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VOL. 86 NO. 151 $1.00 FRIDAY,TUESDAY, JUNE JUNE 18,27, 20172021 VOL. 75 cents 90 NO. 142 Czaporowski Sen. Velis reflects on a ‘long supports year’ and looks sports toward future By AMY PORTER betting bill Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski By HOPE E. TREMBLAY shared some thoughts on the end of the school year with The Editor Westfield News this week. Even though June 16 was the last BOSTON – State Sen. John C. day of school for students, the district office in the Westwood Velis June 17 joined colleagues state Building, 94 North Elm St. will be open all summer from 8 Sen. Adam Gomez and state Rep. a.m. to 4 p.m. Orlando Ramos, along with West “We were happy that we were able to finish as close to Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt, in normal as possible,” said Czaporowski. He said by the end of Whip City Animal Sanctuary owner Kerry Plourde accepts a donation from speaking in favor of a bill to allow the year, the students still had to wear masks, “but at least all Camp K-9’s Ali Connor and Sean Romani. Also pictured is “Molly,” a horse sports betting in restaurants, bars and the kids were back in school.” that calls the sanctuary home. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) clubs. During a call with Department The bill, “An Act Authorizing and of Elementary and Secondary Regulating Sports Wagering,” allows Education (DESE) bars and restaurants a seat at the table Commissioner Jeffrey C. Riley Donation helps animal typically occupied by larger compa- this week, Riley said masks for nies and stakeholders. Velis said in summer school will not be light of the pandemic, this could required, and there is currently sanctuary grow allow small establishments a way to no mask mandate for the fall. recoup losses and remain in business. Czaporowski said it was good “I don’t have to tell you that the do something. for the district to have the stu- bar, restaurant, and private club Golf tournament “I approached our landlord, Alan dents back, even though it was industry has been absolutely ravaged Figueroa,” she said. “He owns the later in the year, because they by COVID-19. This is a simple way building and Brothers Auto. We decided were able to do some diagnostic slated for July 17 to help these businesses out and cap- to have a car wash and he was able to testing to help guide instruction By HOPE E. TREMBLAY ture unrealized revenue from ‘casual get a sponsorship from NAPA to pur- for next year. Editor bettors’ who may not want to down- chase soap, sponges and buckets and STEFAN “One of the messages we WESTFIELD – When Camp K-9 load an app or go to a casino to place we agreed to match what we made.” CZAPOROWSKI don’t want to send next year is owner Ali Connor heard about the Whip a bet,” said Velis in a written state- The result was a $1,712 donation to Westfield Public how far behind the students are. City Animal Sanctuary from a custom- ment. “I cannot remember a time the sanctuary. Schools Superintendent Some are, and some aren’t – er, she had to check it out. when I asked a bar or restaurant Kerry Plourde said it’s the largest some are right where they should The sanctuary provides a forever owner about this possibility and they donation they have received since open- be, some ahead of where they should be, and some behind. home for animals that are unwanted, did not think it was a good idea. It’s ing to the public last November. The We have to work to get the students to where they need to be neglected or abused, states its Facebook exactly for this reason that the Whip City Sanctuary is a place for way- without the pressure,” Czaporowski said, adding, “I got a page. After visiting the sanctuary on the Massachusetts Restaurant Association ward farm animals and includes a few emails from some parents about how much they’ve seen Plourde family farm at 232 Montgomery supports this important bill.” beloved cow named Teddy, a turkey their student advance in spite of the circumstances this year.” Road in Westfield, and learning the The three western Massachusetts named Tom, a horse named Molly and Czaporowski said some students were clearly affected by Plourdes operate it with donations, legislators and mayor spoke before her new calf, Reed, named for the for- the isolation and by the pandemic itself, and their schools Connor knew she had to help. the Joint Committee on Economic mer farm owner, and several goats, were able to set them up with services with school adjust- “We went twice with my children and Development and Emerging ment counselors or with River Valley Counseling, which they loved it,” said Connor. “From one Technologies Thursday. See Donation Helps, Page 5 works with the school. “It gave us a head start on what we animal business to another, I wanted to At the start of this legislative ses- will be working on next year,” he said. sion, Gomez (D-Springfield) Currently, there is funding available through the Elementary (D-Springfield) jointly co-filed S.264 and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund, a and H.531 in their respective branch- three-year grant to address the ongoing impact of the es, with Velis (D-Westfield) as a lead COVID-19 pandemic. Westfield will be using a portion of Senate co-sponsor. the ESSER funding to add guidance counselors; three at the According to a joint press release, elementary level, and one each at Westfield Intermediate Gomez provided oral testimony that School, Westfield Middle School, Westfield High School and focused on the impact sports wager- Westfield Technical Academy. ing could have on small businesses at Adjustment counselors meet with students on social-emo- a local level. “Already the casinos tional needs, such as adjusting to school, as part of their have some built in advantages over individual education plans (IEP), or in groups, such as grief the small business owners in my dis- groups, or substance abuse on the high school level. trict like offering slots and table “Sometimes our kids have a difficult time, for example games,” said Gomez. “Casinos are families going through a divorce. Through all of that we also exempt from the Happy Hour work with parents, too,” Czaporowski said, adding that they Law, which in turn prevents small notify and get parental consent when a counseling situation businesses from being able to change is necessary. He said oftentimes they are able to identify their prices day to day and allows material needs through counseling, such as food or clothing. casinos to offer free drinks to their “We’ve also noticed a lot of need in terms of social emo- patrons. The legislation we filed will tional from students being isolated, who have suffered the allow small business owners to be effects of not having interaction with people,” Czaporowski more competitive within the sports said. He said that’s why the Westfield Middle School, which wagering market. Sean Romani of Camp K-9 makes a new friend — Chutey the pot-bellied pig – at “I’ve heard from small business See Long Year, Page 5 the Whip City Animal Sanctuary. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) owners themselves who tell me that they used to have regulars who played KENO and purchased food at their establishments; today they’ve lost KEEP KIDS SAFE about 80% of those customers to casi- nos. We need to level the playing field and support our local establish- Parents urged to monitor online gaming, social media ments, especially now as the bar and restaurant industry recovers from the By PETER CURRIER has given similar presentations in schools agers lived and used that information to solicit COVID-19 Pandemic.” Staff Writer where he first anonymously asks students if explicit photos of them. Ramos addressed the municipal WESTFIELD — The Westfield Police they had seen anything online that they wish The man had only been caught because one Department June 16 joined the FBI and they had not seen. He said many students from of the boys told his parents. The man was sen- See Velis, Page 5 Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni’s elementary to high school reported that they tenced to 15 years in prison. Grant advised Office to present an online seminar on keeping were solicited for nude photos or had been sent parents to read and understand a game’s age children safe in different situations online. inappropriate photos of other people. rating, secure children’s accounts, make good The topics discussed in the “Keeping Kids Grant also addressed online gaming. He passwords, and to not let one’s kid use their Safe and Secure Online” seminar included addressed the fact that many modern video own photo as a profile picture. If one’s kid is social media usage, online gaming, cyberbully- games may be highly inappropriate for children being actively bullied in a game, one should ing, sexting, “sextortion,” victim support, and and advised that parents pay close attention to a block the offender and report their profile protecting against online predators. game’s age rating before buying it for their directly in the game. Westfield Police Lt. Eric Hall represented the child. “The [videogame] company is your ally, Westfield Police Department when he dis- For many games, according to Grant, the because they don’t want their platform to be cussed cyberbullying and how it is different issue is not the content of the game itself, but known as somewhere where this stuff takes from normal bullying situations. the interactions children may be having with place,” said Grant. The seminar began with a short speech from the people they are playing with. For many Hall then spoke about cyberbullying. He said Gulluni. He made it clear that the intention of online games, in one hour of play time a person that the major difference between normal bully- the seminar was not to scare parents away from could interact with hundreds of different people ing and cyberbullying is that with cyberbully- letting children do anything online at all, but to from around the world. ing, the torment does not end when the school make parents aware of situations their children Grant said the anonymity of games allows day ends. could be in online without a parent’s knowl- some people to act as bullies and demean the “When you got home you got a break from edge. people in the game lobby with them without it,” said Hall, “Millennials were the first ones Assistant U.S. Attorney Alex J. Grant spoke much in the way of repercussions. He also ref- where when they got home from school it after Gulluni. He primarily prosecutes cases of erenced a criminal case in which an adult male didn’t end.” child exploitation that took place online. He integrated himself with a group of teenagers He said to look out for when one’s child is said that in 2019, there were more than 16.9 who frequently play online games together. He STATE SEN. million reports of child exploitation. He said he said the man eventually learned where the teen- See Keep Kids Safe, Page 5 JOHN C. VELIS PAGE 2 - FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Ms. Paradise's 3rd Grade Class has been learning about the American Revolution and boy do they know their stuff! Westfield City Clerk staff, Kaitlyn Bruce visited Southampton Road School and held a Mock Election on the 'MVP of the AR'. The students have Mock Election spoken and George Washington was their MVP!

