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Fundraisers to benefit Westfield Youth Football/Cheer

By LORI SZEPELAKCorrespondentWESTFIELD — The leaders

of Westfield Youth Football/Cheer are organizing four fund-raisers this summer to raise need-ed funds to support the organiza-tion.

“The last year plus has hit everyone pretty hard financially and shut down many of the resources youth sports rely on to provide our youth with the safest, newest equipment possible while still affordable to the average family,” said Melanie McNamara, vice president.

McNamara said one of the goals of the organization is to keep youth engaged in activities that are good for them – physi-cally and emotionally.

“Many kids and their families have been isolated for so long, youth football and cheer is a safe way to get them integrated back into the community and teach them teamwork and commitment and other such values that will be important later in life,” said McNamara.

While fundraising is necessary for all organizations, McNamara is hopeful that area residents will enjoy the fun events planned.

“We have always fundraised but with no major funding com-ing in during the last year and costs of everything continuing to increase, this year more than ever we need to push to keep our pro-gram running affordably,” she said.

Westfield Youth Football has four teams – flag, pee wee, juniors and seniors, and Westfield Cheer has three teams – mini, pee wee, and senior.

The four fundraisers include the annual golf tournament, slated June 5; a Board & Brush event on June 5; a Ladies Night Out Bingo party on Aug. 5, and a corn hole tournament on Aug. 13.

The golf tournament, planned rain or shine, will observe a scramble format with a 1 p.m. shotgun start at the East Mountain Country Club. The cost is $95 per player and includes cart, greens fees and dinner (prime rib, sword-fish or vegetarian). Contests dur-ing the afternoon will include the longest drive, closest to the pin, and hole-in-one. Registration begins at noon and the deadline to register is May 31.

The organization is still in need of raffle prizes for the event and

See Fundraisers, Page 3

Westfield Youth Football/Cheer logo. (SUBMITTED BY WYF)

By PETER CURRIERStaff WriterSOUTHWICK — The

Department of Public of Health reported six new COVID-19 cases in Southwick this week to bring the pandemic total to 605.

This is the second week in a row that six cases were reported and it marks the second straight week where Southwick is outside of the

high risk category for Massachusetts communities.

Southwick’s daily COVID-19 incidence rate per 100,00 residents dropped from 16 to 7.3. This marks the first time that number has been in the single digits since the week of Oct. 29, 2020.

As of the May 13 DPH report on vaccinations, 4,358 Southwick resi-dents had received at least one dose

of any of the approved COVID-19 vaccines. That is an increase of 239 Southwick residents who have received their first doses.

In the same report it said that 3,158 residents have received two doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. That is an increase of 335 Southwick resi-dents. 32 percent of Southwick resi-

dents are now considered to be fully vaccinated. 44 percent of residents have received at least one shot.

The infection rate across Massachusetts continues to fall. On May 12 the seven-day average for daily cases fell to just 471, the low-est it has been since late September.

As of May 13, 3,088,699 Massachusetts residents were fully vaccinated.

Six COVID cases reported in Southwick

By AMY PORTERStaff WriterWESTFIELD – A ceremonial tree

planting May 14 at 54 Court St. marked the start of the Greening the Gateway Cities program in Westfield.

Over the next few years, approximately 2,400 trees will be planted in conjunction with the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), under the Baker-Polito Administration’s Greening the Gateway Cities program.

Present at the tree planting were DCR Urban Forester Sarah Greenleaf, Ward 3 Councilor Bridget Matthews-Kane, Ward 2 Councilor Ralph J. Figy, City Engineer Mark Cressotti, Tree Warden Scott Hathaway and Department of Conservation and Recreation staff.

The Greening the Gateway Cities Program seeks to reduce energy use and flooding from stormwater runoff and improve the quality of life in selected cit-ies, especially during the increasingly hot summers in Massachusetts, through the planting of thousands of trees. Trees have the ability to cool neighborhoods and reduce the “urban heat island” effect where large areas of pavement cause sig-nificantly hotter living conditions, accord-ing to program information.

Greenleaf, who is also managing the Greening the Gateway Cities program in Chicopee and Holyoke, said the DCR crew started last week, and has already planted 20 trees in Westfield, including eastern redbud, swamp white oak, pin oak, dawn redwood, several Hanna’s Heart (katsura trees), smaller variety and also full katsura’s. “Something we really

focus on in this program is planting shade trees. The very essence of the program is to expand the urban canopy,” she said.

Most of the plantings will be focused on repopulating street trees in Environmental Justice neighborhoods in Wards 2 and 3, which include areas with over 25% of residents who are low income, minority or non-English speaking, and in environ-mentally challenged areas.

Greenleaf said residents within the planting zone may request a tree to be

See Tree Planting, Page 5

Tree planting program begins in Westfield

Rachel Dematte of the Department of Conservation and Recreation speaks with Westfield Tree Warden Scott Hathaway May 14, 2021 during a tree planting event on Court Street. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

A Department of Conservation and Recreation crew plants a tree on Court Street May 14, 2021. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Rotary club helps St. Vincent de Paul

By CARL E. HARTDEGENCorrespondentWESTFIELD — A grant from the Lynn Boscher COVID

Relief Fund of the Rotary Club of Westfield has helped the St. Vincent de Paul Society continue it’s mission to help the hungry and financially challenged residents of the city.

The non-denominational society operating from St. Mary’s Church offers monthly donations of food, as well as financial support, to those in need and was the recipient of one of several $1,000 grants provided recently by the fund created in memory of former Rotarian Lynn Boscher by his widow, Mary Boscher.

Lynn Boscher, who died in 2019, had been a prominent

See Rotary Club, Page 5

Brandon Affeldt, president of the Rotary Club of Westfield, loads groceries into the car of one of the recipients of a St. Vincent de Paul Society food distribution. (ROTARY CLUB OF WESTFIELD PHOTO )

Homebound residents receive COVID-19 vaccine

By HOPE E. TREMBLAYEditorSOUTHWICK – In cooperation with the Southwick Board

of Health and the Southwick Senior Center, Southwick Fire Department paramedics last week distributed the COVID-19 vaccine to homebound residents of Southwick and Granville.

These residents were not able to visit one of the various clinics in the area, said Fire Chief Russ Anderson.

Senior Center Director Cindy Sullivan said vaccine recipi-ents did well.

“I have not heard of anyone having a reaction to the vac-cine,” she said. “We did receive an email from one resident thanking us for having this program for the homebound. She also suggested we begin a program where we visit home bound clients once a year to make a connection with first responders. She suggested it would help ease the minds of home bound clients who may need medical attention. We are currently discussing this as an option.”

Sullivan said the Southwick Senior Center staff have assisted with COVID-19 testing and vaccinations for the older adults in the community.

See Homebound, Page 5

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

ON THIS DAY221 – Liu Bei, Chinese warlord, proclaims himself emperor of Shu Han, the successor of the Han dy-nasty.392 – Emperor Valentinian II is as-sassinated while advancing into Gaul against the Frankish usurper Arbogast. He is found hanging in his residence at Vienne.589 – King Authari marries Theodelinda, daughter of the Ba-varian duke Garibald I. A Catholic, she has great influence among the Lombard nobility.1252 – Pope Innocent IV issues the papal bull ad extirpanda, which authorizes, but also limits, the torture of heretics in the Medi-eval Inquisition.1525 – Insurgent peasants led by Anabaptist pastor Thomas Müntzer were defeated at the Battle of Frankenhausen, ending the German Peasants’ War in the Holy Roman Empire.1536 – Anne Boleyn, Queen of England, stands trial in London on charges of treason, adultery and incest; she is condemned to death by a specially-selected jury.1618 – Johannes Kepler confirms his previously rejected discov-ery of the third law of planetary motion (he first discovered it on March 8 but soon rejected the idea after some initial calculations were made).1648 – The Peace of Münster is ratified, by which Spain acknowl-edges Dutch sovereignty.1791 – French Revolution: Maxi-milien Robespierre proposes the Self-denying Ordinance.1817 – Opening of the first pri-vate mental health hospital in the United States, the Asylum for the Relief of Persons Deprived of the Use of Their Reason (now Friends Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsyl-

