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Rep. Velis: Sales tax holiday a ‘win-win’ By Amy Porter Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Don’t be surprised to see state Rep. John C. Velis looking in store windows over this upcom- ing tax-free weekend. The two-day tax holiday, set for Aug. 17 and 18, will allow shoppers to avoid paying the 6.25 percent sales tax on most retail items that are less than $2,500, excluding food and drink at restaurants. “I will certainly take a walk downtown and see what’s out there that I might buy,” Velis said. He admitted that he’s not much of a planner when it comes to shopping, saying he is more likely to start shopping for presents at 4:30 to 4:45 p.m. on Christmas Eve. But, he said he is “absolutely” in favor of the sales tax holiday. “People talk about some of the revenue the state will lose, but if it ends up in the pockets of Massachusetts residents and consumers, it’s a good thing to err on the side of taxpayers,” Velis said. The “people” he mentioned are critics of the tax-free weekend. According to a story by Chris Lisinski in the State House News Service, the tax pause carries a sig- nificant price tag with it. The Department of Revenue estimated that the state forewent between $16.7 million and $37.7 million in tax revenue over the two-day holi- day last year. As a result, based on the midpoint between those fig- ures of $27.2 million, Dept. of Revenue Commissioner Christopher Harding said the MBTA and School Modernization and Reconstruction Trust Fund — which receive a dedicated portion of the state’s sales-tax reve- nue each year — each missed out on about $4.3 million in potential funding in 2018. Babe Ruth Semifinal Also, the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy Greenville, North Carolina shortstop Alex Popovich tags out Meridian, Mississippi’s Brett Busbea (9) at second base. See stories and addition photos in today’s Sports Section. (Photo by Marc St.Onge) See Sales Tax Holiday, Page 3 PAGE 2 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Bishop calls church abuse reporting system ‘an important step’ By Hope E. Tremblay can arise,” Bishop Robert Deeley, of the Diocese of Assistant Managing Editor Portland, said in a statement. “I am pleased that the BOSTON — Roman Catholic dioceses across New new, third-party system establishes a clear and inde- England Wednesday joined an independent system for pendent system way for people to report misconduct reporting misconduct or abuse by church leaders. by bishops.” Rev. Mitchell Rozanski, Bishop of the Roman However, the Survivors Network of those Abused Catholic Diocese of Springfield, said this was “an by Priests, known as SNAP, said there was a “glaring important step.” flaw” in the system in that allegations are not made The system, started by the Diocese of Boston, was public. joined by the Diocese of Manchester in New “The Catholic Church has already demonstrated Hampshire, the Diocese of Burlington in Vermont and that it cannot be trusted to police itself. By keeping the the Diocese of Portland in Maine, as well as several accusations under wraps, the process does not encour- dioceses in Massachusetts. age victims, witnesses and whistleblowers with addi- Rozanski, who is away on retreat this week, issued tional information to come forward,” Melanie Sakoda, the following response. the survivor support coordinator for the group, said in “I am grateful to Cardinal O’Malley for his leader- an emailed statement. “People are often reluctant to be ship in implementing this important facet of Vos Estis the first but will step up when they know someone Lux Mundi here in the Boston Province,” he said. else has come forward. The best place for allegations “This is an important step in assuring accountability of sexual abuse is still in the hands of law enforce- for bishops in continuing to be vigilant in our church ment.” for the safe environment of all our members, particu- The Westfield News reported the story of a city larly our most vulnerable.” family affected by abuse of a Westfield boy by a local According to The Associated Press, the names are priest. That family has reached out to the Diocese of accompanied by resources on the website for survi- Springfield for assistance in coping with the lifelong vors and a section for anyone to report church abuse. effects of the abuse. Last May, Pope Francis issued a church law that The confidential system allows alleged victims to requires all priests and nuns to report sexual abuse by file abuse claims anonymously either by phone or clergy, as well as cover-ups by their superiors to email. All claims will be reported to law enforcement church authorities. The next month, the U.S. and apostolic nuncio as necessary. Alleged victims get Conference of Catholic Bishops creating a third-party a case number and can track their claims, according to national reporting system for abuse claims against The Associated Press. bishops. “The bishops of the Boston Province felt that this The Associated Press reports bishops around the was something that could be done now without having region are touting the new system. to wait for the national rollout,” Bishop Christopher “With the controls we have put in place and con- Coyne, of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington, tinuing vigilance, our diocese’s procedures have cre- said in an emailed statement. “I wholeheartedly ated a safer Church in Maine. But there are always agreed with this as I did not see a good reason to delay opportunities to improve the ways in which we protect this any longer. I do not see this as replacing the against possible abuse in the many forms in which it national reporting system but as complementary.” Springfield Diocese Bishop Mitchell Rozanski. (Photo courtesy Springfield Diocese)

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Thursday, Aug. 15, the 227th day of 2019. There are 138 days left in the year.

n August 15, 1971, President Richard Nixon and son during a 1992 siege by federal agents at Ruby America Great Again” slogan, New York Gov. An- announced a 90-day freeze on wages, prices and Ridge, Idaho. drew Cuomo said America “was never that great,” and Orents. wouldn’t be great until all Americans share true equal- In 1998, 29 people were killed by a car bomb that tore ity. (Cuomo would later say that his words had been On this date: apart the center of Omagh, Northern Ireland; a splinter “inartful,” and that “America has always been great.”) In 1483, the Sistine Chapel was consecrated by Pope group calling itself the Real IRA claimed responsibility. A suicide bomber struck a private education center Sixtus IV. in a Shiite neighborhood of the Afghan capital, killing In 2017, President Donald Trump, who’d faced harsh 34 young men and women; the Islamic State group In 1888, T.E. Lawrence, the British soldier who gained criticism for initially blaming the deadly weekend vio- claimed responsibility. fame as “Lawrence of Arabia,” was born in Tremadoc, lence in Charlottesville, Virginia on “many sides,” told Wales. reporters that there were “very fine people on both sides” of the confrontation and that groups protesting Today’s Birthdays: Actress Abby Dalton is 87. Actress Lori Nelson is 86. In 1935, humorist Will Rogers and aviator Wiley Post against the white supremacists were “also very vio- were killed when their airplane crashed near Point Bar- lent.” (In between those statements, at the urging of Civil rights activist Vernon Jordan is 84. Actor Jim Dale row in the Alaska Territory. aides, Trump had offered a more direct condemnation is 84. Actress Pat Priest is 83. Supreme Court Justice of white supremacists.) Stephen Breyer is 81. U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Ca- In 1944, during World War II, Allied forces landed in lif., is 81. Musician Pete York (Spencer Davis Group) southern France in Operation Dragoon. Ten years ago: is 77. Author-journalist Linda Ellerbee is 75. Song- U.S. Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., visiting Myanmar, was writer Jimmy Webb is 73. Rock singer-musician Tom In 1945, in a pre-recorded radio address, Japan’s Em- able to secure the release of John Yettaw, an Ameri- Johnston (The Doobie Brothers) is 71. Actress Phyl- peror Hirohito announced that his country had accept- can imprisoned for swimming to the home of Nobel lis Smith is 70. Britain’s Princess Anne is 69. Actress ed terms of surrender for ending World War II. laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. A wedding tent fire in Ku- Tess Harper is 69. Actor Larry Mathews is 64. Actor wait claimed the lives of 55 women and children. Zeljko Ivanek is 62. Actor-comedian Rondell Sheridan In 1947, India became independent after some 200 is 61. Rock singer-musician Matt Johnson (The The) years of British rule. Five years ago: is 58. Movie director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu is 56. Texas Gov. Rick Perry was indicted by a grand jury Philanthropist Melinda Gates is 55. Country singer An- In 1961, as workers began constructing a Berlin gela Rae (Wild Horses) is 53. Actor Peter Hermann is Wall made of concrete, East German soldier Conrad for allegedly abusing the powers of his office by car- rying out a threat to veto funding for state prosecutors 52. Actress Debra Messing is 51. Actor Anthony An- Schumann leapt to freedom over a tangle of barbed derson is 49. Actor Ben Affleck is 47. Singer Mikey wire in a scene captured in a famous photograph. investigating public corruption. (A coercion charge was tossed on appeal before Texas’ highest criminal court Graham (Boyzone) is 47. Actress Natasha Henstridge voided the abuse of power charge in February 2016.) is 45. Actress Nicole Paggi is 42. Christian rock mu- In 1965, the Beatles played to a crowd of more than sician Tim Foreman (Switchfoot) is 41. Actress Emily 55,000 at New York’s Shea Stadium. Kinney is 35. Figure skater Jennifer Kirk is 35. Latin One year ago: pop singer Belinda (cq) is 30. Actress Courtney Hope In 1969, the Woodstock Music and Art Fair opened in President Donald Trump revoked the security clear- is 30. Rock singer Joe Jonas (The Jonas Brothers) is upstate New York. ance of ex-CIA Director John Brennan in an unprec- edented act of retribution against a vocal critic; Trump 30. Actor-singer Carlos PenaVega is 30. Actress Jen- In 1995, the Justice Department agreed to pay $3.1 later told The Wall Street Journal that Brennan was nifer Lawrence is 29. Rap DJ Smoove da General (Cali million to white separatist Randy Weaver and his fam- among those he held responsible for the Russia in- Swag District) is 29. ily to settle their claims over the killing of Weaver’s wife vestigation. In a speech blasting Trump and his “Make THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 - PAGE 3 Mello talks PFAS with Board of Health By Peter Currier safe,” said Mello, “Legal and in water to the northern part of the city od for new filtration vessels after Staff Writer compliance with all regulations is while seven and eight were off. advice from the city’s experts, WESTFIELD — The Board of not the same as safe.” Well one was then shut down in including Billips and Systems Health convened Wednesday eve- In a letter given to each board October of last year to run a tempo- Engineer Heather Stayton, who ning to have a discussion about member, Mello said that if short rary system instead. holds a drinking water distribution PFAS substances and Westfield’s chain PFAS substances are found in Mello said that one problem with license in Massachusetts. The city water supply with Kristen Mello, the water, nanofiltration or reverse the two wells is that the testing of also partnered with experts in three founder of Westfield Residents osmosis should be utilized instead different sources showed inconsis- firms and received written approval Advocating for Themselves of the GAC filters. tent results of PFAS contamination. from the Massachusetts Department (WRAFT). Department of Public Works The bench scale testing revealed of Environmental Protection to use Mello asked the Board to use their Director David Billips said in May almost none of the compounds. The GAC filtration. authority given to them by the state that, while there had been low samples taken from the aquifer in Ward 1 City Councilor Mary Ann to order the discontinuation of wells amounts of contamination measured one month apparently revealed more Babinski said there are people in the seven and eight as she believes they in the wells, it has remained consis- contamination than was shown in city who claim GAC doesn’t work. will be unsafe for residents to drink tent across each measurement. the bench scale. “Every community is different from when they are turned on. He said that the family of chemi- “So, the system that we are put- and has different things in their “Not as unsafe as if they were cals in question was identified by ting online is built with a bench water,” she said. “It’s working in mixed with other water, but still the Environmental Protection scale sample that did not indicate Westfield.” unsafe for our families and our chil- Kristen L. Mello Agency (EPA) in 2013. In December the short chain compounds were in The members of the Board of dren to be drinking,” said Mello. of 2015, a health advisory was the water,” said Mello, “But we Health agreed to look at Mello’s let- Mello said that the Granular released about the chemicals that know from every other sample that ter and take a month to process it Activated Carbon (GAC) filters that said that even if they are being prompted the DPW to immediately we’ve taken that they were.” before the next meeting. would be used by the two wells declared “non-detect,” it does not take wells seven and eight offline. Last month, Mayor Brian P. ——— have a problem with filtering our mean they are not there. In the meantime, wells one and two Sullivan addressed the effectiveness Peter Currier can be reached at short-chain PFAS compounds. She “Non-detect is not the same as remained online as they could feed of GAC. This was the chosen meth- [email protected].

