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JOHN STEINBECK Low of 55. www.thewestfieldnews.com VOL.Westfield 86 NO. 151 School TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 Westfield takes 75 cents Committee presses on first look at By Amy Porter knowledge, his leadership and his char- Correspondent acter will be sorely missed,” Diaz read. Accountability WESTFIELD – On behalf of the He pledged that the School Committee School Committee, Ramon Diaz, Jr. would do its best to honor Kevin took a moment at the start of Monday’s Sullivan’s memory by continuing with and MCAS meeting to remember “our colleague, “the work he loved.” friend and brother Kevin Sullivan,” fol- “If he were here he would tell us to be lowed by a moment of silence. strong, continue to press on and try not Sending condolences to his wife, chil- to make any foolish decisions. We can scores dren, parents and extended family, Diaz only promise that we will be strong and By Amy Porter expressed the loss to the district. continue to press on,” Diaz said with a WHS student representatives Aiden Chisholm and Heather Gamache. (Photo by Amy Porter) Correspondent “The City of Westfield and the stu- smile. He said the School Committee WESTFIELD – Westfield Public Schools dents of the Westfield Public School would be formally recognizing Sullivan’s Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski and Director system have experienced a great loss… contributions to the schools at a later his condolences, and said Kevin Sullivan was of Assessment and Accountability Denise Ruszala His compassion for student achieve- date. “always courteous, considerate and polite,” a spoke Monday about the district’s accountability ment, his collaborative nature, his Diaz said at the next meeting, the trait he said was shared by his family. data and MCAS results released by the Department committee would make a recommenda- Hoose spoke about the Aviation Maintenance of Elementary and Secondary Education late last tion to fill Kevin Sullivan’s role as Vice program at Westfield Technical Academy, sug- week. Chair. He also said that out of respect, gesting that they also provide the students a “We are no longer in need of intervention. The they would take some time to work with way forward to become pilots. He talked about district as a whole has improved significantly the City Council to eventually fill the the pilot shortage in the country, calling it a from last year,” Czaporowski said. vacant seat, following the guidelines in “21st century job opportunity.” This year, the state has done away with the level the City Charter. Westfield High School student representa- classifications. Two years ago (FY17), Westfield Mayor Brian P. Sullivan, who chairs tives Aiden Chisholm and Heather Gamache received a Level 3 status; last year new levels the School Committee, thanked them all talked about the start of school, with students were not assigned. “If they had the Level status, for their thoughts. “On behalf of the settling in, clubs getting up and running, and we got out of Level 3,” he said. family, thank all of you for your support sports teams doing well. Chisholm said they In place of levels is a new accountability sys- and wishes,” Mayor Sullivan said in have a new guidance counselor, several new tem with two classifications; not requiring assis- response. teachers and a new athletic director. tance or intervention, or requiring assistance. The Westfield School Committee Monday, During public participation, former new accountability system designated the vast Oct. 1, 2018. Councilor Brian Hoose also expressed See School Commiittee, Page 8 majority of schools and districts statewide as not requiring assistance or intervention (they fell in the Meeting Targets or Partially Meeting Targets categories), while other schools and districts were designated as in need of Focused/Targeted Support or Broad/Comprehensive Support. New restaurant The new accountability system considers: Student achievement, Student growth, High school completion, English proficiency, Chronic at familiar absenteeism, and Advanced coursework. The district as a whole is not requiring assis- tance or intervention. Only Westfield High School location on was listed as requiring assistance, based on atten- dance and absenteeism during the MCAS test. “Students need to be in school on those days. Congamond Lake Parents opting out can cause the school to (be By Greg Fitzpatrick listed as) requiring assistance,” Czaporowski said. Correspondent “We have already put together an attendance SOUTHWICK – Owners of a new food establish- committee,” he added, one which will be headed ment in town met with the Select Board during by Ruszala and Christopher Rogers, Administrator Monday night’s meeting for a meet and greet. of Student Interventions. Marc and Jessica Robling of Barkhamsted, Conn. are In terms of each school’s overall performance the owners of The Launch, located on 81 Point Grove relative to other schools in the state, Abner Gibbs Rd., overlooking Congamond Lake. The new venture Sue Canning of KEV’S Foundation speaks to students of Community was the highest performing elementary school assumes the space previously occupied by Legends of Christian School about the importance of AED’s on Monday after- this year, at a 51 accountability percentile, com- the Lake, which closed in May. The Robling’s closed noon. (Photo by Greg Fitzpatrick) pared to a 22 two years ago (FY2016). Last year, on purchasing the building on August 22. the accountability percentiles were not assigned “We love the area, we thought it was a great fit,” said to Grades 3 to 8, as they made the change to Next Jessica Robling. “It’s a friendly town.” Generation MCAS. The space is approximately 4,900 sq. ft. with a din- KEVS Foundation Ruszala said that last year, Abner Gibbs imple- ing room that holds 74 people and an outdoor patio mented full inclusion of Special Education teach- overlooking Congamond Lake that has an additional ers into the general classrooms, the only one to do capacity of 40 people. There is a smaller dining room so, although all of the schools are heading in that that has an occupancy of 30 and can be used for private donates AED to direction. parties. According to the Roblings, the property has 70 “We saw some really nice gains,” Ruszala said. parking spots. Other elementary schools which showed Prior to acquiring the building on 81 Point Grove increases included Franklin Ave, which rose from Rd., the Roblings ran a food service for the Westminster School, a boarding school in Simsbury, Conn.. The hilltown school 21 accountability percentile in FY16 to 43; couple also ran a catering business on the side and will Highland, which increased from 23 to 35, and By Greg Fitzpatrick Paper Mill which increased from 39 to 43. be continuing that at The Launch, making it accessible Correspondent for people to host brunches. Munger Hill remained at the 44 accountability GRANVILLE – The Community Christian School received an AED percentile, and Southampton Road School through KEVS Foundation on Monday afternoon. decreased slightly from 50 to 48. Susan Canning and Shannon Small of KEVS Foundation presented the Westfield Middle School remained at the 17 AED during a school assembly in front of students and staff. accountability percentile from FY16. Westfield Prior to Monday, the school didn’t have an AED present on the campus. Middle School North and Russell Elementary With the new law that was put into effect on July 1, all schools in were not listed because they changed grade levels Massachusetts are required to have an AED available at all school-spon- and closed (Russell). sored events. In 2017, Westfield Technical Academy was in Having just started their first year in their new location on 409 Main the 17 accountability percentile, and in 2018, Rd., Community Christian School will now be in compliance with the moved up to 34, another highlight for the district, law. Czaporowski said. “This is huge for us moving into a new facility,” said School WHS decreased from 28 in accountability per- Administrator Tim Sheranko. This is a blessing for us.” centile in 2017 to 26 in 2018. Czaporowski said A non-denominational school that isn’t affiliated with any church, the this incorporates the attendance and drop-out Community Christian School is a three-day model but a five-day school. rates, although he said the latter improved with On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, students attend the school and are in The Launch restaurant located at 81 Point Grove Rd. is the former Legends of the Lake and Salmon Brook See Data, Results, Page 8 See KEVS Donation, Page 8 restaurant. (WNG file photo)

Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alerting Systems WASHINGTON – FEMA, Emergency Alert System to radio, in coordination with the television, cable, and direct broad- Federal Communications cast satellite systems. Commission (FCC), will be The WEA portion of the test conducting a nationwide test of commences at 2:18 p.m. EDT, and the Emergency Alert System the EAS portion follows at 2:20 (EAS) and Wireless Emergency p.m. EDT. The test will assess the Alerts (WEA) on October 3. operational readiness of the infra- FEMA will send a test WEA structure for distribution of a Westfield Public Schools Director of Assessment to cell phones around the coun- national message and and Accountability Denise Ruszala and try on October 3, 2018, fol- Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski. (Photo sub- lowed by a test message via the See Alert Systems, Page 8 mitted) PAGE 2 - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Benefit concert for the Clara Jane Fedor family Please join us on Sunday Oct 14th at 2 pm at St Mary’s Carter Church in Westfield for a ben- Tyler and Lindsay efit concert for Christy Fedor, Carter of who is battling stage-four Newburyport are breast cancer. Ayslin Dziedzic, proud to announce the a parishioner and altar server at the church, is spearheading the birth of their daughter, event with the help of Dan Clara Jane Carter. Kane and his talented group of Born on September singers. Christy’s family is 14th at Anna Jaques very involved with St Mary’s Hospital in Parish and her two young boys attend school there. The event Newburyport, she will include Ayslin with the weighed 7 pounds, 4 Dan Kane singers featuring ounces and is 19 inch- Fred Marion, Traci Mnich- es long. Grandparents Napoli, DK Greats and the are John and Paula Pearls. Ayslin will be joined by York of Russell, MA, other young performers who belong to the parish: Sophie and Timothy and Lawry, Allie Masciadrelli, Wendy Carter of Alexis Anamisis, and Mia Windham, NH. Houser. The tickets are $10 each. For information, please contact Christy Brill-Dziedzic: 413-454-7910, or christywith- [email protected].

Odds & Ends LOCAL LOTTERY Last night’s numbers Kyrie Irving on flat-Earth MASSACHUSETTS WEDNESDAY THURSDAY TONIGHT comments: ‘I’m sorry’ MassCash 21-24-30-32-34 BOSTON (AP) — Kyrie Irving offered Mega Millions a simple message to science teachers Estimated jackpot: $336 million Monday. Numbers Evening “I’m sorry,” the Boston Celtics star said. 4-4-7-9 And with that, Irving made clear that he Numbers Midday regrets publicly saying that the Earth is 9-7-6-2 flat. Powerball Partly Cloudy. Partly Cloudy. Stray T-storms. Speaking Monday at the Forbes Under Estimated jackpot: $229 million 30 summit in Boston, the flat-Earth topic that Irving inserted himself into last year was discussed — and the All-Star guard 69-73 75-77 said he didn’t realize the effect that his WEATHER DISCUSSION claim would have once it went public. Today, cloudy skies during the morning hours followed by thun- “To all the science teachers, everybody T-storms. derstorms in the afternoon. High 67F. Chance of rain 90%. coming up to me like, ‘You know I’ve got CONNECTICUT Tonight, thunderstorms in the evening, then variable clouds Cash 5 02-04-06-14-35 overnight with still a chance of showers. Low 61F. Wednes- to reteach my whole curriculum?’ I’m day, sunshine and clouds mixed. High 73F. Winds NNW at 5 to sorry,” Irving said, as the room attending Lucky For Life 10 mph. Wednesday Night, partly cloudy. Low near 55F. Winds his session laughed. “I apologize. I apolo- 08-10-13-16-40, Lucky Ball: 1 light and variable. Thursday, partly cloudy skies. A stray shower Lucky Links Day or thunderstorm is possible. High 77F. gize.” 03-11-12-15-17-18-21-22 61-62 Irving said he’s since learned certain Lucky Links Night thoughts are best kept in “intimate conver- 06-10-12-14-15-17-19-21 sations.” Mega Millions Estimated jackpot: $336 million This whole saga started in February Play3 Day 8-2-4 2017, when Irving questioned whether the Play3 Night today Earth is flat on a podcast that came out 4-0-6 shortly before All-Star weekend that year Play4 Day 6:50 a.m. 6:32 p.m. 11 hours 42 Minutes 8-4-3-7 Play4 Night sunrise sunsET lENGTH OF dAY See Flat-Earth, Page 5 0-3-8-7

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Tuesday, Oct. 2, the 275th day of 2018. There are 90 days left in the year.