vania).1836 – Francis Baily observes “Baily’s beads” during an annular eclipse.1849 – The Sicilian revolution of 1848 is finally extinguished.1850 – The Arana–Southern Treaty is ratified, ending “the ex-isting differences” between Great Britain and Argentina.1851 – The first Australian gold rush is proclaimed, although the discovery had been made three months earlier.1864 – American Civil War: Battle of New Market, Virginia: Students from the Virginia Military Institute fight alongside the Confeder-ate army to force Union General Franz Sigel out of the Shenan-doah Valley.1891 – Pope Leo XIII defends workers’ rights and property rights in the encyclical Rerum novarum, the beginning of modern Catholic social teaching.1911 – In Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey v. United States, the United States Supreme Court de-clares Standard Oil to be an “un-reasonable” monopoly under the Sherman Antitrust Act and orders the company to be broken up.1911 – More than 300 Chinese immigrants are killed in the Tor-reón massacre when the forces of the Mexican Revolution led by Emilio Madero take the city of Tor-reón from the Federales.1919 – The Winnipeg general strike begins. By 11:00, almost the whole working population of Winnipeg had walked off the job.1919 – Greek occupation of Smyrna. During the occupation, the Greek army kills or wounds 350 Turks; those responsible are punished by Greek commander Aristides Stergiades.1929 – A fire at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio kills 123.1932 – In an attempted coup

d’état, the Prime Minister of Japan Inukai Tsuyoshi is assassinated.1933 – All military aviation organi-zations within or under the control of the RLM of Germany were of-ficially merged in a covert manner to form its Wehrmacht military’s air arm, the Luftwaffe.1940 – USS Sailfish is recommis-sioned. It was originally the USS Squalus.1940 – World War II: After fierce fighting, the poorly trained and equipped Dutch troops surrender to Germany, marking the begin-ning of five years of occupation.1940 – Richard and Maurice Mc-Donald open the first McDonald’s restaurant.1941 – First flight of the Gloster E.28/39 the first British and Allied jet aircraft.1941 – Joe DiMaggio begins a 56-game hitting streak.1942 – World War II: In the United States, a bill creating the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) is signed into law.1943 – Joseph Stalin dissolves the Comintern (or Third Interna-tional).1945 – World War II: The Battle of Poljana, the final skirmish in Europe is fought near Prevalje, Slovenia.1948 – Following the expiration of The British Mandate for Pales-tine, the Kingdom of Egypt, Tran-sjordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia invade Israel thus starting the 1948 Arab–Israeli War.1957 – At Malden Island in the Pacific Ocean, Britain tests its first hydrogen bomb in Operation Grapple.1963 – Project Mercury: The launch of the final Mercury mis-sion, Mercury-Atlas 9 with astro-naut Gordon Cooper on board. He becomes the first American to spend more than a day in space,

and the last American to go into space alone.1970 – President Richard Nixon appoints Anna Mae Hays and Elizabeth P. Hoisington the first female United States Army gener-als.1972 – The Ryukyu Islands, under U.S. military governance since its conquest in 1945, reverts to Japa-nese control.1974 – Ma’alot massacre: Mem-bers of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine attack and take hostages at an Israeli school; a total of 31 people are killed, including 22 schoolchildren.1988 – Soviet–Afghan War: After more than eight years of fighting, the Soviet Army begins to with-draw 115,000 troops from Afghan-istan.1991 – Édith Cresson becomes France’s first female Prime Min-ister.1997 – The United States govern-ment acknowledges the existence of the “Secret War” in Laos and dedicates the Laos Memorial in honor of Hmong and other “Secret War” veterans.1997 – The Space Shuttle Atlantis launches on STS-84 to dock with the Russian space station Mir.2004 – Arsenal F.C. go an entire league campaign unbeaten in the English Premier League, joining Preston North End F.C with the right to claim the title “The Invin-cibles”.2008 – California becomes the second U.S. state after Massa-chusetts in 2004 to legalize same-sex marriage after the state’s own Supreme Court rules a previous ban unconstitutional.2010 – Jessica Watson becomes the youngest person to sail, non-stop and unassisted around the world solo.2013 – An upsurge in violence in Iraq leaves more than 389 people

dead over three days.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

1956 – Kevin Greenaugh, American nuclear engineer

1957 – Meg Gardiner, American-English author and academic

1957 – Kevin Von Erich, American football player and wrestler

1958 – Jason Graae, American musical theater actor

1958 – Ruth Marcus, American journalist

1958 – Ron Simmons, American football player and wrestler

1959 – Beverly Jo Scott, American-Belgian singer-songwriter

1960 – Rob Bowman, American director and producer

1967 – Laura Hillenbrand, American journalist and author

1967 – John Smoltz, American baseball player and sportscaster

1969 – Hideki Irabu, Japanese-American baseball player (d. 2011)

1969 – Emmitt Smith, American football player and sportscaster

1970 – Desmond Howard, American football player and sports-caster

1970 – Rod Smith, American foot-ball player

1974 – Ahmet Zappa, American musician and writer

1975 – Ray Lewis, American foot-ball player and sportscaster

1976 – Torraye Braggs, American basketball player

1976 – Ryan Leaf, American foot-ball player and coach

1976 – Tyler Walker, American baseball player

1978 – Amy Chow, American gym-nast and pediatrician

1978 – David Krumholtz, American actor

1979 – Ryan Max Riley, American skier

1979 – Robert Royal, American football player

1980 – Josh Beckett, American baseball player

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Sat., May 15, 2021 is the 135th day of the year. 230 days remain until the end of the year

Major crime and incident reportSaturday, May 8, 2021

WESTFIELD9:28 a.m.: animal complaint, Montgomery Road, an animal

control officer reports that a good samaritan dropped off a stray black cat at the Montgomery Road Animal Hospital, the animal control officer reports that the cat was transported to the Westfield Regional Animal Shelter and was found to not have a microchip;

2:01 p.m.: accident, North Elm Street, a caller reports that a vehicle ran a red light and struck another vehicle, the respond-ing ambulance reports that all parties refused medical attention, the responding officer reports that a tow truck was requested to remove one of the vehicles from the scene;

11:16 p.m.: accident, Southampton Road, a patrol officer reports that he rolled up to the aftermath of an accident as he was responding to another call, the responding officer reports that one of the vehicle’s airbags was deployed and a tow truck was requested to remove it from the scene, the responding

ambulance reports that one person refused medical attention.

SOUTHWICK8:58 a.m.: animal complaint, North Lake Avenue, a caller

asked to speak to an officer about loose, aggressive dogs living next door, the reporting party has spoken to animal control and was advised if there was a weekend incident to call police, the reporting party states that the dogs run to the edge of the prop-erty when people walk by and recently ran into the road, the dog owner spoke with an officer and said that one dog did get past the invisible fence due to the collar not being turned up and it was corrected and the dogs have not left the property since that time;

5:35 p.m.: assist citizen, Depot Street, a person reported that a College Highway flower business was conducting “illegal detention” by asking to see everyone’s receipt upon exiting the business, she was not held against her will or placed in fear, an officer informed her the business was not doing anything ille-gal and advised her to contact the attorney general if she

wanted to, the reporting party stated it was “not worth her time.”

Sunday, May 9, 2021WESTFIELD

11:57 a.m.: vandalism, Union Street, a caller reports that somebody may have tried to break into their vehicle and dam-aged the door in doing so, the responding officer reports that there was a small crack on the door handle but no other damage that could be seen, the officer reports that nothing was taken from the vehicle;

12:09 p.m.: animal complaint, Ridgecrest Circle, a caller reports that there is a loose black dog in the area, the respond-ing animal control officer reports that no dog could be located in the area;

4:29 p.m.: disturbance, Monroe Street, a caller reports that there is a physical fight in progress behind a building, the responding officer reports that the fighting parties had sepa-rated and left the area before his arrival.

