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RALPH J. FIGY. DAN ALLIE CINDY C. HARRIS Ward 2 Councilor At-large Councilor At-large Councilor Council approves immediate consideration requests By AMY PORTER his work on cleaning the War Massachusetts Department of Staff Writer Memorials, and also on cata- Environmental Protection for WESTFIELD – Six items loging and GPS marking of mattress recycling, which presented by Mayor Donald all of the veterans’ graves in was also approved. F. Humason Jr. to the City the city. Immediate approval for a Council for immediate con- Next approved was a grant $50,000 appropriation from Hannah The 2020 Sons of Erin Colleen and her Court: Hannah Elizabeth Bean, Jillian sideration Feb. 6 passed of $30,000 from the Executive Free Cash to the Law Rose Conroy, 2020 Colleen Brigid Mary Moriarty, Emily Marie Langlois, Mackenzie Grace unanimously. Office of Energy and Department engendered a lit- Augustine Kiltonic. (MARC ST. ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) The first was approval of a Environmental Affairs for tle more discussion. Figy said grant of $10,000 from the Municipal Vulnerability the request is to pay for labor Department of Veterans’ Preparedness, to assess local counsel and other costs for Services for the maintenance vulnerability to climate several pending litigation Brigid Moriarty and repair of War Memorials change under the Planning matters, including several in Westfield. Department. Figy said there scheduled for Feb. 12. He Finance Committee Chair is no local match, and this is said the Law Department has Ralph J. Figy said the grant money coming into the city. scraped their budget, and crowned 2020 Colleen came out of last year’s bud- Figy also gave credit to needs the funding to go for- get, and he believed Humason Cheryl McMordie, office ward.At-large Councilor Dan By HOPE from among 13 contestants. ber of the Holyoke Colleen was one of the authors for it. manager in the Health Allie asked whether the dates E. TREMBLAY Her Colleen Court includes Court in 1989. Figy also gave kudos to Department for working on had been anticipated. Assistant Managing Editor Hannah Elizabeth Bean, Melissa Moriarty said her Westfield Veterans Grave her own time to apply for a WESTFIELD – Brigid Jillian Rose Conroy, Emily daughter was always proud Officer Gene H. Theroux for grant of $61,804 from the See City Council, Page 2 Mary Moriarty is the 2020 Marie Langlois and of her Irish heritage and Westfield Sons of Erin McKenzie Grace Augustine throughout her life, people Colleen. Kiltonic. have commented that she Moriarty was crowned Moriarty is continuing the would be Colleen one day. Feb. 7 at Chez Josef in tradition started by her moth- Fair Housing Community Conversation Agawam and was selected er Melissa, who was a mem- See 2020 Colleen, Page 3 and Dinner set for Wed., Feb. 12

By AMY PORTER is a requirement of the city’s Staff Writer five-year plan with Housing City receives mattress recycling grant WESTFIELD – On Feb. 12 and Urban Development from 6 to 8 p.m., Westfield (HUD), as an entitlement By AMY PORTER ing the grant for the city “on residents who are concerned community for Community Staff Writer her own time.” about impediments to fair Development Block Grant WESTFIELD — The city McMordie said there is a housing in the city, or who (CDBG) funds. was awarded a $61,804 grant great need to recycle mattress- have experienced housing Miller said that the city has for mattress recycling from es. discrimination, are invited to contracted with the Pioneer the Massachusetts Department “Right now, we are paying a City Council Chambers, City Valley Planning Commission of Environmental Protection vendor $15 per mattress, plus Hall Room 207, for a fair to host the conversation and this week. the weight and hauling fee,” housing conversation and dinner, and to study the data When the City Council Feb. McMordie said. She said cur- dinner. PETER J. MILLER for an analysis on impedi- 6 approved the grant, Finance rently, mattresses go into the Community Development Community Development ments to fair housing in Committee Chair Ralph J. waste stream, and add to the Director Peter J. Miller said Director Figy credited Health tonnage costs. Department Head Clerk (THE WESTFIELD NEWS PHOTO) the community conversation See Fair Housing, Page 2 Cheryl McMordie for obtain- See Recycling, Page 3

Student organizes protest over teachers’ contract By HOPE from the STGRSD website hold the people accountable in health costs. E. TREMBLAY and read all 55 pages of it. I who are trying to make apa- “In the STGRSD contract, Assistant Managing Editor knew that there was some- thetic decisions about educa- Title VIII & Title XI discuss SOUTHWICK – A dozen thing suspicious and offset- tors who have significantly things such as family sick Southwick-Tolland-Granville ting of Superintendent impacted our lives,” he said. days and 50:50 Health Care. Regional School students, Jennifer Willard’s current “I hope to continue my work The fact that teachers with parents and alumni gathered contract proposals, and I was at the Department of children, close family mem- Feb. 4 outside Powder Mill not going to be a bystander Secondary and Elementary bers, etc. might have to give School just before the start of throughout this process,” Education next month and up five family sick days for a the School Committee meet- Haseltine said of what sparked voice our concerns on a state 1.75-3% raise over three years ing to protest in support of him to organize what he called level. I want to ensure teach- is unacceptable,” Haseltine teachers. a “peaceful protest.” ers who deserve raises are said. “And, with 50:50 health- Organizer Brandon Haseltine said he wanted being raised, and to highlight care, some teachers statisti- Haseltine, a Regional School his peers to be more involved modern injustices in educa- cally take less money home junior, said teachers across the and show they support their tion.” than last year, compared to district are in contract negoti- teachers. Haseltine said, specifically, other districts who do 30:70 ations and he believes they “My goal is to get students he was concerned that teach- or 40:60 healthcare whereas Sisters Evelyn and Abigail Schoenthal hold signs during a deserve more. more involved with decisions ers could lose some of their protest Feb. 4, 2020. (BRANDON HASELTINE PHOTO) “I downloaded the contract about their education and to sick time and with increases See Protest, Page 2 PAGE 2 - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Peaceful pro- test organizer City Council Brandon Continued from Page 1 Haseltine (THE WESTFIELD Figy responded that as made by the Airport consideration is necessary so NEWS PHOTO Acting Mayor, he wasn’t Commission to the job that the city can move for- SUBMITTED) allowed to approve certain description previously ward with the job search. transactions, which are just approved by the City Council Figy said the final request being caught up by Humason. when they hired Eric for immediate consideration “It is time sensitive,” Figy Billowitz. Billowitz left the was to authorize the mayor to said, before the unanimous position in January. execute the preservation vote. Harris said the airport restriction on the Westfield “On behalf of the Fire manager is appointed for a Athenaeum, which he said Commission, the Fire three-year term by the Airport protects the Community Department and the Law Commission, and must have Preservation funds granted to Department, thank you for a bachelor’s in airport man- the library for the current swift action on this,” Figy agement, engineering or remodel. He said it’s a stan- said following the vote. business administration, five dard on the deed. Personnel Action Chair years of airport management “Did we tell the mayor he Cindy C. Harris presented the experience, and must be cer- only gets 10 immediate con- next request for immediate tified by the FAA and siderations a year,” asked approval for a revised job MassDOT Aeronautics Allie jokingly. description for the airport Department. Figy responded, “He’s manager. Harris said very Before the unanimous new,” before the resolution minor changes had been vote, Harris said immediate was approved.

