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JOHN STEINBECK Low of 55. www.thewestfieldnews.com Proposed VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents changes to Police educating PVTA service the elderly will impact about scams seniors, By Greg Fitzpatrick Correspondent Saturday SOUTHWICK/GRANVILLE – On Tuesday, the Granville 2018 Finance sub-committee: Andrew K. Surprise, Dan Allie, chair, Matt Police Department received a call from an elderly woman who Emmershy. (Photo by Amy Porter) lives in town about someone trying to scam her. The caller informed schedules the lady that her grandson had been arrested and she needed to transfer a certain sum of money in order for him to be released from Finance Committee jail. and rates Although this is the first report involving scams that the Granville By Amy Porter Police have received in 2018, they dealt with multiple scams in Correspondent 2017 and are fully aware of the scam artists. WESTFIELD – The Pioneer Valley makes plans to review “They call and they target elderly people and they try to extort Transit Authority (PVTA) held a pub- money out of them,” said Granville Lt. Rick Rindels. lic hearing at the Olver Transit In order to help further educate residents and the elderly, the Pavilion on Tuesday to get input on trash privatization Granville Police is active on social media. Once they get a report proposed changes in service and rates By Amy Porter of a scam in town, the police will post on their Facebook page, to the Greater Springfield Metropolitan warning the community to look out for the calls and give them tips Route, which includes Westfield. Correspondent WESTFIELD – The Finance Committee met for a brief meeting on on how to not fall victim to it. Mayor Brian P. Sullivan; In Southwick, the police department receives reports of scam Community Development Director Wednesday. Chair Dan Allie and members Matthew Emmershy and Andrew Peter J. Miller, who is the Westfield K. Surprise voted to approve the transfer of $3,000 within the Airport attempts on a weekly basis. While it’s been quite a while since the liaison to the PVTA Advisory Board, Department to pay for snow and ice removal on the runway. police have had a report of someone falling for a scam, Lt. Kevin and Kate Phelon, Executive Director Emmershy said he wants to invite the directors of the departments of Bishop added that the elderly do notify them about the issue. of the Greater Westfield Chamber of Public Works and Public Health to the next meeting, to review the bids for “They’re just calling us to advise us that they’ve gotten these Commerce attended, as did more than curbside collection and the transfer station at Twiss Street that were sent out types of calls,” said Bishop. “They are an ongoing target.” a dozen consumers of the service. in 2016 in an effort to privatize both collections. The Southwick Police also do an annual presentation at the According to Miller, among the “It turned out nobody wanted Twiss Street,” Surprise commented. Southwick Council on Aging, where they try to further educate changes impacting Westfield is the At-large Councilor Dave Flaherty, who attended the Finance committee seniors about scams and what to watch out for if they ever experi- elimination of Adult Day Care rides meeting, said that the documents would be available through the Purchasing ence one. on-demand for seniors. Miller said Department, which sends out the bids. He suggested Emmershy get the Claire Kotowicz, who is a regular member of the Southwick that the program has been a part of the budgets from the department heads as well. “We need to know all the sta- Senior Center, said that police came to the center when she dealt Para-Transit program, but is not one tistics in order to do a true analysis,” he added. with a scam. of the programs mandated by the Ward 1 Councilor Mary Ann Babinski, also present, said she would like Kotowicz was pleased to see officers come and talk to her about state. He said the program was cut to see the city go toward zero waste, and have people charged according to the scam. because there are other sources of how much trash they generate. “The whole point is not to make it more “I think it’s good because then it makes them aware and their funding available for senior transpor- costly, but to reuse, recycle and repurpose what you have. You need to start able to help us out and talk to us about being careful about what we tation to programs. putting that into the discussion,” Babinski said. do,” said Kotowicz. “Those people are eligible for trans- Emmershy said one of his concerns is that with bulk pickup, the trucks Kotowicz said that an individual called her home and said that portation through programs that fund are still driving the loads to Twiss Street, where they need an expensive they were from the bank. At first, Kotowicz went along with the Adult Day Health,” said Krystal loader to pick up the bulk and drive it to Holyoke. “It may make more sense person’s questions, but then thought it could be a scam when she Oldread, PVTA Director of Operations to have the guys who pick up the bulk drive it themselves to Holyoke, and realized that no one from her bank has called her at night. and Planning. Oldread said PVTA is eliminate the need for a heavy loader,” he said. “I knew in my mind that nobody calls at night from the bank,” “transitioning them over to that pro- Allie said there are also the skyrocketing costs to consider if landfills said Kotowicz. gram.” She said the cut is for able- close locally. Southwick Council on Aging Director Cindy Sullivan hears bodied seniors who call Dial-a-Ride. Emmershy pointed to the privatization in West Springfield, where he said about any scam that her seniors face and is glad that the senior ADA riders will still get there, she the taxes went down when they went to private trash. center is built like a community. added, saying the senior adult day “It may work out, it may not work out, but it won’t be quick. Could be “We have really close relationships with the people here,” said health rides are the only elimination. January of next year before (there is) any resolution,” Flaherty said. Sullivan. “They will call us right away.” When asked for a comment, Jim They voted to keep the matter in committee, and invite the two depart- If anyone receives a weird phone call or falls victim to a scam, ment heads to the March 7 meeting. Emmershy said he would request the contact the Southwick Police Department at 413-569-5348. See PVTA Service, Page 2 documents.

Members of St. Mary’s Boy Scout Scouts trying to collect 45,000 cans and bottles Troop 109 sort WESTFIELD – St. Mary’s of the community are also match- tles, so the scouts are encourag- cans and bottles Boy Scout Troop 109 will be ing a penny per can – with those ing folks to donate any plastic at last year’s holding their annual Bottle and funds earmarked for camperships water bottles they may have event. (Photo cour- Can Drive on Saturday, March that help scouts attend summer along with the normal soda and tesy Members of St. 3rd, from 9AM to 2PM outside camps, weekend camping trips, beer cans and bottles. Mary’s Boy Scout of Super Phipps on East Main and other scouting programs. Troop 109 is one of the best Troop 109) Street. The troop expects to collect and most active scouting troops The scouts are raising funds for and process about 45,000 cans in the Westfield area. Besides all troop equipment such as tents, and bottles this year. Last year the fun scouting activities, the cooking gear, water filtration, they collected 41,431. Because of scouts donate hundreds of hours backpacking gear, flags, and the massive volume, the scouts every year helping out the com- other supplies they need to run a take the bottles and cans to a bulk munity. successful fun Boy Scout pro- servicing center. This center hon- gram. Several generous members ors the CT stamp on water bot- See Scouts, Page 3

Westfield Police and Fire compete in blood donation challenge By Randy Burlingame For the past three years the Westfield The competition has grown over the Correspondent Fire department has won the challenge years to include family members and WESTFIELD – Westfield Police and and holds the trophy. friends as well as the public. 100% of the Westfield Fire will go head-to-head next “This wonderful community event blood donated stays in Baystate Health week during the 6th Annual Westfield raises awareness about the blood donor hospitals including Baystate Children’s Police vs Westfield Fire Blood Donor program at Baystate Health. There is Hospital and the D’Amour Center for Challenge and see which department can constant need for blood for our hospi- Cancer Care. gather the most blood in support of tals, especially during a time after the The challenge always brings about a Baystate Health hospitals. The event is winter months when blood donations healthy competition between the two scheduled to take place on Wednesday tend to plummet due to the excessive departments. March 7th from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at cold and flu season and inclement “Competition between Westfield Fire Baystate Health’s mobile blood donation van. (File photo by the Baystate Noble Hospital Blood weather,” says Amy Benson, blood Greg Fitzpatrick) Donation Center. donor recruiter at Baystate Health. See Challenge, Page 3 PAGE 2 - THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 THE WESTFIELD NEWS

PVTA Service Continued from Page 1 Clifford, Director of Mercy Adult Day Health of Westfield said PVTA is also proposing an across-the-board fare increase of 25% he was not aware of the proposed changes to the Dial-a-Ride ser- for all fixed routes effective July 1. The current adult basic cash vice for seniors. “Basically, any reduction in public transportation fare of $1.25 would increase to $1.60 at that time, with all other service could have a negative effect on seniors seeking medical or rates to be raised proportionately. social services in the community,” Clifford said. Another change will be to Saturday bus service, which will “We hope the proposal is given thoughtful consideration regard- change to 9 am. to 7 p.m. instead of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., the same as ing its impact on seniors,” he added. on Sunday. This change on the R10 route may impact Westfield Para-Transit also covers the ADA van, which is a mandated pro- State University students coming into town on a Saturday night, gram. “You have to provide ADA van services for the same hours Sheehan said. Instead of Saturday and Sunday service, it will be as the regular service,” Miller said. However, prices for the van will called Weekend service. be going up. Sheehan said the reason for the cuts is the Governor’s budget, Oldread said the federal mandate requires Para-Transit services which has level-funded regional transit. She said PVTA is one of 15 at the same times and days as the base route up to ¾ mile out from regional transit authorities, and there is $804 million in the budget PVTA held a public information session Tuesday the route on either side. She said ADA prices are set based on fix- for all 15, the same level of funding as in 2015, although fuel, labor at the Olver Pavilion on proposed changes. ture prices, and can be no more than two times the base route inside and insurance has gone up. the ¾ mile buffer. Sheehan said they are hopeful that there will be more money for PVTA Administrator Sandra E. Sheehan said the ADA service is transportation in the House and Senate versions. However, they are currently $2.50, $3 or $3.50 to pick up riders up to ¾ mile on either required to have a balanced budget by June 1, before the state bud- side of the route. A proposed fare increase would raise the prices to get is out. She said last year, they took a gamble and went with a $3.15, $3.65 and $4.15. higher budget than the Governor’s budget, and then had to make a However in Westfield, PVTA provides ADA service to the entire $1 million cut when the final budget came out. community. Sheehan said the Advisory Board has proposed any- Sheehan also said that transportation money comes from the thing beyond the ¾ mile mandated program will be charged a fixed transportation fund, and does not compete with other services. premium of $6.25. The last ride of the day will also change to 3:30 Everyone who attended the public hearing was invited to make p.m. comments on the proposed changes, which will be considered “Anything above and beyond, we don’t have to do, but we felt it before an anticipated vote on April 11. Comments are also being was important. Routes beyond ¾ mile are typically off the beaten taken by mail addressed to Sandra Sheehan, PVTA Administrator, path, longer trips, and are more expensive to operate,” Oldread 2808 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01107, by email to comments@ said. pvta.com, or by calling (413) 732-6248 x239 and leaving up to a Sheehan said on the entire Greater Springfield Metropolitan 3-min message. Route, there are over 2,000 frequent users who are ADA certified Mayor Brian P. Sullivan said Westfield is not being impacted as PVTA Administrator Sandra E. Sheehan speaks clients and 1,500 seniors. “These are the most expensive trips much as other cities and towns. “Westfield is typically 7% of rider- with Christopher Raymond of Westfield State PVTA provides, and take a vehicle out of service rather than ride ship across the board. Most of the bus riders are in Amherst and University about the proposed changes to the sharing,” Sheehan said. Springfield. We are small potatoes as far as ridership goes,” he said. Saturday bus schedule.

Odds & Ends LOCAL LOTTERY Last night’s numbers Police: Man stole MASSACHUSETTS FRIDAY SaturdAY MassCash 08-15-18-24-33 TONIGHT Mega Millions officer’s car, used Estimated jackpot: $243 million Megabucks Doubler credit cards for food 07-17-25-29-39-41 Estimated jackpot: $800,000 WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — Numbers Evening 9-5-2-7 Connecticut police say a man stole a rookie Numbers Midday 9-1-3-0 officer’s car and used his credit cards buy Powerball Rain and wind, winter mix. Cloudy. Gusty. food at a Taco Bell and shop at Walmart. 12-30-59-65-69, Powerball: 16, Power Play: 5 The Republican-American reports Estimated jackpot: $293 million 21-year-old Waterbury resident Derrick 49-53 44-46 Johnson was charged Tuesday with multi- WEATHER DISCUSSION ple offenses, including burglary, second- degree larceny and identity theft. Periods of Rain. Today, sunshine early followed by cloudy skies this af- ternoon. High 59F. Tonight, cloudy with periods of rain. Police say Johnson stole the car from a Becoming windy overnight. Low 36F. Winds NE at 20 to Waterbury parking garage on Jan. 23, the 30 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near a half an night of the officer’s police academy gradu- CONNECTICUT inch. Friday, rain and wind. Snow may mix in. Temps Cash 5 nearly steady in the upper 30s. Winds N at 25 to 35 ation. Investigators say Johnson bought items from Walmart and Taco Bell with the 05-09-21-32-33 37-38 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall possibly an inch. Lucky Links Day stolen credit cards before leaving the car in 04-05-06-08-09-12-17-18 a private lot. Lucky Links Night Police later recovered the car. 01-05-07-09-11-13-14-15 Investigators say they identified Johnson Play3 Day 7-9-9 today using surveillance footage. Play3 Night 8-8-5 Play4 Day 5-0-0-9 Johnson is being held on a $25,000 bond. Play4 Night 1-6-2-0 6:27 a.m. 5:41 p.m. 11 hours 14 Minutes A hearing is scheduled in Waterbury sunrise sunsET lENGTH OF dAY Superior Court next month.