Police Logs Court Logs Major crime and incident report taking place, the responding officer reports that the Westfield District Court Friday, June 11, 2021 music was unreasonably loud for that time of night, the Friday, June 11, 2021 Westfield officer reports that he spoke to the renters and advised Samantha E. Thibault, 25, of 69 Jamrog Drive, Chicopee, submitted to facts suffi- 3:32 p.m.: suspicious, Highland Avenue, a caller that they end the party for the night, to which they com- cient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of assault on a family or household member reports that her underaged daughter was walking home plied. brought by Westfield State University police and the charge was continued without a when an unknown male party in his 30s or 40s pulled up Southwick finding with probation for six months. She was assessed $50 and charges of vandalizing to her in a vehicle and asked if she wanted a ride home, 11:56 a.m.: fire, South Longyard Road, smoke was a building and vandalizing property were dismissed at the request of the Commonwealth. the responding officer reports that the caller and her reported in the fields, fire department reports the state Joshua A. Osden, 41, of 10 Crown St., Westfield, was held in lieu of $200 cash bail daughter were both advised to call the police again if was operating a controlled burn; pending a July 1 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of vandalizing property they saw the vehicle; 12:39 p.m.: animal complaint, Miller Road, citizens brought by Westfield police. 3:44 p.m.: accident, East Main Street, a caller reports walking on the rail trail found a loose dog and brought James R. Keighley, 40, of 168 Regency Park Drive, Agawam, was released on his a two motor vehicle accident in an East Main Street it to the station, the dog and owner were reunited; personal recognizance pending a Sept. 2 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of parking lot, the responding officer filed an accident 1:21 p.m.: fire, Tannery Road, an officer responded report, the responding ambulance reports that five peo- to a call and discovered a controlled fire was too large malicious damage to a motor vehicle brought by Westfield police. ple refused medical attention; and advised the homeowner of burning regulations; Amanda M. Cornelius, 34, of 20 Margerie St., Westfield, was released on her per- 10:51 p.m.: college related disturbance, Meadow 10:04 p.m.: fireworks, Honey Pot Road, residents sonal recognizance pending a Sept. 2 hearing after she was arraigned on a charge of Street, a caller reports a loud party of 15 to 20 people ceased upon arrival. malicious damage to a motor vehicle brought by Westfield police.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Fri., June 18, 2021 is the 169th day of the year. 196 days remain until the end of the year

rée is captured by the British fleet un- 1945 – William Joyce (“Lord Haw- 1984 – A major clash between about 1957 – Richard Powers, Ameri- ON THIS DAY der Lord Keith. Haw”) is charged with treason for his 5,000 police and a similar number of can novelist 1812 – The United States declaration pro-German propaganda broadcast- miners takes place at Orgreave, South 1959 – Joe Ansolabehere, Ameri- 618 – Li Yuan becomes Emperor Gao- of war upon the United Kingdom is ing during World War II. Yorkshire, during the 1984–85 UK can animation screenwriter and zu of Tang, initiating three centuries of signed by President James Madison, 1946 – Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, a miners’ strike. producer Tang dynasty rule over China. beginning the War of 1812. Socialist, calls for a Direct Action Day 1994 – The Troubles: Members of the 1960 – Barbara Broccoli, Ameri- 656 – Ali becomes Caliph of the Rash- 1815 – Napoleonic Wars: The Battle of against the Portuguese in Goa. Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) attack can director and producer idun Caliphate. Waterloo results in the defeat of Na- 1948 – Columbia Records introduces a crowded pub with assault rifles in 1961 – Oz Fox, American singer- 860 – Byzantine–Rus’ War: A fleet of poleon Bonaparte by the Duke of Wel- the long-playing record album in a Loughinisland, Northern Ireland. Six songwriter, guitarist, and produc- about 200 Rus’ vessels sails into the lington and Gebhard Leberecht von public demonstration at the Waldorf- Catholic civilians are killed and five er Bosphorus and starts pillaging the Blücher forcing him to abdicate the Astoria Hotel in New York City. wounded. It was crowded with people 1961 – Angela Johnson, Ameri- suburbs of the Byzantine capital Con- throne of France for the second and 1948 – Britain, France and the United watching the 1994 FIFA World Cup. can novelist and poet stantinople. last time. States announce that on June 21, the 1998 – Propair Flight 420 crashes near 1962 – Lisa Randall, American 1053 – Battle of Civitate: Three thou- 1822 – Konstantinos Kanaris blows up Deutsche Mark will be introduced in Montréal–Mirabel International Airport physicist and academic sand horsemen of Norman Count the Ottoman navy’s flagship at Chios, western Germany and West Berlin. in Quebec, Canada, killing 11.[4] 1963 – Dizzy Reed, American Humphrey rout the troops of Pope Leo killing the Kapudan Pasha Nasuhzade Over the next six days, Communists 2006 – The first Kazakh space satel- keyboard player and songwriter IX. Ali Pasha. increasingly restrict access to Berlin.[ lite, KazSat-1 is launched. 1963 – Bruce Smith, American 1178 – Five Canterbury monks see 1858 – Charles Darwin receives a pa- 1953 – The Egyptian revolution of 2007 – The Charleston Sofa Super football player what is possibly the Giordano Bruno per from Alfred Russel Wallace that 1952 ends with the overthrow of the Store fire happened in Charleston, 1964 – Patti Webster, American crater being formed. It is believed that includes nearly identical conclusions Muhammad Ali dynasty and the decla- South Carolina, killing nine firefighters. publicist and author (d. 2013) the current oscillations of the Moon’s about evolution as Darwin’s own, ration of the Republic of Egypt. 2009 – The Lunar Reconnaissance 1969 – Christopher Largen, distance from the Earth (on the order prompting Darwin to publish his theory. 1953 – A United States Air Force C-124 Orbiter (LRO), a NASA robotic space- American journalist and author of meters) are a result of this collision. 1859 – First ascent of Aletschhorn, crashes and burns near Tachikawa, craft is launched. (d. 2012) – Greg Yaitanes, American 1264 – The Parliament of Ireland second summit of the Bernese Alps. Japan, killing 129. 2018 – An earthquake of magnitude 1970 director and producer meets at Castledermot in County 1873 – Susan B. Anthony is fined $100 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas leads an 6.1 strikes northern Osaka. – Kerry Butler, American ac- Kildare, the first definitively known for attempting to vote in the 1872 pres- invasion force across the Guatema- 1971 tress and singer meeting of this Irish legislature. idential election. lan border, setting in motion the 1954 – Nathan Morris, American 1265 – A draft Byzantine–Venetian – The Reinsurance Treaty be- Guatemalan coup d’état. TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS 1971 1887 soul singer treaty is concluded between Vene- tween Germany and Russia is signed. – Vietnam War: The United 1965 1942 – Richard Perry, American 1973 – Stephen Thomas Erlew- tian envoys and Emperor Michael VIII 1900 – Empress Dowager Cixi of States uses B-52 bombers to attack Palaiologos, but is not ratified by Doge record producer ine, American author and music China orders all foreigners killed, in- guerrilla fighters in South Vietnam. – Carl Radle, American bass Reniero Zeno. 1942 critic cluding foreign diplomats and their 1972 – Staines air disaster: One hun- player and producer (d. 1980) – Ray LaMontagne, Ameri- – French forces under the lead- 1973 1429 families. dred eighteen people are killed when a – Bruce DuMont, American can singer-songwriter and guitar- ership of Joan of Arc defeat the main 1944 1908 – Japanese immigration to Brazil BEA H.S. Trident crashes two minutes broadcaster and political analyst ist English army under Sir John Fastolf at begins when 781 people arrive in San- after takeoff from London’s Heathrow 1944 – Sandy Posey, American 1976 – Blake Shelton, American the Battle of Patay. This turns the tide tos aboard the ship Kasato-Maru. Airport. pop/country singer singer-songwriter and guitarist of the Hundred Years’ War. 1908 – The University of the Philip- 1979 – SALT II is signed by the United 1946 – Bruiser Brody, American 1980 – Antonio Gates, American 1633 – Charles I is crowned King of pines is established. States and the Soviet Union. wrestler (d. 1988) football player Scots at St Giles’ Cathedral, Edin- 1923 – Checker Taxi puts its first taxi 1981 – The Lockheed F-117 Night- 1947 – Ivonne Coll, Puerto Rican- 1980 – Tara Platt, American ac- burgh. on the streets. hawk, the first operational aircraft ini- American model and actress, tress, producer, and screenwriter 1684 – The charter of the Massachu- 1928 – Aviator Amelia Earhart be- tially designed around stealth technol- Miss Puerto Rico 1967 1981 – Clint Newton, American- setts Bay Colony is revoked via a scire comes the first woman to fly in an air- ogy, makes its first flight. 