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VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents $1.00 SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 VOL. 89 NO. 062 City officials host emergency meeting on virus procedures By AMY PORTER School Chief Financial Officer Humason said as of Friday after- before,” he said. “Even with SARS Staff Writer Ronald R. Rix, City Solicitor Susan noon, municipal meetings would and H1N1 there was no talk of can- WESTFIELD – City Council Phillips, Police Chief Lawrence still go on as scheduled. celing events or school.” President Brent B. Bean, II called Valliere and his staff, Fire Chief “It’s business as usual, but we’re Humason noted that the precau- together a meeting of city leaders at Patrick Egloff and Personnel following CDC guidelines for hand- tions could not only slow the spread City Hall March 13 to discuss efforts Director Dennis Miles were among washing, keeping social distance if of COVID-19, but also the common being taken in Westfield to slow the those in attendance at the meeting. people want to do that, and other cold and flu. spread of COVID-19. Humason said he wants residents practices,” said Humason. The city is planning to host a Bean said Mayor Donald F. to know city leaders encourage resi- Humason said the 24 people press conference early next week Humason Jr., state Rep. John C. dents to be prepared, but not to around the table at City Hall Friday announcing plans going forward, Velis, Board of Health Director panic. agreed this was unprecedented in once Humason has spoken to all the Joseph Rouse and his staff, District “Do not be afraid,” he urged resi- their lifetimes. Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski, WESTFIELD CITY HALL dents. “Take precautions.” “We have not been through this See Virus Proceedures, Page 3 Southwick Regional district closed STEFAN CZAPOROWSK Westfield Public Schools Superintendent through

March 29 Mealtime at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield will become “Grab & Go” for city Westfield Learning resources students during the Club and school shut-down due to the spread of COVID-19. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS FILE PHOTO) will be issued Schools By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Editor Boys & Girls Club to offer meals SOUTHWICK – Southwick-Tolland- Granville Regional School District will closed for be closed March 16-29 to slow the to city students starting March 17 spread of COVID-19. By HOPE E. TREMBLAY free breakfast and lunch. We “We will be at Westfield Superintendent Jennifer C. Willard Editor will do a late afternoon Grab Middle School,” he said. “The two weeks sent a letter to parents Friday afternoon, WESTFIELD – The Boys & & Go cold meal for all stu- food will be prepared in the stating “after many discussions with Girls Club of Greater Westfield dents.” middle school kitchen.” By AMY PORTER state and local public health officials, will provide cold dinners for The meal will consist of a Residents will drive up, be Staff Writer emergency management officials, and city students for two weeks sandwich, fruit/vegetable, handed a meal in a bag, and WESTFIELD – Westfield Public local superintendents, the Southwick- starting March 17 and will milk and snack, Sullivan said, drive away. Sullivan said there Schools Superintendent Stefan Tolland-Granville Regional School shut down all other operations which meets the Early will be people directing traf- Czaporowski announced at the end of District is making the decision to close March 16-27. Education Care guidelines. fic. the day March 13 that Westfield schools beginning March 16, 2020 Club Chief Advancement The EEC provides funding for At press time, the details Public Schools will close March through March 29, 2020.” Officer Bo Sullivan said the Club meal program. were still being hammered out 16-27. Willard said the decision was not Friday that when they learned “This will be similar to our and a time for pick-up was not “We’ll revisit the situation on because of any affected individuals. schools would be closed due summer food program,” established. Sullivan said it March 27, to determine if we’re ready “I want to stress that this closure is to the threat of spreading Sullivan said. would be “late afternoon” and to open March 30,” Czaporowski not in response to any immediate health COVID-19, they stepped up. What will be different is the he would provide The said. concern but is a deliberate and proac- “The school department distribution. In the summer, Westfield News with times The closure was not something the tive step with the goal of working will feed students at Abner meals are provided at various once they were set. Information superintendent and his team took together to prevent the spread and Gibbs and Franklin Avenue locations throughout the city. will also be on the Club web- lightly. reduce the number of people who may schools either breakfast or Starting Tuesday, the Club site, bgcwestfield.org. “We had no choice. We had so become infected in our area,” she lunch,” said Sullivan. “Those will have a drive-thru style many staff members affected by clo- wrote. schools meet the eligibility for service. See Meals, Page 2 sures in other districts whose kids During that time, Willard said she were home; and so many students will be providing updates to district out,” Czaporowski said. families, staff and the greater commu- He said he made the determination nity through the district website, after speaking to the state and local Facebook and Instagram accounts and Department of Health, the Department automated notification system. Baystate Noble nurses petition for of Elementary and Secondary Students at Powder Mill School were Education, Westfield School given instructions Friday that, in case transparency, full-service and full staffing Committee Vice-Chair Timothy schools closed, students should read 60 By HOPE E. TREMBLAY See Westfield, Page 5 See Southwick, Page 5 Editor WESTFIELD – Baystate Noble Hospital nurses are demanding public transparency regarding changes that have taken place – and those that Purse Bingo event to could be coming – at the hospi- tal. Baystate Noble registered nurses Dennise Colson and Paul support ‘Mom Prom’ Dubin presented a petition March 11 to Baystate Noble By LORI SZEPELAK President Ron Bryant calling for Correspondent a public meeting. The petition WESTFIELD — Esther Lassard is was signed by 95 percent of the the epitome of a cancer warrior. 108-member Baystate Noble Lassard, in her early 80’s, has sur- bargaining unit of the vived – and thrived – for more than 20 Massachusetts Nurses years after that initial diagnosis. Association Bargaining “A little spot on a mammogram was Committee. the first sign and after surgery and radi- Dubin, who has been a nurse Baystate Noble Hospital nurses Paul Dubin and Dennise Colson ation, I have been cancer free,” said at Noble for 32 years, said there carry a petition to hospital President Ron Bryant calling for a have been “remarkable” chang- Lassard, who was among the more than public meeting to discuss the future of the hospital. (HOPE E. es in the past six months, includ- 40 women last fall who were treated to TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) the Western Mass. Mom Prom. “My ing layoffs that resulted in a kids talked me into buying a really reduction of nurses in Westfield, Dubin said. “We hear rumors,” said fancy glittery dress which was pretty a concern as COVID-19 spreads. Colson is a surgical nurse who Colson. stylish for me.” “We have seen a decrease in said surgery is no longer per- Baystate Health President & Lassard, of Westfield, said being services in general, our Intensive formed at Baystate Noble on CEO Mark A. Keroack addressed treated to a night out as a “warrior” was Care Unit closed, our Fowler Fridays. She and Dubin said the their concerns in a written state- “special.” Unit psychiatric department community needs to know about ment. “The night was so much fun,” said Amber Gibbs, on left, was nominated could be closing in the next two the changes and added that not “We have made and continue by her aunt, Kathy Boyd, to attend the years, they combined units and all staff have been informed of See Mom Prom, Page 2 Western Mass Mom Prom last fall. they cut out a day of surgery,” what’s coming. See Petition, Page 5 PAGE 2 - SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Mom Prom Continued from Page 1 Lassard, adding, “I enjoyed direct sales vendors will also Board member April every moment.” be present including Pure Lassard echoed those senti- Each fall, the women Haven. ments. behind the nonprofit Western Dina McMahon from 94.7 “I love co-hosting the Mass. Mom Prom host a WMAS will be the emcee for events, hearing the laughter “ladies night out” to support the evening with bingo games and knowing that we are not cancer survivors and warriors. starting promptly at 7. There only raising money to help On Oct. 3, net proceeds from are 10+ designer handbags up against the fight against can- the seventh annual Ladies for grabs this spring. cer but are giving some awe- Only – Prom with a “Grease” Tickets are $30 for general some ladies a well-deserved theme at the Tekoa Country admission, or $38 that night out with friends, some Club will be donated to the includes a cup of chicken noo- old and some new, and fami- American Cancer Society and dle soup, full turkey or ham ly,” said Lassard, adding, the Cancer House of Hope. sandwich, bag of chips and “having fun while fighting Amber Gibbs, also from the chance at a special draw- cancer, one prom dress and Westfield, was nominated to ing. Highlights of the evening purse at a time.” attend last fall’s event since also include raffles and door It takes a village to ensure she has colon cancer. prizes. success on all fronts, and “I enjoyed the whole night Last year, the nonprofit Glynn and Lassard are also at Mom Prom,” said Gibbs. “I donated more than $20,000 to joined by board members really liked all of the support local cancer charities from its Linda Linard-Ligsukis and and positive energy that Purse Bingo and Mom Prom Eva Dion. everyone there had that events, according to organiz- The women also thanked night.” ers. Sunshine Village in To ensure that as many can- “I love seeing how much Springfield, under the guid- cer survivors and warriors fun our survivors/warriors ance of Lisa Montero, for who are nominated can attend, have at our events,” said prom decorations, Jessica fundraisers are conducted Tammy Glynn, who serves as Judd of Pumpkin Head including a popular Purse a board member. “We really Photography for free photog- Bingo and Artisan Evening want to try and make each raphy services, Hairworks in that is slated March 26 at woman feel loved and sup- Southwick for hair services to Esther Lassard of Westfield, center, is flanked by her daughters – April Lassard, Jean Tekoa Country Club. Doors ported in their battle with can- all Pink Pass survivors/war- Mochak, Sharon Lassard, Lisa Murray, Ida Keane and Donna Little. (Pumpkin Head open at 5:30 with time to meet cer. We try to ensure that each riors on prom night for free, Photography) the artisans, crafters and ven- one of our guests has a night and Alexa McCabe who will dors who are supporting the to remember with friends and provide free professional The Western Mass Mom port and sisterhood to women ning’s “environment” is cause. family.” make-up services on prom Prom, created in 2014, is a in our community who are in always full of energy. At press time, Wilson Glynn added she relishes night for those with “pink group of women volunteers a battle for their life against “You will find the crowd Woodworks, Touchstone seeing groups of women sup- passes.” who are proud to be one of cancer,” said Glynn. “We sup- singing in unison on the dance Crystals, Wickedly Wild porting those battling cancer. For tickets and more details more than 100 Mom Prom port those currently in the floor,” said Glynn. “Everyone Gourmet Sauces, and Rolling “Both events help us raise on the bingo event as well as organizations throughout the battle, celebrate those who seems to really let loose and Rock Farms have signed on as money that stays local to help the Mom Prom, sponsorship country. have overcome cancer, and have fun. We feel so excited artisans, as well as those mak- the men and women in our opportunities, or how to nom- “Mom Prom is a wonderful remember those who have to be a part of such a wonder- ing unique handmade items community affected by can- inate a “warrior,”, visit www. event that allows women to lost their battle.” ful night to show our support and clothing, and several cer.” westernmassmomprom.com. come together to show sup- Glynn added that the eve- to so many brave women.”

