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Mayor Donald F. Humason Jr. is given the Oath of Office by City Clerk Karen M. Fanion Jan. 6, 2020 as his wife Janice, son Quinn and parents Donald and Alberta surround him. City councilors take the oath of office during the Westfield Inauguration at Westfield (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay) Technical Academy Jan. 6, 2020. (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay) Humason says city is ‘open for business’ during inaugural speech

By HOPE Technical Academy, which Although Humason said his David Young of Westfield E. TREMBLAY included his wife Janice, son comments were not a true Evangelical Free Church for Assistant Managing Quinn and parents Donald “State of the City” speech, he the invocation and Fr. Dan WESTFIELD – Mayor and Alberta. did say Westfield’s outlook is Pacheloc of Our Lady of the Donald F. Humason Jr. said Humason and elected mem- good. Blessed Sacrament Church during his inaugural address bers of the Westfield School “We are doing pretty well. for giving the benediction. He that he was preparing for the Committee, Westfield City We’re an old city; we’re com- also noted that he was gifted a role of mayor his entire life. Council, Westfield Municipal ing off of 2019 and celebrat- Bible from the Pioneer Valley Humason was sworn-in as Light Board and the Westfield ing our 350th anniversary,” Baptist Church. Westfield’s mayor Jan. 6 by Athenaeum Trustee took the he said, noting that with the “I am a man of faith,” he City Clerk Karen M. Fanion oath of office during the city’s city’s age comes the knowl- said, “and I ask you to con- in front of a crowd at Westfield inauguration ceremony. edge needed to handle con- tinue to pray for me and for cerns. the city.” “It gives us the maturity, Humason said he would experience and ability” to host a Mayor’s Open House tackle any problems, he said. in February and noted that he Humason thanked his fam- will focus on the needs of not ily, friends, fellow elected only of residents, but busi- officials and noted that City nesses as well. Council President Ralph J. “Westfield is open for busi- Figy, who served as acting ness,” he said, encouraging mayor the past two months, new businesses to look to helped him prepare to take Westfield, as well as existing over the corner office by set- businesses to expand. ting up meeting with city “Westfield welcomes you,” department employees and said Humason. getting him up to speed on Humason said in speaking some issues. with residents throughout his “As acting mayor, he has campaign he came away with been a phenomenal help,” clear desires, such as trans- Westfield student Matthew Bussell sings the National Anthem Humason said. “You are the parency, financial efficiency, Jan. 6, 2020 during the city’s inauguration ceremony as Gary rock and your hard work pre- clean water, safe roads and Fontaine of American Legion Post 124 posts the colors. (Photo pared me for today.” by Hope E. Tremblay) Humason thanked Pastor WESTFIELD MAYOR DONALD F. HUMASON JR. See Mayor, Page 6 Area cities meet again on recycling increases By AMY PORTER Billips said that for Westfield Billips had said at the first tract, if the city were to find a Staff Writer and other communities that meeting that the city has been less expensive solution. WESTFIELD – For the sec- had gone to single stream paying nothing for recycling Billips said Westfield will ond time in two weeks, lead- recycling at the urging of the for years, and transporting be looking into getting per- ers from area cities and towns Department of Environmental recyclables to the Material mission for a temporary waiv- met at Westfield City Hall to Protection, they would either Recycling Facility on Bondi’s er to “tip” or dump recycla- discuss the rising costs of be signing a three-year con- Island in Springfield, which is bles at its transfer station, recycling to their communi- tract at $150 a ton to get rid of owned by the DEP and leased which would then offer the ties. the recycled materials, or be to Waste Management, as had city more options for disposal Represented at the table forced to find a cheaper alter- many of the towns at lower rates. Currently, they were Springfield, West native. The total increase to Westfield Purchasing are hauling the materials Springfield, Agawam, Westfield would be $500,000 Director Tammy Tefft said directly to Bondi’s Island in Chicopee, Holyoke, to $600,000 per year. there is no “out” clause after Springfield, where it is then University of Massachusetts For communities that one year in the new contract collected and transported off- Amherst and Westfield. retained dual-stream recy- with Waste Management, and site. Area leaders meet in Westfield for a second time to discuss Westfield Department of cling, such as Holyoke, costs they are still unsure of the increases in recycling costs to cities and towns. (Photo by Amy Public Works Director David went from zero to $93 per ton. penalties for breaking the con- See Recycling, Page 5 Porter)

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Winter warning Southwick Lake Management Committee member Richard Grannells warns that Congamond Lake’s open waters and varying ice thickness is unsafe. Read more in the Jan. 8 edition of The Pennysaver.

A goose on South Pond is at home in the cold Jan. 5, 2020. (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay) The sun shines on Middle Pond Jan. 5, 2020. (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay) Police Logs

WESTFIELD plaint, Veterinary Emergency nant girlfriend, the woman 5:42 p.m.: identity fraud, cle, Clifton Street, a caller stop revealed that the operator M a j o r c r i m e a n d and Veterinary Hospital, South also grabbed a baby from the East Mountain Road, a caller from a towing company was unlicensed, a criminal incident report Deerfield, an animal control female resident, the woman reports her sister has been reports a vehicle has been complaint was filed and a Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 office reports an injured cat had returned to her own apart- fraudulently using her identity, abandoned in front of their licensed operator took custody 3:58 a.m.: accident, and a dead raccoon were trans- ment before the officer arrived, the responding officer reports tow-yard, the responding offi- of the vehicle; Southampton Road, a plow ported the veterinary hospital, the woman spoke to the officer the suspect has been charged cer reports the registered 10:22 p.m.: assault, driver reports he did not see a the ACO reports the cat was through her door which she by Holyoke police, an incident owner said that the car was Powdermill Village, 126 pedestrian who was clipped by euthanized and the raccoon kept chained and refused him report was filed; sold earlier in the day and the Union St., a caller reports he the corner of his plow, the cadaver was sent to a state lab access, the officer kicked the 7:08 p.m.: animal com- new owner was contacted, the was “smacked in the face” by caller said that the man was for testing; door open and was able to plaint, Southampton Road, new owner said that the car is a known party and a second conscious but bleeding from 1:42 p.m.: narcotics viola- apply handcuffs before the caller reports a deer struck by a a “lemon” and broke down called said that the man had his forehead, dual response tion, Carriage Lane, a caller woman fell to the floor and vehicle which did not stop is right after he bought it, the cursed and threatened her, the dispatched, the responding reports that his wife found kicked him and other officers, alive in the roadway, the man said he no longer wants it responding officer reports the officer reports the pedestrian large quantity of drugs in their during the booking procedure responding officer reports the and the towing company could complainants said that the sus- was transported to Baystate foster child’s room, a at the station the woman deer was found to be deceased have it, the vehicle was moved pect had swung at a neighbor Medical Center; Massachusetts Department of kicked additional officers and and was removed from the into the tow-yard; and missed but had shoved 10:22 a.m.: illegal dump- Youth Services representative bit one, the woman asked for roadway to await pickup by a 9:29 p.m.: motor vehicle him, no charges were filed, an ing, Mainline Drive, a patrol was notified and a warrant was medical attention due to inju- DPW crew; violation, Springfield Road, a incident report was filed. officer reports he discovered issued, the 17-year-old boy ries inflicted by the handcuffs 9:15 p.m.: abandoned vehi- patrol officer reports a traffic trash bags, cardboard boxes was transported to the DYS during her struggles and was and other trash had been facility on East Mountain transported to Baystate Noble dumped in the cup de sac at Road and an incident report Hospital, the woman was the end of Mainline Drive; was filed; returned to the station after 12:06 p.m.: animal com- 4:29 p.m.: breaking and treatment, Pamela L. entering, King Street, a caller Bruneau, 51, of 37 King St., Court Logs plaint, Wood Road Extension, a caller reports a raccoon is complains that a neighbor with Apt.2, Westfield, was arrested attempting to attack his cat whom he has ongoing issues is for breaking and entering a Westfield District arraigned on charges of oper- again released on his personal through a cellar window, a again being rowdy and bellig- building in the nighttime with Court ating a motor vehicle without recognizance pending a responding animal control erent and has tried to enter his intent to commit a felony, two Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 a valid inspection sticker and March 13 hearing after he was apartment, the responding offi- charges of assault and battery, officer reports the raccoon Mariano J. Rios, 31, of 50 operating a motor vehicle arraigned on charges of oper- mauled the cat and was shot by cer reports he arrived to find five charges of assault and bat- that the woman had entered tery on a police officer, assault Southampton Road, Apt., 4B, with a suspended license ating motor vehicle with a the resident when is menaced brought by State Police. In a suspended license and speed- humans, see next entry; the caller’s apartment via an and battery on a pregnant was released on his personal 1:21 p.m.: animal com- unlocked door and had assault- woman, disorderly conduct recognizance pending a second case brought by ing in violation of special ed both the caller and his preg- and disturbing the peace; March 13 hearing after he was Westfield police, Rios was regulations.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Tues., Jan. 7, 2020 is the 7th day of the year. 358 days remain until the end of the year.

