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VOL.Final 86 NO. 151 chance for TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents public input into school plans By Amy Porter Correspondent WESTFIELD – On Tuesday, Westfield Public Schools parents and family members will have one more chance to comment on the elementary school redistricting plans for the fall. That’s when the Educational & Technology and Curriculum & Instruction subcommittees will meet to review the final plans, before a vote at the next School Committee meeting. Lt. Steve Graydon of the Huntington Fire Department “This would be the parents’ last prepares to jump in 40 degree water for ice rescue chance to weigh in as we hope the Firefighters practice rescuing each other with lines. class. committee will vote to approve on March 5,” said Westfield Public Schools Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski. Firefighters train for ice rescue The new plan, which was first By Amy Porter Firefighters from Huntington, Richmond, Longmeadow, unveiled at the Feb. 5 School Correspondent Linfield, and Southwick participated in the training for a Committee meeting includes keeping HUNTINGTON – The Massachusetts Firefighting certificate. Donning ice rescue suits, they first jumped the Russell Elementary students together by sending all 128 Academy (MFA) held a surface ice rescue class at into the 38 to 42 degree water in holes in the ice that had of them to Highland Elementary School next year. Littleville Lake on Saturday. Trainer Mark McCabe of the been carved out by chainsaws, and pulled themselves out. In addition, changes were made to the English language MFA and Braintree Fire Department said the firefighters Then they practiced rescuing each other using the lines learner groups, with ELL students consolidating into two would be practicing self-rescue and rescuing each other, their partners held on shore. While in the water, other schools, Highland and Munger Hill elementary schools. ELL learning how to “talk to the victim, approach the victim groups practiced throwing out lines. students from Highland and Franklin Street elementary and rescue the victim” and how to interpret ice condi- Also demonstrated was ice rescue using a floatable school will go to Highland, and ELL students from Abner tions, such as grey ashen ice, indicative of water in the craft rescue boat. “Don’t put all your rescue eggs in one Gibbs, Munger Hill, Paper Mill and Southampton Road ele- ice. basket – have more than one option,” said instructor mentary schools will go to Munger Hill. According to Chief While the ice is still 11 inches thick at many spots on Thomas Rinoldo. Financial Officer Ronald R. Rix, who led the redistricting the lake, the water was open near the boat launch. Rinoldo said the craft he was demonstrating has multi- team, there will be duplicate ELL programs at both schools. McCabe said under the ice in the water different things uses over all water programs. With three chambers, three Rix said they don’t expect changes in special services pro- are happening, such as warm springs, or schools of fish. fill stations and three relief packs, it inflates in one min- grams for students. “No ice is safe. Every fire department will say no ice is ute. He said the cost for the boat is $5,000, but other Another change will be for the 33 students living in the safe. The only ice that is safe is a skating rink,” McCabe inflatable craft and boats may be used for rescue, although Mechanic Street area who will go to Abner Gibbs in the fall. said. He said recent rescue incidents have involved chil- flat-bottomed boats work best on ice. He said the Mechanic Street students would be going to the dren, dogs and deer. The “banana boat” Rinoldo used is open at both ends, new elementary school currently planned for Ashley Street; so the boat can be brought right over the victim to pull this way, all students in Abner Gibbs and Franklin Avenue them in, and then have the shore team pull the boat, which would go to the new school when it is built. is attached to a safety line, onshore. He said the shape of A change in busing times for students is also being pro- the boat lends itself to stability. posed. In order to reduce the need for additional buses with Rinoldo said the boat may also be used for animal res- the new schedule, the team proposed extending the elemen- cue, but firefighters need to watch for claws. He said they tary school dismissal time by 15 minutes, which Rix said have had it down to one chamber inflated and it still stays would save the district $265,000. At the Feb. 5 School buoyant. Committee meeting, Human Resources Director Paula McCabe said MFA instructors for the ice rescue class Ceglowski said the change in dismissal time was subject to came from the Framingham, Sharon, Easthampton, negotiation with employees. Swansea, Agawam and Braintree Fire Departments. He At the meeting on Tuesday, the subcommittee will also said he had to give credit to the firefighters who were review school designs for the grades 5-6 intermediate school there on their own time, taking a day off from work or and grades 7-8 middle school which was also presented on from the fire house. Feb. 5. McCabe also gave credit to the Huntington Fire The meeting, which will begin with public participation, is Department for having the foresight for putting together scheduled to start at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City the training. He said they started organizing it in June, got Hall, Room 207, 59 Court Street, Westfield. Mass Firefighting Academy holds ice rescue training on Littleville Lake. (Photos by Amy Porter) See Ice Rescue Training, Page 8 Southwick implements social media policy By Greg Fitzpatrick Westfield River is backdrop for film screenings Correspondent By Lori Szepelak its course. SOUTHWICK – The Select Correspondent Other topics include how a subsis- Board has been working with WESTFIELD-The Westfield River tence farmer in Peru stood up to the Town Counsel Ben Coyle on will be celebrated on March 8 at giant Newmont Mining Corporation finishing up a social media pol- Westfield State University during a spe- over the development of a gold and cop- icy for appointed and elected cial evening of hosting the SYRCL’s per mine on her property, and how mod- officials in Southwick. Wild & Scenic Film Festival currently ern day pioneers helped map the new Select Board Chiarman Doug on tour across the country. Patagonia Park in Chile. A short film Moglin and Vice Chairman The 6:30 to 10 p.m. event is planned also examines biomimicry, the practice Russ Fox recently attended the in Dever Auditorium in Parenzo Hall considered wild and scenic.” of looking deeply into nature for solu- Mass Municipal Conference in and is sponsored by the Westfield River The two groups met recently to deter- tions to engineering, design and other Boston where many local gov- Watershed Association and the Wild & mine which short documentary films challenges, and another film documents ernment officials throughout the Scenic Westfield River Committee. would be screened at Westfield State. how three friends set off on a 400 km commonwealth were talking Members of the university’s Departments The film choices – which are related to bike and backpack expedition through about their own social media Select Board Chairman of Geography and Regional Planning rivers and the environment – had pre- the heart of the sacred headwaters in policy or discussing the poten- Doug Moglin. (WNG File and Environmental Science will host the miered in January during the 16th anni- northwestern British Columbia, birth- tial of creating one. Photo) free event which is open to the public. versary of the South Yuba River Citizens place of three critical salmon rivers and “It’s kind of a hot topic,” said Donations will be accepted to help sup- League (SYRCL) Wild & Scenic Film home to the Tahitan people. In the wake Moglin. port the cost of the festival. A suggested Festival in Nevada City, Calif. Brief of a mining disaster, the team’s goal Under the policy that the Town of Southwick has estab- donation is $10 and $5 for students. descriptions and trailers for the films seeks to understand what is at stake as a lished with Coyle, there are rules and regulations that all “The festival honors the 50th anniver- can be viewed at www.westfieldriver. wave of new mines are developed across appointed and elected officials in town must follow when sary of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act, org. this remote corner of the province. Also, they’re using all types of electronic media, which includes and the 25th anniversary of the initial Film topics range from the history of films look at failed marine conservation platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. designation of portions of the Westfield the national parks, river management efforts, a young father teaches his son In the purpose section of the policy, it is stated: “This policy River as ‘wild and scenic,’” said Bill partners joining forces to protect rivers, about the value of shared adventures, is designed to promote and govern the professional and per- Rose, president of the Westfield River and a watershed turned upside down by exploration and his ancestral Inuit heri- sonal use of social media in a responsible manner and to avoid Watershed Association, during a phone a gold dredge, to the Mighty Yellowstone tage, and a community activist pushes interview. “The film festival will edu- which is both a partner and provider as See Social Media Policy, Page 8 cate and inform area residents of what is its path shapes the land and lives along See Westfield River, Page 8 PAGE 2 - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018 THE WESTFIELD NEWS

