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VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents $1.00 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 VOL. 89 NO. 052 Kiwanis Auction items ready for bids By HOPE E. TREMBLAY restaurant gift cards, lottery tick- Delisle said many volunteers mal member of Kiwanis, but Editor ets and more. make the event happen. From every year she helps out and she WESTFIELD – Get your dial- George Delisle of Kiwanis soliciting auction items to answer- bids on items – people like her ing finger ready for the 51st annu- International has helped organize ing phones, dozens of people are make this happen,” said Delisle. al Kiwanis Auction March 1. the popular event for more than a involved. Last year, Kiwanis raised The Westfield Kiwanis TV decade and said it’s an exciting Delisle said local celebrity $50,000 on its 50th Auction and Auction will be broadcast from 12 day. guests include Mayor Donald F. organizers hope to exceed that – 8 p.m. on Comcast Channel 15 “If you’ve never watched or Humason Jr. and state Rep. John number this year. Funds raised in Westfield and Southwick, and participated before, you will be Ce. Velis among others. Past help Kiwanis support the commu- can be followed at www.west- amazed at the range of merchan- Westfield State University nities of Westfield, Southwick and fieldkiwanis.org/auction. Bids can dise we have,” he said. “We have Kiwanis Circle K Club President the Hilltowns through various be placed by calling (413) 572- so much cool stuff!” Elyse Denorfia, who has been programs, including the Circle K Frank Sposito, Fred Doherty and George 8000 on auction day. Items include numerous gift involved with Kiwanis since grad- Club at Westfield State and K Delisle Feb. 28, 2020 load a truck with Organizers have spent the better cards, tickets to a Red Sox vs. uating a decade ago, will be back Club programs in the schools. numerous items ready for the annual Kiwanis part of the past few weeks gather- Yankees game, an air compressor, to take bids over the phone. Kiwanis also helped establish the Auction March 1. The items will be taken to ing and sorting nearly 400 auction hotel stays, trips and much more. Delisle said Kiwanis is a special Greater Westfield Boys and Girls Westfield State University’s television studio items, including the Kiwanis A complete list of items is avail- organization and many people Club and Westfield Little League for the live broadcast of the auction. (HOPE E. Treasure Chest which is valued at able in the Feb. 27 issue of The support its mission locally. and continue to contribute to both TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) $5,000 and includes dozens of Pennysaver. “Marty Baillargeon isn’t a for- groups financially. GWCA Owner’s project manager selected for takes school renovation By AMY PORTER the stage Staff Writer WESTFIELD – P3 Project Planning Professionals Inc. was chosen to serve as own- March 8 er’s project manager of the By LORI SZEPELAK Franklin Avenue Elementary Correspondent School renovation. WESTFIELD — For 43 years, the The proposed project aims Greater Westfield Choral Association to renovate the 64-year-old has been enriching the lives of area Franklin Avenue school to residents with music aimed at all include students who current- ages. ly attend Abner Gibbs TAMMY TEFFT “Our mission is to bring meaning- Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School Superintendent Jennifer Willard Elementary School. Abner Director of purchasing for ful music to our listeners, as well as presents the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget Feb. 25, 2020 along with Director Gibbs, which is over 100 city of Westfield our performers,” said Marc Winer, of Finance and Operations Stephen Presnal. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD years old and needs major artistic director. “We pride ourselves NEWS) improvements, would close. mittee unanimously recom- in the wide variety of music and Selecting the manager, mended P3, which was styles; there is something for every- known as the OPM, is a ranked the highest in the one.” Budget of $26.3M proposed requirement of the pointing structure. The group’s spring concert is slat- Massachusetts School The School Building ed March 8 at 3 p.m. at Second Building Authority which is Committee also authorized Congregational Church on Western for Southwick school district overseeing the project and Tefft to negotiate with P3, Avenue. The event should run under will reimburse the city for a Inc. for the OPM contact. 90 minutes with an intermission Budget includes savings continues to decline. She explained that majority of the project cost. “We’re in that process of included. A reception will follow the “foundation” enrollment is the number P3, of Norwell, has served in transportation, negotiation,” Tefft said. She concert and refreshments will be of students who live within the district as OPM for several city proj- said the city must get a signed served. eliminates three positions who receive public education, includ- ects, including the Little contract from the company, “The other part of our mission is to ing those who use school choice to River Fire Station, the Senior but the city cannot sign it be a teaching chorus, meaning that By HOPE E. TREMBLAY attend school out-of-district. Center, the roof project at until the process is approved we don’t turn anyone away,” said Editor “Since FY13, every year our founda- Westfield High School, and by the Massachusetts School Winer, adding “we teach not only the SOUTHWICK – Southwick-Tolland- tion enrollment is slowly declining,” work done a decade ago at Building Authority . notes and rhythms, but also the love Granville Regional School Willard said. Westfield Technical Tefft said the documenta- and enrichment of the music.” Superintendent Jennifer Willard Feb. In FY13 there were 1,800 students in Academy. tion of the search and selec- Winer noted that the group also 25 presented the district’s $26.3 million the district and the projection for FY21 Director of Purchasing tion will go to the Authority offers solo opportunities to singers in budget during a public meeting with the is 1,415 students. Tammy Tefft said the process on March 3. The approval of the group. Southwick Select Board. “The great news is that our school to select an OPM went very the city’s choice for OPM “The opportunities offer a chance The presentation highlighted educa- choice numbers continue to go up,” she well, with six companies will be on the April 6 for someone who may have not per- tional initiatives, enrollment, transpor- said, adding that more students are responding to a Request for Authority meeting agenda. formed as a solo voice before, and tation, assessments and capital improve- choosing to attend virtual high school Services. The School Following Authority approv- we work with them,” he said. ments. Willard said the budget includes than ever before. Building Committee, chaired al, the two-year feasbility Concerts are conducted at the cutting three Unit A teaching positions Willard said from FY 19-21, in by Mayor Donald F. Humason study begins. church because the acoustics are but declined to comment further Southwick, there is a net loss of 23 Jr advertised the Request. Tefft said five of the six “very friendly” for the medium sized because it’s a personnel issue. students, a loss of nine students in Tefft, who serves as vice companies that bid have all choral group, and for the “wonderful Initiatives outlined include more Tolland and Six students in Granville. chair, then led a subcommit- done extensive work for the organ” that is housed in the church, social-emotional support at Woodland The district has 50 students in FY20 tee to review the bids. Authority. The OPM will rep- according to Winer. Elementary School, professional devel- that use school choice to attend a differ- The subcommittee nar- resent Westfield on the proj- “Concert goers will be delighted opment in coordination with Mount ent district while 131 students attend rowed the six companies ect and be “our liaison to to hear one of Franz Schubert’s most Holyoke College and Universal Design Southwick-Tolland-Regional schools down to three, and inter- everybody else,” she said. accessible masses in the B-flat mass, for Learning, investments in technolo- under school choice. viewed the three ranked high- “I’m very happy. I thought which will be accompanied by gy in year two of the 1:1 Technology Director of Finance and Operations est P3 Project Planning the process worked well, and organ,” said Winer. “They will also Initiative, Field Test Tier 1 Core cur- Stephen Presnal said fixed costs will Professionals, Skanska USA we had a great team review- get a wonderful variety of music in riculum in reading and writing and increase $583,500, including $500,000 Buildings, and Colliers ing the bids,” Tefft said. The the second half of the program with updating the district strategic plan with in salary and wage adjustments, International. teacher input. Following the last inter- See Renovation, Page 5 See GWCA, Page 3 Willard said foundation enrollment See Budget, Page 3 view on Feb. 26, the subcom- Danny Nason named Citizen of the Year by Elks Lodge By PETER CURRIER volunteer service, and is an thing going on but I wasn’t people who were given Staff Writer all-around good citizen in the sure,” said Nason in his awards during the Friday cer- WESTFIELD — Resident area. speech, “I had no clue.” emony. Simon A. Wichrowski Danny Nason was awarded “He seems to be every- Nason is a local photogra- was unanimously awarded the Distinguished Citizen of where,” said Dyer before pher and videographer who the Elk of the Year Award. the Year Award for 2019-2020 announcing Nason as the can often be seen around “I’ve been a member here by Elks Lodge Number 1481 winner, “Just look at the Westfield taking pictures of 70 years. It’s a good organiza- of Westfield and West Experience Westfield events and slices of life in the tion to join and I thank you all Springfield Feb. 28. Facebook page.” city. He is also known for tremendously,” said The award was announced Nason originally was not hosting the Experience Wichrowski. by Elks Exalted Ruler Lewana going to give a speech, but he Westfield and More page on The next award was Officer L. Dyer at the end of the cer- relented when the crowd in Facebook, through which he of the Year, which was given emony at the Elks Lodge in the Elk Hall jokingly shouted keeps residents informed of to John J. Pellan III, the cur- Westfield. Dyer said that the for him to give one. He said upcoming meetings, events, rent Lecturing Knight in Local photographer and volunteer Danny Nason was sur- award was meant to go to he was completely surprised celebrations, and businesses Lodge 1481. prised with the Citizen of the Year Award Friday evening by somebody who contributes to by the award. in the Greater Westfield Area. Elks Lodge 1481 Exalted Ruler Lewana Dyer. (PETER the community, takes part in “I knew there was some- Nason was one of several See Nason, Page 3 CURRIER/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) PAGE 2 - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Lenten Lunch Each Friday during Lent, the First Congregational Church, 18 Broad St., hosts its annual Lenten Luncheons which are open to the public. The next meals will be served Fridays on March 6, March 13, March 20, March 27, and April 3. Each week a different meal will be served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reservations are not needed. For more informa- tion, call 568-2833, www. churchonthegreen.org. Pictured is a group of vol- unteers who gathered before serving the first Lenten meal Feb. 28. (DON WIELGUS PHOTO) Police Logs

