic side, their tech- Loves Me,” a spring Westfield 7 p.m. at the Westfield Woman’s their mid 20’s to 60’s for the ensem- Flood added that the musical is nical side, and be a part of a show. Theatre Group production. Club. The WTG is a department of ble. the “kind of show that won’t come We welcome everybody with open From that moment on, Flood said the Westfield Woman’s Club. Flood and his team who will over- around very often.” arms.” he “fell in love” with the musical. Rehearsals are planned for see the auditions include Liz Dion, For more information or questions In related news, the WTG will The “love” never waned and next Sunday, Monday, and Thursday eve- music director; Caitlin O’Dell, cho- about the show, email Flood at stage “Murder Among Friends” Oct. month, he will host open auditions nings beginning Jan. 5 at the reographer; Carol Cisek, producer, [email protected]. 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. and for “She Loves Me” at the Westfield Westfield Woman’s Club, with a and Shaina Hibert, stage manager. A description of all roles and how one matinee on Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. Woman’s Club. The production, read-through in December. “I’m looking for great singers,” to prepare for the audition can be Also, “A Christmas Carol” will be directed by Flood, will be the spring Flood explained the show explores said Flood. “The characters are very found at the WTG’s Facebook page. presented Dec. 6, 7, 13 and 14 at offering by the Westfield Theatre the life of Georg Nowack, manager important. I don’t expect perfection “This musical comedy has real 7:30 p.m., as well as a matinee per- Group (WTG). Performances are of Maraczek’s Parfumerie, who during auditions. I’m looking for quality and does not include fluff,” formance on Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. slated March 20, 21, 27 and 28, and becomes “ruffled” when his boss people who can sing the song, hit the said Flood, adding, “it’s an amazing For more information on all shows April 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m., and mati- hires the headstrong Amalia Balash notes, and be the right person for the play.” and to purchase tickets, visit www. nees at 2 p.m. are planned on March as a salesgirl. Without giving too part.” John Farrell, WTG chairperson westfieldtheatregroup.com.

Better Angels brings together political parties tonight at 6 p.m. SOUTHWICK – Better Angels of Hampden County, a local chapter of the national organization that aims to create civility among liberals and conservatives, is hosting a free event tonight at 6 p.m. at Southwick Town Hall. State Rep. John C. Velis, a Democrat, and state Sen. Donald F. Humason Jr., a Republican, will discuss government and how they work together. Light refreshments will be served.

Amid Vape Ban, CCC offers advice to Med Marijuana Patients By COLIN A. YOUNG State House News Service STATE HOUSE, BOSTON (SHNS) — The Cannabis Control Commission is explicitly advising consumers to only buy cannabis products from licensed stores and has recommended that medical marijuana patients who vaporize their medicine contact their doctor to find an alternative during Gov. Charlie Baker's four-month ban on vaping products. Since Baker banned the sales of all nicotine or marijuana vape products on Tuesday, marijuana consumers and medical patients who do not want to smoke their cannabis have been told to seek alternatives, like edibles or topicals. The CCC said it has heard from a lot of those people in the last two days. "Since the Administration's announcement, the Commission has received a significant number of inquiries across all constituencies and continues to advise the Draft Map patients who contact the Continued from Page 1 agency to communicate directly with their certifying survey was more recreational activities. EOEEA approval means an act of Congress would be needed to change an doctor or clinician for advice “We have a new generation of emerging seniors who want recreation such as open space in perpetuity designation. on alternative methods to horseshoes, bocce and pickleball,” Clark said. Clark hopes the public will attend the Open Space and Recreation Committee vaping," the CCC said in a The state tasks towns with performing outreach as part of the plan and Clark and Conservation Commission meetings to comment on the plan. A draft of the statement, though the agency has met with various town boards and commissions to find out what town map is available at southwickma.org. did not provide an estimate officials are looking for when it comes to open space. ——— of the number of calls and Clark noted that he is working to make sure future open space is approved Hope E. Tremblay can be reached at [email protected]. emails it has received. by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. He said the

Free Dementia Friendly Training at Armbrook Village Free MIGHTY Program WESTFIELD — The YMCA of Greater Westfield, in col- WESTFIELD — We believe it is time to better understand 2.5 CEUs for attending. laboration with Baystate Health, is offering the MIGHTY dementia. Armbrook Village’s Dementia Experience uses sen- Armbrook Village is a Senior Living Community that (Moving, Improving, and Gaining Health Together at the sory modifications and role playing activities to depict real life opened its doors on April 1, 2013, offering Independent Living, YMCA) program, beginning October 29. situations that a person living with Mild Cognitive Impairment as well as Assisted Living and our Compass Memory Care MIGHTY, funded by a grant from Kohl’s Cares, is an evi- or dementia would face. Getting dressed, taking your daily Neighborhood. Feel free to call or visit Armbrook Village’s dence-based, multi-component pediatric weight management medications and preparing for a meal, are all simple activities website for more information about residential life at Armbrook program for children with a body mass index above the 95th that are severely thwarted by cognitive disability. Village. percentile. This free program meets twice per month, over a The Dementia Experience thrusts you into the daily life of six-month period. During each two-hour session, children someone with dementia by simulating the physical ailments and their families engage with exercise specialists, nutrition- afflicting many seniors and creating the frustration, confusion Westfield Farmers’ Market ists and behavioral health workers in classroom instruction and anxiety that accompanies cognitive impairment. and group exercise sessions. Who should attend this workshop: associates of a Senior WESTFIELD — The Westfield Farmers’ Market is held, rain or shine, from 12:00 - 6:00 pm on the lawn of the Episcopal The upcoming session is for children between the ages of Living community; families or a Caregiver of someone with 8-10. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 4-6 PM begin- dementia; senior center administrators, staff and members; Church of the Atonement, 36 Court Street, Westfield, every Thursday until October 10. 30 + vendors, SNAP match of $5; ning October 29. To be eligible for the MIGHTY Program, skilled nursing/rehab staff; and professionals who work with participants must be at or above the 95th percentile for body seniors. HIP, WIC, and FMNP vouchers are accepted by some vendors. Live music, special events, free parking, ADA accessible rest- mass index (BMI), provide a medical clearance form signed This is a free event that will take place on Wednesday, by their health care provider and attend a registration session October 9 at 6 pm at Armbrook Village, 551 North Road, rooms, cooling room, playground. For more information visit the Market web site: westfieldfarmersmarket.net or contact the at the YMCA of Greater Westfield. Registration attendance is Westfield, MA. This is a free event, but space is limited, so Thursday, October 17th at 4PM. registration is necessary. Please call Armbrook Village at (413) Westfield Farmers’ Market at 413 562-5461 x 101, or email [email protected]. Space is limited. To register, contact YMCA of Greater 568-0000 to register. This training will be about two hours. Westfield, Cindy Agan, Health & Wellness Director, 413- Social Workers, Nurses, Case Managers and EMTs can obtain 568-8631, [email protected]. PAGE 4 - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Allowed to Get Away To the Editor, Who is the president accountable to or who is the United States President answerable to? In the Constitution, the system of government they devised was the concept that the president must be accountable to the people. Written in the Constitutions, Article II, which establishes the presidency, includes a provi- sion by which the Congress can remove a president from office “on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.” The President lawyers Giuliani and Barr have told Trump he is above the law. Bill Barr wrote on June 8, 2018, a memo to then-Deputy AG Rosenstein “Mueller’s ‘Obstruction’ Theory” on whether President Trump illegally obstructed justice. The DOJ also has the authority to interpret the Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which is the subject of one of the new lawsuits against Trump. It prohibits federal officeholders, including the president, from accepting gifts or payments from foreign governments. In the Senate, there are several lawyers. Also, they were sworn in to uphold the Constitution. Maybe some Senators should read the Constitution. “The Justice Department is the one agency with the power to investigate and prosecute potential criminal violations by all public officials, including the president. The Public Integrity Section often receives referrals on conflicts of interest,” says Peter Henning, a law professor at Wayne State University and a former federal criminal prosecutor. Most Americans believe that there’s an agreed process for holding a president accountable. The question is, will Legislators act? What if in the current political context this remedy doesn’t work? Elie Mystal, The Nation wrote; “Nobody stops them. Yes, the Republican Party has shown itself to be a collection of cow- ardly hypocrites, so utterly debased from wallowing around in Trump’s filth that they can’t even remember what decency How the White House and DOJ smells. But if you’ve been paying attention, Republicans have always been like this. Our system shouldn’t be so weak that the perverse noise makings of Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham can scuttle the very concept of the rule of law.” When learned about the whistleblower the President makes an erroneous statement like; “that Article II of the Constitution me the to do whatever I want as presi- By ERIC TUCKER, John Demers, who leads the national rival Joe Biden. The complaint also dent.’ The context was a little ambiguous. Does he think the MICHAEL BALSAMO security division, went to the White alleges that the White House sought to Constitution gives him “the right to do whatever” he wants in and ZEKE MILLER House the next day to review materials "lock down" details of the call by mov- general, or specifically with regards to the federal investigation Associated Press associated with the call. He then alerted ing it onto a secure, classified computer into him and his operation? The Constitution states; that he WASHINGTON (AP) — The White people within the Justice Department, system. before entering office, shall take the following oath or affirma- House and the Justice Department but it was unclear specifically who he The complaint also details extensive tion: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully learned about a CIA officer's concerns told. interactions between Rudy Giuliani, execute the office of President of the United States, and will to about President Donald Trump around In the following weeks, Demers had Trump's personal attorney, and Ukrainian the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the the same time the individual filed a discussions with other Justice officials. Constitution of the United States.” whistleblower complaint that is now at Department officials about how to han- The person familiar with the matter, as The first responsibility of the president of the United States the center of an impeachment inquiry, dle the CIA complaint, according to the well as another person with knowledge is to keep our country safe, but it has become clear that our according to a U.S. official and another person familiar with the matter. It was of the case, confirmed that the whistle- president has placed his interests above the national security of person familiar with the matter. during that period that the Justice blower was a CIA officer. our nation. R. Schlesinger, U.S. News wrote: “Without prece- The intelligence official initially filed Department also received a notification The Associated Press is publishing dent in U.S. history we have a president who sees profit as the a complaint about Trump's dealings with from the intelligence community's information about the whistleblower's natural and immediate spoils of office. Not only have Trump’s Ukraine with the CIA, which then alert- inspector general about a whistleblower background because the person's credi- predecessors ordinarily divested and disclosed, but the ed the White House and Justice. On Aug. complaint. bility is central to the impeachment Founding Fathers wrote protections into the Constitution in the 12, the intelligence official raised anoth- The timeline raises questions about inquiry into the president. The New York form of emoluments clauses making it illegal for the president er flag, this time with the intelligence how the White House and the Justice Times first reported that the individual to receive gifts from foreign governments or, domestically, community's inspector general, a pro- Department handled the complaint. The was a CIA officer. from the federal and state governments. Trump faces several cess that granted the individual more administration initially blocked Congress The U.S. official and the two people lawsuits arguing that he is violating these clauses through his legal protections. from viewing the complaint, citing pres- familiar with the matter spoke to the AP businesses. One was thrown out in December, but others During that time, the inspector gener- idential privilege, and only released a on the condition of anonymity because endure and may be gaining traction.” None of this is normal for al's complaint, which centered on redacted version of the report to law- they were not authorized to speak pub- us. Trump's dealings with Ukraine, remained makers this week after the impeachment licly. private. But information about the whis- inquiry had begun. The whistleblower's attorney, Mark Norman Halls tleblower was already making its way The House intelligence committee Zaid, said publishing details about the through the administration: On Aug. 14, released the complaint on Thursday. The individual places the person in a danger- White House counsel John Eisenberg nine-page letter details a July 25 phone ous situation, personally and profession- and a CIA official alerted the head of call in which Trump presses Ukraine's ally. The CIA referred questions to the GOVERNMENT MEETINGS DOJ's national security division about leader to help investigate baseless cor- inspector general. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 the original complaint to the CIA. ruption accusations against Democratic

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The Westfield News Activists rally for the impeachment of President Donald Trump, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., committed Tuesday to launching a formal impeachment inquiry against Trump. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Mike Dobbs Flora Masciadrelli Managing Editor Director of Sales/ Classified Manager Hope E. Tremblay Asst. Managing Editor James Johnson-Corwin Multi-Media Manager EOTSS Secretary: 'Every Day, We Have Attacks' Chris Putz Marie Brazee Sports Editor Business Manager By COLIN A. YOUNG State House News Service Fran Smith Lorie Perry STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, SEPT. 26, 2019.....Every single day, the state's computer network is "probed" more than half a General Manager Director of Ad Production billion times by entities outside the United States looking for a weak spot in the state's cyber protections that could allow bad actors to infiltrate the state's information technology infrastructure. 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 The Executive Office of Technology Services and Security and others maintain defenses against those probes, but some of those programs are expected to run out of funding in January when the Legislature's last IT bond bill runs dry, EOTSS Secretary (413)562-4181 Curt Wood told lawmakers Thursday. "We have major initiatives ongoing right now, if the money expires in January, which we anticipate, we will be stopped with- www.thewestfieldnews.com out any traction," he said. "So the urgency from a funding perspective is critical." THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 - PAGE 5

High-fives at Paper Mill Mayor Brian P. Sullivan, School Committee member Diane Mayhew and City Councilor Brent B. Bean II gave high-fives and greeted students at Paper Mill Elementary School Sept. 26, along with Principal Melanie Chasse and school staff. In addition to the special guests, students were welcomed with chalk drawings and positive messages on the sidewalk in front of the school. (Photos by Hope E. Tremblay)

Boston Dynamics Robots could be headed to circus BOSTON (AP) — Animal-like robots that started out as a military-funded research project might be shipped off to the circus instead of the battlefield. Cirque du Soleil says it’s in talks with robot maker Boston Dynamics about using the four-legged Spot robot in its live shows. The agile robots walk, climb stairs and open doors. They have become famous on YouTube but haven’t been applied com- mercially since the company was founded in 1992. That’s changing this fall. The Waltham, Massachusetts, robotics firm revealed in a YouTube post this week that Spot is now in mass production and shipping to select customers for such uses as monitoring construction sites or inspecting energy facilities. Cirque du Soleil says it’s still in the “ideation” stage and evaluating Spot’s potential in live entertainment. AP PHOTO Police Logs

WESTFIELD Monday, Sept. 23, 2019 care for himself and was placed in protective custody; Major crime and incident report 12:07 a.m.: suspicious activity, Whitney Playground, Shepard 11:41 p.m.: suspicious vehicle, Joseph Avenue, a caller Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 Street, a patrol officer reports a vehicle parked at the play- reports an occupied minivan with Vermont registration plates 12:31 a.m.: disturbance, Mechanic Street, a caller reports a ground, the officer reports the occupants were advised of the parked near her home is making her nervous, the responding college party is creating excessive noise, the responding officers city ordinance which provided for the closure of city parks after officer reports a check of the three persons in the vehicle reports a gathering of 10-12 students dispersed and the tenants dark, the male party was found to be too intoxicated to safely revealed one to be the subject of an active warrant issued in were advised of the possible consequences of future complaint; operate the vehicle and the female was advised of her recently 2019 by the Greenfield district court, Katherine Ebert, 36, of 12:46 a.m.: disturbance, a caller reports an altercation and expired license, the owner of the car was contacted and came to 199 South St., Rutland, Vt., was arrested on the warrant. that a neighbor stole marijuana from him, the dispatcher reports take custody of her vehicle; that the caller declined to answer questions, the responding offi- 3:23 a.m.: suspicious situation, Montgomery Road, a patrol cer reports the caller was found to be unable to care for himself officer reports there is a light on in the Wyben Chapel, the and was placed in protective custody; responding officer reports the front door was found to be open, 2:18 a.m.: assist citizen, Western Avenue at Lloyds Hill, a nobody was found inside, nothing was found to be out-of-order caller requests a courtesy transport to Westfield State University, and a perimeter check revealed nothing unusual, the door was Court Logs the responding officer reports two female students were trans- secured; ported less than a mile to the WSU Public Safety office and he 10:59 a.m.: accident, Shaker Road, a caller reports a vehicle advised of them transport option available to them when they struck a utility pole, dual response dispatched, the responding Westfield District Court plan to be drinking, the officer further reports “I will now be officer reports the operator declined medical assistance, the Monday, Sept. 23 2019 operating the cruiser with windows open to clear out the alcohol officer requests a tow and advised that the G&E should be Rachel K. Keiser, 24, of 69 Court St., Westfield, was released smell”; advised to check the utility pole, the operator was provided a on her personal recognizance pending an Oct. 9 hearing after she 7:50 a.m.: fire, Southampton Road, a caller reports his truck courtesy transport to an East Main Street address; was arraigned on charges of assault and battery and vandalizing caught fire and he has exhausted his fire extinguisher, dual 3:20 p.m.: animal complaint, Allen Avenue, a caller reports property brought by Westfield police. response dispatched, the responding officer reports the tractor- she has taken custody of a stay cat, the responding animal con- Sean M. Peich, 30, of 116 Northridge Road, Westfield, was trailer operator said that he pulled over because his instruments trol officer report the large white domestic short haired cat was released on his personal recognizance pending a Dec. 13 hearing were providing unusual readings and stopped to find fire and transported to the municipal animal shelter; after he was arraigned on a charge of receiving a stolen motor smoke under the hood, the responding firefighters report the fire 5:10 p.m.: fraud, Southwick Road, a resident came to the sta- vehicle brought by Westfield police. was completely extinguished and appeared to be of electrical tion to complain that he had wired money to a Minnesota Nelson L. Armbridge, 49, of 1273 General Knox Road, origin, the tractor-trailer unit was towed from the scene; address in payment for a puppy but became suspicious when Russell, was released on his personal recognizance pending a 3:55 p.m.: traffic complaint, Holyoke Road, a caller reports advised to send additional funds to pay for transportation, the Nov. 26 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of assault and smoke from a neighbor’s backyard fire and motorcycle use are victim said that he had gone to his bank and was told that he had battery on a family or household member brought by Westfield causing smoke in the neighborhood, the responding officer been scammed, the officer told the victim that his money could police. reports he spoke with a resident who agreed to not “ride their not be recovered; Kayla L. Daggett, 30, of 1730 Main St., Agawam, was placed motorcycles in the annoying manner anymore” and to douse a 5:14 p.m.: larceny, Noble Avenue, a caller reports antique pretrial probation for six months, ordered to be alcohol free and smoldering stump in his yard, see next call; photographs were stolen from his home, the responding officer ordered to complete a mental health evaluation and to comply 5:09 p.m.: noise complaint, Holyoke Road, a caller reports reports the victim said that he believes a person he allowed to with any recommended programs when a charge of assault and that when officers left after dealing with a previous call the stay in his home stole the photographs, an incident report was battery on a family or household member brought by Westfield behavior of the neighbor and