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Now retired Westfield firefighter, Lenny Ferst Calling all young artists! on his last day By Hope E. Tremblay this show, and it is funded by the Massachusetts at work. Assistant Managing Editor and the Westfield cultural councils.” (Photo by WESTFIELD –The Westfield Youth Art Students are invited to submit their original Peter Currier) Show organizers are seeking submissions for artwork in any medium, including drawing, the Sept. 14 show for artists ages 5-18. paintings, sculptures and mixed media. There The Westfield Youth Art Show is from 10 is no fee to submit a piece for the show and a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Greater Westfield Boys the event is free and open to the public. and Girls Club. Awards will be given to children and teens The deadline for submissions, which should in the following age categories: 5-7, 8-10, be dropped off at the Club during business 11-13 and 14-18. All art must have been made hours, is Sept. 9. Youth from Westfield and within the past year. surrounding communities are welcome to Chiba said she is very excited about the enter. show and seeing the creativity of area youth. Organizer Shannon Chiba, who teaches “Children and teens are so creative, have so youth art classes through Westfield ArtWorks much to share and their art is inspiring,” she in the Rinnova Building, said she organized said. “Outside of school, children do not have Firefighter Ferst retires this event “to help promote youth art and to many opportunities to show artwork, and this By Peter Currier His very first call, 36 years ago, was a help kids gain exposure for their talent.” show gives them the chance to participate in Staff Writer grease fire on Franklin Street. Somebody was While searching for a venue, Chiba discov- an art show that celebrates all art.” WESTFIELD — The Westfield Fire attempted to deep fry something when the ered the Boys and Girls Club was open to Children and teens can submit one piece in Department celebrated the career of fire- grease splashed out and started a blaze. He hosting the show. any category, and they can submit to one or all fighter Lenny Ferst Friday on his last day in recalled that the truck they had at the time “It is a great partnership to work with the categories. the fire service before he begins his retire- was borrowed from Chicopee and didn’t have Boys and Girls Club,” she said. “Did you “Our city is super creative, and Artworks of ment. enough seats for the firefighters. Ferst and know that they have recently had a National Westfield wants to encourage folks to be a Ferst, 65, has been with the fire service for another firefighter had to ride on the back of Art competition winner at the club? It was a part of the community and show their art,” a month shy of 36 years. His entire career the truck on the tailboard while holding on, competition between all of the boys and girls Chiba said. “Supporting youth art builds our was spent in Westfield working on the ambu- something that he says is rather taboo today. clubs nationwide, and a child from Westfield lances in addition to the firetrucks. Ferst His final call was to a home on East won. The staff were very interested in hosting See Young Artists!, Page 3 reflected a little bit on his career as he pre- Bartlett Street. pared for retirement. He noted that he was recently driving “I’ve seen the first woman in the fire around with his family and started pointing department. I’ve seen the first paramedics out all of the houses in Westfield that he had come into the fire department. I’ve seen the been inside for various calls over the years. first diesel ambulance in the fire depart- “It’s been a good career for me. I’m sad to ment,” said Ferst. go, but it is what it is,” said Ferst. Over the course of his 36 years in firefight- As far as his plans for retirement, Ferst said ing, Ferst said that a lot has changed. He said that he has no idea what he is going to do the gear got lighter and more streamlined, the now. He said he would take a few months off training is better and the firefighters are to relax and wait for something to find him. healthier and more physically fit. He said the For his last day, the fire department had a trucks have also changed to become bigger lunch in the department headquarters in his and hold more water. honor, with his family coming by to join the He added that he has been pleased to see celebration as well. more manpower over the years, creating a Deputy Fire Chief Andy Hart gave high need for more sub-stations such as the Little praise to Ferst during his final day on the job. River Station on Little River Road. Hart has been with the department for 26 “We’ve gotten some really good people years. here. From the chief right on down. The “Lenny and I were ambulance partners deputies, the captains — they’re all knowl- when I first got on. To this day he is a hard edgeable. They’re willing to work with you. worker. He’s not afraid to get in the thick of They’re willing to train you. It’s just a great things,” said Hart. “This job means a lot to group of guys,” said Ferst. “I’m proud of him and we’re sad to see him go.” what I did here. I’m proud to work with these Civil service rules for firefighters dictate guys.” that they must retire by one month after their Ferst says the citizens of Westfield should 65th birthday at the latest. Ferst, who turned be proud to have a department like theirs. 65 on Aug. 11, said that if that rule wasn’t in “The way I look at the fire department is: If place he would stay. you don’t know what else to do, call the fire “It is a young man’s game. It’s physical,” department,” said Ferst. said Ferst. While recalling the span of his career, Ferst Ferst closed out by saying that he finds the said that the only two days he remembers are fire department to be the perfect job. his first and last day. Everything in the mid- Peter Currier can be reached at A trio of young artists show off paintings they created in Shannon Chiba’s youth art class. dle is one big blur to him. [email protected]. (Photo submitted)

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7/16/19 Westfield News Ad: Front page bottom banner: 10.875”x2” Email ads to: Ken Morrow: [email protected] Runs: 7/20, 26 and 8/3, 9, 17, 23, 31 PAGE 2 - SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS ‘Legends’ show benefits ministries, athletes By Lori Szepelak university’s Music Department, and that existence of an entertainer is an Correspondent parishioner Sue Emery who serves honor. I’m just a fan displaying his WESTFIELD-For parishioners of on the Westfield State University memorabilia and what Elvis Presley UCC Second Congregational Church, Neighborhood Advisory Board. Also, meant to me as a stage performer.” collaborating with Westfield State Hesse serves as a Protestant Chaplain For Carter, her Cher tribute is University is a natural fit. at the Interfaith Center on campus. about bringing “joy” to the audience. “We share a property line with the “Most of the UCC Second “Once I’m on stage, I want to bring university and our congregation has Congregational Church parishioners joy and memories back for people,” had close ties with the university for have grown up in Westfield, and a said Carter, who plans to include years,” said Pastor Barbara Hesse. vast majority are Westfield State Cher’s classic “Turn Back Time” “We absolutely love Westfield State graduates,” said Hesse. since it is a “pinnacle” song. “Our University students and we welcome Features of the evening will include purpose as a performer is making every opportunity to work with a teacup raffle, a 50/50 raffle, and people believe they are seeing a dead them.” Neil Diamond Tribute Artist refreshments for purchase. Meal ringer of the artist.” The unique relationship continues Charlie Lask deals will include hot dogs, mini For Lask, his “high-energy tribute” this fall when the university’s softball meatball subs, pulled pork sliders and of Diamond is to salute one of the top team co-sponsors a fundraiser with Elvis classics. a pulled pork sundae with a scoop of performers and song writers of the the church titled “A Night Out With “Anyone who loves the legends, mac and cheese with pulled pork and 20th century. past and current, will want to be the Legends” on Sept. 28. The event onions. An a la carte menu will also Cher Tribute Artist Lisa Carter Tickets can be purchased in will be conducted in Woodward here,” said Michelle Storozuk of the be offered. Snacks will include pop- advance until Sept. 14 and are $20 for Center on the university campus. university’s Athletic Department. corn, nachos and cheese and chips, as “Just recently 60 to 80 of the adults and $10 for students and Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show “This is a great venue to come out well as cold drinks. Desserts to be Westfield State University football seniors. Checks should be made pay- starts at 7 p.m. with one 30-minute and have a great time with friends offered include whoopie pies and players volunteered to clean the yard able to UCC Second Congregational intermission. and family, while supporting two cheesecake. and perimeter of our church,” said Church and mailed to Michelle The two-hour event features tribute very worthwhile organizations.” Proceeds raised from the fundrais- Hesse. “Last year, I drove into our Storozuk, Westfield State University artists Charlie Lask performing Neil Storozuk is also a member of the er will allow the softball team to pay parking lot and noticed all of the litter Athletic Department, 577 Western Diamond songs, Lisa Carter show- church and has been working with less out of pocket for their spring had been picked up by a bunch of Ave., Westfield, MA 01086. casing Cher tunes, Nicole Fuller (aka Hesse behind the scenes on the logis- travel, according to Storozuk. students without being asked. I guess Tickets at the door are $25 for Lady Niki) singing Lady Gaga songs, tics. “UCC Second Congregational that I said it before – we absolutely adults and $15 for students and and Ray Guillemette Jr., performing “The church is a very small com- Church prides itself in being ‘A love Westfield State University stu- seniors. munity, and our softball team and Beacon of Hope’ here in Westfield,” dents.” For tickets or more information, baseball team have to raise a signifi- said Hesse. “Fundraisers such as ‘A The tribute artists are gearing up call (413) 250-0685 or (413) 572- cant amount of money each year to Night Out With the Legends’ allows for their appearance and are eager to 5405, or send an email to cbannis- travel in the spring for pre-season the church to continue with our out- take the stage for this fundraiser. [email protected]. play,” said Storozuk. “I am hopeful reach ministry. Our outreach ministry “I feel very lucky to be able to do that this is going to be a huge success, helps put school supplies into the something that I enjoy,” said Fuller. and knew we would need some help hands of needy students, supplements “I have always enjoyed singing, putting this together.” our work at Community Table, offers dancing, and performing. It’s a true Storozuk feels strongly that this transportation for seniors going to honor that I have the opportunity to fundraiser is a “great way” to bring medical appointments, provides perform as a Lady Gaga Tribute the campus community and the sur- Christmas gifts for victims of domes- Artist and I keep getting invited to rounding community together. tic violence, and socks, mittens and perform.” “We anticipate this event will be a scarves for the homeless.” For Guillemette, performing as an success and will be able to make this Hesse added that church members Elvis Tribute Artist is personal. an annual event,” said Storozuk. work with established programs “Elvis was one of the most influen- Hesse added the church has addi- including Kinship to help homeless tial personalities in the history of tional connections to the university, youth and Common Goods which music and entertainment, on every Elvis Tribute Artist including Karen Ducharme, organist helps Westfield State students, staff level,” said Guillemette. “To be able and choir director, who works in the Lady Gaga Tribute Artist Ray Guillemette Jr. and faculty. to proudly and successfully represent Nicole “Lady Niki” Fuller