1948 – Sherry Turkle, American Australian rugby league player facias writ issued by an English court. craft across the Atlantic Ocean (she is 1982 – Italian banker Roberto Calvi’s academic, psychologist, and so- 1985 – Chris Coghlan, American 1757 – Battle of Kolín between Prus- a passenger; Wilmer Stultz is the pilot body is discovered hanging beneath ciologist baseball player sian forces under Frederick the Great and Lou Gordon the mechanic). Blackfriars Bridge in London, England. 1950 – Mike Johanns, American 1985 – Alex Hirsch, American ani- and an Austrian army under the com- 1935 – Police in Vancouver, British 1983 – Space Shuttle program: STS- lawyer and politician, 28th United mator and television producer mand of Field Marshal Count Leopold Columbia, Canada, clash with striking 7, Astronaut Sally Ride becomes the States Secretary of Agriculture 1988 – Josh Dun, American musi- Joseph von Daun in the Seven Years’ longshoremen, resulting in a total of first American woman in space. 1951 – Miriam Flynn, American cian War. 60 injuries and 24 arrests. 1983 – Mona Mahmudnizhad, to- actress and comedian 1989 – Chris Harris Jr., American 1778 – American Revolutionary War: 1940 – Appeal of 18 June by Charles gether with nine other women of the 1952 – Carol Kane, American ac- football player British troops abandon Philadelphia. de Gaulle. Baháʼí Faith, is sentenced to death tress 1990 – Derek Stepan, American 1799 – Action of 18 June 1799: A frig- 1940 – The “Finest Hour” speech is and hanged in Shiraz, Iran over her 1956 – Brian Benben, American ice hockey player ate squadron under Rear-admiral Per- delivered by Winston Churchill. religious beliefs. actor and producer THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2021 - PAGE 3 ArtsBeat Opinion: The Future of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra By MARK G. AUERBACH board member, who was replaced by a development profes- Correspondent sional with no arts leadership credentials, and then by another. SPRINGFIELD — The beleaguered Springfield Symphony Without experienced leadership, the SSO was unable to ride Orchestra made headlines, as their out-of-work musicians took the rapids of recession and instability, or to build a blueprint to the streets on June 12, to make the public aware of the for the future. SSO’s precarious situation. The SSO has been saddled by mediocre marketing and audi- According to the musicians, who have not performed on the ence development, led by a series of inexperienced arts mar- stage of Springfield Symphony Hall since March, 2020, no keting people, who could not stabilize the diminishing audi- program has been announced for 2021-22. Maestro Kevin ence nor attract new ones. And, the Board could not attract Rhodes’ agreement with the SSO lapsed on May 31. The fresh faces. Some of the decision makers have been there for SSO’s executive director resigned in April, and although the decades. Where are the fresh faces with new contacts and new development director has stepped up as interim director, there connections? has been no search underway to replace that position. And, the The pandemic kicked the wind from the sails. The SSO that SSO and the musicians were in the middle of contract negotia- remains has a small 9-member executive board, an acting tions, which ended last Spring. The musicians also contend executive director, and a small staff. There have only been a that some valuable Board members have resigned. The Board handful of virtual events that pale in quantity with other area has responded that they cannot schedule a season, renew a professional and nonprofessional arts groups. The board music director’s contract or essentially do anything until an appears to be treading water, although the SSO has a healthy agreement is reached with the musicians. But, the musicians endowment and recently completed a successful fundraising will continue to perform and negotiate. It’s to their benefit that season. the SSO continue. A regional business funded a strategic plan for the SSO, The current crisis at the Springfield Symphony didn’t hap- which was built by a local but nationally renowned company pen overnight. It has been brewing for years. From the vantage that specializes in plans for non-profits. Members of the board, point of an arts reporter trained in arts administration; as a administration, musicians and the community were involved in public relations and marketing consultant with arts clients for the process. I’ve seen the plan. It’s do-able. It could save the three decades, and as an alum of the SSO staff (I was their SSO. marketing and public relations director from 1982-85), I’m not But, the SSO will fail, without immediate new leadership on surprised. the Board and executive leadership with experience. It’s a Orchestras and other performing arts organizations around challenge. And, hopefully, the city of Springfield, the regional the country have faced challenges for years. Government arts corporate community, and individuals will support the SSO. support has been diminished. Audiences have aged. There are Because, if Springfield wants to compete with other regional less individual philanthropists who can write big checks to centers like Hartford, Worcester, or even Pittsfield, it must maintain arts groups. Priorities have shifted. Just look at have a vibrant cultural portfolio. Without it, people will choose Springfield. When I came to town to work at the SSO, there KEVIN RHODES to live and work elsewhere. was a professional theatre downtown (StageWest), and Kudos to the musicians of the Springfield Symphony Symphony Hall, aside from the SSO, hosted touring Broadway Orchestra, who are calling attention to the plight of the SSO, best around, and many live here year round, working in the shows and other entertainment. And the SSO had pairs of clas- and showing their willingness to help stabilize the organiza- area colleges and at nearby orchestras, when not on stage at sical concerts, not singles, a robust pops series, and more at tion. I hope the community rises to the occasion as well. Symphony Hall. Maestro Kevin Rhodes is a world-class con- Symphony Hall, plus a popular summer pops at Stanley Park ——— ductor, in demand at opera houses and ballet companies in Westfield. Mark G. Auerbach studied theatre at American University around the world. As the market changed, the SSO downsized. As banks and The Yale School of Drama. He has worked for arts orga- But the board and management couldn’t keep up. When merged and Boston leaders were making philanthropic deci- nizations nationwide, and reported on the arts for print and Executive Director Michael Jonnes retired in 2012, the Board sions for Western Massachusetts, Springfield’s arts took sec- broadcast. Mark produces and hosts ArtsBeat, Athenaeum sought to find an experienced executive director, who came ond place. As the arts boards aged, no younger corporate lead- Spotlight and On The Mark for WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. and left midway through her contract. Her role was filled by a ers emerged as successors. He’s a regular contributor to Pioneer Valley Radio and a mem- well-intentioned, yet inexperienced in arts administration The SSO’s artistic product is stellar. The musicians are the ber of the Berkshire Theatre Critics Association.

