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“Now we have to harness that energy and direct it into building the student to remain open body and solving some of WESTFIELD – Fr. Frank Lawlor, head of eventually meet the previously reported 120 the financial issues.” schools at St. Mary’s announced in a press student population target for the school’s con- conference Thursday at noon that Bishop tinuation. Fr. Frank Lawlor Mitchell T. Rozanski of the Diocese of When questioned by The Westfield News if St. Mary’s pastor Springfield would be giving the parish school the school could again face the threat of clo- a one year non-renewable educational assis- sure a year from now if enrollment numbers tance grant of $300,000, on top of its normal weren’t met, Fr. Lawlor stated, “We’re not allocation, to keep the St. Mary’s High School even thinking about that now. St. Mary’s has Lawlor thanked the Bishop for the financial open for the 2018-2019 academic year. some challenges but we have incredible spirit support, saying he had been unfairly criticized Referring to the miracle of Easter that will and an incredible community.” for not supporting Catholic schools. “The be celebrated in churches all over the world Additionally, the Bishop stated that the out- Bishop has been wonderful,” Lawlor said. “He this weekend, Lawlor called it “a resurrection standing balance of $385,000 of unpaid lay has done everything possible to support this of sorts” for the Catholic high school. Lawlor employee pension contributions since 2011 be Catholic school.” also said there would be stipulations, having to addressed and a plan of repayment established. The decision by the Diocese follows a week- do more with increasing enrollment than strict- “The sleeping giant that is St. Mary’s was end meeting between the Bishop, Fr. Lawlor ly financial reasons. awakened over the last couple of weeks, and and the three parish boards. Richard G. Labrie, Some of those stipulations are that the fall the spirit and the energy that we’ve seen has who serves on both the Parish School Board St. Mary’s pastor, Fr. Frank Lawlor, 2018 freshman enrollment needs to be a mini- not been seen in a long time,” Lawlor said, and the Diocesan Pathways to Faith reads from a statement by Bishop mum of 20 students and that for future years a adding, “Now we have to harness that energy Commission, a Diocesan panel to study the Rozanski some of the stipulations that minimum of 30 freshmen per year. and direct it into building the student body and St. Mary’s parish high school will need The proposed minimum 30 students would solving some of the financial issues.” See St. Mary’s High School, Page 3 to meet in order to remain open.

Mayhew and ‘Maggie’ volunteer Town awards bid for town together for Read to Rover By Amy Porter ence classes. As Maggie pro- fully completed. Mayhew Correspondent gressed the level of training and Maggie then chose the library project WESTFIELD – Every increased through intermedi- Read to Rover program in By Greg Fitzpatrick other week since November, ate and upper level classes, the schools to participate in. Correspondent School Committee member each becoming more chal- At Southampton Road, SOUTHWICK – On Tuesday, the Select Board voted in and school volunteer Diane lenging, before the decision Mayhew and Maggie first go favor of awarding a bid for painting portions of the town Mayhew and her English was made to train Maggie in to the office of School library to Artemis Painting of Westfield. The amount of the bid springer spaniel, Maggie, go for the K9s for Kids pro- Adjustment Councilor Kelly was $18,800. to Southampton Road gram. Flaherty to get ready for the According to Library Elementary School for the “The dogs actually tell children. This year, their Director Diane Caruso, Read to Rover program. you what they want to do,” first, they have been work- she’s unsure of when Read to Rover is part of Mayhew said. First they are ing with three children in the School volunteer Diane Artemis will begin the K9’s for Kids Pediatric exposed to children, ages school who their teachers Mayhew and Maggie pre- painting, but she’d like Therapy Unit, a volunteer, infant to middle school, to felt would benefit from dog pare for a volunteer ses- to have the project fin- ished before summer non-profit organization dedi- see how they react and how therapy sion of Read to Rover. cated to kids in Western much they can be handled, Maggie, now four, relaxes reading starts in June. Massachusetts and sometimes having their ears on the rug and waits for a The last time the Ryan picked out The library was painted was Connecticut. This group of pulled, and tails pulled. knock on the door. On Berenstain Bears, and start- dogs and handlers donate Mayhew said Maggie loved Wednesday, it was Ryan at in 1998, which was a ed reading it to Maggie, year before the building their time to bring smiles kids. the door, a shy, quiet fifth and to Mayhew. His voice officially opened. and joy to children suffering “One infant, who was 6 grader. He came in, and was quiet, but grew more Although the library from a wide range of physi- months old, reached out and Mayhew asked him to pick confident as he continued. also needs carpeting cal, emotional, and learning grabbed Maggie’s fur, and out a book from the shelf. When asked what he likes added, the town current- disabilities. held on. Maggie just sat The wrinkle in the Read to about coming to see ly only has enough Southwick Mayhew first started train- there,” Mayhew said. After Rover program is that Maggie, “It’s calming,” money for the painting. Public Library ing Maggie when she was the testing, she went through instead of being read to, the Ryan said. Since the library’s open- six months old, taking her the K9s for Kids training children do the reading to ing, certain sections had through two years of obedi- program, which she success- their dog friends. See Rover, Page 3 carpet installed such as in the children’s room and young adult’s area. However, carpeting needs to be added in the main room, community room, and back offices. Caruso is expecting the progress on the carpeting to move forward gradually. “It’s happening over several years,” said Caruso. The two other painting services that were competing for the bid were King Brothers of Southwick and Peter Webster, which has locations in East Longmeadow and Cheshire, Conn.

Homeless man found dead By Carl E. Hartdegen Correspondent WESTFIELD – The city has one fewer homeless person – but that’s not a good thing. Warren E. Shepard, 51, was found bloody and unconscious Southampton Road fifth grader Ryan said he likes Read Ryan reads The Berenstain Bears to Maggie for the Read early Wednesday morning on the ground near Bartlett Street. At to Rover because, “It’s calming.” to Rover program. Baystate Noble Hospital, he was found to have expired. The police were alerted at 3:19 a.m. by Angel D. “Loco” Hernandez who said “I saw something funny” on the ground behind the Elm Street barber shop where he works and realized it was a man with blood on his head. Hernandez said “I thought he was drunk” but went on to say that he changed his mind when he was unable to awaken the Whalley Park set to open for the season man. By Greg Fitzpatrick Whalley Park is ADA (American with Disabilities Act) He ran to a nearby 24-hour gas staton to call police before Correspondent accessible. The Southwick Rotary Club is scheduled to have returning to Bartlett Street. SOUTHWICK – With the weather starting to look more like three concerts in July in August at the park. Hernandez said that the responding police unsuccessfully Spring, Whalley Park is gradually opening up its operations to For more information about Whalley Park or you have inter- attempted to revive Shepard with CPR and when the Fire the public. est in reserving part of the park, contact the Park and Rec Department paramedics arrived they found a sign of life. According to Park and Recreation Commission Director Commission at 413-569-5701. Shepard was transported to the hospital where he was found to Cara Cartello, employees are beginning on April 9 and youth be deceased. sports games will launch for the season at the park starting Police had encountered Shepard earlier in the evening when April 13. There are currently seven teams that are signed up to they responded to a 10:50 p.m call Tuesday for a suspicious use the various fields. person at a Court Street apartment building. There, the officers “We get nothing but great compliments about the shape of found Shepard trying to sleep in the vestibule. the field,” said Cartello. They report Shepard left that building without incident. Besides athletics, Whalley Park also has a playground and a The Hampden County Medical Examiner claimed jurisdic- pavilion that has been used for family parties, birthday parties, tion of the case but no autopsy results can be expected yet. graduations, and reunions. Cartello says that the popularity of According to a schoolmate of Shepard, he is a descendant of using the pavilion is growing. General William Shepard, a “favorite son” of Westfield and a “The word is getting out,” said Cartello. “We definitely are Revolutionary War military officer. The man also said that getting more calls.” Whalley Park Shepard had struggled with alcohol since he was in high school. PAGE 2 - FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2018 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Parish Secretary, Annette Perry, is one of twelve having their feet washed

Holy Trinity Parish Mass of the Lord’s Supper On Holy Thursday, the ritual of the washing of feet is associated with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, which celebrates in a special way the Last Supper of Jesus, when he washed the feet of his twelve apostles. On Thursday night at Holy Trinity Parish, twelve volunteers had their feet washed by the Pastor, Rev. Rene L. Parent, M.S., assisted by Deacon Charles Wainwright. (Photos by Don Wielgus) Father Parent washes the feet of Teresa Oleksak, as her husband Steve looks on.

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Good Friday, March 30, the 89th day of 2018. There are 276 days left in the year.

The Jewish holiday Passover the U.S. Senate because of injuries suffered in a fall. The Mark Hasse, was gunned down near their office. original version of the TV game show “Jeopardy!,” hosted (Ex-Justice of the Peace Eric Williams was later sen- begins at sunset! by Art Fleming, premiered on NBC. tenced to death for the murder of Cynthia McLelland n March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan was while his wife, Kim, received 40 years for her role in In 1975, as the Vietnam War neared its end, Communist the killings.) The Associated Press became the first shot and seriously injured outside a Washington, forces occupied the city of Da Nang. D.C. hotel by John W. Hinckley, Jr.; also wound- international news agency to open a bureau in O Myanmar. Phil Ramone, 79, the masterful award- ed were White House press secretary James Brady, In 1991, Patricia Bowman of Jupiter, Florida, told winning engineer, arranger and producer, died in Secret Service agent Timothy McCarthy and a District authorities she’d been raped hours earlier by William of Columbia police officer, Thomas Delahanty. Kennedy Smith, the nephew of Sen. Edward Kennedy, at New York. the family’s Palm Beach estate. (Smith was acquitted at On this date: trial.) One year ago: In 1822, Florida became a United States territory. A massive fire caused an interstate bridge to col- In 2002, Britain’s Queen Mother Elizabeth died at lapse during rush hour in Atlanta; no one was hurt. (A In 1842, Dr. Crawford W. Long of Jefferson, Georgia, Royal Lodge, Windsor, outside London; she was 101 homeless man has been charged with arson and first used ether as an anesthetic during an operation to years old. criminal damage to property.) North Carolina rolled remove a patient’s neck tumor. back its “bathroom bill” in a bid to end a yearlong In 2006, American reporter Jill Carroll, a freelancer for backlash over transgender rights that had cost the In 1867, U.S. Secretary of State William H. Seward The Christian Science Monitor, was released after 82 state dearly in business projects, conventions and reached agreement with Russia to purchase the territory days as a hostage in Iraq. of Alaska for $7.2 million, a deal ridiculed by critics as basketball tournaments. At Cape Canaveral, SpaceX “Seward’s Folly.” successfully launched and then retrieved its first Ten years ago: recycled rocket. Twitter said it was easing its 140-char- The U.S. Army said the remains of Sgt. Keith In 1870, the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, acter limit in replies. which prohibited denying citizens the right to vote and Matthew Maupin (MAW’-pin), captured in Iraq in hold office on the basis of race, was declared in effect by 2004, had been found and identified. Chinese specta- Today’s Birthdays: Secretary of State Hamilton Fish. Texas was readmitted tors cheered as Greece handed off the Olympic flame Game show host Peter Marshall is 92. Actor John to the Union. for its journey to Beijing and relay through 20 coun- Astin is 88. Actor-director Warren Beatty is 81. Rock tries, but protesters brandishing Tibetan flags stole musician Graeme Edge (The Moody Blues) is 77. In 1923, the Cunard liner RMS Laconia became the the limelight. President George W. Bush threw out Rock musician Eric Clapton is 73. Actor Justin Deas first passenger ship to circle the globe as it arrived in the ceremonial first pitch at Washington’s new stadi- is 70. Actor Paul Reiser is 62. Rap artist MC Hammer New York. um, Nationals Park; the Washington Nationals defeat- is 55. Singer Tracy Chapman is 54. Actor Ian Ziering ed the Atlanta Braves, 3-2, in the first regular-season (EYE’-an ZEER’-ing) is 54. TV personality Piers In 1945, during World War II, the Soviet Union invaded game played at the park. Cambodian-born journalist Morgan is 53. Rock musician Joey Castillo is 52. Austria with the goal of taking Vienna, which it accom- Dith Pran, whose story became the subject of the Actress Donna D’Errico is 50. Singer Celine Dion is plished two weeks later. award-winning film “The Killing Fields,” died in New 50. Actor Mark Consuelos is 47. Actress Bahar Brunswick, New Jersey, at age 65. In 1959, a narrowly divided U.S. Supreme Court, in Soomekh is 43. Actress Jessica Cauffiel is 42. Singer Bartkus v. Illinois, ruled that a conviction in state court Norah Jones is 39. Actress Fiona Gubelmann is 38. Five years ago: Actress Katy Mixon is 37. Actor Jason Dohring is 36. following an acquittal in federal court for the same crime Kaufman County, Texas, District Attorney Mike did not constitute double jeopardy. Country singer Justin Moore is 34. Actress Tessa McLelland and his wife, Cynthia, were found killed in Ferrer is 32. Country singer Thomas Rhett is 28. In 1964, John Glenn withdrew from the Ohio race for their house two months after one of his assistants, Rapper NF is 27.

