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JOHN STEINBECK Low of 55. www.thewestfieldnews.com VOL. 86 NO. 151 BombTUESDAY, hoax JUNE hits 27, 2017 area, no threats found 75 cents By Carl E. Hartdegen written by a person who was not a native was one of the many employees who had and GREG FITZPATRICK English speaker and demanded a ransom to evacuate the building and glanced at the Correspondents of $20,000 US dollars to be paid online in email that was sent. WESTFIELD — Emergency respond- Bitcoin. “It didn’t look very credible to me,” ers across the country were busy Thursday Westfield Police Det. Lt. David said Moglin, noting that the email includ- dealing with bomb threats and ransom Ragazzini characterized the message as ed poor English. demands and the Westfield and Southwick “blatantly obvious nonsense.” Whalley Computer was evacuated but area was not spared. In Southwick, the message was received first responders determined there was no Stephen Makris, Director of Engineering for C&C Email messages with “Do not panic” in by a Whalley Computer employee who actual threat. Consulting Engineers LLC, discussed the disrepair the subject line were received at Stanley notified his supervisor who called In Westfield, staff at the park searched of the Cowles bridge during a public information Park in Westfield and Whalley Computers Southwick police.. the property without finding any suspi- session on Thursday. (Photo by Peter Currier) in Southwick but no threats were found. Southwick Chief of Police Kevin cious items. City firefighters were not In both cases an email message claimed Bishop said “An email was received indi- asked to respond to the park. that a bomb had been planted by a cating that a bomb had been placed in the The same threats were made across the “recruited person” who was monitoring business and that if a certain amount of country. USA Today reports that similar the situation and would detonate the bomb bitcoin was not paid, the bomb would go messages “were sent to tens of thousands Cowles Bridge if he saw “any unusual behavior, panic or off”. of targets nationwide to dozens of cities, policeman”. Doug Moglin, a Southwick Selectboard including Seattle, Orlando, Atlanta, San replacement The message appeared to have been member who works at Whalley Computer, Francisco, Oklahoma City, and Detroit.” plan unveiled By Peter Currier Animal Correspondent WESTFIELD- The Massachusetts Department of Transportation held a public information session to unveil the plan for the reconstruction of Cowles Bridge cruelty on Route 10/202 where Southwick Road passes over Little River Thursday evening at the intersection of Abner Gibbs students laughed and Mill and South Maple streets Dr. T (for Trashology) takes a bow after cheered as they learned about recy- charged The meeting featured MassDOT officials and engi- juggling plastic bags. (Photo by Amy Porter) cling from Dr. T. (Photo by Amy Porter) neers from the firm, C&C Consulting Engineers, LLC By Carl E. Hartdegen who explained the process for constructing a new Correspondent bridge and what the final product will look like. The WESTFIELD – A Springfield man plan that was unveiled was at the 25% design stage Abner Gibbs who reportedly dragged his dog, albeit plan. This means the plans are developed to a point inadvertently, for more than a third of a where MassDOT and the engineering firm can make mile with his pickup truck while travel- public comments. ing at 40-45 miles an hour was released The total cost for the project is estimated to be 22 Students learn about trash on $2,500 personal surety after his million dollars at the expense of the Federal Highway arraignment in Westfield District Court Administration and MassDOT according to John Fallon on a charge of cruelty to an animal. of MassDOT. and recycling from Dr. T Southwick Police Officer David “80% will come from the FHA and 20% will come Massai reports in a court document that from MassDOT,” said Fallon. By Amy Porter with volunteers from the audience to get on April 27, 2018, he responded to a Fallon added that the 100% design stage should be Correspondent across the message that garbage is a report of a German shepherd dog being finished by late 2019 and construction should begin in WESTFIELD – Abner Gibbs students resource too valuable to just throw away. dragged by a pickup to find a group of the Spring of 2020. were treated to a seriously funny show Board of Health Director Joseph 10-12 persons surrounding a pickup Stephen Makris, Director of Engineering for C&C, about garbage and recycling on Thursday, Rouse, who attended along with health truck in a parking lot adjacent to detailed the reasons for the replacement of the bridge thanks to the Westfield Board of Health. inspectors Steve Cipriani and Tom Hibert Feeding Hills Road. A man was holding on US highway 202 and State Route 10. Dr. T, a comedic expert with a Ph.D. in and dept. secretary Cheryl McMordie, a dog on the truck’s tailgate which was Garbology presented the award-winning said they were able to bring the show to bleeding from all four paws and its See Cowles Bridge, Page 8 “Garbage is my Bag” to the delight of the the school at no cost due to their partici- mouth. students during an assembly. Performed pation in the Mass Recycling Facility in Massai took a written statement from by Jack Golden of Leyden, MA, Dr. T an off-duty Springfield police officer juggled, did prat falls and had some fun See Trash and Recycling, Page 8 who had stopped the pickup truck after he saw it dragging the dog. That officer wrote that while travel- Brief snow storm ing eastbound on Feeding Hills Road he observed cars swerving back and forth behind a westbound pickup truck and see’s spike in then saw “a black and brown German Boy Scouts plan Shepard dog tied to a the driver’s side of the truck bed. The dog was being car accidents unique holiday dragged and attempting to keep up with By Peter Currier the vehicle and could not as it body was Correspondent fundraiser banging onto the side of the truck.” WESTFIELD- More than 20 motor vehicle acci- The officer stated that he immediate- By Lori Szepelak ly turned around and caught up with the dents occurred across Westfield Thursday during a Correspondent brief snow storm that hit the region. truck which pulled into a parking lot WESTFIELD — While city resi- when the operator saw the officer. In a period lasting from 1 p.m. until approximately dents are still buying and decorating 5 p.m., 23 motor vehicle accidents were reported in It was only then, apparently, that the non-artificial trees for the holiday operator (identified as Eduard Shvetsov, the City of Westfield. During that time, six accidents season, a unique fundraiser by Boy occurred on East Mountain Road and two accidents 51, of 152 Sumner Ave., Springfield) Scout Troop 821 will collect those Following the holidays, Boy Scout Troop realized that he had been dragging his happened on North Road within a period of five min- trees curbside on Jan. 5 – for a dona- utes. 821 members will conduct a unique fund- dog, Shirikhan, with his truck. tion. raiser – removing Christmas trees for a The officer stated that the man then There was just one reported injury in which the “This is our first year collecting vehicle’s occupant was transported to Baystate Noble donation. (Submitted photo) trees,” said Cathy Thibodeau, an See Animal Cruelty, Page 8 Hospital due to the vehicle colliding with a viaduct on assistant scoutmaster and a member lection. Persons seeking to have their tree Union Street. The occupant originally declined medi- of the troop’s fundraising subcommit- discarded are asked to leave the undecorated cal attention before deciding to accept transport. tee. “Collecting trees is a very popular tree curbside on Jan. 5 by 8 a.m. A snow date Most of the accidents yielded only minor property idea among many scout groups.” for the collection has been set for Jan. 6. Stanton Hall celebrates damage to the vehicles themselves or the area they Westfield residents are asked to A minimum “suggested” donation is $10 struck. However, several vehicles that were involved visit www.westfieldtakemytree.com with a visit from Santa had to be towed from the scene. and sign up for the Christmas tree col- See Boy Scouts Troop 821, Page 8 and Gingerbread house decorating By Amy Porter WSU’s Stuff a Correspondent City Water Meter Replacement Continues HUNTINGTON –Santa is going to WESTFIELD – The City of meter replacement to be com- take a break from his busy schedule for Cruiser drive still Westfield has contracted with East pleted. This may include meters a visit to Stanton Hall, 24 Russell Rd. in National Water, LLC of Palmer, that are unable to be accessed, Huntington this Saturday, Dec. 15. accepting donations MA to replace the existing water plumbing issues, or unsafe work- Doors will open at 3 p.m. for refresh- By Peter Currier meter reading equipment through- ing conditions. Once you have ments and an opportunity to make holi- Correspondent out the City. The process requires resolved those conditions, con- day crafts, provided by the Huntington WESTFIELD- The Department of Public Safety a one-hour window of time to tact East National Water, LLC to Recreation Committee. at Westfield State University held its 18th annual schedule the appointment at your complete the meter replacement. Between 3:30 and 3:45 p.m., Santa Stuff a Cruiser gift drive on the campus green property. If you have any questions regard- will arrive by fire truck courtesy of the Wednesday. For security purposes, meter installers ing this program please call the Westfield Huntington Fire Department, before The gift drive took place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. will be wearing company uniforms, using DPW Water Division at (413) 572-6226. making his annual siren-filled trip and public safety officers collected donations of vehicles with company logos, and will be Office hours are between 8:00 AM and 4:00 through town, spreading holiday cheer toys and supplies to benefit families in domestic carrying company issued photo identifica- PM. Residents can schedule the appoint- to residents. violence shelters. tion and driver’s license. A responsible ment once your receive notice from East On Sunday, Dec. 16, adults and chil- “We are bringing the donations to domestic adult at least 18-years old must be present National that they are in your area and give dren alike are invited to a Gingerbread abuse shelters in the Westfield and Greater for the meter installation to take place. you a 4 digit code. House Decorating event at Stanton Hall, Springfield area,” said WSU Public Safety Please note that meters will be replaced at Appointments being scheduled are for from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Vicki Mayhew of Lieutenant, Bernie St. George. no cost to you, the homeowner, however, those residents in the down town area such the sponsoring Huntington Events some existing conditions may need to be as E. Silver Street, Court Street, Lozier Ave, Committee, said some houses will be See WSU’s Stuff a Cruiser, Page 8 resolved by the homeowner in order for the Washington Street, etc. See Stanton Hall, Page 8 PAGE 2 - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

SCHOLARSHIP ‘Once a Saint Always a Saint’ A few members of the ‘ 7 from the Class of ‘57’ joined our Principal in congratulating Ben Richter for earning a tuition assistance scholar- ship intended for a student who shows dedication to their studies and community. Madison Hamlin (not shown) also received the schol- arship. Pictured from left to right are Principal Matt Collins, recipient Ben Richter, Class of ‘57 members James Shea and Anne Marie Buikus, and alum Anne Cressoti, who also financially supported the scholarship. Other class members who supported the scholarship were Eileen Florek, John Daly, Gail Duso, Marion Moreau and ‘Founding Member’ Joyce Morrisey Donohue. ‘Once a Saint Always a Saint’ certainly stands the test of time. Thank you Class of ‘57!

Odds & Ends LOCAL LOTTERY Last night’s numbers MASSACHUSETTS TONIGHT SaturdAY SUNDAY Candidate whose Lucky For Life 15-31-38-39-40, Lucky Ball: 1 MassCash missed vote 04-14-17-29-32 Mega Millions Estimated jackpot: $262 million led to tie loses Numbers Evening 6-8-9-5 Numbers Midday on dice roll 3-0-8-3 AM Showers, becoming clear. Afternoon Rain. WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (AP) — A city Powerball council candidate in northeastern Estimated jackpot: $246 million Arkansas whose runoff election ended in 42-46 36-39 a tie after he didn’t vote has lost his bid WEATHER DISCUSSION for the seat by a roll of the dice. Today, more clouds than sun. High near 40F. Tonight, cloudy The race for a seat on the Hoxie City with rain showers. Low 36F. Saturday, showers in the morning Council was determined by Cliff Farmer Rain Showers. with some clearing in the afternoon. High 46F. Saturday Night, partly cloudy, with light freezing rain. Low 28F. Sunday Light and incumbent Alderwoman Becky freezing rain in the morning changing to rain in the afternoon. Linebaugh rolling dice at the Lawrence High 39F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precip 90%. CONNECTICUT Sunday Night, a mixture of rain and snow showers. Low near County courthouse on Thursday. Deputy Cash 5 36-37 30F. Monday, cloudy afternoon. Flurries possible. High 41F. Clerk Ashlyn Griffin says Farmer rolled a 04-09-25-31-35 four and Linebaugh rolled a six. Lucky For Life Farmer had intended to vote in last 15-31-38-39-40, Lucky Ball: 1 week’s runoff election after returning Lucky Links Day WWLP.com • Working For You from a work-related trip to Florida, but he 05-09-11-12-16-19-20-21 and his wife landed in Memphis, Lucky Links Night today Tennessee, only an hour before polls 01-02-03-05-13-15-16-20 closed. Memphis is about 80 miles (130 Play3 Day 8-3-8 kilometers) from Hoxie. Farmer’s wife Play3 Night 9-3-4 7:11 AM 4:19 PM 9 hours 7 Minutes had voted early. Play4 Day 1-8-2-6 Farmer and Linebaugh each received Play4 Night 6-7-6-6 sunrise sunsET lENGTH OF dAY 223 votes in the runoff election.

