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WHSVOL. 86 NO. 151 principal summarizesTUESDAY, NEASC JUNE 27, 2017 accreditation report 75 cents By Amy Porter commended on the presence of val- has confidence in his leadership The school continues to use the Correspondent ues and beliefs about learning team, which has been in place for software program “Navience” to WESTFIELD – Westfield High among the staff, students and admin- three years. gauge student interests and strengths School Principal Charles Jendrysik istration. Recommendations includ- Jendrysik also mentioned the in terms of potential careers. He also gave a summary to the School ed defining learning expectations, school’s involvement in the mentioned Westfield Promise, the Committee on Monday about the and revising the school’s core val- Westfield Education 2 Business ongoing collaboration with 100 plus page report from the New ues and school-wide 21st century Alliance, and the 20 students now Westfield State University. “We England Association of Schools and expectations based on research, data doing internships in the community. have a very good relationship with Colleges (NEASC), who visited and and priorities of the school, district Regarding curriculum, the school Westfield State University and with evaluated the high school last year. and community. was commended on the willingness a number of other colleges and uni- “It’s a lot to take in,” Jendrysik said. “We haven’t really had a deep of teachers to engage individually versities,” he said, also citing the He said NEASC gave both rec- look at core values,” said Jendrysik, and by department in developing the work done by the Reed Career ommendations and commendations who is in his third year as principal curriculum. Recommendations Center. to the school on seven standards, of Westfield High School. He said include providing more time for This year, WHS is piloting a new which included Core Values, they have now begun the process staff to do this work. Jendrysik said course called 21st Century Learning Curriculum, Instruction, and will continue for the next three there is ongoing professional devel- Skills, taught by Family Consumer Assessment, Student Culture and years with input from all of the opment with the International Science Teacher Margaret Toomey. Leadership, School Resources for stakeholders, including the leader- Center for Leadership in Education, He said the course focuses on work WHS Principal Charles Jendrysik Learning and Community Resources ship team, Student Advisory and they have formed a school data readiness skills, such as interviews, presents the School Committee with a for Learning. Council, Student Improvement team to guide the school in teaching summary of the NEASC report. (Photo Jendrysik said the school was Council and staff input. He said he and learning. See NEASC, Page 8 by Amy Porter) Town and school Fire Commission officials discuss discusses Chief’s safe routes program By Greg Fitzpatrick exams, active Correspondent SOUTHWICK – The Select Board discussed the federally- funded Safe Routes to Schools program (SRTS) that was established in 2005 by Mass Department of grievances Transportation(DOT). The program works with schools to By Peter Currier increase transportation for children that are in elementary or Correspondent middle school. Peter Rosskothen, owner of The Delaney House, The Log WESTFIELD- The Westfield Fire Commission convened The Select Board was recently made aware of the program Cabin in Holyoke, and the expanding Delaney’s Market. for its last regularly scheduled monthly meeting of 2018 on by DPW Director Randy Brown. (Photo submitted) Tuesday at station 2. A school district would need to initiate the program into the Chairman Albert Masciadrelli and Commissioner Patrick school system in order for a community to be a part of the Olearcek were present along with Acting Chief Andy Hart. SRTS program. Being included in the program would allow Commissioner Carlo Bonavita was absent. school districts to fix infrastructure issues that are two miles Delaney’s Market Acting Chief Hart noted that the second fire in six months or less from an elementary or middle school in the district. happened in the vicinity of station 2 within the last month. “It’s an opportunity. It’s something we should look at,” said “I think it’s important having this station where it is,” said Select Board Clerk Doug Moglin. “We don’t have the best planning location Hart, “the odds of two fires happening directly across the sidewalks around Powder Mill Road.” street are pretty slim too. But I guess they’re not.” Moglin mentioned Depot Street, which is less than two Masciadrelli said that assessment activity for the fire chief miles from Powder Mill or Woodland School, as an infrastruc- series exam has ended. The only name on the Westfield 2018 ture issue that could fit with the program. Since it’s so close to in Westfield Fire Chiefs Series eligible is Deputy Fire Chief Patrick Egloff. both schools, Depot Street is used by children who walk or By Peter Currier “As for appointing a chief at this point, I have no informa- bike to school. Correspondent tion whatsoever,” said Masciadrelli, “As soon as the trigger is Sidewalks on Depot Street are a piece of infrastructure that WESTFIELD- Restaurant owner Peter Rosskothen will be Moglin would like to see improved if this program comes to expanding Delaney’s Market into Westfield as well as other See Fire Commission, Page 8 fruition. nearby towns in 2019. “I’d love to see kids safely walking to school or riding their Rosskothen, who owns the Delaney House and the Log bikes,” said Moglin. Cabin, plans to add a storefront for Delaney’s Market in Brown, who said he met with the school district last year Springfield, Wilbraham, Holyoke and Westfield to expand his about the SRTS program, is hoping to meet with school offi- Western Massachusetts prepared take-home store. cials again. “We’re working really hard specifically in Westfield right “We have some infrastructure repairs that could be benefi- now,” said Rosskothen, “we have not been able to close the cial from that program,” said Brown. deal yet, but we’re close.” Brown also agreed with Moglin’s thoughts on Depot Street. Rosskothen said he is favoring a location in a shopping center on Route 20 in Westfield, however the lease terms have See Safe Routes, Page 8 not yet been finalized with the landlord of the property. There is no confirmed date for construction to begin or for a grand opening, but Rosskothen hopes to have it open in 2019. “If everything went great, I would say by next May,” said Rosskothen. The first Delaney’s Market opened in Longmeadow is 2016. The store sells meals that have already been prepared at the Left to right: Commissioner Patrick Olearcek, Chairman Albert Masciadrelli, and Acting Fire Chief Andy Hart. (Photo See Delaney’s Market, Page 8 by Peter Currier) Secret Santa and Angry Elf toy drive underway By Greg Fitzpatrick Correspondent The sidewalk on Powder Mill Road can be used by walkers SOUTHWICK – The Southwick and bikers. (Photo by Greg Fitzpatrick) Civic Fund is hosting their annual Secret Santa and the Angry Elf toy drive this holiday season. According to Joe Deedy, President of the Southwick Civic Fund, the drive SEPAC to hold roundtable consists of receiving donations of unwrapped toys for children from the discussion on preparing ages of one to 15-years-old. Deedy says toys are donated by people throughout the community as well as for an IEP meeting businesses and organizations in town. By Amy Porter The toy drive serves anywhere from Correspondent 50 to 100 families each year. Any fam- WESTFIELD – Do you have ily that would like to receive toys can everything ready for your next IEP fill out an application on the Southwick meeting? The Special Education Civic Fund website. With the deadline Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) for applications being December 12, is holding a roundtable discussion on the “Angry Elves”, which are Deedy’s The Southwick Civic Fund is accepting unwrapped toys until December 12. (Photo how parents can better prepare for an volunteers, show up to the homes of from Moolicious) IEP meeting this Thursday, Dec. 6 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the families days before Christmas and the Westfield Technical Academy cafeteria. deliver the toys. ries of tears shed,” said Deedy. “I get Santa” for about 10 years. The IEP, Individualized Education Program, is a writ- Deedy has hosted this event since nothing but compliments that the parents As a result of the great experience he ten document that’s developed for each public school 2014 and says that his “Angry Elves” are so happy.” had with “Operation Santa,” Deedy child who is eligible for special education. The IEP is always come back from delivering the Prior to organizing the event in 2014, thought it was time to begin his own toys to the homes with great memo- Deedy, his family, and volunteers had event. See SEPAC, Page 8 ries. helped the West Springfield Park and “They come back with a lot of sto- Recreation Center with their “Operation See Civic Fund, Page 8 PAGE 2 - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2018 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Westfield Teen events at the Post 124 to Observe December Fest Farm and Southwick Public Library Pearl Harbor Day WESTFIELD — American Legion Post 124, 38 Broad Street SOUTHWICK — Cocoa and Coloring–Chat, listen to music and have some hot Westfield, Mass. will hold its annual “Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Craft Market cocoa! As a winter special, we will have a hot cocoa bar with marshmallows, Ceremony” on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 10:30 AM to observe The Westfield Farmers' Market whipped cream, candy canes, and sprinkles. We will have all the coloring sheets, the December 7, 1941 Japanese Navy attack on Pearl Harbor, will be holding a second indoor gel pens, and colored pencils that you’ll need to take part in this relaxing activity. Hawaii, 77 years ago which resulted in the beginning of World War market on December 8. Location is Students in 7th-12 grade, drop by Southwick Public Library at 2:30-3:30 on II. the Church of the Atonement, 36 Tuesday, December 11. Court Street. Hours are 10 am to 3 The program this year will be held at Kane-Wojtkiewicz Park Harry Potter Escape Room—Don’t miss out on this live action escape room! (just south of the Great River Bridge). The memorial stone monu- pm. In anticipation of the Holidays, Lord Voldemort has broken into the room and has left the most revealing of secrets. there will be many craft vendors Do the lowly Muggles have what it takes to decipher the clues and BreakOut? ment in place there is in honor of the 2,388 men and women of the offering a variety locally crafted Students in 7th-12th grade, meet up from 2:30-3:30 at the Southwick Public US Navy, Army, Marines, Air Corps and Coast Guard who lost their hand-made items. These include Library on Wednesday, December 12th. lives on that day and is dedicated to Chief Petty Officer, U.S.N. quality jewelry, books, scarves, bags Southwick Public Library Teen Winter Reading Program Start—Cozy up Frank P. Wojkiewicz, the first Westfield resident to lose his life in and chain saw art. We have several by the fire with a good book this winter, and get raffle tickets for a chance to win World War II. Petty Officer Wojkiewicz was on the U.S.S. Arizona new vendors, including artisan a prize! The Winter Reading Program works like this - for each hour you read battleship sunk by the Japanese aircraft. He today lays at rest in the bread and natural honey. Of course, (maximum of 5 hours per week), you can get an entry to put in for your choice of “Arizona Memorial” with his 1,000 other comrades. there will also be apples, winter three prizes. You can enter your hours read by filling out a raffle ticket at the library Special guests will include Wojkiewicz family members. Post produce, jams & jellies, cheese, OR by filling out the Google Form available on our website, Facebook page, and 124 Commander Cindy Lacoste is the master of ceremonies. Guest seasonings and more. SNAP and Teen Blog (if you enter hours online, you will be asked to note which prize you speaker will be Col. Green, Wing Commander of the 104th Barnes HIP benefits are accepted, and we want your raffle entries for). Prizes will be raffled off at the end of the program. Air National Guard Base of Westfield, local and state dignitaries offer a $5.00 SNAP match. We also You can enter hours in beginning December 17th, and the last day to enter hours in have been invited to attend. The public is invited to pay tribute. Post accept all major credit cards. Music is by 5pm on January 18th. Winners will be announced on Monday, January 21st. 124 and all local veterans groups will be represented with color is offered thru a grant from the Teen Hangout—make touch screen gloves to keep your hands warm while you guards. Westfield Cultural Council. text this winter! Materials provided. Play video games or Giant Jenga, listen to The placing of the “Ceremonial Wreath” into the Westfield River Musicians on December 8 are music and just snack and relax after school! Students in 7-12th grade, stop by the will be done. American Legion Post 124 Firing Detail will fire a Whiskey Traveler and Gary Kotros. Southwick Public Library 2:30-3:30 on Tuesday, December 18. twenty one gun salute followed by taps and which will conclude the Please visit our web site at www. Manga Club—Try out Anime Studio Debut 10 to create your own animation on ceremony. American Legion Post 124 officers and members invite westfieldfarmersmarket.net or call the computer. Talk manga, play trivia, decorate fans, and try some Japanese snacks! 562-5461 x 101 for more informa- the citizens of Westfield to attend, to reflect on this “Day of Students in 6-12th grade, meet up at Southwick Public Library from 2:30-3:30 on Infamy” and sacrifices made by all those lost and had service in tion. Thursday, December 20th. World War II to protect our freedom.

Odds & Ends LOCAL LOTTERY Last night’s numbers 9-year-old gets Colorado MASSACHUSETTS Lucky For Life town to end ban on 07-08-28-37-43, Lucky Ball: 11 TONIGHT WEDNESDAY THURSDAY MassCash snowball fights 08-18-25-26-27 Mega Millions SEVERANCE, Colo. (AP) — A 9-year-old Estimated jackpot: $208 million boy has convinced the leaders of a small north- Numbers Evening ern Colorado town to overturn a nearly centu- 0-3-5-4 ry-old ban on snowball fights, and he already Numbers Midday knows who his first target will be — his little 8-4-8-5 brother. Powerball Sunny. Becoming Cloudy. Dane Best, who lives in the often snow- Estimated jackpot: $200 million swept town of Severance, presented his argu- ments at a town board meeting Monday night, and members voted unanimously to lift the 32-34 34-37 ban. WEATHER DISCUSSION “I think it’s an outdated law,” Dane said in Today, abundant sunshine. Much cooler. High 34F. Winds NW the lead-up to the meeting. “I want to be able at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight, clear skies. Low 19F. Winds NNW to throw a snowball without getting in trou- Clear Skies. at 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday, sunshine early then becoming CONNECTICUT cloudy later in the day. High 34F. Winds light and variable. ble.” Wednesday Night, mostly cloudy early, then clearing later on. Dane’s mother, Brooke Best, told The Cash 5 Low near 20F. Winds light and variable. Thursday, increasing Greeley Tribune her son had been talking 10-16-18-21-28 clouds during the afternoon. High 37F. Thursday Night, mostly Lucky For Life cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Low 27F. about snowballs since he found out about a 19-20 month and a half ago that it was illegal to throw 07-08-28-37-43, Lucky Ball: 11 them within town limits. The last time it Lucky Links Day snowed, Dane said he and his friends looked 06-07-09-12-14-19-21-22 WWLP.com • Working For You around for police and joked about breaking the Lucky Links Night law. 02-03-05-08-15-16-18-22 Kyle Rietkerk, assistant to the Severance Mega Millions today town administrator, said the rule was part of a Estimated jackpot: $208 million larger ordinance that made it illegal to throw or Play3 Day 7-4-0 Play3 Night 0-8-8 4:21 PM shoot stones or missiles at people, animals, 7:04 AM 9 hours 16 Minutes buildings, trees, any other public or private Play4 Day 9-5-7-4 property or vehicles. Snowballs fell under the Play4 Night 7-4-2-8 sunrise sunsET lENGTH OF dAY town’s definition of “missiles.”

