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VOL. 86 NO. 151 $1.00 WEDNESDAY,TUESDAY, FEBRUARY JUNE 27, 2017 24, 2021 VOL.75 cents 90 NO. 46 Football, cheerleading and track & field are a go By AMY PORTER play. One was received from School Yesu. “There’s nothing that I hold the high schools. He said they were Staff Writer Committee member Ramon Diaz, more dear than the health and well- dealt with appropriately, and there WESTFIELD — On Monday, Jr., who could not attend the meet- being of my two sons who are in the had not been a lot of spread and Feb. 22, the School Committee ing, but said while he supported Westfield High School football pro- transmission because of them. reconsidered its decision to cancel waiting a week on the decision, he gram. If I felt there was any risk of However, he said those cases Fall 2 sports, allowing football, would vote for the season to begin. them getting sick or hurt, I wouldn’t involved a lot of contact tracing and cheerleading and track & field Westfield High School Coach support them moving forward, but I quarantines. “Last go round, 60 let- March 1 through April 25. Rob Parent, who called in during do. I’m confident that the coaching ters went out,” he said, adding it’s a The decision, not an easy one for public participation, thanked the staff can move the season forward high risk activity, but not his deci- several of the members, was based committee for reconsidering. He safely,” he said. sion. on letters and phone calls they said he had gotten a lot of phone than on the field,” he added. Public Health Director Joseph Committee member Cindy received individually, along with calls and emails from athletes ask- Parent said the School Committee Rouse was reluctant at first to give Sullivan, who had voted at the last half a dozen emails and phone calls ing what they did wrong. “They did gave them a chance in the fall when his opinion. He said the numbers of meeting to hold the season, said she at the meeting. nothing wrong,” Parent said. “Some they held 15 practices with no COVID cases are going down, and appreciated all the emails and the The emails were from parents and students only participate in school COVID cases. “I’m asking you to vaccines are going out. phone calls. “I’m moving forward former players, who talked about because of sports. They need to get give us a chance,” he said before the He said everybody felt athletics with supporting Fall 2 athletics; the the mental and physical health ben- good grades to participate. Not vote. could be done safely at the school, efits of allowing students athletes to allowing them to play affects more Also calling in was parent James but they had cases in sports teams at See Fall 2 Sports, Page 5

University Union president reports four reviews COVID-19 early teacher new cases retirement bill this week A member of Crossfit TLA in Southwick does 22 pushups Feb. 22, 2021 to raise proposal By PETER CURRIER awareness of the veteran suicide crisis. (CROSSFIT TLA PHOTO) Staff Writer By AMY PORTER WESTFIELD — Westfield State Staff Writer University reported four new Crossfit TLA raises awareness, WESTFIELD – During the Feb. 22 Westfield School COVID-19 cases this week to bring Committee meeting, Westfield Education Association the semester total to 24 confirmed president Lori Lyncoski reviewed a new bill proposing a cases. funds for struggling veterans retirement enhancement opportunity for teachers. All four cases were Westfield State The bill, SD.1111, which was students. For the second week in a By HOPE E. TREMBLAY presented to the legislature by Sen. row no university employees have Editor John C. Velis (Second Hampden tested positive for COVID-19. SOUTHWICK – Crossfit TLA owners and Hampshire) on Feb. 11, allows Twenty-two of the 24 cases at Leighton and Richelle King and their teachers at a certain longevity to Westfield State so far have been stu- gym members are helping struggling retire early, by adding five years to dents. Just two cases have been found veterans and raising awareness of veter- their age and five years to their among school employees and 1,571 an suicide. years of service. tests were administered this week as Crossfit TLA hosted a fundraiser Before the presentation, part of Westfield State’s mandatory Monday through official22wod.com to Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski said the new bill has weekly testing program. benefit Operation Ward 57’s Service the possibility of passing or not passing. Lyncoski agreed. While the number of cases rose Dog Assistance Program and Honor & She said the docket numbers have been filed. She said the from just two last week to four this Courage Program. According to numer- whole idea behind the proposal is three-pronged, and week, the rise should not be consid- ous veteran organizations, every 22 min- would give compromised teachers the opportunity to ered statistically significant. The per- utes a veteran takes his or her own life. retire early. cent-positivity rate this week was just According to its website, one of the Lyncoski said the proposal would not have a negative 0.255 percent. The semester positivi- main goals of Operation Ward 57 has financial impact on the health care costs in the district. “In ty rate is justy 0.376 percent. Both been to provide continued support to order to participate in the retirement plan, we would have figures are well below the local and veterans recovering in the hospital as to pay it forward. It’s not going to have an impact on the national averages. well as continue that support once they local, it’s going to have an impact on the state, but they Residential students who tested leave and go home for as long as they pay less than one percent (of health care costs),” she said. positive will be quarantining in and their families are in need. “We also Lyncoski said the cost savings for the City of Westfield Lansdowne Place on Thomas Street want to continue to give our heroes a would come from offering teachers at a higher pay grade until they are cleared to return to ‘sense of purpose’ and ‘we still need an incentive to retire, which would result in savings in campus. you’ mentality. Our role has been to pro- compensation for new hires. Just 750 Westfield State students vide additional support through advoca- As an example, she said a median retirement value for returned for in-person learning in the cy, education and promotion of their a teacher with 23 to 25 years, including health benefits Spring semester. circumstances,” sates the site. and the unfunded liability is $201,000. A median new hire King said the cause hits home. value for a teacher including salary, health benefits and “The reason we decided this was unfunded liability is $87,000 and they won’t have longev- something we wanted to support was ity for 15 years. because of my own personal relationship “This is showing where there can be cost savings for the with this issue,” he said. “I am a Marine City of Westfield,” Lyncoski said. veteran of the Iraq war. I have battled my “Our compromised teachers on the top steps are going own personal demons as many of us do. Crossfit TLA owner Leighton King and to be able to buy time to get out and keep themselves And if there is anything I can do to help youth members show off their muscles healthy and out of harm’s way. Teachers who are not WESTFIELD STATE during a fundraiser to benefit veterans UNIVERSITY See Crossfit TLA, Page 3 Feb. 22, 2021. (CROSSFIT TLA PHOTO) See Teacher Retirment Bill, Page 3

