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$1.00 VOL. 86 NO. 151 SATURDAY,TUESDAY, JUNE JUNE 19,27, 20172021 VOL. 75 90cents NO. 143 Council receives input on renaming Main Street bridge By AMY PORTER wouldn’t have those bridges. They would installed, and as such the community at large have much higher visibility. He also promoted Staff Writer have been taken down years ago,” Steger said. has not yet had a chance to fully experience the idea of painting a mural on the back of the WESTFIELD – During live public partici- She said the bridges are a part of the history this bridge and appreciate its significance. DPW building that fronts the Greenway pation June 17 in City Council Chambers, of the Rail Trail, which began in 1820 with FOCGRT member-at-large Paul Cacholese, toward the northern end, and is clearly visible several members of the Friends of the Irish immigrants building up the canals and a professor at Westfield State University, said from the existing Purple Heart Trail. He said Columbia Greenway Rail Trail (FOCGRT) the rail, and are a part of the cultural develop- the group has offered to support the naming of ArtWorks was interested in that possibility, and a resident not connected with the group ment and history of the city, commemorated in other structures for the Purple Heart and would be an excellent place for a mural addressed the council about naming the Main historical signage along the trails. Committee. He said the Main Street bridge is that would be educational and informative and Street bridge on the Rail Trail. Steger said since speaking at the City not a part of the Purple Heart Trail, and that it help bring awareness. The proposal by Don Wielgus and the Properties Committee against the renaming of might be more appropriate to name the Elm Cacholese then showed a photo of the Main Purple Heart Committee requests naming the the bridge, she did have contact with Wielgus Street bridge, which is a part of the trail, as the Street bridge which is on the city website, bridge the Purple Heart Commemorative with suggestions on naming other bridges. She Purple Heart bridge. “They are not interested with the planned signage that does not leave a Bridge. said that group did not seem willing to com- The new Columbia Greenway Rail Trail lot of room for more signage. “We are not FOCGRT president Carmel Steger expressed promise. She asked the city council to be very bridge at Main Street. (MARC ST. ONGE/THE opposed to naming a bridge Purple Heart the concerns of the group, which was against thoughtful in naming any of the bridges, espe- WESTFIELD NEWS) bridge, but why this bridge and why now after the proposal. cially since the Rail Trail is not yet complete. discussing this for three years?” he said. Steger said none of the bridges that have FOCGRT development officer Jonathan Court Street resident Tim Matthews also been installed in the past year, including the McHatton said he studied urban planning and in that. We tried to give suggestions,” he said. spoke on the topic. “I am speaking tonight Elm Street bridge which will be refurbished community development in college, and now Cacholese said the FOCGRT was also will- also on the Rail Trail bridge, and didn’t realize and renovated this summer, would be there if does that work in his professional life and in ing to work in conjunction with Wielgus to they were going to be here,” he said, adding it hadn’t been for the plans of the Columbia his role with the Columbia Greenway Rail lobby the state to name the Southbound that he was speaking as a citizen of Westfield Greenway Rail Trail to continue the rail trail Trail. He said the bridge is not yet complete 10-202 bridge, which is unnamed, as the from Southwick to the Esplanade. “We and there are features that have not been Purple Heart bridge, which he said would See Main Street Bridge, Page 2

Council approves Writers’ series: agreement with A Memorable Southwick for Graduation By LORI SZEPELAK Correspondent regional dispatch Editor’s note: Throughout the year, Aaron Costa in the PICU after emergency members of the WhipCity Wordsmiths surgery. (TANYA ROGALSKI PHOTO) By PETER CURRIER share their insights as part of an ongo- Staff Writer ing writers’ series in The Westfield WESTFIELD — The City Council voted News. The latest topic we asked area Writers’ series: unanimously June 17 to approve an Inter- writers to explore was their thoughts Municipal Agreement (IMA) with Southwick to on the graduation season. Today’s sub- create a regional dispatch system between the mission is by Susan Buffum. Tragedy to two communities. WESTFIELD — Susan Buffum is a The IMA was signed by Mayor Donald F. local author and artist residing in Humason Jr. June 18. It will now be voted on by Westfield. She is the cofounder, with Triumph – A the Southwick Select Board before it can be Melissa Volker in 1980 – when she daughter Kelly Buffum, of the signed by Southwick Chief Administrative spent her senior year of high school WhipCity Wordsmiths authors/writers social and support group. She is also a Officer Karl J. Stinehart. Once it has been immersed in the world of theater. Graduation is signed, grant funding can be released by the state (SUBMITTED PHOTO) director of Artworks of Westfield. to begin the process of building out the infra- Buffum has numerous novels, story structure. anthologies, and novellas to her credit, Celebrated The Select Board vote is expected to take and is known for her pen and ink/col- Writers’ series: ored pencil wildlife, black squirrel, cat By LORI SZEPELAK place next week, though no meeting agenda has Correspondent been posted on Southwick’s website as of press and dog drawings. Her books are avail- able on Amazon and Kindle. Prints of Editor’s note: Throughout the year, members time on June 18. The Stranger of the WhipCity Wordsmiths share their insights “It opens up the door for millions of dollars of her artwork are available in her etsy shop BicycleCityArtworks. as part of an ongoing writers’ series in The grants that Westfield otherwise would not get if Westfield News. The latest topic we asked area they remained on their dispatch and Southwick is Me If you have an interest in writing she can be contacted at whipcityword- writers to explore was their thoughts on the remained on their own dispatch,” said Ward 6 By LORI SZEPELAK graduation season. Today’s submission is by City Councilor William Onyski. Correspondent [email protected]. The title of her submission is “A Tanya Rogalski. Onyski and Ward 4 City Councilor Michael Editor’s note: Throughout the year, WESTFIELD — Tanya Rogalski is a resi- Burns had voted to advance the IMA from the members of the WhipCity Wordsmiths Memorable Graduation.” A Memorable Graduation dent of Westfield and a member of the WhipCity Legislation and Ordinance Committee June 15. share their insights as part of an Wordsmiths. She is the mother of the writer Onyski said he estimates that Westfield could ongoing writers’ series in The In 2009 our daughter, Kelly Buffum, recently graduated from Westfield group’s youngest author, Ayden Rogalski. receive $1 million in grant funding. He said Westfield News. The latest topic we Rogalski owns Country View Homestead, Westfield’s current emergency dispatch budget asked area writers to explore was See Graduation, Page 3 where along with her family, she grows organic is approximately $750,000, but could go down their thoughts on the graduation sea- vegetables and raises various animals. She also as low as $20,000 with the grant funding. son. Today’s submission is by Melissa hand makes a variety of items for the home, The needed infrastructure would include a Volker. such as natural soy candles and wreaths. She fiber connection between Westfield and WESTFIELD — Melissa Volker home schools her children and believes that Southwick and a backup microwave radio as says she always has several story children learn best when they are able to expe- well. ideas “kicking around,” but at the rience the world around them by being hands- “They feel that they can get this going in about moment she is taking a break from on. 18 months. If not, state grants could come in writing as those ideas percolate. Her submission is titled “Tragedy to Triumph with, say, $700,000. Then Westfield and Volker was a featured author at the – A Graduation is Celebrated.” Southwick will do $700,000 worth of work and recent event at the Westfield Green Tragedy to Triumph – A Graduation is wait until the next grant cycle, get more money and was happy to have several of her Celebrated and complete the work,” said Onyski. books find new readers. We all dream of the day our kids will gradu- Onyski thanked Public Safety Communications Volker said in particular, a young ate high school. All those times you said “I love Director Nina Barszcz for leading the effort to girl whose glee at finding a fantasy you and have a great day” when you dropped get the IMA done. adventure book with a girl hero con- them off. The field trips you loved to chaperone Burns said that he thinks the partnership with firmed her reason for writing – because it was a day off for you too. School Southwick will allow Westfield to be open for “inspiring minds of all ages to look projects that they waited until the last minute to other communities to join as well. beyond, open their hearts and believe tell you about. Cheers when their team won a “This is a win-win, especially for us, and for in magic of all kinds.” game or they aced that test they studied so hard Southwick,” said Burns. Volker added that the magic is for and tears when their heart was broken At-Large City Councilor David Flaherty said there “if you take the time to look.” because it broke yours too. he and city officials had been advocating for a Her submission is titled “The Yes, I was dreaming about that day. I was regional dispatch system for years. Stranger is Me.” already planning it, and then I got the call. The “This is the kind of thing that can save the city The Stranger is Me call that no parent should ever have to get. money and help us solve some of the long term I was something of a black sheep July 1st, 2020 things I am looking at,” said Flaherty. throughout school. In a small, fairly Susan Buffum is the cofounder of Ma’am, this is officer — from the Westfield At-Large City Councilor Kristen Mello called conservative upstate New York town the WhipCity Wordsmiths with her Police Department. Your son, Aaron, has been dispatchers “the unsung heroes” of law enforce- daughter, Kelly Buffum. (SUBMITTED in an accident and is being taken to Baystate ment. See The Stranger, Page 3 PHOTO) See Triumph, Page 6