Sales Tax Holiday Continued from Page 1 said in a July report that the benefits from said. bargain” not to lower the sales tax but to sales tax holidays are “minimal,” saying the The representative also said that he is glad suspend it for one August weekend every benefits disproportionately benefit already- that the tax-free weekend is now permanent. year. wealthy taxpayers and cost crucial revenue “Before, every year around June and July, “Time and time again, folks in government that will need to be made up elsewhere. I’d get calls from the Chamber of Commerce do these things without giving people affect- “In the long run, sales tax holidays leave a and businesses as to whether the date had ed by it enough time to plan. It’s always regressive tax system unchanged, and the been set yet. Making it permanent allows going to be around now,” Velis said. benefits of these holidays for working fami- businesses and consumers to plan,” Velis And, according to Velis, the state can lies are minimal,” the ITEP wrote. “Sales tax said. afford it. “I think we’re in a good position for holidays also fall short because they are The sales tax holiday was made permanent right now. Revenue is strong,” he said, add- poorly targeted, cost revenue, can easily be last year in a so-called “grand bargain.” ing that he wants to see the effect over time exploited, and create administrative difficul- According to the State House News Service, of the marijuana revenue. “I have a lot of ties.” In May 2018, the Democrat-led Senate voted good ideas,” he said. Velis said the $38 million that the state against a sales tax holiday, with some mem- Velis also wants to see gaming legislation might lose in revenue, stays in the pockets of bers saying the lost revenue could be used for in the state, which was legalized by the U.S. taxpayers, and not having to pay the 6.25% important needs such as education and road- Supreme Court two years ago, “Massachusetts sale tax is an additional incentive to make way maintenance. hasn’t enacted anything yet. We’re leaving a purchases. He also said that August is typi- Later that summer, facing a potential ballot lot of revenue on the table,” he said. question that would have reduced the sales “We are in a strong position. We have a cally a slower month for retail shops, and this tax to 5 percent and likely cutting revenue by strong budget,” Velis said, calling the tax- weekend will provide a stimulus for them. more than $1 billion, legislative and adminis- free weekend “a win-win all around.” “I’m happy for the small businesses,” Velis tration leaders agreed in the so-called “grand “The state will be just okay,” Velis said. JOHN C. VELIS

Westfield Fair Vape Sale Restrictions Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 Administration. “The other thing you could do beyond harvest and year.” tion of dairy scholarships takes place on the “We have to decide what we want to do those restrictions is prohibit the sale of it. At While a focus will always be on the impor- main stage. On the small stage, Cosby Gibson about the sale of non-tobacco items. There are all,” said Rouse, “No electronic nicotine tance of agriculture in the area, Freniere said & Tom Staudle perform until 3 p.m. three options,” said Rouse. delivery devices, no flavored tobacco.” the board of directors also understands the 1 p.m.: kid’s pedal tractor pull starts, fol- The first option was to restrict the sale of Rouse and the board members agreed that need to “keep up with the times.” lowed by games for children at the activity such products to “adult only” stores specifi- such an option would be difficult and would “We have many modern events including center. cally meant to sell them. This would mean jeopardize the business owners who have truck pulls, demo derby and mud bogs,” said 3 p.m.: “Magical Moments” balloon sculp- vaping products would not be available in already set up shop specifically selling vape Freniere. ture begins through 9 p.m. convenience stores. Rouse recommended that products in the city. Freniere and the board are also “excited” to 3:30 p.m.: Ayla Brown and Rob Bellamy such a restriction only apply to flavored vape Rouse’s main problem, besides the harm showcase several local bands, including Ayla perform on the main stage until 6 p.m. products that are popular with kids, not the done by vaping itself, is the fact that most Brown and Rob Bellamy and Whiskey 4 p.m.: kid’s bike raffle and Junior Dairy unflavored ones targeted at adults trying to products contain nicotine, which the youth Traveler. Costume Class observed. quit traditional tobacco. using the vapes are getting addicted to. Freniere, like countless other volunteers, 5 p.m.: Skyfire Productions presents a Aong with that option, the board noted that By the end of the discussion, Rouse and the thank the businesses who continue to support demolition derby. a limit on the number of vape shops that can board were leaning towards restricting the the Westfield Fair. 7 p.m.: Whiskey Traveler performs on the be in Westfield must be imposed. sale of vape products to “adult-only” shops “The Westfield Fair is a 100% volunteer main stage from 7 – 10 p.m. The second option was to kick the problem and changing the penalties for shops that are group with a lot of support from local busi- Aug. 18: over to the City Council and make it a city found to not be complying with regulations. nesses year after year who see the value in 8 a.m.: grounds open. ordinance rather than a Board of Health regu- They agreed to come back next month with fairs like ours,” said Freniere, adding, “We 9 a.m.: exhibits and petting zoo opens and lation. a draft regulation on the matter. also apply for grants to help us keep up on the Adult Dairy Show is conducted. The third option was to leave the rules the ——— maintenance on the grounds.” 10 a.m.: opening of craft barn and farm way they are, which was quickly dismissed Peter Currier can be reached at Freniere also acknowledged the ongoing museum until 5 p.m. Adult Sheep Show and by members of the board. [email protected]. support of the Hampden County Improvement Goat Show begins. League for grant money that has allowed the 11 a.m.: rides and games open, and board of directors to replace roofs on some of Resurrection Airmen perform on the main Lunch at the Russell Senior Center the fairgrounds buildings. stage until 2 p.m. Also, a horse draw is slated, Lastly, Freniere and the board encourage as well as a Mud Bog by Play Nice Customs RUSSELL — The Russell Council on Aging serves lunch at the Russell Senior Center, 65 area residents to visit this year’s fair. (modified, trucks, ATV’s and side by sides). Main St., Russell, each Tuesday at noon. Lunch is provided by Highland Valley Elder Services. “Each year we rely on your attendance to Noon: dining hall opens. Also, adult beef There is not a fee for lunch, but a $3.00 donation is suggested by Highland Valley. Reservations should be made by leaving a message at 862-6205, by the Sunday before. support the gate entry and parking fees to be judging starts, and the Whip City BMX rac- able to continue the family tradition of the ing gets underway. “Magical Moments” bal- Westfield Fair,” said Freniere. “I would loon sculptures will be featured until 5 p.m. encourage everyone to visit www.thewest- 2:30 p.m.: Pitoniak Brothers and Friends fieldfair.com and take a look at our fair book will perform on the main stage until 5:30 p.m. to see our schedule of events and find out how 6 p.m.: Westfield Fair’s annual popular they can be part of our fair.” auction rounds out the fair’s festivities. General admission is $8, $6 for seniors, and children under 12 are admitted free with a paid adult admission. Parking is $2 per car. Also, local businesses interested in being an outdoor vendor still have time to sign up by sending an email to mofreniere@gmail. com. The cost is $60. The schedule, which is subject to change due to inclement weather, includes: Aug. 16: 5 p.m.: grounds open with the midway, exhibits, craft barn, petting zoo and farm museum. 6 p.m.: official opening ceremony, veter- an’s flag ceremony, and dining hall begins serving supper. Also, truck pulls will be con- ducted from 6 – 10:30 p.m., and “Magical A dining experience where the open air becomes the walls Moments” balloon sculpture is slated from 6 – 9 p.m. 7 p.m.: Kittie Does Country takes the main stage until 10:30 p.m. Aug. 17: 8 a.m.: grounds open and an antique tractor pull gets underway. 9 a.m.: Miss Westfield Fair Pageant, the HORACE MANN CENTER, WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY petting zoo and exhibits open, and the Junior Includes locally sourced menu and cash wine/beer bar. Dairy Show begins. Please register early. This event is limited to 100 people. 10 a.m.: craft barn and farm museum opens and the oxen show begins. Volunteers make improvements to a sheep To register & view the menu, please visit westfieldalumni.org/henrysgarden 11 a.m.: rides and games opens, and the barn on the Westfield Fairgrounds thanks Junior Sheep Show and ox draw get under- Proceeds to benefit theHENRY WEFING SCHOLARSHIP FUND in part to grant money received from the to support students pursuing a journalism career. way. Hampden County Improvement League. 11:30 a.m.: Junior Beef Show begins. (Submitted photo) For more information, please contact Suzanne M. Boniface at Noon: dining hall opens, and the presenta- [email protected], or Mary Ann Roussi at (413) 572-8696. PAGE 4 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT LETTER TO THE EDITOR Trump’s New Hampshire struggle: Coyote hunting, Voters feeling ‘Trumpgret’ By HUNTER WOODALL New Hampshire transitioned faster than Rust Belt states as it Associated Press went from a manufacturing economy to a high-tech economy yay or nay? MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — When Chad Johansen voted in the 1980s and 1990s, Lacy said. By G. Michael Dobbs for Donald Trump in 2016, he hoped he was picking someone ″(Trump) doesn’t have an economic strategy that’s designed Managing Editor, Reminder Publishing who could help small-business owners compete with bigger to win New Hampshire,” Lacy said. “But also one that’s not If you’re not aware of them – and I’m sure many of you are companies. But that hasn’t happened, and now the 26-year-old going to necessarily lose New Hampshire.” – coyotes are an increasingly common sight in Western owner of NH iPhone Repair feels what he calls “Trumpgret.” New Hampshire’s four Electoral College votes are far below Massachusetts. The Republican president has done little to address health that of key swing states like Florida, Wisconsin and Michigan, I never thought I would see coyotes care issues for a small employer, he said, and the Manchester but its influence can prove powerful in close election years like in the center of Springfield but they man remains on edge about how Trump’s tariffs could affect 2000, when George W. Bush’s victory in the state gave him the are there. I live about a mile and half his business, which employs fewer than 10 people. Beyond edge needed to win the White House. from City Hall and coyotes have that, he said, unrelenting news about bigotry and racism in the David Bates, a 26-year-old construction worker, said there marched down my street at 8 a.m. Trump administration is “a turnoff.” has been “remarkable growth under President Trump.” And They seemed little bothered with “The president’s supposed to be the face of the United States when it comes to that growth, Trump should “at least partially, the morning commute. of America,” said Johansen, who voted for Democrat Barack definitely,” get credit. Apparently they have become so Obama in 2012. “And supposed to make everyone be proud to And Robert Burrows, a 34-year-old tire technician, sees a numerous there have been hunting be an American and stand up for everyone who is an American. raise and a competing job offer as evidence that the “awesome” contests for them. And I don’t feel that President Trump’s doing that. I feel like economy has helped him. Kaitlyn Budion of the State House it’s chaos.” “Trump isn’t somebody I’d want to marry to my sister or my News Service recently reported, That sentiment is concerning for Trump as he travels to New mother,” said Burrows, who originally supported Republican “Motivated by public outcry, the G. MICHAEL Hampshire on Thursday for a reelection rally. The state, which Ben Carson in 2016. “However, that’s not what I want him in Division of Fisheries and Wildlife has DOBBS he lost by about 2,700 votes in 2016, is doing well economi- office for.” recommended banning hunting con- cally, at least when using broad measures. But beneath the top- Others feel the economic boasting that can sometimes be a tests for coyotes. The recommendation addresses public con- line data are clear signs that the prosperity is being unevenly trademark of Trump and his allies is undeserved. cerns that these hunting contests are unethical, contribute to shared, and when the tumult of the Trump presidency is added “I don’t see where he’s helped me,” Gary West, a 71-year-old the waste of animals, and incentivize indiscriminate killing of to the mix, the state’s flinty voters may not be receptive to his retired steel fabricator who now works as a school bus driver. wildlife, inconsistent with the North American Model of appeals. “Maybe the guy that’s got a million dollars he’s helped. But I Wildlife Conservation,” MassWildlife said on its website. Trouble in the bond market on Wednesday raised fresh con- don’t feel like he’s helped me at all.” “After holding several listening sessions across the state, cerns about a recession on the horizon. For all the credit to go to Trump “doesn’t make any sense,” MassWildlife has recommended that the Fisheries and Wildlife An August University of New Hampshire Survey Center poll said Amanda Gunter, a 34-year-old New Hampshire Democrat, Board prohibit hunting contests for predators and furbearers, found that 42% of New Hampshire adults approve of Trump who worries that the economy she describes as “doing well” prohibit ‘wanton waste’ of all wildlife, and impose new report- while 53% disapprove. The poll also showed that 49% approve could help Trump win another term in White House. ing requirements on fox and coyote harvests. of Trump’s handling of the economy and 44% disapprove. “I also think that we’re in a bubble,” Gunter said. “And I “The regulations would make it illegal for a person to ‘orga- How New Hampshire receives the president on Thursday think it’s going to burst because I know Trump is rolling back nize, sponsor, promote, conduct, or participate’ in a hunting will offer a fresh test of whether people will give credit to regulations and that has me concerned. I also think the econo- contest for coyote, bobcat, red fox, gray fox, weasels, mink, Trump for the state’s economy, base their decision on social my was doing well when Obama was in office. And I think that skunk, river otter, muskrat, beaver, fisher, raccoon, and opos- issues or make their vote a referendum on the president’s char- our good economy is because of things that Obama did, not sum. However, it would not affect other hunting of coyotes. acter. Trump.” “The agency said it was motivated to prohibit contests “I’m not sure any great tax policy that Trump has envisioned The economy may also not have the same draw for voters as because ‘public controversy over this issue has the potential to or created has helped it,” said Tom Rath, a longtime Republican it has had in the past. threaten predator hunting and undermine public support for National Convention delegate and former New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who is running for reelec- hunting in general.’ attorney general who backed Republican John Kasich for tion in 2020, described the New Hampshire economy as “going “Several states have banned similar hunting contests, includ- president in 2016. “I think the climate is good. We’re flourish- well” in a recent interview. But she said that while Trump has ing California, Arizona, Vermont, and New Mexico. New York ing in large part because Massachusetts is flourishing.” “talked about the importance of the economy,” the top concern and Oregon are considering laws on the issue as well. At 2.4%, New Hampshire’s seasonally adjusted unemploy- Shaheen said she hears from people in New Hampshire is based “While some hunters say that coyote populations should be ment rate for May was among the lowest in the nation. But around health care. controlled in order to maintain deer populations in wage growth is significantly below national gains. Average “The economy and jobs are always important,” Shaheen Massachusetts, numbers suggest the coyote population has hourly earnings rose a scant 1.1% in New Hampshire in 2018, said. “But people can’t feel secure about the future of their little impact. lagging the 3% gain nationwide, according to the Bureau of families, even though they have a good job, if they’re worried “With a historic high of 95,000 deer estimated in Labor Statistics. about whether they’re going to have health care when they Massachusetts combined with recent record deer harvests, In other ways, like the home ownership rate — first in the need it.” deer populations are thriving despite the presence of coyotes,” nation — and median household income — seventh in the U.S. Gino Brogna, a 57-year-old chef manager, described himself MassWildlife states on its website. “Recent research shows — census data shows the state is thriving. as a Republican “by nature,” though he isn’t “solely stuck to that coyote predation on fawns and adult deer does not impact Ahead of the president’s visit, his campaign held an event in it.” He didn’t like Democrat Hillary Clinton and recalls feeling deer populations.” Bedford, New Hampshire, on Tuesday to applaud the success as though his 2016 vote for Trump was “something that was “Additionally, MassWildlife states, fawn survival rates are of the economy under Trump, singling out the low unemploy- necessary.” similar with or without coyotes, and coyotes rarely kill adult ment rate. Joblessness in New Hampshire was also relatively It doesn’t feel necessary for him again. deer in Massachusetts. low at the end of the Obama administration, a sign that Trump “I don’t think that he’s true to his word on a lot of things,” However, the hunting contests do not have a negative impact inherited an improving economy. Brogna said of Trump. “I wouldn’t vote for him again. That’s on the size of coyote populations. Much of Trump’s rhetoric in 2016 was designed to appeal to not going to happen.” “In the last 10 years, the annual coyote harvest has been less Midwestern swing states where a platform of raising tariffs, ——— than 10 percent of the state’s population. To reduce coyote protecting workers and restricting immigration resonated, AP Economics Writer Josh Boak and AP Polling Editor populations, the annual harvest would have to be at least 70 Dartmouth College political scientist Dean Lacy said. Emily Swanson contributed to this report. percent. “The current harvest from coyote hunting does not reduce the coyote population,” MassWildlife said. “The regulations would also ban wanton waste, or know- LETTER TO THE EDITOR ingly leaving a dead or wounded animal without making a them out of economic market competition? As for the 1,000’s reasonable effort to retrieve and use it. This would not apply Hoose on courtesy, grassroots of Americans stationed there well, isn’t it their duty to die for to defense of people or property, animals “unfit for consump- their country’s interests? Hey, it is not only all about: I win, but tion or use,” problem wildlife, or certain animals listed in and North Korea it is also: all about the MONEY. I also cannot figure out how Massachusetts law, such as crows, chipmunks or skunks. easy it is for tyrants to flatter and convince him that “I won’t “Lastly, the regulations would require that fox and coyote To the Editor, hurt you…, trust me.” I realize that "I win!" and all about the must be checked within 48 hours of harvest, online or in per- money. And lives...do not really matter...for Existential Hi folks…First of all I would like to thank Councilor at son, to match the requirements for deer, bear and turkey. Nihilists. OK, my well-deserved tirade is over, for now. Large Cindy Harris for the nice card she sent thanking me for The Fisheries and Wildlife Board voted to hold a public I’ll do my best to get back to local issues, next time…. hearing on the regulations, which has not yet been scheduled.” mentioning her in my edit. Though I do not do this for the thanks, but because it is the right thing; the good thing to do, ——— Your former Ward 3 City Councilor, and to show my appreciation of others. And, Councilor Harris Would you support the ban on hunting contests? Drop me a Brian Hoose, has earned my appreciation. And, it is nice to be appreciated line at [email protected] and let me know. [email protected]. for doing something nice for someone else. We tend not to do this so much anymore. I have, in my own way, taking up the cause for courtesy: when at Stop and Shop, by making a point of saying thank you, or acknowledging someone when they do something nice for no reason. The other day a woman was helping a man who seemed to have some problem locating GOVERNMENT MEETINGS something at the store, and she verbally guided him until he found it; along with the courteous help of store employees. So THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 I thanked her, pointing out how, in general, appreciation of oth- ers does not happen as much. She agreed, and said: but I do… Westfield: Neat! • City Council at 7 p.m. Comment to the fraudulent use of the term Grassroots: it not only means to talk to everyday people, but to INCLUDE them Blandford: in the process that you are advocating. Dem's lost the real • Library Trustees Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Grassroots campaigns when they started to: take care of us, and to exclude people with new ideas, different ideas, etc. A 2fer as they alienated a lot more Centrist who, through their taxes, Chester: had to pay for this keep America dependent upon us campaign. • Municipal Light Department Meeting at 6 p.m. And, this is not Socialism...for it is voter monopolies. Remember: Liberalism originated in Old World Mercantilist (Big Business) societies...as with Scrooge before the visits. MONDAY, AUGUST 19 Last: It is bad enough that the Neo-Soviet Russians are trying The Westfield News to subvert and discredit our American Operating Principles: as Granville: A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC our elections. But, when Americans do this, it is far worse. • Selectboard Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Gerrymandering, and efforts to prevent Americans from voting • Planning Board Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Mike Dobbs Flora Masciadrelli are downright UNAMERICAN, IF NOT ANTI-AMERICAN! • Public Hearing at 8 p.m. Managing Editor Director of Sales/ I know, it is all about winning, at any cost…, but does that Classified Manager include destroying our America in the process? What is mak- Blandford: Hope E. Tremblay ing me irked this time is that the Pres. wants to cut $40 Billion • COA Board Meeting at 3:30 p.m. Asst. Managing Editor James Johnson-Corwin Multi-Media Manager from the State Dept. budget included is money to keep a check • Police Department Meeting at 6 p.m. on Russian interference and subversion in the U.S. Chris Putz Marie Brazee • Assessor’s Meeting at 6 p.m. Sports Editor Business Manager And, now with North Korea completing their 5th missile • Selectboard Meeting at 7 p.m. testing; and, Trump's remarks that Kim Jung Un sent him “a • Zoning Board Meeting at 7 p.m. Fran Smith Lorie Perry very beautiful letter,” and does not address that aggression. He, General Manager Director of Ad Production also commented: that Kim is angry about our war games with Tolland: the South Koreans, to which he said he agreed, they cost too • Planning Board at 7 p.m. much. But, his weekly golf outings cost us a million dollars, or 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 so, each. Now a 10 day vacation? From what’; tweeting? I Chester: really don’t get this guy. What, does Kim have to attack So. • Board of Selectmen Meeting at 6 p.m. (413)562-4181 Korea to get his attention? Or, is it that if Kim does, attack So. www.thewestfieldnews.com Korea or Japan, he will only kill a million or so Koreans; or maybe a couple of 100,000 Japanese; with the bonus of taking THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 - PAGE 5 Police Logs Honor and Remember to host WESTFIELD Major crime and incident report Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 motorcycle run, ‘ruck and roll’ 6:59 a.m.; suspicious person, Sadie Knox Playground, 50 Prospect St., a detail officer reports a passerby pointed out a By Peter Currier Chesapeake, Virginia by person who fit the description posted on the Detective Bureau’s Staff Writer George Lutz, a man who lost social media page of a person of interest in a past breaking and SOUTHWICK- The Honor his son in Iraq in December entering case, the responding officer reports the person was and Remember Massachusetts of 2005. found to be the subject of outstanding warrants issued in 2018 Chapter will be holding a Miller said that he is work- by the Northampton and Holyoke district courts, John P. Boyle, 43, of 15 Monroe St., Westfield, was arrested on the ‘Ruck and Roll for the Fallen’ ing out the details with warrants; on Oct. 20 at 9 a.m. as well as Southwick’s Police and Fire 11:16 a.m.: fraud, Main Street, a caller from a Main Street a motorcycle run to honor Departments, but they could bank requests an officer for a person attempting to make a fallen American service possibly present the two first suspicious transaction, the responding officer reports the sus- members. responder’s groups with a pect had left the bank prior to his arrival and could not be The event will feature a new flag created by Lutz to found; motorcycle run in the morn- honor Gold Star Families. 11:56 a.m.: accident, North Road at Montgomery Road, ing from the Wick 338 moto- “Back in 2016, George multiple callers reports a vehicle struck a utility pole, the cross racetrack through sev- Lutz created a new flag meant responding officer requests an ambulance for the operator who eral local towns, including for Gold Star Families and was transported to Baystate Noble Hospital, the G&E was noti- Westfield, before riders return first presented it on Sept. 11, fied of damage, the vehicle was towed to the police impound to Southwick. The event is in 2016,” said Miller, “It’s yard; coordination with called the ‘Honor and 3:12 p.m.: lost property, Main Street, a caller reports she lost Southwick’s American Sacrifice Flag’.” her purse at a supermarket, the responding officer reports store Legion Post 338. The event will feature a officials require a police report before they will provide access “It is to honor fallen sol- barbecue, food trucks, and to the store’s security video, an incident report was filed; diers and their Gold Star vendors after the main events. 4:06 p.m.: officer wanted, Susan Drive, a caller reports she Families. It was established Lindsey LaBelle, a singer and returned form a vacation to find 120 feet of her fence missing, in Massachusetts seven years songwriter from the area, will the responding officer reports that the complainant has an ago and we have been doing perform. ongoing dispute with a neighbor who had advised her to afked to have a bag with 22 beginning at 1 p.m. for the remove her fence which was on his property, the officer found annual events for six years,” cans of non-perishable food. beginner’s wave. The The Air National Guard has that the neighbor had removed the complainant’s fence and left said Brian Miller, Miller said that the 22 cans advanced wave of partici- floated the idea of bringing it on her property before erecting his own fence on his prop- Massachusetts chapter direc- is supposed to represent the pants will head out at 1:30 bounce houses, although that erty; tor for Honor and Remember. number of American veterans p.m. has not yet been confirmed. 10:46 p.m.: city ordinance violation, Elm Street, patrol offi- The event will also feature who commit suicide every Representatives from There will also be a magic cers report they observed two persons trespassing on the rail- a “ruck,” or a hike while car- day due to struggles with Post Westover Air Force Base will show as part of the event. road viaduct and found one to be the subject of outstanding rying heavy gear and supplies Traumatic Stress Disorder collect the food to use for the ——— warrants issued in 2017 and 2018 by the Westfield and to simulate what soldiers (PTSD) caused by their time Pioneer Valley USO during Peter Currier can be Springfield district courts, Moses Garcia, 34, of 105 Union often have to do when they on deployment. The partici- the holidays. reached at peter@thewest- St., 2nd. Flr., Westfield, was arrested on the warrants. are on the move. Each person pation cost is $10. Honor and Remember was fieldnewsgroup.com. participating in the ruck is The ruck will be a 5K hike originally founded in 2008 in