Submission deadline nears for Teen Board’s ArtsFest 21 By LORI SZEPELAK Three winners will be chosen – the newest member of the Teen munities, and is a great way to Correspondent one for each age category – 13 and Board, is encouraging others to get understand/open your eyes up to GREATER WESTFIELD — younger; 14-18, and 19 and older, involved and share their artwork. some of the issues (involving food Capturing the relationship between and winners will receive up to $75 “I am participating in ArtsFest insecurity) that might be prevalent health and food insecurity is the in gift cards. because I love to create art and if my in your own town,” said Marino, theme of ArtsFest 21, sponsored by All art pieces must be submitted art can influence people to help oth- who has served as president of the the Teen Board of Rachel’s Table. electronically at HTTPS://FORMS. ers, I think it makes it even more Teen Board for the last two years. Artists of all ages are encouraged also hope to create a dialogue among GLE/FPCEVGJ8USRYWMSS5 special,” said Hitchcock. “I strongly Marino noted that ArtsFest 21 will to express what that theme means to our local artists and greater commu- and are due by March 10. All entries encourage others to participate as educate young people and adults them through paintings, graphic art, nity about food insecurity and com- will become the property of the well because it is important to learn that one in five families experience poetry, song, small sculpture, story- pel them to take action against it.” Jewish Federation of Western about what others are going through food insecurity. telling, dance, photography, or Mitrani Marmor noted that due to Massachusetts and will not be and connect with that through a “That’s crazy to think about,” said CANstruction, according to Rebecca the COVID-19 pandemic, ArtsFest returned. piece of art.” Marino. “The ArtsFest 21 is an out- Mitrani Marmor, director of the 21 will be conducted virtually this “The judging panel will be made Anthony Marino of Longmeadow, let to show people’s creativity/ Teen Board. year. up of artists and community leaders a member of the Teen Board since expression through their many dif- “ArtsFest 21 is an excellent Persons interested in participating in Western Massachusetts,” said seventh grade, shared a similar sen- ferent types of art. Their goal is to opportunity for budding artists to in the event must email Mitrani Mitrani Marmor. “All submissions timent. show the relationship between food showcase their work and use it to Marmor at rebeccam@jewishwest- will be judged on creativity, thought- “I’m encouraging others to par- insecurity and health.” bring awareness of how hunger may ernmass.org to reserve a spot. Only fulness, and adherence to the ticipate in the ArtsFest 21 because Marino added that sharing this affect overall health,” said Mitrani one submission per artist will be theme.” it’s an awesome opportunity to get Marmor. “Through ArtsFest 21, we accepted, and spots are limited. Zuzanna Hitchcock of Westfield, involved with our surrounding com- See Teen Board, Page 3 PAGE 2 - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Freedom Credit Union receives Providence Behavioral Health Hospital acquired by Health $58,800 grant for employee training Partners New England Funds awarded through the ments and levels in the organization we’ve identified as SPRINGFIELD – Mercy Medical Center has long been committed having ‘high potential’” said Freedom’s Vice President to behavioral health care, often collaborating with other hospitals, Massachusetts Workforce of Human Resources, Gina Noblit Giannotti. “This will organizations and agencies to offer new and more integrated, sustain- allow these bright individuals to grow and develop their able and effective pathways to care. Such collaborative planning is essential in developing creative and effective ways of matching Training Fund Program talents, assist in their career paths and help strengthen patient needs with available resources. our succession plan. Because this team’s focus is on SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union was award- As part of ongoing efforts to help patients access timely, appropriate ed a $58,800 grant from the state of Massachusetts to improving our member experience, it’s beneficial for psychiatric care, Mercy has engaged with Health Partners New train 29 workers by 2023. This project is funded by a everyone.” England (HPNE) to develop an opportunity that will further serve the Workforce Training Fund Program grant from the Freedom Credit Union is a full-service financial insti- needs of these patients and the local community. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of tution with 11 branches in Hampden, Hampshire and Effective today, Mercy Medical Center has sold Providence Labor and Workforce Development. The grant program Franklin counties. Since the beginning of the Baker- Behavioral Health Hospital to Health Partners New England (HPNE). is administered by Commonwealth Corporation, a quasi- Polito Administration, the Workforce Training Fund HPNE will operate the facility under the name MiraVista Behavioral public workforce development agency that fosters part- Program has awarded approximately $110 million to Health and resume operations of the Acute Treatment Service (detox- nerships between industry, education and workforce train more than 87,000 workers from more than 2,500 ification), Clinical Stabilization Service (post-detoxification), and organizations. A total of $14.3 million in grants were Massachusetts businesses. A wide variety of companies outpatient services including the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), awarded to businesses throughout the Commonwealth. received funding, ranging from large multinational court ordered services, and the Opioid Treatment Program without “We were thrilled to learn that our grant application firms, such as IBM, to small businesses with fewer than interruption of service. was successful,” said President Glenn Welch. “Ongoing 10 employees. The major focus of the fund is small-to- Additionally, HPNE plans to establish inpatient psychiatric services training and learning opportunities allow our staff to medium sized companies. at the facility. HPNE is currently working with the Massachusetts increase their expertise and grow in their careers. Not The fund’s goal is to help address business productiv- Department of Public Health to acquire licensure to provide up to 84 only does this benefit our employees, business and ity and competitiveness by providing resources to inpatient beds. The timeline for the opening of these inpatient beds is members, but our whole community.” Massachusetts businesses to fund training for current still being determined. Freedom’s training has two components. The first, and newly hired employees so they can stay competitive Mercy Medical Center will assist colleagues who are affected by the Principals of Leadership, will help to develop a cadre of and continue to grow. sale, where possible, with Trinity transfers, statutory benefits for supervisors and managers who uniformly understand About Freedom Credit Union employment loss, referrals for alternative employment and further and practice winning leadership principles in their daily Originally chartered in 1922 as the Western educational opportunities, and with cooperation with MiraVista for work, along with developing a more cohesive team of Massachusetts Telephone Workers Credit Union and those seeking employment with the new owner. managers that is better capable of managing the changes renamed in 2004, Freedom Credit Union is an 11-branch, Brightside for Families and Children will continue to provide high in a highly competitive market. The second will allow full-service financial institution. Today, membership is quality services to the Western Massachusetts community under the specialized training of an identified group of employees available to anyone who lives, works or attends school umbrella of Mercy Medical Center/Trinity Health Of New England. to develop project management competency with the in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin or Berkshire counties Offices will remain in the former Providence Behavioral Health goal of improving the member experiences. in Massachusetts, and Hartford or Tolland counties in Hospital building under a lease agreement with HPNE. Training will include leadership development, build- Connecticut. Offering a complete range of banking ser- This marks a return to the facility and these services for HPNE, ing emotional intelligence, cultural competencies and vices and loan products, Freedom Credit Union has which provided certain management services at Providence Behavioral diversity, time management, presentation skills, critical conveniently located Massachusetts branches in Health Hospital for a three-year period beginning in 2011. In assum- thinking and analysis, accountability and delegation, Chicopee, Easthampton, Feeding Hills, Greenfield, ing ownership of behavioral health services at this campus, HPNE business plan creation and effective communication Ludlow, Northampton, Turners Falls, West Springfield brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in behavioral health ser- skills. and three in Springfield, including the Roger L. Putnam vice delivery, as well as an impressive record of accomplishment in “The