The Big Broadcast!” Returns To Mount Kindergarten Screening Southwick Cultural Holyoke College’s Chapin Auditorium for Southwick-Tolland- Council (SCC) now The Jazz Ensembles of Mount Holyoke College present the 13th edition of The Big Broadcast! on Saturday, March 3 at 2PM & 7:30PM at Chapin Auditorium, Mount Granville Children accepting applications Holyoke College, in South Hadley, MA. Created and directed by Mark Gionfriddo, The Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional who is also onstage as “Matt Morgan”, The Big Broadcast! is a re-creation of a live School District Kindergarten Screening for the 1940’s radio show featuring the Mount Holyoke College Big Band, Vocal Jazz, and 2018-2019 school year will be held on Thursday, for its 19th juried Chamber Jazz Ensembles performing well-known tunes from the swing era and the American songbook. WWLP-TV meteorologist Brian Lapis is emcee “Fred Kelley” May 10th and Friday, May 11th, 2018 at Art Exhibition for his 11th consecutive season. By popular request, The Big Broadcast! is now Woodland School for Southwick, Tolland and The Southwick Cultural Council (SCC) scheduled for the first time on a Saturday. Snow date is Sunday, March 4. Mount Granville residents. All parents may register is now accepting applications from all Holyoke College music faculty member Mark Gionfriddo originally created The Big your children at woodland school. In order to be regional artists for consideration at its 19th Broadcast! for a small cabaret group he directed, and incorporated it into the concert eligible for Kindergarten, a child must be five annual juried Art Exhibition. The season at Mount Holyoke College. It has since been designated as a Signature Event years old on or before September 1, 2018. Exhibition will be held at the Southwick at the college. There will be no exceptions to this policy. As Town Hall on April 28 and 29, 2018. Tickets (general admission): $25.00 premium front and center seating.$20.00 regu- required by Special Education Law, Chapter The exhibit is open to fine arts, fine art lar seating. Senior Discounts: $10.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door. Students: 766, screenings will be conducted in the areas crafts (sculpture, pottery), and photogra- $10.00. Tickets are on sale at The Odyssey Book Shop, Village Commons, South of hearing, vision, speech/language, cognitive phy on all subject matter and media. Hadley; the UMass Fine Arts Center Box Office; and at the door (subject to avail- and motor skills. All parents having an eligible Originals, limited editions and open edi- ability). For advance phone orders, call 413-545-2511 or 800-999-UMASS. For child should come to the Woodland School online tickets, visit www.fineartscenter.com. Doors open one hour prior to each per- tions are allowed. office at 80 Powder Mill Road, Southwick, MA formance. For information on The Jazz Ensembles of Mount Holyoke College: to pick up an enrollment packet between now Interested artisans may pick up an appli- https://www.mtholyoke.edu/events/66111/big-broadcast cation and guideline at the Southwick and April 27th. Open enrollment hours are 9:15 Town Hall or, download from the town am to 2:45 pm. A check off list for required website, www.southwickma.org/cultural. items is included in the packet for your conve- Applications are also available at the Huntington Public Library adult hands-on workshop nience. Once you’ve filled out your paperwork and have the necessary documents (proofs of Southwick Public Library. All applications The Huntington Public Library will host award-winning pastel artist Gregory must be received no later than March 8. residency, birth certificate, immunization record Maichack to present an adult hands-on workshop, “Monet’s Magic : Pastel Paint and physical) as noted on the check off list, Any questions regarding the application Monet’s Wondrous Water Lilies,” on Monday, February 26th from 6-8 P.M. Imagine or guideline may be directed to Susan return ALL information to the Woodland School using the actual imagery that inspired Monet to paint his “Water Lily” paintings. In Office. An appointment will be made for you at Kochanski at 413 569 0946 or email cul- this new, highly researched two – hour workshop, participants create their own [email protected]. that time to attend the screening (May 10th or pastel painting, freely experimenting with hundreds of the artist’s professional grade May 11th) to complete the registration process. pastels, pastel pencils, and pastel paper, in this fun pastel painting workshop. Space Please Call Woodland School 569-6598 With is limited so please contact the Huntington Public Library at 512-5206. questions.

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Monday, Feb. 26, the 57th day of 2018. There are 308 days left in the year.

n Feb. 26, 1993, a truck bomb built by Islamic tian city of Luxor and then plummeted 1,000 feet to earth, kill- extremists exploded in the parking garage of the In 1952, Prime Minister Winston Churchill announced that ing 19 tourists (one tourist and the balloon’s pilot survived). North Tower of New York’s World Trade Center, Britain had developed its own atomic bomb. Okilling six people and injuring more than 1,000 others. One year ago: (The bomb failed to topple the North Tower into the In 1962, after becoming the first American to orbit the Earth, At the 89th Academy Awards, “Moonlight,” an LGBT com- South Tower, as the terrorists had hoped; both struc- astronaut John Glenn told a joint meeting of Congress, “Ex- ing of age drama, won three Oscars, including best picture tures were destroyed in the 9/11 attack eight years ploration and the pursuit of knowledge have always paid divi- of 2016 (in a startling gaffe, the musical “La La Land” was later.) dends in the long run.” mistakenly announced as the best picture winner before the error was corrected). Joseph Wapner, the retired Los Ange- On this date: In 1970, National Public Radio was incorporated. les judge who presided over “The People’s Court” from 1981 In 1616, astronomer Galileo Galilei met with a Roman Inquisi- to 1993, died at age 97. Kurt Busch won the Daytona 500, tion official, Cardinal Robert Bellarmine, who ordered him to In 1987, the Tower Commission, which probed the Iran-Con- surviving a crash-filled season opener to win the race for the abandon the “heretical” concept of heliocentrism, which held tra affair, issued a report rebuking President Ronald Reagan first time in 16 tries. that the earth revolved around the sun, instead of the other for failing to control his national security staff. way around. Today’s Birthdays: In 1998, a jury in Amarillo, Texas, rejected an $11 million Game show host Tom Kennedy is 91. Country-rock musi- In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte escaped from exile on the Is- lawsuit brought by Texas cattlemen who blamed Oprah Win- cian Paul Cotton (Poco) is 75. Actor-director Bill Duke is 75. land of Elba and headed back to France in a bid to regain frey’s talk show for a price fall after a segment on food safety Singer Mitch Ryder is 73. Actress Marta Kristen (TV: “Lost power. that included a discussion about mad cow disease. in Space”) is 73. Rock musician Jonathan Cain (Journey) is 68. Singer Michael Bolton is 65. The president of Turkey, Re- In 1904, the United States and Panama proclaimed a treaty Ten years ago: cep Tayyip Erdogan (REH’-jehp TY’-ihp UR’-doh-wahn), is under which the U.S. agreed to undertake efforts to build a A power failure later blamed primarily on human error result- 64. Actor Greg Germann is 60. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., is 60. ship canal across the Panama isthmus. ed in sporadic outages across large parts of Florida. Secre- Bandleader John McDaniel is 57. Actor-martial artist Mark tary of State Condoleezza Rice, visiting Beijing, won a verbal Dacascos is 54. Actress Jennifer Grant is 52. Rock musician In 1917, President Woodrow Wilson signed a congressional assurance from Chinese officials to use their influence to Tim Commerford (Audioslave) is 50. Singer Erykah Badu act establishing Mount McKinley National Park (now Denali jump-start the stalled process of dismantling North Korea’s (EHR’-ih-kah bah-DOO’) is 47. Actor Maz Jobrani (TV: “Su- National Park) in the Alaska Territory. nuclear programs. The New York Philharmonic, led by Lorin perior Donuts”) is 46. Rhythm-and-blues singer Rico Wade Maazel, performed a historic concert in North Korea before (Society of Soul) is 46. Olympic gold medal swimmer Jenny In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson signed a congressional the communist nation’s elite. Former Israeli military chief Dan Thompson is 45. Rhythm-and-blues singer Kyle Norman act establishing Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. Shomron, who commanded the 1976 hostage rescue at En- (Jagged Edge) is 43. Actor Greg Rikaart is 41. Rock musi- tebbe, died in Tel Aviv at age 70. cian Chris Culos (O.A.R.) is 39. Rhythm-and-blues singer In 1929, President Calvin Coolidge signed a measure estab- Corinne Bailey Rae is 39. Country singer Rodney Hayden is lishing Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Five years ago: 38. Pop singer Nate Ruess (roos) (fun.) is 36. Tennis player A deeply divided Senate voted, 58-41, to confirm Republican Li Na is 36. Latin singer Natalia Lafourcade is 34. Actress Te- In 1945, authorities ordered a midnight curfew at nightclubs, Chuck Hagel to be U.S. defense secretary. A hot air balloon resa Palmer is 32. Actor Alex Heartman is 28. Actress Taylor bars and other places of entertainment across the nation. burst into flames during a sunrise flight over the ancient Egyp- Dooley is 25. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018 - PAGE 3