his friends became worse, the filed; police was adjudicated. complainant said that the neighbor and his friends make exces- 6:29 p.m.: found property, Southampton Road, a person came Robert J. Deane, 30, of 1665 Main Road, Granville, was sive noise by revving their motorcycles and that the homeowner to the station to surrender a debit card found at a Southampton released on his personal recognizance pending a Nov. 4 hearing walked into the middle of the road where he “dropped his pants Road ATM, the card was stored for safe keeping; after he was arraigned on a charge of open and gross lewdness and urinated in the road”, the same responding officer reports he 9:43 p.m.: animal complaint, Wyben Road, a caller reports his brought by Westfield police. “strongly warned” the resident that he would be cited if the girlfriend almost hit a cow which was loose in Wyben Road, the Samantha R. Terry, 30, of 15 Madison St., Apt.3, Westfield, officer had to return; responding officer reports no stray cow was found; was released on her personal recognizance pending a Nov. 6 11:07 p.m.: fireworks complaint, Smith Avenue, a caller 10:39 p.m.: officer wanted, Elm Street, a 911 caller reports he hearing after she was arraigned on charges of malicious destruc- reports youths detonated a firework at Grandmothers Garden, is concerned that police may have taken his pet rat, the respond- tion of property valued less than $1,200 and reckless operation the responding officer reports no miscreants were found. ing officer reports the caller was found to be too intoxicated to of a motor vehicle brought by Westfield police. PAGE 6 - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS BUSINESSFINANCIAL Witalisz & Associates Real Estate hosts ‘Fall into a Healthy Home’ event WESTFIELD – Witalisz & Associates save money on heating costs. They did a Inc., a boutique real estate firm serving great job!” western Massachusetts, hosted an event Witalisz & Associates is dedicated to for its customers and clients recently providing superior customer service titled “Fall into a Healthy Home.” before, during and after the real estate “Since a large part of our business is transaction. Witalisz said they have repeat customers, we wanted to show our decades of real estate industry experi- appreciation and offer our loyal clients ence and are experts in their local mar- something of value,” said Heather ketplace. Witalisz, Realtor and managing partner “There is a difference in the way prop- at Witalisz & Associates. “At this event erties are bought and sold in Western we shared a great deal of information on Massachusetts, and the Realtors ® at how to prepare their homes for winter Witalisz & Associates encourage you to and we presented a list of service profes- ‘Experience the Difference’,” she said. sionals who can help with home repairs Witalisz & Associates, Inc. is a pri- and home improvement projects.” vately held real estate firm that provides “This seminar exceeded my expecta- the highest quality service and expertise tions!” said attendee Guido Favata. “I to its customers and clients. The compa- was hoping to learn more about what I ny is located at 2 Broad Street. For more needed to do to button up my house for information please visit witalisz.com or the cold and I walked away with a list of contact Witalisz at (413) 568-0005, people to contact and even tips on how to [email protected]. PHOTO SUBMITTED Westfield #ShopSmall WESTFIELD — This year the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with many local businesses throughout Westfield, has planned a great event in support of Small Business Saturday® which drives commerce to small businesses. Many of these businesses have been meeting to plan a Small Business Saturday event. “Westfield on Weekends is working with the Chamber to support Small Business Saturday. Their commitment to us is invaluable and we are happy to help with this great event,” said Amber Danahey, president of the WOW board. Other businesses that have been on either the gameboard committee or marketing committee include: For K-9’s & Felines, George’s Jeweler’s, Shortstop Bar & Grill, Flowers by Webster, WOW, Mina’s Wine & Spirits, and Aflac. The Chamber recognizes the importance of supporting local businesses, the jobs they provide, and the culture they instill in local communities and is excited about promoting this event on both Friday and Saturday, November 29th and 30th respectively. We are asking everyone to come out and shop in Westfield to support our local businesses on November 29 & 30 and can easily participate by playing the game the committee has designed. Businesses can get “on board” by contacting the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce to secure a game square by October 1. Squares are limited to the first 40 businesses. Membership is not required to participate. The cost of a square is $25 cash or check or $30 credit card. All proceeds collected will go towards cash prizes, advertising, and pro- motional costs. All businesses who participate will also be This Feb. 23, 2018, file photo shows shoppers leaving a Sam's Club in Pittsburgh. Walmart’s Sam’s Club is teaming up with given a poster board size of the game board to display in their several health care companies to offer discounts on everyday care its customers might delay or skip because of the cost. windows, sponsored by Staples. Starting early October, Sam’s Club members in Michigan, Pennsylvania and North Carolina, will be able to buy one of four Thanks to our sponsor, the Pennysaver, shoppers can get bundles of health care services ranging in annual fees from $50 for individuals to $240 for a family of up to six members. “in the game” by getting a game board which will be printed The pilot program could potentially be rolled out to members in all the states, says Lori Flees, senior vice president of Sam’s in the Pennysaver on November 21, and then go shopping. Club Health and Wellness. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) Shoppers will visit at least 10 participating merchants to be eligible for cash prizes. No purchase is necessary and must be over 18 to win. There will be five drop-off locations for shoppers to leave their entry form. Walmart’s Sam’s Club launches Westfield Farmers’ Market health care pilot to members WESTFIELD — The Westfield Farmers’ Market is held, rain or shine, from 12:00 - 6:00 pm on the lawn of the Episcopal By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO chased outside an employer. messaging. Church of the Atonement, 36 Court Street, Westfield, every and TOM MURPHY Sam’s Club, where members pay an The more common telehealth method Thursday until October 10. 30 + vendors, SNAP match of $5; Associated Press annual fee to shop, says its program is of using video is available if needed, and HIP, WIC, and FMNP vouchers are accepted by some vendors. NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart’s Sam’s designed to cater to individuals, business patients also will be able to speak to their Live music, special events, free parking, ADA accessible rest- Club is teaming up with several health owners and families who are delaying or doctors if they want. rooms, cooling room, playground. For more information visit care companies to offer discounts on skipping basic care because of high Insurers and many employers like the Market web site: westfieldfarmersmarket.net or contact the routine care that customers might delay deductibles. Walmart and Amazon have been touting Westfield Farmers' Market at 413 562-5461 x 101, or email or skip because of the cost. “We are lowering the barrier for people video telemedicine as a way to give their [email protected]. Starting next month, Sam’s Club mem- to take care of themselves,” Flees said. employees or customers fast, convenient bers in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Each bundle offers savings on dental access to help. But benefits experts say North Carolina will be able to buy bun- services with a network of providers people have been slow to start using the dles of health care services that include through the health insurer Humana as new technology. Some forget about it Crafters Wanted: Christmas discounted dental care, free prescriptions well as unlimited telehealth for $1 per because they may not need it until long for certain generic medications, and tele- visit through a Seattle-based company after they learn about it. Craft Fair and Bake Sale health consultations. called 98point6. The bundles also offer John Marchisin, managing director of SOUTHWICK — Our Lady of the Lake Church in Fees range from $50 for individuals to discounted vision exams and optical the health care practice at global manage- Southwick, MA announces its annual Christmas Craft Fair $240 for up to six family members. The products. The number of free generic ment consultancy AArete, calls the move and Bake Sale. On Saturday, November 16 from 10 am – 4 pilot program could potentially expand to prescriptions ranges from five to 20 of by Sam’s Club “brilliant.” pm and on Sunday, November 17 from 8:30 am – 12 pm, all states, said Lori Flees, senior vice the most popular medications, depending “This fills the gap, making health care they will have wonderful Christmas crafts and baked items president of Sam’s Club Health and on what the member chooses. more affordable to customers,” he said. for sale. There are spaces available inside and outside and it Wellness. For example, the family bundle “Sam’s Club is providing the first level is handicapped accessible. Funds raised will go toward Faith The move comes as health care includes access to a preventative lab of preventative care.” Formation Activities. There will be a raffle of crafter’s hand- expenses place a growing strain on the screening that measures health indicators Marchisin said the pilot program will iwork and the Knights of Columbus will provide hot dogs and budgets of many families and individu- like diabetes, up to a 30% discount on only enable Sam’s Club to deepen its hamburgers for sale on Saturday as well. Doughnuts will be als, even those that have insurance cover- chiropractic, massage therapy and acu- relationship with its customers and give available on Sunday. For more information please call (413) age. Sam’s Club emphasized that the new puncture services, and a 10% discount on them an opportunity to sell more health 569 - 0162 or go on their website at http://www.ollsouthwick. initiative is not a health insurance plan hearing aids. Each bundle also offers care services. org where a crafter’s form and a poster of the fair will be but a discount health program designed prepaid health debit cards to be used Sabrina Corlette, founder and co-direc- available to download. Come and begin the Christmas season to supplement insurance and bring down within the health services network. tor of the Center on Health Insurance at Our Lady of the Lake church! the costs patients pay out of pocket. The telehealth program will introduce Reforms at Georgetown University, was Annual deductibles for single coverage patients to a new form of care in which more cautious. She believes customers in employer-sponsored health plans have people can be diagnosed and treated could benefit from having discounts on doubled over the past decade and now without talking to or seeing the doctor. dental and other services like massage average $1,655 among plans that have Patients who click on the 98point6 app therapy. But she says many insurance deductibles, according to the nonprofit first tell their symptoms to a chatbot or programs cover generic prescriptions. Kaiser Family Foundation. These deduct- automated assistant that uses artificial She noted that customers should think ibles, which a patient has to pay before intelligence. The information then gets about their health care needs as they most coverage starts, can be much higher passed along to a doctor for diagnosis study the bundles and their own insur- for families and for individual plans pur- and treatment, often just through secure ance plans.