training will not only engage our entire leader- Vocational Technical Academy branch. For more infor- managing hospital inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units, ship team, but also employees from all different depart- mation, visit freedom.coop. programs and services. Police Logs Court Logs Major crime and incident report Mountain Road, the responding officer reports that he Westfield District Court Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 could not locate the truck but he did find paint transfer on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 WESTFIELD the bridge that matches the color description of the truck Alexandr Shulga Jr., 45, of 294 Valley View Drive Westfield, was 3:09 a.m.: noise complaint, East Bartlett Street, a caller given by the caller; released on his personal recognizance pending a Feb. 23 hearing after he reports that his neighbor has people over and is being 2:21 p.m.: recreational vehicle complaint, Union was arraigned on a charge of operating a motor vehicle under the influence generally loud, the responding officer reports that Curtis Street, a police Sergeant reports that he attempted to pull of liquor and a marked lanes violation brought by State Police. Price, 24, of 21 East Bartlett Street, Westfield was placed over an ATV driving on Union Street but the operator Curtis Price II, 24, of 21 E. Bartlett St., Pat. 8, Westfield, was released under arrest for an existing warrant; failed to stop after he saw the officer, the officer reports on his personal recognizance pending a May 10 hearing after he was 10:15 a.m.: traffic complaint, East Mountain Road, a that he had to call off the pursuit when he eventually lost arraigned on charges of disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace caller reports that a large truck struck an overpass on East site of the vehicle. brought by Westfield police.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Wed., Feb. 24, 2021 is the 55th day of the year. 310 days remain until the end of the year

in Mississippi cede land east of the rage that lasted into the early hours shooting in Los Angeles, killing two ON THIS DAY river in exchange for payment and of February 25. children and injuring 12 more. TODAY'S land in the West. 1942 – An order-in-council passed 1989 – United Airlines Flight 811, 484 – King Huneric of the Vandals 1848 – King Louis-Philippe of France under the Defence of Canada Regu- bound for New Zealand from Hono- BIRTHDAYS replaces Nicene bishops with Arian abdicates the throne. lations of the War Measures Act lulu, rips open during flight, blowing ones, and banishes some to Cor- 1854 – A Penny Red with perfora- gives the Canadian federal govern- nine passengers out of the business- 1956 – Eddie Murray, American sica. tions was the first perforated post- ment the power to intern all "persons class section. baseball player and coach 1303 – The English are defeated at age stamp to be officially issued for of Japanese racial origin". 1991 – Gulf War: Ground troops 1956 – Paula Zahn, American the Battle of Roslin, in the First War distribution. 1944 – Merrill's Marauders: The cross the Saudi Arabian border journalist and producer of Scottish Independence. 1863 – Arizona is organized as a Marauders begin their 1,000-mile and enter Iraq, thus beginning the 1958 – Sammy Kershaw, 1386 – King Charles III of Naples United States territory. journey through Japanese-occupied ground phase of the war. American singer-songwriter and and Hungary is assassinated at 1868 – Andrew Johnson becomes Burma. 1996 – Two civilian airplanes operat- guitarist Buda. the first President of the United 1945 – Egyptian Premier Ahmad ed by the Miami-based group Broth- 1958 – Mark Moses, American 1525 – A Spanish-Austrian army de- States to be impeached by the Unit- Mahir Pasha is killed in Parliament ers to the Rescue are shot down in actor feats a French army at the Battle of ed States House of Representatives. after reading a decree. international waters by the Cuban 1959 – Beth Broderick, American Pavia. He is later acquitted in the Senate. 1946 – Colonel Juan Perón, founder Air Force. actress and director 1538 – Treaty of Nagyvárad be- 1875 – The SS Gothenburg hits the of the political movement that be- 1999 – China Southwest Airlines 1959 – Mike Whitney, Australian tween Holy Roman Emperor Fer- Great Barrier Reef and sinks off the came known as Peronism, is elected Flight 4509, a Tupolev Tu-154 air- cricketer and television host dinand I and King John Zápolya of Australian east coast, killing approxi- to his first term as President of Ar- craft, crashes on approach to Wen- 1965 – Paul Gruber, American Hungary and Croatia. mately 100, including a number of gentina. zhou Longwan International Airport football player 1582 – With the papal bull Inter high-profile civil servants and digni- 1949 – The Armistice Agreements in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China. All 61 1965 – Jane Swift, American gravissimas, Pope Gregory XIII an- taries. are signed, to formally end the hos- people on board are killed. businesswoman and politician, nounces the Gregorian calendar. 1881 – China and Russia sign the tilities of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. 2004 – The 6.3 Mw Al Hoceima Governor of Massachusetts – L'Orfeo by Claudio Monte- 1607 Sino-Russian Ili Treaty. 1968 – Vietnam War: The Tet Of- earthquake strikes northern Moroc- 1966 – Billy Zane, American actor verdi, one of the first works recog- 1895 – Revolution breaks out in fensive is halted; South Vietnamese co with a maximum Mercalli intensity and producer nized as an opera, receives its pre- Baire, a town near Santiago de forces led by Ngo Quang Truong re- of IX (Violent). At least 628 people mière performance. 1968 – Mitch Hedberg, American Cuba, beginning the Cuban War of capture the citadel of Hué. are killed, 926 are injured, and up to comedian and actor (d. 2005) 1711 – The London première of Independence, that ends with the 1971 – The All India Forward Bloc 15,000 are displaced. 1970 – Jeff Garcia, American Rinaldo by George Frideric Handel, Spanish–American War in 1898. holds an emergency central com- 2006 – Philippine President Gloria football player and coach the first Italian opera written for the 1916 – The Governor-General of mittee meeting after its chairman, Macapagal Arroyo declares Procla- London stage. Korea establishes a clinic called Hemantha Kumar Bose, is killed mation 1017 placing the country in 1970 – Jonathan Ward, American 1739 – Battle of Karnal: The army of Jahyewon in Sorokdo to segregate three days earlier. P.K. Mookiah a state of emergency in attempt to actor Iranian ruler Nader Shah defeats the Hansen's disease patients. Thevar is appointed as the new subdue a possible military coup. 1974 – Chad Hugo, American forces of the Mughal emperor of In- 1917 – World War I: The U.S. am- chairman. 2007 – Japan launches its fourth keyboard player, songwriter, and dia, Muhammad Shah. bassador Walter Hines Page to the 1976 – The current constitution of spy satellite, stepping up its ability producer 1803 – In Marbury v. Madison, the United Kingdom is given the Zim- Cuba is formally proclaimed. to monitor potential threats such as 1974 – Mike Lowell, American Supreme Court of the United States mermann Telegram, in which Ger- 1978 – The Yuba County Five disap- North Korea. baseball player and sportscaster establishes the principle of judicial many pledges to ensure the return pear in California. Four of their bod- 2008 – Fidel Castro retires as the 1974 – Bonnie Somerville, review. of New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona ies are found four months later. President of Cuba and the Council of American actress 1809 – London's Drury Lane Theatre to Mexico if Mexico declares war on 1980 – The United States Olympic Ministers after 32 years. He remains 1976 – Crista Flanagan, American burns to the ground, leaving owner the United States. hockey team completes its Miracle as head of the Communist Party for actress and screenwriter Richard Brinsley Sheridan destitute. 1918 – Estonian Declaration of Inde- on Ice by defeating Finland 4–2 to another three years. 1976 – Zach Johnson, American 1821 – Final stage of the Mexican pendence. win the gold medal. 