n Oct. 2, 1944, German troops crushed the two- that left 58 dead as an “act of pure evil.” Rock superstar Tom month-old Warsaw Uprising, during which a quar- In 2002, the Washington, D.C.-area sniper attacks began, Petty died at a Los Angeles hospital at the age of 66, a day Oter of a million people had been killed. setting off a frantic manhunt lasting three weeks. (John Allen after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Malibu, California. Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo were finally arrested for kill- The trial of Ahmed Abu Khattala, described as the mastermind On this date: ing 10 people and wounding three others; Muhammad was ex- of the 2012 attacks on a U.S. outpost in Benghazi, Libya, that In 1780, British spy John Andre was hanged in Tappan, New ecuted in 2009; Malvo was sentenced to life in prison.) left four Americans dead, got under way in Washington. (Khat- York, during the Revolutionary War. tala would be convicted of terrorism-related charges and sen- In 2006, an armed milk truck driver took a group of girls hos- tenced to 22 years in prison.) Three Americans were awarded In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson suffered a serious stroke tage in an Amish schoolhouse in Nickel Mines, Pa., killing five the Nobel Prize in medicine for discovering key genetic “gears” at the White House that left him paralyzed on his left side. of them and wounding five others before committing suicide. of the body’s 24-hour biological clock. In 1941, during World War II, German armies launched an all- Ten years ago: Today’s Birthdays: out drive against Moscow; Soviet forces succeeded in holding Republican Sarah Palin and Democrat Joe Biden sparred over Country singer-musician Leon Rausch (Bob Wills and the Tex- onto their capital. taxes, energy policy and the Iraq war in a high-profile vice- as Playboys) is 91. Retired MLB All-Star Maury Wills is 86. presidential debate at Washington University in St. Louis, in Movie critic Rex Reed is 80. Singer-songwriter Don McLean In 1950, the comic strip “Peanuts,” created by Charles M. which Palin sought to reclaim her identity as a spirited reformer is 73. Cajun/country singer Jo-el Sonnier (sahn-YAY’) is 72. Schulz, was syndicated to seven newspapers. and Biden tried to undercut the maverick image of GOP presi- Actor Avery Brooks is 70. Fashion designer Donna Karan is dential hopeful John McCain. More than a year after millionaire 70. Photographer Annie Leibovitz is 69. Rock musician Mike In 1967, Thurgood Marshall was sworn as an associate justice adventure Steve Fossett vanished on a solo flight over Califor- of the U.S. Supreme Court as the court opened its new term. Rutherford (Genesis, Mike & the Mechanics) is 68. Singer- nia’s rugged Sierra Nevada, searchers found the wreckage of actor Sting is 67. Actress Robin Riker is 66. Actress Lorraine his plane but no body inside. (Fossett’s remains were discov- Bracco is 64. Country musician Greg Jennings (Restless In 1970, one of two chartered twin-engine planes flying the ered in late Oct. 2008.) Wichita State University football team to Utah crashed into Heart) is 64. Rock singer Phil Oakey (The Human League) is a mountain near Silver Plume, Colorado, killing 31 of the 40 63. Rhythm-and-blues singer Freddie Jackson is 62. Singer- people on board. Five years ago: producer Robbie Nevil is 60. Retro-soul singer James Hunter is President Barack Obama met privately with congressional 56. Former NFL quarterback Mark Rypien is 56. Rock musician leaders at the White House for the first time since a partial In 1971, the music program “Soul Train” made its debut in na- Bud Gaugh (Sublime, Eyes Adrift) is 51. Folk-country singer tional syndication. government shutdown began, but there was no sign of prog- Gillian Welch is 51. Country singer Kelly Willis is 50. Actor Joey ress toward ending the impasse. Overloaded websites and Slotnick is 50. Rhythm-and-blues singer Dion Allen (Az Yet) is In 1984, Richard W. Miller became the first FBI agent to be jammed phone lines frustrated consumers for a second day as 48. Actress-talk show host Kelly Ripa (TV: “Live with Kelly and arrested and charged with espionage. (Miller was tried three they tried to sign up for coverage using new health insurance Ryan”) is 48. Singer Tiffany is 47. Rock singer Lene Nystrom is times; he was sentenced to 20 years in prison, but was re- exchanges. A jury in Los Angeles cleared a concert promoter 45. Actor Efren Ramirez is 45. Rhythm-and-blues singer LaTo- leased after nine years.) of negligence, rejecting a lawsuit brought by Michael Jackson’s cha Scott (Xscape) is 45. Gospel singer Mandisa (TV: “Ameri- mother claiming AEG Live had been negligent in hiring Conrad can Idol”) is 42. Actress Brianna Brown is 39. Rock musician In 1985, actor Rock Hudson, 59, died at his home in Beverly Murray, the doctor who killed the pop star with an overdose of Mike Rodden (Hinder) is 36. Tennis player Marion Bartoli is 34. Hills, California, after battling AIDS. a hospital anesthetic. Actor Christopher Larkin is 31. Rock singer Brittany Howard (Alabama Shakes) is 30. Actress Samantha Barks is 28. Ac- In 1986, the Senate joined the House in voting to override One year ago: tress Elizabeth McLaughlin is 25. President Reagan’s veto of stiff economic sanctions against Hours after the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, South Africa. President Donald Trump condemned the Las Vegas shooting THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 - PAGE 3

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The TUESDAY, OCT. 2 6-8 am: Wake Up Wed., with Tina Gorman City Council along with the Municipal Light Board 8-10am: Wednesday Roll Call - Rotating Hosts is accepting letters of intent to fill the vacancy. Westfield: 1st Wed On The Town with Mayor Brian Sullivan If you are interested in being considered for the Planning Board at 7 pm and Denny Atkins (8-10am) position, please send your letter of intent to: 2nd Wed Window into Westside City Clerk Karen M. Fanion, 59 Court Street, with Mayor Wil Reichelt (8-9am) Westfield, MA 01085 or at Southwick: [email protected]. Planning Board Meeting at 7 pm Chamber Chatter In order to qualify for the position, you must be Planning Board Public Hearing at 7:15 pm with Kate Phelon (9-10am) a registered voter and live in Ward 5. 3rd Wed Everything Southwick All letters of intent must be received by 5:00 PM Huntington: with Selectman Joe Deedy (8-9am) on October 12, 2018. The position will be filled at Council on Aging at 1 pm ArtsBeat with Mark Auerbach (9-10am) a joint public meeting of the City Council and Board of Assessors at 6 pm 4th Wed Rock on Westfield Municipal Light Board to be held on Thursday, Historical Commission at 7 pm October 18, 2018 at 6:00 PM in the City Council with Harry Rock (8-9am) Chambers, Municipal Building, Westfield. Boys and Girls Club Hour Submitted by WEDNESDAY, OCT. 3 with Bill Parks (9-10am) Karen M. Fanion ~ City Clerk ••••••• THuRSDAyS •••••• Westfield: 6-8 am: The Westfield News Radio Show, Zoning, Planning and Development with host Patrick Berry Meeting at 6 pm 8-9 am: In The Flow with Rob & Joe: Municipal Light Board at 7 pm Westfield Tech. 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She cried. I tried to tell her The Kitchen Fixer Upper that things were okay, but she said she saw the devil in my By Eliana Lakritz eyes and would do anything it took to win my soul back. MS RD LDN Refrigerator Revamp: My Dad had her sent to the hospital soon after that. It Making the healthier choice may be was the eighties and the hospital was a terrible place. I Clinical Dietitian, always felt it was my fault that she was put there. She Baystate Noble Hospital as simple as adjusting what you see. came home between the electroshock treatments. When Making healthy changes to your diet After you grocery shop, cut up vegeta- she was on the medicine they gave her, she was like a can often be difficult to implement and bles or chop up fruits. Keep them in the zombie. My Dad said if she didn’t keep taking it, he would maintain. What if eating healthier was front of the refrigerator to make them leave her. She said she couldn’t hear God’s voice anymore as simple as modifying your kitchen more inviting. Storing them in to-go and wouldn’t take it. storage and making slight substitutions snack bags or containers also makes He set her up in an apartment, gave her some money, to foods you already eat? Let’s discuss them convenient on busy days. One way kept her on his life insurance, and checked in on her once some small modifications you can make to prevent waste is to store older prod- a week. Sometimes we’d get to see her, but just for a few that will help you and your family live ucts (like milk or yogurt) in front of new minutes. Even then it was hard. She wasn’t always like healthier lives. products so that you don’t forget to fin- that. She was funny, a long time ago, and danced. She’d ish them first. made great baklava. She’d bought me my first drum set. Grocery Store Fix: Meal prepping is a good idea for those Everybody she loved got a baklava. Everyone she thought Not surprisingly, one of the most lacking motivation to cook regularly was special in some way. common culprits of poor diet quality is and can work well for those with busy She stayed in that apartment, praying on her knees or unhealthy grocery store purchases. You schedules. Prepare 2-3 extra servings of going to the hospital to fight the demons, for fifteen years. protein (fish, poultry, hard boiled eggs, My Dad heard about the Carson Center and convinced­ can cut down on nutritionally-empty foods (think potato chips, cakes, cook- beans, lean cuts of beef or pork) when Mom to give it a try. There were new meds to try and a Eliana Lakritz MS RD LDN, Clinical you have the time to do so. You can also group. After six months, I saw her laugh again. They even ies, ice cream and candy) if they are not as readily available. Limiting your Dietitian, Baystate Noble Hospital. cook a larger batch of vegetables or had therapy for us, for Dad and I, who had watched the (WNG file photo) healthy starches (brown rice, quinoa, mystery of mental illness take our family to terrible places access to unhealthy foods for times baked sweet potato, and winter squash). far apart from one another. when you’re bored can be an easy first as low-sodium beans (chickpeas, black Mother’s Day has always been hard for me. But this step. Also, you are way more likely to This way, you have healthy leftovers and kidney beans) or tuna/chicken are available to re-purpose throughout the year, I went to see my mom and she made me a bak­lava make impulsive food choices when you convenient and do not require cooking. like you wouldn’t believe. I saved some for my Carson shop on an empty stomach and/or go week. Store them in clear containers so Many varieties of fruits and vegetables that you don’t forget about them. Meal therapist, but mom had already brought her some. And for grocery shopping without a list. Combat are available in a can and retain the the group. prepping can prevent you from relying both of these pitfalls by eating healthy, same nutritional value as the frozen or By JAC Patrissi satiating meals and then creating a gro- on expensive, unhealthy convenience or fresh options. Be sure to read the label take-out meals that can negatively cery list containing whole grains, lean and rinse as necessary to minimize proteins, fruits, vegetables and low-fat impact your health. added salt. Frozen fruits and vegetables ——— dairy products. are healthy and economical for out of There are some food swaps you can If you are interested in learning more season produce. Other easier swaps about nutrition counseling sessions with make that are both healthy and budget- include skim or 1% milk instead of friendly. Certain canned products are a registered dietitian at Baystate Noble whole milk and whole wheat bread Hospital, please call 413-568-2811 ex: convenient and easy to grab and go. For instead of white bread. example, canned protein products, such 5671 for more information.

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Don’t get me wrong, I think children of all abilities should be able to enjoy themselves at a playground. But for our tax dollars to go towards paying nearly $1 MILLION dollars for a handicapped playground I think is insane! In reviewing the articles on this, it seems one mom’s fight for her kids is mak- ing officials of this town too soft and allowing the spending White House tells FBI it can of almost a million dollars on a playground. No elected per- son has the nerve to stand up and say that we won’t spend $1 million dollars on a playground because they’ll be seen as callous and uncaring. BS! Where are our “fiscally conserva- talk to anyone about Kavanaugh tive” councilors now? And exactly how many kids will use this playground? Very few. It will be taken over by kids with- WASHINGTON (AP) — The White out disabilities. How about rehabbing one of the many parks House has given the FBI clearance to we currently have by adding a few pieces of playground interview anyone it wants to by Friday equipment instead of spending almost $1 million dollars on a in its investigation of sexual misconduct new playground? The “every kid gets a trophy” society has allegations against Supreme Court nom- lead to our fear of hurting someone’s feelings and now the inee Brett Kavanaugh. wasteful spending of tax dollars. Let’s put this in perspective, The new guidance, described to The anywhere from 20-50 people PER WEEKEND and 15-20 Associated Press by a person familiar people several days per week play pickleball. In a cost-benefit with it, was issued to the FBI over the analysis, spending $20,000-40,000 for +/-80 pickleball play- weekend in response to Democratic and ers each week would be a better city investment than news media pushback that the scope of $922,000 on an entirely new playground for a handful of the probe was too narrow. handicapped kids. Yup, snowflakes, I said it! It comes as the FBI presses ahead with its investigation, questioning in Great job by the Westfield Historical commission on the recent days at least four people about ghost tours this past weekend! I loved the way they changed accusations of misconduct against it up this year to focus on the city’s founding families to tie it Kavanaugh dating to when he was in in with our 350th celebration. So cool! Thank you, thank you, high school and college. Among the wit- thank you to all the volunteers! My family and I absolutely nesses interviewed were men who loved it. Great entertainment for the dollar! California college professor Christine Blasey Ford says were present at a party of teenagers in the early 1980s at which she says she was sexually assaulted by Trump hails NAFTA revamp, Kavanaugh. President Donald Trump, addressing Trudeau calls it ‘win-win-win’ concerns about the probe’s expansive- ness at a news conference Monday, said WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump hailed he wants the FBI to do a “comprehen- his revamped North American trade agreement with Canada sive” investigation and “it wouldn’t In this Sept. 4, 2018 photo, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, listens to and Mexico as a breakthrough for U.S. workers on Monday, bother me at all” if agents pursued accu- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. speak during a Senate Judiciary Committee nomina- vowing to sign it by late November. But it still faces a lengthy sations made by three women who have tions hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. FBI agents interviewed one of the path to congressional approval after serving for two decades come forward. But he also said Senate three women who have accused Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct as Republicans as a political football for American manufacturing woes. Republicans are determining the param- and Democrats quarreled over whether the bureau would have enough time and Embracing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which the eters of the investigation and “ultimate- freedom to conduct a thorough investigation before a high-stakes vote on his Canadians joined just before a Sunday midnight deadline, ly, they’re making the judgment.” nomination to the nation’s highest court. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File) Trump branded it the “USMCA,” a moniker he said would “My White House will do whatever replace the 24-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement, the senators want,” Trump said. “The or NAFTA. With a satisfied smile, the president said the new Another witness, Patrick “P.J.” its. one thing I want is speed.” name had a “good ring to it,” repeating U-S-M-C-A several Smyth, answered “every question” he Officials insisted that they were not The White House instructed the FBI times. was asked and told agents he had “no “micromanaging” the new one-week to interview anyone it deems relevant to But he noted that the agreement would need to be ratified knowledge” of the small gathering that review of Kavanaugh’s background and the inquiry, but required the work to be by Congress, a step that could be affected by the outcome of Ford described, according to his attor- insisted that Republican senators were done by Friday, according to the person the fall elections as Democrats seek to regain majorities in the ney, Eric Bruce. Smyth also told the FBI dictating the inquiry’s scope. familiar with the discussions, who spoke House and Senate. When a reporter suggested he seemed he doesn’t have “knowledge of Ford’s But questions about the investiga- on condition of anonymity to discuss confident of approval after his announcement, he said he was allegations of improper conduct against tion’s expansiveness mounted as addi- private conversations. “not at all confident” — but not because of the deal’s merits Kavanaugh,” Bruce said. tional witnesses came forward with The revised guidance was aimed at or defects. Ford has said Smyth, whom she accounts they wanted to present to the promoting an investigation that could “Anything you submit to Congress is trouble, no matter remembered as “P.J.,” was downstairs, FBI about Kavanaugh’s behavior. tamp down Democratic criticism and what,” Trump said, predicting that Democrats would say, not anywhere near the event. In a statement Sunday, a Yale class- satisfy on-the-fence Republicans about “Trump likes it so we’re not going to approve it.” The FBI has also interviewed Leland mate of Kavanaugh’s said he is “deeply its thoroughness and fairness while also U.S. President Donald Trump is boasting about his latest Keyser, who Ford said attended the troubled by what has been a blatant ensuring a fixed deadline to prevent the revamped trade agreement with America’s two neighbors - a same party. Keyser’s attorney, Howard mischaracterization by Brett himself of probe from becoming open-ended and pact he’s calling USMCA - for the United States, Mexico and Walsh, said she was questioned by FBI his drinking at Yale.” Charles “Chad” spanning weeks. Officials said it was Canada. The deal has a “good ring to it,” he says. (Oct. 1) agents Saturday, but he didn’t provide Ludington, who now teaches at North possible, but not likely, the bureau could Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday that any additional details about the inter- Carolina State University, said he was a complete its work before Friday. his country was in a more stable place now that it had com- view. friend of Kavanaugh’s at Yale and said Trump said a comprehensive investi- pleted the negotiations. He said the deal needed to be fair Walsh has said his client doesn’t Kavanaugh was “a frequent drinker, and gation is “a good thing” for Kavanaugh since one trading partner was 10 times larger. He said Canada know Kavanaugh and has no recollec- a heavy drinker.” and that while it was fine that the FBI did not simply accept “any deal.” tion of ever being at a party with him. While saying that youthful drinking wants to interview all three women who “We got the right deal. We got a win-win-win for all three He has said Keyser believes Ford’s should not condemn a person for life, have made accusations, “we don’t want countries,” Trudeau said. account but is “unable to corroborate it Ludington said he was concerned about to go on a witch hunt, do we?” Likewise, outgoing Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto because she has no recollection of the Kavanaugh’s statements under oath Sen. Susan Collins of Maine — one said via Twitter that the deal negotiated over the past 13 incident in question.” before the Senate Judiciary Committee. of three Republican senators who was months “achieves what we proposed at the beginning: a win- Ford shared her allegation at an A third woman, Julie Swetnick, instrumental last week in holding up win-win agreement.” extraordinary congressional hearing last accused Kavanaugh and his friend Mark Kavanaugh’s confirmation vote — said week that also included Kavanaugh’s Judge of excessive drinking and inap- she had extensive conversation with the angry and emotional denial. As of propriate treatment of women in the White House counsel’s office and is Monday afternoon, she had not been early 1980s, among other accusations. “confident that the FBI is doing a thor- contacted by the FBI to schedule an Kavanaugh has called her accusations a ough investigation and that it will be interview, according to a person close to “joke.” Judge “categorically” denies the The Westfield News helpful to us as we make our decisions.” her. allegations. As Republicans and Democrats quar- A publication of the Westfield News Group LLC The FBI interviewed a separate accus- Swetnick’s attorney, Michael Avenatti, reled over whether the FBI would have er over the weekend — Deborah said Monday that his client was willing Flora Masciadrelli James Johnson-Corwin enough time and freedom to conduct a Ramirez, who has said Kavanaugh to cooperate with the FBI but has not Director of Sales/ Multi-Media Manager thorough investigation before a vote on exposed himself to her when both were been contacted. Classified Manager the nomination, FBI agents have been Marie Brazee students at Yale University in the 1980s. As the fresh review unfolded, the Chris Putz Business Manager interviewing multiple witnesses from Ramirez also provided investigators prosecutor brought in by Republicans to Sports Editor Kavanaugh’s high school and college with the names of others who she said question Ford at last week’s hearing Lorie Perry years. Director of Ad Production could corroborate her account, accord- outlined in a memo why she did not They include Mark Judge, a high ing to a person familiar with her ques- believe criminal charges would be school friend of Kavanaugh’s who Ford tioning. brought against Kavanaugh if it were a Patrick R. Berry has said was in the room when a drunk- criminal case rather than a Supreme President Kavanaugh has denied that allegation. en Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her. Since Trump, under pressure from Court confirmation process. Judge has denied misconduct allega- three undecided Republicans, ordered Rachel Mitchell argued that that there 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 tions. On Monday, his lawyer Barbara the FBI to reopen Kavanaugh’s back- were inconsistencies in Ford’s narrative (413)562-4181 “Biz” Van Gelder said Judge had been ground check Friday, the White House and said no one has corroborated Ford’s www.thewestfieldnews.com interviewed “but his interview has not has scrambled to defend the process account. Ford was not questioned as been completed.” She declined to elabo- from Democratic complaints that cer- part of a criminal proceeding but in the rate. tain witnesses were being kept off-lim- confirmation process. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 - PAGE 5

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Irzyk, 36, of 7 Brian Drive, Hebron, Conn., was injured. released on her personal recognizance pending a Nov. 1 hear- State police say additional ing after she was arraigned on a charge of assault and battery Westfield PumpkinFest Art & Author Show charges may be filed as troop- on a family or household member brought by Granville police. ers continue to investigate. WESTFIELD — ArtWorks Westfield, a local own tent, tables, chairs and other display vehi- It was not immediately clear arts & cultural organization promoting the rich cles. The event takes place rain or shine. if the suspect has a lawyer. and talented artistic diversity of Westfield and Display fee is non-refundable. All mediums are the surrounding communities, is seeking artists welcome. There is no fee to apply. Deadline to Police Logs and authors to participate in our second annual apply is October 6th. ART & AUTHOR SHOW. Westfield PumpkinFest has doubled in size Daughter pleads In conjunction Westfield PumpkinFest 2018 this year, extending from the Green on Park WESTFIELD taking place in downtown Westfield on October Square north down Elm Street to Franklin guilty to stealing Major crime and incident report 13th, ArtWorks Westfield will host our fall Street. Elm Street will be closed to traffic and Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018 ART & AUTHOR SHOW in the grassy, open transformed into a day-long fall festival! dead mother’s 8:50 a.m.: animal complaint, Jefferson Street, an animal control area between Blended Vintage Marketplace Organizers expect thousands of visitors to officer reports she responded to a report of a sick cat wandering in and the Westfield Transportation Center on attend this event! benefits the hallway of a multi-family residence, the black cat was trans- Elm Street from 12noon to 6:00pm. The show Artists should submit two jpeg images of BOSTON (AP) — A ported to the municipal animal shelter. will also extend along Elm Street in the Gaslight your work to westfieldartsandculture@gmail. Massachusetts woman has Gallery District. com for consideration. Authors are asked to pleaded guilty to stealing more Flat-Earth Space to accommodate up to twenty artists send your contact information and a sample list than $155,000 worth of her Continued from Page 3 and authors to display and sell their work at the of your works. For more information about the dead mother’s Social Security show is available on a first come, first served show and reserving your display space, please benefits. in New Orleans. It became a major story and even NBA Commissioner Adam Silver — who, like Irving, went to Duke basis. Display space is 10’ x 10’. Display fee is email Show Coordinator Cheryl Crowe at Prosecutors say 55-year-old just $20. Artists and authors must provide their [email protected]. Catherine Anzalone entered her — was asked to offer his opinion. plea in a Boston federal court “Kyrie and I went to the same college,” Silver said then. “He Friday to theft of public funds. may have taken some different courses.” Anzalone’s mother was Irving indicated in the days and months that followed the pod- receiving monthly retirement cast that he initially made the remarks to promote conversation and Art teacher honors bicycle manufacturer with mural benefits from Social Security prove a point how stories in this social-media age can spread rap- when she died in March 2000. idly. But then he told The New York Times in early June of this FITCHBURG, Mass. (AP) — Iver Johnson, whose bicycle manufacturing business was Authorities say Social year that he was not completely sure whether the Earth was flat or among the city’s industrial gems before it was shuttered decades ago, is the subject of a new Security was never notified of round. Main Street mural. the woman’s death, and it con- “I do research on both sides,” Irving said at the time. “I’m not “I want to use art and history to inspire,” said artist Jon Allen who stood beside a 70-by-13 tinued to deposit the benefits against anyone that thinks the Earth is round. I’m not against any- side wall at 35 Main St., which is being renovated. into a bank account she shared one that thinks it’s flat. I just love hearing the debate.” His hands stained maroon, Allen swirled a brush around the edge of a plastic paint container. with Anzalone. He said Monday he’d like to have the matter put to rest, and Allen, of Fitchburg, Allen, who teaches art and design at Littleton High School, said he Authorities say Anzalone noted that this escapade was a good lesson of how words that come approached City Hall over a year ago wanting to create another mural for the city. stole $155,736 from April 2000 from influential people can have enormous power. About three years prior, he and artist Sophy Tuttle completed a mural of environmentalist throughCan YouApril Help 2017. Sarah? She was “At the time, I was like huge into conspiracies,” Irving said. Marion Stoddart, who led the effort to clean up the Nashua River that had been polluted with arrested in February. “And everybody’s been there.” Sarah Helps Seniors waste from industrial businesses. The Stoddart mural is hard to miss, overlooking the river and The Rockland woman faces Other NBA superstars, including Irving’s “Uncle Drew” movie downtown. up to 10 years in prison during co-star Shaquille O’Neal, entered the flat-Earth fray Can in recent City Hall referred Allen to the Community Development Office, whose executive director, her sentencing hearing sched- months. O’Neal once echoed Irving’s stance, that the EarthYou is flat. Tom Skwierawski, reached out to ReImagine North of Main, the group working to revitalize uled for Jan. 10. “But I was playing,” O’Neal told AP earlier this year. the North of Main neighborhood, said Allen. Help On Sept. 19, ReImagine North of Main’s director, Tricia Pistone, watched as Allen and artist Sarah? Jason Mombert, of Rochester, New York, painted a large image of a cyclist beside a portrait of www.sarahgillett.org www.sarahgillett.org Johnson himself. Business leaders call for fixing immigration system ReImagine North of Main commissioned the Iver Johnson mural, she said. BOSTON (AP) — A new coalition of Massachusetts business leaders is calling for better The work of public art is one cog in the city’s effort to get the wheels of arts and culture protections for foreign-born workers and entrepreneurs, including those that help power the turning downtown. state’s booming science and tech sectors. “While North of Main supports big projects, like the Fitchburg Artists Community and the The Massachusetts Business Coalition on Immigration announced its formation Monday. Fitchburg Art Museum, you also need authentic art that the public can enjoy on a daily basis,” Officials from Bain and Company, the Worcester Chamber of Commerce and the Kendall she said. Square Association were among the local companies and Allen hopes the public artwork pull students and businesses downtown. business organizations signing on. “The next challenge is getting the businesses back to Main Street as well,” he said. Similar nonpartisan coalitions are active in Illinois, Florida, How Did This In fact, the building on which the mural is going is being renovated, and the building’s owner, Texas and Colorado. Massachusetts officials say they’re HouseHelp Seniors? Matt Fournier, is still searching for a tenant to occupy the building. Fournier did not respond developing a policy agenda soon. Members Monday said to a request for more information about his plans for the building on the corner of Main Street amongWant the To initialKnow prioritiesA Secret? will be to ensure companies can and Willow streets. still hire high-skilledAsk Sarah. workers. According to Allen, the building was once a bike shop. They’llwww.sarahgillett.org also advocate for legal residency for Haitians, “I remember buying a bike here when I was a kid,” he said. Salvadorans and others on expiring Temporary Protected It wasn’t an Iver Johnson model, he said. But in painting an ode to the man whose bicycles Status. The group aims to recruit 200 business leaders in the www.sarahgillett.org were ridden by the late Arthur Longsjo, Allen hopes to help familiarize younger residents with effort. a piece of Fitchburg history. PAGE 6 - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS HEALTHFITNESS

Dr. William Burke goes over a PET brain scan Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018 at Banner Principal Scientist Jessica Langbaum discusses GeneMatch, a confidential registry of people Alzheimers Institute in Phoenix. It may be too late to stop Alzheimer’s in people who already interested in volunteering for Alzheimer’s studies who are ages 55 to 75 and have not been have some mental decline but Banner is conducting two studies that target the very earliest diagnosed with any mental decline, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018 at Banner Alzheimers Institute brain changes while memory and thinking skills are still intact in hope of preventing the in Phoenix. More than 70,000 people have signed up since the registry began three years disease. (AP Photo/Matt York) ago, said Langbaum. “Most of them have been touched by the disease personally,” either by having a family member or close friend with it.” (AP Photo/Matt York) Studies in healthy older people aim to prevent Alzheimer’s PHOENIX (AP) — It may very, very early,” said Dr. mother, Ivy Segal, gave a be too late to stop Alzheimer’s Eliezer Masliah, neurosci- DNA sample through a cheek in people who already have ence chief at the National swab and joined the registry some mental decline. But Institute on Aging. in August. Her father was a what if a treatment could tar- His agency is funding the patient at Banner and died of get the very earliest brain prevention studies with the Alzheimer’s in 2011 at age changes while memory and Alzheimer’s Association, 87. Watching him go from a thinking skills are still intact, several foundations, and mild-mannered man whose in hope of preventing the dis- Novartis and Amgen, makers smile could light up a room to ease? Two big studies are of two experimental drugs what he was like when he going all out to try. being tested. died was devastating, she Clinics throughout the The goal is to try to block said. United States and some other the earliest steps of plaque Being in GeneMatch countries are signing up par- formation in healthy people doesn’t necessarily mean ticipants — the only studies who show no symptoms of you’ll find out if you have the of this type enrolling healthy dementia but are at higher gene — folks with and with- older people. risk for it because of age and out it may be contacted about “The excitement in the a gene that makes it more various studies. But to be in Alzheimer’s field right now is likely. one of the two prevention prevention,” said Dr. Eric To participate, people must studies, people must agree to Reiman, executive director of first join GeneMatch, a confi- learn their APOE4 status and the Banner Alzheimer’s dential registry of folks inter- have at least one copy of the Institute in Phoenix, which is ested in volunteering for vari- gene. leading the work. ous Alzheimer’s studies who Participants get periodic are ages 55 to 75 and have not brain scans and memory and It may be that they were been diagnosed with any thinking tests every six tried too late, like lowering mental decline. months. They are given cholesterol after someone has They are checked for the experimental drugs or place- suffered a heart attack whose APOE4 gene, which doesn’t bo versions of them for sev- damage can’t be undone, destine someone to develop eral years. Larry Rebenack, 71, finishes his gene testing procedure Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018 at Banner Reiman said. Alzheimer’s but raises that One study is enrolling peo- Alzheimers Institute in Phoenix. “I have a lot of friends and acquaintances I’ve seen deterio- Scientists so far have been risk. About one in four people ple with two copies of the rate,” including one who started blowing through stop signs on a route to a golf course they unable to find a treatment to have one copy of the gene gene. They are given either had safely traveled for years, and another who forgot not only where he had parked his car stop the progression of and about 2 percent have two shots every few months of a but even what kind of car it was, Rebenack said. “It’s a disease that takes a little part of you Alzheimer’s in people who copies, one from each parent. drug intended to help the away each day.” (AP Photo/Matt York) already have some mental More than 70,000 people immune system clear plaque decline. So two large studies have signed up since the reg- from the brain or daily pills of scans of plaque starting to acquaintances I’ve seen dete- that takes a little part of you are trying to prevent istry began three years ago, a drug intended to prevent build. They will get one of riorate,” including one who away each day.” Alzheimer’s by targeting the said Jessica Langbaum, one first steps of plaque forma- two doses of the drug to pre- started blowing through stop Rebenack has decided to very first brain changes. (Oct. of the Banner study leaders. tion, or placebo versions of vent plaque formation or pla- signs on a route to a golf learn whether he has the gene 2) “Most of them have been these experimental treat- cebo pills. course they had safely trav- if researchers give him the “What we have been learn- touched by the disease per- ments. Larry Rebenack, 71, of the eled for years, and another chance to find out. ing, painfully, is that if we sonally,” either by having a The other study is in people Phoenix suburb of Surprise, who forgot not only where he “It’s like any other piece of really want to come up with family member or close who either have two copies of Arizona, joined GeneMatch had parked his car but even information. It helps you plan therapies that will modify the friend with it, she said. APOE4 or one copy of the in August. what kind of car it was, your life and you owe it to all disease, we need to start very, Langbaum’s 67-year-old gene plus evidence on brain “I have a lot of friends and Rebenack said. “It’s a disease your loved ones, too.”