ON THIS DAY 1935 – Benito Mussolini recognizes the new Cuban any country other than the screenwriter, producer, and and French Foreign minis- government of Fidel Castro. United States or the Soviet TODAY'S film director 1894 – William Kennedy ter Pierre Laval sign the 1968 – Surveyor Union. 1970 – Todd Day, U.S. Dickson receives a patent Franco-Italian Agreement. Program: Surveyor 7, the 1991 – Roger Lafontant, BIRTHDAYS basketball player and coach for motion picture film. 1940 – Winter War: The last spacecraft in the former leader of the Tonton 1971 – Jeremy Renner, 1904 – The distress sig- Finnish 9th Division stop Surveyor series, lifts off Macoute in Haiti under 1964 – Nicolas Cage, U.S. actor nal “CQD” is established and completely destroy the from launch complex 36A, François Duvalier, attempts U.S. actor 1972 – Donald Brashear, numerically superior Soviet Cape Canaveral. a coup d’état, which ends in only to be replaced two 1965 – Alessandro U.S.-Canadian ice hockey forces on the Raate- – Mark Essex fatally his arrest. years later by “SOS”. 1973 Lambruschini, Italian run- player and mixed martial Suomussalmi road. shoots ten people and 1993 – The Fourth 1919 – Montenegrin ner artist guerrilla fighters rebel 1942 – World War II: The wounds 13 others at Republic of Ghana is inau- siege of the Bataan Howard Johnson’s Hotel in gurated with Jerry Rawlings 1965 – John Ondrasik, 1972 – Shane Kelly, against the planned annex- U.S. singer-songwriter Australian cyclist ation of Montenegro by Peninsula begins. New Orleans, Louisiana, as President. 1967 – Nick Clegg, 1974 – Alenka Bikar, Serbia, but fail. 1945 – World War II: before being shot to death 1993 – Bosnian War: The English academic and poli- Slovenian sprinter and poli- 1920 – The New York British General Bernard by police officers. Bosnian Army executes a State Assembly refuses to Montgomery holds a press 1979 – Third Indochina surprise attack at the village tician, Deputy Prime tician seat five duly elected conference in which he War: Cambodian– of Kravica in Srebrenica. Minister of the United 1976 – Vic Darchinyan, Socialist assemblymen. claims credit for victory in Vietnamese War: Phnom 1999 – The Senate trial in Kingdom Armenian-Australian boxer 1922 – Dáil Éireann rati- the Battle of the Bulge. Penh falls to the advancing the impeachment of U.S. 1967 – Tim Donaghy, 1976 – Éric Gagné, fies the Anglo-Irish Treaty 1948 – Kentucky Air Vietnamese troops, driving President Bill Clinton U.S. basketball player and Canadian baseball player by a 64–57 vote. National Guard pilot out Pol Pot and the Khmer begins. referee 1976 – Tomas 1927 – The first transat- Thomas Mantell crashes Rouge. 2012 – A hot air balloon 1967 – Guy Hebert, U.S. Ražanauskas, Lithuanian lantic telephone service is while in pursuit of a sup- 1980 – U.S. President crashes near Carterton, ice hockey player footballer and manager established from New York posed UFO. Jimmy Carter authorizes New Zealand, killing all 11 1967 – Ricky Stuart, 1976 – Alfonso Soriano, City to London. 1954 – Georgetown-IBM legislation giving $1.5 bil- people on board. Australian rugby player, Dominican baseball player experiment: The first public lion in loans to bail out the 2015 – Two gunmen 1928 – A disastrous flood coach, and sportscaster 1977 – John Gidding, demonstration of a machine Chrysler Corporation. commit mass murder at the of the River Thames kills 14 1969 – Rex Lee, U.S. U.S. architect and televi- translation system, is held 1984 – Brunei becomes offices of Charlie Hebdo in people and causes exten- actor sion host sive damage to much of in New York at the head the sixth member of the Paris, shooting twelve peo- office of IBM. Association of Southeast ple execution style, and 1969 – Marco Simone, 1977 – Sofi Oksanen, riverside London.[4] Italian footballer and man- Finnish author and play- 1931 – Guy Menzies flies 1955 – Contralto Marian Asian Nations (ASEAN). wounding eleven others. ager wright the first solo non-stop trans- Anderson becomes the first 1985 – Japan Aerospace 2015 – A car bomb Tasman flight (from person of color to perform Exploration Agency launch- explodes outside a police 1970 – Andy Burnham, 1977 – Marco Storari, Australia to New Zealand) at the Metropolitan Opera es Sakigake, Japan’s first college in the Yemeni capi- English politician, Secretary Italian footballer in 11 hours and 45 minutes, in Giuseppe Verdi’s Un interplanetary spacecraft tal Sana’a with at least 38 of State for Health 1978 – Dean Cosker, crash-landing on New ballo in maschera. and the first deep space people reported dead and 1970 – Doug E. Doug, English cricketer Zealand’s west coast. 1959 – The United States probe to be launched by more than 63 injured. U.S. actor, comedian, THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2020 - PAGE 3 Students sought for Cupcake Wars competition By LORI SZEPELAK Correspondent WESTFIELD-For students in grades 5-12 who enjoy thinking “outside of the box,” a fun and creative Cupcake Wars event is slated Jan. 15 at the Westfield Athenaeum. “Cupcake Wars is all about having fun and being imagi- native,” said Olivia Eberli, youth services and young adult librarian, Westfield Athenaeum. “Cupcake Wars Eberli added that the cup- graham crackers, and Cheez STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE PHOTO gives students an afternoon to cakes that often win are from Its.” try new things like putting students who think outside of Eberli said she avoids any bacon on a cupcake or decap- the box. ingredient that has peanut State Police training begins itating gummy bears.” “Last spring, the theme was butter since it can be a com- The free event, planned in spring, and a lot of partici- mon food allergy. conjunction with an early pants did Easter themed cup- “I always get plenty of with modern skills emphasis release school day, is planned cakes,” said Eberli. “However, frosting and have food color- from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. in the the winner did a prehistoric ing at the ready,” she added. By KATIE LANNAN time he planned to change the ronment," Mason said in a Boys and Girls Library activ- egg hunt complete with a After students have con- State House News Service academy's curriculum to shift statement Monday. "This ity room. dinosaur. It was awesome.” cocted their creations, each BOSTON - A class of 271 the training for new troopers recruit class will receive instruc- Eberli said Cupcake Wars Eberli will bake the cup- participant will be asked to recruits began training Monday away from "paramilitary train- tion that emphasizes skills such came to fruition after she saw cakes the day before and vote for two cupcakes they at the Massachusetts State ing" and towards more "mod- as de-escalation, responding to another library host a similar noted she is able to purchase Police Academy, entering a ern policing" skills like de-esca- and serving diverse and vulner- event. believe “best exemplifies” the the needed ingredients theme. 23-week program after which lation and empathy. able populations, and officer “I decided to give it a go through the “generous work graduates will be assigned to "Over the next 23 weeks, wellness. This training environ- since I knew teens love food “It is done anonymously so and fundraising” of the they don’t know who voted road patrols in the late spring. trainees will undertake a rigor- ment will expand on reinforc- and competition,” said Eberli, Friends of the Westfield The State Police said the ous training regimen that will ing the important ethical and adding, “It has ended up being for who or even necessarily Athenaeum. who made the cupcake,” said number of recruits entering the provide them with the funda- moral expectations that both the one of the most popular “Each time I do the event, I Eberli. “I count the votes and academy this year "is the most mental skills required to navi- agency and the public share." events I do at the library.” try to get a different topping,” announce the winner.” in recent memory." The recruits gate the modern policing envi- Eberli noted 15 slots are said Eberli, adding the sum- will be based at a New Braintree open and registration is mer Cupcake Wars competi- Currently, a snow date has not been set for the competi- compound, and the department required either by visiting tion featured bacon bits as a said instruction topics "will tion. westath.org or calling (413) “different” ingredient. reflect the wide spectrum of Eberli encourages students 568-7833, ext. 5. For this month’s round, current and emerging issues “Students really get to Eberli is still mum about what interested in participating in that large modern police agen- express themselves through she plans to feature as a spe- the creative endeavor to sign cies are tasked with handling, food,” said Eberli. “Also, cial ingredient. up soon since slots fill up fast. including the opioid crisis, there’s no pressure to fit into “I usually get standard “I do Cupcake Wars four drugged driving, homeland the theme exactly. I always candy like gummies and times a year and the next one security, social problems, men- encourage students to loosely chocolate,” said Eberli. “I will most likely be in April,” tal health concerns, domestic interrupt it.” also try to get some pretzels, said Eberli. violence, and animal cruelty." Gov. Charlie Baker in November appointed Col. Christopher Mason as the new head of the beleaguered depart- ment and Mason said at the

