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VOL. 86 NO. 151 $1.00 WEDNESDAY,TUESDAY, JUNEAUGUST 27, 2017 4, 2021 VOL. 75 cents 90 NO. 184 SummerFest adds more music, art to downtown Westfield By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Aug. 7, the Lambson Square by The Keepers at 1 p.m., Dan Editor Stage at 53 Elm St. — next to Kane Young Singers at 3 p.m., WESTFIELD — The Mina’s Wine & Spirits — will Neal Liptak & Friends Acoustic Downtown Live! Free concert be filled with local musicians Jam at 5 p.m. and Mac’s series has ended, but organizers and dancers. Slowhand Band at 7 p.m. are extending the fun this SummerFest begins at 10 White Lion Brewing and Saturday with SummerFest a.m. with ArtWalk Along Elm, a Legacy Craft Smokehouse will Westfield, a music and arts festi- showcase for local artists that be serving local craft beer and val. runs along Elm Street from BBQ from 3 to 9 p.m. in the ArtWorks Westfield President School to Arnold streets until 2 performance space during the Bill Westerlind said the success p.m., where more than 15 concert presentations. of the Friday night concerts regional artists will offer their SummerFest came together prompted him and fellow orga- art works for sale. quickly, said Westerlind. nizer Thomas Sawyer to create The performances kick off at “The idea of extending the one more day of live music noon with the Huntington downtown. From noon to 9 p.m. Dance Centre dancers, followed See SummerFest, Page 5

The Westfield Athenaeum hopes its new “READ” bike rack will encourage children to bicycle to the library and increase its visibility on Court Street. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/ THE WESTFIELD NEWS) ArtsWEST at 35: Friendships ‘Read’ rack is a statement blossom through the years By LORI SZEPELAK Correspondent for Westfield Athenaeum WESTFIELD – Under a canopy of trees with a slight breeze, members of ArtsWEST met for By MICHAEL BALLWAY replaced by large, glass display cases. a garden party recently on Ward Road to share Staff Writer McLain said he wants to use the space to each other’s art and catch up after COVID-19 WESTFIELD — The new bike rack showcase the best items from the had sidelined their gatherings for more than a outside the Athenaeum says “read,” but Athenaeum’s Edwin Smith Historical year. Guy McLain’s plans are bigger than that. Museum. The group, now in its 35th year of sharing McLain, the executive director of the Many patrons don’t realize that the critiques, conversation and camaraderie, has 13 nonprofit library and museum on Park Athenaeum has an extensive historical members. Square, said he hopes that in addition to collection, McLain said. That’s because “At one time we were all invited to be a serving bicyclists, the new installation the historical museum is tucked away on member of ArtsWEST,” said Marie Flahive, will be a prominent advertisement for the the second floor, in a non-handicap- who has been with the group almost since its library. accessible part of the building. The muse- inception. Flahive has an art studio on Cherry “We’re trying to really upgrade the um is open only limited hours, as it needs Street in the downtown area where members looks outside, too,” McLain said. He said to be staffed separately. also meet on a regular basis. he wants to “get people’s attention when The renovation will bring artifacts from Flahive noted that the late Ed Mead had been they go by, and remind people we’re Westfield’s history into the main part of the driving force to bring artists together to here.” the building, open whenever the library share fellowship and ways to market each oth- The Athenaeum is more than a reading is. The room will still have comfortable er’s works. room, McLain said. It’s also a historical seating and will be available as a quiet “He was the heart and soul of the group,” museum and an art gallery, two missions reading room. said Flahive, adding that the late Richard Kunst he hopes to emphasize as COVID-19 The other large room off the main foyer was also a key artist involved in the early days. restrictions are lifted. Both large rooms is the Jasper Rand Art Gallery. McLain Luann Rose hosted the garden party in her on the Park Square side of the building said when the gallery reopens, he hopes backyard and the afternoon was picture-perfect are currently closed off, one of which is to attract high-profile, regional artists for for the gathering that featured easels displaying Marie Flahive captured this image of a group under renovation. longer shows, rather than the local, favorite pieces of artwork and new works by of people using their technology to communi- Bookcases have been removed from cate – rather than talking to each other. (LORI two walls of the reading room, to be See Read, Page 5 See ArtsWEST, Page 3 SZEPELAK PHOTO) Developers plan 100 condos on Depot St. in Southwick mit before they can begin the development at 42 Depot St., written with maximum design standards in mind. He said the Proposal faces Conservation, Southwick. actual water usage for a development like this would likely not The site plan submitted by the real estate firm shows a devel- come close to the maximum usage. Planning Board scrutiny opment consisting of multiple buildings, each with multiple “There are things called design standards, those are signifi- units of housing connected side-by-side. There is a designated cantly higher than any actual use,” said Doherty. By PETER CURRIER buffer area to the nearby wetlands, and a fence surrounding The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing on Staff Writer much of the development. a proposed residential development next Tuesday, Aug. 10, in SOUTHWICK — Plans for a 100-unit residential building It would consist of two streets, Wildflower Lane and Town Hall. The plan was discussed briefly in a Planning Board on Depot Street have entered the permitting stage, with devel- Primrose Way. The sole entrance to the property would be public hearing on June 29. It was continued to Aug. 10 as the opers set to appear before the Southwick Conservation through Depot Street. discussion that night was nearly entirely dominated by Carvana. Commission and Planning Board in the coming weeks. During one of the Carvana hearings, a resident expressed The project was on the agenda for the Aug. 2 Conservation Right Hand Clyde Real Estate LLC is seeking a special per- concerns about the water usage projected by the Depot Street Commission meeting, but it was continued to a future meeting mit, site plan approval, and earth excavation permit, a wellhead development. Planning Board Chair Michael Doherty said in without discussion at the request of former Planning Board protection district permit, and a stormwater management per- response that any water use projections in the applications are Chair Roz Terry. DPW trucks raise interest at summer camp By AMY PORTER Staff Writer WESTFIELD — The Department of Public Works sent several big rigs to the Westfield Technical Academy on Aug. 2 for a Touch-a-Truck event at the Parks and Recreation Adventure Zone day camp for children ages 5 to 12. Interim DPW Director Francis Cain said they sent over a 75-foot bucket truck, a roll-off container truck and 10-wheeler dump truck from all different divisions, including Water, Natural Resources and Stormwater. Cain said DPW workers explained to the campers what each truck does. “Some kids are way more interested than others, but they get to sit in the DPW trucks lined up in the upper parking lot at Westfield Technical Academy. trucks and ask questions,” he said. (PHOTO SUBMITTED BY FRANCIS CAIN) Rachel Baillargeon, director of the that had facts about bugs on them. “The lifted them off the ground a little. “All of Adventure Zone, said DPW staff had the kids were fighting over them,” the age groups liked it. They had fun, doors and hoods of the trucks opened, Baillargeon said. She said a lot of the and didn’t want to leave,” she said. and the 60 kids were able to go in the boys knew a lot about trucks, especially Cain said all of the deputy superinten- trucks and honk the horns. “They liked one boy whose dad drives trucks. But dents were instrumental in making sure it. They had fun. Their favorite thing was she said the girls were interested, too. the trucks were available and were clean honking the horns,” she said. At the very end, one of the DPW and presentable. “It triggers young DPW staff and campers apply bug tattoos while others explore Some of the DPW staff brought fake workers went into the basket of the the trucks at the Touch a Truck event. (PHOTO SUBMITTED BY tattoos of bugs, along with note cards bucket truck with two counselors, and See DPW Trucks, Page 2 SCOTT HATHAWAY) PAGE 2 - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

DPW Trucks Continued from Page 1 minds, and it’s good exposure. We’ve Technical Academy, activities include arts done this sort of thing in the past, for com- and crafts, sports, tournaments, field trips, munity outreach,” Cain said, adding, “You swimming once a week at the Agawam never know what you trigger when you do State Pool, environmental activities, guest things like that.” speakers and much more. Participants are The Adventure Zone is a full day pro- divided into age groups, with a goal of gram for children 5-12 years old, with building a sense of adventure, self esteem, working parents who need affordable child socialization, interaction with peers, cre- care during the summer. Run by the Parks ativity and personal growth. The Adventure and Recreation Department at Westfield Zone camp ends on Aug. 13.