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My son Riley manned the “However, my military service has weakening civil-military relations,” informed my thinking on this issue.” Matthews said, adding that it “pro- around the corner, it is a perfect time water station in his first official func- Matthews said he is an OEF/OIF motes superficial action when more for gathering with friends and family. tion as a Cub Scout. On June 14 we veteran of multiple deployments in impactful action work can be done.” After this last year, it is so good to see celebrated Flag Day and the U.S. Iraq and Afghanistan, and has had Matthews said he knows that the concert series in downtown Army’s Birthday (246 yrs). I donned friends that have been killed or many of the councilors have served Westfield and many other events are my military uniform that I retired in maimed in both conflicts. “However, in the military themselves or have starting back up and life is truly get- over ten years ago (still fits!) and went I am coming here tonight to advo- family members, relatives, and con- ting back to normal. to the twin bridges for an event that cate against naming the Main Street stituents that have. “You may be I attended two committee hearings: Mayor Humason began as a State bridge as the Purple Heart Trail tempted to support the name change The Joint Committee on Higher Representative. I felt proud to see all Bridge. While I applaud Mr. as a sign of support for the military. Education and The Joint Committee the people that came out and the Wielgus’ efforts to raise awareness Resist this temptation,” he said, on Education. Several people provid- response from all the people who around veterans issues, this is not encouraging more actionable types ed testimony during an over five-hour drove by was outstanding! the place,” he said. of support, such as funding for the hearing before the education commit- We finished the week celebrating Matthews said multiple venues Veterans Services officer. “A vote tee. On June 9 there was a our newest state holiday on Friday. across the city remember and cele- against naming the bridge the Purple Constitutional Convention where the Juneteenth commemorates June 19th, brate veterans, including Stanley Heart Trail is not a vote against the ‘Fair Share Amendment’, a tax hike 1865, the day the last Black slaves in Park, Parker Park and the Purple military, but a thoughtful vote for on millionaires, was approved to be the Confederacy were liberated by Heart Trail itself. “Westfield and its the development of the city as a placed on the 2022 ballot. Also, the STATE REP. Union forces in Galveston, Texas. By veterans’ advocates are to be com- whole,” he said. legislature passed a law just before KELLY PEASE that time, the Emancipation mended — we do a good job in our Later in the meeting under reports 9:00pm on June 16 to extend some of Proclamation freeing all slaves in the town – however, not every bridge, from committees, Councilor Dan and I listened to their concerns. We corner or park need to be attributed Allie also addressed the subject. He the COVID-19 emergency procedures Confederacy had already been signed to the military, nor should they be,” thanked the members of the that expired. The bill allows for con- had a great dialog, and I really appre- into law for more than two years. ciated the opportunity, since I repre- he said, adding, “The Main Street FOCGRT who spoke earlier and tinued remote public meetings, to-go We continue to help constituents bridge and rail trail have been in who had also come to the meeting. cocktail sales and town meeting flex- sent all the people of Westfield wheth- with various issues. If you are having er you are a Democrat, Unenrolled process for 12 years. This most Allie said they put the renaming ibilities, to name a couple. problems contacting or getting an recent naming proposal was only of the bridge on the agenda of the In addition to the committee hear- (independent), Republican, or unreg- answer from Departments or Agencies put forward once the bridge was sub-committee in an effort to be ings and legislative business, I also istered. Ethan attended a Covid task within the Commonwealth, please nearing completion. For years, responsive to the request by Wielgus attended a meeting with the Gateway force/housing first meeting that reach out to us and we will help to the drafts have been circulated and the and the Purple Heart Committee. Cities Caucus, the Regional Transit addresses problems and concerns with best of our abilities to get a resolution. vision has been clearly identified. Allie said the FOCGRT came up Authority Caucus, and the PFAS Task meeting our housing needs in Western If you have any questions or con- Now is not the time to shift from a with some great ideas and agreed to Force. Caucuses like these are impor- Massachusetts, especially over this cerns, please contact Ethan or I at: well-established, prior approved, meet themselves with the Purple tant for legislators to stand together on past year. I sat down for a discussion [email protected] or kelly. well thought-out process. Heart Committee, who he said he similar issues from across the com- with Westfield School Superintendent [email protected] or by calling our “Lastly as a veteran, not every- hadn’t yet had the chance to speak monwealth to increase our voice at the Czaporowski; we discussed some of office at 413-875-8787. We are locat- thing needs to be militarized and the with. Statehouse. the upcoming bills related to schools ed at 94 N Elm St Suite 301N in the military need not be continually dei- “We are trying to be accommo- I was invited for a meet and greet in the commonwealth and he provided Westwood Building. fied. A hyperfocus on bumper stick- dating to both groups,” he said, add- with the Westfield Democratic an update and future outlook for our ers, bridges and t-shirts and visual ing that the item will remain in Committee. It was a great meeting schools. Serving Westfield, representations of support don’t pro- committee while the FOCGRT takes where they learned more about me It was great getting out in our com- State Representative Kelly Pease vide the impactful support that’s the lead on it. Police Logs Major crime and incident report responding officer reports that the dog was clearly in distress due that a dog was left inside a vehicle with slightly cracked windows Saturday, June 12, 2021 to the temperature inside the vehicle, which was estimated to be while it was 82 degrees outside, the responding officer reports that WESTFIELD 114 degrees, the officer reports that the owner of the dog was he measured the interior of the temperature of the vehicle and 12:08 p.m.: animal complaint, Main Street, a caller reports that located and did not seem to know why leaving a dog in a hot car found it was 114.5 degrees inside, the officer reports that the there is a loose black and white cat attempting to cross the street, was a problem, the owner was advised not to do so again. vehicle’s owner returned from the store 10 minutes later, meaning the responding animal control officer reports that she could not SOUTHWICK the dog had been in the vehicle for more than half an hour, the locate the cat; 11:19 a.m.: larceny, Gable View, stolen lumber reported from a officer reports that the owner was advised on why it is bad to leave 1:21 p.m.: vandalism/damage, Springfield Road, a caller reports construction site; a dog in a vehicle on a hot day; that he was involved in a road rage incident in which somebody 6:29 p.m.: suspicious activity, Vining Hill Road, a resident 4:53 p.m.: disturbance, Ethan Avenue, an off duty officer reports threw a bottle at his vehicle and damaged it, the responding officer reports hearing gunshots, all was in order; that a female party was causing a disturbance on Ethan Avenue and filed an incident report; 8 p.m.: water craft complaint, Berkshire Avenue, a caller reports was walking towards Montgomery Street, dispatch reports that 2:33 p.m.: animal complaint, rail trail, a caller reports that her a pontoon with at least 12 people disregarding the no wake zone, responding officers found the female party and confirmed that she husband was jogging along the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail an officer reports the boat was within its capacity and the driver had an active arrest warrant, the officers report that Andrea Marie when he came across two domestic rabbits that he was able to was advised of the complaint. Criscio, 32, of 101 Franklin Street was placed under arrest for an capture and bring to the Westfield Regional Animal Shelter; active warrant. 