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State senator’s husband indicted 2018/2019 SCHOOL CHOICE OPENINGS Southwick-Tolland-Granville on sexual assault charges Regional School District BOSTON (AP) — A state senator’s hus- The Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District is band was indicted Thursday on charges of accepting applications for School Choice seats for the 2018/2019 school year in Grades K–11 in the following schools: sexual assault, distributing nude photos with- out consent and criminal lewdness. Woodland Elementary School (K-2) The indictment of Bryon Hefner, the hus- Powder Mill School (3-6) band of Democratic Sen. Stanley Rosenberg, Southwick Regional School (7-12) PLEASE NOTE: School choice seats are not available in came months after The Boston Globe report- substantially separate or alternative education programs ed on allegations that Hefner sexually and transportation to/from school is the responsibility of the parents/guardians. harassed or abused several men, some of The District will conduct a random drawing at 12:00 p.m. on whom had business before the Legislature. Friday, May 4, 2018, to determine selection order for all openings. Prosecutors said Hefner sexually assaulted To obtain an application for School Choice, please contact the three victims between 2014 and 2016. They Office of the Superintendent or visit the District website: said he also obtained nude and partially nude www.stgrsd.org photos of another victim without that victim’s Deadline for applications is April 30, 2018 knowledge and sent or showed the photos to REPLY TO: Superintendent of Schools other people. Southwick-Tolland-Granville RSD “Today’s indictments on multiple felony 86 Powder Mill Road, Southwick, MA 01077 charges send a clear message that we will not In this Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 file photo, (413) 569-5391 FAX: (413) 569-1711 tolerate behavior of this kind,” Democratic Massachusetts Senate President Stan Email: [email protected] state Attorney General Maura Healey said in Rosenberg speaks to reporters outside his a statement. “I want to thank the victims who office at the Statehouse to reporters in have come forward and put their trust in us.” Boston. The Thursday, March 29, 2018 Hefner’s attorney said he “intends to plead indictment of Bryon Hefner, Rosenberg’s not guilty and looks forward to contesting the husband, came months after The Boston The Westfield News evidence and confronting the witnesses Globe reported on allegations that Hefner against him in a court of law.” sexually harassed or abused several men, When it comes to 21st century multimedia Hefner is set to be arraigned on April 24 in some of whom had business before the GASHyper • BUSTERSLocal platforms, “hyper local” is a term you hear a lot. Suffolk Superior Court, prosecutors said. Legislature. (AP Photo/Bob Salsberg) Rosenberg, who is separated from Hefner, It’s not a new idea. 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BOSTON (AP) — Some of America’s first haven’t negotiated since December and there The Westfield News Group settlers — or at least the costumed players are no negotiations planned. who depict them at a popular living history “We received a petition from formerly 62 School Street • Westfield, MA 01085 • (413) 562-4181 museum — are acting pretty unsettled lately. unionized employees saying they no longer The Original Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth, wished to be members,” Sheehan said. “The The Westfield News • ENNYSAVER •Longmeadow News • Enfield Press Massachusetts, which recreates daily life museum acted lawfully in accordance with P around the time the Pilgrims first landed on those employees’ wishes.” New England’s shores in 1620, has reopened But Moore said workers who withdrew for the season with no end in sight for a year- from the union were pressured by manage- long labor impasse. ment, and the union has filed an unfair labor Mass. Government Meetings Since the museum closed for the winter practices complaint with the National Labor after Thanksgiving, management has with- Relations Board. Senate MONDAY, APRIL 2 drawn its recognition of a union representing “We claim intimidation, pressure and actors and other workers. Federal labor regu- harassment by management,” Moore said. lators have become involved, and the largest The NLRB has yet to rule. releases Westfield teachers union in the state has asked its mem- Traffic at the museum has been light since License Commission at 6 pm bers to reconsider field trips to the venue, it reopened March 17, as is normal this time Fire Commission Meeting is cancelled. which typically draws about 300,000 visitors of year. But that’s sure to change as the bill to tax a year. weather improves and thousands of school- TUESDAY, APRIL 3 The dispute comes as the museum prepares children on field trips make the trek to short-term for 2020, when it will mark the 400th anni- Plymouth, south of Boston. At least that’s versary of the Pilgrims’ arrival. what the museum hopes. Huntington Council on Aging at 1 pm “They’re trying to wear us down and it’s The president of the Massachusetts rentals not working,” said Kate Moore, chairwoman Teachers Association, the state’s largest BOSTON (AP) — The of the Society of Allied Museum Professionals teachers union, is asking members to refrain Massachusetts Senate has UAW Local 2320. The bargaining unit repre- from bringing students to Plimoth Plantation released a bill aimed at tax- sents about 70 workers, including educators because of what she called management’s ing short-term rentals, and interpreters who, like Moore, dress in “union-busting tactics.” including those made St. Mary’s High School period costume and interact with guests. “In solidarity with these workers, I am ask- through online platforms like Continued from Page 1 Workers unionized in 2016 seeking better ing those of you who have trips to Plimoth Airbnb. The bill unveiled Thursday future of Catholic education, attended that Saturday meeting. job security, staffing, pay and safer condi- Plantation scheduled to make other plans and “I’m very happy that both the Bishop and Fr. Frank realize tions. let management know that union busting is would impose existing state hotel taxes on the rooms and the commitment of the parish to the school. We will be work- But nothing has changed, Moore said. disgusting,” Barbara Madeloni wrote in a ing with Fr. Frank towards the long-term sustainability of the Staffing is dangerously low, some build- March 21 newsletter to the union’s 110,000 allow communities to impose local excise taxes. St. Mary’s Parish schools,” Labrie said. ings at the museum are “ramshackle” and as a members. Labrie said now it’s important to get the word out that “we’re result, the visitor experience is suffering, she Sheehan hopes teachers consider the edu- The bill differs from legis- lation approved by the open for business.” said. cational opportunities of Plimoth Plantation “Our feeling is that there are potential students out there who “A child fell the other day and the historical before canceling field trips. Massachusetts House last week. were waiting for the decision before applying,” Labrie said, interpreter could not go for help because she “We truly appreciate the interest that adding now is the time for those students to apply, “the sooner, was alone and couldn’t leave 30 third-graders Plimoth Plantation has always received from That bill included a tiered system that would impose a the better.” alone,” Moore said. The child was OK. teachers in Massachusetts, and we hope that “Exciting news, isn’t it,” said St. Mary’s parent and alumni Management disputes the union’s asser- teachers will not withhold this incredible edu- 4 percent state tax on rentals by individuals who offer no Bob Wilcox, who says he has a sophomore and a junior in the tions and says the visitor experience is as cational experience from their students,” she high school and three more behind them. Wilcox has been very good as ever, museum spokeswoman Kate said. more than two rooms for rent. Short-term rentals made vocal since the announcement of the school’s closing on March Sheehan said. There are job openings but Meanwhile, Sheehan said, the impasse is 12, only about two and a half weeks ago. those are being filled, she added. Damage having absolutely no impact on planning for through a professional prop- erty manager or investor host “First and foremost, I want to publicly thank the Bishop and caused by winter storms is being repaired. the 400th anniversary celebrations. Fr. Frank for reversing their decision,” Wilcox said. He said he As far as management is concerned, there Moore said it’s too early to say because would be taxed at 5.7 percent and 8 percent, respectively. understands there are stipulations, but said many leaders have is no labor impasse. Management stopped rank-and-file workers generally aren’t includ- stepped up to the plate recently, offering their help. recognizing the union in January. The sides ed in planning discussions. Airbnb said the House bill goes too far. “Fr. Frank said we awakened a sleeping giant. That’s true. Backers of the Senate bill My hope is that this turns out to be a blessing in disguise, and say it would generate $34.5 ultimately helpful in the long run. Whatever differences we million in state taxes and have, let’s come together for the good of Catholic education, $25.5 million in local taxes the students that are here, and the students to come,” Wilcox annually. said, adding that he and others are willing to do whatever it takes. “We’re thankful for the opportunity,” Wilcox said. Erin Carrier, President of the St. Mary’s Parish School Board Rover and member of the Diocesan school board said, “The St. Continued from Page 1 Mary’s community, parents, parishioners, alumni and most importantly the students, are thrilled with the Bishop’s deci- Mayhew said the other sion.” children in the program are Carrier, who was a guest on The Westfield News Radio Show rowdy and can’t keep their Thursday morning continued by saying that the St. Mary’s hands off Maggie when they community was, “Grateful to him (the Bishop) and his team for come in, but Ryan, who taking the time to listen us, to hear our concerns, and then doesn’t have a dog at home, working with us to create a plan moving forward.” took time to warm up to her. Fr. Lawlor, in the press conference, stated that a reconstituted She said Wednesday was school board will be charged with spearheading the high only the second time he sat school’s success. When The Westfield News questioned him down on the rug with her. about whether the school board would be a decision making Mayhew said that dogs in body or an advisory board he stated that they would be advi- the program have to be re- sory. evaluated annually, and to stay in the K-9s for Kids If you would like to run a program, must volunteer a Birthday Announcement in certain number of hours. She In this June 27, 2006 file photo, visitors walk around in a 1627 Pilgrim Village at Plimoth said currently there are about The Westfield News contact Plantation in Plymouth, Mass. Actors who portray the Pilgrims, along with other unionized six dogs and trainers that us at: 413-562-4181 employees, are back on the picket line in 2018, demanding better pay and benefits. (AP Photo/ visit the elementary schools Chitose Suzuki, File) in Westfield. PAGE 4 - FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2018 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT

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Listen to latest PulseLine calls at http://www.thewestfieldnews.com West Wing anxiety lingers after departures WASHINGTON (AP) — With a handshake and a presiden- tial kiss on the cheek, Hope Hicks bid farewell to the White House on Thursday, the press-shy communications director taking a rare moment in the spotlight on her final day in Donald Trump’s administration. The exit of the president’s most trusted aide, coming one day after yet another Cabinet departure, highlights continuing uncertainty among Trump aides and White House staff about who might be the next to go. Hicks departed the administration on her own terms and was EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt talks with local media following a press conference after taking a tour of the Black Thunder given a gracious goodbye by Trump outside the Oval Office in coal mine outside of Wright, Wyo., Thursday, Mar. 29, 2018. (Josh Galemor/The Casper Star-Tribune via AP) view of reporters. That stands in stark contrast to the White House treatment of David Shulkin, the Veterans Affairs secre- tary who was fired amid ethics questions and replaced by a AP FACT CHECK White House physician who has no experience running a bureaucracy or working with veterans. As Trump allies defended the choice of Navy Rear Adm. Science contradicts EPA warming memo Ronny Jackson, scrutiny quickly shifted to a number of other Cabinet members facing ethics questions and with strained WASHINGTON (AP) — Climate scientists say an internal Hayhoe, one of the scientists who criticized the EPA memo, relationships with the president, as well as a White House chief U.S. Environmental Protection Agency memo on how officials said the debate now is more about whether humanity’s role is of staff who has found his influence diminished. Trump aides should talk to the public about global warming doesn’t reflect merely close to 100 percent of the warming or if it is it much and outside advisers suggested that other changes weren’t reality. more and offsetting natural cooling. imminent, but no one could say how long that would last. EPA’s public affairs office put out “a set of talking points “I’ll have to get back to you on that,” said deputy press sec- about climate change” to help the agency have a consistent THE MEMO retary Lindsay Walters when asked on Air Force One if Trump message, the Huffington Post reported this week. now had his ideal Cabinet. The Associated Press, which also obtained the memo, con- “While there has been extensive research and a host of pub- White House officials are apprehensive about Hicks’ depar- tacted 15 climate scientists. They all said EPA wasn’t accu- lished reports regarding climate change, clear gaps remain ture, given her unrivaled position in the president’s orbit. rately portraying the degree of knowledge that researchers including our understanding of the role of human activity and Despite her title as communications director title, Hicks was know about climate change and humanity’s role. For decades, what we can do about it.” more accurately described by White House officials as Trump’s scientists have being saying that the burning of fossil fuels right-hand-woman and media gatekeeper, providing needed increases greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, which doses of affirmation to the president and able to deliver bad trap heat and change the planet’s climate in many ways. THE SCIENCE news to him with few repercussions. EPA defended the memo. Two scientists, Jonathan Overpeck, dean of environmental The internal jockeying to replace her — if Trump even science at the University of Michigan, and Michael chooses to do so — has featured backstabbing and planted THE MEMO Oppenheimer at Princeton University each described the idea news stories that, in turn, bash the leading candidates: Mercedes of gaps in scientific knowledge as “flat out wrong.” Scientists Schlapp, the White House strategic communications director, “Human activity impacts our changing climate in some said there are some details that aren’t completely known, but and Tony Sayegh, assistant secretary for public affairs at the manner. The ability to measure with precision the degree and not gaps in knowledge about what is causing the problem and Treasury Department. extent of that impact, and what to do about it, are subject to humanity’s role. Many close to the White House, however, expect senior continuing debate and dialogue.” “Suggesting that there are gaps that remain in our under- adviser Kellyanne Conway or press secretary Sarah Huckabee standing of the role of human activity and possible solutions to Sanders to assume the role, at least temporarily. Sanders has the problem is false equivalence at its finest,” said Kathie grown close to the president since taking over the press secre- THE SCIENCE Dello, an Oregon State University climate scientist. “We know tary’s job after the resignation of Sean Spicer last summer — “To say that ’human activity impacts our changing climate it’s us and we know what we have to do about it.” and has been spending more time in the Oval Office lately. ‘in some manner’, is analogous to saying the Germans were Asked to provide any sources for the agency’s contention The job of communications director — which involves involved in WW II ‘in some manner’,” David Titley, a profes- that the contribution of man-made carbon emissions in climate developing and executing the administration’s long-term mes- sor of meteorology at Pennsylvania State University and change is unsettled, EPA spokeswoman Enesta Jones issued saging strategy — has never been a particularly important one retired U.S. Navy admiral, said in an email. this statement: to the president. Aides joke he is his own communications The EPA memo contradicts a November 2017 federal sci- “The talking points were developed by the Office of Public director, who upends carefully laid plans with a tweet or ence report, signed off by 13 government agencies, including Affairs. The Agency’s work on climate adaptation continues digression. the EPA. That report says the world has warmed 1.2 degrees under the leadership of Dr. (Joel) Scheraga.” Trump, never disciplined, has taken to freelancing more of (0.65 Celsius) since 1950 and that the likely human contribu- ——— late, as he moves to surround himself with aides less likely to tion to this was between 92 and 123 percent. Federal climate change science report is at try to rein him in. A speech outside Cleveland on Thursday It’s more than 100 percent on one end, because some natural https://science2017.globalchange.gov/ meant to be about infrastructure instead felt like a campaign forces — such as volcanoes and orbital cycle — are working Find AP Fact Checks at http://apne.ws/2kbx8bd rally. And he has broken free of more of the restraints placed to cool Earth, but are being overwhelmed by the effects of Follow @APFactCheck on Twitter: upon him by chief of staff John Kelly. greenhouse gases, said study co-author Katharine Hayhoe of https://twitter.com/APFactCheck Trump hired John Bolton as national security adviser last Texas Tech. week over Kelly’s objections and didn’t include his chief of staff in the Oval Office meeting in which the job offer was extended. And Kelly, who frequently listens in on the presi- dent’s calls, was not on the call Trump made from the White Porn star’s lawyer a ‘street fighter’ with Ivy League degree House residence earlier this month during which, over staff objections, he congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael dential election as part of a nondisclosure Outside the courtroom, Avenatti has on his re-election. Avenatti wants to be clear: He does not agreement she is seeking to invalidate. boundless energy for any number of high- Though Kelly’s job did not appear to be in danger, Trump bluff. Avenatti said on NBC that there was “no stakes interests. In his free time, he turns to has mused to outside allies of late about setting a West Wing A year ago, the attorney was in the clos- question” Trump knew about the agree- fast cars, participating in more than 30 ing days of a jury trial, facing off against a ment. On Daniels’ behalf, he offered to professional sports car races in the United structure with no chief of staff, reminiscent of his Trump Tower company he had accused of making faulty return the $130,000. He teased that Daniels States and Europe since 2010. Several operation. surgical gowns. When the other side ques- had been “physically threatened.” He years ago, he bought a Seattle coffee shop Aides said controversies around Trump’s staff need to hit a tioned his plans to bring a plant manager in tweeted a 2011 photo of her strapped to a chain in a deal that saw him partnering certain decibel level to get the president’s attention. from Honduras to testify, Avenatti hopped chair taking a polygraph test about Trump. with — and then sparring with — actor In the case of Shulkin, who was found to have inappropri- on a plane to Central America to persuade He has appeared more than once on Patrick Dempsey. Avenatti said he sold his ately accepted gifts and travel, his parting came as he was the man to come to Los Angeles and take CNN alongside Cohen’s lawyer, David own share of the troubled chain and now under fire from all corners, including GOP-leaning veterans the stand. Schwartz. The two got into a heated spat just offers legal assistance. groups and good-government watchdogs. And Trump himself “We did our homework. We did what we this week in which Avenatti bombarded his He survives on four or five hours of vented to confidants that the questions surrounding Shulkin needed to do. We put him on on a Friday sparring partner with chants of “Thug! sleep a night, throws around phrases like, undermined his campaign promise to help veterans, according afternoon. And it was devastating to the Thug! Thug!” “Life is not a dress rehearsal,” and often defense,” said Avenatti, who went on to Avenatti will not detail exactly how he ends his tweets with “#basta” — enough. See Anxiety, Page 5 win a $454 million jury judgment. first connected with Daniels, but he insists A graduate of the University of A take-no-prisoners litigator armed with there are no secret financial interests pay- Pennsylvania — which also counts Trump sharp suits and a seemingly endless supply ing him or Daniels. as an alumnus — and GWU law school, of trash talk, Avenatti is now using his “There are no angel backers, there are no Avenatti said his drive to take on the pow- signature mix of force and flash to go after political backers, there are no PAC back- erful dates to his teenage years when he The West President Donald Trump on behalf of porn ers, there are no political operative backers, saw his father unexpectedly lose his job, field News actress Stormy Daniels. With a Trump- there are no politician backers, there are no something he said was “devastating” to his A publication of the Westfield News Group LLC style media blitz, Avenatti has pursued the special interest backers,” said Avenatti, family. president relentlessly, taunting him in inter- adding that the only support for the case is As Avenatti’s profile has grown, Trump’s Flora Masciadrelli James Johnson-Corwin views, baiting him with tweets and putting coming from a crowdsourcing website that followers on Twitter have taken notice and Director of Sales/ Multi-Media Manager him on notice with a motion to place him has raised about $300,000. tried to establish that Avenatti is a Classified Manager under oath and depose him. Those who know Avenatti are not sur- Democratic operative. His own website Marie Brazee Daring Trump to underestimate him, prised to see him taking on this fight. mentions that he worked for Chicago Chris Putz Business Manager Sports Editor Avenatti, 47, says this case is a natural fit “Michael was chomping at the bit to get Mayor Rahm Emanuel before Emanuel Lorie Perry for a “dragon slayer” who has spent his involved in litigation from the first day he worked for the Clinton and Obama admin- Director of Ad Production career trying to help Davids fight Goliaths. walked into law school,” said Jonathan istrations. Avenatti says he was an investi- So far, the say-anything president has Turley, a George Washington University gator of political campaigns and corpora- been conspicuously quiet on Daniels, law professor who taught Avenatti. “He tions around the mid-1990s and hasn’t Patrick R. Berry though the White House says he denies her thrives on the pressures that come with liti- communicated with Emanuel since 2007. President claims. Daniels made her case in a widely gation.” An Associated Press review of federal viewed interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes” Past cases have pitted Avenatti against records shows that Avenatti has not made 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 that aired Sunday, saying that she had sex Hollywood stars, corporations, even the individual political donations since 2007. with the married Trump once in 2006 and National Football League. From 2003 to 2007, he gave $5,750 to an (413)562-4181 that a man threatened her with physical William Cornwell, an attorney in Boca assortment of California and national www.thewestfieldnews.com harm in 2011 if she went public with her Raton, Florida, called him “one of the most Democratic Party candidates, including the story. Trump lawyer Michael Cohen paid talented trial attorneys I’ve ever had the presidential campaigns of John Kerry, John her $130,000 days before the 2016 presi- experience of trying a case against.” Edwards and Dick Gephardt. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2018 - PAGE 5 Obituaries Man pleads not Court Logs Westfield District Court thewestfieldnews.com/category/obituaries/ guilty after bomb Friday, March 23, 2018 Justin A, Kruzynski, 27, of 139 Ward St., Chicopee, saw charges Robert S. DeCoteau, III of failure to stop or yield, operating a motor vehicle with suspended Blandford – Robert S. found at workplace registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle brought by DeCoteau, III, 31, (1986-2018) Southwick police not prosecuted. passed away at home on March DEERFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts man who Kara White, 27, of 77 Valley View, Westfield, was held without 27, 2018. He was born in police say left a bomb at his workplace has pleaded not guilty. right to bail pending an April 9 hearing after she was arraigned on a Springfield to Vicki (Trudeau) Nelson LaCaprucia, of Easthampton, entered his plea fugitive from justice warrant. Benford and Robert S. DeCoteau, Thursday on a charge of manufacturing an explosive, incendi- Kyle C. Tomas, 23, of 370 Chapin St., Ludlow, was released on Jr. R served in the United States ary or destructive device. his personal recognizance pending a May 16 hearing after he was Marine Corps as a Helicopter The 46-year-old worked at Trew Stone Inc., a stone prod- arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influ- Mechanic, serving two tours in ucts supplier in Deerfield. Police say LaCaprucia made the ence of liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and failure to Iraq; Operation Iraqi Freedom device at work while off the clock. stop or yield brought by Westfield police. Authorities found the device Wednesday and evacuated the Alexandria C. Hamilton, 22, of 9 Hampden Ave., Chicopee, was 05-07 and 66-08. He received the released on her personal recognizance pending a June 5 hearing after Sea Service Deployment Ribbon building. The device has been safely deactivated. she was arraigned on charges of operating an uninsured motor vehi- with 1 star, Iraqi Campaign Deerfield Police Chief John Paciorek Jr. says the device had cle, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, operating at a speed Medal with 1 Campaign Star, and nails and metal pointed plates on the outside so when deto- exceeding posted limits and a marked lanes violation brought by the Global War on Terrorism Service nated, damage to the surrounding area would be “devastat- Southwick police. Medal. Bobby enjoyed spending time with ing.” his boys, camping, swimming and being Court records show LaCapruica told investigators he want- Thursday, March 22, 2018 outdoors. He is survived by his wife ed to see what the device could do when exploding underwa- Shane L. Loiselle, 46, of 11 Maple St., Southwick, pleaded guilty Katelyn H. (Barlow) DeCoteau and their ter, saying he didn’t want to hurt anyone. to charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor sons, James R. and Jacob E., all of (a second offense) and negligent operation of a motor vehicle Blandford, his mother Vicki Benford and her husband brought by Southwick police and was sentenced to a 127 day term in Brooks of Russell, his father Robert S. DeCoteau, Jr. with the house of correction, suspended, with probation for two years. He Marissa of Florida, his sister Brandi C. Reed and her hus- was fined $750 and assessed a total of $850. A marked lanes viola- band Robert of Westfield and his brother Dustin J. School workers gets tion and a miscellaneous motor vehicle equipment violation were not DeCoteau and his wife Amber of Russell, many aunts, prosecuted. The guilty findings triggered a violation of probation uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews including Aislynn and hearing for probation imposed for a previous charge of operating a Delilah and many friends. A Funeral Home Service will be motor vehicle under the influence of liquor and he admitted the vio- held for Bobby on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 9:45 AM in 6 months in jail lation. That probation was revoked and a guilty verdict was filed. His the Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St. Westfield, followed by probation in that case was extended until March 22, 2019. burial with Military Honors in the Massachusetts Veterans Bir B. Lepcha, 33, of 50 Holland Ave., saw charge of assault and battery on a family or household member brought by Westfield Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main St. Agawam. A Visiting for abusing student police dismissed without prejudice. hour will precede the service from 8:30-9:45 AM in the PITTSFIELD (AP) — A former employee of a now-closed Michael J. Hart, 57, of 1858 S. Main Road, Otis, saw charge of funeral home. Donations in lieu of flowers in Roberts western Massachusetts school for boys with autism and behav- assault and battery on a family or household member brought by name may be directed to the Marine Corps League, 71 N. ioral disorders has been sentenced to six months in jail after State Police dismissed when the alleged victim asserted her Fifth Elm St. Westfield, MA 01085. www.firtionadams.com pleading guilty to assaulting a student. Amendment right and refused to testify. The Berkshire Eagle reports that 57-year-old James Swift is Andrew R. McGuire, 22, of 130 W. Main St., Ware, submitted to the first of nearly 20 former employees of the Eagleton School facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of larceny of Charlotte M. LeBlanc property valued less than $250 brought by Westfield police and the Westfield — Charlotte in Great Barrington to be sent to jail in the case. Prosecutors say in January 2016, Swift punched a 19-year- charge was continued without a finding with probation for six Mae (Liberty) LeBlanc, 91, months. He was assessed $50. In a second case also brought by passed away peacefully on old autistic student in the face after the student became upset. Swift’s arrest sparked state and federal investigations and Westfield police, McGuire again submitted to facts sufficient to war- Wednesday, March 28, 2018 in a rant a guilty finding for a charge of receiving stolen property valued local nursing home. She was the school’s closure in April 2016. less than $250 and that charge was also continued without a finding born in Westfield on August 31, Swift’s attorney said Thursday his client is a man of faith with probation for six months. He was again assessed $50. 1926 to the late Wilfred and and a good person who committed a bad act. Arabelle (Holcomb) Liberty. Five other former Eagleton workers previously pleaded She was very active in the church guilty, but none was sent to jail. and was a pre-school teacher for many years at the Church of the Police Logs Atonement Nursery School. She held ceramic classes at her home and loved to knit and sew and made clothing for State Police dispatcher under WESTFIELD many family members. Charlotte loved and helped her Major crime and incident report family thru out the years. She was pre-deceased by her investigation for social media posts Friday, March 23, 2018 husband Albert D. LeBlanc. She leaves her son Donald A. BROCKTON, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts State Police 12:32 a.m.: motor vehicle violation, a patrol officer reports he LeBlanc and his wife Barbara from Westfield, her grand- dispatcher who’s been accused of making insensitive com- observed a vehicle fail to stop for a red traffic signal and stopped daughter Lila Keomalithong from Monroe, Louisiana, ments online has been suspended without pay. the car, the operator was found to be intoxicated, Kyle C. Tomas, 23, of 370 Chapin St., Ludlow, was arrested for operat- and her great grandson Kyle Holcomb from Texas. She The Brockton Enterprise reports that 53-year-old Carla Grant was moved to unpaid administrative leave Wednesday ing a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor, negli- was predeceased by her sister Phyllis Duval, her brothers gent operation of a motor vehicle and a red light violation; Virgil, Richard, and Donald Liberty and her loving niece following a hearing with internal affairs. Grant was placed on 2:28 a.m.: Lloyds Hill Road, Westfield State University Patricia Pachot. A very special thank you to all the staff at paid leave after officials learned she made comments on police report a student is claiming to have been assaulted off the Governor’s Center for the love and support you gave Facebook that speculated about evidence in an ongoing campus, the responding officer reports the victim said that he to Mom. The funeral for Charlotte will be held on police investigation into a fatal crash in Avon in February. had been walking back to campus from the downtown area Monday April 2, at 11 am in the Episcopal Church of the Authorities say Grant is also under investigation for com- when a car stopped and the three male occupants offered him a Atonement, 36 Court Street, Westfield, Ma, 01085. Burial menting online that naloxone shouldn’t have been adminis- ride, the man said two of the occupants exited the vehicle and will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery. Firtionadams.com tered to a pregnant woman suffering an overdose. beat him, the incident remains under investigation; Grant could not be reached for comment. Her attorney, 9:24 a.m.: animal complaint, Franklin Street at Shepard who attended her Tuesday hearing with her, also did not Street, a caller reports a stray shepherd-mix dog, the responding Debra A. Houghton respond to requests for comment. animal control officer reports the dog was transported the S oUTHWICK – Debra A. Grant has been a civilian dispatcher for state police since Westfield Animal Shelter; (Snow) Houghton, 62, (1955- 1999. 12:18 p.m.: larceny, Franklin Street, a store owner came to 2018) passed away at home after the station to report a past shoplifting incident, the responding a long illness of ALS on March officer reports the complainant said that a review of the store’s 28, 2018. She was born in security video showed a woman put two bottles of liquor into Westfield to the late Robert and Indicted her purse before making a small purchase; Anna (Lemon) Snow and was Continued from Page 3 2:08 p.m.: counterfeiting, East Main Street, a caller reports a 1973 graduate of Southwick A spokeswoman for Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn customer passed a counterfeit $100 bill at the store, the respond- High School. She ran the service Polito, both Republicans, said they “commend those who came ing officer reports a suspect can be seen on the store’s security forward to report these despicable actions and believe those who desk at Caldor’s for many years video passing the bill; engage in crimes and sexual harassment of any kind must be held 2:28 p.m.: animal complaint, Westfield Police Department, and the Travel Store at AAA in accountable.” 15 Washington St., a person came to the station to surrender a West Springfield. Debra is sur- The initial reports that several men had accused Hefner of sexu- stray dog, the responding animal control officer reports the dog vived by her beloved husband al assault or harassment sent the chamber into turmoil late last year, was transported to the Westfield Animal Shelter; William D. Houghton, Sr., her resulting in Rosenberg’s decision to step down. 7:51 p.m.: larceny, Overlook Drive, a caller reports a family step son William D. Houghton, Jr. of Southwick, her step The Senate Ethics Committee voted to hire a Boston law firm to member stole jewelry, the responding officer reports the victim daughter Melissa Carson of Troy, NY, her brothers, Dale independently investigate whether Rosenberg violated any Senate said that his granddaughter visited a short time earlier with a Snow and his wife Diane of N. Carolina and Steven Snow rules in connection with the allegations. That probe is ongoing. male party known to him only by his first name and jewelry and his wife Kathy of Westfield her sisters Brenda Rosenberg, a state senator since 1991, had initially hoped to valued at more than $250 is now missing, the victim described Lemanski and her husband John and Gloria Holcomb and return as president once the investigation was completed, but pres- the vehicle the suspects left in; her husband Blaine, all of Westfield, six cherished grand- sure mounted on senators to move on after the Globe subsequently 11:33 p.m.: disturbance, 11 Livingstone Ave., officers children and many nieces and nephews. The family would reported that Hefner had involved himself in matters before the responding to a noise complaint report about 90 college-aged like to thank Baystate Hospice for her care. A Funeral Senate. That included having access to Rosenberg’s email account, revelers were dispersed, a city ordinances violation citation was Home Service will be held on Tuesday at 7:45PM in the despite Rosenberg’s earlier promise to keep a “firewall” between issued. Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St. Westfield, MA. Visiting his professional and personal lives. hours will be held from 6-8PM in the funeral home. A lawyer for Hefner said at the time that Hefner “did not have If you would like to run a Donations in Debra’s name may be directed to the independent access to his husband’s official email.” Rosenberg has repeatedly said that Hefner did not influence his Birthday Announcement in American Red Cross, 3500 Main St. Springfield, MA The Westfield News contact 01107. www.firtionadams.com actions and decisions as Senate president. Rosenberg assumed the top leadership post in January 2015. He us at: 413-562-4181 was the first openly gay leader of either legislative chamber in Massachusetts. Anxiety Continued from Page 4 to three White House officials and outside advisers who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss personnel matters. When it comes to 21st century multimedia platforms, “hyper local” is a Officials said ethical questions swirling around other Cabinet Hyper • Local term you hear a lot. members are not attracting the attention of the president in the same manner but caution that could change quickly. It’s not a new idea. In fact, The Westfield News has been providing Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson came under scrutiny after reports his agency was spending $31,000 for readers with “hyper local” news coverage of Westfield, Southwick, and a new dining set. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator the Hilltowns all along. Television, radio and regional newpapers only Scott Pruitt has faced questions about $25,000 spent on a sound- provide fleeting coverage of local issues you care about. TV stations and proof “privacy booth” inside his office to prevent eavesdropping on his phone calls and another $9,000 on biometric locks. big newspaper publishers, after years of cutbacks and mergers, frankly White House ethics officials, directed by Kelly, have warned aren’t able to provide in-depth coverage of smaller markets anymore. Carson, Pruitt and others that further negative attention could change the dynamic and send them packing. But another Cabinet member, Attorney General Jeff Sessions, may have But, day in and day out, The Westfield News provides consistant inadvertently stepped into Trump’s line of fire this week. coverage of the stories you need to know about, that are important to Trump has been livid at Sessions for months for recusing your city, town, neighborhood and home. himself from the Russia investigation, belittling him publicly and privately but not yet moving to dismiss him. But Sessions on Thursday appeared on the cover of Time magazine, Trump’s favorite publication. Trump has been known to boast about his appearances on The Westfield News Group Time covers — fake ones have been installed at his golf courses — and was angry last year when former chief strategist Steve 62 School Street • Westfield, MA 01085 • (413) 562-4181 Bannon appeared on one. One Trump ally said the president has The Original previously said, only half-jokingly, that he should appear on the The Westfield News • • Longmeadow News • Enfield Press cover every week. PENNYSAVER PAGE 6 - FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS HOMEDESIGN