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Thursday, March 1, the 60th day of 2018. There are 305 days left in the year.

n March 1, 1790, President George Washington order establishing the Peace Corps. One year ago: signed a measure authorizing the first United Former Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke was sworn in as sec- OStates Census. (Census Day was Aug. 2, 1790.) In 1968, Johnny Cash married June Carter at the First Meth- retary of the Interior Department by Vice President Mike odist Church in Franklin, Kentucky. Pence, hours after being confirmed by the Senate by a vote On this date: of 68-31. The president of the Academy of Motion Picture In 1565, the city of Rio de Janeiro was founded by Portu- In 1971, a bomb went off inside a men’s room at the U.S. Arts and Sciences, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, told The Asso- guese knight Estacio de Sa. Capitol; the radical group Weather Underground claimed re- ciated Press that the two accountants responsible for the sponsibility for the pre-dawn blast. best-picture flub at the Academy Awards (in which “La La In 1781, the Continental Congress declared the Articles of Land” was initially named the winner instead of “Moonlight”) Confederation to be in force, following ratification by Mary- In 1981, Irish Republican Army member Bobby Sands be- would never work the Oscars again. Paula Fox, author of land. gan a hunger strike at the Maze Prison in Northern Ireland; “Poor George” and “Desperate Characters,” died in New he died 65 days later. York at age 93. In 1867, Nebraska became the 37th state as President An- drew Johnson signed a proclamation. In 1990, the controversial Seabrook, New Hampshire, nu- Today’s Birthdays: clear power plant won federal permission to go on line after Actor Robert Clary is 92. Singer Harry Belafonte is 91. Ac- In 1893, inventor Nikola Tesla first publicly demonstrated two decades of protests and legal struggles. tor Robert Conrad is 83. Rock singer Mike D’Abo (Manfred radio during a meeting of the National Electric Light Asso- Mann) is 74. Former Sen. John Breaux, D-La., is 74. Rock ciation in St. Louis by transmitting electromagnetic energy Ten years ago: singer Roger Daltrey is 74. Actor Dirk Benedict is 73. Actor- without wires. President George W. Bush, speaking at his Texas ranch, director Ron Howard is 64. Country singer Janis Gill (aka declined to promise more U.S. troop withdrawals from Iraq Janis Oliver Cummins) (Sweethearts of the Rodeo) is 64. In 1932, Charles A. Lindbergh Jr., the 20-month-old son of before leaving, underscoring the need for a strong military Actress Catherine Bach is 63. Actor Tim Daly is 62. Singer- Charles and Anne Lindbergh, was kidnapped from the fam- presence during Iraqi provincial elections. The USS New musician Jon Carroll is 61. Rock musician Bill Leen is 56. ily home near Hopewell, New Jersey. (Remains identified as York, an amphibious assault ship built with scrap steel Actor Bryan Batt is 55. Actor Maurice Bernard is 55. Actor those of the child were found the following May.) from the ruins of the World Trade Center, was christened Russell Wong is 55. Actor Chris Eigeman is 53. Actor John at Avondale, Louisiana. New York’s famed Plaza Hotel re- David Cullum is 52. Actor George Eads is 51. Actor Javier In 1940, “Native Son” by Richard Wright was first published opened after a three-year, $400 million renovation. Bardem (HAH’-vee-ayr bahr-DEHM’) is 49. Actor Jack Dav- by Harper & Brothers. enport is 45. Rock musician Ryan Peake (Nickelback) is 45. Five years ago: Actor Mark-Paul Gosselaar is 44. Singer Tate Stevens is 43. In 1954, four Puerto Rican nationalists opened fire from the President Barack Obama, still deadlocked with Republi- Actor Jensen Ackles is 40. TV host Donovan Patton is 40. spectators’ gallery of the U.S. House of Representatives, can congressional leaders, formally enacted $85 billion Rock musician Sean Woolstenhulme (WOOL’-sten-hyoolm) wounding five members of Congress. The United States in across-the-board spending cuts a few hours before the is 37. Actress Lupita Nyong’o is 35. Pop singer Kesha (for- detonated a dry-fuel hydrogen bomb, codenamed Castle midnight deadline required by law. Actress Bonnie Franklin, merly Ke$ha) is 31. Rhythm-and-blues singer Sammie is Bravo, at Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands. who played divorced mom Ann Romano on the long-running 31. Pop singer Justin Bieber is 24. sitcom “One Day at a Time,” died in Los Angeles at age 69. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed an executive THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 - PAGE 3 Scouts Continued from Page 1 March 1, 2018 City of Westfield • Office of Community Development St. Mary’s Troop 109 meets 59 Court Street • Westfield, MA 01085 • 413-572-6246 on Monday evenings from 6:50 to 8:30. The scouts are a On or about March 26, 2018 the City of lation to the environmental review process very active bunch. They do Westfield will submit a request to the U.S. and that these responsibilities have been fun camping or outdoor activ- Department of Housing and Urban Develop- satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification ities year-round. The St. ment for the release of Community Devel- satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and Mary’s troop also does quite a opment Block Grant funds under Title 1 of related laws and authorities and allows the bit of backpacking. They’ve the Housing and Community Development City of Westfield to use Program funds. trekked the Appalachian Trail Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a in Massachusetts, section project known as Avery Street Pavement hiked in the White Mountains, OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS Replacement for the purpose of replacing done several 100 mile canoe HUD will accept objections to its release sidewalks and curbing on Avery Street using trips, and have backpacked of funds and the City of Westfield’s certi- $60,000 in Community Development Block for about a week in several fication for a period of fifteen days follow- Grant funds. National Parks: Bryce ing the anticipated submission date or its

Canyon and Zion, Grand actual receipt of the request (whichever is The activities proposed are categorically Tetons, Sequoia and Mount later) only if they are on one of the following excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Whitney, Glacier, and the bases: (a) the certification was not executed Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Grand Canyon. by the Certifying Officer of the City of West- Act (NEPA) requirements. An Environmental This year the older experi- field; (b) the City of Westfield has omitted enced scouts are heading to Review Record (ERR) that documents the a step or failed to make a decision or find- California where they will environmental determinations for this proj- ing required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR spend about a week back- ect is on file at the Office of Community De- part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other par- packing in Yosemite National velopment at Westfield City Hall, 59 Court ticipants in the development process have Park. Before heading back Street, Westfield, MA and may be examined committed funds, incurred costs or under- home, they’ll tour the or copied weekdays 9:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M. California coast and San taken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds Francisco. PUBLIC COMMENTS Boy Scouts is for boys age by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency act- 11 through 18. You don’t Any individual, group, or agency may sub- ing pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has sub- have to have been a Cub mit written comments on the ERR to the mitted a written finding that the project is Scout in order to join Boy Westfield Office of Community Develop- unsatisfactory from the standpoint of envi- Scouts, and you don’t have to ment. All comments received by March 23, ronmental quality. Objections must be pre- be a parishioner of St. Mary’s 2018 will be considered by the City of West- pared and submitted in accordance with the to join Boy Scout Troop 109. field prior to authorizing submission of a re- required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. Scoutmaster Emeritus, quest for release of funds. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD at Dave Flaherty, says “over the the Boston Area Office, 10 Causeway Street, last 10 years or so, we’ve had ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION Boston MA 02222-1092. Potential objectors many guys join Scouts as should contact HUD Boston to verify the ac- The City of Westfield certifies to HUD that middle-schoolers. Often they tual last day of the objection period. have buddies in the Troop or Brian P. Sullivan in his capacity as Mayor of they’ve attended one of our the City of Westfield consents to accept the open events and really liked jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action Brian P. Sullivan the activities.” is brought to enforce responsibilities in re- Mayor, City of Westfield “I believe scouting values and experiences are critical for today’s youth. The world is chaotic and today’s kids face many great challenges. Boy Scouts offers wonderful values and experiences, and the lessons the kids learn through scouting will stay with them for the rest of their lives.” Personal responsibility, leadership, teamwork, partici- the Western Mass Council of young women ages 13 to 20. pating citizenship, volun- Boy Scouts website at www. Please donate your return- teerism, health and fitness, wmascouting.org. The able bottles and cans on and respect and enjoyment of Council serves more than Saturday from 9AM to 2PM the outdoors are all benefits 6,000 young people and more in front of Super Phipps. If of scouting according to than 1,500 adult volunteers in you can’t make it on Saturday, Flaherty. Hampden, Berkshire, the scouts can arrange for For more information about Franklin, and Hampshire pick-ups of two bags or more. scouting, contact the leaders counties. The Council has Please send an email to sm@ of Troop 109 via email at programs for boys and young troop-109.org or call Jacky [email protected], or visit men ages five to 20, and Fouche at 413-531-8249.

Challenge Continued from Page 1 and Westfield Police promotes a positive relationship between departments,” said John Camerota, Westfield Police Chief. “We share the same mission to keep our community safe, and we always put service before self. This event is one of three challenges we have with Fire dur- ing the year; with the blood challenge being the most important of the three because of the shortage of blood, it is a life-saving event and we need to get involved.” Eligible donors will receive a free gift card to either Dunkin’ Donuts or Big Y as well as be entered to win a variety of raffles from local retailers. Donors must be at least 17 years old, and weigh over 110 pounds. They must have a valid Senate photo ID, be in good health, have plenty to eat and drink prior to donating, and cannot have Government Meetings donated within the past eight weeks. To make an appointment, donors can call the Baystate Health blood donor center at 413-794- president THURSDAY, March 1 4600 and walk-ins are always welcome. puts new Chester: leadership Municipal Light Department Meeting at 6 pm Westfield: Zoning, Planning and Development Meeting at team 5:30 pm in place Southwick: BOSTON (AP) — Capital Expenditures Committee Meeting at 7 Massachusetts Senate pm President Harriette Chandler has put in place a new leader- ship team for the remainder of the legislative session on Beacon Hill. Chandler, a Worcester Democrat, agreed to lead the First Congregational Church to Offer chamber after former Senate Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner President Stan Rosenberg stepped aside from the post in The First Congregational Church, 18 Broad Street, Westfield December. An investigation will once again offer their famous Corned Beef and Cabbage is continuing into whether dinner, Saturday March 10th at 5:30 PM. First Church dinners Rosenberg violated any have become a favorite to area residents and this dinner is Senate rules in connection always a sell-out. Tickets are now on sale from the church with sexual misconduct alle- office. They are $12.50 for adult’s children 10 and under are gations against his estranged free. The menu will consist of corned beef, cabbage, Irish husband, Bryon Hefner. potatoes, boiled potatoes, carrots, rolls, butter, dessert and Cynthia Creem, a Newton beverage. Come and join everyone for a grand night out. Call Democrat, was named the Church Office at 568-2833 for reservations. Wednesday as Senate major- ity leader, the position Chandler held before taking over from Rosenberg. First Congregational Church to Offer Democratic Sens. Sal Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner DiDomenico of Everett, The First Congregational Church, 18 Broad Street, Patricia Jehlen of Somerville Westfield will once again offer their famous Corned Beef and Mark Montigny of New and Cabbage dinner, Saturday March 10th at 5:30 PM. First Bedford were tapped to be Church dinners have become a favorite to area residents and assistant majority leaders. this dinner is always a sell-out. Tickets are now on sale from Chandler has said she will the church office. They are $12.50 for adult’s children 10 not seek to remain as Senate and under are free. The menu will consist of corned beef, president beyond the current cabbage, Irish potatoes, boiled potatoes, carrots, rolls, but- Mary Regan Chief of Westfield Fire (l) and Sandi Forni, Phlebotomist with the Baystate session. Health Blood Donor Program (Photo courtesy Baystate Noble) ter, dessert and beverage. Come and join everyone for a grand night out. Call the Church Office at 568-2833 for reservations. PAGE 4 - THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT

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To get the full effect of the PulseLine, listen to the calls at thewestfieldnews.com White House communications director Hope Hicks resigning WASHINGTON (AP) — White House communications director Hope Hicks, one of President Donald Trump’s most trusted and longest-serving aides, abruptly announced her resignation Wednesday, leaving a void around a president who values loyalty and affirmation. The departure of Hicks, who worked as a one-woman com- munications shop during his campaign, came as a surprise to most in the White House — and cast a pall over the West Wing at a trying time for the president. It leaves Trump increasingly without support of the familiar aides who surrounded him dur- ing his campaign, and marks the latest in a string of high- Supporters greet arriving students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 in Parkland, level departures in the administration’s second year. Fla. With a heavy police presence, classes resumed for the first time since several students and teachers were killed by a Hicks, 29, had a seemingly untouchable role in the West former student on Feb. 14. (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP) Wing, often viewed more as a surrogate daughter than a staffer. Perhaps most importantly, she served as Trump’s glamorous shield and validator, always ready to provide “Mr. Trump” with a smiling dose of positive reinforcement, and controlling reporters’ access. She was the fourth person to Hugs, tears and police: High occupy the position since the president was sworn in, as the Trump White House has set modern records for staff turnover. In a statement, Trump praised Hicks for her work over the last three years, saying he “will miss having her by my side.” Hicks informed Trump of her decision Wednesday, a White school reopens after shooting House official said. Hicks, who occupied the desk closest to the Oval Office in PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — Students and teachers hugged Many students said the debate over new gun laws helped the West Wing, has been a central participant in or witness to and cried Wednesday as they returned under heavy police them process the traumatic event and prepared them to return. nearly every milestone and controversy of the Trump cam- guard to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High for the first time Alexis Grogan, a 15-year-old sophomore, was concerned paign and White House. She began her White House tenure as since a teenager with an assault rifle killed 17 people and that it might be too soon to go on as usual without slain friends director of strategic communications — a title that only partly thrust the huge Florida school into the center of a renewed such as Luke Hoyer, who sat two seats behind her in Spanish captured her more expansive role as the president’s gatekeep- national gun debate. class. er to the press. The half-day began with fourth period so that the nearly “Seeing everyone was good, but emotionally I was in sham- The news comes a day after Hicks was interviewed for nine 3,300 students could first be with the people they were with bles. I probably broke down into tears 10-plus times and had hours by the House panel investigating Russia interference in during the shooting two weeks ago. to walk out of my classes multiple times throughout the day,” the 2016 election and contact between Trump’s campaign and “In the beginning, everyone was super serious, but then she said. Russia. everyone cheered up and it started being the same vibes we As classes resumed, Dick’s Sporting Goods, a major U.S. Hicks acknowledged to a House intelligence panel Tuesday had before the shooting. People started laughing and joking retailer, announced that it would immediately halt sales of that she has occasionally told “white lies” for Trump. But she around,” said Kyle Kashuv, a junior who said he hugged every assault-style rifles and high-capacity magazines at all of its said she had not lied about anything relevant to the Russia single teacher. stores and ban the sale of all guns to anyone under 21. The investigation. She has also been interviewed by special coun- On the way in, teens were guarded by hundreds of police company’s CEO took on the NRA by demanding tougher gun sel Robert Mueller’s team about her role in crafting a state- officers. The police were accompanied by comfort animals, laws. ment about Donald Trump Jr.’s 2016 meeting with Russians, including dogs, horses and a donkey. One of the horses had At the Florida Capitol, a House committee voted Tuesday in as Mueller’s expansive probe of Russian interference in the “eagle pride” painted on its side. A nearby woman held a sign favor of a bill to raise the minimum age to buy long guns from 2016 election and potential misdeeds committed by those in offering “free kisses.” 18 to 21 and to create a program allowing teachers to carry the president’s orbit moves ever closer to the Oval Office. After school dismissed, members of the Guardian Angels concealed weapons in classrooms if their school district allows Hicks’ departure leaves a vacuum in the White House com- wearing their trademark red berets lined the streets at a cross- it. Those teachers would receive law-enforcement training and munications team, and in the president’s collection of trusted walk. get deputized by the local sheriff’s office. aides. The announcement came a day after news broke of the Kashuv said he was amazed by the outpouring of support State lawmakers continued their investigation of how the impending departure of deputy communications director Josh from the community, including the police presence, the ani- suspected shooter, Nikolas Cruz, managed to slip through local Raffel, and just a few days after senior adviser Jared Kushner mals and many well-wishers. There were letters from all over law enforcement despite previous warning signs. saw his security clearance downgraded — limiting his access the world and “banners on every single wall,” he said. The Florida House voted Wednesday to subpoena records to classified information. Some of the officers carried military-style rifles, and from Broward County and the school board, as well as sher- “I can’t imagine anyone here leaving a bigger hole in the Superintendent Robert Runcie said the police presence would iff’s offices in Broward and Palm Beach counties and the city White House than Hope on her departure,” said White House continue for the remainder of the school year. The heavy arms of Coral Springs. Among items requested from the school were lawyer Ty Cobb. rattled some students. documents on a mentoring program aimed at alternatives to White House officials and outside advisers suggested Hicks’ “This is a picture of education in fear in this country.” The the juvenile justice system. Critics have suggested the program departure would strengthen chief of staff John Kelly’s control National Rifle Association “wants more people just like this, led to lenience for Cruz, but the superintendent said Wednesday over what has been an oftentimes chaotic West Wing. with that exact firearm, to scare more people and sell more that the suspect was never was part of the program. In a statement, Kelly said Hicks had become “a trusted guns,” said David Hogg, who has become a leading voice in Florida Gov. Rick Scott said he hopes a gun and school- adviser and counselor,” but behind the scenes the pair had the student movement to restrict assault weapons. safety bill is passed before the annual legislative session ends occasionally clashed over her more informal role. Kelly had About 150 grief counselors were on campus “to provide a March 9. The measures he proposed did not include arming begrudgingly supported making Hicks communications direc- lot of love, a lot of understanding” and to help students “ease teachers, but he declined to say Tuesday whether he would tor after the short-lived tenure of Anthony Scaramucci, in an back” into their school routines, Runcie said. veto a sweeping package that includes that provision. effort to integrate her role into the rest of the White House’s The freshman building where the Feb. 14 massacre took The Broward superintendent has spoken out against the idea communications strategy. place remained cordoned off. of arming teachers. Hicks said in a statement, “There are no words to adequate- Students were told leave their backpacks at home. Principal Marion Hammer, a lobbyist for the National Rifle Association ly express my gratitude to President Trump.” She added she Ty Thomas tweeted that the school’s focus would be on “emo- and Unified Sportsmen of Florida, said she supports school wished Trump and his administration the “very best.” tional readiness and comfort, not curriculum.” security and keeping guns out of the hands of the mentally ill, Before Wednesday’s announcement, Hicks had not been In each classroom, colored pencils, coloring books, stress but “guns are not the problem.” happy for some time, according to two people with knowledge balls and toys were available to help students cope. Kashuv said he was most moved by a tattoo his teacher got of her thinking who were not authorized to discuss the matter “It’s not how you go down. It’s how you get back up,” said that said “MSD Strong” with a giant eagle. publicly. One person said Hicks had been increasingly feeling Casey Sherman, a 17-year-old junior. She said she was not “The shooting doesn’t define us,” he said. “We’re really the stress of the position, especially in the wake of revelations afraid to be return, “just nervous.” moving past it and trying to heal right now.” about her relationship with former Staff Secretary Rob Porter. Since then, Hicks has been hounded by paparazzi, who have at times staked out her apartment building. Hicks was an improbable campaign press secretary and senior White House official. A former Ralph Lauren fashion model and public relations pro who worked for Trump’s daughter Ivanka, Hicks had no political background when Trump asked her to serve on his campaign. She was an unconventional press secretary, rarely mixing it up with reporters, almost never giving on-the-record inter- views and, despite Trump’s fondness for cable, staying off TV. She spoke at a rally exactly once in December 2016, after Trump beseeched her “to say a couple of words.”

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62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 (413)562-4181 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 - PAGE 5 TJX shares rally ourt ogs 9,000 bags of heroin C L after retailer Westfield District Court Yankee Village Shops seized in western Thursday, February 22, 2018 53 Southwick Rd. reports 4Q, Darryl Whitaker, 54, of Hampshire House of Corrections, (Route 10 & 202) Massachusetts 205 Rocky Hill Road, Northampton, saw a charge of larceny Westfield, MA SPRINGFIELD (AP) — A massive amount of property valued more than $250 brought by the (413) 562-9792 stock buyback of heroin has been seized during a western FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) — The Massachusetts Probation Service ordered to be dismissed Mon-Thur 10-6 Massachusetts drug trafficking investigation. upon payment of restitution in the amount of $350. A charge HOURS: Mon-Thur 10-6 TJX Cos. reported higher fourth-quarter FriFriday 10-3 10-3 • Sat • SatClosed 10-1 The Hampden District Attorney’s Office of wanton destruction of property valued at more than $250 earnings and said it will boost its divi- and says 39-year-old Julio Sanchez of Springfield, was dismissed by agreement between the defendant and the dend and buy back up to $3 billion of and 32-year-old Andy Espinal-Antonio of commonwealth. 57 Maple Street stock during the next fiscal year, send- Worcester were arrested on Feb. 24 after being East Longmeadow, MA ing its shares up 7 percent. seen selling heroin. (413) 526-9790 The parent of T.J. Maxx, Marshalls The two men are charged with trafficking HOURSMon-Thur : Mon-Fri 10-6pm 10-6pm and other “off-price” stores reported fis- over 200 grams of heroin and conspiracy to Fri 10-3Saturday • Sat 9-1pm 9-1pm cal fourth-quarter net income of $877.3 violate drug laws. Espinal-Antonio was also Police Logs www.MemoryLaneLamps.com million and a 4 percent increase in com- charged with intent to distribute after detec- parable store sales, or sales in stores tives found 50 bags of heroin in his car and $3,500 cash. Detectives found 9,000 packets WESTFIELD open at least a year, an important metric retailers use which excludes the effect of heroin in Sanchez’s vehicle. Major crime and incident report Police: Man Sanchez’s next court date is in March 21, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 of new or closed stores. TJX reported $677.9 million in net income for the 2018 and Espinal-Antonio is scheduled to be 6:56 a.m.: found property, Westfield District Court, 224 Elm St., involved in in court on April 6, 2018. Bail was set at a court official report that a prisoner’s property was left at the same period last year. $10,000 for both. Westfield court when the man was transferred to the custody of crash carjacks On a per-share basis, the Framingham, another court, the responding officer took custody of the property Massachusetts-based company earned for safe keeping; another vehicle $1.37. That beat the average estimate of 9:15 a.m.: found property, East Main Street, a caller from a CHELMSFORD, Mass. $1.28 per share, based on a survey of 11 medical facility reports that a small plastic bag containing what is (AP) — Massachusetts State analysts by Zacks Investment Research. believed to be heroin was found at the facility, the responding office Police say a man involved in TJX posted revenue of $10.96 billion Baker: Feds should reports he took custody of the contraband which was destroyed; a car crash carjacked another in the period, surpassing Street forecasts 1:18 p.m.: fraud, Old Farm Road, a resident came to the station vehicle on the interstate, of $10.79 billion. to complain that she was the victim of an on-line fraud, the respond- crashed the stolen vehicle Analysts noted that TJX continues to reinstate ban on ing officer reports the victim said that she had applied for a loan and attempted to carjack two benefit from a stable economy and con- on-line and was instructed to make a payment in iTunes gift cards more vehicles before he was fident consumers. Companies paying assault-style weapons before she received her loan, the woman said she complied but did stopped by police. bonuses to employees after the federal not receive a loan; Police say the 42-year-old tax overhaul should also help TJX going BOSTON (AP) — Republican Gov. Charlie 1:53 p.m.: larceny, Parker Avenue, a resident came to the station man was driving a vehicle to complain that a blank check was stolen from her and subse- forward, one analyst said. Baker says he would support the reinstatement quently cashed by a known person she allowed into her home, the involved in a multi-car crash “Many lower- and middle-income of a federal ban on assault-style weapons. responding officer reports the check was cashed in Wilbraham so on Interstate 495 in consumers who make up the majority of Baker’s comments came after the campaign the victim’s statement was forwarded to police in that community. Chelmsford Wednesday off-price shoppers intend to spend a of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Setti night. A tractor-trailer had considerable proportion of the addi- Warren circulated a clip from a 2013 television jackknifed and blocked the tional amount in their paychecks,” said interview in which Baker questioned the need right two lanes of traffic. Neil Saunders of GlobalData Retail. for a federal assault weapons ban. Ex-Boston man convicted of Authorities say the man “Through its various brands, TJX has Baker, then weighing a run for governor, left his vehicle and used a particularly strong exposure to these said he hadn’t seen evidence such a ban would child rape charges from 1990s hatchet to carjack another shoppers, and we believe it will get a be effective. vehicle. He crashed into two nice chunk of the windfall.” The governor told reporters Wednesday that BOSTON (AP) — A man who fled Boston 25 years ago other vehicles, and then tried For the year, the company reported a state-level assault weapons ban has served after he was indicted on charges of sexually assaulting two unsuccessfully to carjack profit of $2.61 billion, or $4.04 per Massachusetts well, and it would be “appro- boys ages 6 and 9 has finally been brought to justice. two more cars. share, up from $2.3 billion, or $3.46 per priate” for Congress to adopt something simi- John Hartin was convicted by a jury on Wednesday of five Police say state troopers share, the prior year. lar. counts of child rape. used a stun gun to take the Annual revenue rose to $35.86 billion Baker also said he didn’t like the idea of The 48-year-old Hartin was indicted in 1993, but fled man into custody. from $33.2 billion. arming teachers. He was among U.S. gover- before he was brought to trial. The man has been hospi- For the current quarter ending in May, nors who discussed gun violence with He was arrested in Walkertown, North Carolina, in June talized, and his current con- TJX expects its adjusted per-share earn- President Donald Trump on Monday in the 2016, where he had been living under the name Jay Matthew dition is unknown. ings to range from 85 cents to 87 cents, wake of the recent mass shooting in a Florida Carter. with full-year earnings seen in a range high school. Hartin was in a romantic relationship with a relative of one of $4 to $4.08 per share. victim and the second victim was that boy’s friend. Sentencing is scheduled for Tuesday. Officials rescue Hartin’s lawyer declined comment after the verdict. 61 dogs and cats from filthy home AUBURN, Mass. (AP) Governor: Changing name of — Police and animal res- cue workers have removed Wynn casino should be considered more than 60 cats and dogs BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts’ governor says a name change for an under-construction from a Massachusetts casino outside Boston should be considered in light of sexual misconduct allegations against home. casino mogul Steve Wynn. Authorities were called Gov. Charlie Baker reiterated his support Wednesday for an ongoing review by state gam- to the Auburn home bling regulators prompted by allegations against Wynn that the Republican called “horrifying Morningside Tuesday after they received and incredibly disturbing.” a report of the animals liv- Wynn Boston Harbor is scheduled to open next year, but calls are growing for the state to Listen at WSKB.org or watch on Comcast Cable CH. 15 ing in filthy conditions. demand the Wynn name be removed. Baker agreed that move should be on the table. Police say some animals Wynn has denied reports of sexual misconduct. He stepped down this month as Wynn •••••••• MOnDAyS •••••••• RADIO FOR THE WESTFIELD MASSES were ill and the home Resorts chairman. smelled of urine and feces. 6-8 am: By George…it’s Monday The Associated Press reported Tuesday on new allegations dating to the 1970s, including a Auburn police say a total woman who told police she had a child with Wynn after he raped her. with George Delisle of 61 animals — including 8-10am: Owls on the Air with Michael kittens and puppies — “Buster” McMahon ‘92 have been taken to the Animal Rescue League of •••••••• TuESDAyS ••••••• Boston for evaluation. The Human remains found in Hatfield 6-8 am: WOW, It’s Tuesday, with Bob Plasse home was deemed unfit for HATFIELD (AP) — The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office says human skeletal habitation. remains were found in Western Massachusetts. 8-10am: Ken’s Den, with Ken Stomski Police say the homeown- Police responded to a call on Tuesday evening of remains found in a remote area in the ers are facing charges of •••••• WEDnESDAyS ••••• woods of Hatfield, MA. animal cruelty and operat- An investigation is currently underway. DA spokeswoman Mary Carey says the remains are 6-8 am: Wake Up Wed., with Tina Gorman ing a kennel without a being examined by the state medical examiner office. 8-10am: Wednesday Roll Call - Rotating Hosts license. 1st Wed On The Town with Mayor Brian Sullivan and Denny Atkins (8-10am) Rhode Island man sentenced 2nd Wed Window into Westside Massachusetts school votes to with Mayor Wil Reichelt (8-9am) for Massachusetts drug ring Chamber Chatter BOSTON (AP) — A Rhode Island man has been sen- keep contentious mascot name with Kate Phelon (9-10am) tenced to more than 15 years in prison for his role in a LENOX, Mass. (AP) — 17 percent had no opinion. Massachusetts heroin and fentanyl trafficking ring. Students at a Massachusetts Students last spring voted to 3rd Wed Everything Southwick Federal prosecutors say 43-year-old Fernando school want to remain million- change it because it is divisive, with Selectman Joe Deedy (8-9am) Hernandez, of Providence, was arrested in February aires. leads to taunts from opposing ArtsBeat with Mark Auerbach (9-10am) 2017 with 22 other people in connection with drug ring The Lenox Memorial Middle schools, and doesn’t accurately based in Boston and Taunton. They say Hernandez was and High School student coun- reflect the picturesque town’s 4th Wed Rock on Westfield the leader of the Taunton ring, which included five other cil on Wednesday announced economics. with Harry Rock (8-9am) people. that a school-wide poll found a Superintendent Timothy Lee majority of students want to tells The Berkshire Eagle the Boys and Girls Club Hour Hernandez was also sentenced Monday in federal court in Boston to three years of probation. He pleaded keep the sometimes conten- latest vote “puts the issue to with Bill Parks (9-10am) tious Millionaires mascot. rest.” guilty on November to conspiracy to distribute and pos- About 96 percent of the The nickname is a tribute to ••••••• THuRSDAyS •••••• sess with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl. school’s 438 students voted last wealthy out-of-towners, called The court found that Hernandez was responsible for month. Fifty-one percent voted “cottagers,” who build man- 6-8 am: The Westfield News Radio Show, distributing more than a kilogram of heroin over a two- with host Patrick Berry to keep the nickname, 32 per- sions in Lenox during the gild- month period in the summer of 2016. cent wanted to change it, and ed age and employed the locals. 8-9 am: In The Flow with Rob & Joe: Westfield Tech. Academy’s Rob Ollari & Joe Langone 9-10am: Superintendents’ Spotlight City Street Snow Parking Ban policy with Stefan Czaporowski The City Of Westfield has an on-street When a snowstorm is anticipated to Motorists may call the following offic- ••••••••• FRIDAyS •••••••• snow ban parking policy during plow- begin during the night, motorists who es or go on the city’s website for confir- able snowstorms. park their vehicles overnight on the street mation of a parking ban. 6-8 am: JP’s Talk about Town, with Jay Pagluica Motorists are not allowed to park on in front of their residence should move • Parking Clerk-572-6202-Press 2 8-9 am: Owls Sports Weekly with Devin Bates ‘18 the city streets from the beginning of a their vehicles off the street prior to retir- • Police Dept.-562-5411- Ext 8 and Anthony Swenson ‘18 parking ban announcement until after the ing for the night. • Mayor-572-6201 storm ceases and the plowing has been Motorists who use the downtown core • City Website - Cityofwestfield.Org 8-9 am: Conversations with Pete Cowles completed on the streets. Announcement streets for business parking during a Announcement of a Parking Ban is ••••••• SATuRDAyS ••••••• of a parking ban is done on the Local snow ban must park in one of the city’s reported by the following: Cable Access Channel 15, tv stations off-street parking lots. The off-street lots • Local Cable Access Channel 15, 6-10am: Polka Jammer Network, with Billy Belina wwlp 22 and wgby 40 and the local are free during snow bans from 9 A.M. to • Tv Stations Wwlp 22, Cbs3, radio stations, wmas, whyn, wnnz. 5 P.M. only. This action will allow the Abc40, & Fox6 When a parking ban is called motorists streets to be plowed and prevent motor- • The Local Radio Stations must obey the policy or they will be sub- ists from being towed and receiving • City Website - Cityofwestfield.Org ject to towing and a parking violation. parking violations. • www.thewestfieldnews.com PAGE 6 - THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS ARTSLEISURE YMCA of Greater Westfield ‘Chocolate, Chowder, & Chili Cook Off’ fundraiser It’s time once again to par- take in the YMCA of Greater Westfield “Chocolate, Chowder, & Chili Cook Off” fundraiser. The “Cook Off” date is Saturday; March 3, 2018, 11:30AM-1:30PM. It will be hosted at the Westfield YMCA GYM room. Come and sample a vari- ety of chili, chowder and chocolate from fourteen of our local businesses and civic organizations. Chefs will be showcasing their cooking skills to delight your taste buds and garnish your vote for the “Best Dish”. Each individual purchasing a ticket will have the opportu- nity to vote for their favorite dish in each category. Tickets in advance $8.00 per person or four tickets for $30.00. Tickets will be available the day of the event for $10.00. The voting process is in the spirit of fun with the main goal of fundraising. This year fundraiser will support the LiveStrong at the Y. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a free 12-week exercise program for cancer survivors who are currently in or have completed treat- ment and are physically deconditioned. Developed by Stanford University, this specially designed program has proven to help survivors regain strength, overcome fatigue, and enhance func- tional ability to do everyday tasks. Our Y is committed to serving individuals and their families living with, through and beyond cancer. If you are interested in promoting your business, and cooking for a good cause, contact, Cindy Agan at 568-8631 x323 Email:cagan@westfieldym- ca.org