3:11 p.m.: suspicious, Main Street, a caller reports that he heard Sunday, June 13, 2021 what sounded like fireworks or a gunshot before leaving for work, WESTFIELD SOUTHWICK the caller reports that he returned home to find what appeared to be 1:43 a.m.: accident, North Road, a caller reports that a motor 1:38 a.m.: missing person, Oak Street, a caller reports a male blood in the back corner of his yard, the responding officer reports vehicle struck a large boulder with no injuries, the responding jumped off a boat into the lake and was not found, the party was that he believes the blood came from a small mammal that left the officer reports that one tow truck was requested to remove the reported seen leaving the water and was later located, all in order; area, the officer reports that he advised the caller to call the police vehicle from the scene, the officer reports that an ambulance was 3:36 p.m.: officer wanted, North Boat Ramp, the ramp attendant again if he hears another shot; requested to evaluate the vehicle’s operator, dispatch reports that requests a registration check on a jet ski, all in order; 3:44 p.m.: animal complaint, Springfield Road, a caller reports one person refused medical attention, the officer reports that the 4:28 p.m.: animal complaint, College Highway, a caller reports that a vehicle is parked in a Springfield Road parking lot with a dog vehicle was released to the owner on scene; a dog tied in the bed of a pickup truck, the responding officer was inside and the windows barely down while it is 73 degrees out, the 2:06 p.m.: animal complaint, East Main Street, a caller reports not able to locate the truck or dog.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Sat., June 19, 2021 is the 170th day of the year. 195 days remain until the end of the year

Sweden–Norway. is approved after surviving an 83-day ing the death of a local chef. soccer player and manager ON THIS DAY 1862 – The U.S. Congress prohibits filibuster in the United States Senate. 2009 – War in North-West Pakistan: 1964 – Brian Vander Ark, Ameri- slavery in United States territories, nul- 1965 – Nguyễn Cao Kỳ becomes The Pakistani Armed Forces open Op- can singer-songwriter and guitar- 325 – The original Nicene Creed is lifying Dred Scott v. Sandford. Prime Minister of South Vietnam at eration Rah-e-Nijat against the Taliban ist adopted at the First Council of Nicaea. 1865 – Over two years after the the head of a military junta; General and other Islamist rebels in the South 1968 – Timothy Morton, American 1179 – The Battle of Kalvskinnet Emancipation Proclamation, slaves in Nguyễn Văn Thiệu becomes the fig- Waziristan area of the Federally Ad- philosopher and academic takes place outside Nidaros (now Galveston, Texas, United States, are urehead chief of state. ministered Tribal Areas. 1968 – Kimberly Anne “Kim” Trondheim), Norway. Earl Erling finally informed of their freedom. The 1985 – Members of the Revolutionary 2012 – WikiLeaks founder Julian As- Walker, American film and televi- Skakke is killed, and the battle chang- anniversary is still officially celebrat- Party of Central American Workers, sange requested asylum in London’s sion actress (d. 2001) es the tide of the civil wars. ed in Texas and 41 other contiguous dressed as Salvadoran soldiers, attack Ecuadorian Embassy for fear of ex- 1970 – Quincy Watts, American 1306 – The Earl of Pembroke’s army states as Juneteenth. Juneteenth offi- the Zona Rosa area of San Salvador. tradition to the US after publication sprinter and football player defeats Bruce’s Scottish army at the cially became a federal holiday in the 1987 – Basque separatist group ETA of previously classified documents 1970 – Brian Welch, American Battle of Methven. United States in 2021. commits one of its most violent at- including footage of civilian killings by singer-songwriter and guitarist 1586 – English colonists leave Roa- 1867 – Maximilian I of the Second tacks, in which a bomb is set off in a the US army. 1972 – Brian McBride, American noke Island, after failing to establish Mexican Empire is executed by a firing supermarket, Hipercor, killing 21 and 2018 – The 10,000,000th United soccer player and coach England’s first permanent settlement squad in Querétaro, Querétaro. injuring 45. States Patent is issued. 1972 – Robin Tunney, American in North America. 1875 – The Herzegovinian rebellion 1988 – Pope John Paul II canonizes 2018 – Antwon Rose II was fatally shot actress 1770 – New Church Day: Emanuel against the Ottoman Empire begins. 117 Vietnamese Martyrs. in East Pittsburgh by East Pittsburgh 1973 – Jahine Arnold, American Swedenborg writes: “The Lord sent 1903 – Benito Mussolini, at the time a 1990 – The current international law Police Officer Michael Rosfeld after football player forth His twelve disciples, who fol- radical Socialist, is arrested by Bern defending indigenous peoples, Indig- being involved in a near-fatal drive-by 1974 – Doug Mientkiewicz, Amer- lowed Him in the world into the whole police for advocating a violent general enous and Tribal Peoples Convention, shooting. ican baseball player, coach, and spiritual world to preach the Gospel strike. 1989, is ratified for the first time by manager that the Lord God Jesus Christ reigns. 1910 – The first Father’s Day is cel- Norway. 1975 – Anthony Parker, American This took place on the 19th day of ebrated in Spokane, Washington. 1990 – The Communist Party of the TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS basketball player June, in the year 1770.” 1913 – Natives Land Act, 1913 in Russian Soviet Federative Socialist 1976 – Dennis Crowley, American 1955 – Mary Schapiro, American businessman, co-founded Four- 1800 – War of the Second Coalition South Africa implemented. Republic is founded in Moscow. Battle of Höchstädt results in a French lawyer and politician square 1921 – The village of Knockcroghery, 1991 – The last Soviet army units in – Jean Rabe, American victory over Austria. 1957 1976 – Anita Wilson, American Ireland, was burned by British forces. Hungary are withdrawn. journalist and author 1816 – Battle of Seven Oaks be- singer-songwriter and producer 1934 – The Communications Act of 2005 – Following a series of Michelin – Sergei Makarov, Russian- tween North West Company and Hud- 1958 1978 – Zoe Saldana, American 1934 establishes the United States’ tire failures during the United States American ice hockey player and actress son’s Bay Company, near Winnipeg, Federal Communications Commission Grand Prix weekend at Indianapo- coach Manitoba, Canada. 1983 – Macklemore, American (FCC). lis, and without an agreement being 1959 – Mark DeBarge, American rapper 1821 – Decisive defeat of the Filiki 1943 – The Philadelphia Eagles and reached, 14 cars from seven teams in singer-songwriter and trumpet – Paul Dano, American ac- Eteria by the Ottomans at Drăgășani 1984 Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL merge Michelin tires withdrew after complet- player tor (in Wallachia). for one season due to player short- ing the formation lap, leaving only six 1960 – Johnny Gray, American 1986 – Marvin Williams, Ameri- 1846 – The first officially recorded, ages caused by World War II. cars from three teams on Bridgestone runner and coach can basketball player[9] organized baseball game is played 1953 – Cold War: Julius and Ethel tires to race. 1960 – Patti Rizzo, American 1987 – Rashard Mendenhall, under Alexander Cartwright’s rules on Rosenberg are executed at Sing Sing, 2007 – The al-Khilani Mosque bomb- golfer American football player Hoboken, New Jersey’s Elysian Fields in New York. ing in Baghdad leaves 78 people dead 1962 – Paula Abdul, American 1988 – Jacob deGrom, American with the New York Base Ball Club de- 1960 – The first NASCAR race was and another 218 injured. singer-songwriter, dancer, ac- baseball player feating the Knickerbockers 23–1. Cart- held at Charlotte Motor Speedway. 2009 – Mass riots involving over tress, and presenter 1990 – Xavier Rhodes, American wright umpired. 