New Maritime Aquarium CEO and president to start Nov. 4 NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — The Wildlife Conservation Society, whose Work on the aquarium's biggest attrac- Maritime Aquarium in Connecticut has a five institutions include the Bronx Zoo, tions, including its IMAX theater and new president and chief executive offi- Central Park Zoo and New York seals exhibit, will begin in October and cer. Aquarium. are estimated to take a year. The Norwalk aquarium announced Patlis is joining the aquarium as it Former aquarium CEO Maureen Wednesday that Jason Patlis will start on deals with a major razing and relocation Hanley was relieved of her role in Nov. 4. project to accommodate the replacement February after less than three months on Patlis has served as the executive of an old bridge which carries railroad the job. director for marine conservation of the tracks across Norwalk River. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 - PAGE 7 SPORTS Yankees deliver Michaud ‘Ultimate’ prize

By CHRIS PUTZ event winners and Michaud was presented Pick up your copy of The Westfield Sports Editor with a $100 gift card to Shortstop Bar & News, The Original Pennysaver, East WESTFIELD – Huntington native and Grill. Longmeadow Reminder, Agawam current Westfield resident Kevin Michaud Fans of our “Beat ‘The Putz’” pro foot- Reminder, or Chicopee Herald for a free may not be a fan of our state’s professional ball contest should also be warned – entry form to our Beat “The Putz” Football sports teams, but it is one big reason why Michaud is a Minnesota Vikings fan. So Challenge. he is our 2019 “Ultimate Sports Challenge” don’t expect him to chalk up a Patriots Beat “The Putz” and finish as the top winner. victory every week. But then again, that winner each week for a $25 gift certificate “I’m just a big sports nut,” said Michaud, might be the smart choice considering the to The Tavern Restaurant. whose fell in love with Brooks Robinson way they are playing right now. Either way, All 17 weekly winners will be entered and the Baltimore Orioles in the 1960s. look out! into a grand prize drawing for a Super “And I enjoy the challenge.” While Michaud is also not a supporter of Bowl party ($1,000 prize value) catered by Michaud’s impartiality led to his series- the Boston Bruins – – he roots for the North Elm Butcher Block. winning victory Aug. 2-4 when the New Montreal Canadiens – – he said he will Second place will be awarded a charcoal The Westfield News Sports Editor Chris Putz pres- York Yankees destroyed the Boston Red cheer on the Boston Celtics in National grill from Manny’s Appliances, and third ents Kevin Michaud with a $100 gift card to Shortstop Sox in a four-game sweep. That entry was Basketball Association games whenever he place will receive a $100 gift card to the Bar & Grill for winning “Putz’s Ultimate Sports recently chosen (at random) among all tunes in. – CP Delaney House. Challenge” grand prize. (Staff photo) From hero to zero By CHRIS PUTZ Sports Editor Funny how an athlete can go from a super- hero to a villain … and back and forth again. For several years, Antonio Brown was the model citizen (or so one thought) in Pittsburgh, working countless hours perfecting his craft as the No. 1 wide receiver for the Steelers and arguably all of the National Football League, for that matter, and maybe even of all-time (although Randy Moss and Jerry Rice might like to argue that). Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was the anti-hero, having settled a suit in early 2012 for an alleged rape in ’08. Big Ben denied the allegations but reached a settlement LIZZIE TAYLOR anyway. One could have made the argument at that time and for several years thereafter that Brown was the team leader. Elms Blazes past Westfield State Owls But then the locker room video surfaced. At that time, the incident could have been chalked CHICOPEE, Mass. -- The assists and hit .400 on the the match. one, as the two teams went up to an immature, overzealous player caught Westfield State women's vol- night. Sophomores Ashley In the third frame, Westfield down to the wire, 22-22, until up in the throes of social media. The team went leyball team suffered a 3-1 to Crowley (Billerica, Mass.) and held a 17-9 lead before four the Blazers would take three of about their business, until Brown finally wore Elms College in non-confer- Shawna Crowley (Billerica, Owl attack errors and two the final four points to secure out his welcome in the Steel City. ence play on Wednesday night Mass.) both contributed 9 kills Blazer aces would bring Elms the 3-1 victory. Brown eventually became a part of Raider at Picknelly Arena. a piece in the setback. to within two at 17-15. From With the loss, the Owls drop Nation, going to the hated Raiders where he Senior Brianna Starkey Elms took the first set deci- there, Elms would take over to 6-6 on the season. Next, was embraced by fans with open arms. (Rockland, Mass.) finished sively at 25-19, but the Owls and go on a 10-4 run to close Westfield State travels to Then came the foot issue, having used a with a team-high 13 kills, would storm back and grab the out the set and move ahead 2 Framingham for a big cryogenic chamber without the proper foot while junior Ally Rega second set, 25-21 after it was sets to Westfield's one. MASCAC matchup, looking to protection. Next, it was the head gear as Brown (Chelmsford, Mass.) added 28 knotted up at 21 late to even The fourth set was a close keep ahold of first place. wanted to use his own helmet despite the fact that it did not meet the safety regulations now in place to combat concussions. A battle ensued with management over fines issued to Brown due to missed practices, and Column: No sweat when it comes to funding new stadiums reports of verbal threats to the Raiders’ GM this past preseason led to his quick departure. By TIM DAHLBERG Brown flew into Foxboro with some bag- AP Sports Columnist gage and soon left with even more. The question isn't whether taxpayers in The star wide receiver, who was briefly wel- Arlington, Texas, got hosed when they comed to stay in Tom Brady’s home, played agreed to spend a half-billion dollars for a one game with the Patriots, was accused of new ballpark next door to the one they sexual misconduct, and was subsequently spent millions to build just 22 years earlier. released by Kraft, whose message (not to be They did, but in most parts of the country confused with massage) was Get Out. that's the way the system works. Almost A Sports Illustrated story recently detailed every new stadium or arena comes with a Brown’s exploits, painting the picture of a taxpayer price tag so that billionaires who troubled star athlete who mistreated nearly own teams don't have to dig into their own everyone he has ever encountered, leaving pockets to pick up the tab. bills unpaid and looking down upon others as At least in Arlington they went into it if he is a king. willingly. Taxpayers there approved a mea- I often find it amusing that pro athletes are sure in 2016 for the city to issue $500 mil- looked upon as “heroes” if they are on “our” lion in bonds that will be paid off over the team, but “villains” when they play for the next 30 years with a half-cent of sales tax “enemy.” and hotel and car rental taxes. In this July 11, 1995, file photo, the National League celebrates with fireworks follow- The New England Patriots were our nation’s That will get fans out of the heat and ing Tuesday night's All-Star Game at The Ballpark in Arlington in Arlington, Texas. team after 9/11 … but became hated around ensure the Texas Rangers remain in the city (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File) the country following Spygate and Deflategate. that also houses AT&T Stadium, also The New Orleans Saints were revered for ral- known as Jerry World. Like the Cowboys, Angeles, where both the politicians and taxpayers to chip in, the Warriors are pay- lying everyone together following Hurricane the Rangers' new $1.1 billion stadium — the residents seem to be smarter than the ing for it themselves. Katrina … until Bountygate. which replaces one that opened in 1994 average billionaire. I'll repeat that. They're paying for it Maybe Brown is a lesson to all of us who — has a roof, something noticeably lacking Walk into Dodger Stadium and it's as themselves. continue to put professional athletes on a ped- at the ballpark that closed Sunday after a beautiful as it was when it opened 57 years Yes, it still comes with a price tag, as do estal for their accomplishments when the real final series against the New York Yankees. ago. To make sure it stays that way the the other California projects. But it will be heroes are parents, teachers, police officers, Fans in Texas like their sports, and they Dodgers are investing $100 million of paid by the fans who actually attend firemen, doctors, nurses and the local coaches don't mind paying. All told they've funded their own money during the offseason to games, not by entire populations that in our cities and towns. two baseball stadiums and one giant foot- develop the space behind the outfield into might have no interest at all in sports. ball stadium in a quarter century in a fan-friendly plaza. People in California seem to understand Arlington alone, all paid for by increased Go see a football game at the Coliseum what people in Texas don't. They're taxed taxes that total $1 billion without inflation, and the place is sparkling, thanks to a $315 enough to begin with, and don't need even according to Dallas Morning News million renovation that didn't require tax- more money to come out of their pockets They're not alone, of course. Drive down payers to put up a penny. The update even for corporate welfare for wealthy team the Las Vegas Strip and