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Dollars for Scholars Municipal Light fundraising event to Board Discusses benefit Southwick students By Greg Fitzpatrick Correspondent 2018 reports, SOUTHWICK –Southwick Regional School‘s Dollars for Scholars is partnering with Tucker’s Restaurant on April 23rd for a fundraiser to benefit the scholarship program. People in attendance are seen looking on as Maryanne Margiotta Ward 3 seat By Peter Currier Tucker’s Restaurant will be giving 10% of their food sales speaks at the podium to start the event. (Photo by Greg Fitzpatrick) Correspondent on Tuesday April 23rd from 11:30 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. back WESTFIELD- The Westfield Gas and Electric to Dollars for Scholars. Tucker’s is asking those people that Municipal Light Board met Wednesday evening are coming to support Dollars for Scholars to let them know Recognition ceremony at the WG&E headquarters to discuss various when they enter the restaurant. reports from 2018 and to lay out the plan to fill “We’d like to get as many people to come out as possible,” the commission’s vacant ward 3 seat. said Dollars for Scholars President Lisa Hough. highlights students’ One of the 2018 reports was that of the out- ages for WG&E customers during the year. It See Benefit, Page 3 success in DLE program was announced that the light plant had begun recording outage data under a new system. By Greg Fitzpatrick Previously, a single house was not recorded as an Correspondent outage, which will be the case going forward SOUTHWICK – The Diversified Learning Experience (DLE) under the new system. There were an estimated program at the Southwick Regional School continues to grow. 1,600 calls by natural gas customers over the The DLE was established in the 1990’s to provide seniors at the course of the year, a decrease from the previous Southwick Regional School an opportunity to take part in an year. The average response time to an emergency internship in a career field they may want to pursue at a college or call for gas customers was reported to be 17 university or beyond. A semester-long experience, the student not minutes. Members of Southwick Dollars for Scholars are seen at a The commission also gave a report on the cast meeting this past fall. (WNG File Photo) See Ceremony, Page 8 iron abandonment program for 2018. The report showed that 11,000 feet of gas lines were replaced in 2018, with a current projection of 12,000 feet for 2019. The roads listed for the abandonment program for 2019 are Orange Street, Kellogg Street, Lincoln Street, and Group offers ‘perspectives’ for history buffs Belmont Street. Western Avenue will also be included in conjunction with the city’s construc- By Lori Szepelak Hutton added that teaching was the “extremely immoral and harmful” includ- tion project on the lengthy road. Correspondent “most important job in a democracy ing wars and murders, and some “very Near the end of Wednesday’s meeting, the WESTFIELD-History has played an because without educated citizens there positive,” from selfless charitable work commission announced the procedure for the important role in Les Hutton’s life – since could be no democracy.” and nursing to peacemaking. coming vote to fill the Ward 3 seat left vacant fifth grade. “My conclusion, not my teacher’s,” he “My career choice narrowed to Russian after the passing of Jane Wensley in March. “I first chose teaching as a lifelong goal said. history as a result of the increasing ten- Candidates will be given until April 19th to when I heard my fifth grade teacher telling As Hutton’s early years past, he said his sions and threats of the Cold War in the announce their bid for the seat. Once all of the us about ‘citizenship’ in a democracy,” interest in history gradually grew after candidates are finalized, there will be a joint said Hutton. observing human activities, some See History Buffs, Page 8 See MLB, Page 3 Westfield State University announces parade involvement By Peter Currier encouraged people to sign up and take part in reflect the genuine influence of WSU on the of participants walking or riding in vehicles. Correspondent the parade despite the fact that it takes place community.” The parade is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. WESTFIELD- Westfield State University after most students have left campus for the Lamontagne added that, while the parade and is estimated to last about three hours. will be joining the Westfield 350th birthday summer. itself occurs after the semester has ended, she Participants will be gathering in Stanley Park celebrations by participating in the May 19th “Although the city itself has a rich history, is hopeful that they can assemble a group of and in front of the Horace Mann Center at parade with a contingent of walking students, it is not complete without Westfield State faculty, staff, and alumni to march for the uni- WSU and slowly walk towards downtown. faculty, and staff. University,” said Lamontagne, “We are deeply versity. Tricia Oliver, Director of Campus Those who wish to participate must sign up by In an email sent out to all students and staff, connected to Westfield and we have the Communication, said that the university will April 19th in order to receive a free t-shirt to Susan Lamontagne, Dean of Student affairs, opportunity to ensure that the celebrations not have its own float, but rather a contingent wear during the parade. PAGE 2 - THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Transitional Employment — A Partnership between Apex Homecare and The Forum House: Everybody Gains. “When Jeremy’s on the job, we know he’s happy, from the big smile he wears on his face,” said Cheryl Rumley, Founder and President of Apex Homecare, a family owned home care TONIGHT FRIDAY SaturdAY agency serving Western (MA). Jeremy first arrived at Apex with his support staff from the Forum House — Kevin, Lauren and Becca. The Forum House, a clubhouse of Viability, works in partnership with local employers to meet their business needs while offering employ- ment opportunities to people with disabilities in MA. “Historically, I’ve hired home care aides from the Forum Jeremy Robert, a mem- Chance of Showers. Cloudy. Becoming Partly Sunny. 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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Thursday, April 11, the 101st day of 2019. There are 264 days left in the year.

n April 11, 1945, during World War II, American women and children, in the northern Israeli town of Kiryat United States blocked Iran’s controversial pick for envoy soldiers liberated the Nazi concentration camp Shemona. to the United Nations, Hamid Aboutalebi, a member of OBuchenwald in Germany. the group responsible for the 1979 takeover of the U.S. In 1980, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Embassy in Tehran. On this date: issued regulations specifically prohibiting sexual harass- In 1865, President Abraham Lincoln spoke to a crowd ment of workers by supervisors. One year ago: outside the White House, saying, “We meet this evening, House Speaker Paul Ryan announced that he would re- not in sorrow, but in gladness of heart.” (It was the last In 1981, President Ronald Reagan returned to the White tire rather than seek another term in Congress. California public address Lincoln would deliver.) House from the hospital, 12 days after he was wounded Gov. Jerry Brown accepted President Donald Trump’s in an assassination attempt. Race-related rioting erupted call to send the National Guard to the Mexican border but In 1921, Iowa became the first state to impose a cigarette in the Brixton district of south London. said the troops would have nothing to do with immigra- tax, at 2 cents a package. tion enforcement. Pope Francis admitted he made “grave In 2002, U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr., D-Ohio, was errors” in judgment in Chile’s sex abuse scandal; during In 1947, of the Brooklyn Dodgers played convicted of taking bribes and kickbacks from business- a January visit to Chile, Francis had strongly defended in an exhibition against the at Ebbets men and his own staff. (Traficant was later expelled from Bishop Juan Barros despite accusations by victims that Field, four days before his regular-season debut that Congress and sentenced to eight years in prison; he was Barros had witnessed and ignored their abuse. A military broke ’s color line. (The Dodgers won, 14-6.) released in September 2009.) transport plane crashed just after takeoff in Algeria, killing 257 people in the worst aviation disaster in the history of In 1951, President Harry S. Truman relieved Gen. Doug- Ten years ago: the North African country. Mitzi Shore, owner of the Los las MacArthur of his commands in the Far East. A 16-nation Asian summit in Bangkok, Thailand, was Angeles club the Comedy Store, died at the age of 87. canceled after demonstrators stormed the venue. Bos- In 1961, former SS officer Adolf Eichmann went on trial ton University won its fifth NCAA hockey championship, Today’s Birthdays: in Israel, charged with crimes against humanity for his defeating Miami (Ohio) 4-3 in overtime. Susan Boyle, a Ethel Kennedy is 91. Actor Joel Grey is 87. Actress Lou- role in the Nazi Holocaust. (Eichmann was convicted and middle-aged volunteer church worker, wowed judges and ise Lasser is 80. Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Ellen executed.) audiences alike with her soaring rendition of “I Dreamed Goodman is 78. Movie writer-director John Milius is 75. a Dream” from the musical “Les Miserables” on the Brit- Actor Peter Riegert is 72. Movie director Carl Franklin is In 1966, Frank Sinatra recorded the song “Strangers in ish TV show “Britain’s Got Talent.” 70. Actor Bill Irwin is 69. Country singer-songwriter Jim the Night” for his label, Reprise (rih-PREEZ’) Records. Lauderdale is 62. Songwriter-producer Daryl Simmons Five years ago: is 62. Rock musician Nigel Pulsford is 58. Actor Lucky In 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the President , in a fiery speech at civil rights Vanous is 58. Country singer Steve Azar is 55. Singer , which included the Fair Housing activist ’s National Action Network confer- Lisa Stansfield is 53. Montana Gov. Steve Bullock is 53. Act, a week after the assassination of Martin Luther King ence, accused the GOP of using voting restrictions to Actor Johnny Messner is 50. Rock musician Dylan Keefe Jr. keep voters from the polls and of jeopardizing 50 years of (Marcy Playground) is 49. Actor Vicellous (vy-SAY’-luhs) expanded ballot box access for millions of black Ameri- Shannon is 48. Rapper David Banner is 45. Actress Tricia In 1970, Apollo 13, with astronauts James A. Lovell, Fred cans and other minorities. White House budget direc- Helfer is 45. Rock musician Chris Gaylor (The All-Ameri- W. Haise and Jack Swigert, blasted off on its ill-fated mis- tor Sylvia Mathews Burwell was named by President can Rejects) is 40. Actress Kelli Garner is 35. Singer Joss sion to the moon. Obama to succeed Health and Human Services Secre- Stone is 32. Actress-dancer Kaitlyn Jenkins is 27. tary Kathleen Sebelius. In a rare diplomatic rebuke, the In 1974, Palestinian gunmen killed 16 civilians, mostly THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 - PAGE 3