Meals Continued from Page 1 The Club is preparing to help its members and all stu- what we need to do,” he said. the spread of COVID-19, it the closing. anyone with questions should serve 400-600 meals, which dents. Sullivan said closing the made sense. He acknowl- “This is going to be a strug- call. Staff will be at the facil- is the average for the summer “We have such a good rela- Club along with schools was edged that many families gle for families,” he said, not- ity over the next two weeks meal program. Sullivan said tionship with the school not an easy decision, but with would have difficulty with ing that the Club will be open performing a deep cleaning of Club leaders just wanted to department, we felt this is schools closed to minimize childcare for the duration of this weekend for soccer and the building. Police Logs WESTFIELD 1:54 p.m.: vandalism, 7:25 p.m.: disorderly con- vandalizing property; WESTFIELD the responding officer reports Major crime Pontoosic Road, a caller duct, North Elm Street, a caller 8:15 p.m.: accident, North 3:42 p.m.: vandalism, Pine nobody was found on a roof and incident report reports he heard a popping from a North Elm Street bar Elm Street, a caller reports a Hill Cemetery, 140 W. Silver and youths playing football in Saturday, March 7, 2020 noise about 3 a.m. and later and restaurant reports an vehicle operating against traf- St., a caller requests an officer the parking lot were advised to WESTFIELD found fireworks residue on his intoxicated patron who was fic struck another vehicle to report vandalism to a head- play elsewhere; 12:11 p.m.: incapacitated property, the responding offi- denied further service left in a head-on and did not stop but stone, the responding officer 6:59 p.m.: fire, Springdale person, Franklin Street, a call- cer report the fireworks may frustrated state and kicked the the other operator gave chase, reports ruts in the muddy grass Avenue at Union Street, a per- er reports a male party is on have struck the house but no door as he left, the responding the responding officer reports suggest that the headstone was son walked into the North Side the ground, dual response dis- significant damage resulted, officer reports the man was both vehicles were stopped accidentally bumped by a fire sub-station to report see- patched, the responding offi- the caller said that he believes found nearby in an agitated and the operator of the vehicle vehicle which left the paved ing smoke from a brush fire, cer reports the man com- acquaintances of his son may state, Sean R. Barrett, 21, of which had been struck was paths in the cemetery; the responding firefighters plained of severe stomach pain be responsible but he does not 30 Morgan St., Apt. B, transported to Baystate Noble 6:40 p.m.: disturbance, report light smoke from chim- and was transported to wish to pursue a criminal com- Westfield, was arrested for Hospital, a citation was issued. Bartlett Street, a caller reports neys was found in the area but Baystate Noble Hospital; plaint; disorderly conduct and for youths are climbing on a roof, no fire was found.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Sat., Mar. 14, 2020 is the 74th day of the year. 292 days remain until the end of the year.

ON THIS DAY frontier post capable of Heredia and Tibás. Two Litani. subsequently spread else- 1963 – Andrew Fleming, threatening New Orleans hundred forty-eight are 1979 – In China, a where in Tibet. American director and 44 BC – Casca and in Spanish Louisiana. killed and 93 wounded. Hawker Siddeley Trident 2019 – Cyclone Idai screenwriter\ Cassius decide, on the 1782 – Battle of Wuchale: 1931 – Alam Ara, India’s crashes into a factory near makes landfall near Beira, 1965 – Kevin Brown, night before the Emperor Tekle Giyorgis I first talking film, is released. Beijing, killing 44 and injur- Mozambique, causing American baseball player Assassination of Julius pacifies a group of Oromo 1936 – The first all- ing at least 200. devastating floods and and coach Caesar, that Mark Antony near Wuchale. sound film version of Show 1980 – In Poland, LOT over 1000 deaths. 1965 – Billy Sherwood, should live. 1794 – Eli Whitney is Boat opens at Radio City Flight 7 crashes during American guitarist, song- 313 – Emperor Jin granted a patent for the Music Hall. final approach near TODAY'S writer, and producer Huaidi is executed by Liu cotton gin. 1939 – Slovakia declares Warsaw, killing 87 people, 1965 – Kevin Williamson, Cong, ruler of the Xiongnu 1885 – The Mikado, a independence under including a 14-man BIRTHDAYS American actor, director, state (Han Zhao). light opera by W. S. Gilbert German pressure. American boxing team. producer, and screenwriter 1948 – Billy Crystal, 1590 – Battle of Ivry: and Arthur Sullivan, 1942 – Orvan Hess and 1982 – The South African 1966 – Elise Neal, receives its first public per- John Bumstead became government bombs the American actor, director, American actress and pro- Henry of Navarre and the producer, and screenwrit- Huguenots defeat the forc- formance in London. the first in the United headquarters of the African ducer 1900 – The Gold States successfully to treat National Congress in er[20] 1966 – Gary Anthony es of the Catholic League – Rick Dees, under Charles, Duke of Standard Act is ratified, a patient, Anne Miller, London. 1950 Williams, American actor, placing United States cur- using penicillin. 1988 – Johnson South American actor and radio director, producer, and Mayenne, during the host[20] French Wars of Religion. rency on the gold stan- 1943 – World War II: The Reef Skirmish: Chinese screenwriter dard. Kraków Ghetto is “liquidat- forces defeat Vietnamese 1951 – Jerry Greenfield, 1968 – Megan Follows, [1] American businessman 1647 – Thirty Years’ War: 1903 – The Hay–Herrán ed”. forces in Johnson South Canadian-American Treaty, granting the United 1945 – World War II: The Reef, disputed Spratly and philanthropist, co- actress Bavaria, Cologne, France founded Ben & Jerry’s and Sweden sign the States the right to build the R.A.F.’s first operational Islands. 1969 – Michael Bland, Panama Canal, is ratified use of the Grand Slam 1994 – Timeline of Linux 1955 – Jonathan Kaufer, American drummer and Truce of Ulm. American director and 1663 – According to his by the United States bomb, Bielefeld, Germany. development: Linux kernel producer Senate. The Senate of 1951 – Korean War: For version 1.0.0 is released. screenwriter (d. 2013) 1969 – Larry Johnson, own account, Otto von – Butch Wynegar, Guericke completes his Colombia would later the second time, United 1995 – Space explora- 1956 American basketball play- reject the treaty. Nations troops recapture tion: Astronaut Norman American baseball player er and actor book De Vacuo. and coach 1674 – The Third Anglo- 1903 – Pelican Island Seoul. Thagard becomes the first 1970 – Kristian Bush, National Wildlife Refuge is 1961 – USAF Broken American astronaut to ride 1957 – Tad Williams, American singer-songwrit- Dutch War: The Battle of American author Ronas Voe results in the established by US Arrow nuclear weapon to space on board a er and guitarist President Theodore mishap in B-52 crash near Russian launch vehicle. 1958 – Albert II, Prince 1979 – Chris Klein, Dutch East India Company of Monaco ship Wapen van Rotterdam Roosevelt. Yuba City, Ca. 2006 – Members of the American actor 1910 – Lakeview 1964 – A jury in Dallas Chadian military fail in an 1959 – Steve Byrnes, 1981 – Bobby Jenks, being captured with a American sportscaster death toll of up to 300 Gusher, the largest U.S. oil finds Jack Ruby guilty of attempted coup d’état. American baseball play- well gusher near killing Lee Harvey Oswald, 2007 – The Left Front and producer (d. 2015) er[20] Dutch crew and soldiers. – Laila Robins, [4] Bakersfield, California, the assumed assassin of government of West 1959 1981 – George Wilson, vents to atmosphere. John F. Kennedy. Bengal sends at least American actress American football play- 1757 – Admiral Sir John – Tamara Tunie, Byng is executed by firing 1920 – About 80% of the 1967 – The body of U.S. 3,000 police to Nandigram 1959 er[45] population in Zone II votes President John F. Kennedy in an attempt to break American actress 1988 – Stephen Curry, squad aboard HMS – Heidi Hammel, Monarch for breach of the to remain part of Weimar is moved to a permanent Bhumi Uchhed Pratirodh 1960 American basketball play- Germany in the 1920 burial place at Arlington Committee resistance American astronomer and er Articles of War. academic 1780 – American Schleswig plebiscites.[5] National Cemetery.[6] there; the resulting clash 1994 – Ansel Elgort, 1926 – El Virilla train 1978 – The Israel leaves 14 dead. 1961 – Penny Johnson American actor and DJ[62] Revolutionary War: Jerald, American actress Spanish forces capture accident, Costa Rica: A Defense Forces invade 2008 – A series of riots, 1997 – Simone Biles, train falls off a bridge over and occupies southern protests, and demonstra- 1961 – Hiro Matsushita, American gymnast Fort Charlotte in Mobile, Japanese race car driver Alabama, the last British the Río Virilla between Lebanon in Operation tions erupt in Lhasa and THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 - PAGE 3 Diocesan directive Gateway schools closed for two weeks The following letter was continue to provide educa- beneficial as actual classroom issued for sent to families of Gateway tional support and vital ser- instruction, we do not want to Regional School District vices particularly for families miss the opportunity to con- from Superintendent David that depend on the school for tinue our students’ education. Springfield Roman Hopson today: more than just academic We will also be providing Dear Parents, instruction. Students from 3rd directions early next week for through 12th grade will be how the district will continue Catholic Diocese Guardians, and Staff, sent home with their to provide meals to our stu- The situation around the Chromebooks (we will be dents who are qualified to SPRINGFIELD – The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield COVID-19 pandemic chang- temporarily waiving the receive free or reduced meals. has suspended church activities in the region. es almost hourly and we’re insurance requirement). Special education staff will Based on the current situation as well as the statements made doing the best we can to Staff will be asked to come be in contact with the fami- today by Gov. Baker and the President, Bishop Mitchell accommodate those changes to school on Monday for lies of our students who have Rozanski has issued these updated directives. in our operations and future additional training on remote specialized educational needs All Masses and other activities are suspended in all parishes planning. The Commissioners instruction and to plan for to develop plans to assist until further notice. I would strongly urge parishioners to view of the DESE and DPH did how they will work with stu- those students. This may dents over the next two include specific days of the our televised Mass, the Chalice of Salvation which airs on host a phone call this morn- DAVID B. HOPSON WWLP 22News Sunday morning at 10 a.m. And there will be ing in which they reviewed weeks. Students should week when the district may two live streamed Masses, Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at and updated information for state. In consultation with expect their first assignments transport those students to 10a.m.c, via a link at Www.stagnescc.com. schools in Massachusetts. town officials and finding out to be ready by Thursday, school to work directly with The only exception for parish-based activities would be Take The bottom line was that that we have a parent who March 18th (these may be specialized staff. As more & Eat programs which may continue at the discretion of the we need to continue monitor- may be positive for electronic or hard copy information is developed, we pastor. ing the situation, but that they Coronavirus, we have decid- depending on the staff mem- will share this with families. All pastoral in-home and nursing home visits are to be dis- were not recommending the ed to cancel the schools for ber and our ability to respond We will continue to make continued unless the individual is in critical condition. closure of all schools at this students beginning today, to all students). proactive decisions based on Catholic schools will close for two weeks. time. You may have also Friday, March 13. As a district, we will be what is best for our students In light of these circumstances the planned ACA In-Pew heard that the MIAA has This closure is initially for monitoring the completion of and communities, and we are Commitment Weekend will be rescheduled to weekend of April postponed the beginning of two weeks and, based upon these assignments, they will grateful for your cooperation 18/19 2020. the Spring Athletic Season local input and state guidance count towards the students’ and attention during this chal- Working with risk management and environmental consul- for two weeks and that there will be reviewed before the grades/promotion/graduation, lenging time. tants, we