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Tuesday, Dec. 4, the 338th day of 2018. There are 27 days left in the year.

n Dec. 4, 1783, Gen. George Washington bade Supervisor Dianne Feinstein (FYN’-styn) was named to attack. Oscar De La Hoya was selected for induction into farewell to his Continental Army officers at replace the assassinated George Moscone (mahs-KOH’- the International Boxing Hall of Fame; two of his contem- OFraunces Tavern in New York. nee). poraries in the modern era — Puerto Rican star Felix “Tito” Trinidad and Joe Calzaghe of Wales — were also select- On this date: In 1991, Associated Press correspondent Terry Anderson, ed. In 1619, a group of settlers from Bristol, England, arrived the longest held of the Western hostages in Lebanon, was at Berkeley Hundred in present-day Charles City County, released after nearly seven years in captivity. The original One year ago: Virginia, where they held a service thanking God for their Pan American World Airways ceased operations. Declaring that “public lands will once again be for public safe arrival. use,” President Donald Trump scaled back two sprawling In 1995, the first NATO troops landed in the Balkans to national monuments in Utah; it was the first time in a half In 1867, the National Grange of the Order of Patrons of begin setting up a peace mission that brought American century that a president had undone that type of land pro- Husbandry, also known as The Grange, was founded in soldiers into the middle of the Bosnian conflict. tection. The Supreme Court allowed the Trump adminis- Washington, D.C., to promote the interests of farmers. tration to fully enforce a ban on travel to the United States In 1996, the Mars Pathfinder lifted off from Cape Canaveral by residents of six mostly Muslim countries. Trump for- In 1875, William Marcy Tweed, the “Boss” of New York and began speeding toward the red planet on a 310 million- mally endorsed Republican Roy Moore in the Alabama City’s Tammany Hall political organization, escaped from jail mile odyssey. (It arrived on Mars in July 1997.) Senate race, looking past sexual misconduct allegations and fled the country. against the GOP candidate. In 2000, in a pair of legal setbacks for Al Gore, a Florida In 1918, President Woodrow Wilson left Washington on a state judge refused to overturn George W. Bush’s certified trip to France to attend the Versailles (vehr-SY’) Peace victory in Florida and the U.S. Supreme Court set aside a Today’s Birthdays: ruling that had allowed manual recounts. Game show host Wink Martindale is 85. Pop singer Conference. Freddy Cannon is 82. Actor-producer Max Baer Jr. is 81. Actress Gemma Jones is 76. Rock musician Bob Mosley In 1942, during World War II, U.S. bombers struck the Ten years ago: (Moby Grape) is 76. Singer-musician Chris Hillman is 74. Italian mainland for the first time with a raid on Naples. U.S. automakers drew fresh skepticism from lawmakers President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered the dismantling of during a Senate Banking Committee hearing over their Musician Terry Woods (The Pogues) is 71. Rock singer the Works Progress Administration, which had been created pleas for an expanded $34 billion rescue package they Southside Johnny Lyon is 70. Actor Jeff Bridges is 69. to provide jobs during the Depression. said was needed for them to survive. For the first time, an Rock musician Gary Rossington (Lynyrd Skynyrd; the NFL game was broadcast live in 3-D to theaters in Boston, Rossington Collins Band) is 67. Actress Patricia Wettig is In 1945, the Senate approved U.S. participation in the New York and Los Angeles. (Although the telecast was 67. Actor Tony Todd is 64. Jazz singer Cassandra Wilson United Nations by a vote of 65-7. marred by technical glitches, fans were mostly forgiving as is 63. Country musician Brian Prout (Diamond Rio) is 63. they watched the San Diego Chargers beat the Oakland Rock musician Bob Griffin (formerly with The BoDeans) is In 1965, the United States launched Gemini 7 with Air Raiders 34-7.) 59. Rock singer Vinnie Dombroski (Sponge) is 56. Actress Force Lt. Col. Frank Borman and Navy Cmdr. James A. Marisa Tomei is 54. Actress Chelsea Noble is 54. Actor- Lovell aboard on a two-week mission. (While Gemini 7 was Five years ago: comedian Fred Armisen is 52. Rapper Jay-Z is 49. Actor in orbit, its sister ship, Gemini 6A, was launched on Dec. 15 A senior commander in the militant group Hezbollah, Kevin Sussman is 48. Actress-model Tyra Banks is 45. on a one-day mission; the two spacecraft were able to ren- Hassan al-Laqis, was shot dead outside his home in Country singer Lila McCann is 37. Actress Lindsay Felton dezvous within a foot of each other.) Lebanon, the latest in a series of attacks against the is 34. Actor Orlando Brown is 31. Actress Scarlett Estevez Iranian-backed organization, which accused Israel of the (TV: “Lucifer”) is 11. In 1978, San Francisco got its first female mayor as City THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2018 - PAGE 3

Fit In Your Favorite ArtWorks Westfieldpresents... Holiday Dishes By Eliana Lakritz MS RD LDN, A Holiday FineImages Art Show Featuring Local Artists Clinical Dietitian, ~ An Images of Westfield Art Show Heritage Presentation ~ Baystate Noble Hospital With the holidays coming up, it’s time to start collecting ingredients for your favorite Reception New Location dishes. Whether you travel to or host a holiday Friday, December 7, 2018 St. John’s Lutheran Church party, you can help encourage well-being by 60 Broad St. • Westfield, MA bringing healthy options to the table. Be an 6PM to 8PM inspiration for a healthy transition into the New Art Show Year! Below are some modifications you can Plenty of FREE Parking! make to your favorite recipes to improve their Saturday, December 8, 2018 healthfulness. 10AM to 5pm Reception & Art Show FREE! • For desserts, experiment with different fat substitutions. Plain or vanilla yogurt, nut/seed butters, applesauce, and avocado work well in Sponsored by Beltrandi Real Estate cakes, cookies, pies and muffins as a fat substi- Family owned & operated Real Estate sales business for four generations tute (or to reduce the amount of fat in the reci- pe). This limits the amount of unhealthy satu- rated fat and calories in your baked goods while providing an extra nutritious boost! Try replacing 1/2 cup butter with 1/4 cup apple- Save the date sauce and 1/4 cup margarine. • For casseroles and creamy soups, replace for Annual some or all of the cream for alternative choices. Replace 1 cup of sour cream with 3/4 cup but- Holiday termilk and 1/4 cup canola oil OR 1 cup plain Eliana Lakritz MS RD LDN low fat yogurt. This helps to also reduce calo- Clinical Dietitian, Brunch and ries and saturated fat. Baystate Noble Hospital Concert • For seasoning grains or vegetables, use low-sodium chicken, vegetable or beef broth to of or mixed in with the potatoes. The Gateway Regional provide flavor without using a lot of butter. • Whole wheat-based stuffing is a health- School District invites area Heart healthy vegetable oils such as olive oil ier alternative to white bread-based stuffing. residents, ages fifty-five and can be used in place of butter to flavor dishes Whole wheat provides extra fiber, B vita- over, to attend this year’s hol- and also provides a dose of heart healthy fat. mins, and protein. It helps to fill you up too, iday event on Wednesday, Garlic or onion powder, fresh herbs, vinegar, so you are less likely to over-indulge on por- December 5, 2018. Doors and lemon juice can be used in place of salt to tion sizes. will open at 9:15 a.m. and flavor foods. • For cocktails, consider replacing sugary admission is free to all senior • Consider leaner choices for dishes that mixers with seltzer water, fresh ginger and citizens living in the Gateway often use bacon or sausage. Canadian ham, mint or mashed fruit. hilltowns. A brunch will be chicken, turkey, and sometimes even white/ ——— served in the Gateway cafete- black beans work in place of bacon. If you are interested in learning more about ria at 9:30 a.m. and guests are • One of the most standard holiday dishes is nutrition counseling sessions with a regis- then invited to attend a holi- mashed potatoes, one cup of which provides tered dietitian at Baystate Noble Hospital, day concert in the Gateway about 200 calories. Consider cutting down the please call 413-568-2811 ex: 5671 for more Performing Arts Center calories by using mashed cauliflower in place information. beginning at 10:30 a.m. The concert will feature festive holiday music performed by students from the middle school and senior high school. Fraternities, sororities sue Parking will be available in the main parking lot in front of Gateway Regional High School on 12 Littleville Rd. Harvard over single-sex rule Residents are asked to RSVP CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) of the Kappa Alpha Theta ties in 2014, following similar to their town’s Council on — Several national fraterni- sorority, said at a news confer- moves at Middlebury College Aging (COA) representative ties and sororities sued ence Monday. “They are being and Bowdoin College in the by November 28: Margit Government Meetings Harvard University on punished for being women 1990s. Mikuski, 848-4279, ext. 400 Monday over a 2016 rule that who simply want to have an The federal suit against (Blandford); Peggy Graveline, TUESDAY, DEC. 4 discourages students from association with other Harvard says the school’s pol- 354-7735 (Chester); Jennifer joining single-gender social women.” icy violates the 1972 law Peloquin, 512-5205 clubs, marking the first legal Harvard does not officially known as Title IX, which for- (Huntington); Lois Leonardo Westfield: challenge to the school’s poli- recognize any fraternities or bids discrimination based on Bell, 623-9990 (Middlefield); Planning Board at 7 pm cy. sororities, but several have sex in schools that receive Anne-Marie Buikus, 862- Two fraternities and two been available to Harvard stu- federal funding. The suit says 3257 (Montgomery), the sororities filed a lawsuit in dents in the past, typically Harvard’s policy singles out Huntington: Boston’s federal court, while with houses near campus in men and women for punish- COA Reservation Line, 862- Board of Assessors at 6 pm another sorority separately Cambridge, Massachusetts. ment because of their sex and 6205 (Russell): and Sandy sued the school in Membership in women’s clubs because of the sex of those Epperly, 238-5584 Massachusetts state court. was at a record high before the they associate with. It also (Worthington). The snow date THURSDAY, DEC. 6 Both cases argue that the rule took effect, according to says the rule is rooted in ste- will be Thursday, December 6 school’s policy discriminates the groups behind the suits. reotypes about men and at the same times. Hope to see against students based on Now, they say, students feel women. you there! Westfield: their sex and spreads negative they’re forced to hide ties with According to the suit, City Council Sub-Committee Legislative stereotypes about students those groups. Harvard doesn’t place other and Ordinance at 5:30 pm who join all-male or all- Rebecca Ramos, a 2017 limits on the types of groups Bald eagle female organizations. Harvard graduate and former students can join, arguing that population in Personnel Action Committee at 6:30 pm Harvard officials did not president of the school’s Delta they could “join the American Massachusetts City Council at 7 pm immediately provide a com- Gamma sorority chapter, said Nazi Party, or could create an ment about the lawsuits. there’s a “culture of fear” off-campus undergraduate continues to grow Similar legal challenges among current and former chapter of the Ku Klux Klan” WESTBOROUGH, Mass. have been rare but not unheard members of single-gender without violating school poli- (AP) — State wildlife offi- of. Wesleyan University was clubs. She said some have cy. cials say the number of bald Governor wants judge removed sued by one of its two frater- been asked about their involve- The lawsuit filed in state eagles in Massachusetts con- nities after the Connecticut ment during interviews for law court similarly argues that the tinues to grow. amid immigration probe school ordered them to go school or fellowships. rule violates civil rights laws The state Division of BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker wants co-ed in 2014. A jury sided “They are scared to admit in Massachusetts. That suit Fisheries and Wildlife a judge he nominated pulled off the bench amid a federal inves- with the fraternity last year, that they were part of an orga- was filed by the national Alpha announced Monday it had tigation into whether she and other court staff helped a man but the school is appealing the nization in which they take Phi sorority, along with its identified 76 territorial pairs evade immigration officials who believe he’s in the country decision. great pride,” she said. local chapter and the Delta of bald eagles this year, up illegally. At Harvard, single-gender The federal suit was filed by Gamma Fraternity The Republican governor said Monday that District Court from 68 pairs last year and 59 groups aren’t banned, but stu- the national sororities Kappa Management Corporation, an Judge Shelley Joseph shouldn’t hear criminal cases until the dents who join them are Alpha Theta and Kappa Kappa Ohio-based group that man- seen in 2016. investigation is resolved. barred from leading campus Gamma, whose local chapters ages housing leases for the This year’s eagles fledged “Judges are not supposed to be in the business of obstructing groups or becoming captains disbanded this year and Delta Gamma sorority. Delta 65 chicks. justice,” he told reporters at the State House. “I find this story, of sports teams. The school formed co-ed groups, and by Gamma’s local chapter shut Wildlife officials say there as it’s currently been presented, extremely troubling.” also refuses to endorse the the national fraternities Sigma down in August, and most of are probably more eagles The Boston Globe reported Sunday a federal grand jury is students for prestigious fel- Chi and Sigma Alpha Epsilon. its members later formed a because not every nest has considering whether Joseph and other officials broke the law in lowships, including the The fraternities say they have new co-ed group. been documented. helping Jose Medina-Perez leave the Newton District Court Rhodes and Marshall scholar- struggled to recruit new stu- The Delta Gamma Fraternity Bald eagles disappeared after an April hearing on charges, including drug possession ships. dents and have faced financial Management Corporation says from Massachusetts in the and a warrant for drunken driving in Pennsylvania. Harvard officials crafted difficulty with fewer dues- it expects to lose $25,000 in early 1900s. The newspaper said an immigration enforcement agent was the rule to curb secretive all- paying members. revenue over the closure. The state re-introduced the in the courtroom to detain Medina-Perez following the pro- male groups known as “final Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s local Both suits demand a jury birds of prey to the Quabbin ceeding, but the defendant was let out through a back door clubs,” whose members chapter is also a plaintiff in the trial and ask the courts to force Reservoir in 1982 and they instead. include some former U.S. federal suit, along with three Harvard to revoke the policy. can now be found from the Medina-Perez told police during his most recent arrest he’s a presidents but have come male students whose names Berkshires to Cape Cod. 36-year-old U.S. citizen, but immigration enforcement officials under mounting scrutiny in were not revealed. The suit say his real name is Oscar Manuel Peguero, a 38-year-old from recent years. A 2016 report by says two of the students have Dominican Republic who has been deported twice already. the school accused the clubs been unfairly denied campus The Globe reported that Joseph was aware that Medina- of having “deeply misogynis- leadership roles under the rule Perez would be detained by immigration officials following the tic attitudes” and tied them to and that the third has faced Massachusetts gas down a hearing and appeared to discuss ways to prevent that from hap- problems with sexual assaults. negative stigma even though, pening, including continuing the case to a later date. But the rule also applies to as an upperclassmen, he isn’t nickel per gallon “ICE is going to get him,” Joseph told the state prosecutor other groups, including frater- subject to the policy. and Medina-Perez’s lawyer during a sidebar discussion par- BOSTON (AP) — The average price of a gallon of gas in tially captured by the courtroom’s audio recorder. The judge nities, sororities and even Both lawsuits are being sup- Massachusetts continues to plunge, down another nickel in eventually instructed the recorder be briefly shut off. choir groups that have gone ported by the National the past week. Newton is among several Massachusetts communities that co-ed amid pressure from the Panhellenic Conference, AAA Northeast reports Monday that its weekly price have declared themselves “sanctuary cities” that limit their school. The lawsuits argue which represents 26 sororities, survey found self-serve, regular selling for an average of cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. that the rule has primarily and the North American $2.64 per gallon, 5 cents lower than last week. Massachusetts trial courts also require that court staff neither harmed women’s groups, Interfraternity Conference, The Massachusetts price is 19 cents higher than the help nor hinder federal agents and that all court sessions must many of which have disband- which represents 66 fraterni- national average, and 16 cents higher than the in-state price be recorded, the Globe reported. ed or started accepting men to ties. a year ago. Joseph and state trial court officials have declined to com- avoid the school’s sanctions. Harvard joins a relatively An organization spokeswoman says the current trend ment. “These students are being small group of schools that indicates December might bring some of the cheapest gas The U.S. Attorney’s office, Immigration and Customs punished simply for joining have sought to root out single- prices of the year with low demand and plentiful supplies. Enforcement and Medina-Perez’s lawyer also didn’t immedi- private, off-campus, lawful gender social clubs in recent ately respond to emails seeking comment. organizations,” Laura Doerre, decades. Amherst College AAA found self-serve regular selling for as low as $2.40 and as high as $3.05 per gallon. Baker appointed Joseph to the state court last year after a former international president banned fraternities and sorori- career as prosecutor and later as a defense lawyer. PAGE 4 - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2018 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT

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And as Sanders’ brain trust gathered for a retreat in Vermont over the weekend, some spoke openly about a 2020 White House bid as if it was almost a foregone conclusion. “This time, he starts off as a front-runner, or one of the front- runners,” Sanders’ 2016 campaign manager Jeff Weaver told The Associated Press, highlighting the senator’s proven ability to generate massive fundraising through small-dollar donations and his ready-made network of staff and volunteers. Weaver added: “It’ll be a much bigger campaign if he runs again, in terms of the size of the operation.” Amid the enthusiasm — and there was plenty in Burlington as the Sanders Institute convened his celebrity supporters, former campaign staff and progressive policy leaders — there were also signs of cracks in Sanders’ political base. His loyalists are sizing Trump complains about cost up a prospective 2020 Democratic field likely to feature a collec- tion of ambitious liberal leaders — and not the establishment- minded Hillary Clinton. Instead, a new generation of outspoken Democrats such as Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, New Jersey Sen. Cory of ‘uncontrollable’ arms race Booker and California Sen. Kamala Harris are expected to seek By LOLITA C. BALDOR race is just a fraction of that amount, the broader defense increases, and spe- the Democratic nomination. All three have embraced Sanders’ Associated Press totaling about $10 billion this year for a cifically has endorsed hikes for missile call for “Medicare for All” and a $15 minimum wage, among WASHINGTON (AP) — President wide range of missile defense and nucle- defense in line with a U.S. defense strat- other policy priorities he helped bring into the Democratic main- Donald Trump complained Monday ar weapons programs. egy that targets China and Russia as key stream in the Trump era. Acknowledging the stark differences between the 2016 and about how much the U.S. spends on It was unclear what prompted the adversaries. 2020 fields, Hollywood star Danny Glover, who campaigned weapons in an “uncontrollable” arms tweet. Trump was at the Group of 20 In a March tweet about the Pentagon alongside Sanders in 2016, would not commit to a second race with Russia and China, though he summit in Argentina with both leaders budget, Trump declared that, “Because Sanders’ candidacy when asked this weekend. vastly overstated how much is spent on on Friday and Saturday but only met of the $700 & $716 Billion Dollars got- “I don’t know what 2020 looks like right now,” Glover said actual weapons, even under a budget his with Xi. ten to rebuild our Military, many jobs before taking a front-row seat for Sanders’ opening remarks. “I’m administration has increased. Putin said he hoped to meet with are created and our Military is again going to support who I feel to be the most progressive choice.” The president said in a tweet that the Trump to discuss U.S. plans to withdraw rich.” One of Sanders’ chief supporters from neighboring New U.S. has spent $716 billion this year, an from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear The White House more recently Hampshire, former state senate majority leader Burt Cohen, amount he called “Crazy!” He said he Forces Treaty, which some fear could announced that all Cabinet secretaries acknowledged that some people worry Sanders is too old for a expects to discuss the issue with Chinese spark a new nuclear arms race. Trump would need to cut their budgets by 5 second run, although that’s not a major concern of his. Like President Xi Jinping and Russian canceled a planned meeting with Putin percent for the fiscal year that begins Glover, he’s not sure if he’ll join Sanders a second time. President Vladimir Putin. in Argentina over Russia’s seizure of Oct. 1, 2019. He said he wanted to keep “There are other people picking up the flag and holding it high, “I am certain that, at some time in the Ukrainian naval ships near Crimea. defense spending at $700 billion, which and you know, it could be Bernie, but I think there are other future, President Xi and I, together with Trump’s comment on Twitter was also would be a cut compared with the 2019 people as well,” said Cohen, who did not attend the Vermont sum- President Putin of Russia, will start talk- a change of tone when it comes to the total. mit. “It’s not ‘Bernie or bust.’ That’s certainly not the case.” ing about a meaningful halt to what has U.S. military budget. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis warned Another high-profile Sanders supporter who was in attendance, become a major and uncontrollable Until recently, the president has against Pentagon budget cuts in a speech Cornel West, described the Vermont senator as “the most consis- Arms Race,” he said on Twitter. bragged about his increase in military Saturday in California. tently progressive one out there,” suggesting that some would-be His statement appeared to confuse the spending, railing about previous admin- Referring to a recent opinion piece 2020 candidates have adopted Sanders’ words, but maintained total Defense Department budget with istrations’ neglect of America’s armed written by congressional leaders, Mattis ties to Wall Street and “militarism.” Still, West conceded that none of likely 2020 candidates “have America’s investment in the nation’s forces. He has boasted that his adminis- said that “cutting defense will not close as much baggage” as Clinton did. missile defense systems and the strategic tration is “rebuilding our military.” He the deficit, and I would suggest doing so Perhaps the most important member of Sanders’ network, wife nuclear weapons usually associated with has occasionally complained about spe- would be a disservice to troops and the Jane O’Meara Sanders, said Democrats may be embracing the arms race. cific programs such as Air Force One American people they serve and protect, Sanders’ “bold progressive ideas” on health care and the economy The Pentagon’s budget for 2019 totals and the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, but his because we all know here today that in some cases, but there’s need to go further on issues like climate about $716 billion, but that includes criticism was leveled at the defense con- America can afford survival.” change, affordable housing and student debt. everything from health care and pay for tractors and focused on demanding sav- Asked about the president’s Monday Whether her husband will lead the debate as a presidential service members to the costs of the wars ings. tweet, Mattis told reporters he hadn’t candidate in 2020, she said, remains unclear. O’Meara Sanders in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria. The arms He has been far more supportive of seen it. noted that one question above all others would guide their deci- sion: “Who can beat Donald Trump?” “That has to be the primary goal. To win. We think you win by a very strong progressive commitment,” she told AP. When asked if Sanders could win in 2020, she said “every single poll” showed that Sanders would have beaten Republican nominee Donald Trump two years ago. O’Meara Sanders also downplayed the grueling personal demands of a presidential campaign, something that historically has led some other spouses to pressure their husbands to avoid the white-hot presidential spotlight more than once. “It was extremely inspiring meeting all the people all over the country,” she said of the 2016 campaign. “And what might be difficult for me is not as important as what might be difficult for them and whether or not we can help them with those difficul- ties.” See Sen. Sanders, Page 5

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62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 In this Nov. 29, 2018, file photo, President Donald Trump talks with reporters before traveling to the G20 Summit in Buenos (413)562-4181 Aires, on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington. Trump complained Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, about how much www.thewestfieldnews.com the U.S. spends on weapons in an “uncontrollable” arms race with Russia and China, though he vastly overstated how much is spent on actual armaments as part of a budget his administration has increased. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2018 - PAGE 5 Teen charged in MS-13 killing bituaries had avoided deportation O By PHILIP MARCELO thewestfieldnews.com/category/obituaries/ Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts teen facing charges in Donald J Truehart the killing of a 17-year-old boy had been allowed to remain in WESTFIELD – Donald J. the country despite being identified by police as an active “Tucky” Truehart, 85, of Westfield member of MS-13, recently filed federal court documents passed away Thursday Nov 29, show. 2018 at Baystate Noble hospital. Homeland Security officials told an immigration judge this He was born in Easthampton, summer 19-year-old Henri Salvador Gutierrez should be November 18, 1933, the son of the deported to his native El Salvador because he was a “verified late Roy and Laure (Quirion) and active member” of MS-13 with multiple weapons-related Truehart. He was a Easthampton arrests, prosecutors said in a filing last week. High School graduate in 1951. But the judge deemed the information against Gutierrez Donald was very proud to serve as inconclusive and ordered him released on June 30, just weeks a Staff Sergeant in the US Air before the Somerville resident and five other alleged MS-13 Force during the Korea war. He members stabbed Herson Rivas to death in Lynn on July 30, was employed in the Security Department at the Smith according to prosecutors. College in Northampton, for 28 years, retiring in 1996. Gutierrez pleaded not guilty to the charges Friday in Boston Donald was a life member of the American federal court and is being held without bail pending his next Legion Post #224 in Easthampton, enjoyed court date. the comradery at the Easthampton Rod and The case comes amid an ongoing debate over the Boston Gun club. An avid gardener Donald would Police’s gang database. work with his brother-in-law John to plow The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against the fields of the larger garden they main- the department last month seeking more information about the tained together. Don’s true passion was secretive database, including how many people are listed on it fishing, No brook, stream or creek was too big for him. and their demographics. Donald leaves his loving wife Joan (Robienczak) Truehart, The civil rights group argued in the Superior Court lawsuit with whom he just celebrated 60 years of marriage on that some Central American youths are being detained and Oct. 25, 2018, his loving and devoted son Tom of Florida, deported in large part because they’ve been wrongly placed in and his cherished grandsons James and Patrick Hanrahan. the database. 2018 Salvation Army Kettle Drive Donald also leaves to mourn his passing his sister Anita Boston Police Commissioner William Gross, in a Facebook Grzeskowski and her children Jay, Linda and Diane, his post, lashed out at the ACLU as “paper warriors”?more con- Brother-in-law David, his God-children Joy Winnie and cerned with filing lawsuits than addressing “atrocities” com- Anonymous—$25.00 Walter Hall, and his several nieces and nephews. Donald mitted by MS-13 and other street gangs. was predeceased by his beloved children Roy, Timothy, Boston Police, the ACLU and Gutierrez’s lawyer didn’t Florence Fitzgerald—$25.00 Victor and Terri, by his sister Germaine, and by his sister- immediately comment Monday. in-law Jean Hall. Donald’s family wishes to sincerely Prosecutors say Gutierrez has been in and out of custody Marlene Hills—$100.00 thank all the staff on the second Floor of Baystate Noble since arriving in the country illegally in 2014. hospital, who provided such comfort and true compassion He was placed on the department’s gang database following for our beloved. A special Thanks to Dr. Shazad, Anna at least three arrests for carrying machetes and knives, for and Scott Wing and Kathy. Donald will be greatly missed being found in possession of blue- and white-colored clothing Westfield Council On Aging’s by all who knew and loved him. A Special remembrance and for sporting a “503” tattoo — all hallmarks of membership will be celebrated in spring. The O’Brien Funeral Home in the violent Salvadoran street gang, according to prosecu- has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial gift tors. Annual Holiday Gala in his name may be made to Sydney F. Smith Toy Fund But during his immigration hearing this summer, Gutierrez DECEMBER 6 @ 11 AM - 3 PM C/O The Daily Hampshire Gazette 115 Conz St. downplayed the details, prosecutors say. Tickets are now available for Westfield’s older adults for the Northampton, Ma 01027. He said the tattoo showed his pride in his homeland since Council On Aging’s annual “Holiday Gala” spectacular. The “503” is El Salvador’s country code. He said blue and white event begins at 11 a.m. with an hour of dancing to the sounds of were the colors of his favorite soccer team and that a large Richie Mitnick on the keyboard. Dinner will follow and then the knife he was found carrying in 2016 was to chop wood for Sounds of Music Singers will be the featured entertainment. A raffle will be held with many wonderful prizes donated by local grilling. businesses. In addition, the Friends of the Westfield Senior Then while in state custody on a separate firearms charge in Center will be holding a special raffle with the winner receiving October, Gutierrez bragged about killing Rivas because the a festive holiday decoration with $100 worth of lottery tickets. Police Logs low-level gang associate was suspected of cooperating with The Holiday Gala will be held at Tekoa Country Club on police, prosecutors say. Thursday, December 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets can be He also confirmed he and the others involved in the killing purchased at the Westfield Senior Center, 45 Noble Street, for WESTFIELD were part of MS-13, and suggested he might have committed $20 (no more than four tickets per person). The special holiday Major crime and incident report another murder with gang members. menu will include fruit cup, New England Pot Roast, green Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 “Straight into his ribs, dude,” Gutierrez told a fellow inmate beans almandine, butternut squash, and chocolate mousse for 9:24 a.m.: city ordinance violation, Main Street, an officer of Rivas’ killing, according to the prosecutor’s filings. “And dessert. Seating is limited so be sure to purchase your tickets detailed to follow up on unpaid city ordinance violation cita- when I pulled out the knife, it was warped. Not just on the tip, early. The snow date for the Holiday Gala is Friday, December but it came out kind of twisted.” 7. In case of inclement weather, please check WGGB News 40, tions reports a homeless offender who has not paid a fine after WWLP TV 22, or WSHM CBS 3 for a postponement announce- being cited for public urination could not be successfully noti- ment. fied by mail that a criminal complaint would result if the fine continues to be unpaid, a criminal complaint was filed; 3:27 p.m.: Meadow Street at Mechanic Street, a caller reports a two-car crash, the responding officer requests an Christmas Concert at UCC ambulance for one of the involved operators who was trans- ported to Baystate Noble Hospital; 3:45 p.m.: animal complaint, Main Line Drive, an animal Second Congregational control officer responded to a report of a sick raccoon and UCC Second Congregational will be holding their annual reports a baby raccoon was transported to the municipal ani- Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 3:00 pm. mal shelter. In addition to our choir, the Smith College Handbell Choir and Westfield State University’s “The Sharp Four” Jazz Quartet will be participating. We will also have a congregational carol sing and refreshments will be served following the concert. The program is sponsored in part by the WSU Foundation, Interfaith Center. The church is located at 487 Western Avenue Court Logs in Westfield. For further information call 568-7557. Christy Gilpatrick, of Warren, R.I. stands with her court Westfield District Court appointed attorney Fiore Porreca, Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, in Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 Taunton District Court in Taunton, Mass., during her Holyoke High School Madrigal Marcelino Colon, 52, of 68 Maple St., Springfield, was found arraignment. Gilpatrick, who police say was drunk when to be not responsible for a crosswalk violation brought by she was involved in a crash with a school bus full of adults Singers and Bell Choir Westfield State University police. A charge of operating a motor and children returning from a Roman Catholic shrine’s Experience Music at United will present the Holyoke High vehicle with a suspended license was dismissed at the request of Christmas light display has been released on bail. Mike Gay/ School Madrigal Singers and Bell Choir. This holiday concert the Commonwealth. The Daily Gazette via AP, Pool) will take place on December 9 at 2pm at the United Aliaksandr Tabolich, 38, of 25 Thomas St., Apt. 122, Congregational Church of Holyoke in Skinner Chapel. The Westfield, was found to have violated probation imposed Feb. 1, Woman charged with drunken Madrigal Singers are an a capella performing ensemble of 2018, when he pleaded guilty to a charge of violation of an abuse singers. The Bell Choir consists of 16 ringers playing three prevention order brought by Westfield police. His probation was driving in weekend bus crash octaves of Carillon Bells. revoked and he was sentenced to a six month term in the house The United Congregational Church of Holyoke is bounded TAUNTON, Mass. (AP) — A Rhode Island woman police of correction with credit for time served. In a second case also by High, Appleton (Rte 141), and Maple Streets. Ample free say was drunk when she was involved in a crash with a brought by Westfield police, Tabolich was again found to have parking is located in the lot immediately across Appleton school bus full of adults and children returning from a Roman violated probation imposed Feb. 1, 2018, when he pleaded guilty Street and in the Franklin lot behind the War Memorial Catholic shrine’s Christmas light display has been released on to a second charge of violation of an abuse prevention order. His Building, across Maple Street from the church. Street parking $2,500 bail. probation was revoked and he was sentenced to a six month term is free. The chapel and the church are fully accessible. All Not guilty pleas to charges including drunken driving were in the house of correction to be served concurrently with the concerts are offered for a suggested donation of $10 ($5 for entered on behalf of 27-year-old Christy Gilpatrick, of sentence imposed in the previous case. students and seniors). A reception will follow where you may Warren, Rhode Island, at her arraignment in Taunton on Eduardo Gonzalez, 28, of 133 Massasoit St., Springfield, greet the artists. Monday. was released on his personal recognizance pending a Jan. 11 For further information, the United Congregational Church Police say about two dozen people were hospitalized after hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of assault and battery phone number is 413-532-1483. Patrons enter the church on the crash in Berkley, Massachusetts at about 9:45 p.m. on a family or household member brought by Westfield police. Maple Street for both Main Sanctuary and Skinner Chapel Saturday. Most had minor injuries but at least two people suf- performances. Please check our website at www.uccholyoke. fered serious injuries. They were returning to Tiverton, org for the 2018-2019 concert series dates. Rhode Island, after a visit to La Salette Shrine in Attleboro. Gilpatrick’s attorney said his client was “very cooperative” Sen. Sanders after the crash and even helped evacuate the bus. Continued from Page 4 “It’s not about us,” O’Meara Sanders added. “It’s about what’s right for the country.” Police seek suspect after Despite signs pointing to a 2020 run, Sanders has given Police: 5-year-old found himself a clear escape hatch. finding illegally-killed deer Weaver, like Sanders himself in a recent interview, sug- unresponsive pronounced dead gested that the senator would step aside if he believes another LAWRENCE, Mass. (AP) — Police in Massachusetts say BELCHERTOWN, Mass. (AP) — Police are looking for candidate has a better shot at denying Trump a second term. a suspect they say illegally shot and killed a deer from the There are no clear indications from Sanders or those closest to the death of a 5-year-old boy found unresponsive in a home over the weekend is not considered suspicious. side of a road in a residential Massachusetts neighborhood him, however, that he currently has that belief. last week. “I know they haven’t announced, but it sort of seems like Lawrence police say the boy was found unresponsive by officers responding to a medical call early Sunday morning. Belchertown police say they were called to the scene that’s what’s happening,” said John Cusack, another actor Saturday for a report of illegal hunting. A resident told offi- invited to the weekend summit. Asked about his preference The Eagle-Tribune reports the boy was attending a family gathering with other adults and cers an unknown person shot and killed a deer within 500 for 2020, he called Sanders “the only real progressive candi- feet of several homes. date out there.” children. Can You Help Sarah? “All of the sudden, what was once fringe politics is now The child was treated at the Police found the body of theSarah deer nearby, Helps and Seniors witnesses mainstream. Don’t get me wrong, it’s great that (Texas con- scene by emergency services, and say they saw a red flatbed truck fleeing the scene near the gressman) Beto O’Rourke and all these young candidates are was taken to a nearby hospital corpse. Can running on the People’s Summit and progressive movement where he was pronounced dead. In Massachusetts, deer hunting season with You a shotgun platform, but let’s not forget who broke us through.” Police say foul play is not sus- began Nov. 26 and continues until Dec. 8. Hunters must “If he runs again, I’ll be on board,” Cusack said. pected and a medical condition have a license and wear orange. It is illegal to Help shoot a fire- may have been a factor. arm within 500 feet of dwellings. Sarah? www.sarahgillett.org Town and state environmental policewww.sarahgillett.org are investigating.