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Happy New Year from Hoose To the Editor, real ways to deal with this issue our suicide rates will First and foremost let me continue to grow, and the wish everyone a HAPPY costs emotionally, psycholog- NEW YEAR, and bless us all ically, and even fiscally will who made it through 2019. grow as well. Sharing: New Year’s I do want to stay positive… Resolution: GO BOLD. As I we need to have positive am getting older, and realisti- things said, done, and the rec- cally not that much time left ognition of those doing the to do somethings that may GOOD. But, this era of help; or a least pass the Existential Nihilism can leave TORCH on to a next new gen- us a terrible legacy that will eration. And, the more I be most difficult to undo. I notice is that there is an up have revised a quote: I will and coming generation that as drop you like a good habit. my generation has concerns Why; good habits seem easier about the environment, to lose, and bad ones most dif- Human Rights, responsible ficult. business economics, and It would help if I continue civic/civil responsibility…I to get more responses from think that they may like some you folk to motivate me. And, of what I will be presenting. I you will see me more fre- have had an interesting life… quently at City Council and not profitable, but with many School Committee meetings; depth and breadth learning please watch and tell me what experiences visa vie participa- you think. OK for now, onto tion, and academics. So, of my BOLD new world course, they will be based in approach, that includes one those areas that I do have last effort to activate a non- some depth of understanding. profit that can offer a means I do not claim to be an expert, to associate, and cooperate to but a contributor to problem deal with our real needs and solving. So, there will be the issues. Please return to REAL Velis completes 2019 with presidential race; along with Americanism by your advo- this is my advocacy for New cacy for our personal and World American shared responsibilities. Take Exceptionalism. We have charge of getting things done. strayed so far from our unique It is not as hard as you may perfect voting attendance and founding principles, is it think: for we are the no wonder why things are so Governing Authority, the BOSTON – State Rep. John before casting his vote. messed up. Anyway, another Business Economy, and the will be advocacy for a more C. Velis, D-Westfield, has “In representing a political- care takers, preserves, and completed 2019 without miss- ly diverse Western Mass. serious stigma removed work stabilizers of our communities on issues of mental health. ing a vote in the Massachusetts community like Westfield, it and their stability. As was for House of Representatives. was my job to make sure With so many caring so little 200 years until in the 1970’s about saving lives, including “My job as representative everyone felt represented in though 90’s when we gave in, of the people of Westfield is the legislature,” Velis said. “I their own, with intentional and gave up. Thank you for reckless behavior ,; whether to make sure the issues of all continued to be a leader for your time and attention. our constituents are heard in bi-partisanship by listening to through drugs, self-abuse Your former Ward 3 City through obesity, texting while Boston and we get our slice of my fellow colleagues on the Councilor, the pie just as much as the other side of the aisle – both driving, and stunts to get Brian Hoose, attention. If we do not find eastern side of the state,” in my community and in [email protected] Velis said. “My constituents Boston – as there were too elected me with the expecta- many votes we took that tion that I would have their required us to listen to the back by showing up to vote opposing side for a different State gets more than 3,000 Leave and fight for them on issues perspective. I have always put that have such a large impact my constituents’ needs first to Law exemption applications on their lives.” make sure they are receiving In 2019, the legislature the representation they By COLIN A. YOUNG "save a significant amount of worked on a number of vitally deserve. I am here for the State House News Service money, since those plans important bills that would people, not to score political BOSTON - More than often don’t require any pay- shape the future of points.” 3,000 Massachusetts employ- ment until January 2021" Massachusetts such as educa- The Massachusetts legisla- ers have asked the state to be while the state program tion and campaign finance ture is in recess and will excluded from the new state- required employers and work- reform. With every bill, Velis reconvene this week for the run family and medical leave ers to start contributing in made sure he heard from as second session of the 191st program, opting instead to October. many voices as possible General Court. find a private alternative or a Part of the June 2018 "grand STATE REP. JOHN C. VELIS way to offer their workers the bargain," the new leave law same benefits themselves. calls for up to 12 weeks of By the Dec. 20 deadline for job-protected paid leave to Before Senate race heats up, Kennedy reports finances employers to file for private care for a seriously ill or plan exemptions from first- injured family member, to quarter payroll tax contribu- care for a new child, or to By MATT MURPHY Monday morning after both that nearly $1 million of his across the Commonwealth," tions, the Department of meet family needs arising State House News Service the Kennedy and Markey cash haul came from said Nick Clemons, Kennedy's Family and Medical Leave from a family member's BOSTON - U.S. Rep. campaigns shared their top- Massachusetts donors, and 75 campaign manager. received 3,414 exemption active-duty military service. It Joseph Kennedy III raised line totals with the Boston percent of the contributions Labor attorney Shannon applications, a department also authorizes up to 20 weeks $2.4 million for his U.S. Globe the night before. were of $50 or less. Liss-Riordan, the third spokesman said. of job-protected paid leave to Senate bid in the final three Markey, according to the The congressman's cam- Democrat running in this To be approved for an recover from a worker's own months of 2019, according to Globe, raised more than $1.4 paign said he begins the 2020 year's Senate primary, has exemption, an employer must serious illness or injury, or to his campaign, which would million in the last quarter, election year with about $5.5 also not publicly reported her show the state that it offers its care for a seriously ill or put him ahead of incumbent trailing Kennedy by about $1 million in his campaign fourth quarter fundraising employees benefits that are injured service member. U.S. Sen. Edward Markey, million in both money raised account, compared to the $4.4 numbers. The campaigns are greater than or equal to the Benefits will become avail- who reportedly raised closer and cash on hand. million that the Globe report- not required to officially benefits provided by the new able on Jan. 1, 2021 for work- to $1.4 million during the Kennedy, who has been a ed Markey having on hand. report to the Federal Elections state program and must not ers seeking time off to bond same quarter. prolific national fundraiser "These strong fundraising Commission until later this cost workers any more than with a new child, take care of Kennedy announced his for other Democrats during numbers reflect a powerful, month. they would be required to a sick or injured service mem- fundraising numbers on his tenure in Congress, said growing base of support contribute to the state plan. ber or to tend to a serious The Boston Business Journal personal health condition. On reported in December that July 1, 2021, benefits will be many employers were opting made available for workers to to buy private insurance with care for a family member with the thinking that they can a serious health condition.