Fire on Parker Ave. State Trooper Patrick Clayton of the Massachusetts Fire Marshal’s Office talks with Westfield Fire Capt. Keith Supinski and Firefighter Scott Bullock as they view the charred and damaged rear of the house at 8 Parker Ave., which burned Monday afternoon, Aug. 2. Firefighters of Engine 3 returning from a training exercise spotted the fire at the same time an emergency dispatcher was speaking with the first caller reporting the fire, and were able to knock the fire down quickly. Firefighters report four residents were displaced but nobody was injured in the fire. The cause of the fire was still under investigation at press time. (PHOTO BY CARL E. HARTDEGEN) Adventure Zone campers of all ages had fun and didn’t want to leave. (PHOTO SUBMITTED BY RACHEL BAILLARGEON) Police Logs Court Logs Major crime and incident report respond to the scene, the responding police Westfield District Court arraigned on a charge of intimidation of a wit- Wednesday, July 28, 2021 detective reports that they were able to identify Wednesday, July 28, 2021 ness, juror, court official or law enforcement WESTFIELD and interview two suspects who admitted to Kenneth A. Ramos Jr., 27, of 662 Chalkstone officer brought by the Hampden County District 10:45 a.m.: motor vehicle breaking and enter- breaking and entering, arson, and the damage to Ave., Providence, R.I., was released on his per- Attorney. See story in the June 5, 2021, edition ing, Otis Street, a male party reports that some- the home; sonal recognizance pending an Oct. 14 hearing of The Westfield News. body broke into his vehicle and stole his cell 8:23 p.m.: assist other police department, after he was arraigned on charges of improper Audrianna E. Miller, 24, of 180 phone and glasses, the responding officer filed Russell Road, dispatch reports that officers were use of a credit card valued more than $1,200 Dunmoreland St., Springfield, was released on an incident report; advised to be on the lookout for an erratic driver and larceny of property valued more than her personal recognizance (with pretrial condi- 8:10 p.m.: suspicious, Radisson Lane, a caller who is operating at a high rate of speed and $1,200 brought by Westfield police. tions) pending an Oct. 14 hearing after she was reports that they located a gas can and saw weaving in and out of traffic, state police report Stephen R. Larochelle, 50, of 28 E. East arraigned on charges of cruelty to an animal and smoke in somebody’s driveway but did not see that they pulled over the vehicle on Elm Street, Silver St., Apt. 2, Westfield, was held without intimidation of a witness, juror, police or court anyone in the area, the responding officer reports the responding officer reports that Nelson J. right to bail pending an Aug. 18 hearing after he official brought by Granville police. that the front door of the house was open, the Aguirres Jr. 23, of 480 Southampton Road, was arraigned on a charge of assault and battery Kimberly C. Winterle, 48, of 1540 Memorial responding fire deputy reports that there was Westfield, was placed under arrest for assault on a family or household member brought by Ave., West Springfield, was released on her approximately two inches of water in the base- and battery on a family or household member, Westfield police. personal recognizance (with pretrial conditions) ment, the fire deputy reports that a state police assault with a dangerous weapon, and destruc- Justin M. Welch, 33, of 135 Springdale pending an Oct. 14 hearing after she was trooper with the fire marshal’s office would tion of property valued less than $1,200. Road Westfield, was held in lieu of $25 cash arraigned on a charge of cruelty to an animal bail pending an Aug. 18 hearing after he was brought by Granville police.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Wed., Aug. 4, 2021 is the 216th day of the year. 149 days remain until the end of the year.

ent Assembly. 1924 – Diplomatic relations be- 22. ON THIS DAY 1790 – A newly passed tariff act tween Mexico and the Soviet 1975 – The Japanese Red Army TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS creates the Revenue Cutter Ser- Union are established. takes more than 50 hostages at 598 – Goguryeo-Sui War: Em- vice (the forerunner of the United 1936 – Prime Minister of Greece the AIA Building housing sever- 1948 – Johnny Grubb, American peror Wéndi of Sui orders his States Coast Guard). Ioannis Metaxas suspends par- al embassies in Kuala Lumpur, baseball player and coach youngest son, Yang Liang (as- 1791 – The Treaty of Sistova is liament and the Constitution and Malaysia. The hostages include 1949 – John Riggins, American foot- sisted by the co-prime minister signed, ending the Ottoman– establishes the 4th of August Re- the U.S. consul and the Swedish ball player, sportscaster, and actor Gao Jiong), to conquer Gogu- Habsburg wars. gime. Chargé d’affaires. The gunmen 1950 – Caldwell Jones, American ryeo (Korea) during the Manchu- 1796 – French Revolution- 1944 – The Holocaust: A tip from win the release of five impris- basketball player and coach (d. 2014) rian rainy season, with a Chinese ary Wars: Napoleon leads the a Dutch informer leads the Ge- oned comrades and fly with them 1955 – Alberto Gonzales, American army and navy. French Army of Italy to victory in stapo to a sealed-off area in an to Libya. soldier, lawyer, and politician, 80th 1265 – Second Barons’ War: the Battle of Lonato. Amsterdam warehouse, where 1977 – U.S. President Jimmy United States Attorney General Battle of Evesham: The army of 1821 – The Saturday Evening they find and arrest Jewish dia- Carter signs legislation creating Prince Edward (the future king 1955 – Billy Bob Thornton, American Post is published for the first time rist Anne Frank, her family, and the United States Department of actor, director, and screenwriter Edward I of England) defeats the as a weekly newspaper. four others. Energy. forces of rebellious barons led by 1957 – Brooks D. Simpson, American 1854 – The Hinomaru is estab- 1944 – The Finnish Parliament, 1984 – The Republic of Upper historian and author Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of lished as the official flag to be by derogation, elected Marshal Volta changes its name to Burki- 1958 – Allison Hedge Coke, Ameri- Leicester, killing de Montfort and flown from Japanese ships. C. G. E. Mannerheim as Presi- na Faso. can-Canadian poet and academic many of his allies. 