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www.sarahgillett.org PAGE 6 - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS HEALTHFITNESS WHO says it can fight Ebola outbreak despite US withdrawal By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization said Monday it can fight the deadly Ebola out- break in Congo despite the withdrawal of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, insisting: “We can cover it.” The comments by WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus came in the wake of commentaries in two medical journals appealing to the CDC to return to the epi- demic zone in Congo — saying its expertise is needed. The U.S. experts have been sidelined for weeks, ordered away from the region because of State Department security con- cerns. Violence by rebel groups has complicated efforts to battle what is now the second-deadliest Ebola outbreak. The CDC — which is twice as large as WHO — has said its staff would return to the epidemic area once it is safe. Tedros said the U.N. health agency mostly needs the United States to continue the financial and other support it has provided. He noted the U.S. and many other developed countries have security guidelines that prevent deployments in conflict-ridden zones like the Ebola-hit area of eastern Congo. In this photo taken Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, Western State Hospital nurse Larry Herbert talks about the injury he received after being “We can mobilize from other parts, from those institutions assaulted by a patient there, as he recovers at his home in Bremerton, Wash. An Associated Press investigation has found assaults who don’t have very strict security provisions like that,” on staff and patients at Washington state’s largest psychiatric hospital are on the rise. In the first nine months of 2018, Western State Tedros told reporters at WHO headquarters. “We can cover Hospital patients attacked workers 890 times and there were 932 assaults by patients on other patients. It also found that disability it.” claims by injured staff topped $5 million in less than three years. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) Tedros praised a commitment from U.S. President Donald Trump, expressed at the Group of 20 summit in Argentina over the weekend, about his administration’s “support in any way possible” in the fight against the outbreak. APNewsBreak: “They promise to continue supporting us in finance and other (ways), and that, I think, would suffice,” Tedros said. He said experts from the CDC are still helping, sharing data and analysis. The Ebola response director for the International Rescue Committee, Dr. Stacey Mearns, said the absence of CDC Assaults increase at experts can be felt acutely, telling The Associated Press on Friday that they have rich experience in tracking cases, test- ing and treatment. Tedros said WHO has now counted some 440 cases of Ebola and 255 deaths from the outbreak in Congo’s North Washington mental hospital Kivu regions that first emerged in August. He said the risk of international spread remains. By MARTHA BELLISLE Larry Herbert get so bad that CMS with- persons.” Unlike the far-deadlier outbreak in West Africa that killed Associated Press Western State Hospital draws certification,” said Ron Dr. Joel Dvoskin, a psy- more than 11,000 people from 2014 to 2016, international BREMERTON, Wash. (AP) nurse Larry Herbert displays Honberg, senior policy advis- chologist who works as a con- health experts have this time deployed a new experimental — The tall, lanky patient an alarm for staff to use in an er for the National Alliance on sultant for psychiatric hospi- vaccine to fight Ebola. Tedros said some 39,000 people have walked out of his room at emergency, attached to his Mental Illness. “That tells you tals in the U.S., said violent been vaccinated during the current outbreak. Washington state’s largest key ring, as he recovers at that things are really pretty behavior in these facilities is psychiatric hospital and spit home in Bremerton, Wash. bad at this point.” “not uncommon,” but the on two patients before duck- (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) Diana Callison fears for her ability to control the assaults ing back inside. A few min- Workers blame the hospital daughter’s safety. She’s been depends on staffing and train- utes later, he came back out administration for an increase in and out of the hospital ing. and punched two patients, so in assaults, saying they are since last year due to court- “Any time you see a double Larry Herbert, a licensed failing to provide enough staff ordered civil commitments, in the number of assaults in a practical nurse, went after the and are moving dangerous which found she was a danger few years, that’s bad,” he man. As Herbert approached, patients into less-secure wards to herself or others. said. the patient punched him in the and leaving them there after “I am scared to death I am Saw, the nursing supervi- face. they attack others. going to lose her,” Callison sor, says the violence creates Herbert wrapped his arms “Many employees work 20 said. “WSH is such a danger- a stressful work environment. around the patient, and they or more double shifts per ous place, and I feel it is more “I fear for my safety, but wrestled until another worker month,” Nursing Supervisor so now that there is no federal I’m more fearful for the other joined in and they all hit the Paul Vilja told the AP. “We oversight.” staff,” Saw said. “There are floor. Herbert’s knee went are burning out our employ- Washington state recently lots of people who are physi- “snap, snap” as his body ees and endangering our agreed to pay a $900,000 set- cally vulnerable.” twisted in one direction then patients by not addressing the tlement to Lisa Bowser, MOVING PATIENTS the other. He ended up in sur- request for enough permanent whose mother, Sharon Hospital staff complain the gery with three torn ligaments staffing.” Struthers, suffered dozens of administration moves danger- and has spent the past six Hospital employees who falls and assaults during her ous patients from high-securi- months on the couch, unsure work directly with patients, two-year stay at the hospital. ty forensics wards to civil- when or if he can return to In this file photo dated Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, health work- like nurses and counselors, Bowser told the AP the commitment wards, which work. ers walk with a boy suspected as having the Ebola virus at put in 24,260 overtime hours facility lacked the staff need- have fewer safeguards like Attacks like the one on an Ebola treatment centre in Beni, Eastern Congo. during the first two weeks of ed to protect patients and said barriers and Plexiglas, and Herbert are on the rise at According to a WHO announcement Thursday Nov. 29, September, at a cost of “going there was like going lighter security. Western State Hospital, leav- 2018, Congo’s deadly Ebola outbreak is now the second $944,280, according to pay- into hell.” At an Aug. 30 town hall- ing patients, their families and largest in history, and predicted the outbreak will last at roll records acquired by the ASSAULTS AND style meeting that followed a health care workers fearful on least another six months before it can be contained. (AP AP. MISSED WORK rally outside the hospital, a daily basis, an Associated Photo/Al-hadji Kudra Maliro, FILE) Officials at the Department The state health services nurses told hospital CEO Press investigation has found. of Social and Health Services agency documented more Dave Holt that civil-commit- Thousands of nurses, men- deny that they’re moving dan- than 18,000 assaults by ment wards are ill-equipped sAfe & environmentAlly friendly home, lAundry tal health technicians and & c gerous patients into civil- patients on staff and other for dangerous patients and security guards have been commitment wards and say patients over the past 10 that they fear for the chroni- le A punched, kicked, knocked staffing levels are stable. years, but attacks on staff cally mentally ill patients liv- unconscious, and bitten dur- “As far as understaffing, doubled in the past five years ing in those wards. ning p ing patient assaults that result- there is no understaffing,” after hitting a low of 444 in The hospital’s nurses ed in hospitalizations and time agency spokeswoman Kelly 2013. recently sent “vote of no con- off work in recent years, Stowe said. The staffing In the first nine months of fidence” petitions to Holt and roducts • s according to interviews and office makes constant adjust- 2018, patients attacked hospi- Washington’s health services public records obtained by the ments to ensure staffing needs tal workers 890 times, com- agency. AP. Disability claims by are met by using overtime, pared with 512 assaults for all When someone is arrested injured staff topped $5 million calling in temporary workers of 2008, according to agency and found incompetent to gels & doughnuts in less than three years, and

