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VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents $1.00 TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2020 VOL. 89 NO. 018 Public Works requests kick-off Southwick budget talks By HOPE ings at 8 a.m. with the Board March 7 beginning at 8 a.m. ed what he will likely request E. TREMBLAY of Assessors and will contin- with the Town Clerk and end- in the Feb. 22 hearing. For the Assistant Managing Editor ue until 11:05 a.m. with the ing with the Southwick- most part, he said the num- SOUTHWICK – Budget Southwick Fire Department. Tolland-Granville Regional bers remain the same as the talks have begun in Most reviews are slated for School Department at 11 a.m. current year. However, there Southwick. 10-15 minutes, however, 30 for 45 minutes. The are increases expected, The Select Board last week minutes is allotted for the Southwick Police will also including $1 million in pav- had a preliminary discussion DPW at 9:45 a.m., 25 minutes meet March 7 for 45 minutes ing and infrastructure with Department of Public for Park and Recreation at at 9:55 a.m. improvements, $454,000 for Works Director Randy Brown 10:40 a.m. and 40 minutes for Other departments sched- road machinery (a tractor on what he will be asking for Southwick Fire. uled for March 7 are the with mower, hot box and in his Fiscal Year 2021 bud- Other departments meeting Board of Health, Community dump truck), and an increase get request. Feb. 22 include the Historical Preservation Committee, in refuse fees from $236,000 The Board meets with the Commission, Economic Conservation Commission, to $305,000, among others. Finance Committee for joint Development, Library Council on Aging, Cultural “There are some bigger hearings in marathon Trustees, Planning Board, Council, Cemetery ticket items,” Brown said. Saturday sessions with every Town Accountant, Computer Commission, Building The public is welcome to department to review budget system Administrator, Lake Inspector, Emergency observe the sessions, which requests. Management and Water Management, Buildings and take place at Southwick Town The first session is Feb. 22. Commission. Grounds and Animal Control. Hall, 454 College Highway, The Board will begin meet- The second session is Last week, Brown present- in the Land Use Room. DPW DIRECTOR RANDY BROWN Countdown to Kindergarten draws 100 new students By AMY PORTER and Community Engagement copy machines to help fami- Staff Writer (CFCE) in collaboration with lies sign up online, and copy WESTFIELD – Susan WPS, helps the enrollment required documents they may Dargie, director of curriculum and registration process in the have brought with them. and instruction for Westfield fall. She said they were grate- Dargie said at one point the Public Schools (WPS), called ful that Hebert was open to line was so long, that they had this year’s Countdown to moving it up to January to to plug in the second copier. Kindergarten, held Jan. 16 at start to connect earlier with Each elementary school the Boys & Girls Club, the families that have children principal had a table, and fam- best yet. entering kindergarten. ilies were directed to the “It was great, very well Over 100 kindergarten stu- school their child would be attended,” Dargie said. dents were signed up last attending to meet some of the Dargie said the event, which Thursday. Director of staff, get questions answered, is coordinated by Paula Assessment Denise Ruszala and sign up for upcoming Hebert, director of the and the Central Office staff events, such as summer play Westfield Coordinated Family brought chromebooks and two dates and kindergarten orien- tation. Elementary literacy and math coaches handed out activity sheets for the children, and tips were given to parents on things they could do to help prepare their children for kin- dergarten. Food services had sample lunches, and informa- tion on how to sign up for MySchoolBucks, a way to pay for school lunches online. The Boys & Girls Club and the YMCA were present with information on before and Parents register their children for school at Countdown to Kindergarten. (Photo submitted) after school child care and programs at their organiza- Dargie said they can get start- tions. ed with the process by going “It was a really nice event; online to schoolsofwestfield. very positive,” Dargie said, org and clicking on online adding that she met five-year- registration. Required paper- olds who were “ready to roll.” work may then be brought One parent told her their child into the Central Office on the had been up early and asking first floor of the Westwood all day whether it was time to Building at 94 North Elm St., go yet. where any questions can be “It was a great opportunity answered. to share information and start Families who register to connect with our newest online and give their email families to Westfield Public address will be automatically Schools,” Dargie said. added to their child’s elemen- For families with children tary school email list, and entering kindergarten who will receive information and Abner Gibbs Elementary School Principal Stacy Burgess were not able to attend the updates on upcoming events WPS Director of Assessment Denise Ruszala goes over the welcomed families. Each school had its own table. (Photo sub- Countdown to Kindergarten, at the school. mitted) registration process. (Photo submitted)

Businesses sought for High School Career Fair at Westfield State By AMY PORTER Chamber is really hoping to She said the fair is a great workshop ahead of the event Staff Writer reach its goal of 75 area busi- community and civic engage- for students who will be attend- WESTFIELD – The Greater nesses this year. Last year, ment event that raises the vis- ing the fair, to help them get the Westfield Chamber of over 60 businesses attended. ibility of businesses. most out of the opportunity. Commerce is seeking busi- She said she is encouraged It’s also an opportunity for Businesses are encouraged to nesses for the Westfield that early registrations include students to gain a greater sign up early for free vendor Education to Business Alliance new businesses that have not understanding of business and tables for the event on the (WE2BA) High School Career participated in past fairs. employment opportunities in Chamber website at westfield- Fair on April 16 from 8:30 to Businesses do not have to be a Westfield that can inform their biz.org. The last day to register 11:30 a.m. at the Woodward member of the Chamber to future career decisions, as well is April 10. Center at Westfield State participate in the career fair. as giving them experience Table sponsorships are also University. Phelon said the benefits to with interviewing and other being sought to help defray the Over 500 juniors and seniors businesses include establish- interpersonal skills. expenses of the event. A Vendor from Westfield Technical ing connections with students Students will also have the Table Sponsorship of $750 will Academy and Westfield High for the future workforce, edu- chance to learning about sponsor 75 tables, offer an School will be in attendance to cating students on job skills potential job opportunities, exclusive giveaway and logo on learn about career opportuni- and educational requirements internships and cooperative the survey handed out to all ties available in the greater needed in their field, and pro- education placements. participants. Coffee Bar spon- Beth Cardillo, executive director, and Julie Waniewski, Westfield area. moting employment and Phelon said she hopes to sorship of $250 includes sig- director of community relations, both at Armbrook Village, Chamber Executive internship opportunities, pres- partner with Westfield High nage at both coffee bars at the encourage businesses to participate in the annual WE2BA Director Kate Phelon said the ent and future. School to hold an assembly or event. High School Career Fair. (Submitted photo) PAGE 2 - TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Fans celebrate Red Sox at Winter Weekend By PETER CURRIER Staff Writer SPRINGFIELD — The first Red Sox Winter Weekend at MGM Springfield came at a crossroads for the team and fanbase, as two-year manager Alex Cora and the team parted ways days earlier due to the sign stealing scandal. Despite the loss of a man- ager that had, until now, been considered a fan favorite, Red Sox fans made the most of the weekend and didn’t seem to pay too much mind to the scandal surrounding the team. Cora’s departure was con- current with Major League Baseball’s ongoing investiga- tion into the Sox about their possible use of technology- assisted sign stealing in their 2018 World Series winning season. For the most part, between the fans, players, and team personnel that attended, people seem to be willing to wait for the conclusion of the investigation before casting judgement one way or anoth- er. During the opening Town Hall Jan. 17 at the MassMutual From left: retired Red Sox players David Ortiz, Mike Timlin, Koji Uehara, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jason Varitek, Keith Foulke, and Alan Embree at the Center, retired right-handed Reunion of Champions panel. (Photo by Peter Currier) pitcher Pedro Martinez tried to ease the anxiety some peo- departure. The most promi- the microphone, he ended it the investigation of the Red suspensions of Manager AJ could and celebrate some of ple may have about the status nent name being thrown by exclamation that Varitek Sox, although early reports Hinch and General Manager the older players and teams of the team while the MLB around by fans was former should become the new skip- indicate that any sort of sign Jeff Lunhow for their sign that the Sox fielded over the investigation is pending. catcher and captain Jason per. stealing they engaged in dur- stealing system during their years. Such enjoyment may “We love you [the fans]. We Varitek. This statement drew one of ing the 2018 season was not World Series winning 2017 be fleeting, however, because love you. We care about you. Varitek happened to be on the loudest cheers to be heard nearly as severe as that of the season. Spring Training for the MLB Everything is going to be stage during the question and all weekend, showing that Houston Astros. The Astros All-in-all it seemed that begins in exactly one month, alright,” said Martinez to the answer session in the there would be fan support were punished with a $5 mil- those attending Winter and the future of the Red Sox crowd. “Reunion of Champions” should owner John Henry and lion fine, the loss of many Weekend were content to has never been more uncer- The main buzz and excite- panel in which members of Chief Baseball Officer Chaim draft picks, and the one-year enjoy the moment while they tain. ment that seemed to permeate the 2004, 2007, and 2013 Sox Bloom pursue the former cap- through the crowd all week- team answered as many fan tain for the role. Varitek did end was the discussion over questions as they could. One not comment publicly if he who will take the job of Red fan asked a fairly typical would take the job. Sox manager after Cora’s question for such a panel, but The MLB has remained before he stepped away from mostly silent on the status of Court Logs WESTFIELD Andrew M. Farrar, 55, of missed at the request of the Westfield District Court 557 Captain Whitney Road, Commonwealth and he was Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 Becket, was released on his found to be not responsible for Ryan R. Serella, 26, of 31 personal recognizance pend- a charge of speeding at a rate Police Logs Coolidge Ave., Westfield, was ing a March 6 hearing after he exceeding the posted limit. released on his personal recog- was arraigned on a violation of Marcus D. Kane, 41, of 35 WESTFIELD via the on-line reporting option Trinity Church, 335 Elm St., a nizance pending a Feb. 24 an abuse prevention order Day Ave., Westfield, submit- Major crime and that his parked car was caller reports graffiti was spray hearing after he was arraigned brought by Westfield police. ted to facts sufficient to war- incident report scratched; painted on the rear of the on a charge of negligent opera- Scott A. King, 55, of 1286 rant a guilty finding for a Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 10:23 a.m.: breaking and church, the responding officer tion of a motor vehicle brought Granby Road, Lot 43, charge of violation of an abuse 6:03 a.m.: found property, entering, Klondike Avenue, a reports security video will be by Granville police. Chicopee, submitted to facts prevention order brought by Sycamore Street, patrol officers caller reports property was sto- examined; Jerry L. Martin, 61, of sufficient to warrant a guilty Westfield police and the reports finding a wallet on a len from his home, the respond- 4:23 p.m.: accident, North 1012 Main St., Granville, was finding for a charge of posses- charge was continued without door step, the responding offi- ing officer reports the victim Elm Street at Old Montgomery released on his personal recog- sion of a Class B drug brought a finding with probation for cer reports the owner of the said that he believes a person he Road, a caller reports her vehi- nizance pending a March 19 by Westfield police and the six months. He was assessed cle was stuck in the rear by wallet could not be immediately allowed stay at his home for a another car, the responding offi- hearing after he was arraigned charge was continued without $50 and a second charge of contacted and it was stored for few days may have returned to cer reports the caller was trans- on a charge of unlicensed a finding with probation for violation of an abuse preven- safe keeping; steal items, an incident report ported to Baystate Noble operation of a motor vehicle six months. A charge of oper- tion order was dismissed at the 7:53 a.m.: vandalism, was filed; Hospital and citations were and a marked lanes violation ating a motor vehicle with a request of the Commonwealth. Mechanic Street, a caller reports 11:20 a.m.: vandalism, Holy issued to the other operator. brought by Granville police. suspended license was dis-