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n August 31, 1986, 82 people were killed when U.S. soil. an Aeromexico jetliner and a small private plane In 1992, white separatist Randy Weaver surrendered to collided over Cerritos, California. The Soviet pas- authorities in Naples, Idaho, ending an 11-day siege by One year ago: O federal agents that had claimed the lives of Weaver’s senger ship Admiral Nakhimov collided with a merchant At a memorial in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, congressional vessel in the Black Sea, causing both to sink; up to 448 wife, son and a deputy U.S. marshal. (Weaver was ac- leaders saluted the late Arizona Republican Sen. John people reportedly died. quitted of murder and all other charges in connection with McCain as a model of service in war and peace and the confrontation; he was convicted of failing to appear “one of the bravest souls our nation has ever produced.” On this date: for trial on firearms charges and was sentenced to 18 Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul,” was laid to rest after In 1886, an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of months in prison but given credit for 14 months he’d al- an eight-hour funeral at a Detroit church, where guests 7.3 devastated Charleston, South Carolina, killing at least ready served.) included Bill and Hillary Clinton, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, 60 people, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Stevie Wonder and Smokey Robinson. Serena Williams In 1994, the Irish Republican Army declared a cease-fire. scored her most lopsided victory ever against her sister In 1888, Mary Ann Nichols, believed to be the first victim Russia officially ended its military presence in the former Venus, winning a third-round match at the U.S. Open, of “Jack the Ripper,” was found slain in London’s East East Germany and the Baltics after half a century. 6-1, 6-2. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said she had End. “no intention of taking any action” regarding any possible In 1997, Prince Charles brought Princess Diana home use of federal money to arm teachers or provide them for the last time, escorting the body of his former wife to In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an act with firearms training. prohibiting the export of U.S. arms to belligerents. a Britain that was shocked, grief-stricken and angered by her death in a Paris traffic accident earlier that day. Today’s Birthdays: In 1939, the first issue of Marvel Comics, featuring the In 2017, rescuers began a block-by-block search of tens Japanese monster movie actor Katsumi Tezuka (“Godzil- Human Torch, was published by Timely Publications in la”) is 107. Actor Warren Berlinger is 82. Rock musician New York. of thousands of Houston homes, looking for anyone who might have been left behind in the floodwaters from Hur- Jerry Allison (Buddy Holly and the Crickets) is 80. Ac- ricane Harvey. The scope of the fake accounts scandal tor Jack Thompson is 79. Violinist Itzhak Perlman is 74. In 1969, boxer Rocky Marciano died in a light airplane Singer Van Morrison is 74. Rock musician Rudolf Schen- crash in Iowa, a day before his 46th birthday. at Wells Fargo expanded, with the bank now saying 3.5 million accounts may have been opened without custom- ker (The Scorpions) is 71. Actor Richard Gere is 70. Actor Stephen Henderson is 70. Olympic gold medal track and In 1972, at the Munich (MYOO’-nik) Summer Olympics, ers’ permission. American swimmer Mark Spitz won his fourth and fifth field athlete Edwin Moses is 64. Rock singer Glenn Til- gold medals in the 100-meter butterfly and 800-meter Ten years ago: brook (Squeeze) is 62. Rock musician Gina Schock (The freestyle relay; Soviet gymnast Olga Korbut won gold Extremely dangerous and strengthening Hurricane Jime- Go-Go’s) is 62. Singer Tony DeFranco (The DeFranco medals in floor exercise and the balance beam. na roared toward Mexico’s resort-studded Baja California Family) is 60. Rhythm-and-blues musician Larry Wad- Peninsula. Walt Disney Co. announced it was acquiring dell (Mint Condition) is 56. Actor Jaime P. Gomez is 54. In 1980, Poland’s Solidarity labor movement was born comic book giant Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion. Former baseball pitcher Hideo Nomo is 51. Rock musi- with an agreement signed in Gdansk that ended a cian Jeff Russo (Tonic) is 50. Singer-composer Deborah 17-day-old strike. Five years ago: Gibson is 49. Rock musician Greg Richling (Wallflowers) On the Sunday talk shows, leaders of the House and is 49. Actor Zack Ward is 49. Golfer Padraig (PAH’-drig) In 1989, Britain’s Princess Anne and her husband, Capt. Senate intelligence committees prodded President Harrington is 48. Actor Chris Tucker is 47. Actress Sara Mark Phillips, announced they were separating after 15 Barack Obama to take decisive action against what they Ramirez is 44. Rhythm-and-blues singer Tamara (Trina years of marriage. said were growing threats from Islamic State militants on & Tamara) is 42. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2019 - PAGE 3

Downtown Live! Lexi Weege and the Wondertwins perform at Downtown Live Aug. 30. (Photos by Hope E. Tremblay)

A young artist creates a painting during a class through ArtWorks Westfield. (Photo submitted) Young Artists! Continued from Page 1 city’s arts and culture movement for the future, and it shows youth art- ists the value in continuing their skills. By supporting youth art, kids and teens know that we believe in them, their ability, and we also show them the power of entrepreneurship.” If the artists choose, they may sell their work. Prizes for artists include art materials, baskets, classes and experiences for young artists to enjoy. Ribbons will also be awarded. For more information contact [email protected] The Westfield Youth Art Show is a production of ArtWorks of Westfield supported by a grant from the Westfield Cultural Council. ——— Hope E. Tremblay can be reached at [email protected].

Woodstock at 50 Continued from Page 1 They had made tables out of the troughs, but Kiendzior After Woodstock, Kiendzior continued to work at Micro until five years ago. “I don’t like the music nowadays,” thought they were having people eat out of the troughs, and Abrasive before joining Westfield Gas & Electric, where he Kiendzior said. they were going to take photos of the “dirty hippies.” worked for a couple of dozen years in the gas department put- It was long after Woodstock that Kiendzior met and married He got really paranoid when he finally went to the Hog Farm ting in mains, doing service calls and reading meters. his wife, Cathy Kennedy Kiendzior who had her own Woodstock on Sunday seeking food, and helicopters surrounded them. “I He also started a DJ business called Music Express, which he story to tell. thought this is it, they’re all going to kill us,” said Kiendzior. did for 25 years on weekends and evenings, playing classic rock They returned to Bethel for the first time since the festival Instead, loudspeakers declared, “Don’t worry, we’re here for for parties and weddings, and deejaying at the Purple Onion, up seven years ago, after Kiendzior started having some heart you not against you,” and landed with doctors, medical sup- problems. He said when he got there and stood on the same plies and food. Kiendzior learned later that New York Gov. field he had as a kid, he felt this uncontrollable sensation. Nelson Rockefeller had sent the National Guard to help. “A lot of emotions,” he said. “I got over it.” Kiendzior and his friends started leaving on Sunday evening. This year, for the 50th anniversary, they couldn’t get a room He said they didn’t stay too far away that night, and could hear closer than 45 minutes away at a resort that he said ended up Hendrix play the National Anthem in the distance the next costing them over $317 for the night. He enjoyed seeing morning. He said to his surprise, he easily found his car, and Santana on the outdoor stage again though. they got home to Westfield on Monday night. He said the owners who bought the farm from Max Yasgur have it preserved as open space, and in the corner is a monu- ment to the original festival, listing all of the bands that played there. Kiendzior is still looking for people from Westfield who went to Woodstock 50 years ago. He said if anyone would like to share their memories with him, they can give him a call at 413-454-3714. However, he said, they have to be at least 50 years old.