there's a $2 billion included improvements to the iconic peri- owners. stadium going up — partly funded by $750 style that looks even better than it did That's why the Chargers left San Diego, million in taxpayer money — that will when the stadium opened in 1923. and why the Raiders are headed for Las house the Raiders next year along with And then there's the $5 billion project Vegas. Unfortunately, there's a price to be events too big for the city's arenas and that will open next year in Inglewood as paid for refusing to stand still for a shake- showrooms. home of the Rams and Chargers as well as down, and it cost San Diego and Oakland And in Atlanta, two horrible deals to restaurants, hotels and a performing arts their NFL teams. replace football and baseball stadiums that theater. It will be the most expensive sta- Down in Texas, meanwhile, they still still had the new game smell will end up dium complex ever and promises to be a have all their teams — and soon will have costing taxpayers a billion dollars or so. stunning addition to the Southern something to show for their giveaway. The stadium scam has been going on for California landscape. Next season they can sit at a baseball so long that it's hard to get terribly excited And the best thing? Rams owner Stan game and not sweat. about it. Team owners and developers Kroenke is footing the bill. ——— know the playbook well, and the saps who The same thing is happening up north in Tim Dahlberg is a national sports actually pay for their edifices usually don't San Francisco, where the Warriors will columnist for The Associated Press. stand a chance. open play this year in the $1.6 billion Write to him at [email protected] or Contrast that to what's happening in Los Chase Center. 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Mon., Sept. 30 p.m. Mon., Sept. 30 4 p.m. JV BOYS SOCCER vs. Monson, GOLF vs. Belchertown, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. JV BOYS SOCCER @ East Longmeadow HS, 5 p.m. BOYS SOCCER vs. Chicopee, JV BOYS SOCCER vs. 4 p.m. V/JV BOYS SOCCER vs. West Springfield, 4 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Minnechaug Regional HS, 5 4 p.m. Northampton, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Belchertown, JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ West Tues., Oct. 15 JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Ludlow, 5 p.m. p.m. 4 p.m. Springfield HS, 5 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Ludlow, 6:15 p.m. GYMNASTICS @ Hampshire Regional HS, 6 p.m. JV BOYS SOCCER vs. Chicopee, JV FIELD HOCKEY @ Agawam @ Monson HS, 3:45 p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ East Longmeadow HS, 7 p.m. 4 p.m. HS, 6 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER vs. South Hadley, Tues., Oct. 1 JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ West 4 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY vs. Ludlow, Stanley Wed., Oct. 16 Putnam HS, 4 p.m. Springfield HS, 6:15 p.m. JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. South Park, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Amherst-Pelham Regional HS, GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Putnam FIELD HOCKEY @ Agawam HS, Hadley, 4 p.m. V/JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. East Longmeadow, 4 p.m. 5 p.m. HS, 5 p.m. 7:30 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Amherst-Pelham Regional HS, JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Renaissance, 4 p.m. Wed., Oct. 2 6 p.m. Belchertown, 5:30 p.m. Tues., Oct. 8 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. GOLF @ Longmeadow HS, Site TBD, 3 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Renaissance, 5 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Chicopee Comp HS, 4 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 17 Tues., Oct. 1 vs. Hopkins Academy, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Chicopee Comp HS, 5:15 p.m. V/JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. Longmeadow, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER vs. Renaissance, GIRLS SOCCER vs. Amherst- Thurs., Oct. 17 GYMNASTICS @ Minnechaug Regional HS, 6 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY @ Greenfield, Veterans’ Memorial 4 p.m. Pelham, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER @ Granby Jr./Sr. Field, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Smith HS, 4 p.m. Academy, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS SOCCER @ Granby Jr./ Thurs., Oct. 3 JV FIELD HOCKEY @ Greenfield HS, 5:30 p.m. Fri., Oct. 2 FIELD HOCKEY vs. Franklin Tech, JV BOYS SOCCER @ Central HS, Sr. HS, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. West Springfield, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ JV BOYS SOCCER @ Amherst-Pelham Regional HS, 5 JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Smith JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. Amherst- Franklin Tech HS, 4 p.m. p.m. Fri., Oct. 18 Voke HS, 4 p.m. Pelham, 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER vs. Holyoke, 4:30 JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. West Sprinield, 5:30 p.m. JV BOYS SOCCER @ Northampton HS, 4 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Smith JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Smith p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ Amherst-Pelham Regional HS, 7 JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Frontier, 5 p.m. Voke HS, 5 p.m. Academy, 5:30 p.m. JV BOYS SOCCER vs. Holyoke, p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ Northampton HS, 6 p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ Central HS, 4:30 p.m. GYMNASTICS @ Agawam HS, Thurs., Oct. 3 Berte Field, 6 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Franklin Fri., Oct. 4 6 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER @ Frontier, Tech HS, 5 p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ Westfield Technical Academy, Roots GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Frontier, 6:30 p.m. Herlihy Field, 4 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 10 JV FIELD HOCKEY @ Hampshire Athletics Center, 4 p.m. FOOTBALL vs. Longmeadow, Bullens Field, 7 p.m. JV GIRLS SOCCER @ Frontier, JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Regional HS, 5 p.m. JV GIRLS SOCCER @ West Springfield, Clark Field, 5 Sunderland Recreation Field, 4 p.m. Mohawk, 4 p.m. p.m. Mon., Oct 21 JV BOYS SOCCER @ Chicopee GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Mohawk, Sat., Oct. 19 JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ West Springfield HS, 5 p.m. V/JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. Chicopee Comp, 4 p.m. Comp HS, 5 p.m. 5 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER vs. Agawam, GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ West Springfield HS, 6:30 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. South Hadley, 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ Chicopee JV GIRLS SOCCER @ Monson, 10 a.m. JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. Agawam, GIRLS SOCCER @ West Springfield, Clark Field, 7 p.m. JV FOOTBALL @ Longmeadow, Stadium Field, 4 p.m. Comp HS, 7 p.m. Moriarty Field (Granite Valley Middle School), 5 p.m. 10 a.m. FOOTBALL @ Agawam HS, 7 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Agawam, 5 p.m. Fri., Oct. 4 FIELD HOCKEY @ Turners Falls JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. South Hadley, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER @ Sabis HS, 6:30 p.m. Pittsfield, 10:30 a.m. Mon., Oct. 7 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Agawam, 6:15 p.m. International Charter School, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER @ Monson, FIELD HOCKEY vs. Pioneer Valley V/JV GIRLS SOCCER @ Agawam HS, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Amherst- Moriarty Field (Granite Valley Middle Regional, 11 a.m. JV FOOTBALL vs. Agawam, 4 p.m. Pelham, 4 p.m. School), 7 p.m. BOYS CROSS COUNTRY JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Agawam HS, 5 p.m. Tues., Oct. 22 JV GIRLS SOCCER @ Sabis vs. Agawam, 11:30 a.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Agawam HS, 6 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY vs. Putnam, Duggan International Charter School, 4 p.m. Fri., Oct. 11 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Pittsfield, Academy, Holyoke, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. BOYS SOCCER @ Pope Francis noon Tues., Oct. 8 V/JV BOYS SOCCER @ Agawam HS, 4 p.m. Franklin Tech, 4 p.m. HS, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. TBD, GOLF @ Pope Francis, Franconia, 3 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Franklin JV BOYS SOCCER vs. Pope 12:30 p.m. V/JV BOYS SOCCER vs. Longmeadow, 4 p.m. Wed., Oct. 23 Tech, 5 p.m. Francis, 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER vs. Pittsfield, FIELD HOCKEY vs. Northampton, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Amherst- 2 p.m. Wed., Oct. 9 JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Longmeadow, 5 p.m. Pelham, 5:30 p.m. Mon., Oct. 14 JV BOYS SOCCER vs. Pittsfield, GOLF @ West Springfield, Springfield Country Club, 3 JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Northampton, Boardman Field, Mon., Oct. 7 BOYS SOCCER vs. Monson, 2 p.m. 4 p.m. p.m. 5:30 p.m. BOYS SOCCER vs. Northampton, JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Chicopee Comp, 5 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Longmeadow, 6:15 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY @ East Longmeadow HS, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Chicopee Comp, 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 24 FIELD HOCKEY @ East Longmeadow HS, 7 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY @ South Hadley HS, 4:15 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY @ South Hadley HS, 6 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 10 V/JV GIRLS SOCCER @ Northampton HS, 4 p.m. Fri., Oct. 25 JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Sabis International Charter JV BOYS SOCCER vs. Belchertown, 4 p.m. School, 5 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Acton-Boxborough Regional GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Sabis International Charter HS, 5 p.m. School, 6:30 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Acton-Boxborough Regional FOOTBALL CHALLENGE HS, 6:30 p.m. Fri., Oct. 11 FOOTBALL @ Holyoke, Roberts’ Sports Complex, 7 V/JV BOYS SOCCER vs. Easthampton, 4 p.m. p.m. Entry Forms will appear in the printed edition of The Westfield News daily Monday thru FIELD HOCKEY vs. Frontier, Boardman Field, 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER vs. Belchertown, Bullens Field, 7 p.m. Friday, and weekly in The Original Pennysaver, East Longmeadow Reminder, Agawam JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Frontier, 5:30 p.m. Reminder, and Chicopee Herald. FOOTBALL vs. Chicopee Comp, Bullens Field, 7 p.m. Mon., Oct. 28 The Putz’ Picks and Winners will be published in the Saturday edition of the Westfield V/JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. Monument Mountain, Roots Sat., Oct. 12 Athletics Center, 4 p.m. News, and in the following week’s edition of The Original Pennysaver, Agawam Reminder, JV FOOTBALL @ Chicopee Comp HS, 10 a.m. JV FOOTBALL vs. Holyoke, East Longmeadow Reminder, and Chicopee Herald. Picks and Winners will also be posted 4:30 p.m. on TheWestfieldNews.com and on TheReminder.com Mon., Oct. 14 Original entry forms must be used. No duplicates or copies will be accepted. Completed entry JV GIRLS SOCCER @ East Longmeadow HS, 5 p.m. Wed., Oct. 30 forms must be postmarked by midnight on the Friday of that week’s contest. Beat The ‘Putz’ and GIRLS SOCCER @ East Longmeadow HS, 7 p.m. V/JV GIRLS SOCCER @ Natick HS, 3:45 p.m. finish with the best record overall to claim that week’s prize. Each weekly winner will be entered in GYMNASTICS vs. Minnechaug, Chicopee Comp, 6 p.m. the end of the season drawing! Tues., Oct. 15 GOLF @ Agawam HS, Site TBD, 3 p.m. Fri., Nov. 1 BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY @ Longmeadow, FOOTBALL vs. Central, Bullens Field, 7 p.m. Turner Park, 3:45 p.m. WEEKLY PRIZE: $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO THE TAVERN RESTAURANT V/JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. West Springfield, 4 p.m. Fri., Nov. 4 JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Minnechaug Regional HS, 4 JV FOOTBALL vs. Central, Blunt Park, 3 p.m. ALL WINNERS WILL BE ENTERED IN OUR END OF SEASON DRAWING... GRAND PRIZE 2ND PRIZE 3RD PRIZE WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY SUPER BOWL PARTY WEBER Q3200 $ GAS GRILL 100 Mon., Sept. 30 p.m. Catered By GIFT CARD GIRLS SOCCER @ Pathfinder Regional-Vocational- BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY vs. Gateway, North Elm Butcher Block!! Technical HS, Hampden Charter School of Science, Palmer @ Monson $419 4 p.m. HS, 3:45 p.m. RETAIL Tues., Oct. 1 Thurs., Oct. 10 $1,000 GOLF @ Franklin Tech, Thomas Memorial Golf Course, GOLF @ Central, Veterans Golf Course, 3 p.m. Value! 3 p.m. BOYS SOCCER vs. Pathfinder, BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY @ Pope Francis, 4 p.m. Whiting Reservoir, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER @ Duggan Academy, Tree Top Park, 4 Fri., Oct. 11 3 Country Club Rd. p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ Putnam, Forest Park, 4 p.m. 37 North Elm St. • Westfield, MA Holyoke, MA BOYS SOCCER @ St. Mary, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER @ St. Mary, Westfield Intermediate www.mannystv.com School, 4 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 2 Tues., Oct. 15 GOLF vs. Sabis, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY vs. Mahar, Palmer @ 6 BIG SCREEN TV’S - NFL SPORTS PACKAGE Frontier Regional HS, 3:45 p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ Duggan Academy, Tree Top Park, 4 Thurs., Oct. 3 THE PRIME RIB SPECIALS Thursday & Sunday BOYS SOCCER @ Pioneer Valley Christian School, 4 p.m. Tavern p.m. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Thursday thru Sunday Wed., Oct. 16 RESTAURANT GIRLS SOCCER vs. McCann Tech, 4 p.m. 2 Broad St. Westfield, MA • 413-562-0335 Fri., Oct. 4 WESTFIELD BOYS SOCCER vs. Westfield, Roots Athletics Center. 4 Thurs., Oct. 17 tavernrestaurantwestfield.com p.m. BOYS SOCCER vs. Commerce, Bullens Field, 6 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER vs. Commerce, OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS - 7 NIGHTS 4 p.m. Fri., Oct. 18 GIRLS SOCCER @ Hampden Charter School of Mon., Oct. 7 Science, Rivers Park, 4 p.m. NAME: BOYS SOCCER vs. McCann Tech, 4 p.m. PICKS Mon., Oct. 21 WEEK 5 ______Tues., Oct. 8 BOYS SOCCER @ Putnam, Forest Park, 4 p.m. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 GOLF vs. Pathfinder, East Mountain Country Club, 3 J Arizona @ J Cincinnati ADDRESS: J Buffalo @ J Tennessee ______ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL J Chicago @ J Oakland ______Mon., Sept. 30 J Tampa Bay @ J New Orleans BOYS SOCCER @ Granby Jr./Sr. HS, 4 p.m. Fri., Oct. 11 GIRLS SOCCER @ Putnam, Forest Park, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER vs. Westfield Technical Academy, J Minnesota @ J N.Y. Giants ______Westfield Intermediate School Field, 4 p.m. Tues., Oct. 1 J N.Y. Jets @ J Philadelphia GOLF vs. Turners Falls, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. PHONE: ______BOYS SOCCER vs. Westfield Technical Academy, Mon., Oct. 14 J Baltimore @ J Pittsburgh Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. GOLF @ Pope Francis, Franconia, 3 p.m. J New England @ J Washington Select your picks and mail or drop off your entry to: Wed., Oct. 2 Tues., Oct. 15 J Jacksonville @ J Carolina GOLF @ Greenfield, Country Club of Greenfield, 3 p.m. BOYS SOCCER vs. Putnam, Westfield Intermediate BEAT THE PUTZ GIRLS SOCCER @ Hampden Charter School of School Field, J Atlanta @ J Houston Science, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. The Westfield News GIRLS SOCCER vs. Franklin Tech, Westfield J Denver @ J L.A. Chargers 62 School Street Thurs., Oct. 3 Intermediate School Field, GOLF vs. Monson, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. 4 p.m. J Green Bay @ J Dallas Westfield, MA 01085 BOYS SOCCER @ Pathfinder, St. Joe’s Field, 4 p.m. Wed., Oct. 16 TIE BREAKER GIRLS SOCCER vs. Sci-Tech, Westfield Intermediate Fri., Oct. 4 School Field, J Indianapolis @ J Kansas City TOTAL POINTS:______GIRLS SOCCER vs. Duggan Academy, Westfield 4 p.m. Intermediate School Field, 4 p.m. This contest is open to any/all readers eighteen (18) years of age or older, unless otherwise specified by Reminders Publishing, LLC. Contest is open to U.S. residents only. Reminders Publishing, LLC employees and their relatives are not eligible for the contest. Odds of winning a prize will depend on the number of qualified entrie s. All contest entries become the sole property of Reminders Publishing, LLC. Only one winner or Thurs., Oct. 17 qualifier per family or household will be allowed. The decision of Reminders Publishing, LLC, is final. All contestants acknowledge as a condition of entry, that Reminders Publishing, LLC has a right to publicize or BOYS SOCCER vs. Duggan Academy, Westfield broadcast the winner’s name, character, likeness, voice, or all matters incidental herein. All prizes are non-transferable and void where prohibited by law. No cash substitution of prizes allowed. Winners understand Mon., Oct. 7 and agree that they are responsible for any and all taxes incurred on prizes received within the year of winning. If required by Reminders Publishing, LLC, or its affiliates, winners must sign a liability release prior to BOYS SOCCER @ Smith Voke, Intermediate School Field, 4 p.m. receiving their prize. Prizes will be mailed either firs t, second, or third class U.S. Mail at the discretion of Reminders Publishing, LLC. If the prize is to be mailed, it is the responsibly of the winners to provide Reminders Publishing, LLC with a current and correct mailing address. Reminders Publishing, LLC is not responsible for, nor obligated to replace, any lost, stolen, or damaged prize sent through the U.S. Mail. If the winner is 4 p.m. instructed by Reminders Publishing, LLC or its affiliates to personally pick up their prize, it must be claimed within thirty (30) calendar days of winning. Upon pick-up of prize, proper picture identification (i.e. valid Fri., Oct. 18 driver’s license, passport) from the winner may be required. Reminders Publishing, LLC will not notify winners of the time remaining on their prize. It is the responsibility of the winner to claim the prize within the thirty- (30) day timeframe. All unclaimed prizes after thirty (30) days will automatically be forfeited. Reminders Publishing, LLC is at liberty to give away any unclaimed prize at the end of the thirty- (30) day grace Tues., Oct. 8 GIRLS SOCCER @ McCann Tech HS, 4 p.m. period. In the event that a winner voluntarily chooses to not accept a prize, he/she automatically forfeits all claims to that prize. Reminders Publishing, LLC then has the right, but not the obligation, to award that GOLF vs. Smith Academy, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. prize to a contest runner-up. Reminders Publishing, LLC may substitute another prize of equal value, in the event of non-availability of a prize. Employees of Reminders Publishing, LLC and their families or households are ineligible to enter/win any contest. All contestants shall release