2015 – A Metrolink train derails in golfer War of Independence from Spain 1920 – Nancy Astor becomes the 1981 – The 6.7 Ms Gulf of Corinth Oxnard, California following a colli- 1976 – Matt Skiba, American with Plan of Iguala. first woman to speak in the House earthquake affected Central Greece sion with a truck, leaving more than singer-songwriter and guitarist 1822 – The first Swaminarayan tem- of Commons of the United Kingdom with a maximum Mercalli intensity 30 injured. 1977 – Bronson Arroyo, American ple in the world, Shri Swaminarayan following her election as a Member of VIII (Severe). Twenty-two people 2016 – Tara Air Flight 193, a de baseball player and singer Mandir, Ahmedabad, is inaugurated. of Parliament (MP) three months were killed, 400 were injured, and Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Ot- 1977 – Floyd Mayweather, Jr., 1826 – The signing of the Treaty of earlier. damage totaled $812 million. ter aircraft, crashed, with 23 fatali- American boxer Yandabo marks the end of the First 1920 – The Nazi Party (NSDAP) 1983 – A special commission of the ties, in Solighopte, Myagdi District, 1978 – John Nolan, American Anglo-Burmese War. was founded by Adolf Hitler in the United States Congress condemns Dhaulagiri Zone, while en route from singer-songwriter and guitarist 1831 – The Treaty of Dancing Rab- Hofbräuhaus beer hall in Munich, the Japanese American internment Pokhara Airport to Jomsom Airport. bit Creek, the first removal treaty in 1978 – DeWayne Wise, American Germany during World War II. baseball player accordance with the Indian Removal 1942 – The Battle of Los Angeles: A 1984 – Tyrone Mitchell perpetrates Act, is proclaimed. The Choctaws false alarm led to an anti-aircraft bar- the 49th Street Elementary School THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021 - PAGE 3 Crossfit TLA Continued from Page 1 vets in need I’m going to do what I can.” has left me sore ever since,” Velis said. King said he was able to find ways to cope The fundraiser includes a workout that con- with his post-military struggles. sists of 22 exercises with each one being 22 “I found some outlets for my own issues. repetitions. At minute 22 into the workout, The most helpful has been fitness and spread- everyone stops and take a moment of silence ing the knowledge and passion for fitness to for those who have died in the battle of vet- the world around me,” said King. “All veter- eran suicide. ans are my brothers and sisters, so we are just The Kings took over ownership of CrossFit trying to help our family.” TLA last March, right before the COVID One of those family members is state Sen. shutdown. They were scared but have contin- John C. Velis, a U.S. Army Reserve major and ued to create opportunities for those who veteran. Velis participated in the event want to get and stay fit as well as helping their Monday to honor his brothers and sisters. community through events such as Monday’s “Every single day we hear of more veterans fundraiser. who have tragically taken their own lives “It was terrifying because we thought that because they were unable to get the help they was certain doom for our community. We lost need,” said Velis. “We must do more to help a good amount of members,” King said. “But those who are struggling before they get to we also gained a bunch as well. We figured that point and I will be advocating strongly on how to pivot in the market to stay relevant and this issue as the new Committee Chair for help fill some gaps. We are now doing much Veteran Affairs.” better even with all of the COVID protocols Velis said Monday’s event was important and cleaning procedures. We have an amazing for all veterans and was a good workout. coaching staff full of knowledge and pas- “I was proud to participate alongside so sion.” many others to help raise awareness and If anyone has questions or would like to set funds for this critical cause,” he said. “A huge up a free info session with King, visit www. thank you to Leighton and the whole Crossfit tribelifeathletics.com or find them on Snowy walk TLA team for organizing, even if the workout Facebook or Instagram. It’s just a walk in snowy Stanley Park Feb, 23, 2021 for Mary Hayes, Nancy Goodniss, and Sue Castanera with canine friends “Mookie” and “Trooper.” (MARC ST. ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

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health-compromised, this gives them the a lower rate. Do you know how many teach- opportunity to get out and have the district ers or staff this could affect,” she asked. hire new teachers. Most new hires are taking Lyncoski said over the weekend she was the insurance with the least amount (from crunching numbers, and came up with 33 their) paychecks, but the largest deductibili- people the first year, and 28 the second year. A group of veteran supporters participate in an event Feb. 22 at Crossfit TLA in Southwick ty,” Lyncoski added. “I think those numbers are smaller than that raised awareness of the veteran suicide crisis as well as funds for veteran organizations. Human Resources Director Paula what they could be. What I’ve been hearing is (CROSSFIT TLA PHOTO) Ceglowski said the bill includes a local that teachers are ready to go,” said Committee option, which would require a vote of both member Heather Sullivan. the School Committee and the City Council. Lyncoski said she understands that, because She said if it passes into law, there will be two she is the one getting phone calls from teach- Teen Board windows of opportunity for teachers – from ers “who are distraught, anxious about what Continued from Page 1 June to August, 2021, and June to August, happens if, or they’ve gotten COVID, or have message in Western Massachusetts “is one Foundation. 2022. She said there are concerns about posi- an elderly relative. These people need to be step closer to combatting food insecurity in For more information about submitting art- tions not being filled, and proposed language made whole,” she said. our own area.” work for ArtsFest 21, visit https://sites.google. in the bill to discourage reducing positions. Lyncoski said they were going to put out a A virtual ceremony will be conducted on com/view/rachelstableteenboard-artsfest/ “The intention was to inform you about the survey to WEA members asking if they had the evening of March 21 to announce the win- home docket as presented,” Ceglowski said. She an interest in the proposed program, and also ners and congratulate the participants. The Rachel’s Table Teen Board is made up said since this proposal had been discussed if they had time in other districts, to help “University of Massachusetts nursing stu- of 50 members whose goal is to support the by the City Council and referred to the Long them be more accurate with their numbers. dents have been working with the Teen Board organization in alleviating hunger and reduc- Range Planning Committee, Personnel Action “The open lines of communication are on middle school and high school lesson plans ing waste of food resources in Western Committee and the Mayor’s Office; she, great. Thinking we’ll be voting on this in the on health and food insecurity, which is avail- Massachusetts, notes Mitrani Marmor, adding Lyncoski, and School Committee member next couple of weeks is very premature. This able upon request,” said Mitrani Marmor. Rachel’s Table is a project of the Jewish Ramon Diaz, Jr. had been requested by was information, and it’s good to have infor- “The curriculum can support art teachers in Federation of Western Massachusetts that has Councilor Dave Flaherty to attend a meeting mation as we move forward. The liability to their classes to facilitate a unit on health and more than 200 volunteers who collect food next week to discuss the proposal. the city is a big deal. When you hear retire- food insecurity, raising awareness and inspir- from supermarkets, restaurants, caterers, and “Thank you for the presentation,” said ment, that’s what people think. I just want to ing youth to express their opinions creatively bakeries, and deliver it to more than 40 agen- School Committee member Cindy Sullivan make sure facts are being spread, and not as well as guiding them in steps to make a cies, including soup kitchens, food pantries, “It’s not an attempt for Westfield or any other assumptions,” said Cindy Sullivan at the end difference.” and shelters. community to downsize; it’s basically allow- of the presentation. ArtsFest 21 is made possible through a spe- For more information on the organization, ing people to retire and hire new employees at cial grant from the Harold Grinspoon visit https://rachelstablespringfield.org.