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Farms Country Club starts at 9:30am on April 13th, 2019. homebrew sales, an expanded The week of Apr. 15th - Apr. 19th, the meter replacement process will proceed at the following Street Locations: There is food, games, raffles, the Eater Egg Hunt (divided food menu, and on-site gardens • Allen Ave. • Charles St. • Grand St. • Orange St. into age groups) and then the Easter Bunny arrives from the for fresh picked ingredients. sky. Proceeds from the event benefit Family Resource • Ascutney Ave. • Chestnut St. • Green Ave. • Otis St. Skyline is also expanding its • Greylock St. International, a non-profit organization that strengthens fam- ownership team with the addi- • Ashley St. • Conner Ave. • Patterson St. ily ties through educational and recreational programs and the • Bailey Dr. • Court St. • Hampden St. • Plantation Cir. tion of Dana Bishop as their • Hancock St. Shriners’ Hospital for Children. Head Brewer. Current owners • Bartlett St. • Dana St. • Shepard St. • Belmont St. • Darby Dr. • High St. • Smith Ave. Lisa Pac and Daniel Osella are • Highland View St. • Berkshire Dr. • E. Bartlett St. • Southgate Ave. pleased to welcome him aboard • Hubbard St. • Beveridge Blvd. • Elizabeth Ave. • Southwick Rd and look forward to joining the • Jefferson St. already flourishing Western • Beverly Dr. • Fairfield Ave. • Kellogg St. • State St. Calling 811 Mass brewery community. • Bush St. • Freemont St. • King Place • Valley View Dr. While the new space is under • Butler St. • George St. • Madison St. • W. School St. construction, Skyline will con- • Carroll Dr. • Governor Dr. • Meadow St. • Woodbridge Ln. tinue to operate at 124 Elm before digging Street. The original location will be listed for sale in the coming months and would be a can save your life perfect fit for anyone looking to WESTFIELD – A national public opinion survey of home- open up a restaurant/bar space. owners conducted by the Common Ground Alliance (CGA), Superintendent’s Corner As a thank you to the com- the national association dedicated to protecting underground munity for their loyal patronage utility lines, people who dig near them, and their communi- and continuing support, Skyline Annual town meetings will mittee does not change in ties, revealed that nearly half of all American homeowners are will be holding a series of out- planning to complete landscaping projects that require a call be upon us shortly and, in numbers of seats or how they door events at the new property addition to all of the town war- are elected. Thus each town to 811 at least a few days prior to digging. as the build out continues inside In observance of National Safe Digging Month in April, rants, there will be two educa- still has the ability to elect the space. tion articles for your consider- their own school committee Westfield Gas + Electric wants to remind residents that dig- ——— ging without knowing the approximate location of under- ation. The first relates to the members (rather than the dis- For more info please contact approval of town assessments trict wide voting options dis- ground utilities can result in serious injury, service disruptions us at [email protected]. and costly repairs when gas, electric, communications, water for educating our children at cussed in the past) and each and sewer lines are damaged. Gateway. Based upon the town keeps the same number “Tens of millions of plan to work on projects approved district budget and of school committee members this year which require digging. But according to the CGA anticipated revenue, each (Blandford 2; Chester 3; survey, 42 percent of them admit that they will not call 811 Benefit town will be voting on an Huntington 3; Middlefield 2; beforehand and this puts homeowners and their communities Continued from Page 1 assessment amount that is Montgomery 2; and Russell 1.97% higher than for the cur- 3). The change is that each at risk,” said Tony Contrino, General at Westfield All of the proceeds from Gas + Electric. “Calling 811 a few days before your projects rent year. As with this past Gateway Regional School member will now have a the meals at Tucker’s will year, the 1.97% increase in weighted vote that is based on that require digging – including planting trees and shrubs, help Dollars for Scholars District Superintendent Dr. building a patio, deck, or fence, or installing a mailbox – is assessments is based upon the town census numbers (updat- create more scholarships for alternative assessment method David B. Hopson. ed every five years). To critical to preventing service outages and serious injuries.” Southwick high school stu- April has been set aside as National Safe Digging Month to that the towns approved last ensure fairness between the dents. year. You may recall that this method has been towns, a quorum is also newly defined as hav- bring extra attention to the issue of underground utility line According to Hough, safety and to reduce the risk of unnecessary infrastructure determined to help towns better anticipate and ing at least 4 towns represented by a school Southwick Dollars for plan for expenditures for Gateway, does not committee member as well as a majority of damage. Scholars has had a decline in As part of National Safe Digging Month, Westfield Gas + penalize any town when new families with the weighted vote attending. As with every handing out scholarships. In young children move into town, and is an change that is being recommended to the Electric encourages homeowners to take the following steps 2017, 65 scholarships were when planning a digging project this spring: insurance policy against large ‘spikes’ in town towns, these items were all approved unani- handed out whereas in 2018 assessments from either changes in the num- mously by town and school officials at meet- • Always call 811 at least 72 hours before digging, regard- the number dropped to 50 less of the depth or familiarity with the property. ber of students or the state’s process of deter- ings to update the regional agreement (and scholarships. Hough expects mining minimum contributions from towns. every town was represented by at least one • Plan ahead. Call on Monday or Tuesday for work planned that number could decline for an upcoming weekend, providing ample time for the As you’ll see on the town warrant, this year’s official at these meetings). again for 2019. school budget vote is similar to last year’s, This process followed state procedures with approximate location of lines to be marked. A main reason for the • Confirm that all lines have been marked. with just one vote on the school budget (as the school committee appointing the number of scholarships opposed to what some towns did in the past Facilitated Discussion Group (led by consul- • Consider moving the location of your project if it is near declining the past couple of utility line markings. with three warrant articles on the budget). tants from the Massachusetts Association of years is due to the number of The second warrant article relates to towns Regional Schools) as the group tasked with • If a contractor has been hired, confirm that the contractor volunteers that has decreased has called 811. Don’t allow work to begin if the lines aren’t approving the amended regional agreement updating the regional agreement. As this on Dollars for Scholars. for the Gateway Regional School District. As group worked through potential changes, the marked. Hough added that Dollars • Visit www.call811.com for complete info mentioned above, we voted the first change Department of Elementary and Secondary for Scholars currently only last year to establish the new alternative Education (DESE) was kept apprised and pro- has just over a handful of assessment method. The state approved us vided input as well. The proposed revised Everyone who calls 811 three days before digging is con- people that are involved in nected to a local one call notification center that will take the making that change on the condition that we regional agreement was then presented to the the organization and needs resolve the other issues that were either out of school committee on March 13, where they caller’s information and communicate it to local utility com- to have that number increase panies. Professional locators will then visit the dig site to compliance or simply outdated in our region- unanimously voted to accept the changes and in order to be successful. al agreement. You can see all of the changes in move them forward to the towns. Selectboards mark the approximate location of underground utility lines “People are afraid of mak- with spray paint, flags or both. Once a site has been accu- a ‘redlined’ copy of the agreement that is were given the changed document prior to the ing a commitment to volun- posted on the Gateway website (under the school committee vote so that they could have rately marked, it is safe to begin digging around the marked teering because they’re not areas. school committee tab on the Regional their Town Counsel review the changes and sure of their time,” said Amendment link). the school committee also had Gateway’s Hough. While there are a number of changes, many legal counsel review the changes. At this time, It’s fundraising opportuni- of these simply eliminate outdated amend- no legal issues have been raised that we’ve MLB ties like the event at Tucker’s ments (such as when a town entered the dis- been made aware of regarding the revised Continued from Page 1 on April 23 that could be a trict), others reflect updates to comply with regional agreement. Both town and school chance for the community to new laws and regulations, and others bring us officials have offered to meet with individual meeting between the City come out and support Dollars into compliance with federal statutes. The towns to review the changes. Council and the Municipal for Scholars and help them most significant change is in the composition Given the openness and collaboration Light Board at 6 p.m. on May have success moving for- and voting procedure for the school commit- between the towns and schools on both the 7th where both groups will ward. tee, which has been out of compliance with budget and the revised regional agreement, vote for the person who will “We’re really hoping for fill the seat. The only require- “one man, one vote” for many years. Town the amount of information that has been dis- ments for one to run are to be a some last-minute fundrais- and school officials, who spent much time tributed to the towns and is available on line registered voter who lives in ing,” said Hough. collaborating on these changes over the past to residents, and the steady progress on these Ward 3. Hough wants to inform year, decided that the best option we could put items, we’re hopeful that the towns will The only subject for debate people in Southwick that forward should result in the smallest change approve these two school related items at their was how the two groups would Tony Contrino, General they can join Dollars for to the school committee. To that end, the com- Annual Town Meetings this spring. get to know the candidates Manager of Westfield Scholars and be involved to before the vote. Municipal Gas+Electric and Whip City the extent that they can, Light Board Chairman, Robert Fiber. (WNG file photo) whether that means showing Sacco, came up with a list of up only twice a year at meet- questions that will be asked of Gas and Electric that they find ings or regularly attending Westfield Bridge Club Winners -April 4, 2019 each candidate. Those ques- troubling and want to help fix? meetings and fundraising tions are as follows: Why do At least one person has put events. If anyone is interest- North-South 2 Cindy Healey - Janet O’Brien they want to be the Ward 3 their name in to run for the ed in joining Dollars for 1 Sue Labucki - Jen Flagg 3 Dawn Thomas - Lee Zinnack commissioner? What has been position already. Jeff Wensley, Scholars message them on 2 Judy Fiore - Dottie Alexander ——— their background and involve- Jane’s son, announced during their Facebook page or email 3 Alice Zuvers - Ed Merrill Westfield Bridge Club meets every ment in the Westfield commu- the March 20th light board Dollars for Scholars at East-West Thursday from 12:45 to 4 PM at the American nity? Are there any trends meeting that he would like to [email protected]. within the industry or Westfield run for his late-mother’s seat. 1 Ellie Siska - Betty Clare Inn. All are welcome! PAGE 4 - THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT

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Listen to latest PulseLine Calls at http://www.thewestfieldnews.com Barr says he thinks ‘spying’ occurred against Trump campaign By ERIC TUCKER and MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr declared he thinks “spying did occur” against Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, suggesting the origins of the Russia investigation may have been mishandled, in remarks that aligned him with the president at a time when Barr’s indepen- UK arrests WikiLeaks’ Assange dence is under scrutiny. Barr, appearing before a Senate panel on Wednesday, did not say what “spying” may have taken place but seemed to be alluding to a surveillance warrant the FBI obtained on a for- mer Trump associate. He later said he wasn’t sure there had at Ecuador embassy in London been improper surveillance but wanted to make sure proper procedures were followed. Still, his remarks give a boost to By DANICA KIRKA His lawyer, Jennifer Robinson, Trump and his supporters who insist his 2016 campaign was Associated Press said in tweet that he had been unfairly targeted by the FBI. LONDON (AP) — British arrested for breaching his bail Barr was testifying for a second day at congressional budget police arrested WikiLeaks conditions and in relation to a hearings that were dominated by questions about special founder Julian Assange at the U.S. extradition request. counsel Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation . His Ecuadorian embassy in Prosecutors in the Eastern statements further inflamed Democrats already frustrated by London on Thursday, after the District of Virginia have inadver- Barr’s handling of the Mueller report, including his release of South American nation decid- tently disclosed the existence of a four-page summary letter last month that they say paints the ed to revoke the political asy- a sealed criminal complaint special counsel’s findings in an overly favorable way for the lum that had given him sanctu- against Assange, though no president. The attorney general said he expects to release a ary for almost seven years. details have been publicly redacted version of Mueller’s report on Russian interference London police said they announced. in the campaign next week. were invited into the embassy WikiLeaks quickly drew atten- In an interview with The Associated Press , House Speaker by Ecuador’s ambassador. tion to U.S. interest in Assange. Nancy Pelosi said she didn’t trust Barr and suggested his Assange took refuge in the “Powerful actors, including statements undermined his credibility as America’s chief law embassy in 2012 after he was CIA, are engaged in a sophisti- enforcement officer. released on bail while facing cated effort to de-humanise, de- House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler of extradition to Sweden on sexu- legitimize and imprison him,” New York tweeted that Barr’s comments “directly contradict” al assault allegations that have said in a tweet over a photo of what the Justice Department previously has said. And intelli- since been dropped. Assange’s smiling face. gence committee Chairman Adam Schiff of California said Assange has been under Assange had not come out of Barr’s comments were sure to please Trump, but strike U.S. Justice Department scru- the embassy for almost seven tiny for years for Wikileaks’ years because he feared arrest “another destructive blow to our democratic institutions.” Julian Assange Republicans, meanwhile, praised Barr’s testimony. North role in publishing thousands of and extradition to the United Carolina Rep. Mark Meadows, a Trump confidant who has government secrets and was an States for publishing thousands of raised concerns about Justice Department conduct, tweeted important figure in the special counsel Robert Mueller’s classified military and diplomatic cables through WikiLeaks. that Barr’s willingness to step in is “massive.” The attorney Russia probe as investigators examined how WikiLeaks Although Sweden has dropped the sexual assault case that general said he would investigate the origins and conduct of obtained emails stolen from Hillary Clinton’s presidential first led to Assange’s arrest in Britain, U.K. authorities said the early days of the Russia investigation, a probe separate campaign and Democratic groups. he would be rearrested if he ever left the embassy because he from an existing inspector general inquiry. Ecuador’s president, Lenin Moreno, said his government skipped bail in the original case. At the Capitol hearing, senators appeared taken aback by made a “sovereign decision” to revoke Assange’s political London’s Metropolitan Police Service said Assange was his use of the word “spying.” Asked by Democratic Sen. Brian asylum due to “repeated violations to international conven- taken into “custody at a central London police station where Schatz if he wanted to rephrase his language, Barr suggested tions and daily-life.” he will remain, before being presented before Westminster he intended no nefarious connotations but simply wanted to “Today I announce that that the discourteous and aggres- Magistrates’ Court as soon as is possible.” make sure there was “no unauthorized surveillance.” sive behavior of Mr. Julian Assange, the hostile and threaten- His arrest came a day after WikiLeaks accused the “Is that more appropriate in your mind?” he asked Schatz. ing declarations of its allied organization, against Ecuador, Ecuador’s government of an “extensive spying operation” Barr is an experienced public figure who chooses his words and especially the transgression of international treaties, have against Assange. carefully, and it’s not clear if he realized what a political storm led the situation to a point where the asylum of Mr. Assange WikiLeaks claims that meetings with lawyers and a doctor he’d create in using the word “spying.” While it could be used is unsustainable and no longer viable,” Moreno said in a inside the embassy over the past year were secretly filmed. to describe lawful and necessary intelligence collection activ- video released on Twitter. WikiLeaks said in a tweeted statement that Ecuador ille- ities, for Trump and his supporters the word has an inherently Video posted online by Ruptly, a news service of Russia gally terminated Assange’s political asylum “in violation of negative meaning, and Barr’s use of it tapped into a White Today, showed several men in suits carrying Assange out of international law.” House narrative of law enforcement misconduct. the embassy building and loading him into a police van while British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt thanked Moreno for White House spokesman Hogan Gidley said on Fox uniformed British police officers formed a passageway. breaking the impasse, saying on Twitter that Assange “is no Business Network that “people were wiretapped. People were Assange sported a full beard and slicked-back grey hair. hero and no one is above the law.” looked into and spied upon. That should be a serious question that the American people should demand answers for and quite frankly so should Congress.” Trump himself, who has repeatedly called the investigation of his campaign a “ hunt,” said on Wednesday, “It was started illegally. Everything about it was crooked. Every sin- gle thing about it. There were dirty cops.” Though Barr said at his January confirmation hearing that he didn’t believe Mueller would be involved in a witch hunt, he struck a different tone Wednesday and said it “depends on where you’re sitting.” “If you are somebody who’s being falsely accused of some- thing, you would tend to view the investigation as a witch hunt,” he said.