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Tues., Jan. 21, 2020 is the 21st day of the year. 344 days remain until the end of the year.

ON THIS DAY the National Assembly of 1976 – Commercial ser- succeed Mahuad. French philosopher and 1928 – Gene Sharp, Quebec. The day is marked vice of Concorde begins 2003 – A 7.6 magnitude author (d. 1929) American political scientist 1861 – American Civil annually as Québec Flag with the London-Bahrain earthquake strikes the 1845 – Harriet Backer, and academic, founded the War: Jefferson Davis resigns Day. and Paris-Rio routes. Mexican state of Colima, kill- Norwegian painter (d. 1932) Albert Einstein Institution from the United States 1950 – American lawyer 1980 – Iran Air Flight 291 ing 29 and leaving approxi- 1878 – Vahan Tekeyan, (d. 2018) and government official crashes in the Alborz mately 10,000 people home- Senate. Armenian poet and activist 1934 – Ann Wedgeworth, 1893 – The Tati Alger Hiss is convicted of Mountains while on less. perjury. approach to Mehrabad 2004 – NASA’s MER-A (d. 1948) American actress (d. 2017) Concessions Land, formerly 1886 – John M. Stahl, 1936 – Dick Davies, part of Matabeleland, is for- 1954 – The first nuclear- International Airport in (the Mars Rover Spirit) ceas- mally annexed to the powered submarine, the Tehran, Iran, killing 128 peo- es communication with mis- American director and pro- American basketball player Bechuanaland Protectorate, USS Nautilus, is launched in ple. sion control. The problem ducer (d. 1950) (d. 2012) now Botswana. Groton, Connecticut by 1981 – Production of the lies in the management of its 1903 – William Lyon, 1938 – Sandy Barr, 1908 – New York City Mamie Eisenhower, the First iconic DeLorean sports car flash memory and is fixed American film editor (d. American wrestler and ref- passes the Sullivan Lady of the United States. begins in Dunmurry, remotely from Earth on 1974) eree (d. 2007) Ordinance, making it illegal 1960 – Little Joe 1B, a Northern Ireland, United February 6. 1910 – Albert Rosellini, 1938 – Wolfman Jack, for women to smoke in pub- Mercury spacecraft, lifts off Kingdom. 2005 – In Belmopan, American lawyer and politi- American radio host (d. from Wallops Island, Virginia – Galaxy Airlines Belize, the unrest over the lic, only to have the measure 1985 cian, 15th Governor of 1995) vetoed by the mayor. with Miss Sam, a female Flight 203 crashes near government’s new taxes rhesus monkey on board. Reno–Tahoe International erupts into riots. Washington (d. 2011) 1940 – Jack Nicklaus, 1911 – The first Monte 1918 – Richard Winters, American golfer and sports- Carlo Rally takes place. 1960 – Avianca Flight 671 Airport in Reno, Nevada, kill- 2009 – Israel withdraws 1915 – Kiwanis crashes at Montego Bay, ing 70 people. from the Gaza Strip, officially American soldier (d. 2011) caster International is founded in Jamaica airport, killing 37 1997 – The U.S. House of ending a three-week war it 1922 – Telly Savalas, 1941 – Ivan Putski, Detroit. people. Representatives votes 395– had with Hamas. However, American actor (d. 1994) Polish-American wrestler 1919 – A revolutionary 1960 – A coal mine col- 28 to reprimand Newt intermittent fire by both sides 1922 – Paul Scofield, and bodybuilder Irish parliament is founded lapses at Holly Country, Gingrich for ethics violations, continues in the weeks to English actor (d. 2008) 1947 – Dorian M. and declares the indepen- South Africa, killing 435 min- making him the first Speaker follow. 1922 – Predrag Vranicki, Goldfeld, American mathe- dence of the Irish Republic. ers. of the House to be so disci- 2017 – Over 400 cities Marxist Humanist (d. 2002) matician 1968 – Vietnam War: plined. across America and 160+ One of the first engage- 1923 – Lola Flores, 1951 – Eric Holder, ments of the Irish War of Battle of Khe Sanh: One of 1999 – War on Drugs: In countries worldwide partici- the most publicized and con- one of the largest drug busts pate in a large-scale women’s Spanish singer, dancer, American lawyer, judge, Independence takes place. and actress (d. 1995) and politician, 82nd United 1925 – Albania declares troversial battles of the war in American history, the march, on Donald Trump’s itself a republic. begins. United States Coast Guard first full day as President of the 1923 – Prince Andrew States Attorney General 1931 – Sir Isaac Isaacs is 1968 – A B-52 bomber intercepts a ship with over United States. Romanov, Russian- 1953 – Paul Allen, sworn in as the first crashes near Thule Air Base, 4,300 kilograms (9,500 lb) of American artist and author American businessman Australian-born Governor- contaminating the area after cocaine on board. TODAY'S 1925 – Charles Aidman, and philanthropist, co- General of Australia. its nuclear payload ruptures. 2000 – Ecuador: After the American actor (d. 1993) founded Microsoft (d. 2018) 1941 – Sparked by the One of the four bombs Ecuadorian Congress is BIRTHDAYS 1925 – Arnold Skaaland, 1960 – Mike Terrana, remains unaccounted for seized by indigenous organi- murder of a German officer American wrestler and American hard rock and in Bucharest, Romania, the after the cleanup operation zations, Col. Lucio Gutiérrez, 1824 – Stonewall is complete. Carlos Solorzano and manager (d. 2007) heavy metal drummer day before, members of the Jackson, American general 1926 – Steve Reeves, 1965 – Jam Master Jay, Iron Guard engaged in a 1971 – The current Emley Antonio Vargas depose (d. 1863) Moor transmitting station, President Jamil Mahuad. American bodybuilder (d. American DJ, rapper, and rebellion and pogrom killing 1840 – Sophia Jex-Blake, 125 Jews. the tallest free-standing Gutierrez is later replaced by 2000) producer (d. 2002) structure in the United Gen. Carlos Mendoza, who English physician and femi- 1926 – Robert J. White, 1948 – The Flag of nist (d. 1912) 1967 – Artashes Quebec is adopted and Kingdom, begins transmit- resigns and allows Vice- American neurosurgeon (d. Minasian, Armenian chess ting UHF broadcasts. President Gustavo Noboa to 1841 – Édouard Schuré, flown for the first time over 2010) player THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2020 - PAGE 3