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Pediatricians say the Their main misconception: MARCH 27,65 2019Years •of Reverend Service Taylor Studies also have found FirstWSU: Congregational CURCA Ely Library, Church 2nd Flr. • Presented• Presented By:By: Dr.Walter Aaron Powell Reyes, best toys for tots are old- “The toy that is best is the that more than 90 percent of fashioned hands-on play- one that is the most expensive Dr. Brian Conz, Bill Rose, Mark Damon U.S. kids have used mobile APRIL 17, 2019 • Wayfinding through GPS: things that young children or has the most bells and devices and most started Planning Perspectives for the City of Westfield can enjoy with parents — whistles or is the most tech- using them before age 1. things like blocks, puzzles nologically sophisticated.” WSU: Scanlon Hall Banquet Room The pediatricians’ group Presented By: Dr. Dristi Neog, Dr. Robert Bristow, and Billy Hyunh — even throwaway card- Simpler hands-on toys that recommends no screen time board boxes — that spark parents and young children for children up to age 2, and imagination and creativity. can play with together are APRIL 24, 2019 • How Westfield Became Known as the “Baseball Town” says total screen time includ- Westfield Athenaeum • Presented By: Dan Genovese “A cardboard box can be preferable for healthy devel- ing TV and computer use used to draw on, or made into opment, said Mendelsohn, a should be less than one hour FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 • 1-4 PM • Westfield State University Student Showcase a house,” said Dr. Alan pediatrician at NYU Langone daily for ages 2 and older. WSU: Ely Hall • Presented By: WSU Students Mendelsohn, co-author of a Health in New York. “A little bit of screen time new report on selecting toys The report published here and there is unlikely to MAY 8, 2019 • Things Change: for young children, up to Monday by the American have much harm if a child The Lost Homes of Westfield around age 5. Academy of Pediatrics cites otherwise has other activi- Westfield Athenaeum Many parents feel pres- studies suggesting that heavy ty,” Mendelsohn said. But he More information: westfield350.org/lecturesPresented By: Dr. Robert Brown sured by ads promoting tab- use of electronic media may added that screen time can let-based toys and games as interfere with children’s overwhelm young children and is difficult to limit and control. More information: The academy’s website westfield350.org/lectures offers suggestions on ideal toys for young children, including balls, puzzles, col- oring books and card games. LEAD Shopping recently at SPONSOR Dancing Bear Toys in Asheville, N.C., a store that doesn’t sell electronic toys, Assaults Leah Graham Stewart said Continued from Page 6 Morningside she supports the academy’s advice even if avoiding digi- attorney general’s office, according to a lawsuit filed When the AP asked how Listen at WSKB.org or watch on Comcast Cable CH. 15 tal toys and games is tough. said they handle the cases by Garner. She said she’s noticed her often they’ve transferred •••••••• MOnDAyS •••••••• RADIO FOR THE WESTFIELD MASSES after they’re referred to their Panza said Jones pushed NGRI patients out of the two young boys tend to mis- office by the hospital. her down and bit her leg. The behave after playing on an forensic wards, Stowe said: 6-8 am: By George…it’s Monday “We are not aware of any attack forced her to miss “There have been no NGRI with George Delisle iPad she typically reserves policy decision related to an three weeks of work. When for long airplane rides. patients moved onto civil increase in referrals,” he said. she returned, Jones was still wards.” 8-10am: Owls on the Air with Michael “We try to keep it as mini- Staff say civilly committed there. She said he grabbed mal as possible,” Graham But in December 2017, the “Buster” McMahon ‘92 patients who are violent Garner’s arm on one occa- Washington Department of Stewart said. “I just tell them should be moved to high- sion and then in September, •••••••• TuESDAyS ••••••• to go outside and play.” Health investigated a com- security wards. Stowe said he committed the assault that plaint about an NGRI patient 6-8 am: WOW, It’s Tuesday, with Bob Plasse Erika Evers, Dancing they move violent patients if led to Garner’s lawsuit, in Bear’s co-owner, said the who was moved to a civil they commit a “serious which he also allegedly bit ward, according to the agen- 8-10am: Ken’s Den, with Ken Stomski store’s mission is to give assault” while on a civil ward. off her earlobe. kids an alternative to tech cy’s report. •••••• WEDnESDAyS ••••• But that’s not happening, Jones was known for tar- The man, who had been toys. according to staff. geting female staff, Panza “Not that video games and charged in a double murder, 6-8 am: Wake Up Wed., with Tina Gorman Several months before and other workers said. lived on the specialized electronic toys don’t have patient Christopher Adams Stowe declined to com- 8-10am: Wednesday Roll Call - Rotating Hosts their place — in moderation, forensics unit for more than Jones fractured nurse Bernia ment on Panza’s claims. 30 years but was hospitalized 1st Wed On The Town with Mayor Brian Sullivan in our opinion,” she said. Garner’s spine by jumping NOT GUILTY BY “But we feel like kids really for several medical issues, and Denny Atkins (8-10am) over a nursing station and REASON OF INSANITY the report said. When he need opportunities to social- knocking her to the ground, Staff also say the adminis- 2nd Wed Window into Westside ize and interact with their returned to Western State he assaulted Eloisa Panza, a tration has moved people Hospital, they placed him in with Mayor Wil Reichelt (8-9am) environment in a way that is mental health technician, found not guilty by reason of hands-on and tangible.” a civil commitment ward. Chamber Chatter insanity, or NGRI, into the Staff complained, fearing he with Kate Phelon (9-10am) civil wards. These are people might escape — a problem If you would like to run a who have committed serious the hospital has faced in the 3rd Wed Everything Southwick Birthday Announcement in crimes but were found crimi- past . with Selectman Joe Deedy (8-9am) nally insane, so they’re held At the end of the investiga- The Westfield News contact in a secure psychiatric hospi- ArtsBeat with Mark Auerbach (9-10am) tion, health officials found us at: 413-562-4181 tal instead of prison. Western there was a “cause for cor- 4th Wed Rock on Westfield State Hospital has special rective action against with Harry Rock (8-9am) forensic wards for these Western State Hospital.” At patients. the time, the hospital was Boys and Girls Club Hour still in a probationary phase with Bill Parks (9-10am) with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and ••••••• THuRSDAyS •••••• Do you provide health officials said the fed- 6-8 am: The Westfield News Radio Show, eral agency would handle the winter/snow violation. with host Patrick Berry Holt, the hospital’s CEO, 8-9 am: In The Flow with Rob & Joe: recently sent an email to staff Westfield Tech. Academy’s Is Here! services? saying employee and patient safety is his No. 1 priority. Rob Ollari & Joe Langone Do you want to reach over “Our team is working on a 9-10am: Superintendents’ Spotlight 30,000 homes each week? ’10-Point Plan’ for safety, with Stefan Czaporowski We have customers looking for including enclosing nurses’ snowblowing, snowplowing, stations and creating an ••••••••• FRIDAyS •••••••• intensive ward for our most sanding/salting, ice damage repair, JP’s Talk about Town, with Jay Pagluica dangerous civil patients,” he 6-8 am: frozen pipes, insulation, heating wrote. 8-9 am: Owls Sports Weekly with Devin Bates ‘18 systems, firewood, window repair Vilja said he applauds the and Anthony Swenson ‘18 ... and promise of changes that staff have sought for years, but it’s 8-9 am: Conversations with Pete Cowles not enough. ••••••• SATuRDAyS ••••••• all things cold. “We demand so much overtime from our staff that 6-10am: Polka Jammer Network, with Billy Belina Call Flora in our Classified Department today! Your ad could be published within 2 days! the majority of our direct patient care workforce is per- 413-562-4181, x 118 [email protected] petually exhausted,” he said. PAGE 8 - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS NEASC Continued from Page 1 Subject of famed and gets students out in the community, including a visit this Thursday at a therapeutic riding school. Under instruction, NEASC commended teachers’ efforts to artwork recalls posing maximize limited technology. Jendrysik said since the NEASC visit, they have expanded the technology in the school with 400 student Chromebooks and 25 teacher Chromebooks. They have for Norman Rockwell also launched the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) program. By MARK SULLIVAN Jendrysik admitted that he was skeptical at first that students Associated Press would use their devices appropriately, but he said it is working GRAFTON, Mass. (AP) — Eight-year-old Eddie Locke out, and giving the school an opportunity to do more with tech- was a third-grader at the Plain School in Stockbridge in nology. 1958 when the famed artist Norman Rockwell, accompa- He said they also spent $700,000 this year on supplies for nied by the principal, walked into the lunchroom one day teachers, including projectors, etc., adding that the situation “is and pointed at him. “That one,” the artist said. far better than when they (NEASC) visited.” Seeing the principal heading toward him, Mr. Locke Jendrysik said they are also doing formative assessments on recalled 60 years later, he wondered: “What have I done The refrigerated section inside what is currently the only student learning. He said the Student Teacher Assistance Team wrong?” Delaney’s Market, in Longmeadow. (Photo submitted) meets every two weeks to identify students who are in need of Young Eddie was sent home to put on a good shirt and go assistance. to the Howard Johnson’s in Pittsfield, where for an hour he “NEASC has informed some of the directions we’re taking,” posed at the lunch counter with Massachusetts State Delaney’s Market Trooper Richard Clemens for “The Runaway,” a Saturday Continued from Page 1 Jendrysik said. Jendrysik said one commendation they received under Evening Post cover that would become a Rockwell favorite, Log Cabin, typically the same morning they are purchased, School Culture and Leadership was inclusion of Special a painting still beloved more than a half century later. and only need to be reheated. Education students in regular education classrooms. “This is And then he went back to school. “It wasn’t all that “The best way to describe it is a high quality, fresh, ready- near and dear to my heart,” he said. unusual to pose for Mr. Rockwell,” Mr. Locke, now 68, of made meal for a good value,” said Rosskothen, “It’s a retail The school has also expanded its mentoring program to Great Barrington recalled Sunday. store with the variety and quality of a restaurant.” seven mentors who are mentoring 75 students; and has added Rockwell (1894-1978), who lived in Stockbridge, fre- The current full meal menu includes blackened salmon, an additional guidance counselor, another recommendation in quently called on his friends and neighbors in the small chicken parmesan, and sour cream and chive mashed potatoes, the report. Berkshire County town to act as his models for his covers among many other choices. Jendrysik said the school is currently working on four major and display ads in national magazines in the 1950s and “We have had this concept for two years,” said Rosskothen, grants in the areas of special needs, access, early college oppor- ’60s. “we’ve tweaked it to where we’re comfortable.” tunities with Westfield State, and 21st century learning. They “Everyone referred to him as Mr. Rockwell,” said When the new storefronts finally open, they will each are also developing a long-range plan for staffing, faculty Thomas Daly, curator of education for the Norman Rockwell employ 6-10 people, including the location in Westfield. needs, technical and capital improvements. Museum in Stockbridge. “It was not unusual that the kid Rosskothen is also working on obtaining a liquor license in Two improvements in the works are a new roof, which you played catch with was in an ad for Mass Mutual Westfield. recently received a $500,000 spending approval from the City Insurance or Corn Flakes.” Construction for the Springfield location is expected to Council from unspent funds in the Cross St. Bond, and a new Mr. Locke and Mr. Daly were in Grafton on Sunday for begin in about a month. expanded front door entry way. Jendrysik said the district has a an appearance at the Massachusetts State Police Museum, very supportive superintendent and central office team. “I where a copy of “The Runaway” hangs on the wall, and appreciate that very much,” he said. where visitors can sit on a stool at a replica of the diner He also pointed to Volunteers in Public Schools coordinator counter and recreate the scene for photographs. Safe Routes Tina Macy, and her partnership with The Westfield Bank and The picture is one of the Rockwell classics: A little boy Continued from Page 1 the Polish National Credit Union in the upcoming Credit for sits on a stool at a lunch counter, his kerchief-wrapped “There are sidewalks there where some areas are deteriorated,” Life program. bundle on a stick at his feet, as a state policeman at the next said Brown. “We honestly have a great school with a staff who works stool intently listens to the child’s tale, as does the lunch- At a recent meeting with the school district, Fox brought it to hard. Everyone is really coming together nicely,” Jendrysik counter clerk, the beginning of a grin on his face. discussion with Superintendent Jen Willard. Fox noted that imple- menting the SRTS program affects the town’s budget, as it could said. He said they don’t have an updated mission yet, but they “It was a wonderful expression of what (police officers) help the town secure funding to help the district’s school resource have all the tools. do,” Mr. Locke said. “They’re there to help you. You look officer as well as further enhance Advance Life Support tools that “We have work to do. I know we have all the tools and the at that picture and you know nothing bad was going to hap- first responders would have access to at the schools. staff to meet the need,” he said, adding that they also have ten pen to that kid.” According to Willard, the school district currently has a total of years before the next NEASC visit. He said moving forward, Trooper Clemens, who was 30 and was stationed in the 39 walkers across all three schools in the district. Pointing out that their focus is on core values, beliefs and expectations to drive Lee barracks when he posed for the image, was reunited it would be a year-long process with the SRTS program where the curriculum. with Mr. Locke for the picture’s 50th anniversary in 2008. district would have to do all of these initiatives to get students to “I did read the report – the most confusing report I ever Six years ago, when Trooper Clemens died at age 84, the walk to school, the district still may not be able to get the funding read,” said School Committee vice-chair Cindy Sullivan, add- state police said on Twitter: “Rockwell’s painting sums up they want from the program once those initiatives have been com- ing that she didn’t know how to get all of its information out to this truth: An officer is never so tall as when he stoops to plete. stakeholders. help a child.” “We don’t have enough students in our local area for the state Sullivan said the report noted the turnover of principals and The Saturday Evening Post was one of America’s most to come in,” said Willard. staff at the school, saying to Jendrysik, “You’ve been great in popular magazines in the 1950s, with a circulation of about Even though the school district’s numbers indicate there are 39 your consistency.” She said she was disappointed that it did not 4 million when “The Runaway” appeared on the cover in walkers, Willard thinks that actual number is even lower. highlight some of the activities going on at the school, some of September 1958, according to Mr. Daly. “You might see 10 kids walking,” said Willard. “It’s not to say which she spoke to them about. She said there is great informa- Yet he didn’t hear a lot about that Rockwell cover at the we wouldn’t be willing to work with SRST.” tion in the report, but “it needs to be taken with a grain of salt. time, Mr. Locke said. It was the other one he did that got Steve Presnal, the Business Manager for the school district They missed a lot. I just had a daughter graduate who is an him teased. In “Before the Shot,” which ran on the Saturday mentioned that he looked at how many students are within a half- honor student,” Sullivan said. Evening Post cover on March 15, 1958, he was the boy in mile radius for both Powder Mill and Woodland. There are 13 Jendrysik said he and Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski the doctor’s office pulling down his britches, mooning a students living within a half-mile of Powder Mill and five students will be meeting with the associate commissioner of the NEASC for Woodland. Presnal was unsure if those numbers would fit with nationwide reading audience. As a Little League pitcher, he in January to go over the report and seek some clarifications. recalled, he dealt with kids who gave him the business by the SRST program. He also noted that the NEASC missed a whole day of visits due “Are those numbers going to disqualify us right off the bat?” pitching them up and in, and the teasing stopped. to a snow day, which was not rescheduled. Now, 60 years later, “The Runaway” is found on prints, said Presnal. School Committee member Heather Sullivan, who also said Fox then suggested to Willard that they give one more look into puzzles, neckties, playing cards, and coffee mugs - “I’m on the program in order to give a final conclusion of whether the she read the entire report, thought a few of the recommenda- a Pez dispenser,” Mr. Locke said - and remains a particular program is worth pursuing or not. Fox added that he’ll ask Brown tions were good, but balked at ones for additional assessments sentimental favorite for Rockwell fans among the to reach out to Mass DOT and set up a meeting with all parties and testing. “I’m frustrated with hearing how many times they Massachusetts State Police. Stephen Byron, president of the involved. want you to test and asses.” board of directors of the State Police Museum, was asked “The challenge is to find the happy medium,” Jendrysik said, what it meant to have the kid in the picture visit the muse- adding too many assessments take the fun out of teaching. He um Sunday. “It means everything,” Mr. Byron said. also pointed to the progress in new special education programs. SEPAC “I’ve seen the difference in just one year,” he said. Continued from Page 1 “You have a great group of people who are putting kids first. You can see it all coming together,” she said. created through a team effort and reviewed at least once a Fire Commission “It was a confusing report; hard to figure out the direction the Continued from Page 1 year team was trying to take. For me, this should be a comprehen- At Thursday’s parent-run meeting, SEPAC members will sive report,” said School Committee member Timothy pulled, we will move on that very rapidly.” discuss what to do before, during and after IEP meetings. O’Connor. He asked what Jendrysik hoped to get out of the The commission addressed the five active grievances Topics will include what should be covered in an IEP meeting, meeting with the NEASC official. within the department submitted by Westfield Fire Department how it’s run, targets to touch upon, and things that parents can “More clarification – I don’t know that they’ll make any Union Local 1111. The committee was advised by the legal do prior to the meeting to be ready. subsequent changes,” Jendrysik said. department to not address the grievances in detail. The com- Also on hand will be advocate Allison Greene to answer O’Connor asked whether there were additional expenses mittee carried the grievances over to 2019 and will request questions about the role of advocates for hire; if parents feel attached to the recommendations. Jendrysik said there were that the Law Department be present at the next meeting in they need an advocate for meetings. expenses regarding facilities; including new science labs, and January. “An IEP meeting is very important. This meeting is to better the roof. O’Connor also asked if they recommended anything There was some confusion among the commission regard- prepare parents,” said SEPAC member Rachel Bullock. not already on the radar. ing the Massachusetts Civil Service Statewide Deputy Fire “We’re just trying to break it down for parents to make it more “The biggest thing is 21st century learning. We need to do Chief promotional exam. The exam is scheduled for May 18, manageable,” she said. this; we need to make our students and classes ready for the 2019, but there are no qualified Deputies in Westfield on the Parents are invited to come and share information, learn skills that they will need,” Jendrysik said. list to take the exam. Hart said that adding someone to the list about something new, and just be with other care givers. “I think it was a long way of saying you’re doing a good job, at this point would not give them enough time to prepare for Childcare will be provided. but there’s room for improvement,” said O’Connor. the exam. The exam for 2019 had never been requested after the 2018 exam had been cancelled. Olearcek requested that the Personnel Department as well as the Law Department be Southwick Congregational Church hosts Annual Holiday Cookie Sale present at the next meeting in order to clear up the question SOUTHWICK — Southwick Congregational Church will host their Annual Holiday Cookie Sale on Saturday December 15, of who has power to cancel the exams. 2018 from 8:30 – 1:30 pm. Pick your favorite cookies or mix and match them. $9 a pound. Gluten-free and nut-free varieties “We will adjust the dates of the next meeting if we have to will be available. Southwick Congregational Church, 488 College Highway, Southwick, MA, 01077. so they can both be here,” said Olearcek. Hart said that he would bring up the issue of adding people to the exams list at short notice at an officer’s meeting next week. The Commission came close to calling for an exam When it comes to 21st century multimedia platforms, “hyper local” is a anyway, however it was pointed out that if four Captains can- not be found to take it, Privates may opt in instead. The com- Hyper • Local term you hear a lot. mission then declined to call for the exam. It’s not a new idea. In fact, The Westfield News has been providing readers with “hyper local” news coverage of Westfield, Southwick, and Civic Fund the Hilltowns all along. Television, radio and regional newpapers only Continued from Page 1 provide fleeting coverage of local issues you care about. TV stations and “We learned a lot from them (Operation Santa),” said big newspaper publishers, after years of cutbacks and mergers, frankly Deedy. “I decided, lets figure out how to give back.” aren’t able to provide in-depth coverage of smaller markets anymore. Growing up on welfare in Westfield, Deedy knows the struggle that families can go through providing for their chil- But, day in and day out, The Westfield News provides consistant dren, especially during the holiday season. coverage of the stories you need to know about, that are important to “You don’t really forget your roots, “said Deedy. If anyone has questions or comments about the Secret your city, town, neighborhood and home. Santa and Angry Elf toy drive, contact the Southwick Civic Fund at 413-569-1700.