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62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 (413)562-4181 In this file photo dated Friday May 19, 2017, watched by the media WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange looks out from the www.thewestfieldnews.com balcony of the Ecuadorian embassy prior to speaking, in London. London police say they've arrested WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange at the Ecuadorian embassy, it was reported on Thursday, April 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 - PAGE 5 Holyoke man arrested in Obituaries food stamp fraud scheme Yankee Village Shops thewestfieldnews.com/category/obituaries/ HOLYOKE, Mass. (AP) — Massachusetts State Police 53 Southwick Rd. have arrested a man they say purchased tens of thousands of Jon Mitchell (Route 10 & 202) dollars’ worth of food with fraudulently obtained food stamps, FLORENCE , MA – Jon Westfield, MA and gave it to his wife to serve to customers in her restaurant. “J.P.” Mitchell 37, of Florence (413) 562-9792 Police say they arrested 55-year-old Jose Baez at the passed away unexpectantly on HOURS: Holyoke restaurant on Wednesday morning after a yearlong April 4, 2019. He was born in Mon-ThurMon-Thur 10-6 10-6 investigation. He faces several charges including money laun- Springfield on February 25, FriFriday 10-3 10-3 • Sat • SatClosed 10-1 dering, food stamp trafficking, and larceny. 1982. Jon was a 2001 graduate and Police say he used EBT cards he purchased at cents on the of Smith Vocational High 57 Maple Street dollar to make nearly daily purchases at two Springfield food School and was self-employed East Longmeadow, MA distributors. He then allegedly brought the food to El Rincon in auto mechanics and yard (413) 526-9790 Boricua Restaurant, where the food was used in preparation maintenance. HOURSMon-Thur : Mon-Fri 10-6pm 10-6pm of meals served to restaurant customers. He is survived by his daugh- Fri 10-3Saturday • Sat 9-1pm 9-1pm Baez faces arraignment Wednesday. The restaurant’s phone ters; Kyleigh, Aryianna, Katrina www.MemoryLaneLamps.com was disconnected. It’s not clear if he has a lawyer. and Aliya, his mother, Lori Scheell Fazzino and stepfather Al of Avon, CT, and his grandmother, Gerry Scheel of Police warn of scam that uses Florence. He is also survived by his step siblings Amanda and Joey Fazzino, his biological parents John Goodreau charity named for bomb victim of Westfield and Lorra Cyr of West Dennis, his nieces ourt ogs HOLLISTON, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts police Gianna and Riley Campanella, several aunts, uncles and C L department is warning people about a scam that asks people cousins, and his beloved dogs Toby, Meeko and Stitch. He for donations using the name and logo of a charity named for was predeceaseed by his brother Robert in 2012 and his Westfield District Court the youngest victim of the Boston Marathon bombing. grandfather, George Scheel in 2015. Thursday, April 4, 2019 Holliston police on Facebook say a town resident alerted Calling hours at the Mitchell Funeral Home in them after getting the email, which purports to be from the Easthampton will be Friday, April 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. Michelle L. Skop, 39, of 189 Berkshire Ave., Southwick, Martin Richard Foundation. Funeral services will be at the funeral home on Saturday, pleaded guilty to a charge of negligent operation of a motor The 8-year-old boy was one of three people killed when two April 13 at 10 a.m. followed by burial in St. Mary’s vehicle brought by Southwick police and was placed on proba- homemade bombs went off at the finish line in 2013. Cemetery, Haydeneville. tion for six months. She was assessed $50 and ordered to Police contacted the real Martin Richard Foundation, which In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be attend two Alcoholics Anonymous meetings per week for 60 confirmed that it did not send the email and does not solicit made to the Villalobos Rescue Center, P.O. Box 771127, days. A charge of operating a motor vehicle under the influ- funds in that manner. New Orleans, LA 70177. ence of liquor, a subsequent offense, was not prosecuted. Gino A. Grillo, 36, of 456 South Grand St., West Suffield, Police say the email is full of red flags, including poor Conn., pleaded guilty to a charge of assault and battery brought grammar and references the “Saddam Hussein of Iraq discov- Jean R. Sarafin by Southwick police and was placed on probation for nine ery fund.” WESTFIELD – Jean R. months. He was assessed $50. It also requests personal information, including Social Hathaway (Gintowt) Sarafin, Brandon I. Heard, 32, of 9B Hanover St., Westfield, sub- Security numbers. died March 22, 2019. Born in mitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a 1926, daughter of the late Frank charge of larceny from a person brought by Westfield police and Almena Hathaway of and the charge was continued without a finding with probation. Russell, Jean was a 1945 gradu- He was assessed $50 and the charge was ordered to be dis- ate of Huntington High and missed upon payment of the assessment. Police Logs belonged to the Huntington Kyle T. Dalton, 30, of 72 Berkshire Ave., Southwick, sub- High Alumni Association. She mitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty findings for WESTFIELD had worked at Westfield River charges of disorderly conduct and trespass brought by Paper Company early on and Major crime and incident report Southwick police and the charge was continued without a find- Thursday, April 4, 2019 then worked at Old Colony ing with probation for nine months. He was assessed $50. Envelope Company for 30 years. She was a member of 11:09 a.m.: fire, Russell Road, a caller reports a brush fire Holy Trinity Church in on the side of the roadway, the responding firefighters report Westfield, and the Rosary they arrived to find passers-by using shovels to contain a fire Society. She enjoyed baking, sewing, painting, and many Arrested? Now what? burning grass and sticks over an area about 50 feet by 10 feet other activities. She was the widow of Joseph Sarafin who WESTFIELD — What happens when someone is appre- on the roadside, the fire was extinguished; passed away in 2008. Jean leaves her son, Dennis Gintowt hended and placed under arrest? That’s the new Talk of the 12:07 p.m.: identity fraud, a resident came to the station to of Southampton, daughter, Deborah Gintowt of Southwick, Town program airing on Westfield’s Community Public report that he found his social security number had been used two stepdaughters, Donna Sarafin of Florida and Susan Access Channel 15, according to the program’s creator, host to open a credit account, a report was filed; Roberts of Tennessee. She leaves her grandchildren Darci and executive producer Roberta Page, president of Page One 1:46 p.m.: accident, East Mountain Road, multiple callers Furr, Denise Boyden, Gregory Premny, Kelly Premny, Productions, LLC of West Springfield. report a tractor-trailer unit has struck the turnpike overpass, Chad, Guy & T.J. Roberts and 11 great grandchildren. Talk of the Town went on location in 2018 to the Westfield the responding officer reports the truck was wedged under the A Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:00AM on Police Department to follow from the time a cruiser with a bridge and a heavy-duty tow was required to remove the unit Wednesday (April 17, 2019) in Holy Trinity Church, prisoner is at the department’s garage door opening until the loaded with 20,000 pounds of paper, the roadway was tempo- Westfield. Burial will follow in the Russell Cemetery, prisoner is released from detention. Community Police rally closed while the unit was removed and towed to the (Route 20) in Russell. No calling hours. Lieutenant Eric Hall assisted with the narration. Westfield police impound yard; In lieu of flowers, donations in Jean’s memory can be Police Officer Juanita Mejias, graciously, served as the 5:28 p.m.: fire, Tannery Road, a caller reports a brush fire made to Holy Trinity Church, 335 Elm Street, Westfield, handcuffed “prisoner” and Officer Douglas LaValley as the pushed by the wind is impinging on a residence, the respond- MA. 01085 or to a charity of one’s choice. Assisting the “arresting” officer. ing firefighters report a passer-by had stopped and used water family is Southwick Forastiere Family Funeral Home, The program will start airing the week of March 25th and from his vehicle to try to slow the fire which had melted the Southwick. www.forastiere.com will continue to air Sundays at 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., Mondays siding on the house, the firefighters extinguished the fire at 11 p.m., Tuesdays at 10 a.m., Thursdays at 5 p.m., and which had apparently started in an undetermined manner near Fridays at 7 p.m. time slots and will continue through the a neighbor’s driveway and had been spread by the wind, fire- end of May. fighters checked the house for extensions of the fire but found Talk of the Town is a program featuring and showcasing none; people, places and things making differences in the commu- 7:01 p.m.: larceny, Colony Drive, a resident came to the Warren releases 2018 nity and beyond. For program suggestions, or questions, or station to complain that his wallet was stolen from his home, to sponsor a program, e-mail [email protected] or the responding officer reports there are no signs of forcible call/text 413-530-8000. Special thanks to the non-profit entry but a suspect has been identified, the investigation is tax return, reveals organization It’s West Springfield, Inc., Chris Stone and Nic incomplete; Odell for assistance in making the program possible. 11:57 p.m.: disturbance Elm Street, a bartender from an Elm Street bar called to report that a patron told her that he $900,000 in income had been assaulted outside the bar, the responding officer By ELANA SCHOR reports the complainant said that he had gone outside to Associated Press smoke when he was attacked from behind by two male parties WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislative Lunch he described, the victim said that he thinks he may have inter- Democratic presidential The Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce will hold acted briefly with the men in the bar earlier. candidate Elizabeth Warren their Legislative Lunch on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Tekoa has released her tax return Country Club, 459 Russell Road, Westfield, MA from 11:30 for 2018, reporting that she am to 1:30 pm. Legislators attending include: Senator Donald and her husband paid more Humason, Jr, Representative John Velis, Senator Hinds’ than $200,000 in taxes on a Representative Jon Gould, Hilltown Community Liaison, and Mayor Brian Sullivan. Invited guests include: State The Westfield News joint income of about $900,000 last year. U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Representatives: Nicholas Boldyga, Smitty Pignatelli, and The move by the senator D-Mass., a candidate for the Lindsay Sabadosa. This Legislative Luncheon will give you home delivery still only... from Massachusetts on 2020 Democratic presidential an opportunity to raise your voice and business concerns to Wednesday follows similar nomination, speaks during the your legislators – they want to hear from you! tax return disclosures from National Action Network The program begins at 11:30 am with registration and lunch. At 12:30 pm, you will hear from each legislator and ¢ fellow presidential candi- Convention in New York, dates Sen. 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You no longer have to catered meal of traditional travel to the old country to find out! Wayne Weatherwax is a member of the Western to market our four print Passover foods will be Massachusetts Genealogical Society and the New England Historical and Genealogical publications & websites to served as we retell the story Society. Beginning on Wednesday, April 24, Wayne will conduct an eight week genealogical of the Exodus from Egypt course for beginners at the Westfield Senior Center, 45 Noble Street. Classes will be held each businesses in the Pioneer Valley. through prayer and song. Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. Participants will learn how to use the internet to find family his- Members of the community tory, keeping track of findings, verifying research, tracking progress, and using nontraditional Submit Your Resume To: are invited to join in this sources in Genealogy. The course will be held in the Senior Center Learning Center so par- joyous celebration. The ticipants will have access to the computers. Handouts will be provided at each class. Advance [email protected] cost for the traditional registration is necessary because space is limited. Please sign up by calling the Westfield Seder dinner is $15.00 for Senior Center at 562-6435. members, WSU faculty and Holy Trinity Rosary Society Plans staff and $20.00 for non- members. JSO members Ballroom Dancing at Grace Lutheran Church Annual Food, Bake Sale and Raffle are free and other WSU The Big Band era returns with a Ballroom Dance by the Premier Swing Band at Grace The Rosary Society of Holy Trinity Church, Westfield, students are $5.00. Please Lutheran Church – 1552 Westfield St, West Springfield MA on April 26th. Dance lesson at will be holding their annual fundraiser, a bake, food sale contact Fran at 413-575- 6:30 pm and open dancing at 7 to 9pm. The dance is free and open to the public. For more and Chinese raffle in the Parish Center, 331 Elm St., 8465 or volleyfran@com- information, contact David Neill at [email protected] or 413-686-5027. Westfield on Saturday, April 13 from 3 to 5:30 pm and cast.net to RSVP by April An eight-piece band, Premier Swing’s repertoire features popular tunes of the 1930’s and Sunday, April 14 from 7:30 am to 12 noon. We will have 16 and send payment by 80’s. David Neill, leader of the band, presents a varied program including both instrumental delicious home-made cakes, cookies, pies and other des- April 19. Checks should be and vocal pieces from the music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Woody Herman and Benny serts and breads just in time for Easter. Homemade Chicken made payable to Goodman. Come and experience the Big Band sounds of sax, trumpet, trombone, trombone, and golumbki soup, chili and homemade kapusta will be Congregation Ahavas bass, piano and drums. This program is supported in part by the West Springfield Cultural sold in containers. Our Giant Chinese Raffle will include Achim. Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural council, a state gift certificates, gift baskets and other great prizes for all agency. ages. The public is invited. We hope to see you there. PAGE 8 - THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS Greater Westfield Community Band Concert Patrick Johnstone plays his tuba with the Greater Westfield James O’Connor directs the Greater Westfield Community The Westfield Westfield Community Band’s trumpet section Photos by Carl E. Community Band at their concert Band during the band’s concert Wednesday evening at includes Kathy Esposito, Michael Masciadrelli, Cynthia Wednesday evening at Westfield Westfield Intermediate School. Hartdegen and Kevin Moran. Hartdegen Intermediate School.

The Westfield Westfield Community Band’s clarinet section Mark Wing presents a gift from the band to James O’Connor, Melissa Dolat is flanked by Jeanne Johnson and Alicia includes Genevieve Broderick, Christine Pierce, Hannah director of the Greater Westfield Community Band, at the Lord as she plays her flute with the Greater Westfield Appleby and Sarah Hopson. ( conclusion of their concert Wednesday evening at Westfield Community Band at their concert Wednesday evening at Intermediate School. Westfield Intermediate School.

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Blabey, about a pug who had to win Heidi Hiner’s class, called “There’s a at everything, but learned his lesson Dragon in your Book,” by Tom after getting into some trouble in a Fletcher, which captivated the atten- kibble-eating contest, to Fawn tion of the preschoolers. Busby’s preschool class. “He likes to Following the reading, Allie, who win, and he does it by cheating,” works in the business office for the Timmerman said about the book. school district, said, “I want you to Timmerman, whose youngest child promise me that you’ll love, love, graduated from Fort Meadow last love books, and try hard, hard, hard to year, said she misses the school, but read.” still comes back to volunteer. “It’s a “I’ll keep trying forever until I learn wonderful little school. I love it!” she how to read,” said Andrew B., inspired said. by the tale. Theresa Allie read a lively story to

Physical Therapy Assistant Tricia Roy read a book about Four-year-old Paisley Rogers raised more than bike safety to each group of children. (Photo by Amy Porter) $1,300, hoping to win a trycicle for a sick child. (Photo by Amy Porter) Trike-a-Thon Continued from Page 1

Roy, and listened to a book about bike safety, empha- Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the sizing wearing helmets, riding in safe places, and overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to watching out for people walking. more than 80% since it opened more than 50 years ago. Fort Meadow Principal Joanne Roy told each group of children, “Thank you for rais- St. Jude is working to drive the overall survival rate for Hentnick takes a turn reading ing money for St. Jude and helping kids who are sick in childhood cancer to 90%, and we won’t stop until no Temperance Freeman and Benjamin “The Pigeon Needs a Bath” to the hospital to have something to play with.” child dies from cancer. St. Jude freely shares the dis- Madsen show concern for Pig the Mary Vassallo’s pre-school One little girl, Paisley Rogers, 4, raised over $1,200 coveries we make, and every child saved at St. Jude Pug’s dilemma. (Photo by Amy Porter) classroom. (Photo by Amy Porter) in two days through her mother’s Facebook account, means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that and by asking friends and neighbors. She told her Mom knowledge to save thousands more children.” she wanted to raise $1,234. She’s hoping to earn a tri- On Wednesday, Amanda said that Paisley was $80 cycle, one of the prizes, so she can donate it to a child. from her goal, and had gone door to door in her neigh- Amanda wrote: “My little lady Paisley Rogers along borhood. A shy little girl, Paisley was brave and deter- with her classmates at Fort Meadow School are raising mined – and by the end of the day had exceeded her money to help put smiles on children’s faces and fami- goal, raising a total of $1,375. lies focus on their little ones. Please help Paisley by “I was just so proud of Paisley. She’s got such a big donating even a dollar! I’m hoping she will love the heart for a little girl,” Roy said. volunteer feeling and carry this on through life! You Altogether, by Wednesday, Fort Meadow had raised may see her at your front door too ? over $3,500 for the children at St. Jude, $1,500 more “Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treat- than they raised last year, and Roy said more would be VIPS volunteer Sarah Timmerman reads to Fawn Busby’s preschool ment, travel, housing or food – because all a family coming in. “Each year, we raise more money than the class. (Photo by Amy Porter) should worry about is helping their child live. year before,” Roy said.