With emergency over, Gov. Baker NEW ENGLAND AIR MUSEUM There’sThere’s Always Always SomethingSomething New toNew See toand See Do! relishes ribbon-cutting, brewery visit Threeand giant Do! display By COLIN A. YOUNG before I leave,” the governor stopping at various events profits like Common Capital hangarsThree giant with display90,000 State House News Service said at White Lion Brewery, from morning to night. with dollars to provide train- squarehangars feet with of exhibit90,000 square feet of heated BOSTON - During the where he was surrounded by a At White Lion Brewery, ing and experience,” Baker space! Daily activities, indoor space! depths of the COVID-19 pan- lively crowd of mostly mask- which scored a $75,000 grant said. “Most of our small busi- new augmented reality, demic, Gov. Charlie Baker less city and state officials through the $700 million ness technical assistance pro- ightOpen simulators Tue.-Sun. lamented that his days went who no longer have to keep a small business grant program viders are also community and10 more. a.m.-3 p.m. from being full of events six-foot distance between the governor and Legislature development financial institu- Plenty of room for where he could mingle with each other and appeared to created last year, Baker tions, like Common Capital, or Opensocially Every distanced Day people from different com- enjoy their new freedom. announced that the state is community development cor- throughfamily fun Labor and Day munities and walks of life to There were even handshakes making $4 million in grants porations [and] are incredibly 9COVID-safe a.m.-4 p.m. activities. almost entirely virtual events and hugs. available to 45 organizations important players in support- ing our small business ecosys- 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CT and COVID-specific press It was a marked departure that provide technical assis- Learn more at: www.neam.org conferences. from the last 15 months. Since tance or training for small tem in Massachusetts.” With his coronavirus state last March, most of Baker’s businesses in underserved of emergency more than 24 pressers have been held in the communities, $14.5 million hours in the past, Baker on State House’s Gardner available to community Wednesday got back to his Auditorium and, in keeping development financial institu- Westfield Pediatrics old ways -- making stops in with his administration’s tions and $11 million avail- West Boylston to help cut a mandate, the governor and able through two different PEDIATRIC & ADOLESCENT MEDICINE ribbon on a new Worcester other participants would don grant programs that aim help 65 Springfi eld Rd., Westfi eld, MA (413) 562-8330 County sheriff’s office build- their mask any time they were businesses with digital tools ing and at a brewery in not speaking at the lectern. and crowdfunding. Most Cherrie Chua, MD Accepting Springfield to announce a Baker, who developed a repu- “These are the kinds of pro- insurances New accepted. Jamie Blackwood, CPNP Patients. series of grants to help small tation for taking scores of grams that can help small businesses recover from the selfies on the campaign trail, businesses like White Lion Mia Chandler, MD pandemic. said a few times last year that access the kind of funding Call to schedule your School, Kindergarten, Camp and Sports Physicals “I’m looking forward to he missed the days when he necessary to succeed by part- HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm having something to drink would criss-cross the state nering and supporting non- (We are open some Saturdays ~ Call the offi ce for more information)

Local Real Estate Sales PAGE 4 - FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT Poll finds 61 percent support for sports betting legalization By COLIN A. YOUNG State House News Service BOSTON - Most Massachusetts voters have already made up their minds about legalizing sports betting and 61 percent of the state strongly or somewhat supports the idea, a poll com- missioned by Plainridge Park Casino and Encore Boston Harbor found. The slots parlor and casino, both of which have said they would like to get into the sports wagering world if Massachusetts makes it legal, said the poll of 500 registered Massachusetts voters revealed 32 percent of respondents strongly support sports betting and another 29 percent somewhat support it. Ten percent of respondents said they somewhat oppose sports bet- ting legalization and 14 percent said they strongly oppose it. Undecided respondents made up 15 percent of responses. "Massachusetts voters robustly support legalizing sports bet- ting. This survey's results show that sentiment is broad across all of the Commonwealth's regions and demographic constitu- encies," pollster David Paleologos, whose firm David A. Paleologos Associates conducted the poll earlier this month, said. The most common reasons given for supporting sports bet- ting, officials behind the poll said, were anticipated economic benefits, legal sports betting in neighboring states siphoning revenue from Massachusetts and personal rights. Officials from Plainridge and Encore said support for sports betting increases to 72 percent if the revenue it generates is earmarked specifically to help fund K-12 education. Paleologos said that education priorities "are increasingly seen by voters as the most important public funding priority for new sources of revenue emerging from the pandemic." Gaming revenues showing For some people, Massachusetts is well behind the pack and cannot legalize sports wagering soon enough while others say lawmakers should pump the brakes and learn from research conducted in mature gambling markets before a further expan- signs of major bounceback sion of gaming in the Bay State. The House passed a sports betting legalization amendment last summer, but the Senate has not yet truly engaged on the By COLIN A. YOUNG topic. The Joint Committee on Economic Development and State House News Service Emerging Technologies heard testimony on a slew of sports BOSTON - Even with some COVID- betting bills during a hearing Thursday. 19 restrictions in place for most of the month, the Bay State's slots parlor and two casinos generated more tax revenue for the state's coffers in May than in any Pandemic policy month since casino gambling was legal- ized nearly a decade ago. The state's share of the roughly $86.68 extensions signed into law million that Plainridge Park Casino, By KATIE LANNAN MGM Springfield and Encore Boston State House News Service Harbor generated in May works out to BOSTON - Gov. Charlie Baker on Wednesday morning about $24.67 million, the Gaming signed into law a bill extending pandemic-inspired authoriza- Commission reported Monday. That tions for remote public meetings, to-go cocktail sales, eviction topped the previous monthly record of protections and more, according to Senate President Karen $24.33 million set in February 2020, the Spilka. last month without any COVID-19 "Thank you @MassGovernor for signing this bill into law restrictions. this morning!" Spilka tweeted at 10:14 a.m., about 13 hours Massachusetts casinos operated under after the Legislature sent Baker a partial compromise tempo- capacity restrictions and COVID-19 pro- rarily reinstating some policies that lapsed with Tuesday's lift tocols from mid-July until May 29, when Gross gaming and state tax revenues from January 2020 through May 2021. of the state of emergency and preventing others from expiring. they were allowed to return to normal (COLIN A. YOUNG/SHNS) House and Senate lawmakers say they plan to keep negotiat- pre-pandemic operations. Despite the ing on some of the COVID-19 policy measures. The bill they restrictions, the three gambling centers than $12.49 million in revenue last All told, the casino generated $52.93 passed Tuesday evening, which represents areas of common posted relatively strong revenues this month, its third-best month since Encore million in gaming revenue last month. ground between the two branches, would extend the eviction spring and the state has raked in above- Boston Harbor opened. MGM Since legalizing gambling in 2011, protections and permission for virtual public meetings through average collections each of the last three Springfield, which also saw a small Massachusetts has collected more than April 1, 2022, and keep special permits for expanded outdoor months. decrease in its table game revenue from $791.88 million in gaming revenues -- dining in place through that same date. May was very similar to April for the April to May, took in $21.25 million in about $426.5 million from Plainridge It also allows restaurants to sell beer, wine and cocktails Plainville slots parlor and Springfield gaming revenue in May. Park, about $147.18 million from MGM to-go until May 1, and temporarily extends the authorization casino. Compared to April, both Encore Boston Harbor in Everett saw and about $218.19 million from Encore for representative town meetings, notary services and reverse- Plainridge and MGM saw tiny dips in increases across the board from April to Boston Harbor. mortgage loan counseling to occur remotely. slot revenue despite similarly small May -- more money was put into its Based on historic monthly averages, "These temporary provisions have been helpful to busi- upticks in betting as their payout per- slots, those slots held back a larger per- Massachusetts can expect about $254.46 nesses, municipalities, health care providers, residents and centages increased last month. centage of wagers, slot machine revenue million in average annual gaming reve- communities during this extraordinary time," Spilka, House The slots parlor counted just more was up and table game revenue increased. nue. Speaker Ronald Mariano and Ways and Means chairs Sen. Michael Rodrigues and Rep. Aaron Michlewitz said in a state- ment Tuesday night. Before the bill was passed Tuesday, Baker described the extensions as "a very-much-on-the-minds-of-everybody prior- ity." Illegal wagering continues as Remote meetings hailed as major public access reform Hill slow-walks sports betting bills By KATIE LANNAN By COLIN A. YOUNG ting. State House News Service State House News Service Massachusetts also has the DraftKings factor -- the daily BOSTON - With a bill that would extend authorization for BOSTON - As legal sports betting proliferates around the fantasy