1863 – Matica slovenská, Slo- dent of Finland to replace Risto 1987 – The Federal Communi- 1327 – First War of Scottish Inde- vakia’s public-law cultural and Ryti, who had resigned. cations Commission rescinds 1958 – Mary Decker, American runner pendence: James Douglas leads scientific institution focusing on 1946 – An earthquake of magni- the Fairness Doctrine which had 1959 – Robbin Crosby, American gui- a raid into Weardale and almost topics around the Slovak nation, tude 8.0 hits northern Dominican required radio and television sta- tarist and songwriter (d. 2002) kills Edward III of England. is established in Martin. Republic. One hundred are killed tions to present controversial is- 1960 – Chuck C. Lopez, American 1578 – Battle of Al Kasr al Kebir: 1873 – American Indian Wars: and 20,000 are left homeless. sues “fairly”. jockey The Moroccans defeat the Portu- While protecting a railroad sur- 1947 – The Supreme Court of 1995 – Operation Storm begins 1961 – Barack Obama, American guese. King Sebastian of Portu- vey party in Montana, the United Japan is established. in Croatia. lawyer and politician, 44th President gal is killed in the battle, leaving States 7th Cavalry, under Lieu- 1964 – Civil rights movement: 2006 – A massacre is carried of the United States, Nobel Prize lau- his elderly uncle, Cardinal Henry, tenant Colonel George Arm- Civil rights workers Michael out by Sri Lankan government reate as his heir. This initiates a suc- strong Custer clashes for the Schwerner, Andrew Goodman forces, killing 17 employees of 1962 – Roger Clemens, American cession crisis in Portugal. first time with the Cheyenne and and James Chaney are found the French INGO Action Against baseball player and actor – Date traditionally as- 1693 Lakota people near the Tongue dead in Mississippi after disap- Hunger (known internationally as 1965 – Dennis Lehane, American au- cribed to Dom Perignon’s inven- River; only one man on each pearing on June 21. Action Contre la Faim, or ACF). thor, screenwriter, and producer tion of champagne; it is not clear side is killed. 1964 – Second Gulf of Tonkin 2007 – NASA’s Phoenix space- – Michael Marsh, American whether he actually invented 1967 1889 – The Great Fire of Spo- Incident: U.S. destroyers USS craft is launched. sprinter champagne, however he has kane, Washington destroys some Maddox and USS Turner Joy 2018 – Syrian civil war: The Syr- been credited as an innovator 1969 – Troy O’Leary, American base- 32 blocks of the city, prompting a mistakenly report coming under ian Democratic Forces (SDF) ball player who developed the techniques mass rebuilding project. attack in the Gulf of Tonkin. expel the Islamic State of Iraq used to perfect sparkling wine. 1970 – John August, American direc- 1892 – The father and stepmoth- 1965 – The Constitution of the and the Levant (ISIL) from the tor and screenwriter 1701 – Great Peace of Montreal er of Lizzie Borden are found Cook Islands comes into force, Iraq–Syria border, concluding 1970 – Bret Baier, American journalist between New France and First murdered in their Fall River, giving the Cook Islands self-gov- the second phase of the Deir ez- – Steve House, American Nations is signed. Massachusetts home. She was erning status within New Zea- Zor campaign. 1970 mountaineer 1704 – War of the Spanish Suc- tried and acquitted for the crimes land. 2019 – Nine people are killed and cession: Gibraltar is captured by a year later. 1969 – Vietnam War: At the 26 injured in a shooting in Day- 1971 – Jeff Gordon, American race an English and Dutch fleet, com- 1914 – In response to the Ger- apartment of French interme- ton, Ohio. This comes only 12 car driver and actor manded by Admiral Sir George man invasion of Belgium, Bel- diary Jean Sainteny in Paris, hours after another mass shoot- 1975 – Andy Hallett, American actor Rooke and allied with Archduke gium and the British Empire American representative Henry ing in El Paso, Texas, where 23 and singer (d. 2009) Charles. declare war on Germany. The Kissinger and North Vietnamese people were killed. 1976 – Paul Goldstein, American ten- 1783 – Mount Asama erupts in United States declares its neu- representative Xuân Thuỷ begin 2020 – At least 220 people are nis player Japan, killing about 1,400 peo- trality. secret peace negotiations. The killed and over 5,000 are wound- 1977 – Frankie Kazarian, American ple. The eruption causes a fam- 1915 – World War I: The Ger- negotiations will eventually fail. ed when 2,700 tons of ammo- wrestler ine, which results in an additional man 12th Army occupies War- 1974 – A bomb explodes in the nium nitrate explodes in Beirut, 1978 – Luke Allen, American baseball 20,000 deaths. saw during the Gorlice–Tarnów Italicus Express train at San Lebanon. player 1789 – France: abolition of feu- Offensive and the Great Retreat Benedetto Val di Sambro, Italy, 1978 – Kurt Busch, American race car dalism by the National Constitu- of 1915. killing 12 people and wounding driver THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2021 - PAGE 3 Deadline approaching for Big E craft entries WEST SPRINGFIELD — Crafters, bakers and green thumbs have until mid- August to submit entries for this year’s Eastern States Exposition. The Creative Arts Department at the Big E is looking for entries in a vari- ety of categories for this year’s fair. This is a chance for local residents to have their art or creations dis- played alongside hundreds of works from a diverse range of exhibitors, including Judy Bayliss featured her acrylic Debby Hess works in acrylic youth and adults, from Ellen Westerlind, who works with acryl- waterfall work and a watercolor of and oils – and enjoys paint- throughout New England. Jeri Hamel discussed her painting, “Country ics, explained her “Midnight Monarch” shore stones on the Maine coast ing on canvas – as well as Numerous departments are Aire,” during the ArtsWEST meeting. (LORI painting at the ArtsWEST meeting. during an ArtsWEST meeting. glass jars and postcards. taking submissions, includ- SZEPELAK PHOTO) (LORI SZEPELAK PHOTO) (LORI SZEPELAK PHOTO) (LORI SZEPELAK PHOTO) ing quilting, knitting, jewelry and beading, dolls, holiday ArtsWEST ornaments, jellies, honey, homemade granola, baked Continued from Page 1 pies, decorated fake cakes, the members. ple do with different mediums,” said scroll saw and many more. Current members are Judy Bayliss Hamel, who also had been invited to The deadline to enter for and Gretchen Shepard, both of join the group by Mead. “The discus- most departments is Monday, Southwick; Cathy Guidetti of West sions we have on painting help me Aug. 16. Entries must be Springfield; Susan Racine and Jeri improve the way I see the world.” dropped off or mailed in Hamel, both of Blandford; Insun Russell Hamel displayed a work titled prior to the fair. Exhibitors of Russell, and Westfield