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(413)562-4181 www.thewestfieldnews.com U.S. SEN. EDWARD MARKEY U.S. REP. JOSEPH KENNEDY III THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2020 - PAGE 5 Recycling Continued from Page 1 FACES OF Billips said while they pre- go to the state for help, “we’re Obituaries viously did tip at their station, not going to get answers in a thewestfieldnews.com/category/obituaries/ the DEP had said the site had week.” Contracts are due to be to be entirely enclosed. He signed by the end of January. SUE WEST, SVP said another option for He said it’s also going to be Jay W. Yaple, Sr. CARSON WESTFIELD – Jay Westfield may be to erect a hard if everyone is using a dif- building, which would take ferent company. W.Yaple Sr. (1925-2020) BHN The Carson Center two years, but then would “Pricing has forced us to of Westfield passed away potentially allow other com- look at different places,” said peacefully at home on Jan Mental Health, Addictions 1, 2020. Born in and Developmental Services munities to bring their recy- Tracy DeMaio, solid waste cling to the city. coordinator for the Agawam Middletown N.Y. to the Close to home “The timing stinks,” said DPW. late Willis add Pearl Mayor-elect Donald F. “This is not just a contract (Wilson) Yaple, Jay was Humason, Jr. crisis for Western Mass. com- raised on a small farm in State Rep. John C. Velis munities,” McManus said Middletown N.Y. with his said that the increase was adding that the overall crisis is brothers and sisters until something, as a state delega- national. “Now we’ve lost the he was sixteen years old. tion, that they weren’t track- incentive to recycle,” he After moving to Westfield ing. He asked when local added. he enlisted in the United Our Faces of Carson feature shares experiences from States Army. At eighteen the perspective of Behavioral Health Network’s care- DPWs had been made aware Cignoli said the DEP has daughters Charlene, and of the increases. already signed the contract years old he was sent over- Cindy. He is survived by givers and program directors in helping individuals seas to Northen France and families in our community. Chris Cignoli of the with Waste Management for his former wife Grace Springfield DPW said that in recycling, and that company where he was captured by Shay of Westfield, his lov- August of 2018, Waste was unlikely to change its the German Army and sub- ing children: Tammy Management had attempted to position due to hardship on sequently wounded. Jay (Yaple) and son-in-law impose a fee for single stream the communities. received the European Shane Clayton of Westfield recycling. He said the DEP Humason said it doesn’t African Middle Eastern and Jay Jr. and daughter- had asked their opinion, and seem fair that Waste Theater Campaign Ribbon in-law Elka Yaple of they all said no. Management makes a profit with one Service Star and Enfield CT. He also leaves Cignoli said there have while cities and towns go into the Purple Heart. Jay many nephews, nieces, been a handful of presenta- debt. The total of increased enjoyed woodworking, tin- grandchildren and great tions, but DEP didn’t make it fees for the communities kering with his many grandchildrem. Jay will be public until mid-fall. around the table was estimat- plants and gardens and missed by many people. Michael McManus of the ed to be between $5 and $6 water gardens, He had a He was always there if you Holyoke DPW said at the million. deep love of animals, espe- needed a hand or if there time, the DEP downplayed the McManus said Waste cially his cat Cougar. He was a project to be done. impact. Management would argue that worked for many years for He will be dearly missed Velis said he has reached they lost $6 to $7 million the the former Gladwin and by his children. We love out to Patrick Carnevale, last couple of years on dis- Lane Oil Company in you always Dad. A grave- director of the governor’s posal of recycled materials. Westfield where he worked side service will be held in Western Massachusetts office, Cignoli said part of the as a oil burner technician. the spring at Middle Farms to set up a meeting with the problem is that raw materials He was predeceased by his Cemetery in Westfield. DEP representative and area are cheaper for companies to son Clifford and two legislators. buy then recycled materials. “There should be a lot more He said waste companies have people here at this meeting. to pay to get rid of glass, and Jessica DeFlumer-Trapp, vice president of integra- There’s more people to this even with the five cent rebate Beatlemania the Stage Show to perform tion at Behavioral Health Network. puzzle,” Velis said. from the state, they’re just “We’re stronger together if breaking even. He said they a benefit concert for WHS Band we can band together,” make money on aluminum. The Westfield High School is Band to raise money and will A salute to excellence Humason added. He also said he doesn’t see the hosting a benefit concert at the be a great experience for the State Rep. Aaron Vega of commodities market changing Westfield High School students to perform with a pro- Jessica DeFlumer- and completed a post- Holyoke said if the legislators in the next two or three years. Auditorium to raise much need- fessional group of musicians.” Trapp, vice president of degree licensure program ed funds to support music edu- The Westfield High School integration at Behavioral at Loyola College of cation in their school. This Band will play back up instru- Health Network (BHN), Maryland in Baltimore, event is titled “Keep Music mentation on five Beatles songs recently received the before obtaining licensure Local Legislators Hold Office Hours Education Alive.” that include Sgt. Pepper's Excellence in Care as a Licensed Professional at the Westfield Senior Center The Beatlemania Stage Show Lonely Hearts Club Band, Integration Award at the Counselor. will be performing the com- Yellow Submarine, Something, Association for In the two years that Representative John Velis month from 11 a.m. to noon. plete Beatles experience from Yesterday and Here Comes The Behavioral Health’s Jessica has served at the Ed Sullivan days right Sun. and/or his Legislative Aide, Please take advantage of through to the Magical Mystery The proceeds will be used to (ABH) annual “Salute to BHN, she has been guid- Chiara McNally holds office these opportunities to meet Excellence” event. ing the organization’s dra- Tour, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely support the Westfield High hours at the Westfield Senior with your local Westfield Hearts Club Band and Abbey School Band that enrolls stu- Jessica brings signifi- matic growth in medical Center every Thursday from legislators and ask questions, cant expertise in health- integration and care man- Road with original costume dents in the marching band, 11 a.m. to noon. City Council voice your opinion, or just changes and authentic Beatles wind ensemble and jazz class- care reform and innova- agement. Strategies to President Ralph Figy is gen- put a face with a name. The tion, financing models, integrate behavioral and instruments. The musicians es. The Westfield High School erally at the Senior Center on Westfield Senior Center is from Beatlemania have per- Band has over 100 students behavioral health technol- physical health are at the the third Thursday of the located at 45 Noble Street. ogies related to popula- forefront of healthcare in formed professionally along- enrolled in the school music side the likes of Carly Simon, program. tion health, and other BHN’s service area and in Hall & Oates, BJ Thomas, The Beatlemania production similar areas. Prior to the nation. As BHN’s KISS, Todd Rundgren and oth- has big venue sound and light- joining BHN, Jessica Vice President managing Events at the Southwick Public Library ers. Band members have also ing and is the next best thing to worked at the State of behavioral and physical written songs with Cher, Billy big venue concerts at an afford- Connecticut’s Department health integration, Jessica January 13, 6:30pm: Color your recipe name. Please be Chat and Cookies (for Joel, Michael Bolton and Joan able price and free parking all of Mental Health and is guiding new initiatives advised: neither the food Jett and several movie sound for a good cause in supporting Addiction Services where related to integration and adults!). Stop by for a relax- served at the cookbook club, ing evening of coloring. We'll tracks which included “Wayne’s music education in our schools. she served as Lead population health. Jessica and prepared in home kitch- World”, “Light of Day”, and Concert promoter Paul Manager in various pro- was recognized by ABH have all the supplies but ens, nor the facilities have others. Lococo said, “You never know grams involved with for her ability to under- you're welcome to bring your been inspected by the state or The concert will be held who will be the next John, Paul, behavioral health care stand trends at the macro own. Coffee, tea, and cookies local public health agency. January 31, 2020. The Westfield George or Ringo or in fact the management for Medicaid level as it relates to the will be served. January 29, 6:30pm: High School Band will be per- next number one hit group.” members. Here, Jessica’s evolving landscape in January 15, 7pm: Evening Crystal Products of the Frost forming live with the Tickets for the show are avail- leadership roles included behavioral health, and Book Club. Join us for an King: Ice Harvesting in New Beatlemania musicians during able on line at www.purplepass. Lead Project Manager for bring concept and strate- evening book discussion for England. Dennis Picard will the concert on some songs. com or 800-838-3006. “Tickets Behavioral Health gy to the implementation adults. Copies will be avail- present on ice harvesting and WHS Band Director Patrick are expected to sell out quickly Homes, Health level. able to borrow at the library the natural ice industry in Kennedy said, “This event is with only 750 seats available in Information Technology According to Kathy beginning late September. We New England. both educational and a fun way this intimate venue for concert Implementation Team Wilson, BHN President will be reading and discuss- for the Westfield High School goers,” stated Lococo. Manager, and Operations and CEO, “Jessica ing Behind Her Eyes by Lead for Targeted Case embodies the values rep- Sarah Pinborough. Copies are Management, to name a resentative of the award available at the library to pick few. Before working at based on her deep com- up. DMHAS, Jessica served mitment to advancing January 21, 6:30pm: as a senior executive for a behavioral health for the Socrates Café. The Socrates community behavioral people and communities Cafe is an opportunity for ordinary people to wrestle LookingLookingLooking for forfor a aa health agency where she we serve. She has emerged oversaw outpatient, CSP, as a leader within the with the big questions in a and residential operations behavioral health field discussion. Alternative view- in addition to IT/IS devel- and at Behavioral Health points are encouraged and explored. All discussion takes Unique Gift? opment and implementa- Network. She is passion- UniqueUnique Gift? Gift? tion. ate about our work, is an place in an atmosphere of Jessica received her eager learner, is humble respect and encouragement. Master’s of Arts in and values equally the People from all walks of life Counseling and people she works with are encouraged to attend and Community Psychology and the communities we contribute their unique views. from Marist College in serve.” January 28, 6:30pm: Poughkeepsie, New York, Cookbook Club. 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School Committee members Diane Mayhew and Bo Sullivan are sworn-in.