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Friday, Dec. 14, the 348th day of 2018. There are 17 days left in the year.

n Dec. 14, 2012, a gunman with a semi-automat- on the lunar surface. Jameis (cq) Winston won the Heis- ic rifle killed 20 first-graders and six educators at In 1981, Israel annexed the Golan Heights, which it had man Trophy, making the Florida State quarterback the OSandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, seized from Syria in 1967. second straight freshman to win the award, after Texas Connecticut, then committed suicide as police arrived; A&M’s Johnny Manziel. Actor Peter O’Toole, 81, who’d the 20-year-old had also fatally shot his mother at their In 1985, Wilma Mankiller became the first woman to lead achieved instant stardom as Lawrence of Arabia and was home before carrying out the attack on the school. a major American Indian tribe as she took office as prin- nominated eight times for an Academy Award without cipal chief of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. Former winning, died in London. On this date: New York Yankees outfielder Roger Maris, who’d hit 61 In 1799, the first president of the United States, George home runs during the 1961 season, died in Houston at One year ago: Washington, died at his Mount Vernon, Virginia, home at age 51. The Federal Communications Commission voted to re- age 67. peal the Obama-era “net neutrality” rules, a move that In 1986, the experimental aircraft Voyager, piloted by gave internet service providers a free hand to slow In 1819, Alabama joined the Union as the 22nd state. Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager, took off from Edwards or block specific websites and apps as they see fit, or Air Force Base in California on the first non-stop, non- charge more for faster speeds. The most serious charge In 1911, Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen (ROH’- refueled flight around the world. against James Alex Fields, accused of driving into a ahl AH’-mun-suhn) and his team became the first men to crowd protesting a white nationalist rally in Charlottes- reach the South Pole, beating out a British expedition led In 1988, President Reagan authorized the U-S to enter ville, Virginia, in August, was upgraded to first-degree by Robert F. Scott. into a “substantive dialogue” with the Palestine Liberation murder; a 32-year-old woman, Heather Heyer, died and Organization, after chairman Yasser Arafat said he was dozens were injured. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson vetoed an immigra- renouncing “all forms of terrorism.” tion measure aimed at preventing “undesirables” and Today’s Birthdays: anyone born in the “Asiatic Barred Zone” from entering In 2005, President George W. Bush defended his deci- Singer-actress Abbe Lane is 87. Actor Hal Williams is the U.S. (Congress overrode Wilson’s veto in Feb. 1917.) sion to wage the Iraq war, even as he acknowledged that 84. Actress-singer Jane Birkin is 72. Pop singer Joyce “much of the intelligence turned out to be wrong.” Vincent-Wilson (Tony Orlando and Dawn) is 72. Enter- In 1962, the U.S. space probe Mariner 2 passed Venus tainment executive Michael Ovitz is 72. Actress Dee at a distance of just over 21,000 miles, transmitting infor- Ten years ago: Wallace is 70. Rhythm-and-blues singer Ronnie McNeir mation about the planet, such as its hot surface tempera- An Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at President George (The Four Tops) is 69. Rock musician Cliff Williams is 69. tures and predominantly carbon dioxide atmosphere. W. Bush during a news conference in Baghdad; Bush Actor-comedian T.K. Carter is 62. Rock singer-musician ducked the flying footwear as they whizzed past his head Mike Scott (The Waterboys) is 60. Singer-musician Peter In 1964, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Heart of Atlanta Mo- and landed against the wall behind him. (The shoe-throw- “Spider” Stacy (The Pogues) is 60. Actress Cynthia Gibb tel v. United States, ruled that Congress was within its er, Muntadhar al-Zeidi, ended up spending nine months is 55. Actress Nancy Valen is 53. Actor Archie Kao is authority to enforce the Civil Rights Act of 1964 against in prison.) 49. Actress Natascha McElhone is 49. Actress-comedian racial discrimination by private businesses (in this case, Michaela Watkins is 47. Actress-comedian Miranda Hart a motel that refused to cater to blacks). Five years ago: is 46. Rhythm-and-blues singer Brian Dalyrimple (Soul Bells tolled 26 times in Newtown, Connecticut, to hon- For Real) is 43. Actress KaDee Strickland is 43. Actress In 1972, Apollo 17 astronauts Harrison Schmitt and Eu- or the dead on the first anniversary of the Sandy Hook Tammy Blanchard is 42. Actress Sophie Monk is 39. gene Cernan concluded their third and final moonwalk school massacre. China carried out the world’s first soft Actor-singer-musician Jackson Rathbone is 34. Actress and blasted off for their rendezvous with the command landing of a space probe on the moon in nearly four de- Vanessa Hudgens is 30. Rock/R&B singer Tori Kelly is module. cades as the unmanned Chang’e 3 lander touched down 26. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 - PAGE 3 Truck crashes Holiday Bazaar through home, th MAKES SatURDaY, Dec. 15 • 10am-3pm misses sleeping A GREAT We will have refreshments of Hot Chocolate / Coffee / Popcorn & Christmas Cookies woman GIFT! Snowmen / Holiday Wreaths / Candy Table • Books / Cards Table TEMPLETON, Mass. 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Elm Street Business office at Joint Meeting Westfield School Committee and 259 N Elm S Westfield Gas and Electric City Council at 6:30 pm But, day in and day out, The Westfield News provides consistant will close at 5PM on Friday, coverage of the stories you need to know about, that are important to December 21st and re-open on *Cash http://thewestfieldnews.com/gasbuddy-pricesyour city, town, neighborhood and home. Wednesday, December 26th. Tolland: The 24/7 Dispatch Center will Board of Selectmen Meeting at 5 pm remain open and available for Planning Board Meeting at 7 pm The Westfield News Group calls at (413) 572-0000 if you need assistance with your gas, 62 School Street • Westfield, MA 01085 • (413) 562-4181 Blandford: electric or Whip City Fiber Police Department Meeting at 6 pm The Westfield News • The Original • internet service. PENNYSAVER • Longmeadow News Enfield Press Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm Gold Dome Ringers Hand Bell Concert Chester: Dan Kane Singers Board of Selectmen Meeting at 6 pm Name of man killed while Southwick Congregational Christmas Show Church is hosting the Gold cutting down tree released Southwick Congregational Dome Ringers on Sunday AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Authorities have released Church is hosting the Dan Kane January 6, 2019 at 1:30 pm. the name of the Massachusetts man who died in a tree Singers on Sunday December 16, Free will donation will be cutting accident earlier this week. 2018 at 1:30 pm. Tickets are only accepted to help the bell pro- Humason to Hold Annual The Northwestern district attorney’s office said $10 and proceeds will help the gram at the Historic Southwick Thursday that 38-year-old Thomas Moszynski, of Nehemiah House in Granby, CT. Congregational Church. Free Ice Skating Party Southwick Congregational Southwick Congregational Easthampton, died Tuesday morning in Amherst when a WESTFIELD Senator Don Humason will again be hosting Church, 488 College Highway, Church, 488 College Highway, tree he was cutting down struck him. his annual Free Ice Skating Party at the Amelia Park Ice Arena Southwick, MA, 01077. Please Southwick, MA, 01077. He was pronounced dead at the scene. on Saturday, December 15 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. The arena contact the Church office for more Please contact the Church Authorities say no foul play is suspected. is located at 21 South Broad Street in Westfield. If you don’t information and tickets (413) 569- office for more information The federal Occupational Safety and Health have your own ice skates, Amelia Park Ice Arena will have 6362 or SouthwickUCC@gmail. (413) 569-6362 or Administration is investigating. skate rentals available for $3 per person. Humason has held com. [email protected]. this annual free event at Amelia Park Ice Arena for many years as a way to give back to constituents with a family-friendly way to celebrate the holidays in the community. Senator Humason represents the 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District, consisting of the cities of Agawam, Easthampton, Holyoke and Westfield, parts of the city of Chicopee, and the towns of Municipal Parking Lots Snow Emergency Instructions Granville, Montgomery, Russell, Southampton, Southwick OFF-STREET PARKING COMMISSION updates. and Tolland. Senator Humason maintains a district office for MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS SNOW EMERGENCY the convenience of his constituents and encourages them to INSTRUCTIONS 3. The phone line will tell you the time that the ban will be contact him at his district office at 64 Noble Street in SNOW PHONE LINE: (413) 642-9411 effective and will instruct you on when to move to alternative Westfield, Massachusetts 01085, (413) 568-1366; or his Plowing of MUNICIPAL OFF-STREET LOTS ARE NOT lots. DO NOT MOVE TO SNOW EMERGENCY LOTS Boston office, State House, Room 313A, Boston, Massachusetts DONE DURING BUSINESS DAY HOURS. CORE LOTS UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE PHONE LINE INSTRUCTS. 02133, (617)722-1415. His email address is Donald. ARE PLOWED AFTER A SNOW STORM ENDS AND [email protected]. AFTER THE SNOW EMERGENCY LOTS ARE PLOWED. 4. Core paved municipal parking lots are served by the SNOW EMERGENCIES ARE CALLED AFTER A SNOW “Blue Light.” When the “Blue Light” is flashing, these lots are STORM ENDS OR JUST AS IT IS ENDING. closed for plowing and parkers should find a spot in an alterna- tive location. Holiday Concert at the 1. To sign up for the snow ban phone alert, please contact Russell Council on Aging Community Development at (413) 572-6246 or by email at 5. SNOW EMERGENCY LOTS WILL BE [email protected]. A. CHURCH & ELM STREET GRAVEL LOT On Monday December 17th at 1:30 p.m., the Russell B. MAIN STREET RESTAURANT LOT Council on Aging will host a Holiday concert with the Do Re 2. If you are not on the snow ban phone alert list, please call C. RAILROAD AVE LOT (NORTH SIDE) Mi Choir from the Westfield Council on Aging. The group the Snow Phone Line at (413) 642-9411 for parking lot status D. RIVERWALK LOT (MEADOW STREET) performance of approximately twenty singers will take place at the Russell Senior Center, 65 Main St., Russell, MA. Refreshments will be served after the presentation. It is open

Franklin St CORE LOT Whip City to the public of Russell and neighboring communities, and is *Closed when Blue Light Music free of charge. For more information, please leave message at Skyline N Flashing* Optimum 862-6205 or e-mail Carrie Florek at russellcoa@russellma. Health Rinnova Bldg net. Cassin Evrite Tool Insurance Vivid Salon Westfield Mapleleaf Gas & W E Bank Inn Electric Clemenza’s Christmas Caroling Events Arnold Street SNOW Thomas Street at the Irish Cultural Center S EMERGENCY Bentleys WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Irish Cultural Center of PARKING PLAN PVTA Game Stop Western New England will celebrate the holiday season with DOWNTOWN Thomas St Station SNOW EMERGENCY LOT BostonBay six Christmas caroling events, including four with the Dan This lot will close first CORE LOT Follow all signs and upon declaration of George’s Kane & Friends Carol Singers and two with a choral group *Closed When instructions provided on snow emergency Mina’s from the Springfield Symphony Carolers. All events will be DOWNTOWN Blue Light the Snow Emergency SNOW EMERGENCY LOT Victory Mkt held at the ICC’s Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub at 429 This lot will close first Grass Area City Hotel Flashing* Morgan Road, West Springfield. The public is welcome. Details Line. No Parking upon declaration of on the events: snow emergency. When blue light in lot is Church St Gas On Sundays December 16 and 23, tickets are required. A Light fixed-price 3-course dinner will be included in the ticket cost, flashing, move to one of Common Barber Church Street with the Dan Kane & Friends Carol Singers, from 4:00 to 5:30 the designated snow Reader 1 Pk Sq pm. The pub opens at 3:00 pm. Tickets are $25 for ICC Patrons emergency lots. Reader 3 Realty CORE LOT CORE LOT and $30 for general public. Tickets can be purchased by calling Fountain Mama Hair Rocky’s *Closed When Cakes Subway/ Rovithis/ *Closed Hardware 413-342-4358; or buy online at www.IrishCenterwne.org. & Park Area Books Domino’s/ Salon/ For snow emergency When Blue Light 2 On Saturday, December 15 and Friday, December 21, the Rivers Bank Vape Shop Pierogi information, Blue Light Flashing* Burrito Leo’s Springfield Symphony Carolers will entertain visitors from Flashing* Rose call (413) 642-9411 wood 5:00 to 7:30 pm. These events are free and open to the public. Main Street Route 20 The Irish House Restaurant regular menu will be available for Hangar / Wings Over order. Dinner reservations are strongly advised, and can be Tavern School Street Park made by calling 413-342-4358. Square Bank Main Street 1 lot For more information, please visit the ICC website at www. Green SNOW EMERGENCY LOT IrishCenterwne.org. The ICC has a broad reach of Patrons and support from SNOW EMERGENCY LINE across the region, including the communities of Springfield, (413) 642-9411 West Springfield, Westfield, Agawam, Chicopee, Holyoke, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Wilbraham, Northampton, Greenfield, and into Connecticut. PAGE 4 - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT

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By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In back-to-back votes against Saudi Arabia, the Senate delivered an unusual rebuke of President Donald Trump’s response to the death of journalist Pelosi’s triumph: A reminder Jamal Khashoggi and signaled new skepticism from Capitol Hill toward the longtime Middle East ally. Although the resolutions are largely symbolic — because it’s unclear if they will be considered by the House — passage why she’s set to be speaker Thursday showed senators seeking to assert oversight of By LISA MASCARO “I’m not for term limits,” the No. 2 Democrat, Rep. Steny Trump administration foreign policy and the relationship with Associated Press Hoyer, D-Md., told reporters. “Is anybody confused about — I Saudi Arabia. WASHINGTON (AP) — It has been quite a week for Nancy am not for term limits.” It also marked the collapse of the Trump administration’s Pelosi. But Thursday, the speaker-in-waiting capped off the week- effort in the Senate to contain fallout from the gruesome kill- The televised meeting with President Donald Trump. The that-was by recapping what had just happened — in case any- ing. deal with restless Democrats to secure their votes to become one missed the social media memes of Pelosi in that coat, One measure recommended that the U.S. end its assistance House speaker. The fashion statement of her burnt-orange win- exiting the White House. to Saudi Arabia for the war in Yemen. The other put the blame ter coat, swooshing out the doors of the White House, going Pelosi recalled the moment Tuesday in the Oval Office when for the death of Khashoggi squarely on Saudi Crown Prince viral in social media memes. Trump, arguing with her and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Mohammed bin Salman. Both had been vigorously opposed It all showed the staying power of the Democratic leader, Schumer, finally relented and said he’d be “proud” to shut by the Trump administration and threatened with a presidential who is relentless in her drive to reclaim the gavel and wield it down the government before Christmas — the “Trump shut- veto. Top brass was on Capitol Hill ahead of voting to prevent with a strength that is nothing like Washington has seen — at down,” as she called it — over the border wall. further action in the House. least since the last time she did it. “Perhaps he doesn’t understand people need their pay- “The current relationship with Saudi Arabia is not working,” “We’ve seen some strong speakers like Pelosi and some checks,” she said Thursday. said Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who opposed the Yemen weaker speakers,” said Matthew Green, a professor of political She all but eye-rolled at his insistence that Mexico would resolution but called the crown prince “so toxic, so tainted, so science at Catholic University who has written a book about pay for it. “I mean really? Really?” flawed” after the Khashoggi’s killing that “you’re never going House speakers. And although Pelosi hasn’t spoken to Trump since that day, to have a relationship with the United States Senate unless “What we’ve seen this week is another demonstration of she confided that he is in her prayers. “I did tell the president things change.” how effective Pelosi is, in both her negotiation skills and in her that I pray for him. He said, ’That’s news, go tell the press.” The Senate has passed a resolution saying Saudi Crown ability to stand up publicly to a president of the opposite party,” And so she did. Prince Mohammed bin Salman is responsible for the slaying he said. “The most dangerous place to be in Washington is In her deal with a group of rebellious House Democrats, of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. (Dec. 13) between Pelosi and an undecided vote. It’s like a beeline; she Pelosi agreed to limit herself to four years, securing their votes The bipartisan votes came two months after the Saudi jour- goes right for that person. That’s her thing.” to become speaker. Pelosi said, “They were saying six months.” nalist’s slaying at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul and after Pelosi has said this time as speaker would be different. On Pressed on whether she was making herself a lame-duck Trump persistently equivocated over who was responsible. the campaign trail this fall, she told The Associated Press she leader, she told reporters later: “What, four years? No, I don’t U.S. intelligence officials concluded that bin Salman must would “enjoy it” more because last time it was all “work.” She think that’s a lame duck.” have at least known of the plot, but Trump has repeatedly said she wants to “show the power of the gavel.” It’s an assertiveness coming from the House side of the praised the kingdom. But even before winning back the speakership, she is Capitol that has not been as evident under outgoing Speaker Senators made clear where they put the blame. The resolu- employing its strength. Pelosi used it during Tuesday’s Oval Paul Ryan, who insisted he never really wanted the job, or tion, passed by unanimous agreement, says the Senate believes Office meeting with Trump, refusing his $5 billion border wall former Speaker John Boehner, who was sent to early retirement the crown prince is “responsible for the murder” and calls for money; on Republicans during their last days in the majority; by conservatives in his ranks. the Saudi Arabian government to “ensure appropriate account- and on her fellow Democrats to give her their support. She’ll be the first House speaker in 50-plus years to reclaim ability.” The public display this week points to the return of one of the the gavel after an absence, not since legendary speaker Sam Senators voted 56-41 to recommend that the U.S. stop sup- more powerful leaders in the history of the House, even if she’s Rayburn returned in 1955. One of the most preferred House porting the war in Yemen, a direct affront to the administra- now term-limited herself to serving as speaker no more than office buildings next to the Capitol complex carries his name. tion’s war powers abilities. four years. It’s the start of a long final act of the 78-year-old As the first female speaker when she first held the office, it Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, who co- mother of five and grandmother of nine, and she’s more com- goes without saying — no woman has done what Pelosi is sponsored the Yemen resolution with Republican Sen. Mike fortable than ever taking her seat at the table. about to do. Lee of Utah, called passage a “historic moment.” “Leader Pelosi really demonstrated this week why she is Pelosi has long been a polarizing figure, but in a lopsided Lee said Khashoggi’s death focused attention “on the fact about to become the speaker of the House,” said Rep. David way, more demonized by Republicans than beloved by that we have been led into this civil war in Yemen half a world Cicilline, D-R.I., part of the newer generation of House lead- Democrats. away” and “we’ve done so following the lead” of Saudi ers. “She had a great week.” But that seems to be changing after an election that is bring- Arabia. Not everyone on the Democratic side is pleased with the turn ing nearly 40 new Democrats for the House majority, many of of events, and Republicans made clear they are more than them female candidates voted into office on a wave of energy See Senate Rebukes, Page 5 eager to accommodate Pelosi’s rise, employing the kinds of from female voters. The election came against the backdrop of attacks they have for years used against her. They’ll be target- a #MeToo reckoning of women and men in power. ing newly elected Democrats who vote for Pelosi for speaker Pelosi is emerging as a leader not only of Democrats on when the new Congress convenes Jan. 3, especially those who Capitol Hill but also of Democrats and Democratic women had vowed on the campaign trail to oppose her. nationally —perhaps not quite at the iconic status of Supreme Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who has seen movies made McDaniel tweeted that “So many Dem House candidates have about her life and tchotchkes forged in her likeness — but proven themselves to be hypocrites.” She tweeted, “Voters nonetheless, the face of the party, ready to go toe-to-high- won’t forget it.” heeled toe against Trump. And some House Democrats, including members who have “Nancy showed her value,” said Rep. Debbie Dingell, been waiting for Pelosi to step aside so they could rise in lead- D-Mich. “She was steely, but a lady.” ership, are grumbling over the deal she cut to impose term ——— limits for top leaders. Democrats will vote on that proposal in Associated Press writers Alan Fram and Kevin Freking con- the new year, and it could very well fail. Pelosi has promised tributed to this report. to abide by the deal regardless of the vote.