residents “Country Aire” based on a farm setting have the chance to receive Marie Flahive, Beverly Gamble, Debby she has seen on Coes Hill Road in Hess, Luann Rose, Beverly Shurrocks, Southwick. Susan Racine explained how she awards and ribbons. Entries modernized a painting from the early will be on display for the Joan Steinmeyer and Ellen Westerlind. “The painting is one of my favorites,” “We had an annual art show at Stanley she said. 1900s. (LORI SZEPELAK PHOTO) duration of the Big E, which Park for many years,” said Beverly Luann Rose, a member for more than runs Sept. 17 to Oct. 3. Gamble, noting she brought a portrait of 15 years, took a similar view on the More information regard- her husband Cliff. “We have been mar- group. ing rules, department-specif- ried for 69 years and dated for seven “We are honest with each other ic guidelines, entry limits, years.” because we all have a common interest fees, deadlines, receiving Gamble, a longtime member of the in art,” said Rose. “There are no holds dates and how to enter can be group who works with pastels, said in barred.” found at www.thebige. addition to painting, she also enjoys Judy Bayliss, a member for more than com/p/competitions/cre- quilting. 11 years, said members are some of her ative-arts. Those with ques- “I like people and I like to learn from best friends. Luann Rose, in foreground, consid- tions can also contact cre- other people and hear about their experi- “Critiques keep me focused on my ers ways to crop her painting as [email protected] or ences,” she said. Gretchen Shepard shared details of paintings,” said Bayliss, who works Insun Russell holds the framing mat Ellen Westerlind, a member of with watercolors and then acrylics on call 413-205-5015. her watercolor drawing at the recent during an ArtsWEST meeting. (LORI ArtsWEST for eight years, said she had occasion. “Their input makes my work ArtsWEST meeting. (LORI SZEPELAK SZEPELAK PHOTO) been invited by Mead to join the group. PHOTO) better.” Golf tournament “I like the supportive nature of the Gretchen Shepard, a member for 20 members and I’ve learned a lot from world.” years, said she enjoys the relationships to benefit them,” said Westerlind, adding, “Their Insun Russell, a 25-year member, said that have been built over the years. ideas are very helpful.” the group is “always cheering me on.” “We provide inspiration to each Vet Center Westerlind was displaying a work “Marie Flahive introduced me to the other,” she said, adding, “We also always titled “Midnight Monarch” featuring group,” said Russell, adding, “She is my have a fun time together.” WESTFIELD — Friends two pictures – a dalphia and butterfly – angel and has helped me to meet other Debby Hess, a member for 15 years, of the Springfield Vet Center and used reflective paint for effect. artists.” said painting is a solitary activity, so she will hold a golf tournament Susan Racine, a member for nine Beverly Shurrocks, one of the newer enjoys every chance to get together with Saturday, Aug. 14, at Tekoa years, had been invited to join by Jeri members of the group, was invited to other artists. Country Club. Hamel. join by Flahive approximately three “I love to be creative and share that This ninth annual fund- “I like the critiques, since they help years ago. enthusiasm with others,” said Hess. Beverly Gamble displayed a portrait raiser tournament benefits a you to see something different in your “I was taking classes with Marie and Cathy Guidetti, a member for more of her husband, Cliff, at the nonprofit organization that art,” said Racine, adding, “the friend- that’s how she got to know me,” said than five years, was invited to join the ArtsWEST meeting. The couple Shurrocks. “I have enjoyed sharing helps Western Massachusetts ships are also very important to me.” group by Flahive. married 69 years ago. (LORI ideas and approaches to art with all of veterans reintegrate into the Racine was displaying an oil painting “The best thing about being a member SZEPELAK PHOTO) community and readjust fol- she had done in 1992 based on the the members. Also, I like the way the is the support I get from all the mem- lowing their combat service. “Goose Girl” work by Stanley Royle in members can solve problems with com- bers,” said Guidetti. “Everyone truly the early 1900s. positions.” cares about one another. When you are Friends of the Springfield In the early days, Flahive noted, mem- Vet Center supplement the “I also updated the work in 2020 and in a creative slump, or struggling with a titled it ‘Modern Goose Girl,’” said bers would meet in each other’s homes. particular part of a painting, you can counseling service at the VA She has relished the friendships and sup- with educational, recreation- Racine. always count on their encouragement to For Joan Steinmeyer, who has been an port from professional artists she has keep going.” al and social programs for received over the years. veterans. The Friends have active member for 33 years, she too Flahive concurred. enjoys the input she receives from the “The input and sharing of ideas with “We are a group of friends who con- funded equestrian therapy, each other has been wonderful,” said yoga and qi-gong, trips to professional artists. nect with each other and we’re comfort- “They encourage me to paint and we Flahive. able with each other,” said Flahive. “We the Vietnam Wall and 9/11 are always supportive of each other and Jeri Hamel, a member for close to 20 enjoy our mix and mingle meetings and Joan Steinmeyer’s favorite medium Memorial, rock climbing, have fun,” said Steinmeyer, adding, “the years, shared a similar sentiment. have survived for all these years.” is working with watercolors. (LORI hiking, skiing and bowling, members are my contact with the art “I have always appreciated what peo- SZEPELAK PHOTO) cook-outs and Red Sox tick- ets, among other activities. The Friends also provide gift cards for food, gas and household items, and emer- gency financial grants for veterans identified by the VA staff. Golf tournament entries are $90 per individual, or $360 for a team, and include 18 holes of golf, including a cart; continental breakfast; and buffet dinner. Contests and prizes include low score, closest-to-pin, longest drive and hole-in-one. Raffles will also be available. Registration begins at 7 a.m. at Tekoa, 459 Russell Road, Westfield, with a shot- gun start at 8 a.m. Early registration is recommended, with checks payable to “Friends of the Springfield Vet Center Inc.” and mailed to Diane Snow, 13 Country Club Drive, Westfield, MA 01085. For more informa- tion, call 413-568-9672 or email [email protected].