Court Logs Homeless man seeks $700K over alleged police misconduct NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (AP) — A homeless man who was pepper-sprayed and arrested by Northampton police is seeking Westfield District Court $700,000 in damages from city and local officials. Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 Eric Matlock filed a complaint alleging police used excessive force when he was arrested on the steps of Northampton City George E. Carmel, 58, of 99 Pontoosic Road, Westfield, Hall in August 2017. pleaded guilty to charge of operating a motor vehicle under the Matlock was acquitted of all charges in the case in September 2018. influence of liquor (a second offense) and negligent operation The complaint also states the officers engaged in a "concerted and coordinated program" of detaining and charging Matlock of a motor vehicle brought by State Police and was sentenced to a six month term in the house of correction, suspended, with and his wife with things that "were not crimes," after the incident. probation for a year. He was ordered to complete a 14 day in- The Daily Hampshire Gazette reports the complaint includes that officers targeted Matlock "because he is of African patient program and his license was suspended for two years. American and indigenous descent." He was fined $600, assessed $600 and found to be not respon- Northampton's mayor and its police department said they could not immediately comment. The city has six months to respond sible for a marked lanes violation. to Matlock's complaint.

Water Use Restrictions Connecticut to begin testing Group seeks extension for WESTFIELD — Pursuant to its authority under State and immigrants with temporary status local laws, rules, and regulations, the City of Westfield Board inmates for hepatitis C of Water Commissioners has declared a State of Water BOSTON (AP) — Holders of temporary protected status HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut's correction com- and their Massachusetts supporters are calling for the program Supply Conservation. A water supply shortage was created missioner has announced his department will begin testing and with the removal of Municipal Wells Number 7 and 8 due to to be extended despite efforts by the Trump administration to treating all inmates for hepatitis C. end it for immigrants from several countries. contamination with PFASs, and increased summer demand The decision was announced in a memo from Commissioner has placed stress on the water supply. Several dozen people gathered at the federal courthouse in Rollin Cook to Correction Department staff on Aug. 7 and Boston on Wednesday as an appeals court in California was The Board of Water Commissioners has determined that confirmed by the department on Wednesday. mandatory conservation measures are necessary to ensure weighing the future of the program. The move comes after a federal judge gave class-action Temporary protected status is granted to countries ravaged that an adequate supply of water exists for all water consum- status to a lawsuit alleging the department has not done ers. by natural disasters or war and lets citizens of those countries enough to screen and treat inmates. remain in the U.S. until the situation improves back home. Water use restrictions. These restrictions apply to custom- The plaintiffs say they were denied sufficient treatment by ers of the City of Westfield Department of Public Works Several lawsuits have been filed nationwide against the prison medical staff, resulting in suffering while putting thou- administration's bid to discontinue some protections. A judge Water Division and are necessary to maintain water pressure sands of other prisoners at risk. to ensure public safety and to ensure an adequate system previously ruled protections for people from Sudan, Nicaragua, Similar federal lawsuits have been filed across the country. Haiti and El Salvador cannot be immediately ended. capacity for essential uses by all customers. These restrictions The Connecticut legislature's Office of Fiscal Analysis has are subject to change as conditions require. Many of the Boston protesters said they feel like Americans, estimated it could cost up to $158 million to diagnose and treat and that this country is now their home. This Non- Essential Water Use Restriction begins July 17, inmates with hepatitis C. 2019 and shall be effective until further notice. A All non-essential water use is ONLY ALLOWED on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday before 9am and after 5pm Westfield Homeless Cat Project Westfield State University to offer at ODD Numbered Houses. B All non-essential water use is ONLY ALLOWED on WESTFIELD — While August might considered the “dog Addiction Counselor Education program Wednesday Friday, and Sunday before 9am and after 5pm at days of summer”, it is officially “kitten season” here at WHCP!! We are filled to the brim with adult cats and kittens. WESTFIELD — The College of Graduate and Continuing EVEN Numbered Houses. Education at Westfield State University is accepting applica- C No non-essential water use is allowed on Mondays. Now, more than ever, WHCP is in desperate need of foster homes had has an urgent need for monetary donations and tions for the 2019–20 Addiction Counselor Education (ACE) supplies. Can’t foster but would like to help? WHCP is also program. Classes will be held on weekends and evenings start- Examples of “non-essential” water use include: ing in September and ending in May 2020. • Irrigation of lawns via sprinklers or automatic irrigation seeking volunteers to launder cat beds, towels and blankets and assist at canned food drives and tag sales held throughout The goal of this non-credit certificate program, offered at systems; the University since 1991, is to provide students with the • Washing of vehicles, except in a commercial car wash the summer months. And, of course, we are always in need of cat litter, KMR, Gerber chicken flavored baby food and knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary for the successful or as necessary for operator safety; and treatment of individuals and families afflicted by alcoholism • Washing of exterior building surfaces, parking lots, canned Friskies cat food, as well as other provisions. Donated items can be dropped off at 1124 East Mountain Road, and/or other drug addictions. This program has been highly driveways or sidewalks, except as necessary to apply surface instrumental in the professional development of individuals in treatments such as paint, preservatives, stucco, pavement or Westfield, MA at any time and we also have a wish list online at www.amazon.com. And don’t forget our updated adoption the western Massachusetts area whom are either working in or cement. interested in the growing healthcare field of addiction services. • Irrigation of lawns, gardens, flowers and ornamental clinic hours: Thursdays from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Fridays from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and To help with this mission, Westfield State University has plants by means of a hand-held hose, soaker hose or drip expanded its ACE program to be offered in a new location in irrigation system. Sundays from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.! If interested, please contact Denise at [email protected]. Thank you for your Pittsfield. The program aims to train potential counselors in support! the Berkshires area with the goal of filling critical positions in Examples of water uses NOT subject to restrictions: treatment facilities that are currently understaffed and unable • For health and safety reasons; Volunteer Drivers Sought to fill open positions. Classes for the Berkshires program will • By regulation; SOUTHWICK — Southwick Senior Center volunteer driv- begin in March 2020 and conclude in November. • For the production of food and fiber; ers needed for our Council on Aging van to cover, medical, Applications for both programs are available online at www. • For the maintenance of livestock; or congregate meal site and other appointments when the FRTA westfield.ma.edu/ace. For more information or to have an • To meet the core functions of a business (for example, Hulmes van is full. We are also looking for volunteer drivers application mailed to you, contact Brandon Fredette at irrigation by golf courses as necessary to maintain tees, for our day trips. If interested please stop by the center. [email protected] or 413-572-8033. greens, and limited fairway watering, or irrigation by plant nurseries as necessary to maintain stock). The City of Westfield has contracted with East National Water, LLC of Palmer, MA to Enforcement: replace the existing residential water meters and reading equipment throughout It is unlawful for any person to violate the terms, condi- the City. Please note that the water service shall be shut off for as short a time period tions, restrictions or requirements of a declaration of a state as necessary to complete this work Homeowners will be provided an estimate of the of water supply emergency or state of water supply conserva- Yankee Village Shops downtime prior to initiating the work. If you have questions regarding this program please call the tion. The penalty for violation of these mandatory restrictions Westfield DPW Water Division at 413-572-6226. Office hours are between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. is $25.00 for the first citation and $50.00 for the second and 53 Southwick Rd. each additional citation. Each day on which a violation (Route 10 & 202) The week of Aug. 12th - Aug. 17th, the meter replacement process will proceed at the following Street Locations: occurs constitutes a separate violation. Westfield, MA • Adams Street • Farlaine Drive • Mullen Ave. • Reservoir Ave. This mandatory water restriction program is designed to (413) 562-9792 • Atwater Street • Foch Ave. • Murray Ave. • Rosedell Drive Ext sustain the water supply for all. Your anticipated cooperation HOURS: • Belleview Drive • Glenwood Drive • Notre Dame Street • Russell Road is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions please con- Mon-ThurMon-Thur 10-6 10-6 • Big Wood Drive • Gloria Drive • Oak Ave. • Shaker Road tact the Water Division at (413) 572-6269 Fri 10-3Fri 10-3 • Sat • SatClosed 10-1 • Broadway • Harrison Ave. • Overlook Drive • Skyline Drive and • Church Street • Hawks Circle • Park Drive • Sterling Street 57 Maple Street • Conner Ave. • Heritage Lane • Pinewood Lane • Union Street LOST & FOUND East Longmeadow, MA • Court Street • Jeremy Drive • Pochassic Road • West Road (413) 526-9790 • Cranston Street • Kane Brothers Circle • Prospect Street • Willow Brook Lane Lost: Pictures in a baggie, either on School • Dubois Street • Lincoln Street • Prospect Street Ext • Woodland Road Street in Westfield or at the Health Center in HOURSMon-Thur : Mon-Fri 10-6pm 10-6pm Fri 10-3 • Sat 9-1pm • Edgewood Street • Montgomery Street • Queen Street • Yeoman Ave. Huntington. If found, please call 413-364-5732. 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Stanley Park presents Carillon Concerts Auditions for the Springfield Calling All throughout the Summer Season Symphony Youth Orchestras Crafters WESTFIELD — The Carillon concert for August, will be presented on SPRINGFIELD — Calling all student musicians! Join our family! SYS AGAWAM — It may be Sunday, August 18 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Stanley Park’s Carilloneur will Springfield Youth Sinfonia Intermediate Orchestra and SYO Springfield Youth the beginning of summer, offer a variety of music from the Carillon Tower. Find a park bench, sit and Orchestra Advanced Orchestra have openings. Auditions are on August 20. but Agawam Congregational enjoy the music as it drifts through the Park. For further information on the Instruments needed: SYS: flutes, clarinets, brass, percussion, violas and string Church is already accepting Carillon Concert program,go to www.stanleypark.org or call the Stanley Park bass; SYO: bassoons, brass, percussion, violas and string bass. Scholarships vendor applications and pre- office at 413-568-9312. and Work Study positions are available. Contact for more information: Kirsten paring for the church’s ever- Lipkens at [email protected] or 413-733-0636 x116. so-popular Holly Wreath Bazaar scheduled for Saturday, November 16. A Schedule of 4’x8’ table space with a non- Events & Program TTHEHE refundable charge is only online at: $25 and only 45 crafter applications will be accepted CummingtonFair.com on a first-come-first-served • Midway - Rides -Games - Great Food basis. The rental fee and • Demolition Derby - Truck & Tractor Pulls SINCE HAMPTONS HAMPTONS application must be submit- 1868 • Horse & Ox Draws - Kids Corner ted by Tuesday, October 15 • Live Country Music & Stage Acts Your business should be in August 22nd ~ 25th • 4H Shows - Exhibit Buildings & More with an indication of first or THE lower level floor position request. HAMPTONS Information and applica- tions may be obtained by calling the church office at 413-786-7111 or office@ agawamcong.com or by con- tacting Holly Wreath Bazaar Chairwoman Cindy Sanford at 413-348-5112 or via e-mail cindyagawam@com- cast.net. The November 16 bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is located at 745 Main Street Call 562-4181 to Toand showcasehas ample parking YOUR and is ‘HAMPTON business handicap accessible. 97 Fairgrounds Road, Cummington, MA 01026 place your ad here! CummingtonFair.com | 413-634-5091 in this section Call (413) 562-4181 THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 - PAGE 7