WESTFIELD forcible entry and the complainant Board of Health were notified. advised a group of people operating Major crime said she believes the intruder must 8:38 p.m.: erratic operator, SOUTHWICK dirt bikes of laws before dispersing and incident report have been inside when she returned College Highway, a caller reports an 9:06 a.m.: police and fire the group. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 to her home, ann incident report was erratic vehicle driving from Granby, responded to an alarm at a Feeding 12:49 p.m.: brush fire, Granville WESTFIELD filed. Conn. To Southwick, an officer Hills Road apartment building and Road, fire personnel responded to a 3:45 p.m.: animal complaint, SOUTHWICK reports no impairment. discovered shower steam set off the report of a brush fire on Granville Highland Avenue, a person came to 10:45 a.m.: recovered property 8:58 p.m.: officers investigated a alarm. Road and found a resident burning the shelter to surrender a small intact on Sunnyside Road, a purse was report of two males offering soft 10:32 a.m.: a chimney fire was brush without a permit. red and white dog reportedly found found. drinks to two females at a College reported at a College Highway resi- 1:11 p.m.: brush fire on Mort walking freely in the Highland 2:04 p.m.: assist motorist, Feeding Highway fast-food restaurant, the dence, Engine 1, Tower 5 and ambu- Vining Road, a resident was burning Avenue neighborhood; Hills Road, police assisted a motor- males said they were given “extra lance responded and services were brush in a hay field without a per- 10:04 a.m.: larceny Orange ist with spilled pellets on the road- drinks” and offered them to the girls rendered. mit. Street, a caller reports a bag of gro- way. who suspected the males were try- 11:52 a.m.: animal complaint, 2:23 p.m.: hands-free violation, ceries was stolen from her home 5:34 p.m.: found property, ing to “drug” them, responding offi- South Loomis Street, a caller reports College Highway and Crescent while she was in the shower, the Feeding Hills Road, a credit card cers determined it was a misunder- an unknown animal in his bedroom, Circle, police issued a warning to a responding officer reports the caller found on the track was returned to standing. the animal control officer discov- motorist regarding the new distract- said that her house had been locked its owner. ered and removed a wood chick, ed driving law. while she was in the shower and her 8:31 p.m.: assist citizen, Ahrend Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 which was returned to its natural 5:37 p.m.: larceny, Gable View 14-year-old daughter was in her Circle, a caller reports smoke from a WESTFIELD habitat. Lane, police took a report from a room when the bag was stolen, the neighbor’s apartment spilling into No significant incidents were 12:43 p.m.: recreational vehicle resident who reports missing jewel- officer reports there are no signs of the hallway, management and the reported to city police. violation, Sam West Road, police ry.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Sat., Feb. 29, 2020 is the 60th day of the year. 302 days remain until the end of the year.