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Transparency votes teed up for Wednesday rules debate By KATIE LANNAN State House news Service BOSTON - House lawmakers plan to vote Wednesday afternoon on proposed joint rules for this legislative session, following a noontime Democratic caucus teleconference. Speaker Mariano announced last month that representa- tives would debate the House rules in July, following a review led by Rules Committee Chairman Rep. William Galvin. The joint rules, once agreed upon and adopted by both branches, will govern the House-Senate operations for the 2021-2022 term and officially establish the joint committee structure. Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka have agreed to establish new committees on COVID-19 and emer- gency response, racial equity, and advanced information technology. The Senate adopted its version of the joint rules (S 14) on Feb. 11, after adopting an amendment that would require one week's public notice of a joint committee hearing. The Senate's version would also require joint committees to post online any roll call or electronic poll votes on individual bills, and any joint committees soliciting expert testimony would have to "make reasonable efforts to promote the diver- sity of expert witness panels." According to Act on Mass, an organization that pushes for more transparency in the Legislature, Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven plans to file an an amendment that would "ensure the House proposal mirrors the language of the Senate proposal regard- ing public committee votes" and would also replicate Senate language around making committee testimony public. The Somerville Democrat's amendment would "clarify that votes on study orders are also included," the group said. Mariano's office advised members to prepare to consider the joint rules in a Wednesday session and encouraged them to participate remotely. The session begins at 11 a.m., with roll call votes expected to start at 1 p.m. Lesser lays out landscape Pre-Pandemic rider levels not in T’s long-range forecast for legal sports betting By CHRIS LISINSKI State House News Service BOSTON - Lower-income riders continue to use the By COLIN A. YOUNG that they wouldn't be able to repay." million to be licensed and $3 million to MBTA during the pandemic at greater rates than other State House News Service Prop bets -- wagers on things other renew every five years. income groups, and even the agency's most optimistic long- BOSTON - Allowing adults 21 or than the outcome of the game, like how Those online-only operators would term projection scenario does not anticipate pre-pandemic older to bet on professional sports in many strikeouts a pitcher will record in also be taxed at a higher rate. Lesser ridership returning for years, officials said Monday. person and online in Massachusetts a given game or which football team proposes taxing sports betting revenue An ongoing MBTA survey found that 70 percent of riders would generate meaningful, but not will win the opening coin toss -- and in- of Category 3 licensees and daily fanta- with annual incomes no greater than $43,500 reported using game-changing, revenue for the state, a game betting would be allowed under sy sports providers at 25 percent. the T in the past week in January, compared to 35 percent for key senator said Monday as he high- Lesser's bill, but it would require the Category 1 and 2 licensees, which would those with incomes of at least $76,000. lighted a bill that's the product of nearly Gaming Commission to hold a hearing have a physical presence that in turn Before COVID-19 struck, slightly under 30 percent of the three years of study and consideration. on those types of bets and to put some could produce local jobs, would be T's riders were low income, and at the peak of the statewide "If done correctly, the idea here is to guardrails on them. No wagers would be taxed at a rate of 20 percent. shutdown, more than half fell into that income bracket, indi- bring sports betting into the daylight, accepted on individual athletes who are Lesser said Monday he does not have cating that workers who earn less depend more on public legalize it and, in a real-time way, moni- using wearable technology or if the a precise estimate for the annual revenue transit. MBTA staff found a similar trend among riders of tor it so that potential violations or prob- wager involves players' personal medi- his bill could generate but said he thinks color, though both have smoothed out somewhat since the lems can be quickly identified and dealt cal information or biometric data. somewhere in the $30 million to $35 early days of the pandemic. with and it's really going to be about "This kind of came to light in conver- million range "is probably right." Baker's While presenting data on the varying ridership trends by partnership between these operators and sations with players and with players fiscal year 2022 budget assumes the demographic group, MBTA officials also forecast that the Gaming Commission to ensure that associations. For example, it might be state will take in $35 million in sports demand is likely to stay depressed for a while longer. the whole process is done as safely as soon possible to have a jersey that could betting revenue between July 1 and June Ridership across the system dropped to less than 15 per- possible," Sen. Eric Lesser, who chairs transmit somebody's heart rate or pulse, 30, 2022. cent of pre-pandemic levels in April, and today it still lingers the Committee on Economic or blood oxygen level in realtime to Opponents of legal sports betting have slightly above 30 percent. That trend hews most closely to Development and Emerging somebody who could then place a bet questioned whether that relatively small the most pessimistic of three scenarios the T modeled last Technologies for the Senate, said. based on that biometric information," annual revenue amount is worth the year. While 25 other states, including Lesser said. "We felt like that was a public health and social costs of bring- Two of the three projections, all of which were updated neighboring Rhode Island, New bridge too far." ing sports betting out of the shadows. By Monday, forecast a boost in ridership this fall once most of Hampshire and New York, have already The state's casinos and slots parlor -- comparison, the state has collected an the state is vaccinated, while the third expects that it will take authorized gamblers to place legal bets MGM Springfield, Encore Boston average of $20.7 million in tax revenue more time for ridership to return. on sports, Massachusetts has been con- Harbor in Everett and Plainridge Park from the casinos and slots parlor each "All three scenarios have us winding up between 75 and 95 sidering whether to similarly legalize Casino in Plainville -- could apply for a month of operation since Encore Boston percent of pre-pandemic ridership by end of calendar year betting since the U.S. Supreme Court in Category 1 license which would allow Harbor opened in 2019 and is on pace to 2023," said Jen Elise Prescott, one of the T employees who May 2018 ruled that the nearly-nation- them to offer an in-person sportsbook collect about $250 million annually. presented the outlook to the Fiscal and Management Control wide prohibition on sports wagering was and take bets through as many as three "It's an important amount of money Board on Monday. unconstitutional and gave states the abil- mobile apps. It would cost at least $1 for us to capture. It's not going to be a ity to legalize the activity. million to apply, then $2.5 million upon panacea to the state's budget issues and "Massachusetts has taken a fairly cau- approval of a license and another $1 mil- it's certainly not going to be something tious approach, especially compared to lion every five years as a license renew- that you can balance the state's budget some of our regional peers in the states al fee. on. Viewing sports betting as a way to nearby us. When it comes to this, I think In all cases, the application fees would balance the budget or viewing sports that that's probably been correct because go to the Gaming Commission to cover betting as a way to generate substantial we've now been able to really learn from the costs of investigations into appli- revenue for the commonwealth is really what a lot of states, especially states in cants and ongoing regulation, while the just not accurate," Lesser said. "It's the Northeast, have done over the last license fees and renewal fees would go going to be significant and helpful, but couple of years," Lesser said Monday. to the state's general fund. Lesser's bill it's not going to be, for example, any- The senator's bill (SD 2365), which is would allow the Gaming Commission to where near the scale of what [expanded one of about a dozen similar pieces of increase the application fees. gaming] was or what the Lottery cur- legislation filed by last week's deadline, Category 2 licenses would be for rently is, which is over a billion dollars would put sports betting under the aus- existing horse racing tracks and simul- a year." pices of the Massachusetts Gaming cast centers. The license would allow for The Massachusetts Lottery has been Commission and would create three an in-person sportsbook and partnership watching the Legislature's moves around distinct sports betting license types to with one mobile app, but the facility expanded betting with great interest. For allow betting at casinos and the slots would have to maintain a racetrack, put years, Treasurer Deborah Goldberg and parlor, at live horse racing tracks or the sportsbook at that track and hold at Lottery officials have argued that the simulcast centers, and through mobile or least 50 live race days each year. Lottery needs the ability to sell its prod- online platforms. Bettors would have to Though there have been several plans