Holy Trinity Ice in August at the 2nd Annual Clothesline Jasper Rand Art Gallery Fine Art and Craft Show Fall Festival WESTFIELD — Cool off with Ice in August at the Jasper AGAWAM — The Agawam Community Artists and WESTFIELD — Holy Trinity Parish will be holding its Rand Art Gallery in the Westfield Athenaeum. Artist John Artisans will hold its 2nd Annual Clothesline Fine Art and Fall Festival on Sunday, September 15, 12 noon to 5 pm at Briggs exhibits 50 of his prints and describes them as: “2016 Craft Show at the Thomas Smith House at 251 North West Pilsudski Park, 200 Old County Rd., Holyoke, MA. (Old was a winter of many temperature changes and little snow. As Street in Feeding Hills on Saturday, September 7 from 10:00 County Rd. is off North Rd., Westfield, opposite the end of E. the ice around my house in the Granville woods formed and am - 4:00 pm. This event will be in conjunction with the Mountain Rd. The Park is on the right hand side 1.3 miles melted and formed again, I found myself spending hours with Agawam Historical Association who will also be in atten- from the light.) The day will begin with Mass celebrated at my cameras foraging for the spirits, creatures and secret dance that day. Free tours of the “little red house” will be 10:30 am. beings who took shape in the ice around the edges and surface given by the Association members. This home was occupied The Festival will feature a Polish Kitchen serving the of my small backyard pond, in the potholes and drainage until the 1950’s without modern conveniences, such as central popular Polish Plate with pierogi, golumbki, kielbasa and ditches of the road I run on at the Cobble Mountain Reservoir, heating and running water. kapusta. You may also purchase orders individually. The and in the creeks of the Granville Forest. Native Americans Also, on Saturday during the show, A. Burris Jenkins will American Kitchen will serve hot dogs, hamburgers & kiel- know that the natural world is alive with spirits who are also be performing from 11 am to 3 pm. He will entertain with his basa grinders. Take-out orders will be available the day of the the people and their ancestors. Some days I imagined my original jazz adaptations of Bach and several other original event. Our bake sale will have delicious homemade pastries. camera view frame as a window in which I saw—via various jazz pieces. Enjoy a tranquil afternoon strolling the grounds Our festival will include Bingo, Straw Booth, games of angles of reflected light—the Ur structures of reality: fleeting and gardens of the house while listening to soft jazz. Visit chance, a Chinese Raffle, plus a 50/50 Raffle. There will be fluid and skeletal forms that lie beneath the skin of our famil- with the artists and artisans in the tents and browse the children’s games, activities and a Bounce House. Our Grand iar world where such items as ice seem merely commonplace. unframed art which will be strung from clotheslines. A very Raffle has 10 money prizes worth a total of $2,000 with the These curious “ice spirits,” as I call them, taught me many unique concept. first prize being $1,000. Tickets are $1 each or a book of 6 things. They communicated incisively, though exactly what The Art and Craft Show and parking on the grounds are tickets for $5. Raffle tickets can be obtained in advance at the they conveyed remains far more nuanced than any words. free. There is handicapped parking in the front of the parking parish office during office hours and at the Festival. The Perhaps viewers can grasp something of what they’re saying lot. The show will go on rain or shine. For further information drawing will be at the Festival. from the pictures they let me make of them on those winter please call or e mail: Ceil Rossi (413) 207-1247 or email For your listening and dancing pleasure The “Mark VI days.” The Gallery is open all Library hours Monday- [email protected]. Band” will provide Polish & American music from 1 to 5 pm Thursday 8:30-8:00 and Friday 8:30-5:00. www.westath.org in the ballroom. The Festival is open to the public with free or 413-568-7833. admission & parking, held rain or shine. Handicap golf cart Dan Kane & Friends Inspirational shuttle transportation from parking to festival grounds. Come for good food and a fun time. For more information call the Music Fall Concert Parish Office, Monday thru Friday from 9am to 4pm at 568- Grandparents’ Day SOUTHWICK — Southwick Congregational Church is 1506 or email at [email protected]. We hope to see you hosting the Dan Kane Singers on Sunday October 20 at 2:00 there! pm. Tickets are only $10 and proceeds will help The PINK Celebration in Huntington W.A.Y. Southwick Congregational Church, 488 College HUNTINGTON — The Huntington Council on Aging will Highway, Southwick, MA, 01077. Please contact the Church be holding a special event in honor of Grandparents’ Day. office for more information and tickets (413) 569-6362 or The Grandparents’ Day Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, [email protected]. Stanley Park to host September 7 from 10 – 1 in Stanton Hall. The event will feature fun activities for grandparents and their grandchil- annual fundraising event: dren. Prepare to be charmed by national and international performer, Maggie the Clown! This enjoyable day will fea- Southwick History Museum Open ‘Birthday in the Park ~ ture picture taking of grandparents with their grandchildren, SOUTHWICK — The Southwick Historical Society’s a frame decorating craft, face painting, a magic and juggling Museum, located at 86-88 College Highway, is open and free show, and balloon twisting. The day ends with pizza and ice to the public on the following Sunday afternoons from 2-4 pm, Celebrating Our 70th!’ cream treats for everyone. Suggested donation is $5 per Aug 25, September 8 & 22, and October 13 & 27. (Other WESTFIELD — Stanley Park, 400 Western Avenue, child, free to grandparents. Event is open to all adults and times by appointment—bring your family & friends.) Call Westfield, is excited to announce that efforts are underway in children. To make reservations, please contact the Huntington 413-569-2012 or visit www.southwickhistoricalsociety.org. planning the 11th annual fundraising event; Birthday in the COA office at (413) 512-5205. Park ~ Celebrating Our 70th! This year’s fundraiser will sup- port the repair of Stanley Park’s Rose Garden Fountain. “Our Family Cooks For Your Family” The fountain, located at the center of the Stanley Park Rose Tenth Year of Historic North Hall Arts Festival Programs & Flower Garden, is one of the most popular landmarks in the park and has served as the backdrop for countless engagement Village Pizzeria and wedding photos through the years. Surrounded by over 30 R E S T A U R A N T varieties of roses and several hundred rose bushes as well as College Highway, Rt. 10 & 202, Southwick, MA variety of spectacular annual and perennial gardens the foun- tain has collected millions of wishes from its visitors since the All events: North Hall, 40 Searle Road, Huntington (off Rte 66) PAT IO DEBIT 569-3160 • 569-3403 park was founded. To help our visitors continue to enjoy this NOW original and iconic feature of Stanley Park, the fountain must ------AUGUST ------undergo some much-needed repairs. THE OPEN Grinder of the Month Pizza of the Month This year’s event will be held Saturday, September 7 at 5 pm in Stanley Park’s Beveridge Pavilion. The success of the 8" Veal Parm Grinder BBQ event will rely on ticket sales, sponsorships and donated items for the live and silent auctions. 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MAY BE BY KATHLEEN CLARK The Westfield News Group DIRECTED BY GREGG EDELMAN The Westfield62 School Street • Westfield, News MA 01085 • (413)Group 562-4181 62 School Street • Westfield,The OriginalMA 01085 • (413) 562-4181 (413) 997-4444 The Westfield NewsThe Original • • • The Westfield News • PENNYSAVER Longmeadow • News Enfield Press www.BerkshireTheatreGroup.org PENNYSAVER • Longmeadow News Enfield Press PAGE 8 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS Westfield Bridge Club Results Ballroom Dance at the Man implicated in Thursday August 8, 2019 Westfield Senior Center North-South WESTFIELD —Do you enjoy ballroom dancing? On the 1st, Sue Labucki - Marcel Jacques fourth Monday of every month from 2 to 4 p.m., the ’90s rapes found on 2nd, Dorothy Kowaleski - Judy Fiore Westfield Senior Center Great Room is the hot spot to trip the 3rd, Candy Pennington - Eileen Doherty light fantastic! Couples and singles have the opportunity to Maine island, arrested East-West dance the afternoon away. Local favorite musician, Richie 1nd, Jen Flagg - Ann Kousch Mitnick provides the live music each month. The cost is $3 per person on a pay-as-you-go basis. No advance sign-ups are TAUNTON, Mass. (AP) — A man who fled the state years 2nd, Stephanie Bulgier - Neal Kaplan ago has been arrested in a remote town in Maine and charged 3rd, Priscilla Gover - Barbara Conlin necessary. The Westfield Senior Center is located at 45 Noble Street. in connection with a pair of unsolved rapes, authorities in Duplicate bridge is played almost every Thursday from 3:45 Massachusetts said Wednesday. to 4:15 at The American Inn in Southwick. All players are Sixty-one-year-old Ivan Keith, formerly of Bridgewater, welcome. Westfield Senior Center Offers Massachusetts, was taken into custody Aug. 2 in Tremont, Maine, on Mount Desert Island, Bristol District Attorney ‘Real Estate Reality’ Thomas Quinn III said. Keith was living there under a new Volunteer Companions Sought WESTFIELD —Are you an older adult who is thinking of name, Quinn said. WESTFIELD —If you want to impact an older adult’s life in buying or selling a house, downsizing, and want to know your Keith appeared in court in Taunton, Massachusetts, on a positive way, consider volunteering with the Westfield options? It’s never too soon to begin exploring and gathering Wednesday, and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf, Council On Aging Companion Program. Companions assist information for the future. Experienced Realtor and Friends of MassLive.com reported . Defense attorney Jason Maloney did homebound elders in Westfield with grocery shopping, errands, the Westfield Senior Center Board member Lesley Lambert is not comment beyond saying Keith is denying the charges. transportation to medical appointments, and/or friendly visit- at the Senior Center on the second Wednesday of every Keith has been identified as the person who committed a ing. The goal of the Westfield Council On Aging Volunteer month from 12:30 to 1 p.m. on the ‘Deck’ of the Great Room rape outside Bristol-Plymouth Regional High School in Companion Program is to help older adults maintain their to get you started in the process or answer any real estate ques- Taunton in 1997, prosecutors said. A masked man emerged independence and sense of well-being. It takes only two hours tions that you might have. No advance sign-ups are necessary. from a wooded area and threatened, bound and repeatedly per week and volunteers are reimbursed for their gas mileage. raped a woman who had been walking the school track, pros- There is no charge to seniors for the service which is funded by ecutors said. the Westfield Community Development Block Grant, Sarah Chess at the Westfield Senior Center A second alleged rape occurred in 1998 at a business in Gillett Services for the Elderly, the Massachusetts Executive WESTFIELD —Each Monday afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m., Easton, Massachusetts, when a masked man assaulted and Office of Elder Affairs, and private donations. For more infor- a small dedicated group of Chess players gathers for one of the raped a woman who was working late at a cleaning job, pros- mation, contact Joyce Peregrin at the Senior Center at 562- quietest activities at the Westfield Senior Center. Les Hutton ecutors said. 6435. offers Chess instruction and guidance to anyone who is inter- Quinn said Keith also failed to comply with sex offender ested in learning the game. No prior experience is necessary registration. He faces a range of other charges and is due back and Chess sets are provided. Lessons are tailored to the par- in court on Aug. 21. He was ordered held without bail. ‘Male Call!’ Fitness Class ticipant’s abilities and goals. Experienced players can always enjoy a friendly game and helpful advice. The benefits of the at Westfield Senior Center game are numerous. Chess helps to improve memory, concen- tration, logical thinking, and creativity. But most importantly, WESTFIELD —Tyler Cronin, a Westfield State University it’s an enjoyable way to exercise your brain! Drop in and join Investigators suspect Movement Science graduate, facilitates ‘Male Call!,’ an all- the group any Monday afternoon. The Westfield Senior Center male fitness class at the Westfield Senior Center on Monday is located at 45 Noble Street. and Wednesday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. The cost is $5 per hit-and-run in class on a pay-as-you-go basis. This is a general fitness class designed specifically for older men with a variety of fitness Hearing Aid Service Expanded abilities. Please remember that participants utilizing the death of runner SUTTON, Mass. (AP) — Investigators say a man found Fitness Room for classes and dance sessions are required to WESTFIELD — For several years, Jeff Halls from dead on a street in the central Massachusetts town of Sutton change their footwear before walking on the hardwood floor ‘Baystate Hearing Aids’ has been at the Westfield Senior appears to be the victim of a hit-and-run. and also sign a Release of Liability and Usage Agreement. For Center, 45 Noble Street, on the fourth Wednesday of every Police say they received a 911 call at about 8:15 a.m. more information, contact the Westfield Senior Center at 562- month from 10 a.m. to noon. Because of an increased Wednesday from a resident who said she found the uncon- 6435. demand for this type of service, Gary Wynn owner of ‘New Ears’ in Southwick will be at the Senior Center on the sec- scious man on her front lawn. ond Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Police believe the man, who was pronounced dead at the ‘Side By Side’ Support Group at the Both Jeff and Gary are Licensed Hearing Instrument scene, was out for a run when he was struck by a vehicle that Specialists. They evaluate each participant’s needs on an indi- left the scene. Westfield Senior Center vidual basis including accurate hearing screening, in-the-canal The victim’s name was not immediately released. WESTFIELD —The Westfield Senior Center’s ‘Side By earwax inspection, hearing aid cleaning, and free minor repairs State police attached to the Worcester District Attorney’s Side’ support group meets on the fourth Friday of the including tubing replacements. Visits are approximately 15 to office are also involved in the investigation. month from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and is open to any senior who is 30 minutes in length. The informational and testing services a little overwhelmed with the stresses of life. Whether an older provided at the Westfield Senior Center are free of charge adult is dealing with health problems, the loss of close family to those who have an appointment. Please call Agnes members and friends, or caregiver responsibilities, the support Fleming at the Senior Center at 562-6435 to schedule an Mayor says city going forward of others, often “in the same boat,” can be most helpful. appointment. Participants chat informally over coffee or tea and all discus- with supervised drug site sions are strictly confidential. Please consider joining the ‘Be Aware, Be Prepared!’ Packets Available SOMERVILLE, Mass. (AP) — Somerville Mayor Joseph group as a “regular” or a “drop-in.” For more information, call Curtatone says the city is going ahead with plans to open a Tina Gorman at the Senior Center, 562-6435. The Westfield WESTFIELD —The thought of preparing for disasters or supervised injection site for drug users in the city sometime Senior Center is located at 45 Noble Street. emergencies can be overwhelming. Planning is key! The next year. Medical Reserve Corps of Hampden County has prepared a This despite a promise by the state’s top federal prosecutor family records packet to assist in the planning process. The to block any safe injection site from operating in Nursing Services at the document is extensive but simple to complete. ‘Be Aware, Be Massachusetts. Prepared!’ packets are available at the Westfield Senior Curtatone told WBUR-FM that opening a clinic where Westfield Senior Center Center, 45 Noble Street. Once completed, the document health care professionals could monitor drug use and poten- should be kept in a clear watertight plastic bag, ready to be WESTFIELD —Nursing services are available at the tially steer addicts into treatment would save lives. The taken with you in the event of a disaster if you need to evacuate mayor noted he attended a funeral on Monday for a person Westfield Senior Center, 45 Noble Street, thanks to the gener- your home. It is the hope of the Medical Reserve Corps that osity of Baystate Noble Hospital. Mary Ellen Asher, RN, is at who died as a result of the opioid epidemic. you will never have to use the ‘Be Aware, Be Prepared!’ U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling said that barring a change of the Senior Center Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9 a.m. document. But hope is not a plan! to noon and can assist older adults with blood pressure checks, position by the Justice Department, should Somerville were medication review, blood glucose testing, and one-to-one to go ahead with its plans, “federal enforcement will follow.” health education. There is no charge for this service and no ‘Viewpoints’ Low Vision Support Group Republican Gov. Charlie Baker also opposes supervised advance appointments are necessary. injection sites. WESTFIELD —The Westfield Senior Center’s ‘Viewpoints’ low vision support group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and is open to individuals Westfield Senior Center’s with low vision and those who support them. The group is facilitated by Council On Aging Activities Aide, Agnes ‘Heaven’s Angels’ Project Fleming. Guest speakers, group discussions, solutions and 1st new trains in decades WESTFIELD —Michelle Moniz coordinates a group at the strategies for common challenges, and new friendships are just Westfield Senior Center who sew ‘angel’ gowns for newborns some of the benefits of participation. Please call Agnes debut on T’s Orange Line who never make it home from the hospital. The white angel Fleming at the Senior Center, 562-6435, if you would like BOSTON (AP) — It’s a sight for sore eyes for com- gowns are made from wedding gowns and offer comfort to more information. The Westfield Senior Center is located at 45 muters on the MBTA’s Orange Line. strangers coping with the death of a child from miscarriage, still- Noble Street. The first new trains in decades — six of them initially birth, or through neonatal loss. The baby gown is used to present — are going into service Wednesday on the transit line the infants to their families as they say a final farewell before which runs from the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of burial or cremation. The ‘Heaven’s Angels’ group meets on Zumba Gold at the Westfield Senior Center Boston to Oak Grove station in Malden. the first Monday of the month from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the WESTFIELD —Instructor Becca Perron offers a Zumba The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Westfield Senior Center, 45 Noble Street. Participants should Gold at the Westfield Senior Center located at 45 Noble Street. eventually plans to replace the entire existing Orange feel free to bring a portable sewing machine, sewing scissors, Zumba Gold takes the popular Latin-dance inspired workout of Line fleet with 152 new trains by 2022. The new vehi- and pins. Those who don’t sew can participate by dismantling Zumba and makes it accessible for older adults, beginners, or cles are being built by the Chinese-owned company wedding gowns as well as tracing and cutting patterns. Please others needing modifications in their exercise routine. Zumba CRRC at a manufacturing plant in Springfield. call the Westfield Senior Center Program Director, Mary Lou Gold builds cardiovascular health by challenging the heart and The T says the new trains will have more spacious Niedzielski at 562-6435, to sign up or get additional information working the muscles of the hips, legs, and arms with dance interiors, along with wider doors, more handrails, better about the program. moves. The class is offered on Mondays from 10:15 to 11 lighting and safety features including audio and visual a.m. Each class is $4 on a pay-as-you-go basis. No advance warnings that the doors on the train are opening or clos- sign-ups are necessary. Ditch the workout and come join the ing. party!