ON THIS DAY Award. Holocaust Years, in which Michèle Morgan, French- Raiford Bush, American American basketball player Finland initiates Winter she claimed to have lived American actress and singer journalist and producer Gehad Grisha, Egyptian 1504 – Christopher War peace negotiations. with a pack of wolves in the (d. 2016) Tim Powers, American soccer referee Columbus uses his knowl- In a ceremony held in woods during the Holocaust. Howard Nemerov, author and educator Terrence Long, American edge of a lunar eclipse that Berkeley, California, because 2012 – Tokyo Skytree con- American poet and academ- Raisa Smetanina, Russian baseball player night to convince Jamaican of the war, physicist Ernest struction completed. It is, as ic (d. 1991) cross-country skier Ja Rule, American rapper natives to provide him with Lawrence receives the 1939 of January 2020, the tallest Rolland W. Redlin, Bart Stupak, American and actor supplies. Nobel Prize in Physics from tower in the world, 634 American lawyer and politi- police officer and politician 1980 1644 – Abel Tasman's Sweden's Consul General in meters high, and second tall- cian (d. 2011) 1956 Çağdaş Atan, Turkish foot- second Pacific voyage San Francisco. est artificial structure on 1924 Jonathan Coleman, baller and coach began. 1944 – World War II: The Earth, next to Burj Khalifa. David Beattie, New English-Australian radio and Chris Conley, American 1704 – Queen Anne's Admiralty Islands are invad- Zealand judge and politician, television host singer-songwriter and guitar- ed in Operation Brewer led 14th Governor-General of Bob Speller, Canadian ist War: French forces and Native Americans stage a by American General TODAY'S New Zealand (d. 2001) businessman and politician, Patrick Côté, Canadian raid on Deerfield, Douglas MacArthur. BIRTHDAYS Carlos Humberto Romero, 30th Canadian Minister of mixed martial artist Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1960 – The 5.7 Mw Agadir Salvadoran politician, Agriculture Simon Gagné, Canadian killing 56 villagers and taking earthquake shakes coastal 1468 – Pope Paul III (d. President of El Salvador (d. Aileen Wuornos, American ice hockey player more than 100 captive. Morocco with a maximum 1549) 2017) serial killer (d. 2002) Rubén Plaza, Spanish 1712 – February 29 is fol- perceived intensity of X 1528 Al Rosen, American base- 1960 cyclist lowed by February 30 in (Extreme), destroying Albert V, Duke of Bavaria ball player and manager (d. Lucian Grainge, English Peter Scanavino, Sweden, in a move to abol- Agadir, and leaving 12,000 (d. 1579) 2015) businessman American actor ish the Swedish calendar for dead and another 12,000 Domingo Báñez, Spanish 1932 Khaled, Algerian singer- Clinton Toopi, New a return to the Julian calen- injured. theologian (d. 1604) Gene H. Golub, American songwriter Zealand rugby league player dar. 1972 – Vietnam War: 1572 – Edward Cecil, 1st mathematician and academ- Richard Ramirez, Taylor Twellman, American 1720 – Ulrika Eleonora, Vietnamization: South Korea Viscount Wimbledon (d. ic (d. 2007) American serial killer (d. soccer player and sports- Queen of Sweden abdicates withdraws 11,000 of its 1638) Masten Gregory, American 2013) caster[22] in favour of her husband, 48,000 troops from Vietnam. 1576 – Antonio Neri, race car driver (d. 1985) 1964 1984 who becomes King Frederick 1980 – Gordie Howe of Florentine priest and glass- Reri Grist, American Dave Brailsford, English Rica Imai, Japanese I on 24 March. the then Hartford Whalers maker (d. 1614) soprano and actress cyclist and coach model and actress 1752 – King Alaungpaya makes NHL history as he 1640 – Benjamin Keach, Jaguar, Brazilian cartoon- Lyndon Byers, Canadian Cullen Jones, American founds Konbaung Dynasty, scores his 800th goal. Particular Baptist preacher ist ice hockey player and radio swimmer[23] the last dynasty of Burmese 1988 and author whose name Gavin Stevens, Australian host Nuria Martínez, Spanish monarchy. South African archbishop was given to Keach's cricketer Mervyn Warren, American basketball player 1768 – Polish nobles Desmond Tutu is arrested Catechism (d. 1704) 1936 tenor, composer, and pro- Adam Sinclair, Indian field formed Bar Confederation. along with 100 other clergy- 1692 – John Byrom, Jack R. Lousma, American ducer hockey player 1796 – The Jay Treaty men during a five-day anti- English poet and educator colonel, astronaut, and politi- 1968 Rakhee Thakrar, English between the United States apartheid demonstration in (d. 1763) cian Chucky Brown, American actress and Great Britain comes into Cape Town. 1736 – Ann Lee, English- Henri Richard, Canadian basketball player and coach Dennis Walger, German force, facilitating ten years of Svend Robinson becomes American religious leader, ice hockey player Pete Fenson, American rugby player peaceful trade between the the first member of the founded the Shakers (d. Alex Rocco, American curler and sportscaster Cam Ward, Canadian ice two nations. House of Commons of 1784) actor (d. 2015) Naoko Iijima, Japanese hockey player 1864 – American Civil Canada to come out as gay. 1876 – William Stewart, 1940 actress and model Mark Foster, American War: Kilpatrick–Dahlgren 1992 – First day of Bosnia Scottish footballer Bartholomew I of Bryce Paup, American singer, songwriter and musi- Raid fails: Plans to free and Herzegovina indepen- 1884 – Richard S. Aldrich, Constantinople football player and coach cian 15,000 Union soldiers being dence referendum. American lawyer and politi- William H. Turner, Jr. Howard Tayler, American 1988 held near Richmond, Virginia 1996 cian (d. 1941) American horse trainer author and illustrator Lena Gercke, German are thwarted. Faucett Flight 251 crashes 1892 – Augusta Savage, 1944 Eugene Volokh, Ukrainian- model and television host 1892 – St. Petersburg, in the Andes; all 123 passen- American sculptor (d. 1962) Ene Ergma, Estonian American lawyer and educa- Benedikt Höwedes, Florida is incorporated. gers and crew die. 1896 physicist and politician tor German footballer 1912 – The Piedra Siege of Sarajevo officially Morarji Desai, Indian civil Dennis Farina, American Frank Woodley, Australian Brent Macaffer, Australian Movediza (Moving Stone) of ends. servant and politician, 4th police officer and actor (d. actor, producer, and screen- Rules footballer[24] Tandil falls and breaks. 2000 – Second Chechen Prime Minister of India (d. 2013) writer Bobby Sanguinetti, 1916 War: Eighty-four Russian 1995) Nicholas Frayling, English 1972 American ice hockey player Tokelau is annexed by the paratroopers are killed in a William A. Wellman, priest and academic Mike Pollitt, English foot- Milan Melindo, Filipino United Kingdom. rebel attack on a guard post American actor, director, Phyllis Frelich, American baller and coach boxer Child labor: In South near Ulus Kert. producer, and screenwriter actress (d. 2014) Sylvie Lubamba, Italian 1992 Carolina, the minimum work- 2004 – Jean-Bertrand (d. 1975) Steve Mingori, American showgirl Sean Abbott, Australian ing age for factory, mill, and Aristide is removed as 1904 baseball player (d. 2008) Antonio Sabàto, Jr., cricketer mine workers is raised from President of Haiti following a Jimmy Dorsey, American Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri, Italian-American model and Ben Hampton, Australian twelve to fourteen years old. coup. saxophonist, composer, and Italian author and illustrator actor rugby league player 1920 – Czechoslovak 2008 bandleader (d. 1957) 1948 Pedro Sánchez, Prime Caitlin EJ Meyer, American National assembly adopted The United Kingdom's Pepper Martin, American Hermione Lee, English Minister of Spain actress the Constitution. Ministry of Defence decides baseball player and manag- author, critic, and academic Dave Williams, American 1996 1936 – February 26 to withdraw Prince Harry er (d. 1965) Manoel Maria, Brazilian singer (d. 2002) Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Incident in Tokyo ends. from a tour of Afghanistan 1920 footballer Saul Williams, American New Zealand rugby league 1940 "immediately" after a leak led Fyodor Abramov, Russian Patricia A. McKillip, singer-songwriter[21] player For her performance as to his deployment being author and critic (d. 1983) American author Pedro Zamora, Cuban- Claudia Williams, New "Mammy" in Gone with the reported by foreign media. Arthur Franz, American Henry Small, American- American activist and edu- Zealand tennis player Wind, Hattie McDaniel Misha Defonseca admits actor (d. 2006) born Canadian singer cator (d. 1994) 2000 becomes the first African to fabricating her memoir, James Mitchell, American 1952 1976 Ferran Torres, Spanish American to win an Academy Misha: A Mémoire of the actor and dancer (d. 2010) Sharon Dahlonega Vonteego Cummings, footballer THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 - PAGE 3 GWCA Continued from Page 1 pieces by William Dawson Also, tenor performers are (Soon ah Will Be Done), Alan Greggs, Patrick Lally, John Clements (Flower of Bill Souder, Patti Souder, Beauty), C. Hubert H. Parry Dori Stewart-St. Onge, and (Dear Lord and Father of Michael Winer, and bass per- Mankind), and group com- formers are Richard Brown, poser and association presi- Jay Ducharme, Joseph dent, Jay Ducharme (Lead Geehern, Donald Jourdain, and I Will Follow).” Paul Seery and Jack Tozzi. Winer noted there will be Persons assisting Winer multiple soloists throughout with the production include the program, many during members of the board of the mass, and a soprano solo- directors. Directors include ist in Benjamin Britten’s “Te Jay Ducharme, president; Deum in C Major.” Nancy Grimaldi, treasurer; Soprano performers will Doris Love, secretary; Mary include Jane Berger, Sara Mackintosh, Joseph Geehern, Capalbo, Cathy Doner, Barbara Johnson, and accom- Elizabeth Eastman, JoAnn panist Karen Ducharme. Florek, Nancy Grimaldi, Tickets are $15 for general Katie Hereld, Katherine admission and $10 for stu- Houck, Barbara Johnson, dents and seniors. Wendy Taylor-Jourdain, “This is our 43rd year in Mary Mackintosh, Maria existence and we have per- Perez, Brittany Rash, formed in Westfield every Michelle Winer and Mara year since inception,” said Winer. Winer. “The group was cre- Alto performers will ated by Floyd Corson, so that include Katie Bailey, Meghan area singers could have a Beaumier, Liz Boucher, place to sing without the fear Grace Chan, Sherrie Denison, of auditioning for a large Denise Gendron, Lori symphony chorus.” LaPlante, Catherine Lilly, The group was directed Doris Love, Julie Mack, next by Allan Taylor, then Melissa Nazzaro, Jan Parks, Winer stepped in 13 years Darillyn Patterson, Noah ago. Perkins, Audry Pierce, and For more information, visit Simon Wichrowski was the recipient of the Elk of the Year Award for 2019-2020. (PETER CURRIER/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Doreen Stanuch. westfieldchoral.org. Nason Continued from Page 1 Dyer said that Pellan was given the award for showing lead- said Dyer. ership, contributing voluntarily to services and committees, The final award given out during the ceremony was that of and because he has status among members as an outstanding the Outstanding Service Commendation, which was awarded Elk. to Jennifer Perry. “I met [Pellan] quite a few years ago, we became good Dyer said that Perry was given the award because she suc- friends along the way even before I moved from my former cessfully took control of an Elks event, and continued to run lodge. [Pellan] has always been there when I needed help,” events in the Elks Lodge effectively afterwards.