1961 – Kuwait declares independence 10,000 people and 10,000 police offi- 1963 – Laura Ingraham, Ameri- football player 1850 – Princess Louise of the Neth- from the United Kingdom. cers break out in Shishou, China, over can radio host and author 1992 – C. J. Mosley, American erlands marries Crown Prince Karl of 1964 – The Civil Rights Act of 1964 the dubious circumstances surround- 1964 – Brent Goulet, American football player THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2021 - PAGE 3 The Stranger Graduation Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 in the seventies, we were High School 8th in her helping her daughter don all ground or climb the stairs up the family of artists: poets, class, went off to college at her graduation regalia. They to the quad where the gradua- writers, performers — and Worcester Polytechnic were also still packing the tion ceremony was taking worse – peaceniks. Institute. She had chosen to rest of Bethany’s belongings. place. Kelly set up her laptop By junior high school I major in mechanical engi- John and I helped Kelly don on the kitchen counter and I was eyeing my way out. neering as her strengths were her robe, stoles, and cords, sat by myself watching the While I had my cadre of math and science. However, plus her mortarboard so we ceremony on her computer friends that prevented the she had demonstrated could get pictures of the girls while John took photos on the cruelty of cheerleader throughout her secondary prior to them crossing cam- quad. It was a blustery day cliques from leaving me education that not only had pus to join the processional. and there was some rain near utterly isolated – the group she inherited her father’s log- The sad part was Kelly would the end of the ceremony, but who, on Halloween, inten- ical, analytical brain but also be seated with the postgradu- the proudest moment of my tionally missed the home- her mother’s creative brain ate students as she was receiv- life was hearing my daugh- room bell so us Storm (with a talent for writing and ing her bachelor’s and her ter’s name called and watch- Melissa Volker is a literary and Troopers could blast drawing). Worcester master’s degrees while ing her cross the stage to YA fiction author. (SUBMITTED through the door and take Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Bethany would be with the shake hands with the college our places on either side PHOTO) had an intensive agenda for graduating seniors receiving president and received her to allow Darth Vader to its’ students that was stressful their bachelor’s degrees. two degrees – her bachelor’s make his grand entrance – ultimately, I felt I didn’t really to many students, but Kelly (Bethany went on to Brown in mechanical engineering Kelly Buffum in robe, stoles, belong and longed for something more. Something beyond accepted the challenge and University and earned her and her master’s in materials and cords ready to receive that tight little space where everyone knew everyone else and dug right into her studies. Ph.D. in bioengineering and science and engineering. She her bachelor’s and master’s you were often “in” and then “out” with such velocity it gave The first three years flew will be an assistant professor was the first member of our degrees in four years from you whiplash; where a flag with a peace sign on it hung on by. At the beginning of her at Clark University in immediate family to earn a Worcester Polytechnic the front of our house was left torn into shredded balls and senior year John and I sent Potsdam, N.Y. this fall.) master’s degree. It certainly Institute in May of 2013. her back to WPI thinking that Due to an RA flare-up I was a memorable graduation tossed around our property while we were away on vacation. (SUBMITTED PHOTO) I was already an actress and knew I wanted to pursue that we’d be celebrating her earn- could not walk on uneven day! brass ring in the ‘real world.’ ing her bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (with I wanted out. So at the end of my junior year I decided I would not a concentration in materials attend my senior year and instead, would intern at a regional science) in May of 2013. That theater in the area before heading off to NYU and the all changed early in the first Strasberg Institute the following fall. My homeroom and half of senior year when chemistry teacher said, “You want to what? They will never Kelly met with the head of approve that.” her department to discuss the He was wrong. 5-year program since we had My senior year I was sixteen-going-on-seventeen (yes, just okayed her attending WPI Supporting people. 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By COLIN A. YOUNG State House News Service BOSTON - Nearly five years after Massachusetts voters legalized cannabis through a ballot law that emphasized mak- ing the newly legal industry accessible to people and com- munities harmed by the War on Drugs, major barriers to entry still remain for many, one of the state's marijuana regulators said Tuesday. Nurys Camargo, who serves on the Cannabis Control Commission, testified Tuesday before the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy during a hearing focused primarily on bills to establish some type of state-managed loan or grant fund to promote social equity and economic empowerment in the world of cannabis. She reminded lawmakers that Massachusetts was the first state in the country to mandate that equity and inclusion be part of its legal cannabis framework and was the first to launch programs specifically designed to assist entrepreneurs and businesses from communities disproportionately harmed by the decades of marijuana prohibition. So far, she said, the CCC has provided technical or other assistance to 500 appli- cants. "I will say that the data tells a different story, or tells a story, and it's one that I'm not shy to share with you today. Only 10 equity program participant licenses have opened for business. Nineteen certified women-, minority-, veteran-owned busi- nesses have commenced operation. While these numbers improve every month, they're not where they need to be. Too many individuals still face extensive barriers to taking part in Velis’ weekly update highlights the industry and deserve access to it," Camargo, who noted that she was speaking in her personal capacity, said. "As we know, many aspiring applicants have indicated a major bar- rier to entering this licensed industry is access to capital ... district communities and due to federal prohibition, these applicants often do not have the ability to get [a loan] from their bank, something that Hello Everyone, participants and their families Holyoke. The Paper City almost every other business in the commonwealth is able to I hope that as many of you with information, support and was the birthplace of the do." near your summer breaks, encouragement.” I am thank- sport all the way back in Camargo did not throw her support behind any particular you have all been able to find ful for the presence of such 1895. Interestingly, it was bill, but said equity applicants "need access to a state-admin- a pleasant balance between an institution in our commu- invented by the YMCA’s istered fund that can offer capital to get businesses off the “work and play.” It’s certain- nity. director at the time as a sport ground." The committee's docket Tuesday included four bills ly been easy to enjoy the This week I also partici- for “businessmen” and was related to social equity loan funds -- H 158/S 63 from Rep. outdoors with the weather pated in several Legislative went by the title “mint- Dan Hunt and Sen. Nick Collins, H 166 filed by Rep. Hannah we’ve been having and the committee hearings. On onette.” I had a great time Kane, H 177 from Rep. Dave Rogers and H 178 filed by Rep. easing of mask mandates for Tuesday I submitted testimo- learning a bit more about the Jon Santiago. vaccinated individuals. If you ny to the Committee on sport and the cultural contri- "Soup to nuts, to really open a retail cannabis dispensary have not yet been vaccinated, Mental Health, Substance butions of Western Mass at -- and it can vary, of course, depending on what market, what please consider visiting vax- Use, and Recovery on bills I the Hall of Fame. part of the state -- but it's about a million dollars," Rogers finder.mass.gov to find a vac- filed related to student’s Saturday marked the Grand said. He added, "So communities of color, women, others cine location near you. health. One of these bills Opening of the Dreamer who have not historically had as much access to capital really This weekend is Juneteenth would require that schools Dispensary in Southampton, need help, and that's been a barrier to entry." and this is the first year the permit absences for behav- an event which I attended. Though some people who spoke during Tuesday's hearing day is marked as an official STATE SEN. ioral health concerns, an issue The shop is the first licensed preferred one bill over the others, many said they supported State Holiday in JOHN C. VELIS that is simply not talked about recreational cannabis dispen- the general concept of a loan or grant fund and implored the Massachusetts. Juneteenth ognized for going above and in our school system. On sary in the town of committee to assemble a new bill using specific parts of the commemorates the real end beyond during the pandemic Thursday I testified in front Southampton and Saturday various proposals heard Tuesday. of slavery in the United in their commitment to their of the Committee on afternoon’s opening was an "Because we don't have traditional funding, we are at the States, an ending that came volunteer work with the Economic Development in action-packed celebration mercy of predatory lenders and allowing new ways of funding over two years after the Council. Southampton is support of a bill filed by my that featured food trucks, hot will increase the competition in the lending arena. Right now, Emancipation Proclamation lucky to have them. colleague Senator Gomez air balloons, and even a local we're kind of bait for these folks so a new way of funding was actually issued. This I also want to commend that would legalize sports band, the “Changes in that's regulated ... is crucial," Jonathan Batres, chairman of weekend I encourage you all students from Westfield who wagering in Massachusetts. Latitude”. the Massachusetts Cannabis Reform Coalition and a member to reflect on our nation’s his- have recently completed the While many sports wagering As always, if there is any- of the second cohort of the CCC's social equity program, said. tory and the distance we have Bridge to Adulthood pro- bills have been filed this ses- thing I can do to assist you, One difference among the bills that emerged as a point of come. gram. This program aims to sion, this bill is the only one please never hesitate to reach debate