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Tom Perez, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, declared his opposition to plans for telephone voting submit- ted by the key early voting states of Iowa and Nevada, envi- sioned as part of the national party’s efforts to increase par- ticipation in the 2020 nominating fight. “We concur with the advice of the DNC’s security experts that there is no tele-caucus system available that meets our standard of security and liability,” Perez said in a statement joined by the co-chairs of the party’s Rules and Bylaws Committee. The Iowa and Nevada parties had planned to allow some voters to cast caucus votes over the telephone in February 2020 instead of showing up at traditional caucus meetings. The powerful rules committee, which must approve all states’ primary and caucus plans, still must meet in the coming weeks to make the final decision, but Friday’s statement makes clear that will be a formality. The decision removes a potential cause of a flawed count on caucus night that could undermine the integrity of a process that has been criticized even in its traditional form. The decision leaves the Iowa and Nevada state parties in limbo, without clarity on how they’ll meet the national party’s requirements to expand access to the caucuses. Iowa (L-R) Chamber of Commerce Director Kate Phelon, Dunkin’ manager Mariely Serrano, Councilor Cindy C. Harris,, Democratic Party Chair Troy Price said he would comply with Franchisee Manny Sardinha, Mayor Brian P. Sullivan, Franchisee Paul Sardinha, Sen. Don Humason, Chiara McNally, the DNC’s decision, but that he wouldn’t speculate on any and “Cuppy.” (Photo by Amy Porter) potential alternatives to the plan the party had originally put in place. “We’re going to take the time we need to explore the options available to us, recognizing we still have five months Meet state Rep. Velis’ aide Chiara McNally till the caucuses,” he said. college I worked at the YWCA as an occurred a few weeks ago and it was Price also expressed confidence that Iowa would not have Hello Westfield! advocate and now I am here! I am very amazing to see and experience. to scrap the caucuses overall, or lose its status as the first state Happy Labor Day weekend folks. grateful to the people I have met and I grew up loving theatre whether that in the nation to express a presidential preference. Another week goes by and we are sud- experiences that brought me to being in was performing or watching it. I had the It’s unclear how exactly the elimination of the tele-caucus denly upon the start of the school year, this position to help you with any issues chance to see the performance of the option will affect candidate strategy. Conversations with cam- time sure does fly! It’s been an exciting that you may have. Enchanted Circle Theater in Holyoke paign aides in Iowa and Nevada suggested most campaigns week for our area as we start to go into It has taken some getting used to this and I thought it was fantastic. The work hadn’t done much planning around the virtual caucus yet the fall time where we have more holi- current position, as we help more spe- they are doing seemed great for the kids because the exact processes hadn’t yet been approved by the days, events, and meetings to go to. We cifically with requests dealing with state involved and it was nice to see how DNC. But at least one candidate, former Housing Secretary have been very busy with constituent agencies. This is where we are able to Shakespeare is being introduced to them Julian Castro, called the DNC’s decision to scrap the virtual work, so make sure to keep coming up to thrive and help you best. It is such as well. Events like this are such a treat caucus an “affront to the principles of our democracy.” us wherever we are. It is very important important work to us and we hope to do because it gives me an opportunity to William McCurdy II, the Nevada Democratic Party chair- to us to make sure we are working with the best we can to make your lives a lit- learn more about the surrounding com- man, expressed disappointment in the outcome but noted that you to hopefully figure out anything that tle bit easier if there is some issue you munities in addition to Westfield itself. I his state still will have early caucus voting “to provide Nevada is going on in your lives. It is a very are running into. I have had a very busy also enjoyed meeting all the great people Democrats additional opportunities to participate in an impor- busy time of year for these types of month getting used to the office, events at The Westfield Center when they cel- tant process that will have lasting effects on our country.” things and is such a great way to get to that pop up, and meeting new people, it ebrated an employee’s 40 years of ser- Nevada’s plan to offer early, in-person caucusing is expect- see more of the people of Westfield! has been a bit of a whirlwind. We vice there. Getting to see all the work ed to meet the DNC’s requirement that states offer some alter- I would like to take this time to intro- wanted to give all of you a chance to get people put in to support the community nate means of participating in traditional neighborhood meet- duce myself. My name is Chiara to know me and what I have been up to is truly special and I appreciate every ings. McNally and I am the new Legislative in this period of time. second of it. The party has planned to offer four early nights where vot- Aide in the office. The Representative In my time here so far, I have had the Now that you know the person who is ers may show up at a location and fill out forms listing their thought it was important for all of you to opportunity present a few citations to potentially answering your calls, hope- preferred candidate and at least one alternate. The DNC has know who may be answering your calls various people or organizations for their fully you all reach out and tell me about not given final approval to that plan, but Artie Blanco, a DNC or helping with your constituent requests. great work and accomplishments. This what is going on that we can help with. rules and bylaws committee member from Nevada, said I am very excited to be working in is something that was new to me and I look forward to seeing many of you at Friday that she had not heard any security concerns about the Westfield and meeting all of you, it has very exciting! One of the amazing parts our office hours or even our main office early caucusing plan. been such a great time so far learning of what I get to do every now and then is at 52 Court Street on the second floor Blanco said plans for the tele-caucus involved creating new about all the important topics to you all! go to events and actually meet many of above Flowers by Webster. I encourage technology that doesn’t yet exist. The states had hoped to A little bit of background about me, I am you there rather than just our office, all of you to stop by or call us to let us work with the DNC to develop the telephone-based voting from the Greater Boston Aaea and moved out to Westfield to go to college which you can often find me at if I am know about anything going on that we system but questions about how secure the system could be at Westfield State University. I gradu- not at the Senior Center for office hours. can help with. Our office can be reached were raised back in a June DNC meeting. She said she’s hope- ated with a major in Criminal Justice I was able to go to the grand opening of at [email protected] or (413) ful that Democrats will work to create it by 2024. and minor in Political Science. After the Next Generation Dunkin’ that 572-3920. Have a great week everyone! “I’m disappointed that we’re not going to try to build this system this year. The unfortunate thing is we’re less than six months out,” Blanco said. “We attempted to do this process to allow for others to participate and I’m hopeful that the DNC will work with the states to develop the technology.” The dynamics highlight competing priorities for Democrats. A high-profile party commission formed after the bitter pri- mary fight in 2016 between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders recommended that the party find ways to increase voter participation in the nominating process. Caucus states historically have very low turnout for events that require in- person voting at local meetings around the state. But Perez also has made it clear that Democrats must have a nominating process that doesn’t leave the eventual nominee saddled with questions of legitimacy, as Clinton faced in 2016 from Sanders supporters convinced that the national party had weighted the process in her favor. Democrats with knowledge of the deliberations said DNC’s findings on the virtual caucuses came after a test of the planned systems revealed vulnerability to hacking. The party already is sensitive to hacking after Russian operatives infil- trated DNC servers during the 2016 election campaign, and Democrats say they could not abide having the Iowa and Nevada results delegitimized after the fact. The Democratic-controlled House has passed election secu- rity measures in Congress, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has not taken them up in the Senate or advanced GOP alternatives. The Westfield News A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC

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The Westfield Senior Center is located at 45 Noble Street. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2019 - PAGE 5 Thief pleads guilty Police Logs Public hearing, firefighter By Carl E. Hartdegen interviews on Correspondent WESTFIELD WESTFIELD – A woman captured on security video steal- Major crime and incident report ing tools from three different Home Depot stores pleaded Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 Select Board agenda guilty to larceny from the Westfield store and was placed on 6:41 a.m.: accident, Holland Avenue at Woronoco Avenue, By Hope E. Tremblay probation. a caller reports a tractor-trailer unit pulled down overhead Assistant Managing Editor She was already on probation as a result of a similar crime wires while turning a corner, the responding officer reports a SOUTHWICK – American Legion Post 338 is seeking an adjudicated in Springfield District Court in July so the newer utility pole is bent into the roadway and wires are in the street, alteration to its license. probation period was ordered to be served concurrently with the G&E and Verizon were advised of the damage to the pole, A public hearing is the first probation sentence. Her probation service fee and a the truck was located at a Springfield Road business and a scheduled for Sept. 3 victim/witness assessment were waived Traffic Bureau officer conducted an inspection which put the at 6:50 at Southwick truck out of service; Dayna L. Zalowski, 32, then of 32 Ardmore St., Springfield, Town Hall during the had had been arraigned in in Westfield District Court July 30 7:21 a.m.: found property, Franklin Street, a resident came to the station to surrender a bag found on Franklin Street, the Select Board meet- on a charge larceny of property valued less than $1,200 after ing. an investigation by Westfield Det. Anthony Tsatsos. responding officer reports the bag of personal effects was stored for safe keeping; Post 338 Tsatso reports in a court document that he responded to a Commander Russ report by Home Depot loss prevention employees who report- 12:01 p.m.: vandalism, Sherman Street, a resident came to the station to complain of vandalism to his vehicle, the Pike applied for the ed that a female party had targeted Home Deport stores and alteration and is pro- had stolen tools valued at $249 and $299 by taking the mer- responding officer reports the damage is consistent with a bicycle collision; posing a horseshoe chandise from the stores’ shelves and walking out of the stores. 4:50 p.m.: breaking and entering, Main Street, a caller pit and expanded At the Westfield store, Tsatos reports that the woman’s reports an apparent attempt to break into his pizza restaurant serving area. The Southwick Town Hall arrival, in a vehicle seen leaving the Hadley Home Depot store overnight, the responding officer reports the door was dam- application calls for after a theft there, was recorded on the store’s security video. aged but no entry was gained; fencing around the serving area. He reports that the woman, and an unidentified male compan- 7:37 p.m.: accident, Shaker Road, a caller reports a vehicle The building at 46 Powder Mill Road is described as a two- ion, are seen leaving the store less than five minutes later “each struck a utility pole and three occupants are on the ground story structure with an upstairs room basement storage, bar, carrying a yellow Dewalt box” as they “exit the store via the outside the vehicle, dual response dispatched, the responding meeting room with four entrances and an outdoor pavilion. lumber exit bypassing all points of sale”. The stolen merchan- officer reports one person was transported to Baystate Medical Pike applied to increase the outdoor serving area by 2,040 dise was two Dewalt tool kits valued at $299 each. Center, the roadway was closed from Canal Drive to Laro square-feet. The serving area would include a 10-by-20-foot Tsatso reports that “Zalowski has sixteen adult entries and Road, a pole was damaged and both the G&E and Verizon woodshed for storage and an outside bar if needed. sixteen juvenile entries” in her criminal history with charges were notified and dispatched crews, the vehicle was towed to The new serving area would be 57,764 square-feet with the including larceny, shoplifting and receiving stolen property. the police impound yard, the road was reopened at 9:33 p.m.; horseshoe pit and bleachers. 8:18 p.m.: accident North Road at Southampton Road, a When she appeared before Judge John P. McKenna in Also on the Select Board agenda Tuesday are interviews for Westfield District Court on Aug. 28, Zalowski pleaded guilty caller report a two vehicle crash, the responding officer report a witness said that the one operator slowed down and waited a new firefighter/EMT, with candidate Josh Girard scheduled and was placed on probation for one year. She had pleaded for 6:05 p.m., followed by Clarke Robinson at 6:15 p.m. guilty July 31 to a charge of shoplifting by asportation, a third until the second vehicle pulled next to her before crossing a solid white line to intentionally strike it with her vehicle, the Deputy Fire Chief Richard Stefanowicz said this is to fill offense, in Springfield District Court and had been placed on one fulltime position open because of a resignation. probation for a year in that case. officer reports that the highly intoxicated woman who had been operating with two children in the vehicle was verbally The agenda also includes an update from Department of McKenna ordered that the probation he imposed be served Public Works Director Randy Brown, An invitation to the concurrently with the probation imposed in Springfield and abusive towards him and others before she pulled him off bal- ance knocking him onto the hood of her car, Susan Zahorak Southwick Fire Department’s 9/11 ceremony, a discussion of waived all fees which Zalowski might otherwise be responsi- Johnson, 43, of 22 Lyon Hill Road, Chester, was arrested for the Southwick Public Library Children’s librarian, a certifi- ble for. He also ordered that she remain drug free and submit two charges of child endangerment while operating a motor cate of appreciation for retiring Police Sgt. Kirk Sanders and to random testing for verification. vehicle under the influence liquor and single charges of operat- an update of the board’s goals and objectives, among other State law provides that the penalty for conviction of a charge ing a motor vehicle under the influence liquor, negligent items. of larceny of property valued less than $1,200 may be a jail operation of a motor vehicle, assault and battery on a police The Select Board meeting begins at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. term of not more than a year or a fine of not more than $1,500. officer, disorderly conduct and a marked lanes violation. Some states, towns skeptical over proposed opioid settlement HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) The federal litigation is being of bed space and treatment cen- Purdue and sell another com- says the Sacklers engaged in a oxone. — An offer from OxyContin overseen by a judge in ters have long waiting lists. pany it owns, Mundipharma, decade-long effort to siphon A number of states are maker Purdue Pharma and the Cleveland, who has been push- “We’ve seen it devastate just contributing an expected $1.5 $11 billion out of Purdue. unhappy that settlement money Sackler family to settle some ing for a national settlement but the fabric of the community, billion more to any settlement. Another source familiar with would come from future prof- 2,000 lawsuits over their con- also has scheduled the first trial starting with the family coming A person with knowledge of the talks said Purdue at one its of a company they blame tribution to the national opioid for October. Reaching a deal apart,” Harris said Friday. the negotiations who is not point in the negotiations had for fanning the crisis. As the crisis is receiving growing before then is proving difficult. Five years ago, the county’s authorized to speak about them suggested paying a settlement sides continue to negotiate, pushback from state and local As details of Purdue’s settle- human services agency had said at least some states are that was partly in cash and advocates for addicts and their officials who say the proposed ment offer became public this about 25 children in foster care, pushing for the family members partly in the overdose-reversing families have started to push deal doesn’t include enough week, some local government a number that has since dou- to raise their contribution to drug naloxone, but that was a back and urge attorneys gen- money or accountability. officials said it wasn’t good bled. Costs also doubled, with $4.5 billion, in part because nonstarter with the states. The eral to reject the Purdue offer. Connecticut Attorney enough. the small agency now spending they don’t believe a sale of company’s current offer General William Tong on In Delbarton, West Virginia, more than $1 million a year to Mundipharma would generate includes money from profits of Friday called for the company, Mayor Elmer Spence’s son and place children, many of them as much money as the Sacklers future drug sales, including nal- which is headquartered in the nephew are two of the more requiring expensive stays in estimate. state, to be forced out of the than 400,000 people in the U.S. residential treatment because of A court filing on Friday by opioid business altogether. who have died from opioid the trauma they’ve experi- the Oregon attorney general “At a minimum, Connecticut overdoses since 2000. If enced, said Tammy Osborne- demands that Purdue be bro- Purdue’s offer of a settlement is Smith, director of Jackson In Memory Of In ken up and shut down, and that accepted, the town would County Job and Family In Loving Memory of its assets be liquidated,” Tong receive less than $50,000. Services. Loving said in a statement. “That’s a drop in the bucket More than eight of every 10 Kevin Swords Memor y... May the road Marti A. Petrucelli He said he wants the con- for what it’s really cost this custody cases involve a parent Feb. 21, 1941 - September 1, 2012 trolling Sackler family to pay community,” he said of a crisis addicted to drugs, she said. rise up to meet you. Alice F. Th omas billions of dollars “they that has driven up costs for A settlement with Purdue If roses grow in Heaven, October 5, 1919 ~ August 31, 2004 siphoned out of Purdue,” with police, ambulances and courts. would come in exchange for May the wind Lord please pick a always be at My Life goes on without you, the money going toward He said residents in the town dropping the company and the bunch for me. your back. Place them But nothing is the same, addiction research and treat- of roughly 500 people have Sacklers from lawsuits ahead I have to hide my heartache, ment. May the sun in my mother’s grown accustomed to losing of the October trial, which will shine warm When someone Massachusetts Attorney arms, and tell her loved ones: “I mean it’s really a examine claims from Ohio’s upon your face, they’re from me. speaks your name. General Maura Healey said slap in the face.” Summit and Cuyahoga coun- Sad is the heart that and rains fall soft upon your fields. Tell her I love her she wants any settlement to At the highest end of the ties. Other opioid manufactur- And until we meet again, and miss her. And mourns you, include more money than the proposed settlement payout, ers, distributors and pharmacies May God hold you in the palm when she turns to smile. Silent are the tears that fall, $10 billion to $12 billion Ohio’s Jackson County could also are defendants in the fed- of His hand. Place a kiss upon her cheek, and Living my life without you, Is the hardest part of all... offered by Purdue and the $3 receive $2 million from the eral litigation, but the negotia- Fondly remembered and hold her for awhile. billion offered from the Purdue settlement, although the tions with Purdue are further ~ Author Unknown sadly missed. My angel. My hero. My mom. All My Love, Sacklers, an amount that rep- actual figure would likely be along. Love, Your Sterling Street Your Daughter, resents just a portion of the much lower. As high as that The company has been Friends & Neighbors Kath y family’s fortune. Much of their figure might sound, it wouldn’t strongly associated with the Love and Miss You - Leigh money appears to be overseas begin to address the devastation nation’s opioid crisis through . of the epidemic in the county, its drug OxyContin and claims “We owe it to families in said Robin Harris, who runs a that it aggressively pushed its Massachusetts and across the tri-county addiction treatment opioid painkillers while under- country to hold Purdue and the office. stating the risks of addiction. Sacklers accountable, ensure Officials have run out of fos- The Sackler family has that the evidence of what they ter homes, the county jail is out offered to give up control of did is made public, and make them pay for the damage they have caused,” Healey said in a WESTFIELD statement. The company and the fami- AGAWAM ly did not answer questions MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE Friday about criticism of the settlement proposal, under which Purdue would file for ~ SEPTEMBER SPECIALS ~ bankruptcy and transform itself into a “public benefit RIVER PAPER trust corporation.” The trust’s DAILY SPECIAL Lung Cancer • Other Cancers profits from drug sales would go to the plaintiffs under the 18 Holes with Special trusts have been set up by vendors and suppliers of company’s settlement offer. the Westfield River Paper Co. to pay asbestos victims. Purdue also has been con- Golf Cart sidering filing for bankruptcy If you ever worked at the Westfield River Paper Co. before 1982 you may have been protection on its own, an Monday thru Friday exposed to asbestos - and not even know it. 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Pence: ‘The Bible stays’ at veterans hospital facing lawsuit Advent Christian Church Granville Federated Church Mass Schedule Monday 6:00 Daisy By KATHY 11 Washington Street American Baptist Sat. 5 P.M. (Vigil), Sun., 8, Tuesday 6:30 Troop 114 McCORMACK Westfield, Ma 01085 & United Church Of Christ 10 A.M. And 7 P.M. Wednesday 6:30 Cub Pack 118 Phone: (413) 568-1020 16 Granby Road, Granville, Ma 01034 Weekdays: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 8:30 A.M. 12 STEP GROUPS Associated Press Email: [email protected] Phone - (413) 357-8583 Wednesday 7 P.M. AA Friday 7:30 PM Vice President Mike Pence Www.Westfieldadventchristian.Com 10 A.M. - Worship Service, Sunday School To Run Penance/Confession: Saturdays 4:15-4:45; Wed. Before 7 OA Friday 6:00 PM weighed in on a First- Pastor Merle Beal Concurrently With Worship Service. Childcare Available P.M. Mass And By Appointment. OA Sunday 3:30 PM Amendment lawsuit chal- Sunday: 10:00 A.M. Sunday School For All Ages 11 A.M. - Coffee Hour Baptisms: Sundays At 11:15 A.M. Arrange With Pastor And 11:00 A.M. Praise And Worship Service Monday - 8 P.M. - AA Meeting A Pre- Baptism Meeting Is Scheduled. St. Joseph’s Polish lenging a Bible on display at Wednesday: 7:00 P.M. Bible Study Thursday - 7 P.M. - Adult Choir Practice Marriage: Arrangements Should National Catholic Church a New Hampshire veterans Friday: 6:30-8:00 P.M. Youth Group For Grades 5-8 First Saturday - 6 P.M. - Potluck Supper In Fellowship Hall Be Made With Pastor Prior 73 Main Street, Westfield, Ma 01085 hospital, saying under the Third Sunday - 8:30-9:30 A.M. - Breakfast Served To Any Reception Arrangements Social Center: Clinton Avenue Baha’i Community Of Westfield In Fellowship Hall As Early As One Year In Advance Father Sr. Joseph Soltysiak, Pastor current administration, “VA Sundays - 10 A.M. To 12 Noon Worship Third Wednesday - 12 Noon - Ladies Aid Potluck Exposition Of Blessed Sacrament: Phone - (413) 562-4403 hospitals will not be religion- And Study Classes Luncheon & Meeting 1st Friday 9 A.M.-5 P.M. Email - [email protected] free zones.” For Children And Adults At Daniel Jordan Baha’i School Fourth Sunday - 11:15 A.M. - Adult Study Program Marian Cenacle Of Prayer: Sunday Masses - 8 A.M. And 10:30 A.M. In March Memorial Chapel, Springfield College. Led By Rev. Patrick Mcmahon. Saturdays 7:30-8:30 Sunday School - 9:30 A.M., Social Center “We will always respect Open ToThe Public. Charismatic Prayer Meeting: Thursdays 7 P.M. Daily And Holy Day Masses as announced the freedom of religion of The Second And Fourth Holy Family Parish St. Jude Novena After For more Information & Links: Pncc.org every veteran of every faith,” Fridays Of Every Month At 7 P.M. 5 Main Street Wednesday 7 P.M. Mass Pence said in a speech Westfield Study And Discussion Meetings Russell, Ma 01071 Miraculous Medal Novena After St. Mary’s Church Call 568-3403. Phone/fax: 413-862-4418 Tuesday Morning Mass 30 Bartlett Street, Westfield, Ma 01085 addressing the American Saturday Vigil 5 P.M. Chapel Of Divine Mercy, Litany, Rosary, Phone - (413) 562-5477 Legion National Convention Central Baptist Church Sunday 8:15 A.M., 11:15 A.M. Friday 3-3:34 www.stmarysofwestfield.com in Indianapolis on 115 Elm St., Westfield, Ma 01085 Home And Hospital Visits. Please Call Rectory Rev. Matt Alcombright – Pastor Phone - (413) 568-0429 Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Anointing Of The Sick. Please Call The Pastor Deacon Pedro Rivera Wednesday. “And my mes- Email:[email protected] 335 Elm St., Westfield Ma 01085 Prayer Line: For Special Intentions. Deacon Roger Carrier sage to the New Hampshire Website: Http://Www.Centralbaptist Rev. René L. Parent, S., Pastor Call Marian At 569-6244 Weekday Mass - Monday-Friday, 8:30 A.M. VA hospital is this: ‘The churchwestfield.com Deacon Charles Wainwright Bible Study: Tuesdays 9:15 A.M. Holy Day Masses - 8:30 A.M. & 6:15 P.M. (Bilingual) Sunday School - 9:15 10:15A.M. Phone: (413) 568-1506 Fax: (413) 572-2533 At Rectory Meeting Room Confessions - Bible stays.’” Sunday - Worship Hour - 10:30-11:30A.M. Website: Www.Holytrinitywestfield.Com Saturdays, 2:30-3:30 P.M. (Lower Church) The military religious free- Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil - 4 P.M. Pilgrim Evangelical Covenant Church Saturday Mass - 4 P.M. dom foundation that origi- Christ Church United Methodist Sunday - 7 A.M., 8:30 A.M. (Polish) 605 Salmon Brook Street, Sunday Mass - 8:30 And 10 A.M. nally objected to the Bible 222 College Highway, Southwick, Ma 01077 And 10:30 A.M. Route 10 And 202, Granby, Ct 06035 And 11:30 A.M. and 5 pm. Pastors Rev. Ken Blanchard Weekday Mass: Monday - Thursday - 12:10 P.M. Rev. Rob Lowe, pastor All Masses Are In The Upper Church, called the president a “repul- Phone - (413) 569-5206 Communion Service Friday- 12:10pm Phone: (860) 653-3800 The 11:30 A.M. Is In Spanish sive and repellent fundamen- Sunday Worship - 9 A.M. Eucharistic Adoration: Wed. - 6:30 Fax: (860) 653-9984 Handicapped Accessible, Elevator Located talist Christian” bully. Handicapped Accessible. Sacrament Of Reconciliation: Saturday - Handicap Accessible. To The Right Of The Main Entrance. Air Conditioned. Nursery Available. 3 To 3:45 P.M. Or By Appointment Schedule: Sunday School - 9 Am, Adult - Adoration And Benediction - Wednesdays, The Bible became part of Handicapped Accessible Youth - Children. 9 A.M.-6 P.M. the missing man table honor- Christ Lutheran Church Sunday Praise And Worship - 10:30 A.M., St. Mary’s Elementary School (Pre-K-8) ing missing veterans and 568 College Highway, Southwick, Ma 01077 Hope Community Church Infant And Toddler (413) 568-2388 Rev. Jeff King, Pastor 152 South Westfield Street Care Available. St. Mary’s High School (9-12) - (413) 568-5692 POWS at the entranceway of Phone - (413) 569-5151 Feeding Hills, Ma. 01030 Men’s Group Fellowship Breakfast - 7 A.M. - 8:30 A.M., Office Of Religious Education - (413) 568-1127 the Manchester VA Medical Sunday - 8:15, 9:15, 10:15 And 11:15 A.M. 413.786.2445 The 2nd Saturday Of Each Month. St. Vincent De Paul Outreach To The Poor Center. The Department of 11 A.M. - Contemporary Worship With Children’s Hour And Pastor Brad Peterson Call For A Youth Group Schedule Of Events. And Needy - (413) 568-5619 Veterans Affairs said the Clc Live with Children’s Hour. Childcare Available. Sunday Morning Worship Begins At 10 A.M. You Can Visit Us On The Web At: Thursday Evenings - Weekender’s Worship - 7 P.M. Contemporary Worship, Life Oriented Messages, http://www.Pilgrimcovenantchurch.Org. St. Peter & St. Casimir Parish table was sponsored by a From The Bible, Nursery And Children’s Church Available, 22 State Street veterans group called the CONGREGATION AHAVAS ACHIM Classes For All Ages. Weekly Home Groups And Bible Stud- Pioneer Valley Assembly Of God Westfield, Ma 01085 Rev. William H. Wallis, Pastor Northeast POW/MIA INTERFAITH CENTER AT WESTFIELD ies, Active Youth Group, Special Huntington, MA 01050 STATE UNIVERSITY Activities For Families, Men, Women, And Children. Rev. Chuck Vanasse Deacon Paul Briere Network. 577 Western Avenue, P.O Box 334 For More Information, Call The Church Office 413-786 Phone - (413) 667-3196 Parish Office - 413-568-5421 A federal lawsuit was filed Westfield, MA 01086 2445, Weekdays Between 9 A.M. And Noon. Please Leave A Sunday - 10:30 A.M. - Service Of Worship Mass Schedule Daily - Mon.-Thurs. - 7:15 A.M. Cantor Colman Reaboi Message Any Other Time. Weekly Bible Study. Call For Information. in Concord in May by U.S. Saturday Mass - 4 P.M. Phone - (413) 642-1797 Valley Community Church And Agawam Church Of The Saturday Confessions - 3 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Air Force veteran James www.congregationahavasachim.org/ Bible Merged May 2010 To Become Pioneer Valley Baptist Church Sunday Mass- 8:30 A.M. & 10:30 A.M. Chamberlain against the cen- Email: [email protected] Hope Community Church 265 Ponders Hollow Road, Westfield, Ma 01085 Friday or Saturday Sabbath Services, (Corner Of Tannery And Shaker Road) ter’s director, Alfred Temple Beth El Montoya, saying the Bible’s 7:15 pm or 10:00 am Huntington Evangelical Church Phone - (413) 562-3376 2 Times/Month and Holiday Services 22 Russell Road, Huntington, Ma 01050 Worship Services Pastor James Montoro Sunday - Thursday Evening, 7 P.M. inclusion is a violation of the Call for dates, an Oneg Shabbat follows the Service Rev. Charles Cinelli Sunday School – 9:30 A.M.; Sunday Service – 10:30 A.M. Friday Evening, 6 P.M. and New Members Are Always Welcome. Phone - (413) 667-5774 And 6 P.M.; Wednesday Service – 7 P.M. We Provide Bus Constitution. The First Saturday Evening, 5 P.M. Adult Study Group Sunday Worship - 9 am during the summer months & 10 Transportation For Those In Need Of Transportation. Amendment stipulates “that Monday-Friday Morning, 7 A.M. am following Labor Day. the government may not Just Call Us At 562-3376. Saturday Morning, 9:30 A.M. The Episcopal Church of the Atonement Children’s Church downstairs during the service except Sunday And Holiday establish any religion. Nor 36 Court St., Westfield, MA 01085 during summer months. Psalms Springs Morning, 8 A.M. Ongoing can the government give (413) 562-5461 Deliverance Ministries Monday Afternoons - Learning Center www.atonementwestfield.net Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah’s Witnesses 141 Meadow Street, Westfield, Ma 01085 (Religious School), 3:15 P.M. favoritism to one religious Parking off Pleasant Street 117 Southwick Road, Westfield, Mass. 01085 Phone - (413) 568-1612 belief at the expense of oth- Tuesday Afternoons - B’yachad The Rev. Nancy Webb Stroud, Rector Phone (413) 568-1780 Pastor Sharon Ingram (Hebrew High School) 6:30 ers,” according to the suit. Sundays: Holy Eucharist at 8 am and 10 am English: Wednesday & Thursday - 7-8:45 P.M.; Sunday Sunday School - 10 A.M. P.M.; Parshat Ha Shove Chamberlain, a devout This Week at Atonement 10-11:46 A.M. & 1-2:45 P.M. Sunday Morning Worship - 11 A.M. Study Group, 7:30 P.M. Normal Office Hours: Russian: Tuesday - 7-8:45 P.M.; Wednesdays - Childrens Reading Hour, 5 To 6 P.M. Christian, said in the lawsuit Wednesday Afternoons - Learning Center Tuesday-Friday 9:00 am-12:30 pm Saturday 4-5:45 P.M. With Pastor, 4 To 10 Years Old. (Religious School), 3:15 P.M.; the table should be a memo- Sunday, July 28 Wednesday Evening - 7 P.M. - Bible Study & Deliver- Youth Chorale, 5:15 P.M. rial to all who have served, The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Montgomery Community Church ance Service Thursday Evenings - Boy Scout Troop regardless of their beliefs. 8 am & 10 am Holy Eucharist Main Road-Montgomery, Ma Friday - Y.E.S. - Youth Excellence Services, 13 #32 Meets At 7:30 P.M. 2:00-3:30 pm AA Women’s Fellowship Pastor Howard R. Noe Years Old and Up. Friday Mornings - “Exploring Our Prayers” The suit said the original 4:00 pm Family Eucharist Phone - (413) 862-3284 Office With Rabbi, 7 A.M. POW/MIA table tradition Monday, July 29 Nondenominational Services Every Sunday 9-10 A.M., Russell Community Church was started by a group of 9:00 am Office Open With Coffee Fellowship Main Street, Russell 01071 Unitarian Universalist Society 9:00 am Mommy & Me Following All Services. Rev. Jimmy Metcalf, Pastor Of Greater Springfield Vietnam combat pilots and 8-9 pm AA Meeting Weekly Men And Women’s Bible Sunday - 9 A.M. - Sunday School, All Ages - Fellowship, 245 Porter Lake Drive, Springfield, Ma 01106 didn’t include a Bible as one Tuesday, July 30 Studies Available. Parsonage; 10 A.M. - Family Worship; 6 P.M. - Youth Re. Jason Seymour, Minister of the items. 6:00 pm Holy Eucharist Fellowship, Parsonage. Http://Uuspringfield.Org Wednesday, July 31 Mountain View Baptist Church Tuesday - 7 P.M. - Aa Meeting; Family Bible Class, A missing man table is Phone 413 736-2324 6:30 pm Western Mass Recovery Community 310 Apremont Way Parsonage. Handicap Accessible usually set up near military 7-8:30 pm OA Meeting Holyoke, Ma 01040 Wednesday - 9 A.M. - Women’s Prayer Fellowship, Sunday 9:30Am And 11Am Worship Services, dining facilities and is in Thursday, August 1 Pastor Chad E. Correia Parsonage. Religious Education And Nursery For Children, honor of fallen or missing 12 – 6 pm Farmers’ Market 413-532-0381 Friday - 7:30 P.M. - Aa Meeting. Wednesday 5:30 Pm Soulful Suppers 7:30-9:00 pm NA Meeting Email: Http://Www.Mvbaptist.Com Thursday 7Pm Choir Rehearsals service members. It’s a table Friday, August 2 Sunday Morning Worship - 8:30 & 11 A.M. St. John’s Lutheran Church Monthly Unity House Concerts. set for one person and fea- 9:30 am Mommy & Me Sunday School & Adult Study - 10 A.M. 60 Broad Street Check Our Facebook Page. tures a white tablecloth, sin- Saturday, August 3 Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Westfield, Ma 01085 Sunday, August 4 Bible Study - 7 P.M. Phone - (413) 568-1417 United Church Of Christ gle rose, a lit candle and The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Thursday - Visitation & Soul Winning Http://Stjohnswestfield.Com Second Congregational Church more. In some displays, a 8 am & 10 am Holy Eucharist - 6:30 P.M. Sunday - Adult Bible Study And Summer Sunday School Rev. Barbara Hesse, Pastor Bible is also on the table to 2:00-3:30 pm AA Women’s Fellowship Saturday - Buss Calling & (Preschool - High School) 8:45 A.M. 487 Western Avenue, P.O. Box 814, Soul Winning - 10 A.M. Sunday Worship 10 A.M. Westfield, Ma 01086 represent spiritual strength. Faith Bible Church Tune In To The Taped Broadcast http://www.Secondchurchwestfield.org Pence, in his speech, said 370 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam, Ma 01001 New Life Christian Center Of Our Worship Service Over E-Mail: [email protected] the lawsuit is no surprise Phone - 413-786-1681 157 Dartmouth Street Whyn (.560 On Your Am Radio Dial) Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9:30 A.M. to 1PM, Pastor: Rick Donofrio Westfield, Ma 01085 At 7:30 On Sunday Morning. Closed Monday. because under the last admin- Sunday School For All Ages 9:30Am Senior Pastor. Rev. Wayne D. Hartsgrove Phone - (413) 568-7557 istration, “VA hospitals were Worship Services 10:30Am Phone (413) 568-1588 Living Hope Church Sunday - 10 A.M., Worship Service removing Bibles” to be Children’s Service 10:30Am Sunday School 9:15 Am Pastor Dan Valeri And Sunday School For Fellowship/Refreshments-12:30Am Sunday Service 10:30 Am 267 College Highway Preschool Through High School. “politically correct.” Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting And Bible Study 6:30 pm Midweek Service on Wednesdays ay 6:30pm Life Groups Southwick, Ma 01077 Sunday Evening - Youth Program. “But let me be clear: Under on Thursday, and Sundays at 6:30pm. 413-569-1882 this administration, VA hos- First Congregational Church Of Westfield www.nlccwestfield.com Living Hope Church - Hope For Everyday Living! Westfield Alliance Church pitals will not be religion- 18 Broad Street, Westfield, Ma 01085 We Are A Church That Proclaims 297 Russell Road, Westfield, Ma 01085 Phone - (413) 568-2833 New Life Worship Center A Message Of Hope And Rev. Jordan Greeley, Pastor free zones,” he said. Fax - (413) 568-2835 118 Meadow Street Healing For The Hurts And Problems Of Everyday Life Phone - (413) 568-3572 Mikey Weinstein, founder Website: Churchonthegreen.Org Westfield, Ma 01085 Through The Message Of Jesus Christ... Sunday - 9:30 A.M. - Bible Life A.M. For All Ages, Nursery and president of the Military Email :[email protected] 413-562-0344 [email protected] Care Provided; 11 A.M. - Worship And The Word; Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9A.M.-1P.M. Http://Www.Nlwcofwestfield.Org Service Time: 10 Am 6 P.M -Evening Service. Religious Freedom Rev. Julie G. Olmsted, Pastor/Teacher Pastor Gene C. Pelkey Thursday Family Night 6:30Pm Foundation, in a statement Allan Taylor, Minister Of Music Sundays - 10 A.M. - Worship and Office Hours - Mon Through Thurs 9:30Am-4Pm Word Of Grace Church called Pence “one of the Worship Service : Sunday’s 10 am Sunday School. Of Pioneer Valley Church School Sunday 10 am Wednesdays - 7 P.M. - Bible Study. Southwick Community 848 North Road, Route 202 most repulsive and repellent Childcare Available - Handicap Accessible Men’s And Ladies Prayer Groups Episcopal Church Westfield, Ma 01085 fundamentalist Christian Fellowship Hour 11 Am (Call For Schedules) 660 College Highway (413) 572-3054 supremacists and bullies on Changed Into His Image Class Southwick, Ma 01077 Email:[email protected] the scene today” and added First Spiritual Church (Call For Schedules) Phone: 569-9650 Http://Www.Wordgrace.Us 33-37 Bliss Street, Springfield, Ma 01105 Http://Www.Southwickchurch.Com Chet Marshall, Senior Pastor that “it is hardly surprising Rev. John Sullivan, Pastor Our Lady Of The Blessed Sacrament Parish Rev. J. Taylor Albright, Pastor Sunday Morning Service: 10 A.M. that he is lending his ugly Phone - (413) 238-4495 127 Holyoke Road Saturday Evening Worship Service 5 P.M. Sunday Evening, 6 P.M. bigotry and pervasive preju- Sunday Service - 10:30 A.M., Sermon, Healing Service, Westfield, Ma 01085 Sundays 9:30 Am, Service That Blend Wednesday Evening, 7 P.M. Spirit Communication. Mailing Address: Contemporary Worship With Traditional Liturgy dice in support of keeping P.O. Box 489 And A Family-Friendly Atmosphere Westfield Evangelical Free Church that Christian bible bolted First United Methodist Church Westfield, Ma 01086-0489 Kidzone: Childcare And Children’s Ministry 568 Southwick Road, Westfield, Ma 01085 down on that POW/MIA (A Stephen’s Ministry Church) Pastor: Rev. Daniel S. Pacholec During The Service Rev. David K. Young, Pastor 16 Court Street Deacon Paul Federici Sign Language Interpreted Phone - (413) 562-1504 table at the Manchester, New Westfield Ma 01085 Pastoral Minister: Mary Federici Handicapped Accessible Sunday – 10 A.M. - Morning Worship, Hampshire VA Medical 413-568-5818 Parish/Religious Education Office: (413) 562-3450 Women’s Group: Thursdays 9:30 To 11 A.M. Childcare Available; 8:45 A.M. - Sunday School. Center.” Rev. Bruce T. Arbour Parish Fax: (413) 562-9875 Good Coffee, Fellowship And Wednesday - 7 P.M. - Bible Study. Email:[email protected] Www.Diospringfield.Org/Olbs Light-Weight Discussion Of Faith Issues. Friday - 6:30 P.M. - The medical center initial- Worship Service : Sunday’s 10 A.M. Mass Schedule: Childcare Provided. Awana Children’s Program. ly removed the Bible in Sunday School: Sunday 10 A.M. Saturday: 4 P.M. (Vigil) January after the foundation Coffee Hour: Every Sunday 11 A.M. Sunday: 7, 8:30, 11 A.M. Southwick Congregational Church, UCC West Springfield Church Of Christ objected, saying it got com- Childcare Available-Handicap Accessible Monday-Wednesday: 7 A.M. Communion Service 488 College Highway, PO Box 260 61 Upper Church Street, Thursday Southwick, MA 01077 West Springfield, Ma 01089 plaints from 14 patients who Grace Lutheran Church & Friday: 7 A.M. Phone: 413-569-6362 Phone - (413) 736-1006 felt it violated the First 1552 Westfield Street, Saturday: 8 A.M. Miraculous Medal Novena email: [email protected] Sunday - 10:30 A.M. And 6 P.M., Worship Service; 9:30 Amendment. A variety of West Springfield, Confession: Saturday 3:15- 3:45 P.M. website: www.southwickucc.org, A.M. - Bible Study. Ma 01089 Handicapped Accessible. Rev. Dr. Susanne U. Hayes – Interim Minister Wednesday - 7 P.M., Bible Study. religions were represented Phone - 413-734-9268 Music – Roberta Kowal; Patti Wood among the 14. Website - Our Lady Of The Lake Church Wyben Union Church But the Bible reappeared www.Gracelutheranonline.Com Sheep Pasture Road SUNDAYS An Interdenominational Church 678 Montgomery Road, Westfield, Ma 01085 on the table in February. It The Rev. John Marquis, Pastor Southwick, Ma 01077 10:00 AM E-Mail [email protected] Pastor Rev. Henry L. Dorsch (413) 569-0161 Worship Service (Nursery Available) Phone - (413) 568-6473 was put in a clear case and Margit Mikuski, Administrative Assistant Deacon: Rev. Mr. David Przybylowski (413) 569-0161 10:15 AM Rev. George Karl, Pastor secured to the table. A [email protected] Catechetical Leader: Sunday School/Youth Group Sunday Worship And Sunday School At 10 A.M. Department of Veterans Sunday Service - 9:30 A.M. Lynda Daniele (413) 569-0162 THURSDAY Tuesday – 9 A.M. - Bible Study Bookkeeper:Rosemarie Ricco 6:30 PM Summer Worship At 9:30Am Affairs spokesman said the Wednesday Service - 6 P.M. Parish Secretary: Maxine Matos Mid-Week Service Nursery Available Bible was put back after the (Fri. 8am - 4pm) 413-569-0161 email:[email protected] HENRIETTA’S THRIFT SHOP Bible Studies In Both Church medical center received an Best rectory office hours Thurs. 9am-noon & Fri. 8-4pm. Friday & Saturday 9 AM-12 PM And In Members’ Homes. Sacristan: Stella Onyski SCOUTS Wybenunionchurch.Com outpouring of complaints (413) 562-5461 from veterans and others. Email your notices of religious events and listings to [email protected] Subject:Religion Pages THE WESTFIELD NEWS www.thewestfieldnews.com SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2019 - PAGE 7 SPORTS