Gateway MS Talent Show Coming Up The Gateway Class of 2020 is organizing a Talent Show for students at Gateway Regional Middle School. Auditions have been held and performers selected for the event, which takes place on Friday, March 2 from 6 – 8 p.m. in the Gateway Performing Arts Center. Admission will be $2 per student and $4 per adult. Come see middle school stu- dents sing, dance and per- form a comedy act at Gateway on March 2!

Old Deerfield ROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANY’S “CABARET” Spring Sam Mendes’s and Rob Marshall’s Tony Award-Winning Production Craft Fair The fair features 150 Tuesday • March 6 • 7:30PM • Fine Arts Concert Hall juried artisans in all Welcome to the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where the Emcee, Sally Bowles, and a raucous ensemble take the crafts media, including woodworking, pottery, stage nightly to tantalize the crowd––and to leave their troubles outside. But as life in pre-WWII Germany glass, jewelry, plus gar- grows more and more uncertain, will the decadent allure of Berlin nightlife be enough to get them through den and Easter-themed dangerous times? Timely, provocative and some of the most memorable songs in theatre history, including items. There will be free demonstrations by “Cabaret,” “Willkommen” and “Maybe This Time.” crafters, live music, Pre-show talk in the lobby at 6:30 p.m. and multiple chances to win $50 shopping cer- German prix fixe dinner available at the tificates. Discount cou- UClub before the concert. pons for admission are Details at fineartscenter.com/prixfixe. available on website. http://deerfield-craft. org/. March 3-4, 2018 in Young Building at TIX: 413-545-2511 • 800-999-UMASS OR FINEARTSCENTER.COM the Eastern States Exposition. Saturday, Like us on Facebook and win tickets! Under 40? Join the Under40TIX Club 10am – 5pm, Sunday, 10am – 4pm. General and get access to discounted tickets, pre and post-show parties and more – Admission: $6 Children: 12 & under, fineartscenter.com/under40. Free. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 - PAGE 7 “Our Family Cooks For Your Family” City to welcome hometown 2018 Wild & Scenic Village Pizzeria R E S T A U R A N T hero, Kacey Bellamy Mayor Brian P. Sullivan is pleased to announce that the City of College Highway, Rt. 10 & 202, Southwick, MA Film Festival FREE CUP Westfield will be welcoming hometown hero and 2018 Olympic Westfield State University will host the 2018 Wild & Scenic OF SOUP DEBIT with any gold medalist, Kacey Bellamy on Saturday, March 10. Film Festival, celebrating environmental activism, during the Grinder 569-3160 • 569-3403 Kacey will be escorted by the Westfield Police and Fire during Lunch festival’s cross-country tour on Thursday, March 8, from (excluding Grinder --- MARCH ----- Department at approximately 9:30 am beginning at Mestek down 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Dever Stage in Parenzo Hall. of the Month) North Elm Street and continuing across the Great River Bridge DINE IN ONLY Grinder of the Month Pizza of the Month The Film Festival, free and open to the public, is a part of a onto Elm Street, around the green, and down south Broad Street wider celebration of the 25-year anniversary of the National to The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Westfield located at 28 Steak West Silver Street. Wild and Scenic designation of the Westfield River and the 8" Fish Grinder river’s unique qualities. Viewers can expect 13 short nature with Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato Ms. Bellamy will be at the Boys and Girls Club gymnasium from 10:00am until 1:00pm for a public meet and greet event. films, ranging from four to 20 minutes, with a brief intermis- Pizza sion. The event is sponsored by Westfield State University, in $$ 9575 collaboration with the Westfield River Watershed Association 3 and the Westfield River Wild and Scenic Committee. 3¢ Onions & PeppersPeppers 3025 extraextra Created by the South Yuba River Citizens League, an envi- Greater Westfield Community ronmental organization of northeastern California, the 16th Check out our LUNCHEON SPECIALS - served 11am to 3pm daily! Band Rehersals annual Film Festival will inspire and motivate attendees HOURS: Mon-Thur 11am-11pm • Fri-Sat 11am-12am • Sun 12pm-10pm through thrilling adventures and activities portrayed in the The Greater Westfield Community Band will begin rehears- films, while exploring environmental issues such as energy, als for its spring concert and we invite all local musicians food systems, biodiversity, climate change, and the protection over the age of 18 to join us, whether you have played with and respiration of wild lands and wild waters. This year’s us previously or are looking to dust off those instruments for theme, Groundswell, aims to motivate and unite communities the first time in many years. Rehearsals will be held on with the goal to restore the earth. Mondays at the North Middle School on Southampton Road For more information about the Wild & Scenic Film in Westfield, just north of the Mass Turnpike exit, starting Festival, visit https://www.wildandscenicfilmfestival.org. March 5, 2018, and continuing March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9 culminating with our concert on Wednesday April 11, 2018. All rehearsals and the concert start at 7:30. Previous experi- ence is not necessary but you must be able to read music. The New Exhibit Features Artifacts band is under the direction of Jim O’Connor and plays a wide variety of music. For further information, contact us through our website: GWCB.org New members are always welcome from World War I — a good time is always had! Springfield Armory National Historic Site is proud to announce a new exhibit commemorating the centennial of the Lunch at the Russell Senior Center First World War, which features original artifacts from the conflict. The Spoils of War: Relics from the Front will open The Russell Council on Aging serves lunch at the Russell to the public with a special reception on Thursday, March 8 Senior Center, 65 Main St., Russell, each Tuesday at noon. from 6:00 to 8:00pm. The event will include light refresh- Lunch is provided by Highland Valley Elder Services. ments and a cash bar. Admission is free. There is not a fee for lunch but a $3.00 donation is sug- In the immediate aftermath of World War I, at that point the gested by Highland Valley. Reservations should be made and largest war the world had ever seen, the occupying allied meal choice stated, by calling and leaving a message at 862- armies sifted through vast amounts of war materiel left behind 6205 by the Sunday evening before. The menu for Tuesday, by all former belligerents. Officers of the US Army’s March 6th is Cheese Frittata or Orange Glaze Chicken, Ordnance Department scoured trenches, repair depots and steamed broccoli, brown rice, whole wheat bread, and fresh arsenals for items of interest. Many of the objects collected fruit for dessert. were gathered specifically for the museum at Springfield Westfield State University to host Spring Job & Internship Armory. Fair March 7 A rare opportunity for a “sneak peek” at these artifacts Westfield State University will host its annual Spring Job & before they are put on display will occur on Saturday, March UMass Fine Arts Center Hosts Internship Fair on Wednesday, March 7, from 1 p.m. to 4 3 at 2:00pm during the next Curator’s Corner presentation. p.m. in Scanlon Banquet Hall. The University enrolls more Curator Alex MacKenzie will tell the fascinating stories Venice Baroque Orchestra than 4,700 undergraduate students in a variety of disciplines behind the objects that were brought back from the front lines including business, psychology, communications, and crimi- of World War I. In the realm of baroque music, there are few ensembles that nal justice. are more exciting than Venice Baroque Orchestra. While on its The Springfield Armory National Historic Site is the loca- More than 90 organizations will be on hand to offer full- tion of the nation’s first armory (1794-1968), and was estab- North American tour this spring, the orchestra will make a time, part-time and internship opportunities. These organiza- stop in Amherst at the UMass Fine Arts Center Concert Hall lished by George Washington. The site includes historic tions represent the fields of business, criminal justice, human grounds, buildings, and the world’s largest historic American on Thursday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. Their performance will services and others. showcase some of Baroque music’s finest works, including military firearms collection. There is ample parking and the The fair is free and open to the public. For a list of attending building is wheelchair accessible. The Museum is open 9am pieces by Vivaldi, Corelli, Cavalli and Falconieri. 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PAGE 8 - THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS Immigration TV ad aims to head blames pressure Trump mayor for on transgender military service 800 missed WASHINGTON (AP) — Activist groups are turning to television ads, including on President arrests Donald Trump’s go-to network, Fox News, to SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — About 800 pressure the White House into allowing trans- “criminals” avoided immigration arrests gender people to keep serving in the military. because Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf alert- Trump has pledged to ban transgender troops ed the public to the surprise operation, an from serving. He’ll be able to see the 30-second extraordinarily high number of missed tar- commercial as of Friday, when it starts airing on gets, according to a federal official. Fox, CNN and MSNBC morning shows. It uses Thomas Homan, U.S. Immigration and a series of quotes from Trump, a former senior Customs Enforcement’s acting director, told military leader and several Congress members Fox News that the mayor’s warning on who were in the armed forces to argue that all Twitter was “beyond the pale” and com- The Field & Stream is seen just after opening on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 in Cranberry qualified Americans should be able to serve. pared her to a gang lookout who tells people Township, Pa. Dick’s Sporting Goods, owner of Field & Stream stores, made an announce- “An impulsive president tweets that transgen- when a police car is arriving. Homan said ment Wednesday, two weeks after the school massacre in Parkland, Fla., that they will der Americans won’t be allowed to serve,” the the Justice Department is looking into immediately end sales of assault-style rifles and high capacity magazines at all of its stores ad says. “But decorated military leaders say whether Schaaf obstructed justice. and ban the sale of all guns to anyone under 21 years old. Dick’s, a major gun retailer, there’s no reason to single out these brave The mayor’s unusual public warning last heroes.” An earlier version described Trump as weekend came hours before the agency had cut off sales of assault-style weapons at Dick’s stores following the Sandy Hook school launched an operation in Northern California shooting. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) “unfit,” rather than “impulsive.” that resulted in more than 150 arrests as of Sarah McBride, Human Rights Campaign’s Tuesday, according to the agency. spokeswoman, said it’s a “critical window of The agency declined to elaborate on the time” to take the fight directly to the White 800 who allegedly got away or answer other House. questions about the operation that began Walmart, Dick’s expand The White House had no immediate com- Sunday. Danielle Bennett, an agency spokes- ment. woman, said more information would be The issue has become mired in a complicated released later in the week. corporate rift with gun lobby string of political statements, court decisions John Torres, the agency’s director during and policy reviews since Trump first stunned his the end of George W. Bush’s administration NEW YORK (AP) — The rift between bump stocks and high-capacity magazines and administration with tweets last July declaring and beginning of Barack Obama’s, said major U.S. companies and the gun lobby is raise the minimum age to buy firearms to 21. that the government would ban transgender agents generally capture about 40 percent of growing. He said universal background checks should individuals from serving in the military. He later people they target in such sweeps. And Americans are taking note, lighting up be required, and there should be a complete asked Defense Secretary Jim Mattis to send him Targets often elude authorities because social media boards with vows to back up the database of those banned from buying fire- a recommendation on how to proceed. That agents don’t have search warrants and advo- companies with their wallet, or to boycott arms. He also called for the closing of the cacy groups have waged public awareness memo was delivered to Trump last week. The them. private sale and gun show loophole that White House has said that a quick decision is campaigns urging people not to open their Retail heavyweights Walmart and Dick’s enables purchasers to escape background doors. Other times, agents have outdated Sporting Goods have taken steps to restrict checks. unlikely. addresses or targets are not home. gun sales. That follows moves by several “We support and respect the Second Three federal courts have ruled against the It was unclear how many people would other major corporations, including MetLife, Amendment, and we recognize and appreciate ban, and the Pentagon responded by allowing have eluded capture without the mayor’s Hertz and Delta Air Lines, that have cut ties that the vast majority of gun owners in this those serving to stay in the military. It then warning but Homan squarely blamed her for with National Rifle Association following last country are responsible, law-abiding citizens,” began allowing transgender individuals to enlist 800 and said her actions jeopardized officer month’s school massacre in Florida. Stack said in a letter. “But we have to help beginning Jan. 1. safety. Dick’s said Wednesday it will immediately solve the problem that’s in front of us. Gun It’s unclear how much impact the court deci- “There’s over 800 significant public safe- stop selling assault-style rifles and ban the sale violence is an epidemic that’s taking the lives sions will have on Trump’s decision. Activist ty threat criminals, these are people who are of all guns to anyone under 21. Its CEO took of too many people, including the brightest groups worry the administration could enact here illegally and committed yet another on the NRA by demanding tougher gun laws. hope for the future of America — our kids.” such strict enlistment and health care restric- crime, been convicted of a crime,” he told Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, fol- Walmart said it was also removing items tions that it would become all but impossible for Fox. “She gave them warning, and there’s lowed by saying it will no longer sell firearms from its website that resemble assault-style transgender troops to join or continue serving. 800 that we were unable to locate because of and ammunition to people younger than 21. It rifles, including airsoft guns and toys. “Our that warning, so that community’s a lot less “If they can’t access health care, then they had stopped selling AR-15s and other semi- heritage as a company has always been in won’t be able to serve,” said McBride. “Then it safe than it would have been.” automatic weapons in 2015. serving sportsmen and hunters, and we will Homan’s statement of 800 missed targets The announcements from the major nation- continue to do so in a responsible way,” the becomes a ban in and of itself.” — plus the 150 arrests — in only three days al retailers came as students at Marjory retailer based in Bentonville, Arkansas, said. McBride didn’t provide the exact cost of the suggests an unusually large operation by the Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, One industry analyst said that other retailers ad buy, describing it as “five figures.” She said agency’s standards. Two weeks ago, it Florida, returned to class for the first time that devote a small percentage of their busi- it was the largest media campaign on this issue, arrested 212 in a five-day operation in the since a teenager killed 17 students and educa- ness to hunting will probably follow suit. with the backing of at least four other activist Los Angeles area. A Texas operation in tors with an AR-15 rifle two weeks ago. While guns can be bought from sporting groups, including OutServe-SLDN, which rep- February resulted in 145 arrests over seven “When we saw what the kids were going goods stores or department stores, they can resents the LGBT population in the military and days. through and the grief of the parents and the also be purchased online, at gun shows and is a plaintiff in the lawsuits. The agency said about half of the people kids who were killed in Parkland, we felt we from small local gun stores. In the last two months, several transgender arrested during the Northern California needed to do something,” Dick’s Chairman The NRA has pushed back aggressively people have visited recruiting stations for the sweep have criminal convictions in addition and CEO Ed Stack said on ABC’s “Good against calls for raising age limits for guns or military services and started the process of to immigration violations, including convic- Morning America.” restricting the sale of assault-style weapons. enlisting. The Pentagon says only one has made tions for assault, weapons offenses and driv- The announcements from Dick’s and Calls to the NRA were not immediately ing under the influence. It is impossible to it through all the medical reviews, testing and Walmart drew hundreds of thousands of returned. paperwork and actually signed a contract. That independently verify that claim because the responses for and against the moves on the Stack also revealed that Nikolas Cruz, the agency refuses to name them. Its statement companies’ social media accounts. 