Reminders Publishing, LLC, its agencies, affiliates, sponsors or representatives from any and all liability and injury, financial, personal, or otherwise, Mon., Oct. 21 resulting from any contests presented by Reminders Publishing, LLC Additions or deletions to these rules may be made at the discretion of Reminders Publishing, LLC and may be enacted at any time. Contestants Wed., Oct. 9 BOYS SOCCER @ Hampden Charter School of enter by filling out the “Beat the Putz” pick sheets, included in Monday through Friday’s editions of The Westfield News and The Original Pennysaver. Copies of entry forms will not be accepted. Contestants choose one team to win each game from the list of NFL games for that particular week. The winning entry will be the one with the most wins on Sunday. In the event of a tie among more than one entry, the Sunday night GIRLS SOCCER vs. Commerce, Westfield Intermediate Science, 4 p.m. game score will be used as a tie-breaker. Contestants are to choose the total number of points scored in the Sunday night game. To be given credit for the tiebreaker, the contestant must come closest to the total School Field, points scored in the game. Reminders Publishing, LLC will award a maximum of one (1) prize per week. The exact number of prizes awarded each month will be decided by Reminders Publishing, LLC in its sole discretion. The prizes to be awarded each week will be determined by Reminders Publishing, LLC In the event that there are more eligible winners than the number of prizes awarded for a particular week, Reminders 4 p.m. Tues., Oct. 22 Publishing, LLC will randomly select one winner for that particular week. Winner is determined by most correct games won. The tiebreaker is used when more than one entry have the same number of wins. At that GIRLS SOCCER @ Pathfinder Regional-Vocational- point, the total number of points gi ven by the contestant will determine winner. In the event of a game not being completed, that game will not be considered in the final tabulation for that week’s games. The grand prize winner will be selected by a random drawing of all entries better than “The Putz” from throughout the entire 17-week regular season. This contest is merely for entertainment purposes. It is not meant to Thurs., Oct. 10 Technical HS, promote or to faci litate gambling or illegal activity. GOLF @ Ware, Cold Spring Country Club, 3 p.m. 4 p.m.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Sept. 30, 2019: This year could be memorable. You probably will find little time to be bored. Sometimes you may long for less excitement. If you’re single, use caution, as the person who is the apple of your eye today might not be in a year. No matter what your status, you need to keep a firm rein on your finances. If you’re attached, your sweetie DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker will be full of surprises. You are not allowed to complain that life is boring! SCORPIO might say little, but when they speak up, listen.

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)  You wake up with a strong sense of what you want to handle. The key is an agreement between you and another person. This pact affects not only your well-being, but your financial status. An element of volatility floats through the day. Proceed with care. Tonight: A SCARY GARY Mark Buford tete-a-tete conversation. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  You have been sufficiently of service to various individuals. You might be ready for your own mini-revolution, but others’ reactions point to another approach. One person remains receptive to your inquiries. Tonight: Do not stand on ceremony. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  Tame that inner friskiness and play- ful personality. Others will appreciate if you modify your behavior and stay in tune with their Crosswords energy. If you’re shocked by what someone reveals, play it cool. Tonight: Go for a tension buster. DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni CANCER (June 21-July 22)  Use your self-discipline to curb a reaction to a friend. You might wonder what has hit this person. Is there an element of envy? Maybe you will take a page from him or her and give into spontaneity and whim! Tonight: Go for it. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  You thought you had explained where you were coming from yesterday. Nevertheless, you are at square one again. Deal with the fundamentals of a decision, possibly involving real estate. Be open to questions and some uproar. Tonight: Know that you cannot B.C. Mastroianni and Hart change what is. Smile anyway. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  Communication sizzles. You might be shaking your head. Relax, and don’t get upset as someone tries on many different ideas and gives an equal number of suggestions. All will settle in, given space. Tonight: Respond to a sudden invitation. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  Few signs enjoy the good life like you. Someone will challenge this love of quality and luxury. Your response could determine the end results. Ask yourself if you are willing to give some on the question at hand. Tonight: Pay bills first. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie  Your personality, intuitiveness and strength of will might be tested by a close associate or loved one. You might not be sure where this person is coming from, but you know where you are coming from. Hold your position diplomatically. Tonight: Keep smiling and lis- tening. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  You would be best off observing and saying very little. You come to a new understanding, at least with yourself, about what is going on with a key person who affects your daily life. Tonight: Hang in there, and try to stay as neutral as possible. ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You might want to reverse a decision, and you will if you can. However, an element of instability cues you to ride the roller coaster ride until the end. At that point, you will know which way to go. Tonight: Maintain a sense of humor! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  You could be flying high around a professional or work-related matter. Enjoy this moment, as someone from your personal life could toss a boomerang into it. Smile. Be willing to toss that boomerang back. Tonight: Watch Cryptoquip another person’s actions, possibly manipulative ones. No reactions, please. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe  Your perception of the universe is far different from the majority of people’s. Don’t get caught up in what a reactive person might say or do. Know that others also find you unpredictable. You simply come from a different base. Tonight: How ‘bout a movie?

BORN TODAY Actor Ezra Miller (1992), actress Angie Dickinson (1931), actress Jenna Elfman (1971) *** Jacqueline Bigar is on the internet at www. jacquelinebigar.com. (c) 2019 by King Features Syndicate Inc. PAGE 10 - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Tuesday Golf League • Four Person Scramble Dear Annie TEKOA COUNTRY CLUB - SEPT. 24, 2019 By ANNIE LANE Low Gross 1st Place –Angelo Masciadrelli, Frank Kamalowski, Jack Campaniello & Phil Lewis 2ndPlace – Pat McGinn, Dave Lees, Stu Browning & Jeff Guglielmo 3rdPlace –Bill Lawry, Joe Clifford, Jim French & Dave Liberty Unmatched Gifts Causing Resentment Low Net Dear Annie: My son is in his mid-40s, and his wife is in her early 40s. Every year, my wife 1st Place – Dave Castalanis, Jack Kennedy, Mike Ripa & Bob Callahan and I send them a generous check on their birthdays, anniversary and Christmas. They both are 2nd Place – Dick Williams, Ron Sena, Jim Liptak & John Lucas successfully employed, so this is not a financial issue. On our birthdays, anniversary and 3rd Place – Jack Pocai, Bill Wallinovich, Jim Johnson & Jim Besaw Christmas, we are lucky if we get a greeting card acknowledging the occasion. No flowers for Closest to the Pins :( two winners each hole) my wife -- especially on our anniversary or birthday -- nothing, nada, zilch. I used to remind Hole #11 – Skip Couture & Bill Wallinovich him that his mother's birthday or anniversary was coming up. Eventually, I realized that he was Hole #16 – Ray West & Bill Wallinovich a grown man and not a little boy anymore. (Sometimes, it takes me a while to realize things!) Hole #18 – Mike Ripa & Phil Lewis Recently, my wife and I had an argument concerning this situation. My feeling: We should send a card but forget the check. My wife still wants to send our hard-earned money to these two middle-aged people who, in my opinion, don't appreciate what we have been doing all these years. -- Frustrated Father HONOREE "MIKE BARNES" TOURNAMENT @ Dear Frustrated Father: Are you giving gifts to your children because you expect something in return or because you want to give to them? Ask yourself whether it feels good to send SHAKER FARMS CC these presents to your son and daughter-in-law. No matter the age of the person receiving the P. Skelly, P. Mckenzie, D. Wozniak, D. Cyboron 61 gift, it is nice to be a contribution. That is my guess as to why your wife still wants to send the T. Wilder, A. Garde, N. Kotowitz, C. St.Amand, G. Dayton 62 check. You are correct that in a perfect world, a son and daughter-in-law would always B. Melo, J. Warner, C. Warner, D. Sullivan 63 acknowledge their mother's and father's birthdays. But who knows what is going on in their J. Merati, A. Serrenho, D. Kidwell, P. Marks 64 lives. Instead of reminding him that it is his mother's birthday, directly tell your son that he should get your wife a present or send a card for her birthday. Or have a frank discussion on gift expec- tations. Remember, no one is perfect, and sometimes even grown children need gentle reminders from their parents on the right way to act. Ed Normand Golf League at EMCC Dear Annie: I know there are a lot of people who are receiving calls from scammers. I was STANDINGS WEEK 23 OF 23 9/12/19 one of them. It was so frustrating to get up to six calls a day from these people. Finally, I came up with a phrase that has (at least for the last two weeks) stopped the calls. I simply told them September 30, 2019 DIVISION 1 204.5 Wayne Brown – Old Tom Morris that I knew this was a scam call and that they would not get anything from me. 221 Bob Bihler – Larry Cournoyer 202.5 Ed Bielonko – CommonwealthBranden Bielonko of I hope that other people will be able to use the same phrase and put a stop to these annoying 218.5 Tim Laramee – Dan Laramee 199.5 Bob Collier – DonMassachusetts Clarke calls. -- Darlene M. 208.5 Joe Boutin – Henry Smith 199.5 Jay O’Sullivan – Rick Burke Dear Darlene: This is a massive problem in desperate need of a comprehensive solution. 