David Pittu in Hartford Stage’s Murder on Julie Halston in Hartford Stage’s Murder on the Orient Express. (Photo by T. Charles the Orient Express. (Photo by T. Charles Erickson) Erickson) Review ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ at Hartford Stage By Mark G. Auerbach Orient Express, enroute from Istanbul to Correspondent Paris, gets snowbound outside of Belgrade. A Murder on The Orient Express will be one brash American is found stabbed to death in great big crowd-pleaser at Hartford Stage. his compartment. Poirot has to figure out Based on a classic whodunnit by Agatha “whodunnit” from amongst the other first Christie, with a slick and comic adaptation by class passengers, rail executive and crew. I Ken Ludwig, staged with panache by Emily won’t give away who the culprit is, but I was Mann, beautifully performed, and designed in guessing wrong for a good part of the second a style which can only be described as deluxe, act. this co-production of Hartford Stage and The performances are all superb. Julie Princeton’s McCarter Theatre is definitely Halston, an alum of Charles Busch’s compa- “Broadway-ready”. ny of actors, is hysterical as a multi-married First, the production elements of Murder on American heiress. Leigh Ann Larkin from the The Orient Express have the same “wow” Broadway revivals of A Little Night Music factor that distinguished Hartford Stage’s and Gypsy, is alluring as an Hungarian count- Anastasia and Rear Window from other well- ess. Veanne Cox, an alum from An American designed productions. Beowulf Boritt’s set, in Paris, is fascinating as an Imperial Russian which travels from an exotic Istanbul station dowager. Sen. Markey to hold meeting to discuss offshore drilling to a first-class train, complete with luxury Luxury trains are mostly a thing of the past, BOSTON (AP) — U.S. Sen. Edward Markey is bringing together members of the fishing accommodations and dining car, is a feast for as are literate and funny thrillers. Murder on industry, tourism, environmental organizations and academia to discuss President Donald the eyes. William Ivey Long has rendered The Orient Express, is all polish and flair. By Trump’s proposal to allow oil and gas drilling in coastal waters. some gorgeous costumes highlighting haute popular demand, Murder on The Orient The Massachusetts Democrat is a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works couture of 1934 Europe. The hats are totally Express has been extended until March 25. Committee and chair of the Senate Climate Task Force. He opposes the plan. tony. Ken Billington’s lighting design is equi- ——— Markey says he’s planning to discuss the proposal at the meeting he’s sponsoring at the New site and Darron L. West’s sound design keeps Hartford Stage presents Agatha England Aquarium IMAX Theater in Boston at 10 a.m. Monday. the moments on the right track. Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. Markey’s event comes a day before the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management holds I’m reminded of a similar show, the musi- Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig. a hearing in Boston Tuesday. The agency is also holding a meeting in Providence Wednesday. cal On The Twentieth Century, which opened Directed by Emily Mann Scenic design by Democratic attorneys general from a dozen coastal states — including Massachusetts, on Broadway 40 years ago this week, also set Beowulf Boritt. Costume design by William Rhode Island and Connecticut — have written Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke protesting the on a luxury train, which won its designer, Ivey Long. Lighting design by Ken drilling plan. Robin Wagner, a Tony Award for capturing Billington.. Sound design by Darron L. Democratic governors along both coasts unanimously oppose drilling, as do a number of the sleek look of a luxury train–a once-upon- West. . Cast: Ian Bedford, Veanne Cox, Republican governors, including Massachusetts Gov. Charles Baker. Baker is scheduled to a-time way to travel in high class style.. Maboud Ebrahimzadeh, Julie Halston, meet with Zinke Sunday to discuss offshore drilling while he’s in Washington for the National Ken Ludwig, who write the hysterically- Susannah Hoffman, Leigh Ann Larkin, Governors Association winter meeting. funny farce Lend Me A Tenor, and adapted Charles Mihallak David Pittu, Jordyn The five-year plan announced by Zinke would open 90 percent of the nation’s offshore the Gershwins’ Girl Crazy into Crazy for You, Schmidt, Juha Sorola, Samantha Steinmetz, reserves to development by private companies. has turned Murder on The Orient Express into Evan Zes. through March 25. For tickets: Industry groups have praised the announcement while environmental groups denounced it. a stage production. Agatha Christie wrote the 860-527-5151 or www.hartfordstage.org thriller in 1934, and the classic has been ——— adapted for radio, film, television, and even a Mark G. Auerbach studied theatre at New firefighters computer game. American University and the Yale School of The very accomplished David Pittu plays Drama. He’s worked for arts organizations set to graduate Government Meetings Christie’s classic detective Hercule Poirot and reported on theatre for newspapers and with a mix o gallic char and inquisitive radio. Mark produces and hosts ArtsBeat from training MONDAY, FEB. 26 quirkiness. He’s got a crime to solve. The Radio on 89.5fm/WSKB Radio. program The ensemble Granville: in Hartford STOW, Mass. (AP) — Selectboard at 7 pm Stage’s More than a dozen Assessors at 7:30 pm Murder on Massachusetts fire depart- Planning Board at 7:30 pm the Orient ments, many in small and Express. rural towns, are getting new Blandford: (Photo by firefighters. Council on Aging Meeting at 4 pm T. Charles State Fire Marshal Peter Assessor’s Meeting at 6 pm Erickson) Ostroskey and Massachusetts Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm Firefighting Academy Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm Director David Evans are scheduled on Tuesday to pres- Tolland: ent certificates of completion Board of Selectmen at 5 pm to members of the latest grad- uating class at the state Department of Fire Services Chester: in Stow. Board of Health Meeting at 6 pm The graduates represent 13 Board of Selectmen Meeting at 6 pm fire departments in East Brookfield, Grafton, Westfield: Homeless advocates to converge on Massachusetts Statehouse Lunenburg, Monson, New Historical Commission at 7 pm BOSTON (AP) — Homeless advocates are planning to converge on the Massachusetts Braintree, Northbridge, Statehouse to press lawmakers to support programs for those trying to find a permanent place Paxton, Spencer, Sterling, to live. Templeton, Townsend, West The Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless plans to bring homeless families and young Brookfield and Winchendon. people to Beacon Hill on Tuesday for the event. The call/volunteer training The advocates hope to overturn existing state policies that require many children and program meets national stan- TUESDAY, FEB. 27 families who are experiencing homelessness to first stay in places not meant for human habi- dards, but offers classes at tation before becoming eligible for emergency assistance family shelter. nights and on weekends to They say since the policy was implemented in 2012, more than 3,000 families have had to accommodate the schedule of Tolland: stay in hospital emergency departments, cars, campgrounds, transit stations and other unsafe firefighters in rural areas. Board of Assessors at 10 am places before being approved for shelter. Even the graduation ceremo- Board of Assessors at 10 am The bill is awaiting action by the House Ways and Means Committee. ny is held at night. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28 Boston helps connect teens and summer jobs with online tool Southwick: BOSTON (AP) — The city of Boston is helping connect Boston teens with summer jobs. Agricultural Commission Meeting at 7 pm The city is encouraging residents ages 15 to 18 to apply through SuccessLink, an online tool that matches teens to summer jobs. Blandford: The SuccessLink application will be open through March 30. Fire Department Meeting at 7 pm Teens have to be a full-time Boston resident, have turned 15 years old on or before July, 9 and must be 18 years old or Finance Committee at 7 pm younger on or before Aug. 17. They must also be legally permitted to work in the U.S. City officials say possible positions include jobs at the Zoo New England, radio stations and Boston city government Westfield: departments. Applying through SuccessLink doesn’t guarantee a teen a job. ZBA at 7:15 pm Last summer, more than 3,000 teens worked at more than 100 organizations through the program. ——— https://www.boston.gov/departments/boston-centers-youth-families/bcyf-youth-engagement-employment PAGE 4 - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT Q&A: Dueling memos over Russia probe investigation WASHINGTON (AP) — In the battle of the classified that the government’s application to monitor Page’s commu- memos in the House Intelligence Committee, both sides have nications details suspicious activities he undertook during the now had their say on whether the FBI and Justice Department 2016 presidential campaign. acted inappropriately as they began investigating President Q: Did the Justice Department omit important informa- Donald Trump’s ties to Russia. tion about the funding of Steele’s research when it A Democratic memo that was declassified Saturday, with obtained the secret surveillance warrant on Page? sections blacked out and after weeks of delays, aimed to A: According to the Democratic memo, the Justice Call 572-3999 to leave your comment. defend the FBI and Justice Department’s conduct. That was Department disclosed Steele’s political motivations, telling after a declassified Republican memo released Feb. 2 implied the secret court that Steele was hired to research Russian ties To get the full effect of the PulseLine, that the department had conspired against Trump in the inves- to a candidate and that he was likely hired by someone “look- listen to the calls at thewestfieldnews.com tigation. ing for information that could be used to discredit” that candi- Now that both are out, what have we learned? And why date’s campaign. The GOP memo focuses on the fact that the does it matter? Some questions and answers on the dueling application does not specifically mention Clinton or the memos: Democratic National Committee. Congress returns Q: Why did Republicans write their memo? And why Trump seized on that point in a tweet Saturday evening: did the Democrats feel the need to respond? “Dem Memo: FBI did not disclose who the clients were - the A: Republicans say they are alerting the public to abuses Clinton Campaign and the DNC. Wow!” they say they’ve uncovered at the Justice Department and FBI. In an interview with The Associated Press on Saturday, amid pressure to The GOP memo describes the department’s use of information Schiff said the Republicans’ complaint about the missing iden- compiled by former British spy Christopher Steele in obtain- tifiers is “ironic” given a separate investigation by Republicans ing a secret warrant to monitor the communications of one- on the panel into whether Obama administration officials act on gun violence time Trump campaign foreign policy adviser Carter Page. inappropriately made requests to “unmask” identities of WASHINGTON (AP) — After a 10-day break, members of Steele’s anti-Trump research was paid for by Democrat Trump campaign officials in intelligence reports. Congress are returning to work under hefty pressure to Hillary Clinton’s campaign and the Democratic National Q: Trump says the GOP memo “vindicates” him in the respond to the outcry over gun violence. But no plan appears Committee. The warrant was first obtained in 2016 and then special counsel’s Russia investigation. Was that the point ready to take off despite a long list of proposals, including renewed three times by a secret court under the Foreign of the memo? many from President Donald Trump. Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA. A: Republicans say it was not, pushing back after Trump Republican leaders have kept quiet for days as Trump tossed Democrats say the unprecedented four-page memo written tweeted that the GOP memo “totally vindicates ‘Trump’ in out ideas, including raising the minimum age to purchase by Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee “cherry probe. But the Russian Witch Hunt goes on and on.” assault-style weapons and arming teachers, though on Saturday picked” information from the classified FISA warrant and Congressional Democrats and Republicans, including the president tweeted that the latter was “Up to states.” other sources to make a political point. Led by California Rep. House Speaker Paul Ryan and Rep. Trey Gowdy of South Their silence has left little indication whether they are ready Adam Schiff, Democrats wrote a 10-page rebuttal memo to Carolina, who helped draft the GOP memo, have said it to rally their ranks behind any one of the president’s ideas, add detail and context to what the Republicans had written. shouldn’t be used to undermine special counsel Robert dust off another proposal or do nothing. The most likely legis- Both classified memos had to be approved by President Mueller’s investigation into Trump’s campaign and Russia’s lative option is bolstering the federal background check sys- Donald Trump for release. Trump declassified the GOP memo election interference. tem for gun purchases, but it’s bogged down after being linked with no redactions over the objections of the Justice So far, Mueller has charged nearly 20 people as part of his with a less popular measure to expand gun rights. Department, but initially blocked the Democrats’ document investigation. Three Trump associates have pleaded guilty and The halting start reflects firm GOP opposition to any bill and forced them to negotiate with Justice over what should be agreed to cooperate with prosecutors. that would curb access to guns and risk antagonizing gun blacked out. The final Democratic memo has several redac- Q: What’s next for the House Intelligence Committee? advocates in their party. Before the Feb. 14 shooting at a high tions. A: Democrats say they hope the end of the protracted memo school in Parkland, Florida, that killed 17 people, Republicans Q: Did the Justice Department and FBI use political saga will mean more of a focus on the panel’s own investiga- had no intention of reviving the polarizing and politically risky opposition research, at least in part, to obtain a surveil- tion into Russian interference. Schiff said in his interview with gun debate during an already difficult election year that could lance warrant on a former Trump adviser? The AP that there are additional witnesses scheduled. endanger their congressional majority. A: Yes. It’s clear from both memos that Steele’s material “It’s really been an effort to distract the public from the “There’s no magic bill that’s going to stop the next thing was used as part of the initial FISA application. The applica- Russia investigation,” Schiff said of the GOP memo. from happening when so many laws are already on the books tion itself remains classified, so the public can’t assess on its It’s unclear how closely the two sides will be able to work that weren’t being enforced, that were broken,” said Rep. own how much it was used. The Republican document says together. Members have described a total breakdown of the Steve Scalise, R-La., the third-ranking House GOP leader, the compilation of memos drafted by Steele, now known as panel’s traditional bipartisanship, and there are plans to build when asked about solutions. “The breakdowns that happen, the Trump-Russia “dossier,” made up an “essential part” of the a wall to separate Republican and Democratic staff who have this is what drives people nuts,” said Scalise, who suffered surveillance application. The Democratic memo says the FBI long sat side by side. life-threatening injuries when a gunman opened fire on law- “made only narrow use of Steele’s sources” in the govern- One GOP member of the panel, Florida Rep. Tom Rooney, makers’ baseball team practice last year. ment’s FISA application for Page. said it’s likely Republicans and Democrats will issue separate Under tough public questioning from shooting survivors, The Democratic memo says the Justice Department pro- reports on the Russia investigation, and partisans will only Trump has set high expectations for action. vided “additional information from multiple independent believe one report. “I think we’re going to have a great bill put forward very sources that corroborated Steele’s reporting” in the dossier. “That level of trust is just gone,” he said Feb. 8. soon having to do with background checks, having to do with Most of the details of the corroborated information are ——— getting rid of certain things and keeping other things, and per- blacked out, but they appear to reference Page’s meeting with Online: haps we’ll do something on age,” Trump said in a Fox News Russian officials. The Democratic document also asserts that Democratic memo: http://apne.ws/oGQvU7S Channel interview Saturday night. He added: “We are drawing the FBI’s concerns about Page long predate the dossier and Republican memo: http://apne.ws/NEA8JRJ up strong legislation right now having to do with background checks, mental illness. I think you will have tremendous sup- port. It’s time. It’s time.” Trump’s early ideas were met with mixed reactions from his party. His talk of allowing teachers to carry concealed weap- Letter to the Editor ons into classrooms was rejected by at least one Republican, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio. House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., both To the Editor spectacular and famous. Thus, a challenge for the next. These spoke to Trump on Friday. Their offices declined comment on people collect stories of past killers. As for Trumps suggestion the conversations or legislative strategy. Hello Ward 3, and all of Westfield… First of all I have to of deporting them, before or after they get killed? Anyway Some Republicans backed up Trump’s apparent endorse- apologize for not publicly offering my most sincere sympathies where do we deport Americans as in Columbine, South ment of raising the age minimum for buying some weapons. to the Nunez family at the loss of a son, brother, and so much Carolina church shooting, or the Texas one; or the guy in Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., said he would support raising the more…He too was a fireman. My neighbor and former police Vegas, et al? Maybe they think that living with shootings in age limit to buy a semi-automatic weapon like the one used in Captain Paul, his brother Martin, and the rest of their family bars, the streets, of 1890’s Tombstone, Arizona would add Florida. Rubio also supports lifting the age for rifle purchases. who have committed their lives, literally to public service, some excitement? Oh, and how do you tell who is a Good guy Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., a longtime NRA member, wrote in again my apologies for the delay. My computer was down and or a bad guy? They do not wear black or white hats; just join in The New York Times that he now supports an assault-weapons to a degree, so was I. the shooting spree? I have known a lot of people who own guns As well, I want to thank the man at DPW/Water Resources. for hunting and for defending their homes. They were respon- See Congress Returns, Page 5 I parked my car near there, by a building that had a lot of snow sible with them, even the more dangerous types. This Carte on it, so as to walk Ollie in Whitney Park. When I returned the Blanche is wrong. Assault weapons??? For what? It was scary snow had fallen onto my car. This man upon seeing me enough trying to talk down a drunk with a beef at bar with a approach came out to let me know that when he heard the snow 357 that could shot through a wall and hit an innocent by crash, he came out to check on my car and nothing seemed stander. The only ones are those who fear their world, or the damaged. A common conversation these days is how people government. But, would it not be more reasonable to stop the don’t care…this made it even more important that he did and source of the fear, versus add to it? Or, maybe it is just too took the time to let me know. We do have wonderful city work- many cowboy movies growing up? ers, of who we should be proud. Not just for their work, but Those high schoolers reaction was not to riot or protest but their caring too. Another DRW worker, knowing me as a for- to advocate. I have to give them a lot respect for how, with that mer Ward 3 Councilor, and my other gadfly interests, emotional tragedy to be more responsible than the adults. They approached me at different time to let me know he found the are seeking a turn out for support on March 15, we too should remains of the original fountain from the city common. He be there. High Schooler, college students, parents, teachers, researched, and found a great deal provenance about it. That clergy…all of us. For at last a glimmer of sanity, and hope for the original was done by some people of great renown, and he the Next New Generation to whom we can pass the torch for has pursued this to get the city to hopefully dig it out, it is an American principles. Last it is despicable that in Teas and else- important part of our city’s history. I promised to help where I where that HS principles would threaten students with suspen- can. sions if they lived up to the roles and responsibilities that way The challenge of living in interesting times leaves us with so too many do not. Rant done, but to be