Police Logs

Walk-in vaccines available at Big E siteWEST SPRINGFIELD — The West of the River Collaborative COVID Vaccination site at the Eastern States Exposition (the

“Big E”) is open for “walk-ins” between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. No appointment is necessary and you will be registered on site.

Please bring your insurance information and valid identification with you. If you do not have insurance, you can still get a vac-cine at no cost. The West of the River Collaborative is administering the Moderna Vaccine. Therefore, you must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible for this vaccine. If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, please do not come to the site. If you are able to come for a “walk-in” vaccine, please expect delays and to know that you are required to stay at the site for at least 15 minutes after receiving your vaccine.

There are still plenty of appointments available next week as well. Please visit https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/west-springfield if you would like to schedule an appointment for next week. If you have any questions, please email covid@tows.org.

Alzheimer’s support group meetsWESTFIELD – The Alzheimer’s Association Virtual Support

Group at Armbrook Village will meet May 26 at 6 p.m. Care givers and family members are invited to share their personal experiences and strategies for communicating with their loved ones. Groups are held on the last Wednesday of every month. To be added to the Zoom invite list, contact Executive Director Beth Cardillo at bcardillo@armbrookvillage.com. The group is offered by Armbrook Village Senior Living and Memory Support Community, 551 North Road, Westfield.

Hello Everyone,After an extended and arduous

session in 2020, budget season is officially underway yet again in the State Senate. This week has been filled with meetings of all sorts from constituents to organizations as well as my elected colleagues in the leg-islature. I have filed a number of amendments that will specifically benefit our district and I look for-ward to advocating on behalf of them during the Senate’s budget debate.

One such meeting was with Pamela Schwartz, the director of the Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness. She and I dis-cussed many of the housing chal-lenges facing our region from both before the pandemic and those cre-ated by it as well many pieces of

legislation pertinent to these issues. Western Mass is lucky to have her working for us and I’m looking for-ward to continuing to work with her to help curb housing inequity in our area .

I also had the pleasure of having a similar meeting with David Stephens, the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Council on Aging. He and I talked about the current issues facing seniors and COAs and what the legislature can do to best aid this group that was so severely affected by the pandemic.

The town of Tolland had their annual town meeting this week to which I was lucky enough to be invited. Aside from being one of my favorite New England traditions, the town meeting is in my opinion, the cornerstone of our democracy, with

residents voting on major municipal matters from town-bylaws to bud-gets. This is just the first of many town meetings throughout the dis-trict as Montgomery, Russell, Southwick, and Southampton will be holding their respective meetings very soon.

The Kiwanis Club of Westfield unveiled a new memorial bench at Stanley Park to honor Veterans. While the bench honors all Veterans, it has a special intention to those that we tragically lot at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home last spring. As a Veteran and the Chairman of Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, it was an honor to attend the ceremony.

I want to remind everyone that the general population is now eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine. Many

vaccination sites, including the Eastfield Mall and CVS Pharmacy locations, are now offering walk-ins. Head to vaxfinder.mass.gov/ to find locations and appointments near you.

Recently I’ve started sending out newsletters from my office. You can sign up at senatorjohnvelis.com/newsletter/ to receive the newsletter right in your email inbox.

As always, if there is anything I can do to assist you, please never hesitate to reach out to my office. I can be reached at my email: john.velis@masenate.gov or by phone: (413) 572-3920 and you can find me online at senatorjohnvelis.com.

Sincerely,John Velis

Velis advocates for local needs during budget sessions

STATE SEN. JOHN C. VELIS

inquiries can be made by emailing McNamara to mel-cooper2000@yahoo.com.

Also at East Mountain Country Club on June 5, hob-byist Ashley Hawkins will lead a Board & Brush event from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person and may be pur-chased through the WYF Board & Brush Event Facebook page, or by contacting McNamara via email.

“Board and Brush events are great ways to create decor for you or a loved one,” said McNamara, noting boards, sanders, paints, brushes and stencils will be provided for participants.

The deadline to purchase tickets for the Board & Brush gathering is May 31.

The Ladies Night Out Bingo gathering will feature “bingo, bags and raffles” at the Shaker Farms Country Club from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person and can purchased through the Bingo, Bags and Raffles Facebook page, or by

contacting McNamara via email.

“I feel like everyone is itch-ing to get out and get back to normal,” said McNamara. ‘Women love to shop and love to go out with their friends. This event combines both those things and for $35 you could take home a designer purse valued at 6-10 times that amount. What is better than that?”

Among the name brands of purses to be won that evening include Coach, Kate Spade, Longchamp, Tory Birch, Michael Kors, and Ralph Lauren.

“We also have a 10th bingo prize from Tiffany,” said McNamara.

Raffles are also planned dur-ing the evening and include a wide selection of gifts.

“I don’t want to give away all of the surprises but will post pictures in the Facebook event page,” said McNamara, noting spa treatments, sessions with local photographers, name

brand wristlets, costume jewel-ry, gift cards and Vera Bradley items will be among the items raffled off.

“Participants must be age 18 and older to gamble,” said McNamara, adding, “and 21 and older to purchase beverag-es. Food will also be available during the event.”

McNamara said at press time, logistics are still be planned for the corn hole tour-nament at the Westfield River Brewery.

For more information on any of the fundraisers, visit west-fieldyouthfootball.org, call McNamara at (413) 575-0202, or send her an email.

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By JUANITA CARNES FNP, Board of Health chair and JOE ROUSE,Health DirectorCOVID-19 statistics are looking very hopeful this week in

our country. US cases are down 22%. Over 260 million vac-cines have been administered. Our city numbers are signifi-cantly lower and our state’s stats were noted in national news. Massachusetts has over 3 million or almost 50% of adults vaccinated. On Tuesday, the state reported no new deaths on a given day for the first time since June 30, 2020. Cases and deaths are steadily trending down. Sadly, on a global perspec-tive, cases and deaths are tragically increasing in some coun-tries. Some US states are also experiencing increased numbers. Proof of what can happen without adherence to public health guidelines and vaccinations.

Since December, Pfizer/BioNTech has been providing vac-cines to the US and other countries under emergency use approval. More good news, this authorization has been expanded to 12-15 year-olds. Trials are continuing for use in 12 years and under. Emergency use approval of a vaccine is only approved in this manner during public health emergen-cies. Safety is evaluated before any approval but less rigorous method is used to aid in a quicker response to the pandemic. Emergency authorization only lasts until countries declare an end to the emergency.

Pfizer/BioNTech is the first company seeking full regulatory approval of its COVID-19 vaccine for 16 years and older. Moderna and Johnson and Johnson will follow. FDA approval means that its benefits outweigh the risks. The company con-

siders approval as “an important cornerstone of achieving long-term herd immunity and containing COVID-19 in the future.” A rolling submission of data is being evaluated with a more stringent review. Six months of follow-up data is neces-sary before approval. Final phases of clinical trials demon-strated 95% efficacy. Anthony Fauci stated in a hearing this week that its “Real world effectiveness is even more impres-sive than in clinical trials.“ The company and others in public health are confident full approval will be granted in the com-ing months.

The ramifications of full approval are many. We need vac-cine availability when the emergency status of the pandemic is officially ended. It will allow the company to market the vac-cine. Employers, government agencies, military, schools and

others will legally have the option to mandate the vaccine when it has full approval. Full approval may also help with vaccine hesitancy and raise public confidence.

While the world is slowly opening up, please remember this is not over. Rochelle Walensky, CDC Director states, “Every death is a stark reminder of why we must remain vigilant.” Stay hopeful. Please respect and care about others, use com-mon sense and abide by public health guidelines. Know that vaccination is a powerful tool that can end this pandemic. Get vaccinated if you haven’t yet. If you have, thank you! Considering getting the vaccine and have questions? Need education to make the decision? Please consult your health care provider or call the health department. You can learn more about the vaccine at www.cdc.gov or www.mass.gov. Take care of yourself and someone else.