Fair Housing Continued from Page 1 Westfield. Planning Commission is Decoursey at (413) 781-6045 The dinner is primarily for making the arrangements, or [email protected], and renters, for people who may and this will be the first time indicate whether they wish to have been discriminated since he’s been involved with be reimbursed for costs of Protest against or denied housing, the city that he will be attend- childcare and transportation. Continued from Page 1 and for residents with con- ing a dinner in City Council Any questions on the event cerns about access to Fair chambers. may be directed to Miller at you only pay 30% or 40% astating as they can utilize ings are specifically designed Housing. Miller said the Residents may RSVP to Jill 413-572-6246. of the healthcare costs and the their personal sick days for to stop open discussions other percentage is covered.” family sick days. Haseltine through their rules, such as the Haseltine said there are said he wished students and ‘Public comment will exclude some educators who are in the public were allowed to personnel issues,’ and that they Real Estate Reality offered at The Westfield Senior Center favor of the new contract discuss these issues with the are unable to directly reply,” negotiations, however, these School Committee. said Haseltine. WESTFIELD —Are you an older adult who is thinking of buying or selling a house, downsiz- educators have been able to “The protesters attended the In response to a request for ing, and want to know your options? It’s never too soon to begin exploring and gathering informa- conserve personal sick days School Committee meeting comments on the matter, tion for the future. Experienced Realtor and Friends of the Westfield Senior Center Board member over years of being in the and voiced public comments Superintendent Willard’s assis- Lesley Lambert is at the Senior Center on the second Wednesday of every month from 12:30 to 1 District, and losing family about the contracts. However, tant responded that the district p.m. on the “Deck” of the Great Room to get you started in the process or answer any real estate sick days would not be a dev- the School Committee meet- had no comment at this time. questions that you might have. No advance sign-ups are necessary. Police Logs WESTFIELD turbed, the responding officer Drive, a resident came to the reports one of his tires may Elm Street, a caller reports a ing a man on the ground, Major crime reports entry was apparently state to complain that a credit have been slashed, the loud group outside is keeping Dakota G. Avery, 23, of 6 and incident report gained via a window, an ATM account had been opened in in responding officer reports the him awake, the responding Sackett St., Apt. C, Westfield, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 machine was compromised her name, the responding offi- man showed him a tire which officer reports one person was and John M. Lyttle, 25, of 25 12:26 a.m.: disturbance, and parts were found to be cer reports the complainant may have been intentionally found who was the subject of Ledyard St., 2nd. Flr., Collins Street, a caller reports missing, cash and cigarettes suffered no financial loss, an damaged; two active warrants issued in Springfield, were each arrest- a loud college aged party, the were also reported to have incident report was filed; 11:48 p.m.: disturbance, 1999 by the Springfield dis- ed for assault and battery with five responding officers been stolen, the incident was 4:31 p.m.: fire, Delancy Main Street, a caller reports a trict court, Jerry Lee a dangerous weapon; report a city ordinance viola- referred to the detective Street, a caller reports a burn- loud college aged party, the Schmidt, 42, of 3508B 10:09 a.m.: assist other tion citation was issued for bureau; ing complaint, the responding five responding officers report Rosendale Road, Schenectady, agency, Baystate Noble emer- noise and peace was restored; 8:15 a.m.: vandalism, firefighters report a resident about 140 person were found N.Y., was arrested on the war- gency department, Court 5:45 a.m.: breaking and Western Circle, a caller found burning debris was at the residence, city ordi- rants; Street, a caller requests an entering, East Mountain reports vandalism in the cooperative and extinguished nance violation citations were 9:39 a.m.: assault, Orange officer to take custody of ille- Road, an employee of a con- neighborhood, the responding his fie with a garden hose for excessive noise were Street, a patrol officer reports gal narcotics found in the venience store reports she officer reports mailboxes after he was advised of the issued to four tenants. he observed two male parties possession of a patient, the arrived for work and found were opened but mail remains pertinent regulations; chase down and assault anoth- responding officer reports he the door unlocked and the in them, a fence was broken; 6:24 p.m.: vandalism, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020 er man, the officer reports he took custody of a quantity of contents of the store dis- 3:23 p.m.: fraud, Rosedell Feeding Hills Rad, a caller 1:00 a.m.: noise complaint, arrived to find two men kick- fentanyl for proper disposal.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Sat., Feb. 8 2020 is the 39th day of the year. 327 days remain until the end of the year.

ON THIS DAY Port Arthur, China starts the the popularity of the ground troops launch an to Santa Maria Airport TODAY'S Russo-Japanese War. Authorized King James incursion into Laos to try to (Azores) killing all 144 pas- 1347 – The Byzantine 1910 – The Boy Scouts Version, is published. cut off the Ho Chi Minh trail sengers on board. BIRTHDAYS civil war of 1341–47 ends of America is incorporated 1950 – Cold War: The and stop communist infiltra- 1993 – General Motors with a power-sharing by William D. Boyce. Stasi, the secret police of tion. sues NBC after Dateline 1972 – Big Show, agreement between John 1915 – D. W. Griffith's East Germany, is estab- 1974 – After 84 days in NBC allegedly rigs two American wrestler, actor VI Kantakouzenos and controversial film The Birth lished. space, the crew of Skylab crashes intended to dem- 1974 – Seth Green, John V Palaiologos. of a Nation premieres in 1960 – Queen Elizabeth 4, the last crew to visit onstrate that some GM American actor, voice artist, 1575 – Leiden University Los Angeles. II of the United Kingdom American space station pickups can easily catch comedian, producer, writer, is founded,[3] and given the 1922 – United States issues an Order-in-Council, Skylab, returns to Earth. fire if hit in certain places. and director motto Praesidium Libertatis. President Warren G. stating that she and her 1978 – Proceedings of NBC settles the lawsuit the 1976 – Nicolas Vouilloz, 1590 – Luis de Carabajal Harding introduces the first family would be known as the United States Senate next day. French rally driver and the younger is tortured by radio set in the White the House of Windsor, and are broadcast on radio for 1993 – An Iran Air Tours mountain biker House. that her descendants will the first time. Tupolev Tu-154 and an the Inquisition in Mexico 1977 – Roman 1924 – Capital punish- take the name Mountbatten- 1981 – Twenty-one asso- Iranian Air Force Sukhoi City. Kostomarov, Russian ice ment: The first state execu- Windsor. ciation football spectators Su-24 collide in mid-air 1601 – Robert Devereux, dancer 2nd Earl of Essex, rebels tion in the United States by 1963 – Travel, financial are trampled to death at near Qods, Iran, killing all gas chamber takes place in and commercial transac- Karaiskakis Stadium in Neo 133 people on board both 1979 – Aaron Cook, against Queen Elizabeth I American baseball player and the revolt is quickly Nevada. tions by United States citi- Faliro, Greece, after a foot- aircraft. – William Jackson crushed. 1942 – World War II: zens to Cuba are made ball match between 1996 – The U.S. 1980 Harper, American actor 1807 – After two days of Japan invades Singapore. illegal by the John F. Olympiacos F.C. and AEK Congress passes the bitter fighting, the Russians 1942 – World War II: Kennedy administration. Athens F.C. Communications Decency 1983 – Jim Verraros, under Bennigsen and the Dutch Colonial Army 1963 – The regime of 1983 – The Melbourne Act. American singer and actor Prussians under L'Estocq General Destruction Unit Prime Minister of Iraq, dust storm hits Australia's 2005 – Sri Lankan Civil 1984 – Manuel Osborne- concede the Battle of Eylau (AVC, Algemene Brigadier General Abd al- second largest city. The War: Sri Lankan Tamil poli- Paradis, Canadian skier to Napoleon. Vernielings Corps) burns Karim Qasim is overthrown result of the worst drought tician and former MP A. 1984 – Cecily Strong, 1817 – Las Heras cross- Banjarmasin, South Borneo by the Ba'ath Party. on record and a day of Chandranehru dies of inju- American actress es the Andes with an army to avoid Japanese capture. 1965 – Eastern Air Lines severe weather conditions, ries sustained in an ambush 1984 – Panagiotis to join San Martín and liber- 1945 – World War II: The Flight 663 crashes into the a 320 metres (1,050 ft) the previous day. Vasilopoulos, Greek basket- ate Chile from Spain. United Kingdom and Atlantic Ocean and deep dust cloud envelops 2010 – A freak storm in ball player Canada commence explodes, killing everyone the city, turning day to night. the Hindu Kush mountains 1837 – Richard Johnson 1985 – Petra Cetkovská, Operation Veritable to aboard. 1986 – Hinton train colli- of Afghanistan triggers a becomes the first Vice Czech tennis player occupy the west bank of 1968 – American civil sion: Twenty-three people series of at least 36 ava- President of the United 1985 – Jeremy Davis, States chosen by the the Rhine. rights movement: The are killed when a VIA Rail lanches, burying over two 1945 – World War II: Orangeburg massacre: An passenger train collides miles of road, killing at least American bass player and United States Senate. songwriter 1879 – The England Mikhail Devyataev escapes attack on black students with a 118-car Canadian 172 people and trapping 1987 – Javi García, cricket team led by Lord with nine other Soviet from South Carolina State National freight train near over 2,000 travelers. Harris is attacked in a riot inmates from a Nazi con- University who are protest- the town of Hinton, Alberta, 2013 – A blizzard disrupts Spanish footballer during a match in Sydney. centration camp in ing racial segregation at the west of Edmonton. It is the transportation and leaves 1987 – Carolina Kostner, 1885 – The first govern- Peenemünde on the island town's only bowling alley, worst rail accident in hundreds of thousands of Italian figure skater ment-approved Japanese of Usedom by hijacking the leaves three or four dead in Canada until the Lac- people without electricity in 1988 – Keegan Meth, immigrants arrived in camp commandant's Orangeburg, South Mégantic, Quebec derail- the Northeastern United Zimbabwean cricketer Hawaii. Heinkel He 111. Carolina. ment in 2013 which killed States and parts of Canada. 1989 – Zac Guildford, 1904 – Battle of Port 1946 – The first portion of 1971 – The NASDAQ forty-seven people. 2014 – A hotel fire in New Zealand rugby player Arthur: A surprise torpedo the Revised Standard stock market index opens 1989 – Independent Air Medina, Saudi Arabia kills 1989 – Julio Jones, attack by the Japanese at Version of the Bible, the for the first time. Flight 1851 strikes Pico Alto 15 Egyptian pilgrims with American football player first serious challenge to 1971 – South Vietnamese mountain while on approach 130 others injured. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2020 - PAGE 3

Neal Halla gets a kiss from daughter Cassidy. Camryn Fouche receives a corsage from father Bill Fouche. James Davenport and daughter Addison. Father-Daughter Dance The Westfield Park and Recreation hosted its annual Father Daughter Dance at Tekoa Country Club. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/ THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Ernie Thielen holds daughter Aurora.

Chris and Elizabeth Coach, Rick and Makenzie Mazza and Joe and Callie Manfredi.

Eric Hall kisses daughter Marina’s forehead. Brian Gallagher and his daughter Brianna color coordinated their party attire for the dance. Noella and Michael Brunelle.