Budget Continued from Page 1 Sunday afternoons are spent in rehearsals for the Greater $35,000 for group health Westfield Choral Association. The spring concert is slated insurance, $69,000 for con- March 8 at Second Congregational Church. (Greater Westfield tractual obligations, $4,500 Choral Association photo) for CTEC tuition and $45,000 for pension assessment. The minimum contribution from the three district com- munities will increase, as will % ANY TICKETS! Chapter 70 funding. Presnal 25 OFF use promo code 25WN outlined a proposed out- sourcing of transportation to the Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative which would result in an overall savings from the sale of the district’s fleet and leas- ing of the transportation building, as well as future capital improvement avoid- ances. FRI. MARCH 13 The assessment to the three 7:00 PM towns in the district would all SCREAMING increase, with Southwick’s ORPHANS share increasing $242,562, OPENING ACT: SARA THE FIDDLER Tolland’s increasing $12,274 Repairs and paving at Powder Mill School parking lot is a capital improvement item in the and Granville’s increasing proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget. The lot, which is used daily for dropping off and picking SUN. MARCH 15 $26,210. up students, has several large potholes and cracks. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD 4:00 PM Capital needs are projected NEWS) ROBBIE FULKS at $385,000, which Willard said is less than usual because paved, but the lot slated for Another resident questioned Overall, Willard believes OPENING ACT: JON ADAMS of transportation outsourc- improvement next year is the the price of the hot water the district is presenting a fis- TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT ing. Projects on tap next year Powder Mill Road lot where heater. cally responsible budget that include paving the Powder students are dropped off and “This isn’t like a residential focuses on children and edu- WESTFIELDCONCERTS.COM Mill School drop-off lot at picked up daily. heater,” replied Presnal. cation. $150,000, a hot water heater for Powder Mill at $20,000, supplemental heating in the Southwick Regional School vestibule at $30,000, Regional School gymnasium upgrade at $50,000, grounds and maintenance equipment at $20,000, purchase of walk- FREE CHECKING and more! off matting at $15,000 and district IT needs at $100,000. More convenience, Some audience members questioned a few of the capi- tal items. One parent asked better service, no fees AND... about the paving and thought it had been done last year. • NO minimum balances or monthly maintenance fees Willard said the lot on Feeding Hills Road was • Free mobile app with mobile check deposit • Free personalized MyPassion Card Real Estate Reality • Free PeoplesOnline Banking, Bill Pay, and e-Statements Are you an older adult who is thinking of buying or sell- ing a house, downsizing, and Open online or at any convenient branch. want to know your options? It’s never too soon to begin exploring and gathering infor- mation for the future. Experienced Realtor and Friends of the Westfield Senior Center Board member Lesley Lambert is at the Senior Center on the second 413.538.9500 Wednesday of every month bankatpeoples.com from 12:30 to 1 p.m. on the “Deck” of the Great Room to get you started in the process or answer any real estate questions that you might Member FDIC have. No advance sign-ups Member DIF are necessary. PAGE 4 - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Hoose offers solutions to concerns To the Editor, Hi folks sorry I have been gone so long, and am I hearing about it from those who look for my edits…. First, local…if you saw me at the last City Council meeting; I presented two local concerns. The first: our animal shelter up by Barnes in Ward 6. There is a major rut/hole in the entrance. I suggested a lower cost solution…gravel and asphalt. There are the people that work there; the volunteers who help out; those who bring abandoned or injured animals; those looking to adopt an animal; and people as me, who will occasionally drop off donations. Why risk serious damage to one’s car while trying to do something good. Ward 6 Councilor Bill Onyski did say he’d look into it and see what can be done. Second, as you know I am a greeter at WTA for Tiger Pride Restaurant. For those who go there, you know that the entrance can be difficult for the many seniors who go there; especially if you have a walker, a wheel chair is not possible unless you get off, have someone lift it and help you up the steps. For a lot of old folks as me, it can be dangerous. My solution is put in a ramp. I believe it could be done in house at WTA, or the city and school department could get it done. And, for those who cry COSTS, an injured senior is more important than the price. Lastly, on the national side, a court has agreed with the Trump administration that the cyan withhold funds from Sanctuary Cities. Don’t get me going about the moral, 1,000 year-old principles for Sanctuaries; what has the Bible been Recap and analysis of the week in state government revised again to appease a royal? Sorry, when it comes to moral principles for the preservation of lives, I get angry, as both a By MATT MURPHY But DeLeo did get buy-in might be on the verge of doing catch driving scofflaws met a person of the true moral teaching of the Bible; and those prin- State House News Service from many House members, just that, leading Warren 25 rare roadblock in the Senate, ciples that make us Americans, and America unique in the BOSTON - Convincing including progressive percent to 17 percent in where despite the support of world. But, also on the pragmatic side, with the corona-virus risk-averse legislators to Democrats, who were pleased Massachusetts. leadership, got tabled indefi- (COVID-19) potential, this act of vendetta could lead to count- embrace a tax hike in an elec- that businesses were being Secretary of State William nitely. less deaths, or at least the spread of this virus and suffering tion year may be either an act asked to chip in. "I think it's Galvin won't say who he's sup- The Senate had already AND economic loss. Oh, maybe we could just build walls of political courage or suicide. genius in the way it appropri- porting as the state's lead elec- adopted an amendment to around cities that develop that virus.Sorry for the sarcasm but But there was House Speaker ately calls on different constit- tions officer, but he did pro- limit the scale of a new red- when it comes to ego versus live I go with lives. Robert DeLeo this week stir- uencies to contribute," said mote early voting on Monday light camera program to just Thank you for your time, your former Ward 3 City ring the Kool-Aid and hoping Rep. Sarah Peake, a and later in the week shared 10 communities when Senate Councilor, and Community Advocate, he mixed the sugary drink just Provincetown Democrat, call- the newest voter registration Minority Leader Bruce Tarr Brian Hoose, right. ing herself "disappointed" that data that shows how the state's nearly pulled over enough [email protected] Too little water, and it may Baker would oppose corporate voter rolls have grown by Democrats to his side to turn turn people off. Too much contributions to help solve the almost 310,000 people, or the whole thing into an even water, and it may not satisfy state's transit woes. more than 7 percent, since the more limited, three-year pilot the craving. At the very least, after about last presidential election. program. Legislator office hours So how'd he do? Depends a year of letting anticipation The Democratic Party Tarr lost by one vote, but it on who you asked. build there's finally a tax plan gained just 1,265 new mem- wasn't long before fellow Representative John Velis and/or his Legislative Aide DeLeo and several of his top to examine and debate, and bers, while the MassGOP lost Republican Sen. Ryan Fattman Chiara McNally hosts office hours at the Westfield Senior lieutenants rolled out a reve- that's what House legislators a few thousand members since used a parliamentary maneu- Center every Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon. City Councilor nue package this week that will do Wednesday when it Trump was elected - 5,709 to ver to table the debate. The bill Ralph Figy is generally at the Senior Center on the third could raise as much as $612 hits the floor. be exact. The bulk of new vot- will be on the Senate's agenda Thursday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon. Please take million a year by taxing gas, The absorption of the ers are choosing to be unen- for its next formal session, advantage of these opportunities to meet with your local corporations, rental car sales House's tax plan took place rolled. which won't be next week, and Westfield legislators and ask questions, voice your opinion, or and Uber and Lyft rides. amidst escalating fears of a The Department of Public the proposal's long-term pros- just put a face with a name. The Westfield Senior Center is The House plan, which will domestic coronavirus out- Health has also been busy pects appeared dimmer after located at 45 Noble St. be debated next Wednesday, break, a plummeting stock counting people, hoping to Thursday's votes. would raise the state's 24-cent market and Democratic con- contain any cases of the coro- U.S. Attorney Andrew gas tax by 5 cents, or 9-cents if sternation over finding the navirus, known as COVID-19, Lelling reached a more satisfy- the vehicle burns diesel. The right candidate to beat that has spread from China ing conclusion this week when current $456 corporate mini- President Donald Trump in throughout Europe and the he announced that Columbia mum excise tax would be November. world. Gas would plead guilty to vio- tiered to max out at $150,000 Many Beacon Hill elected Baker said the threat in lating national pipeline safety for the most profitable busi- officials are backing home- Massachusetts remains low, standards in connection with nesses, and rental car compa- state Sen. Elizabeth Warren in with still just the single con- the 2018 Merrimack Valley nies would no longer enjoy an next week's Super Tuesday firmed case in Boston, but explosions and had agreed exemption from the sales tax if primary, but that didn't stop a DPH Commissioner Monica with prosecutors to pay a $53 they add to their vehicle fleets. bunch of them from turning Bharel said the state is moni- million fine and stop doing The final piece of the House out Tuesday at Carrie Nation toring 231 people in self-quar- business in Massachusetts. tax package is new fees on to listen to Rhode Island Gov. antine, who returned from NiSource found a willing single and luxury-vehicle rides Gina Raimondo's pitch for travel in China, for potential buyer for its Columbia Gas through services like Uber and Medford native Michael symptoms. operations in Eversource, Lyft, which legislators are Bloomberg. Another 377 people have which had a deal in place the looking at as a way to incen- While people like Sen. completed monitoring and same day the case resolution tivize riders to take shared- Michael Moore said he was were released without symp- was announced. trips and reduce congestion. still candidate shopping and toms. Attorney General Maura Just what residents will get Sen. Marc Pacheco (a Biden Baker said the state has been Healey also reached a major for their money, however, is endorser) said he might back in close contact with federal settlement, hers with health less clear. Bloomberg if Biden falters, health agencies, local health insurers over what her office Transportation Committee Peake acknowledged that departments and hospitals to considers violations of state Co-Chair Rep. William Straus despite her support for Warren plan for the spread of the virus, and federal behavioral health said the revenue is necessary if there would be "life after and Bharel said that includes parity laws. the state is going to come any- March 3." the patient monitoring and Taken together with Senate where close to paying for Gov. "I'm worried about all the tracking supply chains for President Karen Spilka's Charlie Baker's $18 billion Democrats and I'm worried masks, gloves, respirators and efforts to improve access to capital spending plan. That's about four more years of other equipment that might be behavioral health, the access why House leaders have Donald Trump," Peake said. needed. issue has been put front and trimmed the governor's bond The momentum on the It's in cases like this when center in early 2020. bill to $14.5 billion, and plan Democratic side seems to be people don't seem to mind the STORY OF THE WEEK: to debate that on Thursday, with Vermont Sen. Bernie government keeping tabs on After spending nearly a year in after the revenue vote. Sanders, who will be in its citizens' travels and where- development, DeLeo says, Feelin’ the Bern House leaders have also set Springfield on Friday night abouts. The same cannot be "Revenue can't wait." Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie aside $54 million in new and Boston on Saturday to said about non-public health SONG OF THE WEEK: Sanders of Vermont speaks Feb. 28 during a rally at money for the MBTA and and rally supporters in hopes of scares. For supporters and opponents the MassMutual Center in Springfield. (CIARA regional transit authorities, upsetting Warren on her home A bill that would have of the House's tax bill, it JOHNSON-CORWIN PHOTO) and say the tax increase will turf. And a new MassINC/ allowed cities and towns to use seemed everyone had a reason help them finally make good WBUR poll suggested he cameras at traffic lights to to be truly disappointed. on the funding commitments for public transit that they have fallen short of for years. Gov. Baker, however, sug- gested it was nonsense that his $18 billion, long-term borrow- The Westfield News ing plan was unaffordable A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC without tax increases, and asked his top budget official to Mike Dobbs Flora Masciadrelli put together the documenta- Managing Editor Director of Sales/ tion to prove it. In the mean- Classified Manager time, Baker said he opposes Hope E. Tremblay gas tax and corporate tax Editor James Johnson-Corwin Multi-Media Manager hikes, and is "disappointed" that even with new revenue the Chris Putz Marie Brazee Sports Editor House hasn't proposed spend- Business Manager ing as much as he has on pub- Fran Smith Lorie Perry lic transit. 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136426_NPA230490-0001 Lifestyle_WNE-MarchSale-Visa-V4_10.875x20.indd 1 2/10/20 6:09 PM THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 - PAGE 7 SPORTS WSU baseball picked to win MASCAC; open season Feb. 29 WESTFIELD – Westfield State in at first as well. Gibb has devel- chance of finding himself in the University has been picked to oped a strong relationship with the starting rotation. Lefty Ryan defend their Massachusetts State Owls pitching staff and provides a Murphy (11 app., 3.15 ERA), Troy Collegiate Athletic Conference lot of power in his bat with a pair of Saulnier, Frankie Novio (16k in 12 baseball title, according to the 2020 home runs and 25 RBI last season. innings) and sidewinder Michael preseason conference coaches’ poll. Junior Bryant Dana provides the Vitolo (3.60 ERA) will be returning The Owls totaled 44 points and Owls with a strong defensive pres- and hoping to build off their previ- received four of the eight first-place ence at catcher and brings experi- ous experience in the Owls’ pen. votes. Fitchburg State was second ence after competing in 21 contests Freshman Sean and Billy Casey (no with 34 points and one first-place in 2019. Nick Martin remains an relation), Chris Schoen, Aidan ballot, and Framingham was third option behind the plate, but is likely Gilman, Patrick Wilbur and Luke with 32 points. Fourth-pick to receive most of his playing time Mathewson that will provide more Worcester nabbed two first place in the outfield. depth and options to the bullpen. votes, while seventh-pick Mass ROTATION: The Owls’ starting SCHEDULE: The Owls open the Maritime picked up a first-place CASEY BOUDREAU rotation will be led by junior Shane 2020 season on the last weekend of vote as well. Butler look to receive more signifi- his duties at the hot corner for the Bogli who returns after a successful February with three games in Troy, The Owls look to defend their cant time after having success in third straight season. He rapped six 2019 campaign. Last season Bogli N.Y. – two games against Rensselaer crown as MASCAC regular-season limited appearances last season for doubles and drove in 21 runs last pitched to a 2.83 ERA, with eight Polytechnic Institute and a single champions for the fourth year in a the Owls. Freshman Jordan Garner season. Sophomore Damien wins in 11 starts. In 66.2 innings game against Rochester, an NCAA row. The back-to-back conference will compete for playing time in the Maniscalco looks to lock up the Bogli stuck out 45 batters and only Tournament a year ago – before tournament champ Owls will have a outfield, DH and at first base. shortstop position with stellar defen- allowed nine walks. The rest of the heading down to Florida for the different look after graduating nine Veteran returnee Steve Saucier pro- sive play. Junior Sean Moorhouse rotation remains wide open after spring break. The Owls will play seniors, however, a strong core vides experience and strong defen- will compete for playing time at losing many seniors to graduation. eight games in Florida as part of the returns from their 28-win campaign sive abilities to the group after play- first base with senior captain Jake Juniors Patrick Jordan and Vincenzo RussMatt Tournament at Lake a season ago. The team will feature ing in 21 games in 2019. Kyle Gibb mixing in when not behind the Camera look to bring consistency to Myrtle Park in Auburndale, Pat 13 new additions that will provide Andreoli will add additional depth plate, and Garner will also be in the the rotation after both started in five Thomas Stadium in Leesburg, and competition and depth to the roster. to the outfield. mix at first base. Adding depth in contests for the Owls last season. Chain O’Lakes Park in Winter The Owls are looking to continue AROUND THE HORN: Senior the infield are freshman Kyle Darby Returning from injury is hard- Haven. Westfield will face their success as the program has captain Casey Boudreau is returning and Jake Sell, who both show poten- throwing junior Nate Langmeier #2-ranked Webster (Mo.) among a received votes in the 2020 Collegiate to the infield and looking to follow tial in their debut season and veter- who will be competing for a spot in solid Florida slate. Upon returning, Baseball pre-season DIII baseball up his all-conference honors with ans Jimmy Valenti and Zack the rotation. Junior Trevor Edwards the Owls will begin the rest of their polls. another stellar season leading the Graveline will provide versatility could start or relieve, and freshmen northern schedule on March 18 at OUTFIELD: The Owls will have Owls at second base. Boudreau fin- and speed while looking to contrib- Matt Laverdure and Ryan Robidoux home against the United States a young outfield this year, which is ished 2019 hitting .345 with eight ute significantly for the Owls this are also candidates to round out the Coast Guard Academy to take on projected to be led by 2019 doubles, one triple, and 21 RBI. He year. Jacob Palmer and Spencer rotation. the Bears. Conference play begins MASCAC all-conference player, played a clutch role in the Owls’ 4-2 Cloutier will add depth to this tal- BULLPEN: After appearing in at home on March 27 against Nick Martin. Martin ended 2019 NCAA win over Ithaca, scoring the ented group. 17 games out of the pen during his Framingham State. The 2020 sched- hitting .331 at the plate with six first run of the contest and knocking CATCHING: The Owls return sophomore campaign, Trevor ule will feature five games against doubles, two triples, a homerun, 20 in the second only one at-bat later. three catchers from the previous Edwards will be a candidate to lead teams who competed in the NCAA RBI and 17 stolen bases. Senior captain Brett Dooley, a for- season including primary starter the bullpen again. Edwards is look- tournament in 2019. – Courtesy of Sophomores Ethan Day and Jacob mer all-conference pick, will resume Jake Gibb, who is expected to mix ing to be a high caliber arm with a Westfield State University Sports