Potato Hummus with homemade chips. (Photo by Peter Currier) Potato vichyssoise, a cold soup. (Photo by Peter Currier) The JoshuaColin Experience is a dinner like no other By PETER CURRIER red drink that Fontaine said The second dish was a soup ite of the five, was a dish the five course meal. My first time going to the Staff Writer was made with vinegar, cran- called vichyssoise. It is a pota- containing smoked hash The final course, dessert, JoshuaColin Experience was SOUTHWICK — berries, and fir. The drink was to-based soup that is made to browns wrapped in a frittata in was a sweet potato waffle that not quite what I had expected, Entrepreneurs and food interesting, as it smells heavi- be served cold, something I an almost breakfast-sushi I struggled to finish only only because the dishes were experts Joshua Houghton and ly of vinegar, which put off a had never before thought to style. The smoked hash because I could barely eat any- more creative than I had imag- Colin Fontaine hosted the lot of guests at first. However, try. The soup was topped with browns were made in a way more food after the four pre- ined going in. The next show third installment of Season 2 when myself and others actu- crunchy onion strips and con- where they almost tasted like ceding courses. The waffle will take place in the of the JoshuaColin Experience ally tasted it, the taste was tained a small amount of pob- meat. The dish was topped was made with sweet potatoes Undergrind, underneath the Jan. 18-19 at the Undergrind, nothing like how it smelled, lano peppers for a little bit of with a mustard aioli sauce that and topped with cranberry and Daily Grind on College and I am here to offer a review and was actually a rather spice. It also contained some- I did not expect to mesh well apple chutney, maple butter, Highway in Southwick, next of the foods they served to pleasant cranberry drink. thing that Houghton devel- with the eggs and hash browns. and crispy sweet potato skins. month on Valentine’s Day give you an idea of what to The first course of the five- oped himself called bacon I was pleasantly surprised. Much like the hummus, had weekend. That dinner will pri- expect should you choose to course meal was a plate of dust, which is exactly what The fourth dish showed off one not told me that the waffle marily feature carrots as the attend the next Experience. potato hummus with a light one would imagine it to be. a somewhat familiar food to was made with potatoes some- main ingredient, and based on The central theme of this chili oil and fresh made potato The soup was delicious while the area in a slightly different how, I would have thought it a my experience this weekend, I month’s installment was pota- chips. Had nobody informed cold, but it also tasted like it light. The potato pierogi alfre- normal, well-made waffle. already plan on going. toes. Houghton and Fontaine me that the hummus was would have been just as good do was the heaviest dish by developed five different dish- made from potatoes, I would if it was hot. To me, someone far. The dough was rich, and es using different kinds of have thought it was standard who enjoys spicy foods, the some of the best unfried piero- potatoes sourced from local chickpea hummus. It was poblano peppers mixed into gi dough I have ever eaten. farms. only slightly spicy, which was the soup really completed the The sauce on top of the pierogi The first thing guests were perfect, as others at my table whole course. was a sweet potato alfredo provided was a drink known who do not like spice gave the The third course of the sauce that brought a nice as a fire shrub. It was a light hummus a rating of 10/10. night, and my personal favor- sweetness to the whole thing in combination with sausage crumbles on top. The sauce was contrasted by the bitter radicchio strips that topped the course and complimented the dish well. One more of those pierogis would have likely The pierogi with sweet potato Alfredo and sausage crumbles. filled me up without the rest of (Photo by Peter Currier)

The smoked hash browns, wrapped in a frittata. (Photo by Peter Currier) The sweet potato waffle served as dessert. (Photo by Peter Currier)

In Brief Westfield Bridge Nursing services at Ballroom Dance pay-as-you-go basis. No exploring and gathering advance sign-ups are neces- information for the future. Club Results ‘Male Call!’ fitness the Westfield WESTFIELD — Do you sary. The Westfield Senior Experienced Realtor and class at Westfield enjoy ballroom dancing? On Center is located at 45 Noble Friends of the Westfield January 16, 2020 Senior Center the fourth Monday of every Street. Senior Center Board member North-South Senior Center Nursing services are avail- month from 2 to 4 p.m., the Lesley Lambert is at the Westfield Senior Center Great Westfield Senior 1st, Alice Zuvers Steve Conca, owner of able at the Westfield Senior Senior Center on the second - Cindy Fullerton Center, 45 Noble Street, Room is the hot spot to trip Center offers Wednesday of every month Conca Sport and Fitness, the light fantastic! Couples 2nd, Sue Labucki facilitates “Male Call!”, an thanks to the generosity of ‘Real Estate Reality from 12:30 to 1 p.m. on the - Jen Flagg Baystate Noble Hospital. and singles have the opportu- “Deck” of the Great Room to all-male fitness class at the nity to dance the afternoon 3rd, Dottie Alexander Westfield Senior Center on Mary Ellen Asher, RN, is at Are you an older adult who get you started in the process - Judy Fiore the Senior Center Tuesday away. Local favorite musi- is thinking of buying or sell- or answer any real estate Monday and Wednesday cian, Richie Mitnick provides mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. and Friday mornings from 9 ing a house, downsizing, and questions that you might East-West a.m. to noon and can assist the live music each month. want to know your options? have. No advance sign-ups The cost is $5 per class on a The cost is $3 per person on a 1st, Ellie Siska pay-as-you-go basis. This is a older adults with blood pres- It’s never too soon to begin are necessary. - Betty Clare sure checks, medication general fitness class designed Facial Waxing • Wedding Parties 2nd, Ann Mello specifically for older men review, blood glucose testing, - Kathy Meyer and one-to-one health educa- • 600+ Colors of Gel Polish with a variety of fitness abili- • Dip Powder Sets 3rd, Ivy O’Neill ties. Please remember that tion. There is no charge for - Jim O’Neill this service and no advance • Men & Women Welcome participants utilizing the • Appointments & Walk-Ins Welcome Fitness Room for classes and appointments are necessary. Duplicate bridge is played • Like & Share Us on Facebook dance sessions are required to @ WestfieldLuckyNails&Spa almost every Thursday from change their footwear before 12:45 to 4:15 at The American Westfield Senior walking on the hardwood 303 E. Main Street O•P•I FREE Wi-Fi Inn in Southwick. 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BY 11am Westfield Senior Center is Peregrin at the Senior Center tional information about the The WesTfield NeWs / RemiNdeR PublicaTioNs located at 45 Noble Street. at 562-6435. program. 62 School Street • Westfield, MA • (413) 562-4181 PAGE 4 - TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT Interim Boston housing authority chief becomes permanent By COLIN A. YOUNG able housing programs for State House News Service Chelsea and Newton, accord- BOSTON — Boston's ing to Walsh's office. Housing Authority will have As BHA's director of plan- a new leader as Mayor Martin ning and real estate develop- Walsh's administration ment, Bennet "played a key embarks on a plan to pump role in redevelopment initia- significant new funding into tives" like the Washington housing over the next half- Beech development in Paul Craney, spokesman for the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, said “voices are being heard” in opposition to the decade. Roslindale and the Maverick Transportation and Climate Initiative. His group hosted a press conference with other think tanks Friday at the Hampshire Walsh on Thursday development in East Boston, House. (Photo Chris Lisinski/SHNS) appointed Kate Bennett as the Walsh's office said in a press administrator of the Boston release. Bennett holds a Housing Authority, the agen- degree from the Massachusetts cy she has been running as Institute of Technology and acting director since the July lives in Roslindale. TCI opponents share objections at Boston summit retirement of Bill McGonagle. During his State of the City Emissions, of environmental advocacy of initial estimates about the the Ethan Allen Institute in The authority provides afford- address last week, Walsh said groups also said they were costs and benefits of a regional Vermont. "The reason they're able housing to more than his administration plans to gas tax impacts asked to leave after being told effort. doing it through this convolut- 58,000 residents in Boston newly invest $500 million the event was private. "What we once saw as maybe ed, expensive means is because and surrounding communi- over five years in housing, an weighed One of those individuals, a regional approach seems to be it's a CYA program for politi- ties. infusion that City Hall Environmental League of falling apart," said Chris cians who don't want to be seen Since 1998, Bennet has described as groundbreaking. in 12 states Massachusetts President Carlozzi, state director of the as raising a tax." Elizabeth Henry, told the News National Federation of House lawmakers in worked at the BHA, first as a He also announced that the By CHRIS LISINSKI senior planner and eventually city will begin issuing city- Service that she did not intend Independent Business for Massachusetts are separately State House News Service to ask any questions but hoped Massachusetts and Rhode serving as senior deputy funded rental vouchers to preparing a transportation reve- BOSTON - Opponents of a to hear a clear alternative for Island. "If we're going forward nue package likely to include administrator. Before the subsidize the rents for indi- Massachusetts-led regional reducing greenhouse gas emis- alone, and there certainly has BHA, she managed afford- viduals most in need. an increase in the state's effort to impose a cap on trans- sions from TCI opponents. She been some talk of doing that or 24-cents-per-gallon gas tax. portation emissions gathered said that hope went unfulfilled. going forward with a smaller Baker opposes a gas tax Friday to claim momentum in "We have a statutory obliga- number of states, Massachusetts increase and has promoted the their fight, drawing criticism tion to reduce greenhouse gas small businesses who are regional market-based approach from environmental activists emissions 80 percent by 2050," already struggling to meet costs as the best way to reduce trans- GOVERNMENT MEETINGS who say they were asked to she said, referring to the state's are going to find themselves at portation emissions. leave the event. Global Warming Solutions Act a severe disadvantage." The Baker administration Representatives from right- TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 of 2008 that sets an emissions They portrayed the increase continues to push other states to leaning groups in all six New reduction target. "Climate in gasoline and diesel prices England states convened a remain committed. Energy and change mitigation is statutorily resulting from a fuel cap as a Environmental Affairs press conference in Boston to mandated, and if not TCI, then tax, and several said ripples WESTFIELD: renew their criticism of the Secretary Kathleen Theoharides Joint Meeting between Westfield what? I'm open to hearing it, would spread into other facets said Monday the administration Technical Academy and Transportation and Climate but I feel like we have a really of the economy as businesses Initiative, was in "full-court press mode" Westfield School Committee at 6 pm great solution in TCI." face higher transportation costs. to keep the coalition together. Cultural Council at 7 pm hopeful that political leaders If implemented, the program Some said the increase in gas across the region will embrace Neither Maine nor New would place a cap on emissions prices would be regressive and Hampshire had signed the same BLANDFORD: their argument that rising fuel from road fuel sources in par- harm lower-income residents, COA Board Meeting at 3:30 pm prices that would be triggered December 2018 agreement as ticipating states and sell carbon pointing to the Vermont AFL- 10 other jurisdictions involved by the effort will create an allowances, with resulting rev- CIO's criticism. excessive burden for residents in the program, opting instead enue intended to fund clean Mike Stenhouse, CEO of the to remain "observers" as the and businesses. transportation investments. Rhode Island Center for WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 Paul Craney, spokesman for framework was developed. Officials have estimated TCI Freedom and Prosperity, said New York also had observer the Massachusetts Fiscal could increase gas prices gubernatorial administrations Alliance, said the effort to press status originally, although between five and 17 cents per or legislatures agreeing to the Theoharides said in December BLANDFORD: lawmakers and governors to gallon and reduce carbon emis- regional compact would "cede Finance Committee Meeting at 6:30 pm abandon TCI is a "day-by-day that the distinction between Fire Department Meeting at 7 pm sions from passenger vehicles our taxing authority to an out- campaign" after multiple gov- by 20 to 25 percent. of-state group of unelected observer state and full partici- ernors publicly aired concerns After parties released the ideologues." pant had blurred as conversa- about the program. updated estimates, New Others argued that the effects tions unfolded. MONDAY, JANUARY 27 "Things are going in our Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu would disproportionately harm New York Gov. Andrew direction for the taxpayers and withdrew his state from talks, their communities because resi- Cuomo is pursuing ambitious climate goals including a net- GRANVILLE: consumers," Craney told report- slamming the pact as a "finan- dents in rural states such as ers. "Their voices are being cial boondoggle." Maine and Vermont rely more zero emissions statewide econ- Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm omy by 2050, but his position Assessors Meeting at 7:30 pm heard, and they have to contin- Governors in Vermont, on driving — and driving great- Planning Board Meeting at 7:30 pm ue to speak up and be heard." Connecticut and Maine and the er distances — than do, for on TCI is not clear yet. The event deepened tensions Rhode Island House speaker example, commuters in eastern The public comment period BLANDFORD: between the think tanks who have also raised concerns about Massachusetts. on the draft TCI memorandum Finance Committee Meeting at 6:30 pm hosted it and environmental the costs without announcing "Why are they doing this of understanding (MOU) ends Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm groups who see TCI as an withdrawal. through this interstate compact? on Feb. 28. The forces behind Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm important component of state During their press confer- Why don't you just raise the gas the TCI expect a final MOU in efforts to address climate ence, the anti-TCI attendees, tax by 17 cents? The infrastruc- the spring, when states and the TOLLAND: change. District of Columbia will Board of Selectmen at 5 pm some of whom had already ture Craney denied one person in been on record campaigning is already in place to collect decide whether to sign it and attendance the chance to ask a against the compact, reiterated the tax, you wouldn't have to participate in the regional pro- question because he was not a many of the points they have hire any more bureaucrats to do gram, which could be opera- member of the press. Members tional by 2022. TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 made in the month since release it," said Rob Roper, president of