Ceremony History Buffs Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 only receives high school credit but they’re able to late 1950s and early 1960s when “He does a marvelous job facili- learn effective skills in a workplace and learn how to I was an undergraduate at the tating and coordinating the Senior be successful with job applications and interviews. University of Chicago,” said Center chess group, which is obvi- For the 2017-18 school year, 32 students partici- Hutton. ously very cerebral,” said Gorman. pated in the DLE program and that number grew to In 1960, the university created a “So I thought that the Historical 36 for the 2018-19 school year. new course, “Russian Civilization,” Perspectives group would be right While Southwick Regional School Principal Joseph which would fulfill a basic require- up his alley.” Turmel is pleased with the increased student partici- ment for Hutton to graduate. “After careful consideration, I “The course opened the door for agreed to ‘try it for a while’ to see pation, he’s also happy with the variety of workplaces me to eventually get a Ph.D. in what kind of interest there might be that are now involved like hospitals, court systems, Russian history at the University of in discussing civil and human rights and colleges. Illinois,” he said. and the need for civilized discus- “Where we’re sending our students is diverse as Students, staff, administration, and parents are seen at the In 1970, Hutton accepted a sion of their meaning for America,” well,” said Turmel. Business Education Alliance recognition event at the Southwick teaching job at Westfield State said Hutton. On Wednesday night, an appreciation and recogni- Regional School on Wednesday night. (Photo by Greg Fitzpatrick) College and, as they say, the rest is The first gathering was April 3 tion of seniors participating in the program this past history. and titled “Perspectives on the year was held at the Southwick Regional School. “I think it’s a great opportunity if you have a career field After teaching the history of American Revolution from 1776 to Sponsored by the Business Education Alliance and the in mind to go and explore it yourself,” said Dewinkeleer. Western Civilization for first-year the Present.” River West Schools, the ceremony on Wednesday high- According to Dewinkeleer, she plans to take part in the students at Westfield State, and “The group who participated in lighted the 36 students that took part in the program. nursing program next fall at . Russian Civilization for upper- the discussion were enthusiastic Connor Roy, who did his DLE internship with Ever since Southwick Regional School English teacher classmen as two-semester courses and looking forward to the next Department of Public Works Engineer Dick Grannells, saw and Career Facilitator Maryanne Margiotta began to orga- for more than 34 years, Hutton meeting,” said Hutton, noting the a benefit from the opportunity. nize the DLE program about four years ago, she has loved retired in 2004. first 60 minutes focused on the “I learned a lot from it,” said Roy. “I got to do projects developing relationships with businesses and watching the While Hutton stays active in his “Bill of Rights” and why it was “so every day and go out in the field.” students achieve success. retirement, he has also taken the important” to the revolution’s lead- Going out to big projects like the work being done on “It really cements their idea of what they want to do,” reins of an informative “Historical ers. Congamond Road, Roy worked with Grannells Monday Perspectives” discussion group “In the last 30 minutes we raised said Dewinkeleer. “They’re really able to test out the job conducted monthly at the Westfield several questions about what was through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. doing drainage market.” work. Senior Center. not mentioned in the ten amend- “I approached Les to facilitate ments, such as voting rights and Grannells enjoyed teaching Roy and saw a positive out- the group because I knew that he is who exactly did they mean by ‘the come for Roy with the work that he did. Weight Watchers at the Russell a retired Westfield State University people,’” said Hutton. “It stimulates the engineering mind,” said Grannells. history professor,” said Tina Monthly gatherings will take With Roy expecting to attend the Virginia Tech engi- Senior Center Gorman, executive director, place the first Wednesday of the neering program, Roy’s stepfather, Glen Girouard, also There has been some interest in offering Weight Westfield Council on Aging. “I month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The saw the advantage of Roy being in the DLE program. Watches at the Russell Senior Center. Weight Watchers, thought that he would have a lot of next gathering is set for May 1 and “This helped solidify his college choice,” said Girouard. which is now call WW, is a totally new program. The ideas regarding topics of discus- will continue the discussion from Madison Dewinkeleer was another student who enjoyed meetings, now called studios, run on 15 week sessions and sion.” the April meeting. The group is her experience in the DLE program. Interning in the emer- will be held at the Senior Center and run by certified WW Gorman added that her hope open to the public. Pre-registration gency department at Baystate Noble Hospital, Dewinkeleer leaders. This is in the formative stages, please leave a with the discussion group is that is not required to attend the session. helped nurses getting blankets, cleaning beds, and talking message for Carrie Florek at 862-6205 if interested. This Hutton can “set the stage” and cre- “There will be mention of con- ate a context for the discussion of temporary politics, especially the with patients Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 2 contact will not obligate you in any way. If there is enough p.m. some of the historical events that words ‘Republicans, Democrats, interest, the COA will continue working with WW on the group will cover. and Mr. Trump,’” said Hutton. Dewinkeleer’s experience was also worthwhile. cost, time and other information. THE WESTFIELD NEWS www.thewestfieldnews.com THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 - PAGE 9 SPORTS WSU sweeps past MCLA WESTFIELD – Westfield State got a pair of solid starting pitching perfor- mances to post a pair of MASCAC wins over Mass College of Liberal Arts on Wednesday at Bud and Jim Hagan Field. The Owls topped Trailblazers 9-2 in the opener and then held off a a late rally for Westfield Emma LaPoint gets a hold Carina Franco beats the throw into sec- a 3-1 win in the nightcap. The Owls ond for the steal. (Photo by Bill Deren) improve to 14-7 overall and are now 7-2 of the pitch and launches it for a . (Photo by in the league, just a half game out of first Bill Deren) place in the standings. MCLA is 6-17 overall and are still in search of a confer- ence win at 0-8.

Game 1: Westfield 9 – MCLA 2 The Owls took control of this one as they turned a 1-0 second inning deficit into a 4-1 lead and never looked back to cruise to the win. MCLA scored first on Antonio Archina’s single to left field brought home Logan Rumbolt off Westfield starter Alex Honey. Honey would avoid further damage and the Owl offense would get to Trailblazer starter First baseman Carina Franco snags the high Pitcher Erin Gour takes the circle for throw and keeps her foot on the bag for the out. Westfield against West Springfield. (Photo by Second baseman Carly James applies the Mike Urbanski in the bottom half. tag for the out. (Photo by Bill Deren) Casey Boudreau doubled home three (Photo by Bill Deren) Bill Deren) runs with two outs to give the Owls a 3-1 advantage. He would come around to score on Colin Dunn’s double and the hosts led 4-1. Westfield added five runs in the fourth inning and chased Urbanski in the pro- Gour, WHS gouge West Side cess. Dunn collected another RBI hit By Chris Putz BOYS TENNIS while Nick Martin connected on a two Staff Writer run single to increase the lead to 7-1. WESTFIELD – Westfield pitcher Erin Gour struck out 10 Alex Benevides would drive home two batters in a complete game shutout and went 4-for-4 at the plate with more runs to up the margin to 9-1. Purple Knights nip Saints a home run and four RBIs to lead the Bombers past the West Honey kept MCLA in check during Holyoke 3, St. Mary’s 2 his five innings of work to improve to Springfield Terriers 7-0 Wednesday. St. Mary’s Kevin Lu defeated Holyoke’s David Rex in first singles 4-0 on the season. He allowed just four Westfield raced to an early lead, scoring two runs in each of the first, action, 6-3, 6-3 at Crosier Courts. Saints’ Joe Wilcox fell to Michael hits and struck out three Trailblazers. third, and fourth innings. The Bombers tacked on a single run in the Lukusiewicz at second singles, 6-3, 6-3. Both teams received a forfeit Austin Rachiele had two hits to pace sixth, and preserved the shut out late when Diana Daley made a great at third singles for missing players. MCLA’s offense in the opener. catch in center field with the bases loaded for the final out of the game. St. Mary’s No. 1 doubles pair, Aaron Kielbasa and Ben Richter lost Hannah Baker drove in Westfield’s first run of the game with a a hard-fought, three-set match to Ethan DeJesus and Adam Pellerin, Game 2: Westfield 3 – MCLA 1 single on an 0-2 count. 2-6, 6-2, 6-2. “The Saints showed great effort, sportsmanship and skills in spite of In the nightcap, the Owls continued Gour’s big blast came in the fourth inning when she hit a towering three match losses,” St. Mary’s George Hart said. their offensive surge as they got to homer to straightaway center field. She also doubled in the sixth. Carina Franco had two hits, two RBIs, and two stolen bases for MCLA starter Ryan Ruef for two runs in GIRLS the bottom of the first. Aaron Clancy’s Westfield. Bombers’ Emma LaPoint went 3-for-3 with a double, walk, two run double gave the hosts an early and four runs scored. 2-0 lead. From there, Westfield’s Patrick On the mound, Gour scattered six hits and walked three through Jordan and Ruef would engage in a seven innings. Wisnauckas paces Saints pitchers duel. West Side’s Isabella Adam went 2-for-3 to lead West Springfield. Pittsfield 17, St. Mary’s 5 Neither team would mount much Katarzyna Wisnauckas netted a hat trick for St. Mary’s. offense against either starter and MCLA BASEBALL finally clawed back with a run in the JV SOFTBALL sixth inning. Ben Durland doubled and advanced to third on a wild pitch. He Saints homer again, again and again would come around to score on a balk to Errors doom Saints cut the deficit to 2-1. Lee 7, St. Mary’s 2 St. Mary’s 25, Central 5 Westfield would add a key insurance Lee took advantage of a six St. Mary’s errors, all six of which St. Mary’s unloaded for 17 hits with key home runs from Anna directly led to runs. Kosinski, Audrey Burke, and Lauren Campbell. Paige Hutkoski, tally on Brett Dooley’s sac fly in the bot- Emma Goodreau, Ali Goodreau, Mara Downie, Abby Shanahan, and tom half off MCLA reliever Tyler Wade St. Mary’s pitcher Jack Masciadrelli recorded eight strikeouts, allowing just one earned run in a complete game effort. Kaylee Hamel for the Saints. to make it 3-1 heading to the seventh. St. Mary’s pitchers Kosinski and Audrey Burke combined for seven The Owls summoned ace John Aidan Burke, Jack Lamirande, and Chris Bruno each had hits for St. strikeouts. Gegetskas out of the bullpen to nail Mary’s. Saints’ Jack Lamirande and Colin Freeman each had an RBI. down a save. MCLA had other ideas as Jake Ferraraand Logan Rumbolt led off with singles putting the tying runs on base. Dahndray Sistrunk pinch hit and St. Mary vs. Holyoke Lacrosse moved the runners up with a perfect sac- rifice bunt and brought Dan Buchanan to the dish. Gegetskas recorded a key strikeout of Buchanan for the second out and then retired Durland on a fly ball to left to preserve the win for the Owls and earn the save. Jordan (1-1) earned his first win of 2019 going the first six innings and strik- ing out three batters. A transfer from Division I University of Maine, and working his way back into form after elbow issues, Jordan held the Blazers hitless into the fifth inning.. Nick Martin paced the Owl offense with two hits. MCLA’s Ruef went a career high five innings and allowed 6 hits and just two earned runs. Rumbolt collected two hits in the loss. – Courtesy of Westfield State Saint Mary’s Byron Dudas (5) cuts by a defender during the The Saints’ Ed Towers (13) winds up to shoot around a gaggle of Granby University Sports first half. (Photo by Randy Burlingame) defenders. (Photo by Randy Burlingame)