Owls men’s hoops advance to MASCAC championship game WESTFIELD – Vawn Lord, Jauch Green, Jr. Lord added to a tremendous season with 24 and Malik Pouncy each scored more than 20 points points, nine rebounds and three assists, Green fin- for Westfield State as the top-seeded Owls ran past ished with 24 points, five steals and three assists, #5 Salem State, 102-74 in a Massachusetts State and Pouncy finished 5-9 from long range in adding Collegiate Athletic Conference men’s basketball 22 points. Hamilton finished with 14 rebounds. semifinal game at Woodward Center on Thursday Salem was led by junior guard Alex De La Rosa night. who scored 29 points, and senior Hakeem With the win, Westfield State (19-7) advances to Animashaun, who fouled out with 16 points and Saturday’s championship game to host #2 13 rebounds. The Vikings season draws to a close Worcester State at 1:00 p.m. at the Woodward at 6-21 overall. Center. Westfield finished 28-44 from the foul line in The Westfield State University softball team is projected to finish fourth in the Westfield jumped out to a 13-0 lead less than the game compared to 16-25 for the Vikings. The 2020 MASCAC Poll. (WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SPORTS PHOTO) three minutes into the game, winding up the crowd Owls shot 33-69 (47.8 pct) from the floor and 8-18 on a dunk from Brendon Hamilton to help spark (44.4 pct.) from three point range. the run. From there, Westfield State offered a bar- Westfield advances to the MASCAC champion- Owls softball projected fourth rage of three pointers, as Pouncy came off the ship game for the second straight season. The bench hot, hitting his first four triples to extend the Owls last MASCAC championship was won in the lead to 32-7. 2014-15 season when they topped Bridgewater in MASCAC preseason poll Westfield led 52-35 at the half. State in the title game. Salem briefly sparked interest in the second half, The Owls and Worcester State have met on two WESTFIELD – The Westfield State son, finishing with a .333 batting aver- getting back-to-back three-pointers from Patrick occasions in the regular season, where they each Owls softball team will begin the 2020 age, .508 slugging percentage, two Bugler and Chris McDonald that trimmed the secured one victory. In the first matchup, the Owls season after being picked to finish home runs, 18 RBI, and two stolen Westfield lead to 11 at 52-41 prompting a timeout were defeated by Worcester 84-81 on the road. The fourth in the Massachusetts State bases. from Westfield State coach Rich Sutter. second matchup resulted in a Westfield State vic- Collegiate Athletics Conference. On the pitcher’s mound, junior Lord answered Sutter’s call with a driving tory at home with a score of 97-87. The Bridgewater State Bears are Emily Arredondo (Woburn, MA) layup, and then a conventional three-point play to #2 Worcester advances to the championship projected as the team to finish in first returns after leading the team with extend the lead back to 14, and Westfield held a game with a 96-72 win over #3 MCLA tonight. – place in the MASCAC. The Bears 101.1 innings pitched last season. comfortable lead the rest of the way. Courtesy of Westfield State University Sports finished the 2019 as the co-regular Senior infielder Kaitlynn Prophet season champions, finishing 12-2 in (Bellingham, MA) looks to lead the the conference tied with Framingham Owls to another successful perfor- State. mance with 13 runs batted in and an The Framingham State Rams begin on-base percentage of .370 in 2019. this season as the defending MASCAC Sophomore outfielder Colleen champions, who were voted as the Hughes (Hanson, MA) will return to team to finish second this season. Westfield with a high-powered The Fitchburg State Falcons come offense, recording 26 hits and 19 runs into this season picked to finish third, batted in last season with a .292 bat- just ahead of Westfield State. The ting average. Falcons finished 8-6 in the MASCAC The Owls will travel to Clermont, tied with the Owls, with a fourth place Florida to begin the 2020 regular sea- finish in 2019. son playing in ten games during spring Westfield State graduated five play- break week, beginning on Saturday ers after the 2019 season, with the March 7 against New England College majority of their talent returning in in a doubleheader. 2020. Opening Day for Westfield State is The Owls finished the 2019 season set for March 18 at home where they with a record of 12-25 overall, 8-6 in will host the Sage College Gators in a MASCAC. doubleheader. First pitch is set for Junior Sarah Meunier (Deerfield, 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM, respectively. – MA) was named Utility All- Courtesy of Westfield State University Westfield State’s Malik Pouncy hit five 3-pointers to help spark the Owls’ semifinal win over Salem Conference honoree for the 2019 sea- sports State. (WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SPORTS PHOTO) Westfield State women’s basketball falls in conference semis WESTFIELD – Worcester State senior Mya counteracted Westfield junior Melissa Gray, on a Sarah Blomgren free throw. lead to single digits at 58-49 with 2:23 left in Mosley scored 36 points and classmate who netted 27 points and seven rebounds, and The resilient Owls were not ready to sur- the third quarter, before Mosley stemmed the Catherine Sweeney added 17 rebounds as the 12 points and nine assists from Owls senior render, as Gray netted three 3-pointers in the tide with a driving layup. #3-seeded Lancers tipped #2 Westfield State, point guard Chelsea Moussette. final 2:21 of the half to trim the lead to 47-31 The Owls trailed by nine going into the 90-75 in a Massachusetts State Collegiate Westfield (13-13), the four-time defending at the half. fourth quarter after Moussette banked in a Athletic Conference women’s basketball conference tournament champs, got out of the Westfield, the top three point shooting team 45-foot bomb at the buzzer to end the period. semifinal game at Woodward Center on gate slowly, trailing by as many as 15 points in the nation at more than 13 per game, fired Westfield trimmed the lead to eight at 66-58 Thursday night. in the first quarter, and as many as 22 in the its best shot in the third quarter. Trailing on a Gray drive with 8:44 left in the game, but With the win, Worcester (19-8) advances to first half. Mosley played a huge role in the 51-33 with 7:32 left in the third, Owls unload- a Mosley putback boosted the lead back to Saturday’s championship game to play #1 fast start, scoring the first seven points in the ed as Moussette, Jenn Rennich, Gray and double figures. From their the lead hovered Framingham State. game. The Lancers grabbed their biggest lead Isabella Aitken all connected on three-point The big outing from Worcester’s seniors of night, 37-15 with 4:32 left in the first half shots as part of a 16-7 run that cut the Lancer See WSU, Page 8 Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on PAGE 8 - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS 2020 WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULES Men’s-Women’s Indoor Track and Field Ice Hockey DAYTE DA EVENT LOCATION DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME Saturday March 7 Last Chance Meet TBD Tues March 3 MASCAC Semifinals TBD Fri.-Sat. March 8-9 NCAA Division III Championships Sat March 7 MASCAC Championship TBD Charlotte, N.C.