If you would like to run a The Westfield News Group Birthday Announcement in 62 School Street • Westfield, MA 01085 • (413) 562-4181 The Westfield News contact us at: 413-562-4181 The Westfield News • The Original • PENNYSAVER • Longmeadow News Enfield Press THE WESTFIELD NEWS www.thewestfieldnews.com TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2018 - PAGE 9 SPORTS Gilderdale, Leclair Earn MASCAC Track and Field Awards WESTFIELD – Westfield State juniors Brandon Leclair (Wamogo/Goshen, Conn.) and Lauren Gilderdale (Housatonic/ Great Barrington, Mass.) both earned MASCAC athlete of the week honors in track and field. Leclair was named the men's track athlete of the week after he won the 3,000 meters event at the season -opening Springfield Invitational meet with a time of 8:58.52, and cur- rently is 13th on the NCAA DIII Indoor performance list. Gilderdale was named the women's field athlete of the week, as she finished first in the shot put with a top throw of 12.80m (42' 0") and took home third place honors in the 20-lb. weight throw (14.47m/ 47' 05.75") at the season-opening Springfield Invitational. Currently ranks fifth nationally in the shot put and 21st in the weight throw. Kaylin Carpenter (left) and Monique Groux (right). Westfield State will be back in action on Saturday, December 8 as they compete at the RIC Invitational. Groux, Tyngsboro named ‘Divers of Week’ WESTFIELD – Westfield State Week after winning the one-meter Diver of the Week after placing second University senior Monique Groux event with a score of 216.35 and post- on the one-meter board with a score of (Agawam, Mass.) and freshman Kaylin ing a top score of 228.55 on the three- 169.70 in the meet on Saturday. Carpenter (Tyngsboro, Mass.) were meter board in the Owls’ 123-86 dual The women’s swimming and diving named the Little East Conference meet victory over UMass Dartmouth team heads back to the pool this Diver and Rookie Divers of the Week, on Saturday. This marks the fourth Saturday, December 8 as they visit as announced by the conference earlier weekly LEC honor of the season for Plymouth State, with the meet sched- today. Groux. uled for 1:00 p.m. – Courtesy of Groux was named LEC Diver of the Carpenter was named LEC Rookie Westfield State University Sports Lauren Gilderdale and Brandon Leclair. Gray Named MASCAC Player of the Week WESTFIELD — Westfield State sophomore Melissa Gray (Peabody, Mass.) was named the MASCAC women's basketball Player of the Week, as announced by the conference earlier on Monday. Gray averaged 20.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and two steals while shooting 51.9 percent (14-27) from the field and 53.8 percent (7-13) from the three point line in a 1-1 week for the Owls. She scored a career-high 24 points in 16 minutes of action, with five rebounds and two steals in the Owls' 103-84 win over Regis College. Gray also tallied 17 points, four rebounds and two steals in 17 minutes of play in the 79-74 setback to NYU on Saturday. Gray and the Owls get back to action on Thursday, December 6 when they host Albertus Magnus, tip off scheduled for 7:00 Melissa Gray p.m. Saint Mary’s Boys Basketball Tryouts Tryouts for the St. Mary’s High School boys basketball season were held at Westfield Intermediate School late last week. The Saints practices continue this week in preparation for the opening night tip-off.

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Winter Sports Schedules

WESTFIELD WESTFIELD ST. MARY’S SOUTHWICK GATEWAY -TOLLAND HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL HIGH -GRANVILLE SCHOOL Fri., Dec. 7 Fri., Dec. 7 Fri., Dec. 7 Fri., Dec. 7 Fri., Dec. 7 BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING @ No Sports Scheduled JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Smith BOYS/GIRLS INDOOR JV GIRLS HOOPS @ West Springfield, 4 p.m. Academy, Westfield JV BOYS HOOPS @ Holyoke, Sat., Dec. 8 TRACK vs. TBD, Smith Southwick, 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Intermediate School College (Northampton), 3:45 GIRLS HOOPS @ Southwick, JV GIRLS HOOPS @ Mon., Dec. 10 (Southampton Road), 5 p.m. p.m. 7 p.m. Belchertown, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Gateway, 6 BOYS HOOPS vs. Smith JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Sat., Dec. 8 BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. p.m. Academy, Westfield Gateway, 5:30 p.m. WRESTLING @ Monument Agawam, Amelia Park Ice Arena, Tues., Dec. 11 Intermediate School GIRLS HOOPS vs. Mountain Duals, 9:30 a.m. 7 p.m. (Southampton Road), 6:30 p.m. Gateway, BOYS HOOPS @ Holyoke, JV BOYS HOOPS @ Pathfinder, Mon., Dec. 10 Sat., Dec. 8 7 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS @ Westfield 7 p.m. 5:30 p.m. No Sports Scheduled GIRLS HOOPS @ Sat., Dec. 8 Technical Academy, 6 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Pathfinder, 7 Mon., Dec. 10 Belchertown, 7 p.m. p.m. WRESTLING @ Tues., Dec. 11 BOYS/GIRLS INDOOR TRACK No Sports Scheduled Monument Mountain, 5 a.m. JV BOYS HOOPS @ John J. vs. Agawam, Smith College Wed., Dec. 12 Tues., Dec. 11 GIRLS HOOPS @ Smith BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Duggan Academy, 5:30 p.m. (Northampton), 6:45 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Belchertown, Mullins Center Academy, 6 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ John J. Sat., Dec. 8 Wed., Dec. 12 Practice Rink (UMASS- Duggan Academy, 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ West Thurs., Dec. 13 No Sports Scheduled Springfield, Olympia, 5:20 p.m. Amherst), Wed., Dec. 12 No Sports Scheduled Thurs., Dec. 13 6 p.m. WRESTLING vs. Frontier, 6 Mon., Dec. 10 BOYS HOOPS @ Red No Sports Scheduled Fri., Dec. 14 Sun., Dec. 9 p.m. Raider Holiday Tournament – Tues., Dec. 11 No Sports Scheduled JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Thurs., Dec. 13 BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING vs. Sat., Dec. 15 vs. Athol, Athol High School, Ludlow, Smead Arena, 4:30 7 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Falcons Amherst-Pelham, 4 p.m. No Sports Scheduled p.m. Holiday Classic – vs. Southwick, JV BOYS HOOPS vs. West Mon., Dec. 17 Fri., Dec. 14 Springfield, 5:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Red Mon., Dec. 10 Smith Academy HS, 5:30 p.m. JV GIRLS HOOPS @ Amherst- JV BOYS HOOPS @ Baystate JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Fri., Dec. 14 Academy Charter Public School, Raider Holiday Tournament – Pioneer Valley Regional, Pelham, 5:30 p.m. vs. TBD, Athol High School, BOYS HOOPS @ Falcons BOYS HOOPS vs. West South End Community Center, 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Holiday Classic – vs. TBD, Springfield, 7 p.m. 5:30 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Smith Academy HS, Time TBA GIRLS HOOPS @ Amherst- Sat., Dec. 15 BOYS HOOPS @ Baystate No Sports Scheduled Pioneer Valley Regional, 7 Sat., Dec. 15 Pelham, 7 p.m. p.m. WRESTLING @ Chickanias Wed., Dec. 12 Academy Charter Public School, Mon., Dec. 17 No Sports Scheduled South End Community Center, No Sports Scheduled Tues., Dec. 11 Memorial Tournament (Hudson Thurs., Dec. 13 7 p.m. Tues., Dec. 18 JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Falls HS), 10 a.m. No Sports Scheduled Tues., Dec. 18 No Sports Scheduled Frontier, 5:30 p.m. Mon., Dec. 17 Fri., Dec. 14 No Sports Scheduled Wed., Dec. 19 BOYS HOOPS vs. No Sports Scheduled BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING vs. Frontier, Tues., Dec. 18 Central, 4 p.m. Wed., Dec. 19 No Sports Scheduled No Sports Scheduled Thurs., Dec. 20 7 p.m. JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. JV BOYS HOOPS @ Wed., Dec. 12 Monument Mountain, 5:30 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 20 BOYS HOOPS @ Box Out Hopkins Academy, 5 p.m. JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Cancer Challenge – vs. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Hopkins BOYS HOOPS – Box Out Greenfield, Amelia Park Ice Agawam, 5:30 p.m. Cancer Challenge vs. Hampden Gateway, Westfield Technical Academy, 6:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Monument Academy High School, 5 p.m. Arena, 7 p.m. Wed., Dec. 19 Mountain, 7 p.m. Charter School of Science, 7 p.m. WRESTLING @ Smith WRESTLING @ Smith Fri., Dec. 21 Fri., Dec. 21 GIRLS HOOPS vs. Agawam, GIRLS HOOPS @ Sci-Tech, Vocational and Agricultural, Vocational and Agricultural, 7 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS @ John J. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 15 Duggan Academy, 7 p.m. 4 p.m. No Sports Scheduled BOYS HOOPS @ Box Out Thurs., Dec. 13 Thurs., Dec. 20 Mon., Dec. 17 Sat., Dec. 22 Cancer Challenge – vs. BOYS HOOPS @ Falcons BOYS HOOPS @ Box Out JV BOYS HOOPS vs. No Sports Scheduled Hampden Charter School of Holiday Classic – vs. Cancer Challenge – vs. St. Mary Agawam, 5:30 p.m. Mon., Dec. 2 No Sports Science, Westfield Technical Gateway, Smith Academy @ Westfield Technical Academy BOYS HOOPS vs. Agawam, Scheduled Academy High School, 5 p.m. High School, High School, 5 p.m. 7 p.m. Tues., Dec. 25 Sat., Dec. 22 5:30 p.m. Fri., Dec. 21 Tues., Dec. 18 BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING @ CHRISTMAS No Sports Scheduled JV GIRLS HOOPS @ Chicopee Comp, 4 p.m. Wed., Dec. 26 Mon., Dec. 24 West Springfield, Olympia, Pathfinder, 5:30 p.m. JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Central, No Sports Scheduled No Sports Scheduled 8:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Box Out 5:30 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 27 Tues., Dec. 25 Fri., Dec. 14 Cancer Challenge – vs. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Central, No Sports Scheduled CHRISTMAS BOYS/GIRLS INDOOR Westfield Technical Academy @ 7 p.m. Fri., Dec. 28 Wed., Dec. 26 TRACK vs. TBD, Smith Westfield Technical Academy Wed., Dec. 19 No Sports Scheduled College (Northampton), 3:45 High School, 7 p.m. WRESTLING vs. Holyoke, GIRLS HOOPS vs. Renaissance, 6 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 27 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS @ Pathfinder, 7 p.m. BOYS HOOPS @ Falcons Thurs., Dec. 20 Sat., Dec. 29 JV BOYS HOOPS vs. 7 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Paulo No Sports Scheduled Baystate Academy Charter Holiday Classic – vs. TBD, Sat., Dec. 22 Public School, Westfield Time TBA Friere Social Justice Charter Mon., Dec. 31 No Sports Scheduled School, 7 p.m. Intermediate School Sat., Dec. 15 Mon., Dec. 24 Fri., Dec. 21 No Sports Scheduled (Southampton Road), 5 p.m. WRESTLING @ No Sports Scheduled JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Tues., Jan. 1 BOYS HOOPS vs. Baystate Longmeadow, 5 a.m. Tues., Dec. 25 Minnechaug, 5:30 p.m. NEW YEAR’S DAY Academy Charter Public Sun., Dec. 16 CHRISTMAS JV GIRLS HOOPS @ Wed., Jan. 2 Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m. School, Westfield Intermediate BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Wed., Dec. 26 BOYS HOOPS vs. No Sports Scheduled School (Southampton Road), Drury, Amelia Park Ice No Sports Scheduled Minnechaug, 7 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 3 6:30 p.m. Arena, 3 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 27 GIRLS HOOPS @ JV BOYS HOOPS @ Gateway, Fri., Dec. 28 Mon., Dec. 17 WRESTLING @ Berkshire Longmeadow, 7 p.m. 5 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS vs. John J. JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Holiday Tournament, Monument Sat., Dec. 22 BOYS HOOPS @ Gateway, Duggan Academy, Westfield Smith Academy, 5:30 p.m. Mountain Regional HS, 9 a.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Intermediate School Agawam, Olympia (West 6:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS vs. Smith JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Franklin Springfield), 5:20 p.m. Fri., Jan. 4 (Southampton Road), 6 p.m. Academy, 7 p.m. County Tech, 5 p.m. Mon., Dec. 24 GIRLS HOOPS @ St. Mary, Sat., Dec. 29 Tues., Dec. 18 BOYS HOOPS vs. Franklin No Sports Scheduled Westfield Intermediate School No Sports Scheduled JV GIRLS HOOPS @ County Tech, 6:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 25 (Southampton Road), 5:30 p.m. Mon., Dec. 31 Turners Falls, 6 p.m. Fri., Dec. 28 CHRISTMAS Sat., Jan. 5 No Sports Scheduled GIRLS HOOPS @ Turners JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Sci- Wed., Dec. 26 Tues., Jan. 1 Falls, 7:30 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ No Sports Scheduled Tech, 5 p.m. NEW YEAR’S DAY Wed., Dec. 19 GIRLS HOOPS vs. Sci-Tech, Gloucester High School, 7 p.m. Mon., Jan. 7 Wed., Jan. 2 Thurs., Dec. 27 JV BOYS HOOPS vs. St. Mary, BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. 6:30 p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS @ GIRLS HOOPS @ Pioneer Amherst-Pelham, Amelia Sat., Dec. 29 5:30 p.m. Valley Regional School, 6 p.m. Minnechaug, 5:30 p.m. BOYS HOOPS vs. St. Mary, Park Ice Arena, 7 p.m. WRESTLING @ Phil Tomkiel BOYS HOOPS @ Minnechaug, Thurs., Jan. 3 WRESTLING vs. Mahar, 7 7 p.m. Holiday Tournament, Agawam 7 p.m. No Sports Scheduled p.m. HS, 9 a.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Tues., Jan. 8 Fri., Jan. 4 Gloucester High School, 7 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 20 Mon., Dec. 31 No Sports Scheduled GIRLS HOOPS vs. Westfield JV BOYS HOOPS @ No Sports Scheduled Fri., Dec. 28 Wed., Jan. 9 Technical Academy, Westfield JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Mahar, 5:30 p.m. Tues., Jan. 1 Northampton, 5:30 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Intermediate School BOYS HOOPS @ Mahar, NEW YEAR’S DAY GIRLS HOOPS vs. Thurs., Jan. 10 (Southampton Road), 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Wed., Jan. 2 Northampton, 7 p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS vs. McCann BOYS HOOPS @ Pioneer Fri., Dec. 21 WRESTLING @ Sabis, 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 29 Tech, 5:30 p.m. Valley Christian Academy, BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Thurs., Jan. 3 BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ BOYS HOOPS vs. McCann 6:30 p.m. Westborough, NorthStar Ice South Hadley, Fitzpatrick Ice JV BOYS HOOPS vs. Tech, 7 p.m. Sat., Jan. 5 Arena, Westfield Technical Academy, Sports, Time TBA No Sports Scheduled Sun., Dec. 30 Fri., Jan. 11 4 p.m. 5 p.m. JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. JV BOYS HOOPS @ John J. Mon., Jan. 7 Sat., Dec. 22 BOYS HOOPS vs. Westfield Chicopee, Fitzpatrick Ice Arena, Duggan Academy, 5:30 p.m. JV BOYS HOOPS @ No Sports Scheduled Technical Academy, 6:30 p.m. 10:45 a.m. Westfield Technical Academy, Sun., Dec. 23 BOYS HOOPS @ John J. 5:30 p.m. Fri., Jan. 4 Mon., Dec. 31 Duggan Academy, 7 p.m. JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY JV GIRLS HOOPS vs. Smith No Sports Scheduled BOYS HOOPS @ Westfield vs. Agawam, Fitzpatrick Ice Tues., Jan. 1 Sat., Jan. 12 Technical Academy, 7 p.m. Vocational and Agricultural, 5 NEW YEAR’S DAY No Sports Scheduled Arena, p.m. 1 p.m. GIRLS HOOPS vs. Smith