during the hearing was the funding source. This week, there are a few uplift individuals with dis- that would allow small retail- out to my office. I can be The Kane bill (H 166) does not include a dedicated funding congratulations in order for a abilities by offering them the ers like restaurants and bars reached at my email: john. source. While the Hunt/Collins bill (H 158/S 63) would pro- handful of outstanding indi- freedom to make choices and the opportunity to offer sports [email protected] or by vide funding for a loan program by matching private funds viduals in our community. cultivate their living skills. wagering to their patrons as phone: (413) 572-3920 and received with up to 25 percent of the state's marijuana excise Firstly, I would like to extend The Bridge to Adulthood pro- well. you can find me online at tax revenue, the Rogers bill (H 177) would require that host my regards to Francine claims a mission of “provid- I also enjoyed the opportu- senatorjohnvelis.com, where community agreements dedicate 1 percent to a social equity Tishman and Janet Cain for ing meaningful support and nity to attend a few different you can also sign up for my loan fund. their distinction as services for individuals” events in the district this past newsletter. "While I think the intention behind H 177 is great, I think Southampton Council on through “setting goals of each week. On Tuesday, I attended it's missing a couple of points based on the HCA context ... Aging volunteers of the year. participant’s unique needs, a tour of the International Sincerely, You can't pull off money from a host community or commu- Tishman and Cain were rec- and by enriching the lives of Volleyball Hall of Fame in John Velis nity impact fee and give it to the state, in my opinion, under the statute as drafted because it's for impacts that are reason- ably related to that community," Blake Mensing, an attorney working with cannabis businesses in Massachusetts, said. "So I don't understand at all the desire to take from the commu- nity when that HCA community impact fee is meant to be a net zero. No one should make a dollar off a community Weekend service returning impact fee. Period." Host community agreements have been one of the trickiest issues for marijuana regulators and lawmakers to deal with in across commuter rail system the almost five years since legalization. An HCA, which marijuana businesses are required to enter into before the By CHRIS LISINSKI Health insurance giant will be known Aas Point32Health CCC will consider an application, can include a community State House News Service By Katie Lannan impact fee of up to 3 percent of a marijuana business's gross BOSTON - Weekend service will return in July to the entire State House News Service sales. MBTA commuter rail network, nearly six months after the BOSTON - The combined organization of Tufts Health Plan transit agency stopped running Saturday and Sunday trains on and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care will officially be known as several lines amid upheaval from the pandemic. Point32Health, the insurers announced Wednesday. The MBTA and commuter rail operator Keolis said Tuesday The Canton-based company said its name is inspired “by the that all lines will again offer weekend service starting Saturday, 32 points on a compass” and “represents the role the organiza- July 3, with Saturday and Sunday schedules “identical across tion plays in guiding and empowering its members and making The Westfield News all lines.” a meaningful impact across the health care industry.” The new schedule will add earlier weekend travel options “We are excited to reach this important milestone for our A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC aimed at shift workers in fields such as health care, even on organization with a name that is intentionally modern and lines that kept running weekend service over the past six unique in the health care industry,” Point32Health chief mar- Mike Dobbs Barbara Perry Managing Editor months. keting officer Richard O’Connor said in a statement. “As an Sales Manager In January, the T eliminated weekend service options on the organization with deep roots in the New England region, we Hope E. Tremblay Fitchburg, Franklin, Greenbush, Haverhill, Kingston, Lowell look forward to continuing to drive innovation and seamlessly Editor James Johnson-Corwin Multi-Media Manager and Needham lines. Ridership -- and with it, fare revenue -- connecting our members to all points of the health care con- cratered during the public health crisis, dropping to a fraction tinuum.” Chris Putz Marie Brazee of pre-pandemic levels. The health plans merged in January into one organization, Sports Editor Business Manager MBTA officials said weekend ridership has rebounded in which serves about 2.2 million members across New England. recent months, now up to more than half of pre-COVID levels Tom Croswell, the former president and CEO of Tufts Health Fran Smith Lorie Perry on lines that kept Saturday and Sunday options in place. Plan, is serving as Point32Health’s CEO. Cain Hayes, the General Manager Director of Ad Production Officials originally floated mid-May as a target to restore president and CEO of the Pittsburgh-headquartered managed weekend service after facing criticism for trimming service and care organization Gateway Health, plans to step into that role 181 Root Road, Westfield , MA 01085 receiving nearly $2 billion in federal emergency aid. July 5. A summer schedule for subway and buses will take effect Despite the new name for the parent organization, the com- June 20, boosting service on the Red, Orange, Blue and Green pany said both the Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim (413)562-4181 Lines and dozens of bus routes that also underwent cuts during brands “will continue to appear in the marketplace for the www.thewestfieldnews.com the pandemic. foreseeable future.” THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2021 - PAGE 5 WESTFIELD PUBLIC HEALTH WEEKLY BULLETIN By JUANITA CARNES FNP, Board of Health chair Obituaries and JOE ROUSE, Westfield Health Director Contact roxanne@thewestfieldnewsgroup • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 The United States accounts for 4% of the world population Obituaries online at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries but 20% of the pandemic death toll worldwide. This is an alarming and shameful statistic given that we are a wealthy Gregory Clifton Messenger country with one of the best medical systems in the world. The TORRINGTON — Gregory (Greg) Clifton Messenger, true death toll is likely much higher. Public health profession- 58, (1963-2021) born January 14, 1963, son of Clifton als, health institutions and providers can’t end this pandemic (deceased February 13, 1966) and Carolyn Avery alone. The number of new COVID cases has plateaued rather Messenger in Westfield, MA passed peacefully in his than declined with 20 states reporting increases from the previ- sleep from a heart condition on June 4, 2021. ous week. The vaccination rate is not where it should be either. Greg supervised JUANITA CARNES Experts are concerned these factors and the delta variant will JOSEPH ROUSE Chair, Westfield Board of the truck yard for lead to a summer increase in cases and deaths. Massachusetts Westfield Health Director Health MSSL, a national is one of the states with the highest percentages of vaccinations truck service, in at 58%. As a community we need to contribute to increasing Newington and this rate as well as continue to practice what we have learned forgotten. We are presented with suggested travel destinations Windsor Locks. to help end this pandemic. for vacations and encouraged to participate in other activities. Earlier work showed A snapshot of America’s airports, beaches, theme parks, res- And reminded to be sure to make your reservations quickly his amazing talent in taurants would lead one to believe the pandemic is behind us. before they are sold out. If we want this pandemic relegated to operating heavy It’s clearly not. We can’t be quick to forget the lives lost and the history books without a greater death toll, now is not the equipment, and doing other devastating consequences of this pandemic. There is time to look away from the staggering statistics and forget how beautiful stone work nothing we would love more as public health professionals than diseases are transmitted. We implore you to keep this pandemic and landscaping on to write a piece without COVID doom and gloom. Most people in the forefront of your mind until the experts and science have his property in Tolland, MA. He was an awesome grill have thrown out their masks and embraced the loosening of determined the spread has been controlled and vaccination cook. restrictions. Many seem to believe the power of their vaccine is goals reached. Greg leaves his much loved son, Jeffery S. Messenger, all encompassing and saves them from COVID as well all other Mixed messages are frustrating but that is the reality of this Torrington; his adored girlfriend Kim Kelly, New Haven; communicable diseases. A take-away from this pandemic pandemic. While we celebrate our families, friends, local busi- mother Carolyn Avery Mills and step-father Robert should at least include remembering to wash your hands, stay nesses and summer festivities, remember the necessary precau- Mills, Southwick, MA; brother Stephen Messenger home if you are sick and avoid transmitting your germs to oth- tions. Respect your