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By MATT MURPHY State House News Service BOSTON — The transmission rate of COVID-19 is now considered to be “high” or “substantial” in more than half of the state’s 14 counties, with residents of and visitors to Barnstable and Nantucket counties considered to be the most at risk, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hampden is one of nine counties that now fall under the CDC’s updated guidance recommending that masks be worn by vaccinated indi- viduals in indoor public set- tings in areas of high or substantial transmission. That total is up from five counties when the new rec- ommendations were issued last week. While Cape Cod and Nantucket are the only areas of “high” transmission, Middlesex, Essex, Plymouth, Worcester, Bristol, Hampden and Suffolk counties are all in the “substantial” transmission category, according to data collected from July 26 to Aug. 1. The categorization of counties by the CDC was used in the development of the federal government’s latest guidance on mask-wearing. Martha’s Vineyard, or Dukes County, fell under the CDC’s new guidance last week, but has since been dropped to “mod- erate” status. Franklin County is the only region of the state rated “low” for transmission, as the Delta variant continues to fuel the spread of COVID-19 around the county. The CDC reports that nearly 61 percent of counties in the United States are experiencing “high” transmission and another 19 percent of counties fall in the range of “substan- tial” transmission. Gov. Charlie Baker updated the state’s mask guidance on July 30 to recommend that anyone vaccinated with an under- lying health condition, or who lives with an unvaccinated or Mass. fair housing laws high-risk adult, wear a mask when indoors in public. The governor, however, said he thought it would be too confusing to ask residents to keep track of whether they live, work, shop or socialize in counties where transmission status can change from day to day. lack teeth, critics say

By CHRIS LISINSKI tester provided the first name Kareem. The agent said they State House News Service would call a day later, but never did so. BOSTON — Shanyce Parker has a credit score above 800, a LaRaia recalled another tester, a white woman who did not long history of work as a housing advocate for individuals describe any need for a voucher, toured an apartment and was Biden asks states to struggling with homelessness, and has typically paid her rent then pulled aside by an agent, who invited her to join a private on time, all characteristics she believes should make her a top showing for an unlisted unit. Two Black testers and one who candidate for apartment openings. was white but held a voucher were never extended the same pass eviction bans But when Parker informs realtors that she qualifies for a opportunity, she said. housing voucher, the South End mother of two told lawmakers “We didn’t design this study to look at brokers, but we found By MICHAEL P. NORTON on Monday, “they usually ghost me.” them,” LaRaia said. “Over 90 percent of testers interacted with State House News Service “I stopped keeping count of the number of apartments I’ve real estate agents, and these are licensed professionals engaged WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden administration on been turned away from over the years,” Parker said. “I used to in discriminatory practices.” Monday called on states without bans, such as Massachusetts, try to educate agents about vouchers and how they work, but No one spoke in opposition to the legislation at Monday’s to put in place evictions moratoria for at the least August and now, when someone says no, I don’t fight them anymore.” hearing. September. Massachusetts has anti-discrimination laws on the books, The Massachusetts Association of Realtors backs separate The state law blocking evictions during the pandemic but experts and advocates warn that insufficient training and a legislation on Beacon Hill, H 333 and S 202, that requires expired last October and the federal moratorium came down lack of enforcement allows discriminatory housing practices to additional fair housing education to acquire a real estate over the weekend. Renters in almost a third of the nation will fester, curtailing the options for many who already face other license and imposes additional continuing education require- be spared evictions for the rest of August due to state eviction obstacles. ments, but does not include strengthened enforcement mecha- moratoria, the White House said. Taking aim at the issue, lawmakers this week are pushing a nisms. Biden's team also called on state and local courts to "heed bill, H 428 and S 208, that would lengthen the license suspen- Theresa Hatton, the association’s CEO, said in a statement to the call of the Justice Department to pause eviction proceed- sion periods for those found to discriminate, empower fair the State House News Service that housing discrimination ings until tenants and landlords can first seek to access housing enforcement agencies to refer more cases to registra- “remains a significant concern,” despite her group’s effort to Emergency Rental Assistance — making evictions a last, not tion boards, and add a fair housing and civil rights licensing educate members. Hatton said she looks forward to working first, resort." expert to the Board of Real Estate Brokers. with supporters of the Madaro-Gomez bill and the committee In a statement, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said The legislation, filed by Rep. Adrian Madaro of East Boston “to craft legislation that will further the goals of the Fair and Sen. Adam Gomez of Springfield, would also require all Biden on Sunday cited the "rising urgency of containing the Housing Act.” real estate brokers or salespeople to complete at least four spread of the Delta variant" and is considering asking the “The Massachusetts Association of Realtors is committed to hours of dedicated fair housing training as part of the regular Centers for Disease Control to reinstate its nationwide evic- upholding the Fair Housing Act and opposing housing dis- tion moratorium. Psaki noted the U.S. Supreme Court courses they must undergo to acquire or renew a license. Madaro said that stronger penalties would prompt “a deeper crimination,” Hatton said. “Our members are bound by a code declared June 29 that the CDC could not grant such an exten- of ethics to provide equitable and non-discriminatory treatment sion without new Congressional authorization. culture shift and change within the housing market.” “By enhancing the strength of existing fair housing laws, we to all clients. The Massachusetts Association of Realtors sup- "He raised the prospect of a new, 30-day eviction morato- ports this duty by providing comprehensive fair housing edu- rium — focused on counties with ‘high’ or ‘substantial’ case can create a more robust response to the housing crisis we’re dealing with here in the commonwealth,” Madaro said. “A cation throughout the state in cooperation with the Suffolk rates — to protect renters," Psaki said. "This temporary mea- University Law School, a library of continually updated trans- sure would spur states and localities to ramp up Emergency failure to address discrimination against voucher-holders jeop- ardizes the efficacy of one of the best tools we have available actional forms with built-in protections against the use of dis- Rental Assistance programs to full speed this month, giving criminatory language, and innovative programs such as every landlord the opportunity to collect the rent they are in our fight against the housing crisis.” Researchers from Suffolk University Law School, Analysis Fairhaven, and online fair housing simulation training plat- owed and ensuring no eligible family gets evicted. To date, form.” CDC Director Rochelle Walensky and her team have been Group and The Boston Foundation sent mock renters out to the greater Boston market to investigate how a renter’s race or Will Onuoha, executive director of the city of Boston’s unable to find legal authority for a new, targeted eviction Office of Fair Housing and Equity, told the committee that he moratorium. Our team is redoubling efforts to identify all ethnicity and voucher status impacted their results. They found substantial gaps: Black testers seeking apart- has observed “overwhelming evidence” of housing discrimina- available legal authorities to provide necessary protections." tion across the city. The conditions that LaRaia and others at Gov. Charlie Baker and the Legislature appear comfortable ments faced discrimination in 71 percent of cases, and those with Section 8 housing vouchers faced discrimination in 86 the hearing described, Onuoha said, are “exactly what we see deploying extensive federal and state resources to prevent on a day-to-day basis.” evictions. The Legislature late last week embarked on its percent of cases regardless of their race, researchers concluded last year. “There’s a reason why Boston in the state of Massachusetts summer recess, a time when major legislating is put on hold, has a moniker of being called a racist city, and housing dis- until some time after Labor Day. Catherine LaRaia, who worked on the research team, told the committee that the people recruited for the experiment crimination is at the center of it,” he said. “This bill is so faced “blatant” discrimination, often obvious enough that they important because it will force real estate brokers to be respon- “knew exactly what was happening.” sible for their part in housing discrimination.” In one case, LaRaia said, a tester reported that a realtor For Parker, the bill’s stakes are clear. responded enthusiastically by phone during an inquiry about “If this bill had already been passed, I’m sure I would have The Westfield News an apartment, but that the tone “changed abruptly” when the moved years ago,” she said. A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC

Mike Dobbs Barbara Perry Managing Editor Sales Manager State-run testing, vaccination sites ‘likely’ to stay in place Hope E. Tremblay Editor James Johnson-Corwin By CHRIS LISINSKI the state-run “Stop the Spread” free test- Stop the Spread sites in July 2020. By Multi-Media Manager State House News Service ing sites open past their current end date May of this year, the program had 35 BOSTON — The Baker administration of Sept. 30, Baker replied that decisions locations and had conducted more than Chris Putz Marie Brazee Sports Editor is “likely” to continue programs that help about vaccines and tests will be “driven 2.3 million COVID-19 tests. Business Manager hard-hit communities access COVID-19 to some extent by the facts on the The statewide seven-day average of Fran Smith Lorie Perry testing and vaccines for the foreseeable ground.” newly confirmed COVID-19 cases per General Manager Director of Ad Production future, Gov. Charlie Baker said Monday. “I think you’re likely to see us continue day stood at 466.7 on Thursday, the most Confirmed cases are rising in both to operate in a pretty significant way both recent day for which Department of Massachusetts and across the country, the vaccine programming and the testing Public Health data was available. That 181 Root Road, Westfield , MA 01085 driven in many states by the more infec- programming for as long as we need to to figure is more than seven times as high as tious Delta variant, even as widespread successfully provide the access to those the record low of 64.1 average new cases (413)562-4181 vaccinations have limited the frequency services that people around the common- per day observed on June 25, though it www.thewestfieldnews.com of severe or fatal infections. wealth need,” Baker said. remains far below the Jan. 8 peak of Asked Monday if he planned to keep The administration first launched the 6,234. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2021 - PAGE 5 AAA: Massachusetts gas prices up one cent WESTWOOD, Mass. — Obituaries Massachusetts’s average gas price is up 1 cent from last Contact roxanne@thewestfieldnewsgroup • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 week ($3.02), averaging Obituaries online at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries $3.03 per gallon. Today’s price is 4 cents higher than a month ago ($2.99), and 90 Shawn P. Whalen AAA Northeast Director of be 2 cents higher than last levels, as well as Metro areas.­­­­­­­­ cents higher than August 2, WESTFIELD — Shawn P. Whalen (Pipes) age 40, Public and Government week ($3.15), averaging ——— 2020 ($2.13). Massachusetts’s passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, July Affairs. “August could prove $3.17 a gallon. Today’s AAA Northeast is a not-for- 31. He was born on June 16, 1981 to Michael P. and average gas price is 14 cents to be even more expensive if national average price is 5 profit auto club with 71 offic- Suzanne (Davis) Whalen. lower than the national aver- crude oil prices increase, driv- cents higher than a month ago es in Rhode Island, He loved spending time with his age. en by market concerns of ris- ($3.12), and 99 cents higher Massachusetts, Connecticut, son, family and friends. He loved “Americans are paying a ing COVID case numbers and than this day last year ($2.18). playing baseball and soccer and pretty penny to hit the road New Jersey, New Hampshire how that could negatively The AAA Gas Prices web- and New York, providing more was a huge Red Sox and Patriots this summer. On average, affect global demand in the site is your resource for up-to- fan. Giving dollar bills to his little Massachusetts motorists are than 6 million local AAA near future.” date fuel price information. members with travel, insur- cousins was a highlight at the fam- paying 23 cents more to fill AAA Northeast’s August 2 Search average gas prices by ily parties. up since the beginning of ance, finance, and auto-relat- survey of fuel prices found Regular, Plus, Premium and ed services. Shawn leaves his son Colin May,” said Mary Maguire, the current national average to Diesel on National and State Patrick and his mother Kathryn Murphy, his parents Mike and Sue Whalen, his brother Michael and his wife Jenn Whalen, brother Cat shelter now open Wednesdays James and his wife Heidi Whalen, Kids can paint rocks at nephew Tyler, niece Katherine, WESTFIELD — The Westfield Homeless Cat Project will grandmother Stacia Whalen, and many loving cousins, now offer adoption hours on Wednesdays. Adoption clinic Stanley Park next week aunts, uncles and friends. hours are now 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, The calling hours for Shawn will be held on Thursday, and 5-7 p.m. Thursdays. WESTFIELD — Children can paint a Stanley Park rock August 5, 2021 from 4-7 PM in the Firtion-Adams WHCP is also seeking gently used household goods and and take it home at a special event next Wednesday, Aug. 11. Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield, MA 01085. furnishings to be sold at upcoming tag sales. The shelter also Organizers will provide rocks found throughout the park’s A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 6, continue to collect new and gently used jewelry, handbags, grounds for the children to paint. Each participant will be 2021 at 10 AM in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Westfield. In scarves and other women’s accessories, which will be offered able to take home his or her “special” rock upon completion. lieu of flowers, donations in Shawn’s name may be for sale during regular business hours at Choice Health, 307 E. The goal of this free program is to inspire children to be made to his son Colin P. Murphy, 122 Joseph Ave., Main St., Westfield. All donations should be dropped off at creative, use their imagination and have some fun. Westfield, MA 01085 in care of James and Heidi 1124 E. Mountain Road, Westfield. All proceeds go directly Rock painting will take place 10-11 a.m. on Aug. 11, Whalen. www.firtionadams.com towards the care of WHCP’s cats and kittens. weather permitting. For further information, visit www.stan- Westfield Homeless Cat Project also accepts food, supply leypark.org or call the park office at 413-568-9312. Thomas Mark Wingate and monetary donations as it continues to assist cats at risk and WESTFIELD: Thomas Mark in need. The shelter is in desperate need for cat food donations, Wingate, 61, passed away on especially canned Fancy Feast and Friskies, as well as cat and Craft fair Saturday at Hampton Ponds August 1, 2021 at home after a shelter supplies such as litter, towels and blankets, household cleaners and paper products. Monetary donations would be WESTFIELD — Twelve local crafters will offer a wide long-fought battle with cancer. He variety of handmade items at a craft fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. next was born in Springfield on March most appreciated. WHCP never denies a cat or kitten in need, and depends Saturday, Aug. 7, in the Hampton Ponds Association building. 