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Tues., Sept. 3 BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY @ Agawam, Robinson State Park, GOLF vs. Ludlow, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. 3:45 p.m. Mon., Sept. 23 V/JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. Agawam, 4 p.m. V/JV BOYS SOCCER @ Ludlow HS, 6 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Southwick, 4 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 12 JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Ludlow HS, 5 p.m. GOLF vs. Pope Francis, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. Tues., Sept. 24 JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Southwick, 5:30 p.m. V/JV BOYS SOCCER vs. Northampton, 4 p.m. GOLF @ Minnechaug Regional, Wilbraham Country Club, GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Ludlow HS, 6 p.m. 3 p.m. Fri., Sept. 13 BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY vs. Northampton @ Minnechaug Wed., Sept. 4 FIELD HOCKEY vs. Greenfield, 4 p.m. Regional HS, 3:45 p.m. V/JV BOYS SOCCER vs. Chicopee Comp, Roots Athletics JV GIRLS SOCCER @ Chicopee Comp HS, 5 p.m. V/JV GIRLS SOCCER @ Minnechaug Regional HS, 4 p.m. Center, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. West Springfield, 5 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. South Hadley, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Holyoke, 4:30 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Greenfield, 5:30 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. South Hadley, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. West Springfield, 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 5 GIRLS SOCCER @ Chicopee Comp HS, 7 p.m. Wed., Sept. 25 V/JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. Belchertown, 4 p.m. FOOTBALL vs. Leominster, Bullens Field, 7 p.m. GOLF @ Ludlow, Ludlow Country Club, 3 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY @ Northampton HS, 4 p.m. Fri., Sept. 6 Mon., Sept. 16 JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Central, 5 p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ Palmer HS, 4 p.m. V/JV BOYS SOCCER vs. Agawam, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY @ Northampton HS, 5:30 p.m. V/JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. Northampton, 4 p.m. JV FOOTBALL @ Leominster, Doyle Field, 4 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Central, 6:30 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. East Longmeadow, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. East Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m. Tues., Sept. 17 Thurs., Sept. 26 FOOTBALL vs. Taconic, Bullens Field, 7 p.m. GOLF vs. Holyoke, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. V/JV BOYS SOCCER vs. Minnechaug, 4 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY vs. Amherst-Pelham, Stanley Sat., Sept. 7 Park, 3:45 p.m. Fri., Sept. 27 JV FOOTBALL @ Taconic HS, 11 a.m. FIELD HOCKEY @ South Hadley HS, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Longmeadow, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Minnechaug, 5 p.m. JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. Ludlow, 4 p.m. Mon., Sept. 9 JV FIELD HOCKEY @ South Hadley HS, 5:30 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ East Longmeadow HS, 5 p.m. GOLF vs. West Springfield, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Minnechaug, 6:15 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m. V/JV BOYS SOCCER vs. East Longmeadow, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER @ Ludlow HS, 6 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY @ Frontier Regional HS, 4 p.m. Wed., Sept. 19 GYMNASTICS vs. Chicopee Comp, 6 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY @ Frontier Regional HS, Time TBA FIELD HOCKEY @ Minnechaug Regional HS, 4 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ East Longmeadow HS, 6:15 p.m. JV BOYS SOCCER @ Belchertown HS, 4 p.m. FOOTBALL @ East Longmeadow HS, 7 p.m. Tues., Sept. 10 JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Longmeadow HS, 5 p.m. GOLF vs. East Longmeadow, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY @ Minnechaug Regional HS, 5:30 p.m. Sat., Sept. 28 V/JV GIRLS SOCCER @ Longmeadow HS, 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ Belchertown HS, 6 p.m. JV FOOTBALL vs. East Longmeadow, 10 a.m. FIELD HOCKEY @ Agawam HS, 4 p.m. GYMNASTICS vs. Agawam @ Chicopee Comp HS, 6 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. East Longmeadow, 5 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Longmeadow HS, 6:30 p.m. Mon., Sept. 30 JV FIELD HOCKEY @ Agawam HS, 5:30 p.m. GOLF vs. Belchertown, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. East Longmeadow, 6:15 p.m. Tues., Sept. 20 V/JV BOYS SOCCER vs. West Springfield, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS SOCCER @ Medway HS, 4:45 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Ludlow, 5 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Mount Greylock, 5 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Ludlow, 6:15 p.m. Wed., Sept. 11 GIRLS SOCCER @ Medway HS, 6:30 p.m. GOLF @ Belchertown, Cold Spring Country Club, 3 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Mount Greylock, 6:30 p.m.