208.5 Bob Lewko – Richard Hebert 186.5 Shawn Bradley –The Ben Trial Jones Court Answering the phone and asking them to stop calling you seems reasonable. It can't hurt, right? 204 Jim Strycharz – Richard Roy 177.5 Mike Rash Probate– Bob Rash and Family Court Except, apparently, it can: If a scammer (or a robocalling software) randomly dials a number 203 Tom Massimino – Tim Huber DIVISIONHampden 3 Division and detects a voice, it has confirmation that that is a working phone number. The same thing 201.5 Roy Barton – Bill Reinhagen 231 Jack Beaudry – John Bagge can happen if a spammer is sent directly to your voicemail. Then you might end up getting even 201 Tom Denton – Jim Johnson 219.5 Glenn GrabowskiDocket – No.Jeff HD19P1729EABerger more spam calls. 197 Dave Dover – Bill Chaffee 215.5 Mark Chase – John Palivoda I've heard that playing a recording back that says the number has been disconnected can be a 196.5 Marty Tyler – Stan Jackson 214.5 Randy AndersonINFORMAL – Bob PROBATEGenereux crafty way to trick spammers into removing your name from their list. It's crafty but takes a lot 195 Dave Dubois – Alan Velazquez 208.5 Dan Harris –PUBLICATION Jim Haas NOTICE 187.5 Dan Burns – Mike Manijak 203.5 Ryan Maloney – Chuck O’Brien of time and effort. Short of that, several apps have arisen as weapons in the battle against robo- Estate of: spam. They include RoboKiller (which won a prize from the Federal Trade Commission), DIVISION 2 203 Art Williamson – Al Nubile Truecaller and Hiya. If I hear of any other good tips, I'll print them here. 220 Cam Lewis – Bill Grise III 202 Bill Williams – PatAlso Bresnahan Known As: 218 Mike Mahan – Joe Hebda 201 Mark Grenier – FranciscoJohn LaRose Gomez 216 Bruce Kellogg – Richard Kellogg 189.5 Mike Soverow Also– Mike Known Mulligan As: 207.5 Gary Gladu – Fran Dwyer 187 Jason George –Francisco Dan Van CuadradoKruiningen 206.5 Paul Carrier – Gary McQuillan 183.5 Rick Brown – JimDate Cartwright of Death: HINTS FROM HELOISE 205 Carlos Santos – Bill Grise II 04/22/2019 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Peti- tion of

Petitioner A ghost of a job Judith G Chlastawa CLASSIFIEDof Westfield, MA Dear Readers: Today’s SOUND OFF is -- Heloise about “job ghosting.” -- Heloise WEDDING DRESS STORAGE Available Online 24/7 at www.thewestfieldnews.com/classifiedsa Will has been admitted to in- “Dear Heloise: Have you ever heard of ‘job Dear Heloise: I would love to store my wed- formal probate. ghosting’? It’s when an employee walks off the ding dress. I had it dry-cleaned, and it looks job without a notice to anyone and does not nice, but how do I keep it from yellowing? -- LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES Judith G Chlastawa give the usual two-week warning that he or she Joyce in Tennessee of Westfield, MA September 30, 2019 has found a new job. In all the years I’ve Joyce, after cleaning the dress, wrap it in September 30, 2019 has been informally appointed worked in human resources, I’ve never seen unbleached muslin or acid-free white tissue (SEAL) as the Personal Representative job ghosting as much as I have in the past paper, then wrap in blue tissue paper and store Commonwealth of Massachusetts of the estate to serve without couple of years. in a sealed box in a cool, dry place. It should COMMONWEALTH surety on the bond. “Applicants don’t show up for interviews, a last for many years to come. -- Heloise OF MASSACHUSETTS The Trial Court new hire becomes a no-show, or an employee CLEANING ORNATE PICTURE Probate and Family Court The estate is being admin- leaves for the day and never comes back. FRAME LAND COURT Hampden Division istered under informal proced- That’s job ghosting. Dear Heloise: I have a fancy picture frame DEPARTMENT OF ure by the Personal Represent- “Ghosting is rude, unprofessional and can that’s carved from wood, and I have a terrible THE TRIAL COURT Docket No. HD19P1729EA ative under the Massachusetts have negative results for the employee in the time keeping dust out of the deep areas of the Uniform Probate Code without 17 SM 003694 INFORMAL PROBATE supervision by the Court. Invent- future. No one wants to hire someone who frame. What can I use to clean it? -- Loretta V., PUBLICATION NOTICE ory and accounts are not re- might just walk off the job. All too often that Marietta, Ga. ORDER OF NOTICE quired to be filed with the Court, employee who ghosted us leaves us in a diffi- Loretta, try using a hair dryer on high to Estate of: but interested parties are en- cult position when we need to fill an opening blow out the dust, or a dry, clean paintbrush to TO: Also Known As: titled to notice regarding the ad- immediately.” -- Corrine W. in Miami clean out the frame. -- Heloise Jeremy Strait; Valerie N. Strait Francisco Gomez ministration from the Personal SEND A GREAT HINT TO: CARVING A PUMPKIN a/k/a Valerie Strait; Jose A. San- Also Known As: Representative and can petition Heloise Dear Readers: Here are some tools you can tiago III a/k/a Jose Santiago Francisco Cuadrado the Court in any matter relating P.O. Box 795001 use to clean out a pumpkin before you carve it: Date of Death: to the estate, including distribu- San Antonio, TX 78279-5001 * potato peeler And to all persons entitled to the 04/22/2019 tion of assets and expenses of benefit of the Servicemembers Fax: 1-210-HELOISE * ice cream scoop administration. Interested parties Civil Relief Act: 50 U.S.C. App. § To all persons interested in the are entitled to petition the Court Email: [email protected] * metal round seal from a canning jar 3901 (et seq).: above captioned estate, by Peti- to institute formal proceedings FAST FACTS * cookie cutter tion of The Bank of New York Mellon and to obtain orders terminating Dear Readers: Here are some additional * fish scaler or restricting the powers of Per- fka The Bank of New York as Petitioner uses for petroleum jelly: -- Heloise Trustee for the Certificatehold- sonal Representatives appoin- * Use on earring posts to make them easier CLOUDY TEA Judith G Chlastawa ers of the CWABS, Inc., Asset- of Westfield, MA ted under informal procedure. A to insert. Dear Heloise: My family and I love iced tea Backed Certificates, Series copy of the Petition and Will, if * Use on a baby’s bottom to prevent diaper but hate when it looks cloudy. My sister-in-law 2005-9 a Will has been admitted to in- any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. rash. gave me this hint: Just add a small amount of claiming to have an interest in a formal probate. * Use on cuticles and nails to moisturize and boiling water to a pitcher of iced tea and stir, Mortgage covering real property soften. and the cloudy appearance goes away. -- Linda in Russell, numbered 1136 Judith G Chlastawa * Use to take care of hinges that are squeaky. W., Bear Swamp, S.C. Huntington Road, given by of Westfield,If you MA would like to run a Jeremy Strait, Valerie N. Strait, and Jose A. Santiago III to Mort- hasBirthday been informally Announcement appointed in gage Electronic Registration as the Personal Representative Systems, Inc., solely as nomin- ofThe the estate Westfield to serve without News contact ee for America's Wholesale surety on the bond. Lender, dated August 31, 2005, us at: 413-562-4181 and recorded in Hampden The estate is being admin- County Registry of Deeds in istered under informal proced- Book 15299, Page 48, and now ure by the Personal Represent- held by the plaintiff by assign- ative under the Massachusetts ment has/have filed with this Uniform Probate Code without court a complaint for determina- supervision by the Court. Invent- tion of Defendant’s/Defendants’ ory and accounts are not re- Servicemembers status. quired to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are en- If you now are, or recently have titled to notice regarding the ad- been, in the active military ser- ministration from the Personal vice of the United States of Representative and can petition America, then you may be en- the Court in any matter relating titled to the benefits of the Ser- to the estate, including distribu- vicemembers Civil Relief Act. If tion of assets and expenses of you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned property on administration. Interested parties that basis, then you or your at- are entitled to petition the Court torney must file a written appear- to institute formal proceedings ance and answer in this court at and to obtain orders terminating Three Pemberton Square, Bo- or restricting the powers of Per- ston, MA 02108 on or before sonal Representatives appoin-ROUTE November 4, 2019 or you may ted under informal procedure. A lose the opportunity to chal- copy of the Petition and Will, if lenge the foreclosure on the any, can be obtained from the grounds of noncompliance with Petitioner. DRIVER the Act.

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