Baseball Schedule Lacrosse Schedule DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME Saturday February 29 at RPI 11:00 a.m. DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME vs Rochester 2:00 Sunday March 1 at RPI 1:00 Wednesday March 4 at Mount Holyoke 5:00 Friday March 6 at Wheaton 4:00 Fri-Sat March 6-14 Spring Trip – RussMatt Central Florida Invitational (8) Saturday March 7 Penn State Abington 5:00 Sun.- Sat. March 8-14 SPRING BREAK, FL Pat Thomas Stadium, Leesburg, Fla. Monday March 9 Illinois Wesleyan 7:30 Sunday March 8 Suffolk (2) 3:00 Dever Park Field 1, Englewood, FL Pat Thomas Stadium, Leesburg, Fla. Monday March 9 Webster 9:45 a.m. Wednesday March 11 Carroll 9:30 a.m. Lake Myrtle Park Field No. 4, Auburndale, Fla. Dever Park Field 3, Englewood, FL Thursday March 12 Rhodes 4:30 Friday March 13 SUNY Canton 9:30 a.m. Lake Myrtle Park Field No. 7, Auburndale, Fla. Dever Park Field 2, Englewood, FL Friday March 13 Husson (2) 9:45 a.m. Wednesday March 18 at Connecticut College 6:00 Lake Myrtle Park Field No. 4, Auburndale, Fla.

Saturday March 14 Rutgers- Newark 9:15 a.m. Wednesday March 25 at Amherst 6:00 Saturday March 28 BRIDGEWATER STATE 1:00 Lake Myrtle Park Field No. 6, Auburndale, Fla.