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Sat., Aug. 31 BOYS SOCCER @ McCann Tech HS, 4 p.m. Easthampton, Gateway, Westfield Technical Scrimmage - BOYS SOCCER vs. Belchertown, Fri., Sept. 6 Academy @ Greenfield, Highland Pond, 3:45 9 .m. BOYS SOCCER vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Thurs., Sept. 12 p.m. Academy, 4 p.m. GOLF @ Sabis, Veteran’s Golf Course, 3 p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ Commerce HS, 4 p.m. Tues., Sept. 3 BOYS SOCCER vs. Hampden Charter School GOLF vs. Mohawk, East Mountain Country Mon., Oct. 9 of Science, 4 p.m. Club, 3 p.m. GOLF vs. Central, East Mountain Country Wed., Sept. 18 BOYS SOCCER vs. Smith Voke, 4 p.m. Club, 3 p.m. Fri., Sept. 13 BOYS SOCCER vs. Renaissance, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER @ Commerce HS, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER vs. St. Mary, 4 p.m. Wed., Sept. 4 Thurs., Sept. 19 GOLF @ McCann Tech, Forest Park Country Tues., Sept. 10 Mon., Sept. 16 GOLF @ Pathfinder, Cold Spring Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY @ Hampshire GIRLS SOCCER @ McCann Tech HS, 4 p.m. Club, 3 p.m. Regional HS, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER vs. Hampden Charter School Thurs., Sept. 5 GOLF vs. Franklin Tech, East Mountain Tues., Sept. 17 of Science, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER vs. Duggan Academy, 4 p.m. Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY vs.