are developing a comprehensive response plan to help are multiple schools and dis- end of that time period. It is and, while we know remote Sincerely, guide us in the coming days, weeks and months. tricts closing throughout the important that we as a district instruction isn’t as rigorous or David B. Hopson Virus Proceedures Catholic Life Conference postponed to Oct. 17 Continued from Page 1 The Catholic Life Conference New England, and the country at large for together to pray for the Church and the departments leaders. the district. this first time event even getting hun- world! Please note that all current regis- At the meeting, The Central Office will in Springfield has been dreds of registrants within the last few trations are valid and active for this new Czaporowski announced that remain open. Czaporowski postponed to October 17 days. Due to our current widespread date in October. the district had made the deci- said so many teachers and health situation, it has become quite clear While we are disappointed we won’t sion earlier in the day to close students were absent on With only a week to go and over 1400 that coming together in such a large be together on March 21st in celebration the schools for two weeks March 13 due to day care and registrants we find ourselves in an group was not only creating fear in those of our joy and shared life, we encourage beginning Monday, March 16 other issues from the region- unprecedented situation with the current that wanted to keep each other safe, it everyone to go to their local parish church until Friday, March 27, at wide closures, that it became pandemic state. Aware that many could was preventing already registered people for some private prayer, and remember which time they will re-evalu- impossible to go forward. He not attend and have been prevented from with underlying health issues from the all those that are suffering from this pan- ate. He said the decision was said DESE has waived the doing so; our organizing committee has ability to attend as well as making it dif- demic, those in nursing homes and hospi- made after speaking to the 180-days in school require- had no choice but to prayerfully and pru- ficult to travel to Springfield due to travel tals, and those men and women who so state and local Department of ment for districts in the dently make the decision to postpone the bans and transportation hold-ups in other lovingly care for them. Let us come Health, the DESE Commonwealth. Catholic Life Conference. As disappoint- states. We have speakers, attendees and together NOW in spirit and pray for a ing as that is, we are excited to have Commissioner, Westfield vendors coming from across the diocese swift end to this virus, asking for God's School Committee Vice-Chair already confirmed a new date, October and flying in from all over the country as mercy and our Lady’s loving peace to be 17, 2020 and, praise be to God, with ALL Timothy O’Connor and well as Canada and Puerto Rico and we poured out on this country and this world. Can You Help Sarah? the same speakers and existing program. Mayor Humason. Sarah Helps Seniors could not move forward knowing that all Once again we want to thank you for Czaporowski said begin- The Catholic Life Conference has those that wanted to be with us could not your support and we look forward to see- always has the expressed desire to bring ning on Monday the custodial Can attend. NOW, as mentioned, we are so ing you now on October 17, 2020! Please staff will do a deep cleaning Catholics and non- Catholics from all excited to still be able to offer the same reach out with any further questions or You walks of life to join in prayer, adoration, speakers, schedule and activities planned concerns and we appreciate your prayers of all the schools. “They have and awe of our faith and God together as to ALL, just on a different date. In addi- and patience. all the supplies they need,” he Help the Church and by your response so do tion we can keep registrations open and In Christ’s peace, said. Czaporowski also said YOU! We have been overwhelmed by the there has not been a con- Sarah? we will no longer need to waitlist all the Catholic Life Conference www.sarahgillett.org www.sarahgillett.org support from throughout our diocese, additional people that wanted to come Committee firmed case of COVID-19 in

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Guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control gen- erally determine who should be tested, but anecdotal evidence suggests that not all people who have been exposed to the virus qualify to be tested at this point. After meeting with local officials in Pittsfield, where it appears the coronavirus has spread among the community without a known link to an infected person or high-risk region of the world, Baker said Massachusetts recently got enough testing supplies to test an additional 5,000 people but still needs to significantly ramp up its testing. "We certainly believe we have what I would describe as an adequate supply today, but as I said in my remarks, we need the federal government -- the CDC and FDA in particular -- to give hospitals and testing facilities here in Massachusetts that have the capacity to test the material and then the approval they need to actually begin to test themselves," Baker said. "The fact that the state lab is the single source of testing at this time is not adequate," he said. Baker would not say exactly how many people have already been tested in Massachusetts, but said the state now has the ability to test 5,000 people in addition to the "several thou- sand" it had the ability to test before getting the latest supply. Representative Boldyga opposes On Tuesday, Public Health Commissioner Monica Bharel said the state had recently received enough kits and supplies to test 2,000 new people and had already tested roughly 400 multi-million dollar tax increase patients. Bharel said an approval from the federal government to automate part of the testing process would also allow the state to increase its testing capacity from 50 to 200 per day. BOSTON – State Rep. Nicholas guy, I will always advocate for working "Thankfully, the Massachusetts DPH lab is more advanced Boldyga, R-Southwick, is opposing a class families and small business owners than some other states. That enables the lab to now process House-backed proposal to raise the state and raising taxes is not in our best inter- four times as many samples as it was last week," Baker said gas tax and implement additional policy est.” Thursday. "But we need more testing capability. And we need changes that would collectively increase Transportation Network Companies the federal government to get there." taxes on Massachusetts residents and (TNCs) would also be impacted by the Baker said his administration has been in touch with the employers by more than $600 million. House bill, which would implement new state's Congressional delegation and the Trump administration Boldyga voted against House Bill fees on shared, non-shared and luxury about securing approvals for additional testing sites, including 4508, An Act relative to transportation rides of 20 cents, $1.20 and $2.20, hospitals and private labs. finance. During floor debate, he sup- respectively, but would bar TNCs from "We have hospitals in eastern Massachusetts, central ported several amendments designed to passing these fees onto consumers and Massachusetts, western Massachusetts, we have labs not eliminate, mitigate or delay the proposed drivers. The bill also eliminates the exist- related to hospitals, independent privately operated labs, all of tax increases. H. 4508 was engrossed by ing sales tax exemption for new vehicles which have the capacity to do this if they can get several the House of Representatives on a vote purchased by car rental companies. requirements and authorizations from the feds," Baker said. of 113-40 and will now move to the Among the amendments supported by The number of cases of coronavirus in Massachusetts Senate for further consideration. Under Boldyga were proposals to: reached triple digits on Thursday, with the Department of the bill, the motor vehicle gasoline excise Public Health reporting a total of 108 cases, including six tax would rise from 24 cents per gallon • Provide cities and towns with a per- confirmed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. That's 13 to 29 cents per gallon, while the tax on manent exemption from the gasoline more cases than were reported on Wednesday. diesel fuel would increase from 24 cents excise tax A total of 82 cases, up from 77 a day earlier, are being per gallon to 33 cents per gallon. • Retain the existing corporate mini- linked to the Biogen leadership meeting at the Long Wharf According to the Boston Herald, an State Representative Nicholas Boldyga. mum excise tax Marriott in late February. analysis conducted by the Beacon Hill (THE WESTFIELD NEWS FILE PHOTO) • Repeal the tax increases included in Worcester County was the only county with known expo- Institute estimates these proposed the bill if the proposed Millionaires Tax sure to COVID-19 to not see an uptick in cases Thursday, increases would result in the loss of at $456, the corporate minimum excise ballot question is approved by 3,000 jobs and $93 million in business tax would be replaced with a nine-tiered Massachusetts voters in November of investment in just the first year, while 2022. See Testing, Page 6 structure that would result in some busi- depriving Massachusetts residents of nesses paying a minimum excise of as $843 million in disposable income and much as $150,000. Boldyga represents the 3rd Hampden costing the state economy $207 million “I do not support higher gas taxes or District, which consists of the city of in lost production. H. 4508 also calls for higher taxes of any kind,” said Boldyga. Agawam and towns of Granville, and GOVERNMENT MEETINGS a restructuring of the corporate minimum “This attempt to raise the gas tax will Southwick. He can be reached at (413) MONDAY, MARCH 16 excise tax for companies with annual adversely impact taxpayers and slow 569-3137 Ext 103 or via email at sales exceeding $1 million. Currently set economic growth. As a working-class [email protected]. WESTFIELD Westfield Fire Commission 6 p.m. Little River Station School Committee human resources and National emergency declared, large gatherings banned policy group 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers weeks-long or even indefinite shutdowns amid the COVID-19 Westfield School Committee 7 p.m. City Trump directive will step up Council Chambers outbreak, but Baker said Friday that the administration is not recommending a blanket policy. pandemic response Instead, he said, local officials should make decisions based By CHRIS LISINSKI on the circumstances in their communities, particularly wheth- TUESDAY, MARCH 17 State House News Service er any students or their parents have tested positive for the ill- BOSTON - Most large events and gatherings are now ness. banned in Massachusetts, the Boston Marathon will be post- "(The) overarching recommendation from a public health WESTFIELD City Council Legislative & Ordinance poned five months and President Donald Trump declared a point of view is that shutting schools down completely does Committee 5:30 p.m. City Hall Room 201 national emergency in a whirlwind day of coronavirus pan- not appear to be the appropriate thing at this time," Baker said, demic developments. adding that districts should take a "surgical and fact-based City Council Finance Committee 6 p.m. City Hall Room 315 Hours before the Department of Public Health announced approach" to their decisions. there are 123 total COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts, Gov. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Board of Water Commissioners 6 p.m. City Charlie Baker issued an emergency order banning gatherings latest guidance to districts issued Friday morning offers sug- Hall of 250 or more people — but not regular school days — effec- gestions on handling specific scenarios. If district leaders tive immediately. decide to close for cleaning, schools should be closed for at The Baker administration's order is the most dramatic step most two days, the department said. If a student tests positive Massachusetts officials have taken to enforce social distancing or a district experiences sustained community spread of practices aimed at slowing down the spread of the virus. COVID-19, schools should shut down for at least 14 days. Community, civic, leisure and faith-based events — a broad DPH announced Friday afternoon that 15 new cases have set of categories including fundraisers, religious services, con- been identified in Massachusetts since Thursday, bringing the certs, conventions and weddings — are all covered by the ban total to 123. Eighteen of the cases are confirmed by the Centers The Westfield News on large gatherings. Sporting events can take place, but cannot for Disease Control, while the remaining 105 are presumptive positive. A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC have crowds in attendance. "We understand that asking people to change their habits, A significant majority of cases — 94 of the 123 — trace back to a late February employee meeting Biogen held in Mike Dobbs Flora Masciadrelli cancel events and cancel travel is inconvenient, and we under- Managing Editor Director of Sales/ stand that it also comes with a financial impact," Baker said at Boston. Five are travel-related, eight connect to Berkshire Classified Manager a press conference. "But waiting to act and allowing infections Medical Center or contacts from the hospital, and the remain- Hope E. Tremblay and the subsequent number of people who need medical atten- ing 16 are under investigation. Editor James Johnson-Corwin Multi-Media Manager tion to spike all at once would not only severely hamper our Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders said hospitals' ability to care for those who need to be cared for, but testing capacity at the state's public health laboratory will Chris Putz Marie Brazee would have a far greater economic impact in the future as double over the weekend with further automation, from about Sports Editor Business Manager well." 200 cases per day to 400. The order does not apply to airports, train and bus stations, Two more laboratories, LabCorp and Quest Diagnostics, Fran Smith Lorie Perry General Manager Director of Ad Production medical facilities, grocery stores and other retail locations, or also received federal approval Thursday to begin conducting standard government and office business. Restaurants are also COVID-19 tests after weeks of effort, she said. That develop- exempt, but they are asked to "encourage social distancing" ment will further expand the state's testing capacity, but offi- 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 when possible. cials did not offer numbers on how much the new labs could K-12 schools, colleges and universities have not been told to do. (413)562-4181 close, either, although the order instructs them not to convene Other institutions such as Massachusetts General Hospital www.thewestfieldnews.com assemblies with 250 people or more. Some school districts around the area have announced See National Emergency, Page 6 THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 - PAGE 5 Westfield Continued from Page 1 Volunteer - Annual Obituaries O’Connor and Mayor lunch. Czaporowski said that thewestfieldnews.com/category/obituaries/ Donald F. Humason, Jr. includes 422 students in Earth Day Clean-up The superintendent said he Franklin Avenue and Abner David J. Williams knows that the closure will Gibbs elementary schools. Earth Day Volunteer Opens in new window WESTFIELD – David James Williams, 87, passed away be an inconvenience for Beginning on Monday, Sponsored by Mayor Donald F. Humason, Jr. Tuesday, March 10th in the peace of his home in Westfield many families. However, he Grab & Go lunches and The Westfield Earth Day Committee with his family. David was born in Nashua, New Hampshire said the number of calls the breakfast bags for the follow- to Frank and Helena Mallon Williams. David grew up in Saturday, April 25, 2020 district received asking them ing morning will be handed 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Nashua and attended the Howe School in Billerica MA. to close far out-numbered the out from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at David was a talented baseball player, being scouted in his Meet at the Masonic Lodge calls to remain open. both Franklin and Abner 72 Broad Street at 8:30 AM early days. His love for sports Czaporowski said begin- Gibbs. and baseball was something ning on Monday, March 16, Czaporowski said the dis- Walk-Ins Welcome! - Rain or Shine that would continue through- the custodial staff will do a trict is collaborating with the To Pre-register please call: (413) 572-6281 or email out his life and he would pass deep cleaning of all the Boys & Girls Club to expand Meredith at [email protected] down to his children and Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please grandchildren, creating many schools. “They have all the the program and provide supplies they need,” he said. meals for all students that bring waterproof boots, work gloves, and a desire to help great memories together. clean up the environment! David was an Inspector for Czaporowski also said there need them. Hamilton Standard for 39 has not been a confirmed Czaporowski also asked years in Windsor Locks, CT, case of COVID-19 in the DESE Commissioner Jeffrey and worked on the Apollo district. C. Riley, who has already Moon Landing Program The Central Office will waived the 180-day require- Southwick Pub Crawl postponed before retiring in 1992. remain open, and administra- ment for districts in the SOUTHWICK - The Celebrate Southwick 250 Food & Pub David was married to tors and principals will begin Commonwealth, about Crawl slated for March 14 has been postponed. No date has Jeanette Trottier Williams for on March 16 to develop an MCAS tests going forward. been set. 65 years and over the years online learning plan going Riley told him that the "We have postponed the Crawl," said Southwick 250 they enjoyed many trips forward. Teachers will come standardized testing is a Chairman James Putnam. "We will reschedule at a later time. together and with their family, as well as summers in Maine. back to school on March 23 function of the legislature, We greatly appreciate the understanding and cooperation of David enjoyed passing down his family’s Irish legacy to his for a previously scheduled and they are the ones that children and grandchildren and teaching them about their our participating venues, the bus company and those who Professional Development would need to pass a waiver, purchased passes." treasured history in Ireland. Following retirement David day, at which time the plan according to Czaporowski. volunteered as a member on the United Way Distribution will be rolled out. “I don’t think it would be Steering Committee dedicating much time to ensure that Czaporowski said they will fair to give our students the 413-527-0194 • RichardsFuel.com certain local community programs and services would be on be calling it online academic MCAS,” Czaporowski said. the receiving end of their financial distribution. His attention enrichment, because they Ultimately, Czaporowski to detail and commitment made sure that no one was over- looked. He enjoyed spending his summer days planting and know that all of the students’ said, keeping safe is what’s tending to his large vegetable garden that his family was needs will not be met. important. happy to benefit from, particularly from his tomatoes, beets The district is required to “The safety of our students and squash. He also loved attending races and keeping up continue to feed students and staff is very important to with all of the details of Major Thoroughbred Horse Racing. from schools that have more us. We care about them, and David was also a well-informed and studious investor for than 50 percent of families want to make sure everybody many years. qualify for free or reduced is safe,” Czaporowski said. David was preceded by his father and mother, Frank and Helena Williams, his son James Williams and his wife, Jeannette Williams. He leaves his daughter, Susan Williams WEN of Jersey City N.J. and his son, Robert Williams, of Southwick $200 OFF MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Westfield. He also leaves his granddaughter, Nicole Perry Continued from Page 1 DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT and her husband Tim of Hadley, his grandson, Grant Williams and his wife Casey of Templeton, two great-grand- minutes per day and were given writing prompts. sons, Charlie and Hugh and many beloved cousins. Upon In addition, Willard stated that “opportunities for students to Valid with coupon only. One coupon per customer. Not to be combined with other offers. passing, David was taken to repose with a traditional Irish access learning resources will be made available on the district 413-527-0194 • RichardsFuel.com Valid 3/1/20 - 4/15/20 Procession and Pastoral Blessing with family members, website. Additional information about these resources will be bagpipes and long-time neighbors paying their respects at his distributed to families on Monday, March 16, 2020.” home. David will be in repose with calling hours Friday, Willard said she and district administration aim to help stu- If you would like to run a March 13th from 4-7 p.m. at Firtion-Adams Funeral Home, dents. Birthday Announcement in 76 Broad St. Westfield. 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The state has tests for about 5,000 people contagious elements associated with the dis- Baker declared a state of emergency in "A lot of us have worked pretty hard up here available and is seeking more from the federal ease," Baker said. "If you run a race that has a Massachusetts on Tuesday. Two days later, the over the last few years to dramatically expand government. million people or more along the route over House and Senate fast-tracked a $15 million the state's rainy day fund," Baker said. "I fully On Friday, the FDA granted New York the the course of what in many cases could be five aid package that gives the administration expect that, over the course of the next — pick ability to bring additional labs online without or six hours, that sort of fits the definition of broad authority on how to spend it for corona- a number — five or six months, there are first seeking federal approval. Baker said the an event where personal distancing is simply virus response. many issues we're going to need to figure out development was "brand new" and would not going to be possible." The governor hinted Friday that the state how to help people work their way through." seek similar authorization in Massachusetts, Baker said Friday he would file legislation but he stressed he would not green-light designating Sept. 14 as a state holiday and has facilities unilaterally. already been in touch with House and Senate "I've made pretty clear I don't think the feds leaders on the topic. The new date, he said, Stop the Spread of Germs are moving quickly enough, but the idea that I will be "just like April 20 would have been would put our entire testing regimen or our this year." Help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases health care delivery system at risk by literally Organizers hope the new three-day week- violating federal law — I'm not going there," end can fill the void created by shifting the like the flu and COVID-19: Baker said. marathon off its Patriots' Day tradition. Boston Sudders did not provide a projection on Mayor Martin Walsh said the city plans to how many undiagnosed cases there may be in make Sept. 14 a "cornerstone" and launch a Massachusetts, saying only that the state is campaign to help local businesses recover "engaged in scenario-planning at this time for from the impacts of the pandemic. what may come." While Walsh said he did not know the cost Massachusetts for weeks had not published of postponement, he said outright canceling numbers on how many residents have been the race would have cut $211 million in reve- Wash your hands often with soap Avoid touching your eyes, nose and tested for the coronavirus, but that will change nue from the regional economy and prevented next week when the DPH includes those fig- and warm water, or use an alcohol- mouth. almost $40 million from reaching area chari- based hand sanitizer. ures alongside weekly quarantine figures that ties. are now scheduled for release on Wednesdays. Officials discussed several options, but Sudders refused to say Friday how many decided that running a race without spectators people have been tested in the state through or with only elite participants would have this week. Asked repeatedly what the current numbers were, she only replied that the infor- been contrary to the spirit of the event. mation would become public starting next Walsh also announced Friday that Boston Wednesday. Public Schools would remain open next week "We are actually putting that together right despite closures in other districts. The mayor said he would offer an update on Sunday Clean things that are frequently Cover your mouth when you cough now so that we can start posting next touched (like doorknobs and or sneeze. Use a tissue or your inner Wednesday all of the data in one place on about "how to deal with schools moving for- ward," but opened his remarks at the Friday countertops) with household cleaning elbow, not your hands. Wednesdays," Sudders said. spray or wipes. As of Friday, Massachusetts also has coro- press conference by noting he does not yet navirus information available to the public in have "any answers" on what the district's ulti- more than 150 languages on its 211 line. mate plan will be. Callers should press 26 for access. In an afternoon press conference at the In one of the largest dominoes to fall since White House, Trump declared a national state the outbreak began, city and state officials of emergency and pledged to free up access to announced Friday morning that the Boston $50 billion in federal resources to help states Marathon will be postponed until Sept. 14, and communities fight the outbreak. confirming days of rumors that it would be Trump said the declaration would give new Stay home if you are sick and avoid Think ahead about how to take care pushed from the April 20 Patriots' Day holi- authority to federal Health and Human close contact with others. of yourself and your loved ones. day to the fall. Services Secretary Alex Azar to waive federal Visit mass.gov/KnowPlanPrepare for While organizers and officials said they regulations, thereby improving access to tele- preparedness tips. were disappointed to delay the annual event health, expanding hospital care and accelerat- for the first time in its 124-year history, they ing testing capacity. The president also said he For more, visit: www.mass.gov/2019coronavirus Massachusetts Department of Public Health said the health risks made holding the race is ordering federal loan agencies to waive 3/9/2020 Testing Continued from Page 4