2020 Colleen Recycling Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 Through the grant, the DEP Moriarty, 18, is a senior at American community of recorded that in the early days will pay the city for the pur- Westfield High School where Westfield paved the way for of St. Mary’s, Masses were chase of a trailer to drop off she is captain of the varsity immigrants and he dedicated held in what was later known the mattresses, and for two volleyball and varsity tennis his award to all past immi- as the Mullen home,” she years, Westfield won’t pay teams. She is a member of the grants who also made said. tonnage or hauling for them. National Honor Society, Best Westfield their home. In 1933, Burns’ father McMordie said the city Buddies, Key Club and Hanrahan, a longtime mem- Leonard Joseph Warner Jr. doesn’t actually receive the Council of Peer Educators. ber of the Sons of Erin float was born in Westfield and was $61,000, which includes the She volunteers as an altar committee, joked that one of a charter member of the Sons estimated savings of $56,000 server and CCD teacher at his sons said the award had a of Erin. Burns said he was a over two years for mattress Our Lady of the Blessed “high bar” while another son proud Irishman and passed disposal, plus $7,500 for the Sacrament Parish and enjoys said the award committee that on to her and her six sib- trailer. babysitting, traveling and “must have lowered the bar.” lings, all of whom attended “This way, we keep it out playing club volleyball. Hanrahan said he started the Colleen Ball. of our trash and save the city Moriarty plans to attend helping build the Sons of Erin Burns said not only did he a considerable amount of college in the Boston area and float for the annual Holyoke instill Irish pride in her, but money,” McMordie said. She major in biology with a con- St. Patrick’s Parade three pride in Westfield as well. also said the rumor is that at centration in health sciences decades ago. “It’s a great community in some point, mattresses will and a minor in Spanish. She He said the committees of which to raise a family and become a waste ban item that hopes to pursue a career as a the Sons of Erin are not about make life-long connections. must be recycled. physician’s assistant. any one person. And I can say the same thing Asked about doing it on her Can You Help Sarah? In addition to crowning “With volunteers, it’s ‘we’,” about the Sons of Erin,” she own Sarahtime, McMordie Helps Seniors said she Moriarty, the event included he said. “No one looks at it as said. “It’s more than just an couldn’t seek the Can grant at work due to her clerical the honoring of Sons of Erin an individual endeavor. It’s a Irish Cultural Social Club, it You Parade Marshall Packie lot of fun.” feels like a family as well and duties. Smith, Dorothy Griffin Irish Burns spoke of her Irish a special community of kind, “I’m really Helpexcited,” Sarah? Woman of the Year Beth heritage, which she traced generous, witty and friendly McMordiewww.sarahgillett.org said about being Burns and Thomas M. Kane back to her great, great, great, people who all share a con- www.sarahgillett.org awarded the grant. Next step, Memorial Irish Man of the great grandparents Lawrence nection to Ireland – be it by after City Council approval, Year Mark Hanrahan. and Bridget Mullen who, in blood or marriage.” is to purchase the trailer for Smith, an Irish immigrant 1850, were brave enough to Hannah Jury, 2019 Colleen, the mattresses. who came to New York in immigrate to the United and members of her court 1985 to play football for a few States. attended the event and Jury years and now calls Westfield “They settled in Westfield spoke about her year serving How Did This home, thanked the award and eventually purchased a as the city’s Colleen. HouseHelp Seniors? committee for “giving consid- home at 90 Mechanic St. on a Moriarty and her court will Want To Know A Secret? eration to an immigrant” from piece of property that now ride the Sons of Erin float in Ask Sarah. www.sarahgillett.org Ireland. belongs to St. Mary’s Church. the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Brigid Mary Moriarty, the Sons of Erin 2020 Colleen. Smith said the Irish- As a matter of fact, it’s been Parade March 22. (MARC ST.ONGE/THEWESTFIELD NEWS) www.sarahgillett.org PAGE 4 - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT

GOVERNMENT MEETINGS Mayor hosts MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 first open SOUTHWICK: Council on Aging Meeting at 10 am house GRANVILLE: Mayor Donald F. Humason Jr. Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm hosted a Mayor's Open House Assessors Meeting at 7:30 pm Feb. 6 in his office at City Hall. He and his staff, as well as some city department heads and city BLANDFORD: councilors, met with visitors from PUBLIC HEARING: 3:30-6:30 p.m. Humason said he FY20 Blandford Community Development plans to have an open-door poli- Fund Application at 7 pm cy with regular open house hours Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm in his office as well as other Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm offices throughout City Hall. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/THE TOLLAND: WESTFIELD NEWS) Board of Selectmen at 5 pm CHESTER: Conservation Commission Meeting at 5 pm Board of Health Office Hours at 5 pm Board of Selectmen Meeting at 6 pm Planning Board Meeting at 7:30 pm

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11

SOUTHWICK: Trustees of the Southwick Public Library at 7 pm TOLLAND: Council on Aging at 9 am Conservation Commission at 3 pm CHESTER: Municipal Light Department Meeting at 6 pm

LETTER TO THE EDITOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12

SOUTHWICK: Allie files resolution to oppose carbon tax Preliminary Screening Committee at 8 am Friends of the Southwick Public Library WESTFIELD – Westfield not subject to any voters or and cooling, residential heat- Meeting at 7 pm City Councilor Dan Allie has body politic. No vote, little ing and cooling, industrial filed a resolution opposing discussion and only half the processes, solid waste, agri- BLANDFORD: TCI, the Transportation and money going to road projects. culture and natural gas distri- LAST DAY to Register Climate Initiative. “The What could possibly go bution and service. This sim- to Vote in Presidential Primary motion will be presented at wrong?” he said. ply means you will pay more Mass Vulnerability Preparedness the Feb. 20 Council meeting Background for electricity, gas, heat in the (MVP) Public Listening Session at 6 pm with a majority of Westfield These bills: S.2476, S.2477 winter and air conditioning in Fire Department Meeting at 7 pm city councilors as co-spon- and S.2478, together would the summer, trash disposal, sors. I want to thank my fel- drastically increase regula- food, and any other goods low councilors for co-spon- tions on how you live your and services that uses any of MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 soring this motion and Mayor daily life, determining what these things to be made for (Donald F.) Humason who dishwasher you can have to you or to get to you. said he will sign it,” says what shower head you use. (S 2478) Substantially BLANDFORD: Allie. Additionally, they tax you on expands the Massachusetts TOWN HALL CLOSED Woonsocket and Foster in necessities such as driving Appliance Efficiency COA Board Meeting at 3:30 pm Rhode Island recently passed your vehicle, and heating Standards Act to increase reg- Police Department Meeting at 6 pm similar resolutions. DAN ALLIE your home. This package ulations on a wider variety of Assessor’s Meeting at 6 pm “First, Governor Baker cigarettes, restaurant, grocery would raise prices on every- consumer and commercial Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm and other retail sales. Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm ignored the democratic pro- thing. products. It requires cooking cess when he attempted to Massachusetts is already at (S 2476) continues taxpay- appliances, air ventilation bypass our legislators voting a competitive disadvantage as er-funded subsidies for elec- systems, and lamps to meet TOLLAND: a high cost of living and busi- Planning Board at 7 pm on it and led a “league of tric vehicles (EV’s,) increases federal Energy Star guide- states” to implement this car- ness state, in other sectors the requirement for EV charg- lines. It adopts California bon tax scheme. As that effort such as housing, manufactur- ing stations in parking lots energy regulations for com- is falling apart, the state sen- ing and construction. We only with more than 10 spaces as puters and computer moni- ate is taking up a series of make matters worse for small well as all commercial and tors. It establishes specific three bills S.2476, S.2477 business owners, working residential lots. It will also flow volumes required for and S.2478, that together people and seniors by driving require all taxpayer-funded plumbing fixtures, including form a climate change pack- up costs. state vehicles to change to shower heads, faucets, toilets, age that will drastically Allie said this country was expensive zero emissions and urinals. It sets an effec- increase regulations on how built on cheap energy. vehicles by certain dates. tive date of January 1, 2022, people live their daily lives,” “While we all want clean (S 2477) is a straight after which products covered said Allie. air and water, this carbon tax Carbon Tax that will increase in this act must meet their “The state needs to put is not the way to go, and is the cost of living exponen- new regulations in order to be more resources toward roads similar to the Cap and Trade tially. It establishes net-neu- sold or installed in and infrastructure, but this is scheme proposed at the 2010 tral greenhouse gas emissions Massachusetts, and it main- not the way to go. These bills United Nations Summit on standards by 2050. It accom- tains existing federal water need to be opposed. All taxes Climate Change in plishes this by taxing CO2 and energy efficiency require- must originate in the House. Copenhagen, it would create emissions related to electric ments in Massachusetts in the Our state legislators need to a huge fund and a tax on power, transportation, com- event they are withdrawn or hear from us now. This is the energy through cap and trade, mercial and industrial heating repealed. type of resolution that Don Humason supported as a State Senator. Unfortunately, Westfield and ten surround- ing cities and towns do not have a State Senator. But we all have our own voices, and support on the City Council and of the Mayor,” he said. “As our neighboring states New Hampshire, Vermont, The Westfield News Rhode Island and Connecticut A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC back away from Governor Baker’s Transportation and Mike Dobbs Flora Masciadrelli Climate Initiative (TCI), Managing Editor Director of Sales/ Massachusetts stands to lose Classified Manager revenue from sales and Hope E. Tremblay Asst. Managing Editor James Johnson-Corwin income tax.” Multi-Media Manager No longer a regional initia- tive, the additional 17 cents Chris Putz Marie Brazee Sports Editor Business Manager on a gallon of gas will have an adverse effect on gas and Fran Smith Lorie Perry retail sales at convenience General Manager Director of Ad Production stores and small businesses in all of our bordering towns. It will not just be the sale of 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 gasoline affected as consum- er and driver’s behavior and (413)562-4181 shopping patterns shift. It www.thewestfieldnews.com will affect Lottery tickets, THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2020 - PAGE 5