Wednesday March 18 COAST GUARD 3:30 Wednesday April 1 SPRINGFIELD 7:00 Sunday April 5 at Salem State 12:00 Sunday March 22 at Wheaton 1:00

Wednesday March 25 at Eastern Connecticut State 4:00 Wednesday April 8 KEENE STATE 7:00

Friday March 27 FRAMINGHAM STATE 3:30 Saturday April 11 at Mass. Maritime 12:00 Saturday March 28 at Framingham State (2) (at NEBC) 3:00 Tuesday April 14 FRAMINGHAM STATE 7:00 Wednesday April 1 MCLA 3:30 Saturday April 18 at Worcester State 12:00 Friday April 3 at Fitchburg State 3:00 Wednesday April 22 at MCLA 6:00 Saturday April 4 FITCHBURG STATE (2) 12:00 Saturday April 25 FITCHBURG STATE 7 :00

Tuesday April 7 at MCLA (2) 2:00 Tuesday April 28 MASCAC Tournament Quarterfinals Friday April 10 at Mass. Maritime (2) 4:00 Thursday April 30 MASCAC Tournament Semifinals Saturday May 2 MASCAC Tournament Championship Saturday April 11 MASS. MARITIME 3:00 Monday April 13 SPRINGFIELD 3:30 Softball Wednesday April 15 at Elms 7:00

Friday April 17 at Bridgewater State 3:00 DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME Sat- Fri March 7-14 Spring Trip – Clermont, Florida Saturday April 18 BRIDGEWATER STATE (2) 12:00 Saturday March 7 New England College (DH)- Legends Way 1 11:15 a.m. Sunday March 8 Beloit- Hancock Park 1 4:00 Monday April 20 at Western New England 3:30 Sunday March 8 Pitt Greensburg- Hancock Park 2 6:15 Friday April 24 at Salem State 3:30 Tuesday March 10 UMass Dartmouth- Legends Way 4 11:30 a.m. Tuesday March 10 Suffolk- Legends Way 4 1:45 Saturday April 25 SALEM STATE (2) 1:30 Wednesday March 11 Husson- Legends Way 4 4:15 Wednesday March 11 Juniata- Legends Way 4 6:30 Sunday April 26 WHEATON 1:00 Friday March 13 SUNY Potsdam- Sleepy Hollow 6 9:30 a.m. Friday March 13 Bowdoin- Sleepy Hollow 3 1:45 Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Wednesday March 18 SAGE (2) 3:00 Friday March 20 at WPI (2) 3:30 DAY DATE EVENT LOCATION Tuesday March 24 at Elms (2) 3:00 Wednesday March 25 KEENE STATE (2) 3:00 Saturday March 21 Wesleyan Spring Classic Wesleyan University- Middletown,Ct. Saturday March 28 at Framingham State (2) 1:00 Saturday March 28 Corsair Classic (tentative) UMass Dartmouth- Dartmouth, Mass. Tuesday March 31 SMITH (2) 3:00 Saturday April 4 FITCHBURG STATE (2) 12:00 Saturday April 4 Coast Guard Invitational Coast Guard Academy- New London, Conn.

Saturday April 11 Jerry Gravel Invitational Westfield State- Westfield, Mass. Tuesday April 7 at MCLA (2) 2:00 Friday April 10 at Mass. Maritime (2) 3:30 Saturday April 18 Trinity College Invitational Trinity College- Hartford, Conn.

Saturday April 25 MASCAC Championships Westfield State- Westfield, Mass. Monday April 13 at Coast Guard (2) 3:00 Wednesday April 15 SPRINGFIELD (2) 3:00 Saturday May 2 New England Division III Championships MIT- Cambridge, Mass. Saturday April 18 BRIDGEWATER STATE (2) 12:00

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St. Mary’s host around the 10 point mark until ) and turnover margin (15.5). Mosley drilled a three-pointer Westfield’s season comes to a basketball with 2:50 left to play that put close after an up and down year, Worcester up by 13, 82-69. that saw the Owls weather a Westfield was forced to foul 10-game losing streak at midsea- tournament down the stretch, and the Lancers son, before rallying to 10-2 in WESTFIELD - Holy Trinity In asso- went 6-8 at the line in the closing conference play to earn the #2 ciation with St. Mary's, is hosting a 3 on 1:03, including a 4-4 mark for seed, and finished exactly at .500 3 Basketball Tournament March 20 Mosley. with a 13-13 overall record. from 6-9 p.m. and March 21 from 9 She finished 13-25 from the “This was one of my most a.m.-6 p.m. (depending on registration). floor, 4-7 behind the arc and 6-7 at enjoyable teams to be around,” The age groups are 8-9, 10-11,12-13 the foul line. Sweeney added 17 said Bertini. “In many ways they & 14-16. This is a double elimination rebounds, nine assists and six over-achieved with eight fresh- tournament. Cost is $60 per team (co-ed points, and Erin Gallella finished man and sophomores. We knew optional). Individuals can also sign up with 16 points. we were going to have some and games will be played half court. “Mosley is one of the best play- growing pains this season, and the Teams can be made up of three or ers in the league,” said Westfield Westfield State’s Chelsea Moussette finished a great career with 12 fact that we went 10-2 in the four players Registration deadline is State head coach Andrea Bertini. points and nine assists in the Owls 90-75 semi-final loss to Worcester league was a credit to our four March 13. Limited spaces are available “And I thought it was a great State. (WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SPORTS PHOTO) seniors and how hard they work. so register early. All players have a adjustment when they put her on after it.” (48.7 pct) from the floor and Chelsea and Mel lead us in so guarantee of two games, pizza, snack Chelsea and made her really work “We didn’t have our best game grabbed 51 rebounds to the Owls many ways offensively and defen- and a t-shirt. The tournament will be with (Mosley’s) wingspan. Their today for sure, but I thought 37. The Lancers also blocked six sively. I really wanted to play one hosted by St. Mary's at 30 Bartlett St. length was a problem. We knew Mosley and Sweeney had fantas- shots. more game, but you’ve got to To register or for more information she could score, and we talked tic games.” The Lancers also limited their credit Worcester, they were unbe- call or email the Annette at the Holy about how many shots she’d get. Westfield got 11 from Isabella turnovers, as they had 21 to the lievable today and they played Trinity office at 413-568-1506 or htof- We thought she might take 30, she Aitken. Owls 20. Westfield led the nation great.” – Courtesy of Westfield fice @comcast.net. took 25 – you figure seniors in Worcester State finished 37-76 in turnovers forced per game (32.5 State University Sports their last game are going to go Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 - PAGE 9

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020: This year, you plunge ahead to control your direction. You might even sabotage your need for control by making some impulsive deci- sions. If single, others find you very desirable. Do not commit for that reason but because you want to be around this person. If attached, this year offers steady and secure communications DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker and events. Nevertheless, expect a tweak here and there. Your interactions with your signifi- cant other reach new levels. TAURUS knows how to pull you in and convince you they are right!

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

ARIES (March 21-April 19)  You significantly evaluate an invest- ment. Your intuition might be putting up a warning sign that could cause an internal con- flict. Slowing down and not immediately com- SCARY GARY Mark Buford mitting to a certain path of action would be reasonable. Tonight: Make it your treat. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  Your energy soars, drawing positive feedback. You seem unusually success- ful and popular. Decide what you want from each person, keeping your objective in mind. It is easy to be tossed off topic. Tonight: Out and about. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  You do not need to dominate. Trust Crosswords that time and your abilities will help shed light on an issue. You could experience some dis- comfort dealing with an older person or some- DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni one you look up to. Tonight: Recognize some- one else’s creativity. CANCER (June 21-July 22)  Do not hesitate to zero in on what you want. Say less and focus more on a key objective. Consider taking some time off to visit with your friends and participate in a fun happening. Tonight: Where you want to be. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  Be aware of tension around you. Tossing yourself in the arena as a boss or leader might not be beneficial. Be aware of another person’s expectations and where he or she could lead you. Do you want to head in this B.C. Mastroianni and Hart direction? Tonight: A force to be dealt with. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  Reach out for another person who might be more knowledgeable than you and has a good sense of direction. You could also find this person a little offbeat. Keep this variable in mind when making a decision. Tonight: Head out to hear live music. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  One-on-one relating takes you down a solid path. You might be comfortable because of the predictability of this person. Do not be surprised if this same person demon- strates a quirkiness out of the blue. Tonight: ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie Enjoy dinner for two. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  Defer to someone else if you are unsure of what you want. The other party knows exactly what he or she wants and expects from you. Go along for the ride. Tonight: You might surprise yourself with how good you feel. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  You have a lot to accomplish quickly, but a need for details and facts could slow down the process. Know when to pull back from the situation, especially if you do not feel it is desirable to go down this path. Tonight: ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett Take a nap, then decide. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  Your innate creativity fills in any gaps and prevents hassles. Ask yourself how realistic you are being about the matter at hand. Keep interactions light and full of com- munication. Tonight: You will learn a lot. Stay open. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  Your domestic life is bustling. You easily might opt for a spontaneous gathering at your place. Others are only too delighted to appear. Someone’s stance might be somewhat difficult to deal with. Tonight: The action is at Cryptoquip your place. ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  Make an effort to meet with someone you care about. Too much is happen- ing behind the scenes that needs to be discussed and cleared out. Your perspective could change radically once you have an important conversa- tion. Tonight: At a favorite haunt.