TOLLAND: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Board of Assessors at 10 am How is western Massachusetts affected by the current recycling market To the Editor, recycling became popular in process recyclable material is cling bin matters. Individuals the 1970’s, the driving intent currently greater than the can keep processing costs Recycling has been a hot was to reduce trash and con- value of the marketed product. down by taking time to topic in national news since serve energy and natural Springfield MRF communi- become educated about which Southwick Democratic China, a major importer of resources. Until recently, pro- ties have been protected from items are recyclable and keep- recyclable material, announced cessing recyclables separately market fluctuations. Most U.S. ing other items out of your new import purity standards in from trash was also financially and eastern Massachusetts bin. The DEP’s Recycle Smart Party to meet 2017. beneficial. While the financial communities have been navi- (recyclesmartma.org) cam- When most American mate- SOUTHWICK - State Rep. State Senator seat. benefit has been reduced, sig- gating the new recycling cli- paign and the MRF’s educa- rial did not meet the new stan- nificant environmental bene- mate for months, but the tional material (springfieldm- John Velis with be the special Velis has been canvassing dards, the buyer of half of the fits remain. Springfield MRF’s operator rf.org) can help. The guest at the next meeting of Southwick and the Hilltowns, United States’ recyclables dis- Massachusetts prohibits the has been under contractual Springfield MRF has been in the Southwick Democratic and wants to know the com- appeared overnight. A market disposal of recyclable paper, agreement to accept recycla- operation since 1990. Party. munity’s concerns, including glut and falling commodity and glass, metal, and plastic ble material free of charge The Massachusetts The meeting is Tues., Jan. Congamond Lake treatment values followed, and munici- containers. The from its member communi- Department of Environmental 28 at 6 p.m. in the auditorium funding. palities are now feeling the Commonwealth bans the dis- ties. The current contract gov- Protection (DEP) owns the of Southwick's Town Hall. All are welcome to attend effects. While similarities with posal (and transport for dis- erning the relationship land and buildings located on Velis is running for the open and ask questions. other U.S. municipalities exist, posal) of specific reusable between the MRF and its 84 Birnie Avenue in the situation in western materials. While a small num- member communities expires Springfield, Massachusetts, Massachusetts is unique ber of U.S. communities have in June 2020. The new con- but operational responsibili- enough that clarifications are halted their recycling pro- tract requires municipalities to ties are contracted to Waste in order. The Springfield grams in response to market cover recycling processing Management Recycle America Materials Recycling Facility changes, that option is not costs up front and includes a (WMRA), a subsidiary of The Westfield News (MRF) Advisory Board would available to Massachusetts possible reduction in cost Waste Management Inc. The like to emphasize important municipalities. It is important based on monthly commodity Birnie Avenue site processes A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC factors to help explain how to note that disposing of recy- market revenue. recyclable paper and card- western Massachusetts is clables as trash is also cost- Recycling markets are board separately from contain- Mike Dobbs Flora Masciadrelli affected by the current recy- ly…and lacks environmental expected to improve over ers, which is known as dual Managing Editor Director of Sales/ cling market situation. Classified Manager benefits. time. Commodity pricing is stream processing. WMRA Recycled material from the Current commodity prices unpredictable but is affected provides an alternate delivery Hope E. Tremblay Asst. Managing Editor James Johnson-Corwin Springfield MRF is being sold do not cover processing costs. by supply and demand. As location for municipalities that Multi-Media Manager to manufacturers. The paper, Recycling has never been free. demand for recycled material collect their recyclables in a plastic, and metal streams pro- Chris Putz Marie Brazee Transporting, sorting, and increases, we may expect that “single stream,” in which Sports Editor Business Manager cessed at the Springfield MRF prepping recyclable material its value will increase. Prior to paper and containers are col- have been, and continue to be, for sale are expensive in terms China’s decision, the US recy- lected and stored together. Fran Smith Lorie Perry purchased by regional manu- of transport, fuel, labor and cling industry relied heavily Currently, 74 western General Manager Director of Ad Production facturers. Buyers in other resources. What has on overseas processing facili- Massachusetts municipalities Connecticut, Alabama, and changed is that commodity ties. That is changing as are under a regional contrac- North Carolina continue to use market prices dropped and are domestic and foreign organi- tual agreement for processing 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 western Massachusetts mate- not rebounding quickly. The zations invest in American recyclable material. rial in the manufacture of their U.S. recycling industry—and facilities. (413)562-4181 goods. by extension municipalities The most helpful thing to do Arlene Miller www.thewestfieldnews.com The act of recycling remains throughout the U.S.—is facing is recycle mindfully. What you Vice Chair of the important. When household a situation whereby the cost to put into your household recy- Springfield MRF Advisory THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2020 - PAGE 5 Pensions grabbing big Obituaries share of limited revenues FACES OF thewestfieldnews.com/category/obituaries/ the next budget, an increase of Roughly $3B $273 million or about 9.6 per- Joanne A. Janik cent over the fiscal 2020 contri- SUE WEST, SVP WESTFIELD – Joanne line item set CARSON bution. State tax revenue is A. (Malinowski) Janik, 78, to leap higher expected to grow by 2.8 percent passed away on January in fiscal 2021, which will start BHN The Carson Center 19, 2020 at Baystate Noble By COLIN A. YOUNG on July 1, top officials also Hospital. She was born in State House News service Mental Health, Addictions agreed on Monday. and Developmental Services Westfield to the late BOSTON - When Gov. As revenue growth deceler- Stanley F. and Helen C. Charlie Baker lifts the curtain ates and the pension fund con- Close to home (Tumidajewicz) Mal- on his fiscal year 2021 budget tribution increases by almost 10 inowski, was a 1959 gradu- next week, many Beacon Hill percent, the same budget could ate of St. Mary’s High observers are going to flip right funnel an additional $427.8 mil- School and IBM Business to the education section to see lion or 8.3 percent into public School in Springfield. She how great of an increase public education funding, according to owned and operated schools might get under the new a budget model prepared by the predeceased by two sisters, funding law. But there's another Flowers By Joanne in Massachusetts Taxpayers Our Faces of Carson feature shares experiences from Helen Niemiec and Stacia spending area that will grow by Westfield for most of her Foundation using data released the perspective of Behavioral Health Network’s care- Mazur and three brothers- an even greater percentage -- life, worked as a book- from the Department of givers and program directors in helping individuals in-law, Stanley Mazur, the annual payment towards the keeper and office manager Elementary and Secondary and families in our community. for Pennock Florist and Frank Sypek and Joseph state's pension liability. Baker's Rogalski. Education. Other analysts worked for over 20 years budget office filed the new, believe a smaller, but still size- as an administrative assis- Her funeral will be held three-year pension funding on Thursday, at 10AM able increase is possible. tant for the Human schedule Wednesday, detailing MTF said its fiscal 2021 bud- Resources for the City of from Firtion Adams FS, 76 how Massachusetts will boost Broad St. Westfield fol- get model demonstrates "the Chicopee. Joanne was a its annual pension payment by financial squeeze caused by communicant of Our lady lowed by