Jane A. Kielbasa Westfield State University celebrates WESTFIELD – On February Obituaries Black His/Herstory Month in February 5, 2020, Jane A. (Puza) thewestfieldnews.com/category/obituaries/ Kielbasa, 90, died as she lived, surrounded by her family. WESTFIELD—Westfield Julia Cooper. The event cele- Jack E. Colby Born in Westfield in 1929 to State University will cele- brates the 202nd birthday of WESTFIELD – Jack E. Charles and Angeline brate Black His/Herstory Frederick Douglass, an Colby, 84, (1935-2020) (Juszynski) Puza, she attended Month throughout the month escaped slave, American abo- passed away on Monday, Holy Trinity School and grad- of February with multiple litionist, orator, and social February 3, 2020 at the uated from Westfield High events such as movie nights, reform activist, and one of the Holyoke Soldiers Home. He School in 1947. Shortly after a soul food dinner and a cel- most eminent human rights was born in Northampton, graduation, she met Joseph W. ebration of Douglass Day. leaders of the 19th Century. MA to the late Ralph and Kielbasa (1926-2005) of Since 1974, Westfield State Cooper was a black feminist Bertha (Weidhaas) Colby. Westfield, who stole her heart and her husband, David. University has held Black leader and author of A Voice Jack served his country in the and never gave it back. They Grandchildren: Jeffrey, Kevin History Month events to from the South by a Black United States Navy from married in 1952, and over the (Corinne), Catherine inform the campus commu- Woman of the South. 1954-1957 during the Korean course of their 52-year mar- (Michael), Sean (Laura), nity and the public about the Feb. 26, 8 p.m., Owl’s War. He riage, welcomed five children, Andrew (Emily), Emma continuing importance of rep- Nest (Room 18), Ely Campus owned and eleven grandchildren, and (Christopher), Molly, Rachel, resentation for African Center Open Mic Night operated two many years and led to him seven great-grandchildren, as Seth, Tessa, and Aaron, and American history, culture, (requesting performances cutting tools being part owner of The well as countless nieces and great-grandchildren Lorelei, and traditions. In 2017, the representing black artists, businesses, Landing Restaurant in nephews. Jane enjoyed a suc- Cadence, Brynlee, Dante, event’s name was changed to poets, musicians, etc.) The Colby Newport, VT on Lake cessful career as a bookkeeper, Siena, Kieran, and Maximilian. Black His/Herstory Month to Feb. 27, 4 p.m., Owl’s Company and Memphremagog. He will but her greatest joy was in her She will be greatly missed by emphasize women’s role in Nest (Room 18), Ely Campus Damon Precision Grinding in always be remembered for family. She loved to travel and her sister, Frances and her hus- the black community. The Center “I Am Not Your West Springfield. Jack also having a joke or two ready at visited Europe several times. band, Mitchell, and her broth- events are presented and Negro: James Baldwin,” a worked at BG Sporting Inc in all times. However, her favorite destina- ers, Robert and Michael, and organized by a committee of film screening and guided Westfield for a few years He was predeceased by his tion was Cape Cod in August her brother-in-law, Chester faculty, staff, and students. discussion with Westfield after retirement. He belonged beloved wife of 55 years, with the cottage overflowing Kielbasa. Gone before her are The following events are State University Associate to the Grand Lodge of Janice A. (Duffus) Colby in with family. brothers, Frederick, Edward, open to the public. Professor of English Carol Masons and was a past mas- 2013, his son Brad Colby in Jane enjoyed all sorts of Wesley, and Richard. Westfield State University Bailey, Ph.D. ter in 1967 in Easthampton 2014 and brother Gordon in crafting – her paintings, ceram- Calling hours for Jane will Black His/Herstory Month Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m., Owl’s and was a communicant of 2019. Jack is survived by his ics, quilts, and scrapbooks are be on Sunday February 9th Events: Nest (Room 18), Ely Campus the First United Methodist children, Ronald Colby of family treasures. A lifelong from 2-5 pm at the Firtion- Feb. 12, 4:30–9 p.m., Tim Center Westfield State Church in Westfield. Jack West Springfield and Scott parishioner of Holy Trinity Adams Funeral Service, 76 & Jeanne’s Dining Commons University’s Black Girls grew up in Easthampton, MA Colby and his wife Amy of Church, she served as Sunday Broad Street, Westfield, The A soul food dinner will be Rock Awards Ceremony At and attended schools there Southwick, his grandchil- School teacher, member and funeral will be held on Monday served. this annual event staff and graduating in 1953. He then dren, Christopher and treasurer of the Rosary Society February 10th at 9 am from the Feb. 14, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., faculty of color are honored joined the Navy where he Samantha Colby, Kaitlin and for over 50 years, parish secre- funeral home followed by A Ely Library Douglass Day for their significant contribu- spent most of his service Emily Colby, and many niec- tary, and extraordinary minis- Liturgy of Christian Burial at 2020 will feature a transcribe- tions to the Westfield State time in Germany. After being es, nephews, cousins and ter. She was also a member of Holy Trinity Church at 10 am. a-thon of the papers of Anna community and beyond. Honorably Discharged in close friends. the Westfield Woman’s Club. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s 1957 he married his beautiful A Chapel service will be Jane is survived by her Cemetery. Donations may be wife Janice Duffus in held at a later date in the beloved children, daughter, made in Jane’s name to Holy November of that year. They Massachusetts Veterans Sandra, with whom she lived, Trinity Church, 335 Elm 413-527-0194 • RichardsFuel.com lived in Easthampton raising Memorial Cemetery, 1390 sons Joseph and his wife, Street, Westfield, MA 01085 or their three boys until moving Main St. Agawam. 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WESTFIELD - First Congregational Church of Westfield is hosting a Lenten Lunch series. ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH GRANVILLE FEDERATED CHURCH Thurs. 2:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. Closed Fridays SCOUTS 11 Washington Street American Baptist Monday 6:00 Daisy From. Feb. 28 through Westfield, Ma 01085 & United Church Of Christ MASS SCHEDULE Tuesday 6:30 Troop 114 April 3, the church will be Phone: (413) 568-1020 16 Granby Road, Granville, Ma 01034 Sat. 5 P.M. (Vigil), Sun., 8, Wednesday 6:30 Cub Pack 118 serving lunch from 11 a.m. to Email: [email protected] Phone - (413) 357-8583 10 A.M. And 7 P.M. 12 STEP GROUPS Www.Westfieldadventchristian.Com 10 A.M. - Worship Service, Sunday School To Run Weekdays: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 8:30 AA Friday 7:30 PM 1p.m. Each Friday during Pastor Merle Beal Concurrently With Worship Service. Childcare A.M. OA Friday 6:00 PM Lent there will be a choice of Sunday: 10:00 A.M. Sunday School For All Ages Available Wednesday 7 P.M. OA Sunday 3:30 PM soups, sandwich or pasta, 11:00 A.M. Praise And Worship Service 11 A.M. - Coffee Hour Penance/Confession: Saturdays 4:15-4:45; Wed. Wednesday: 7:00 P.M. Bible Study Monday - 8 P.M. - AA Meeting Before 7 ST. JOSEPH’S POLISH dessert and drink for $7.50. Friday: 6:30-8:00 P.M. Youth Group For Grades 5-8 Thursday - 7 P.M. - Adult Choir Practice P.M. Mass And By Appointment. NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH Please check the church First Saturday - 6 P.M. - Potluck Supper In Fellowship Baptisms: Sundays At 11:15 A.M. Arrange With Pastor 73 Main Street, Westfield, MA 01085 website for the weekly menu. BAHA’I COMMUNITY OF WESTFIELD Hall And A Pre- Baptism Meeting Is Scheduled. Social Center: Clinton Avenue Sundays - 10 A.M. To 12 Noon Worship Third Sunday - 8:30-9:30 A.M. - Breakfast Served Marriage: Arrangements Should Father Sr. Joseph Soltysiak, Pastor at www.churchonthegreen. And Study Classes In Fellowship Hall Be Made With Pastor Prior Phone - (413) 562-4403 org. First Church is located For Children And Adults At Daniel Jordan Baha’i Third Wednesday - 12 Noon - Ladies Aid Potluck To Any Reception Arrangements Email - [email protected] at 18 Broad St. and is handi- School Luncheon & Meeting As Early As One Year In Advance Sunday Masses - 8 A.M. And 10:30 A.M. In March Memorial Chapel, Springfield College. Fourth Sunday - 11:15 A.M. - Adult Study Program Exposition Of Blessed Sacrament: Sunday School - 9:30 A.M., Social Center cap accessible. Call the Open ToThe Public. Led By Rev. Patrick Mcmahon. 1st Friday 9 A.M.-5 P.M. Daily And Holy Day Masses as announced church office at 568-2833 if The Second And Fourth Marian Cenacle Of Prayer: For more Information & Links: PNCC.org you have any questions or Fridays Of Every Month At 7 P.M. HOLY FAMILY PARISH Saturdays 7:30-8:30 Westfield Study And Discussion Meetings 5 Main Street Charismatic Prayer Meeting: Thursdays 7 P.M. ST. MARY’S CHURCH would like to place orders. Call 568-3403. Russell, Ma 01071 St. Jude Novena After 30 Bartlett Street, Westfield, Ma 01085 Phone/fax: 413-862-4418 Wednesday 7 P.M. Mass Phone - (413) 562-5477 CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH Saturday Vigil 5 P.M. Miraculous Medal Novena After www.stmarysofwestfield.com 115 Elm St., Westfield, Ma 01085 Sunday 8:15 A.M., 11:15 A.M. Tuesday Morning Mass Rev. John C. Salatino– Pastor First Phone - (413) 568-0429 Chapel Of Divine Mercy, Litany, Rosary, Rev. Frank W. Furman, Parochial Vicar Email:[email protected] HOLY TRINITY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Friday 3-3:34 Deacon Pedro Rivera Congregational Website: Http://Www.Centralbaptist 335 Elm St., Westfield Ma 01085 Home And Hospital Visits. Please Call Rectory Deacon Roger Carrier churchwestfield.com Rev. René L. Parent, S., Pastor Anointing Of The Sick. Please Call The Pastor Deacon Osvaldo Mendez Church to host Sunday School - 9:15 10:15A.M. Deacon Charles Wainwright Prayer Line: For Special Intentions. Weekday Mass - Monday-Friday, 8:30 A.M. Sunday - Worship Hour - 10:30-11:30A.M. Phone: (413) 568-1506 Fax: (413) 572-2533 Call Marian At 569-6244 Holy Day Masses - 8:30 A.M. & 6:15 P.M. (Bilingual) Website: Www.Holytrinitywestfield.Com Bible Study: Tuesdays 9:15 A.M. Confessions - Corned Beef and CHRIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil - 4 P.M. At Rectory Meeting Room Saturdays, 2:30-3:30 P.M. (Lower Church) 222 College Highway, Southwick, Ma 01077 Sunday - 7 A.M., 8:30 A.M. (Polish) Saturday Mass - 4 P.M. Cabbage Dinner Pastors Rev. Ken Blanchard And 10:30 A.M. PILGRIM EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH Sunday Mass - 8:30 And 10 A.M. Phone - (413) 569-5206 Weekday Mass: Monday - Thursday - 12:10 P.M. 605 Salmon Brook Street, And 11:30 A.M. WESTFIELD - First Sunday Worship - 9 A.M. Communion Service Friday- 12:10pm Route 10 And 202, Granby, Ct 06035 All Masses Are In The Upper Church, Congregational Church of Handicapped Accessible. Eucharistic Adoration: Wed. - 6:30 Rev. Rob Lowe, pastor The 11:30 A.M. Is In Spanish Air Conditioned. Nursery Available. Sacrament Of Reconciliation: Saturday - Phone: (860) 653-3800 Handicapped Accessible, Elevator Located Westfield is hosting its 3 To 3:45 P.M. Or By Appointment Fax: (860) 653-9984 To The Right Of The Main Entrance. Annual Corned Beef and CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH Handicapped Accessible Handicap Accessible. Adoration And Benediction - Wednesdays, Cabbage Dinner March 14 at 568 College Highway, Southwick, Ma 01077 Schedule: Sunday School - 9 Am, Adult - 9 A.M.-6 P.M. Rev. Jeff King, Pastor HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH Youth - Children. St. Mary’s Elementary School (Pre-K-8) 5:30 p.m. Tickets can be pur- Phone - (413) 569-5151 152 South Westfield Street Sunday Praise And Worship - 10:30 A.M., (413) 568-2388 chased in the church office Sunday - 8:15, 9:15, 10:15 And 11:15 A.M. Feeding Hills, Ma. 01030 Infant And Toddler St. Mary’s High School (9-12) - (413) 568-5692 Monday – Friday from 11 A.M. - Contemporary Worship With Children’s Hour 413.786.2445 Care Available. Office Of Religious Education - (413) 568-1127 And Pastor Brad Peterson Men’s Group Fellowship Breakfast - 7 A.M. - 8:30 A.M., St. Vincent De Paul Outreach To The Poor 9a.m.-1p.m. The Church is CLC Live with Children’s Hour. Childcare Available. Sunday Morning Worship Begins At 10 A.M. The 2nd Saturday Of Each Month. And Needy - (413) 568-5619 located at 18 Broad St. (on Thursday Evenings - Weekender’s Worship - 7 P.M. Contemporary Worship, Life Oriented Messages, Call For A Youth Group Schedule Of Events. the Green) in Westfield. The From The Bible, Nursery And Children’s Church You Can Visit Us On The Web At: ST. PETER & ST. CASIMIR PARISH CONGREGATION AHAVAS ACHIM Available, Classes For All Ages. Weekly Home Groups http://www.Pilgrimcovenantchurch.Org. 22 State Street cost is $12.50 for adults and INTERFAITH CENTER AT WESTFIELD And Bible Studies, Active Youth Group, Special Westfield, Ma 01085 free for children under 10 STATE UNIVERSITY Activities For Families, Men, Women, And Children. PIONEER VALLEY ASSEMBLY OF GOD Rev. William H. Wallis, Pastor years of age. For more infor- 577 Western Avenue, P.O Box 334 For More Information, Call The Church Office 413-786 Huntington, MA 01050 Deacon Paul Briere Westfield, MA 01086 2445, Weekdays Between 9 A.M. And Noon. Please Leave Rev. Chuck Vanasse Parish Office - 413-568-5421 mation, call the church Cantor Colman Reaboi A Message Any Other Time. Phone - (413) 667-3196 Mass Schedule Daily - Office at 568-2833 or check Phone - (413) 642-1797 Valley Community Church And Agawam Church Of Sunday - 10:30 A.M. - Service Of Worship Mon.