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GIRLS LACROSSE SOFTBALL GIRLS TENNIS Wednesday’s Results Westfield 1-0 Westfield 2-0 Westfield 0-1 SOFTBALL St. Mary’s 0-2 Southwick 1-0 St. Mary’s 0-2 Westfield 7, West Springfield 0 Gateway 0-0 BASEBALL BOYS LACROSSE Westfield Technical Academy 0-0 BOYS TENNIS Lee 7, St. Mary’s 2 Westfield 3-0 Westfield 0-0 BOYS TENNIS St. Mary’s 1-0 BASEBALL St. Mary’s 1-1 Holyoke 3, St. Mary’s 2 Westfield 1-0 GIRLS LACROSSE BOYS VOLLEYBALL Southwick 0-1 JV SOFTBALL Pittsfield 17, St. Mary’s 5 Westfield 3-1 Gateway 0-0 St. Mary’s 2-0 JV SOFTBALL Southwick 1-2 Westfield Technical Academy 0-0 St. Mary’s 25, Central 5 St. Mary’s 0-1

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2019 HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SPRING SCHEDULE

WESTFIELD SOUTHWICK WESTFIELD ST. MARY’S GATEWAY -TOLLAND HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL -GRANVILLE

Thurs., April 11 Thurs., April 11 Thurs., April 11 BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ West Thurs., April 11 Thurs., April 11 Springfield High School, 5 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Palmer, Westfield SOFTBALL @ , BASEBALL vs. Granby, 4 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Intermediate School, 4 p.m. BOYS LACROSSE @ Northampton BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. 4 p.m. High School, 6 p.m. GIRLS LACROSSE @ JV SOFTBALL @ Hopkins GIRLS LACROSSE @ Agawam High Longmeadow, 6 p.m. (Lower School, 4 p.m. Fri., April 12 Academy, 4 p.m. JV BOYS LACROSSE @ JV BASEBALL vs. Granby, JV Field), 4 p.m. Northampton High School, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Gateway, Whitney BASEBALL @ Sci-Tech, Marshall JV GIRLS LACROSSE @ Agawam Field, 4 p.m. Roy Field (Diamond #1), 4 p.m. High School, 5:30 p.m. Park, 4 p.m. Fri., April 12 JV BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ West JV SOFTBALL vs. Gateway, 4 Springfield High School, 4 p.m. Fri., April 12 p.m. Fri., April 12 SOFTBALL vs. Pittsfield, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Palmer, 4 p.m. Mon., BASEBALL vs. McCann Tech, JV SOFTBALL vs. Pittsfield, 4 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ BOYS TENNIS vs. Belchertown, 4 No Sports Scheduled Mon., April 15 4 p.m. p.m. Commerce, 4 p.m. BASEBALL @ Mount Everett SOFTBALL @ Westfield Technical Regional High School, 4 p.m. Fri., April 12 JV SOFTBALL vs. Palmer, JV Academy, Whitney Park, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ , Field, 4 p.m. Tues., April 16 GIRLS LACROSSE vs. Chicopee, JV BASEBALL vs. McCann Tech, 4 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Putnam, Bullens Boardman Field, 5:30 p.m. 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL @ Agawam High GIRLS TENNIS @ Turners Falls, School, 4 p.m. Mon., April 15 Field, 4 p.m. 3:30 p.m. JV SOFTBALL @ St. Mary High School, Time TBD, 4 p.m. Sat., April 13 BASEBALL @ Greenfield, SOFTBALL vs. Smith Vocational, 4 BOYS TENNIS vs. Greenfield, GIRLS LACROSSE @ Algonquin Veterans’ Memorial Field, 1 p.m. p.m. Municipal Tennis Courts, 4 p.m. Regional High School, 3 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Ware Mon., April 15 JV GIRLS LACROSSE @ Algonquin No Sports Scheduled Regional High School, 4:30 p.m. High School, 6 p.m. JV BASEBALL vs. Putnam, Jachym Tues., April 16 BOYS/GIRLS TRACK & FIELD Field, 4 p.m. BOYS TENNIS vs. Turners Falls, Mon., April 15 Municipal Tennis Courts, 4 p.m. Tues., April 16 BASEBALL @ Northampton High vs. Sabis, noon School, noon BOYS LACROSSE vs. Lee, BASEBALL @ Smith Vocational, SOFTBALL @ Minnechaug Regional JV BASEBALL @ Greenfield, Wed., April 17 Boardman Field, 4 p.m. Arcanum Field, 4 p.m. High School, 4 p.m. Beacon Field, 1 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Chicopee No Sports Scheduled SOFTBALL @ Commerce, Marshall Comp, 12:15 p.m. JV BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Ware Wed., April 17 Roy Field (Diamond #4), 4 p.m. GIRLS LACROSSE vs. West High School, 4 p.m. BASEBALL @ Monson High JV BASEBALL @ Smith Vocational Springfield, Roots Athletics Center, 11 Thurs., April 18 School, 4 p.m. a.m. JV BASEBALL @ Monson, High School, 4 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS vs. Holyoke, noon Tues., April 16 BASEBALL vs. Belchertown, Bullens JV BASEBALL @ Northampton, Veterans Field, 4 p.m. Florence Field, noon No Sports Scheduled Field, 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL @ Lenox Wed., April 17 JV GIRLS LACROSSE vs. West Memorial High School, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Granby Jr./Sr. High Springfield, Roots Athletics Center, SOFTBALL @ Sci-Tech, Blunt Park 12:30 p.m. Wed., April 17 (Diamond #5), 4 p.m. School, 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL @ Minnechaug BASEBALL vs. Ware, 4 p.m. Thurs., April 18 JV SOFTBALL @ Granby Jr./Sr. Regional High School, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. South Hadley, 4 JV BASEBALL vs. Belchertown, BOYS LACROSSE @ Auburn High School, 4 p.m. JV BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. High School, 11 a.m. Chicopee Comp, 11 a.m. p.m. Jachym Field, 4 p.m. Thurs., April 18 Tues., April 16 BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Smith Fri., April 19 BOYS LACROSSE @ Minnechaug Vocational, 4 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Regional High School, 4 p.m. Fri., April 19 BASEBALL vs. Ware, Westfield BOYS TENNIS @ Chicopee, Szot JV BASEBALL vs. Ware, 4 p.m. BASEBALL @ Franklin Tech High Intermediate School, 4 p.m. Park, 4 p.m. JV Field, 4 p.m. Fri., April 19 JV BOYS LACROSSE @ School, 4 p.m. Mon., April 22 BASEBALL @ Putnam, Blunt Park Minnechaug Regional High School JV SOFTBALL vs. South Hadley, (Lower Field), 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL vs. Franklin Tech BASEBALL @ Granby Jr./Sr. (Diamond #1), 4 p.m. JV Field, 4 p.m. High School, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Franklin Tech, Wed., April 17 High School, Jachym Field, 4 p.m. GIRLS LACROSSE vs. Central, BASEBALL @ Agawam High School, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. Thurs., April 18 Boardman Field, 4:30 p.m. JV BASEBALL @ Putnam, Blunt BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. East SOFTBALL @ Granby Jr./Sr. Mon., April 22 BOYS TENNIS vs. Holyoke, Park (Diamond #2), 4 p.m. Longmeadow, 12:15 p.m. High School, 4 p.m. Municipal Tennis Courts, 4:30 p.m. JV SOFTBALL vs. Amherst-Pelham, GIRLS LACROSSE @ Northampton BASEBALL vs. Duggan Academy, JV BASEBALL @ Granby Jr./Sr. High School, 4 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Sci- 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL @ Agawam, Shea Bullens Field, 7 p.m. High School, 4 p.m. Field, 4 p.m. Tech High School, 5 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS vs. Greenfield, JV GIRLS LACROSSE @ BOYS/GIRLS TRACK & FIELD SOFTBALL @ Duggan Academy, Municipal Tennis Courts, 4 p.m. Mon., April 22 Northampton, Ray Ellerbrook Athletic Fields, 5:30 p.m. @ , Hubbard Park (Diamond #2), 4 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Stadium Field, noon Tues., April 23 Christian Academy, 4 p.m. Thurs., April 18 JV SOFTBALL @ Granby Jr./Sr. BOYS LACROSSE vs. Monson, JV SOFTBALL vs. Smith Vocational, BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Athol High Tues., April 23 School, 5 p.m. High School, 4 p.m. Boardman Field, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. BOYS LACROSSE vs. Shrewsbury JV BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Sci- SOFTBALL vs. Franklin Tech, @ Roots Athletics Center, noon Wed., April 24 JV BOYS LACROSSE vs. Tech High School, 4 p.m. Whitney Park, 4 p.m. Tues., April 23 Shrewsbury @ Roots Athletics Center, BASEBALL @ Sabis International BASEBALL vs. Pathfinder, 4 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Charter School, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Smith Vocational, JV BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Athol Fri., April 19 Wed., April 24 BOYS TENNIS @ Greenfield, High School, 4 p.m. Davis Street Courts, 3:30 p.m. 4 p.m. BASEBALL @ Monson, 4 p.m. BASEBALL @ Sci-Tech, Marshall JV BASEBALL vs. Pathfinder, Fri., April 19 JV BASEBALL @ Monson, BASEBALL vs. Central, Bullens Roy Field (Diamond #1), 4 p.m. Thurs., April 25 4 p.m. Field, 11 a.m. Veterans Field, 4 p.m. GIRLS LACROSSE vs. Hoosac SOFTBALL vs. Northampton, 10 a.m. Valley, Boardman Field, 4:30 p.m. Wed., April 24 JV BASEBALL vs. Central, Jachym Mon., April 22 Thurs., April 25 SOFTBALL vs. Southwick, 4 p.m. FIeld, 11 a.m. BASEBALL vs. Palmer, 4 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Fri., April 26 JV SOFTBALL vs. Northampton, 10 JV SOFTBALL vs. Southwick, a.m. SOFTBALL vs. Ware, 4 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Hampshire, Littleville Elementary School, 4 p.m. Bullens Field, 7 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Fri., April 26 Mon., April 22 , 5 p.m. BOYS LACROSSE vs. Hoosac BASEBALL @ Pope Francis Valley, Boardman Field, 4 p.m. Thurs., April 25 Preparatory School, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL vs. Palmer, JV BASEBALL vs. Pioneer Valley No Sports Scheduled BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Central, Christian Academy, Bullens Field, GIRLS LACROSSE @ Chicopee 6:15 p.m. Field, 4 p.m. Comp High School, 4 p.m. BOYS LACROSSE vs. JV SOFTBALL vs. Ware, JV 4 p.m. BOYS TENNIS vs. Sabis, Fri., April 26 Longmeadow, 4:30 p.m. BASEBALL @ Commerce, Forest GIRLS LACROSSE @ Minnechaug Field, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Commerce, Whitney Municipal Tennis Courts, 4 p.m. Regional High School, 5:30 p.m. JV BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ JV SOFTBALL @ Gateway, Park (Diamond #1), 4 p.m. BOYS TRACK & FIELD @ Central Park, 4 p.m. Littleville Elementary School, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Sci-Tech, Blunt Park High School, Berte Field, 4 p.m. Chicopee High School, 4 p.m. BOYS TENNIS @ Turners Falls High (Diamond #5), 4 p.m. School, 4 p.m. Tues., April 30 Mon., April 29 JV SOFTBALL vs. St. Mary, JV BASEBALL @ Pope Francis, Tues., April 23 BASEBALL @ Lenox, War Littleville Elementary School, 4 p.m. Forest Park, 4 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ BASEBALL @ Gateway Regional Memorial Field, 4 p.m. JV BOYS LACROSSE vs. Longmeadow High School, 5 p.m. BOYS LACROSSE vs. Chicopee Longmeadow, 4:30 p.m. High School, 4 p.m. Tues., April 30 JV GIRLS LACROSSE @ Comp, Boardman Field, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Pathfinder Regional- GIRLS LACROSSE @ Hoosac BASEBALL vs. Westfield Technical Minnechaug Regional High School, 4 Wed., April 24 Academy, 4 p.m. p.m. BASEBALL @ Hampshire Vocational-Technical High School, Valley High School, 4 p.m. JV BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Central, 4 p.m. BOYS TENNIS @ Central High SOFTBALL @ Renaissance School, 5 p.m. Regional High School, 4 p.m. School, 4 p.m. Marshall Roy, Diamond #5, 4 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS vs. South Hadley, 4 SOFTBALL @ Gateway Regional JV BASEBALL @ Gateway GIRLS TENNIS vs. Palmer, JV BASEBALL vs. Westfield p.m. High School, 4 p.m. Regional High School, 4 p.m. Municipal Tennis Courts, 4 p.m. Technical Academy, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Minnechaug, 5 p.m.