continued shortly. much to comment upon. OK, the Fed….I have been involved Your former Ward 3 City Councilor, Brian Hoose brhoose@ in civic affairs for over 50 years. In that time I have witnessed comcast.net. every kind of attitude, con job, gamesmanship that you can think of; but of late it has really gone over the top. I hear so many complain about politics, and politicians…first, you do The Westfield News not have been elected to be a politician. Some of the most out- A publication of the Westfield News Group LLC rageous wheeler/dealers have been in the private and commu- nity sectors. Flora Masciadrelli James Johnson-Corwin To use the death of 17 people in Florida for political advan- Director of Sales/ Multi-Media Manager tage is one of the lowest forms of dirty politics. Oh it has been Classified Manager Marie Brazee done before but to the extent that is has been used; sinful. Chris Putz Business Manager Scammers on Social Media falsified pictures to smear teenag- Sports Editor ers who went through that horrific event. The President to Lorie Perry Director of Ad Production smear the FBI, when the locals, who had jurisdiction did not do their jobs. The head of the FBI is not accountable. A local FBI office maybe, though I agree that their failure to purse was Patrick R. Berry wrong…but that happens in bureaucracies, sorry to say. President The idea of armed teachers, NO. It would not scare them away. For people who want to die famous in an exciting event, 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 this would be a challenge. Why, then, a gun, bring in a bomb. I (413)562-4181 worked with juvenile offenders, and in Human behavior jobs… www.thewestfieldnews.com you would be amazed by how some pictured their parting goodbye to the world. The guy in Vegas, still no reason why, try THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018 - PAGE 5 Obituaries Police Logs thewestfieldnews.com/category/obituaries/ WESTFIELD Major crime and incident report Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018 Edward F. Johnson 1:37 a.m.: accident, Pontoosic Road at Little River Road, a Southwick– Edward F. Johnson, caller from the DPW reports that there is a vehicle which is age 92, of the Atrium in Agawam stopped sideways in the intersection and the operator declined and a former long time resident of to speak with a DPW worker at the scene, the responding offi- Lincoln Road, Southwick ; and cer reports the vehicle was towed to the police impound yard; West Suffield, CT passed away 9:17 a.m.: accident, Pochassic Road, caller reports a vehicle on February 22, 2018 at the struck a fire hydrant in front of his house and snapped it off at Atrium. the base, the responding officer reports the water and fire Edward was born in Westfield, departments were notified; one of five children to the late 12:42 p.m.: fraud, WalMart, 141 Springfield Road, a caller Louis H. Sr and Edith Johnson. reports her credit card was used to purchase items at WalMart, He was an honorably discharged see story in the Feb. 21 edition of The Westfield News. World War II Coast Guard veter- an; serving as a medic. Edward Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 was employed by and retired 2:05 a.m.: motor vehicle violation, East Main Street at from Westfield Gage Company. He was Little River Road, a patrol officer reports that the operator of extremely instrumental in his work with the a vehicle seen operating at 60 mph initially refused to stop, the Apollo moon lander module. His talent as a vehicle was stopped at Tow Path Lane, Angel L. Dejesus, 27, machinist brought in many contracts to the of 6 Tow Path Lane, was arrested for speeding in violation of company from NASA. special regulations, resisting arrest, failure to stop for police, He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the negligent operation of a motor vehicle and for red light and Lake Parish, Southwick; and formerly Sacred Heart Parish, marked lanes violations; Suffield, CT. 11:44 a.m.: Larceny, Big Y, 475 E. Main St., an employee Edward was a descendant of the original Mayflower set- reports a past shoplifting incident, the responding officer tlers; being granted 300 acres by King George III in Chester, reports the complainant said that surveillance video showed MA; known as Johnson Hill. that a male party left the store without paying for a quantity of In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sib- razors; lings, Louis, Jr., Alice, Jesse, and Lois. 1:56 p.m.: breaking and entering, Noble Avenue, a contrac- He is survived by two daughters, Sharon L. Johnson of tor reports that he returned to a job site to find the garage door Westfield, Louise M. Johnson Thomson and her life long had been broken and tools and supplies valued at about $6,000 partner David, and their son Matthew, of New Britain, had been stolen; Connecticut; along with extended family. 7:27 p.m.: accident, Springfield Road at Union Street, mul- His funeral will be held at 9:00 AM on Wednesday (Feb. tiple callers report a car struck a traffic light, no injuries were 28) from the Southwick Forastiere Family Funeral Home, reported, the responding officer reports the traffic light was 624 College Highway (Highway 10/202), Southwick with a Authorities identify knocked down but is still functioning, the state Department of funeral mass at 10:00AM in Our Lady of the Lake Church, Transportation was notified. Sheep Pasture Road, Southwick. His burial with rites of woman fatally stabbed committal and military honors will take place in the Spring, in New Cemetery, Southwick. Calling hours for family and friends will take place from 3:00PM to 5:00 PM on Tuesday in public library (Feb. 27) in the funeral home. WINCHESTER, Mass. (AP) — The woman fatally stabbed The family has requested that you please omit flowers. at a public library in Massachusetts has been identified. Victim of Chicopee Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan says 22-year-old choice. Please visit www.forastiere.com to off a personal Deane Stryker was at a table at the Winchester Public Library note of condolence. on Saturday when 23-year-old Jeffrey Yao stabbed her mul- car crash identified tiple times with a 10-inch hunting knife. Stryker suffered slash and stab wounds to her head and Janet M. Devin upper torso and was pronounced dead at the hospital. A as city man West Suffield/Westfield – Janet Mary (Zenesky) 77-year-old man who came to her aid was also hurt. CHICOPEE, Mass. (AP) — The victim of a fatal car crash Devin, 85, of West Suffield, beloved wife for over 58 years Stryker was a student at the University of New England’s in Chicopee over the weekend has been identified as a local of the late Richard A. Devin passed away on Friday, College of Osteopathic Medicine who hoped to become a man. February 23, 2018 at Hartford Hospital. Born on October 12, doctor. James Herbert, president of the Portland, Maine, col- Authorities on Sunday identified the victim of the crash just 1932, daughter of the late Felix and Mary (Olszewski) lege, said he was “shocked and saddened” by the death. after 7 a.m. Saturday as 42-year-old Eric Lucio. Zenesky and lived in West Suffield all her life raising her Yao faces arraignment on a murder charge Monday. It Police say Lucio lost control of his vehicle, drove off the family in the house her husband built. Janet graduated from wasn’t clear if he has a lawyer. road and struck a traffic light pole on East Main Street. He Springfield School of Nursing and was employed at Noble was alone in the car at the time and it appears no other vehi- Hospital, Westfield as a Registered Nurse. She was a com- cles were involved. municate of St. Joseph Church and most recently Sacred Officer Michael Wilk says the crash remains under investi- Heart Church, Suffield. She enjoyed watching the Patriots Police investigate crash that gation. Football, and taking trips to the casino, but most of all A spokesman for Hampden District Attorney Anthony spending time with her loving family. Janet is survived by killed man walking on highway Gulluni says the office offers sympathies to Lucio’s family. two sons, Richard Devin and his companion Stacey Robins of West Suffield, and Keith and Michelle Devin of West NEWBURYPORT, Mass. (AP) — Massachusetts State Suffield; two very special grandchildren Nicholas and Erica, Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on who were the apple of her eye and filled her life with love the highway in Newburyport. and laughter. She also leaves many nieces and nephews, State Police say troopers responded to a crash on Interstate Congress Returns especially Susie and Fr. Stan; and a dear friend Rita White. 95 in Newburyport early Sunday. Continued from Page 4 They say a 66-year-old woman from Maine was traveling Besides her husband Richard; she was predeceased by four ban. siblings Mitchell, Charlie, Florence Zenesky, and Sophie south on the highway when her vehicle struck a man walking on the highway. He was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., said he expects to talk soon with Deresienski. Trump, who has said he wants tougher background checks, as A very special thanks to the Hartford Hospital ICU Staff. His name was not publicly released, pending notification of his family. No charges have been filed. Toomey revives the bill he proposed earlier with Sen. Joe Memorial Donations may be made to Suffield Emergency Manchin, D-W.Va., to expand presale checks for firearms pur- Aid, 450 South Street, Suffield, CT 06078. Police say they’re investigating the cause of the crash and trying to determine why the man was walking on the highway. chases online and at gun shows. Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, February 28, at First introduced after the Sandy Hook Elementary School 9:00AM from the Heritage Funeral Home, 1240 Mountain shooting in 2012 in Connecticut, the measure has twice been Road, West Suffield with a Mass of Christian Burial at rejected by the Senate. Some Democrats in GOP-leaning states Sacred Heart Church, Suffield at 10:00AM. Burial will fol- joined with Republicans to defeat the measure. Toomey’s low in St. Joseph Cemetery, Suffield. Friends may call at the Police arrest 2 in connection office said he is seeking to build bipartisan support after the funeral home on Tuesday, February 27, from 4:00-7:00PM. latest shooting. Online condolences please visit: www.SuffieldFuneralHome. with chickens stolen from farm “Our president can play a huge and, in fact, probably deci- com SEEKONK, Mass. (AP) — Police have stopped two peo- sive role in this. So I intend to give this another shot,” Toomey ple suspected of engaging in fowl behavior in Massachusetts. said Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” Seekonk Police say an officer on patrol noticed a suspi- The Senate more likely will turn to a bipartisan bill from Hernandez’s fiancee sues to cious vehicle parked near a farm around 1 a.m. Sunday. Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas and Chris Murphy, D-Conn., to Further investigation revealed feathers strewn along the back strengthen FBI background checks — a response to a shooting seat of the car and a backpack that appeared to be moving on last November in which a gunman killed more than two dozen protect assets of home sale its own. people at a Texas church. TAUNTON, Mass. (AP) — Aaron Hernandez’s fiancee Police say the officer opened the backpack to discover That bill would penalize federal agencies that don’t properly has sued the estates of three men the former New England seven chickens inside. report required records and reward states that comply by pro- Patriots player was charged with killing in an effort to ensure The car’s male driver and female passenger have been viding them with federal grant preferences. It was drafted after their daughter benefits from the sale of Hernandez’s home. arrested on charges of larceny and animal cruelty. Police say the Air Force acknowledged that it failed to report the Texas The families of Odin Lloyd, Daniel de Abreu and Safiro they received reports of several chickens and ducks stolen gunman’s domestic violence conviction to the National Furtado have filed wrongful-death lawsuits against from farms in the area before Sunday’s arrest. Criminal Information Center database. Hernandez’s estate. Should they win, money from the man- Police say the chickens found in the backpack were The House passed it last year, but only after GOP leaders sion’s sale could be used to pay damages. unharmed and have been returned to their owner. added an unrelated measure pushed by the National Rifle The Boston Herald reports that Shayanna Jenkins Association. That measure expands gun rights by making it Hernandez’s suit filed on behalf of their 5-year-old daughter easier for gun owners to carry concealed weapons across state requests a trial to determine whether Aaron Hernandez’s If you would like to run a lines. declaration of homestead remains in effect. Birthday Announcement in The package also included a provision directing the federal The Massachusetts Homestead Act protects up to $500,000 The Westfield News contact Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to of a property’s equity from creditors. us at: 413-562-4181 review “bump-stock” devices like the one used during the Hernandez was acquitted of killing Abreu and Furtado shooting at a Las Vegas music festival that left 58 people dead days before his prison suicide. His death erased his 2015 and hundreds injured. conviction in Lloyd’s killing. Murphy told The Associated Press he was invited to discuss gun issues with the White House and he was interested in hear- ing the president’s ideas. He said he did not expect the Florida shooting to lead to a major breakthrough in Congress for those who’ve long pushed for tighter gun laws. City Street Snow Parking Ban policy “There’s not going to be a turning point politically,” he said. Rather, it’s about “slowly and methodically” building a politi- The City Of Westfield has an on- When a snowstorm is anticipated to confirmation of a parking ban. cal movement. street snow ban parking policy during begin during the night, motorists who • Parking Clerk-572-6202-Press 2 Senate Democrats say any attempt to combine the back- plowable snowstorms. park their vehicles overnight on the • Police Dept.-562-5411- Ext 8 ground checks and concealed-carry measures is doomed to fail. Motorists are not allowed to park on street in front of their residence should • Mayor-572-6201 Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he the city streets from the beginning of a move their vehicles off the street prior • City Website - Cityofwestfield. was skeptical Trump would follow through on proposals such parking ban announcement until after to retiring for the night. Org as comprehensive background checks that the NRA opposes. the storm ceases and the plowing has Motorists who use the downtown Announcement of a Parking Ban is “The real test of President Trump and the Republican been completed on the streets. core streets for business parking during reported by the following: Congress is not words and empathy, but action,” Schumer said Announcement of a parking ban is a snow ban must park in one of the • Local Cable Access Channel 15, in a statement. He noted that Trump has a tendency to change done on the Local Cable Access city’s off-street parking lots. The off- • Tv Stations Wwlp 22, Cbs3, his mind on this and other issues, reminding that the president Channel 15, tv stations wwlp 22 and street lots are free during snow bans Abc40, & Fox6 has called for tougher gun laws only to back away when con- wgby 40 and the local radio stations, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. only. This action • The Local Radio Stations wmas, whyn, wnnz. will allow the streets to be plowed and • City Website - Cityofwestfield. fronted by resistance from gun owners. The NRA’s indepen- When a parking ban is called motor- prevent motorists from being towed Org dent expenditure arm poured tens of millions into Trump’s ists must obey the policy or they will be and receiving parking violations. • www.thewestfieldnews.com 2016 campaign. subject to towing and a parking viola- Motorists may call the following “Will President Trump and the Republicans finally buck the tion. offices or go on the city’s website for NRA and get something done?” Schumer asked. “I hope this time will be different.” PAGE 6 - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS businessfinancial Organized Storrowton Village Museum labor case introduces goes in front Pioneer Kids Week WEST SPRINGFIELD — Storrowton of Supreme Village Museum introduces a new spring school vacation program – Pioneer Kids Week – April 16-20, 8:30am – 4:30pm, on the grounds of Eastern States Exposition Court in West Springfield, Mass. The week-long program is open to children ages 7 – 12. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court In this Jan. 7, 2018, photo, traffic backs up on Interstate 70 in Colorado, a familiar scene The program will feature themed days is hearing arguments in a case that could deal a on the main highway connecting Denver to the mountains The chairman of a committee full of fun, educational activities. Science painful financial blow to organized labor. exploring whether Denver should bid on the 2030 Olympics says buses or giving incentives will come alive in the Blacksmith Shop. All eyes will be on Justice Neil Gorsuch to truckers to avoid the highway could help keep traffic moving if the city hosted the games. Math skills will be emphasized on a Monday when the court takes up a challenge to Rob Cohen also says a possible surplus could help pay to improve the highway later. (AP) “Geometry walk” through the Village and an Illinois law that allows unions representing while doing some 19th century shopping government employees to collect fees from work- in the Potter General Store. Children will ers who choose not to join. The unions say the be able to use their imaginations during outcome could affect more than 5 million govern- Denver weighs Olympics activities such as working with clay, print- ment workers in 24 states and the District of making and creative writing. Columbia. Special homesteading activities will The court split 4-4 the last time it considered teach about the lives of pioneer children in the issue in 2016. Gorsuch joined the court in over 40 years after the 1800s, including cooking, butter April and has yet to weigh in on union fees. churning, candle dipping, seed planting, Organized labor is a big supporter of Democratic spinning, weaving and soap making. candidates and interests. Unions strongly opposed During the week, visitors include the Gorsuch’s nomination by President Donald saying no thanks goats from Sweet Pea Farm, Native Trump. DENVER (AP) — It promised ample encouraging fewer billion-dollar projects and American expert Gail White, and the Illinois government employee Mark Janus says snow and sunny weather on a normally bare, more facilities already in place after the lav- young musicians of Tree-O Fiddlers. he has a constitutional right not to contribute rocky peak easily accessible by “super high- ish 2014 Olympics in Sochi. The three ven- Cactushead Puppets will join the program anything to a union with which he disagrees. way,” thousands more hotel rooms than ues that would need to be built for a Denver- at the end of the week for an entertaining Janus and the conservative interests that back existed and a cross-country ski course that based Olympics — for Nordic skiing, ski performance and a make-your-own puppet him contend that everything unions representing looked good on paper but would have cut jumping, bobsledding, luge and skeleton — workshop. public employees do is political, including con- through some people’s backyards. would be temporary structures, said Cohen, Pioneer Kids Week has a parent-friendly tract negotiations. The airbrushed pitch worked, but after CEO of insurance and wealth management schedule, running from 8:30am to 4:30pm The Trump administration is supporting Janus Denver won a bid to host the 1976 Winter company IMA Financial Group. The events Olympics, its plan unraveled amid questions could be spread around the state or concen- with an extended day option from 4:30 in his effort to persuade the court to overturn its p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost for the five-day 1977 ruling allowing states to require fair share about the environmental impact, ballooning trated along the Front Range. costs and logistics of hosting such a big event The exploratory committee has been criti- school vacation program is $200 with a fees for government employees. $20 