health and the health and lives of others. (wife Michele) and sister JoAnne Henderson (partner ers when you are ill. Take care of yourself and someone else. Charles Woodger), Tolland, MA; step-sister Michelle With the country opening up, more people are gathering, Dedicated health department members who have been work- Garcia, Chula Vista, CA; step-brother, Steven Mills hugging, coughing, sneezing, touching, going back to schools ing tirelessly throughout the pandemic are: Debra Mulvenna (wife Auna), Oak Creek, CO; step-daughter, Anna and work, traveling and more. Germs are having a field day. RN, Assistant Director Evelyn Bristol RN, Steve Cipriani, Morgana, Groton, CT; and step-son Brian Demonstranti, Strep pharyngitis, the common cold, other bacterial and viral Health Inspector Thomas Hibert, Health Inspector Cheryl Watertown, MA; and a large extended family. upper respiratory infections are rampant. I have had several McMordie, Office Manager Crystal Dugay, Kathi Cotugno, A celebration of Greg’s life will be held on Saturday, symptomatic patients claiming they don’t need their masks CORE coordinator Other Board Members: Margaret Doody, June 26th at 1 p.m. at the Tolland Safety Complex, 206 because they are vaccinated while they are coughing and snif- Stan Strzempko MD. West Granville Road, Tolland, MA 01034 with a meal fling. For everyone’s health, masks are still required in any WE KEEP WORKING TO KEEP YOU SAFE and visitation to follow. Memorial contributions may be health care facility whether you are vaccinated or not. This is Wear your mask when appropriate or requested. Wash your made to the Tolland Fire Dept., same address. to protect patients and staff from being exposed to COVID. We hands. Keep your distance. Avoid large gatherings. Save lives. all need to remember not to pass on other seemingly mild ill- Look for us in next Saturday’s edition. John “Johnny” Michael Burkott nesses. The low numbers of the flu this year are directly related SPRINGFIELD — John “Johnny” Michael Burkott, to the precautions take for COVID. There is overwhelming 28, (1993-2021) of Springfield, formerly Westfield, evidence supporting the efficacy of masks. The use of face tragically passed away in a car accident on Tuesday, masks to prevent disease transmission dates back to 1910. June 8, 2021. Some East Asian countries have been routinely wearing masks Born in Springfield, MA when ill in public long before this pandemic. on April 22, 1993, he was We are no longer bombarded with news of pandemic trage- the adored son and true dies. Those heroes and stories have slipped away from newspa- Compassionate,Summer Heat hard-working = HOT Jobs andat BFAIR! want to friend of Elizabeth (Collins) pers, radios, tv’s and social media. We aren’t even seeing the make a difference in someone’s life? and Thomas Kwapien. He beautiful reunion stories of families and friends. Those are also BFAIR has rewarding opportunities that allow you to was a devoted Father to RAISEmake a difference YOUR every HAND day in ourIF THAT’SABI Residential YOU! Homes Aurora Burkott and a loving in Westfield, Northampton and Southampton. Direct Care Partner of Tamari Streeter Legislature calls for Aug. 14-15 BFAIR and Houseis hiring Manager for all positions departments available. and has something both of Springfield, MA. BFAIRfor a leading everyone progressive including Human great Service benefits! Agency Devoted brother of Allie Sales Tax Holiday is hiring for all departments and has something for Burkott (Riccardo Racicot) TEMPTED?everyone includingVisit www.bfair.org great benefits, forpay aand complete consistent listing of West Springfield, MA By Katie Lannan percent over the same 11 hours!of FT/PTall our and current Relief openingspositions available and apply for today! all shifts. State House News Service months of fiscal 2020 and and Jennifer Burkott of FullBFAIR list of isopenings a premier on humanour website. service agency serving Westfield, MA. Cherished BOSTON - State lawmak- $3.938 billion above the rev- Valid US driver’s license required. Apply today at www.bfair.org! Grandson of Ronald and ers on Thursday agreed to enue department's expecta- individuals with disabilities. Valid US license required. Martha (Moylan) Collins schedule this year's sales tax tions. AA/EOEAA/EOE and Alice (Aspinall) holiday for the weekend of Burkott. He was a loved Nephew of Abby, Amie, Shelly, August 14 and 15. Sarah, R.J., and Patti, Cousin, and Friend to many. A 2018 law that put the Johnny fiercely loved all of his family. He was able to state's minimum hourly wage achieve his greatest dream of creating his own family. on a gradual path to $15 and Johnny’s humorous and loving spirit and zest for life created the paid family and was contagious to all who knew him. He always stood medical leave program also up for the underdog and was a friend to all. Johnny had made the holiday, when the many interests including his love of music, biking, hik- 6.25 percent sales tax is ing, paddle boarding, skateboarding, and snowboarding. waived for many purchases, Johnny held a Firemen’s License and worked as a con- an annual fixture and tasked trol operator at Smith College. He was raised in the Legislature with picking Westfield, MA and attended Westfield Public Schools. an exact date each August. He was such a bright light in everyone’s lives and that The House and Senate each light continues to shine through the legacy he left adopted a resolution (S 2487) behind, his daughter. May we all remember Johnny as setting August 14 and 15 as the loving father, partner, son, brother, and friend he was this year's dates. and strive to live life to the fullest, just as he did. "We invite all residents to A Celebration of Life will be held at Firtion Adams go out and benefit from this Funeral Home on June 25, 2021, visiting hours are 4-7 opportunity as we incentivize PM and a blessing will be said at 7PM. In lieu of flow- investment in our businesses ers, Johnny would prefer a donation for his daughter and continue the work of set- seniors are more active Aurora that will be put into a fund account for future ting our economy on a path to expenses of higher education. GoFundMe link: https:// post-pandemic recovery," than ever before! gofund.me/9018d1a8 Senate President Karen Spilka and House Speaker Ronald Mariano said in a be a part of this free community event for statement. active adults. caregivers and their families. 104th Fighter Wing The law directs the Legislature to adopt the joint This expo p rovides access to the fastest conducts training flights resolution "not later than June ! 15," which was Tuesday, and growing demographic in western mass WESTFIELD - The 104th our mission and allows us to says that if lawmakers fail to Fighter Wing is scheduled to accomplish core training adopt the resolution, the rev- fly in and around Vermont tasks. enue commissioner must des- during the month of June. NOTICE OF ignate a date by July 1. Last We do not want to alarm year, the Baker administra- the residents around the local MEMORIAL tion scheduled the weekend sunday area who may be startled by SERVICE for August 29 and 30th. the additional flying. The A Department of Revenue training is a critical part of spokesperson did not imme- september 12, 2021 MICHAEL PAGE diately respond to an email asking if the department 10 am to 4 pm - one mgm way, Springfield, MA In Loving Memory of would go along with the Legislature's chosen date or mgm aria ballroom - 2nd floor pursue something else in light of the missed deadline. Can You Help Sarah? TheSarah holiday, Helps in which Seniors the state agrees to give up reve- nue that would otherwise Can be collected in a bid to spurYou buy- ing at local businesses, allows TO RESERVE YOUR BOOTH OR shoppers to avoid Help paying taxes on most retail Sarah? items that to discuss SPONSORSHIP www.sarahgillett.org Please join us for a www.sarahgillett.org Edward J. cost less than $2,500. Memorial Service Through May, the state had OPPORTUNITIES, CONTACT GraczEwski for Michael Page. collected $30.451 billion in 2/10/36 ~ 7/19/20 tax revenue, an increase of 23 barb perry AT [email protected] It will be held at I have an Angel OR 413.525.6661 x135 Westfield High School in Heaven, and on Saturday, I call him “Dad”. How Did This June 26th at 10am. HouseHelp Seniors? Happy Father’s (To the right of the front of Day,Want Pops! To Know A Secret? the High School) Ask Sarah. primelifeexpo.com FOR MORE INFORMATION I miss www.sarahgillett.org& love you We will be having a tree so very much! planting ceremony to visit Your Daughter, Janet commensurate. www.sarahgillett.org PAGE 6 - SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS SPORTS Starfires on fire at home, rock Rox 12-2 By CHRIS PUTZ Sports Editor WESTFIELD – At this point early in the season, there is no disputing the fact that something magical is in the air of late at the Westfield Starfires home ballpark. Westfield won its fifth home game in six tries at Bullens Field, turning back the Brockton Rox 12-2 in eight innings Thursday night. The Starfires improved to 6-9 with all six victories having come at home this season in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League. It was the second time this season that the Starfires defeated the Rox in eight innings due to the mercy rule. The Starfires drew first blood in the bottom of the first, scoring on back-to-back, two-out doubles from Peter DeMaria and Jaden Brown. The 1-0 lead would not last long, however, as the Rox responded in the top of the second. Pat