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Broken bones are a scourge of aging. A hip six years, one fracture was prevented — a fracture can start a long decline that lands ratio that some experts said makes treatment someone in a nursing home. The risk is most worth considering. common in women after menopause. Two rare problems are tied to bisphospho- But who should use drugs called bisphos- nates — deterioration of the jawbone and phonates is debatable. They’re recommended unusual leg fractures. No cases of either for people with severely brittle bones, called occurred, but the study wasn’t big enough to osteoporosis, but their value is less clear for rule out this risk. millions of others with moderate bone loss. Other results stood out: Fewer women in Yet “that’s the group in whom 80 percent the drug group were found to have cancer of fractures occur,” and the new results sug- — 84 versus 121 in the placebo group. gest they also may benefit from treatment, However, the study was not designed to test said Dr. Ian Reid of the University of for this, so other factors such as a family his- Auckland in New Zealand. tory of cancer may have influenced those He led the study, reported Monday at an numbers. Deaths and heart attacks also were American Society for Bone and Mineral fewer in the drug group, but the difference Research meeting in Montreal and published was so small it could have occurred by by the New England Journal of Medicine. chance alone. Still, doctors said these were encouraging ABOUT BONE LOSS signs also seen in some earlier research. Estrogen keeps bones strong; they weaken “It now raises the question, should we be after menopause when levels of that hormone doing additional studies” to look for cancer drop. It often gets worse after 65, and women and heart benefits from these drugs, said Dr. of that age are advised to have a bone min- Michael Econs, an Indiana University pro- eral density scan — a low-dose X-ray to fessor who is president of the bone society. estimate bone strength. If osteoporosis is found, treatment usually THE BOTTOM LINE is Fosamax, Boniva or generic versions of Novartis supplied the drug but had no role The Nobel prize laureate in medicine or physiology 2018 is shown on the screen as James P these drugs, which help prevent bone from in the study; a New Zealand government Allison, left, and Tasuku Honjo, during the presentation at the Karolinska Institute in being lost faster than the body is able to health agency sponsored it. Reid consults for Stockholm, Sweden, Monday Oct. 1, 2018. The citation for this year’s Nobel Prize in renew it. Some people don’t stick with the the company and other drugmakers. Medicine says the two honorees developed therapies for treating cancer. (AP Photo) pills or endure digestive side effects, so the An IV infusion of generic Reclast costs medicines also can be given by IV, usually $200 to $500, depending on insurance and Cancer Care once a year. other factors, several doctors said. Other Continued from Page 6 However, concern about some rare side bisphosphonates may give similar benefits effects have limited their use, along with a “but we can’t be certain of that,” Reid said. co-chair of microbiology and immunobiol- California, Berkeley, he was studying a pro- lack of evidence that they might help before The benefits also can’t be assumed to ogy at Harvard Medical School, told The tein named CTLA-4. He learned that the bone loss becomes severe. extend to women under 65 or to men, said Associated Press. “There are patients over a protein could put the brakes on T cells, creat- Dr. Clifford J. Rosen of Maine Medical decade ago who had an incredibly poor prog- ing what’s called an immune “checkpoint.” THE NEW RESEARCH Center Research Institute and an editor at the nosis and now, a decade out, they are living He then created an antibody that blocked The study involved 2,000 women, average medical journal. normal lives.” the protein’s action — in other words, it age 71, with moderate bone loss. One quarter Gauging a patient’s risk and need for treat- Dr. Jedd Wolchok, chief of the melanoma released the brakes so the T cells could do had previously had a fracture. They were ment should focus on age and previous bro- and immunotherapeutics service at Memorial their job. assigned to get a Novartis drug, sold as ken bones, not just the bone mineral density Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, Working separately, Honjo discovered Reclast in the United States and Aclasta else- score, Rosen said. said: “An untold number of lives ... have been another protein, called PD-1, that also ham- where, or a placebo IV solution every 18 But “if you’re at high risk and you’re saved by the science that they pioneered.” pers T cells’ ability to attack cancer, but in a months. going to be treated, this is the kind of therapy Indeed, a drug based on Honjo’s research somewhat different way. After six years, 122 women in the drug you probably should get,” he said. was used to treat former President Jimmy Allison’s research led to development of Carter, who was diagnosed in 2015 with the drug Yervoy, approved in 2011 after stud- melanoma that had spread to his brain. A year ies showed it extended the survival of some later, he announced he no longer needed treat- patients with late-stage melanoma. A few ment. years later, developers created drugs that Southwick Senior Center Trips Allison, 70, who was in New York hotel for release the PD-1 brake Honjo discovered — New England Accordion in Canaan, CT. Friday October 5, 2018. Leave Center at 10:45 a scientific meeting, said at a news confer- Keytruda and Opdivo, now commonly adver- am. Cost is $3.00. Meal from Pop’s Diner. Sign up & money due, Oct. 5, 2018. ence that the Nobel committee evidently had tised on TV. Berkshire Scenic Railroad Museum, Adams, MA. Date: Saturday October 13, 2018; leave trouble reaching him to break the news. But Allison said the biggest challenge with Center at 8:00 am. Cost is $15.00. Sign up ASAP; tickets need to be purchased in advance his cellphone lit up with a call from his son at immunotherapy now is to learn why it helps as the train sells out fast due to foliage season. Call 413-569-5498 to sign up for any of these 5:30 a.m., when the names of the winners some patients but not others — and how to events. were released. combine it with traditional therapies to And soon, “there were people beating on improve outcomes and reduce side effects. my door at 6 in the morning with Champagne,” “It’s a great emotional privilege to meet he said. cancer patients who’ve been successfully Lunch at the Russell Senior Center At a news conference in Kyoto, Honjo, 76, treated with immune checkpoint blockade. The Russell Council on Aging serves lunch at the Russell Senior Center, 65 Main St., told how a member of his golf club once They are living proof of the power of basic Russell, each Tuesday at noon. Lunch is provided by Highland Valley Elder Services. There walked up to thank him for the discovery that science,” he said in a statement. is not a fee for lunch, but a $3.00 donation is suggested by Highland Valley. Reservations was used to treat his lung cancer. His research also inspired the name of the should be made and meal choice stated, by calling and leaving a message at 862-6205, by “He told me, ‘Thanks to you I can play golf Checkpoints, a musical group of cancer the Sunday evening before. The menu for Tuesday, October 2nd is meatball grinder or baked again,’” he recalled. “That was a blissful researchers for which Allison plays harmoni- potato pollock, served with stewed tomatoes, whipped potatoes, pumpernickel bread with moment. A comment like that makes me hap- ca. lemon pudding for dessert. pier than any prize.” The Nobel in physics will be announced Scientists had been trying for a century to Tuesday, followed by the award for chemistry harness the immune system against cancer, on Wednesday and the peace prize on Friday. but it was a struggle. Normally, key immune The prize in economics will be announced Free Yoga Dance system soldiers called T cells seek out and next Monday. Let Your Yoga Dance is a joyous celebration of spirit, mind, and body. It is a movement attack invaders. But for poorly understood No Nobel in literature is being given this based practice that everyone can participate in. In “LYYD” we combine gentle yoga, user reasons, it was hard to rev them up against year because the Swedish Academy, the body friendly dance, and all genres of music and build an intentional community. There becomes cancer. that selects the winner, has been in turmoil a moving connection between dancers, where self-expression, laughter, and feelings of In an interview Monday, Allison said he after sex abuse and financial scandal allega- gratitude come alive. As we move through the seven energy centers of the body, the heart wasn’t trying to cure cancer but to understand tions. pumps, the brain is challenged, strength and balance are improved, and feelings of love and how T cells work when, at the University of compassion are shared! Students receive an aerobic workout without even knowing it! All bodies are able to participate in this fun-filled practice. There is no required floor “work” and there are always chairs available for those who wish to move from a seated position or sim- ply take a break. This is free to all cancer survivors and their caretakers/ friends. Join us at the YMCA of Greater Westfield, Tuesday, October 9th at 2:30PM. For more information, contact Cindy Agan, Fitness Director, at [email protected] or 413.568.8631. Huntington Health Fair The Huntington Council on Aging will be hosting a Health Fair on Saturday, October 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Stanton Hall located at 26 Russell Road in Huntington. Vendors will include: Blue Skye Wellness, Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice, Diabetes Prevention Program, Edward Jones Financial Planning, FRTA Van Service, Griswold Home Care, Highland Valley Elder Services, Hilltown Community Ambulance Association, Hilltown Community Health Centers, HOPE Nurse, Huntington Food Pantry, Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol Program, Porchlight VNA/Home Care, Visiting Angels, and WestMass ElderCare, Inc. A free hearing test will be provided by Earmasters which will entitle participants to a 20% discount off a future purchase of hearing aids. Rite Aid/ Walgreens will be offering flu, pneumonia, & whooping cough clinic from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Participants should bring their Medicare and other insurance cards. Shots can be reserved by calling 512-5205 by Monday, October 8. Light refreshments will be served. Tasuku Honjo of Kyoto University speaks during a press conference in Kyoto, western Japan after he was awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday, Oct. 1, 2018. (Nobuki Ito/ Kyodo News via AP) PAGE 8 - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS School Alert Systems Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 Gamache said they had determine whether improvements are needed. a great open house, thanks FEMA and the nation’s emergency management community remain committed to the life- to the presence of food saving activities occurring through parts of North Carolina and South Carolina. trucks. “We’re looking For further information on the test, go to https://www.fema.gov/emergency-alert-test. forward to a great year, In 2007, FEMA began modernizing the nation’s public alert and warning system by integrat- and for us seniors, a great ing new technologies into the existing alert systems. The new system, known as the Integrated final year,” Chisholm said. Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) became operational in 2011. Today, IPAWS sup- Among other business, ports more than 1,000 state, local, tribal, territorial and federal users through a standardized Transportation Director message format. IPAWS enables public safety alerting authorities such as emergency manag- Pamela Kotarski gave an ers, police, and fire departments to send the same alert and warning message over multiple update on the status of bus communication pathways at the same time to citizens in harm’s way, helping to save lives. For transportation following more information on FEMA’s IPAWS, go to: www.fema.gov/ipaws. For more preparedness the changes from redis- information, go to www.ready.gov. tricting. “It has been chal- lenging. We survived,” Kotarski said. Going over some of the KEVS Donation complaints she had Continued from Page 1 received, she said there classrooms. On Tuesdays were issues with the and Thursdays, the students increased number of stops complete their assignments for students in the and schoolwork at home Westfield Intermediate with adult supervision. School and the Westfield The Christian-based Middle School. “We have school was able to receive to serve both sides of the the AED when KEVS city,” she said. Stefan Czaporowski Foundation was made aware Kotarski said she has Westfield Public Schools Superintendent that the school didn’t have been able to alleviate some the device. Michelle issues with the use of Leonard, a teacher at the mini-vans, which she said Data, Results Continued from Page 1 school, informed her hus- helped greatly. She said band, who is a part of KEVS she has also tweaked two the Pathways program at the Alternative Learning Foundation, that the school Students of Our Community Christian School attend the or three routes. Center, where 23 of the 25 seniors graduated in 2018. was without an AED. assembly about the AED donation. (Photo by Greg Fitzpatrick) Another complaint she This year, enrollment at the Alternative Learning Center “It’s important to have this has heard is overcrowd- has increased from 32 to 51. within the school building,” safe,” said Canning. “Sudden dangers of sudden cardiac ing. Kotarski said the Students in Grade 10 at both WTA and WHS took the said Leonard. Cardiac Arrest isn’t going arrest. This week, Our buses seat 71, and there Legacy MCAS on paper last year for English Language Leonard hopes that the away.” Community Christian School are no more than 60 stu- Arts, Math and Science (STEM). The Legacy MCAS donation of this first AED is According to a two-year has had first responders give dents on any