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Chris Putz Business Manager Sports Editor Lorie Perry OK, with all the global negative stuff happening: Marcon in France, May in England, Italy and Spain having some serious Director of Ad Production problems, the Saudis and their allies, Israel’s Prime Minister may be indicted, Merkel leaving office in Germany, Russian con- flicts with the Ukraine, our conflicts with China and our trading partners, etc… you may want to stay consciously aware of what Patrick R. Berry is happening with real facts not social media made up ones that while being more entertaining are the real fake news. As well President factor in our National Debt, big spending and deregulation along with interference by the Fed into business operations (gee, I thought that most of that stuff used to be blamed on Democrats?). Remember, also, that some of this stuff lead to the Reagan 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 economic problems that lead to George H. W. Bush not getting re-elected, and the Pres. George W. Bush doing this lead to the (413)562-4181 Great Recession…without having all the foreign economic destabilization, and with our Pres. Love of destabilization/shoot www.thewestfieldnews.com from the hip that so many of his supporters love….BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR FINANCES. Brian Hoose …brhoose@ comcast.net. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 - PAGE 5 Police Logs Police: Highway crash Obituaries kills Massachusetts artist WESTFIELD LENOX, Mass. (AP) — Massachusetts police say a local thewestfieldnews.com/category/obituaries/ Major crime and incident report artist has been killed in a two-vehicle crash. Friday, Dec. 7, 2018 Alma I. Fisher The Berkshire Eagle reports that 72-year-old Wendy 12:26 a.m.: disturbance, Elm Street, a patrol officer reports a Rabinowitz, of Lenox, died Tuesday night. Westfield – Alma Irene disturbance in front of an Elm Street bar, the officer reports that (Stich) Fisher received her Police say Rabinowitz was crossing Route 7/20 when her the participants scattered when he activated his cruiser’s lights, SUV was struck by a utility truck. She was taken to Berkshire crown of glory on Wednesday bar staff reported that the disturbance had resulted from a dis- evening surrounded by her Medical Center where she died. The driver of the truck wasn’t pute between WSU football and basketball players, a bouncer at injured. children. The daughter of the bar identified two combatants who were served with ‘No Ludwig and Justina Stich, she Rabinowitz focused on Judaica mixed media and weaving. trespassing’ orders; Her art was exhibited in Boston, New York City and was born in Poland and immi- 4:18 a.m.: breaking and entering, Notre Dame Street, a caller grated to the United States in Washington, D.C. reports a vehicle was broken into in her driveway, the respond- She was married to Jeffrey Borak, The Berkshire Eagle’s 1951 with her sister and ing officer reports the woman said that she saw a man rummag- father. Alma married her arts and entertainment editor. ing through a family car parked in her driveway who fled with Kevin Moran, the paper’s executive editor, said Rabinowitz dearest love, Eddy and began another man standing nearby when she yelled at them, nothing a life together in Westfield, was “an accomplished artist” whose work “reflected intersec- of value was taken from the unlocked vehicle; tions of peace.” where they raised their family. Alma was pre-deceased 6:33 a.m.: breaking and entering, Cranston Street, a caller by her siblings, William Muranko, Emil Stich, Berta Police say it’s unlikely the driver of the truck will be report his vehicle and his son’s vehicle were broken into over- charged in the crash. An investigation continues. Nass, and Edna Hlava; her husband of 64 years, Edward; night, the responding officer reports that the victims stated that and a son, Timothy. Her passing is mourned by her chil- the two unlocked vehicles had been entered but nothing of value dren, Ruth Deacon of Southwick, David (Jory) Fisher of was taken; Bel Air, Maryland and daughter-in-law, Kimberly 10:48 a.m.: motor vehicle violation, Elm Street, a patrol offi- (Liptak) Fisher of Peoria, Arizona, many nieces and cer reports he observed a vehicle operating on Elm Street with Mass cannabis panel OKs 4 nephew around the country and in Germany. She was a an excessively loud muffler, the officer reports the vehicle failed gushing grandmother to anyone who would listen to the to stop when he activated his take down lights and fled, the more pot shop licenses tales about her 10 grandchildren, Matthew, Kristina, officer reports he broke off pursuit due to safety concerns and BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Katherine, Amanda, Elizabeth, Virginia, Benjamin, the vehicle fled east on Main Street at an excessive speed, a Commission has approved final licenses for four more retail Rebecca, Jana and Brett. Alma was equally proud of her second officer reports a crash involving the vehicle at the inter- 4 great-grandsons, Ryan, Eric, Timothy and Benjamin. section with Mainline Drive, the suspect fled on foot but was marijuana shops in Fall River, Hudson, Pittsfield and Great As was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, found hiding in the bed of a parked pickup truck, the man was Barrington. Westfield, she enjoyed the fellowship and various mis- taken into custody and found to be in possession of 140 bags of The commission signed off on the licenses for Northeast sion projects led by the women’s groups. She looked heroin, Thaj Warren McCormick, 22, of 55 Burr St., Alternatives, Temescal Wellness and Theory Wellness during forward to baking for various church events, especially Springfield, was arrested for possession of heroin, improper a meeting Thursday at the Statehouse. the annual holiday bazaar. Throughout her life, she operation of a motor vehicle, failure to stop for police, failure to Northeast Alternatives applied for a retail license for Fall worked hard to help support the family, as a factory stop or yield, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, leaving the River. Theory Wellness wants to open a shop in Great worker, housekeeper, and counter clerk at Dunkin Donuts scene of property damage, operating a motor vehicle with a Barrington. And Temescal Wellness is hoping to open shops (as some customers still recall). Alma enjoyed being a license revoked as a habitual traffic offender, speeding in viola- in Hudson and Pittsfield. homemaker and took pride in her family and house. tion of special regulations, a marked lanes violation and a state The votes come just days ahead of the planned opening this When she wasn’t tending the flower garden, she could be highway signal or sign violation; weekend of the state’s third retail marijuana shop by seen walking the neighborhood, to her favorite local lot- 12:31 p.m.: larceny, South Maple Street, a caller reports a Alternative Therapies Group in Salem. tery agent. Taking a swim in the YMCA pool, followed gold necklace is missing, the responding officer reports the vic- The first two recreational marijuana shops on the U.S. East by coffee and a donut at Dunkins was an enjoyable rou- tim said that one of her personal care attendants helped her Coast opened last month in Leicester and Northampton. tine for her. Alma enjoyed having fun with friends host- remove her necklace to bathe and she forgot to put it back on, Those two have generated more than $7 million in sales. ing card parties, taking trips to the casino, playing bingo, the woman said that the next time that person worked with her ocean cruising, knitting and crocheting. Her friends often they searched for the necklace but could not find it, the case was speak of her willingness to help in any way she could. referred the detective bureau; She took great pleasure in offering rides to friends in 1:10 p.m.: larceny, South Maple Street, a resident came to the need, visiting shut-ins, and baking her delicious German station to complain that the tailgate of his truck was stolen over- Court Logs Kuchen as gifts. Alma will be missed by many in the night, the responding officer reports the victim said that the community and remembered fondly for her wit, charm, tailgate had been in place about 10 p.m. and was found to be and humor. The family wishes to thank the staff and missing in the morning; Westfield District Court residents of Arbors Assisted Living Community for their 5:11 p.m.: larceny, Broad Street, a resident came to the station Friday, Dec. 7 , 2018 friendship and support over the past few years. Family to complain that cash was stolen from her room, the responding Joel A. O’Quinn, 32, of 120 Roosevelt Ave., Springfield, visitation hours will be at Firtion Adams Funeral Home, officer reports the victim said that she had kept several hundred pleaded guilty to charges of using a motor vehicle without 76 Broad Street, Westfield, MA from 2-4 on Saturday, dollars in a lockbox in her room at the communal living pro- authority, larceny from a building and violation of an abuse December 15th and at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 60 gram but did not keep her keys closely guarded because she prevention order brought by Westfield police and was sen- Broad Street, Westfield, MA at 1:30 on Sunday the 16th. trusts the people she lives with, the case remains under investi- tenced to three concurrent 90 day terms in the house of correc- A memorial service celebrating her life, will begin there gation; tion with credit for time served. Charges of breaking and at 2:00. Firtionadams.com 7:13 p.m.: disturbance, Union Street, a caller reports some- entering a building in the nighttime with intent to commit a one entered his apartment, threw his belongings outside and felony and putting a person in fear while entering with intent ejected him and his girlfriend, the responding officer reports a to commit a felony were not prosecuted. See story in the Nov. dispute between the caller and his landlord, the officer reports 14, 2018, edition of The Westfield News. that the landlord had not complied with the eviction procedures Megan A. Vanveldhuizen , 29, of 83 Williams St., Westfield, and a criminal complaint was filed against him; saw a charge of assault and battery brought by Westfield police 11:55 p.m.: motor vehicle violation, Western Avenue at not prosecuted. Granville Road, a patrol officer reports he observed a vehicle Ronald P. Skroczky, 50, of 700 Russell Road, Apt. 9, operating at 55-60 mph in a 40 mph zone, the vehicle was Westfield, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant guilty find- stopped and the operator was found to be the subject of a war- ings for charges of assault and battery on a family or house- rant issued in 2018 by the Springfield District Court, Isaiah J. hold member and resisting arrest brought by Westfield police Santiago, 22 of 250 Centre St., Indian Orchard, was arrested on and the charges were continued without a finding with proba- the warrant. tion for one year. He was assessed $50. Morningside Listen at WSKB.org or watch on Comcast Cable CH. 15 Senate Rebukes Continued from Page 4 •••••••• MOnDAyS •••••••• RADIO FOR THE WESTFIELD MASSES 6-8 am: By George…it’s Monday “What the Khashoggi event did was to demonstrate, hey, resolutions. maybe this isn’t a regime that we should just be following that Pompeo and Mattis had made a similar entreaty to the Senate with George Delisle eagerly into battle,” Lee said. late last month. But it was roundly panned by senators angered 8-10am: Owls on the Air with Michael As Senate approval loomed, the administration dispatched by the secretaries’ refusal to accept a CIA determination that “Buster” McMahon ‘92 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Jim assessed the crown prince had ordered Khashoggi’s murder. Mattis to the House to make the case against the resolutions and CIA Director Gina Haspel briefed House leaders Wednesday •••••••• TuESDAyS ••••••• warn of damage they could do to the U.S.-Saudi relationship. A on the Khashoggi slaying. 6-8 am: WOW, It’s Tuesday, with Bob Plasse congressional aide and an administration official said their The journalist, who had lived in the U.S. and wrote for The appearance was aimed at stopping any House action on the Washington Post, had been critical of the Saudi regime. He was 8-10am: Ken’s Den, with Ken Stomski killed in what U.S. officials have described as an elaborate plot as he visited the consulate for marriage paperwork. •••••• WEDnESDAyS ••••• Saudi prosecutors have said a 15-man team sent to Istanbul 6-8 am: Wake Up Wed., with Tina Gorman killed Khashoggi and then dismembered his body, which has Wednesday Roll Call - Rotating Hosts not been found. Those findings came after Saudi authorities 8-10am: spent weeks denying Khashoggi had been killed in the consul- 1st Wed On The Town with Mayor Brian Sullivan ate. and Denny Atkins (8-10am) Trump has been reluctant to condemn the crown prince. He said the United States “intends to remain a steadfast partner” of 2nd Wed Window into Westside the country, touted Saudi arms deals worth billions of dollars with Mayor Wil Reichelt (8-9am) to the U.S. and thanked the Saudis for plunging oil prices. Chamber Chatter But Graham and Sen. Bob Menendez, the top Democrat on with Kate Phelon (9-10am) the Foreign Relations Committee, have rejected Trump’s eco- nomic arguments. They are setting the stage for legislation next 3rd Wed Everything Southwick year that goes further in halting arms sales and taking other with Selectman Joe Deedy (8-9am) measures. ArtsBeat with Mark Auerbach (9-10am) Menendez says economic concerns do not overpower human rights and the U.S. must send a “global message that killing 4th Wed Rock on Westfield with impunity” will not be tolerated. with Harry Rock (8-9am) Frustration with the crown prince and the White House Boys and Girls Club Hour prompted several Republicans to support the Yemen resolution. Seven Republicans and all Democrats voted for it. Some with Bill Parks (9-10am) already had concerns about the war, which human rights ••••••• THuRSDAyS •••••• groups say is wreaking havoc on the country and subjecting civilians, many of them children, to deadly disease and indis- 6-8 am: The Westfield News Radio Show, criminate bombing. with host Patrick Berry The resolution condemning Saudi Arabia for Khashoggi’s 8-9 am: In The Flow with Rob & Joe: slaying was from Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Bob Corker and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Both Westfield Tech. Academy’s Republicans opposed the Yemen resolution and voted against Rob Ollari & Joe Langone 2018 Salvation Army Kettle Drive it. 9-10am: Superintendents’ Spotlight McConnell said senators have grave concerns about with Stefan Czaporowski Anonymous—$25.00 Khashoggi’s killing, but “we also want to preserve a 70-year Florence Fitzgerald—$25.00 partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia, and ••••••••• FRIDAyS •••••••• Marlene Hills—$100.00 we want to ensure it continues to serve American interests and 6-8 am: JP’s Talk about Town, with Jay Pagluica Gwladys Mahoney, in memory of the Evans and stabilizes a dangerous and critical region.” Mahoney families—$50.00 But McConnell encouraged passage of the Khashoggi reso- 8-9 am: Owls Sports Weekly with Devin Bates ‘18 lution and said it provided “a clear and unambiguous message and Anthony Swenson ‘18 Anonymous—$1.00 about how we feel about what happened to this journalist.” Anonymous—$50.00 Conversations with Pete Cowles The Senate debate came as the United Nations secretary 8-9 am: Stan & Kim Kozik—$25.00 general on Thursday announced that Yemen’s warring sides ••••••• SATuRDAyS ••••••• Merry Christmas Kate, Mackenzie, Mary-Elyse & Erin, have agreed to a province-wide cease-fire and withdrawal of troops in Hodeida, a contested Red Sea port city. The agree- 6-10am: Polka Jammer Network, with Billy Belina XOXO Ahma & Ahpa—$50.00 The Sons of The American Legion Squadron 124— ment came during peace talks in Sweden. $25.00 The brutal four-year-old civil war pits the internationally recognized Yemeni government, supported by a Saudi-led Ann Lentini—$25.00 coalition, against the Iran-backed rebels known as Houthis. PAGE 6 - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS HOMEDESIGN How to plan your smart home - and weigh privacy risks By ANICK JESDANUN plug into them. Associated Press If you catch the smart-home bug, you can NEW YORK (AP) — You might have heard add appliances with the smarts already built in of lights that turn off with an app or voice as you replace your existing ones. Major command. Or window shades that magically remodels also offer an opportunity to make rise every morning. bigger smart-home plans. You probably Technology companies are pushing the wouldn’t want to get new window shades now “smart home” hard, selling appliances and only to replace them with smart ones a year gadgets that offer internet-connected conve- later. niences you didn’t know you needed. But before you succumb to the temptation — for THE RISKS yourself or others — consider that these devic- There are some concerns to keep in mind. es might also give companies and hackers a Many devices are constantly listening for com- key to your homes. mands and connect to corporate servers to Here’s how to get started on your smart carry them out. Not everyone is going to be home and what to worry about along the way. comfortable with live microphones in their homes (though your phone may already be STARTING THAT doing the same thing, if you had enabled assis- SMART HOME tive features such as “Hey Siri” and “OK Google”). A smart home can encompass features as For the most part, recordings will leave simple as remote-controlled lamps and as home only when you trigger the device, such sophisticated as thermostats that know when as by speaking a command phrase like “OK you’re home and turn up the heat automati- Google” or pressing a button to get the device’s cally. Down the line, you may want to mix and attention. But an Amazon device mistakenly In this Sept. 20, 2017, file photo the Nest Secure alarm system is seen on display during an match these tasks into routines, such as a recorded and sent a family’s private conversa- event in San Francisco. Technology companies are pushing the “smart home,” selling appli- wake-up ritual that automatically starts the tion to an acquaintance after the device mis- ances and gadgets that offer internet-connected conveniences you didn’t know you needed. coffee maker, lifts the window shades and takenly thought it heard the trigger word fol- (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File) plays the news. lowed by a “send message” request. With the right tools, you can check remotely Check what safeguards a device offers that crop up. Gadgets from startups and no- Manufacturers, for instance, typically store whether you remembered to lock the doors — before buying. Smart speakers, for instance, name brands may offer little or no protection; the voice commands their gadget send over and lock them if you forgot. Some systems can typically have a mute button to disable the those companies may be more concerned with the internet and use that data to help them also create temporary digital keys for guests microphone completely. Mozilla’s Privacy Not rushing a product to market. personalize their services — and, potentially, and contractors. Included project seeks to warn consumers Bigger companies, however, are also more advertisements. These voice snippets may Many people start thinking about a smart about products with security or privacy prob- likely to use your data for marketing. So con- include music or conversations in the back- home when they get a voice-activated speaker lems. A general web search also might turn up sider the trade-offs. ground. Reputable brands let you review and such as Amazon’s Echo or Google Home, complaints. delete your voice history; be sure to do so although such gadgets aren’t strictly necessary. In general, it helps to stick with major LEAVING A DIGITAL TRAIL regularly. Nor do you even need actual smart lights and brands, as their corporate reputations are at Even if a product works as intended, it may And think twice about smart locks and their appliances, as you can buy smart plugs, adapt- stake if they’re caught taking shortcuts. Bigger be leaving a record that can resurface after ers that control existing lights or whatever you companies can also quickly fix security holes hacks, lawsuits or investigations . See Smart Homes, Page 7