while there still have been and Nantucket counties. Public health officials also Berkshire Medical Center. to appropriately staff the that they might have been no reported cases Hampshire, Berkshire County, where added a new category to its At that hospital, Baker said facility given the fact that exposed to the coronavirus. Hampden, Franklin, Bristol, Baker was in the afternoon, tracking to report that eight from Pittsfield, officials are some workers have been But because of the emer- Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes now has a total of nine cases. cases are associated with concerned about their ability quarantined out of concern gency declaration he ordered this week, Baker said the state's Board of Registration in Nursing "put in place an emergency procedure that C VDI What you need to know about will make it possible for CORONAVIRUS licensed out-of-state medical professionals and nurses to DISEASE 19 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) get licensed here in Massachusetts in one day." "One of the things we heard from the delegation and from the mayor about What is coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)? What are severe complications from this virus? was a more aggressive pro- Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness Some patients have pneumonia in both lungs, multi-organ cess for nurses and other that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes failure and in some cases death. medical professionals who COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during are licensed and qualified in an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China. How can I help protect myself? other states to be able to get licensed and qualified in Can people in the U.S. get COVID-19? People can help protect themselves from respiratory illness with Massachusetts quickly," the everyday preventive actions. governor said after meeting Yes. COVID-19 is spreading from person to person in parts of • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. with Pittsfield Mayor Linda the United States. Risk of infection with COVID-19 is higher • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with Tyer, Rep. Tricia Farley- for people who are close contacts of someone known to have unwashed hands. Bouvier, Sen. Adam Hinds COVID-19, for example healthcare workers, or household • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 and others. members. Other people at higher risk for infection are those seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at Hinds tweeted Thursday who live in or have recently been in an area with ongoing spread least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available. afternoon that the steps the of COVID-19. Learn more about places with ongoing spread at state has taken so far to help https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/ If you are sick, to keep from spreading respiratory illness Berkshire County are only transmission.html#geographic. the start. to others, you should "The Berkshires is the first Have there been cases of COVID-19 in the U.S.? • Stay home when you are sick. area of the Commonwealth • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the where we are seeing commu- Yes. The first case of COVID-19 in the United States was tissue in the trash. nity transmission of COVID- reported on January 21, 2020. The current count of cases of • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects 19 of unknown origin. COVID-19 in the United States is available on CDC’s webpage at and surfaces. Approving interstate medical https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html. licenses to practice in What should I do if I recently traveled from an area with Massachusetts, supporting How does COVID-19 spread? public and private labs to test ongoing spread of COVID-19? and expedite COVID-19 The virus that causes COVID-19 probably emerged from an results, and provide cutting- animal source, but is now spreading from person to person. If you have traveled from an affected area, there may be edge equipment to hospitals The virus is thought to spread mainly between people who restrictions on your movements for up to 2 weeks. If you and healthcare organizations are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet) develop symptoms during that period (fever, cough, trouble in our region is just the begin- through respiratory droplets produced when an infected breathing), seek medical advice. Call the office of your health ning of what is necessary for person coughs or sneezes. It also may be possible that a person care provider before you go, and tell them about your travel and the Berkshires to mitigate can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has your symptoms. They will give you instructions on how to get and curb the virus' spread," the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or care without exposing other people to your illness. While sick, the Pittsfield Democrat post- possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main avoid contact with people, don’t go out and delay any travel to ed. way the virus spreads. Learn what is known about the spread reduce the possibility of spreading illness to others. Reps. William "Smitty" of newly emerged coronaviruses at https://www.cdc.gov/ Pignatelli and John Barrett coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/transmission.html. Is there a vaccine? III, both from the Berkshires, also have filed legislation to What are the symptoms of COVID-19? There is currently no vaccine to protect against COVID-19. The create a new fund to assist best way to prevent infection is to take everyday preventive hourly wage workers who Patients with COVID-19 have had mild to severe respiratory actions, like avoiding close contact with people who are sick and may have to miss work due illness with symptoms of washing your hands often. to infection, quarantine or • fever isolation related to COVID- • cough Is there a treatment? 19. • shortness of breath There is no specific antiviral treatment for COVID-19. People with COVID-19 canCan Youseek Help medical Sarah? care to help relieve symptoms. Sarah Helps Seniors Can You For more information: www.cdc.gov/COVID19 Help Sarah? CS 314937-A 03/03/2020 www.sarahgillett.org www.sarahgillett.org

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www.sarahgillett.org THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 - PAGE 7 SPORTS HS sports spring season delayed By CHRIS PUTZ until 11 days following the first day of prac- Sports Editor tice. WESTFIELD – One of the final dominoes “The MIAA is just taking the necessary has fallen in the sports landscape. On precautions,” Westfield High School athletic Thursday, the Massachusetts Interscholastic coordinator Ryan Dunphy said. Athletic Association announced it would be Under the new guidelines, several local suspending the start of the 2020 high school teams could lose close to two weeks of regu- sports spring season due to the outbreak of the larly scheduled games. No details regarding a Coronavirus, or COVID-19. schedule “fix” have been provided at this Tryouts and practices, which were expected time. to begin across the region on Monday, have It has been a whirlwind week in the sports been suspended until March 30. community – and around the nation – as “This decision is based on available infor- major professional sports leagues, collegiate mation from numerous health agencies and is athletics, and semi-pro sports have all been made in the best interest of our student-ath- shut down, some indefinitely. March Madness, letes, schools, and communities,” MIAA which generates close to a billion dollars Director of Communications Tara Bennett annually, headlined the week’s list of cancel- stated in an e-mail sent to participating lations. schools’ athletic directors. The MIAA also suspended the conclusion Due to this change in the schedule, teams of state basketball and hockey tournaments are not allowed to start regular season play and championships. T-Birds games postponed as AHL suspends season SPRINGFIELD – Citing the pended all future games effective ing a timeline for the hopeful health and safety of its players, offi- immediately, at the direction of the resumption of play. We would like to cials, staff and fans of primary American Hockey League and in the thank the league for its consideration importance, the American Hockey best interest of our fans,” he contin- and diligence in this difficult cir- League, and more specifically, the ued. “We will be communicating cumstance. Springfield Thunderbirds, have with league officials and determin- “In the meantime, please exercise announced the suspension of play ing the proper course of action going caution, wash frequently and limit until further notice, effective imme- forward. More deliberations will be interaction with at-risk individuals. diately, due to concerns over the forthcoming in the next few days as We need our fans at full strength COVID-19 pandemic. we regularly monitor this situation. when it comes time for hockey to In a letter posted to their team web “We would like to stress that this return! site Friday, T-Birds president Nathan situation is dynamic, and we will be “Questions may be directed to our Costa stated: “The Springfield in communication with our fanbase main ticket office at (413) 739-4625. Thunderbirds are deeply concerned as we learn more. We will remain in Thank you for your understanding for the well-being of our fans. We touch with our season ticket mem- and cooperation.” understand that public safety is the bers, corporate & community part- The AHL said it will continue to top priority, plain and simple- even ners, and all of our fans throughout monitor developments and will pro- if it means coming at the expense of the process. vide updates on the 2019-20 season our favorite game. “However, please hold onto your at the appropriate time. – Courtesy “That is why it is with a heavy game tickets, as we will continue to of Springfield Thunderbirds heart that we have officially sus- be in contact with the AHL regard- Marathon postponed to fall, Boston schools to close through April 27 By CHRIS LISINSKI Massachusetts," he said. tion). to 30,000 in recent years. The Marathon joined as the sixth event State House News Service In a late tweet Friday night, all Boston Marathon also attracts in the Abbott World Marathon BOSTON - Local and state offi- Boston Public Schools were noti- THE MODERN ERA OF THE approximately 500,000 spectators Majors series. cials confirmed Friday that the field that they would open Monday, BOSTON MARATHON each year, making it New England’s The progressive actions of the Boston Marathon will be postponed March 16. Though, due to the coro- When Guy Morse took the reins most widely viewed sporting event. B.A.A. throughout the years have until September amid concerns over navirus virus (COVID-19) situation of the B.A.A. in 1985, he was given For the 100th running of the been reflective of the vision of the the spread of coronavirus, but evolving rapidly, a decision was a rotary phone and an empty office Boston Marathon on April 15, 1996, B.A.A. Board of Governors. Since Boston Public Schools will remain made to close all Boston Schools for in the old Boston Garden. The days the B.A.A. worked for years ahead the B.A.A.’s inception in 1887, the open next week as the city drafts a students starting Tuesday, March 17, of the B.A.A. Games at the Boston of time in cooperation with the eight Board of Governors have voluntari- plan. until Monday, April 27, Garden and the B.A.A. clubhouse cities and towns along the Boston ly led the organization through good Instead of holding the marathon were long gone, but the organization Marathon course to appropriately times and bad. on Patriots' Day as is tradition, offi- ABOUT THE B.A.A. AND THE held onto its marquee event, the commemorate the milestone. Through its dedicated leadership, cials plan to reschedule it to Sept. 14 Boston Marathon, and the B.A.A. Through a one-time exception to the B.A.A. has