sports-turned-sports betting giant was founded in virtual public meetings now on Gov. Charlie Baker's desk, country and in nearby states, the revenue and jobs that the Watertown and keeps a headquarters in Boston. In his testi- advocacy groups are calling on lawmakers to make remote activity could provide is passing Massachusetts by, supporters mony Thursday, co-founder and CEO Jason Robins will tell meeting access permanent. told the Joint Committee on Economic Development on the committee that he would like to expand his company in Groups including the ACLU of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Thursday morning. Massachusetts, but can’t base certain sports-betting employees Newspaper Publishers Association, Boston Center for “In my mind, this decision is not dissimilar to discussions here unless the activity is legal here. that were had in the past on cannabis ... this is something that’s “We are hopeful to have the opportunity to operate in every See Remote Meetings, Page 5 already happening in our state illegally or it’s something that state and, in order to do so, until Massachusetts authorizes residents of our state are just going just over the border and sports betting, we will continue to locate certain teams and taking care of and are participating in,” Brian Kelly, the Select functions outside of the Commonwealth,” he wrote in his pre- Board chair in border town Plainville, said. “And it’s nothing pared remarks. “We urge the legislature to move swiftly so that but a loss to our communities and our state in terms of revenue the Commonwealth can more quickly realize the economic The Westfield News and job opportunities.” benefits -- and consumers can realize the safeguards and pro- While 30 states, including neighboring Rhode Island, tections -- of a robust, legal sports wagering market.” A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC Connecticut, New Hampshire and New York, have authorized On Wednesday, the Mass. Gaming Commission’s Office of gamblers to place legal bets on sports in some fashion, Research and Responsible Gaming published a white paper out- Mike Dobbs Barbara Perry Managing Editor Massachusetts has been considering whether to similarly lining its responsible gaming framework and mapping out how Sales Manager expand gambling here since the U.S. Supreme Court in May it could apply to sports wagering. The policy paper found that Hope E. Tremblay 2018 ruled that the nearly-nationwide prohibition on sports there was “no significant change in gambling participation on Editor James Johnson-Corwin Multi-Media Manager wagering was unconstitutional and gave states the ability to sports wagering from 2013 to 2019” in Massachusetts but legalize the activity. noted an uptick in online gambling participation in 2016, when Chris Putz Marie Brazee Supporters of legalizing sports betting are vocal about it and daily fantasy sports first became legal here. Sports Editor Business Manager outright opposition to the idea is much more rare. Plenty of The paper recommends that any sports betting legislation people and groups, though, oppose some sports betting -- like include “positive play” supports like automated budget alerts Fran Smith Lorie Perry wagers on collegiate contests -- and others focus more on and “cool off” periods, restrict the use of multiple accounts and General Manager Director of Ad Production ensuring measures would be in place to mitigate the social and prohibit credit card use, limit where and how betting firms can public health impacts of legal wagering without explicitly sup- advertise, and commit to data reporting and research. 181 Root Road, Westfield , MA 01085 porting or opposing its legalization. “Because sports wagering is predictive of concurrent and Among those expected to tell the committee to shield college future problem gambling behavior, it is crucial for there to be (413)562-4181 athletics from legal sports betting is Jerry York, the legendary measures to support safer levels of play and mitigate gam- Boston College men’s ice hockey coach. York will testify on bling-related harm,” MGC Director of Research and www.thewestfieldnews.com behalf of the college, which strongly opposes collegiate bet- Responsible Gaming Mark Vander Linden said. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2021 - PAGE 5 Congregation Ahavas Achim hosts Sabbath service WESTFIELD - On June 25 Congregation Ahavas Achim is This will provide all members and friends of Congregation hosting its last service prior to our summer break. Ahavas Achim the opportunity to wish Cantor Colman Reaboi Obituaries The service will begin promptly at 7:15 p.m. at the Interfaith well in his future endeavors and also thank him for his service Center located on the campus of Westfield State University. to Congregation Ahavas Achim. Contact roxanne@thewestfieldnewsgroup • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 It will be the first in-person service after hosting virtual Please bring a dessert or beverage of your choice to share. Obituaries online at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries services this past year. Immediately following the service, For more information, please contact Congregation Ahavas there will be a potluck Oneg Shabbat at the Interfaith Center. Achim at [email protected]. Joan Beverly Reardon SOUTHWICK – Joan Beverly Reardon (nee Farewell) died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at home in Southwick, Keep Kids Safe Donation Helps Massachusetts at the age of 90 Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 years. actually avoiding their phones or “Kids are building digital reputa- Joan is survived by her five social media. He said other signs that a tions that could follow them for their horses, a rooster and pigs. Plourde said the children: daughter Patricia and child is being bullied online, or in gen- newest addition is a pot-bellied pig originally husband Ralph Welliver of lives,” said Rex. eral, is difficulty sleeping, declining Many social media sites and apps name Bruschetta, now called Chutey. Springfield, Massachusetts, son grades and a desire to not go to school, Michael and wife Susan Reardon have a function that allows a user to When Connor and Camp K-9 staffer Sean anxiety, and low self esteem. Hall share their location and what they are Romani visited the sanctuary to present the of Plymouth, Massachusetts, son advised parents to go through their Randall Reardon of Northampton, doing in real time, information that check, Chutey followed them around, becom- child’s phone if they are concerned could be used by online predators. Rex ing fast friends with Romani. Massachusetts, son Timothy and wife Randi Reardon of that they are being bullied or that they King City, California and daughter Susan and husband emphasized that a parent should look Plourde said the animals are mostly friend- are themselves a bully. He said to ly and roam the property on Saturdays when Edward Hepburn of Southwick, Massachusetts. make sure your child is not forwarding through a child’s phone to see what Joan has 12 grandchildren (Raymond, Jannelle, or sending embarrassing pictures or apps they use and how they use them. the Whip City Animal Sanctuary is open to Timothy, Jeffrey, Miranda, Adrianne, Jessica, Brian, content of another classmate, and to She said that as older generations the public from 12-2 p.m. There is no cost for Joshua, Riley, Kaily and Carly), 19 great-grandchildren report it to a school resource officer if began using apps like Facebook and admission and donations are accepted. and 4 great-great grandchildren. that seems to be taking place. Instagram en masse, younger genera- Visitors enjoy meeting the farm animals and Nothing made Joan happier than spending time with “Remind them that [cyberbullying] tions moved to other, less mainstream making new hairy, furry and feathered her ever-growing family. creates a digital record,” said Hall, social media apps like Discord, friends. Joan was born September 27, 1930, in Holyoke, who then said that a digital record of Snapchat, Whatsapp, and TikTok. “People love the animals and we have vol- Massachusetts. She attended school in Holyoke, graduat- cyberbullying can come back to haunt Rex advised that parents should use ing from high school in 1948. She married the love-of- unteers who help us care for them,” Plourde someone if the police get involved. some of these apps themselves to get said. “We are always in need of volunteers.” her-life, Raymond Edward Reardon, in 1951 and lived in FBI Task Force Officer Danielle the Holyoke/Chicopee area, before moving to Southwick an idea of who uses them in general Volunteers can be any age and perform Rex spoke about social media and a and what kind of content can be shared farm chores such as feeding animals, clean- in 1955. child’s online footprint. Joan was an avid book reader. Ray and Joan loved there. ing stalls, bathing and brushing animals and cross-country car and RV trips and spent several winters more. in the Florida Everglades and South Padre Island in There are currently 25 animals, and they Texas. They also loved York Beach, Maine and spent Long Year require a lot of work, love and money. many wedding anniversaries there. Continued from Page 1 Plourde said the donation from Camp K-9 At Joan’s request, there will not be a service, only a and Brothers Auto will allow for some private family gathering. had the largest number of fully remote “We’re pretty excited,” he said. students, is running a transition program Czaporowski said the staff overall are “breathing room” when it comes to expenses. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be “We have not been able to save up ‘a kitty’ made to the Holyoke VNA Hospice Life Care, 575 Beech this summer to offer team building and tired. “They worked very hard this year. Street, Holyoke, MA 01040 and/or the Southwick Fire tours to students that haven’t been in the It’s been a long year. We’re seeing this, so this will really help,” he said. “It can be Department, 15 Depot Street, Southwick, MA 01077. building yet. because even though we’re running all very expensive to care for animals but when For more information or to leave an online condo- “We’re doing our best to get kids those summer programs, there is a we need a veterinarian, we call the vet.” lence, please visit www.forastiere.com acclimated to coming back to school. decrease in applicants,” he said. Plourde said he recently spent about The first day of school is Aug. 30, and Overall, however, Czaporowski said $10,000 caring for one animal who came to Gary John Snyder for kindergarten and pre-school, Sept. kids are resilient, and the staff was very them in need of medical attention. WESTFIELD — Gary John Snyder, (1942-2021) 7.” excited to have all of the students back In addition to accepting donations, Whip passed away June 17, 2021 at home in Westfield. Gary Czaporowski said building and main- at the end of the year. City Animal Sanctuary is hosting its first golf was born July 23, 1942 to John and Sue Snyder of tenance projects will also be starting in Families who want to register stu- tournament July 17 at East Mountain Country Westfield, MA. the next couple of weeks, such as pav- ing at Munger Hill, Westfield High dents for next year can do so online at Club. Plourde said sponsorships are still He is survived by his adored daugh- www.schoolsofwestfield.org, and can available and players are needed. Deadline is ter, Shellene Snyder-Dithrich, his sister School and Westfield Intermediate School. They are also planning addi- now also upload required documents June 25. For an application or questions, Beverly Stefano, his beloved grandsons online. The Central Office, who may be email [email protected] or call 413- Jadon and Nehum, his nephew Brian tional HVAC work in multiple build- ings, and some are getting new carpets reached at 413 572-6403, will then con- 627-6192. and niece Brenda, his great-nieces tact families to finish the process. Brittany, Lindsay, and Oriana and his and other maintenance upgrades. lady love Barbara. Gary served his country in the United States Army. Velis Gary worked for 35 years at Ensign Bickford in Simsbury, CT and enjoyed Harley riding. Continued from Page 1 Visiting hours will be held on Monday, June 21, 2021 benefits this bill would provide and an opt-out clause for cities and towns, ated Distressed Restaurants Fund and from 9-10 AM in St. John’s Lutheran Church, 60 Broad the importance of diversity, equity and giving them the power to decide whether approved training for municipal police St., Westfield, followed by a Funeral Service at 10AM in inclusion, stated the release. or not to allow wagers at retailers in their departments,” states the press release. the church sanctuary; burial will follow in St. John’s “Our version is the only version that municipalities. “Local establishments will get a com- Cemetery, Lockhouse Rd., Westfield. In lieu of flowers, has specific language directing the “This legislation would also prohibit donations in Gary’s name may be directed to St. John’s mission, continue to pay meals tax that Lutheran Church, 60 Broad St., Westfield, MA 01085. Massachusetts Gaming Commission in wagering placed on sports involving ani- helps our local coffers and most impor- www.firtionadams.com the promulgation of their regulations to mals. S.264/H.531 lays out a clear way tantly the ability to attract and retain take into account diversity, equity and to distribute a portion of the revenue by patrons. This is such an easy way to help inclusion” stated Ramos. “States like allocating it directly back to cities and them without costing us anything and in Virginia are leading the way in adding towns based on the amount wagered in fact we actually get money in return.” explicit language prioritizing participa- those communities. The remaining reve- stated Reichelt. Remote Meetings tion from black and brown business nue raised from the bill will be allocated Continued from Page 4 The bill is before the Joint Committee owners. We have to be intentional in to the Massachusetts General Fund and on Economic Development and Independent Living, MASSPIRG and the New England First allowing black and brown businesses a directs revenue towards compulsive Emerging Technologies for review, Amendment Coalition support legislation (H 3152, S 2082), fair opportunity to benefit from this new gambling mitigation funding, youth which must be favorable for the bill to multi-billion-dollar industry.” development support, economic devel- filed by Rep. Denise Garlick and Sen. Jason Lewis, that would advance. require a remote access component at public meetings. The Gomez-Ramos version includes opment in Gateway Cities, a newly cre- "We need a permanent system requiring in-person meetings while also allowing online access for citizens who cannot be in the room," said Justin Silverman of the New England First June 2021/Big Y Bag Program Supports NAMI Western Mass Amendment Coalition. 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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS P. O. Box 367 1-877-712-5275 Westfield, Massachusetts 01086 PAGE 6 - FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS SPORTS Sullivan tosses one-hitter, strikes out 12 By CHRIS PUTZ Hampshire scored the game-winning run in the bottom of Sports Editor the seventh to complete a season sweep of Westfield. Hannah WESTFIELD – Westfield Tech pitcher Riley Sullivan Wodecki (2-for-4, run, 2 RBIs) homered and Maggie Rubeck tossed a one-hitter, striking out 12 batters and walking four on went 4-for-4 with a double, two runs and three RBIs. the final day of the regular season as the Tigers defeated the Westfield’s Kenzie Raymond (2-for-4, 2 runs, 2 RBIs) hit St. Mary’s Saints 11-1 in a five-inning game late Tuesday at two home runs, and Erin Gour (2-for-2, 2 walks, 3 runs, RBI) Bullens Field. hit one. Emma LaPoint (2-for-3, walk, 2 runs, RBI) and Ava Westfield Tech dominated from start to finish. The Tigers Cichonski (2-for-4, 2 RBIs) also had multi-hit games for the jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. Bombers. Carly James doubled. Dakota Durkee was strong with the bat, as he has been all year, going 2-for-3 with a double and three RBIs. Senior Tim Nacewicz and junior Ryan Major recorded their first varsity hits. Saints roll to 9-2 “Overall, it was good to see us start and finish strong in the St. Mary’s 17, Hampden Charter 1 same game – – no mention of ‘Cardiac Cats’ today,” Westfield Audrey Burke and Laruen Campbell each went 3-for-4, Technical Academy baseball coach Bob Eak said. “Our pitch- driving in several runs to lead St. Mary’s. Brie Kelley and ing has really carried us throughout the season and today was Bella Montanero each hit long balls, also driving in multiple no exception. …We’re excited about the tournament and look runs. Paige Hutkoski, Kira Lamirande, and Ali Goodreau also to keep the ball rolling.” chipped in with RBIs of their own. Westfield Tech finished the season 9-3 overall, 8-2 Tri- Lamirande allowed just one run and recorded two Ks in five County North League champs. innings on the mound for the Saints. St. Mary’s finished the regular season 9-2. Cardinals slip past Bombers Pope Francis 1, Westfield 0 Hannigan tosses no-no Pope Francis’s Connor Niemiec and Hamilton Wray tossed Gateway 22, Pathfinder 0 (5 inn.) a combined two-hitter. Josh Mayo and David Tirrell had the Nicole Hannigan threw a no-hitter for Gateway, striking out lone hits for the Bombers. 10 batters in a mercy-shortened victory.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL Rams sweep double header Southwick 9, Hampshire 5; Southwick 6, Ware 5 RILEY SULLIVAN Rams sweep Red Raiders Southwick’s Ryder Pieczarka (2-for-4, 3 RBIs) tossed five lead in the first quarter and cruising to a victory. Southwick def. Athol 25-14, 25-14, 25-7 shutout innings of one-hit ball, and helped himself out with a Sam Moran led St. Mary’s (6-6) with three goals. Saints’ Rylan Secovich (2 aces, 1 block, 8 digs, 7 kills), Mason home run against Hampshire. Nick Michael went 2-for-3 for Skylar Duda and Katarzyna Wisnauckas each had one goal, Imbriglio (4 aces, 10 digs, 1 kill, 3 assists), and Grayson Poole the Rams with a double and three runs scored. and Summer Duda had an assist. (2 aces, 2 digs, 2 kills, 15 assists) led Southwick to victory. Michael (3-for-3, 2 RBIs, 3 runs) hit a walkoff solo home St. Mary’s goalie Abby Hennessey made 13 first half saves. run in the bottom of the seventh to lift Southwick past Ware in Paighton Ramos and Caitlin Potts had two interceptions for Late Results – Mon., June 14 a thriller. Nate Goodwin hit a two-run single. the Saints. GIRLS TRACK & FIELD Southwick pitcher Ari Labreque allowed one hit and one run St. Mary’s coach Grace Ahrensdorf honored seniors Ramos in four innings against Ware. and Wisnauckas, who were playing in their final regular sea- son contest. Pompi tracks down three GIRLS LACROSSE SOFTBALL individual victories Bombers bedevil opposition Southwick 72, Westfield 43 Westfield 16, Northampton 14 Fox, Hough, Doe blast HRs Southwick’s Mia Pompi finished first in three events – – Emma Metcalf (1 assist) and Lara Finnie scored five goals shot put (28-3), discus (60-3), and javelin (81-2). apiece to lead Westfield. Bombers’ Meghan Bowen (3 goals) Southwick 16, Ware 0 and Claire Griffith (1 goals, 2 assists) each had three points. Devan Fox (3-for-4, 2 HRs, 2 runs, 3 RBIs), Sarah Hough BOYS TRACK & FIELD Westfield goalies Danielle Coe (10 saves) and Elizabeth (2-for-4, HR, 3 runs, 2 RBIs), and Isa Doe (1-for-3, HR, run, Senecal (11) combined for 21 saves. 4 RBIs) all went deep for Southwick in a shutout of Ware. Bombers top Rams Westfield 74, Southwick 60 Raymond homers twice, Gour Jake Buchter and James Thibault won two events apiece for Southwick. Thibault finished first in the mile (N/A) and 2-mile Colts race past Saints goes deep in Bombers loss (14:15.1); Buchter took the shot put (36-3) and javelin (132- Chicopee Comprehensive 13, St. Mary’s 5 11). Chicopee Comp got off to a fast start, racing out to an 8-1 Hampshire 9, Westfield 8

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BOYS VOLLEYBALL GIRLS LACROSSE BOYS TENNIS St. Mary’s 1 (5 inn.) Westfield 12-1 Westfield 6-4 Westfield 6-5 Pope Francis 1, Westfield 0 Southwick 12-2 St. Mary’s 6-6 St. Mary’s 0-5 Southwick 9, Hampshire 5; Southwick 6, Ware 5 BASEBALL BOYS LACROSSE BOYS TRACK & FIELD GIRLS LACROSSE Westfield 8-5 Westfield 8-4 Westfield 3-0 Westfield 16, Northampton 14 Westfield Technical Academy 9-3 St. Mary’s 5-3 Southwick 2-1 Chicopee Comprehensive 13, St. Mary’s 2-9 St. Mary’s 5 Southwick 8-5 WRESTLING GIRLS TRACK & FIELD SOFTBALL Westfield 3-2 Westfield 1-3 Southwick 16, Ware 0 SOFTBALL Southwick 2-3 Hampshire 9, Westfield 8 Westfield 9-3 GIRLS TENNIS St. Mary’s 17, Hampden Charter 1 Westfield Technical Academy 5-7 Westfield 2-10 TUESDAY’S RESULTS St. Mary’s 9-2 St. Mary’s 7-3 BASEBALL Southwick 12-1 Westfield Technical Academy 11,