of the buses. results for Grade 10 for percentage of students achieving the start of something good study from the Sudden Cardiac staff CPR (Cardiopulmonary She said at first there were Proficient/Advanced in ELA were Westfield 88, com- for the future. Arrest Foundation, there were Resuscitation) lessons. issues of students putting pared to a statewide average of 91; for Math, Westfield “This is the starting point 132 different instances of sud- KEVS Foundation is a non- backpacks and instru- 69, State 78; and STEM, Westfield 68, State 74. and we’re hoping that this is den cardiac arrest in an ath- profit organization that helps ments on seats, which was This spring, 2019, all Grade 10 students will take the the launching point,” said letic environment. The aver- educate people about sudden stopped. New riders were online Next Generation MCAS in ELA and Math. Leonard. age age of the patient was cardiac arrest and encourages also missing stops, and Czaporowski said the students taking the new tests will Canning spoke to the stu- 16-years-old and 48% of those the community to get EKG getting on the wrong bus. have already taken the Grade 8 test online. “Students are dents and staff about the individuals survived. Despite (Electrocardiography) screen- “All in all, things are start- more comfortable with online testing,” Ruszala said. significance of having an that, 89% percent of individu- ings. The organization started ing to calm down and Students in Grades 3 to 8 in 2018 took the online Next AED on site. October is als that had an AED accessible in 2011 after Canning’s son, smooth out,” Kotarski Generation MCAS. The categories for the Next Sudden Cardiac Arrest to be used on them, survived Kevin Major, died from a con- said. Generation test are Exceeding Expectations, Meeting month, and Canning was from Sudden Cardiac Arrest. dition called Hypertrophic Cindy Sullivan said that Expectations, Partially Meeting Expectations and Not happy to kick off the impor- When KEVS Foundation Cardiomyopathy when swim- she goes in weekly to the Meeting Expectations. tant month by donating an visits schools and donates ming in Congamond Lake. transportation office to see The combined scores for percentage of students in AED to a school. AED’s, they like to see the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy’s what’s going on, and Grades 3 to 8 Meeting or Exceeding Expectations in “It helps us with our mis- school create awareness to leading cause is an abnormally called it “a well-oiled Westfield in ELA were 51, the statewide average; and in sion, we want the kids to be students and staff about the enlarged heart muscle. machine.” Math, 47, compared to the statewide average of 48. “I can’t commend you The 2018 MCAS report card is available online at enough. There are no kids profiles.doe.mass.edu. sitting on the floors or in Ruszala said the Parent-Guardian MCAS reports for Westfield Bridge Club Results September 20, 2018 the aisle. We’re not break- the students will be going out in the next couple of North/South ing any laws,” Cindy weeks. She said they are individual reports on the child’s 1st, Vi Martinell – Cindy Fullerton Sullivan said, adding that performance in comparison to the district and state in they need people to help 2nd, Dorothy Kowaleski – Judy Fiore math, ELA and science. “For a parent, it’s a snapshot in 3rd, Grace Pietrogallo – Jen Flagg answer the phones in that time. It’s not the be all and end all; just one little piece of office. “We know people East/West academic performance,” Ruszala said. 1st, Ellie Siska – Betty Clare are trying to be patient,” In assessing the data, the district also has the ability to she said. 2nd, Barbara Kress – Marilyn Breor look at results by individual questions. If one question is 3rd, Priscilla Gover – Barbara Conlin Mayor Sullivan asked missed across the board, they will be asking if they are Duplicate bridge is played every Thursday afternoon from 12:45 to 4:15 at The American whether students were missing something in that teaching, Czaporowski said. waiting in their houses “This is still a new assessment based on new frame- Inn in Southwick. All players are welcome. until the buses come, works which will take time to stabilize and measure,” slowing down the route. Ruszala said, adding that the district has been teaching Kotarski said, the new curriculum frameworks, and has participated in Armbrook Village Uses Music to Bring Awareness “Absolutely,” adding that online testing for several years. The new frameworks are she sends a letter every more rigorous grade level expectations for student to Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias day asking them to go to achievement, Ruszala said. A growing body of research connects music therapy to improved social, cognitive, and the bus stop ten minutes “The last standards were very specific,” said emotional health. Armbrook Village is bringing an opportunity to experience the power of early. She also said buses Czaporowski, giving the example of students being music to the people of Westfield in the form of a Memory Chorus, offered the fourth have been instructed to assigned a specific book to read. He said the new stan- Wednesday of each month at 2pm. A memory chorus is a chance for people of all ages, stop, but then will keep dards are based on acquiring skills, and give teachers and especially seniors and their caregivers, to experience the therapeutic benefits of singing in a moving if students aren’t students the flexibility on how to get there. He said the no-pressure group environment. This comes as the newest addition to the senior communi- there, to cut down on district is also transforming lesson plans with more real ty’s Dementia Friendly Westfield Initiative. delays in the schedules. world applications. During his report, Students also now have options with programs like Superintendent Stefan “Edgenuity” at WHS to take enrichment and make up ‘Male Call!’ Fitness Class at Westfield Senior Center Czaporowski alerted courses on their own, Czaporowski said. everyone on the School Ruszala said for staff, it means changing instructional Greg Hannum, a senior Movement Science major at Westfield State University, facilitates Committee to the fact that practices. “These students are ready for these standards ‘Male Call!,’ an all-male fitness class at the Westfield Senior Center on Monday mornings there will be a National and shifts; ready for these gains,” she said, adding, from 9 to 10 a.m. The cost is $5 per class on a pay-as-you-go basis. This is a general fitness Wireless Emergency Alert “Parents can feel more confident about our schools.” class designed specifically for older men with a variety of fitness abilities. Please remember test this Wednesday, Oct. 3 Czaporowski said he wanted to “shout out” to the that participants utilizing the Fitness Room for classes and dance sessions are required to at 2:18 p.m., when schools teaching staff for teaching the new standards. change their footwear before walking on the hardwood floor and also sign a Release of and sports are still in ses- Ruszala said that the population is still changing in the Liability and Usage Agreement. For more information, contact the Westfield Senior Center sion. He said it would only district. She said there are more English language learn- at 562-6435. be a test, and no action is ers this year than ever – 275, up from an average of 240. required. “I don’t want The special education population is increasing, along people to think it’s a real with students in the high needs category. emergency,” he said. Czaporowski said these increases would normally Application for Books on the Go Service He also announced that cause declines in testing, but instead there are increases. The Southwick Public Library offers a home delivery service for Southwick residents that the Department of He said the district is focusing on and promoting the are unable to visit the library because of a short-term disability lasting 3 weeks or more, or Elementary and Secondary growth mindset that all students can learn. “We are because of a permanent disability. Books, Books on CDs and music CDs owned by the Education (DESE) changing the culture of teaching for students – they can Southwick Public Library are delivered and picked-up by our volunteer drivers. Applications Commissioner Jeffrey C. do anything if they try,” he said. are available at the library’s Reference Desk or you may call 569-1221 ext. 3 and an applica- Riley will be visiting the “To me, that’s encouraging,” Ruszala said. tion will be mailed to you. Aviation Maintenance “We have a long way to go,” Czaporowski said, noting Program this Thursday, that Math in general is showing the least improvement, and touring the newly but, he added, it is still showing improvement. completed Hangar 2 at “In my third year as Superintendent, this makes me Learning through Play Westfield Barnes Airport. very happy. Scores are showing gains. It’s a validation of Are you looking for a free local playgroup for your child? If so, join us at “Learning Czaporowski said DESE the work we’re doing, and supports our strategic plan- through Play”: a free, drop-in playgroup for parents/caregivers and children ages 5 years and has also released account- ning moving forward,” Czaporowski said. younger. Playgroups will be held Monday’s beginning September 17th 10-11:30 am at the ability and MCAS results Boys and Girls Club located at 28 West Silver St. Friday’s beginning October 5th 10-11 am for the state’s school dis- at Fort Meadow Early Childhood 35 White St. This program follows the Westfield Public tricts. He reported that the School calendar. If there is no school on a Monday/Friday due to holidays or closures, there district no longer is in will be no playgroup that week. For more information please call the CFCE office at 413- need of assistance, and 568-5242. that several schools have made great gains. “I couldn’t stop smiling when I first saw it,” the Volunteer Companions Sought Superintendent said. If you want to impact an older adult’s life in a positive way, consider volunteering with the For the Mayor’s report, Westfield Council On Aging Companion Program. Companions assist homebound elders in Brian Sullivan thanked all Westfield with grocery shopping, errands, transportation to medical appointments, and/or of the athletic teams at Westfield Technical friendly visiting. The goal of the Westfield Council On Aging Volunteer Companion Program Academy, Westfield High is to help older adults maintain their independence and sense of well-being. It takes only two School and St. Mary’s that hours per week and volunteers are reimbursed for their gas mileage. There is no charge to remembered his brother at seniors for the service which is funded by the Baystate Health Community Benefit Grant, the the games. He said one Westfield Community Development Block Grant, Sarah Gillett Services for the Elderly, the team even put the initials Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, and private donations. For more informa- K.S. on their socks. tion, contact Fran Aguda at the Senior Center at 562-6435. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 - PAGE 9 SPORTS Colts quickly move on to Patriots following hard loss INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts are borrowing an old adage from Bill Belichick this week. They’re on to the Patriots. Less than 24 hours after a gutsy fourth- down call backfired in a wrenching overtime All eyes are on the ball in a high school girls soccer loss to AFC South rival Houston, coach showdown Monday between the St. Mary’s and Hampden Frank Reich walked into the team complex Charter School of Science teams at Westfield Intermediate and turned his attention to Thursday night’s Allie Goodreau (20) steps into a kick for St. Mary’s (Photo by Chris Putz) School Field. (Photo by Chris Putz) game. “It just appears to me the maturity level of these young players are eager to get on to the next game, just eager to get ready,” Reich said Monday. “I think the most important thing is how are we going to take care of them physically, get your bodies right and get these game plans in quickly and just get everything focused on New England.” First, though, Reich did replay the decision in his head repeatedly. Upon further reflection, he even walked back some of his postgame comments to explain with more clarity what he was think- ing. Players appreciated the fact Reich had enough faith in his offense and defense to take a chance on fourth-and-4 from his 43-yard line with less than 30 seconds left in overtime. Afterward, everyone including Reich acknowledged they didn’t want to set- tle for a tie. “I probably should give context to the 10 out of 10,” Reich said, referring to his post- game comments. “I mean it’s probably not a complete absolute as much as it is a mindset of being aggressive. There are always a lot of things to consider. To say it’s an absolute, it was emotional yesterday, a tough loss. The The Saints celebrate an early first half goal from Allie Goodreau, mindset is we’re going to be aggressive.” The Saints stay a step ahead of Hampden Charter School of Science right, Monday at Westfield Intermediate School Field. (Photo by Everyone from Andrew Luck to record- early on in Monday’s game. (Photo by Chris Putz) breaking kicker Adam Vinatieri backed Reich Chris Putz) in a game most figured they wouldn’t even watch on film because of the short week. But the reality is Reich is here, in Indy talking about New England, because Josh McDaniels isn’t. Had Belichick’s longtime offensive coordi- nator followed through on his verbal commit- ment to take the Colts’ coaching job follow- ing February’s Super Bowl loss, this game HCSS topples STM would be billed as yet another chapter in the By Chris Putz Christina Mosijchuk scored the game- Duggan tallied two scores, and Peyton long-running pupil-versus-instructor series. Staff Writer winner. Sheilla Martinez assisted. Bucko, Becca Hyjek, Ava Auclair, and Alexi Instead, when McDaniels backed out of the WESTFIELD – Two Tri-County powers, Westfield Tech goalie Arianna Levere Bonenfant finished with a goal apiece for deal, Colts general manager Chris Ballard St. Mary’s and Hampden Charter School of made three saves, including a key stop on a Gateway, which led 6-0 at the half. plucked