Health insurers Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts agree to merge By BOB SALSBERG Under the agreement, Tom Croswell, ing elements of the deal to weigh possi- The Westfield News Associated Press president and chief executive of Tufts ble impacts on consumers and the health BOSTON (AP) — Harvard Pilgrim Health Plan, would serve as CEO of the care market in general. home delivery still only... Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, two combined organization, which has yet to “Our office has been in touch with of the region’s largest insurers, be renamed. Harvard Pilgrim’s top exec- both parties and will review the pro- announced Wednesday they had reached utive, Michael Carson, would serve as posed transaction as more information a definitive agreement to form a single president and oversee the company’s becomes available,” said Meggie ¢ company that would serve nearly 2.4 various business lines and subsidiaries, Quackenbush, a spokeswoman for million subscribers in New England. according to the statement. Democratic Attorney General Maura Per Day In a joint statement, the insurers said The current chair of Harvard Pilgrim’s Healey. the merger would create one of the larg- board of directors, Joyce Murphy, would The merger “could have a significant 75 est nonprofit health services organiza- serve as chair of a new board that would impact on the Massachusetts health care tions in the region. have equal representation from both market,” said Matthew Kitsos, a spokes- The deal faces scrutiny from govern- companies. man for the Massachusetts Health Policy ment regulators, including the Financial terms of the agreement were Commission, an agency that does not * includes free online Massachusetts Attorney General’s office not disclosed. have regulatory powers but provides access (50¢ value) and the state Division of Insurance. Harvard Pilgrim and Tufts Health analysis of health care costs and bene- “Both organizations share the same Plan, both based in Massachusetts, also fits. vision that a combined organization will have members in Connecticut, Maine, Kitsos said the commission was also Please call our Circulation Dept. be even more effective, better able to New Hampshire and Rhode Island. looking forward to learning more details keep high-quality health care accessible Several units within the Massachusetts about the agreement. at 413-562-4181 Ext. 117 or and affordable, while at the same time Attorney General’s office, including the The two companies explored a merger investing in programs and initiatives that antitrust, public charities and health care in 2011, but decided at that time to [email protected] enhance quality,” the companies said. divisions, could be involved in examin- remain separate. THE WESTFIELD NEWS www.thewestfieldnews.com THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 - PAGE 9 SPORTS

Meridian pitcher Jake Shelby (12) has his eye on the ball at Meridian’s Demarion Terrell (13) makes it in for a run. Greenville’s Andrew Wallen (13) tags the ball early in the Wednesday’s Babe Ruth 13-Year-Old World Series semifinal (Photo by Marc St.Onge) (Photo by Marc St.Onge) game. game. (Photo by Marc St.Onge) NC rallies for championship berth By Chris Putz In the seventh, Popovich walked and Sports Editor advanced on a wild pitch. Davis Hathaway WESTFIELD – Dreams do really come walked, setting the stage for Overby’s bunt- true. winner. The attempt to throw out Overby Pinch-hitter Caleb Overby came off the soared past the first baseman out of play, bench to lay down a perfect bunt, forcing an sending the base runner home, Greenville overthrow on the play to score the game- out onto the field in celebration, and their winner in the bottom of the seventh inning team into the title game. as Southeastern champion Greenville “It was crazy,” Overby said. “(I told (North Caroline) rallied past Southwestern myself) don’t strike out … and ran as fast as champ Meridian, Mississippi 7-6 in a Babe I possibly could.” Ruth 13-Year-Old World Series semifinal Greenville actually led at the outset, 2-0, Wednesday night at Bullens Field. but a big fifth inning from Meridian put Greenville rallied from a four-run deficit, them in a tough spot. scoring four runs over the game’s final Braxson Cornish reached on an infield three innings. error for Meridian in the fifth and stole sec- North Carolina began to chip away in the ond base. With one out, Demarion Terrell bottom of the fifth. Alex Popovich doubled singled, and Paryn Bland walked to load the with one out, and advanced to third on a bases. Another walk, this time to Brett passed ball. Davis Hathaway walked. Busbea tied the game. Cannon Graham Popovich scored on a fielder’s choice to unleashed a two-run double that resulted in pull his team within 6-3. another run when the throw got by the In the bottom of the sixth, Greenville catcher at home plate. Mitchell Butler hit a came alive. Cole Smith and Andrew Wallen RBI single to make it 6-2. powered their teams by smashing RBI The lead would not stand. doubles, stirring the crowd into a frenzied “(It took) hard work,” Overby said, “but cheer. A run-scoring single from Colin we didn’t fold.” Woolard tied the game at 6-all bringing Greenville advances to play Fargo (North their side of the stadium to a near-deafening Dakota) in the championship game roar. Thursday night at Bullens Field at 6. Greenville’s J.J. Myrick (1) swings for a low one. (Photo by Marc St.Onge)

Meridian’s Jacob Hostetler (10) zeroes in on the pitch. (Photo by Marc St.Onge) Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on PAGE 10 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Shell’s Tekoa Tuesday Golf League 2019 Results from August 6, 2019 1st Place Jack Pocai & Bill Wallinovich 160.0 Points 13th Place Errol Nichols & John Kidrick 119.5 Points 2nd Place Dick Williams & Ron Sena 147.5 Points 14th Place Stu Browning & Jeff Guglielmo 118.0 Points 3rd Place Bob Czarnecki & Ray West 145.5 Points 14th Place Jack Blascak & Bob McCarthy 118.0 Points 4th Place Harry Pease & Ed West 138.5 Points 15th Place Mike Ripa & Ron Bonyeau 108.5 Points 5th Place Bill Lawry & Dave Gile 135.0 Points 16th Place Bob Dudas & Skip Couture 107.5 Points 6th Place Fred Rogers & Bob Berniche 132.5 Points 17th Place Jim Johnson & Jim Besaw 105.5 Points 7th Place Gene Theroux & Jack Kennedy 132.0 Points 18th Place Jim Liptak & John Lucas 100.0 Points 8th Place Jack Campaniello & Phil Lewis 126.5 Points 9th Place Rich Chistolini & Eric Wilder 125.0 Points Low Gross Bill Lawry @ 44 10th Place Jim French & Dave Liberty 124.0 Points Low Net Stu Browning @ 31 11th Place Pat McGinn & Dave Lees 123.0 Points Closest to pin on 3rd Bob Berniche 12th Place Angelo Masciadrelli & Frank Kamlowski 121.0 Points Closest to pin on 3rd (2nd shot) Stu Browning 12th Place Harry Thompson & Mark Thompson 121.0 Points Closest to pin on 6th Dick Williams

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Standings Week 18 of 23 8/8/19 Standing Week of July 29 Division 1 160 Bob Collier – Don Clarke Team 5 21 1/2 Mike Parent-Joe Vaschak 172 Tim Laramee – Dan Laramee 159.5 Ed Bielonko – Branden Bielonko Team 8 21 Jeff Haluch-Tim Dion 170.5 Joe Boutin – Henry Smith 158 Jay O’Sullivan – Rick Burke Team 3 21 Jim Kenny-Bob Thompson 165 Bob Bihler – Larry Cournoyer 146.5 Shawn Bradley – Ben Jones Team 7 20 1/2 John McCormick-Jeff Martin 163.5 Roy Barton – Bill Reinhagen 145.5 Wayne Brown – Old Tom Morris Team 2 18 1/2 Mickey Donnachie-Kirk Tewksbury 163 Bob Lewko – Richard Hebert 133 Mike Rash – Bob Rash Team 1 17 1/2 Darren Galczynski- Jim Tinker Team 10 17 1/2 Adam Dasilva-Cole Morrison 160.5 Tom Denton – Jim Johnson Team 4 17 Jeremy Beltrandi- Dave Prouty 156.5 Dave Dover – Bill Chaffee Division 3 Team 6 16 1/2 Tristan Kiendzior-Dominic Constanzi 155 Jim Strycharz – Richard Roy 179.5 Jack Beaudry – John Bagge Team 11 14 1/2 Steve Mascadrelli-Mike Moran Jr 154 Tom Massimino – Tim Huber 169.5 Mark Chase – John Palivoda Team 12 13 1/2 Scott Ramsdell-JoshAdams 152.5 Dave Dubois – Alan Velazquez 167 Randy Anderson – Bob Genereux Team 9 11 1/2 Chip Ashwell- Jim Sullivan 148.5 Marty Tyler – Stan Jackson 167 Dan Harris – Jim Haas Team 14 10 1/2 Par 141 Dan Burns – Mike Manijak 167 Glenn Grabowski – Jeff Berger Team 13 10 Tom Denton-Randy Christensen 162.5 Art Williamson – Al Nubile Division 2 160 Ryan Maloney – Chuck O’Brien Team 1 Darren Galczynski Jim Tinker Team 8 Jeff Haluch Tim Dion 172.5 Bruce Kellogg – Richard Kellogg 157.5 Bill Williams – Pat Bresnahan Team 2 Mickey Donnachie Kirk Tewksbury Team 9 Chip Ashwell Jim Sullivan 172.5 Cam Lewis – Bill Grise III 156 Mark Grenier – John LaRose Team 3 Jim Kenny Bob Thompson eam 10 Adam Dasilva Cole Morrison 167 Paul Carrier – Gary McQuillan 155 Jason George – Dan Van Team 4 Jeremy Beltrandi Dave Prouty Team 11 Steve Mascadrelli Mike Moran JR 166.5 Mike Mahan – Joe Hebda Kruiningen Team 5 Mike Parent Joe Vaschak Team 12 Scott Ramsdell Josh Adams 161 Gary Gladu – Fran Dwyer 148.5 Mike Soverow – Mike Mulligan Team 6 Tristan Kiendzior Dominic Costanzi Team 13 Tom Denton Randy Christensen 161 Carlos Santos – Bill Grise II 144.5 Rick Brown – Jim Cartwright Team 7 John McCormack Jeff Martin Team 14 PAR Par Sanchez, Yankees beat Orioles for 16th straight time By LARRY FLEISHER He struck out six, walked two and did not allow a homer for Associated Press the first time in six starts. NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees’ season-long Bundy allowed six runs and five hits in 5 2/3 innings. He dominance of the Baltimore Orioles ended with Gary Sanchez retired 16 of 17 hitters before consecutive hits by Sanchez and and Gleyber Torres being linked to Lou Gehrig and Babe Torres finished him. Ruth. Ottavino struck out pinch-hitter Chance Sisco to end the And while Sanchez was modest in his thoughts about the seventh and Zack Britton pitched a scoreless eighth. Aroldis achievement, other Yankees did not hesitate to express their Chapman converted his 33rd save in 38 chances. amazement. The Orioles lost for the ninth time in 10 games and allowed Sanchez’s three-run homer gave him 10 against Baltimore their 250th homer, extending the American League record. and New York beat the Orioles for the 16th straight time this Baltimore is eight away from matching the big league record season, winning 6-5 Wednesday in their final meeting this set by the Cincinnati Reds in 2016. year. “We don’t have to play them anymore, so I guess that’s a “The funny thing about that is that we’re not thinking about good thing,” Bundy said. records or anything like that,” Sanchez said through a transla- BULLPEN MOVES tor. “We’re trying to go out there to have good at-bats.” Both teams made moves to add relief pitchers to their The Yankees hit 61 homers off Orioles pitching this season New York Yankees' Gary Sanchez hits a home run during the 40-man rosters. and outscored them 151-83. Sanchez and Torres (13 homers) first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, New York claimed RHP Ryan Dull off waivers from San joined Gehrig and Ruth as the second set of Yankees to hit Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Francisco and designated RHP Brady Lail for assignment. double-digit homers against an opponent in the same season Altaffer) Baltimore claimed RHP Ryan Eades off waivers and — Gehrig and Ruth each hit 11 against the Boston Red Sox in optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles designated 1927 when teams played each other 22 times apiece. shows you how locked in they can be.” New York, which began the day tied with the Dodgers for RHP Jimmy Yacabonis for assignment. “A couple of great young players that not only have done a TRAINER’S ROOM lot in this game but the future’s very bright and they’re going the best record in the majors, improved to 81-41 and moved 40 games over .500 for the first time since 2009. Baltimore Orioles: OF D.J. Stewart (concussion) was to begin a rehab to a lot of special things like that,” Yankees manager Aaron assignment with Norfolk Wednesday and was expected to be Boone said. “It just so happens they’ve had really good results dropped to 39-82 and became the first big league team elimi- nated from division title contention. activated Friday. against the Orioles this year.” Yankees: LHP CC Sabathia (inflamed right knee) will come The Yankees went 17-2 against the O’s, their most wins Didi Gregorius hit an RBI single in the first and Mike Ford hit a two-run single in the sixth as the Yankees won their fifth off the injured list and start Sunday against Cleveland. ... 1B/ versus any opponent in a season since going 17-5 over the DH Luke Voit (sports hernia) took grounders, hit in the cage Kansas City Athletics in 1959. New York’s winning streak is straight. Renato Nunez had five hits, including a two-run double in and did some throwing. He could work out next week at the its longest against anyone in a season since a 21-game string Yankees’ complex in Tampa, Florida, or Triple-A Scranton- over the St. Louis Browns in 1927. the seventh off Adam Ottavino, for Baltimore. Jonathan Villar drove in two runs for the last-place Orioles. Wilkes/Barre. Sanchez’s homer capped a four-run burst in the first inning. UP NEXT He sent a 2-0 changeup from Dylan Bundy (5-13) over the “I love the way we came back again,” Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said. “Yeah, we’re a little short at times, but Orioles: RHP Aaron Brooks (2-6) opens a three-game series center field fence on top of the netting above Monument Park in Boston on Friday. with two outs to give New York a 4-1 lead. yeah, it’s not a good feeling walking out of here having losing that many.” Yankees: New York will use an opener for the start of a four- “It’s wild to kind of put that in perspective that way with game series Thursday against Cleveland. those names,” Yankees starter J.A. Happ said. “I think it just Happ (10-7) allowed two runs and six hits in five innings. Devers extends hit streak to 8, Red Sox beat Indians 5-1 By BRIAN DULIK doesn't look fun to manage this game, but it's doubled with one out and Devers was inten- lead the AL wild-card race and trail first-place Associated Press fun." tionally walked. Minnesota by 1/2 game in the Central. CLEVELAND (AP) — The Red Sox have Devers went 6 for 6 with four doubles "It's pick your poison, I mean, Devers is in Bieber battled nausea while allowing two survived their most demanding stretch of the Tuesday in the Red Sox's 7-6, 10-inning win. one of those streaks where it looks like he's runs in six innings, losing for the second time season with their modest playoff hopes intact. Less than 15 hours later, he singled in the first playing softball," Indians manager Terry in 10 starts since June 25. The All-Star Game Rafael Devers homered and singled, extend- inning and hit a solo homer in the third before Francona said. "The result didn't make me feel MVP struck out eight, including his 200th of ing his robust hit streak to eight straight at- being retired on a comebacker in the fifth by good, but we had an open base and pitching to the year. bats, and Xander Bogaerts went deep twice to right-hander Shane Bieber (12-5). a guy that's 8 for 9 didn't seem to make sense." "They have a lineup that can do a lot of lead Boston to a 5-1 victory over the Cleveland The MLB record for consecutive hits is 12, Bogaerts admitted the strategy gave him damage, but I've got to be able to combat that Indians on Wednesday. last accomplished by Detroit's Walt Dropo in extra motivation for his fourth multi-homer and be better," Bieber said. The Red Sox, playing their 34th game in a 1952. Pinky Higgins had 12 straight for the game of the season, saying, "It definitely gets UP NEXT 34-day span, started the day 8 1/2 games Red Sox in 1938. you going a little bit, understanding they think Red Sox: RHP Rick Porcello (10-9, 5.67 behind Tampa Bay for the second AL wild- "It's not little bloop hits, little infield knocks you're the weaker guy." ERA) faces Baltimore in the opener of a three- card spot. The defending World Series cham- he's getting, it's hard to the wall," said Boston used seven pitchers with right- game series Friday at Fenway Park. He has an pions went 15-18 with a suspended game Bogaerts, who had three hits and four RBIs. hander Nathan Eovaldi (1-0) working two 8.28 ERA over his last nine starts, allowing 42 against Kansas City to be completed on "It's going to reach the wall in the air or on the innings for his first win since last Sept. 24. earned runs in 45 2/3 innings. August 22. ground, but it's going to reach the wall. It's Left-hander Brian Johnson started and allowed Indians: RHP Adam Plutko (4-3, 4.68 ERA) "We've been saying all along we're in this impressive." an unearned run in 2 2/3 innings. starts at Yankee Stadium for the first time in position because we haven't played well, but Bogaerts went back-to-back with Devers in Cleveland scored its only run in the third his career as Cleveland begins a four-game we'll see what we've got in the next month and the third -- his 100th career homer -- and when Francisco Lindor singled, advanced on series in New York. He is 1-1 with a 5.47 ERA a half," Boston manager Alex Cora said, smil- added a three-run shot in the seventh off Nick errors by Bogaerts and Devers, and came in five road appearances this season. ing. "Just find a way. I don't know, man, it Goody. The latter occurred after Mookie Betts home on a Johnson wild pitch. The Indians THE WESTFIELD NEWS www.thewestfieldnews.com THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 - PAGE 11