30, 1960 to parents Robert and Vendors will include Baking Unbridled; Calligraphy by Lucille (Pioretta) Wingate. Tom upon the generosity of donors. Donations can be dropped off or sent to 1124 E. Mountain Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Marybeth Reed and Woodbury’s Custom Creations, including was a 1978 honor graduate of hand-painted glassware, bottles and signs; Cuddles n Hoots Westfield High and a 1980 honor Donors may also check out WHCP’s Amazon wish list at www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2UX2QSYXRP3OG. crochet; Earth Wrap Designs by Cheryl wire jewelry and art- graduate of the University of work; Easy Street Homemades hand-sewn bags; GreenMoon Hartford, Ward School of Amazon customers can support WHCP while shopping on Amazon Smile. The site has the same products, prices and Handicrafts wire-wrapped jewelry; Hidden Patterns Photo; Electronics. Tom started his career Modern Custom Gifts mugs, keychains, coasters, etched at Comark, then on to the Post shopping features as Amazon.com, but buying at www.smile. amazon.com and selecting Westfield Homeless Cat Project as glassware and more; Peaceful Reflections Photography; Office Bulk Mail Center for 29 years and most recently to RockValley Woodwork; and The Wild One Candles and Gifts. Coca-Cola of Northampton. Tom enjoyed being with his the preferred charity will result in the Amazon Smile Foundation donating 0.5 percent of the purchase price of eli- The Hampton Ponds Association building, at 39 Old Stage sons coaching and watching every sport they participated Road, Westfield, is handicap accessible. in. He later joined an adult hockey team. He enjoyed gible products to WHCP. remodeling his home and fixing anything electronic. Most recently he and Kathy enjoyed their time at Congamond Lake with their “Southwick Friends” making many memories. In 2016 he was named a “Walk Hero” for the Read Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund. Tom, his brother Steve Continued from Page 1 and Dave Johnson walked 13 miles to Copley Square. In 2017 Tom and Steve did a repeat. Tom’s picture poster month-long exhibits that the The renewed emphasis on art may Poole. Alongside the blue letters, it fea- was the 21st mile marker. Athenaeum previously hosted. even extend to the outdoors, McLain tures the outline of a “Westfield black Tom is survived by his wife Kathy, mother Lucille, his McLain, who was director of the his- added. He’s looking at ways to beautify squirrel” reading a book. Including sons Tyler and his wife Stephanie, Kyle and Jacob all of tory museum at the Springfield Museums the building itself — perhaps with deco- installation costs, the bike rack cost the Westfield, his brother Stephen and his wife Melinda and before taking the top job at the rative lights. Pointing to the lawn outside Athenaeum $3,000, some of which came his sister Karen Shute and husband Richard. He also Athenaeum in February, said the art gal- the Children’s Library, he said that could from grants. leaves his niece and godchild, Hanna and Sara of Texas, lery and historical museum are just as be the perfect spot for a temporary out- The new bike rack is similar to the nephew Casey and great-niece Cirilla of Texas, aunt and much a part of the Athenaeum’s heritage door sculpture exhibit. “01085” bike rack in front of Circuit godmother Joan Minicucci and cousin’s Dan, Michael, and core mission as the library. He said A permanent piece of public art itself, Coffee. McLain said he wanted another Chris and Maria D’Amico, uncle John and Janice Pioretta there’s no reason the Westfield institu- the “read” rack was installed on July 28, bike rack closer to the Children’s Library and cousins Scott and David, cousins Joe and Gary tion can’t have museum-quality exhibits. after being crafted by local artist Michael entrance on Court Street. Pignitare, his faithful dog Zoe and Luna. Tom had a large and caring 2nd family, the Liptak’s. Tom was predeceased by his father Bob, his infant sis- ter Lynn, his grandparents John and nonni Rose Gianchetti SummerFest Pioretta, William and Margaret Liptak Wingate, his uncle Continued from Page 1 Angelo Minnicucci, aunt Peggy Harper and godfather Adam Liptak. relatively short 2021 Downtown Live! concert series by an tions and performances,” Westerlind said. He added that “in its additional week was hatched less than three weeks ago,” he simplest form, we view this mission as bringing together creators Thanks to everyone who supported Tom during his ill- said. “Due to the overwhelming generosity of our sponsors and community and commerce, creating a rising tide that lifts all ness, all who went to chemo with him for the past 7 ½ grants from the Westfield Cultural Council, we had some con- boats. SummerFest Westfield is one form of that rising tide and years and all who came to visit for the last 3 weeks. cert series funding remaining after the final show, so we decided realization of our mission.” Thanks for all the doctors and nurses at Dana Farber, to plow those funds back into the community with one more ArtWorks Westfield members believe that a thriving arts com- especially Dr. Robinson and Brigham and Women’s additional free community event called SummerFest Westfield! munity benefits the entire community. Hospital. Most recently the staff of Overlook, Lori, Kate, Art. Dance. Music.” “Study after study shows that diverse and accessible art and Amber, Michelle, Janice and Renee for their loving care. Westerlind said that although many families are thinking cultural experiences and engagements are critical to the quality The funeral for Tom will be held on Saturday, August about getting back to school, they also want to soak up a bit of life in any municipality, while providing important contribu- 7th at 12 noon at Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 more summer. tions to the economy,” said Westerlind. “An urban renewal Broad Street, Westfield. Calling hours will be held prior “August is one of those transitional months, still summertime, group we are not. However, we are a group of dedicated citizen to the service from 10-12 noon Saturday morning. Burial although folks tend to begin thinking ahead to back to school volunteers and artists who love this city and understand the sig- will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Donations may be and fall, so we landed on SummerFest — a celebration of out- nificance and positivity of art, culture and community engage- made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline door summertime fun; live music, an easy summertime stroll ment.” Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. Firtionadams.com through some amazing local and regional art work, and for the ArtWorks continues to bring people to the center of the city. first time in downtown Westfield, live performance dance,” he “The ArtWorks Westfield team has an affinity for downtown said. Westfield,” Westerlind said. “While many large cultural experi- ArtWorks of Westfield Inc., is a local arts and cultural organi- ences formerly held in the downtown area have either been zation promoting the rich and talented artistic diversity of abandoned or moved to venues outside of the core city area, we PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield and the surrounding communities. Membership and strongly believe in a vibrant and thriving downtown area and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The work to bring as many cultural experiences to downtown group began as a series of public, organizational meetings and Westfield and the Gaslight District.” Annual Water Quality listening sessions in late 2015 to measure community interest in SummerFest Westfield is free to the community and offers the growing art and cultural experiences in the city, and achieved unique opportunity to experience many different artistic expres- 501(c)3 tax-exempt status in late 2017. sions and explore the beauty and vitality of downtown Westfield, Report made available “The community has responded favorable, and we continue said Westferlind. to grow year over year over year,” Westerlind said. “Our mis- “From live art demonstrations to a view of diverse and varied WESTFIELD — The City of Westfield Department of Public sion is to create and promote the widest variety of cultural arts, collection of artistic expression; from live performance dance to Works - Water Division announces distribution of the annual literary arts, musical events and performing arts for the many forms of different musical styles and interactions, Water Quality Report in compliance with the Safe Drinking Westfield community, and to collaborate with businesses and SummerFest has something for everyone,” he said. Water Act. This report is sometimes referred to as a Consumer invested groups to develop and maintain venues for presenta- Confidence Report (CCR) and has been sent out by mail to all customers of the City water system and shows the results from WESTFIELD PURPLE HEART TRAIL annual water quality sampling for the calendar year 2020. Send local briefs to The Westfield News The Westfield Department of Public Works - Water division is WESTFIELD — Now, more than ever, our readers want to happy to report that we had no violations during the calendar know about your business. As we slowly bring back local busi- year 2020. In addition, sampling shows that the water met all nesses, it is important to share what you offer, when and how state and federal guidelines for clean and safe drinking water. people can make purchases or utilize your services and just In order to provide access to this document for other interested know that you are open. individuals, and residential users who do not receive a bill, such Are you hosting online events or offer remote services? We as renters and those living in group situations, the CCR has been want to know! Send briefs, photos to press releases@thewest- posted to the City website under the “Most Recent Consumer field news.com Confidence Report” link at this address: www.cityofwestfield. org/236/Water-Quality-Reports. A news flash has also gone out over text, email, and facebook, and signboards are posted in various locations around the city with the announcement of its See all our availability. Once they are again open to the public, copies will also be posted at City Hall, the Athenaeum, and the Westfield Senior Center. photos If you would like to view the report, please visit the City of Westfield website. For a hard copy, all customers will be receiv- at ... ing one by mail, however if you do not receive one or would like an additional copy, you may request one from the office of the VETERANS HELPING VETERANS Department of Public Works at 28 Sackett Street by phone at P. O. Box 367 413-572-6226. thewestfieldnews.smugmug.com Westfield, Massachusetts, 01086 PAGE 6 - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS SPORTS