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At Ken Willis, ken.willis 1. 22victory, Skidoo a streak stretching theLas No. Vegas, 6 and RossNo. 12 Chastain, Fords GODWIN’[email protected] PICKS all the way back to last June. weredriving involved the No. in the 6, brought outcome FOR FONTANA Joey LoganoHe snapped went that 22 streakraces by of aout race. a caution At Daytona, with five they to go, withoutwinning a NASCAR at Las CupVegas. Series “Man, wreckedspoiling on a the sure-thing last lap. win At by WINNER: Kyle Larson Joey Logano celebrates after winning at Las Vegas Motor REST OF TOP 5: victory,this a is streak a huge stretching win, and nice to LasRyan Vegas, Blaney Ross in Chastain, the No. 12. GODWIN’SChase PICKS Elliott, kick off the season with a W,” Speedway. [AP/JOHN LOCHER] Ryan Blaney, Martin Truex Jr., all the way back to last June. driving the No. 6, brought FOR FONTANA said Logano, who drives the 3. Newman’s recovery Brad Keselowski He snapped that streak by out a caution with five to go, No. 22 Ford. injury from the wreck. He written statement. FIRST ONE OUT: Denny Hamlin winning at Las Vegas. “Man, spoiling a sure-thing win by WINNER: Kyle Larson Ryan Newman, who was gave no other details. “The DARK HORSE: Clint Bowyer this is a huge win, and nice to Ryan Blaney in the No. 12. Joey Logano celebrates after winning at Las Vegas Motor REST OF TOP 5: Chase Elliott, 2. Not over until involved in a horrific crash doctors have been pleased Godwin Kelly, godwin. DON’T BE SURPRISED IF: Larson kick off the season with a W,” on the last lap of the Daytona Speedway.with my progression [AP/JOHN LOCHER] over the [email protected] winsRyan three Blaney, or four Martin times this Truex Jr., said Logano,For the second who drives week thein a row 3. Newman’s500, said he suffered recovery a head last few days,” he said in a seasonBrad beginning Keselowski with this race. No. 22 Ford. injury from the wreck. He written statement. FIRST ONE OUT: Denny Hamlin Ryan Newman, who was gave no other details. “The DARK HORSE: Clint Bowyer 2. Not over until involved in a horrific crash doctors have been pleased Godwin Kelly, godwin. DON’T BE SURPRISED IF: Larson on the last lap of the Daytona with my progression over the [email protected] wins three or four times this For the second week in a row 500, said he suffered a head last few days,” he said in a season beginning with this race.

Dear Annie HINTS FROM HELOISE By ANNIE LANE The day we catch up Dear Readers: Welcome to One of her liver panels was to supply a letter of recommenda- FEB. 29! Yes, 2020 is a leap year, abnormally high. The doctor said tion from my veterinarian). I had Too Focused on Finding 'The One' a calendar year that has one extra this could be general inflamma- two dogs that both lived to be Dear Annie: I am a 30-year-old woman other cardiovascular diseases, courtesy of day in it. What’s going on? Earth tion, gallstones or even cancer. 15-plus years, but do you want to who is trying to find my perfect match. I the American Heart Association and the goes around the sun in approxi- The key to getting my dog the know why I was turned down? I have tried all the dating websites and it Centers for Disease Control. mately 365.25 days. To account treatment she needed was early did not have a fenced-in backyard! doesn't seem to work. I've been into older --Cardiovascular is the leading cause of for that extra quarter day, one full diagnosis. Within 12 hours of her Long story short, yes, I bought men all my life, and I want to date an older death in the U.S. and the world, causing day is added in February to the showing symptoms, I had her at the dog I currently have, and he’s man. However, no matter what I do, it 17.8 million deaths in 2017. calendar every four years. the doctor. a wonderful and happy dog. But I doesn't seem to work out. I put myself on --More people die of cardiovascular dis- Superstitious? Many people She received some antibiotics often think of the little girl I was dating websites with my photos, but the ease each year than all forms of cancer. avoid getting married during a and will be checked again in two trying to adopt, and I wonder what men just don't come. No one is interested in --Risk factors for cardiovascular disease leap year, but it’s become more weeks. My hint is to get your dog happened to her, and if she got a me that I'm interested in. include obesity, high cholesterol, high trendy for women to PROPOSE to seen ASAP when you suspect a good home. -- Rosanne K. via I love country music, and I love all things blood pressure, and diabetes. men during a leap year. problem. My mind was put at email Disney; most of all I'm a huge Alan Jackson The good news is that around 80% of What will you do with your ease. -- Honora in Texas Rosanne, your frustration is fan. I love myself for who I am and would heart disease is preventable. A diet rich in extra day this year? Because it SWINGING FOR THE understandable. The rescue group like someone else in my life who does the fruits, vegetables and whole grains has been occurs in February, one of the FENCES is ultimately looking out for what same. But when I put myself out there and associated with a decreased risk of heart most romantic months of the year, Dear Heloise: I tried, to no they feel is best for the dog. I’m start talking to people, they don't accept me disease (and in some cases even a reversal why not “engage” in spreading avail, to adopt a dog from a rescue happy you have a sweet pup now. for who I am. of existing heart disease). I encourage peo- kindness, goodwill, love and group. I have a 30-year-plus track Email a picture; we’ll make him a My family is pushing me to find myself a ple to read Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn's book warmth today? -- Heloise record of caring for dogs (I offered Pet of the Week! -- Heloise man so that I can start a family of my own. "Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease" for P.S. Know someone born on What can I do? How can I get somebody to more information on that, and to talk with February 29? It’s time to say a notice me? -- Kathy with a K their doctors about next steps if they think legit “Happy Birthday!” Dear Kathy: It's one thing to have a they might be at risk for heart disease. PET PAL type; it's another to have tunnel vision. Your Dear Annie: I just had to weigh in on Dear Readers: Meet Lizzy preoccupation with finding an older man "Out of Shape's" letter. I am 64 and am 30 in Alta Loma, Calif., Perry and might be preventing you from meeting the pounds lighter than I was two years ago. right man. Any time I tried to diet, the results have Donna’s white, curly terrier Also, shared tastes and interests are a been either short-lived or I've gained weight mix. She is a miracle survivor plus, not a must. After all, a relationship as a result of the effort. The only thing that of thyroid cancer! can't be built on a mutual love of Alan has worked for me is to focus on health To see lovely Lizzy and our Jackson. What matters in a partner is just rather than weight. You might need to do other Pet Pals, visit www. what you said: that he accepts you for who this for yourself, for the long term, to Heloise.com and click on “Pet you are. improve your life, rather than focusing on of the Week.” Do you have a So discard all your preconceived notions. your appearance. Best of luck, health and furry friend you’d like to share? Reset the filters on your dating profiles. happiness in 2020 and beyond. -- Loving Email a picture and description Widen the scope of your social life with Life to [email protected]. -- new hobbies and activities in your commu- Dear Loving Life: This is fantastic Heloise nity. Be willing to go out with a man who advice. Focus on the whole-health picture, ASAP TO THE VET might not seem quite your type. It doesn't and a healthy weight will follow. Dear Heloise: My 12-year- have to be a big commitment: Just meet ——— old Chihuahua was not feeling him for coffee; that way, if you aren't feel- "Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice well. She was listless, no ener- ing it, the whole ordeal can be over in 30 From Dear Annie" is out now! Annie Lane's gy, lethargic, etc. It scared me. minutes. debut book -- featuring favorite columns on What did I do? I called the Dear Annie: I recently learned that love, friendship, family and etiquette -- is veterinarian right away. They February is National Heart Month. As available as a paperback and e-book. Visit fit her in, did a thorough exam, someone who has lost multiple family http://www.creatorspublishing.com for drew some blood and we had members to heart disease, I wanted to share more information. Send your questions for an answer. some facts about heart disease, stroke and Annie Lane to [email protected]. 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