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TV Sports Listings Dear Tuesday, Dec. 4 ESPN — Jimmy V Classic, West Virginia vs. Florida COLLEGE BASKETBALL NBA BASKETBALL 6:30 p.m. 9 p.m. Annie FS1 — New Hampshire at Seton Hall NBA — San Antonio at Utah 7 p.m. NHL HOCKEY By ANNIE LANE BTN — Indiana at Penn State 7:30 p.m. ESPN — Jimmy V Classic, Oklahoma vs. Notre NBCSN — Toronto at Buffalo Dame SOCCER The Wrong Bags ESPN2 — Providence at Boston College 2:55 p.m. Dear Annie: This may be a new one for you, but I’m finding it frustrating, to say the least. My husband, who is a retired 8 p.m. NBCSN — Premier League, Watford vs. European-trained chef, does most of the cooking now that we SEC — UNC-Asheville at Auburn Manchester City are both retired. For years, I’ve used zip-lock bags for storing 8:30 p.m. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL leftovers. Over the past two years, he’s insisted on buying a FS1 — UTEP at Marquette 7 p.m. kind that has to be lined up perfectly to be pressed together. I 9 p.m. CBSSN — UConn at St. Leo hate these bags, and he knows it. I have a hard time getting BTN — Michiagn at Northwestern them to close properly. He refuses to use the ones I prefer. I end up putting things in “my” bags if I can’t close “his.” What mes- sage is he sending?! I am so beyond frustrated! -- Why?! Dear Why: The person to put that question to is your hus- band. But I can tell you that when you and your partner are fighting about something as small as zip-lock bags, there are On The Tube bigger issues at hand. This bag issue may just be the lightning rod for all the emotional static that’s built up over the past two years -- or however long you’ve both been retired, as it’s nor- mal for couples to experience some friction when adjusting to retirement. You’re around each other a lot more often, with all the routines you’ve been following for 30-plus years suddenly upended. Take a step back together to look at the big picture of your relationship. Are there things you haven’t been communi- cating? Are there needs that aren’t being met -- perhaps for more togetherness or more alone time? Once you’re on the same page with the big things, the little things tend to become a lot less significant. Dear Annie: I want your opinion. I started going to one church, and then I switched to another church of the same denomination because it’s much closer to my house. One friend who is a member of the first church tries to tell me it’s wrong to go anywhere other than the first church. She called me three times in one day about it. She is making me resent her. It’s her way or the highway. What are your thoughts on this? -- Churchgoer Dear Churchgoer: My thoughts are that your friend is behaving completely inappropriately. You are free to worship wherever you please; that’s one of the founding principles of our country. Tell this controlling friend that you won’t hear any more on the subject, and if she insists on calling to berate you about it, let her go to voicemail. Dear Annie: I enjoy your column every day. I had to respond to the letter from “Disappointed Aunt,” whose nephew did not acknowledge her or her husband after losing a football game. I was saddened by family dynamics that had two adult family members standing there “staring at” a young man near tears who had just suffered what was for him a deeply disap- pointing loss. What held them back from giving him a warm hug right then and telling him they loved watching him play? When they just “headed for the car,” he probably thought they In this Jan. 18, 2018, file photo, LL Cool J attends the Lip Sync Battle Live: A Michael Jackson Celebration in Los were too disgusted with him to speak to him. As a grandmoth- Angeles. LL Cool J is host of a TV special that has long spotlighted adoption for kids in foster care. CBS’ “A Home for er who has attended many loved ones’ sporting events, win or the Holidays” is marking 20th year of sharing stories about children who found or need permanent homes. Gwen Stefani, lose, it is my responsibility to step forward and offer uncondi- Train and Lukas Graham will perform on the program airing at 8 p.m. EST Friday, Dec. 21, 2018. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/ tional support and love. Your answer was very good, but I hope Invision/AP, File) that in the future, these folks reconsider the importance of being acknowledged and open their hearts to the situation. -- Concerned Grandma Dear Concerned Grandma: Excellent point and well said. I completely agree. Thank you for writing. LL Cool J, Gwen Stefani join

HINTS FROM HELOISE in CBS foster-adoption special BAKING SODA LOS ANGELES (AP) — LL Cool J Dear Heloise: How can I remove stub- is host of a TV special that has long born spaghetti sauce stains on my plastic spotlighted adoption for kids in foster food storage containers? -- Faye H., care. Asheboro, N.C. CBS’ “A Home for the Holidays” is Faye, try mixing together equal parts marking its 20th year of sharing sto- baking soda and chlorine bleach. Put the ries about children who found or need mixture on the stain and set aside for permanent homes. about 15 to 20 minutes. Wash well and Gwen Stefani, Train and Lukas rinse thoroughly. This should do the trick! I have many other Graham will perform on the program stain-removing hints using baking soda in my pamphlet airing at 8 p.m. Eastern on December Baking Soda Hints and Recipes. To get a copy, send $5, along 21. A tree-lighting ceremony with a with a long, stamped (71 cents), self-addressed envelope, to: performance by Andy Grammer is Heloise/Baking Soda, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX part of the special, CBS said Monday. 78279-5001. You also can order it online at www.Heloise. “A Home for the Holidays” show- com. Keeping your home clean and odor-free using baking cases youngsters who were featured soda is as easy as sprinkling some on a damp sponge and on the show and found “forever fami- using as you would scouring powder. In fact, you may never lies,” and profiles of children hoping have to buy scouring powder again. -- Heloise for one. There are more than 400,000 WEDDING DRESS U.S. children in foster care. Dear Heloise: Just a word to the wise: BEFORE you spend The special is presented in associa- a dime on a wedding gown that may be difficult (if not impos- tion with the Dave Thomas Foundation sible) to clean, read the label carefully. I didn’t. I had my for Adoption and the Children’s gown dry-cleaned and preserved in a special garment bag. Action Network. Gwen Stefani When my daughter wanted to see if it fit her for her wedding, I found that the dress had yellowed, the seed pearls were dull and peeling, and the fabric had lost its soft sheen. That was when I read the label, which specifically said that all seed Grammy noms to be released Friday instead of Wednesday pearls and applique must be removed before dry-cleaning, and to not store in plastic bags. So now, 22 years after my wed- By MESFIN FEKADU this week, it will push back the release of National Cathedral on Wednesday and a ding, I have a $7,000 rag that my daughter cannot wear! -- Associated Press its nominations. private service at Bush’s longtime Chloe N., Richmond, Va. NEW YORK (AP) — The nomina- It’s a busy week for the entertainment church in Houston on Thursday. Chloe, yes, it’s so very important to read dress labels care- tions for the 2019 Grammy Awards, world: Nominations for the 2019 Golden Select nominees for the Grammys will fully, especially on garments that we’d like to preserve for originally planned for Wednesday, will Globes come out Thursday. first be announced on “CBS This future generations. -- Heloise now be announced Friday. Bush’s body arrived Monday in Morning” and Apple Music at 8:30 a.m. The Recording Academy said Monday Washington for public viewing, which Eastern. A full list of nominees will be that because of former President George kicks off four days of events that will available at 8:45 a.m. Eastern on H.W. Bush’s funeral and public viewing include a state funeral at Washington’s Grammy.com.

In this Oct. 10, 2017, file photo, various Grammy Awards are displayed at the Grammy Museum Experience at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The nominations for the 2019 Grammy Awards, originally planned for Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, will now be announced Friday. The Recording Academy said Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, that because of former President George H.W. Bush’s funeral and public viewing this week, they will push back the release of its nominations. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2018 - PAGE 13

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018: This year you will enjoy many variations in events and outcomes. You find that life tends to be unpredictable; however, it will help to recognize that you are in the first and luckiest year of a new 11-year luck cycle. If you are single, you are likely to meet The One. When you meet this person, you DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker will know immediately. If you are attached, you and your partner need to plan more fun times together. Go on dates more often. You can trust SCORPIO with a secret.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH Juggle your finances carefully. A deci- sion could have implications beyond the obvious. You initially might look at the worst-case scenario and then decide to be reasonably indulgent. You are likely to see a situation from a more moderate SCARY GARY Mark Buford point of view. Tonight: Out and about. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Maximize the moment. You might have a special friend visiting. A loved one will notice how busy you are and retreat. Make sure this person is not being left out; ask if he or she would like to join you. Tonight: Whatever you choose is perfect. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH You don’t need to explain why you need some time alone. Many of you will be doing holiday shopping. The intensity of a personal Crosswords relationship could overwhelm you. Take some time and distance yourself rather than create an DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni uproar. Tonight: Nap, then decide. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Listen to a friend, as he or she gives you the scoop on what is happening with several friends and a get-together. A loved one could feel as if he or she isn’t included in this group. For your sake, do not allow this person to feel insecure. Tonight: Do what you love. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Others share with you as though you were their confidant. A problem could occur when more than one of these people are around, as there could be an undertone of jealousy. Support your- self in who you are. A loved one understands you B.C. Mastroianni and Hart well. Tonight: A force to behold. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Keep trying to get a hold of a friend. You care a lot about this person. Fill out cards and buy presents, especially for those at a distance. Recognize your limits. Invite friends to go carol- ing. Get into holiday music. Tonight: In the spirit of the moment. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH Continue to relate to close friends and loved ones directly. There is something about you that makes others want to be your sole focus. You give the gift of being present in the moment. Tonight: Spend some close time with a loved one. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie HHHHH Touch base with several loved ones. Even if you are heading in different direc- tions during the day, it doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to get together later. You might be the force that brings loved ones together. Tonight: Enjoy a laid-back gathering. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH You might be stuck in high gear trying to get as much done as possible. At some point, try to squeeze in a nap. A loved one will join you later in the day, as he or she wants to hang out with you, even if it means going shopping or finally getting a tree. Tonight: Celebrate life. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett HHHH You will want to spend some quality time with a special someone, but you have a lot to get done. Everyone is as busy as you are, and they probably would like to steal some time away with their loved ones, too. Tonight: When you feel tired, stop. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH You could be thinking that you should run some holiday errands, but you simply might need some time off from the hectic pace. Once you decide to lie low, you might want to screen your calls. Tonight: Curl up with a favorite book and Cryptoquip play it low-key. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Hook up with a friend for lunch to ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe visit and discuss your holiday plans and gift-giv- ing arrangements. For you, most of the pleasure of the holidays comes from visiting with different friends, especially if they live out of town. Tonight: A hot toddy and some holiday fun.