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Tues., Sept. 3 Tues., Sept. 3 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Pioneer Valley BOYS SOCCER vs. McCann Tech, Westfield Tues., Sept. 10 BOYS SOCCER @ Easthampton, Nonotuck Christian Academy, 5 p.m. Intermediate School Field, 4 p.m. GOLF @ Turners Falls, Thomas Memorial Park, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY @ Smith Academy HS, 5:30 Golf Course, 3 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER vs. Monson, 4 p.m. p.m. Thurs., Sept. 5 BOYS SOCCER vs. Smith Voke, Westfield FIELD HOCKEY @ Westfield HS, 4 p.m. GOLF @ Easthampton, Wycoff Country Club, Intermediate School Field, 4 p.m. JV BOYS SOCCER @ Easthampton, Nonotuck Mon., Sept. 9 3 p.m. Park, 4 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Ware Jr./Sr. HS, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER vs. Hampden Charter School Wed., Sept. 11 JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. Monson, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL @ Ware Jr./Sr. HS, 5 p.m. of Science, Westfield Intermediate School GIRLS SOCCER @ Commerce HS, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY @ Westfield HS, 5:30 p.m. Field, 4 p.m. Tues., Sept. 10 Thurs., Sept. 12 Thurs., Sept. 5 BOYS SOCCER @ Frontier, Herlihy Field, 3:30 Fri., Sept. 6 GOLF vs. Greenfield, Tekoa Country Club, 3 BOYS SOCCER vs. Gateway, 4 p.m. p.m. BOYS SOCCER vs. Pathfinder, Westfield p.m. JV BOYS SOCCER vs. Gateway, 4 p.m. JV BOYS SOCCER @ Frontier, Sunderland Intermediate School Field, 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER @ Commerce HS, 4 p.m. Recreation Field, 3:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 6 BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY vs. Gateway, Mon., Sept. 9 Fri., Sept. 13 GIRLS SOCCER @ South Hadley HS, 4 p.m. Palmer, 3:45 p.m. BOYS SOCCER vs. Mohawk, Westfield GIRLS SOCCER @ Westfield Technical FIELD HOCKEY @ Smith Academy HS, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER vs. Granby Jr./Sr., 4 p.m. Intermediate School Field, 4 p.m. Academy HS, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS SOCCER @ South Hadley HS, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Turners Falls, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER @ Duggan Academy, Tree Top JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL vs. Pioneer Valley JV GIRLS SOCCER vs. Granby Jr./Sr. HS, 4 p.m. Park, 4 p.m. Christian Academy, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Turners Falls, 5:30 p.m. Putz’s Ultimate Putz’s Ultimate sPorts Challenge sPorts Challenge