Fargo, North Dakota’s Connor Holm (12) sits back and waits for his pitch. (Photo by Kellie Adam) Fargo-ing to finals By Chris Putz lowed with a run-scoring hit to right field. An over- Sports Editor throw at home plate allowed another run to score to WESTFIELD – It’s official – Fargo (North give Fargo a 3-2 advantage. Dakota) is going to the finals. Janesville continued to battle. Clean-up batter Jaxon Beiswenger went 4-for-4 A two-out single from Tre Miller in the top of the with three RBIs to lead Midwest Plains champion fourth and a subsequent run-scoring error tied it Fargo past Ohio Valley champ Janesville again 3-all. (Wisconsin) 8-5 in a Babe Ruth 13-Year-Old World Fargo’s next response was even louder. Series semifinal Wednesday at Bullens Field. It started with a Drew Rerick walk in the bottom Fargo advances to play southeastern representa- half of the fourth. Bo Meier hit a line drive single tive Greenville (North Carolina) in a one-game up the middle. Charlie Kalbrener followed with a championship Thursday at Bullens Field at 6 p.m. well-placed sac-bunt that moved the base runners “We knew could push through it and if we over. A fielder’s choice made it 4-3. A RBI line worked as a team we could get it done,” Beiswenger drive single up the middle gave North Dakota a 5-3 said. “At the beginning of the tournament I wasn’t advantage. doing so well, but my team helped me push through Fargo extended its lead in the fifth inning. Jordan it. Today, I had a pretty good game at the plate.” Leininger doubled to left field. Beiswenger singled Beiswenger’s three RBIs proved to be the differ- through the right side, moving Leininger to third. Janesville, Wisconsin’s first baseman Broden Jackson (23) gets Fargo, North ence. Beiswenger stole second base. A wild pitch made it Dakota’s Landon Meier (30) out at first. (Photo by Kellie Adam) Janesville scored first. Aiden Schenk, Tre Miller, 6-3. and Nick Gregg drew consecutive one-out walks to Janesville fought back. begin the game. Denver Hughes smacked a two-out Sihabouth singled to begin the sixth and stole line drive single up the middle for a 1-0 lead. second. Miller and Gregg walked with one out to Fargo bounced right back. load the bases. An infield error cut Janesville’s Connor Holm drew a lead-off walk in the bottom deficit to two runs. A fielder’s choice brought half of the inning. Two outs later, Beiswenger belt- Wisconsin within one. ed a run-scoring single into left field for a 1-1 tie. “We were a little nervous,” Beiswenger said, “but Janesville responded. we’ve done it before and we (knew we) could push With two outs in the top of the second, Taye through and be fine.” Sihabouth singled and stole second base. Schenk Fargo responded with two runs, scoring on a followed with a RBI single to right field to help Beiswenger RBI single, and an ensuing run-scoring Wisconsin reclaim the lead, 2-1. error to go up 8-5. The early seesaw battle tilted in favor of Fargo in In the seventh, Janesville made a big push with a the third. two-out double from Sihabouth, and consecutive Adam Leininger got things going with a two-out walks from Schenk and Miller. A strikeout ended Janesville, Wisconsin’s Charlie Claas (24) looks to stop Fargo, North Dakota’s single. Jordan Leininger walked. Adam stole third the threat though and the season for the Ohio Valley. Connor Holm (12) from advancing to second. (Photo by Kellie Adam) base, then Jordan stole second. Beiswenger fol- The Midwest Plains was rolling on.

Fargo, North Dakota’s Charlie Kalbrener (8) tries to stop Janesville, Wisconsin’s Denver Hughes (27) from stealing second. (Photo by Kellie Adam )

Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on PAGE 12 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS TV Sports Listings Dear Thursday, August 15 ESPN — Little League World Series: Barrington, R.I. AUTO RACING (New England) vs. South Riding, Va. (Southeast), Wil- 7 p.m. liamsport, Pa. Annie FS1 — NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series: 5 p.m. qualifying, Bristol, Tenn. ESPN — Little League World Series: South Korea By ANNIE LANE 8:30 p.m. (Asia-Pacific) vs. Venezuela (Latin America), Williams- FS1 — NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series: The port, Pa. UNOH 200, Bristol, Tenn. 7 p.m. Bed Ain’t Big Enough GOLF ESPN2 — Little League World Series: Coon Rapids, Dear Annie: I met a great gal. We seem really good together 5 a.m. Minn. (Midwest) vs. Bowling Green, Ky. (Great Lakes), most of the time, but here’s the rub. She has a dog. It is a nice dog but not very well trained. The big problem is bedtime at my place. GOLF — European Tour Golf: D+D Real Czech Mas- Williamsport, Pa. The dog wants to share our bed, and is uncontrollably insistent ters, first round, Vysoký Újezd, Czech Republic MLB BASEBALL about it, whining and disturbing us throughout the night until she 9 a.m. 3 p.m. gives up and allows the dog to get in bed with us. I must deal with GOLF — European Tour Golf: D+D Real Czech Mas- MLB — LA Dodgers at Miami OR Seattle at Detroit (1 it or go sleep elsewhere. ters, first round, Vysoký Újezd, Czech Republic p.m.) Apparently, this dog gets to sleep with her at home, so hey, why 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. not here? It ruins intimacy and makes it hard to sleep. She apolo- gizes, but is doing nothing to train this dog to accept the floor as GOLF — Korn Ferry Tour Golf: Nationwide Children’s MLB — NY Mets at Atlanta OR Chicago Cubs at its dog bed. Am I out of line to want our bed dog-free? What does Hospital Championship, first round, Columbus, Ohio Philadelphia (7 p.m.) this say for our chances? -- Doggone it! 3 p.m. NFL FOOTBALL Dear Doggone It: Actions speak, or should I say bark, louder GOLF — PGA Tour Golf: The BMW Championship, 8 p.m. than words. It is time to have another conversation with your girl- first round, Medinah, Ill. ESPN — Preseason: Oakland at Arizona friend about her dog. Sleeping in bed with your dog is a very personal decision. Studies have shown that it can be therapeutic 4 p.m. TENNIS for both the dog and owner. FS1 — U.S. Amateur Championships: round of 32 and 11 a.m. But this depends on personal preference, and your preference is round 16, Pinehurst, N.C. TENNIS — Western & Southern Open: Early Rounds, not to have the dog in bed while her preference is to have him with 5 a.m. (Friday) Cincinnati, Ohio her. She may apologize for allowing the dog in bed, but her actions GOLF — European Tour Golf: D+D Real Czech Mas- 1 p.m. say that she loves having her four-legged friend near at night. Tell her how you feel and see if you can come up with a com- ters, second round, Vysoký Újezd, Czech Republic ESPN2 — Western & Southern Open: Round of 16, promise. Maybe buy the dog a nice bed. Or create a rule that the HORSE RACING Cincinnati, Ohio dog can only stay at the end of your bed. Regardless of the out- 1 p.m. 9 p.m. come, you need to have another conversation about it. FS2 — Saratoga Live: From Saratoga Springs, N.Y. ESPN2 — Western & Southern Open: Round of 16, Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Grieving Father” about why LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL Cincinnati, Ohio no one asked how he was doing. 11 p.m. My husband passed away two years ago from a massive heart 1 p.m. attack. We never had a chance to say goodbye, and I miss him very ESPN — Little League World Series: Curacao (Carib- ESPN2 — Western & Southern Open: Round of 16, much. My dearest friends were with me when he passed. They are bean) vs. Sydney, Australia (Australia), Williamsport, Pa. Cincinnati, Ohio (taped) all still couples, and they have kept me busy with activities and 3 p.m. invites to dinner -- but have not asked me how I am doing. Yet, other friends who have lost their spouse have often asked me how am I doing. They understand the loss and the lonely nights. I finally went to counseling for about six months and came to the conclusion that there will be times when “waves of emo- tion” are triggered by a movie or an ad or even a clue in a cross- word puzzle, and that these moments are a reflection of a wonder- Entertainment ful marriage and that I should cherish them. I think my “couple” friends don’t ask because they don’t want to think about experiencing the loss themselves. So I appreciate their keeping me involved in my daytime activities. As a senior citizen, I will be there for them when their losses come. Brian Austin Green would’ve Many thanks to my friends who have lost a loved one. Your concern and texts saying “Good night!” have been ever so com- forting. -- Still Missing My Sweetheart in New England Dear Still Missing My Sweetheart: I am very sorry for your skipped straight ’90210’ reboot loss. Thank you for sharing your story. You were brave enough to By ALICIA RANCILIO where we could do that. Like, for me, if it was the original cast doing it and seek professional help for your grief, and I commend you for that. Associated Press being married, obviously my wife she was a huge part in what made the I hope your letter brings comfort to those who are in a similar NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Austin (actress Megan Fox) and I have a lot of show what it was and so was Luke position. Green says if Tori Spelling, Jennie paparazzi stuff and tabloid stuff. So it (Perry). You know, I always had this “Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie” is out Garth and the other creators of was about for me coming up with a hope of, I knew he was busy doing now! Annie Lane’s debut book -- featuring favorite columns on “BH90210,” had approached him with a character where we could still have fun ‘Riverdale’ and that he wasn’t gonna be love, friendship, family and etiquette -- is available as a paperback and e-book. Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com for more standard reboot of the 90s drama, he and people wouldn’t look at it and com- able to sign on and do the reboot, but I information. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@ would’ve said no. pare the two. They wouldn’t think like, always had in the back of my mind that creators.com. “I played David Silver for 10 years ‘Oh, well is this something that Brian he would be able to come and at least do and that was enough for me, and they and Megan are really dealing with?’ It one and I always hoped, if nothing else told me this idea and I liked the fact that gave us freedom to have fun and joke that it would work out that way with HINTS FROM HELOISE I could go back and play David sort of. around and have fun with it, but I think Shan (Shannen Doherty) too where she But I could also play this new character everybody’s done a real good job of would come and do one or two. So, it Clothes for class that I created and got to have fun with,” finding the things they think are funny was really nice that she ended up sign- Dear Readers: BACK TO SCHOOL means Green said. and then finding the things that come ing on and doing all six. I think she was back to the mall, big-box retailer or online site In the six episodes of ”BH90210 ,” from either real stories that they’ve had a big part of the show then and she’s a for kids clothes. What should you look for? Here the cast plays exaggerated versions of or things they’ve imagined could hap- big part of the show now.” are some hints: themselves as they come together to pen. AP: The first episode had a few * Seams should be stitched tight. reboot “Beverly Hills, 90210.” AP: What’s it like reuniting with moments that were tributes to Luke. * Fabric should be of good quality and dura- “I think the idea is amazing,” Green these people professionally that you Was it hard to decide how exactly to ble. said. “I figured it would be fun and it worked with from when you were age do that? * Clothes should be soft and comfortable, not was one of those things where either the 17 to 27? Green: Everyone mourns in their own itchy. fans are gonna like it, or they’re not. Green: We have an amazing sort of way. Some people talk about it more * No fringe and drawstrings. They could be strangulation hazards. And we can’t make the show just based chemistry with each other because than others, some people post about it, * Make sure you follow the school dress code; basics are always purely on what they want because if all we’ve done the show for as long as we some people don’t. That’s such an indi- a good bet: plain sweaters, shorts and T-shirts. they want is a straight reboot, the cast have, but at the same time we have sort vidual process mourning the loss of * Colors that hide stains are a good idea, too. isn’t gonna give them that.” of a new chemistry and a new bond that somebody. How do you really deal with Check out the clearance sections, and here’s a final hint: Buy Luke Perry, a member of the original forms because we have so much more that on a television show? You can’t. some pieces that are a bit too big. These pieces won’t be too big for too long. cast, died in March after a massive in common now than we did before. So, You pay homage to it and you show A child who is looking good and comfortable is someone who is stroke. like Jay (Jason Priestly) and I can talk respect for it in a way where you don’t ready to learn. -- Heloise In a recent interview, Green talked about being married and having kids feel you’re being disrespectful. It’s SAVORY FLAVOR about reteaming with his co-stars after and I can do that with a lot of the people something where we as a cast and as a Dear Readers: You know the simple tastes of sweet, sour, salty nearly two decades. and so you have the sort of memories of people, we towed that line very care- and bitter, but do you know the name of the fifth simple taste, that AP: “BH90210” pokes fun at tab- you jump right back in with like, oh this fully. It’s a really fine line for us. of broth and meatiness? loid stories or stereotypes about your is what it was like to be around this AP: And it must be very strange to It’s called “umami,” which is Japanese for “pleasant and savory.” real lives — like Tori Spelling has person or that person. You have that, but mourn with the world watching. Surprisingly, the category of umami has only been officially recog- debt issues and films multiple reality you have so much more now to connect Green: The public eye has changed so nized since 1985. shows and Jennie Garth has had about than we did before. much. Back when we did the show, Foods that contain a lot of glutamate can be called umami: failed marriages. Did that appeal to AP: Shannen Doherty signed on to there was no social media so the world Parmesan cheese, mushrooms, chicken, beef and pork all can take you? the show later than the rest of you. has changed, the climate has changed. on the rich flavor of umami. Check it out! -- Heloise Green: It was really important to Are you glad she decided to join? It’s weird to update the mourning for THAT MAKES A LICK OF SENSE come up with the right character stuff Green: “To me, the show only worked the climate that exists now. Dear Heloise: Please tell retail baggers to stop the unsanitary and unsavory practice of licking their fingers to open plastic bags. It is especially troublesome at grocery stores or food establishments. They could instead use a small mist bottle, a damp sanitary wipe or some hand sanitizer to moisten their fingers. Or better yet, the company should offer paper or reusable bags. -- Regular Reader in Texas