This photo provided by Vermont Modern by Hubbardton Forg shows the More Cowbell pendant fixture and was inspired by Scandinavian design. The glass cowbell is suspended by a Vermont maple dowel, creating an elegant yet playful lighting element. (Jude Goldman/ Vermont Modern by Hubbardton Forg via AP)

This March 22, 2018 photo shows Scout Studio’s reinter- preted rocking chair with modern acrylic and brass hoop arms displayed at the Architectural Digest Design Show in New York. (Kim Cook via AP) Architectural Digest Show Calm, cool and collected decor

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Amy Astley, Architectural Digest’s editor-in-chief, The curtain’s floral tableau can be constantly changed says, “We’re seeing a shift back to collecting. for different looks or scents, “blurring the line between Handcraft is a big trend — design where you can still and living objects,” says Moriyama. appreciate the hand of the artist, and the quality of how The Bride pendant lamp, designed by Mammalampa’s things are made.” Latvian creative director, Ieva Kaleja, and available The MADE section of the show is always one of its through Marie Burgos Design , is woven by hand, so strongest. This year, it showcased lighting, furniture no two are alike. The fixture’s plaited paper is meant and art from more than 160 emerging artisans and to evoke a bride’s dress. international studios. “As light shines through, “says Kaleja, “you will Canadian studio Norquay brought some of their soft find yourself infused by an aura of airy lightness; wool blankets and a selection of lithe, cherry-wood almost as if the lamp were not subject to the law of paddles, their otter tails painted with striking graphics. gravity.” Some are water-ready; others purely decorative. The Vermont Modern by Hubbardton Forge added to its company was started by artist and avid canoeist collection of innovative lighting with the More Natasha Wittke. She once took a month-long canoe Cowbell pendant. Glass cowbells hung from Vermont trip through northern Ontario. maple dowels, creating a playful fixture with a “I spent so much time with a paddle in my hand,” Scandinavian design vibe. she says, “that I suppose it was inevitable I would ——— make it my canvas one day.” Ben Watkins had come down from Providence, COOL Rhode Island, to set up at the show. He displayed an Transparent and opaque materials like clear or array of spare cast-plaster artworks in which patterns brushed glass and plastic can be a nice foil to ener- emerged from the pristine white material: an egg, ant- getic wallpaper prints, wild rugs or upholstery. lers, the linear planes of a minimalist landscape. Dallas-based studio Scout showed their Orleans side “I’m always looking for the moment when some- This photo shows Dallas, Texas based Scout Design Studio’s Orleans table. table, a chic play of contrasts with shiny brass legs thing changes or shifts,” says Watkins, who works in Scout showed the Orleans table at the Architectural Digest Design Show in supporting a slice of clear Lucite. Also in the booth plaster, wood and metal. “I’m fascinated by the fluid- New York, and the slice of Lucite braced between two brass legs, the inter- was a modern take on the rocking chair, with looping ity and possibility of one thing becoming another, and play of heavy metal and transparent materials, was one of the eye-catching the movement inherent in that transition.” acrylic and brass arms. trends at this year’s show. 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In this photo provided by Ethan Allen, a custom INGREDIENTS PROBABLY nailhead trim is applied to Ethan Allen’s Grace Chair, which is tailored by hand as shown here This undated photo provided by Chilton Furniture shows a dovetail ALREADY IN YOUR GARDEN in their North American workshops. (Ethan Allen detail on the corner of Cedar Lined Blanket Chest in cherry. (Stretch Some curry ingredients are straightforward to grow. via AP) Studio/Chilton Furniture via AP) I already grow coriander; it’s the seed that makes cilantro, which goes to seed all too quickly anyway. Sown in spring, I could have seed in hand by early summer. And if you sow coriander/cilantro once, you’ll have it always as self-sown volunteers. I try to keep such volunteers confined to one ‘Genuine leather?’ ‘Real wood?’ corner of my garden and one corner of my greenhouse. I also already grow mustard, but for its leaf. Left to grow, mustard will send up stalks of yellow flowers which will be followed by seeds. For the curry I planned to make, you can choose from How to read furniture labels among three kinds of mustard to plant. Black mustard grows tallest, about 6 feet high, and produces the hottest seeds. Americans spend billions of dollars a year on furniture, but ing furniture made of some kind of composite. And guess what? White mustard grows about 2 feet high and bears the mildest they’re often not getting what they paid for. A big part of the It would have been such a pain to return the chairs that I ended seeds. Six-inch-high Chinese mustard is intermediate in hot- problem is misleading labels, experts say. up keeping them,” she says. “It’s embarrassing to admit.” ness. Terms like “genuine leather” and “real wood,” which seem “The minute I pulled them out of the box I knew they were Mustard seed can be planted very early in the spring, with straightforward enough, can be industry code-words for com- wrong. They were too lightweight, and if you look at where the the plants thinned out according to their eventual size. The posite materials. chair leg meets the seat, there was a little space where the so- tender, young thinnings are good in salads mixed with let- And once items arrive on your doorstep, furniture — unlike called ‘wood grain’ stopped and the leg was just a pulpy white.” tuce, and the larger leaves make excellent cooked greens. most other consumer goods — is often too cumbersome to Levin and other furniture experts advise consumers to ask I also already grow peppers. Hot peppers, like mustards, return. It’s also the type of product that people buy infrequent- questions about what they’re buying. The term “top-grain can be chosen according to the amount of hotness desired in ly, and so they might be unsure what to look for. leather” indicates a higher quality product than “bonded” or the finished curry, from searing hot (use Thai hot peppers) to “The language that companies sometimes use to sell their “genuine” leather. “Solid wood,” or better yet a specific type mild (use Ancho peppers). The seeds need to be sown furniture is so funny and misleading that even I was duped by and quality of solid wood, indicates higher quality than “real indoors in winter or early spring and then set out in the gar- an online ad into thinking I was getting something made of wood” or, for example, “cherry colored wood,” terms often used den once the weather has reliably warmed. solid wood,” says Jen Levin, who owns the Maine-based to misrepresent lower-quality wood furniture. Chilton Furniture Co. with her husband, Jared. They specialize “The difference is truly in the details,” says Tracy Paccione, in Shaker-style wood furniture. senior vice president of merchandizing for Ethan Allen furni- SOME NOT SO COMMONLY “I am extremely particular about wood, and my husband ture. But, she says, “there are some things you can look for to laughed his head off when he learned I’d been fooled into buy- distinguish high-quality furniture from the rest.” GROWN INGREDIENTS New ground will probably have to be explored for the rest of the curry ingredients. I have never grown cumin or fenu- WOOD greek, but both are easy-to-grow annuals sown out in the “We recommend looking for quality construction details, such garden once the soil has warmed in spring. No need to grow as dovetailed drawer corners, mortise-and-tenon joinery on fur- fenugreek only for curry. This member of the bean family, niture tops and rails, and floating anti-warp cleats on dining growing about 2 feet high and bearing yellow flowers, bears table tops and headboards,” Paccione says. “Intricate wood seeds that have the flavor, but not the sweetness, of maple carvings or hand-applied accents can only be achieved with syrup. great attention and skill. They are good indicators that the piece The final four ingredients — turmeric, ginger, cardamom was made with care.” and cinnamon — would be more of a challenge to pick out- side most kitchen doors. The first three are in the ginger family, which is interesting but does not make growing any LEATHER of them in colder regions any easier. Morningside When looking for leather furniture, ask if the piece is fully Turmeric is used for its yellowish color, which could also upholstered in genuine leather, Paccione says. Some upholstered be obtained from a plant called wild turmeric, or goldenseal, Listen at WSKB.org or watch on Comcast Cable CH. 15 leather pieces may be vinyl-matched, meaning they are partly which grows wild over much of the country. The dried,