demonstrated its and will seek legislative approval to BOSTON MARATHON Running Club as the only two visi- field size constraints, a record commitment to and support of the declare the day a state holiday. The The B.A.A. has organized the ble pieces of its illustrious past. 38,708 runners were given entry Greater Boston area, especially the postponement will be the first in the Boston Marathon since the event’s As race director, Morse and the into the Centennial Boston eight cities and towns along the marathon's 124-year history. inception in 1897 B.A.A.’s Board of Governors Marathon. This single-time field Boston Marathon route. In 2013, the Boston Mayor Martin Walsh The Boston Marathon is the attracted a principal sponsor for the size stood for seven years as the B.A.A. renewed its financial com- urged athletes not to run the course world’s oldest annual marathon and Boston Marathon in John Hancock largest in marathon history. mitment to the towns of Hopkinton, on April 20, warning that roads will ranks as one of the world’s most Financial and, with John Hancock’s Ten years later, the Boston Ashland, Framingham, Natick, not be closed and that first respond- prestigious road racing events. The assistance, instituted a prize money Marathon partnered with the Wellesley, and Brookline, the cities ers will be occupied with COVID- B.A.A. continues to manage this structure to help bring the world’s London, Berlin, Chicago, and New of Newton and Boston, and the 19 response. The decision was dif- American classic, which has been fastest runners to Boston. The York City marathons to collectively Commonwealth of Massachusetts, ficult, he said, but necessary to sponsored by John Hancock change not only brought faster run- launch the Abbott World Marathon pledging a total of $2.7 million over ensure the health and safety of the Financial since 1986. The Boston ners to Boston; it brought more run- Majors. This series links the world’s a three-year term, with contributions community. Marathon has distinguished itself as ners to Boston. Since 1986, the most prestigious marathons and increasing annually. "That's what all of this is about: the pinnacle event within the sport men’s and women’s open division offers a $1 million prize purse to be ——— protecting vulnerable neighbors and of road racing by virtue of its tradi- course records have improved a split equally among the top male and Source: populations and preserving the tions, longevity, and method of gain- combined eight times and the field female marathoners in the world https://www.baa.org/about capacity of the health care system in ing entry into the race (via qualifica- size has grown from 4,904 entrants each year. In 2013, the Tokyo /boston-marathon

The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has postponed the 124th Boston Marathon to Monday, September 14, 2020. (BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION)

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Wed., March 25 Fri., April 3 Mon., April 13 BOYS LACROSSE @ Glastonbury, 5 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Taconic, Bullens Field, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Minnechaug, 4 p.m. Mon., April 20 GIRLS TENNIS @ South Hadley, Mount Holyoke College, 4 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Holyoke, Bullens Field, 4:30 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Pope Francis, Bullens FIeld, 4 p.m. Sat., March 28 GIRLS LACROSSE @ West Springfield, Clark Field, 4 p.m. BOYS TENNIS vs. Turners Falls, 4 p.m. BOYS LACROSSE vs. Mount Greylock, Roots Athletics Center, 11 Mon., April 6 GIRLS TENNIS @ East Longmeadow HS, 4 p.m. a.m. BOYS LACROSSE vs. Pope Francis, Roots Athletics Center, 4 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Chicopee Comp HS, 5:15 p.m. Tues., April 21 BOYS TRACK & FIELD vs. Ludlow @ Belchertown HS, 4 p.m. BOYS LACROSSE vs. Amherst-Pelham, Roots Athletics Center, Mon., March 30 SOFTBALL @ Southwick Regional HS, 4 p.m. Tues., April 14 11 a.m. SOFTBALL vs. Central, 4 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS @ Holyoke HS, Roberts Sports Complex, 4 p.m. BOYS LACROSSE @ Minnechaug Regional HS, 4 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS @ Pope Francis Preparatory HS, 4 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS TRACK & FIELD @ Chicopee Comp HS, 4 p.m. Wed., April 22 BOYS LACROSSE @ St. John’s HS, 5:30 p.m. Tues., April 7 BOYS TENNIS vs. Chicopee, 4 p.m. BOYS TENNIS vs. Chicopee Comp, 11 a.m. GIRLS LACROSSE vs. Minnechaug Regional, Roots Athletics GIRLS TRACK & FIELD @ Longmeadow, Stadium FIeld, 4 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Sabis International Charter School, 12:15 Center, 5:30 p.m. SOFTBALL @ West Springfield, Mittineague Park, 4 p.m. Wed., April 15 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS vs. St. Mary’s, 4 p.m. BASEBALL @ Chicopee Comp, Rivers Park, 4 p.m. Tues., March 31 BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Ludlow HS, 5 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS vs. Agawam, 4 p.m. Thurs., April 23 BOYS/GIRLS TRACK & FIELD @ Agawam HS, 4 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ East Longmeadow HS, 5 p.m. BASEBALL @ Ludlow, Whitney Park, 4 p.m. BOYS TENNIS @ Sabis International Charter School, 4 p.m. Wed., April 8 GIRLS LACROSSE vs. Shrewsbury, Roots Athletics Center, 11 a.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Agawam, 6:15 p.m. BOYS TENNIS @ Springfield Central HS, 4 p.m. Thurs., April 16 SOFTBALL @ Hampshire Regional HS, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Northampton HS, 4 p.m. Wed., April 1 Thurs., April 9 BOYS TENNIS @ Northampton, JFK Middle School, 4 p.m. Thurs., April 24 GIRLS LACROSSE @ Northampton, Northampton David Wright BOYS LACROSSE @ Northampton, Clarence “Bojo” Conz Lacrosse BOYS LACROSSE vs. Longmeadow, Roots Athletics Center, 4 p.m. Stadium, 4 p.m. Field, 4 p.m. Fri., April 17 BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Holyoke, 12:15 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS @ Longmeadow, Blinn Tennis Courts, 4 p.m. GIRLS LACROSSE vs. Agawam, Roots Athletics Center, 3:45 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Chicopee, Bullens Field, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Agawam, 4 p.m. GIRLS LACROSSE vs. East Longmeadow, Roots Athletics Center, 4 Mon., April 27 Thurs., April 2 postponedGIRLS TENNIS vs. Amherst-Pelham Regional, 4 p.m. p.m. BASEBALL @ West Springfield, West Springfield Middle School, 4 SOFTBALL vs. East Longmeadow, 4:30 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Newington, 6:15 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS @ Minnechaug Regional HS, 4 p.m. p.m. BOYS TENNIS vs. Holyoke, 4:30 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Holyoke, 4:30 p.m. GIRLS LACROSSE vs. South Hadley, Roots Athletics Center, 4 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Minnechuag Regional HS, 5 p.m. Sat., April 11 BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Athol, 6:15 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Northampton, 4 p.m. BOYS LACROSSE @ Chicopee Comp HS, 6:15 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Billerica Memorial, Bullens Field, noon BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ West Springfield HS, 5 p.m. GIRLS TRACK & FIELD @ Chicopee HS, 4 p.m. BOYS LACROSSE @ Shrewsbury HS, 11 a.m. Sat., April 18 BOYS LACROSSE vs. Algonquin, Roots Athletics Center, 4 p.m. Tues., April 28

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Fri., April 3 Fri., May 1 Fri., April 3 Fri., May 1 BASEBALL @ St. Mary’s, Bullens Field, 4 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Springfield HS of Science and Technology, Bullens Field, BASEBALL @ St. Mary’s, Bullens Field, 4 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Springfield HS of Science and Technology, Bullens 4 p.m. Field, 4 p.m. Tues., April 7 SOFTBALL @ Smith Vocational and Agricultural, Sheldon Field, Tues., April 7 SOFTBALL @ Smith Vocational and Agricultural, Sheldon Field, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. BASEBALL @ Putnam Vocational-Technical Academy, Blunt Park BASEBALL @ Putnam Vocational-Technical Academy, Blunt Park (Diamond 1)/Springfield, 4 p.m. (Diamond 1)/Springfield, 4 p.m. Mon., May 4 SOFTBALL vs. Smith Vocational and Agricultural, Whitney Park, Mon., May 4 SOFTBALL vs. Smith Vocational and Agricultural, Whitney Park, 4 p.m. BASEBALL vs. McCann Tech, Bullens Field, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. BASEBALL vs. McCann Tech, Bullens Field, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Franklin County Tech HS, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Franklin County Tech HS, 4 p.m. Thurs., April 9 Thurs., April 9 BASEBALL vs. Gateway, Bullens Field, 4 p.m. Wed., May 6 BASEBALL vs. Gateway, Bullens Field, 4 p.m. Wed., May 6 SOFTBALL vs. Franklin County Tech, Whitney Park, 4 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Smith Vocational and Agricultural, Bullens Field, 7 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Franklin County Tech, Whitney Park, 4 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Smith Vocational and Agricultural, Bullens Field, SOFTBALL vs. Gateway, Whitney Park, 4 p.m. 7 p.m. Mon., April 13 Mon., April 13 SOFTBALL vs. Gateway, Whitney Park, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Duggan Academy, Whitney Park, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Duggan Academy, Whitney Park, 4 p.m. Sat., May 9 Sat., May 9 BASEBALL @ Lenox Memorial Middle and High School, 11 a.m. BASEBALL @ Lenox Memorial Middle and High School, 11 a.m. Tues., April 14 Tues., April 14 BASEBALL vs. Pathfinder, Site TBD, 4 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Pathfinder, Site TBD, 4 p.m. Mon., May 11 Mon., May 11 BASEBALL vs. Duggan Academy, Bullens Field, 4 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Duggan Academy, Bullens Field, 4 p.m. Wed., April 15 SOFTBALL @ Renaissance School, Marshall Roy Field, Springfield, Wed., April 15 SOFTBALL @ Renaissance School, Marshall Roy Field, Springfield, BASEBALL @ Smith Vocational and Agricultural, Arcanum Field, 4 p.m. BASEBALL @ Smith Vocational and Agricultural, Arcanum Field, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Gateway Regional HS, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Gateway Regional HS, 4 p.m. Wed., May 13 Wed., May 13 BASEBALL @ Franklin County Technical School, 4 p.m. BASEBALL @ Franklin County Technical School, 4 p.m. Fri., April 17 Fri., April 17 SOFTBALL vs. HS of Commerce, Whitney Park, 4 p.m. BASEBALL @ Duggan Academy, Hubbard Park, Springfield, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. HS of Commerce, Whitney Park, 4 p.m. BASEBALL @ Duggan Academy, Hubbard Park, Springfield, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Renaissance School, Whitney Park, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Renaissance School, Whitney Park, 4 p.m. Mon., May 18 Mon., May 18 SOFTBALL @ Duggan Academy, Hubbard Park, Springfield, 4 p.m. Tues., April 21 postponedSOFTBALL @ Duggan Academy, Hubbard Park, Springfield, 4 p.m. Tues., April 21 BASEBALL vs. Franklin Tech, Bullens Field, 4 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Franklin Tech, Bullens Field, 4 p.m. Tues., May, 19 SOFTBALL @ HS of Commerce, Marshall Roy Field, Springfield, 11 Tues., May, 19 SOFTBALL @ HS of Commerce, Marshall Roy Field, Springfield, BASEBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, Bullens Field, a.m. BASEBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, Bullens Field, 7 p.m. 11 a.m. 7 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Pathfinder, Whitney Park, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Pathfinder, Whitney Park, 4 p.m. Thurs., April 23 Thurs., April 23 BASEBALL @ Pioneer Valley Christian Academy HS, 4 p.m. Wed., May 20 BASEBALL @ Pioneer Valley Christian Academy HS, 4 p.m. Wed., May 20 BASEBALL @ Belchertown HS, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Pathfinder Regional Vocational-Technical HS, 11 a.m. BASEBALL @ Belchertown HS, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Pathfinder Regional Vocational-Technical HS, 11 a.m. Tues., April 28 Thurs., May 21 Tues., April 28 Thurs., May 21 SOFTBALL @ St. Mary’s, Sadie Knox, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Springfield HS of Science and Technology, Blunt Park SOFTBALL @ St. Mary’s, Sadie Knox, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Springfield HS of Science and Technology, Blunt Park (Diamond #5), Springfield, 4 p.m. (Diamond #5), Springfield, 4 p.m. Wed., April 29 Wed., April 29 BASEBALL @ High School of Commerce, Forest Park, Springfield, Wed., May 27 BASEBALL @ High School of Commerce, Forest Park, Springfield, 4 Wed., May 27 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. St. Mary’s, Whitney Park, 4 p.m. p.m. SOFTBALL vs. St. Mary’s, Whitney Park, 4 p.m. BASEBALL vs. St. Mary’s, Bullens Field, 7 p.m. BASEBALL vs. St. Mary’s, Bullens Field, 7 p.m.