19-year-old arrested in the Florida attack, had person hasn’t yet gone to basic training, but will identified only one arrest by name. “This is the moment when business leaders bought a shotgun at a Dick’s store within the likely do so in the coming months. The person Schaff on Saturday issued a statement on across the country get to decide if they want to past four months. hasn’t been identified. Twitter that she learned from “multiple cred- stand on the right side of history,” said Shannon “It was not the gun, nor type of gun, he used Under guidelines presented in December, the ible sources” that an immigration operation Watts, founder of Moms Demand Acton for in the shooting,” the CEO wrote. “But it could Pentagon can disqualify potential recruits with was imminent in the San Francisco area, Gun Sense in America. “Mothers make the have been. Clearly this indicates on so many gender dysphoria, a history of medical treat- including Oakland, possibly within 24 hours. majority of spending decisions for their fami- levels that the systems in place are not effec- ments associated with gender transition and The mayor, who is running for another lies, and we want to shop with businesses that tive to protect our kids and our citizens.” those who underwent reconstruction. Such term this year, defended her actions again on care about the safety of our families — making The vast majority of Dick’s business is sell- recruits could be allowed in if a medical pro- Wednesday, saying she was not tipped off by this a smart business move, too.” ing sporting goods like basketballs and sneak- vider certifies they’ve been clinically stable in “official sources” and that she didn’t reveal Sporting goods chain Bass Pro Shops, ers. Joseph Feldman, a senior managing direc- the preferred sex for 18 months and are free of specific locations. which owns Cabela’s, didn’t respond to tor at the Telsey Advisory Group, estimated significant distress or impairment in social, Asked about Homan likening her to a requests for comment. Nor did the Outdoor that guns and ammunition account for 8 per- occupational or other important areas. gang lookout, she said the “Trump adminis- Retail Association or Gander Outdoors. cent of the company’s sales. tration is trying to distract the American Transgender individuals receiving hormone Dick Sporting Goods had cut off sales of Dick’s, which had net sales of $7.92 billion therapy must be stable on their medication for people, convince them that these immigrants assault-style weapons after the 2012 Sandy in the fiscal year that ended in January 2017, are dangerous people. That could not be Hook Elementary School shooting. But sales has a much bigger stake in youth sports. 18 months. further from the truth and it is based in rac- had resumed at its smaller chain of Field & Dick’s is based just outside of Pittsburgh in The requirements make it challenging for a ism.” Stream stores, which consisted of 35 outlets in a state where the first day of deer hunting transgender recruit to pass. But they mirror con- Lara Bazelon, an associate law professor 16 states as of October. season is an unofficial holiday for many fami- ditions laid out by President Barack Obama’s at the University of San Francisco, said it On Wednesday, Stack said that would end, lies. Stack said Dick’s is prepared for any administration in 2016, when the Pentagon ini- was highly unlikely that the mayor would be and he called on lawmakers to act now. backlash but will never allow the sale of such tially lifted its ban on transgender troops serving prosecuted. He urged them to ban assault-style firearms, guns in its stores again. openly in the military. Putin boasts of new Russian nuclear weapons MOSCOW (AP) — Russia has tested an array and is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead that some of the deadliest weapons systems. “I want to tell all those who have fueled the of new strategic nuclear weapons that can’t be could target both aircraft carriers and coastal “No one in the world has anything like that,” arms race over the last 15 years, sought to win intercepted, President Vladimir Putin declared facilities. He said its “very big” operational depth Putin said. “It may appear someday, but by that unilateral advantages over Russia, introduced Thursday, claiming a technological breakthrough and a speed that is at least 10 times higher than time we will develop something new.” unlawful sanctions aimed to contain our coun- that could dramatically increase Russia’s military any other vessel would make it immune to enemy The Russian leader said that another new try’s development: all what you wanted to impede capability, boost the Kremlin’s global position intercept. weapon called Avangard is an intercontinental with your policies have already happened,” he and also raise Western concerns about a potential Putin accompanied his statement to an audi- hypersonic missile that would fly to targets at a said. “You have failed to contain Russia.” renewed arms race in the 21st century. ence of hundreds of senior officials and lawmak- speed 20 times the speed of sound and strike “like He emphasized that Russia is concerned about Speaking in a state-of-the-nation speech, Putin ers with videos and computer images of new a meteorite, like a fireball.” the Pentagon-led nuclear review released earlier said the weapons include a nuclear-powered weapons, which were shown on giant screens at Putin said that the weapon is capable of per- this year that envisaged the development of low- cruise missile, a nuclear-powered underwater a conference hall near the Kremlin. forming sharp maneuvers on its way to targets, yield nuclear weapons, saying that it could lower drone and new hypersonic missile that have no A computer video showed the drone being making it “absolutely invulnerable for any mis- the threshold for using nuclear weapons. equivalent elsewhere in the world. He said the launched by a submarine, cruising over the sea- sile defense system.” “We will interpret any use of nuclear weapons creation of the new weapons has made NATO’s bed, hitting an aircraft carrier and also exploding Putin said that Russia also tested a new heavy against Russia and its allies no matter how pow- U.S.-led missile defense “useless,” and means an near the shore. intercontinental ballistic missile, called Sarmat, erful they are, of low, medium or any other yield, effective end to what he described as Western Putin noted that the tests of the compact adding that its range allows it to fly over both the as a nuclear attack,” he said. “It will trigger an efforts to stymie Russia’s development. nuclear reactor to power the new drone were North and the South poles to reach any target. He immediate answer with all the consequences He noted that Russia had to develop the new completed last fall. said it carries more nuclear warheads than its stemming from it. No one should have any weapons as the U.S. has developed a missile Putin’s statement marked the first time the new Soviet-era predecessor, known in the West as doubts about it.” defense system that threatened to undermine the systems were officially announced with a high Satan. Jane’s by IHS Markit noted that coming after Russian nuclear deterrent and ignored Moscow’s degree of detail, and it wasn’t immediately pos- He said that another new weapons system, the U.S. nuclear posture review Putin’s statement concerns about it. sible to assess the veracity of it or assess the called Kinzhal, already has been deployed in “not only signals strength to a domestic Russian “No one has listened to us,” he said. “You lis- degree of their readiness. Russia’s Southern Military District. He added audience, but is a clear sign to the U.S. that ten to us now.” “You will have to assess that new reality and that it’s a hypersonic missile carried by an aircraft Russia will continue to modernize its nuclear The bombshell announcement comes as Putin become convinced that what I was said today that flies at a speed 10 times of the speed of sound forces to ensure their credibility. ” is set to easily win another six-year presidential isn’t a bluff,” he said. “It’s not a bluff, you trust and has a range of 2,000 kilometers (1,250 miles) Putin said that Russian military experts and term in the March 18 election. me.” away. diplomats would be ready to discuss new weap- He said that the nuclear-powered cruise missile He added, to applause, that names for the The Russian leader emphasized that the devel- ons systems with their U.S. counterparts. tested last fall has a “practically unlimited” range nuclear-powered cruise missile and the drone opment of new weapons that have no equivalent “We aren’t threatening anyone, we aren’t and high speed and maneuverability allowing it haven’t yet been chosen, and suggested that the in the West came in response to the U.S. with- going to attack anyone, we aren’t going to take to pierce any missile defense. Defense Ministry run a nationwide contest for the drawal from a Cold war-era treaty banning mis- anything from anyone,” he said. “The growing The Russian leader said the high-speed under- best names. The playful offer evokes the Soviet- sile defenses and U.S. efforts to develop a missile Russian military power will guarantee global water drone also has an “intercontinental” range era tradition of giving the innocuous names to defense system. peace.” THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 - PAGE 9 SPORTS WSU Owls draw tall test WESTFIELD – Westfield State drew per game, and turnover margin at 16.58. we have played against teams that have a tall task in the opening round of the The Owls scored 100 or more points in a similar length and size as Tufts.” NCAA Tournament. The Owls will game eight times this season. “Our players have put in the hard square off with nationally #9-ranked Westfield is led by junior guard Lucy work in season and out of season, we’re Tufts University, which hosts the first Barrett (Mt. Greylock/Williamstown, talented, and our players work together two rounds at the Cousens Gymnasium Mass.) after scoring nearly 16 points per and put team success ahead of individual in Medford, Mass. on Friday, March 2 game and two steals per game, while accomplishments.” and Saturday, March 3. shooting better than 33 percent from Post player Rebecca Sapouckey Westfield will face Tufts at 7:00 p.m. three-point range. Barrett is one of the (Granby/Chicopee, Mass.) and Keri on Friday, in the second game of the ses- nation’s best free throw shooters, con- Paton (Westfield/Russell, Mass.) will sion. Ithaca (NY) will play SUNY- necting at a 93.4 percent clip this season. need to be key factors in countering Geneseo in the 5:00 p.m. game. Owls’ point guard Chelsea Moussette Tufts’ size. The 6-foot Sapouckey has The Jumbos (23-4) were ranked as the (Hampshire/Southampton, Mass.) may been a mainstay for four years, winning preseason #1 team in the nation by be a reverse match-up problem for the four league titles and three tournaments, D3Hoops.com, after making appearanc- Jumbos. At a listed 5-1, the Owls light- and Paton, a three year player, had one es in the national title game in each of ning quick guard has been a key factor in of her best games in the MASCAC title the last two seasons. The Jumbos earned turning opponents over on the press, and game with 13 points on 4-6 shooting an at-large bid into the tournament after she has made better than 34 percent of from the floor. falling to number one-ranked Amherst her three point tries, while electrifying Tufts counts 10 players on its roster at REBECCA on Sunday in the NESCAC title game Woodward Center crowds with her pass- 5-11 or taller, while Sapouckey is the LUCY BARRETT 44-40. ing. She averages eight points and four lone Owl to register such lofty heights. SAPOUCKEY Westfield State (19-7) is making its assists per game. Sophomore swing guard Erica third straight NCAA Tournament appear- Junior guard Kierra McCarthy Decandido leads a balanced scoring the seventh straight year and the 10th overall. The Jumbos lost ance after winning three straight league (Ludlow, Mass.) plays bigger than her attack for the Jumbos with 13.7 points to Amherst 53-29 in the 2017 NCAA Championship game, and titles themselves. The Owls fell to listed 5-7 height, and averages 12.8 per game and grabs 6.5 rebounds per to Thomas More (Ky.), 63-51 in 2016. Montclair State, then the #12 team in the points, 5.0 rebounds and nearly three game. Senior forward Melissa Baptista Tufts has been a familiar face on the national stage recently. nation last year by an 81-73 score. steals per game while shooting 35 per- added 12.9 points and a team-high 6.7 Coach Carla Berube, a member of UConn’s 1995 National “When you reach this point in the sea- cent from three-point range. She is com- rebounds per game. Junior guard Jac Championship team as a player, has guided the team to four son you are with the best of the best,” ing off a weekend where she was named Knapp checks in with 10.4 ppg and straight (2014-17) appearances in the NCAA “Final Four.” said Owls’ 13th year head coach Andrea the MVP of the MASCAC Tournament. senior guard Lauren Dillon triggers the Since earning their first NCAA berth in 2008, Tufts has Bertini. “We’re playing a team that just Westfield will also hope its senior offense with 3.3 assists per game. advanced to seven “Sweet 16s” and five “Elite 8s.” They have lost to the number one team in the coun- leadership shines in the post season. “Tufts has excellent players, they are a 27-11 record in their nine previous NCAA appearances. try by four points. It’s a tremendous Guard Alyssa Darling (Palmer, Mass.) well-coached and well-disciplined,” said Regis, Bridgewater State, Worcester State, UMass opportunity for our school, in tiny was on the court for her first MASCAC Bertini. “They are one of the top five Dartmouth, WPI, Trinity and Wesleyan are all common oppo- Western mass, to play a team that’s a title, after missing most of the previous teams in the nation almost every year. nents between the two teams. national powerhouse. It’s an honor to be two seasons with knee surgery. Darling They will certainly be a tremendous Westfield posted a 5-5 mark against these foes, while Tufts there, and an opportunity for our team to dished out nine assists in the title game challenge for us, but one we are excited was a perfect 7-0. Tufts 74-66 win over UMD was the closest do something great and rise to the chal- and looks to be operating at full speed to have.” margin of victory against the seven common opponents. lenge.” again. The Jumbos average 66 points per The other side of the pod features Ithaca (N.Y.) College (20- The Owls hope that their ‘System’ “We have a great team, and a lot of our game and allow opponents just 48 per 7) playing SUNY-Geneseo (25-2). The Ithaca Bombers are style of play will prove as difficult to players have been in the NCAA contest, and have held opponents to 34 making their 14th NCAA appearance overall and sixth in the play against as it has for foes all season Tournament before,” said Bertini. “We percent shooting from the floor. The last seven seasons. They are led by six-foot sophomore for- long. are well prepared physically, and we Jumbos used their length to play a tight ward Cassidy O’Malley who scores nearly 18 points per game. The Owls lead the nation (out of 435 have a mentally tough group. We have man-to-man defense in the NESCAC SUNYAC champion Geneseo is in the NCAA’s for the 10th schools at the Division III level) in scor- played through adversity, played a chal- championship game loss. time overall and fourth straight season. The Knights’ balanced ing 88.5 points per game, steals at 20.1 lenging non-conference schedule where Tufts is in the NCAA tournament for attack is led by 6-1 junior forward McKenna Brooks, who averages 12.9 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. The winner of the Westfield-Tufts game and the winner of Ithaca-Geneseo will meet on Saturday at 5:00 p.m., with the winner advancing to the Sweet 16 round of the tournament. Venue – The games will be played at the historic Cousens Gymnasium on the Tufts Campus. At the height of the Great Depression, Cousens Gymnasium opened to great fanfare on February 9, 1932, when the Tufts men’s basketball team gritted out a 28–24 overtime victory against Brown University in front of 1,600 spectators. With its high, vaulted roof (resem- bling a cathedral), and bench seating, the gymnasium, named for Tufts’ president, John Albert Cousens, was considered one of New England’s premier athletics facilities. The facility underwent a significant facelift in 2009. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame acts such as The Band and Simon and Garfunkel played concerts in the gym. Singer- songwriter Bob Dylan was a no-show for a March 1964 con- cert at Cousens, and Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird filmed a commercial for a Massachusetts company there in the late 1980s. The building has long been noted for its visitors’ locker room which requires several flights of stairs to reach a door- way perched high over the court. Tickets – $8 for adults, $5 for students and senior citizens – will only be available at the door, which will open one hour prior to the start of that day’s first game. Tournament souvenir merchandise will also be on sale when tickets are on sale. – Courtesy of Westfield State University Sports ——— Live Coverage – Webstream video of the game and live KERI PATON stats will be available at WestfieldStateOwls.com