Roche singled to lead off and reached sec- ond on a wild pitch. Justin Riemer advanced Roche to third and he came home on a fielder’s choice off the bat of Ryan McKenna. The Starfires were retired in order in the second, third, and fourth innings by Rox starter Eddie Curley. They sent nine men to the plate in a fifth inning that would produce four runs with the help of four singles, two walks and an error on the third baseman, Tommy Lapham, on a sharp ground ball. The Starfires added two more in Starfires’ Jaden Brown rips a RBI double to right center in the first inning to put the home team up 1-0 against the Brockton Rox Thursday night at the sixth inning with the help of one Bullens Field. (DAVE HOSMER PHOTO) single, three walks and a hit bats- began with three consecutive sin- the win after pitching seven strong and allowing five runs, two of them averaging just two runs per game man. gles to load the bases. With one out, innings, allowing two runs on five earned, on six hits. He walked two away from their home confines, The Rox would score one more in Cole Bartels hit a weak bloop single hits, as well as striking out four. He and struck out two. having been outscored by the oppo- the top of the seventh on a sacrifice into right field to drive in two runs. was able to get out of a second and The Bullens Magic is real for sition, 76-12, in those road contests. fly from Ryan McKenna. Three more singles would bring in third situation with nobody out with Westfield. The Starfires return home to After going down in order in the three more runs, the last being hit by just one run coming in. Zach In their last six home games, Bullens Field Wednesday against seventh, they ended up walking the Cam MacIntosh, to make the run Clevenger pitched one inning of Westfield has outscored the opposi- the Suns. First pitch is at 6:30 p.m. game off via the run rule, scoring difference 10 and end the game. scoreless relief. Eddie Curley took tion 53-23. It is a sharp contrast to – Material from the Westfield five in the eighth inning. The inning Westfield starter Ryan Shea got the loss after pitching five innings their road record. The Starfires are Starfires was used in this report

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Triumph Continued from Page 1 Medical Center. for a possible future of him needing to always It’s graduation day! The food was prepared, Is he ok? be with me. I didn’t know if this would be the the music was ready and Aaron was nervous. He fell and hit his head so they are taking case but I wanted to be prepared just in case. Only two people came to celebrate with us but him to the hospital. Why don’t you head on As the days went by, Aaron showed a ton of we made the best of it. I put a post on Facebook over there. improvement, so much so that even the doctors explaining Aaron’s journey and I asked if peo- The way the officer talked was so calm. I were surprised. They said that his age is what ple driving by would honk their horns for him. thought I was going to walk in the hospital to saved his life because if he was an older man, All day long we would hear horns blaring as find my son with a concussion. “Watch him for the accident would have killed him. After two people drove by our house. It was heartwarm- the next couple of days,” is what I expected the weeks in the PICU, Aaron was transferred to ing to see so much support from total strangers. doctors to say. Instead, I heard the words … Boston for physical therapy. That is where we It was time. We played the graduation song life-threatening, brain hemorrhaging, surgery could really start to see where his cognitive as Aaron walked into the back yard. As he and strokes as doctors, nurses and the EMT’s skills were. To my and everyone else’s sur- approached me, I started to feel it. I knew I were rushing all around me to get him to sur- prise, Aaron did remarkably well. This is when wasn’t going to be able to hold back the tears. gery. I started thinking about school and graduation. I stood there holding his diploma and I just I could not have possibly prepared myself Aaron started talking about going back to started to cry. There was my son. The child I for what had really happened and how hard the school. He couldn’t even walk yet but he was almost lost only 11 months earlier, walking road ahead was going to be. Instead of plan- determined to go back. Unfortunately, the doc- towards me in his cap and gown and his favor- ning my 17-year-old son’s graduation, I found tors and I agreed that Aaron could not attend ite red shoes. myself having to think about the real possibil- school in the traditional way and that it wasn’t His balance was a little shaky, as it always is ity of having to plan his funeral. “How could even something that we needed to be worrying now and I was brought back to when he was this be happening?” I must have asked myself about yet, but Aaron was so upset that he just learning to walk as a toddler. I thought that question a hundred times. Aaron is so full Three weeks after the accident, Aaron Costa couldn’t go back to school that if there was a about how I held his hand then and now I had of life. He is such an amazing kid. Why is he learns to walk again at Spaulding way to let him stay home and heal while still to let it go. I handed the diploma to Aaron and fighting for his life right now? It still wasn’t earning the credits he needed to graduate on gave him the tightest hug. I told him how much clear what had happened yet but I can tell you, Rehabilitation Center in Boston. (TANYA time, I was going to find it. I love him and how proud I am of him. Aaron did not just “fall down.” That, I knew ROGALSKI PHOTO) I contacted the school for help but it didn’t We both cried. immediately. knew? I tried not to think ahead too far. I get very far. It was a very complicated situa- Aaron’s graduation was, by no means, tradi- wanted to concentrate on being in the moment tion. Aaron would have needed a full-time tional but we had a graduation … that’s what Finally, the phone rings in the waiting room. with him and helping him get better. caretaker at school with him when it wasn’t matters. A nurse comes out and yells “THAT’S FOR At one point a doctor came in. She started remote and would have to sit for hours in front Aaron is 18 now. He is a grown man and YOU!” I got up and ran over to the desk. I was asking me questions. That gave me no choice of a computer screen when it was. It just wasn’t although he will always have challenges ahead trembling with a fear I have never felt before. but to have to think about the future. feasible. of him in his life, I know he can get through It’s too soon, I thought to myself. I was told it What is Aaron’s baseline personality? she Enter homeschooling. I already homeschool anything and will be just fine because … could take four hours to stop the hemorrhaging asked. my two youngest children so this would be a Aaron is a fighter. Aaron is an inspiration. in his brain and drain the blood from inside his Funny, that’s the first thing that came to cinch, right? Aaron is my hero. skull but it had been less than two. I was so mind because it’s such a big part of who he Well, it wasn’t terrible but homeschooling a scared to hear what the nurse on the other end was. I used to tell him he should be a comedian 17-year-old senior with a traumatic brain injury was going to say. when he was little. definitely wasn’t the easiest thing in the world Hello? Where does he go to school? to do. We took it slow and built up the curricu- Mrs. Rogalski? I heard the nurse ask. Westfield Technical Academy. lum until he was back to the same level he had Yes? “What grade is he in?” been at before the accident. Aaron is done and doing ok. They are but- This is the question that really hit me because To everyone’s absolute amazement, Aaron toning him up and he’ll be brought up to the my answer was “this would have been his had retained everything. Everything he had PICU. The doctor will be up soon to talk to senior year.” When I said that in the context of learned previously and everything he had you. past tense, it was like I was getting that phone learned during this past year. OH MY GOD! Thank you so much! That’s call all over again. The uncertainty flooded in Finally, Aaron was ready to graduate! what squeaked out with my shaking voice. I again and I started to cry. After that, the doctor We started planning his graduation. I found hung up the phone, dropped my head on the was nice enough to give me a few minutes to him a cap and gown. Ordered a tassel and his desk and just started sobbing. Although I knew regain my composure. I have always been what diploma. It was a great feeling to be planning he wasn’t out of the woods yet, at least he’d I call a “silver lining” kind of person. I like to this event when a few months earlier he was made it through the first victory and I was very be positive and when bad things happen … fighting for his life. What we didn’t account for happy for that moment. look for the silver lining so I was able to get it was the graduations going on all around us. After Aaron was brought upstairs and they together pretty quickly. Aaron went to his school’s graduation and sat got him situated, I sat there and stared at my there in the bleachers while his classmates all son. He had tubes down his throat to breathe After a few days, Aaron started to wake up. walked up to get their diplomas. He was being for him and wires everywhere to keep track of I was both overjoyed and nervous. I didn’t supportive but I could tell it hurt him not to be his vital signs. I wondered how different his know if he would even know who I was. He up there with them. Nevertheless, we contin- Tanya Rogalski is seen with her son, Aaron life would be now. If he recovered from the couldn’t talk and was barely coherent but my ued to plan his big day. Costa, before he graduated. (TANYA accident, would he be the same person we all baby was alive and healing so I started to plan June 5th, 2021 ROGALSKI PHOTO) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2021 - PAGE 7