Ward 2 City Councilor Ralph J. Figy, in his role as acting mayor, speaks during the inaugura- tion before Humason was sworn-in as the city’s new mayor. Mayor Continued from Page 1 Members of the Municipal Light Board take the oath. excellent schools. pared to receive a call from Humason, Westfield City “Together, we’re going to him. Councilor James R. Adams, do our best to make sure we “I’ll be calling you to put Dan Allie, Brent B. Bean II, have that,” he said, looking at your ideas to work,” he said. Dave Flaherty, Cindy C. his fellow officials on stage. “I He then invited the public to Harris, Kristen L. Mello, want to work together.” attend the City Council and Richard K. Sullivan Jr., Humason urged committee School Committee meetings Nicholas J. Morganelli Jr., members not to “air dirty laun- that night. Ralph J. Figy, Bridget dry” in the public, but instead The inauguration included Matthews-Kane, Michael have a united, “positive” front. the posting of colors by the Burns, John J. Beltrandi III He also addressed his critics American Legion Post 124, and William J. Onyski; School and said he encourages criti- singing of the “Star Spangled Committee members Ramon cism. Banner” by student Matthew Diaz Jr., Diane Mayhew and “I’m going to make mis- Bussell, a musical selection by Bo Sullivan; Westfield Gas takes – I’m human,” he said, the combined Westfield and Electric Commissioners adding that he prefers criti- Technical Academy and Kevin M. Kelleher Sr., Ray cism in person or via phone, Westfield High School band, Rivera, Dawn M. Renaudette, rather than on social media. and “America the Beautiful” Francis L. Liptak, Thomas P. Humason did warn the performed by the Westfield Flaherty Sr. and Robert C. “complainers” that he wel- High Show Choir. Sacco; and Trustee of the comes their complaints as Elected officials that took Westfield Athenaeum well, but they should be pre- the oath Monday include Kathleen A. Knapik. Members of the audience say the Pledge of Allegience during the ceremony.

Members of the Westfield High School band perform. Members of the Westfield High School Show Choir perform.

Westfield Athenaeum Trustee Kathleen Knapik is surrounded by her husband Michael and The combined Westfield Technical Academy and Westfield High School band perform during children Katie and Jimmy after the official ceremony. the Westfield Inauguration. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2020 - PAGE 7 SPORTS

With the goalie down and out Nina Cuccovia finds the open net for Longmeadow’s first goal. (Photo by Bill Deren)

Westfield’s Jordan Kowalski takes the puck behind the net and looks for an option to get it out front. (Photo by Bill Longmeadow’s third goal scored by Joey Typrowicz on this blast from Deren) the slot. (Photo by Bill Deren) Kowalski, Rae fuel LHS/WHS unbeaten start By CHRIS PUTZ head coach Melissa with a hip injury – there have Division 1 state champ The Lancers plan to fine-tune capitalized on. They move the Sports Editor Vandermyn said. “The girls been some lightning-in-a-bot- Methuen-Tewskbury, 2-1. It their effort beginning Tuesday puck real well. Was a good WEST SPRINGFIELD – were jelling well and under- tle moments like when was sweet revenge for the when they travel to Winthrop’s back and forth game.” Seven games into the 2019- standing the system. The lull Southwick’s Kayla Russ has Lancers who were eliminated Lawrence Larsen Rink for a 20 regular season, the around the holidays kind of stepped on the ice. by MT 9-1 in the 2018-19 contest. The puck drops at 6 Longmeadow-Westfield girls hurt us. We couldn’t really fix “Kayla is hands-down the state semifinals. p.m. ice hockey team is still what we were seeing.” fastest player on the ice,” Does Longmeadow- Bombers unbeaten. The team’s starting center, coach Vandermyn said, also Westfield have what it takes BOYS ICE HOCKEY Longmeadow-Westfield senior Jordan Kowalski noting her outstanding fore- to go even further this sea- tired, tied opened the season with a (Westfield), and forwards checking. “I haven’t seen son? Their head coach Morris solid Westfield 1, five-game winning streak Ashley Barron (Longmeadow) anyone be able to match her believes so. Marlborough 1 with wins over Shrewsbury, and Lexi Pfalzgraf (East speed this season.” “The majority of our play- Westfield bounced back Auburn, Leominster, Longmeadow) have fueled This year’s version of the ers have been in this system,” in defeat from a 5-1 loss to Worcester Methuen, and North Quincy. the offense through the first Lancers features a strong con- coach Vandermyn said. “We Belchertown 3, Academy on Friday with a tie During that stretch, the seven games. Kowalski has tingent of players from the have a lot of depth and a lot of Southwick 1 against Marlborough the fol- Lancers outscored the compe- seven goals and six assists. Whip City. In addition to talent. …Once we get back in Belchertown received goals lowing day. tition 31-3. Goalie Mackenzie Rae Kowalski, Rae, and Warren, the swing this week … it from three different players It has been exhausting start Since then, Longmeadow- (Westfield), who allowed a Westfield natives Samantha should help revive us a little (Chris Buffone, Cody to the season for Westfield Westfield has posted consecu- total of just three goals in the Scanlon, Madison Fox, bit and get us back on track. Samson, Francis Henderson) (2-5-2), which has already tive 3-3 ties against Saint first five games, has been Camryn Scanlon, and Anna …It’s going to take a lot of to turn back Southwick faced tough independent foes Peter-Marian (Jan. 2) and solid in between the pipes. Chrisanthopoulos also make mental toughness, but it’s a Saturday. (Hudson, Dartmouth, Revere, Dennis-Yarmouth (Jan. 4). So Thus far, Rae has compiled up the current roster. reasonable expectation that Noah Durfey scored the Gloucester, Beverly, what’s been the difference 113 saves on 122 shots for a There are other rostered we can go even further than lone Southwick goal. Rams Worcester Academy, and over the course of the past 92.6 percent save percentage. players who hail from last year. The girls know what goalie Andrew Morris saved Marlborough). week? While this year’s team car- Agawam, East Longmeadow, it takes and they’re ready to 27 of 30 shots. Westfield returns to the ice “We played a mixture of ries a bit more inexperienced Minnechaug, South Hadley, work.” “The kids played great,” Jan. 10 on the road against some really good teams and underclassmen and a few new and, of course, Longmeadow. Vandermyn said their two Southwick boys ice hockey Longmeadow at the some teams that were weaker upperclassmen – Westfield Longmeadow-Westfield recent ties were due to a lack head coach Chris D’Angelo MassMutual Center. The (early on),” Longmeadow- senior Alyssa Warren returns came together earlier this sea- of communication, mental said. “Just a couple minor game is at 4 p.m. Westfield girls ice hockey after missing all of last season son to defeat defending breakdowns, and penalties. mistakes that Belchertown