-Thurs. - 7:15 A.M. us out at www. www.congregationahavasachim.org/ The Weekly Bible Study. Call For Information. Saturday Mass - 4 P.M. Email: [email protected] Bible Merged May 2010 To Become Saturday Confessions - 3 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. churchonthegreen.org. Friday or Saturday Sabbath Services, Hope Community Church PIONEER VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Mass- 8:30 A.M. & 10:30 A.M. 7:15 pm or 10:00 am 265 Ponders Hollow Road, Westfield, Ma 01085 2 Times/Month and Holiday Services HUNTINGTON EVANGELICAL CHURCH (Corner Of Tannery And Shaker Road) TEMPLE BETH EL First Call for dates, an Oneg Shabbat follows the 22 Russell Road, Huntington, Ma 01050 Phone - (413) 562-3376 Worship Services Service and New Members Are Always Welcome. Rev. Charles Cinelli Pastor James Montoro Sunday - Thursday Evening, 7 P.M. Congregational Adult Study Group Phone - (413) 667-5774 Sunday School – 9:30 A.M.; Sunday Service – 10:30 Friday Evening, 6 P.M. Sunday Worship - 9 am during the summer months & A.M. Saturday Evening, 5 P.M. The Episcopal Church of the Atonement 10 am following Labor Day. And 6 P.M.; Wednesday Service – 7 P.M. We Provide Monday-Friday Morning, 7 A.M. Church 36 Court St., Westfield, MA 01085 Children’s Church downstairs during the service Bus Saturday Morning, 9:30 A.M. (413) 562-5461 except Transportation For Those In Need Of Transportation. Sunday And Holiday hosts Lenten www.atonementwestfield.net during summer months. Just Call Us At 562-3376. Morning, 8 A.M. Ongoing Parking off Pleasant Street Monday Afternoons - Learning Center devotion The Rev. Nancy Webb Stroud, Rector KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES PSALMS SPRINGS (Religious School), 3:15 P.M. Sundays: Holy Eucharist at 8 am and 10 am 117 Southwick Road, Westfield, Mass. 01085 DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES Tuesday Afternoons - B’yachad WESTFIELD - First This Week at Atonement Phone (413) 568-1780 141 Meadow Street, Westfield, Ma 01085 (Hebrew High School) 6:30 Congregational Church is Normal Office Hours: English: Wednesday & Thursday - 7-8:45 P.M.; Sunday Phone - (413) 568-1612 P.M.; Parshat Ha Shove hosting a short Lenten Tuesday-Friday 9:00 am-12:30 pm 10-11:46 A.M. & 1-2:45 P.M. Pastor Sharon Ingram Study Group, 7:30 P.M. Devotion before its Lenten Sunday, July 28 Russian: Tuesday - 7-8:45 P.M.; Sunday School - 10 A.M. Wednesday Afternoons - Learning Center The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Saturday 4-5:45 P.M. Sunday Morning Worship - 11 A.M. (Religious School), 3:15 P.M.; Lunch program, which is 8 am & 10 am Holy Eucharist Wednesdays - Childrens Reading Hour, 5 To 6 P.M. Youth Chorale, 5:15 P.M. Fridays from Feb. 28- April 3 2:00-3:30 pm AA Women’s Fellowship MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY CHURCH With Pastor, 4 To 10 Years Old. Thursday Evenings - Boy Scout Troop beginning at 11 a.m. 4:00 pm Family Eucharist Main Road-Montgomery, Ma Wednesday Evening - 7 P.M. - Bible Study & #32 Meets At 7:30 P.M. We will have prayer, sharing Monday, July 29 Pastor Howard R. Noe Deliverance Service Friday Mornings - “Exploring Our Prayers” 9:00 am Office Open Phone - (413) 862-3284 Office Friday - Y.E.S. - Youth Excellence Services, With Rabbi, 7 A.M. and a time of silent reflection. 9:00 am Mommy & Me Nondenominational Services Every Sunday 9-10 A.M., 13 Years Old and Up. Devotions will be based on 8-9 pm AA Meeting With Coffee Fellowship UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY Lenten booklets from the Still Tuesday, July 30 Following All Services. RUSSELL COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD Speaking Writers’ group 6:00 pm Holy Eucharist Weekly Men And Women’s Bible Main Street, Russell 01071 245 Porter Lake Drive, Springfield, Ma 01106 Wednesday, July 31 Studies Available. Rev. Jimmy Metcalf, Pastor Re. Jason Seymour, Minister through the United Church of 6:30 pm Western Mass Recovery Community Sunday - 9 A.M. - Sunday School, All Ages - Http://Uuspringfield.Org Christ. 7-8:30 pm OA Meeting MOUNTAIN VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH Fellowship, Phone 413 736-2324 Please arrive by 10:15 a.m. Thursday, August 1 310 Apremont Way Parsonage; 10 A.M. - Family Worship; 6 P.M. - Youth Handicap Accessible at Fellowship Hall, Academy 12 – 6 pm Farmers’ Market Holyoke, Ma 01040 Fellowship, Parsonage. Sunday 9:30Am And 11Am Worship Services, 7:30-9:00 pm NA Meeting Pastor Chad E. Correia Tuesday - 7 P.M. - Aa Meeting; Family Bible Class, Religious Education And Nursery For Children, Street. entrance. Coffee and tea Friday, August 2 413-532-0381 Parsonage. Wednesday 5:30 Pm Soulful Suppers provided. First Church is locat- 9:30 am Mommy & Me Email: Http://Www.Mvbaptist.Com Wednesday - 9 A.M. - Women’s Prayer Fellowship, Thursday 7Pm Choir Rehearsals ed at 18 Broad Street Westfield Saturday, August 3 Sunday Morning Worship - 8:30 & 11 A.M. Parsonage. Monthly Unity House Concerts. and is handicap accessible. Sunday, August 4 Sunday School & Adult Study - 10 A.M. Friday - 7:30 P.M. - Aa Meeting. Check Our Facebook Page. The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Wednesday Prayer Meeting & 8 am & 10 am Holy Eucharist Bible Study - 7 P.M. ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 2:00-3:30 pm AA Women’s Fellowship Thursday - Visitation & Soul Winning 60 Broad Street SECOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH TOPS - 6:30 P.M. Westfield, Ma 01085 Rev. Barbara Hesse, Pastor FAITH BIBLE CHURCH Saturday - Buss Calling & Phone - (413) 568-1417 487 Western Avenue, P.O. Box 814, #411meetings 370 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam, Ma 01001 Soul Winning - 10 A.M. Http://Stjohnswestfield.Com Westfield, Ma 01086 Phone - 413-786-1681 Sunday - Adult Bible Study And Summer Sunday http://www.Secondchurchwestfield.org WESTFIELD - Westfield Pastor: Rick Donofrio NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER School E-Mail: [email protected] TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sunday School For All Ages 9:30Am 157 Dartmouth Street (Preschool - High School) 8:45 A.M. Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9:30 A.M. to 1PM, Worship Services 10:30Am Westfield, Ma 01085 Sunday Worship 10 A.M. Closed Monday. Sensibly) Chapter #411 meets Children’s Service 10:30Am Senior Pastor. Rev. Wayne D. Hartsgrove Tune In To The Taped Broadcast Phone - (413) 568-7557 Tuesday mornings at the Fellowship/Refreshments-12:30Am Phone (413) 568-1588 Of Our Worship Service Over Sunday - 10 A.M., Worship Service Second Congregational Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting And Bible Study 6:30 Sunday School 9:15 Am WHYN (.560 On Your AM Radio Dial) And Sunday School For Church, 487 Western Ave., pm Sunday Service 10:30 Am At 7:30 On Sunday Morning. Preschool Through High School. Midweek Service on Wednesdays ay 6:30pm Life Sunday Evening - Youth Program. Weigh-ins are from 9 to 9:50 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF Groups on Thursday, and Sundays at 6:30pm. LIVING HOPE CHURCH a.m. Meetings follow from 10 WESTFIELD www.nlccwestfield.com Pastor Dan Valeri to 11 a.m. All are welcome. 18 Broad Street, Westfield, Ma 01085 267 College Highway WORD OF GRACE CHURCH For more informationcontact Phone - (413) 568-2833 NEW LIFE WORSHIP CENTER Southwick, Ma 01077 Of Pioneer Valley Fax - (413) 568-2835 118 Meadow Street 413-569-1882 848 North Road, Route 202 Christy Giles at 413-533-6604 Website: Churchonthegreen.Org Westfield, Ma 01085 Living Hope Church - Hope For Everyday Living! Westfield, Ma 01085 or Rita Willard at 413-588- Email :[email protected] 413-562-0344 We Are A Church That Proclaims (413) 572-3054 1690. Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9A.M.-1P.M. Http://Www.Nlwcofwestfield.Org A Message Of Hope And Email:[email protected] Rev. Julie G. Olmsted, Pastor/Teacher Pastor Gene C. Pelkey Healing For The Hurts And Problems Of Everyday Life Http://Www.Wordgrace.Us Allan Taylor, Minister Of Music Sundays - 10 A.M. - Worship and Through The Message Of Jesus Christ... Chet Marshall, Senior Pastor Worship Service : Sunday’s 10 am Sunday School. [email protected] Sunday Morning Service: 10 A.M. Overeaters Church School Sunday 10 am Wednesdays - 7 P.M. - Bible Study. Service Time: 10 Am Sunday Evening, 6 P.M. Childcare Available - Handicap Accessible Men’s And Ladies Prayer Groups Thursday Family Night 6:30Pm Wednesday Evening, 7 P.M. Anonymous Fellowship Hour 11 Am (Call For Schedules) Office Hours - Mon Through Thurs 9:30Am-4Pm Changed Into His Image Class WESTFIELD EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH SOUTHWICK - Is food a First Spiritual Church (Call For Schedules) SOUTHWICK COMMUNITY 568 Southwick Road, Westfield, Ma 01085 problem for you? Are you 33-37 Bliss Street, Springfield, Ma 01105 EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. David K. Young, Pastor obsessed with eating and body Rev. John Sullivan, Pastor OUR LADY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT 660 College Highway Phone - (413) 562-1504 size? There is a solution! Phone - (413) 238-4495 PARISH Southwick, Ma 01077 www.westfieldefc.com Please visit an Overeaters Sunday Service - 10:30 A.M., Sermon, Healing Service, 127 Holyoke Road Phone: 569-9650 Sunday – 10 A.M. - Morning Worship, Spirit Communication. Westfield, Ma 01085 Http://Www.Southwickchurch.Com Childcare Available; 8:45 A.M. - Sunday School. Anonymous Meeting held Mailing Address: Sundays 9:30 Am, Service That Blend Wednesday 6:30 PM Middle School, 7 PM High School. every Friday from 6 to 7p.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH P.O. Box 489 Contemporary Worship With Traditional Liturgy Thursday 6:30 PM Crew252 Kids’ Program. and every Sunday from 3:30 to (A STEPHEN’S MINISTRY CHURCH) Westfield, Ma 01086-0489 And A Family-Friendly Atmosphere 4:30 p.m. at the Southwick 16 Court Street Pastor: Rev. Daniel S. Pacholec Kidzone: Childcare And Children’s Ministry Westfield Ma 01085 Deacon Paul Federici During The Service WEST SPRINGFIELD CHURCH OF CHRIST Congregational Church. No 413-568-5818 Pastoral Minister: Mary Federici Handicapped Accessible 61 Upper Church Street, dues or fees, no religious affili- Rev. Bruce T. Arbour Parish/Religious Education Office: (413) 562-3450 Women’s Group: Thursdays 9:30 To 11 A.M. (Call for West Springfield, Ma 01089 Email:[email protected] Parish Fax: (413) 562-9875 location) Phone - (413) 736-1006 ations, no weighing and diets. Worship Service : Sunday’s 10 A.M. Www.Diospringfield.Org/Olbs Good Coffee, Fellowship And Handicap accessible. Free Sunday - 10:30 A.M. And 6 P.M., Worship Service; 9:30 Sunday School: Sunday 10 A.M. Mass Schedule: Relevant Discussion Of Faith Issues. A.M. - Bible Study. parking. www.oawmass.org. Coffee Hour: Every Sunday 11 A.M. Saturday: 4 P.M. (Vigil) Childcare Provided. Wednesday - 7 P.M., Bible Study. Childcare Available-Handicap Accessible Sunday: 7, 8:30, 11 A.M. Monday-Wednesday: 7 A.M. Communion Service Southwick Congregational Church, UCC GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Thursday 488 College Highway, PO Box 260 WYBEN UNION CHURCH 1552 Westfield Street, & Friday: 7 A.M. Southwick, MA 01077 An Interdenominational Church West Springfield, Saturday: 8 A.M. Miraculous Medal Novena Phone: 413-569-6362 678 Montgomery Road, Westfield, Ma 01085 Ma 01089 Confession: Saturday 3:15- 3:45 P.M. email: [email protected] Phone - (413) 568-6473 Phone - 413-734-9268 Handicapped Accessible. website: www.southwickucc.org, Rev. George Karl, Pastor Website - Rev. Dr. Susanne U. Hayes – Interim Minister Sunday Worship And Sunday www.Gracelutheranonline.Com OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CHURCH Music – Roberta Kowal; Patti Wood School At 10 A.M. The Rev. John Marquis, Pastor Our Lady of the Lake Summer Worship At 9:30AM E-Mail [email protected] All are welcome SUNDAYS Nursery Available Margit Mikuski, Administrative Assistant 224 Sheep Pasture Road 10:00 AM Bible Studies In Both Church [email protected] Southwick, MA 01077-1150 Worship Service (Nursery Available) And In Members’ Homes. Sunday Service - 9:30 A.M. Pastor: Rev. Matthew S. P. Guidi 10:15 AM Wybenunionchurch.Com Tuesday – 9 A.M. - Bible Study Deacon David Przybylowski Sunday School/Youth Group (413) 562-5461 Wednesday Service - 6 P.M. Catechetical Leader: Lynda Daniele 569-0162 THURSDAY Bookkeeper: Rosemarie Ricco 6:30 PM Parish Administrative Assistant: Kimberly A. Rood Mid-Week Service Tel: 569-0161- email: [email protected] HENRIETTA’S THRIFT SHOP Parish office hours: Mon.—Wed.9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9 AM-12 PM THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2020 - PAGE 7 SPORTS