•••••••• MOnDAyS •••••••• RADIO FOR THE WESTFIELD MASSES upholstered in a vinyl that matches the leather. Paccione says ground roots are what is used. Ethan Allen “only uses top-grain and full-grain leather for its Ginger is easy to grow in a pot, but also could be obtained 6-8 am: By George…it’s Monday upholstered furniture pieces.” from a wild plant, appropriately called wild ginger. Here with George Delisle Know your leather lingo: again, the dried roots are the parts used. “Bonded leather” is a material that has been reprocessed from Cardamom is a tropical, perennial herb like ginger, so 8-10am: Owls on the Air with Michael many leather pieces, which typically have been ground up, could, theoretically, be grown either in a pot or outdoors in “Buster” McMahon ‘92 reconstituted and glued together into a sheet. It is typically less the garden in summer. resilient than hide, and is more likely to crack and peel. I believe I’ll omit cinnamon from my home-grown curry. •••••••• TuESDAyS ••••••• “Genuine leather” is made from a hide, but the term doesn’t This spice comes from the inner bark of a tropical tree, so necessarily mean it is well made. Bonded leather that contains would be a challenge to grow outside of the tropics. 6-8 am: WOW, It’s Tuesday, with Bob Plasse only hide parts can be marketed as genuine leather. 8-10am: Ken’s Den, with Ken Stomski “Top-grain leather” comes from the most durable part of the hide. It is lightly sanded or buffed to minimize natural markings. EASY CURRY •••••• WEDnESDAyS ••••• “Full-grain leather” is unaltered by sanding or buffing, so it Even without the cinnamon, all this does seem like a lot of Wake Up Wed., with Tina Gorman retains the hide’s natural markings and is often thicker and more trouble for curry. Two simpler possibilities exist: the so- 6-8 am: durable. called curry plant (Helichrysum italicum), a woolly, yellow- 8-10am: Wednesday Roll Call - Rotating Hosts flowered Mediterranean perennial, and curry-scented gera- nium. Both could be overwintered in pots indoors and grown 1st Wed On The Town with Mayor Brian Sullivan FABRIC outdoors in the summer. You can’t really use either to make and Denny Atkins (8-10am) When choosing upholstery, think about your lifestyle, a curry sauce, but they could be used just for their curry 2nd Wed Window into Westside Paccione says. aroma or to add a bit of curry flavor to a sandwich spread. “Does it need to withstand pets and the kids on a sofa, or is it ——— with Mayor Wil Reichelt (8-9am) being used for an accent piece in the bedroom? Look for details http://www.leereich.com/blog Chamber Chatter about the fabric’s wearability, or consider high-performance http://leereich.com with Kate Phelon (9-10am) fabrics that are specially treated with protective finishes,” she says. This undated 3rd Wed Everything Southwick JOINERY photo shows a with Selectman Joe Deedy (8-9am) curry plant in ArtsBeat with Mark Auerbach (9-10am) Joinery can be a tip-off to the quality and longevity of a piece New Paltz, of furniture. “Look for a smooth glide when operating the N.Y. Real 4th Wed Rock on Westfield drawer, and be sure it doesn’t tilt down and fall or pit when curry is a mix with Harry Rock (8-9am) pulled out entirely,” Paccione says. of many Both she and Levin say features to look for include: dovetail ingredients, Boys and Girls Club Hour joinery on all four drawer corners, dovetail guides and anti-tip but you can with Bill Parks (9-10am) rails to prevent the drawer from tilting downward when it’s find “curry” pulled out, and thicker drawer sides and back. flavor also in ••••••• THuRSDAyS •••••• “Wood-on-wood joinery is top of the line,” Levin says. “In the a single plant, long run, metal will loosen in wood, and nothing is really going the so-called 6-8 am: The Westfield News Radio Show, to fix that. ... but with wood-on-wood joinery, the joint becomes curry plant. with host Patrick Berry stronger over time.” (Lee Reich “Details like that are important to look for because looks and via AP) 8-9 am: In The Flow with Rob & Joe: description can be deceiving,” Levin says. Westfield Tech. Academy’s Rob Ollari & Joe Langone 9-10am: Superintendents’ Spotlight with Stefan Czaporowski Holy Trinity 3-on-3 ••••••••• FRIDAyS •••••••• Basketball Tournament 6-8 am: JP’s Talk about Town, with Jay Pagluica Holy Trinity Church 335 Elm St. in Westfield will be having a 1 weekend 8-9 am: Owls Sports Weekly with Devin Bates ‘18 3 on 3 (co-ed optional) basketball and Anthony Swenson ‘18 tournament on April 27 & 28. The age are groups will be; 8-10 playing 8-9 am: Conversations with Pete Cowles Sat. 8:30a-noon. 11-13 playing Sat. ••••••• SATuRDAyS ••••••• 12:30-3:30 & 14-16 playing Fri. 7p to 9p. The cost will be $60 per team. 6-10am: Polka Jammer Network, with Billy Belina Concessions will be sold. If interest- ed please call the Holy trinity office at 413-568-1506 or email at htof- [email protected]. PAGE 8 - FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS Senior Center Honors Service The Westfield Senior Center recognized Barbara Wojick and Marion Krause for their outstanding service at a luncheon. Dwayne Harju, Jerry Wozniak, and Karl Heath come to They were further honored by Mayor Sullivan, Representative honor the recipients. Velis, Senator Humason and the Westfield Police and Fire Departments.

Marion Krause, Honoree. Barbara Wojick, Honoree.

Robert Merriman, Marylyn Smith and Betty Begley cele- brate the event.

Ann and Don Harter send their congratulations.

Don and Marlene Snyder with Louise Fleming (102 yrs) celebrate the awards.

Barbara Sullivan, Barbara Wojick (honoree), and Dana Wojick celebrate as a family. Karen Moussette, Marion Kraus (honoree) and Diane Krause-Littlehale celebrate their Mother.

Jim and Pat Hart come to celebrate the honoree’s service.

Marion Kraus receives her flowers from the Senior Center.

Mayor Brian Sullivan, Representative John Velis, Police Chief John Camerota and Fire Chief Mary Regan cele- brate the honorees.

Mayor Sullivan presents a citation from the City of Westfield.

Barbara Wojick enjoys the smell of her flowers. Rep. John Velis offers a citation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Fire Chief Mary Regan presents a “Challenge Coin” to the honorees. Michelle Moriarity presents citations from the Chief Mary Regan, Chief Camerota and Officer Marl Massachusetts Senate to the honorees on Sen. Donald Photos by Lynn F. Boscher Carboneau offer their congratulations. Humason’s behalf. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2018 - PAGE 9 SPORTS Saints focused on title defense By RANDY BURLINGAME Correspondent WESTFIELD – Spirits were high at the North Middle School baseball fields as the Saint Mary’s varsity baseball team practiced outside for just the second time this spring, giving way to fly-balls and drills that otherwise would have eluded them had they been playing in the high school gym. Just under a year ago the team won their first ever Division IV state championship after beat- ing Archbishop Williams, a school with hun- dreds more students, in the state finals. The Saints are now focused on the 2018 season and getting ready for their opener on against Southwick Regional High School on April 10th at North Middle School in Westfield. The state champions will lead the way as members of the community rally behind the Saints and their sports teams this spring, serving as beacons of hope for the school and what they have to offer to Westfield. “It helps for everyone to see sports thriving,” said Bill Lamirande, Saint Mary’s athletic direc- tor. “This school doesn’t quit. We still go out and win.” Nine players from last year’s championship squad are joined by a few new players for the greatly anticipated 2018 spring season. “We’re very happy with what we’ve got,” said Lamirande, also one of the baseball coaches. “These guys are battle tested. You don’t play in states and not have that. Nothing scares them.” Matt Masciadrelli, one of the returners from last years team, explained the importance of teamwork for their success, especially after add- ing young new players. The rest of the team’s seniors nodded their heads as he brought it up. “Team chemistry is a big thing,” said Masciadrelli. “We hope to get that team chemis- try from last year back.” Matt Masciadrelli winds up during practice. The base-running drill does not actually call for a ball to be thrown, but Masciadrelli simu- Coach Troy Collins said that the team lated a real pitch every time all the same. (Photo by Randy Burlingame) shouldn’t feel too much pressure this year because they already know the system they run. their confidence. cut policy, which allows more students to “The fact that our seventh and eighth grad- He gave a nod to the current senior players, “We’ve played bigger schools with bigger play sports they may not normally try. For the ers can play JV is an advantage,” said commending their leadership skills. players,” said Lamirande. “We beat JV baseball program, this includes two inter- Lamirande. “The Junior Legion team gives “We have some young kids coming in that can Wahconah, who won the Division 3 Western national students that have never played us a chance to help some younger players and definitely help us,” said Collins. “It helps that Mass. title, 4-2 on a Saturday morning last before. continue success. The city is very excited our senior leadership is good. I haven’t had any- year. Our guys came away very positive from “They are taking an interest in playing as about that.” one better. They just come out and work. We’ll that.” many sports as they can now, said Lamirande. Three of the seniors said they plan on play- be a tough team to play against, but we have to None of the athletes said a word about the “They’re here everyday. They try hard. That’s ing baseball in college next year. Matt show up every day.” potential closing of the high school at the end what’s great about Saint Mary’s. It’s just Masciadrelli will play for Wentworth, Hunter According to Lamirande, one of the big of the 2018 school year and Collins said it’s something that wouldn’t happen anywhere Authier will play for Eastern Nazarene, and changes for the Saints this season will be their something they aren’t really focused on. else.” Jake Butler plans to play for Westfield State schedule. They will remain a Division 4 team, “We’re going to play our baseball season,” The athletic director said the future of the University. but are scheduled to play Division 3 programs said Collins. “We’re going to have a good baseball program is looking bright, partially Lamirande said that the seniors have all such as Hampshire Regional and Palmer more time doing what we love to do. I can’t wait to due to how early they are able to work with been accepted to every college they have often than they were last year. He said the get going. It should be fun.” young players and the creation of the applied to, and that more of them have the change in schedule is not having an effect on Lamirande said the Saints hold true to a no Westfield Junior Legion team this year. potential to play if they choose to do so.

Jake Butler tosses the ball to first base just before the runner touches the plate. Butler Chris Bruno darts down the baseline as he tries to beat the ball to the hopes to play baseball for Westfield State plate. Bruno is a new and welcomed addition to the Saint Mary’s University next year. (Photo by Randy program this season. (Photo by Randy Burlingame) Burlingame)

Jack Lamirande displays good coordination by getting his foot down on the plate during drills. Lamirande is one of the younger players on The Saint Mary’s baseball team huddles up at the end of practice to discuss plans for field maintenance. The team the varsity team and made some critical plays during their run for the takes on the responsibility for maintaining their own field. (Photo by Randy Burlingame) state title last season. (Photo by Randy Burlingame) Photos by Randy Burlingame Westfield Horseshoe Club set to meet, signups announced WESTFIELD — The Westfield through the summer months until Come, sign up, be qualified and Interested persons can call club not so young, male and female, Horseshoe Club will meet on April September. Players are encouraged placed on teams along with last president Lee Small at 413-667- experienced Horseshoe players and 2 at 6:00 pm at the William J to arrive earlier to prepare their year’s pitchers. A handicap system 3628 or secretary/treasurer Bill novices too, are invited to join a Babinski Memorial Horseshoe Park courts and warm up for competition. is utilized so that everyone has a fair Babinski at 413-568-5321. Our sea- hardy core of enthusiastically com- located at the Municipal Playground Lighting for evening play is avail- chance of winning. Bring along son with a banquet get together petitive athletes. Help us to continue off Franklin and Greylock Streets. able as is water for the clay courts. your favorite pair of horseshoes. rewarding our players. Come on this rustic sport for the ages and League games are played on Weather permitting we will start our Join us and have some good-natured down for some healthy exercise and escort it toward its One Hundredth Monday evenings at 6:00 pm season in mid April. fun “ tossing ringers”. competition. All persons young and year of existence.

Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on PAGE 10 - FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS Span’s 3-run triple helps Rays rally in 8th past Sox ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The hitting a two-run, inside-the-park homer way the Tampa Bay Rays were cleaning and Rafael Devers driving in two runs with house and slashing payroll, Denard Span a seventh-inning double and a RBI ground- spent much of spring training wondering if er in the second. he’d ever play a game for his hometown Archer allowed four runs and six hits in team. six-plus innings. The two-time All-Star was The biggest name acquired by the bud- in danger of falling to 2-13 lifetime against get-minded club during a winter of revamp- Boston before Span delivered his first hit as ing the roster survived the purge and made a Ray. a huge splash in his debut on opening day, “It was a huge swing of emotions. The lining a bases-loaded triple to highlight a hometown boy is the hometown hero, and it six-run eighth inning that carried the Rays was great to see,” Archer said. “We battled over the Boston Red Sox 6-4 Thursday. all game and we were able to pull it off. It “I wasn’t 100 percent sure that I was was awesome.” going to get this opportunity. ... It’s just a SELLOUT true blessing, just to be able to play in front The Rays, who routinely rank near the of my family and friends. I can’t ask for bottom of the majors in attendance, sold out anything better,” Span, who grew up in their home opener for the 13th consecutive Tampa and was obtained in a December season. trade that sent Evan Longoria to San CIRCLING THE BASES Francisco. Nunez’s inside-the-park homer was the A .283 hitter over parts of 10 seasons with second of his career. The other also came the Giants, Minnesota Twins and against the Rays while playing for the Washington Nationals, was part of a starting Minnesota Twins in 2016. It was Boston’s lineup featuring just one position player first inside-the-park homer during the regu- from opening day a year ago. lar season since Blake Swihart had one on The Rays were shut out on one hit the road against the New York Mets on Aug. through the sixth by Chris Sale, and took 28, 2015. It was their one on opening day advantage of four walks in the eighth to since Carl Yastrzemski on April 10, 1968 at come back. Detroit. Span lined a 3-2 pitch off the right field MORNING BLAZE Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron, center, is congratulated after his goal against Tampa Bay wall, setting off a raucous celebration Rays team president Brian Auld said Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy during the third period of an NHL hockey game in among the sellout crowd of 31,042 at there were no injuries from a small grease Boston, Thursday, March 29, 2018. (AP Photo) Tropicana Field. fire in the upper deck of Tropicana Field “My heart started racing. I could hear the that created a smoky haze over the playing roar of the crowd. If I could have cried, I field at the dome stadium five hours before would have cried. But I was running so I game time. couldn’t,” Span said. The St. Petersburg Fire Department Bergeron has goal, 2 assists “Everybody greeted me with a bunch of closed media and employee gates, but did energy, a bunch of love,” he said of the party not evacuate those already inside the ball- that continued in the clubhouse. “That was park. probably in all my 9 1/2, 10 years, probably The fire did not impact pregame work or as Bruins beat Lightning 4-2 the best postgame celebration by any team activities. I’ve been on. Just a fun time.” TRAINER’S ROOM BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins appear to The Lightning cut it to 3-2 when Hedman beat Span’s triple was only Tampa Bay’s third Red Sox: 2B Dustin Pedroia, on the dis- be quite ready for the playoffs. Rask through his legs with 6:06 remaining in the hit of the day and gave the Rays a 5-4 lead. abled list following left knee surgery, had a And the Tampa Bay Lightning are slumping at third, but Marchand’s empty-netter sealed it and Adeiny Hechavarria followed with an streak of consecutive starts on opening day the wrong time of the season. Boston took over the top spot in the division and infield single off Carson Smith (0-1), pro- end at 11. ... LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (right The top two teams in the Eastern Conference conference. viding a two-run cushion for closer Alex knee surgery) worked four innings in a slugged it out Thursday night and Boston pre- “It was a big win for us. Finally we jumped Colome to earn a save. minor league spring training game. vailed, knocking Tampa Bay out of first place for them after a whole season chasing them,” Pastrnak “Exciting. Another day at the ballpark, I Rays: There’s no definitive timetable for the first time since October with a 4-2 win on said. guess,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said. RHP Nathan Eovaldi to return from Thursday night. The Bruins outshot the Lightning 17-6 in the “Speaks volumes about our clubhouse arthroscopic surgery for loose bodies in his “This definitely had a playoff feel to it,” said first period and took a 2-0 lead with a pair of goals about this club to bounce back.” pitching elbow. He was sharp in his final The Red Sox lost in Alex Cora’s first spring training outing Monday, however Brand Marchand, whose empty-net goal with 56 in the final minute. game as a major league manager. They manager Kevin Cash said the following seconds left sealed it for the Bruins, who took Schaller put Boston up 1-0 after stealing the wasted a superb start from Sale, who night the pitcher noticed the first sign of a over first place in the conference with less than puck from Ryan McDonagh just inside the blue showed no ill effects from being hit by a line problem when he woke up with swelling in two weeks remaining in the regular season. line and started a 2-on-1 break with Tommy drive in the hip in his final spring training the elbow. “Obviously we all know how big it was for the Wingels, who got off a shot as Schaller crashed start. The 2017 big league strikeout leader UP NEXT standings and what it meant for both teams. So it the net and poked in the rebound. fanned nine and walked three. Red Sox: LHP David Price (6-3, 3.38 was great to see the guys react the way they did Killorn took an interference penalty with 31 Matt Barnes pitched the seventh for ERA in 2017) faces his former team in the and have the game we did.” seconds remaining and Pastrnak scored 5 seconds Boston, which let the game slip away after second game of a four-game series. Price Patrice Bergeron had a goal and two assists, into the penalty, putting the Bruins up 2-0 with 26 Joe Kelly entered in the eighth. was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 draft Tim Schaller and David Pastrnak scored goals 32 seconds left in the period. It happens, man. It’s part of the game. and pitched for the Rays from 2008-2014, seconds apart in the final minute of the first peri- The game paused for a few minutes with 8:44 I’ve been there,” Sale said of the late col- winning the AL Cy Young Award in 2012. od and Tuukka Rask made 26 saves for the left in the second after Rask took a few shots at lapse. He’s 3-3 with a 3.91 ERA in nine appear- Bruins, who have 107 points and lead Tampa Bay Conacher when he was slow to get up after get- “I know how it feels and nobody feels ances, including eight starts, against his old by a point. ting tangled with Brandon Carlo in the crease. worse than them. I don’t see anybody in team. Boston has six games remaining in the regular Rask landed several punches with his glove here hanging their heads or losing confi- Rays: LHP Blake Snell (5-7, 4.04 in season to five for Tampa Bay. before players from both teams jumped in and dence,” the Boston ace added. “We take this 2017) looks to build on improvement he For the first time since Oct. 18, a team other were eventually separated. one off the chin, go back and get some sleep showed over his final 10 starts of last sea- than the Lightning leads the Eastern Conference. Vasilevskiy skated toward the other end, but and come back (Friday) ready to go.” son, when he went 5-1 with a 2.84 ERA “I think it means that we’ve been playing pretty was cut off at the blue line by referee Francois St. Boston built a 4-0 lead against Rays after being recalled from the minors on Aug. good hockey the last couple of months,” said Laurent, who kept the Tampa Bay goalie from starter Chris Archer, with Eduardo Nunez 8. Rask, who also helped set the emotional tone by entering the fray. Boston fans roared their approv- unloading a flurry of punches on Tampa Bay’s al by shouting “Tuuuuuuuuk!” throughout the Cory Conacher during a scrum in the second. altercation. It was one of many times in the game that post- Later in the second, it was Pastrnak stepping in season implications were apparent, including a after a hit on Bergeron and squaring off with rare fight for Pastrnak in the third period and Tampa Bay’s Dan Girardi. Pastrnak said it was his several more battles before the officials had to first fight and his inexperience showed when separate both sides one final time — after the Girardi quickly took him down, but the Bruins third-period buzzer. appreciated his effort. “There was a ton of passion,” Tampa Bay’s “I don’t think I’ve fought ever — like ever,” he Alex Killorn said. “There was a lot of hits and a said. “I’m a pretty calm-down guy.” lot of scrums after the whistle. It seems like it NOTES: Krug finished with two assists. The could potentially be a playoff matchup. It defi- Lightning and Bruins play one more time in the nitely had a playoff atmosphere tonight.” regular season, Tuesday night in Tampa Bay. ... J.T. Miller scored a power-play goal for Tampa Boston improved to 7-1-0 in its past eight against Bay in the second and Victor Hedman added a Tampa Bay. ... Boston D Zdeno Chara, who goal in the third. Andrei Vasilevskiy finished with signed a one-year contract extension with the 26 saves for the Lightning, who have lost three Bruins on Wednesday, missed his seventh straight straight and are 0-3 against the Bruins this season. game with an upper-body injury. ... Tampa Bay “Playing in here is always difficult,” Killorn coach Jon Cooper entered the game with 239 said. “The second and third period, I think we did wins, tied with John Tortorella for the most in a pretty good job. We created a lot more opportu- franchise history. ... The Bruins haven’t lost in nities for ourselves.” regulation since Florida shut them out 3-0 on Killorn had an apparent goal waved off in the March 15. third when a teammate was in the crease with UP NEXT Boston leading 2-1. A few minutes later, Torey Lightning: Krug passed to Bergeron at the side of the net for At New York Rangers on Friday night. a goal to put Boston up 3-1 at 11:59 of the third. Bruins: Host Florida on Saturday afternoon.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of an opening day baseball game, Thursday, March 29, 2018, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

See All Our Yawkey Way Boston officials postpone vote on street name change Photos at ... BOSTON (AP) — Boston officials have postponed a vote on whether to change Yawkey Way back to its original name, Jersey Street. The Boston Public Improvement Commission agreed to delay the vote to April 12 after a two-hour hearing Thursday that involved speakers on both sides of the issue. The Boston Red Sox filed a petition with the commission in February to change the name as part of a mission to “reinforce that Fenway Park is inclusive and welcoming to all.” Yawkey Way is the street Fenway Park is on. The street name has received heavy criticism over the years for its connection to the franchise’s complicated racial past thewestfieldnews.smugmug.com under former owner Tom Yawkey. Yawkey died in 1976. The street was named for him in 1977.

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Monday 04/02 @Westfield High School West Springfield High School Boys Varsity Lacrosse Bullens Field, 4 PM @Westfield High School, 5:30 PM Westfield High School Girls Varsity Softball Boys Junior Varsity Lacrosse @Agawam High School, 4 PM Westfield High School Westfield High School Boys Varsity Track @Northampton High School, 4 PM @East Longmeadow High School, 5 PM Westfield High School Girls Varsity Tennis Friday 04/06 @Ludlow High School, 4 PM Westfield High School Girls Varsity Softball Boys Junior Varsity Lacrosse @Longmeadow High School Hampshire Regional High School Westfield High School Blinn Tennis Courts, 4 PM @Westfield High School, 4 PM @Agawam High School, 5:30 PM Girls Junior Varsity Softball Girls Varsity Tennis Tuesday 04/03 Westfield High School Westfield High School Girls Varsity Track @Northampton High School @South Hadley High School Westfield High School JFK Middle School, 4 PM Mount Holyoke College, 4 PM @Chicopee Comprehensive HS, 4 PM Thursday 04/05 Boys Varsity Volleyball Boys Varsity Tennis Boys Varsity Lacrosse Acton-Boxborough Reg H.S. Westfield High School Westfield High School @Westfield High School @Sabis International Charter School @East Longmeadow High School, 7 PM American International College - Forest Park, 4 PM Girls Varsity Lacrosse Butova Gymnasium, 6 PM Boys Varsity Volleyball West Springfield High School Girls Junior Varsity Softball Agawam High School @Westfield High School, 4 PM Hampshire Regional High School @Westfield High School, 6:30 PM Boys Varsity Tennis @Westfield High School, 4 PM Boys Junior Varsity Volleyball Holyoke High School Agawam High School @Westfield High School, 4:30 PM Sunday 04/08 @Westfield High School, 5 PM Boys Varsity Volleyball Boys Varsity Baseball Girls Junior Varsity Lacrosse Westfield High School Billerica Memorial High School Westfield High School @Minnechaug Reg. High School, 5 PM @Westfield High School @Enfield High School, 4:15 PM Boys Junior Varsity Volleyball Bullens Field, 1 PM Wednesday 04/04 Westfield High School Boys Varsity Baseball @Minnechaug Reg. High School, 4 PM Taconic High School Girls Junior Varsity Lacrosse

SAINT MARY PARISH SCHOOL WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY Monday 04/02 Boys Varsity Lacrosse Friday 04/06 HS Girls Varsity Lacrosse Pathfinder RVT High School Boys Varsity Baseball Arcanum Field, 1 PM Saint Mary Parish School @ Saint Mary Parish School McCann Technical High School Tuesday 04/17 @ Monson High School, 4 PM Boardman Field, 4 PM @ Westfield Technical Academy Girls Varsity Softball Tuesday 04/03 Tuesday 04/10 Bullens Field, 4 PM Westfield Technical Academy Boys Varsity Lacrosse Girls Varsity Tennis Boys Junior Varsity Baseball @ Smith Vocational and Agricultural McCann Technical High School Mohawk Trail Regional HS McCann Technical High School HS @ Saint Mary Parish School @ Saint Mary Parish School @ Westfield Technical Academy Sheldon Field, 4 PM Boardman Field, 4 PM Municipal Tennis Courts, 5 PM Jachym Field, 4 PM Wednesday 04/18 Wednesday 04/04 Girls Varsity Lacrosse Tuesday 04/10 Boys Varsity Baseball Girls Varsity Tennis Saint Mary Parish School Boys Varsity Baseball Westfield Technical Academy Renaissance School @ Amherst-Pelham Reg Westfield Technical Academy @ Putnam Voc/Tech Academy @ Saint Mary Parish School High School, 4 PM @ Springfield HS of Science and Blunt Park, 1 PM Municipal Tennis Courts, 4 PM Boys Varsity Baseball Technology Boys Junior Varsity Baseball Thursday 04/05 Southwick Regional School Forest Park Diamond #1, 4 PM Westfield Technical Academy Boys Varsity Tennis @ Saint Mary Parish School Girls Varsity Softball @ Putnam Voc/Tech Academy Springfield HS of Science and North Middle School, 4 PM Renaissance School Blunt Park Dia. #2, 1 PM Technology @ Saint Mary Parish School Boys Junior Varsity Baseball Municipal Tennis Courts, 4 PM Southwick Regional School @ Westfield Technical Academy Friday 04/20 Boys Varsity Lacrosse @ Saint Mary Parish School Whitney Park, 4 PM Boys Varsity Baseball Lee Middle and High School Hampden Ponds, 4 PM Friday 04/13 Franklin County Tech. School @ Saint Mary Parish School Wednesday 04/11 Boys Varsity Baseball @ Westfield Technical Academy Boardman Field, 4 PM Boys Varsity Tennis Southwick Regional School Bullens Field, 4 PM Friday 04/06 Holyoke High School @ Westfield Technical Academy Girls Varsity Softball Girls Varsity Tennis @ Saint Mary Parish School Bullens Field, 4 PM Springfield HS of Turners Falls High School Municipal Tennis Courts, 4:30 PM Girls Varsity Softball Science and Technology @ @ Saint Mary Parish School Boys Varsity Lacrosse Westfield Technical Academy Westfield Technical Academy Municipal Tennis Courts, 4 PM Saint Mary Parish School @ Gateway Reg. High School, 4 PM Whitney Park, 11 AM Girls Varsity Lacrosse @ Granby Jr./Sr. High School, 4 PM Boys Junior Varsity Baseball Boys Junior Varsity Baseball Belchertown High School Thursday 04/12 Southwick Regional School Westfield Technical Academy @ Saint Mary Parish School Girls Varsity Tennis @ Westfield Technical Academy @ Franklin County Tech. School, 4 PM Boardman Field, 5:30 PM Sabis International Charter School Jachym Field, 4 PM Tuesday 04/24 Boys Varsity Lacrosse @ Saint Mary Parish School Monday 04/16 Boys Varsity Baseball Springfield Central High School Municipal Tennis Courts, 4 PM Boys Varsity Baseball Westfield Technical Academy @ Saint Mary Parish School Boys Varsity Baseball Smith Vocational and Agricultural HS @ John J. Duggan Academy Boardman Field, 4 PM Saint Mary Parish School @ Westfield Technical Academy Hubbard Park, 4 PM Monday 04/09 @ Palmer High School Bullens Field, 1 PM Girls Varsity Softball Boys Varsity Tennis Legion Field, 4 PM Boys Junior Varsity Baseball Westfield Technical Academy Saint Mary Parish School Boys Junior Varsity Baseball Westfield Technical Academy @ Franklin County Tech. School, 4 PM @ Greenfield High School Saint Mary Parish School @ Smith Vocational and Agricultural Davis St Courts, 3:30 PM @ Palmer High School, 4 PM