Winger Kayla Russ sneak past the St Peter-Marian defense for a shot on goal. (Photo by Bill Deren) Longmeadow goalie Macenzie Rae protects the left side of the net. (Photo by Bill Deren) Gray narrowly misses triple-double as Owls fall WESTFIELD – Westfield 38-all. in them, as a Jenn Rennich game. Westfield State junior Melissa Gray WPI (8-4) edged away (Bedford, Mass.) three-point- Westfield shot 17-44 (38.6 State’s Melissa (Peabody, Mass.) narrowly from the Owls in the third er with 49 seconds left percent) from three-point Gray shoots a missed a triple-double with a quarter, going up by as many trimmed the lead back to nine, range for the game. WPI fin- three pointer 25-point, 11-steal, 9-rebound as 10 points on two occasions, 88-79 and the Engineers held ished 39-71 (54.9 percent) against WPI performance, but it wasn’t the last at 63-53 on a Lisa on late to secure the win. from the floor and 6-18 from on Saturday. enough as the Owls fell to Cristiano (Valhalla, N.Y.) Cristiano added 17 points long range. Westfield forced (Photo courtesy Worcester Polytechnic layup with 3:15 left. for WPI, and Alex Scariati 29 turnovers from WPI, but of Westfield State Institute, 89-82 in a non-con- Westfield (3-9) trailed (Scotch Plains, N.J.) added 11 the Owls committed 24 turn- University Sports) ference women’s basketball 71-63 heading into the fourth points, seven assists and four overs of their own. game at the Woodward Center quarter. WPI threatened to put steals. Westfield will be idle this on Saturday. the game away with a pro- Chelsea Moussette week before squaring off with WPI put six players in dou- longed 13-4 run midway (Southampton, Mass.) fin- Framingham State in the first ble-figure scoring, led by 19 through the fourth quarter, as ished with 14 points and eight Massachusetts State points and seven rebounds the Engineers appeared to assists for the Owls. Isabella Collegiate Athletic from Maddie Blake (Bedford, solve the Owls pressing Aitken (Pittsfield, Mass.) Conference game of the sea- N.H.). defense, leading 86-70 on a added 15 points. Gray is son next Saturday at noon at The two teams battled Spencer Vinson layup with creeping closer to the 100- the Woodward Center. – through a crisply player first- 3:15 left. point mark for her career, Courtesy of Westfield State half, going the half tied at The Owls had one last run totaling 951 after today’s University Sports

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Jan. 6, 2020: This year, you have the ability to skirt a problem no matter how big it is. You will come up with better ideas if you honor warning signs. If single, the real issue will be which one of your many wannabe sweeties to date. Follow your heart. This year could be significant to your love DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker life. If attached, the two of you might opt to add to your family or take on some other creative venture. Both of you will love the process. TAURUS supports you in your endeavors.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19)  You might not understand the pres- sure you are feeling that is weighing you down. A discussion with an associate could clear the air, or at least give you a sense of support. Tonight: How stressed do you feel by the expec- SCARY GARY Mark Buford tations of others? TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  You have the versatility, strength and savoir-faire to make what you want happen. You break past the status quo as you grasp new ideas that will blaze the path in your desired direction. Tonight: Read between the lines. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  You are dealing with a mixed bag of possibilities. A loved one or partner clearly Crosswords seems to have all the eggs in his or her basket. Why not go along with his or her thinking and see what happens? Tonight: Going with the DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni moment. CANCER (June 21-July 22)  You experience quite a few ups and downs. Stay focused on your goals and the goals of a group you might be associated with. Understand that many different paths can lead to the same result. Be less fussy. Tonight: Work as late as you want. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  You could be on the verge of making a major change. It might be beneficial to discuss the potential of this period and your expectations. You will also want to hear others’ expectations. Tonight: Try to make sure every- B.C. Mastroianni and Hart one is on the same page. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  You tend to fuss when you do not get what you want. You might even fuss if you do! Unless someone knows you well, he or she could misread this behavior. Try to be a little more gracious. Tonight: Let a child or loved one steal the scene. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  One-on-one relating takes you down a new path. How you handle an issue with a key person could define the outcome. Listen to the other person’s perspective. Others respond Rick Detorie more fully when their ideas have been appreci- ONE BIG HAPPY ated. Tonight: Let a loved one call the shots. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  Speak your mind. Others feel pressured to respond, but on the other hand, all of you gain understanding. Communication does not always run smoothly, yet it is instru- mental to success. Always listen to other per- spectives. Tonight: Shooting the breeze with a friend. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  You seem more efficient and deter- mined than normal. Whatever you are eyeing, you want to accomplish just that. Do not under- ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett estimate your energy. Once directed, you could be nearly impossible to stop. Tonight: Ask for what you desire. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  Your creativity could be soaring to new levels. You might want to jot down some of your ideas. Think about what needs to happen in order to advance a heartfelt project. You might not be aware of your limits. Tonight: Unleash your imagination. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  Do not allow a family member to Cryptoquip push you in a certain direction. You could expe- rience considerable discomfort when creating ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe what you most desire. Hold back and weigh the pros and cons. Tonight: Not to be found. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  You sometimes hold back. As a result, your words seem weighty when you finally speak. You might not be sure of the best way to proceed under the circumstances. Friends have lots of great suggestions. Listen. Tonight: Go for what you want. BORN TODAY Comedian Kate McKinnon (1984), actor Norman Reedus (1969), chef Nigella Lawson (1960) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2020 - PAGE 9

SPEED BUMP Dave Coverly AGNES Tony Cochran RUBES Leigh Rubin

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DADDY’S HOME Tony Rubino and Gary Markstein YOUR Contract Bridge HOROSCOPE By Jaqueline Bigar