ucts online in order to compete with be at least 21 years old and be physically in recent years to try to revive casinos, daily fantasy sports and, possi- present in Massachusetts. Thoroughbred horse racing here -- bly soon, sports betting. The Lottery The bill also includes consumer safe- including a recent push involving the generated a net profit of $986.9 million guards to protect against problem gam- New England Horsemen's Benevolent bling similar to those provisions put in and Protective Association and a poten- last budget year, money that is used to The Westfield News place for casinos when Massachusetts tial racing facility in Sturbridge -- 2014 fund state local aid to communities. "If sports betting is available online, A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC expanded gaming in 2013, like allowing was the last year that there were a sig- gamblers to add themselves to an exclu- nificant number of live racing days any- the Lottery must be available online also," Goldberg said in 2019 when the Mike Dobbs sion list and requiring the Gaming where other than Plainridge Park and the Barbara Perry Legislature was in the early stages of Managing Editor Sales Manager Commission to produce regulations track at the slots parlor was the only around compulsive and problem gam- entity to seek a racing license for 2021. considering sports betting. "That's the Hope E. Tremblay issue moving forward." Editor James Johnson-Corwin bling. Lesser said one of the key con- The application fee for a Category 2 Multi-Media Manager sumer protections is a prohibition on license would also be at least $1 million Lesser said Monday that he does not betting with a credit card. and the license fee would be $1.5 mil- necessarily agree that the two activities Chris Putz Marie Brazee Sports Editor should be linked, though he said he is Business Manager "The vast majority of people are look- lion with a $500,000 renewal fee every ing to just have some fun. It's a form of five years. personally supportive of "moving towards some level of online product for Fran Smith Lorie Perry recreation to bet on their favorite sports Lesser's bill would also permit up to General Manager Director of Ad Production team. But we do know, of course, that six Category 3 licenses, which would be the Lottery." there are people that might have addic- available through "an open and competi- "I think that's just where the world is tion issues, might have problems," he tive selection process" to companies that heading," he said. "Other states like 181 Root Road, Westfield , MA 01085 said. "We don't want to see a situation want to offer sports betting through a Michigan, I think, have shown it can be where somebody with the swipe of their mobile app or another digital platform done successfully and can be done in a (413)562-4181 finger on their iPhone, because of an that the Gaming Commission approves. way that protects our brick-and-mortar www.thewestfieldnews.com addiction or another problem, is racking Those licenses would be much more retailers and small convenience stores, up massive, massive credit card bills costly: at least $2 million to apply, $7.5 which is also a big priority." 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Dorothea (Krawczyk) Yurgielewicz Walter L. “Larry” Griffith FLORENCE — Dorothea fuel spikes at the pump WESTFIELD — Imagine a (Krawczyk) Yurgielewicz, 93 years WEST SPRINGFIELD — Massachusetts’s average gas wide, crystal clear river, bringing young, of Florence, passed away on price is up nine cents from last week ($2.47), averaging $2.56 growth and life to everything it February 17th, after a brief illness. per gallon. Today’s price is 20 cents higher than a month ago passes through on its way to the Dorothy (Dotty, Dot the Crossing ($2.36), and 7 cents higher than February 22, 2020 ($2.49). great ocean. The river goes by Guard, Baci) was born on September 1, Massachusetts’s average gas price is 7 cents lower than the many names; one is Walter 1927 to Monica (Kozlowski) and national average. Griffith. Walter L. “Larry” Anthony Krawczyk, both of “When close to 40% of U.S. crude production is offline Griffith, 72, (1948 – 2021) passed Easthampton. Dorothy, eldest of four, because refineries are closed, there is going to be pain at the away at home on Thursday, grew up in Easthampton and attended pump until operations resume,” said Sandra Marsian, Vice February 18, 2021. the Sacred Heart School and church. President of AAA Northeast Pioneer Valley Region. “The good He came into this world shortly Dorothy married Charles Yurgielewicz and had four children, news is the nearly two dozen impacted refiners are expected to after the end of WWII. His moth- Joanne, Susan, Cheryl and Charles Jr. restart operations this week, if they haven’t already.” er, Evelyn Moore Griffith, and Dorothy ran the office end of the family business Aqua Well AAA Northeast’s February 22 survey of fuel prices found the his father, Walter Lawrence Sr., Drilling. She was also a much-loved school crossing guard for current national average to be 13 cents higher than last week were both serving in the Army the old Florence Grammar School. She had the premier loca- ($2.50), averaging $2.63 a gallon. Today’s national average when they met: Evelyn was an tion of crossing onto the school grounds, where she had many price is 24 cents higher than a month ago ($2.39), and 16 cents Army nurse, and Walter, a licensed pharmacist who helped years of spending time with many of her “kids” at the corner. higher than this day last year ($2.47). teach doctors headed to the Pacific theater about drugs for She left, and only because, she began taking care of her grand- The AAA Gas Prices website is your resource for up-to-date tropical diseases. They made the Detroit area their home, rais- sons. When school began for the boys “Baci” began coming to fuel price information. Search average gas prices by Regular, Westfield where she also became Baci to all the boy’s friends. ing Larry and Cathy (his sister) in its Grosse Pointe Woods Plus, Premium and Diesel on National and State levels, as well One of her biggest joys was being cheerleader at all the base- as Metro areas. suburb. In the early grades, Larry’s natural brilliance in math- ball games the boys played. She became Baci for entire teams ——— ematics became increasingly evident. Beginning in junior high, for years. She also cherished babysitting for her granddaugh- AAA Northeast is a not-for-profit auto club with 70 offices in he was winning Statewide competitions in the field, and may ter. Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, New have been the youngest substitute math teacher at Gross Pointe For many decades, Dorothy was an active parishioner at the Hampshire and New York, providing more than 6 million local South High, giving classes while a student there himself. His Annunciation Church and school, a very active member of the AAA members with travel, insurance, finance, and auto-related college years began at the Massachusetts Institute of Women’s Auxiliary for the VFW, Post 8006 in Florence. She services. Technology, where he earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in later went back to her childhood church, Sacred Heart in Mathematics in 1971, and then added (no pun intended) a Easthampton, where she served as a member of the Holy Mathematics Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1975. His long Rosary Fidelity with many of her childhood friends. Her work CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars teaching career had its start at the University of Missouri-St. with the Fidelity continued when the church merged with Our hosts shredding event Louis. A few years later, he took a position with Westfield State Lady of the Valley. College (now Westfield State University), which offered what Dorothy was an avid darts player and was on a league for WESTFIELD — CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars is host- he most desired: working directly with students and greater several years. She also loved golf, playing couples league’s, as ing a paper shredding fundraiser, rain or shine, on Saturday, April influence in developing curriculum. During his 32-year tenure, well as the women’s league which she and her partner Judy 17, 2021 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. or until the truck is full at the besides serving on many committees [Presidential Search, won more than once. She would bring her grandson’s golfing Westfield Senior Center parking lot at 45 Noble St. Valley Green Promotions, All College], he carried a full teaching load of and gave them the love of golf they have today. She even made Shredding of Westfield is donating its equipment so that all pro- Math and CompSci classes each semester; was Math a hole in one! ceeds will fund scholarships for Westfield students. While you Department Chair for many years; assisted in development of Dorothy is predeceased by her husband Charlie, parents remain safely at home, this is a good time to box up old docu- a degree program in Computer Science; coached and accompa- Monica and Anthony, a sister, Agnes (Krawczyk) Patterson ments, protect your identity and help our young scholars. A $5 VanDyne, brother, Thomas Krawczyk and his wife Marlene donation is requested for every box, Limit 3 boxes. No Early nied students to regional computer programming contests; and (Le Beau) Krawczyk. She is survived by her sister Mary Birds! is credited by his colleagues with substantially swelling (Mania) (Krawczyk) Fappiano; Joanne (Yurgielewicz) Lussier Mandatory COVID-19 Procedures must be followed: Department pride. He was greatly admired and respected by of Easthampton; Susan Yurgielewicz of Florence; Cheryl • Must wear a mask his students as well, and what better way for them to express (Yurgielewicz) Clayton and husband Bill of Westfield and her • Remain in vehicle