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The Farmers’ Market is back, and delights residents with their farm-fresh goods, hand-crafted wares, and food & entertainment. If you haven’t brought the family yet, put this on your list! Stanley Park is also hosting their first online auction in

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September - a worthy cause, especially as we all enjoy the beauty and convenience of this stunning park. If giving back is on your bucket list this summer, then look no further than Jake’s Kids and the KEVS Foundation. Whether it’s supporting foster children, or helping to further heart education and resources, you can’t go wrong with either option! And lastly, be sure to check out our Local Experiences section and Pets Around Town Feature - both are sure to bring a smile to your face or fill your days with fun experiences for both your kids AND your pets! And lastly, as we approach the end of our second year, we thank our business part-

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2021

FEATURES 16 KEVS Foundation A Life’s Work

18 Westfield Farmers’ Market Local, Fresh, Fun

24 Jake’s Kids Baking mixes with kindness in every batch

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28 Pets From Around Town Our Favorite Furry Friends!

DEPARTMENTS 4

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Good Times

Around Town

Local Experiences

Inspired By

24 Locally Owned 28 Our Town 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Giving Back

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KIDS + PETS WHILE IT’S NOT OVER YET, SUMMER IS SOON COMING TO AN END AND WHAT BETTER WAY TO BID ADIEU THAN TO SPEND TIME WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND OUR FAVORITE FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS! Embrace the end of the season by gathering the kids, dogs, and adults alike for some indoor and outdoor recreation and exploration, petfriendly destinations that embrace our furry friends, and our end of summer and return to school summer party ideas!

END-OF-SUMMER HURRAH + Stop by the Green River Festival Fri, Aug 27, 3 PM – Sun, Aug 29, 4 PM Franklin County Fairgrounds 89 Wisdom Way, Greenfield, MA + Take the family and friends to a drive in movie at the West Springfield Drive-In! Gate 9 875 Memorial Avenue Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, MA 01089 + Storrowton Tavern’s Summer Nights with The Storytellers. Sat, Aug 14, 6 – 10 PM Storrowton Tavern & Carriage House 1305 Memorial Ave # West W, West Springfield, MA + Have a pool? Celebrate the end of the summer with a pool party! + Have a good time at Food & Wine & Jazz Fridays — Champney’s Restaurant & Tavern! Fri, Aug 27, 6 – 8 PM Champney’s Restaurant & Tavern 81 Old Main St, Deerfield, MA

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KIDS AT PLAY + Spend a day at the Springfield Museums. Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards St, Springfield, MA 01103 + Read books together and enjoy events held at the Westfield Athenaeum. Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm St, Westfield, MA 01085 + Take the kids to Amelia Park Children’s Museum for a play session! Amelia Park Children’s Museum, 29 S Broad St, Westfield, MA 01085 + Spend an afternoon at Holyoke Merry-Go-Round! Holyoke Merry-Go-Round, 221 Appleton St, Holyoke, MA 01040 + Enjoy a fun activity with the family playing mini golf at Longhis Executive Par 3 Golf Course, Driving Range & Mini Golf! Longhis Executive Par 3 Golf Course, Driving Range & Mini Golf, 300 Feeding Hills Rd, Southwick, MA 01077

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PET-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCES + Take your dog to the Westfield Dog Park so they can meet and play with other dogs! Westfield Dog Park, 125 Lockhouse Rd, Westfield, MA 01085 + Get a doggy ice cream from the Summer house! Summer House. 552 College Hwy, Southwick, MA 01077 + Play with your puppies at Agawam’s 4 acre Dog Park! Agawam Dog Park, 9-99 Armory Dr, Agawam, MA 01001 + Treat your dog to a doggy cone from Northside Creamery! Northside Creamery, 1329, 519 Southampton Rd, Westfield, MA 01085 + Take advantage of the beautiful weather and go for a hike at Mount Tom. Mount Tom, 125 Reservation Road, Holyoke, MA 01040

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KEVS Foundation

ARTICLE CANDICE BERUBE | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

A LIFE’S WORK JULY 11, 2011, MARKS A DAY OF TRAGEDY FOR SUSAN

this condition. According to the Center for Disease Control,

CANNING. Her 19 year old son Kevin Major was involved

5,000 young people between 15 and 34 years of age die

in a devastating accident on Congamond Lake that took his

annually from “Sudden Cardiac Arrest.” The leading cause

life. Initially thought to be a drowning, it was later discovered

of death is HCM, an abnormally enlarged heart muscle.

that Kevin actually died from cardiac arrest. He had a condition called “Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy” (HCM). Born on April 8, 1992, Kevin started playing hockey at

fered from this condition. To counteract their grief with

the age of three. He was incredibly active across multiple

action, Susan founded the KEVS Foundation, a 501(c)(3)

sports, and yet he never showed any symptoms of having

non profit, in February 2012.