add-on for the late pick-up option. The unions argue that so-called fair share fees in a quickly growing state. cized for its lack of grassroots representation Now, over four decades after Denver for meeting behind closed doors, but it Pre-registration is required by April 6. pay for collective bargaining and other work the To register or find out more about this union does on behalf of all employees, not just its became the only city to withdraw as an recently invited community activists to serve Olympic host after winning a bid, it is on advisory groups and held online meetings unique historic program, visit members. People can’t be compelled to contrib- exploring whether to try again after many with the public. StorrowtonVillage.com or call theStor- ute to unions’ political activities. cities have decided it’s just not worth it. Architect Michael Wenham pondered the rowton Village Museum office at 413-205- The American Civil Liberties Union is on the The city is again growing, with low unem- prospect of a Denver Olympics recently 5051. unions’ side against an individual’s free speech ployment and a booming economy, and this while at a park near downtown, noting it It’s also time to plan for summer vaca- claims. ACLU Legal Director David Cole said time has a bigger airport, light rail, more could be interesting to come up with environ- tion activities. Storrowton Village fair share fees do not violate nonunion workers’ hotels, seven professional sports teams and mentally friendly ways to host the Olympics. Museum’s Early American Summer Days rights. multiple stadiums. But the highway touted in But he reconsidered when he thought about is the perfect opportunity to enroll your Labor leaders fear that not only would workers ’76 — Interstate 70, which connects Denver I-70 traffic. He can’t remember the last time child in a fun, educational experience. who don’t belong to a union stop paying fees, but to the Rockies — has essentially remained he headed to the mountains to snowboard on This year’s dates are: July 30 to Aug. 3 and that some union members might decide to stop the same. As the population of outdoor-lov- a weekend because of its traffic jams. Aug. 6-10. Visit StorrowtonVillage.com paying dues if they could in essence get the ing Colorado has grown, the largely four- “High-speed buses with their own lane. for details. union’s representation for free. lane route is often gridlocked on weekends. That is the only way they’re going to be able “This is the place, sisters and brothers, where Meanwhile, the city also is trying to lure to do it,” Wenham said. we make a stand today,” said Lee Saunders, Amazon to open its second headquarters in Cohen said buses would be one possibility president of American Federation of State, the metro area, which already has many wor- for moving people to the mountains quickly County and Municipal Employees, at a rally ried about growth, tax breaks and the rising during the Olympics, as would giving truck- Saturday in New York City. A union local is the cost of living. ers incentives to bypass I-70. He said some Fall Boating defendant in the case. The Olympic exploratory committee con- of the surplus could be used to improve the vened by Mayor Michael Hancock — which interstate or on another project that would includes leaders of companies like Vail benefit the state long-term, and noted the Resorts and Liberty Global, along with for- federal government helped pay to fix high- Course Most in survey see US fiscal mer Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton ways for Salt Lake City’s 2002 Games. Manning and ex-Denver Nugget Chauncey In the years since Denver said no thanks, policy as too aggressive Billups — is mulling a privately funded more cities have become wary of pursuing Offerings games, estimated to cost $2 billion, without the Olympics in the face of public opposi- WEST SPRINGFIELD — The WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of busi- any mega projects. Organizers say the strat- tion and financial concerns. Springfield Power Squadron has ness economists now view the government’s tax egy could even leave the state with a surplus Innsbruck, Austria, which hosted the 1976 announced the Fall 2018 schedule of and spending policy as moving too aggressively to fund I-70 improvements or other work. Games after Denver backed out, decided courses, which are available to both the to stimulate economic growth, setting up a Denver already faces stiff competition against pursuing a 2026 bid when its prom- public and USPS members. Classes begin potential increase in the deficit in the coming from Salt Lake City, which became the first ise to organize low-cost and sustainable on 7 October, at the West Springfield years, a new survey shows. U.S. city to announce its plans to bid for the games failed to convince residents. Other Middle School located at 31 Middle That view emerged from the latest economic 2030 Winter Olympics this month. Salt Lake cities that have considered but dropped School Drive. Courses will be held on policy survey by the National Association for said it could host without losing money Olympic aspirations in recent years include Wednesday nights from 7-9 PM for Business Economics, polling 211 members at thanks to existing venues and its expertise in St. Moritz and Davos, Switzerland, Krakow, approximately eight to ten weeks and are companies and industry groups. The survey by putting on the 2002 Olympics. Reno, Nevada, Poland and Oslo, Norway. tuition free. Students pay for text books, NABE, a professional association for business is also considering a bid. Former Colorado Gov. Dick Lamm, materials, and a national fee, if applicable. economists, academics and others who use eco- While some worry the Olympics will dis- whose political career took off after he Registration can be made at the door, with nomics in the workplace, was released Monday. tract Denver from urgent problems like helped fight the 1976 Olympics, is trying to payment at that time. The three scheduled The 52 percent of economists who consider affordable housing and transportation, com- mittee members stress that the games won’t keep an open mind about Denver’s latest go- courses are the ABC basic boating course, the government’s fiscal policy “too stimulative” take money from those priorities and could around. The committee studying the issue Seamanship (normal follow-on course to compares with only 20 percent in August, in the potentially net $100 million to $200 million includes savvy people with a track record of ABC), and Basic Navigation (for inland previous economic policy survey. This time, 37 thanks to proceeds from ticket sales, spon- successful economic development projects, and coastal boaters). All classes are taught percent of respondents judged tax and spending he said. sorships and merchandise. by experienced and knowledgeable policy as “about right,” down from 46 percent in But even if Denver could pull it off, he’s The panel had been in a rush to decide in instructors with no required prerequisite August. not sure what’s in it for the city. March whether to pursue the 2026 or 2030 classes. The United States Power Squadron By contrast, the economists are more support- Lamm thinks officials tend to get seduced games but is now focused on 2030. The U.S. (USPS) is a non-profit, boating educa- ive of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy: by the Olympics’ glamour when they could Olympic Committee announced in tional and social organization dedicated to more than 6 in 10 have pegged it as “about spend their attention on the mundane things Pyeongchang that it will not pursue a 2026 making the water safer, more enjoyable for right.” That’s the highest percentage in eight that support the economy, such as finding bid unless the International Olympic recreational boaters, and the public at years, according to NABE. Committee decides to award bids for both money for education and roads. That takes large. For additional information on these “Overall, the (survey) panel expects the deficit years at once. Denver’s group now plans to more campaigning and alliance-making in classes please contact Kevin Abbey at to grow as a percentage of the economy in the make a recommendation to the mayor and Colorado because of its strict tax and spend- 413-636-4804 (leave message) or via longer term,” NABE Vice President Kevin Swift, governor by late April or early May, although ing limits, which require voters to approve email: rav131en@aol.com. chief economist of the American Chemistry chairman Rob Cohen said the exploratory any tax hikes. Council, said in a statement. committee would readjust its timeline if a “There’s many opportunities to make this The NABE economists, reflecting the prevail- dual bid becomes a possibility. a better state, and I don’t see how the ing view of corporate America, continue to have The International Olympic Committee is Olympics fit into that,” he said. Take Me Out To a strong preference for more conservative fiscal policy in the long run. The $1.5 trillion Republican tax-cutting legis- The Ball Game lation signed into law late last year, President WESTFIELD — St. John’s Lutheran Donald Trump’s signature accomplishment in Church Men’s group has organized a trip the GOP-controlled Congress, provides steep Buffett says tax cuts provide to see the Red Sox vs. the World Reigning cuts for corporations and wealthy Americans Champion Huston Astros on Saturday while offering more modest reductions for most September 8 for a 4:00PM game. The bus low- and middle-income families and individu- huge boost to US businesses will leave St. John’s parking lot 60 Broad als. Coupled with a $400 billion bipartisan bud- OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett says the tax overhaul Congress Street, Westfield at 11:45a.m. Cost person get agreement enacted this month, it has raised passed last year will provide a “huge tailwind” for American business. is $119.00. If you are interested please the possibility of greater inflation. That could Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reported a $29 billion paper gain on far-reaching contact Gary Wolfe at 568-0325. If leaving make the Fed more likely to tighten credit. changes to the U.S. tax code, and the conglomerate will benefit from a lower tax rate a message on his answering machine, Experts have said, and the new Trump budget going forward. please give name, phone number and the proposal acknowledges for the first time, that the Buffett appeared on CNBC Monday after releasing his annual letter to Berkshire number of tickets requested. Payment massive tax overhaul likely will add billions to Hathaway shareholders on Saturday. must be given at time of reservation. Seats the deficit and not “pay for itself” with economic But Buffett says he’s had a hard time finding acquisitions at reasonable prices so he’s fill up fast and they are first come first growth and higher revenues. The Trump federal sitting on $116 billion cash and short-term bonds. served call for more Information. spending plan unveiled in mid-February contains Buffett says he expects he’ll eventually find a good use for a big chunk of that cash, trillion-dollar deficits. but he may have to wait for a downturn in the economy. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018 - PAGE 7