at all times their regard, than to build an enormous wall of empty Coca- beloved grandsons Ethan and Aaron; Charles Yurgielewicz Jr., • Follow all instructions from volunteers and Valley Green Cola cans outside his office “(the Professor’s cola intake is his wife Julie (Larsen) Yurgielewicz of Southampton and her Shedding employees legendary”). For his last sabbatical before retirement, he beloved granddaughters Kaylie Gross and Sophie (her Zosia). • All material must be accessible in the trunk, truck bed, or received a grant from the International Centre for Theoretical As well as nieces and nephews. cargo area Institute in Italy to build a Computer Science program in Sierra Services for Dorothy will be held at an undetermined date in • Pets should not be in the vehicle Leone at the Njala University College in Mokonde – quite a the Spring. For online condolences, please visit • Please pay with exact amount challenge when the school’s generator could provide only 2 Czelusniakfuneralhome.com. Donations may be made to your IF YOU ARE SICK OR AWAITING COVID TEST hours of power a day. He returned to the U.S. fifty pounds special charity in memory of Dorothy. RESULTS, DO NOT ATTEND THE EVENT lighter, because he wanted to live like the poverty-stricken locals did, and not take advantage of the better diet available to foreigners. Teaching was core to Larry, as was his Church membership and ministry involvement. He was a long-serving Fall 2 Sports FUMC [First United Methodist Church] Lay Leader, whose Continued from Page 1 weekly sermons benefited from his naturalness in teaching and were, without exception, highly relevant to all the good and numbers are the numbers. The data has not supported that have kids that come to school everyday and it’s the safest place not-so-good situations we encounter daily. For many years, he it’s been spread in sports. There are athletes participating in they go,” she said. was Lay Member to the Annual Conference, fulfilling the other leagues and sporting events. The MIAA has made the Bo Sullivan agreed, and said he would support going for- many tasks it entailed, and served on and/or chaired a host of decision that sports could go forward, and they moved Fall 2 ward, mainly because while winter sports were all indoors, the committees – Staff-Parish Relations, Finance, Mutual Ministry to now,” Sullivan said. majority of Fall 2 will be outside. “I think that does make a Team among them. Related to his time in Sierra Leone, he “I don’t think Westfield should be one of the only teams that difference. But, as Heather says, if we have a case, we have the proposed that FUMC sponsor a young man to come to the U.S. are not playing Fall 2 sports. I’m a yes, and I’m really going to right to shut this down. We are here for the safety of students to earn a college degree. The success of that effort gave urge my colleagues to vote yes. Let the parents make the deci- and staff. If that is compromised at all, we will shut it down. I Augustine Fannah the wherewithal to vastly improve his cir- sion whether they want their kids to play sports. I feel like the hope the athletic director, who’s done a great job on this, will cumstance, which he parlayed into financially aiding his ramifications of not having sports at the end of all this will be keep a close eye,” he said. mother and siblings who were still living in a war-torn country. greater than having it,” Sullivan added. O’Connor said it sounded like the vote would be a go. “I (Augustine currently works for the International Red Cross, In response to a question, Athletic Director Ryan Dunphy would say to Coach Parent; please do everything that you and providing humanitarian aid to natural-disaster-stricken areas.) said he was proposing approving Fall 2 athletics for cheerlead- your staff can do to create a safe environment, as well as Ryan After twenty-nine years of volunteer work at the Town’s soup ing, football and track and field. He said while it’s technically (Dunphy). I think an easier vote is a yes vote. The number of kitchen, Larry added the coveted FUMC Wooden Spoon the indoor season for track and field, the team would use the student athletes we’re talking about makes me pause. It’s not Award to his collection of honors. He never missed a youth Roots facility for practice and hold some practices outdoors, going to be a vote that’s very popular, but football to me is the soccer or baseball game his boys played in, and would will- and then hold two or three outdoor meetis at a location to be highest risk sport. The numbers concern me, if it’s that many ingly volunteer to don chest protector and catcher helmet when determined. students and we have to quarantine, it’s going to be hard to do. the umpire was a no-show. His preferred exercise was walking Dunphy said there are six football games scheduled, the first I want to wish everybody good luck and stay safe,” O’Connor miles and miles around town, and his enjoyment of science on March 19. He said the plan is to play away the first part of said. fiction books never waned. Not too long after retirement, the the season, with the hopes of getting in one or two home games “When I say we have the right to shut you down, it doesn’t call of the classroom became increasingly louder, and was eas- at the end of the season. He said he would expect under 100 just mean if someone gets sick. If the rules aren’t followed, we ily quieted with a schedule of tutoring needy students in math kids in Fall 2 in total; with 50 in football, 30 to 40 in winter have the right to shut you down,” Bo Sullivan added. at the Westfield Voc a couple days a week. track, and low cheerleading numbers. The vote passed 4 to 2, with O’Connor and Diane Mayhew Larry is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Diane F. Vice-Chair Tim O’Connor said he was still not convinced. voting no. (Bannish) Sutton; his three sons, Aneurin Sutton of Westfield; “This has been a difficult process for me to go through for a lot Following the meeting, Coach Rob Parent sent a letter to the Gwyon Sutton of West Springfield; and Taliesin Sutton, his of reasons. What we haven’t talked about is school, which is football community, which was posted by a parent on Facebook. wife Katharine Predick, and their three children, Minerva, the larger issue. If you get students in close contact with one He thanked the players and parents who reached out to him and Calliope and Linus of Tucson, AZ; his sister Catherine another, whether on the field or not, it is going to impact got active in the community. He also emphasized that in allow- O’Sullivan and her husband Robert of Washington, D.C., and school. Our number one job is to create a safe environment for ing them to play, the School Committee entrusted them with their daughters Mairead O’Sullivan Leong, and husband Alex, our students and teachers. With winter sports, there were more the responsibility to do what is right and safe, not just on the and Clare Ciara O’Sullivan. than two teams that needed to be quarantined. I’m wondering field but off the field. Private services for immediate family will be held at Firtion if going forward, do we want to continue that mistake,” “I believe we all know what we have to do to make sure we Adams Funeral Home in Westfield on Friday at 2:00pm; a link O’Connor said. finish this season. Now let’s get it done!” wrote Parent. for virtual attendance is being provided by Firtion Adams at Heather Sullivan said she had been making her decisions https://my.gather.app/remember/walter-griffith. In lieu of flow- based on Rouse’s recommendations, which she believed was ers, soup kitchen donations can be made to Our Community the right thing to do. She said she agreed with O’Connor that If you would like to run a Table, P.O. Box 2017, Westfield, MA 01086, or to his college their number one concern should be the health of teachers and Birthday Announcement in workplace at Westfield State Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 1630, students. Westfield, MA 01086-1630 (in the memo on the check, you are Sullivan said she would vote to have the season. “When I see The Westfield News contact asked to write “In memory of Larry Griffith”) or to make a gift every single sports person say this is what saves them… I’m us at: 413-562-4181 online, please visit https://www.westfieldalumni.org/make-a- going to vote to just do it. And then I’m going to ask you – gift/online-giving-form and in the “Other” drop-down box, what are the consequences if we do come down with it. If these please type “In memory of Larry Griffith.” parents want to take a risk, but understand the consequences. Also remember that these are not the only kids affected. We

WESTFIELD PURPLE HEART TRAIL Westfield Police Dept. reminds Crafty Creations at Southwick Senior Center SOUTHWICK — The Senior Center is offering take home craft projects On Feb. 25, a St. Patrick’s Day craft will be you to Lock It or Lose It! offered with. Craft kids can be picked up that day between 11:45 a.m. – noon, with instructions at 2 p.m. on cable access WESTFIELD — Criminals often target cars that have per- Channel 15. sonal items left in plain view or vehicles left unlocked. There Pre-register with the Senior Center. Kits are limited and are a few easy steps that will help you from becoming a victim donations accepted. of a vehicle burglary: • ALWAYS lock your car door; this includes when it is parked in your driveway or in front of your home. • NEVER leave items of value, such as your purse, wallet, Send your local briefs to The Westfield News briefcase, laptop or cellphone in plain view. Secure your WESTFIELD — Now, more than ever, our readers want to valuables inside the trunk before arriving at your destination or know about your business. As we slowly bring back local bring them with you. businesses, it is important to share what you offer, when and • NEVER leave your keys and/or key fob inside the car. how people can make purchases or utilize your services and Thieves can just press the start button and drive away. just know that you are open. VETERANS HELPING VETERANS If you see anything suspicious, MAKE A CALL, MAKE A Are you hosting online events or offer remote services? We DIFFERENCE at 413-562-5411 or DIAL 911 in case of an P. O. Box 367 want to know! Send briefs, photos to press releases@thewest- emergency. Westfield, Massachusetts field news.com 01086 PAGE 6 - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS SPORTS