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Wednesday 04/04 Springfield HS of Science Monday 04/02 Friday 04/06 Girls Varsity Softball and Technology Girls Varsity Softball Boys Varsity Volleyball Gateway Reg. High School @ Gateway Reg. High School, 4 PM Southwick Regional School West Springfield High School @ Ware High School, 4 PM Monday 04/16 @ Northampton High School, 4 PM @ Southwick Regional School Girls Junior Varsity Softball Boys Varsity Baseball Girls Junior Varsity Softball James E. Vincent Gymnasium, Southwick Regional School 6 PM Gateway Reg. High School Gateway Reg. High School @ Northampton High School Boys Junior Varsity Volleyball @ Ware High School @ McCann Technical High School JFK Middle School, 4 PM West Springfield High School Grenville Park, 4 PM Joe Wolfe Baseball Field, 4 PM Tuesday 04/03 @ Southwick Regional School Thursday 04/05 Boys Junior Varsity Baseball Boys Varsity Volleyball James E. Vincent Gymnasium, Girls Varsity Softball Gateway Reg. High School Southwick Regional School 4:30 PM Gateway Reg. High School @ McCann Technical High School, @ Sabis International Charter School, Monday 04/09 @ Southwick Regional School, 4 PM 4 PM 5 PM Girls Varsity Softball Girls Junior Varsity Softball Wednesday 04/18 Boys Junior Varsity Volleyball Southwick Regional School Gateway Reg. High School Boys Varsity Baseball Southwick Regional School @ Easthampton High School @ Southwick Regional School Smith Vocational and Agricultural HS @ Sabis International Charter School, Nonotuck Park, 4 PM Southwick JV Softball Field, 4 PM @ Gateway Reg. High School, 4 PM 4 PM Girls Junior Varsity Softball Friday 04/06 Boys Junior Varsity Baseball Wednesday 04/04 Southwick Regional School Boys Varsity Track @ Easthampton High School Boys Varsity Baseball Smith Vocational and Agricultural HS Hampden Charter School of Science Nonotuck Park, 4 PM Gateway Reg. High School @ Gateway Reg. High School, 4 PM @ Southwick Regional School Tuesday 04/10 @ Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, Friday 04/20 Richard Atkinson Track, 4 PM Boys Varsity Baseball 4 PM Boys Varsity Baseball Boys Varsity Track Southwick Regional School Boys Junior Varsity Baseball Putnam Voc/Tech Academy South Hadley High School @ Saint Mary Parish School Gateway Reg. High School @ Gateway Reg. High School, 4 PM @ Southwick Regional School North Middle School, 4 PM @ Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, Girls Varsity Softball Richard Atkinson Track, 4 PM Boys Junior Varsity Baseball 4 PM Gateway Reg. High School Thursday 04/05 Southwick Regional School Monday 04/09 @ Franklin County Tech. School, 4 PM Girls Varsity Track @ Saint Mary Parish School Girls Varsity Softball Boys Junior Varsity Baseball Mahar Regional School Hampden Ponds, 4 PM Gateway Reg. High School Putnam Voc/Tech Academy @ Southwick Regional School Wednesday 04/11 @ High School of Commerce @ Gateway Reg. High School, 4 PM Richard Atkinson Track, 4 PM Girls Varsity Softball Girls Varsity Track Monson High School Marshall Roy Field, 4 PM Tuesday 04/24 South Hadley High School @ Southwick Regional School, 4 PM Tuesday 04/10 Boys Varsity Baseball @ Southwick Regional School Boys Varsity Volleyball Girls Varsity Softball Gateway Reg. High School Richard Atkinson Track, 4 PM High School of Commerce Gateway Reg. High School @ Pathfinder RVT High School Girls Varsity Softball @ Southwick Regional School @ Pathfinder RVT High School, 4 PM St Joes Field, 4 PM Gateway Reg. High School James E. Vincent Gymnasium, Girls Junior Varsity Softball Girls Varsity Softball @ Southwick Regional School 4:30 PM Gateway Reg. High School Gateway Reg. High School Southwick Varsity Softball Field, 4 PM Boys Varsity Track @ Pathfinder RVT High School, 4 PM @ Smith Vocational and Boys Varsity Volleyball Belchertown High School Friday 04/13 Agricultural HS, 4 PM Southwick Regional School @ Southwick Regional School Boys Varsity Baseball Boys Junior Varsity Baseball @ Holyoke High School, 5 PM Richard Atkinson Track, 4 PM Springfield HS of Science and Gateway Reg. High School Girls Junior Varsity Softball Boys Varsity Track Technology @ Pathfinder RVT High School, 4 PM Gateway Reg. High School Pope Francis High School @ Southwick Regional School @ Southwick Regional School @ Gateway Reg. High School, 4 PM Girls Junior Varsity Softball Southwick JV Softball Field, 4 PM Richard Atkinson Track, 4 PM Girls Varsity Softball Gateway Reg. High School Boys Junior Varsity Volleyball Girls Junior Varsity Softball Westfield Technical Academy @ Smith Vocational and Agricultural Southwick Regional School Monson High School @ Gateway Reg. High School, 4 PM HS, 4 PM @ Holyoke High School, @ Southwick Regional School Boys Junior Varsity Baseball 4 PM Southwick JV Softball Field, 4 PM

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TV Sports Listings Dear Friday, March 30 (ESPN) Baseball 9:30 p.m. NCAA Women’s Final Four: Notre Dame vs. Annie 7 p.m. MLB: New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays Connecticut (ESPN2) (YES) 10:30 p.m. NBA: L.A. Clippers at Portland Trail Blazers By ANNIE LANE 7:30 p.m. NCAA: West Virginia at Texas Tech (FS1) (ESPN) Basketball Golf 12 p.m. LPGA Tour: ANA Inspiration Round 2 (GOLF) Roadblock to Life’s Next Phase 3 p.m. High School Nationals Boys Semifinal: Teams TBA Dear Annie: I’m feeling stuck. Recently, my boyfriend of 4 p.m. PGA Tour: Houston Open Round 2 (GOLF) two years and I have been looking at new places to move into (ESPN2) 7 p.m. LPGA Tour: ANA Inspiration Round 2 (GOLF) together. It’s been an exciting time, and I keep daydreaming 4:30 p.m. College All-Star Game (CBSSN) Hockey of our future -- marriage, kids, nesting, chore charts, the 5 p.m. High School Nationals Boys Semifinal: Teams TBA whole thing. However, a wrench has been thrown into our 7 p.m. NHL: Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Rangers plans. An old co-worker let him know about a great job -- (ESPN2) (MSG, NHL Network) 1,000 miles away. He’s really interested in the position, and 7 p.m. CollegeInsider.com Championship: Teams TBA 7 p.m. NHL: Toronto Maple Leafs at New York Islanders he’s been looking for new work for a while now, but an offer, (MSGPL) if it were to happen, wouldn’t come in for a few months. In (CBSSN) the meantime, it feels silly to keep looking for new places to 7 p.m. NCAA Women’s Final Four: Louisville vs. Mississippi Horse Racing live, especially because we would most likely have a year- State (ESPN2) 12:30 a.m. La Primera Del Ano Derby (MSGPL) long lease. But it also feels silly to stop. Neither of us wants to put all our eggs in one basket (this new job). I know life’s 8 p.m. NBA: New Orleans Pelicans at Cleveland Cavaliers not perfect, and there will always be uncertainty, but, Annie, how do I keep moving forward when I feel as if there’s a roadblock in my path? -- Stuck in Santa Fe Dear Stuck: Though you two might not be moving yet, you are progressing. Keep focusing on the possibilities and On The Tube you’ll solidify the foundation for the life you’ll build togeth- er. It’s also a great time to study up on couples communica- tion skills, which will come in handy when sharing close quarters. Though I understand why you’d like to get an apart- ment together now, it’s not as if you two are stalling for no Some advertisers drop Ingraham good reason. Hang tight and wait to hear about the job (if you’re comfortable relocating -- and that in itself might be a whole other letter). Dear Annie: We live full time in a pretty pool home on a after Parkland comments canal in Florida. Especially in winter, everyone wants to stay MIAMI (AP) — Some big name “Soooo @IngrahamAngle what are advertising on that program.” at our home. Our family comes first, and we welcome family advertisers are dropping Fox News per- your biggest advertisers ... Asking for a A telephone message left for Nutrish members to our home. We have many friends who call and sonality Laura Ingraham after she criti- friend,” he wrote with the hashtag was not immediately returned but the request a stay at our home, as well, or intimate that they are cized one of the Florida school shooting #BoycottIngramAdverts. company tweeted it was in the process in the area; they might as well invite themselves. Many of survivors on social media. The online home goods store Wayfair, of removing ads from Ingraham’s show. these people have stayed at our home repeatedly. I end up Ingraham, a right-wing host who food company Nestle, travel website Ingraham apologized Thursday on doing most of the cooking, cleaning and serving. My hus- landed a rare one-on-one interview with TripAdvisor and Rachel Ray’s dog food Twitter, saying, “On reflection, in the band is not a big help and only grills. As I’ve gotten older, President Donald Trump last year, Nutrish all said they are removing their spirit of Holy Week, I apologize for any this has become a burden upon me physically and become wrote on Twitter, “David Hogg Rejected support from Ingraham. upset or hurt my tweet caused him or mentally stressful. Attending to others’ dietary needs and By Four Colleges To Which He Applied Wayfair said in a statement that it any of the brave victims of Parkland.” pets can also be difficult. If we say that we are busy, they try and whines about it.” supports “open dialogue and debate on Ingraham tweeted that she thought to talk us into a visit or put a guilt trip on us. How can I find Hogg, a student a Marjory Stoneman issues. However, the decision of an she was the first to feature Hogg on her a method to say “no” while keeping my friends? -- Crowded Douglas High School who filmed stu- adult to personally criticize a high show after the shooting and added, Canal dents hiding from the gunman in their school student who has lost his class- “he’s welcome to come on my show Dear Crowded Canal: People who stop talking to you classrooms, was quick to respond, mates in an unspeakable tragedy is not anytime for a productive discussion.” because they couldn’t stay with you were never real friends tweeting a list of a dozen advertisers consistent with our values. We do not Hogg tweeted later Thursday that an to begin with. Rest assured that your true friends will under- and encouraging followers to immedi- plan to continue advertising on this par- apology to save advertisers wasn’t stand and respect your boundaries. It’s perfectly reasonable ately call them and ask them to drop ticular program.” enough and that he’d only accept that you would like the space to yourself, especially as com- Ingraham. Hogg has faced intense criti- TripAdvisor says it does not “con- Ingraham’s apology if she denounced pany has begun to feel like a mental and physical burden. So cism from right-wing conservatives and done the inappropriate comments made the way Fox News has treated his gun advocates who have falsely called by this broadcaster. In our view, these friends. take the plunge. Try out saying the word “no” -- and no him a crisis actor following the statements focused on a high school “It’s time to love thy neighbor, not apologies necessary. I wager it will get easier with time. Valentine’s Day shooting in Parkland student, cross the line of decency. As mudsling at children,” Hogg wrote. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@cre- that killed 17. such, we have made a decision to stop ators.com. To find out more about Annie Lane and read fea- tures by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, In this combination photo, Fox visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. News personality Laura Ingraham speaks at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on July 20, 2016, HINTS FROM HELOISE left, and David Hogg, a student survivor from Marjory Stoneman ‘EGGS-ACTLY’! Douglas High School in Dear Heloise: Practical reason for the Parkland, Fla., speaks at a rally layout of a grocery store: The refrigeration for common sense gun legislation units are in the back for eggs, milk, meat, in Livingston, N.J. on Feb. 25, produce, etc., because supplies are deliv- 2018. Some big name advertisers ered to the back of the store. Note that are dropping Ingraham after she when walking from the front to the back, publicly criticized Hogg, a stu- the store gets colder. -- Bill D., via email dent at Marjory Stoneman DUAL MONITORS Douglas school on social media. Dear Heloise: A baby monitor is good for an adult con- The online home goods store fined to bed due to illness, but two monitors is better. The Wayfair, travel website person in bed can hear what is going on in the kitchen or TripAdvisor and Rachel Ray’s family room; then she or he is not so isolated. -- Glenda D. dog food Nutrish all said they are in Houston removing their support from PRISTINE PAD Ingraham. (AP Photo/J. Scott Dear Heloise: To keep steel wool pads from rusting, if Applewhite, left, and Rich Schultz) the pad is used lightly, I rinse it and place it in a small glass or plastic jar, with a lid, under the sink. This keeps it always handy and prevents wasting foil or plastic wrap. It’s a good way to recycle both the scrubber and the jar. Also, I cut steel-wool pads in half. This is less expensive McKenzie leads ‘Gotham’ both on and off TV as director than buying small ones. -- Jo Anne R., via email NEW YORK (AP) — Ben The desire to take on more police procedural and more INSIDE OUT McKenzie says he doesn’t comes from wanting to be “One Flew Over the Dear Heloise: I wash all my clothes, other than under- have any particular attach- well-rounded. Cuckoo’s Nest.” wear and clothes with stains, inside out. The clothes fade ment to the number 16, but “I’ve done this for a while. “Over the top may be the less, and the dirt and skin cells are more thoroughly there’s a reason why it’s As much as I love being in wrong phrase but it’s pretty removed. Thank you. -- Mary H., Arlington, Va. worked out that he would front of the camera, it can unapologetically going for MAKING IT EASIER direct the 16th episode of become a bit boring quite it,” said McKenzie. “It was Dear Heloise: I use hook-and-loop tape to attach my “Gotham” for two years in a frankly. It’s doing a similar conceived as much more of a smoke detectors to the ceiling. I now don’t procrastinate at row. His latest directorial process over and over again. noir-ish kind of cop show the recommended battery change. -- Charlie D., Reedsville, turn on the “Batman” prequel Often on many shows you’re and I think as we got into it, Pa. airs Thursday on Fox. doing a similar beat emotion- we realized we could play “It means I have the ability ally so you just want to push with how large the villains to prep before Christmas and yourself and try new things.” are and how over the top shoot after Christmas,” said These are skills that also some of the stuff can be.” McKenzie recently in an set him up for the future. Sometimes he does wish interview. “There’s a method “I don’t necessarily want he could go for it playing bad for sure.” to go on different shows and like his co-stars. Prep includes location direct only because I think “The only frustration is scouting, determining if any Ben McKenzie that can be kind of a chal- that Jim is obviously always sets need to be built, casting, lenging life, as other direc- playing the part of the working with stunt coordina- era,” he said. tors who have done it tell straight-laced, no nonsense tors on fight choreography A disadvantage? “It’s only me— especially with chil- somewhat dour detective and going over music choic- your second episode ever as dren.” He has a 2-year-old guy. (The villains) get a lot es for the episode. a director,” he laughed. daughter with Baccarin and a more fun.” McKenzie has juggled his McKenzie says he’s par- 5-year-old stepson. “Gotham” just wrapped time before. Last year he also ticularly proud of Thursday’s “Gotham,” now in its filming its season and wrote an episode of episode because there are a fourth season, focuses on the McKenzie says he’s enjoying “Gotham,” which required lot of moving parts. city before Bruce Wayne time off with his family. writing breaks on his honey- “First time around I was became Batman. McKenzie He and Baccarin enjoy moon with “Gotham” co-star relatively conservative and plays James Gordon before watching shows together like Morena Baccarin. tried to make sure I didn’t he becomes police commis- Netflix’s “The Crown” which There is an advantage to mess it up too badly,” he sioner. We also see the gene- they commit to watching writing and directing a series said. “This time there’s a lot sis of villains including the together because it’s “good he knows so intimately. of action, big set pieces and a Penguin, Catwoman, the couple’s viewing.” “You know what’s going scene where three principles Riddler and Poison Ivy. “It’s certainly a good on, you’re familiar with all of break out of an asylum, Since season one, the examination of an actual the characters and the people which required 200 back- series has evolved into more marriage, albeit in the public who work behind-the-cam- ground actors and a 200-foot of a wild ride that is less eye.” crane.” THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2018 - PAGE 13