Brian Austin Green poses for a portrait at The Associated Press on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, in New York City. Green says if Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth, along with the other creators of “BH90210,” had approached him with a standard reboot of the 90s drama, he would’ve said no. (Photo by Christopher Smith/Invision/AP) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 - PAGE 13

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019: This year, you will experience many highs and lows. You gain because of your emo- tional understanding and intellectual abil- ity to come to terms with diverse discus- sions. If single, you easily meet members of the opposite sex who would love to re- late to you. Do not settle until you are sure DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker of yourself and that you want to commit to this person. If attached, your charisma prevents many squabbles. Indulge your sweetie. He or she will return the favor. AQUARIUS always has odd but interest- ing advice. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Today’s Full Moon emphasizes your dreams. For the young at heart, you could be juggling a friendship versus a Mark Buford love relationship as you wish for a trans- SCARY GARY formation. Others might be creatively brainstorming how to make another dream a reality. You just might do it. Tonight: Dream on. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You might feel pushed to accept a stronger role at work and/or within the community. Others could act in a chal- lenging manner, but if you stay centered, you sense their caring. Tonight: A force to be dealt with. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Crosswords HHHHH Reach out for more complete answers when dealing with someone at a DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni distance. This person is not withholding information at all. He or she might not have thought to present the details you might ask about. Tonight: Keep your cool. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Complete your dealings with a partner around a work-related matter. Coming to terms from different view- points could feel difficult. Negotiating an outcome will take a positive outlook. To- night: Feeling your Wheaties. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You seem more in tune with what others need than what you desire. You could find it difficult to come to terms with B.C. Mastroianni and Hart a seemingly hostile associate. This person is trying to claim his or her power. In a few days, you might want to give this person a tip as to how to more effectively support his or her ideas. Tonight: Go with the flow. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH You have accomplished a lot in the past few days. You might feel up for completing some details that you have not taken care of just yet. Your final push to- day can make a difference. Tonight: Know when to call it a night. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH Your imagination counts more than you realize. You delight others with ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie your unusual solutions and dynamic, fun ideas. Others seem to question where these ideas come from and where other people come from, adding an element of confu- sion to the mix. Tonight: Don’t get caught up in the maze. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH You know what you want. A per- sonal or domestic issue might trip you up in achieving this desire. Be kind as you try to iron out a difference of opinion. All will work out. Emotions run the gamut. To- night: Make it early if you can. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You tend to speak your mind and ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett can be blunt, hurting others’ feelings. To- day, that proclivity will emerge and cause a problem if you are not careful. Caring and anger seem to sprout out of nowhere. Tonight: Take a brisk walk before decid- ing. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You understand far more than you consciously realize. You might feel pushed to the max and wonder why. Deal with critical issues and close loved ones one-on-one to gain greater understanding and success. Tonight: Do not feel as if you Cryptoquip need to spend money to have a good time. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe HHH You still seem to bounce from one issue to another without losing your op- timism and general good vibes. Others might poke at you to see if your mood is for real. Be careful if your temper starts coming forward. Tonight: Getting into weekend mode. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH Lie back and try to stay out of controversial situations. Others might be unpredictable and change their points of view. It could be difficult to have a suc- cessful argument or discussion. Tonight: A friend irritates you. PAGE 14 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS

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Looking for a Southeast Region Main Office, nurse with excellent clinical Attention Christopher Ross, 20 a successful physical and teacher Assistant has been informally appointed Estimated net income to be de- background check. The posi- and computer skills to super- Riverside Drive, Lakeville, MA rived by sales of KENO products (Agawam): vise and mentor our 3- as the Personal Representative 02347 within 21 days of this no- tion will remain open until of the estate to serve without at this location: $3,000 Head Start program seeks 11:30pm shift. Our post acute tice. Any group of ten persons, filled. The Town of South- preschool assistant. Excel- surety on the bond. wick is an ADA/EOE/AA em- unit is staffed with RN’s only. any aggrieved person, or any Written objection to the applica- lent teacher: child ratios. EEC governmental body or private or- ployer Pre-K Teacher Certification The estate is being admin- tion, by Local Licensing Author- cnAs ganization with a mandate to ity, must be received by Gregory preferred. 25 istered under informal proced- hours/week/school year. Pay We have full-time and part- protect the environment who Polin, General Counsel, Legal time hours for all shifts – ure by the Personal Represent- submits written comments may Range $13.20-$14.00. ative under the Massachusetts Department, Massachusetts skilled and assisted living. appeal the Department’s Certi- State Lottery, 150 Mount Ver- BARtendeR Uniform Probate Code without fication. Failure to submit writ- lead teacher Preschool supervision by the Court. Invent- non St., Dorchester MA 02125 Shaker Farms Country Club (northampton): Excellent benefits and differ- ten comments before the end of entials. 5 star nursing care! ory and accounts are not re- the public comment period may is looking for someone who is $1,000 sign on bonus for quired to be filed with the Court, result in the waiver of any right experienced and friendly to Turners Falls! Head Start but interested parties are en- to an adjudicatory hearing. bartend with exceptional Program seeks experienced food service Assistants titled to notice regarding the ad- skills. Nights & weekends preschool teachers. NAEYC Weekdays 5-8pm or 4-7pm. ministration from the Personal St. Jude Accredited, excellent teacher: Serving residents in the din- Representative and can petition Email: child ratios. Successful can- ing room along with set up [email protected] and clean-up of kitchen and the Court in any matter relating August 15, 2019 THANK YOU ST. JUDE didate must be EEC LT/Pre-K to the estate, including distribu- to apply certified and have a minim- dining areas. for prayers answered. um of an AA in Early Child- tion of assets and expenses of (SEAL) Publication promised. H.M.L. administration. Interested parties hood Education or related Don’t miss out on making a field; BA preferred. Position is are entitled to petition the Court COMMONWEALTH Southwick Public Library change! to institute formal proceedings OF MASSACHUSETTS 37.5 hours a week/full year. Pay Range: $17.81-$18.89 and to obtain orders terminating Town of Southwick Call McLean, Simsbury, CT or restricting the powers of Per- Personal Services plus $1.35/hour full day differ- 860-658-3724. LAND COURT ential. sonal Representatives appoin- children’s librarian EOE ted under informal procedure. A DEPARTMENT OF The Southwick Public Library teacher Assistant copy of the Petition and Will, if THE TRIAL COURT Barb's Bait Shop (northampton): any, can be obtained from the is seeks to fill the role of Chil- $1,000 sign on bonus! Head Petitioner. 19 SM 003429 Best worms in town! Get your dren’s Librarian. This posi- tion is an 18 hour per week Start program seeks luars preschool floating assistant oRdeR of notice union position paying $16.94/hour. A Bachelor’s for classroom and daily bus 413-535-5555 degree from an accredited run. NAEYC Accredited, ex- To: college or university is re- cellent teacher: child ratios. quired (a major in Education EEC Pre-K Teacher Certifica- The City of Westfield is seek- Shawn J. Eriole tion preferred. 27.5 Calling A uto For Sale or English is preferred). ing applicants to fill fall posi- Hours of work include hours/week/full year. Pay tions for the Parks and Re- and to all persons entitled to the Monday, Tuesday, and Wed- Range $13.20-$14.00 plus creation Department. Posted benefit of the Servicemembers timothY's AUto sAles. nesday 4-8pm, Thursdays $1.35 full day differential. August 5, 2019 and will close All Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. c. 50 Stop by and see us! We might and Saturdays 10-1 (July and August 23, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. §3901 (et seq): have exactly what you're look- August M-F). A copy of the new!!! teacher Assistant ing for, if not, let us find it for job description and employ- soccer supervisors: United Bank you! Bartlett Street, Westfield. ment application can be ob- (northampton): Crafters Head Start program seeks Applicants must be 21 years AGAWAM — It may be (413)568-2261. specializing in tained by visiting the library at of age or older. Duties in- claiming to have an interest in a vehicles under $4,000. 95 Feeding Hills Road, con- preschool classroom assist- the beginning of summer, tacting the library at: ant. NAEYC Accredited, ex- clude supervising children in Mortgage covering real property the sport of Soccer ages 4-6. but Agawam Congregational in Tolland, numbered 470 cellent teacher: child ratios. A uto & Truck Parts 413-569-1221 EEC Pre-K Teacher Certifica- Thorough knowledge of soc- Church is already accepting Colebrook River Road, given by tion preferred. 37.5 cer and prior soccer instruc- Shawn J. Eriole to Mortgage vendor applications and pre- or visiting the Town of South- hours/week/full year. Pay tional experience preferred. Electronic Registration Systems, PLOW- Full-size, Great condi- wick website at Range $13.20-$14.00 plus Experience working with chil- paring for the church’s ever- Inc. as mortgagee, acting solely so-popular Holly Wreath tion, used on personal property $1.35 full day differential. dren. Fall position Hourly rate as a nominee for United Bank, only. 413-569-1420. www.southwickma.org is $12.00 hr. Bazaar scheduled for dated December 10, 2015, and Community Action is commit- Saturday, November 16. A recorded in Hampden County Applications must be re- ted to building a diverse Applications are available or 4’x8’ table space with a non- Registry of Deeds in Book Recreational turned in hard copy to the lib- workforce. Qualified multi-lin- online at the Personnel 20986, Page 91, and now held rary. Hire is contingent upon gual applicants encouraged Dept.-City Hall, Room 109 59 refundable charge is only by the Plaintiff by assignment, a background check. The po- to apply. We are a Touch- BOAT FOR SALE Court Street, Westfield, MA $25 and only 45 crafter has/have filed with this court a sition will remain open until points Site! Excellent bene- 01085. Hours are from M-F applications will be accept- complaint for determination of filled. Southwick is an Equal fits, training, supervision and from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ed on a first-come-first- Defendant's/Defendants' Ser- 18' Blue Fin Opportunity Employer. The collaborative work environ- vicemembers status. GT-150 Motor Town of Southwick is an ment. served basis. The rental fee $3,000 or B.O. ADA/EOE/AA employer. All applicants must submit to a CORI/SORI (A criminal and application must be sub- If you now are, or recently have 413-374-4976 Send Cover Letter and Re- sume to: back round check) and com- mitted by Tuesday, October been, in the active military ser- plete the Conflict of Interest 15 with an indication of first vice of the United States of Law form America, then you may be en- hoRse BAcK hselpad223@ or lower level floor position communityaction.us titled to the benefits of the Ser- Trailers RideR wAnted: Any questions about the posi- request. vicemembers Civil Relief Act. If STRAIN FAMILY tion, please contact the Parks Information and applica- you object to a foreclosure of the HORSE FARM Include the position and loca- lAKe Bomoseen, VeRmont hiring experienced rider tion you are interested in on and Recreation Dept. at 572- tions may be obtained by above mentioned property on the email subject line 6263. that basis, then you or your at- 44' TRAILER, Breckenridge, Full time position. calling the church office at 1997, mint condition, 2 fenced-in Must be able to ride English torney must file a written appear- For full job descriptions and The City of Westfield is an 413-786-7111 or office@ ance and answer in this court at yards, dog room, full size kit- and Western well. chen and bath. Just 20 minutes benefits information visit Equal Opportunity, Affirmat- agawamcong.com or by three Pemberton square, Bo- (860)653-3275 www.communityaction.us ive Action Employer (M/F/H) on or before outside Rutland. contacting Holly Wreath ston, mA 02108 413-569-1420. 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