2021 HIGH SCHOOL SPRING SPORTS POSTSEASON SCHEDULE Fri., June 18 CENTRAL-WEST DIVISION 2 BOYS LACROSSE No. 4 Southwick (12-2) vs. No. 13 Ludlow (4-7), 6 p.m. WEST DIVISION 1 BASEBALL TOURNAMENT FIRST TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND WEST DIVISION 1 BOYS TENNIS QUARTERFINALS ROUND No. 8 Westfield (8-4) vs. No. 9 Tantasqua (7-4), 4 p.m. No. 4 Westfield (6-5) vs. No. 5 Longmeadow, 4 p.m. No. 6 Westfield (8-5) vs. No. 11 Chicopee Comp (5-6), CENTRAL-WEST DIVISION 2 GIRLS LACROSSE WEST DIVISION 3 GIRLS TENNIS QUARTERFINALS Bullens Field, 4 p.m. TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND No. 6 St. Mary’s (7-3) at No. 3 Mount Greylock (7-1), 4:30 WEST DIVISION 4 BASEBALL TOURNAMENT FIRST No. 10 St. Mary’s (6-6) at No. 7 Granby (8-5), Time TBD p.m. ROUND CENTRAL-WEST DIVISION 3 BOYS LACROSSE No. 3 Westfield Technical Academy (9-3) vs. No. 14 TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND Sat., June 16 Pioneer Valley Christian Academy (1-6), Bullens Field, 7 p.m. No. 5 St. Mary’s (8-4) vs. No. 12 Pope Francis (3-6), CENTRAL-WEST DIVISION 1 BOYS TRACK & FIELD CENTRAL-WEST DIVISION 1 GIRLS LACROSSE Boardman Field, 4 p.m. CHAMPIONSHIPS TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND WEST DIVISION II SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT FIRST Westfield @ Westfield State University, 10 a.m. No. 6 Westfield (6-4) vs. No. 11 East Longmeadow (3-9), 6 ROUND p.m. No. 4 Southwick (12-1) vs. No. 13 Palmer (4-8), 3:30 p.m. Mon., June 21 WEST DIVISON III SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT FIRST WEST BOYS VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT ROUND QUARTERFINALS No. 3 St. Mary’s (9-2) vs. No. 14 Lee (2-11), Sadie Knox, 4 No. 2 Westfield (12-1) vs. No. 7 Agawam (7-5)/No. 10 p.m. Ware (7-7), Time TBD No. 5 Gateway (7-3) vs. No. 12 Mohawk (4-10), 4:30 p.m. WEST DIVISION 1 SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT No. 9 Westfield Technical Academy (5-7) at No. 8 Ware QUARTERFINALS (7-7), 4 p.m. No. 3 Westfield (9-3) vs. No. 6 Springfield Central (6-5)/ WEST BOYS VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT FIRST No. 11 Chicopee Comp (2-10), Time TBD ROUND WEST DIVISION 3 BASEBALL TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND No. 6 Southwick (9-5) vs. No. 11 Wahconah (6-7), 4 p.m. See all our If you would like to run a photos Birthday Announcement in at ... The Westfield News contact us at: 413-562-4181

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ARIES (March 21-April 19)  Today you might attract someone who is powerful and direct to you. Because you are naturally powerful and direct, this conversation will be dynamic! Nevertheless, if push comes to shove, you will have to give way to the other person. Just for today. Tonight: Be patient with others. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) SCARY GARY Mark Buford  You have a lot of energy to work hard today. However, you will feel indepen- dent, which means you also might take on a leadership role when working with others. If you feel you have to defend your way of doing things or your point of view, you will! Tonight: Be cooperative. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  Today you will express your feelings and share your ideas with others with- out fear or apology. You’re in a playful mood and you want to have a good time. Enjoy sports events, social outings and fun activities Crosswords with kids. (It’s a great date day.) Tonight: Sympathy with children. CANCER (June 21-July 22) DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni  You want to get something done at home today that might involve some physical exertion. You might do this by yourself or, perhaps, someone will help you. A family conversation will be lively, but you certainly won’t agree with others just to be polite. Tonight: Relax at home. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  You will express your ideas, wants and needs quite freely to family mem- bers today. In other words, you will leave them no doubt as to where you stand. However, you won’t offend anyone; you are simply stating your case, which is your right. Tonight: Stay B.C. Mastroianni and Hart mellow. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  Your way of handling money or your ideas about earnings and cash flow might surprise others today. You might be first to suggest doing something. You might impul- sively buy something just because you want to. Very likely, no one will object. Tonight: Be sensible with money. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  Today you feel invigorated and energetic. You’re willing to state your feelings about things. If you have to make a first move in some kind of exchange with others, you will. That’s because today you have the cour- ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie age to take the initiative. Tonight: Don’t go overboard. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  Although you might feel a bit reserved today and inclined to play your cards close to your chest, nevertheless, you have your eyes open because you’re in a defensive mode. Nothing will slip by you today. You’re watching. You’re watching and you’re seeing. Tonight: Enjoy your privacy. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  In working with others today, you will successfully establish a situation where their aims are your aims and vice versa, which means people will cooperate with you. Quite possibly, you will take on a leadership role. ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett Tonight: Avoid disputes with others. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  Bosses, parents, teachers and peo- ple in authority will be impressed with your energy today because you are confident and assertive. Be careful that this does not mush- room into something that is too aggressive and off-putting. Easy does it. Tonight: Guard your good reputation. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  You really want to do something different today so you feel challenged. Basically, you want a sense of adventure and an opportunity to learn something new. You Cryptoquip don’t want to feel that life is stifling you or that ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe you’re stuck in a rut. Never! Tonight: Tolerance of others. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  You will handle yourself well if you have to defend your own best interests or the interests of someone else today. If there are money disputes or disputes about shared prop- erty, you will not hesitate to state your case. You feel confident and ready to meet any situ- ation. Tonight: Wait and see.

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MORTGAGEE'S NOTICE OF We might have exactly what Dear Annie you want, if not, let us SALE OF REAL ESTATE By ANNIE LANE locate it for you! Specializing in vehicles By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale under $4,000. contained in a certain Mortgage, given by Burl Realty Trust, LLC (the "Mortgagor"), to Leomin- Bartlett Street, Westfield (413)568-2261 My Money, My Problems ster Credit Union, a lending institution, with a usual place of business at 20 Adams Street, Dear Annie: I have been married for 20 years. time, too. That is one of the most valuable assets a Leominster, MA 01453 (the "Mortgagee"), AUTO SERVICES When my wife and I first married, I was the sole couple can share: a willingness to hear each other dated May 17, 2017, and recorded at Hamp- breadwinner. I had a very good job and made a out and try to change accordingly. den Registry of Deeds in Book 21685, Page CASH FOR JUNK AND 202, (the “Mortgage”), of which Mortgage the REPAIRABLE CARS pretty comfortable living. My wife stayed home and And to head off the responses I’ll get from people Free Towing! Friendly, Fast, undersigned is the present holder, for breach Same Day Service! raised our children. In 2008, technological advances who think a married couple should always pool all of the conditions of the Mortgage and for pur- Call/Text 413-219-6839 rendered my line of work obsolete. I had to start their funds together: Yes, it can be difficult to merge poses of foreclosing the same will be sold at Donate Your Car to Veterans Today! Help over, reinventing myself in another industry. We lives without merging finances, but it is possible, Public Auction at 11 o'clock AM on July 23, and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick struggled financially for years; it was difficult and and more and more couples are choosing to do so. 2021 on the premises located at 4 Princeton up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-245-0398 put a strain on our marriage. Today, I have a full- Some have found a good balance with a “yours, Street, Westfield, Massachusetts, which are all and singular the premises described in the CAREER TRAINING time gig and make decent money, as well as a side mine, ours” approach -- sharing one bank account Mortgage, business that does OK. My wife has a full-time job for household expenses and utilities and things like TRAINONLINETODOMEDICALBILLING! TO WIT: the land in Westfield, Hampden Become a Medical Office Professional at CTI! and side gig as well, and she makes nearly double car maintenance, while each maintaining a separate County, Massachusetts, with the buildings Get trained & certified to work in months! Call what I make. bank account for discretionary spending. You and thereon, bounded and described as follows: 888-572-6790. (M-F 8-6 ET) My problem is this. All the years when I was the your wife might consider trying that for greater PARCELI: Beginning at a point on Princeton sole breadwinner, my salary was “our money.” Now harmony. Street seventy-three (73) feet southeast of the CHIMNEY SWEEPS beginning in the description of land conveyed that she makes the lion’s share, her salary is “her Dear Annie: After reading the letter about office to Michael Wszeborowski by deed recorded in HENTNICK money.” She expects me to pay my expenses with workers who wanted to approach a co-worker with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in