a Mass at 11AM more than 9.6 percent each year in Our Lady of the Blessed low-growth tax revenue expec- of the Blessed Sacrament -- and by more than 30 percent tations and rising spending" Church in Westfield, and Sacrament Church, 127 over the three-year period -- as Holyoke Rd. Westfield, related to the new education she enjoyed flowers, gar- it works to stash away money to financing law, the state's share dening, floral design, snow followed by burial in St. cover the $41 billion unfunded Mary’s Cemetery, of MassHealth expenses and shoeing and cross country portion of the state's expected pension obligations. skiing. Southampton Rd. pension liability of more than Westfield. Visiting hours "After two consecutive fiscal Joanne is survived by her $96 billion. years of above-trend tax growth beloved husband John J. will be held on Wednesday To remain on track to fully from 4-7PM in the funeral and manageable spending Janik of Westfield, her sis- fund the liability by 2036, the increases, an initial analysis of ter, Mary H. Russell and home. Donations in lieu of state's annual pension contribu- flowers, may be directed to the state's finances suggests her husband Robert, broth- tion will have to grow at a clip policymakers will face tough er-in-law Robert Niemic, the Parkinson’s Disease far more rapid than the fore- Foundation, Wang choices as they begin budget Josh’s Story sister-in-law Dorothy casted growth in state tax reve- development for state fiscal Rogalski and many cous- Ambulatory Ctr.15 nue. Josh Stambovsky’s life group members at the Parkman St. Boston, MA year 2021," MTF wrote in its was permanently changed center has been incredibly ins, nieces, nephews, great The funding schedule doesn't fiscal 2021 budget preview nieces and nephews and 02114. www.firtionadams. just limit some options for law- after he was involved in a helpful in his ability to com released Wednesday. car accident due to oper- manage his brain injury. many dear friends. She was makers as they craft the state's The 9.6 percent annual annual budget, but it also ating under the influence “I like the environment increase in the pension fund of alcohol. In the acci- here,” Josh said. “It’s a impacts the approximately contribution is in keeping with a Judith A. Reilly 314,637 retired or active state dent, he suffered a brain judgment-free zone, and recommendation the Public injury that required everyone knows what Pratt employees and municipal teach- Employee Retirement SOUTHWICK – Judith months of intensive medi- you’re going through, ers who are part of the Administration Commission (Judy) Ann (Keane) Reilly cal care and rehabilita- because they go through Massachusetts State (PERAC) made to A&F Pratt, 79 of Southwick, MA tion. After completing his it, too. And I can look for Employees' Retirement System Secretary Michael Heffernan in passed peacefully on medical rehabilitation, guidance from people or the Massachusetts Teachers' the fall, and the schedule Tuesday, January 14, 2020 Josh sought out a place who have had their inju- Retirement System. The fiscal Heffernan filed Wednesday surrounded by her loving that could help him adjust ries longer than me.” 2021 consensus revenue agree- adheres to the PERAC recom- family. Judy was born in to his new reality and Josh has faced plenty of ment announced Monday pro- mendation for the rest of the Springfield, MA on teach him to cope with the difficulties throughout his vided the first confirmation that three-year funding plan as well. November 8, 1940. She was lasting health impacts of recovery from his brain the pension contribution will PERAC decided in November the daughter of both the late his injury. injury, but the continued continue to grow faster than to recommend that A&F adopt a William and Florence At BHN’s Center for support of the staff and state revenues. funding schedule that assumes (Manning) Keane. Judy Traumatic Brain Injury, other group members at Legislative budget writers the state's contribution will graduated from Sacred Joshua Reilly of East Josh was able to find a the Center for Traumatic and the budget managers at the increase 9.63 percent each year Heart School and Classical Longmeadow MA; four powerful support system Brain Injury has helped Executive Office of until fiscal year 2035, with the High School in Springfield, step grandchildren; two that has played a pivotal him deal with the mental Administration and Finance final payment coming in fiscal MA. Judy was one of the great grandsons; her sister role in his continued and emotional strains that agreed to make a $3.115 billion 2036. top insurance sales people Marcia (Shirly) Malena of transfer to the pension fund in recovery. For the past two come with his injury. The and manager for Springfield MA; several years, Josh has participat- connections he has made Metropolitan Life Insurance nieces, nephews, aunts, ed in the center’s group with the other group Company for many years. cousins and other family Local Legislators Hold Office Hours therapy programs, which members have helped him members. Judy was also Judy enjoyed spending time Representative John Velis from 11 a.m. to noon. Please range from more tradi- develop a more positive with her family and pets, predeceased by a stepson, tional discussion-based outlook on life, encourag- William Pratt of Southwick and/or his Legislative Aide, take advantage of these oppor- cooking, sewing, shopping Chiara McNally holds office tunities to meet with your therapy to groups that ing him to continue to and eating out. She fre- MA. allow members to express overcome his injury rath- Calling hours were hours at the Westfield Senior local Westfield legislators and quently rescued homeless Center every Thursday from 11 ask questions, voice your themselves through art or er than yield to it. pets and provided a loving Monday January 20th at music therapy. Josh even “Coming here pushes Sampson‘s Chapel of the a.m. to noon. City Council opinion, or just put a face with home for them. She was a President Ralph Figy is gener- a name. The Westfield Senior helped the center’s direc- me to want to do more,” devoted and active Roman Acres in Springfield MA. ally at the Senior Center on the Center is located at 45 Noble tor start a group that Josh said. “There are Catholic her entire life. There will be a Liturgy of third Thursday of the month Street. teaches its members how some people in the group Judy leaves behind her Christian Burial for Judy to use different technolo- who have had brain inju- husband of 36 years, at Sacred Heart Church, gies, including smart- ries for 30 years, and I Charles Pratt of Southwick, 395 Chestnut Street, Feb. events at the Southwick Public Library phones and tablets, and want to eventually get to MA; three children, Karen Springfield MA on customize them to suit that point— I’m going to (Reilly) Hill of Springfield Tuesday January 21st at 11 Feb. 3, 10 a.m. Family ning book discussion for adults. their different accessibili- get to that point. I know MA, Lisa Reilly of AM. Burial will follow at History 101: Are you wonder- Copies are available at the ty needs. that if they can do it, I can Springfield MA, and Jeffrey St. Michaels Cemetery on ing where to begin in your fam- library to borrow. We will be Josh says that the kind- too.” Reilly of East Longmeadow State St in Springfield. In ily history research? Come reading and discussing Daisy ness of the staff and other MA; a stepdaughter, lieu of flowers, donations learn about how to begin your Jones and the Six by Taylor Elizabeth (Pratt) Ziba of may be made in Judy’s project and the records and Jenkins Reid. Southwick MA; five grand- memory to The Ovarian resources you may encounter Feb. 25, 6:30 .pm. Cookbook children, Danielle of Cancer Research Alliance along the way. Part of the Club. Registration is required. Hyannis MA, Ashley of or Dakin Humane Society Southwick Public Library's February's book is Healthy-Ish Springfield MA, Samantha in Springfield MA. 250th calendar of events. 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Dan Bovat, Knights of Columbus member, preparing the pancake mix. Pancakes & Free throws The Knights of Columbus Council 100 of Westfield held its annual altar servers pancake breakfast this past Saturday. The event thanks the servers for the duties they perform on the altar during the year at their respective parishes. After the break- fast, boys and girls, ages 9-14 took part in a basketball free throwing contest. (Photos by Don Wielgus)