the offensive coordinator from Super Science, collided in an early week Whip City penalty kick. Harris and Grace LeBarron each had two Bowl champion Philadelphia and he’s been a showdown. “I was pleased with the way my girls con- assists, and Auclair and Hyjek had one big hit in Indy (1-3) — even in light of HCSS rallied from a 1-0 first half deficit, trolled the game today,” said Westfield Tech apiece. Sunday’s risky call. scoring four unanswered goals to down St. coach Lyle Washington, whose team allowed Gateway goalie Becca Herman earned a Beating New England would give fans Mary’s 4-1 Monday at Westfield Intermediate just one shot on goal in each half. shutout. even more to celebrate early in Reich’s ten- School. “Although we only had five shots on tar- ure. Allie Goodreau scored the lone St. Mary’s get,” he added, “there were many that just GOLF But he’s likely to be working with a short- goal. Emma Goodreau assisted. HCSS missed in all directions.” handed roster. responded with four straight goals from Westfield Tech will seek to extend its good Left tackle Anthony Castonzo has missed Madison Sheehan. fortune Wednesday when it plays Franklin Bombers punch all four games with an injured hamstring and “We started strong and opened the scoring Tech at Westfield High. Westfield 167, Belchertown 189 it appears unlikely he’ll return this week. but they had an elite player who scored all Jack Hogan shot a 40, and Brian Daly and Right tackle Joe Haeg went on injured reserve four of their goals, despite being marked,” Colin Scanlon each shot a 42 to help boost last week and his left ankle is now in a cast. St. Mary’s coach Pat Olearcek said. Bombers shut out O’s Westfield’s record to 8-1 overall, 6-0 league. Pro Bowler receiver T.Y. Hilton left Amelia Willenborg (8 saves) and Jess With the win, the Bombers qualify for the Sunday’s game with a chest injury, returned Crosby (5) split time in net for St. Mary’s. Westfield 3, Belchertown 0 postseason. and then left again in the second half with a “It’s a tough loss but I think it’s a good Westfield scored three first half goals – hamstring injury. Reich doesn’t anticipate learning experience as well on what we need Chandler Pedolzky, Nina Prenosil, and Kaela having Hilton at New England (2-2). to work on,” coach Olearcek said. “I think Mochak – en route to a shutout on the road. Running back Marlon Mack has missed the girls will bounce back strong on Westfield keeper Adrianna Arona stopped Tigers roar three of the first four games this season with Wednesday.” all eight Belchertown shots. Westfield Tech 13.5, Sabis 10.5 a hamstring injury and the Colts have two St. Mary’s returns to action Wednesday The Tigers roared past Sabis at East cornerbacks, Quincy Wilson and Kenny against Duggan Academy at Westfield Mountain Country Club, thanks in large part Moore II, in the concussion protocol. Another Intermediate School on Southampton Road. Giancola lifts Rams to Trent Adam, who shot a 48. He won his cornerback Nate Hairston walked into the Southwick 1, Central 0 match 4-0 with a score well below his season locker room Monday with his lower left leg GIRLS SOCCER Emily Giancola scored unassisted to lift average. in a walking boot. Southwick. Rams’ goalie Hannah Gerrish (7 Jake Coller, Riley Sullivan, and Dave Hairston, Hilton, Wilson, Moore, Pro Bowl Tigers net #1 saves) earned a shutout. Romani each shot below their averages for tight end Jack Doyle (hip), center Ryan Kelly the Tigers (3-4), who have already surpassed (hand), linebacker Darius Leonard (ankle) Westfield Technical Academy 1, Putnam their win total from last year. and defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway (calf) 0 “(I’m) very pleased with (my) team’s did not practice Monday. Westfield Tech got its first win of the 2018 Gators roll improvement since their first match,” At least the Colts might have running back season, sneaking past Putnam at Westfield Westfield Tech coach Bob Eak said. R High School. 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FOOTBALL BOYS SOCCER GYMNASTICS Monday’s Results Westfield 4-0 Westfield 3-4 Westfield 2-0 GIRLS SOCCER Westfield Technical Academy 7-0 HCSS 4, St. Mary’s 1 GOLF St. Mary’s 2-2 BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Westfield Technical Academy 1, Westfield 7-1 Southwick 3-1 Gateway 2-2 Putnam 0 Westfield Technical Academy 2-0 Gateway 2-0 Westfield Technical Academy 0-2 Westfield 3, Belchertown 0 St. Mary’s 0-5 Westfield 0-2 Southwick 1, Central 0 Southwick 0-4 FIELD HOCKEY Gateway 9, Mohawk 0 Westfield 1-7 GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY GOLF GIRLS SOCCER Southwick 8-0-1 Westfield 0-2 Westfield 167, Belchertown 189 Westfield 8-1 Westfield Tech 13.5, Sabis 10.5 Westfield Technical Academy 1-4-2 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Lenox 18.5, St. Mary’s 5.5 St. Mary’s 6-1-2 Westfield 7-2 FIELD HOCKEY Southwick 5-2 Southwick 7-3 Southwick 7, Athol 1 Gateway 4-0

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10/2/2018 10/2/2018 10/3/2018 10/2/2018 10/2/2018 Boys Varsity Soccer Boys/Girls Varsity Cross Boys/Girls Varsity Cross Boys/Girls Varsity Cross Westfield High School @ Country Boys Varsity Golf Country Country Longmeadow High School Southwick Regional School, Saint Mary Parish School @ Gateway Reg. High School Westfield Technical Academy Russell Field @4:00 PM @ Pope Francis, Hampshire @ Palmer High School Monson @ Granby Jr./Sr. High Easthampton High School Whiting Reservoir @4:00 School Palmer High School @4:00 Boys Junior Varsity Golf Wyckoff Country Club PM PM Westfield High School @ Granby Jr./Sr. High School @3:45 PM @3:00 PM Longmeadow High School Boys Junior Varsity Soccer Boys Varsity Golf Twin Hills Country Club Gateway Reg. 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10/6/2018 10/12/2018 Girls Varsity Volleyball Boys Varsity Soccer Wahconah Regional High Westfield Technical Academy School @ Westfield High Jessica Isler (5) fights for control of the School ball. (Photo by Marc St.Onge) @ Putnam Voc/Tech Academy Westfield High School @5:15 Forest Park @4:00 PM PM Girls Varsity Soccer Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Thea Glenzel (2) keeps the ball away from Smith’s Alina Westfield Technical Academy Wahconah Regional High Smiarowski (13). (Photo by Marc St.Onge) @ High School of Commerce School @ Westfield High High School of Commerce School Field @4:00 PM Westfield High School @4:00 PM H.S. Roundup Boys Junior Varsity Soccer Continued from Page 9 Westfield Technical Academy 10/8/2018 @ Putnam Voc/Tech Academy Boys Varsity Soccer Forest Park @4:00 PM Palmer High School @ Willenborg paces Saints Westfield High School 10/16/2018 Westfield High School Lenox 18.5, St. Mary’s 5.5 Abby Daley fights through Smith Academy St. Mary’s Luke Willenborg shot a match-low 43. Boys/Girls Varsity Cross @11:00 AM defenders for control of the ball. (Photo by Country Marc St.Onge) Westfield Technical Academy Boys Junior Varsity Football FIELD HOCKEY Chicopee Comprehensive @ Southwick Regional School HS @ Westfield High School Smith Vocational High School Westfield High School Pompi, Martin trick Red Raiders @3:45 PM @11:00 AM Southwick 7, Athol 1 Boys Varsity Golf Boys Junior Varsity Soccer Alyssa Pompi and Emily Martin each recorded a hat trick to Pathfinder RVT High School @ Palmer High School @ lead Southwick in a rout. Rams’ Averion Glynn had one goal and Westfield Technical Academy Westfield High School two assists. Pompi, Emma Barnard and Madison Herbert each East Mtn Country Club @3:00 Westfield High School had an assist. PM @11:00 AM Southwick goalie Clare Stratton had a save. In JV action, Southwick won 1-0. Marissa Ouellette scored; Boys Varsity Soccer Maddy Herbert assisted. Hampden Charter School of Lara Finnie (21) works to move the ball Science @ Westfield Technical upfield. (Photo by Marc St.Onge) Academy

Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 - PAGE 11 Chiefs capitalize for 27-23 win after Broncos ditch the run DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos sideline and give Denver’s exhausted defense Miller didn’t see it. quarter comeback for the Broncos but he over- reeled off big run after big run against the soft enough of a breather. He was wrapped around Mahomes’ ankles try- threw a wide-open Demaryius Thomas streaking underbelly of the Kansas City Chiefs defense. After a run for no gain, a catch for no gain and ing to bring down the second-year star. down the Chiefs sideline with 16 seconds left Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman ran rough- a sack, Marquette King shanked a 35-yard punt “I didn’t know he threw it with his left hand,” from the K.C. 28. shod over the Chiefs. Each scored a touchdown that gave the Chiefs the ball at midfield for their Miller conceded. “It was close,” Keenum said. “I want to watch and Freeman eluded seven defenders and dragged game-winning drive. Neither did linebacker Shane Ray. it on film. But it felt really close. There’s a few, a linebacker into the end zone on his 14-yard The Chiefs ran well themselves, with Kareem “I didn’t see the hand switch,” Ray said. “I especially those types of plays that I lose a little score. Hunt leading the way with 121 yards on 19 car- heard about it.” sleep over, thinking about it, laying at night in “We ran the ball well,” Broncos quarterback ries. Along with everyone else. bed. It’s a tough one, it stings.” Case Keenum said. “We started off so many “It was a big game,” Hunt said. “We’ve been KEENUM CONUNDRUM KING’S STING series just pounding the rock at second-and-1, up big on everyone we’ve played so far. It’s good Through one month, Case Keenum isn’t the The Broncos brought in a practice squad first-and-10. Even with some loaded boxes that to see where we’re at mentally and be able to same quarterback who led the Minnesota Vikings punter to push King last week but he continued K.C. brought, our offensive line played really fight back and come back in the fourth quarter to the NFC championship in January after inju- his disappointing first season in Denver by aver- well. down 10 points. That shows a team that’s not ries to Sam Bradford and Teddy Bridgewater. aging just 41 yards on three punts with a paltry “We’ve got to keep running the ball well. If we going to give up.” So far, Keenum has just three touchdown net of 28.7. keep running the ball like we do, we’re going to Other takeaways from the Chiefs’ sixth straight passes to go with six interceptions with the His 35-yard duck gave the Chiefs the ball at win a lot of games.” victory over the Broncos: Broncos after throwing for 22 TDs and just seven their 40 with 4 1/2 minutes left. Nobody could stop Lindsay and Freeman MAGIC MAHOMES interceptions. “He’s got to perform better,” Joseph said. Monday night — except Broncos offensive coor- Patrick Mahomes threw for 304 yards and a “We believe in Case and he’s shown he can “We’re at home and it’s his job to flip the field. It dinator Bill Musgrave, who abandoned his great touchdown, a 2-yarder to tight end Travis Kelce win games late for us,” Joseph said. ain’t happening.” ground game at key moments in the Broncos’ that sparked the fourth-quarter comeback. That Keenum nearly pulled off his third fourth- 27-23 loss . gave him 14 TDs and zero interceptions through That included a three-and-out series in which the first month of the season. the Broncos lined up in three-receiver sets three But the play everyone was talking was his times in between the Chiefs’ final two drives, 6-yard strike to Tyreek Hill with his left hand Patriots both of which ended in touchdowns as Patrick while getting pulled down by Von Miller . Continued from Page 9 Mahomes rallied the Chiefs (4-0) back from a “I didn’t think about it at all,” Mahomes said. obert Turbin back in the mix following a four-game suspension for violating the league’s 10-point fourth-quarter deficit. “I was just kind of scrambling left, I felt Von on policy on performance-enhancers. He’s been Indy’s top short-yardage runner the past two sea- Lindsay ran for 69 yards on a dozen carries for my back and I knew I couldn’t throw it with my sons and could play a key, albeit limited, role if Indy activates him before Tuesday afternoon’s a 5.8-yard average and Freeman ran for 67 yards right hand. I knew we needed the first down, so I deadline. on just eight hand-offs, a whopping 8.4-yard kind of shot-putted it to Tyreek. ... You just have “I feel good. I’m ready to roll,” Turbin said. “I just trained like normally do. I always train average. to get the ball in their hand somehow.” with pads and a helmet on, and I try to mimic routes and things like that. I got a chance to go Lindsay’s long run was 19 yards and both “It caught me off-guard,” Hill said. “I’ve never back to my high school and run around with those guys a little bit.” Freeman and speedy wide receiver Emmanuel seen a quarterback who is right-handed throw the But the seven-year veteran knows the competition will be much different with the defending Sanders reeled off 18-yard runs. ball left-handed.” AFC champions on the opposite sideline. “They ran downhill, but you score points by Said Hunt: “I thought, is this dude a magician Houston already appears to be a distant memory. throwing the football,” Broncos coach Vance or something? He is doing things that you don’t And all the talk inside the locker room seems to focus on ending a seven-game losing streak Joseph said. “We ran the ball to control the game, see often.” to the Pats that dates back to Belichick’s own failed fourth-down decision in 2009. but you throw the ball to score.” Or ever, suggested Chiefs safety Eric Murray. “You’ve got to move on from this one real fast,” Reich said. “We know how quick a turn- Clinging to a 23-20 lead, the Broncos didn’t “That one is new,” Murray said. “I’m glad we burn enough clock to keep Mahomes on the all got to see it.” around that is here. A very well-coached team, a good football team. So all eyes on New England.” Notes: Castonzo, Mack and safety Clayton Geathers (knee) were all limited in practice Monday. ... Tight end Eric Ebron (knee), safety Malik Hooker (hip), kicker Adam Vinatieri (right groin) and linebacker Anthony Walker (knee) were all full participants at practice. 