Beth Lusteg and Jeanie Moran (purple jackets).

After Kevin’s passing, Susan Canning and family found themselves in a tailspin. They had no idea that Kevin suf-

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The KEVS Foundation’s mission is to have lifesaving equipment

As mom, Susan has also spearheaded changes in state laws

(AEDs) in locations where kids play and spend time. Their mission

passed by the government. Her first bill passed in 2014, requiring

is also to CPR certify any adult in charge of children. In addition,

high schools to CPR certify their coaches. Another bill that she

the KEVs Foundation sponsors cardiac screenings for young peo-

helped pass requires school districts to have an AED in every build-

ple in our community.

ing and at every event.

Susan and team have donated close to 300 AEDs across the

Their largest fundraiser is the Memorial Hockey Tournament being

community, including emergency boxes with 24 hour access in

held on August 13th. This includes a silent auction. Each year they

public locations. One such emergency box is at the Pickle Ball

usually have between 20-25 teams participate. Their fundraising

Park in Westfield. No sooner was the box installed this spring,

goal is to raise $15-20,000. The silent auction starts on August 13th

than it was needed to help save the life of a gentleman who suf-

and ends Sunday August 15th at noon.

fered from a cardiac event.

“I’m grateful. This community has been so generous and so sup-

Susan Canning shares, “Local people can help by taking the time

portive over the last ten years. I get emotional thinking about it. I look

to learn CPR. Take an hour and learn. I’ve always said that God has

back at this tragedy and how much we’ve been able to give back to the

given us life saving tools - our two hands..”

community. It really does take a village.” www.kevsfoundation.com

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Westfield Farmers’Market LOCAL, FRESH, FUN

ARTICLE ANDREA BUGBEE PHOTOGRAPHY GARY TRACY

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"I t 's fun t o support loc al agricul ture." -Mary Kadomot o, W est field Farmers' Market

CLOSE YOUR EYES AND IMAGINE.

Hungry guests will agonize over whether

Rather than pushing a metal cart down the

to order Spicy Thai Fries or Crab Rangoon

linoleum aisles of a big box grocery store,

at Agawam’s Thai Chili food truck (hint:

let Lifestyle take you on a wander through

get both, then bring home vegetable

Westfield’s Thursday afternoon Farmers’

dumplings and a Bankok bowl for supper).

Market, instead. It’s a downtown spread of

Chase that snack with a stack of Doce

locally grown, locally made products set

Mercer’s buttery shortbread cookies, or

on the lawn in front of Westfield’s elegant

show your love by buying their adorable,

Church of the Atonement.

heart-shaped whoopie pies.

The experience is downright epicurean,

All goodies taste better eaten at a shaded

and we doubt you’ll walk away empty handed.

picnic table near live music. Thanks to the

Let’s start with produce. One of the first

Westfield Cultural Council, the Farmers’

booths you’ll see is Pignatare’s Farm, offer-

Market boasts a continuous lineup of local

ing a two-table cornucopia of crisp vegeta-

performers lifting the air with bluegrass, old-

bles and sweet, Pioneer Valley fruits. Nearby,

ies, originals, and blues.

AeroGreen Urban Farm of Southwick sells

Of course, the Westfield Farmers’ Market

chemical-free, hydroponically grown salad

isn’t just about food. It’s also a dynamite place

mixes and microgreens. Plan an exotic

to find gifts not available through mega-cor-

omelet made with Pitchfork Farm’s duck,

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goose, and chicken eggs. Or think about

find pressed wildflower jewelry by Be Kind

Sunday pancakes drizzled with Sweet City

Anyway, dried lavender products from

syrup, homemade by a Chicopee minister.

Blandford’s Meadow Burn Farm, gorgeous

Next, visitors can tear into a loaf of

wooden spoons and bright baby toys from

Berkshire Mountain Bakery’s San Francisco

Ludlow’s Ishkabbile Crafts, and an array of

sour dough. Those who tilt toward dec-

sterling jewelry from Crystal Clear Emotions.

adence might choose the Bread and

We can’t list every booth and product

Chocolate boule, instead - it’s a crusty round

here, but www.westfieldfarmersmarket.

stuffed with dark chocolate chunks, excel-

org keeps a rundown of all vendors and

lent served warm with butter.

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WESTFIELD FARMERS’ MARKET (CONTINUED)

Check it out, since ample parking, farm fresh produce, SNAP and HIP benefits, and handcrafted gifts will continue every Thursday afternoon through October 14. After that, the market will slip into hibernation till next June. Finally, if you love supporting local producers, please consider volunteering. The Westfield Farmers’ Market is a cooperative kinship between area residents and the Church of the Atonement – and it’s run entirely by volunteers. Plus, signing up for a 2.5 hour shift means more than a free t-shirt. Volunteers meet new people, see old friends, and make our city a better place. “We have a nice variety of crafters, food vendors, and fresh baked goods,” Mary Kadomoto, the market’s manager, said. “It’s easy access, and it’s fun to support local agriculture.” “As the saying goes,” she pointed out, “No farms, no food.”