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020: This year, you break precedent and opt to try a new path. You might not be as comfortable as you would like, but you understand the pluses and minuses of your choice. If single, you might attract someone who is a lot lighter than you -- and at times flakey. You appreciate solid, DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker grounded people. Move on until you find the right person, which is possible this year. If attached, the two of you make important deci- sions that could impact your day-to-day life. You might opt for a different schedule at work. GEMINI often makes you giggle with their ideas. Do not automatically discard all of them.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19  You are full of energy and zip. Your sense of humor emerges and has a spar- SCARY GARY Mark Buford kling, dry tone to it. Some people misread you and think you are being sarcastic. Patch up a problem before it becomes an issue. Tonight: You have a winning way that others are drawn to. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  Be aware of the costs of con- tinuing as you have. You might not be aware of the fact that you are compensating for a per- ceived lack. Are you being overly critical? Try Crosswords to detach and eye the situation with less judg- ment. Tonight: Make it your treat. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni  Your personality melts barriers quickly. One-on-one relating draws a great deal of closeness between you and another person. You enjoy this person, especially when both of you can kick back and relax. Tonight: Allow yourself to be as social as you want. CANCER (June 21-July 22)  Defer to another person if you can. He or she can help you balance all the to-do’s of this period. Your sense of humor helps you gain a perspective that works and helps you relax. Tonight: Someone else has a lot to say. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  Avoid getting trapped in a stub- B.C. Mastroianni and Hart born streak where you want to have your way and you refuse to budge. Some flexibility will help you down the desired path. Understand where you are heading as well as others’ expec- tations. Tonight: Hang where the crowds are. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  Reach out for an older person or a respected authority figure. You might be sur- prised at how versatile this person can be. Your creativity surges in this relaxed and accepting atmosphere. Tonight: A must appearance. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  Reach past the obvious when Rick Detorie dealing with someone who is at a distance or ONE BIG HAPPY can be very demanding at times. What you experience might be quite different than you anticipated. A family issue or a matter involving real estate could dominate. Tonight: Order in. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  You will choose to share some of the many things that are on your mind. A brainstorming session pops up out of nowhere. Be aware that someone is simply coming up with suggestions, not being critical of you. Tonight: At a favorite spot. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  Your response to a close associate ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett or loved one could be caustic, even without intending to do so. You will know if someone misreads your words by his or her response. Be willing to bridge any misunderstandings. Tonight: Be spontaneous. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  You might not be aware of the strength of your personality at this point. You cannot hem or haw anymore when dealing with another person. Present him or her with the options you see as possible. Be open to sugges- tions. Tonight: Stay open to getting some exer- Cryptoquip cise. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe  You appear to be an endless source of information and details. You conjure up many ideas based on this knowledge. You might want to verify that you are on the right path and have a firm grasp of a situation. Tonight: Let the fun begin. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  Tension seems to build no matter which way you turn. You could be so busy judg- ing yourself that you are tripping yourself up. A meeting involving a group of friends cannot be missed. Tonight: Listen to suggestions before you decide. PAGE 10 - TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

2019-2020 Westfield State University Men’s Basketball Schedule DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME Dear Annie By ANNIE LANE Sat Jan. 11 FRAMINGHAM STATE 2:00 Tue Jan. 14 at Worcester State 7:30 Thur Jan. 16 FITCHBURG STATE 7:30 Sat Jan. 18 at Bridgewater State 3:00 Infidelity in the Inbox Sat Jan. 25 SALEM STATE 2:00 Wed Jan. 29 at MCLA 7:30 Dear Annie: My husband and I of issues with her grown children. able, and if you’re going to stay Sat Feb. 1 at Framingham State 3:00 have been married for more than I told my husband that I did not married to him, then some serious 50 years. We have had a great life have an issue with their friendship, counseling should be done. Wed Feb. 5 WORCESTER STATE 7:30 together, sharing a lot of the same but my issue is his keeping it from Fool me once, shame on you; Sat Feb. 8 at Fitchburg State 2:00 interests. me. fool me twice, shame on me. Your Wed Feb. 12 BRIDGEWATER STATE 7:30 We had a great friendship with I asked that he tell me about her husband is lying to you and keep- Wed Feb. 19 at Salem State 7:00 another couple. Several years ago, texting, and what’s going on. He ing secrets about his correspon- the husband caught my husband agreed. But nothing has changed. I dence with another woman. Kindly Sat Feb. 22 MCLA 2:00 and his wife sexting each other. I knew they were still texting, and tell this woman that she needs to Tues Feb. 25 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA do believe it was a one-time thing, he wasn’t saying anything to me, find a professional therapist to help Thur Feb. 27 MASCAC Semifinals TBA as she was drinking and the cir- so I tried to check his messages her with her grown children prob- cumstances pointed to being a one- from his computer, but he changed lems, and she needs to stay away night thing. I wanted to forgive and the password. When I asked him from your husband. forget, as she was a really great what his new password was, he Your husband has lied to you 2019-2020 Westfield State Ice Hockey Schedule friend. However, her husband gave me a number, but when I have many times, and his behavior insisted that we have no further tried it, it doesn’t work. So I have points to him knowing better. DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME contact with each other. gone behind his back and checked Otherwise, he wouldn’t feel the We have another friend who is a his messages on his phone and need to delete these messages. It is Sat Jan. 11 at Worcester State 7:10 single mom with two grown chil- have found that they pretty much not unreasonable for you to ask Thur Jan. 16 at Salem State 7:00 dren. They live a couple of hun- text daily. He has not said a word him for honesty and openness in Sat Jan. 18 at Plymouth State 6:00 dred miles from us. For some rea- to me about it. And I have noticed his communication. It is time to go Wed Jan. 22 at Anna Maria 6:40 son, she started texting my hus- at times that he deletes her mes- into marriage counseling and have Sat Jan. 25 FITCHBURG STATE 5:35 band about issues she has had with sages but not anyone else’s, so I your husband come clean. You Thur Jan. 30 at Framingham State 7:30 her children. Over the years, they am feeling he is trying to hide them sound like too kind of a woman to have continued to text each other, from me. I have yet to confront be lied to and taken for granted. It Sat Feb. 1 at UMass Dartmouth 4:20 but it is getting more and more him with this. Am I being stupid is time to stick up for yourself and Thur Feb. 6 WORCESTER STATE 7:35 frequent. One time I looked at his about this or should I be con- tell him no more, once and for all. Sat Feb. 8 SALEM STATE 5:35 text messages, and she was send- cerned? His lying is what bothers “Ask Me Anything: A Year of Thur Feb. 13 at Plymouth State 6:00 ing him pictures of herself. She is me about this whole situation. -- Advice From Dear Annie” is out Thur Feb. 20 at Fitchburg State 7:00 beautiful and younger. I told him Disgruntled Wife now! Annie Lane’s debut book -- Sat Feb. 22 FRAMINGHAM STATE 5:35 that I was not comfortable with all Dear Disgruntled Wife: The featuring favorite columns on love, Tue Feb. 25 UMASS DARTMOUTH 7:35 the texting and the pictures she first time you caught your husband friendship, family and etiquette -- sends. Since then, I have found sexting another woman should is available as a paperback and Sat Feb. 29 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBD them texting a lot more. I con- have called for some serious rela- e-book. Visit http://www.creator- Tues March 3 MASCAC Semifinals TBD fronted her, and she said that my tionship repairs. Not just sweeping spublishing.com for more informa- Sat March 7 MASCAC Championship TBD husband is her best friend and a big it under the rug as a one-time tion. Send your questions for Annie support system to her. She has a lot thing. That behavior is unaccept- Lane to [email protected]. 2019-2020 Westfield State University Women’s Basketball Schedule HINTS FROM HELOISE DAYTE DA OPPONENT TIME