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TV Sports Listings Dear Tuesday, Oct. 2 TNT — Preseason, Denver at L.A. Lakers MLB BASEBALL SOCCER Annie 8 p.m. 12:55 p.m. ESPN — NL Wild Card, Colorado-L.A. Dodgers winner at TNT — UEFA Champions League, Group F, Hoffenheim vs. By ANNIE LANE Milwaukee-Chicago Cubs winner (Note: Statcast Edition on ESPN2) Manchester City Breakdown on Facebook NBA BASKETBALL 3 p.m. Dear Annie: Recently, I’ve noticed that a “friend” on Facebook 8 p.m. TNT — UEFA Champions League, Group H, Manchester United has been making very erratic posts, sometimes going on religious, TNT — Preseason, Cleveland at Boston vs. Valencia political and metaphysical rants for hours on end. No one else is 10:30 p.m. commenting on the posts or interacting with him. One person did ask, “Are you OK?” He proceeded to reply 50 times, going off on tangents about his no longer being part of this world, his being diag- nosed as clinically insane, how he changed his name to better fit with the church he’s created for himself and how everyone needs to join. Though we were somewhat friendly about 10 years ago while in At The Movies college, I have no contact information for this guy, and none of our mutual Facebook “friends” still talks with him. Though he hasn’t been threatening self-harm directly, there are some very concerning posts, and he’s mentioned past abuse. It also appears as though he’s moved out of the country, so I can’t call the police for a wellness check. There are recent photos with friends, so I assume other people are aware of what’s happening. So part of me wants to just ignore it all and mind my own business. However, part of me is concerned that I’m passively witnessing a mental breakdown and thinks I should help in some way. What do you think, Annie? -- Witnessing an Online Breakdown Dear Witnessing an Online Breakdown: I think you’re not the only person who’s been nervously watching his troubled behavior, but you may be the only one to do something about it. Start by send- ing a message to one of the friends with whom he’s recently been photographed. Ask whether he or she has seen his posts, is aware that he seems to be experiencing mental illness and is taking any steps to help him. If neither that friend nor others seem to be taking it seri- ously, research some mental health resources in his area and share them with him directly. You can also use Facebook’s reporting tool. Simply click the three dots in the upper-right corner of one of his troubling posts and then select “Give feedback on this post” and “Suicide or self-injury.” Someone from Facebook will reach out and attempt to connect him with help. Of course, if he ever mentions suicide or any intention to harm himself or others, call 911. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255) is also a great resource. I understand your inclination to mind your own business. But you have nothing to lose by speaking up, and you might end up making all the difference. Dear Annie: I would like to respond to the letter from “Wondering in Massachusetts,” who was frustrated with your recommending therapy. As a therapist who’s also been in therapy, I’m always glad In this Sept. 9, 2018 photo, Bradley Cooper, seated left, cast member and director of the film “A Star is Born,” poses with to see you refer people to therapy. Many towns and cities have low- actors, from left, Anthony Ramos, Sam Elliott, Lady Gaga and Dave Chappelle at the Four Seasons Hotel during the cost counseling centers. I volunteer at one whose lowest fee is $5 per Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto. The film opens in theaters on Friday, Oct. 5. (AP Photo) session, which most people can afford. I myself have a sliding scale that is very reasonable. There is absolutely no substitute for therapy in which someone trained in psychology, various treatment modali- ties and objectivity can help you resolve current problems, whether they are just about the present or they stem from the past. -- Karen, For Gaga, Cooper, cast, ‘A Star LCSW Dear Karen: Well said. Therapy is more accessible than one might think. I encourage people to look for low-cost counseling centers or, if that’s not an option, to try websites such as Talkspace Is Born’ hits close to home and BetterHelp. Thank you for writing. Dear Annie: Please consider physical activity as an alternative to TORONTO (AP) — When Bradley “I remember he said he liked my caught his big break when Lin-Manuel therapy. -- Happy Walker Cooper saw Lady Gaga perform “La boots,” says Gaga. “I turned bright Miranda cast him in “Hamilton.” Dear Happy Walker: I’m including your letter as a complement Vie en Rose” at a fundraiser at the red.” “I’ve had teachers tell me, ‘You have to the above letter. Therapy is a great tool for improving one’s men- home of entrepreneur Sean Parker, it Cooper, though, put his own imprint to be this or you have to be that to be tal health; physical activity, including walking, is another, and it’s wasn’t one of the important moments on “A Star Is Born,” retailoring the successful. You have to change the way along the road to making “A Star Is story and — he hopes — launching you speak. You have to grow your hair Born.” It was, Cooper says, THE himself as a writer and director. With out.’ I’ve had people tell me all kinds of moment. meticulous preparation, Cooper — ever things to give me the formula for suc- “She demolished the room,” he the student — threw himself into the cess,” says Ramos. “But what I realize, HINTS FROM HELOISE recalls, still wide-eyed about it. “I knew new role. Often, he could be found which you find by the end of this that was plutonium.” under a table in a scene with a monitor movie, all you gotta do is love yourself BLOODSTAINS The next day, Cooper went to Gaga’s so as to be as close as possible to the and believe in yourself, and continue to Dear Heloise: My husband is accident- home in Malibu to confirm that what he actors. “He was tireless,” says Sam be your truest self.” prone. How do I get out bloodstains? -- had seen the night before was real. He Elliott, who plays Cooper’s brother in For even the 74-year-old veteran Rhonda B., Walla Walla, Wash. arrived hungry. Gaga — whose friends the film. “He never quit on it, from actor Elliott, “A Star Is Born” has been Rhonda, first soak the shirt in cold water call her by her real name, Stefani — fed beginning to end. It probably drove the cause for reflection on his own path. -- this works best if done immediately. If the stain remains, pour hydrogen peroxide over him some leftover spaghetti, and the studio nuts at some point that he For decades, Elliott, with his sonorous the area to remove it. (Test a hidden area first two East Coast, Italian American-raised wouldn’t quit on it.” drawl and trademark mustache, has to be sure the hydrogen peroxide doesn’t performers (Cooper is from “Being 39 when I started this jour- been resolutely himself, in any role. remove any color.) Then wash in cold water and laundry deter- Philadelphia, Gaga New York) felt an ney, I just realize: Time is the biggest “Nobody’s ever going to confuse me gent. If you’d like a guide on how to remove stains of nearly immediate, natural connection. currency. If I don’t do what I keep feel- with a chameleon. I’m just not one of every type you can think of, order my pamphlet Heloise’s Handy “Instantly,” says Gaga. “When I saw his ing inside, constantly seeing shots in those kind of actors,” says Elliott. “Ben Stain Guide for Clothing by sending $5, along with a stamped eyes, when I opened the door.” my head,” Cooper says, trailing off. “I Johnson told me one time: ‘I might not (71 cents), self-addressed, long envelope, to: Heloise/Stain Within minutes, they were singing by always knew that at some point I had to be a very good actor, but nobody else Guide, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. Or you Gaga’s piano and “A Star Is Born” was, stop critiquing other movies and just can play Ben Johnson better than I can.’ can order it online at www.Heloise.com. You also can try damp- well, born. make one.” And that somehow resonated with me. ening the bloodstained area with cold water, then sprinkling on “And when I heard him sing! My Cooper stars as Jackson Maine, a It was about character. It was about some meat tenderizer. Let it sit for a while, then wash as usual. God! I stopped playing the piano and I hard-drinking, country-rock ‘n’ roll star integrity. It was about what makes up -- Heloise was like, ‘Bradley you can sing!’” said in the vein of Gregg Allman. (Maine’s the man.” WHERE DID I PARK? Gaga, sitting next to her co-star and band is played by Lukas Nelson & Gaga, who has rallied her fans (“little Dear Heloise: I never can remember where I parked my car at director. “And he was like, ‘Really?’ Promise of the Real, Neil Young’s regu- monsters”) around a message of self- the mall. Got any good hints for finding it? -- Stacy D., And then he said, ‘Let’s film it.’ He lar backing band.) When Jackson ducks acceptance, says she identifies equally Lexington, Ky. started filming it on his phone.” into a drag bar for a drink, he’s blown with her character and with the more Stacy, look at the huge letters of the store name nearest you, Cooper shakes his head. “It was away by Ally (Gaga), who’s there sing- troubled Jackson. The pop star has pre- and make a mental note of which row you are parked in. Or if nuts.” ing — what else — “La Vie en Rose.” viously been forthright about her strug- you think you are in the vicinity of your vehicle, press the door It can be hard to separate the already A naturally talented singer who has gles with mental health, and has said lock button on your key fob to get the honking sound, and just follow the noise. -- Heloise mythologized transformations — essentially given up on her music she was raped at age 19. Cooper directs! Gaga acts! — that dreams, Ally has always been told her “Jackson’s plight in the film and his fueled “A Star Is Born” from the fic- look (and her nose) isn’t quite right. substance abuse, it really stays with me. tional fable of fame, itself. In both the She and Jackson quickly fall in love, The mental health aspect, the substance movie’s creation and in the finished even as Jackson’s drinking problem abuse aspect, the trauma aspect. I told product are lessons of bold chances and worsens, but not before they can togeth- Bradley right after we watched it in artistic integrity, of personal frailty and er forge something honest and beautiful Venice that I had to take 30 minutes to popular success. “A Star Is Born” is a through music, catapulting Ally to star- myself in a back room somewhere,” movie mirrored by its making. dom. says Gaga. “If I act again, the experi- “A Star Is Born” is the fourth version “When I’m watching it back, I see ence has to be as deep as this one or it of the story (or fifth, depending on how myself as a much younger girl, more wouldn’t be fulfilling to me.” you count). First was George Cukor’s like when I was 15 writing songs at the Cooper, too, says “A Star is Born” “What Price Hollywood?” in 1932, fol- piano,” says Gaga. “What Jackson is has altered him. lowed by William Wellman’s 1937 trying to teach her is something that I “I find myself thinking of lines remake. Later came one with Judy still want to give more of in my music Jackson says often, just in terms of tak- Garland and James Mason in 1954 and now and in the future. It’s the naked- ing on a new project: What am I trying one in 1973 with Barbra Streisand and ness of talent.” to say and how am I going to say it?” Kris Kristofferson. A rare fervor has greeted Cooper’s the 43 year-old says. “Any other project A new “A Star Is Born” has been in “A Star Is Born.” Its trailer has been that comes after this, I just have to be development for about two decades at watched more than 10 million times, brutally honest with myself and listen Warner Bros., with various incarnations many of them repeat, misty-eyed views. to Jackson.” once planned around Will Smith and And if there’s one thing that accounts Ramos’ success recently inspired his Whitney Houston, or Beyonce and for its swoon-inducing power it’s this own older brother to — like Ally does Leonardo DiCaprio with Clint self-empowering message of fame in the film — quit his job and “go for Eastwood directing. Cooper, who coming to those who are true to them- it.” After “A Star Is Born” opens in starred in Eastwood’s “American selves. theaters Friday, more walkouts may fol- Sniper,” first discussed acting in the It’s something that resonates for low, more stars ready to be born. film for Eastwood before deciding to many in the cast, too, like Anthony “Everybody quit their job!” jokes direct, too. For encouragement, Ramos, who plays Ally’s best friend. Ramos. “Naw, not everyone can quit. Eastwood visited the set on the first day The 26-year-old actor, who grew up in We need some people working.” of shooting. the projects of Bushwick, Brooklyn, THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 - PAGE 13