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Fri., March 27 BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. HS of Commerce, 5 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Springfield Central HS, 5 p.m. GIRLS TRACK & FIELD @ Springfield HS of Science and Technology, Berte Field (Central HS), 4 p.m. Mon., April 13 Wed., April 29 BASEBALL vs. Pittsfield, 4 p.m. BASEBALL vs. St. Mary’s, 4 p.m. Tues., March 31 SOFTBALL @ Lee, Maple Street Complex, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Springfield Central, Blunt Park, 4 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Sabis, 5:15 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Ware, 5:15 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Athol, 5:15 p.m.

Wed., April 1 Tues., April 14 Thurs., April 30 BOYS TRACK & FIELD @ Hampshire Regional HS, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Monson, 4 p.m. GIRLS TRACK & FIELD vs. Belchertown, Richard Atkinson Track, 4 p.m.

Thurs., April 2 Wed., April 15 Fri., May 1 GIRLS TRACK & FIELD vs. Hampshire Regional, Richard Atkinson Track, 4 p.m. BASEBALL @ Ware, Memorial Field, 7 p.m. BASEBALL @ Granby Jr./Sr. HS, 4 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Smith Vocational and Agricultural HS, 6 p.m. SOFTBALL @ McCann Tech HS, 4 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Holyoke, 5:30 p.m. Fri., April 3 Fri., April 17 BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Holyoke HS, 5 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Monson, 4 p.m. Mon., May 4 SOFTBALL @ Palmer, Legion Field, 4 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Ware, 4 p.m. Mon., April 6 BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Springfield HS of Science and Technology, 5:15 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Westfield, 4 p.m. Tues., May 5 BOYS/GIRLS TRACK & FIELD vs. Wahconah, Richard Atkinson Track, 4 p.m. Mon., April 20 SOFTBALL vs. Hopkins Academy, 4 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Belchertown, 5 p.m. SOFTBALL @ South Hadley HS, noon BASEBALL @ Palmer, Legion Field, 7 p.m. Wed., May 6 Tues., April 7 BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Chicopee, 5 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Longmeadow HS, 5 p.m. BASEBALL @ St. Mary’s, Westfield Intermediate School, 4 p.m. Wed., April 22 Thurs., May 7 Wed., April 8 postponedBASEBALL vs. Hampshire, 4 p.m. GIRLS TRACK & FIELD vs. Palmer, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Sabis, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Pope Francis Preparatory School, 4 p.m. Fri., April 24 Thurs., April 9 BASEBALL @ Sabis International Charter School, Site TBD, 4 p.m. Fri., May 8 BASEBALL vs. Granby, 4 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Ludlow HS, 5 p.m. BASEBALL @ Monson HS, 4 p.m. GIRLS TRACK & FIELD @ Frontier Regional HS, 4 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ HS School of Commerce, 4 p.m. Mon., April 27 SOFTBALL vs. Gateway, 7 p.m. Fri., April 10 BASEBALL vs. Monument Mountain, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Granby Jr./Sr. HS, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Ware HS, Site TBD, 4 p.m. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 - PAGE 9

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QUESTIONS & THREE THINGS ATTITUDE Compelling questions ... and ATLANTA TO WATCH maybe a few actual answers 1. Bounty hunters which sponsors a truck team, has What’s with Jimmie caught bounty fever and promises Johnson’s IndyCar flirtation? Atlanta Motor Speedway will be to ante up $50,000 to any full-time filled with bounty hunters this Truck Series driver who can beat He’ll join the McLaren IndyCar weekeand as a NASCAR Cup Busch. Said Busch, “Bring it on.” team for an April 6 test at the Series driver tries to put the skids beautiful Barber road course on Kyle Busch’s seven-race win- 3. Family friendly in Birmingham, Alabama. ning streak in Saturday’s Truck After that … well, it might Series race. Kevin Harvick and Atlanta Motor Speedway is very depend on the lap times. You’d the series sponsor (Gander) have family friendly. For instance it like to think Jimmie wouldn’t put up a $100,000 bounty. Chase has produced two father-son tempt fate by spending any of Elliott will chase the money at victories. Ned Jarrett won in 1964 his “retirement” years on the Atlanta while Kyle Larson has a and his boy Dale Jarrett got a ultra-fast Indy ovals, but some ride in Homestead the following victory in 1997. Dale Earnhardt road-course events obviously week. collected nine wins at Atlanta have his interest. and Dale Jr. won there in 2004. PAGE 10 - SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS 2. Truck love Several sets of brothers have won What’s the point? at Atlanta, including Terry and The Truck Series is NASCAR’s Bobby Labonte. In 1996 Bobby Former F1 champ Fernando version of Double A baseball, so it won the Atlanta race and older Alonso was first to talk about doesn’t getNASCAR the spotlight of its two brother Terry captured theTHIS Cup WEEK spreading his wings in wide older siblings (Cup, Xfinity). 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Left thePHOENIX Wildon Kyle Busch’sSteady seven-race win- gear3. past Family friendlyWill finish 20th, 15th Chili Bowl Looking Can’tin Birmingham, put Alabama.All eyes on past two West with ning streakEddie, in Saturday’s so far Truck two weeks sixth this in last two still his only happy for twoAfter good that … well, it mighthis truck weeks Ken Willis, ken.willis@ JOEY twoTHREE trophiesKEVINSeries race. KevinTHINGS HarvickKYLE and BUSCH WEAtlanta Motor LEARNED SpeedwayDENNYweek is very AtlantaALEX 2020 trophyKYLE Joey BRAD dependweeks on the lapJIMMIE times.Saturday You’d CHASE KURT BUSCH LOGANO HARVICKthe series sponsor (Gander)Back have in highfamily friendly.HAMLIN For instance it BOWMAN LARSON KESELOWSKIlike to think JimmieJOHNSON wouldn’t news-jrnl.comELLIOTT Third, sixth put up a $100,000 bounty. Chase has produced two father-son starts togethertempt fate by spending any of Left the Wild Steady gear past Will finish 20th, 15th Chili Bowl Looking Can’t put All eyes on past two 1. NASCARElliott will numerology chase the money at driversvictories. Nedare Jarrett making won inserious 1964 his “retirement” years on the West with Eddie, so far two weeks sixth this in last two still his only happy for two good his truck weeks Atlanta while Kyle Larson has a performanceand his boy Dale Jarrett statements got a this ultra-fast Indy ovals, but some two trophies week Atlanta 2020 trophy Joey weeks Saturday Throughride the in firstHomestead four the races following season.victory in 1997. Logano Dale Earnhardt leads the road-course events obviously week. collected nine wins at Atlanta starts have his interest.together of1 the NASCAR Cup 2 Series, 3wayand Dale with Jr. won two there wins, 4 in 2004. but Ryan 5 6 7 8 9GODWIN’S 10 PICKS only stock2. Truck cars withlove identical Blaney,Several sets who of brothers just extended have won his What’s the point? FOR ATLANTA at Atlanta, including Terry and double-digit numbers have contract, and Brad Keselowski 1 2The Truck Series is NASCAR’s 3 Bobby Labonte. 4In 1996 Bobby 5 6 7Former F1 champ 8 Fernando 9 10 2020won: CUP Dennyversion SERIES Hamlin of Double (No. A baseball, 11), so it havewonApril the made Atlanta 5: Bristol impressive race and older runs. Joey LoganoJune stands 21: Chicagoland on his race car at the start-finishAlonso wasSept. firstline to6:as talk Darlington he about WINNER: Ryan Blaney SCHEDULEAlex Bowmandoesn’t AND get(No. the WINNERS 88)spotlight and of its two LookingbrotherApril Terry 19: ahead, captured Richmond “Kez” the Cup has won celebratesJune after 27: winning Pocono the NASCAR Cup Seriesspreading race hisSept. at wings Phoenix. 12: in Richmondwide REST OF TOP 5: Kevin Harvick, older siblings (Cup, Xfinity). Har- championship. fashion, and has done so over 2020 CUPFeb. SERIES 9: Clash at Daytona (Erik Jones) April 5:April Bristol 26: Talladega JuneJune 28: Pocono 21: Chicagoland Sept. 19: BristolSept. 6: Darlington Joey Loganovick’s bounty(No. 22,challenge twice). is giving two of the last three Atlanta Kyle Busch[AP/RALPH celebrates his FRESO] seventh consecutive NASCAR the past few years — he even Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, SCHEDULE AND WINNERS April 19: Richmond June 27: Pocono Sept. 12: Richmond Feb. 16:Could Daytona Reedthe truck500 Sorenson (Dennyguys a much (No.Hamlin) needed 77), races.GodwinMay Kelly,3: Dover godwin. Truck Series victory at LasJuly Vegas 5: Indianapolis Motor Speedway in ran the recentSept. Dakar 27: Rally. Las Vegas Martin Truex Jr. Feb. 9: Clash at Daytona (Erik Jones) April 26: Talladega June 28: Pocono Sept. 19: Bristol Feb. 23: Las Vegasboost. (JoeyHalmar Logano)International, [email protected] 9: Martinsville February. [MATT SULLIVAN/GETTYJuly 11: IMAGES/NASCAR] Kentucky Fernando andOct. Jimmie 4: Talladega have Feb. 16: Daytona 500Timmy (Denny Hill (No.Hamlin) 66) or Quin May 3: Dover points. What Julyhappened? 5: Indianapolis He that happen so early in the Sept. 27: LasFIRST Vegas ONE OUT: Denny Hamlin March 1: Fontana (Alex Bowman) May 16: All-Star Race at Charlotte July 19: New Hampshire become friends.Oct. Jimmie’s11: Charlotte Feb. 23: Las Vegas Houff(Joey (No. Logano) 00) be next? May3. 9: Blaney’s Martinsville balk was knocked Julyout in 11: a three-Kentucky race.” persona never matched the Oct. 4: TalladegaDARK HORSE: Matt March 8: Phoenix (Joey Logano) May 24: Charlotte Aug. 9: Michigan Oct. 18: Kansas March 1: Fontana (Alex Bowman) May 16: All-Star Race at Charlotte car crash on LapJuly 66. 19: “Just New an Hampshire other two men with seven CupOct. 11: CharlotteDiBenedetto March 8: PhoenixMarch (Joey 15: Atlanta Logano) May 24:May Charlotte 31: Kansas Aug.Aug. 16: Watkins 9: Michigan Glen championships,Oct. but25: this Texas late-Oct. 18: Kansas Blaney arrived at Phoenix as innocent bystander there,” he DON’T BE SURPRISED IF: March 15: AtlantaMarch2. 22: Penske Homestead-Miami power May 31:June Kansas 7: Michigan Aug.Aug. 23: Dover 16: Watkins GlenGodwin Kelly,career itch godwin.Nov. might 1:help Martinsville carve Oct. 25: Texas out his own niche in that March 22: Homestead-MiamiMarch 29: Texas Junethe 7:June Cup Michigan 14: Series Sonoma points leader said. “It sucksAug.Aug. 29:to have Daytona 23: itDover end [email protected]. 8: PhoenixNov. 1: MartinsvilleWarning! Warning! The Blaney March 29: Texas Team Penske’sPHOENIX three Juneand 14: left Sonoma the desert sixth in so early like thatAug. and 29: have Daytona department. Nov. 8: Phoenixflood gates are about to open. THREE THINGS WE LEARNED Ken Willis, ken.willis@ news-jrnl.com 1. NASCAR numerology drivers are making serious SPEED FREAKSSPEED FREAKS performance statements this CUPCUP STANDINGSSTANDINGS W H AT ’ S O NW TA H ATP ’ S O N TA P A couple questionsA couple we questions hadThrough to askwe the had firstourselves to four ask races ourselves season. Logano leads the KEN WILLIS’ TOP 10 NASCAR DRIVER RANKINGS (All times Eastern)(All times Eastern) of the NASCAR Cup Series, way with two wins, but Ryan 1.1. Kevin Kevin HarvickHarvick 164 16411. Denny11. HamlinDenny HamlinGODWIN’S 111 PICKS 111 That’s 25 career Cup winsonly stock carshas with 83. identical Does KyleBlaney, catch who just extended his 2. Joey Logano 163 11. Kyle BuschFOR ATLANTA111 CUP SERIES: Folds of Honor That’s 25 career Cup wins has 83. Does Kyle catch 2. JoeyJOEY LoganoKEVIN KYLE BUSCH163 DENNY11. KyleALEX Busch KYLE 111BRAD JIMMIE CUP SERIES:CHASE FoldsKURT BUSCH of Honor for Joey Logano. Where willdouble-digit Jimmie? numbers have contract, and Brad Keselowski 3. ChaseLOGANO ElliottHARVICK Back in high 144HAMLIN BOWMAN13. ClintLARSON BowyerKESELOWSKI JOHNSON 105 ELLIOTT Third,Quiktrip sixth 500 for Joey Logano. Where will he land at career’s end? won: DennyGODSPEAK: Hamlin (No. Jimmie?11), Kylehave averages made impressive runs. Joey4.3.Left Alex Chase Loganothe Wild Bowman standsElliottSteady on his race gear car past at 144 the 138Willstart-finish finish13. Clint line20th,14. Bowyer15thas Chris he Chili Buescher Bowl WINNER:Looking 105 Ryan Can’tBlaney put 102Quiktrip All eyes 500 on pastSITE: two Atlanta Motor Speedway Alex Bowman (No. 88) and Looking ahead, “Kez” has won celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix. REST OF TOP 5: Kevin Harvick, GODSPEAK: Joeyhe land is about at career’s end?3.5 wins GODSPEAK:a year. If heKyle retires averages 5.4. WestJimmie Alex with Bowman Eddie,Johnson so far two weeks 138 131sixth this14. Chrisin15. last Bueschertwo Martin still his only Truex happy 102Jr. for two good 96SITE: hisAtlanta truck Motor(1.54-mileweeks Speedway oval) Joey Logano (No. 22, twice). two of the last three Atlanta [AP/RALPH FRESO] Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, halfway there.GODSPEAK: I think he Joey is aboutat 42, that’s3.5 wins 28 morea year. wins,If he retires 6.5.two Ryan Jimmie trophies Blaney Johnson 131 123week15. MartinAtlanta16. TruexKurt2020 Jr.Busch trophy Joey 96 weeks 90(1.54-mile Saturday oval)SCHEDULE: Friday, practice Could Reed Sorenson (No. 77), races. starts Martin Truex Jr.together will be in the lowhalfway 50s there.whenTimmy I think Hill he (No.which 66) or wouldQuinat 42, that’sput him 28 more one wins, points.7.6. Kyle Ryan What LarsonBlaney happened? He 123that happen12116. so Kurtearly17. inBusch the Ricky StenhouseFIRST90 ONE Jr. OUT: Denny 88SCHEDULE: Hamlin Friday,(Fox practice Sports 1, 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 he gets to his earlywill be 40s.in the lowHouff 50s (No. when 00)ahead be next? ofwhich Jimmie would3. whenBlaney’s put him he’s balk one was7.7. Aric knockedKyle LarsonAlmirola out in a three- 121race.” 12117. Ricky18. Stenhouse Bubba Wallace Jr. DARK 88 HORSE: Matt 87(Fox Sports 1, 3:30p.m.). p.m. Saturday,and 5:30 qualifying (Fox KEN’S CALL: I’ll say another all done. 9. Matt DiBenedetto 118 18. William Byron 87 Sports 1, noon). Sunday, race he gets to his early 40s. ahead of Jimmie when he’s car7. crash Aric onAlmirola Lap 66. “Just an 121 18. Bubba Wallace DiBenedetto 87 p.m.). Saturday, qualifying (Fox 25-30, landing him along- 2. PenskeKEN’S power CALL: KyleBlaney is 34arrived at Phoenix as innocent9. Brad1 bystander Keselowski 2 there,” he 3 Godwin 118 4 Kelly, godwin.20. 