Dedicated health department members who have been work-ing tirelessly throughout the pandemic are: Debra Mulvenna RN, Assistant Director Evelyn Bristol RN, Steve Cipriani, Health Inspector Thomas Hibert, Health Inspector Cheryl McMordie, Office Manager Crystal Dugay, Kathi Cotugno, CORE coordinator Other Board Members: Margaret Doody, Stan Strzempko MD WE KEEP WORKING TO KEEP YOU SAFE Wear your mask. Wash your hands. Keep your distance. Avoid gatherings. Stay home. Save lives.

Look for us in next Saturday’s edition.

WESTFIELD PUBLIC HEALTH WEEKLY BULLETIN

JUANITA CARNESChair, Westfield Board of

Health

JOSEPH ROUSEWestfield Health Director

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By CHRIS LISINSKIState House News ServiceBOSTON - State marijuana regulators

are concerned about a recent “significant uptick” in reports of potential industry investors who targeted economic empow-erment and social equity program entre-preneurs with unfair contract terms.

In recent weeks, the Cannabis Control Commission has heard a growing num-ber of complaints about terms proposed during contract negotiations that put undue pressure on entrepreneurs and could violate the commission’s regula-tions for marijuana business or even state law, officials said Thursday.

The CCC plans to boost its educational efforts and partner with other state agen-cies on enforcement where necessary to help those looking to open marijuana businesses -- particularly those dispro-portionately impacted by years of crimi-nalization before the substance was legal-ized -- avoid being taken advantage of during negotiations with investors.

Commissioners have taken aim at inappropriate contracts in the past, and the latest round of reports over the past two months appears to be related to the developing marijuana delivery sector, according to CCC Chairman Steven Hoffman.

“This is an issue we’ve been concerned with for a while and focused on for a while and there has been a recent uptick,” Hoffman told reporters after the commis-sion’s meeting. “The fact that there’s so few alternatives available to some of these applicants means that they’re prob-ably more open to considering some of these terms than they would be if they had some other options.”

CCC staff said they have received regular reports in recent weeks of nego-tiation efforts that could put unfair pres-sure on entrepreneurs or violate state regulations, such as attempts to hide true ownership with layered management fees or by imposing aggressive loan terms that could lead to an entrepreneur losing con-trol of the business.

Hoffman said he could not put an exact estimate on how many incidents have occurred recently, but he said he person-

ally has received between 10 and 15 complaints in the past two months, most of which are tied to negotiations over delivery operations.

Under a framework the CCC approved in November for adult-use home mari-juana deliveries, social equity program participants and economic empowerment applicants for the first three years will be the only entities able to apply for deliv-ery-only licenses with the ability to buy marijuana wholesale.

CCC Chief Communications Officer Cedric Sinclair said Thursday that pro-posed contract clauses that would put an investor in a position to control the estab-lishment after that three-year period if the licensee cannot meet loan terms are a “recurring theme” in recent complaints the agency has received.

“The most concerning aspect of these contracts is the aggressive repayment terms that increase the likelihood of an entrepreneur’s business being underwa-ter, requiring them to activate the afore-mentioned clauses and potentially lose managerial control of the business,” Sinclair said.

Hoffman said based on anecdotal reports, many of the potentially problem-atic negotiations involve proposals that could inappropriately obscure control of a business or might involve potential violations of state usury laws that limit interest rates.

Commissioners have debated in the past about whether their jurisdiction extends to negotiations or only to con-tracts signed, but Hoffman said Thursday that the CCC is prepared to find and pun-ish any instances where investors violate regulations.

“I view today as kind of a salvo in that direction, putting people on notice that we are paying attention and will take action,” he said.

The CCC previously released a memo warning entrepreneurs about red flags they might encounter when dealing with investors, and the agency plans to revise it with some of the newly raised con-cerns. While officials were hesitant to describe ways that proposals might be violating state law, they said the CCC

will work with other state agencies on enforcement.

“Unfortunately, there will always be investors who design relationships that technically fall within compliance but are outside the spirit of our regulations and may ultimately amount to bad business decisions for the applicants and licens-ees,” Sinclair said. “However, some of these terms and conditions appear to be afoul of state law and may lay within the jurisdiction of other commonwealth agencies.”

The nascent home-delivery business for recreational marijuana is starting to take shape in Massachusetts. On Thursday, the CCC authorized We Can Deliver Boston LLC to receive the state’s first final license for a “marijuana couri-er,” one of two types of licenses created under the regulations.

“It will not be the last by a long stretch, but I think it’s really important to recog-nize this milestone,” Hoffman said dur-ing the meeting. “It’s an incredibly important part, as you all know, of our quest for equity in this industry as well as being responsive to customer requests.”

Couriers can deliver products from CCC-licensed retailers and dispensaries directly to consumers’ homes. The other license type, marijuana delivery opera-tors, will be able to purchase products wholesale from growers and manufactur-ers and sell them to their own customers.

Speaking with reporters after the meet-ing, Hoffman said the application for delivery operators should be posted by the end of the month, after which it could take several months to advance hopeful licensees from provisional status to final approval.

The home-delivery regulations initially faced a lawsuit from the Commonwealth Dispensary Association, but the group representing many brick-and-mortar marijuana shops dropped its legal chal-lenge in January days after filing it in the face of public pressure.

“I view this as one of the most impor-tant decisions we’ve made as a commis-sion and as big an impact on getting to equity in this industry as anything else we’ve done,” he said.

Masks still required indoors in Mass.

By MATT MURPHYState House News ServiceBOSTON - Masks will still be required for now in all

indoor public places, at all events and outdoors when social distancing is not possible in Massachusetts, despite new guid-ance from the Centers from Disease Control advising fully vaccinated individuals that it’s safe in most cases to stop wearing a face covering.

Gov. Charlie Baker’s office issued a statement on Thursday night saying the governor welcomed the new health guide-lines from the CDC and would be “updating Massachusetts’ COVID restrictions in the near future.”

“In the meantime, the current mask order remains in place. The Commonwealth is leading the nation in the vaccination effort and the Administration will continue to make vaccines available to everyone who lives, works or studies in Massachusetts,” press secretary Sarah Finlaw said in a state-ment.

The CDC, led by former Massachusetts General Hospital physician Dr. Rochelle Walensky, took a major step toward allowing the country to return to life as it remembers it before the pandemic when it said Thursday that Americans no longer need to wear a mask outdoors or indoors in most cases, as long as they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

States, however, have varied rules when it comes to masks.Baker last relaxed the state’s mask mandate on April 30

when he said they were no longer required outdoors if social distancing was possible, and he eliminated the $300 fine for mask violations. Face coverings are still required at all times in indoor public places, and at public and private events held indoors and outdoors, except when eating or drinking.

On Monday, large venues like Fenway Park where masks are still required were allowed to expand their capacity from 12 percent to 25 percent and other industries, such as amuse-ment parks and road races, were allowed to resume.

The next step in reopening is scheduled to occur on May 29 when gathering limits are slated to climb to 200 people indoors and 250 outdoors, and street festivals, bars and beer gardens will reopen. Baker has said that timeline could be sped up depending on public health metrics.

Younger teens being contacted to schedule vaccine appointments

By MATT MURPHYState House News ServiceBOSTON - All teenagers and pre-teens ages 12 to 15

who pre-registered through the state’s online portal for a COVID-19 vaccine will be contacted this morning with the chance to book an appointment after the Centers for Disease Control on Wednesday evening gave the green light for use of the Pfizer vaccine in younger Americans.

The Baker administration’s COVID-19 Command Center said newly eligible young people will be able to book an appointment at any of the 900 vaccination loca-tions that has Pfizer doses. The administration has also begun reaching out to primary care and pediatric providers to encourage them to order and administer Pfizer vaccines to eligible patients through their practices.

While the administration did not say how many 12-, 13-, 14- and 15-year-olds pre-registered for a vaccine while they waited for federal approval, the state estimates that there are roughly 400,000 residents living in Massachusetts in that age bracket.

The Pfizer vaccine was previously being distributed to anyone 16 or older, while the Moderna vaccine has only been approved for use in individuals at least 18 years old.