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the commonweAlth of mAssAchUsetts mAssAchUsetts dePARtment of tRAnsPoRtAtion – hiGhwAY diVision notice of A PUBlic infoRmAtionAl meetinG Project File No.603783 A Public Informational Meeting will be held by MassDOT to dis- cuss the Columbia Greenway Trail project in Westfield, MA. WHERE: westfield city hall, Room 315 59 court street westfield, mA 01085 WHEN: tuesday, october 16, 2018 @ 6:30Pm PURPOSE: The purpose of this meeting is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the pro- posed Columbia Greenway Rail Trail (Center Downtown Section). All views and com- ments made at the meeting will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible. PROPOSAL: The proposed project consists of the construc- tion of the final segment of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail, including 3,500 feet of multi-use recreational trail and the rehab- ilitation/replacement of five rail- road bridges in Downtown West- field. The project begins at the end of the existing Columbia Greenway Rail Trail, near Main Street and ends at the recently constructed Columbia Green- way North Segment at the West- field River Railroad Bridge. The improvements to the five bridges include a new signature bridge over Main Street, rehabilitation of the bridge over Elm Street, and the replacement of the bridges over Thomas, Chapel and Orange Street. A secure right-of-way is neces- sary for this project. Acquisi- tions in fee and permanent or temporary easements may be required. The city is responsible for acquiring all needed rights in private or public lands. PAGE 14 - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com MassDOT’s policy concerning THE WESTFIELD NEWS land acquisitions will be dis- cussed at this meeting. Written views received by MassDOT subsequent to the MLB POSTSEASON GLANCE date of this notice and up to five (5) days prior to the date of the Postseason Glance meeting shall be displayed for public inspection and copying at By The Associated Press Thursday, Oct. 4: Atlanta (Mike the time and date listed above. Foltynewicz 13-10) at Los Angeles Plans will be on display one-half All Times EDT hour before the meeting begins, WILD CARD with an engineer in attendance to answer questions regarding Friday, Oct. 5: Atlanta at Los Angeles this project. A project handout CLASSIFIEDAvailable Online 24/7 at www.thewestfieldnews.com/classifieds CLASSIFIEDwill be made available on the Tuesday, Oct. 2: Colorado (TBD) at MassDOT website listed below. Chicago (Lester 18-6), 8:09 p.m. (ESPN) Sunday, Oct. 7: Los Angeles at Atlanta Written statements and other ex- Legal Notices hibits in place of, or in addition Wednesday, Oct. 3: Oakland (Hendricks x-Monday, Oct. 8: Los Angeles at Atlanta to, oral statements made at the St. Jude Public Informational Meeting re- 0-1) at New York (Severino 19-8, Happ 7-0 October 2, 9, 2018 garding the proposed undertak- ing are to be submitted to Patri- THANK YOU ST. JUDE or Tanaka 12-6), 8:08 p.m. (TBS) x-Wednesday, Oct. 10: Atlanta at Los cia A. Leavenworth, P.E., Chief for prayers answered. the commonweAlth Engineer, MassDOT, 10 Park Publication promised. H.M.L. Angeles of mAssAchUsetts Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, Atten- DIVISION SERIES tion: Roadway Project Manage- mAssAchUsetts ment, Project File No. 603783. (Best-of-5; x-if necessary) LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES dePARtment Such submissions will also be Auto For Sale accepted at the meeting. Mailed American League (Best-of-7, x-if necessary) of tRAnsPoRtAtion – statements and exhibits inten- All Games on TBS American League hiGhwAY diVision ded for inclusion in the public timothY's AUto sAles. meeting transcript must be post- Stop by and see us! We might Boston vs. New York-Oakland winner All Games on TBS notice of A PUBlic marked within ten (10) business have exactly what you're look- infoRmAtionAl meetinG days of this Public Informational ing for, if not, let us find it for Meeting. Project inquiries may you! Bartlett Street, Westfield. Friday, Oct. 5: New York-Oakland winner Saturday, Oct. 13: Project File No.603783 be emailed to dot.feedback.high- (413)568-2261. specializing in at Boston (Sale 12-4) [email protected] vehicles under $4,000. A Public Informational Meeting This location is accessible to Sunday, Oct. 14: will be held by MassDOT to dis- people with disabilities. Saturday, Oct. 6: New York-Oakland win- cuss the Columbia Greenway MassDOT provides reasonable Help Wanted Trail project in Westfield, MA. accommodations and/or lan- ner at Boston (Price (16-7) Tuesday, Oct. 16: guage assistance free of charge upon request (including but not WHERE: limited to interpreters in Americ- Monday, Oct. 8: Boston (Porcello 17-7) at Wednesday, Oct. 17: westfield city hall, an Sign Language and lan- chemicAl hAndleR Room 315 guages other than English, open New York-Oakland winner 59 court street or closed captioning for videos, Local chemical distributor westfield, mA 01085 assistive listening devices and seeking candidate to assist in x-Thursday, Oct. 18: alternate material formats, such daily operations of loading x-Tuesday, Oct. 9: Boston at New York- WHEN: as audio tapes, Braille and large and unloading chemical print), as available. For accom- products from trucks, trailers, Oakland winner x-Saturday, Oct. 20: tuesday, october 16, 2018 modation or language assist- tankers and/or rail cars; @ 6:30Pm ance, please contact storage of chemicals and MassDOT’s Chief Diversity and Civil Rights Officer by phone chemical related products x-Thursday, Oct. 11: New York-Oakland x-Sunday, Oct. 21: PURPOSE: The purpose of this and material handling of meeting is to provide the public (857-368-8580), fax (857-368- winner at Boston National League 0602), TTD/TTY (857-368-0603) products; clean and store with the opportunity to become or by email (MassDOT.Civil- containers, repackage Houston vs. Cleveland Fox and FS1 fully acquainted with the pro- [email protected]). Re- materials per defined posed Columbia Greenway Rail quests should be made as soon instructions, select, prepare Trail (Center Downtown as possible prior to the meeting, and stage customer orders. Friday, Oct. 5: Cleveland (Kluber 20-7) at Friday, Oct. 12: Section). All views and com- and for more difficult to arrange Houston ments made at the meeting will services including sign-lan- Must be knowledgeable with be reviewed and considered to guage, CART or language trans- Bills of Lading, SDS sheets, Saturday, Oct. 13: lation or interpretation, requests the maximum extent possible. should be made at least ten (10) Hazardous material regula- Saturday, Oct. 6: Cleveland (Carrasco business days before the meet- tions; experienced with PROPOSAL: The proposed ing. Material Handling equipment; 17-10) at Houston Monday, Oct. 15: project consists of the construc- 2-4 years Chemical or tion of the final segment of the In case of inclement weather, Distribution experience Columbia Greenway Rail Trail, meeting cancellation announce- preferred; proficient in data Monday, Oct. 8: Houston at Cleveland Tuesday, Oct. 16: ments will be posted on the in- entry. Must be capable to including 3,500 feet of multi-use ternet at: move, lift or transport 80-100 recreational trail and the rehab- pounds. Must hold valid x-Tuesday, Oct. 9: Houston at Cleveland x-Wednesday, Oct. 17: ilitation/replacement of five rail- http://www.massdot. Driver’s License. road bridges in Downtown West- state.ma.us/Highway/ field. The project begins at the JONATHAN GULLIVER Second Shift: x-Thursday, Oct. 11: Cleveland at Houston x-Friday, Oct. 19: end of the existing Columbia HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR M-F, 1-9 pm or 2-10 pm Greenway Rail Trail, near Main Street and ends at the recently PATRICIAA.LEAVENWORTH, Immediate Consideration- National League x-Saturday, Oct. 20: constructed Columbia Green- P.E. Competitive salary & way North Segment at the West- CHIEF ENGINEER benefits package. FS1 and MLB Network field River Railroad Bridge. The Apply in person M-F, 8-4 Milwaukee vs. wild card WORLD SERIES improvements to the five bridges or submit resume to: include a new signature bridge (Best-of-7, x-if necessary) October 2, 2018 [email protected] Thursday, Oct. 4: Colorado-Chicago win- over Main Street, rehabilitation All Games on FOX of the bridge over Elm Street, NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ner at Milwaukee and the replacement of the Astro Chemicals, Inc. bridges over Thomas, Chapel INACCORDANCEWITHTHE Tuesday, Oct. 23: PROVISIONSOFTHEMAS- 126 Memorial Drive, and Orange Street. Springfield,A M Friday, Oct. 5: Colorado-Chicago winner at SACHUSETTSGENERAL WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM A secure right-of-way is neces- LAWS, CHAPTER 131, SEC- Milwaukee Wednesday, Oct. 24: TION 40 (WETLANDS PRO- AA/EEO No Calls Please sary for this project. Acquisi- TECTIONACT)APUBLIC tions in fee and permanent or MEETINGWILLBEHELDON Sunday, Oct. 7: Milwaukee at Colorado- Friday, Oct. 26: temporary easements may be October 9, 2018 at 6:30 PM required. The city is responsible Chicago winner for acquiring all needed rights in AT: Westfield City Hall Room 201 Saturday, Oct. 27: private or public lands. 59 Court Street MassDOT’s policy concerning Westfield, MA 01085 x-Monday, Oct. 8: Milwaukee at Colorado- land acquisitions will be dis- Chicago winner x-Sunday, Oct. 28: cussed at this meeting. this meetinG is held foR A: deteRminAtion of AP- Written views received by PlicABilitY x-Wednesday, Oct. 10: Colorado-Chicago x-Tuesday, Oct. 30: MassDOT subsequent to the SUBMITTED BY: David and date of this notice and up to five Melissa Guyott winner at Milwaukee (5) days prior to the date of the Los Angeles vs. Atlanta x-Wednesday, Oct. 31: meeting shall be displayed for FORWORKTOBEPER- public inspection and copying at FORMED AT: 65 Sherwood the time and date listed above. Ave. Plans will be on display one-half WORK WILL CONSIST OF: Re- hour before the meeting begins, move and replace existing sep- with an engineer in attendance tic tank and leach field. Bruins open against Caps, to answer questions regarding this project. A project handout POSTED: October 2, 2018 will be made available on the DAVID A. DOE Ext. 103 MassDOT website listed below. CONSERVATION looking to avoid slow start COMMISSION CHAIRMAN Written statements and other ex- By MATT KALMAN preseason finale against the Philadelphia hibits in place of, or in addition Associated Press Flyers on Saturday. Krug is in a walking boot to, oral statements made at the BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins and will be evaluated in three weeks. Public Informational Meeting re- rebuilt faster than expected and the result was Krug had 59 points (14 goals, 45 assists) in garding the proposed undertak- a 50-win season in 2017-18, the 10th in fran- 76 games last season and was working his ing are to be submitted to Patri- chise history. way back from a fractured ankle that ended cia A. Leavenworth, P.E., Chief Engineer,Looking MassDOT, 10 Park for a But their playoff run ended in the second his season after the fourth game against Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, Atten- round, leaving room for improvement that Tampa Bay in the playoffs. tion: Roadway Project Manage- owner Jeremy Jacobs hopes comes with the With Matt Grzelcyk, the replacement for an ment, Project File No. 603783. continued maturity of Boston's young players injured Krug both at 5-on-5 and on the power Such submissions will also be around its core of veterans. play, trying to return from a lower-body inju- accepted at the meeting. Mailed statementsUnique and exhibits inten- Gift? Jacobs was asked about his expectations ry, the Bruins' depth is being tested early. ded for inclusion in the public during the Bruins' media day Monday at "Well given the fact that Torey is starting meeting transcript must be post- Warrior Ice Arena. injured, I think that adding John Moore was a marked within ten (10) business "My expectations never lessen so far as this benefit to our group and deepening that," said days of this Public Informational team is concerned. ... They're young, we've general manager Don Sweeney, who signed Meeting. Project inquiries may be emailed to dot.feedback.high- got that on our side, and we've got a good Moore as an unrestricted free agent from the [email protected] warehouse of talent," said Jacobs, who's New Jersey Devils on July 1. entering his 44th season of ownership of the Rookie Urho Vaakanainen is also in line to This location is accessible to Bruins. pick up some of the slack depending on people with disabilities. "I expect them to improve on last year. Grzelcyk's status. MassDOT provides reasonable accommodations and/or lan- Because we didn't start as strongly, I guess it The Bruins have at least gotten positive guage assistance free of charge was more the finish, we didn't (the start) have news on center Patrice Bergeron, whose upon request (including but not last year." return from offseason groin surgery was ham- limited to interpreters in Americ- The Bruins started 6-7-4 last season, but pered by back spasms. He didn't play in any an Sign Language and lan- their 50-20-12 record earned them second preseason games, but practiced with the team guages other than English, open place in the Atlantic Division and Eastern or closed captioning for videos, for the second time on Monday and took con- assistive listening devices and Conference. tact in some drills. He anticipates being in the alternatePut material a formats, picture such of someone After defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs in lineup on opening night. as audio tapes, Braille and large seven games in the first round — the Bruins' Like Jacobs, Bruins president Cam Neely print), as available. For accom- first playoff series win since 2014 — they fell desires a better start to the season. However, modationyou or language love assist- on a keepsake. to the Tampa Bay Lightning in five games in Neely's more interested in how the Bruins fin- ance, please contact MassDOT’sThese Chief Diversityare pictures and the staff at The the second round. ish. Civil Rights Officer by phone The Bruins open their regular season "I don't want us to look at our point total (857-368-8580),Westfield fax (857-368- News Group have taken at Wednesday on the road against the defending and how many wins," Neely said. "I want us 0602), TTD/TTY (857-368-0603) Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals, to look at are we playing the way we want to or by emailevents (MassDOT.Civil- throughout our communities. who will raise their championship banner dur- play, are we playing the way the coach would [email protected]). Re- quests should be made as soon ing a pregame ceremony. like us to play, are we competing in a way that as possible prior to the meeting, As if the competition wasn't enough of a gives us chances to win every game and are and for more difficult to arrange challenge in Boston's attempt to have a better we getting better as the season progresses as services including sign-lan- start, they'll have a greater challenge because we get into the playoffs." guage, CARTGo or to language www.thewestfieldnews.com trans- visit “Photos” look for your defenseman Torey Krug will not be in the ——— lation or interpretation, requests should be madefavorite at least photo, ten (10) then click the “Buy” icon located at the top. lineup. More AP NHL coverage: https://apnews. business days before the meet- Krug had a left ankle injury in the Bruins' com/tag/NHL ing. In case of inclement weather, meeting cancellation announce- ments will be posted on the in- ternet at:

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