5 Austin 6 DillonDON’T 7 BE SURPRISED 8 77IF: 9 10(Fox, coverage begins at 1:30 side Ned Jarrett,KEN’S Junior CALL: I’ll say anotherwith a lotall of done. timethe left.Cup Series But points leader said.9. Matt “It sucks DiBenedetto to have it end [email protected] 18. William Byron Warning! 87 Warning! TheSports Blaney 1, noon).p.m., Sunday, green race flag at 2 p.m.) Johnson, Rusty25-30, Wallace landing Teamhim Penske’salong-it depends three KEN’S on CALL: motivationand leftKyle the is desert 34 sixth in so9. early Brad like Keselowski that and have 118 20. Austin Dillon flood 77 gates are about(Fox, to open. coverage begins at 1:30 2020 CUP SERIES April 5: Bristol June 21: Chicagoland Sept. 6: Darlington and a few others. as “family time” possibly XFINITY: EchoPark 250 side Ned Jarrett, Junior with a lot of time left. But SCHEDULE AND WINNERS April 19: Richmond June 27: Pocono p.m.,Sept. 12: Richmondgreen flag at 2 p.m.) Johnson, Rusty Wallacebecomes it adepends larger on lure motivation in a Feb. 9: Clash at Daytona (Erik Jones) April 26: Talladega June 28: Pocono Sept. 19: Bristol SITE: Atlanta Motor Speedway Kyle Busch hasand 56 a Cup few others. few years.as “familyBut I’ll time” say possibly90 is BYFeb. 16: Daytona THE 500 (Denny NUMBERS Hamlin) May 3: Dover July 5: Indianapolis XFINITY:Sept. 27: Las Vegas EchoParkTV 250SCHEDULE: Friday, practice wins, Jimmie Johnson within reach. Feb. 23: Las Vegas (Joey Logano) May 9: Martinsville July 11: Kentucky Oct. 4: Talladega (Fox Sports 1, 2:30 p.m. and 5 becomes a larger lure in a SITE: Atlanta Motor Speedway 4March 1: Fontana (Alex Bowman) May 16: All-Star Race at Charlotte July 19: New Hampshire Oct. 11: Charlotte p.m.). Saturday, qualifying, (Fox March 8: Phoenix (Joey Logano) May 24: Charlotte Aug. 9: Michigan Oct. 18: Kansas Kyle Busch has 56 Cup few years. But I’ll say 90 is KevinBY THE Harvick’s NUMBERS top-10 finishes this TV SCHEDULE: Friday,Sports practice 1, 11 a.m.), race (Fox March 15: Atlanta May 31: Kansas Aug. 16: Watkins Glen Oct. 25: Texas wins, Jimmie Johnson within reach. seasonMarch 22: Homestead-Miami June 7: Michigan Aug. 23: Dover (FoxNov. 1: Martinsville Sports 1, 2:30Sports p.m. and1, 4 5 p.m.) MOTOR MOUTHS PODCAST 25March4 29: Texas June 14: Sonoma Aug. 29: Daytona p.m.).Nov. 8: Phoenix Saturday, qualifying, (Fox JoeyKevin Logano’s Harvick’s top-10career finishes Cup race this wins Sports 1, 11 a.m.),GANDER race (Fox RV & OUTDOORS The Podsters dissect the 73 Joey Logano celebrates TRUCK SERIES: Vet Tix/ Camp- season Sports 1, 4 p.m.) Western Swing and consider Caution laps at Phoenix after winning the ing World 200 SPEED FREAKS CUP STANDINGS W H AT ’ S O N TA P futureMOTOR travel MOUTHS plans. PODCAST 9325 HINTS FROM HELOISENASCAR Cup Series SITE: Atlanta Motor Speedway A couple questions we had to ask ourselves (All times Eastern) LapsJoey Logano’sled by Chase career ElliottCup race at wins Phoenix1. Kevin Harvick FanShield 164 11. Denny 500 Hamlin at 111 GANDER RV & OUTDOORSTV SCHEDULE: Friday, practice Tune inThe online Podsters at dissect the 122That’s73 25 career Cup wins has 83. Does Kyle catch 2. JoeyJoey Logano Logano Phoenix163 celebrates 11. Raceway. Kyle Busch 111 TRUCKCUP SERIES:SERIES: Folds of Vet(Fox Honor Tix/ Sports Camp- 1, 4:30 p.m.). Satur- Dearwww.news-journalonline. Annie All-timefor Joey Logano. Where Cup will SeriesJimmie? wins by Team3. Chaseafter Elliott winning [CHRIS 144 the GRAYTHEN/GETTY13. Clint Bowyer 105 Quiktrip 500 day, qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 10 Western Swing and consider Caution laps at Phoenix ing World 200 By ANNIEcom/daytonamotormouths LANE Penskehe land at career’s end? GODSPEAK: Kyle averages 4. Alex Bowman IMAGES] 138 14. Chris Buescher 102 SITE: Atlanta Motor Speedwaya.m.), race (Fox Sports 1, 1 p.m.) future travel plans. GODSPEAK:93 Joey is about 3.5 wins a year. If he retires 5. JimmieNASCAR Johnson Cup 131 Series15. Martin Truex Jr. 96 SITE:(1.54-mile Atlanta oval) Motor Speedway halfwayLaps there. led IExotic think by he Chase at Elliott42, that’s 28 at more Phoenix wins,pets 6. RyanFanShield Blaney 500 123 at 16. Kurt Busch 90 TV SCHEDULE:SCHEDULE: Friday, Friday,practice practice Tune in online at will122 be in the low 50s when which would put him one 7. KylePhoenix Larson Raceway.121 17. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 88 (Fox (FoxSports Sports 1, 1, 3:30 4:30 p.m. and p.m.). 5:30 Satur- he gets to his earlyDear 40s. Readers:ahead of JimmieExotic when pets, he’s see 7.Mickey Aric Almirola and our 121other 18.Pet Bubba WallaceGeorgia, 87try usingp.m.). a microfi Saturday,- qualifying (Fox Tough Lovewww.news-journalonline. Is Tough KEN’SAll-time CALL: I’ll looselysay Cup another Series defined, all done. wins are thoseby Team ani- Pals,9. Matt[CHRISvisit DiBenedetto www.Heloise.com GRAYTHEN/GETTY 118 18. William ber Byron cloth attached 87 day, to Sportsqualifyinga broom 1, noon). to Sunday, (Fox race Sports 1, 10 25-30, landing himmals along- that areKEN’S not CALL: a dog,Kyle is 34cat or and9. click Brad Keselowski on “Pet of the 118 Week.”20. Austin Dillongrab and pull 77 them down.(Fox, coverage Each begins at 1:30 Dear Annie: My wifecom/daytonamotormouths and I have a long enough and Joe needs an ultimatumPenske to farm animal. Do you have one Do youIMAGES] have a funny and furry strand of microfibera.m.), is race triangu (Fox- Sports 1, 1 p.m.) 20-year-old son, “Joe,” who has “failure to learn. side Ned Jarrett, Junior with a lot of time left. But p.m., green flag at 2 p.m.) Johnson, Rusty orWallace know someoneit depends onwho motivation does? “flunkie” friend? Send a picture lar-shaped, which leaves more launch” syndrome. He coasted through Since this is one of a few things my wife Here are some things to consid- and description to area on which the webs can set- high school, smoked pot, played video and I disagree on, we both agree we wouldand a few others. as “family time” possibly XFINITY: EchoPark 250 er: becomes a larger lure in a [email protected]! -- tle. Just throw the clothSITE: Atlanta in the Motor Speedway games and did the minimum to get by. follow your advice. By the way, Joe has Ferrets, hedgehogs, snakes, Heloise wash when you’re done. Oh, Kyle Busch has 56 Cup few years. But I’ll say 90 is BY THE NUMBERS TV SCHEDULE: Friday, practice After graduation, we agreed he could work refused individual counseling, and I know turtles, rabbits, among many CORNER THOSE and prevention is practically part time and go to college, while living at he wouldn’t show up if he had a scheduledwins, Jimmie Johnson within reach. (Fox Sports 1, 2:30 p.m. and 5 others, can be found in pet 4 COBWEBS impossible. -- Heloisep.m.). Saturday, qualifying, (Fox home, although I would have preferred he appointment. -- Failure-to-Launch Father stores, but there can be problems Dear Heloise: There are IT’S IN THE BAG work full time or join the service. Dear Failure-to-Launch Father: Tough Kevin Harvick’s top-10 finishes this Sports 1, 11 a.m.), race (Fox with keeping them as pets. manyseason cobwebs from spiders Dear Heloise: A friendSports 1, hired4 p.m.) He took no classes over the summer and love is tough to give, but that’s what’s Chiefly, they require specialized around the corners of my ceil- a nursery to plant a young tree. continued his part-time job delivering pizza needed here. The best thing you can do as MOTOR MOUTHS PODCAST 25 veterinary care, which can be ings,Joey especially Logano’s career inCup racethe winsliving The nursery providedGANDER two greenRV & OUTDOORS for less than minimum wage and tips. Most Joe’s parents is to stop enabling his self- hard to find and expensive. room. What is the best thing to vinyl bags that zip together and days, he started work at 4:00 in the after- destructive behavior. Stick with your dead- The Podsters dissect the 73 Joey Logano celebrates TRUCK SERIES: Vet Tix/ Camp- WesternHabitat Swing is and another consider concern. use Cautionfor getting laps at Phoenix cobwebs off theafter circlewinning thethe trunk. The homeownering World 200 noon, and he got into the habit of coming line for his moving out. It’s the right thing Tons of research must be done ceiling? I am allergic to harsh fills the two bags with water and home at 10:00 p.m., playing video games to do, though it might feel wrong. Consider future travel plans. 93 NASCAR Cup Series SITE: Atlanta Motor Speedway to provide an environment that’s chemicalsLaps led by suchChase Elliottas bleachat Phoenix andFanShield then 500 theat water continuouslyTV SCHEDULE: Friday, practice and/or partying with friends until 4 in the attending therapy and Nar-Anon or safe and conducive to healthy hydrogen peroxide. What do drips out of the bags to keep the Tune in online at 122 Phoenix Raceway. (Fox Sports 1, 4:30 p.m.). Satur- morning, and then sleeping or staying in Al-Anon to learn how to detach from Joe’s living. Wild animals may have you suggest? -- Georgia B. via ground and roots moist. -- Karen www.news-journalonline. All-time Cup Series wins by Team [CHRIS GRAYTHEN/GETTY day, qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 10 bed until thirty minutes before work. If he situation. To quote Melody Beattie: been taken from their natural email Z., Canton, Ohio com/daytonamotormouths Penske IMAGES] a.m.), race (Fox Sports 1, 1 p.m.) was not scheduled for work, he would end “Detaching does not mean we don’t care. It habitat, which could have been up in the basement playing video games. means we learn to love, care, and be done illegally. When you take an He successfully completed one college involved without going crazy.” Beattie’s exotic, sometimes wild, animal course in January. He started his second book “Codependent No More” might be into your private home and cap- class in September and withdrew by helpful during this time, as well. tivity, the animal’s mood and October. He figured out college “was not Dear Annie: I have licked my knife after behavior can turn, which can for him.” We told him he had to get a full- meals all my life. Whenever my friend lead to biting and other attacks. time job. The late-night partying and video “Jill” and I are at a restaurant together, she All in all, exotic pets are best games continued until December when we tells me how gross it is and looks away. left in the care of experts, who insisted he stop smoking pot and apply for Doesn’t everyone do this? -- On the Edge will have the time and training jobs. Surprisingly, he ditched his friends, Dear Edge: Appearances aside, this just to care for them. -- Heloise quit pot and became a different person who sounds dangerous. Even a butter knife PET PAL was more outgoing and would talk with us. could do some damage to your tongue. Dear Readers: Meet Mickey, Unfortunately, this didn’t last more than Why not scrape the food off your knife Fred G.’s 16-month-old German four weeks. He never actually applied for with your fork instead? It’s safer and more shepherd, at home in New any jobs and started partying with his sightly. Braunfels, Texas. Mickey is friends again. At the end of January, my “Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice sorry to interrupt Dad’s relaxing wife and I had had enough. I told Joe he From Dear Annie” is out now! Annie on this Saturday afternoon, but had to have a full-time job by the end of Lane’s debut book -- featuring favorite Fred really needs to throw the March, or he had to move out. columns on love, friendship, family and ball. Come on, Dad! Fast-forward to today: My wife doesn’t etiquette -- is available as a paperback and Mickey was in training to be a want to kick Joe out because he told her he e-book. Visit http://www.creatorspublish- K-9 with the sheriff’s office, but has no place to go. ing.com for more information. Send your he “flunked out” for being too At 20, I want Joe to grow up. I tell my questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@ friendly and easily distracted. To wife that we have enabled his lifestyle for creators.com. 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