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Arbour Monday, December 24th Monday, December 24 VIGIL MASS OF CHRISTMAS 4:00 PM Upper & Lower Church 4:00 PM Christmas Vigil Mass SPANISH CHRISTMAS MASS 7:00 PM Upper Church Sunday, December 23rd 11:30 PM Polish & English Carol Concert in Church Tuesday, December 25 10:00 AM Worship Service 12:00 Midnight Mass (Bilingual) MIDNIGHT MASS OF CHRISTMAS 12:00 AM Upper Church MASS OF CHRISTMAS DAY Monday, December 24th Tuesday, December 25th 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM Upper Church CHRISTMAS EVE 9:00 AM Mass (Polish) 10:30 AM Mass (English) NEW YEAR’S SCHEDULE Christmas Prelude - 5:30 PM Traditional Service - New Year’s Mass Schedule Tues., Jan. 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY MASS 8:30 AM Upper Church 6:00 PM Of Hymns, Chancel Choir anthems, Hand bells, “Mary, Mother of God” (A holy day of obligation) No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church, No matter what your current family or maritial situation, No matter what your current personal history, and the lighting of the Christmas Star. Monday, December 31st ~ 4:00 PM Vigil Mass age, background or race, No matter what your own self-image ~ You are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved & respected here at St. Mary’s Parish. We are here to Sunday, December 30th - 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 1st welcome & serve you. Together we are all called to conversion in Christ. WORSHIP SERVICE 9:00 AM (Polish) • 10:30 AM (English) THERE IS AN ELEVATOR FOR THE HANDICAPPED. 2013 St. Joseph’s National Catholic Church 73 Main Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Rectory (413) 562-4403 E-Mail: [email protected] The Pastor and Parishioners of St. Joseph’s extend a warm and cordial welcome to our scheduled Christmas Masses: December 24, 2013: 4:00 PM Christmas Family Mass 11:00 PM Mass of the Shepherds, Each year as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, preceded at 10:45 PM by St. Joseph’s Choir we renew the promise of eternal life and glory. presentation of carols May His eternal light shine over your life and December 25, 2013: show you the way. 9:00 AM THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, ChristmasDECEMBER Day 14, High 2018 Mass - PAGE 7 Smart Homes Continued from Page 6 US mortgage rates fall to 3-month low;St. Peter 30-year and digital keys.Our In a child-custody Lady dispute, of the CHRISTMAS WEEK for instance, your ex might subpoena the WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. long-term 2 percent while applications for home pur- rateSt. mortgages Casimir fell to 4.04 Parishpercent from 4.07 records to learnBlessed that you’ve beenSacrament staying mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest FIRSTchases were UNITED up 3 percent. percent last week. The fee held steady at 0.3 out late on school nights. If you rent, a land- level in three months, an inducement to pro- After taking sharp losses at the end of last point. 22 State St. lord might127 Holyokesuspect anRoad, unauthorized Westfield, occu MA- (413) spective562-3450 homebuyers in a haltingly recoveringMETHODIST week, stocks CHURCH have gyrated this week. The Westfield, MA 01085 pant if youRev. create Daniel a S.guest Pacholec, key that’s Pastor used market. hour-to-hour changes reflect investors’ ner- Continued steep declines in the stock mar- vousness over the health of the global econo- daily. 16 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085 2013 Holiday Mass Schedule ket pushed home borrowing rates (413)lower, 568-5818 my. Economic growth is expected to slow CHOOSINGTUESDAY, A SYSTEM although they remain much higher than a year next year, and the U.S.-China tradeTu esday,dispute December 24th Christmas Eve ago. Mortgage giantPastor: Freddie The Mac Rev. said Valerie and rising Roberts-Toler interest rates could make that slow- As cableDECEMBER and internet services 24th become Thursday the average rate on the benchmark down more painful. 4:00pm Children’s Mass commodities, the companies behind them 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage Sunday,dropped to 4.63 December To calculate 22nd average mortgage12:00 rates, Midnight Mass are turningChristmas to smart homes Eve for Masses new sources percent from to 4.75 percent last10:00 week. AM The Worship Freddie Service Mac surveys lenders acrossWednesday, the coun- December 25th Christmas Day of revenue.4:00 AT&T’sPM & Digital10:00 Life PM and key rate stood at 3.93 percent a year ago. try between Monday and Wednesday each Comcast’s Xfinity Home offer cameras, The rate on 15-year fixed-rate loans fell to week. 8:30am Mass and 10:30am Mass door controls(with andChoir other Concert smart-home at 9:30 devic PM- ) Tuesday, December 24th@ 6:30 PM 4.07 percent from 4.21 percentChristmas the previous Eve Candlelight The average Service doesn’t include extra fees, es. The packages are good for those who week. known as points, which most borrowersJanuary must 1, 2014 - Holy Day of Obligation prefer one-stopCHRISTMAS shopping, though you MORNING might Special Music and Youth Leadership As mortgage rates have ended the year with pay to get the lowest rates. Blessed Virgin Mary The Mother of God save money and get more choices by shop- declines, prospective buyers have been wad- The average fee on 30-year fixed-rate mort- ping around. MASS 10:00 AM Tuesday, DecemberIn this Nov. 31st 28, New 2018, Year’s file photo Eve’ a realtor ing in. Mortgage applicationsSunday, in the week December gages was 29th unchanged this week at 0.5 point. sign hangs in front of a home for sale in For the do-it-yourself approach, consider ended Dec. 7 rose 1.6 percent from a week The fee on 15-year mortgages rose6:00pm to 0.5 Mass which company’sNEW YEAR’Sservices you’re EVE already MASS 4:00 PM 10:00 AM Worship Service Pittsburgh. On Thursday, Dec. 13, Freddie earlier, according to the MortgageAROUND Bankers THE FIREPLACEpoint from 0.4 INpoint. Wednesday,Mac January reports 1st on Newthis week’sYear’s averageDay U.S. using heavily. Association. 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Richard 24 Candlelight & Mary Gorecki Service 1285 Riverdale St LLC $800,000.00 digital assistant. 803 N Westfield St 5:30 PMJohn WestCelebrate this holy night with music, Vladmir SidorivonNew Y ear’s Day Schedule $165,000.00 SomeDEC. devices, 19th - 6:00 especially pm Blue Christmas43 Plantation Service at Dr U43, Agawam Destiny scripture,Dudley & the lighting of candles. Robert Browne $140,000.00 cameras, come with extra Churchfees of the Atonement Nursery available. “Mary, Mother of God” for extended storage and other 85 N. Longyard Rd, S.Wick C. Taylor & B, Wescott William & Gail Brown $200,000.00 DEC. 22 - 10:00 am Christmas Sunday23 Pine Worship KNL, andS.Wick Pageant Lilia Mereshko B.Pray & E.KravetzTuesday, December 31st $369,900.00 features. But in most cases,Deacons’ Tea you have to pay only for the Wed. Dec. 25 Christmas Celebration 4:00 PM Vigil product.DEC. 24 - 6:30 pm Family Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 10:00 AM Come and give praise to God for the Wednesday, January 1st Lessons and Carols birth of our Savior. Nursery available. 9:00 AM (Polish) 10:30 AM Westfield Evangelical St. Mary’s Church CHRISTMAS SERVICES AT The Episcopal Church Free30 Bartlett Church Street, Westfield, MA 01085 First Congregational Church of the Atonement 562-5477 568 Southwick Rd., Westfield, MA 01085 of Westfield Drawn in by grace .. Reaching out in love Rev. Brian F. McGrath, Pastor (413)Rev. Robert 562-1504 L. Miskell, Associate Pastor 18 Broad Street, 36 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Deacon Roger Carrier Deacon Pedro Rivera Westfield, MA 01085 (413) 562-5461 www.atonementwestfield.net www.westfieldefc.comRev. Mr. Frank Lawlor (413) 568-2833ChristmasScott Bailey, Music Director The Rev. Nancy Webb Stroud, Rector CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE www.churchonthegreen.org ChristmasTues., VIGIL MASS s OFerviCes CHRISTMAS Sunday, December 22nd 10AM ~ Poinsettia Sunday ~ ALL ARE WELCOME ~ Dec. 24 4:00 PM Upper & Lower Church We celebrate the fourth Sunday of Advent by lighting the December 22, Fourth Sunday of Advent Sun., Dec. 23 CHILDREN’SChristmas CHRISTMAS Celebration MASS candle of “Love”. This Church Service will have music Holy Eucharist at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. 10:00 AM 5:30 Join PM in Upperthis festive Church service with featuring First Church Choir and Soloists, accompanied by December 24, Christmas Eve SPANISH CHRISTMAS MASS the New England Brass Quartet and organist Allan Taylor. 7:00carols PM Upperand choir. Church Nursery available. Pageant and Holy Eucharist at 4:00 p.m. Christmas Carols at 9:30 p.m. Wed., MIDNIGHT MASS OF CHRISTMAS Tuesday, December 24th: Festive Choral Eucharist at 10:00 p.m. Mon.,Dec. Dec. 25 24 12:00Candlelight AM Upper Church Service Christmas Eve Family Service 5:30 PM This Christmas Eve December 25, Christmas Day 6:00 PM MASS Celebrate OF CHRISTMAS this holy DAY night with music, Service is for children and their families. The Youth of First Holy Eucharist and Carols at 10:00 a.m. 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM Upper Church Church will tell the Story of Christmas in a Christmas Pageant. SPANISHscripture, CHRISTMAS and the MASSlighting 11:30 of AMcandles. December 29, First Sunday after Christmas Holy Eucharist at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. UpperNursery Church available. 11:00 PM Candlelight Service -A Festival of Lessons and January 1, The Holy Name of Our Lord NEW YEAR’S SCHEDULE Carols. Celebrate the birth of Jesus with traditional readings Healing and Holy Eucharist at Noon and carols. The Senior Choir will lead the musical portions of Tues., Dec. 25 ChristmasVIGIL MASS 4:00Worship PM Upper Church Tues., Dec. 31 the service, which will culminate in the lighting of candles as January 5, Second Sunday after Christmas 10:00 AMWed., Jan. 1 ComeNEW YEAR’Sand worship DAY MASS the newborn 8:30 AM King. we 2018share the light of Christ. Holy Eucharist at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. THERE IS AN ELEVATOR FOR THE HANDICAPPED. Twelfth Night Service and Celebration, 4:00 p.m.