A CDC advisory panel on Wednesday endorsed the use of the Pfizer vaccine in younger populations as both safe and effective, and its recommendation was accepted by CDC Director Rochelle Walensky.

CIC Health, which operates the vaccine clinics at the Hynes Convention Center, the Reggie Lewis Center and pop-up sites, said 12- to 15-year-olds would be welcome beginning Thursday to schedule an appointment or walk in. Consent forms signed by a parent or legal guardian are required by CIC for all patients under 18.

“The FDA and CDC approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents ages 12 to 15 is an exciting devel-opment in our battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. CIC Health is humbled to be part of Massachusetts’ success in leading the nation in vaccination and we stand ready to welcome this new eligibility group to our sites,” the com-pany said.

Massachusetts has fully vaccinated more than 3 million residents so far, and Baker has said the state is on track to meet its initial goal of 4.1 million adults by early June. The approval of a vaccine for a younger subset of the popula-tion, however, opens up the possibility to vaccinate an even greater portion of Bay State residents.

Fears over investors exploiting minority marijuana entrepreneurs grow

By MATT MURPHYState House News ServiceBOSTON - Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary

Kathleen Theoharides said Thursday her office plans to solicit feedback this fall on the 2025 and 2030 emission limits set by a new climate law signed by the governor in March, followed by a public process in the winter focused on interim carbon reduction and sequestration goals.

Theoharides sent an email to stakeholders and those who com-mented over the first three months of the year on the administra-tion’s clean energy and climate plan, outlining the time frame for complying with components of the new climate law.

The bill signed by Gov. Charlie Baker set a limit of at least 50 percent emissions reductions below 1990 levels by 2030, and gave the administration until July 1, 2022 to establish a 2025 emission limits, sector-specific sublimits for 2025 and 2030 and plan to achieve those reductions.

“We are reexamining the portfolio of policies in the Interim 2030 CECP and analyzing additional strategies, policies, and actions that can help the Commonwealth achieve at least 50% emissions reduction by 2030 while protecting and enhancing carbon storage on our natural and working lands,” Theoharides wrote. “We will examine the costs and benefits of those policies, their potential impact on and benefits to Environmental Justice communities, and measures to track their implementation over time.”

While Theoharides said the administration intends to meet the July 1, 2022 deadline, the secretary said the administration would be convening a commission on clean heat starting next month to explore ways to reduce pollution from heating sources.

“Meeting our aggressive interim emissions reduction targets and achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 requires that we press forward with policy implementation while continuing to plan,” she wrote.

Baker released his interim Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2030 in December, but Theoharides is now working to update that plan to meet the requirements of the new climate law passed by the Legislature.

Emission limits comment period expected this fall

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The Horace Smith Fund awards $297,000 to area students

WEST SPRINGFIELD - Wayne Webster, Chair of the Board of Trustees, announced that this year The Horace Smith Fund will award 20 Walter S. Barr Scholarships, with 16 going to graduating high school seniors and four to students currently attending college. Among the recipients is Westfield High School student Catherine E. Morrissey.

The Horace Smith Fund is happy to be able to grant a total award of $297,000 to area stu-dents this year. The Horace Smith Fund was established in 1899 by the successful and generous philanthropist named Horace Smith. He and Daniel Wesson were the founders of Smith & Wesson, located in Springfield. Mr. Smith’s will provided that the residual of his estate, after several bequests to relatives and institutions, was to be used for public pur-poses at the discretion of his executors. They decided that it should be used to help deserv-ing students finance their education.

Westfield student inducted into biology honor society

WILLIMANTIC, CT - Eastern Connecticut State University's Biology Department induct-ed 20 students into the Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) National Biology Honor Society on April 30.

Among the students inducted was junior Nelson Javier Santos Ferrer of Westfield, who majors in Biology.

Eastern established its Eta Omega chapter of Tri-Beta in 1997. The mission of Tri-Beta is to promote scholarship within the field of biological sciences, promote the spreading of biological knowledge and encourage research. To be eligible, students must major in biology and have a passion toward understanding and improving biological studies and human knowledge with scientific research.

Westfield student recognized for academic excellence

WORCESTER - Assumption University honored 80 students with academic awards

for excelling in their individual fields of study. The annual spring Honors Convocation is an opportunity to recognize students who have received one of the University's aca-demic departmental honors, special awards, and Augustine Scholarships.

Erik Unger, Class of 2021, of Westfield, received the departmental award for health sciences with a concentration in patient advo-cacy.

"The annual Honors Convocation recog-nizes Assumption students who embody the Assumption mission through their academic excellence and a commitment to learning," said Greg Weiner, Ph.D., provost and aca-demic vice president. "Receiving these awards is a noteworthy achievement for students engaged in a journey of Catholic liberal edu-cation that seeks to awaken in them a sense of wonder and purpose."

Nicholas Borghesani graduates from Bob Jones University

GREENVILLE, SC - Nicholas Borghesani, a resident of Westfield, was among over 600

students who graduated from Bob Jones University Friday, May 7.

Borghesani graduated with a AS in Business.In addition to the over 500 students receiv-

ing bachelor's degrees, 78 students received master's degrees and 34 students received associate degrees. Three candidates received earned doctorate degrees.

Westfield residents inducted into Phi Theta Kappa national honor society

HOLYOKE - Holyoke Community College is proud to announce that 75 HCC students have been accepted for membership into the Alpha Xi Omega chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa national honor society for the 2020-2021 academic year. Students are invited to join Phi Theta Kappa when they have com-pleted 15 college credits while maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Westfield residents Jason Kelly, Graciana Phillips, Matvey Hancharonak and Kiara Velasquez were among the inductees.

School Notes

City officials and Department of Conservation and Recreation staff host a ceremonial tree planting at 54 Court St. May 14 to kick-off the start of the Greening the Gateway Cities program in Westfield. (HOPE E. TREMBLAY/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

planted on their property, by visiting maur-bancanopy.org, which has information on the goals of the program and shows the different zones to be planted. A map of the area to be planted is also available at https://www.mass.gov/doc/ggcp-westfield/download.

To learn whether a home is within the zone and eligible for a tree, visit the program web-site at maurbancanopy.org to determine eligi-bility, and to sign up. Residents may also leave a message for a call back from the Westfield program at 617-626-1473.

Once eligibility is determined, DCR crew members will visit the site, look at sun expo-sure, drainage and how close it is to the street, and consider which trees would be appropri-ate, Greenleaf said.

Last year, when Westfield was accepted

into the program, Hathaway said the DCR will purchase the trees and provide the labor for the plantings, amounting to an over a mil-lion dollar investment in the city.

Westfield also received $20,000 in direct support of the program, which can be used for stump grinding or preparing sidewalks for plantings. Hathaway said the DCR has been working on this program in cities throughout Massachusetts over the last several years. “They’ve got their routine down really well. We’ll support them anyway we can,” Hathaway said.

Matthews-Kane said she is really happy about this project happening in Ward 3. She also has a friendly competition going with Ward 2 Councilor Ralph J. Figy on whose ward will have more trees planted.

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The Southwick fire and health departments, along with the Senior Center, gave COVID-19 vaccines to homebound residents last week. Pictured left to right are, Board of Health Director Tammy Spencer, Senior Center Director Cindy Sullivan, Firefighter EMT Carrie Bradbury, Firefighter Paramedic Stephen Backman and Firefighter Paramedic Michael Newman. (RUSS ANDERSON PHOTO)

“If people are in need of a homebound vaccine, they can call the Senior Center or the Board of Health,” said Sullivan. “If there is demand/need for it, the Board of Health can request more vac-cine.”

Currently, there is no addi-tional homebound vaccine event planned. Sullivan said anyone who needs assistance can contact her.

“If people are not home-bound but would like the vac-cine, we can schedule appointments for them and for seniors we can provide transportation to the vaccina-tion site,” Sullivan said. “The day we did the homebound clinic people were very thankful to receive the vac-cine. The Fire Department and the Board of Health were amazing with our residents

and our community is so thankful to have such com-passionate people working in our Town.”