Westfield Boys Hockey celebrated Senior Night at Amelia Ice Arena with their families in Brandon Shuman fires the puck into the offensive zone. (BILL DEREN PHOTO) attendance. (BILL DEREN PHOTO) Bombers ice Grafton on ‘Senior Night’

By CHRIS PUTZ “If we play like this, we Westfield Tech faces anoth- Sports Editor will be in the playoffs,” said er must-win game Monday WESTFIELD – “Senior coach Matthews, whose team night against Pioneer Valley Night” is typically a joyous faces key upcoming road tests Christian Academy. Tip-off is moment for most upperclass- on Feb. 8 (at Minnechaug) at 7. men no matter how good or and on Feb. 13 (at East Said coach Dulude: “It bad a team’s fortunes have Longmeadow). would be great if we could been throughout the season. Game Notes: Bacon, Mee, keep this rolling. It is always For the Westfield High and fellow seniors Danny good to have games at the end School boys ice hockey team, Buckelew (defenseman) and of the season that have mean- “Senior Night” took on even Gavin Carzello (forward/ ing and possible tournament greater meaning as the defense) were honored on qualification.” Bombers posted a much- “Senior Night”. needed 4-0 shutout of visiting Grafton Friday night at BOYS BASKETBALL Lamirande, Amelia Park Arena. They currently are in their Tigers turn back Saints prevail biggest fight in recent memo- Gators; keep tour- ry to forge a playoff spot. St. Mary’s 46, “It was a completely differ- ney hopes alive Pioneer Valley Christian ent team,” Westfield High Academy 29 Westfield Technical Jack Lamirande helped lead boys ice hockey coach C.B. Academy 79, Gateway 41 “Moose” Matthews said. “It St. Mary’s to victory, scoring Westfield Technical a team-high 16 points. Nick was our best game of the year. Academy kept its tournament We did everything right – Montenero (9 points), Mark Westfield’s Alex Maggipinto steals the puck and keeps it in play. (BILL DEREN PHOTO) hopes alive with a convincing Nelson (6), Colin Reed (6), stayed out of the penalty box, home victory. moved the puck, and were and Brady Collins (5) also David Tikhonchuk contin- chipped in for the Saints. very good defensively. We ued his strong play following played good Bomber hock- a return from injury, posting a ey.” Thurs., Feb. 6 game-high 28 points for GIRLS BASKETBALL Both teams battled to a Westfield Tech. Tigers’ senior scoreless tie through the Mateo Sanchez delivered a game’s first 15 minutes. career-high 14 points. Smith tops Westfield broke out in the Sanchez made two early second period with goals from 3-pointers. Josh Sturmer con- Westfield Tech junior forward Peter tributed 12 points and another Smith Vocational 38, Chrisanthopoulos and senior solid defensive effort. Westfield Technical forward Matt Bacon. In the Westfield Tech’s Riley Academy 15 third period, junior forward Sullivan closed the door with Smith Voke doubled up the Joe Taupier and senior for- four straight three’s to begin Westfield Tech Tigers on ward Nick Mee each scored the fourth quarter. Thursday. Westfield Tech will once to pull away from “That contribution off the look to bounce back Tuesday Grafton. bench was spectacular,” against St. Mary’s at Westfield Westfield goalie C.J. Westfield Technical Academy Intermediate School on Czarnecki (22 saves) earned a boys basketball head coach Southampton Road. Tip-off is shutout. Kyle Dulude said of Sullivan. at 5:30 p.m. Senior Gavin Carzello puts a shot on net from the point. (BILL DEREN PHOTO)