CHIMNEY SWEEPS my own salary. For instance, I recently had an body odor, I wanted to let people know something Book 1234, Page 553, dated October 15, 1924; Chimney repairs and rebuilds. Stainless steel caps and liner systems. Inspections, masonry expensive car repair done. She spotted me the cash, that has worked for me after I struggled with embar- thence NORTHERLY in a straight line parallel work and gutter cleaning. Free estimates. In- but she wants me to pay her back. Never mind the rassing B.O. for decades. I shower daily, wash with with North Elm Street but along land of said Mi- sured. Quality work from a business you can chael Wszeborowski, now or formerly, one trust. (413)848-0100, (800)793-3706. fact that for a long time my car was our only car, Lever soap, shave my underarms every day, and hundred sixty-four (164) feet; thence EAST- and she put half the miles and wear and tear on it apply witch hazel to my armpits once they’re dry. I ERLY on land of one Mary Reindert, now or herself. also rotate through four different deodorants (three formerly, seventy-three (73) feet; thence A STEP ABOVE THE REST! I just feel like I was taken advantage of -- like she of which are meant for men, even though I’m a SOUTHERLY on land now or formerly of said has forgotten the sacrifices I made all those years woman). It took several years of doing this every Michael Wszeborowski in a straight line one JMF CHIMNEY SERVICE hundred sixty-four (164) feet to said Princeton ago. It really makes me resentful. I’ve mentioned day before I no longer had a problem. -- Stuck With Need chimney repair? Street; thence WESTERLY along Princeton We do brick repair, crown this to her before, and she got better about it for a It Street seventy-three (73) feet to the place of seals and repairs. Stainless bit, but now her attitude has reverted back to how it Dear Stuck With It: Witch hazel, which can beginning. steel liner installs, as well as stainless rain caps. was before I’d mentioned something. reduce the skin’s pH and make it difficult for bacte- We sweep all flues. Annie, I am not freeloading. I pay my share. Just ria to thrive, is a smart idea here, and it can be kept PARCELII: Beginning at the Southwesterly Stove Installations. sometimes, when a major unexpected expense in a spray bottle for easy misting, no cotton balls or corner of the premises herein conveyed and at Free estimates provided. the Southerly corner of land now or formerly of Owner operated comes, I need a little help. I don’t feel, after all I’ve pads needed. Roy W. Lemire; thence running NORTHERLY Call: 413-330-2186 done and all we’ve been through together, that I ——— on said land of Lemire one hundred sixty four should have to feel uncomfortable asking for money. “Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear (164) feet to land now or formerly of Mary What should I do? -- Husband to a Forgetful Wife Annie” is out now! Annie Lane’s debut book -- fea- Reinert; thence EASTERLY on land of said ELECTRICIAN Dear HTAFW: Attitude adjustments require turing favorite columns on love, friendship, family Reinert about sixty-eight and twenty-five one- hundredths (68.25) feet to land now or formerly periodic tune-ups. Gently remind her of your previ- and etiquette -- is available as a paperback and FLOREK'S ELECTRICAL of M.G. Coleman; thence SOUTHERLY on SERVICE ous conversation and let her know you’ve noticed e-book. Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com for land of said Coleman, and land now or formerly the issue cropping up again. She was receptive to more information. Send your questions for Annie of E.F. Kirby one hundred sixty-four (164) feet Fully experienced for all your electrical needs, to Princeton Street; thence WESTERLY on in your home or business. No job too small or your feedback last time; she probably will be this Lane to [email protected]. too big. Electrical service upgrades, new con- said Princeton Street about sixty-eight and sev- struction or additions, emergency generators; enteen one-hundredths (68.17) feet to the point New installation and maintenance service. of beginning. Fully insured/licensed. Call Jason, Master Electrician: The description of the premises contained in 413-568-6293 HINTS FROM HELOISE said Mortgage shall control in the event of a ty- pographical error in this publication. JAMES FERRIS ELECTRICIAN The premises being offered for sale will be sold Lic.#E16303 subject to any and all restrictions, easements, Free estimate, senior discount. covenants, conditions, agreements, outstand- Insured. 40-yrs. experience. ing tax titles, unpaid real estate taxes, and oth- No job too small. Gift basket er municipal and public charges, assessments, Call 413-330-3682 liens or claims in the nature of liens, rights of POEHLMAN ELECTRIC Dear Heloise: One of the staff who helps my -- Karen M., Hazleton, Pa. others in adjacent streets and ways, and exist- disabled son is from Africa and has been here for Karen, popcorn with double butter? A potato ing encumbrances of record created prior to All types of wiring. several years. Now his wife and two young children with sour cream? These are rather heavy things to the mortgage, if any there be, and also subject Free estimates. Insured. to all federal, state and municipal laws, regula- SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE are coming, and I need some suggestions for items eat at bedtime. If you must eat something, try fruit AND WHOLE HOUSE to put in a gift basket for them. Since he has been or a small salad. A banana with a glass of milk can tions, codes and ordinances. KOHLER GENERATORS, SERVICE UPGRADES, here for several years, they do not need household be filling and provide you with vitamins and fiber. TERMS OF THE SALE: SMALL JOBS, POOLS. items. Can you help? -- Barbara H., Springfield, Better yet, I’d suggest that you eat a filling dinner A deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) by bank or certified check, will be required to Gutter de-icing cables Mo. and not eat or drink anything before bedtime. There installed. All calls answered! Barbara, they might like various food items. is an on-going debate about eating before bedtime, be paid by the highest bidder at the time and Best prices, prompt service. place of the sale and said bidder will be re- Lic. #A-16886 Have you asked your staff member if anyone in his with one side arguing that your metabolism slows quired to sign a Memorandum of Sale contain- (413)562-5816 family is allergic to certain kinds of food? You down at night and eating at that time causes weight ing the above and any announced terms. The wouldn’t want to put cheese in the basket if some- gain. The other side argues that some people lose sale will not be complete until such deposit is FIREWOOD one is lactose intolerant. You also might draw ideas weight, because they don’t eat enough during the paid and such Memorandum is signed. In the from the various sites that sell gift baskets. Ask day and become hungriest later at night. Please event the successful bidder at the public auc- AFFORDABLE FIREWOOD tion fails to perform in the time specified to pur- yourself, “What represents America?” Barbecue check with your doctor to see what he or she sug- chase the premises, the Mortgagee reserves sauces? A special beverage? Chocolate? gests and why you can’t sleep without eating before Seasoned and green. Cut, the right, at its sole election, to sell the split, delivered. Any length. You might want to go in a different direction and you go to bed. -- Heloise premises by foreclosure deed to the other qual- Now ready for immediate include small toys for the two children, depending RING AROUND THE TOILET ified bidders, in descending order beginning delivery. Senior, Veteran and on their ages, and maybe some nice things to pam- In two of our toilets there is a yel- with the next highest bidder and reserves the bulk discounts apply! Dear Heloise: right, at its sole election, to assume the bid of per the wife, such as body lotions, bubble bath and lowish or gold ring in the bowel at water level. It’s any defaulting or declining bidder. The Pur- things of that nature. very noticeable, and you can even feel it. I’ve tried chaser will be required to deliver the balance of Call: 413-530-4820 If any of my readers have suggestions, please let everything I can think of to clean and remove it but the bid price by bank or certified check within us know. -- Heloise no luck. What do you suggest? -- Betty B., Brookville, thirty (30) days of the date of the auction sale, at the law firm of Gelinas & Ward, LLP, 106 Wood Chopper Bob's Firewood SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Ohio Merriam Avenue, Leominster, MA 01453 at Heloise Betty, it sounds to me as though you have hard Green and Seasoned Firewood. which time the foreclosure deed and all related Hardwoods cut/split to length. P.O. Box 795001 water. With a mineral buildup you’ll need a lime documents will be delivered to the Purchaser. Boiler/firepit wood available! San Antonio, TX 78279-5001 remover (found in hardware and grocery stores). If The Purchaser will be solely responsible for fil- (413)301-5229 or (860)463-6519 Fax: 1-210-HELOISE you can find a spray-on type of lime remover, fol- ing and recording foreclosure documents and for the payment of deed excise stamps and fil- Email: [email protected] low the instructions on the bottle. This may take two ing and recording fees. The Mortgagee may THE HUNGRIES or even three applications, depending on how much postpone the sale by public proclamation at the GENERAL SERVICES Dear Heloise: I have a question. I need to eat buildup there is. But afterward, you can use a toilet original or postponed time and date of sale. A.R.A. JUNK & something at night that will hold me over until bowel cleaner with a little bleach to have a sparking, FURNITURE REMOVAL morning. Which is better and has fewer calories: a clean toilet. -- Heloise OTHERTERMS,IFANY,TOBEAN- NOUNCEDATTHETIMEANDPLACEOF bag of microwave popcorn with double butter or a ——— THESALE. FULL HOUSE CLEANOUTS medium baked potato with sour cream? Thank you. (c)2021 by King Features Syndicate Inc. Signed: Leominster Credit Union, Appliances, Garage Present holder of said mortgage We Recycle & Donate By its Attorney, C. Theodore Mariolis, Esq. 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