Anderson said as positive test cases decrease and vac-cinations increase, adherence to state guidelines should continue.

“While the amount of cases appears to be dropping, we still are getting new cases and must be diligent,”

resident of the city, serving on the City Council, the Westfield Chamber of Commerce and supporting (among other organizations) the Boys and Girls Club, the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts and the St. Mary’s PTO.

His widow established the fund in his memory with a $5,000 donation to the Rotary Club of Westfield, asking that the money be used to help persons affected by the COVID pandemic. The Rotary club more than tripled the assets of the fund and, to date, has made grants to several city organizations including the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Kate Taibbi, president of the the Westfield chapter of the society, explained that the funds bolstered the society’s effort to help struggling city families.

She said that the society provides food bundles to about 50 local recipients each month who have registered for assistance by calling the society at 413-568-5619.

The bulk of the food support are staples provided largely by the Western Massachusetts Food Bank, churches such as St. Mary’s, Holy Trinity and St. Peter’s and St. Casimir’s, as well as generous support from both the Big Y and Stop and Shop supermarkets.

Niamh Matthews, a volunteer helper from the Key Club at St. Mary’s High School, pointed out the the bundles often also include “fun items” such as popular breakfast cereals, cookies, snacks and chocolates provided by individual parishioners.

Taibbi said that cash donations, such as the grant from the Rotary club’s Boscher Fund, allow the society to help struggling families pay for their rent, utilities and other basic necessities.

“It takes a village”, she said, saying that she is grateful for all the help the society gets from the community.

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Veteran bench dedication

Anderson said. As far as fire personnel, Anderson said the SPD has “not had any fire-fighter affected in a few months but there is still the possibility.”

Anderson said having advanced level support at the

fire department helped make the homebound vaccinations possible.

“This is a matter of circum-stances but when we began the move to a medic service there was no thoughts of a pandemic but without this

expansion, we would not have been able to offer these services. Nobody knows what the future brings but being at the advanced life support level brings with it many benefits to the wellbe-ing of our residents,” he said.

The Color Guard from American Legion Post 124 for the veterans bench dedication Thursday at Stanley Park. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Attendees at Thursday’s dedication ceremony included State Sen. John Velis and State Rep. Kelly Pease. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Amanda Brodkin, president of the Kiwanis Club of Westfield, speaks at the dedication of a bench at Stanley Park. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Kellie Brown, director of operations at the Boys and Girls Club, addresses the crowd. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)A 21 gun salute from the Post 124 Color Guard. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

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SPORTS

WESTFIELD TECH. ACADEMYWESTFIELD HIGH

SPRING HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULESSOUTHWICK REGIONAL ST. MARY’S GATEWAY

Mon., May 17BASEBALL vs. East Longmeadow, Bullens Field, 4 p.m.GIRLS LACROSSE @ Amherst-Pelham, 4 p.m.BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. West Springfield, 5 p.m.BOYS TENNIS vs. Chicopee, 4 p.m.

Tues., May 18SOFTBALL @ Hampshire, 4 p.m.BOYS LACROSSE vs. Northampton, 4 p.m.BOYS/GIRLS TRACK & FIELD @ Chicopee, 4 p.m.GIRLS TENNIS @ Longmeadow, Blinn Tennis Courts, 4 p.m.

Wed., May 19BASEBALL @ Amherst-Pelham, 4 p.m.GIRLS LACROSSE vs. Granby, 4 p.m.BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Ludlow, 5:15 p.m.BOYS TENNIS @ Amherst-Pelham, 4 p.m.

Thurs., May 20SOFTBALL vs. West Springfield, 4 p.m.BOYS LACROSSE @ South Hadley, 4 p.m.GIRLS TENNIS @ East Longmeadow, 4 p.m.BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Minnechaug, 6:15 p.m.

Fri., May 21BASEBALL vs. Minnechaug, Bullens Field, 4 p.m.SOFTBALL @ Agawam, 4 p.m.BOYS TENNIS vs. Chicopee Comp, 4 p.m.GIRLS LACROSSE @ West Springfield,Clark Field, 7 p.m.

Mon., May 24BASEBALL vs. Longmeadow, Bullens Field, 4 p.m.BOYS LACROSSE vs. Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m.BOYS/GIRLS TRACK & FIELD @ Central, Berte Field, 4 p.m.BOYS TENNIS @ Chicopee, Szot Park, 4 p.m.GIRLS TENNIS @ Amherst-Pelham, 4 p.m.

Tues., May 25SOFTBALL @ Minnechaug, 4 p.m.GIRLS LACROSSE @ Granby, 4 p.m.BOYS TENNIS @ Holyoke, Crosier Field and Tennis Courts, 4 p.m.BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Sabis, 5 p.m.

Wed., May 26BASEBALL @ Pope Francis, 4 p.m.GIRLS TENNIS @ Minnechaug, 4 p.m.

Mon., May 17No Sports Scheduled

Tues., May 18BASEBALL @ Franklin Tech, 4 p.m.SOFTBALL vs. Franklin Tech, Whitney Park, 4 p.m.

Wed., May 19No Sports Scheduled

Thurs., May 20BASEBALL vs. Smith Vocational and Agricultural, Bullens Field, 4 p.m.SOFTBALL @ Smith Vocational and Agricultural, Maines Field, 6 p.m.

Fri., May 21No Sports Scheduled

Mon., May 24SOFTBALL @ St. Mary’s, Sadie Knox, 4 p.m.

Tues., May 25BASEBALL vs. Gateway, Bullens Field, 7 p.m.SOFTBALL @ Amherst-Pelham, 4 p.m.

Wed., May 26BASEBALL vs. Belchertown, Bullens Field, 4 p.m.

Thurs., May 27SOFTBALL vs. Gateway, Whitney Park, 4 p.m.

Fri., May 28BASEBALL @ McCann Tech, 4 p.m.

Mon., May 31No Sports Scheduled

Tues., June 1BASEBALL @ Pathfinder, St. Joe’s, 4 p.m.SOFTBALL @ Pathfinder, 4 p.m.

Wed., June 2BASEBALL vs. Franklin Tech, Jachym Field, 4 p.m.

Thurs., June 3No Sports Scheduled

Fri., June 4No Sports Scheduled

Mon., May 17BOYS TENNIS vs. Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter, Municipal Tennis Courts, 4 p.m.GIRLS LACROSSE @ Chicopee Comp, 6 p.m.

Tues., May 18BASEBALL vs. Granby, Westfield Intermediate School, 4 p.m.SOFTBALL @ Renaissance, Marshall Roy Field, 4 p.m.GIRLS TENNIS vs. Palmer, Municipal Tennis Courts, 4 p.m.GIRLS LACROSSE @ Monson, 7 p.m.

Wed., May 19SOFTBALL @ Monson, Quarry Hill Community School, 4 p.m.BOYS LACROSSE vs. Granby, Boardman Field, 4 p.m.BOYS TENNIS @ Greenfield, Davis Street Courts, 4 p.m.

Thurs., May 20BASEBALL vs. Sabis, Westfield Intermediate School, 4 p.m.SOFTBALL @ Commerce, Marshall Roy Field, 4 p.m.GIRLS TENNIS @ Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter, 4 p.m.

Fri., May 21BOYS LACROSSE vs.McCann Tech, Boardman Field, 4 p.m.

Mon., May 24BASEBALL @ Hampshire, 4 p.m.SOFTBALL vs. Westfield Technical Academy, Sadie Knox, 4 p.m.GIRLS TENNIS vs. Sabis, Municipal Tennis Courts, 4 p.m.

Tues., May 25BOYS LACROSSE @ Monson, 4 p.m.GIRLS LACROSSE @ Chicopee, 5 p.m.

Mon., May 17SOFTBALL @ Ware, 4 p.m.BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Commerce, 4 p.m.

Tues., May 18BASEBALL vs. Palmer, 6:30 p.m.

Wed., May 19BOYS TRACK & FIELD vs. Hampshire, Richard Atkinson Track, 4 p.m.