Jason Rokosz makes the play Goalie CJ Czarnecki fights to get a view around the traffic in front of his on one knee. (BILL DEREN crease with Connor Fitzgerald holding off the attacker. (BILL DEREN PHOTO) A great crowd was on hand Friday night to watch Westfield take on Grafton at PHOTO) Amelia. (BILL DEREN PHOTO) KELLY PEASE ~ For StAtE rEPrESEntAtivE FREE ~ Open To CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF The Public! TH TUESDAY • FEBRUARY 11 • 6pm - 8pm Looking Forward Shortstop Bar & Grill • 99 Springfield Rd. • Westfield Paid for by the Committee to Elect Kelly Pease To Meeting You!

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2020 HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS WINTER SCHEDULE

WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL SOUTHWICK REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Sat., Feb. 8 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Minnechaug Regional, Mon., Feb. 10 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Turners Falls, 7 p.m. Olympia Ice Center, 6 p.m. Sat., Feb. 15 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Wahconah, 7 p.m. Sun., Feb. 9 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) vs. Sat., Feb. 15 WMASS D1 SWIM CHAMPIONSHIPS Algonquin, Olympia Ice Center (West Springfield), 6 p.m. Tues., Feb. 11 BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Drury, Amelia Park Arena, (at Springfield College) GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Putnam HS, 7 p.m. 6 p.m. Girls competition - 9:30 a.m.; Boys competition - Mon., Feb. 17 4 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Chicopee HS, 7 p.m. Mon., Feb. 10 BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Westborough, Amelia Park Wed., Feb. 12 Mon., Feb. 17 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Longmeadow, 7 p.m. Arena, noon BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Monson, 7 p.m. No Sports Scheduled GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Ludlow, Amelia Park Arena, Tues., Feb. 11 @ Dedham, Noble and Greenough, noon GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Chicopee Comp HS, 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Tues., Feb. 18 Tues., Feb. 18 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Palmer HS, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Frontier Regional School, Wed., Feb. 12 No Sports Scheduled 7:30 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ HS of Sci-Tech, 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 13 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Sutton, 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 19 Thurs., Feb. 13 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Minnechaug Regional HS, No Sports Scheduled BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ East Longmeadow, Olympia 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 19 Ice Center, 8:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 14 BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. South Hadley, Amelia Park Fri., Feb. 14 Thurs., Feb. 20 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Renaissance School, Arena, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Agawam, 7 p.m. GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) vs. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ East Longmeadow HS, Woodstock Academy, Olympia Ice Center 7 p.m.

WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL

Mon., Feb. 10 Vocational-Technical HS, 7 p.m. Mon., Feb. 10 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Christian GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Gateway, 6 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Pathfinder, Westfield Fri., Feb. 14 Academy, 7 p.m. Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Smith Voke, 6:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 14 Tues., Feb. 11 No Sports Scheduled Tues., Feb. 11 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ St. Mary’s, Westfield GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Westfield Technical Mon., Feb. 17 Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. Academy, Westfield Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Gateway Regional HS, Mon., Feb. 17 6:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 12 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Smith Voke, 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 12 No Sports Scheduled No Sports Scheduled Tues., Feb. 18 Thurs., Feb. 13 Tues., Feb. 18 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Pathfinder Regional- GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Commerce, 6 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 13 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Hampden Charter School BOYS BASKETBALL @ Smith Voke HS, 6:30 p.m. of Science, Westfield Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Monson HS, 6 p.m.