Michael Antonellis (20) sets up behind the goal as Joseph Taupier (4) tries to get free in front of the goal. (BILL DEREN PHOTO) Bombers squeak out win on ‘Senior Night’

By CHRIS PUTZ hockey first-year head coach Dave Matt Kotfila took a pass from Kevin Czarnecki and fellow seniors Sports Editor Pelletier said. “They’re young but Hosmer and hammered home a goal. Sean Rowbotham, Alex Maggipinto, WESTFIELD – Westfield’s Ethan they have good hockey sense and East Longmeadow scraped Garrett Bacon, Jason Rokosz, Matt Clarke scored an eventual game- they’re obviously well-coached. together a goal of its own from Luke McMahon, Mike Antonellis, Joe winning goal late in the second …I’m not sure the better team won Haynes with 7:39 remaining in the Taupier, Aidan Fitzgerald, and period and the Bombers held off a today.” period. The game was knotted 1-all Connor Fitzgerald were honored in scrappy East Longmeadow High It was a tightly contested battle until Clarke’s heroics. a brief ceremony before Monday’s School boys ice hockey team, 2-1, for most of the game – – maybe Westfield goalie C.J. Czarnecki contest. on “Senior Night” Monday at even more so than Bombers’ fans and the Bombers’ defense held off As for the seniors’ moments in the Amelia Park Arena. are accustomed to. East Longmeadow’s final offensive midst of a pandemic, coach Pelletier Dan Bennett skated deep into the “I don’t think we played tradi- push in the last minute of the third said: “We did things a lot different offensive zone on the right wing in tional Bomber hockey,” coach period with the Spartans goalie this year knowing that we wanted to the middle frame before delivering a Pelletier said. “We kind of came out pulled. C.J. Kolodziey ripped off a give the seniors the best experience pass to Clarke out in front of the flat. It just took us awhile to get slapshot from just inside the blue possible. Knowing that for lack of right side of the East Longmeadow. things going and even when we got line in the waning seconds, but better terms, we are skating on thin Clarke beat his defender to the puck, them going we just couldn’t find the Czarnecki slid his leg pad in front of ice, tomorrow might not come so and slipped it past the goalie just net.” the shot to deflect the puck away. take advantage of every practice, inside the right post with 54.5 sec- Westfield wasted very little time “It might be senior night, the every game, make it the best experi- Bodies fly when Westfield and East onds remaining. finding the back of the net in the emotions, the end of the road com- ence you can because you just don’t Longmeadow get together as “I think (East Longmeadow) early moments. The Bombers scored ing quick … but we did not go out in know it’s going to be there tomor- Joseph Taupier (4) illustrates. came to play,” Westfield boys ice 1:21 into the opening period when style.” row. For them, it’s bittersweet.” (BILL DEREN PHOTO)

Alexander Maggipinto (6) lets loose a shot from the top of the circle with Tyler Cutt (17) look- Going down the slot Ethan Clarke (11) blasted the puck past the East Longmeadow goalie for ing for the deflection. (BILL DEREN PHOTO) the game winning goal. (BILL DEREN PHOTO)

2021 WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULE* WESTFIELD BOMBERS Olympia Ice Center, 8:40 p.m. ST. MARY’S SAINTS Feb. 26 *Due to overwhelming concerns regarding the coronavi- Feb. 27 Feb. 18 St. Mary’s boys basketball @ Pioneer Valley Chinese rus, Westfield State University officials have prohibited Westfield boys ice hockey @ Agawam, St. Mary’s boys basketball vs. Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School, 5 p.m. spectators, fans, and members of the media from attending Olympia Ice Rink, West Springfield, Immersion School, Westfield Intermediate School, 7 p.m. St. Mary’s girls basketball @ Southwick Regional School, swimming and diving meets for the 2021 season. Basketball 2:50 p.m. Feb. 22 5 p.m. and hockey home games at WHS and Amelia Park Ice St. Mary’s boys basketball vs. Southwick Regional, SOUTHWICK RAMS Arena are limited to two family members per player. No visi- WTA TIGERS Westfield Intermediate School, 5 p.m. Feb. 25 tors are allowed from away teams. Feb. 25 Feb. 23 Southwick boys basketball vs. St. Mary’s, 5 p.m. Feb. 24 Hampden Charter School of Science boys basketball @ St. Mary’s girls basketball vs. Southwick, Westfield Feb. 26 Westfield girls basketball @ West Springfield HS, 7 p.m. Westfield Technical Academy HS, 5 p.m. Intermediate School, 5 p.m. Southwick girls basketball vs. St. Mary’s, 5 p.m. Feb. 25 Feb. 26 Feb. 25 Feb. 28 Westfield skiing @ Berkshire East, Charlemont, 5 p.m. Westfield Technical Academy girls basketball vs. Pioneer St. Mary’s skiing @ Berkshire East, Charlemont, 5 p.m. Southwick boys ice hockey vs. Chicopee, Amelia Park Westfield boys basketball @ West Springfield, 7 p.m. Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School, 5 p.m. St. Mary’s boys basketball @ Southwick Regional School, Arena, 1:30 p.m. Westfield boys ice hockey @ West Springfield, 5 p.m. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021 - PAGE 7

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ARIES (March 21-April 19)  Today brightens your per- sonal life. Your sense of style and people skills are also excellent. Network. Nurture a promising new relationship. Your artistic talents are in top form. Practice playing an instrument or create a drawing. Tonight: Speak your mind. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) SCARY GARY Mark Buford  There can be some stress involv- ing family members. A residential move or change to your workspace is possible. Differences are resolved through discus- sion or emails. Take sensible precautions and all will be well. Tonight: An elderly relative might need your assistance. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  Expect some interesting conversations. New ideas are suggested and business joins gracefully with plea- Crosswords sure. Your energy level is enhanced. Romantic urges are pronounced, and you will express your love. Tonight: Natural magic will work quickly to intensify the relationship. DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni CANCER (June 21-July 22)  Imaginative plans increase your income. A hunch as well as new developments in your field lead to worth- while new opportunities. Be careful not to discard memorabilia and keepsakes impulsively. Tonight: Tense family situa- tions from the past are resolved. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  Today augurs a fresh start and brings a cycle of higher energy lead- ing to much accomplishment. Frustrations will melt away. Direct irritation into con- structive venues, and the world will be at your feet. Tonight: Focus on what you B.C. Mastroianni and Hart want. Go for close and intimate. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  Consider consequences and options first. Quiet the mind through med- itation. Psychic communication with wild creatures will be especially lucid. Your creative talents shine. Use your imagina- tion. A child or new friend inspires you. Tonight: You might just want to luxuriate and take a nap. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  Today brings the gift of friendship. Get involved with groups; cul- tivate those whom you would enjoy as friends. Politics and community issues can be a catalyst for association. Enjoy life and put plans in motion for future dreams. ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie Tonight: Take the night off. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  Today highlights public rec- ognition and your career. Be alert to changes in your field. Very keen competi- tion is present. Dispel confusion by dou- ble-checking for precision and accuracy. Be diplomatic during discussions. Tonight: An uncharitable comment made would come back to haunt you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  Your natural cleverness is enhanced. It’s a perfect day to begin writ- ing a book, assembling artistic creations or selecting educational goals. Work incor- porating music and art from faraway lands ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett can elevate your spirit. Interactions with a child will be especially happy and com- forting. Tonight: Relax. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  Financial obligations relating to others can be resolved. Sincerity is the best way to process and release old resent- ments. Get in tune with how you really feel and let others know. You overcome competition or other obstacles with aplomb. Tonight: A partner’s perspective is grounded. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  Cooperation and tolerance are essential today. You’ll be aware of the importance of upholding justice and main- Cryptoquip taining balance. A deep awareness is pres- ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe ent. Your intuition is wonderful. Heed those inner voices, and you’ll be guided toward success. Tonight: Fun date night. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  The quiet and cool hours will have a rejuvenating power. A health chal- lenge can be overcome. Adopt a live-and- let-live attitude toward others. Make few demands and seek no favors. Negotiate to avoid conflict. Tonight: An online meeting opens new doors.

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