Thurs., May 20BASEBALL vs. Hampshire, 4 p.m.BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Sci-Tech, 4 p.m.

Fri., May 21SOFTBALL @ Central, Blunt Park (Diamond #3), 4 p.m.BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Holyoke, 5:45 p.m.GIRLS TRACK & FIELD @ Frontier, 4 p.m.

Mon., May 24BASEBALL @ Sabis, Nathan Bill Park, 4 p.m.BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ West Springfield, 5 p.m.

Tues., May 25SOFTBALL @ Monson, Quarry Hill Community School, 4 p.m.

Wed., May 26BASEBALL vs. St. Mary’s, 4 p.m.BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Sci-Tech, 4 p.m.BOYS TRACK & FIELD @ Belchertown, 4 p.m.

Thurs., May 27No Sports Scheduled

Fri., May 28BASEBALL @ Granby, 4 p.m.SOFTBALL vs. Ware, 4 p.m.GIRLS TRACK & FIELD vs. Belchertown, Richard Atkinson Track, 4 p.m.

Mon., May 31No Sports Scheduled

Tues., June 1BASEBALL vs. Ware, 4 p.m.

Mon., May 17 No Sports Scheduled Tues., May 18 BASEBALL @ Pathfinder, St. Joe’s, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Smith Vocational and Agricultural, Sheldon Field, 4 p.m. Wed., May 19 No Sports Scheduled Thurs., May 20 BASEBALL vs. Franklin Tech, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Pathfinder, 4 p.m. Fri., May 21 No Sports Scheduled Mon., May 24 No Sports Scheduled Tues., May 25 BASEBALL @ Westfield Technical Academy, Bullens Field, 7 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Franklin Tech, 4 p.m. Wed., May 26 No Sports Scheduled Thurs., May 27 BASEBALL vs. Smith Vocational and Agricultural, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Westfield Technical Academy, Whitney Park, 4 p.m. Fri., May 28 No Sports Scheduled Mon., May 31 No Sports Scheduled

2021 High School Spring Sports

STANDINGSBOYS VOLLEYBALLWestfield 1-1Southwick 2-0

BASEBALLWestfield 1-1Westfield Technical Academy 3-0St. Mary’s 0-1Southwick 1-1

SOFTBALLWestfield 3-0Westfield Technical Academy 2-1St. Mary’s 1-0Southwick 2-0

GIRLS LACROSSEWestfield 2-0St. Mary’s 2-1

BOYS LACROSSEWestfield 1-1

GIRLS TENNISWestfield 1-1St. Mary’s 1-0

BOYS TENNISWestfield 1-1

BOYS TRACK & FIELD

Westfield 1-0Southwick 1-0

THURSDAY’S RESULTSBASEBALL

Westfield Technical Academy 4, Pathfinder 2

Westfield 14, West Springfield 1

SOFTBALLSouthwick 13, Granby 1

Westfield Technical Academy 21, Pathfinder 15

GIRLS TENNISLudlow 5, Westfield 0

BOYS TENNISBelchertown 4,

Westfield 1GIRLS LACROSSE

St. Mary’s 7, Central 1BOYS LACROSSEWestfield 16, Pope Francis 15 (2 OT)

Late Results – May 12BOYS TRACK & FIELD

Southwick 68, South Hadley 57

American Legion Post 124 Baseball Try-outs May 22

WESTFIELD - Westfield Post 124 will hold American Legion Baseball tryouts Sat., May 22 at Jachym Field at 10 a.m. Anyone who turns 19 this year or is 18-and-under is eligible to try out.

Rain daite is Sun., May 23.

By CHRIS PUTZSports EditorWESTFIELD – A no-hitter … a

walk-off victory in extra innings … and now a 16-strikeout outing from Westfield Technical Academy ace pitcher Riley Sullivan.

Sullivan followed up pitching a no-no in a high school baseball sea-son opener by striking out 16 Pathfinder batters in a two-hitter Thursday at Bullens Field. The Tigers defeated the Pioneers, 4-2, to remain perfect.

“I was just focused,” said Sullivan, who improved to 2-0 on the mound for Westfield Tech. “I was pumped about this game. I didn’t know I was going to be pitching ahead of time. Once I found out, I really wanted to get in the zone so that’s what I did.”

Pathfinder got to Sullivan early, driving in a first-inning run on a Jordan Talbot run-scoring triple.

Westfield Technical Academy’s Josh Sturmer helped out his team-mate, manufacturing a game-tying run in the bottom half of the first by walking, stealing second based,

advancing to third base on a passed ball and scoring on a two-out wild pitch.

Westfield Tech kept up its oppor-tunistic play.

James Coach led off the bottom of the second inning with a walk. Coach moved to second on a passed ball. With two outs, Tobey Barlow lofted the ball high into the air just beyond the basepaths in center field. Pathfinder’s shortstop backpedaled in hopes of tracking the ball down, but it popped out of his glove and onto the grass for the Tigers go-ahead run.

The lead was short-lived.Pathfinder took advantage of a

well-hit ball to right center field in the top of the third inning that result-ed in an error, and soon thereafter, a Tom Swift double to deep right cen-ter field that tied the game at 2-2.

Westfield Tech regained the lead in the bottom half of the inning. Dacota Durkee singled, stole second, advanced to third on a fielder’s choice and scored on a wild pitch. The Tigers led 3-2.

Sullivan got into a bit of a jam in the fourth inning, some of which was his own doing when he overthrew second base on a force out instead of opting to go to first base for the sec-ond out of the inning. Unshaken, Sullivan came back to strike out the next two batters to end the inning.

Even his head coach, Bob Eak, was impressed.

“He’s rolling,” coach Eak said of his senior ace. “His off field prepara-tion has been very good. In between starts he’s been running, doing a lot of stretching, a lot of band work.”

Westfield Tech’s Brody Zabielski made sure his fellow Tigers mates would come away victorious. Zabielski knocked in an insurance run in the fifth on a hard hit ball to the shortstop, who misplayed the ball, allowing a runner to cross home plate.

“We were aggressive on the base-paths. We took advantage of the opportunities they gave us on the basepaths. We did make some mis-

takes on the basepaths, but that didn’t really hurt us too much,” Eak said.

Westfield Tech will look to extend its winning streak when it travels to Franklin Tech Tues., May 18 at 4 p.m.

Bombers pummel Terriers

Westfield 14, West Springfield 1 (5 inn.)Westfield exploded for five runs in

the first inning, and never looked back.

Joseph Calderella (2-for-3, dou-ble, run, 2 RBIs), Andrew Florek (2-for-3, double, 2 runs, RBI), Cody Collins (2-for-2, double, 3 runs, 2 RBIs), and Jimmy Cloutier (3-for-3, double, 2 runs, 3 RBIs) delivered multi-hit outings for Westfield. Bombers pitcher David Tirrell scat-tered three hits over five innings. He allowed one run, struck out five bat-ters, and walked two.