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Andrew Bouchard, 8, Katie Bouchard, 10, Julia Bonfitto, 11, Kelsey Bouchard, 13 and Rachel Bonfitto, 13.

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Members of Holy Trinity Parish Beata Szpak, Gabriela Szpak 10, and Jerzy Szpak enjoy pancakes. Knights of Columbus, Westfield Council 100, kitchen volunteers.

Knights of Columbus member, Greg Perreault, wel- Waiting for their pancakes, Cordelia 14, Dean 10, and Shelby 6, Robinson. comes those in attendance. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2020 - PAGE 7 SPORTS Johnstone leads Owls past Plymouth, 144-135 WESTFIELD – Westfield State senior Kelsey Johnstone (Westfield) won two individual events and was a part of a win- ning relay to help power Westfield State swimming to a 144-135 win over Plymouth State in a dual meet at the Ely Pool on Saturday. Johnstone, a former Westfield Bomber, partnered with Sarah Sartoris, Carly Thibodeau and Jill Stanton to win the 200 med- ley relay to open the meet in a time of 2:06.22. Johnstone won the 50 back- stroke in 30.54, and the 100 IM 1:05.05 to help close out the win for Westfield. Jenna Albrecht won the 1000- yard freestyle in 12:22.14, the second day in a row she topped that distance event, winning yes- terday against the University of St. Joseph as well. Heidi Demers and Emily Smith each picked up event wins for the Owls as well. Westfield is now 3-3 in dual meet competition. The Owls will be back in action next Saturday with a dual meet against Western Connecticut that will also serve as the team’s senior day. – Courtesy of Westfield State University Sports KELSEY JOHNSTONE T-Birds never say die, stun Bruins in OT PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The intermission scoreless at glove of Desrosiers and right The Thunderbirds’ power Springfield Thunderbirds (23- 18:05, when Rodrigo Abols into the crease. play failed with a chance to 18-2-0) completed a spectacu- cleanly won an offensive zone The T-Birds penalty kill tie the game moments later, lar, improbable comeback in faceoff back to Tommy Cross, was busy in the back half of and Gaunce popped home his the final minute of regulation and the former Bruin captain the middle period, as the second of the game with 1:50 before stunning the slapped the shot through new- Bruins had a pair of man to go to make it a 5-3 score. Providence Bruins (23-16-2- comer Bruins goaltender advantage chances to retake Springfield, however, made 2) by a score of 6-5 in over- Martin Ouellette to tie the the lead, but both times, sure this day would not go time on Sunday afternoon score, 1-1. The goal was Desrosiers and the PK battled sour. Owen Tippett finally inside the Dunkin’ Donuts Cross’ fourth against the to survive the threats. With broke through to score in his Center. Bruins in eight games in the precious time dwindling on third consecutive game at Looking to add to a five- season series. the second period, Rob 19:19 when he lifted a back- game win streak against Abols then pushed the O’Gara would untie the game hander over Ouellette’s shoul- Springfield, the Bruins wast- T-Birds to the lead at the 7:11 again with just 5.9 seconds to der to cut the lead to 5-4. ed no time taking an early mark of the middle period. go in the middle frame, as the After taking a timeout, the advantage, as Jack Studnicka Ryan Haggerty pulled a puck ex-Bruin flipped a wrist shot Thunderbirds then pulled The Springfield Thunderbirds stunned the Providence Bruins carried the puck into the right off the left-side wall and fired through bodies and under- Desrosiers from the net a sec- in overtime 6-5 Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Springfield Thunderbirds) corner and slid a pass to Paul a short-side wrist shot at the neath Ouellette to give ond time, and from the right Carey in the slot. The net with his momentum drift- Springfield the 3-2 advantage wing circle, Aleksi Saarela the defense and drew a hook- it home at 4:20 of the over- Providence captain quickly ing toward the blue line. through 40 minutes. ripped a one-timer past ing penalty, giving Springfield time to complete the miracu- snapped a wrist shot over the Abols stationed himself in the The third period brought a Ouellette to stun the a 4-on-3 advantage. lous comeback. glove of Philippe Desrosiers blue paint, where he scooped roller coaster ride of emotions Providence crowd and tie the The power play began fre- With the win, the T-Birds to make it a 1-0 game just up a rebound off Ouellette’s and momentum. The Bruins game, 5-5, with just 8.8 sec- netically, with Ouellette div- now sit just two points back of 1:46 into the first. pad before chipping it up into threatened to spoil the onds remaining. ing to the side of his net to Providence for the fourth Desrosiers was under fire in the net to give Springfield the Thunderbirds’ day when Peter With overtime separating stonewall both Paul Thompson playoff spot in the Atlantic the opening period, as 2-1 advantage. Cehlarik tied the game on a the T-Birds from one of their and Henrik Borgstrom on Division. Providence put 17 shots into Much like a week ago, power play goal at 5:54 of the most improbable wins ever, point blank chances that could The T-Birds return to home the goaltender’s crease area, however, the Bruins showed a third to tie the game, 3-3. A Desrosiers had to hold the fort have ended the game. With soil for three games this but other than the Carey quick strike ability as Brendan minute later, Carey recorded himself, as the Bruins regis- Ouellete scrambling just to try upcoming week, beginning strike, the T-Birds goaltender Gaunce got the game evened his second of the game when tered the first two shots of the to get back in his net, Saarela with a tangle with the Hershey held the fort. up just 55 seconds later after a a loose puck found its way extra period. With 1:20 set himself up again and Bears on Wednesday night at Springfield prevented Brendan Woods slapper onto his stick in the slot area remaining in overtime, Jake Borgstrom hit him with a per- 7:05 p.m. – Courtesy of themselves from entering the bounced to the ice out of the to make it 4-3 Providence. Massie accelerated through fect pass, and Saarela blasted Springfield Thunderbirds Southwick, Wahconah battle

Southwick goalie Andrew Morris stops the point blank shot. (Photo by Bill On a break away, Bryce Russ looks for an opening to take Deren) the shot. (Photo by Bill Deren)

Southwick’s Evan Iglesias takes the Wahconah player into the boards. (Photo by Bill Deren)

With the goalie down and out, Paul Whalley slides the puck With Southwick down two players due to penalties, goalie Andrew into the open net, unfortunately the goal was disallowed. Noah Durfey takes the shot from the circle labeled Morris comes up big and keeps Wahconah from scoring during Friday (Photo by Bill Deren) (Photo by Bill Deren) for the far side post. night’s high school boys ice hockey game. (Photo by Bill Deren)

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Tues., Jan. 21 Wed., Feb. 5 Tues., Jan. 21 BOYS WRESTLING vs. South Hadley, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Chicopee Comp, 7 p.m. BOYS WRESTLING vs. Smith Voke, 7 p.m. BOYS WRESTLING vs. Hampshire Regional, 7 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING @ Northampton, JFK Thurs., Feb. 6 Middle School, 4 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 6 BOYS BASKETBALL @ East Longmeadow HS, 7 Wed., Jan. 22 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Granby Jr./Sr. HS, 7 p.m. Wed., Jan. 22 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Baystate Academy Charter GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Regional BOYS WRESTLING @ East Longmeadow HS, 7 Public School, 7 p.m. School, 7 p.m. p.m. Fri., Feb. 7 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Mohawk Trail Regional HS, GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Longmeadow HS, 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Fri., Feb. 7 Thurs., Jan. 23 BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Grafton, Amelia Park Arena, BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Chicopee, Amelia Park No Sports Scheduled BOYS BASKETBALL @ Longmeadow HS, 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Arena, 7 p.m. Fri., Jan. 24 Sat., Feb. 8 Sat., Feb. 8 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Sabis International Charter BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Minnechaug Regional, Thurs., Jan. 23 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Hampshire Regional HS, School, 7 p.m. Olympia Ice Center, 6 p.m. No Sports Scheduled 6:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. East Longmeadow, 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ South Hadley HS, BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING @ Belchertown, Chestnut Mon., Feb. 10 Fri., Jan. 24 Fitzpatrick Ice Arena, 2:30 p.m. Hill Community School, 4 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Longmeadow, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ South Hadley HS, 7 p.m. Sat., Jan. 25 Tues., Feb. 11 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Athol HS, 7 p.m. Mon., Feb. 10 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) @ GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Chicopee Comp HS, 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Amherst-Pelham, Orr Rink BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Wahconah, 7 p.m. Austin Prep, Stoneham Arena, 8 p.m. (Amherst College), 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 12 Tues., Feb. 11 Mon., Jan. 27 BOYS BASKETBALL @ HS of Sci-Tech, 7 p.m. Mon., Jan. 27 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Putnam HS, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Commerce, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Palmer HS, 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 13 Tues., Jan. 28 BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ East Longmeadow, Olympia Wed., Feb. 12 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Minnechaug, 7 p.m. Ice Center, 8:30 p.m. Tues., Jan. 28 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Monson, 7 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING vs. Longmeadow, 4 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Pope Francis Preparatory BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Ludlow, Amelia Park Arena, Fri., Feb. 14 School, 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Wed., Jan. 29 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Agawam, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Palmer HS, 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. West Springfield, Amelia GIRLS BASKETBALL @ East Longmeadow HS, 7 Park Arena, 7 p.m. p.m. Wed., Jan. 29 BOYS WRESTLING @ Longmeadow HS, 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Easthampton, Lossone Thurs., Feb. 13 Sat., Feb. 15 Rink (Williston Academy), 7 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Thurs., Jan. 30 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) vs. BOYS WRESTLING @ Sabis, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Chicopee, 7 p.m. Algonquin, Olympia Ice Center (West Springfield), 6 Fri., Feb. 14 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Sabis International Charter p.m. Thurs., Jan. 30 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Renaissance School, 7 School, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Ware, 7 p.m. p.m. Mon., Feb. 17 Fri., Jan. 31 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Chicopee HS, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Turners Falls, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Minnechaug Regional HS, 7 BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Westborough, Amelia Park Fri., Jan. 31 p.m. Arena, noon GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Easthampton, 7 p.m. Sat., Feb. 15 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Chicopee HS, 7 p.m. GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) @ BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Greenfield, 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Drury, Amelia Park Arena, GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) @ East Dedham, Noble and Greenough, noon Sun., Feb. 2 6 p.m. Catholic, Newington Arena, 8:20 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. West Springfield, Amelia Tues., Feb. 18 Sat., Feb. 1 No Sports Scheduled Park Arena, 4:30 p.m. Mon., Feb. 17 BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ West Springfield, Olympia No Sports Scheduled Ice Center, 6 p.m. Wed., Feb. 19 Mon., Feb. 3 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) @ GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Minnechaug Regional HS, No Sports Scheduled Tues., Feb. 18 Duxbury, The Bog Ice Rink, 5 p.m. 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Frontier Regional School, Tues., Feb. 4 7:30 p.m. Mon., Feb. 3 Thurs., Feb. 20 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Sci-Tech, 7 p.m. GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) vs. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Ware HS, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Sutton, 7 p.m. Woodstock Academy, Olympia Ice Center (West Tues., Feb. 4 Springfield), 8 p.m. Wed., Feb. 5 Wed., Feb. 19 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Palmer HS, 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Mount Everett, Amelia Park BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. South Hadley, Amelia Park BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Agawam, Olympia Ice Sat., Feb. 22 Arena, 7 p.m. Arena, 7 p.m. Center, 8:30 p.m. GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) @ Suffield, Enfield Twin Rinks, 4:20 p.m.

WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL Tues., Jan. 21 Tues., Jan. 21 Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Pathfinder, 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 5 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Smith Voke, Westfield No Sports Scheduled Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m. Tues., Feb. 4 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Smith Vocational, BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Westfield Technical Wed., Jan. 22 Westfield Intermediate School, 3:30 p.m. Academy, Westfield Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Thurs., Feb. 6 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Smith Voke, 6 p.m. Wed., Jan. 22 Thurs., Feb. 6 Thurs., Jan. 23 No Sports Scheduled GIRLS BASKETBALL @ HS of Commerce, 6 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ HS of Commerce, 6 p.m. Fri., Feb. 7 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Gateway, 7 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 23 Fri., Feb. 7 Fri., Jan. 24 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Hampden Charter School BOYS BASKETBALL @ Pioneer Valley Christian BOYS BASKETBALL @ Smith Voke, 6:30 p.m. Mon., Feb. 10 of Science, 7 p.m. Academy School, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Fri., Jan. 24 Mon., Feb. 10 Mon., Jan. 27 Academy, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Gateway, Westfield BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Pathfinder, Westfield BOYS BASKETBALL vs. McCann Tech, 7 p.m. Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m. Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m. Tues., Feb. 11 Tues., Jan. 28 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ St. Mary’s, Westfield Mon., Jan. 27 Tues., Feb. 11 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Renaissance, Boland Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Lee Middle/High School, GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Westfield Technical School, 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Academy, Westfield Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 12 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ John J. Duggan Academy, Wed., Jan. 29 No Sports Scheduled 6 p.m. Wed., Feb. 12 No Sports Scheduled BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Smith Academy, 7 p.m. Tues., Jan. 28 Thurs., Feb. 13 No Sports Scheduled Thurs., Feb. 13 Thurs., Jan. 30 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Pathfinder Regional- BOYS BASKETBALL @ Smith Voke HS, 6:30 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Vocational-Technical HS, 7 p.m. Wed., Jan. 29 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Monson HS, 6 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Gateway, 6 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Franklin Tech, Westfield Fri., Jan. 31 Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 14 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Pathfinder, 6 p.m. Fri., Feb. 14 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Smith Voke, 6:30 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Thurs., Jan. 30 Mon., Feb. 3 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Phoenix Charter Academy, Mon., Feb. 17 Westfield Intermediate School, 6 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Gateway Regional HS, 6:30 No Sports Scheduled Mon., Feb. 17 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Smith Voke, 7 p.m. Fri., Jan. 31 Tues., Feb. 4 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Franklin Tech HS, 7 p.m. Tues., Feb. 18 BOYS BASKETBALL @ St. Mary’s HS, Westfield Tues., Feb. 18 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Hampden Charter School Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Commerce, 6 p.m. Mon., Feb. 3 of Science, Westfield Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Gateway, Westfield

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020: This year will progress well, yet you might feel as if you are sitting on top of Mount Vesuvius. Most likely you will not witness an eruption of that nature, but there could be an unanticipated change in your personal or domestic life. Go with the flow; in some man- DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker ner, you will be simplifying your life. If single, you will meet people with ease, but date for a sustained period before committing. If attached, the two of you will benefit as a couple if you schedule some weekends away together. You could decide to make a major change to your household. SAGITTARIUS cheers you on in life.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19)  You might feel as if you get a second SCARY GARY Mark Buford chance dealing with a project or long-term goal. Expect some opposition from the homefront. You might worry some, but continue on your chosen path. Tonight: Walk in another person’s shoes. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  Pressure builds to achieve more of what you want. Somehow, you decide it might be best to continue as you have been. Demands, perhaps from a boss or a close associ- Crosswords ate, may interfere with your goal. Tonight: Believe what others share. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni  Defer to someone else who is making sure the two of you see eye to eye. You will be relieved that this person takes the lead and frees you up. You gain a sudden insight that you might need to consider more carefully. Tonight: Think before you act. CANCER (June 21-July 22)  Feelings remain changeable and you do the unexpected -- at least that is how another person sees it. You could find change normal, but someone close to you gets upset with your unpredictability. Tonight: Do errands on the way home. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) B.C. Mastroianni and Hart  You are about to move in a new direction. How you handle a personal matter is totally novel and will elicit different reactions, one of which could stun you. Know that you could be exhausted from recent developments. Tonight: The only answer is yes. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  You might feel tense when you recognize your responsibilities as well as the implications of your actions. A new bond or project might be exciting yet demands an enor- mous amount of time and commitment. Tonight: Make a favorite dessert. Rick Detorie LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ONE BIG HAPPY  Open a new door and see how matters fall into place. You could be tired of continuing at your current pace. Recognize a problem when it surfaces, and clear it out. A dear friend might irritate you, but he or she means well. Tonight: Hang out. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  Survey your finances as well as your ability to count on a loved one’s support. You will feel much better than you have in a while. You have created, or are on the verge of creating, much more of what you want. Tonight: Pay bills first. ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  Your nerves could be fried by an unexpected development, especially if you can- not deal with pressure. How you manage a per- sonal issue could change dramatically. Be more forthright when dealing with a dear friend. Tonight: Make a caring gesture. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  You might want to express some of the feelings you have been holding within. The lack of clarity between you and a key person might be more of a problem than the actual Cryptoquip problem. Tonight: Respond to another person’s spontaneity. ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  You tend to speak your mind, and you expect to be heard. As a result, you have a large audience and the ability to draw others out of their shells. Understand what is happen- ing around you. Tonight: Others cannot stay away from you. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  Your feelings could be challenged by events that might indicate you went down the wrong path. Understand that the unexpected could play a larger role in your day than you might have anticipated. Tonight: Keep it low- key. PAGE 10 - TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

2019-2020 Westfield State University Men’s Basketball Schedule DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME Dear Annie By ANNIE LANE Sat Jan. 25 SALEM STATE 2:00 Wed Jan. 29 at MCLA 7:30 Sat Feb. 1 at Framingham State 3:00 Wed Feb. 5 WORCESTER STATE 7:30 What’s That Old Phrase? Sat Feb. 8 at Fitchburg State 2:00 Dear Annie: People who com- Christmas tree in the “Peanuts” counter only complicate and prolong Wed Feb. 12 BRIDGEWATER STATE 7:30 plain about giving gifts and not get- comic strip. We had a great Christmas the process. Wed Feb. 19 at Salem State 7:00 ting one in return should remember and many laughs over the years I have one friend who totally gets an old saying: If you are giving about our little tree. my system, and I have no problem Sat Feb. 22 MCLA 2:00 something and expecting something My greatest gift was the last photo with her jumping in, but everyone Tues Feb. 25 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA in return, then it is not giving; it is of my wife. Although she was else makes it more chaotic. Thur Feb. 27 MASCAC Semifinals TBA business. -- Good Ol’ Saying extremely sick, she sat up and So, dear guests, your sincere offers Dear Good Ol’ Saying: May our smiled. It now sits on my desk and I to help will always be appropriate Sat Feb. 29 MASCAC Championship TBA readers find the pleasure in giving to look at it every day and smile. It’s a and appreciated, but please be gra- others without expecting something great way to start a day. -- Greatest cious enough to respect your host’s in return. That good feeling in and of Gift response if they ask you to relax and itself is a gift. Dear Greatest Gift: I am very let them handle it. -- Kitchen Cleanup Dear Annie: A writer asked about sorry about the loss of your wife. Dear Kitchen Cleanup: You giving a gift to someone who has What a touching and beautiful way sound like a great host. All that your everything. We think of gift-giving to honor and remember her. It sounds guests have to do is to enjoy them- 2019-2020 Westfield State Ice Hockey Schedule as expensive and impressive. It’s not. like you had a true love with a true selves and relax. DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME The best gift can be some small trin- artist. Making a Christmas tree out I’m glad that you acknowledged ket that brings back a happy memory of a coffee can -- I love it. Thank you and appreciated their offer to help, Wed Jan. 22 at Anna Maria 6:40 that you shared with a person or for sharing your letter. I hope that it but you were clear that you do not persons. inspires others to cherish the memo- need their help and just want them to Sat Jan. 25 FITCHBURG STATE 5:35 We spent one Christmas on a ries they make with their loved ones relax. What a lovely evening. Thur Jan. 30 at Framingham State 7:30 small foreign island. The only thing while they are here on earth. “Ask Me Anything: A Year of Sat Feb. 1 at UMass Dartmouth 4:20 open on Christmas Eve was a small Dear Annie: Can you stand one Advice From Dear Annie” is out Thur Feb. 6 WORCESTER STATE 7:35 7-Eleven store. We made the spend- more letter about guests helping with now! Annie Lane’s debut book -- fea- ing limit $5. It’s hard to find any- the cleanup after a meal? I do appre- turing favorite columns on love, Sat Feb. 8 SALEM STATE 5:35 thing for that amount, even in a ciate the offer of assistance, but I friendship, family and etiquette -- is Thur Feb. 13 at Plymouth State 6:00 7-Eleven. have my own efficient method for available as a paperback and Thur Feb. 20 at Fitchburg State 7:00 One gift was a small set of cleaning up after a meal in my small e-book. Visit http://www.creator- Sat Feb. 22 FRAMINGHAM STATE 5:35 Christmas tree lights. Back at the kitchen. spublishing.com for more informa- Tue Feb. 25 UMASS DARTMOUTH 7:35 motel, my wife broke off a small Guests who insist on helping by tion. Send your questions for Annie branch and stuffed it in a coffee can. clearing the table and putting things Lane to [email protected]. Sat Feb. 29 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBD We lit it up. It looked just like the wherever there’s a bare spot on the Tues March 3 MASCAC Semifinals TBD Sat March 7 MASCAC Championship TBD