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, March 30, 2018: This year you break out of your mold to create new patterns and/or try out new interests. Your life takes on a more exciting tone than in the recent past. You open doors and approach life in a novel way. If you are single, a powerful attraction could build sometime after the summer. Go with the flow, and DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker you’ll be glad you did. If you are attached, you and your sweetie add a new quality to your life together. The two of you might decide to expand your family or take up a new passion. LIBRA is loving and sensitive toward you.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Your energy and sense of well-being are fueled by a close friend or associate. You have reason to celebrate. Handle detailed work in the morning, when you can focus on key matters with SCARY GARY Mark Buford precision. By the afternoon, you gladly will net- work. Tonight: Sort through the possibilities. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Your ingenuity emerges when eyeing a potential problem. Make it OK to remain focused on one project in the afternoon, but expect some calls or a knock on the door. Decide what feels right when working with an associate. Tonight: Opt to go out to dinner with a loved one. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH Indulge your need for precision in the Crosswords morning, when you can focus. By the afternoon, even if you are busy with a project, your mind is Mick and Mason Mastroianni likely to wander. A case of spring fever might have DOGS of C-KENNEL you feeling distracted. Make plans for the weekend. Tonight: With loved ones at a favorite place. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Make calls in the morning, when you have a lot on your mind and need to contact several people. You might feel as if you can discuss nearly any topic with those around you. In a sense, you have set up a safe space with people you can trust. Tonight: Honor your comfort level. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Observe a tendency to loosen up as the day goes on. In the morning, deal with practicali- ties. By the afternoon, you’ll adopt a much more carefree attitude. Listen to what is being shared by B.C. Mastroianni and Hart a roommate or family member. Tonight: Use your charm and humor. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Handle important matters in the morn- ing, when you are likely to get your way. Expect unusual creativity to come forward. Confirm plans with a key person in the evening. You might want to indulge this person, but you do have a budget. Tonight: Christen the weekend. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You could feel sluggish in the morning. By the afternoon, you will be at your best. Others note your high charisma and energy. Before you know it, if you don’t already have plans, you will. You might be overwhelmed by all the possibilities. ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie Tonight: Whatever suits your fancy. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH If you have an important call to make, by all means do it before lunch. Afterward, you might feel the weight of the past few days and will need some downtime. Some of you will choose to reflect on certain powerful feelings. Use this time well. Tonight: Make it OK to fly solo. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHH The impression you give this morn- ing impresses the right person. By the afternoon, a successful meeting occurs that gets you the desired results. If you can start your weekend early, do. A loved one does everything he or she can to pull you ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett out the door. Tonight: Where the action is. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You could be in for a surprise. You approach a personal matter differently from your usual style. Suddenly, you understand where a key person is coming from. Take on a strong role in the afternoon, wherever you are. Know that others want to join. Tonight: Make strong choices. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH One-on-one relating puts a smile on your face. How you deal with someone and the Cryptoquip choices you make could be quite different from what you had anticipated. Know that you are break- ing a pattern as you head in a new direction. Tonight: Try something new and exotic. John Deering and John Newcombe PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ZACK HILL HHHHH Your ability to move forward could startle others. You’ll go along with someone else’s ideas, yet somehow encourage changes that you would like, too. You don’t see yourself as manipula- tive, nor does this person; you simply use logic. Tonight: Make it a special night. BORN TODAY Singer/songwriter Eric Clapton (1945), singer Celine Dion (1968), singer/songwriter Norah Jones (1979) *** Jacqueline Bigar is on the internet at www.jac- quelinebigar.com. PAGE 14 - FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS

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AP Interview: Virginia’s Bennett March 30, 2018 March 30, 2018 Friday, April 6, 2018 (SEAL) Legal Notice commonweAlth of moving on from UMBC stunner mAssAchUsetts Town of Montgomery Planning Board SAN ANTONIO (AP) — time since the Ralph Sampson lAnd coURt Virginia coach Tony Bennett era. dePARtment of NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING had hoped to be here this And yet, the 48-year-old the tRiAl coURt Notice is hereby given that the weekend with a No. 1 seed coach knows the focus will 18 SM 001261 Montgomery Planning Board will preparing to play his team’s remain on a loss sure to live hold a public hearing at the first Final Four in 34 years. on in March Madness lore. oRdeR of notice Montgomery Town Hall on Instead, he found himself While Bennett is reviewing Monday, April 16, 2018 at 7:30 To: PM to discuss the laying out of trying to reconcile a terrific what adjustments to make, michael Ventrice and two public ways and proposed four-plus months — good it’s clear he won’t waver from diane l. Ventrice turn around areas on said future enough to bring him here to his foundation. That includes public ways. Both Avery Road collect the trophy as The the “five pillars” philosophy and to all persons entitled to the and Sunset Lane are non-accep- benefit of the Servicemembers ted roads with a lack of suitable Associated Press men’s col- (humility, thankfulness, pas- Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. c. 50 §3901 et seq.: turnaround areas for town work lege basketball coach of the sion, unity and servanthood) trucks and snowplows. The pub- year — with the fact the that built the Cavaliers into a mtGlQ investors, lP lic hearing is being held to re- Cavaliers fell to UMBC to contender and the big-picture view the layout plans for Avery become the first No. 1 seed to perspective he leans on to claiming to have an interest in a Road and Sunset Lane, which lose to a 16-seed in NCAA move forward. Mortgage covering real property includes the proposed boundar- in Westfield, numbered 1098 ies (metes and bounds) for the Tournament history. “We all know, you live long Western Avenue, given by Mi- two public ways, including the Dealing with the weight of enough, there will be worse In this March 10, 2018, file photo, Virginia head coach Tony chael Ventrice and Diane proposed turnaround areas. The that history, he figures, is part things that happen to all of us, Bennett holds up the net after defeating North Carolina in the Ventrice to Mortgage Electronic layout plans (survey maps) are of coaching a team with no and there will be greater championship game of the NCAA Atlantic Coast Conference Registration Systems, Inc., as available to review at the Mont- men’s college basketball tournament, in New York. Bennett nominee for Countrywide Home gomery Town Hall Tuesdays games left to play. things than championships,” Loans, Inc., dated October 5, and Thursdays from 10:00 AM – “They experienced things a Bennett said. “And that’s, I was named The Associated Press NCAA college basketball 2006, and recorded in Hamp- 4:00 PM up until the date of the lot of guys don’t,” Bennett think, the greatest truth they Coach of the Year, Thursday, March 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Julie den County Registry of Deeds in meeting. Maps will also be avail- Jacobson, File) Book 16248, Page 288, and now able at the meeting. said in an interview with the can know. As a teacher and as held by the Plaintiff by assign- AP. “That kind of success? a coach, I believe those things ment, have filed with this court a Oh my gosh. And then that and I share those things with you’re not fake about it, that complaint for determination of everything in the same matter- Defendant's/Defendants' Ser- Auto For Sale kind of loss? ... But again, them.” yeah, of course you’re going to of-fact fashion. vicemembers status. their body of work deserves In Bennett’s ninth season, be discouraged and down after “The sun did come up the to be celebrated. the Cavaliers (31-3) went If you now are, or recently have timothY's AUto sAles. a loss like that, but that you’re next day,” Bennett said at one Stop by and see us! We might “And then so much of what from being picked to finish been, in the active military ser- OK. You can live with it. point. vice of the United States of have exactly what you're look- society looks at — it begs the sixth in the ACC to winning “I said: you don’t know the And he’s prepared to stum- America, then you may be en- ing for, if not, let us find it for question — is it just about the regular-season race by power that that’s going to have ble a few more times on the titled to the benefits of the Ser- you! Bartlett Street, Westfield. how you do in March? Or is it four games — the first to win in their life and in your life.” vicemembers Civil Relief Act. If (413)568-2261. specializing in way to reaching his goals. you object to a foreclosure of the vehicles under $4,000. about the whole thing? It’s a the ACC by that wide a mar- Bennett said he appreciated “You better have something above mentioned property on fair debate (on) what matters. gin since 2000. It then won other coaches offering support, beyond the opinion of man or that basis, then you or your at- Help Wanted But I told them: I wouldn’t the ACC Tournament to com- which included Syracuse Hall just how you feel, because this torney must file a written appear- trade this team for anything. plete a 20-1 run against league ance and answer in this court at of Famer Jim Boeheim noting: stuff is fleeting,” Bennett told three Pemberton square, Bo- Even the experiences, as hard opponents and earned the No. “If I could hire a coach in this the AP. ston, mA 02108 on or before as they are, this is part of the 1 overall NCAA seed. country and I could get Tony “So that’s where obviously April 23, 2018 or you will be The City of Westfield is seek- process.” Yet it ended with a 74-54 Bennett, there would be forever barred from claiming that ing applicants to fill several my faith is everything to me. you are entitled to the benefits of skilled seasonal positions for Bennett had largely kept a loss to UMBC without injured nobody in second place.” You hear people talk about said Act. the Parks and Recreation De- low profile in the roughly two ACC sixth man of the year Predictably, the UMBC loss their faith in the lord and the partments 2018 spring and weeks since being praised by De’Andre Hunter. hovered over Thursday’s AP relationship with the people Witness, summer positions. 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