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf -Milwaukee 60 22 .732 — 7-3 L-1 33-8 27-14 40-12 y-Toronto 58 24 .707 2 7-3 W-2 32-9 26-15 36-16 x-Philadelphia 51 31 .622 9 4-6 W-1 31-10 20-21 31-21 x-Boston 49 33 .598 11 6-4 W-1 28-13 21-20 35-17 x-Indiana 48 34 .585 12 4-6 W-1 29-12 19-22 33-19 y-Orlando 42 40 .512 18 8-2 W-4 25-16 17-24 30-22 x-Brooklyn 42 40 .512 18 6-4 W-3 23-18 19-22 29-23 x-Detroit 41 41 .500 19 4-6 W-2 26-15 15-26 27-25 Charlotte 39 43 .476 21 6-4 L-1 25-16 14-27 29-23 Miami 39 43 .476 21 4-6 L-1 19-22 20-21 23-29 Washington 32 50 .390 28 2-8 L-4 22-19 10-31 19-33 Atlanta 29 53 .354 31 5-5 L-3 17-24 12-29 16-36 Chicago 22 60 .268 38 2-8 L-3 9-32 13-28 16-36 Cleveland 19 63 .232 41 0-10 L-10 13-28 6-35 15-37 New York 17 65 .207 43 3-7 L-1 9-32 8-33 11-41 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf z-Golden State 57 25 .695 — 8-2 L-1 30-11 27-14 35-17 y-Denver 54 28 .659 3 5-5 W-1 34-7 20-21 34-18 y-Houston 53 29 .646 4 8-2 L-1 31-10 22-19 32-20 St. Mary vs. Holyoke Lacrosse x-Portland 53 29 .646 4 8-2 W-3 32-9 21-20 29-23 The Saints get ready to take on the Rams. (Photo by Randy Burlingame) x-Utah 50 32 .610 7 8-2 L-1 29-12 21-20 30-22 x- City 49 33 .598 8 7-3 W-5 27-14 22-19 28-24 x-San Antonio 48 34 .585 9 6-4 W-3 32-9 16-25 30-22 x-L.A. Clippers 48 34 .585 9 6-4 W-1 26-15 22-19 28-24 Sacramento 39 43 .476 18 3-7 L-3 24-17 15-26 21-31 L.A. Lakers 37 45 .451 20 6-4 L-1 22-19 15-26 25-27 Minnesota 36 46 .439 21 4-6 L-3 25-16 11-30 22-30 Memphis 33 49 .402 24 4-6 W-1 21-20 12-29 24-28 New Orleans 33 49 .402 24 3-7 L-1 19-22 14-27 23-29 Dallas 33 49 .402 24 5-5 L-1 24-17 9-32 18-34 Phoenix 19 63 .232 38 2-8 L-2 12-29 7-34 11-41

x-clinched playoff spot Oklahoma City 112, Houston 111 y-clinched division Portland 104, L.A. Lakers 101 z-clinched conference Wednesday’s Games Brooklyn 113, Miami 94 Tuesday’s Games Detroit 115, New York 89 Boston 116, Washington 110 Indiana 135, Atlanta 134 Charlotte 124, Cleveland 97 Memphis 132, Golden State 117 Detroit 100, Memphis 93 Oklahoma City 127, Milwaukee 116 Miami 122, Philadelphia 99 Orlando 122, Charlotte 114 Golden State 112, New Orleans 103 Philadelphia 125, Chicago 109 New York 96, Chicago 86 San Antonio 105, Dallas 94 Toronto 120, Minnesota 100 Denver 99, Minnesota 95 Dallas 120, Phoenix 109 L.A. Clippers 143, Utah 137, OT Utah 118, Denver 108 Portland 136, Sacramento 131

MLB Expanded Standings St, Mary vs. Lee baseball St. Mary’s pitcher Jack Masciadrelli tosses a pitch in a season opener against Lee at Westfield Intermediate School Field on Southampton Road Wednesday. (Photo by Chris Putz) East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Tampa Bay 10 3 .769 — — 8-2 W-4 5-2 5-1 Baltimore 5 7 .417 4½ 2½ 4-6 L-2 1-5 4-2 New York 5 7 .417 4½ 2½ 4-6 L-3 2-4 3-3 Toronto 4 8 .333 5½ 3½ 3-7 W-1 3-4 1-4 Boston 3 9 .250 6½ 4½ 2-8 L-1 0-1 3-8 Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Detroit 8 4 .667 — — 7-3 W-1 4-1 4-3 Cleveland 7 4 .636 ½ — 7-3 L-1 5-1 2-3 Minnesota 6 4 .600 1 ½ 6-4 L-1 2-1 4-3 Chicago 3 8 .273 4½ 4 3-7 L-5 1-5 2-3 City 2 9 .182 5½ 5 1-9 L-9 2-6 0-3 West Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Seattle 12 2 .857 — — 9-1 W-5 5-1 7-1 Houston 8 5 .615 3½ — 7-3 W-6 6-0 2-5 Los Angeles 7 6 .538 4½ 1 6-4 W-6 6-1 1-5 Oakland 8 8 .500 5 1½ 5-5 W-2 6-4 2-4 Texas 6 6 .500 5 1½ 5-5 W-1 4-2 2-4

NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Atlanta 7 4 .636 — — 7-3 W-3 5-1 2-3 New York 7 4 .636 — — 6-4 W-1 2-3 5-1 Philadelphia 7 4 .636 — — 6-4 L-2 6-3 1-1 Washington 6 5 .545 1 1 6-4 W-2 2-3 4-2 Miami 3 9 .250 4½ 4½ 3-7 L-3 2-5 1-4 Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Milwaukee 8 5 .615 — — 6-4 L-3 5-2 3-3 Pittsburgh 6 4 .600 ½ ½ 6-4 W-1 4-2 2-2 St. Louis 7 5 .583 ½ ½ 6-4 W-4 4-2 3-3 Chicago 3 8 .273 4 4 2-8 L-1 1-1 2-7 Cincinnati 3 8 .273 4 4 2-8 W-2 3-4 0-4 West Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Los Angeles 8 5 .615 — — 6-4 L-3 5-2 3-3 San Diego 8 5 .615 — — 6-4 W-1 4-3 4-2 Arizona 6 6 .500 1½ 1½ 5-5 L-1 3-2 3-4 San Francisco 4 9 .308 4 4 3-7 L-1 2-4 2-5 Colorado 3 9 .250 4½ 4½ 1-9 L-5 0-5 St. Mary’s lead-off batter Aidan Burke (2) drives the ball. (Photo by Chris Putz) AMERICAN LEAGUE Wednesday’s Games Wednesday’s Games Detroit 4, Cleveland 1 Atlanta at Colorado, ppd. Tampa Bay 9, 1 San Diego 3, San Francisco 1 Oakland 10, Baltimore 3 Cincinnati 2, Miami 1 N.Y. Mets 9, Minnesota 6 Washington 15, Philadelphia 1 Houston 8, N.Y. Yankees 6 N.Y. Mets 9, Minnesota 6 Seattle 6, Kansas City 5 St. Louis 7, L.A. Dodgers 2 Texas 5, Arizona 2 Pittsburgh 5, 2 L.A. Angels 4, Milwaukee 2 Texas 5, Arizona 2 Thursday’s Games L.A. Angels 4, Milwaukee 2 Oakland (Brooks 1-1) at Baltimore (Bundy 0-0), 12:35 p.m. Thursday’s Games Cleveland (Bieber 0-0) at Detroit (Turnbull 0-1), 1:10 p.m. Miami (Lopez 1-1) at Cincinnati (Gray 0-2), 12:35 p.m. Seattle (Leake 2-0) at Kansas City (Lopez 0-1), 1:15 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Buehler 1-0) at St. Louis (Wacha 0-0), 1:15 p.m. Toronto (Sanchez 1-1) N.Y. Mets (Matz 0-0) at Atlanta (Gausman 1-0), 7:20 p.m. at Boston (Eovaldi 0-0), 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Musgrove 1-0) at Chicago Cubs (Quintana 0-1), 8:05 p.m. Friday’s Games San Diego (Avila 0-0) at Arizona (Godley 1-1), 9:40 p.m. L.A. Angels (Skaggs 1-1) at Chicago Cubs (Hamels 1-0), 2:20 p.m. Colorado (Gray 0-2) at San Francisco (Samardzija 0-0), 9:45 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Giolito 1-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Happ 0-1), 7:05 p.m. Friday’s Games Tampa Bay (Stanek 0-0) at Toronto (Thornton 0-0), 7:07 p.m. L.A. Angels (Skaggs 1-1) at Chicago Cubs (Hamels 1-0), 2:20 p.m. Baltimore (Hess 1-1) Pittsburgh (Williams 1-0) at Washington (Corbin 0-0), 7:05 p.m. at Boston (Rodriguez 0-2), 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Arrieta 1-1) at Miami (Alcantara 1-0), 7:10 p.m. Oakland (Fiers 2-1) at Texas (Smyly 0-1), 8:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Wheeler 0-1) at Atlanta (Newcomb 0-0), 7:20 p.m. Detroit (Norris 0-0) at Minnesota (Pineda 1-0), 8:10 p.m. San Diego (Paddack 0-0) at Arizona (Weaver 0-0), 9:40 p.m. Cleveland (Carrasco 1-1) at Kansas City (Keller 1-1), 8:15 p.m. Milwaukee (Burnes 0-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Urias 0-0), 10:10 p.m. Houston (Miley 1-1) at Seattle (LeBlanc 2-0), 10:10 p.m. Colorado (Bettis 0-2) at San Francisco (Pomeranz 0-1), 10:15 p.m. Saints’ No. 2 hitter Jack Lamirande (3) follows through on a swing. (Photo by Chris Putz)