CENTRAL1552 Westfield Street Saint John’s SouthwickCHRISTMAS Congregational SERVICES at West Springfield, MA First Congregational Church BAPTIST(413) 734-9268 Lutheran Church Church Pastor, Fr. John Marquis of Westfield CHURCH 60 Broad Street, Westfield, MA • 568-1417 United Church www.stjohnswestfield.org 18 Broad Street, 115 Elm Street, P.O. Box 95, Westfield, MA 01086 Westfield, MA 01085 The Rev. Thomas N. Rice, Interim Pastor Pastor Christopher Hazzard of Christ Grace Lutheran / HOLIDAY WORSHIP (413) 568-2833 Sunday Worship & Sunday School 10:00AM SUN., DEC.SCHEDULE 22 www.churchonthegreen.org488 College Highway - P.O. Box 260 Goodwww.centralbaptistchurchwestfield.com Shepherd 7:30 AM - Radio Broadcast of Southwick, MA (413) 569-6362 Sunday, December 23rd, 10AM ~ Poinsettia Sunday MONDAY,Worship DECEMBER Service over 24 Rev. Bart Cochran EpiscopalSunday, December Church 22nd 7:00 PMWHYN, ~ Christmas .560 Eve We celebrate the fourth Sunday of Advent by lighting the candle on the AM Dial of “Love” and share in the carol sing. This Church Service will 10:00 AM - Morning Worship Service & Sunday School CANDLE LIGHT Service Christmas Sunday Service ~ 10:00 AM - Sunday School Christmas Pageant have music featuring First Church Choir and Soloists, accompa- Music by the Central Baptist Church Choir TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, CHRISTMAS DAY nied by the New EnglandDec. Brass Quartet22nd and organist Allan Taylor. December 23rd - 9:30am TUES.,10:00 AM DEC. Christmas 24, CHRISTMAS Day Worship Service EVE The Childrens Pageant - 10:00 AM Monday, Christmas Eve, December 24th: Fourth5:30 SundayPM - Inter-generational of Advent Candlelight 6:50 withPM -Holy Christmas Communion Eve Prelude followed by Coffee Hour 7:00 PM - Christmas Eve CANDLE LIGHT Service Christmas Eve Family Service 5:30PM This Christmas Eve withService. Children’s Sunday SchoolPageant will perform a MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 Service is for children and their families. The Youth of First Narrated play of the Christmas Story. 10:00 AM New Year’s Eve Day Worship Service Christmas Eve - Candlelight Service WED., DEC. 25, CHRISTMAS DAY Church will tell the Story 10:00of Christmas PM in a Christmas Pageant. Piano Solo and a Choral Performance 10:00with AM Holy Christmas Communion Day Service 10:00 PM Candlelight Service ~ December 24th - 6:00pm ADvENT SERvICESwith EACH Holy W CommunionEDNESDAY AT 11AM & 7pM A BellFestival Sundayof Lessons and ~ Carols. Ring Celebrate in the the birth New of Jesus Year with Christmas Eve CandlesCandlelight for everyone. Service The angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news Reception in Hays Hall traditional readings Decemberand carols. The Senior 29th Choir will lead the of Word and Sacrament of greatTUES., joy that DEC. will be for 31st, all the NEW people. For YEAR’S unto you is EVEborn this following the service. day in the7:00 city PM of David Service a Savior, with who Communion is Christ the Lord. musical portions of the service.10:00 AM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Southwick Congregational Central Baptist SECOND CONGREGATIONAL Church 487 Western Avenue Church P.O. Box 814 United Church of Christ Westfield, MA 01086 488 College Highway - P.O. Box 260 115 Elm Street • Westfield, MA 01085 (413) 568-7557 Southwick, MA (413) 569-6362 Pastor Jerrie Shephard Matney Fax (413) 568-6328 Rev. Dr. Susanne U. Hayes www.secondchurchwestfield.org Interim Minister email: [email protected] Sunday School – 9:45am The Reverend Barbara Hesse, Pastor Sunday, December 16th Sunday Worship – 10:30am 10 AM ~ The children will present Christmas Happenings at Second Church a Christmas Celebration SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23rd Dec. 20 - 7:00pm Blue Christmas Service Monday, December 24th 9:45am – Sunday School 10 PM ~ Christmas Eve ~ Candlelight Service 10:30am – Morning Worship Service Dec. 23 - 10:00am Christmas Pageant Music by Vocal Choir & Handbell Choir 11:30am – Fellowship – Happy Birthday Jesus followed by Deacon’s Tea followed by Advent Study Dec. 24 - 5:45pm Youth Concert Sunday, December 30th 5:30pm – Candlelight Service with Bells, 10 AM ~ Bell Sunday Service Children’s Choir, and Adult Choir 6:00pm Lessons and Carols Everyone is invited to bring a bell to church Candlelight Service to join us as we ring in the New Year! Fellowship in Hays Hall following service. PAGE 8 - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS Trash and Recycling Continued from Page 1 Springfield. Rouse said every year, the He then ran down the list of materials MRF offers materials to promote recy- that can be recycled, and asked for a cling. One of the options offered was to volunteer from the audience. Third- bring Golden’s show to one of the grader Anais was selected, and ran up to schools, all paid for by the MassDEP, the stage, where he shook, and shook which oversees the facility. and shook her hand. He then taught the Abber Gibbs Principal Stacy Burgess audience a recycling chant and Anais a gathered the students in assembly and disco dance move to perform every time said they were going to talk about trash, she put something in the recycling bin. Joseph Rouse and his staff at the and introduced Dr. T as the “wonderful When her part was over, Anais rushed in Board of Health enjoyed the show, wizard of waste.” He started the pro- relief to the arms of waiting friends. and have already booked it for next gram with a broom and a piece of paper Dr. T also talked about items that can’t year. (Photo by Amy Porter) When third-grader Anais was selected as a “volunteer from which he tried to throw away in the trash be recycled in the regular bin, such as the audience,” Dr. T shook and shook and shook her hand to can, unsuccessfully, about five times, Styrofoam, which is brought separately about recycling, and some 80’s dance start the routine. (Photo by Amy Porter) but it kept popping out in pure clown to the transfer station, and plastic bags moves, including The Robot, to the fashion. Golden, who began as a clown, which are brought to the grocery store or cheers of the children, reinforcing the later said this routine got him started on used for juggling, as he showed them in lessons learned about recycling. the show which he has been performing another routine with the bags. After the show, Golden told principal since 1989. Dr. T also talked about organic waste, Burgess that the children were great, After the paper refused to stay in the introducing the concept of composting. with both the ability to have fun and trash bin, Dr. T said, “If I throw it away He asked for another brave volunteer settle down, focus and listen. He said he in a garbage can, it doesn’t really go from the audience and chose third-grad- has performed the show all over the away, it just goes somewhere else,” and er Maddex to help him demonstrate the country, but that it has changed over the introduced the audience to the concept instant composting machine he invented years as recycling has changed. Golden that separating garbage is the first step called “Earth-a Kit.” He asked Maddex has three other shows he brings to audi- down the road to recycling. to sit and put a helmet on him which he ences, which are listed on his website at He said there’s no limit to what can be said would capture the brain waves garbageismybag.com. made from garbage, bringing out two needed to work the instant composting Rouse said he has already booked the Third-grade volunteer Maddex took it all in stride as he giant papier mache spoons and a fork, machine. Maddex took it all in stride. show to bring to another school next which he juggled to cheers and applause. Dr. T ended his program with a rap year. helped Dr. T with his instant composting machine. (Photo by Amy Porter)

Stanton Hall Continued from Page 1 available to decorate, but guests should “feel free to bring your own homemade cardboard structure (small tissue boxes or orange juice containers work great).” Supplies to decorate will be provided, and refreshments will be served. Both events are free and open to the public.

WSU Public Safety Chief Tony Casciano (left) and Lt. Bernie St. George stand in front of the donations that were Some of the earliest donations for the Stuff a Cruiser drive. received in just the first 30 minutes of the Stuff a Cruiser These toys were dropped off directly at the WSU Public drive. (Photo by Peter Currier) Safety Headquarters. (Photo by Peter Currier) WSU’s Stuff a Cruiser Continued from Page 1 According to St. George, the drive were entered into a raffle to win one of Tony Casciano, “We will take gloves, was a success compared to previous three prizes. They could win a televi- sweaters, and toiletries as well. When years. He said that the estimated number sion, a tablet, or a classic gaming con- the families go to the shelters, they will Shawn Lansing of Huntington admires his handiwork at of donations received were at least equal sole. The raffle winners were chosen at be taken out of their house with noth- last year’s Gingerbread House decorating event. (Photo sub- to, if not in excess of what they have the end of the drive at 5 o’clock. ing.” mitted) seen in years past. The Public Safety Department will So far, $600 in financial donations “We won’t know the final count until continue to accept donations until have been made as well. the shelters come to pick them up,” said December 19th, however they must be “It’s a community thing for the univer- St. George, “but we definitely had at brought to the headquarters on campus. sity,” said Casciano, “just something Animal Cruelty least two police cruisers filled with “We’re not just looking for donations small to make sure that, come Christmas Continued from Page 1 donations. of toys, we have to remember the moms time, everyone has something.” WSU students who donated a gift too,” said WSU Public Safety Chief put the dog in the truck bed and attempted to leave but was dissuaded by the officer and others who insisted that he stay until Southwick police arrived. Massai also took a statement from a witness who had been Cowles Bridge operating a car traveling three vehicles behind the pickup Continued from Page 1 truck. That witness said that she had seen the dog in the bed of the “There are prior repairs on the bridge and a fair amount of truck and had been concerned for its safety when she saw it corrosion that’s visible from a distance,” said Makris, “It’s standing in the bed of the truck with its paws on the roof of structurally deficient and functionally obsolete.” the cab. The bridge has a reduced load capacity that limits the size The woman said that she was in the process of calling of vehicles that can use it. Last year, a waiver had to be Southwick police when she saw that the dog appeared to have granted to allow emergency vehicles to cross the bridge but fallen out of the truck but “was attached to the back of the only when absolutely necessary. pickup with a leash and was now being dragged alongside the “We’re replacing the bridge in its entirety,” said Makris, “it truck at the speed of about 40-45MPH.” cannot be repaired in a reasonable amount of time for a rea- In her statement the woman wrote that after the truck was sonable amount of money,” stopped the driver started yelling. The new bridge design will widen the bridge and add turn- The woman wrote “The driver was very combative and ing lanes on the bridge itself and on Mill Street when going wanting to leave, which was when I made the phone call to towards the bridge. The width of the bridge will increase from 911 at 5:43. During the time it took for the police to arrive, 30 feet to 52 feet and will allow for bike lanes on either side the man was insistent that his dog was fine, despite the pools of the road with a buffer line. The bridge will also feature A portion of Cowles Bridge, which is along Southwick Road. of blood under him, as he was bleeding from the mouth and vintage deck lighting similar to what is found across one paw was very torn up. I moved my car to block the truck Westfield’s downtown. both places we will have new signals that match the style so he couldn’t leave.” During construction, traffic will be maintained due to how already used in the city of Westfield.” Massai reports “Shvetsov stated that he had the leash in a busy the road is and because it gives access to a significant Groccia said that the sidewalks will be widened to six feet and single slot, rather than cross tethered as required by law” but portion of the city. The usable lanes will shift based on where will be wheelchair accessible. Crosswalks will be added for did not respond when he continued to ask questions about the in the construction process the bridge is. At some points dur- pedestrians to cross the bridge as well. The construction project dog. ing construction, the existing bridge will be used as a lane of will also leave space for a walking trail underneath the bridge. Massachusetts law requires that a dog transported in a traffic. The new bridge will be built slightly to the East of During construction, there will be detours of City View Road pickup truck which is not enclosed must be “cross tethered” where the current bridge currently stands. due to how narrow it is, according to Groccia. – attached to at least both sides of the vehicle so as to allow The construction of the bridge will include new ‘smart’ traf- “There is not enough width on the road to only have one lane the dog some mobility but prevent it from jumping or falling fic signals in multiple places. These traffic signals will be open at a time,” said Groccia. out. programmed to communicate with each other in order to Residents who have a question or would like to comment on The Springfield officer, the witness and Massai all called a maximize the efficiency of the flow of traffic. the project may do so within 10 days of Thursday’s meeting. All Springfield animal hospital to ensure they would be able to “For City View Road, we are keeping the traffic signals,” comments and questions will be included in the record for the care for Shirkhan. Massai advised Shvetsov to take Shirkhan said Jarret Groccia, Senior Project Manager for C&C, “in project and will be considered. directly to the animal hospital and Shvetsov said that he would. However, both the witness and the Springfield officer were Boy Scouts Troop 821 told when they called later to check on Shrikhan that he had Continued from Page 1 not arrived. Massai reports that Shvertstov brought his dog to the ani- and the scouts request that the dona- cerning tree collections, however, we did badges and rank advancement and to mal hospital approximately two hours and 28 minutes after he tion be placed in an envelope attached to not hear back by press time. learn life lessons. I feel we have helped left Southwick. He estimated the travel time to be 27 minutes. the tree. Among the scouts participating in the the community grow and thrive by doing He also reports that the veterinarian who treated Shirkhan “We hope to raise funds to offset costs fundraiser will be Enders Houck, 17, and service projects for schools and churches said that Shvetsov “was extremely belligerent and did not of our equipment, activities, and scholar- Camden D’Andrea, 16. that may not have gotten done before.” appear as if he was going to follow through and properly tend ships, but at the same time we are recy- “I’m the senior patrol leader and this Thibodeau added she relishes the role to Shirkhan’s extensive, severe wounds.” cling/repurposing the trees,” said position is important to me because it she has with the troop members. Massai notes that while Shvetsov “indicated that he was Thibodeau. allows me and other leaders to show our “I enjoy working with the scouts and operating at approximately 45-50MPH and pulled over Thibodeau noted that the naturally cut ideas to make the troop better,” said seeing them have a vision and act on it,” immediately” his statement is inconsistent with both wit- trees will be sent to local goat farms for Houck. “My favorite things about the said Thibodeau. “The scouts are building nesses who each stated that “Shvetsov did not pull over the goats to eat to help keep them troop would be how active we serve in character and learning such important immediately, but rather operated approximately 2000 feet healthy. our community with tree recycling for life skills and it’s an honor to be a part of prior to being forced to stop” by the Springfield officer. On the scouts website, they stress that example, and the other would be the it.” Two thousand feet is longer than five football fields and some trees bought at retail locations scoutmasters of the troop that bring it all For questions on the tree collection, more than a third of a mile. have been sprayed with a fire retardant together to keep this troop going.” send an email to troop821fundraising@ Massai concludes his report charging Shevtsov with cruelty and cannot be used as feed and would be D’Andrea echoed those sentiments. gmail.com. to an animal by writing that “Although it is not alleged that disposed of separately. “My role as assistant senior patrol “Our troop is very service oriented,” Shvetsov intended for Shirkhan to become injured in a cruel “We had heard that the city was no leader is important because it allows me said Thibodeau, adding, “everything way, Shvetsov did carry Shirkhan in or upon a vehicle in a longer collecting them, so this felt like a to make the changes in the troop to make from helping the American Legion with manner that might, and in fact did, endanger Shirkhan” and good way to provide a service to our it better,” said D’Andrea. “My favorite placing cemetery flags to helping with took almost two and a half hours to seek medical attention for neighbors,” said Thibodeau. thing about the troop is the help and sup- the Stanley Park Wheel Walk, and more. his dog. A call was made on Thursday to the port it gives my fellow scouts and mem- We’ve got a great group of guys who Shvetstov appeared in Westfield District Court on Tuesday Department of Public Works, Refuse and bers of our community. It helps scouts by know how to have a good time.” before Judge William O’Grady who allowed his release, Recycling Division, for comment con- giving them resources to complete merit pending a Jan. 16 hearing, on $2,500 personal surety. THE WESTFIELD NEWS www.thewestfieldnews.com FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 - PAGE 9 SPORTS