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019: This year, you seem focused yet charming at the same time. People could have a dif- ficult time saying no to you. If single, you might be surprised at the amount of inter- est you draw from the opposite sex. You really have your choice of the person and the type of bond you want. If you’re at- DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker tached, your significant other might won- der why it is so easy to say yes to you. In a sense, you are repeating the period when you fell in love. LIBRA can influence you. Be careful what you agree to! 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) HHH You might drag a bit through the day. Obligations demand your attention, and you might wish for more free time. Do what you must, and trust that you will clear Mark Buford enough time for enjoying life. Tonight: Go SCARY GARY with another person’s spontaneous idea. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH You are more anchored than you realize. Toss routine and go for summer fun. A child or loved one will appreciate the levity nearly more than you do. Real- ize that the end of summer is around the corner. Tonight: If you’re tired, take a nap. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Your playfulness emerges even if you try to act in a serious manner. Your creativity comes out when you’re dealing Crosswords with a family member who can be diffi- cult. Your humor allows greater give and DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni take, especially with any grump you might run into. Tonight: Ever playful. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You could feel as if you need to learn more about a particular topic before you make a decision. The conversations you have are enlightening and permit you to get a firm handle on an issue. Mean- while, make plans with a friend. Tonight: Play it mellow. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You could be off considering a new venture. Be careful before commit- ting to certain financial obligations. You know your limits, so honor them. A risk B.C. Mastroianni and Hart might feel good, but consider whether you can handle it if it doesn’t pan out. Tonight: All friendly, out being social and enjoying yourself. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You could discover that you do not want to follow through with your plans. Give yourself the luxury of not act- ing like a Virgo, but like some other care- free and sometimes flaky sign. Change your plans. Make yourself happy. Tonight: Partying the night away. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH Mellow out during the daylight hours. Do not stress yourself out or do ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie anything taxing. Confirm plans for the evening, and if you do not have any, make some. Tonight: Could be a memorable night. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Make the most out of the day. You will delight in being with friends and around crowds. You sense a mood of cel- ebration that becomes contagious. Touch base with a summer friend. Tonight: If you can, continue into the wee hours. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You might have invited some friends to celebrate Labor Day with you. You seem to be busy, perhaps hosting a ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett memorable get-together. In any case, you seem to be able to extract all the fun as- sociated with this weekend. Tonight: Just don’t be alone. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Your ability to move into differ- ent situations can be stilted at times. You could finally feel at ease with someone who lives a very different lifestyle. To- night: A force to behold. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH Others make the first move. You could be delighted. Do not play Cryptoquip games, but rather be direct and positive. Spend the afternoon with a loved one or a ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe dear friend. Tonight: Take off for a concert or movie. Insist upon being entertained. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You do not need to make excuses for being as frivolous as you might want to be. Just go off and be you. Notice how many people seek you out. With as many invitations as you have, choose the ones you like the most. Tonight: Let the good times roll with one special person. BORN TODAY Actor Richard Gere (1949), musician Van Morrison (1945), Roman emperor Cal- igula (12 A.D.) PAGE 10 - SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS NASCAR THIS WEEK

QUESTIONS & ATTITUDE

Compelling questions ... and DARLINGTON maybe a few actual answers

THREE THINGS Any hope for Jimmie?

TO WATCH We keep thinking the Jimmie Johnson Era has a little life 1. Bubble watch left in it, and in the continued effort to search for reasons to All eyes will be on the drivers around the keep hoping, there’s this: His playoff cut line. The top 16 drivers advance longtime teammate Jeff Gordon to the playoffs. Remember, there are two (maybe you’ve heard of him) paths. Win and get in (unless your name once had a 66-race winless is Justin Haley) or championship points. streak from late 2009 to early Daniel Suarez has surged in recent weeks 2011. He then won 10 races up to 16th in points. Hot on his heels is over the next four seasons Clint Bowyer, just two points out. Jimmie and seriously contended for a Johnson is 26 points below Suarez. championship. Yes, Jimmie’s Daniel Suarez, driving the No. 41 Ford, hopes to avoid this sort of mess the next two weeks streak is now at 83, but there’s and claim a playoff position. [AP/PHELAN M. EBENHACK] a bit of precedent for a possible 2. Two-man race resurgence. Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. are 2.5-mile behemoth joined the Cup Series in Of the many races inside the races is the second in playoff points with 23 each. 1959, but Darlington remained a marquee That’s all you got? battle for the Cup Series regular-season track for its history and unique layout: The championship. Kyle Busch leads Joey 3. Too tough to tame opposite sides of the 1.366-mile course Well, there’s also this, from Logano by 39 points. The regular-season (Turns 1-2 versus Turns 3-4) are completely Jimmie himself last week: “I title carries a 15-point playoffs bonus. Cup Series drivers have a love-hate different and at times baffling to drivers. know the results are coming … Those playoff points follow the driver relationship with rugged old Darlington we have to clean things up, for through the first nine playoff races. Busch Raceway, which was NASCAR’s only mile- Godwin Kelly, godwin.kelly@news-jrnl. sure. The team is really starting has a series-leading 29 playoff points. or-longer track from 1950-58. Daytona’s com to gel and come along.” This sounds like a PGA Tour golfer who hasn’t made the cut in two months, but sees hope ahead. Sometimes, you know, they’re OFF WEEK right. But not always. Ken Willis, ken.willis THREE THINGS WE LEARNED @news-jrnl.com

1. Mr. Popular second on the final lap when he spun out the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Matt DiBenedetto has surged Racing Toyota. “I haven’t driven GODWIN’S PICKS in stock-car popularity since in the Xfinity Series in quite FOR DARLINGTON he A. lost his ride in the No. some time, and it’s an extreme 95 Toyota for 2020, and B. darn blast from the past to jump WINNER: Chase Elliott near won the Cup Series race back in with Joe Gibbs Racing,” REST OF TOP 5: Denny Hamlin, at Bristol. Last weekend at he said before the race. Kurt Busch, Erik Jones, Brad Road America, he was followed Matt DiBenedetto has become a fan favorite in his underdog role Keselowski around by fans and media for 3. Apology accepted as a NASCAR driver. [NEWS-JOURNAL/LOLA GOMEZ] FIRST ONE OUT: Chris Buescher the Xfinity race. DARK HORSE: Matt DiBenedetto Denny Hamlin trampled apologizing to NASCAR Nation. take it from him.” DON’T BE SURPRISED IF: With 2. Matt’s outcome DiBenedetto’s dream of win- “I get emotional for him,” said Terry Labonte coming in to be ning at the Cup Series level. Hamlin, who has four wins this Godwin Kelly, godwin.kelly@ honored, this will be a Hendrick DiBenedetto was running Since then, Hamlin has been year. “Just hate it that I had to news-jrnl.com Motorsports night.

HINTS FROM HELOISE Dear Annie Turtle time! Dear Readers: It’s TURTLE Allow the turtle to continue THE PROBLEM By ANNIE LANE SEASON! What should you in the same direction it was WITH POISON do if you come across a turtle going; don’t turn it around. Dear Readers: Got a var- crossing the road? Getting it Let the turtle complete its mint problem? Poisoning rats to safety is important, as is route; it has a job to do. and mice is bad for many Unlearning Enabling Behavior your safety. For a typical Let it be wild and free. reasons. One of the most sig- Dear Annie: My mother has been a bad drug addict for most of my life. Ive gotten used to taking smaller turtle, pick it up with Don’t move it to a different nificant is that this can harm care of her, but something happened. My sister followed in her footsteps. She moved away and is one hand on either side, spot, or take it home as a pet. the animals that prey on the badly addicted to multiple drugs. My family has tried to get her to come home, but she makes excus- between its front legs and This will disorient the turtle, mice and rats -- namely owls es every time. I’m in a lot of pain, more pain than my mother caused me (which is saying a lot). Every hind legs. Keep it low to the and it may try to escape, or and hawks. Talk with an time I talk to her, she gets really hostile. I don’t know whether to cut her off or to keep trying to ground; if it drops, it won’t be worse, just quit eating. -- expert about the best solution convince her to come home. What is your advice? -- Worried About the Well-Being of my Family too far. Heloise for you. -- Heloise Dear Worried: I am so sorry. I know that your heart is aching. If your pleas for your sister to come home have so far not worked, there’s no reason to expect that to change. In fact, insisting that she come home might have the opposite effect. It could drive her further away (while at the same time driving yourself mad). Instead, you need to turn the focus on yourself. I know. You’re thinking, “But Annie, my sister is the one who needs help.” Hear me out. Living your whole life with the disease of addiction has shaped you in ways you likely don’t even realize. Addiction impacts and infects entire family dynamics. You have almost certainly become a part of your sister’s unhealthy behavioral patterns without ever meaning to. Support groups such as Nar-Anon (https://www.nar-anon.org/) and Families Anonymous (https://www.familiesanonymous. org/), will help you unlearn these healthy behaviors. Give it a try. You’ve got nothing to lose except the invisible 200-pound vest you wear at all times. Dear Annie: I read your letter from “Thirty-Three and Floundering” and I may have an idea that helps. I went to college for a long time. I earned a BA, an MA, a Ph.D. and then went back for yet another degree. When I finally graduated, I felt lost without getting graded every semester. I felt like I had no tangible sense of accomplishment anymore. I felt adrift in a world where I was used to con- stantly achieving something and striving towards a goal. I realized that I still learned every day, and I still achieved and accomplished many things. I just had no more written acknowledgement of it. So I started a “log book.” In it, I would date and log every significant accomplishment that I had achieved. From going to a historic landmark, museum or con- cert, to earning a promotion or some other kind of work recognition, I recorded anything I felt was special or noteworthy. I took note of any new skill I learned, project I finished or lecture I attended. I even keep a list of all the books I read. I had a lot more time for accomplishing nonacademic achieve- ments now that I wasn’t spending all my time studying. Every year on my birthday, I review my annual accomplishments, and I get the feeling of getting somewhere that “Floundering” seems to be lacking. Maybe this idea will help the writer. -- Never Done Achieving Dear Never Done Achieving: And thank you for yours! This is a great way to provide oneself some “external” validation. ——— “Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie” is out now! Annie Lane’s debut book -- featuring favorite columns on love, friendship, family and etiquette -- is available as a paperback and e-book. Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com for more information. Send your questions for Annie Lane to [email protected]. THE WESTFIELD NEWS www.thewestfieldnews.com SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2019 - PAGE 11

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