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December 4, 11, 18, 2018 LEGAL NOTICE To Advertise Call MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE 413-562-4181 Ext. 118 By virtue of and in execution of CLASSIFIED the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Ash- Available Online 24/7 at www.thewestfieldnews.com/classifieds Available Online 24/7 at www.thewestfieldnews.com/classifieds ley H. Donnellan and Alan T. Email [email protected] Grandy to Sovereign Bank, Fed- eral Savings Bank, dated July 13, 2005 and recorded in Hamp- den County Registry of Deeds in Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Book 15165, Page 121 (the “Mortgage”) of which mortgage U.S. ROF III Legal Title Trust December 4, 2018 December 4, 2018 2015-1, by U.S. Bank National December 4, 2018 December 4, 2018 December 4, 2018 Association, as Legal Title Trust- Commonwealth of ee is the present holder by as- Commonwealth of Commonwealth of City of Westfield City of Westfield signment from Sovereign Bank Massachusetts Massachusetts Massachusetts to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. dated NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING July 26, 2005 recorded in Hamp- The Trial Court NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING den County Registry of Deeds in The Trial Court The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court Book 15479, Page 555; assign- Probate and Family Court INACCORDANCEWITHTHE INACCORDANCEWITHTHE ment from Wells Fargo Bank, PROVISIONSOFTHEMAS- Hampden Probate and N.A. to The Secretary of Hous- Hampden Probate and Hampden Probate and SACHUSETTSGENERAL Family Court PROVISIONSOFTHEMAS- ing and Urban Development Family Court 50 State Street SACHUSETTS dated February 11, 2014 recor- Family Court LAWS, CHAPTER 131, SEC- Springfield, MA 01103 50 State Street 50 State Street TION 40 (WETLANDS PRO- ded in Hampden County Re- 413-748-7758 GENERALLAWS,CHAPTER gistry of Deeds in Book 20563, Springfield, MA 01103 Springfield, MA 01103 TECTIONACT)APUBLIC Page 299; assignment from Sec- 413-748-7758 413-748-7758 HEARINGWILLBEHELDON Docket No. HD15P2441EA 131, SECTION 40 (WETLANDS retary of Housing and Urban De- december 11, 2018 at 6:30 Pm PROTECTIONACT)APUBLIC velopment to U.S. Bank Nation- Docket No. HD18P2293EA Docket No. HD18P2283EA citAtion on Petition foR MEETINGWILLBEHELDON al Association, as trustee for foRmAl AdJUdicAtion december 11, 2018 at 6:30 Pm SROF-2013-S3 REMIC Trust II At: Westfield City Hall dated July 29, 2014 recorded in citAtion on Petition foR citAtion on Petition foR Room 201 estate of: Hampden County Registry of foRmAl AdJUdicAtion foRmAl AdJUdicAtion 59 Court Street Robert P LaMountain AT: Westfield City Hall Deeds in Book 20563, Page 355 Westfield, MA 01085 date of death Room 201 and assignment from U.S. Bank estate of: 11/21/2015 59 Court Street National Association, as trustee estate of: George E Gillick, Jr Judith e. Avery Westfield, MA 01085 for the SROF-2013-S3 REMIC this meetinG is held foR To all interested persons: Trust II to U.S. ROF III Legal date of death date of death A: notice of intent Title Trust 2015-1, by U.S. Bank 09/21/2017 09/02/2017 A Petition for this meetinG is held foR National Association, as Legal s/A - formal Pro- sUBmitted BY: bate of will with Appointment A: deteRminAtion of AP- Title Trustee dated August 24, To all interested persons: 2015 recorded in Hampden To all interested persons: A duie Pyle, inc. of Personal Representative PlicABilitY County Registry of Deeds in has been filed by Book 20901, Page 233, for A Petition for formal Probate of A Petition for formal Probate of FORWORKTOBEPER- sUBmitted BY: the stanley breach of conditions of said will with Appointment of Per- cheryl A stoothoff of will with Appointment of Per- FORMED AT: 66 Ampad Road east otis mA Park of westfield, inc. mortgage and for the purpose of sonal Representative has been sonal Representative has been foreclosing the same, the mort- filed by gaged premises located at 272 filed by woRK will consist of: Requesting that the Court enter foR woRK to Be PeR- Meadow Drive, Tolland, MA Construction of transfer/distribu- a formal Decree and Order and foRmed At: 01034 will be sold at a Public Jacob Belanger of sonia t Kulig of Blandford mA tion building and maintenance for such other relief as reques- 400 western Ave Auction at 3:00 PM on January southampton, mA ted in the Petition. 3, 2019, at the mortgaged facility along with paved parking Requesting that the Court enter areas and a stormwater man- woRK will consist of: premises, more particularly de- a formal Decree and Order and The Petitioner requests that: scribed below, all and singular Requesting that the Court enter agement system. Repairs on existing structure. the premises described in said a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as reques- cheryl A stoothoff of mortgage, to wit: for such other relief as reques- ted in the Petition. POSTED: December 4, 2018 east otis mA POSTED: December 4, 2018 ted in the Petition. The land in Tolland, Hampden The Petitioner requests that: Be appointed as Personal Rep- County, Massachusetts, known DAVID A. DOE resentative(s) of said estate to DAVID A. DOE and designated as Lot D-1 as The Petitioner requests that: CONSERVATION of CONSERVATION serve Without Surety on the shown on a plan entitled "Land sonia t Kulig Blandford mA COMMISSION CHAIRMAN bond in an unsupervised ad- COMMISSION CHAIRMAN in Tolland, Massachusetts Be- Jacob Belanger of ministration. longing to Chamonix Chalet southampton, mA Be appointed as Personal Rep- Properties, Inc... June 30, resentative(s) of said estate to imPoRtAnt notice 1967..." recorded in Hampden You have the right to obtain a County Registry of Deeds in Be appointed as Personal Rep- serve Without Surety on the bond in an unsupervised ad- copy of the Petition from the Book of Plans 109, Pages 50- resentative(s) of said estate to December 4, 2018 Petitioner or at the December 4, 2018 51, said lot being bounded and serve Without Surety on the ministration. court. You have a right to ob- described as follows: bond in an unsupervised ad- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ject to this proceeding. to do imPoRtAnt notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING WESTERLY by an unnamed ministration. so, you or your attorney must street as shown on said plan, You have the right to obtain a file a written appearance and copy of the Petition from the INACCORDANCEWITHTHE objection at this court before: INACCORDANCEWITHTHE One Hundred and 17/100 imPoRtAnt notice PROVISIONSOFTHEMAS- (100.17) feet; Petitioner or at the court. You 10:00 a.m. on the return day of PROVISIONSOFTHEMAS- You have the right to obtain a SACHUSETTSGENERAL 12/18/2018. this is not a copy of the Petition from the have a right to object to this SACHUSETTSGENERAL NORTHERLY by a street known LAWS, CHAPTER 131, SEC- hearing date, but a deadline Petitioner or at the court. You proceeding. to do so, you or by which you must file a writ- LAWS, CHAPTER 131, SEC- as Muskrat Ramble as shown on TION 40 (WETLANDS PRO- TION 40 (WETLANDS PRO- said plan, One Hundred Forty- have a right to object to this your attorney must file a writ- ten appearance and objection ten appearance and objection TECTIONACT)APUBLIC if you object to this proceed- TECTIONACT)APUBLIC nine and 38/100 (149.38) feet; proceeding. to do so, you or HEARINGWILLBEHELDON your attorney must file a writ- at this court before: 10:00 ing. if you fail to file a timely HEARINGWILLBEHELDON EASTERLY by other land now or a.m. on the return day of december 11, 2018 at 6:30 Pm written appearance and objec- december 11, 2018 at 6:30 Pm formerly of Chamonix Chalet ten appearance and objection tion followed by an affidavit of Properties, Inc. as shown on at this court before: 10:00 12/17/2018. this is not a objections within thirty (30) hearing date, but a deadline At: Westfield City Hall At: Westfield City Hall said plan, Seventy-six and a.m. on the return day of Room 201 days of the return day, action 48/100 (76.48) feet; and 12/18/2018. this is not a by which you must file a writ- may be taken without further Room 201 hearing date, but a deadline ten appearance and objection 59 Court Street notice to you. 59 Court Street SOUTHERLY by Lot D-2 as if you object to this proceed- Westfield, MA 01085 Westfield, MA 01085 shown on said plan, One Hun- by which you must file a writ- ten appearance and objection ing. if you fail to file a timely UnsUPeRVised Adminis- dred Forty-eight and 04/100 this meetinG is held foR tRAtion UndeR the mAs- (148.04 feet. if you object to this proceed- written appearance and objec- sAchUsetts UnifoRm PRo- this meetinG is held foR ing. if you fail to file a timely tion followed by an affidavit of A: notice of intent BAte code (mUPc) A: notice of intent TOGETHER with the right of written appearance and objec- objections within thirty (30) A Personal Representative ap- way over the streets as shown days of the return day, action sUBmitted BY: done Right pointed under the mUPc in an on said plan and over street tion followed by an affidavit of sUBmitted BY: objections within thirty (30) may be taken without further homes, llc/william Jr. and unsupervised administration michael cyrankowski known as Muskrat Ramble to Kristine sheldon is not required to file an in- Beetle Road in said Tolland to- days of the return day, action notice to you. ventory or annual accounts gether with others lawfully may be taken without further with the court. Persons inter- foR woRK to Be PeR- entitled thereto for all purposes notice to you. UnsUPeRVised Adminis- foR woRK to Be PeR- ested in the estate are en- foRmed At: 227 Union Street for which highways are com- tRAtion UndeR the mAs- foRmed At: 0 Russellville titled to notice regarding the monly used. (42R-16) UnsUPeRVised Adminis- sAchUsetts UnifoRm PRo- Road (62R-27-1) administration directly from the Personal Representative SUBJECT to restrictions con- tRAtion UndeR the mAs- BAte code (mUPc) woRK will consist of: De- tained in a deed recorded in woRK will consist of: and may petition the court in sAchUsetts UnifoRm PRo- A Personal Representative ap- any matter relating to the es- molition of uninhabited house Hampden County Registry of BAte code (mUPc) pointed under the mUPc in an Construction of a single family Deeds in Book 3177, Page 360 tate, including the distribu- and shed. A Personal Representative ap- unsupervised administration house and associated site im- tion of assets and expenses of provements. Said lot is conveyed together pointed under the mUPc in an is not required to file an in- administration. Posted: December 4, 2018 with rights, in common with oth- unsupervised administration ventory or annual accounts ers lawfully entitled thereto, to is not required to file an in- with the court. Persons inter- Posted: December 4, 2018 witness, hon. Barbara m hy- use Lake Chamonix for pur- land, DAVID A. DOE ventory or annual accounts ested in the estate are en- first Justice of this court. CONSERVATION poses of boating, fishing and titled to notice regarding the DAVID A. DOE swimming, provided, with the court. Persons inter- COMMISSION CHAIRMAN however, that no power driven ested in the estate are en- administration directly from CONSERVATION Date: November 20, 2018 boat other than those powered titled to notice regarding the the Personal Representative COMMISSION CHAIRMAN by electric motors of less than administration directly from and may petition the court in Suzanne T. Seguin five (5) horsepower shall be per- any matter relating to the es- Register of Probate mitted on said lake. the Personal Representative and may petition the court in tate, including the distribu- Being the same premises as de- any matter relating to the es- tion of assets and expenses of scribed in deed of John Peccer- tate, including the distribu- administration. illo and Frances B. Peccerillo to tion of assets and expenses of Ashley H. Donnellan and Alan T. witness, Grandy and recorded with the administration. Hampden hon. Barbara m hyland, County Registry of Deeds just witness, first Justice of this court. prior hereto. hon. Barbara m hyland, first Justice of this court. Date: November 19, 2018 Looking for a For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Date: November 20, 2018 Suzanne T. Seguin Book 15165, Page 119. Register of Probate Suzanne T. Seguin The premises will be sold sub- Register of Probate ject to any and all unpaid taxes and other municipal assess- Unique Gift? ments and liens, and subject to prior liens or other enforceable encumbrances of record entitled to precedence over this mort- If you would like to run a gage, and subject to and with the benefit of all easements, re- Birthday Announcement in strictions, reservations and con- ditions of record and subject to The Westfield News contact all tenancies and/or rights of parties in possession. us at: 413-562-4181 Terms of the Sale: Cash, cash- ier's or certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a deposit must be shown at the time and place of the sale in order to qualify as a bidder (the mortgage holder and its designee(s) are exempt from this requirement); high bid- der to sign written Memor- andum of Sale upon accept- ance of bid; balance of pur- chase price payable in cash or by certified check in thirty (30) days from the date of the sale at the offices of mortgagee's attor- Put a picture of someone ney, Korde & Associates, P.C., 900 Chelmsford Street, Suite 3102, Lowell, MA 01851 or such other time as may be desig- you love on a keepsake. nated by mortgagee. The de- scription for the premises con- tained in said mortgage shall These are pictures the staff at The control in the event of a typo- graphical error in this publica- tion. Westfield News Group have taken at Other terms to be announced at events throughout our communities. the sale.

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