PAGE 12 - THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS TV Sports Listings Dear Thursday, Apr. 11 GOLF AUTO RACING 3 p.m. 9:55 p.m. ESPN — PGA Tour Golf: The Masters, first round, Augusta, Ga. Annie ESPNEWS — Formula One: Chinese Grand Prix, practice, China MLB BASEBALL 1:55 a.m. (Friday) 1 p.m. ESPN2 — Formula One: Chinese Grand Prix, practice, China MLB — LA Dodgers at St. Louis OR Oakland at Baltimore (12:30 By ANNIE LANE COLLEGE BASEBALL p.m.) 7 p.m. 8 p.m. SEC — Georgia at Tennessee MLB — Pittsburgh at Chicago OR NY Mets at Atlanta (7 p.m.) Feeling Listless 7:30 p.m. 11 p.m. Dear Annie: I enjoy my job, but I’m not satisfied. I’m not ESPNU — South Carolina at Florida MLB — Colorado at San Francisco OR San Diego at Arizona (10 sure what I’m missing, though. I think I’m just daydreaming COLLEGE HOCKEY (MEN’S) p.m.) (games joined in progress) about an ideal job that probably doesn’t exist. But I don’t 5 p.m. NHL HOCKEY know how to reconcile that. I don’t want to be at my current ESPN2 — NCAA Tournament: Minnesota Duluth vs. Providence, 7 p.m. job longer than another year or two. But that time is time I Semifinal, Buffalo, N.Y. NBCSN — Stanley Cup Playoff: Toronto at Boston, East 1st Round, could be spending being happier, more fulfilled in my daily 8:30 p.m. Game 1 life. People say we should “live every day like it’s our last,” ESPN2 — NCAA Tournament: UMass vs. Denver, Semifinal, Buf- 7:30 p.m. but that seems unrealistic -- and financially unsound. If I falo, N.Y. USA — Stanley Cup Playoff: Carolina at Washington, East 1st knew I’d be dead in a year, I’d quit my job today. But that COLLEGE LACROSSE (WOMEN’S) Round, Game 1 would be an irresponsible decision in the long term. 8 p.m. 10 p.m. What should I do? I hate feeling resentful of my job -- a BTN — Maryland at Northwestern NBCSN — Stanley Cup Playoff: Colorado at Calgary, West 1st good job, with nice co-workers and bosses -- because it isn’t Round, Game 1 what I really want to do. I would hate to realize too late that I should have been chasing what I really want instead of set- tling for what’s conventional and “smart.” I want to live. -- Restless Representative Dear Restless Representative: The grass is always green- At The Movies er. We are accustomed to only hearing or filtering out the positives of others’ lives. The danger is that you’re not listen- ing to or thinking about how mundane other careers might be and undermining yourself in a job that you enjoy. That said, I do think it’s important for you to sit down and Review write out a list of your skills, your interests and your needs. This will help you understand what types of careers would fit your abilities and desires while balancing what you would like to achieve, both financially and personally. As you understand this, begin to network in these fields If you’re not a superfan, and really to listen to people as they describe their profes- sional lives. Evaluate this against your current job, and deter- mine whether you truly want to shift careers. You simultane- ously should be thinking about what it is that is not satisfying you in your job. Spend time understanding what is creating ‘Hellboy’ is hell, boy this sense of missing out, and think about whether there is By MARK KENNEDY panels. A fight sequence with three Kim with a pretty terrible British some way you could find this in your current job. If there is, Associated Press giants is really the only astonishingly accent. speak with your manager and create a plan to achieve it. He Hellboy is back and he’s got a dirty realized bit in the whole film. (It looks So underwhelming was this film that or she should be excited to work with you on this, as it would mouth and a man bun. like a different set of filmmakers made a recent screening in New York only make you more productive. The third film in the comic adapta- it). sparked polite applause after it was In addition, create games to keep yourself motivated at tion franchise has a new director, a new What you need to know is that finally over. And that was the red car- work currently. Set targets each day for goals to achieve, and writer and a new look — led by a Hellboy is a devil who ends up working pet premiere with all the cast in atten- give yourself a sense of accomplishment each day. This will swashbuckling hellion who uses exple- for the good guys, the Bureau for dance. So even having Hellboy in the help you stay focused at work while you go on a path of dis- tives and wears one of the most ridi- Paranormal Research and Defense. audience couldn’t whip up much enthu- covery. culed hair styles in decades. (These civil servants aren’t too good at siasm for “Hellboy.” How you do one thing is how you do everything. ″Hellboy ” is a reboot of artist and their job, by the way: They find out that Harbour himself is fine, channeling Dear Annie: I don’t know whether “Witness” was the writer Mike Mignola’s fantasy world one of their enemies is causing chaos the blue-collar, resigned here-we-go- teacher of the class or just visiting or an aide or what, but as that rather rudely brushes aside the first a retired teacher, I can tell you that bullying cannot be toler- on the streets outside — from watching again ethos of Hellboy. But his lines ated even once in the classroom by any employee of the two films as if they never existed. It’s Sky News.) seem to fall flat. “Let’s eat some bar- school. When I noticed a bullying situation, I immediately like your new girlfriend blithely toss- Hellboy is basically a monster who beque!” he declares as he attacks the removed the bullier from the classroom and took him or her ing out all the accumulated stuff in hunts monsters, rejecting his DNA by pig monster. It’s sort of funny but out into the hallway, where I gave the kid a warning and your medicine cabinet. It even ignores cutting off his horns and stalking somehow in this muddle of a film, it explained why it is unacceptable. in its title that we’ve already had a around in a ratty raincoat with no shirt. doesn’t land. It’s a pity because under- If it occurred again, the bully was expelled from the class- “Hellboy.” He deals with sorcery and ancient neath all the silliness, there’s a rich room and met the next day with his or her parents, an admin- Out is director Guillermo del Toro, a curses, utters strip club jokes, hears vein the film seems to try to mine — istrator and me. The bully was given consequences that monster maker of epic proportions. Out standard comic book lines — “Revenge whether what you are born determines required a written apology to the bullied student, as well as a is the original Hellboy, Ron Perlman. is the only sustenance I require” — and who you become. public apology in the classroom to the bullied student and the Out is the PG-13 rating. Now we’ve has a hand in gore, beheadings, eyes “There has to be a world where mon- rest of the students. got an edgier, R-rated brightly red hero gouged out and deep ugliness. sters don’t have to hide in the shad- By not doing anything when the bullying was observed, the in a film that can best be described as The movie starts in 517 AD, then ows,” the Queen of Blood says to teacher/employee subjected the school to a lawsuit and finan- tedious. goes to modern-day Mexico, Colorado, Hellboy, tempting him to join her side. cial culpability and created heartache for the student and This “Hellboy” stars the always like- London, the English countryside and This makes Hellboy pause, since he’s parents. All schools should require anti-bullying training for able David Harbour of “Stranger Siberia. The soundtrack is a bro-fest basically slaughtering his brothers and all employees. -- Retired Teacher Things” in a film even his charm can’t that includes entries by Mötley Crüe, sisters. “You made me a goddamn Dear Retired Teacher: Thank you very much for your save. It’s really series of violent Alice Cooper and the songs seem like weapon,” he screams at dad. letter. I love hearing from educators. vignettes strung together, getting more they were chosen by junior high kids That discussion raises a question and more outlandish and introducing being a little too on the nose, like “The about the film itself: Maybe the reason characters at such a blistering pace that Devil You Know” by X Ambassadors it staggers so poorly is because its DNA you just want it to stop already. and “Beat the Devil’s Tattoo” by Black is all wrong. If the first two films Casual fans or the uninitiated are in Rebel Motorcycle Club . lacked a certain verve and the third is a trouble right from the beginning. We meet the ancient Russian witch violent muddle, maybe making HINTS FROM HELOISE Andrew Cosby’s screenplay doesn’t , the evil, Liverpool-accented “Hellboy” movies is as cursed as its unspool a coherent story so much as porcine monster Gruagach (Stephen hero. Seat belt safety violently shoehorn in diverse elements Graham), Hellboy’s adoptive father “Hellboy,” a Lionsgate release, is Dear Readers: Of course you wear your from the comics, overstuffing every (Ian McShane), the Queen of Blood rated R for “strong bloody violence and SEAT BELT, but you should also make sure scene and only then trying to explain (Milla Jovovich), the wizard Merlin gore throughout, and language.” it fits correctly. Here are some hints from why it’s been included. Director Neil and King Arthur (no, seriously), a Running time: 120 minutes. One stars the National Highway Traffic Safety Marshall leaves anyone not young cool woman with powers named out of four. Administration: with this world grasping and gasping. Alice (Sasha Lane), a cool older sorcer- MPAA definition of R: Restricted. * The belt portion should be close-fitting Scenes seem to just end abruptly, as if ess (Sophie Okonedo) and a fellow Under 17 requires accompanying par- across your lap, and the shoulder strap Marshall was the one trapped in story agent-monster played by Daniel Dae ent or adult guardian. should be snug across your chest. Don’t tuck the shoulder strap behind your back, as this can harm you in a crash, and you may get a ticket for wearing it this way. * Sit up tall, with your back touching the seat and your feet flat on the floor. * The airbag is a supplemental restraint, not a replacement for a seat belt. * Wear your seat belt always, even for quick trips. Accidents and injuries don’t just happen on the highway. * Children younger than 12, by law, must ride in the back seat and be restrained. Visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information. -- Heloise

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