Gateway’s Evan Cortis (5) and Southwick’s Dylan Parrow (12) face off for the tip-off Thursday night at Gateway’s Dylan Lafreniere (4) goes up strong to the basket against Smith Academy High School in Southwick’s Evan Clarke (34) elevates above the Gateway defense to Southwick’s Dylan Parrow (12). (Photo by Chris Putz) Hatfield. (Photo by Chris Putz) make a down court pass. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Southwick’s Cade Billings (11) extends his arm for a Double trouble contested By Chris Putz 12 and nine points, respec- Collins had five apiece for the Staff Writer tively. Saints, who were on the road lay-up HATFIELD – Southwick for the first time this season. against doubled up Gateway in a high Gateway. school boys basketball game GIRLS BASKETBALL (Photo by 74-35 Thursday night at Red Raiders Chris Putz) Smith Academy’s Falcons Rams fall at Holiday Classic. run past Southwick stormed out of home the gate on a 22-6 run, and led Saints 48-13 at the half en route to a Pioneer 33, Southwick 24 Athol 63, St. Mary’s 25 Southwick lost a tough one convincing victory. Athol’s Bryce King led all Southwick produced four at home against Pioneer. scorers with 15 points in the Maura Wurster and Maya scorers with double-digits – Red Raider Holiday Connor Roy (12 points), Josh Daley scored six points each Tournament. for the Rams. In JV action, Lis (11), Ryan Molta (10), St. Mary’s Aaron Blanchard and Dylan Parrow (10). Southwick downed Pioneer scored team-high seven 32-15. Michelle St. Jacques Evan Cortis and Dylan points. Mike Pepe and Brady Lafreniere led Gateway with led the Rams with 10 points.

Southwick’s Emily Martin makes a great save on the baseline. (Photo by Bill Deren)

Katelyn Haseltine and Kathleen Shea (behind the Maura Wurster stops and pops from the top of the key. Pioneer player) double team the ball handler and (Photo by Bill Deren) force a held ball. (Photo by Bill Deren) Hannah Burke drives past the Pioneer Valley defender on her way to the hoop. (Photo by Bill Deren)

H.S. Winter Sports RESULTS/STANDINGS

GIRLS BASKETBALL BOYS ICE HOCKEY THURSDAY’s Results Westfield 2-0 Westfield 1-0 BOYS BASKETBALL Westfield Technical Academy 0-2 Southwick 0-2 Southwick 74, Gateway 35 St. Mary 0-0 Athol 63, St. Mary’s 25 Southwick 1-1 GIRLS SWIMMING GIRLS BASKETBALL Gateway 1-1 Westfield 2-0 Pioneer 33, Southwick 24

BOYS BASKETBALL BOYS SWIMMING Westfield 0-2 Westfield 2-0 Westfield Technical Academy 0-1 St. Mary 0-2 WRESTLING Southwick 1-1 Westfield 3-1 Gateway 0-1

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

Scenes from the Southwick JV Girls Basketball game against Pioneer Valley Regional. (Photos by Bill Deren)

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TV Sports Listings Dear Friday, Dec. 14 9 p.m. BIATHLON NBCSN — Men’s Division: U.S. vs. China 12 p.m. GOLF Annie NBCSN — IBU World Cup, men’s 10km sprint, Austria 5:30 a.m. COLLEGE BASKETBALL GOLF — European Tour Golf, Alfred Dunhill By ANNIE LANE 7 p.m. Championship, second round, South Africa FS1 — Illinois at DePaul 10 p.m. Employed but Wanting to Travel 9 p.m. GOLF — Asian Tour Golf, Indonesian Masters, third Dear Annie: I have a full-time job, and I love it. However, I’m FS1 — Wisconsin (Green Bay) at Creighton round, Indonesia never happier than when I’m traveling. How do I make peace with the fact that I probably can’t travel more than twice a year COLLEGE FOOTBALL 4:30 a.m. (Saturday) now that I work a 9-to-5? Is there some way I could travel more 7 p.m. GOLF — European Tour Golf, Alfred Dunhill than that? 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Plan ahead to maximize use of long weekends, and consider using vacation ESPN2 — Arizona State at Penn State CBSSN — PRCA Rodeo, Wrangler National Finals days to extend them. If you have been at your job for a while and CURLING SOCCER feel that your boss knows you and your work ethic well, it’s 3 p.m. 2:20 p.m. worth having a conversation with him or her about the possibility NBCSN — Men’s Division: U.S. vs. Japan FS2 — Bundesliga, VfL Wolfsburg vs. Nürnberg of sometimes working remotely (assuming that’s doable with 5 p.m. your type of work). SWIMMING If you’re offered a new job down the line, bring up vacation NBCSN — Women’s Division: U.S. vs. Italy 1 p.m. days during the salary negotiation. Sometimes companies will 7 p.m. NBCSN — FINA World Championships, Day 4 of the offer more paid time off in lieu of higher pay. The worst your boss NBCSN — Mixed Division: U.S. vs. Japan 25m finals, China can say is no. Whatever you do, don’t lose that sense of adven- ture. It’s good for the spirit. Dear Annie: I am late coming to the conversation, but I came across your columns with the survey about whether people would have children if they had it to do over again. My husband and I Entertainment have been married for 50 years, and we chose not to have chil- dren for a variety of reasons. I have often been asked when meet- ing someone new, “Do you have children?” I answer, “No, my husband and I chose not to have any. Tell me about yours.” And then the conversation happily turns to the pleasure of their kids. I phrase my comment so that no one is left wondering whether Hours after Springsteen show we tried and couldn’t have them, we had one and something hap- pened or some other situation prevented us from having children. What I have found amazing is the vast number of times someone responds to my comment with something like the following: “I love my children, and I’d be devastated if something happened to closes, film drops on Netflix one of them. But if I had it all to do over again, I wouldn’t have By DAVID BAUDER The filmmaker continually discussed the process with any” or “I’d only have one (or two or three or whatever the case Associated Press Springsteen and Landau. Their advice: “Plan a lot, but also may be).” NEW YORK (AP) — To director Thom Zimny, the key be open to whatever the film gods or the music gods throw I am the fourth of five children, and I suggested once to my element in his filmed version of Bruce Springsteen’s at you in the moment.” mother that given the economic times, the work, the time con- Broadway show was in the star’s eyes. Zimny needed to match the intensity of a noted perfection- straints and the other difficulties five children bring, it might have The Netflix documentary makes its first appearance on the ist. To wit: he watched the evolution of a small moment been better if she had stopped with only three. A confused, service early in the morning of Dec. 16, hours after the where Springsteen illustrates how little he knew about play- amazed and questioning look came over her face, and she said, singer’s 236th and last performance of “Springsteen on ing a guitar when he was young. He kept trying out different “But what would I have done without you?” I guess I was lucky. Broadway” at the Walter Kerr Theater. A soundtrack is being chords to get it just right in order to show his playing was -- No Kids, Thanks released Friday. just wrong. Dear No Kids: Your way of responding when people ask “I wanted to capture Bruce’s eyes in a way that you don’t The film opens with the first words Springsteen says whether you have children is stellar -- a graceful way of directing get from being in the theater,” he said. “It’s another sense of onstage to open the performance, which is a mixture of sto- the conversation. Plus, asking others more about themselves is a intimacy, another sense of the performance.” rytelling and song that builds off the singer’s autobiography, sure way to be an artful conversationalist in general. Based on the results of the survey I conducted earlier this year, That focus paid off when cameras caught Springsteen’s and credits roll with the final bows. Zimny wanted to recre- the majority of parents feel the way your mom did. It was sweet emotion during an introduction to the song “Long Walk ate when the lights go down on a sparse stage and to read their joyous letters. Home,” telling of an unexpected visit by his father just Springsteen simply appears, a moment “that puts you on “Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie” is out before Springsteen’s first child was born. His dad said he edge,” he said. “You have to listen.” now! Annie Lane’s debut book -- featuring favorite columns on hadn’t been the best of fathers and hoped his son would do There is no nervous backstage footage from before show- love, friendship, family and etiquette -- is available as a paper- better. Anyone familiar with Springsteen’s music knows the time, shots of Springsteen’s hometown of Freehold, New back and e-book. Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com for import of that acknowledgment. Jersey, or artificial interludes, techniques Zimny dismissed more information. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearan- Those are the moments, subtle enough to be missed by as cliched. [email protected]. most of the live audience, that Zimny feels makes the “I never felt interested in cutting away from the show,” he “Springsteen on Broadway” film unique from the said. “The power of the show unfolding was something I “Springsteen on Broadway” show. Another was the look of wanted to capture. There’s no need for cameras or editing to loving remembrance on Springsteen’s face when he played take away from that moment. There was no need to cut to piano and talked about his late band member Clarence footage of Freehold or anything. The tree in my imagination HINTS FROM HELOISE Clemons, one he didn’t see until reviewing tape later. was much more powerful than anything I could film.” Zimny wasn’t simply called in to tape a show near the end The tree was one Springsteen climbed as a boy in front of Battery baggage of its run. The filmmaker has a history with Springsteen and his house, that he later returned to as an older man. He’s now Dear Heloise: My sister-in-law gave me a manager Jon Landau that includes a 2001 documentary with 69. hint I’d like to pass along. When traveling, I take all battery-operated items and place the singer and his E Street Band performing in New York. The theater audience is rarely seen, except at the film’s them in a plastic bag AFTER I REMOVE He was brought into the project while it was still in rehears- end when Springsteen shakes some hands. THE BATTERIES. Then I place the items als. “It was most important to capture a very abstract thing that on top of my clothing. I usually pack brand- “I’ve seen the show so many times I’ve lost count,” he goes on in the Broadway show — an emotional feeling and new batteries, in their original wrapper, in said. If not in the audience, he watched video and listened to an arc where you go on a journey with Bruce,” Zimny said. my purse. The logic is this: The “on button” audio tapes, to keep up with how the performance tightened “It’s hard to put into words. But experiencing the Broadway can accidentally be turned on while my luggage is being handled and changed throughout the run. show is such a beautiful and intense presentation. I wanted and transported. And if I pack the batteries in a separate plastic At one point in the film, Springsteen confesses to the audi- the film to both represent that and also be slightly different bag, they can touch each other and possibly start a fire. While it’s ence that “I’ve never worked five days a week — until now.” — so if you saw the show on Broadway, you had a different rare, it’s still a risk I won’t take with lives of others on the plane. The weary observation meant more at the end of his understanding of the power of performance by seeing his -- Terry K., Lamar, Colo. Broadway run than the beginning. eyes.” BUDDING ARTIST Dear Heloise: My 4-year-old son left his artwork in crayon on my living room walls. How do I get this mess off without destroy- ing the recently painted walls? -- Melissa M., Ypsilanti, Mich. Melissa, crayon marks on a painted wall can easily come off by sprinkling baking soda on a damp sponge and gently rubbing the spot in a circular motion. 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In this Oct. 12, 2017 file photo, musician Bruce Springsteen and his wife Patti Scialfa exit the stage door after the "Springsteen On Broadway" opening night performance at the Walter Kerr Theatre in New York. Director Thom Zimny's "Springsteen on Broadway" film will appear on Netflix early in the morning of Dec. 16, hours after the singer's 236th and last performance. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File) MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski apologizes for homophobic comment NEW YORK (AP) — President Trump attacked MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski on Thursday for using a homophobic slur on the air and tweeted that if a conservative person had said it, “that person would be banned permanently from television.” “She will probably be given a pass despite their terrible ratings,” Trump said. “Morning Joe,” the show Brzezinski co-hosts with husband Joe Scarborough, regularly has harsh takes on Trump and his administration. Brzezinski was criticizing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday for comments regarding the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. She said it sounded like Pompeo was carrying water for a “wanna-be dictator,” using a cruder term. Afterward, she apologized via Twitter, saying it was a “SUPER BAD choice of words.” MSNBC had no comment on Trump’s tweet. Brzezinski was not on the air Thursday due to a long-planned family matter, an MSNBC spokesman said. Her Pompeo reference, which had drawn social media criticism, was not mentioned on the air. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 - PAGE 13