DETAILS: Westfield Farmers’ Market www.westfieldfarmersmarket.org 36 Court Street, Westfield Every Thursday until October 14th, noon to 5pm.

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J a k e’s K i d s

BAKING MIXES WITH KINDNESS IN EVERY BATCH

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DAVIGNON, IT MAKES LIFE SWEETER FOR MASSACHUSETTS FOSTER KIDS. Davignon owns Jake’s Kids, a hot-out-of-the-oven baking cious cookies at home and sends 5% of its pro-

merchandising, and e-commerce under the

ceeds to Wonderfund of MA.

broiler instead. The result, after a year and a half

“Wonderfund works with DCF to give foster kids

of flour on her counters and friends gobbling up

passes to theme parks, gift cards to movie the-

her “failed” attempts, was Jake’s Kids, a baking

aters, duffle bags full of clothes. They provide fund-

mix company with a good deed for foster chil-

ing for summer camps, SAT prep courses, music

dren sealed into every pouch.

lessons… the same kinds of fun things a biological

So far, Jake’s Kids’ most popular flavor is Magic

child might enjoy,” said Davignon, who launched

Rainbow, a sprinkle-infused bit of white-chocolate

her business on May 17, exactly two years after she

nirvana impossible to eat without a smile. Cookie

adopted her funny, kind foster son, Jake.

connoisseurs also love Super Duper Chocolate

“After Jake came into my life, I wanted to do

Chip, Dreamy Double Chocolate, and (for pur-

something to help kids in foster care,” Davignon

ists) Natural Oatmeal Raisin. Be sure to include

said. She considered going back to school for

“S’mores” on your order. It’s an ideal, summertime

social work, but this Holyoke mom decided

treat, and Davignon said it took her about a dozen

to put her expertise in product development,

tweaks master its glorious gooeyness! With seven flavors in all, cookie-cravers can find Jake’s Kids at Jakeskids.com, Amazon.com, or, soon, right at Delaney’s Market. Of course, the “Become a Foster Parent” link at Jakeskids.com gives customers more than cookies to chew on. “Foster care isn’t for everyone, but I definitely encourage anyone who has an interest in it to open your mind. Open your heart. Think about it and at least take the training class. You can always say no if it isn’t a good fit for you,” Davignon said. The Jake’s Kids web site includes a foster parent blog, information about types of foster parenting, and state-by-state resources of how to learn more. “Jake has taught me a kind of love I never knew I could experience,” Davignon said. “It just warms your heart knowing you’re helping a child. It’s such a good feeling.

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SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERT UNION JACK

FRIDAY MORNINGS FOR CHILDREN THE TOE JAM PUPPET BAND

THE 60S EXPERIENCE

Stanley Park, 400 Western Ave, Westfield

Come spend the night listening to all

Featuring the look and sounds

Formed in 2000, the Toe Jam Puppet

the great music of the 60’s! Free 7pm.

of the 1960’s British Invasion era,

Band offers a special brand of

“UnionJack” takes you back to the

hands-on children’s entertainment

days of The Beatles, Rolling Stones,

that grown-ups can actually enjoy.

Kinks, Hollies, Searchers and the

The performances are very active,

many others that followed these

encouraging kids and parents to sing

great groups. Concert begins at 6:00

and dance along with the band as

p.m. in the Beveridge Pavilion and is

they entertain. Show begins at 10AM

free to the public. Chairs will be avail-

in the Beveridge Pavilion Annex and

Experience a tribute to the music of

able. Please check website www.

is free to the public. Please check

James Taylor and Simon & Garfunkel,

stanleypark.org.

website www.stanleypark.org.

featuring the band “Good Acoustics”

Stanley Park, 400 Western Ave, Westfield

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8 SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERT GOOD ACOUSTICS

Stanley Park, 400 Western Ave, Westfield

comprised of three seasoned perform-

ers from the western Massachusetts

TEEN WRITING WORKSHOP: WRITING THE WILD

ANIMAL ADVENTURES

p.m. in the Beveridge Pavilion and

Southwick Library,

is free to the public. Chairs will be

Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm St

454 College Hwy, Southwick

available. Please check website www.

In this third of 3 Teen Writing

Join Animal Adventures and meet a

stanleypark.org.

Workshops for Summer Reading, we

selection of their animals! It will be

will explore how the natural world can

a surprise to see which animals are

inspire your creativity. Open to grades

featured! Meet the animals and see

5-12. This class will be held live on

them up close on camera, hear sto-

Zoom. Register at westath.org.

ries, and learn all about them.

area: Bill DeSanty, Mike Smith, and Dave Fazio. Concert begins at 6:00

To register, email southwicklibrary@ comcast.net.