Starting pitcher Jim Cloutier fires in a pitch by the light of a low sun. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE Jake Jachym gets a high five from Dylan Arooth as he scores Westfield’s first run of the WESTFIELD NEWS) game. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Arooth homers to lift Post 124 Juniors into championship By CHRIS PUTZ “My swing was feeling good, I was Westfield’s No. 2 batter Jake Jachym the inning on an infield error, and Calderella doubled and Dunn walked Sports Editor happy I was getting the pitches I like, reached on an error and stole second another was the result of a wild pitch. before a flyout ended their at-bats. WESTFIELD – The American and I was able to put them in the spots base. Jachym moved up a bag on a Post 124 led 8-2. In his first outing on the mound Legion Baseball Junior League tour- I wanted to and it helped us get a win,” Cloutier single and scored on an errant Wilbraham scored one run in the for Westfield Post 124 this season, nament season may have been a messy said Arooth, who also plays for the pickoff attempt at second. sixth on a ground out – – an impres- starting pitcher Cloutier allowed just one due to a later-than-usual, post- senior squad. “Jimmy Cloutier pitched In the third inning, lead-off batter sive barehanded catch and throw by two runs over 4 1/3 innings. Cloutier pandemic start but when it mattered a hell of a game, got us through, our Nick Lenfest singled. With two outs, Joey Calderella at shortstop – – after labored through the first inning and most, one Post 124 batter cleaned up. offense came through like we needed Lenfest stole second. He scored on a two batters reached on consecutive walked a pair of batters in the sec- Westfield Juniors clean-up hitter it to, and we strung together a good booming hit to deep right center field base hits to begin the inning. ond inning but delivered an overall Dylan Arooth went 3-for-3 with a win.” from Arooth. The game was tied 2-2. Westfield recaptured that run and gutsy effort. He did not allow a hit home run and five RBIs to lift Post Westfield spotted Wilbraham Post Then, Westfield really, really more in the bottom of the sixth. Jake until the top of the fifth inning and 124 to a 10-3 win over Wilbraham 286 two early runs. The visitors drew unleashed its bats. Ted Dunn began Jachym reached base for the third time issued a one-out walk before being Post 286 Monday night at Bullens five walks in the first inning, including the fourth by scorching a screaming on an error. Cloutier drove him home lifted for Noah Luis. Luis allowed Field. Westfield advances to the two with the bases loaded to take a 2-0 double down the third base line. with a single to right field. Cloutier just two hits and one run. Arooth Massachusetts championship this lead before Westfield Post 124 battled Arooth ended the inning with a tower- stole second base. Arooth followed up closed out the seventh. He gave up coming weekend in the eastern part of back. ing three-run home run over the right with a loud single through the right just one hit, a harmless double to the state. In the bottom of the first inning, field fence. Two runs also scored in side of the infield to make it 10-3. Joe John O’Connor.

Ted Dunn makes contact with the ball. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Westfield’s Joey Calderella is all concentration while at bat. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Emmett Garfield has his eye on the ball. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Nick Lenfest makes it safely to second base on a steal. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2021 - PAGE 7

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ARCHIE Fernando Ruiz and Craig Boldman

DADDY’S HOME Tony Rubino and Gary Markstein ROYAL STARS ontract ridge HOROSCOPE C B BY GEORGIA NICOLS Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. EDT today (12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Gemini into Cancer.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021: You are a friendly extrovert who is comfortable with the limelight. You are DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker warm, friendly and loyal. You are also a practical, organized planner. You are sometimes rebellious and want to do things your own way. After new begin- nings last year, this year will be quieter and more slow paced. Your focus will be on partnerships and your personal world.

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)  This is a good day to wrap up old projects, especially about home or family. Get your facts. Get your ducks in a row. You know that you’re great at begin- SCARY GARY Mark Buford ning things, but it takes some discipline to finish what you started. Tonight: Home improvements. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  Conversations with neigh- bors, siblings and relatives will be impor- tant today. You might discuss finances and possessions, or something else that is per- tinent. It’s a good day to tie up loose ends. Tonight: A convincing conversation. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  Wrap up details with your possessions or money today, because you’ll feel better if you do. In the morning, Crosswords you are empowered, and after the Moon Alert is over, your focus on money DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni increases even more so. Ka-ching! Tonight: Moneymaking ideas! CANCER (June 21-July 22)  After the Moon Alert today, the Moon will move into your sign, which will make you more emotional. (This hap- pens for two and a half days every month.) However, you should know that this will also slightly increase your good luck. Bonus! Tonight: Ask for a favor. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  This morning is a social time with others. In fact, it’s an excellent time to wrap up any projects you have initiated with others. After the Moon Alert is over, make time to enjoy some privacy or sneak B.C. Mastroianni and Hart away to your secret cubbyhole. Tonight: Enjoy solitude. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  This morning you are high- viz, which means others will notice you more than usual. (You might use this to your advantage, or not.) After the Moon Alert is over today, you will feel a strong desire to talk to a friend or mingle with a group. Tonight: Share your dreams. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  After the Moon Alert today, you will have the attention of bosses, par- ents or VIPs. People notice you more than usual, and they might be more inclined to listen to you as well. Hey, you might have ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie the winning hand. Tonight: Use your power. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  As this day wears on, your desire to do something different and explore new ideas and meet new people will grow stronger and stronger. Ideally, after the Moon Alert is over, you might travel somewhere or meet new and unusu- al people. Tonight: Do something differ- ent! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  This morning you might wrap up details with a partner or close friend, because this is an excellent time to do this. After the Moon Alert today, you will be more interested in financial matters or something to do with shared property, ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett taxes, debt or inheritances. Tonight: Check banking details. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  Before the Moon Alert occurs today, you will be productive and get a lot done. After the Moon Alert, be prepared to go more than halfway with others. Compromise and cooperation will be your best choices. (Some days, that’s how the cookie crumbles.) Tonight: Talk to some- one close to you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  This is a playful, creative morn- ing for you. Write down your clever ideas, because you might explore them later. Cryptoquip However, after the Moon Alert is over, you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe get to work. “I owe, I owe, so off to work I go.” Tonight: Get organized. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  Use this morning to finish family business or wrap up whatever is on your plate at home. You’ll make good headway. After the Moon Alert today, you want to play and socialize! Ideas? Surely, something comes to mind. Tonight: Enjoy socializing.

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