Sullivan strikes out 16 hitters in Tigers victoryJames Coach safely steals third base for Westfield Tech. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Tigers’ Brady Zabielski (12) beats the ball for a steal of second base. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

WTA’s Deven Werbiskis (9) con-nects with a Pathfinder pitch. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Westfield Technical Academy pitcher Riley Sullivan follows through with a pitch against Pathfinder during a high school baseball game Thursday at Bullens Field. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

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prise company might appear on your doorstep. Almost certainly, something will change your home routine. Hopefully a small appliance does not break down or you don’t have a breakage. It will be something. Tonight: You might rear-range furniture.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) This is a mildly accident-prone day,

which means you will be smart to pay attention to everything you say and do. On the upside, you’re full of bright, original ideas! This is the classic day to meet new faces and see new places. A spontaneous short trip might take place. Tonight: You are aggressive and proac-tive.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Keep an eye on your money scene and

your possessions today, because something unexpected might impact them. Perhaps you will find money; perhaps you will lose money. Definitely protect what you own against loss, theft or damage, for your own good. Be smart. Tonight: You might be irritated about some-thing that you own.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Today the Moon is in your sign danc-

ing with wild, unpredictable Uranus, which is bound to create surprises and unexpected events. This will also make you restless and want more freedom. It will trigger your desire for excitement. Tonight: Be patient to avoid a fight.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You might receive unexpected news

from behind the scenes. This could be a secret that is suddenly revealed. Please be discreet, because whatever happens might indirectly affect your public reputation. You might need to protect someone else’s secret. Tonight: Avoid being grumpy. Remember to smile.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today you might encounter a new

and exciting friend. Possibly, an old friend will come back into your life unexpectedly, or some-one you know might do something that sur-prises you. You might even impulsively join a group. It’s an interesting day. Tonight: Avoid squabbles.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) This could be a tricky day talking to

parents, bosses and the police because some-thing unexpected might happen. They might throw you a curveball or, vice versa, you might do something that surprises them. The thing to do is not overreact. Don’t be rebellious. Tonight: Never underestimate the power of courtesy.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) A sudden chance to travel might fall

in your lap today, or existing travel plans might be changed. Be open to meeting someone new and unusual from a different background. News in the media might surprise you. Tonight: Avoid arguments about touchy subjects.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Because something unexpected

could impact the assets that you share with someone else, including debt and something to do with your bank account, be aware. Check these areas for something you need to know about. Tonight: Avoid squabbles about shared possessions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Someone close to you might give

you a chance to do something different or get away from your usual scene. They might sug-gest something unusual or extend a surprise invitation. Enjoy your day! Tonight: Be patient with others.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Something unexpected that is relat-

ed to technology or computer issues might occur today. Perhaps new equipment will arrive where you work. Meanwhile, be open to improvements, reforms and suggestions about new ways of doing things. After all, you were born 50 years ahead of your time! Tonight: Stay mellow to protect your health.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Parents should know that this is a

mildly accident-prone day for their kids, which means they must be vigilant. Likewise, guard against sports accidents. Meanwhile, a surprise invitation to a fun event might arrive, or per-haps a fun event will be canceled. Today is full of unexpected detours. Tonight: Don’t be too competitive.

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Dear Annie

Dear Heloise: My puppy Huxley was having separation anxiety bad! My upstairs neighbor said to me, your dog sure misses you when you go out! (I think she was frustrated with his crying and bark-ing.)

I created a life-size “me” that Huxley can attach to when I’m not at home. I took an old pair of jeans, basted the legs closed, and stuffed the legs with poly fill. I added a shirt (smells like me), basted it and stuffed it too, and added a balloon “head.” Socks and shoes complete the Substitute Me.

I actually place Substitute Me in the bathroom on the toilet. Don’t laugh! As mentioned in your col-umn, dogs like to protect us when we are in the bathroom.

Huxley is calmer, and my neighbor hasn’t com-plained since. Win-win! -- Mary Ellen T. in Indiana

PET PALDear Heloise: He looks like an angel in this

photo, but Charlie Brown is a 10-month-old beagle and a whirling dervish. He loves chasing a ball. He’d rather chase his ball than eat, and beagles LOVE to eat. We have to hide the ball from him in order to get any rest! -- Marcia B., Fairfield Township, Ohio

Readers, to see Charlie Brown and our other Pet Pals, visit www.Heloise.com, and click on “Pet of the Week.” Do you have a funny and furry friend to share? Email a picture and description to Heloise@Heloise.com. -- Heloise

MAKEUP MASTERDear Readers: Makeup 101: Eyes, cheeks and

lips are usually the Big Three of makeup mastery, but here’s the deal. Accentuate two, not all three. Big eyes and lips? Neutral cheek. Bold, sculpted cheeks

and lips? A sweep of shadow and mascara only. Big eyes and cheeks? A skin-toned lip.

Moderation in makeup! And blend everything carefully. With blush, highlighter and bronzer, you don’t want a striped face. Go ahead and use the same brush for blending. And check yourself in natural light before you step out. -- Heloise

VISOR VIXENDear Heloise: When I am driving and the sun gets

in my eyes, it makes it hard to see the road. The windshield’s visor doesn’t shade my eyes.

I wear my own visor on my head to shade my eyes so I can drive safely. I keep my visor next to me in my car at all times so I have it. -- Sharon, Torrance, Calif.

Readers, test this hint in your driveway before hitting the open road. -- Heloise

MOVING MIKEDear Heloise: My hint is to hire movers when you

are moving. Don’t bribe your friends with pizza and beer to lift heavy and cumbersome furniture. They can risk serious injury to their back, legs, neck ... it’s not worth it.

Make the investment with quality movers who have been trained and have proper equipment to lift and carry your belongings. Also, pro movers will have insurance to cover loss if anything gets dam-aged. -- Mike R. in Ohio

HAIR HELPERDear Heloise: When I want to change up my hair,

I simply part it in a different spot. Whether that’s on the left from the right, or down the middle from either side, a new part gives lift to the hair. -- Karen H. in Illinois

By ANNIE LANE

HINTS FROM HELOISE

Dear Annie: My father-in-law died unexpectedly a few years ago. Since then my brother-in-law’s fam-ily has put my meek mother-in-law in an uncomfort-able predicament. These nieces and nephews who all live out of town seem to think it’s OK to bring their dogs every time they visit. Some have more than one. When they are all there at once, it’s really a dog zoo. For the past year, my husband and I have had the excuse of COVID-19 to avoid these gatherings. Frankly, we can’t stand all the dogs. More impor-tantly than our feelings, though, my mother-in-law does not want them bringing their dogs. She is too sweet to say anything, for fear they won’t visit. My nieces and nephews are grown adults at this point; they all make very good money and could afford to kennel these pets. Should we tell them how much this upsets her? She is constantly having to steam clean her rugs because of this and other unnecessary chores. -- Do We Tell in Wisconsin

Dear Do We Tell: You can try speaking up for your mother-in-law -- but if she’s that squeamish about confrontation, she’ll probably insist that the dogs are fine with her. Then you’ll have awkwardly inserted yourself into the situation for no reason. Encourage her instead to stand up for herself. It sounds like she’s afraid of being lonely, so remind her how much you and your spouse love and support her. And pay her some visits when your nieces, nephews and the rest of the pack aren’t around.

Dear Annie: All of us have been dealing with the pandemic in different ways. What I find mind-bog-gling is the judgment, hysteria and smugness so many have displayed. Do your thing, and accept that others will do it theirs differently. As I told one hypercritical friend, “If you don’t want to contract the virus, stay home!” Respect, common sense and consideration go a long long way. And oh, by the way, leave double standards out of it as well. -- Tired

of the NonsenseDear Tired: I hear you loud and clear. Lately, I’ve

been trying my best not to judge others for anything -- not even for being judgmental. It’s a challenge that I’ve mostly failed. But I’m going to keep trying.

I hope, over the next few months, we can leave some of these hard feelings behind along with the pandemic.

Dear Annie: I’d like to address this to “Crying Myself to Sleep” and other women who are in love with men who they suspect don’t love them back: I encourage you to think about a man’s actions versus his words. It is deeply painful when you love a charming man with your whole heart then come to realize that he’s deceived you again and again. You think maybe, if you just wait and show him even more love, he will come around -- and that’s exactly what he wants you to keep doing. Love yourself enough to drop a man who has caused you to cry so often. Please know from a woman who has gone through this, it is freeing. Once I started looking for an honest man, I, eventually, found one. We’re not perfect together, but it’s 100 times better than the bread crumbs I had from my deceiver. I wish you the self-love to drop your deceiver, and the joy that you can experience either on your own or with an honest man. -- Love Yourself, Too

Dear Love: It’s always helpful for people in the thick of heartache to hear from others who have made it through. Printing your letter to offer “Crying” and others some much-needed hope.

“Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie” is out now! Annie Lane’s debut book -- fea-turing favorite columns on love, friendship, family and etiquette -- is available as a paperback and e-book. Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com for more information. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com.

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Wants to purchase minerals and other oil andgas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557Denver, Co. 80201