Sports betting’s big wager: Will younger bettors ante up? By DAVID PORTER director of gambling research firm Eilers and Krejcik, said Associated Press serious players probably won’t shy away from traditional NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — As the push to legalize sports gam- sports wagering. bling in the U.S. nears a crucial Supreme Court decision, “It almost doesn’t really matter if it’s sports-related or not,” states hoping to reap a financial windfall could face another he said. “Whatever the next thing is, they will move to where hurdle: Attracting younger players used to online fantasy the money is. It may be cryptocurrency trading.” sports. Brian Pearson, a longtime daily fantasy player and founder The explosion in popularity of daily fantasy sports over the of fantasy sports website Jackpot Fantasy concurred. last decade has created a generation of sports fans more “The crossover will be everywhere,” Pearson said. “Players attuned to gauging individual player statistics than how two just love action. If they don’t like the (point) spread, maybe teams may fare against each other, the challenge at the heart they throw down a lineup for the day. Maybe they are on a of traditional sports wagering. cold streak and need a change of pace. Options are always Even more important, experts say, is whether states will be good.” able to offer online sports wagering to a demographic raised Whether that online action is allowed likely will come on smartphones and laptops. That will depend heavily on how down to the specifics of the court’s ruling. the Supreme Court decides New Jersey’s case, expected this The New Jersey legislation being challenged by the NCAA spring. and professional sports leagues would allow sports gambling “How motivated are people going to be to get in their car, In this Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, file photo, employees work at the state’s casinos and horse racing tracks, but doesn’t drive 45 minutes, park, walk through pathways and walkways at the DraftKings office in Boston. The explosion in popu- include online wagering. just to get to a remote corner of a casino?” asked Daniel larity of daily fantasy sports over the last decade has created If the court strikes down the Professional and Amateur Wallach, a Florida-based attorney considered an expert in a generation of sports fans more attuned to gauging indi- Sports Protection Act as unconstitutional, New Jersey and sports gambling law. vidual player statistics than how two teams may fare against other states would be free to implement and regulate online New Jersey has challenged the Professional and Amateur each other, the challenge at the heart of traditional sports and in-person sports gambling. Sports Protection Act, the 1992 federal law forbidding all but wagering. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) However, if the court rules more narrowly — leaving Nevada and three other states from authorizing gambling on PASPA standing but allowing New Jersey to have sports gam- college and professional sports. Only Nevada offers betting on Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because he bling at casinos and racetracks — it could stall online gam- single games. was talking about doing something illegal. “I probably would bling. How the court rules will affect more than two dozen states stay with what I have right now, with the convenience and Online wagering “would likely require a finding that that are pushing sports betting legislation or considering it if accessibility.” PASPA is unconstitutional,” said Wallach, an attorney with New Jersey is successful. The stakes are huge. Currently, illegal sports wagering is Miami, Florida-based Becker and Poliakoff. If it is legalized, one of the challenges for sports betting to estimated from the tens of billions of dollars annually to as Wallach added that New Jersey might be able to modify its succeed will be capturing sports fans like Nick, an experi- high as $100 billion or more. legislation and tie its online sports gambling to existing online enced daily fantasy player from Maryland who also regularly A survey commissioned by the Fantasy Sports Trade casino wagering platforms. The same could apply to other places traditional sports bets with a bookie through his smart- Association in 2016 estimated more than 57 million people states like West Virginia that already have online gambling phone or computer. participated in some form of fantasy sports, in which com- contained in their legislation. 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Red Sox asks Boston to change name of Yawkey Way BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox are asking the city of Boston to change Yawkey Way back to its original name, Jersey Street. The name has been under fire for years for its connection to what the team’s principal owner has said is the franchise’s complicated racial past under former owner Tom Yawkey. The Red Sox filed the petition Wednesday with the City of Boston Public improvement Commission. Yawkey Way is the street Fenway Park is on. Yawkey owned the Red Sox from 1933 to 1976 and presided over the last franchise in Major League Baseball to field a black play- er. That was in 1959, more than a decade after Jackie Robinson played for the Dodgers. The team said Wednesday in a statement that “restoring the Jersey Street name is intended to reinforce that Fenway Park is inclusive and welcoming to all.” Philanthropic group Yawkey Foundations calls the move disappointing, saying “Yawkey treated every player the same, regardless of their race.” The group urges the commission to reject the proposal. In this June 22, 2017, file photo, retired Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz is honored with the renaming of a portion of Yawkey Yawkey died in 1976. The street was Way to David Ortiz Drive outside Fenway Park in Boston. Beside him are Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, second from right, and team owner named for him in 1977. The city renamed a John Henry, right. In February 2018, the Red Sox asked the city of Boston to change the name of the rest of Yawkey Way back to its stretch of the road David Ortiz Drive last original Jersey Street name. The street had been named for late Sox owner Tom Yawkey, who owned the team from 1933 to 1976 and summer in honor of the retired Red Sox des- presided over the last franchise in Major League Baseball to field a black player. That was in 1959, more than a decade after Jackie ignated hitter. Robinson played for the Dodgers. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

This is a 2018 file photo showing Kimbrel leaves spring training Craig Kimbrel of the Boston Red Sox for daughter’s surgery baseball team. FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Craig Kimbrel is away from Kimbrel is away Boston’s spring training camp while his infant daughter has from Boston’s surgery. spring training Kimbrel’s wife Ashley gave birth to the couple’s first child, camp while his Lydia Joy, in November. Lydia Joy was born with a heart ail- infant daughter has ment and had a first medical procedure when she was a few surgery. Kimbrel’s days old. Surgery is scheduled at Boston’s Children’s wife Ashley gave Hospital. birth to the couple’s “I love baseball, but I also love my family,” the Red Sox first child, Lydia closer said Tuesday. “I’m here to work. I’m here to focus and Joy, in November. try to get better. When I leave the ballpark, my heart and my Lydia Joy was born mind are definitely at home.” with a heart ail- “The doctors have been amazing, very encouraging,” he ment and had a added. “There’s a plan for everything. You want to be there first medical proce- and do everything you can, but you have to step back and dure when she was trust the doctors and doing what we can.” a few days old. Kimbrel is making $13 million this year and can become a Surgery is sched- free agent after the season. He turns 30 on May 28 and had uled at Boston’s 35 saves in 39 chances last year and led major league reliev- Children’s ers with 16.43 strikeouts-per-nine innings. Hospital. “I love Under new manager Alex Cora, Kimbrel could be used baseball, but I also earlier in games in important situations. love my family,” “I think I’ll be used in positions I need to be used in, clos- the Red Sox closer ing a lot of games and getting us out of some tough spots said Tuesday, Feb. when I need to,” Kimbrel said. 27, 2018. (AP Cora maintains usage won’t change much. Photo/John “People think it’s a big adjustment,” he said. “But if you Minchillo, File) start looking at the numbers, you don’t lose too many saves if it’s the way you want to use him. We’re not talking about the lower third of the lineup. We’re talking the middle of the lineup, eighth inning, certain situations — what I feel is game on the line.”

Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 - PAGE 11 Blackmun resigns as CEO as USOC addresses wide abuse scandal Scott Blackmun resigned as chief executive of the U.S. Olympic Committee on Wednesday, stepping aside so he can tackle his worsening bout with prostate cancer and to allow the federation to move forward under new leader- ship to address the sex-abuse scandal that has rocked gymnastics and other sports. The 60-year-old CEO was diagnosed with prostate cancer in January and did not attend the Pyeongchang Games. Blackmun leaves as calls for his ouster were growing louder — from two U.S. senators and, more notably, from a number of gym- nasts and other athletes who said neither he nor the USOC at large reacted properly to cases including those involving Larry Nassar, the doctor who sexually abused members of the U.S. gymnastics team. The USOC is conducting an independent review of when Blackmun and others learned the details about abuse cases at USA Gymnastics and whether they responded In this Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, file photo, gondolas make their way through a thinned forest up the ski slope which would be the venue for appropriately. the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics at the Jeongseon Alpine Center in Jeongseon, South Korea. With the Olympic Games coming to a Susanne Lyons, a member of the board, will close, one of the main questions facing South Korea and the consequences of hosting an expensive sports event is the future of the scenic step down from that position and serve as act- Jeongseon Alpine Center, which was built in a formerly government-protected area where some 60,000 trees were razed. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) ing CEO while the search for Blackmun’s replacement begins. At a news conference to kick off the Olympics, chairman Larry Probst said Blackmun had served the USOC with distinc- tion and the board found no reason to relieve him. In an interview with The Associated After Olympics, South Korea Press on Wednesday, Probst said Blackmun has since received more information about the treatment he’ll need. “We need a CEO in place who can (tend) to this current situation and work hard to get mulls reviving bulldozed forest things back on a positive track,” Probst said. The USOC said it was starting several ini- JEONGSEON, South Korea (AP) — As the ski course. The national government lifted the protec- tiatives, including providing new funding and hundreds of Olympic spectators flocked to a “It’s too late to talk about the environmental tion on the area in June 2012 at the request of resources for Nassar victims and others in sparkling white ski slope cutting through the damage over Mount Gariwang,” Gangwon Gangwon officials and Olympic organizers, Olympic sports who have been subject to rugged mountains of Jeongseon, the marquee Province Gov. Choi Munsun said. “There’s no who said they could find no other spot near abuse; sex-abuse cases in swimming, tae- venue of this year’s Winter Games, Cho way to restore the forest 100 percent, and Pyeongchang to fit an Olympic-size downhill kwondo and speedskating have also occurred Myung-hwan stepped back and looked up. He parts of the area should be used for sports course. The International Ski Federation during Blackmun’s tenure. The USOC also let out a sad chuckle. facilities.” requires alpine courses to be longer than 3 will review its relationships with national gov- “It’s dreadful to watch,” Cho, 62, a land- Whether Gangwon gets space to develop kilometers (1.86 miles), have an altitude dif- erning bodies of Olympic sports and double scape photographer from Seoul, said as he will be decided by the Korea Forest Service’s ference of more than 800 meters (2,624 foot) funding to the U.S. Center for SafeSport. examined the steep downhill course one day central mountain management committee, from start to finish, and an average incline of John Manly, an attorney representing Nassar during the Olympics. “Under all the cheers which will determine the restoration’s scale higher than 17 degrees. victims in a lawsuit that seeks monetary dam- and fun, there are the screams of buzzed-off and method. The committee rejected a tenta- Critics say South Korea could have had a ages and court oversight of USA Gymnastics, trees.” tive reforestation plan that Gangwon was better shot at saving the forest had it embraced said it was victims speaking out about the Cho has visited Mount Gariwang 16 times required to submit, calling for more specifics. the International Olympic Committee’s USOC that forced Blackmun to resign. “USOC has focused nearly all its efforts on since 2006, including several trips after 2014 Experts say it would be impossible to “Agenda 2020” initiative announced in 2014. money and medals while the safety of our to document the construction of the slope, restore the forest entirely as it was. It called for creating a more compact games athletes has taken a back seat,” Manly said. which was finished in late 2016. He pointed to During construction of the skiing course, and allowing host cities to use existing venues Blackmun’s last several years at the helm of a spot near the spectator stands where he said workers dug out hundreds of trees from the to lower costs. USOC have focused on establishing the the last tree had stood — a 24-meter (78 foot)- slope and replanted them in nearby hills so Then, South Korean officials quickly dis- SafeSport organization, which formed to com- high Manchurian walnut tree with red and that they could be transplanted back to their missed calls to move the downhill course pel all Olympic sports organizations to use the yellow ribbons wrapped around its trunk. old spots after the Olympics. But nearly all of away from Mount Gariwang, saying construc- same rules for reporting and handling abuse Locals had come to the tree for generations to these trees are already dead or dying, said Seo tion had already started and it was difficult to cases. pray for good luck, health and childbirth. Jae-chul, a senior activist from the environ- make such a significant change so close to the It was a herculean task that involved raising “I came here wondering whether there was mental group Green Korea, who visited the Olympics. millions of dollars to start an entity indepen- a slight chance that the sacred tree would still area in December and January. “If Gangwon Province had focused on dent of the USOC that could police abuse be there,” he said. “But it isn’t.” Video from the inspection trips provided by (environmental) sustainability and considered cases in a similar manner as the U.S. Anti- With the Pyeongchang Games just con- Seo also shows huge trees uprooted and fallen future reforestation even as it proceeded with Doping Agency runs the anti-doping system in cluded, South Korea walks into a future with outside the slope’s boundaries, which he said the construction, it might have found a more the United States. questions about the long-term environmental was likely caused by the trees facing stronger economic and compact way to build the ski But most of the cases in question occurred consequences of hosting an expensive sports winds in their new location. Construction course,” Seo said. “But they didn’t.” before the new protocols came into play. The event in one of its poorest, oldest and most workers also likely made soil disruption worse Reviving the forest of Mount Gariwang shocking testimony in January from dozens of underpopulated areas. by bulldozing huge roads around the slope so would require a patient, creative approach. gymnasts who were abused by Nassar led to One major issue: the future of the scenic they could move construction equipment Instead of transplanting trees, workers would calls for a complete turnover of the USA Jeongseon Alpine Center, which was built more easily. have to start from germinating seeds in the Gymnastics board, and then for Blackmun’s removal. after some 60,000 trees were razed in a forest “This had been such a core area for biodi- patches of soil around the slope that were less “The U.S. Olympic Committee must now on the 1,560-meter (5,118 foot)-high Mount versity,” Seo said. “But it’s destroyed.” damaged, Seo said. bring on new leadership determined to deliver Gariwang. The area had been protected by the Kim Yong-chul, a Gangwon official, said he Kim Heung-sook, 57, one of the dozens of answers and accountability regarding how government in the past because of its old trees couldn’t immediately confirm the state of the residents whose homes were moved to make Larry Nassar was able to freely abuse young and botanical diversity. trees around the slope. way for the course, says she can’t wait that girls for decades, as well as answers to ques- The course was supposed to be demolished The 1.8 million square meters (19.8 million long for a forest that might never fully return. tions about abuse in other Olympic programs,” after the Olympics and restored to its natural square foot) of woodland that was shaved for Kim said life was much better in her old said U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H. state. Fierce criticism by environmentalists the Olympics had long been part of one of the home, where she had a yard to grow corn, Blackmun started as CEO just before the over the venue being built on a pristine forest country’s best-preserved pieces of nature. pepper and other crops. She now lives alone in 2010 Vancouver Games and settled an organi- caused construction delays that nearly forced The 16th-century kings of Korea’s Chosun a smaller house on a hill near the ski area’s zation that had been rife with infighting after pre-Olympic test events to be postponed. Kingdom barred common people from enter- entrance, subsisting off the money she the surprise removal of Jim Scherr and his But Gangwon provincial officials now say ing the area because of its abundance of wild received for the relocation. replacement with Stephanie Streeter, who they want to keep the course, or at least a sig- ginseng plants, whose roots have long been It was painful to watch neighbors leave and lasted barely a year. nificant part of it, as a future “comprehensive prized for supposed healing powers. The for- see the destruction of a forest she knew for Blackmun patched rocky relationships with leisure” zone. They also say it would be dif- est was also left unscathed during the 1950-53 decades. But like so many in this poor and national governing bodies and with the ficult for the province to foot the bill for the Korean War and the earlier part of South aging town, she needs to find a way to live. International Olympic Committee, renegotiat- restoration project, which experts say could Korea’s postwar industrialization that left the “I want to see more development here — ing an agreement over sharing revenues from cost $90 million over 20 years. country with severe deforestation. more hotels, more restaurants, wider roads. TV and sponsorship deals that caused prob- A new hotel has already been built on the In 2008, the government designated the for- Then maybe there will be jobs for people like lems between the two entities for years. site; another is on the way. Regional officials est as a “forest genetic resources reserve,” me,” she said. “If you were going to rebuild The reworked deal smoothed the way for the USOC to bring the Olympics back to the talk of building mountain bike courses, sled- prohibiting unauthorized entrance into the the forest, you shouldn’t have made the slope United States for the first time since 2002, ding parks and concert halls to complement area. in the first place.” when it landed the 2028 Games for Los Angeles. Some, however, criticized that deal In this Wednesday, as a consolation prize; LA really bid for the Jan. 13, 2016, file 2024 Games, which were awarded to Paris, photo, a snowcat and the IOC ended up granting 2028 to Los smooths the grade Angeles at the same time as the only other on the ski slope for candidate for 2024. the upcoming Lyons has been on the board since 2010. In Pyeongchang 2018 January, she was tasked with leading a USOC Winter Olympics at working group to address failings the Nassar the Jeongseon case brought to light. Alpine Center in “The lesson we learned from the Nassar Jeongseon, South tragedy is, it’s a wakeup call for parents, Korea. (AP Photo/Lee coaches and universities that the work is never Jin-man, File) done,” Lyons said.

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As you approach the subject of driving, proceed slowly and gently. He will most likely voice his concerns about making appointments or outings. At that point in the conversation, you could offer to drive him to and from. And tell him he’d really be doing you a favor, because In Oscar best-picture race, think of all the life lessons he could share in that valuable quality time. Dear Annie: I work in a small office where almost every- one is in their 40s or 50s. There is one gentleman who is 79, “John Smith.” When I started my job, I called him Mr. Smith an unprecedented nail biter because everyone but the owner did. One day, when I had NEW YORK (AP) — Even supposing the right envelope is nomination, and they usually lost to either “Shape of Water” multiple phone lines ringing, I called him John accidentally. read at the end of Sunday night’s Oscars, the night’s final or “Three Billboards” in precursor awards. Christopher I apologized, but he told me he wishes that everyone would moment should be one of high drama. Nolan’s “Dunkirk” is an even odder sort of underdog despite call him John. It makes him feel old to be called Mr. Smith. Usually by now, a consensus favorite has emerged after being easily the biggest budget and highest grossing entry of The women there believe that because he is their dad’s age, months of guild and critics groups awards — or at least a the bunch. It aims to be the first film in 85 years to win best it is disrespectful to call him John. I feel torn because his front-runner along with one or two potential underdogs. But picture without receiving a screenplay or acting nomination. preference is to be called John. What is your opinion? -- not this year. Five films have a legitimate shot at the night’s So with a pack of flawed favorites, what’s an Oscar prog- John’s Co-worker top award: “The Shape of Water,” ″Three Billboards Outside nosticator to do? Dear John’s Co-worker: John said he wishes everyone Ebbing, Missouri,” ″Get Out,” ″Dunkirk” and “Lady Bird” “I just think you have to put it all in the same stew and not would call him by his first name. He can’t get much clearer Rarely, if ever, has the Academy Awards seen such an open let one ingredient overpower,” says Kristopher Tapley, than that. I understand that your other co-workers mean to be field of contenders for its top award. A year after Barry Variety’s awards correspondent . “Put it all in there, don’t lean courteous, but real respect means respecting others’ prefer- Jenkins’ “Moonlight” shattered the overwhelming projection too heavily on there not being a SAG nomination there, a that “La La Land” would win — along with many traditional director nomination there. I think ‘Dunkirk’ is very much in ences. Call him John. ideas about what “Oscar bait” looks like — pundits are wary this race. These stats are there until they’re not there.” Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@cre- of making an emphatic best-picture prediction. Still, Tapley favors “The Shape of Water” since it simply ators.com. “It’s very, very, very unpredictable,” says Sasha Stone, the ticks the most boxes. longtime Oscar blogger who runs Awards Daily . “This would “I’m not trying to be coy,” he says. “I wouldn’t be shocked be one year I wish I could just opt out of the whole thing. I if it lost, though.” have no idea what’s going to win.” What most bedevils the increasingly round-the-clock HINTS FROM HELOISE Most of the other major awards appear to be all sown up. awards-season prediction machine is the preferential ballot Frances McDormand (“Three Billboards”), Gary Oldman reinstituted eight years ago when the best picture category The March of women! (“Darkest Hour”), Allison Janney (“I, Tonya”) and Sam expanded from five to up to ten nominees. By ranking all nine Dear Readers: Welcome to March: Rockwell (“Three Billboards”) all look like locks in the acting films, voters no longer simply choose a favorite. As a result, NATIONAL WOMEN’S HISTORY categories. Guillermo del Toro (“Shape of Water”) is expected the most broadly liked film can often triumph over the most MONTH! Women from all backgrounds to win best director. passionately loved one. have made wonderful contributions to the But in the night’s top category, chaos reigns. “What it’s really going to come down to is: What is the least United States in the workforce, in the mili- Reasons for the pervasive uncertainly run from the statisti- objectionable of the plausible winners?” says Feinberg. “They tary, in volunteering, in civil rights and in cal to the instinctual. But behind them all is the same develop- all try to make their argument now why they are of the many other facets of life that make our ment: No one really knows what an “Oscar movie” is any- moment and worthy of being admired: ‘Even if you’re not country strong and proud. more. going to put it at number one, put us at number two or three on Take a moment to check out www.nwhp.org to learn more The Oscars, in their 90th year, may look much the same on your ballot. Don’t write us off.’” about National Women’s History Month! -- Heloise the outside. But under the surface, everything is shifting. In The season has seen film after film vie for the most compel- TEXTING ETIQUETTE just last two years, the film academy has added about a fifth of ling, of-the-moment story line. Steven Spielberg’s “The Post” Dear Heloise: Sending text messages on my phone is a its membership, ushering in an influx of people of color, aimed for both the anti-Trump film and, in its female protago- quick way to communicate, but there are rules to follow. women and international voters. At the same time, the person nist, a #MeToo movie, as well. “Lady Bird,” though, resonated Here are some: most responsible for tailoring the modern Oscar campaign and more as an emblem of progress for women, making Gerwig * I absolutely never text while driving -- or even walking, catering to the tastes of the academy — Harvey Weinstein — only the fifth woman nominated for best director. And after for that matter. Distraction can lead to an accident. has been exiled from the institution he was once synonymous several years of scrutiny over the Oscars’ poor track record in * I keep messages short and to the point. If I’m running with. diversity, “Get Out” skewered the very kind of white liberal late, that’s a perfect reason to send a text. I include an esti- The voters are different. Some of the major players are dif- prejudice that Hollywood is frequently criticized for. mated time of arrival. ferent. And the movies, too, are different. “It always struck me as a year where we haven’t quite fig- * I give the person time to respond, and I’m mindful of his “It’s a year of unconventional kinds of movies being in con- ured out what our narrative is, what our story is, who we are or her schedule. I don’t text between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. tention,” says Scott Feinberg, the Hollywood Reporter’s this year,” says Stone. “The Weinstein thing really upended * Sarcasm, randy language and emojis are left for only my awards pundit . “You do have a few of the kinds of movies that Hollywood. It really upended the Oscars.” closest friends. These things can be misunderstood easily. are much more in the mold of movies that won years ago. In the eyes of Oscar observers, “Get Out” has surged the * Yes, ALL CAPS means I’m shouting. “Darkest Hour” and ‘The Post’ are traditional Oscar bait. But most in recent weeks, aided in part by a robust campaign by * If someone texts me, I don’t call that person unless I ask now the academy is not the same academy that used to go for Universal Pictures. But despite the controversy around “Three first. those kinds of movies. And you’ve got movies that wouldn’t Billboards,” Stone is leaning toward it thanks to its twin wins * I quadruple-check who the recipient is. I don’t want to have even been nominated, I don’t think, in the past because of SAG ensemble and BAFTA best picture. send the boss something not for his or her eyes! they would have been dismissed as genre movies — ‘Shape of The safe money might be on “The Shape of Water.” ″But * I also check the autocorrect -- this has made for some Water’ and ‘Get Out.’” people are weirded out by the fish thing,” says Stone. “It’s not funny texts! Del Toro’s “The Shape of Water” has the most sterling actually a fish. It’s some sort of mammal. But people are These texting hints help me manage my schedule and save resume, with wins from both the producers and directors weirded out by it.” time, and be mindful of the recipient, too! -- Jennifer O. in guilds, and it comes in with a leading 13 nominations. Yet it There you have it. The closest, most unpredictable Academy Houston lacks a crucial ingredient. Despite an impressive cast that gar- Awards race in recent history could come down to how acad- nered three individual acting nods (Sally Hawkins, Octavia emy voters feel about the lovemaking of a fish-man. So when Spencer, Richard Jenkins), “Shape of Water” failed to land a the last envelope is read Sunday, be sure to hold your breath. best ensemble nomination from the Screen Actors Guild — something every best picture winner in the last 22 years has won. Even the historic upset of “Moonlight” over “La La Land” confirmed the predictive sway of the SAG ensemble nomination: “Moonlight” had it, “La La Land” didn’t. Actors are easily the largest branch of the acad- emy and their choice this year appears to be Martin McDonagh’s “Three Billboards,” which won best ensemble from SAG and best film bestowed at the British film academy awards, the BAFTAs. Still, “Three Billboards” has suffered the most severe backlash of the nominees, with some criticizing how Rockwell’s racist cop story- line is handled. McDonagh’s omission from the directing category suggests for some a fatal weakness. But the underdogs are no more statistically sound. Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” and Greta Gerwig’s “Lady Bird” are both first-feature films This image released by Fox Searchlight Pictures shows Sally Hawkins, that could make history for either African left, and Doug Jones in a scene from the film “The Shape of Water,” Americans or women. Yet neither earned a craft which is nominated for an Oscar for best picture. (Kerry Hayes, AP Photo) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 - PAGE 13