Sat Jan. 11 FRAMINGHAM STATE 12:00 Tue Jan. 14 at Worcester State 5:30 Thur Jan. 16 FITCHBURG STATE 5:30 A direct problem? Sat Jan. 18 at Bridgewater State 1:00 Wed Jan. 22 CONNECTICUT COLLEGE 7:00 Dear Heloise: My daughter was needed customer service on a com- twice their age. Sat Jan. 25 SALEM STATE 12:00 looking for an opportunity to earn pany’s website? You may end up This way, everyone is treated Wed Jan. 29 at MCLA 5:30 extra money. She was invited to interacting with a chatbot under the fairly and can get what they really Sat Feb. 1 at Framingham State 1:00 join a DIRECT SALES company, “Contact Us” tab. want. And they look forward to my sometimes called multilevel mar- A chatbot is a form of artificial gift! -- Aunt Tillie in Connecticut Wed Feb. 5 WORCESTER STATE 5:30 keting, pyramid selling, a home- intelligence that “interacts” with A NICE NO Sat Feb. 8 at Fitchburg State 12:00 based business or network market- you, somewhat like a person would. Dear Heloise: Kudos to telemar- Wed Feb. 12 BRIDGEWATER STATE 5:30 ing. I would advise your readers: What’s really going on? The soft- keters who are eking out a living at Wed Feb. 19 at Salem State 5:00 Be wary. ware is scanning the text you typed an honest but extremely difficult Sat Feb. 22 MCLA 12:00 This type of business touts itself in, looking for keywords that job! I respect them for that. They as a wonderful chance to host par- match. For example, you might deserve our courtesy, not our rude- Tues Feb. 25 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA ties, meet people and sell products type in: “recall,” “payment,” “reg- ness, regardless of our annoyance. Thur Feb. 27 MASCAC Semifinals TBA you use and love. So what’s the istry” or “corporate.” The chatbot If you answer the call, it takes no problem? will then pull up matches for your more time to say, “Please remove She was a salesperson, which is inquiry. -- Heloise me from your list” than to cuss fine, but she purchased the prod- BANK SAFETY them out. Also, you’ll be in a better ucts from the company, then turned Dear Heloise: I make deposits mood after making someone’s around and tried to sell them, either early in the morning for my unpleasant job a little easier. -- 2019-2020 Westfield State University online or at home parties. This employer at my bank’s night drop. Bunny B., Lancaster, Calif. required a large outlay of cash. It’s still dark out, so I am super- Bunny, how right you are! Women’s Swimming & Diving Schedule Storing the merchandise and par- aware of my surroundings. The Readers, kindness is contagious -- ticipating in training also were night drop has a camera, but I carry these folks are working for a living. DAYTE DA OPPONENT TIME problematic and time-consuming. my phone with me, make the Don’t feel pressured to buy what In addition, a huge part of the job deposit, ensure it gets into the they are selling; just say no nicely Fri Jan. 17 at Saint Joseph, CT 4:30 is recruiting others to join her team, building and get back in my car and then say goodbye. -- Heloise Sat Jan. 18 PLYMOUTH STATE 1:00 or “downline.” She then earned quickly. -- Heidi W. in Cincinnati ——— money from their sales; it is not High-five, Heidi! Readers, also Send a money-saving or timesav- Sat Jan. 25 WESTERN CONNECTICUT 1:00 easy. -- Helen M. in Michigan be aware of your surroundings ing hint to Heloise, P.O. Box Sun Jan. 26 at Rhode Island College Helen, many people who try this when taking cash out of the ATM. 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279- Sat Feb. 1 LEC Championships 11:00 a.m. come up short and are left with -- Heloise 5001, or you can fax it to @ UMass Dartmouth merchandise they can’t sell. AGE PAYS OFF 1-210-HELOISE or email it to Thur Feb. 13 New England Championships Readers, check out the Federal Dear Heloise: I have a brother, [email protected]. I can’t Fri Feb. 14 New England Championships Trade Commission at www.ftc.gov sister and six nieces and nephews answer your letter personally but Sat Feb. 15 New England Championships for more information. -- Heloise ages 25 to 73, all who live far away. will use the best hints received in Sun Feb. 16 New England Championships TECH TUESDAY On their birthdays, each gets an my column. @ University of Rhode Island, Dear Readers: Have you ever online gift card in the amount of Kingston, RI

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DAYTE DA EVENT LOCATION Saturday Jan. 18 Pioneer Invitational Smith College- Northampton, Mass. Saturday Jan. 25 Massasoit Classic Springfield College - Springfield, Mass. Saturday Feb. 1 Rhode Island College Invitational Rhode Island College - Providence, RI Saturday Feb. 1 Bruce Lehane Invitational Boston University- Boston, Mass. Friday Feb. 7 Coast Guard Invitational Coast Guard- New London, Conn. Fri.-Sat. Feb. 7-8 All New England Reggie Lewis Center- Boston, Mass. Saturday Feb. 15 MASCAC Championships Smith College- Northampton, Mass. Saturday Feb. 22 Triangle Classic Springfield College- Springfield, Mass. Saturday March 7 Last Chance Meet TBD Fri.-Sat. March 8-9 NCAA Division III Championships Charlotte, N.C. January 7, 2020 Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Hampden Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 Docket No. HD16P1207PM

CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF CONSERVATOR’S ACCOUNT In the matter of: Dorothy Tobias Of Springfield, MA, formerly Of Westfield, MA Protected Person/Disabled Person/Respondent WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COMTo the named Respondent and all other inter- THE WESTFIELD NEWS ested persons, you are hereby notifiedTUESDAY, pursu- JANUARY 7, 2020 - PAGE 11 ant to Rule 72 of the Supplemental Rules of the Probate & Family Court, that the third ac- count(s) of Jewish Family Serv. ofDEADLINE: Western 2 DAYS DAY BEFORE MA of Springfield, MA as Conservator of the property of said Re- spondent has or have been presented to the Court for allowance. To Advertise Call You have the right to object to the account(s). If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and ob- jection at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on 413-562-4181 Ext. 118 the return date of 01/24/2020. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to object to the account(s). If you fail CLASSIFIEDAvailable Online 24/7 at www.thewestfieldnews.com/classifieds to so fileEmail the written floram@ appearance andthewestfield objection newsgroup.com by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you, including the allowance of the account(s). Additionally, within thirty days after said return LEGAL NOTICES day (or within such other time as the Court LEGAL NOTICES upon motion may order), you must file a writ- January 7, 2020 ten affidavit of objections stating the specific facts and grounds upon which each objection January 7, 2019 Commonwealth is based and a copy shall be served upon the Looking for a of Massachusetts Conservator pursuant to Rule 3 of the Supple- City of Westfield LookingLooking for for a a The Trial Court mental Rules of the Probate & Family Court. 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Anyone may make this re- AT: Westfield City Hall DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME quest on behalf of the above-named Help per- Dorothy Tobias son. If the above-named person cannot af- Room 201 Of Springfield, MA, formerly ford a lawyer, one may beSarah? appointed at 59 Court Street Of Westfield, MA Sat Jan. 11 at Worcester State 7:10 www.sarahgillett.org State expense.www.sarahgillett.org Westfield, MA 01085 Protected Person/Disabled WITNESS, Thur Jan. 16 at Salem State 7:00 Person/Respondent Hon. Barbara M Hyland THIS MEETING IS HELD FOR A: DETERMIN- First Justice of this Court ATION OF Sat Jan. 18 at Plymouth State 6:00 To the named Respondent and all other inter- APPLICABILITY ested persons, you are hereby notified pursu- Date: December 27, 2018 Wed Jan. 22 at Anna Maria 6:40 ant to Rule 72 of the Supplemental Rules of SUBMITTED BY: the Probate & Family Court, that the third ac- Suzanne T. 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