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ARIES (March 21-April 19)  For the next four weeks, you will focus on home, family and your private world. Many will be more involved than usual with a parent. This is a good time to both Mark Buford entertain at home as well as enjoy cocoon SCARY GARY time. Tonight: Avoid power struggles. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  The pace of your days will acceler- ate in the next four weeks as you get busier with short trips, errands, work, plus increased reading and writing. You’ve got things to do, places to go and people to see! Tonight: Work hard. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  Money, possessions, cash flow and earnings will be your focus in the next four weeks. You will also give more thought to Crosswords your self-worth. What makes you feel worthy? The stuff that you own? Is it who you are? Tonight: Be patient with kids. DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni CANCER (June 21-July 22)  For the next four weeks, the Sun is in your sign boosting your energy and giv- ing you a chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of year. It will also attract people and favorable situations to you. Tonight: Keep the peace at home. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  Your personal year is coming to an end, but your birthday is not yet ready to begin. This is why the next four weeks are an excellent time for you to contemplate what you want for your new year ahead. Ideas? Tonight: Avoid ego battles. B.C. Mastroianni and Hart VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  Your popularity will increase in the next four weeks because your focus will turn to friends, acquaintances and your involvement in clubs, groups and organiza- tions. You will benefit by working with and being involved with others. So will they. Tonight: Avoid money disputes. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  For the next four weeks, the Sun will be at the top of your chart shining down on you (symbolically), casting you in a flattering light. This means you impress every- one! (And you don’t have to do anything spe- cial.) Obviously, this is the time to make your ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie pitch. Tonight: Patience! SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  Your desire for adventure, travel and a chance to do something different to make your life sparkle will grab you in the next four months, which is why travel will totally appeal to you. If you can’t travel, then make an effort to learn something new to broaden your horizons! Tonight: Stay calm. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  For the next four weeks, you will focus on your assets, shared property, mort- gages, loans and banking issues, as well as debt. You also might focus on inheritances and insurance matters. Use this energy to tie up loose ends. Tonight: Patience with friends. ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  In your chart, the Sun symbolizes your inner energy. For the next four weeks, it will be as far away from your sign as it gets all year, which means you will need more sleep. You will also have a chance to objectively observe your style of relating to others. Tonight: Avoid disputes with authority. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  You have enjoyed playing; now it’s time to work. In the next four weeks, you will set the bar high because you want to be pro- ductive, efficient and effective in everything you do. By extension, this will apply to your Cryptoquip health, which means you will work hard to buff that bod. Good luck! Tonight: Avoid con- ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe troversial topics. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  Lucky you! The next four weeks will be more playful and lighthearted, which is why you will want to entertain, socialize, slip away on a vacation and do any- thing to enjoy yourself. Romance will blossom and activities with children will be rewarding. Yay me! Tonight: Avoid financial disputes.

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LEGAL NOTICES ELECTRICIAN (June 19, 2021) POEHLMAN ELECTRIC All types of wiring. The Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional Free estimates. Insured. Dear Annie School Committee and the Southwick Select SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE By ANNIE LANE Board invite interested citizens of Southwick to AND WHOLE HOUSE join the school committee. If you are a re- KOHLER GENERATORS, SERVICE UPGRADES, gistered voter in the Town of Southwick and SMALL JOBS, POOLS. would like to be considered to fill the recent va- cancy on the regional school committee, Gutter de-icing cables To Tell or Not please send a letter of interest and a resume installed. All calls answered! Best prices, prompt service. Dear Annie: My former spouse, “Ted,” was or inflammatory language. to: Lic. #A-16886 Jennifer C. Willard, Superintendent (413)562-5816 extremely abusive -- not physically but emotionally, There’s a good chance she’ll shrug it off and throw Southwick-Tolland-Granville psychologically and financially. He is good at it, and it out, or show it to Ted, who will have a pat explana- Regional School District FIREWOOD his victims are like a frog in a hot pot. Ted breaks you tion for everything, I’m sure. But at least you’ll know 86 Powder Mill Road Southwick, MA 01077 down so gradually, slowly grooming you to question you tried. That’s about all you can do here, unfortu- AFFORDABLE FIREWOOD your perceptions of everything. I’ve noticed Ted likes nately. The deadline for applications is to pick women who maybe already have some Dear Annie: To “My Own Mrs. Robinson,” who 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 19, 2021. Seasoned and green. Cut, struggles with self-esteem or depression, or who said his marriage was great and the problem was his split, delivered. Any length. drink too much. (I drank too much when we were mother-in-law, with whom he was sleeping: Your For further information, please contact the Now ready for immediate Office of the Superintendent at (413) 569-5391. delivery. Senior, Veteran and dating, though I quit drinking the year I married mother-in-law isn’t the problem. It’s your shameful bulk discounts apply! him.) He is controlling, malicious and vindictive. lack of honor and morals. The humiliation your Yet, comes across as humble and sweet. young wife is about to experience will likely last a Call: 413-530-4820 His routine goes like this: First, he charms you. lifetime and this is exactly what you wanted since sex JUNE 19, 2021 Then he tells you how mean his ex was to him, and was more important to you than the devastating harm FIRST PUBLICATION you feel bad for him. Then he gets you to start a busi- you were willing to inflict. OF ORDINANCES FIREWOOD ness with him, and to co-sign a loan for his “work To the young wife: THEFOLLOWINGORDINANCES truck.” He ended up leaving me with $300,000 in 1. This is not your fault. WERE GIVEN FIRST READING AT THE Wood Chopper Bob's Firewood debt. I later found out he’d left his two previous girl- 2. Immediately contact a divorce attorney. Green and Seasoned Firewood. JUNE 17, 2021 MEETING OF CITY Hardwoods cut/split to length. friends with $100,00 in debt. 3. If OKed by the attorney, change the locks on the COUNCIL: Now he is dating a lovely woman. He’s gotten her house and put his belongings on the front sidewalk. • Zoning amendment at Sections 1- Boiler/firepit wood available! 10.1,3; 1-40.6, 4-10.3; 1-50.3,9; 6-10.4,5 (413)301-5229 or (860)463-6519 to the truck-purchasing phase, and she is planning to 4. Immediately divorce this pathetic excuse of a relative to strengthen/codify wording re- move in with him in July. She is here from another man and never look back. garding enforcement; extend permit country and has worked hard to save for her retire- 5. Say no more than five words to your disgraceful validity times GENERAL SERVICES ment. He is going to leave her with nothing. 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Stock #HP1522 PURCHASE FOR MSRP LEASE FOR $20,365 $ Gary Rome $ Sale Price 18,163 $19,663 194/mo Minus Hyundai % Rebate $1,500 OR $ Stock #HP2068S Equals 45 /wk OR $ 18,163 .9 For $0 Down • 10K/36 LEASE 60 Months MSRP $ 20,365 • $1,750 Rebate Residual Value 2021 HYUNDAI $ KONA SE AWD 12,423 2021 HYUNDAI PURCHASE FOR LEASE FOR MSRP ELANTRA SE $23,855 $ $ Gary Rome 249/mo Sale Price 21,688 $23,188 Minus Hyundai $ $ OR Rebate 1,500 58 /wk OR % Equals $21,688 $0 Down • 10K/36 LEASE For 60 MSRP $ $ 0 23,855 • 2,000 Rebate Months Residual Value $ + 500 $13,836 Stock #HP1394 PURCHASE FOR MSRP LEASE FOR $21,020 $ Gary Rome $ Sale Price 19,470 $20,470 241/mo Minus Hyundai Rebate $1,000 OR $ % Equals $ 56 /wk OR For 19,470 0 $0 Down • 60 Months 10K/36 LEASE $ MSRP $ + 500 21,020 • $750 Rebate Residual Value $12,402 2021 HYUNDAI SONATA SE

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