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WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices December 14, 21, 28, 2018 December 14, 2018 December 14, 2018 Women’s Basketball Indoor Track Fri Dec. 14 Saturday Feb. 2 notice of moRtGAGee's CITY OF WESTFIELD Commonwealth of SPRINGFIELD 7:00 Wesleyan University Invitational sAle of ReAl estAte Massachusetts notice of PUBlic The Trial Court Wesleyan University- Middletown, Conn. heARinG & notice of Men’s Basketball Premises: Probate and Family Court Sat Dec. 15 at Swimming 308 Hillside Road, AVAilABilitY of ffY 2019 Westfield, Massachusetts commUnitY deVeloPment Springfield 3:00 Sat Feb. 2 at Western BlocK GRAnt And Hampden Probate and Men’s Basketball Connecticut 12:00 By virtue and in execution of the home inVestment Family Court Fri Dec. 28 Men’s Basketball Power of Sale contained in a PARtneRshiP PRoPosAl 50 State Street certain mortgage given by Ed- APPlicAtions Springfield, MA 01103 BARUCH 2:00 Sat Feb. 2 ward J. Haracz, Michael E. Har- 413-748-7758 Women’s Basketball BRIDGEWATER STATE 12:00 The Office of Community Devel- acz and Joseph Haracz to First opment and Planning will con- Fri Dec. 28 Women’s Basketball Niagara Bank, N.A. and now duct two public hearings on Docket No. HD05P105164TP2 VEGAS TOURNAMENT Sat Feb. 2 held by KeyBank, N.A. Suc- Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at cessor by Merger to First BRIDGEWATER STATE 2:00 11:00 am and 6:00 pm to dis- TRUST CITATION Women’s Basketball Niagara Bank, N.A., said mort- cuss community development Fri Dec. 28 Men’s Basketball Wed Feb. 6 gage dated October 24, 2013, needs and priorities for U.S. De- and recorded in the Hampden In the matter of: vs Amherst 12:00 FRAMINGHAM STATE 5:30 partment of Housing and Urban Frank Stanley Beveridge County Registry of Deeds, in Development (HUD) funds for Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Book 20127 at Page 566, of the Fifth Year Action Plan Fiscal Sat Dec. 29 Wed Feb. 6 which mortgage the under- Year 2019. To all interested persons: VEGAS TOURNAMENT FRAMINGHAM STATE 7:30 signed is the present holder, for breach of the conditions in said The hearings will take place in A petition has been filed by: Women’s Basketball Ice Hockey mortgage and for the purpose of City Hall, Room 315, 59 Court Philip Caswell of Jupiter, FL and Sat Dec. 29 vs Thur Feb. 7 foreclosing the same will be sold Street, Westfield. Paul J Marchese Beuna Vista 10:00 a.m. FRAMINGHAM STATE 7:35 at Public Auction on January 4, of Longmeadow, MA 2019, at 10:00 AM Local Time The City of Westfield Office of Peter Weston of Westfield, MA Men’s Basketball Swimming upon the premises, all and sin- Community Development and Planning will utilize the informa- Sun Dec. 30 Sat Feb. 9 LEC gular the premises described in Requesting that Charles V. Ry- said mortgage, to wit: tion from the public hearing to ROGER WILLIAMS 12:00 Championships 12:00 make funding decisions for the an resign as co-trustee under Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball The land in Westfield, Hampden federal Community Develop- the will of Frank Stanley Thur Jan. 3 at Sat Feb. 9 at Salem County, Massachusetts, being ment Block Grant Program (CD- Beveridge and that said resigna- BG). Applications for the fund- Plymouth State 5:30 State 1:00 the most northerly lot fronting on tion be effective December 31, Hillside Road as shown on a ing under this program are avail- 2018 and that Peter Weston of Ice Hockey Women’s Basketball able beginning on Monday, at Plan entitles “Survey of Land, the Office of Community Devel- Westfield, MA be appointed as Thur Jan. 3 BECKER 1:00 Sat Feb. 9 at Stanley Haracz, Hillside Road, opment and Planning, City Hall, successor co-trustee under Ice Hockey Sat Jan. 5 Salem State 3:00 Westfield, Massachusetts”… 3rd floor, during normal busi- clause XV of the Frank Stanley Conlon Associates, Inc… Scale SALEM STATE 5:35 Ice Hockey ness hours. Beveridge Trust as established 1” = 50’… May 6, 1971… recor- under said will; to act with Paul J Men’s Basketball Sat Feb. 9 UMASS ded in the Hampden County Re- FFY 2019 Community Develop- Marchese and Philip Caswell, Sat Jan. 5 DARTMOUTH 5:35 gistry of Deeds in Book of Plans ment Block Grant (CDBG) pro- 127, Page 20 and 21, more par- previously appointed; and that MCLA 12:00 posal applications for funding of Peter Weston be exempt from Indoor Track ticularly bounded and described activities in the City of Westfield Women’s Basketball Saturday Feb. 9 Dave as follows: Bounded to benefit low and moderate in- filing bond with sureties, all as Sat Jan. 5 Hemery Invitational come persons or low and mod- more fully set in said petition. NORTHWESTERLY by Hillside erate income areas in the City MCLA 2:00 Boston University- Road as shown on said plan, will be available beginning on You have the right to obtain a Ice Hockey Tue Jan. 8 at Boston, Mass. one hundred fifty and 00/100 Thursday, December 27, 2018. copy of the Petition from the Pe- Franklin Pierce 7:30 Men’s Basketball (150.00) feet; Eligible activity categories in- titioner or at the Court. You have clude Public Services, Public Fa- Women’s Basketball Wed Feb. 13 at a right to object to this proceed- NORTHERLY by land of L. and cilities, Housing, Public Infra- ing. To do so, you or your attor- Tues Jan. 8 Fitchburg State 5:30 S. Fisher as shown on said plan structure, and Economic Devel- opment. ney must file a written appear- MIDDLEBURY 5:30 Women’s Basketball three hundred ninety-six and ance and objection at this Court 00/100 (396.00) feet; Indoor Track Wed Feb. 13 at Agencies and organizations before 10:00a.m. on 12/24/18. Thur.-Fri. Jan. 10-11 Fitchburg State 7:30 SOUTHEASTERLY by other seeking CDBG funding for activ- This is NOT a hearing date, but Harvard Multi Meet Harvard University- Ice Hockey land now or formerly of Stanley ities must call or email the Of- a deadline by which you must Haracz and Jessie L. Haracz as fice of Community Development file a written appearance and ob- Cambridge, Mass. Thur Feb. 14 to request instructions and an jection if you object to this pro- shown on said plan, one hun- application. Ice Hockey WORCESTER STATE 7:35 dred fifty and 00/100 (150.00) ceeding. If you fail to file a timely Sat Jan. 12 at Indoor Track feet; and Peter J. Miller, Director written appearance and objec- Framingham State 7:40 Saturday Feb. 16 [email protected] tion followed by an Affidavit of SOUTHERLY by other land now MASCAC/Alliance Objections within thirty (30) days Men’s Basketball Championships or formerly of said Haracz as (413) 572-6246 of the return date, action may be Sat Jan. 12 at Plymouth State- shown on said plan, three hun- taken without further notice to Bridgewater State 1:00 Plymouth, NH dred and ninety-six and 00/100 All CDBG applications are due you. (396.00) feet. by Friday, March 11, 2019 at Women’s Basketball Ice Hockey 4:00 pm. Sat Jan. 12 at Sat Feb. 16 at Containing 43,560 square feet WITNESS, Hon. Barbara M Hy- Bridgewater State 3:00 Fitchburg State 4:00 FFY 2019 funding will be for land, Being the same premises con- activities undertaken from July 1, First Justice of this Court Men’s Basketball Men’s Basketball veyed to the grantor herein by 2019 through June 30, 2020. Wed Jan. 16 at Sat Feb. 16 deed of Lisa M. Haracz dated The City of Westfield CDBG and Date: November 20, 2018 Framingham State 6:00 WORCESTER STATE 12:00 June 2, 2003 and recorded in HOME Allocations have not yet Hampden County Registry of been determined by HUD, but Suzanne T. Sequin, Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Deeds in Book 13484, Page 40. the City anticipates a CDBG al- Register of Probate Wed Jan. 16 at Sat Feb. 16 location of $350,000. Framingham State 8:00 WORCESTER STATE 2:00 The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall Ice Hockey Ice Hockey Tue Feb. 19 PLYMOUTH control in the event of a typo- If you would like to run a Thur Jan. 17 at UMass STATE 7:35 graphical error in this publica- Birthday Announcement in Dartmouth 7:30 Men’s Basketball tion. The Westfield News contact Swimming Tues Feb. 19 For Mortgagor's Title see deed us at: 413-562-4181 Fri Jan. 18 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA dated June 22, 2012, and recor- SAINT JOSEPH, CT 6:00 Women’s Basketball ded in Book 19315 at Page 257 with the Hampden County Re- Indoor Track Tues Feb. 19 gistry of Deeds. Saturday Jan. 19 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA Pioneer Invitational Swimming TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will be sold and con- Smith College- Thu Feb. 21 New England veyed subject to all liens, en- Northampton, Mass. Championships at MIT cumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax Men’s Basketball Men’s Basketball titles, municipal liens and as- sessments, if any, which take Looking for a Sat Jan. 19 SALEM Thur Feb. 21 precedence over the said mort- STATE 12:00 MASCAC Semifinals TBA gage above described. Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Unique Gift? 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