2019-2020 Westfield State University 2019-2020 Westfield State University Women’s Basketball Schedule Men’s Basketball Schedule DAYTE DA OPPONENT TIME DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME

Wed Feb. 12 BRIDGEWATER STATE 5:30 Wed Feb. 12 BRIDGEWATER STATE 7:30 Wed Feb. 19 at Salem State 5:00 Wed Feb. 19 at Salem State 7:00

Sat Feb. 22 MCLA 12:00 Sat Feb. 22 MCLA 2:00 Tues Feb. 25 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA Tues Feb. 25 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA Thur Feb. 27 MASCAC Semifinals TBA Thur Feb. 27 MASCAC Semifinals TBA Sat Feb. 29 MASCAC Championship TBA Sat Feb. 29 MASCAC Championship TBA

2019-2020 Westfield State University 2019-2020 Westfield State University Women’s Swimming & Diving Schedule Ice Hockey Schedule DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME DAYTE DA OPPONENT TIME Thur Feb. 13 at Plymouth State 6:00 Thur Feb. 13 New England Championships Thur Feb. 20 at Fitchburg State 7:00 Fri Feb. 14 New England Championships Sat Feb. 15 New England Championships Sat Feb. 22 FRAMINGHAM STATE 5:35 Sun Feb. 16 New England Championships Tue Feb. 25 UMASS DARTMOUTH 7:35 @ University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI Sat Feb. 29 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBD Tues March 3 MASCAC Semifinals TBD Sat March 7 MASCAC Championship TBD

2019-2020 Westfield State University • Men’s-Women’s Indoor Track and Field DAYTE DA EVENT LOCATION College- Northampton, Mass. Friday Feb. 7 Coast Guard Invitational Saturday Feb. 22 Triangle Classic Coast Guard- New London, Conn. Springfield College- Springfield, Mass. Fri.-Sat. Feb. 7-8 All New England Saturday March 7 Last Chance Meet TBD Reggie Lewis Center- Boston, Mass. Fri.-Sat. March 8-9 NCAA Division III Championships Saturday Feb. 15 MASCAC Championships Smith Charlotte, N.C.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020: This year, you will have your hands full juggling many different people and perspec- tives. You naturally understand both sides of a dispute, making it nearly impossible to argue with you. If single, you draw many different suitors. Trust your judgment, but make no commitments. If attached, the two of you DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker eliminate a lot of your arguing. As a result, the bond between you deepens and romantic moments become more frequent. LEO knows how to party!

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)  You seem to have a natural glow, as if you have been on vacation. Emphasis is on friends and a creative adventure. You might want to make plans that involve others. Celebration is in order. Tonight: Don’t make a SCARY GARY Mark Buford big deal out of anything. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  You might want to complete a discussion or handle it differently. Backing off or rehashing this conversation might make others crazy. Be aware of unusual sensitivity among your friends. Tonight: Throw a last- minute party at home. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  Do not give up; rather, keep calling or reaching out for a specific friend. He Crosswords or she might be very busy juggling a lot of different people and feelings. On the other hand, remain responsive to others too. Tonight: Out and about. DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni CANCER (June 21-July 22)  If you can tame the wild person within, you might want to take advantage of some sales. On the other hand, taming this beast within is close to impossible. Be reason- able when shopping. Tonight: Treat an older friend to dinner or the movies. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  You technically can do no wrong today. How you handle a personal matter could be positive and warm. You cannot con- trol another person’s reaction, but you can decide not to personalize what is said. Tonight: B.C. Mastroianni and Hart Where you are, the party is. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  Do not feel dejected even if others seem to not respond as you would like. Rather, be optimistic; go off and do your own thing. Others will notice you are not around, and the trend will reverse itself quickly. Tonight: Spend some time with a special person. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  You might do a double take as it appears many people are looking for you. Wherever you go, you seem to attract people or run into people you know. Get into the moment and enjoy yourself. Tonight: Revving ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie up the fun. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  Take a stand if you must. You could feel as if others have dumped a lot of their responsibilities on you. In the future, say no or simply do not pitch in as much. A family mat- ter could keep you busy. Tonight: Make it easy. Order in. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  Take in another perspective. Get to the bottom of a problem and have a discus- sion as to how to resolve the issue. Return calls because a gathering could be forming. You also want to catch up on others’ news. Tonight: Where there is music, fun and people. ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  One-on-one relating might be the best way to have a conversation with a loved one or make a good impression on new acquaintances. Hold back with spending. You might find the price changes in a day or so. Tonight: Make it special. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  You might feel pushed and pulled between different interests or people. You could have invitations heading your way. Choices will need to be made. Bathe in your popularity. Tonight: Whomever you are with puts a smile on your face. Cryptoquip John Deering and John Newcombe PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ZACK HILL  Pull back and be less active. Make it OK to try out the role of couch potato or vanish if you want. Taking some personal and private time works well and helps you gain perspective on a volatile situation. Tonight: Not to be found.

BORN TODAY Author John Grisham (1955), comedian Cecily Strong (1984), surfer Bethany Hamilton (1990) *** Jacqueline Bigar is on the internet at www.jacquelinebigar.com. PAGE 10 - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS NASCARNASCAR THISTHIS WEEKWEEK DiBenedettoDiBenedetto turnsturns socialsocial mediamedia wavewave intointo WoodWood BrothersBrothers rideride ByBy Godwin Godwin Kelly Kelly [email protected]@news-jrnl.com

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Dear Annie HINTS FROM HELOISE By ANNIE LANE A good transition Dear Heloise: I volunteer description to Heloise@ you many times, but eventu- Exclamation Invasion as a foster for a breed-specif- Heloise.com. -- Heloise ally will learn. -- Debby in ic rescue organization (min- GO TO ‘PLACE’ Alabama Dear Annie: My brother Problems: Exclamation actually went. He has to either iature schnauzers). I keep a Dear Heloise: This is in CLOVE POWDER USE recently told me that my sister- points have become common- be working or going to college few SPARE DOG COLLARS response to the lady asking Dear Heloise: Because we place, and that's not necessarily in-law (his wife) was anxious or training programs. I've also with ID tags already attached. how to discourage her dog have pets, our vacuum clean- about an upcoming family a bad thing. For all the conve- let him know failure to do those The tags are etched with the from begging at the table. I er bag becomes smelly quick- lunch we'd both be at because nience of emails and texts, three things will result in not she thought I was mad at her. there is one major drawback: only his removal from our name “Foster,” along with have always taught my dogs ly. To remedy this, we sprin- The reason? I'd responded to They lack tone. This is the home but a report as a danger to my cellphone number. to go to their “place” when kle some clove powder into a one of her texts with "Thanks," problem that emojis and excla- himself or others if necessary, I never leave the shelter anyone is around the table or new bag each time. It’s a bit followed by a period. She mation points seek to solve. I to ensure his safety. until I’ve put the temporary even in the dining area. pricey, but it sure makes the thought because I didn't use an think they're successful in that. Now he is in college, and it is collar on the dog. At that Yes, it might take several rooms smell good. -- Kevin exclamation point or emoji, I Still, I commend you for slow going. He also works. It's point, the stress level is at its times -- some dogs learn fast- in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii was being passive-aggressive. your de-exclamation efforts. not easy some days. I, too, suf- highest, and dogs are most er than others. Lead the dog Readers, look for clove We cleared it up and are fine They shouldn't be compulsory. fer from major depressive dis- likely to bolt if they have a to the place and wait until powder in the spice aisle or at now (though it still bothers me If people take your punctuation order as well as PTSD. So I chance. your pet sits or lies down, your favorite online retailer. a little bit that she went straight as a personal offense, then understand the feeling of want- After a few days in a home relaxed, then turn and walk -- Heloise to assuming the worst). they've got too much time on ing to give up. But I've always environment, away from the away. The dog will follow At work, I've also noticed their hands. made sure my son knows he is terror of the shelter, they this trend toward exclamation Dear Annie: This is regard- loved and the depression is not relax, and their true person- points being the norm. A young ing "Parents at Crossroads," the his fault and nothing to be alities come out. What won- woman started a few months couple whose adult son had ashamed of. And the rules and derful gifts they are to us, and ago. She is very sweet and depression and was living at the routine help him every day, then to their forever families! upbeat -- but in every email she home and refused to get a job. he says. -- Carrie -- Nancy J., Rancho Murieta, sends, she uses about five My son, now 23, was diag- Dear Carrie: Thank you so Calif. exclamation points. Sometimes nosed with major depressive much for sharing your story. Nancy, you do such won- she ends a sentence with two or disorder at age 8. He was hos- You offer a model of how to derful work! Here’s a Heloise three of them. pitalized for a suicide attempt support a family member while hug! -- Heloise It seems to be contagious several months later. He's had maintaining healthy boundaries PET PAL because I've noticed exclama- one other involuntary hospital- and enforcing expectations. Dear Readers: Michelle tion points working their way ization since then, and I long ——— R. in San Antonio sent two into other co-workers' emails ago lost count of the number of "Ask Me Anything: A Year of pictures of her beautiful with greater frequency. I am ER visits and police calls. At Advice From Dear Annie" is green-eyed, gray cat, Coco, hoping by sticking to my guns 23, he still lives at home. out now! Annie Lane's debut majestically perched on a and only using periods and I, however, have set some book -- featuring favorite col- ladder where she can put the commas, I can prevent an all- firm rules. To live at home he umns on love, friendship, fami- star on top of the Christmas ly and etiquette -- is available out exclamation invasion. must take his medication each tree! What do you think? Are day. We use a weekly pill con- as a paperback and e-book. Visit http://www.creatorspub- To see Coco and our other exclamation points overused tainer to ensure compliance. He Pet Pals, visit www.Heloise. must attend counseling, and he lishing.com for more informa- these days, or am I being a com and click on “Pet of the grumpy old lady? -- had to list me as a person the tion. 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