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2019-2020 Westfield State University Women’s Basketball Schedule The emergency card DAYTE DA OPPONENT TIME Dear Heloise: I made an EXTRA HELP up with little pieces all over the Wed Jan. 22 CONNECTICUT COLLEGE 7:00 “EMERGENCY INFOR- Dear Heloise: For walkers with entire load. Sat Jan. 25 SALEM STATE 12:00 MATION” CARD with informa- no seat: When sitting in a chair By chance, I had a microfiber tion I hope I never need: with no arms (i.e., a restaurant, cloth in one such load. Much to Wed Jan. 29 at MCLA 5:30 Husband: cellphone and car dining table, etc.), I turn the walk- my surprise, all the little pieces of Sat Feb. 1 at Framingham State 1:00 info (make, model, color, license er around backward and push/roll the tissue had collected on the Wed Feb. 5 WORCESTER STATE 5:30 number) it until the walker touches (sur- cloth. Wonderful timesaver! -- Pat Wife: cellphone and car info rounds) the back of the chair. P., via email Sat Feb. 8 at Fitchburg State 12:00 (make, model, color, license num- This gives me arms to grab hold THROW IT OUT Wed Feb. 12 BRIDGEWATER STATE 5:30 ber) of when need be, plus it gets the Dear Heloise: I, like most Wed Feb. 19 at Salem State 5:00 Pets: names and descriptions walker out of the way. This also is women, am an avid user of cos- (plus location, if caged) useful in a restroom stall. -- Julia metics. I write the date I purchased Sat Feb. 22 MCLA 12:00 Pet care: Prearrangement with P., Albany, Texas them with a marker. Tues Feb. 25 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA friend or kennel to come pick up DOESN’T HURT TO ASK This allows me to judge when Thur Feb. 27 MASCAC Semifinals TBA pets in an emergency -- name, Dear Heloise: I know, I know - they should be thrown out or contact person and phone number I shouldn’t carry a balance on my replaced. Lipsticks can become Sat Feb. 29 MASCAC Championship TBA Family doctor: name and credit card. However, right now I rancid. phone number do, and at a high interest rate. It would be great if expiration Closest relative: name and I called the bank and asked if dates were put on cosmetics. -- phone number they would lower my interest rate. Mary in The Villages, Fla. Closest friend: name and They did! It was really nice of —— phone number them to work with me. -- Anne in Send a money-saving or timesav- Neighbor: name, address and Pennsylvania ing hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 795001, 2019-2020 Westfield State University phone number Great job being proactive to dig San Antonio, TX 78279-5001, or you -- Susan P., New Braunfels, out from debt! -- Heloise can fax it to 1-210-HELOISE or Women’s Swimming & Diving Schedule Texas HUBBY’S OFF THE HOOK email it to [email protected]. I Here’s a Heloise hug for you, Dear Heloise: Another hint for can’t answer your letter personally DAYTE DA OPPONENT TIME Susan. Readers, hand out this card microfiber cloths: My husband but will use the best hints received in to a trusted neighbor, and custom- occasionally leaves a tissue in his my column. Sat Jan. 25 WESTERN CONNECTICUT 1:00 ize your list for the needs of your shirt or pants pocket. If I fail to (c)2020 by King Features Sun Jan. 26 at Rhode Island College family. -- Heloise take it out before washing, I end Syndicate Inc. Sat Feb. 1 LEC Championships 11:00 a.m. @ UMass Dartmouth Thur Feb. 13 New England Championships Fri Feb. 14 New England Championships Sat Feb. 15 New England Championships Sun Feb. 16 New England Championships @ University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI

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The City of Westfield is seeking applicants to fill several skilled seasonal positions for the Parks and Recreation Department’s 2020 spring and summer programs. Posi- To Advertise Call tions will be posted from December 12, 2019 and will close February 3, 2020 with candidate selections being made by mid- February. Positions pay $15.00 hr. ($ 413-562-4181 Ext. 118 450.00 per week) subject to funding. These positions are considered seasonal employ- ees and receive no benefits. CLASSIFIEDAvailable Online 24/7 at www.thewestfieldnews.com/classifieds Email [email protected] Field Hockey Instructor: Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Duties include teaching and super- vising children the sport of field hockey. Thorough knowledge of field hockey and prior field hockey instructional experience HELP WANTED HELP WANTED preferred. PETS RENTALS Pickle ball Specialist: Southwick-Tolland-Granville 1 Bedroom. Centrally located. Applicants must be 18 years of age or CITY OF WESTFIELD Regional School District older. Duties include teaching and super- Heat/Electricity/Hot Water included. 1st floor. vising adults and children the sport of Has the following employment Seeking Applicants For: $1,075 p/month. Cats welcome for extra $25 pickle ball in an instructional setting. Thor- opportunity available: p/month. Now available. Deposit required. ough knowledge of pickle ball and prior FULL-TIME SCHOOL CUSTODIAN Call: 413-568-2195 pickle ball instructional experience pre- Airport Manager – Airport Dept. ferred. Summer Apply In-Person at: For more information including complete Preschool Specialist: 86 Powder Mill Road, Southwick Applicants must be 21 years of age or job description, qualifications, salary range, application and closing dates go to 5 ROOM, 3 bedroom, older. Teacher’s certification preferred and Or On-Line at www.schoolspring.com experience working with children 3-8 yrs. $1,000 p/month. old. Teaching arts and crafts, songs and www.cityofwestfield.org Also 8 ROOM, 5-Bedroom nature activities in a preschool setting. $1,400 p/month Summer EOE

Soccer Specialist: PETS Completely renovated. Westfield/Russell area, Applicants must be 18 years of age or country setting. NEW stove, refrigerator and older. Duties include teaching and super- heating unit. Large yard, parking. No pets vising children in the sport of soccer. Thor- please. Call today, won't last. ough knowledge of soccer and prior soc- JOB OPPORTUNITY cer instructional experience preferred. Two weeks. Summer position Busy coating, distribution facility seeks am- Available Immediately bitious persons to join our team and parti- (413)348-3431 Tennis Instructor: Applicants must be 18 years of age or cipate in all aspects of order processing SHELTIE PUPPIES older. Duties include teaching and super- and machine operation no experience ne- 1 Male vising children the sport of tennis. Thor- cessary, just a good attitude. Extremely Now available to go to home! ough knowledge of tennis and prior tennis clean working environment and excellent THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE Complete set of puppy shots instructional experience preferred. Even- benefits. & de-worming ing hours and Saturday mornings. Spring HOME PET SITTING SERVICE RUSSELL- 2 Bedroom House, and summer position Send information to: careers@titan- Daily dog walks, Vacation Care. 14 years ex- Call Kelly: 413-569-1420 Country setting, carport. First, cuttingtools.com perience. References Tennis Specialist: (413)667-3684 last, security. $1200/month. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Duties include teaching and super- Call 914-220-2387 vising children the sport of tennis. Thor- ough knowledge of tennis and prior tennis instructional experience preferred. Sum- mer position WANTED Theater Arts Specialist: Applicants must be 21 years of age or All fishing & hunting equipment machinist older. Duties include teaching and super- Advertisers... vising children in various theater arts pro- tools, Anvils, Smith & Wesson, vintage light- grams. Knowledge of age appropriate pro- ing, LP's, signs & taxidermy. Now buying grams and techniques, and prior theater Now that we are a Morning gold, silver, & coins, Cash paid. Mike the arts experience preferred. Four weeks. fishing guy 413-519-4048 Summer position Newspaper, we have New, Volleyball Specialist: Earlier DISPLAY AD Deadlines. Antiques - always buying, cash paid one item Applicants must be 20 years of age or or entire estate. Clocks, military, cameras, older. Duties include teaching and super- watches, toys, posters, art, jewelry, signs, mu- vising children in the sport of volleyball. Please call us with any questions regarding Thorough knowledge of volleyball and pri- sical instruments plus more. 413-206-8688 or instructional volleyball experience pre- The Westfield News Advertising Deadlines. ferred. Cash paid, radios, ham equipment, CB, vin- tage electronics, amps, old watches, guitars, Youth Sports Instructor: DISPLAY AD ORDER & DISPLAY AD APPROVAL Applicants must be 18 years of age or musical instruments. 413-206-8688 older. The Youth Sports Instructor teaches EDITIONS AD COPY DEADLINE: DEADLINE: various sports programs to children ages 3- 12. Experience working with children and WANTED TO BUY thorough knowledge of teaching various MONDAY ...... DUE WED. BY 12 Noon ...... DUE THUR. BY 11am sports preferred. Spring and summer Buying junk or wrecked cars TUESDAY...... DUE THUR. BY 12 Noon ...... DUE FRI. BY 11am Applications are available on line or at City and light trucks. Hall, Personnel Department, 59 Court Call Mark's Auto Parts, ...... Street Westfield, MA, 01085. Hours are WEDNESDAY DUE FRI. BY 12 Noon DUE MON. BY 11am E. Granby, CT from M-F from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 860-653-2551 THURSDAY ...... DUE MON. BY 12 Noon ...... DUE TUES. BY 11am As a condition of employment, all candid- ates must submit to a CORI/SORI (a crim- inal back ground check) and complete the FRIDAY ...... DUE TUES. BY 12 Noon ...... DUE WED. BY 11am Conflict of Interest Law form. The City of BUYING OLD SPORTS CARDS Westfield is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmat- SATURDAY ...... DUE WED. BY 12 Noon ...... DUE THUR. BY 11am Collector is buying pre 1975 baseball, football, ive Action Employer (M/F/H) basketball, hockey, boxing and golf. No collec- tion is too large. Steve 508-932-4095 Any questions regarding positions, please The WesTfield NeWs / RemiNdeR PublicaTioNs call the Parks and Recreation office: 572-6263 62 School Street • Westfield, MA • (413) 562-4181

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