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JOHN STEINBECK Low of 55. www.thewestfieldnews.com VOL.St. 86 NO.Mary’s 151 issues TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents statement to families WESTFIELD – In a communication Monday to parishioners and families of parish school students, Fr. Frank Lawlor, pastor, stated that the Parish and Diocese are committed to operating the high school for the 2018-2019 aca- demic year. The statement went on to reiterate the goal of a minimum 20 students entering as freshman in September even though there are only 15 enrolled An open house for the turnpike exit study at this time. Blandford resident T. J. Cousineau points to his com- drew a crowd Monday to Blandford Town The edict by Bishop Rozanski when the announcement was made about ments supporting an exit. the future of the school, was that a minimum 30 students were to be enrolled Hall. (Photo by Amy Porter) as freshman each successive year beginning in the fall of 2019. Fr. Lawlor used the e-mailed communication to address rumors and mis- information that appears to be circulated via social media despite requests for updates by The Westfield News in an effort to reach the greater public. Open house on turnpike exit Inquiries last week to both Fr. Lawlor and the diocese about the reconsti- tuted school board were not answered however, in the release on Monday, it was detailed that the school board, “is comprised of our two principals Kathy (Friguglietti) and Juli (Jensen-Derrig), Kim (Jaszek), our recruiting study draws crowd to Blandford coordinator, Christiana Lovelace, Bob Wilcox, Erin Carrier, Madison Rix, By AMY PORTER choose preferences for locations by applying stick-on Dave Noonan and 3 people not directly related to the school. The Diocesan Correspondent dots. Comment boards were spread around the room, School Board By-laws suggest that no more than 1/3 of its members should BLANDFORD – MassDOT held a well-attended along with timelines of the process which is still in be parents of current students.” open house on the I-90 Interchange Study at Blandford the feasibility stage with all options on the table, The communication appeared to highlight plans previously discussed to Town Hall on Monday afternoon. The I-90 including possible locations, and whether or not to go maintain the feasibility of the high school for the future which included a Interchange Study is a planning study that will evalu- forward. tuition assistance endowment, transportation, and student recruitment. ate the feasibility of adding an interchange on I-90 Most of the conversation around the room started When addressing the transportation issue Fr. Lawlor stated that, while between the existing interchanges located in the with whether people were for or against a new turn- they have not given up on the idea, initial information seems to have indi- Town of Lee and the City of Westfield (Exits 2 and 3, pike exit. cated that the costs for implementing were higher than expected and the respectively). “Absolutely,” said Blandford resident T. J. Maps were laid out and posted on the wall for resi- See Families, Page 5 dents and other interested parties to study and also See Turnpike Exit, Page 5 Antique tool Event in Southwick to help non-profit chest, books organizations By GREG FITZPATRICK galore find Correspondent SOUTHWICK – The 1ST Run Walk Southwick will take place Memorial Day weekend on May 27 at Whalley Park. The race starts at 11:30 a.m., with registration at 11 new homes a.m. The races consist of a 1K kids run that costs $25. By LORI SZEPELAK There is also a 2.5K walk for $30, a 5K run for $35, and Correspondent a 10K run for $45. WESTFIELD — A handmade carpenter’s Trish Labieniec, who created and is organizing the tool chest – dating back to the early 1900’s – event, is a Southwick resident and works for Nurse found a new home on Saturday afternoon. Anesthesia Professional Services, decided that she want- As the annual Friends of the Westfield ed to make an impact outside of her job. Athenaeum spring book sale was wrapping up Original Be Green club members Kathleen Ryan, Annie Skerry, “On the side, I felt like I wanted to do something to its four-day major fundraiser, Bob Goyette Natalie Tacke and Jenna Swochek. (Photo by Amy Porter) give back to the community,” said Labieniec. Run Walk Southwick is a non-profit event and all of was hopeful he would be the highest bidder the proceeds will be going towards the two non-profit for one of the more unusual items up for sale organizations that Labieniec has chosen to be included in – a tool chest that clearly had been passed ‘Be Green’ club student this year’s event. The two organizations are the Southwick down through the generations. Civic Fund and Team Justice. Robert Hullivan, co-chair of the book sale, said a longtime member of the Friends group See Non-Profits, Page 5 had donated the tool chest. The only back- founders return ground that was passed on is that the individ- ual who had created the tool chest immigrated from Sweden and was a carpenter by trade in to spread the word the Northampton area. By AMY PORTER “I have been in construction all my life,” Correspondent said Goyette, now retired from Heritage HUNTINGTON – Last Wednesday, several alumnae of the “Be Homes at 456 Southampton Road. “I had read Green” club at Gateway Regional returned after eleven years to see about the tool chest in the newspaper and how the program has advanced, and to welcome students from placed a bid first on Thursday.” Hampden Charter School of Science in Chicopee, where original Goyette said his family has a similar tool student founder Kathleen Ryan now teaches environmental sci- chest (three times the size) – dating back four ence. The Be Green team at Gateway is comprised of student mem- generations – which was preserved with all of bers who promote environmental awareness through recycling and the original tools and now is displayed at sustainability practices. Heritage Homes. Along with Ryan, other returning students from the first Be “I was anxiously awaiting the outcome of Green club in 2006-2007 included Annie Skerry, Natalie Tacke and Jenna Swochek. The Be Green club was formed after Ryan started who would be the highest bidder,” said Trish Labieniec, who is organizing Run Southwick, When the call came Saturday afternoon by See Be Green Club, Page 3 poses with Kevin Bishop and Joe Deedy, who are the founders of the two non-profits that Run Southwick See Athenaeum, Page 3 will be donating the proceeds to. (Photo by Greg Fitzpatrick) Reducing the Risk of Food Allergies in Children By ELIANA LAKRITZ the body. Symptoms of food allergies allergy, special feeding practices early exposure would increase the MS RD LDN, range in severity. They may manifest may reduce the risk. likelihood of food allergies. However, Clinical Dietitian, as swelling of the throat, mouth or Breast feeding exclusively for the delaying food introduction has not Baystate Noble Hospital neck, itching, vomiting, diarrhea, first six months of life has been been shown to prevent food allergies. The number of cases of food aller- abdominal pain or can be as severe shown to reduce the risk of cows- The National Institute of Allergy and gies has increased over the last 20 as anaphylaxis, which is life threat- milk allergies. Exclusively feeding Infectious Diseases does recommend years. The Center for Disease Control ening. The best way to prevent these infant formula has not been shown to that infants 4-6 months of age be reported that food allergies in chil- reactions is to avoid the allergen or prevent this allergy. Research does exposed to peanut-containing foods. dren under 18 years increased by any ingredients that contain it. About not support avoiding particular com- One study did find that early intro- 18% from 1997 to 2007. For this 90% of food-related allergic reac- mon allergens (egg, nuts, milk) while duction of peanuts significantly reason, many new and expecting tions occur from milk, eggs, peanuts, pregnant or breastfeeding. reduced the risk of developing a parents are seeking ways to reduce tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish and shell- Recommendations on introducing peanut allergy in children at high risk the potential development of food fish. the most common food allergens for the allergy. That being said, call allergies in their children. How can we reduce the risk of have changed drastically over the your pediatrician immediately if What is a Food Allergy? food allergies in children? years. For decades, allergists recom- your child experiences any of the Eliana Lakritz MS RD LDN, A food allergy occurs when the While there are no foolproof ways mended that young infants avoid aforementioned symptoms. Clinical Dietitian, Baystate immune system perceives a normally of preventing food allergies, espe- common food allergens, especially Noble Hospital. (WNG file photo) harmless food protein as a threat to cially if a biological relative has the peanuts.