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Storrowton Sampler Legal Notices Storrowton Sampler allows students to participate in 4 Fields of Flowers: dynamic activities designed to stimulate their senses, and March 1, 8, 15, 2018 focuses on presenting them with a comprehensive view of the The Annual Spring Bulb Show NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S chores and activities experienced in the daily life of an aver- SALE OF REAL ESTATE age child in the 1800s. Learning is encouraged & enhanced Northampton, MA—It may still be winter outside, a landscape of bare trees and gray skies, but Smith College’s Lyman Conservatory will soon be in ablaze with the col- through creative thinking, problem solving, visual, verbal & By virtue and in execution of the tactile skills, and folklore and oral history. Activities vary by ors of spring. A spectacular array of crocuses, hyacinths, narcissi, irises, lilies, tulips, and more will be in full bloom at the annual Bulb Show. Power of Sale contained in a season and may include any of the following: making a copy- certain mortgage given by Bella book & writing in it with a quill pen; dipping candles; cook- Botanic Garden Director Tim Johnson will give the opening lecture for the Bulb Show Akinyi-Windoloski a/k/a Bella Ak- ing over an open hearth; exploring the Village during a scav- in the Campus Center Carroll Room on Friday, March 2 at 7:30pm. His topic is Stories inyr Windoloski a/k/a Bella Ak- enger hunt; and doing the laundry! Throughout the school About Seeds. This lecture will be a journey through time, starting with the emergence inyr Windolosk a/k/a Bella Sa- year (through June 13, 2018). 9:30am – 12pm. $ 9 – By flowering plant lineage 125 million years ago. Learn about how the humble skill of seed lome Akinyi and Robert Windo- Appointment Only. Jackie Sullivan: 413.205.5051. saving altered the course of human history and the crucial work being done today to pre- loski to Wells Fargo Home Mort- serve biodiversity and cultural identities in seed banks. Following his lecture there will be gage, Inc., dated October 27, ‘Look Back’ & ‘Little Red a reception at the illuminated Lyman Plant House to celebrate the opening of the Spring 2003 and recorded with the Bulb Show. Hampden County Registry of Schoolhouse’ at Storrowton Village The display runs Saturday, March 3 through Sunday, March 18, and is open to the pub- Deeds at Book 13733, Page Children in grades 1-5 dress in period clothing and experi- lic daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the show is open 252, of which mortgage the un- until 8:00 pm. The suggested donation is $5.00. Special members-only hours, daily from dersigned is the present holder , ence what life was like for children in the 1800s. Each pro- for breach of the conditions of gram offers a different experience through a variety of 19th 9:00 am to 10:00 am (please bring your membership card or you may join when you get here), provide a less crowded experience of the show. said mortgage and for the pur- century activities. One class daily; by appointment only. pose of foreclosing, the same Throughout the school year (through June 8, 2018). 9:30am Also opening March 3 in the Church Exhibition Gallery is Vanishing Acts: Trees Under Threat a new exhibit that explores endangered trees from all over the world. Discover will be sold at Public Auction at – 1:30pm Tuesdays & Wednesdays ONLY. Grades 1-5: $10 12:00 p.m. on March 26, 2018, per student. Contact: Jackie Sullivan 413.205.5051. trees that are over 4,000 years old, and trees that produce life-saving cancer drugs. Learn about the threats to these trees, how human impacts have shaped their environment and on the mortgaged premises loc- habitat, and finally how we can all help prevent the loss of these remarkable organisms ated at 88 Crest Lane, Granville, through simple steps with major impacts. Hampden County, Massachu- Massachusetts Blue Ribbon 4-H Calf Sale setts, all and singular the The weekend following the Bulb Show, Friends of the Botanic Garden and the general March 23-24, 2018 in Mallary West at the Eastern States premises described in said mort- public are invited to purchase many of the hardy bulbs from the show. Inexpensively gage, Exposition. Annual Dairy Calf sale put on by the Massachusetts priced, these crocus, daffodil, hyacinth, narcissus, and tulip bulbs, as well as some other 4-H Dairy Committee to support Mass. 4-H dairy program- plants, can later be planted outdoors or displayed indoors in pots. The general public can TO WIT: ming. 9am – 4pm. Admission is free. purchase bulbs on Saturday March 24, 12:00pm to 3:00pm and Sunday, March 25,

9:00am to 3:00pm. Members (please bring your membership card) can purchases bulbs 88 Crest Lane, Granville, Hamp- on Saturday morning March 28, 9:00am to 12:00pm. Please bring your own flats or card- den County, Massachusetts 2018 Interscholastic Equestrian board trays. The Botanic Garden is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available on College Lane for Certain real estate situate in Assoc. Zone 1 Finals the two weeks of the Bulb Show. For more information, contact the Botanic Garden of Granville, Hampden County, March 24-25, 2018 in the Coliseum at the Eastern States Smith College at (413) 585-2740 or visit the web site at www.smith.edu/garden Massachusetts, known and des- Exposition. The culmination of the IEA Zone 1’s finest com- ignated and shown as petitors, horses and officials competing for a seat at IEA ''AMENDEDREVISEDPAR- National finals. Classes start at 8:30am. Admission is free. CEL #9, AREA 2.68 ACRES'' on plan entitled ''Division of Prop- Storrowton Village Museum Introduces Pioneer Kids Week erty, Granville, Massachusetts Pvrcc Spring Show for Frederick A. Day, Crest Pioneer Valley Rabbit & Cavy Convention Rabbit Show. Storrowton Village Museum introduces a new spring school vacation program – Pioneer Lane, Granville, Mass... Date: Sunday, March 25, 2018. Mallary Arena at the Eastern Kids Week – April 16-20, 8:30am – 4:30pm, on the grounds of Eastern States Exposition in Jan. 28, 1997... D.L. Bean, Inc. - States Exposition. 7am – 5pm. Admission is free. West Springfield, Mass. The week-long program is open to children ages 7 – 12. Surveyors & Engineers...'' recor- The program will feature themed days full of fun, educational activities. Science will come ded with the Hampden County alive in the Blacksmith Shop. Math skills will be emphasized on a “Geometry walk” through Registry of Deeds in Book of Teen Lounge at the SPL the Village and while doing some 19th century shopping in the Potter General Store. Children Plans 302, Page 4, to which plan will be able to use their imaginations during activities such as working with clay, printmaking reference may be had for a more Snack and relax! Make your own candy sushi in the com- and creative writing. particular description of said par- munity room at the Southwick Public Library. Enjoy your Special homesteading activities will teach about the lives of pioneer children in the 1800s, cel. snack while you watch the smash hit anime film “Your including cooking, butter churning, candle dipping, seed planting, spinning, weaving and soap Name.” Thursday, March 22nd from 2:30-4:15.For grades Subject to the rights of others to making. the use of the right of way as 7-12.For further information, please contact the reference During the week, visitors include the goats from Sweet Pea Farm, Native American expert desk at 413-569-1221 ex. 3 shown on said Plan and granted Gail White, and the young musicians of Tree-O Fiddlers. Cactushead Puppets will join the in deeds dated November program at the end of the week for an entertaining performance and a make-your-own puppet 19,1992 and recorded in the workshop. Hampden County Registry of Pioneer Kids Week has a parent-friendly schedule, running from 8:30am to 4:30pm with an Deeds in Book 8245, Page 492, SPL’s Cookbook Club Tries extended day option from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost for the five-day school vacation program and deed dated May 15, 1997, Smart Cooking Using is $200 with a $20 add-on for the late pick-up option. and recorded as aforesaid at Pre-registration is required by April 6. To register or find out more about this unique his- Book 9863, Page 370 as a Slow Cooker & Martha Stewart’s toric program, visit StorrowtonVillage.com or call theStorrowton Village Museum office at amended by agreement dated Slow Cooker Cookbook 413-205-5051. September 13, 1999 and recor- It’s also time to plan for summer vacation activities. Storrowton Village Museum’s Early ded herewith. The Southwick Public Library’s Cookbook Club will be American Summer Days is the perfect opportunity to enroll your child in a fun, educational using their slow cooker this month to cook recipes from experience. This year’s dates are: July 30 to Aug. 3 and Aug. 6-10. Visit StorrowtonVillage. Together with and subject to the Martha Stewart’s Slow Cooker: 110 recipes for flavorful, com for details. right of way granted in instru- foolproof dishes (including desserts!), plus test-kitchen tips ment dated October 16, 1997 and strategies / from the kitchens of Martha Stewart Living. and recorded in the Hampden Don’t own a slow cooker? We will have an alternate cook- County Registry of Deeds in book you may use. The group will meet on Tuesday, March YMCA of Greater Westfield Couch to 5K Class Book 10035, Page 484. 27 at 6:30. Copies of the cookbook are available at the Circulation Desk. Please make sure your name is added to our Ever wonder if you can complete a 5k race? You can! Get off the couch and join us for the For mortgagor's(s') title see www.thewestfieldnews.com list of participants. Once you have chosen your 1st and 2nd Couch to 5k program, a fun and social way to get in shape and accomplish your exercise deed recorded with Hampden choice recipes, email the information to southwicklibrary@ goals. To participate, you must be able to walk 30 minutes and be willing to do additional County Registry of Deeds in Book 13733, Page 250. comcast.net and we will advise you which one to prepare. workouts during the week. Our end goal will be to run 3.1 miles at the end of 10 weeks with Please be advised: Neither the food served at cookbook an optional walk/run race to finish. This program is geared towards the beginner who would benefit from a training program full of group support. Come join us starting April 7th with These premises will be sold and club, and prepared in home kitchens, nor the facilities have conveyed subject to and with the been inspected by the state or the local public health agency. the optional race on June 23th. The first class will be a half hour longer to allow everyone to do the first workout together. For more information, contact Cindy Agan, at the Westfield benefit of all rights, rights of way, YMCA, P. 413.568.8631 E. [email protected] restrictions, easements, coven- ants, liens or claims in the Coloring and Cookies for Teens at the nature of liens, improvements, Southwick Public Library public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, Grades 7-12 can come in on Wednesday, March 28th from water and sewer liens and any 2:30-3:30 to color and have some cookies! We will have all other municipal assessments or the coloring sheets, gel pens, and colored pencils that you’ll liens or existing encumbrances need to take part in this relaxing activity. This event will take of record which are in force and place at the Southwick Public Library. For further informa- Looking for a are applicable, having priority tion, please contact the reference desk at 413-569-1221 ex. 3 over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restric- tions, easements, improve- Kindergarten Screening for Southwick- ments, liens or encumbrances is Tolland-Granville Children Unique Gift? made in the deed. The Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District TERMS OF SALE: Kindergarten Screening for the 2018-2019 school year will be held on Thursday, May 10th and Friday, May 11th, A deposit of Five Thousand 2018 at Woodland School for Southwick, Tolland and ($5,000.00) Dollars by certified Granville residents. All parents may register your children at or bank check will be required to woodland school. In order to be eligible for Kindergarten, a be paid by the purchaser at the child must be five years old on or before September 1, 2018. time and place of sale. The bal- There will be no exceptions to this policy. As required by ance is to be paid by certified or Special Education Law, Chapter 766, screenings will be con- bank check at Harmon Law Of- fices, P.C., 150 California Street, ducted in the areas of hearing, vision, speech/language, cog- Newton, Massachusetts 02458, nitive and motor skills. All parents having an eligible child or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, should come to the Woodland School office at 80 Powder Newton Highlands, Massachu- Mill Road, Southwick, MA to pick up an enrollment pack- setts 02461-0389, within thirty et between now and April 27th. Open enrollment hours are (30) days from the date of sale. 9:15 am to 2:45 pm. A check off list for required items is Deed will be provided to pur- included in the packet for your convenience. Once you’ve chaser for recording upon re- filled out your paperwork and have the necessary documents ceipt in full of the purchase (proofs of residency, birth certificate, immunization record Put a picture of someone price. The description of the and physical) as noted on the check off list, return ALL infor- premises contained in said mort- mation to the Woodland School Office. An appointment will gage shall control in the event of be made for you at that time to attend the screening (May an error in this publication. 10th or May 11th) to complete the registration process. Please you love on a keepsake. Call Woodland School 569-6598 With questions. Other terms, if any, to be an- These are pictures the staff at The nounced at the sale. Westfield News Group have taken at Take Me Out To The Ball Game WELLS FARGO BANK NA, events throughout our communities. 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