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METALSMITHING WITH HEATHER BECK

SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERT EIGHT TO THE BAR

BIG 80’S DANCE PARTY WITH KATEGORY 5

454 College Hwy, Southwick

Listening to “Eight to the Bar”

Westfield, 28 W. Silver St, Westfield

Back by popular demand! We

is a lot like driving along a time-

Take a trip down memory lane with

are offering a session of the met-

warped highway precisely halfway

KATEGORY 5 as they cover the best

alsmithing

Southwick Library,

class

with

Stanley Park, 400 Western Ave, Westfield

Heather

Boys and Girls Club of Greater

between Count Basie’s Kansas

of the best vinyl classics. Not only

Beck for adults!

City and Fats Waller’s Harlem,

do they tribute the major rock and

Space is limited. Please call the

where the car radio picks up

progressive artists of that time with

library at 413-569-1221 to sign up for

everything from Jumpin’ at the

exacting standards, but they throw in

a spot. www.southwickma.org

Woodside to the Andrews Sisters.

one-hit wonders from the pop world

Concert begins at 6:00 p.m. in

that are now labeled ‘yacht rock’.

the Beveridge Pavilion. Chairs will

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be available. Please check web-

FRIDAY MORNINGS FOR CHILDREN ON SAFARI WITH ANNIE

Stanley Park, 400 Western Ave, Westfield

“On Safari” is a fun-filled, interactive

site www.stanleypark.org.

28 TRUCK STOP TROUBADOURS American Legion Post 338

ALL-AGES BINGO

46 Powder Mill Rd, Southwick

Westfield Athenaeum,

This is a ticketed event. Visit the fb

United Nations, the Bronx Zoo, the

6 Elm Street, Westfield

page for more details. 413-569-9055

Beardsley Zoo, Audubon Society,

B-I-N-G-O! When is the last time

Central Park Zoo. Show begins at

you played a rousing game of Bingo?

10AM in the Beveridge Pavilion Annex

Well here is your chance! Everyone

and is free to the public. Please check

in the family can join Game Night on

Would you like to get in touch with

website www.stanleypark.org.

zoom. Register to receive copies of

us? We would love to hear from you!

your bingo cards and online access

for the game. DVD prize packs will be

Westfield using the Get In Touch link

awarded! www.westauth.org

and let us know what you think.

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CARRY ON THE CARILLON: THERE’S MUSIC IN THE AIR

STANLEY PARK’S FIRST ONLINE AUCTION

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THE CARILLON TOWER IS THE CENTER-

business, and a few surprises. The auction will

PIECE OF STANLEY PARK AND A WELL-

run through September 18th, with item pickup

KNOWN LANDMARK IN OUR CITY. It was

at the Park within a few days of the auction. All

envisioned by Stanley Park’s founder, Frank

auction proceeds will benefit the restoration of

Stanley Beveridge, and dedicated in June, 1950.

the Carillon Tower, which is a large undertaking.

This iconic structure has been standing tall in

The planning committee is excited about this

the Rose Garden for over 70 years, but the years

year’s auction. We expect to reach alarger audi-

have taken its toll on the structure and much

ence, and donors and sponsors will have the

needed restoration is being planned. Each Fall

opportunity for a wider advertisement of their-

Stanley Park hosts an annual fundraiser. This

business. As a private non-profit organization

year’s event needed to be a little different and

that does not receive any city or state funding,

the planning Committee decided on an online

Stanley Park relies on the generosity of donors

auction. Starting September 12th, Stanley

to support the Park’s up-keep and improve-

Park’s Online Auction will be “live” and will

ments. The community is invited to participate

feature high-quality artwork by local artists, a

in the online auction or can donate directly to

hand-crafted bird house, Westfield Seek-No-

the Carillon Tower restoration. Information can

Further apple trees, gift certificates to local

be found at www.stanleypark.org.

HAPPY RETIREMENT, KATRINA AND CONGRATULATIONS, DARCI! They say when one door closes, another opens. After 13 years at our Westfield office, Vice President and Branch Officer Katrina Dziedzic is retiring. She’s built strong customer relationships, mentored numerous employees, and selflessly gave her time and talents to the Westfield community. We celebrate her contributions and the difference she’s made to all those she touched! For nearly all that time, Darci Furr has been alongside Katrina as Westfield’s Assistant Branch Manager, so she’s well-prepared to take the reins. She brings a wealth of experience, strong relationships, and a dedication to others that’s demonstrated through her volunteerism and nearly 25 years of service in the Massachusetts Air National Guard. bankESB salutes you, Katrina and Darci!

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