In this Jan. 12, 2017 file ‘Fast track’ Customer photo, early morning rush hour traffic crawls Service Essentials along the Hollywood Freeway toward down- Certificate Training town Los Angeles. One promise of ride-hailing companies was a drop in program starts March 21 the number of cars in SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Are you looking to get on the “fast urban areas and an eas- track” to a career in customer service? Springfield Technical ing of clogged city Community College will offer its popular fast track Customer streets. But a survey by Service Essentials Certificate training program starting March an urban planning 21. The accelerated 14-week program prepares students to group suggests the become employable, strong candidates for advanced customer opposite: That ride-hail- service and sales support positions. Students who successfully ing companies may be complete the program will earn a Customer Service Essentials pulling riders off buses, Certificate. subways and bicycles Requested by area industry partners, the customer service and putting them in fast track program reduces the time it takes to earn a certificate cars. (AP Photo/Richard from 30 weeks to 14 weeks. Fast track customer service Vogel, File) classes run Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., providing intense focus for faster completion. Four classes are offered for each seven-week semester. Customer service requires a solid foundation in many areas to support the needs of both the customer and the organization. Studies are increasingly clear: While employers welcome entry-level candidates for their customer service positions, a need exists for more prepared candidates who can achieve at higher levels. Courses in the fast track program will provide a broad range of knowledge Uber, Lyft congest cities that will assist customer service professionals in many aspects of theirfuture positions. BOSTON (AP) — One December found that large reduce car ownership, and going to be pulling people English courses focus on written and verbal communica- promise of ride-hailing com- increases in the number of partnering with public trans- away from public transport tion—the cornerstone of the customer service professional. panies like Uber and Lyft was taxis and ride-sharing vehi- portation,” spokesman Adrian options,” Wilson said. “Why fewer cars clogging city cles are contributing to slow Math and computer applications courses will help provide the Durbin said in a statement. get on a bus with 50 people streets. But studies suggest traffic in Manhattan’s central Uber is hoping to wean when you can get into a car tools needed to evaluate data and execute reports. Psychology, the opposite: that ride-hailing business district. It recom- management, and marketing courses will provide foundational drivers from their cars in part and maybe if you’re lucky, companies are pulling riders mended policies to prevent by encouraging its carpooling you’ll be the only person in information to understand the people, organizations and func- off buses, subways, bicycles further increases in “the num- tions that surround the customer service professional. The services, spokeswoman Alix it?” and their own feet and putting ber of vacant vehicles occu- Anfang said. In a study released in customer service and sales course, designed specifically for them in cars instead. pied only by drivers waiting the certificate, will teach the craft of supporting customers and “Uber’s long-term goal is to October by the Massachusetts And in what could be a new for their next trip request.” end the reliance on personal Bay Transportation Authority, organizations, using customer-centric service techniques and wrinkle, a service by Uber In San Francisco, a study vehicles and allow a mix of as many as two-thirds of tran- trust-based selling techniques. called Express Pool now is released in June found that on public transportation and ser- sit users reported also using A Customer Service Essentials Certificate allows students seen as directly competing a typical weekday, ride-hail- vices like Uber,” Anfang said. ride-hailing companies. to become eligible for jobs in a number of different industries, with mass transit. ing drivers make more than Uber’s new Express Pool A report released this month including call center operations, financial services, sales, hos- Uber and Lyft argue that in 170,000 vehicle trips, about links riders who want to travel by San Francisco’s Bay Area pitality, customer service for manufacturing operations and Boston, for instance, they 12 times the number of taxi to similar destinations. Riders Rapid Transit system found retail and other organizations. The program will include speed complement public transit by trips, and that the trips are walk a short distance to be ridership down disproportion- interview networking sessions and job placement assistance. connecting riders to hubs like concentrated in the densest picked up at a common loca- ately on weekends and off- Students will hear from guest speakers and go on company Logan Airport and South and most congested parts of tion and are dropped off near peak hours, in part citing ride- tours. Station. But they have not the city. their final destinations — hailing trips. To enroll in the program, visit the STCC Admissions Office released their own specific And a survey released in essentially, how a bus or sub- The MBTA is focusing on in Garvey Hall, Room 121. For more information, contact data about rides, leaving stud- October of more than 4,000 way line functions. what it can control: pumping Atwater: (413) 755-4062 or [email protected]. Space is ies up to outside researchers. adults in Boston, Chicago, The service was tested in money into new trains, buses And the impact of all those Los Angeles, New York, the limited. Requirements to enroll in this program include having November in San Francisco and infrastructure improve- cars is becoming clear, said San Francisco Bay Area, and Boston and has found ments, spokesman Joe a high school diploma/GED/HiSET and a commitment to Christo Wilson, a professor of Seattle and Washington, D.C., attend the program. Students enrolled in the fast track option enough ridership to support it Pesaturo said. computer science at Boston’s also concluded that 49 to 61 24 hours a day. Round-the- At least one study did not will earn 24 college credits over two seven-week sessions Northeastern University, who percent of ride-hailing trips starting March 21. clock service was also rolled pin increased congestion on has looked at Uber’s practice would have not been made at out last week in Los Angeles, hailing services. Seattle-based of surge pricing during heavy all — or instead by walking, Philadelphia, Washington, firm Inrix scoured data from Troop 109 Annual Bottle and Can Drive volume. biking or public transit — if Miami, San Diego and 2012 to 2015 in London and “The emerging consensus the option didn’t exist. Denver, with more cities to found the number of passen- St.Mary’s Boy Scout Troop 109 is holding it’s Annual Bottle is that ride-sharing (is) The Boston study found follow. ger vehicles, including Uber and Can Drive Fundraiser. Saturday, March 3, 2018 9 AM to 2 increasing congestion,” that the main reason people “This could be good for cars, remained the same or PM Super Phipps parking lot. Proceeds help the scouts buy Wilson said. opted for ride-hailing was congestion if it causes vehicle even dipped slightly. Reasons troop camping gear and pay for other expenses related to their One study included surveys speed. Even those with a pub- occupancy rates to go up, but for increased congestion activities, events and service projects. Come on down March 3 of 944 ride-hailing users over lic transit pass would drop it on the other hand, the Uber included a surge in road con- and drop off your recyclable bottles and cans. Tax deductible four weeks in late 2017 in the for ride-hailing despite the Pool rides and I guess these struction and delivery trucks donation receipts will be provided. Contact Jacky for can and Boston area. Nearly six in 10 higher cost. Express rides are really, really dropping off online purchas- bottle pick up or more details: 413-531-8249/jfouchern@gmail. said they would have used Sarah Wu, a graduate stu- cheap, just a couple of dollars, es. com public transportation, walked, dent at Boston University, so they’re almost certainly biked or skipped the trip if the uses Uber less than once a ride-hailing apps weren’t week but more often if she available. has guests. She lives near a Form a Team and Join The report also found many subway line but will opt for riders aren’t using hailed rides Uber if it looks like public the Lip Sync Battle! to connect to a subway or bus transit will be a hassle. WESTFELD — Get ready for an afternoon of fun and line, but instead as a separate “I would prefer to have the laughter! The Friends of the Westfield Senior Center will mode of transit, said Alison Uber take me there directly hold the first ever Westfield ‘Lip Sync Battle’ on Sunday, Felix, one of the report’s rather than having to transfer March 4 at 2 p.m. Imagine fifteen different local ‘acts’ lip authors. several times and wait at a bus syncing popular and familiar tunes. Individuals, groups, orga- “Ride sharing is pulling stop,” said Wu, who doesn’t nizations, and families are invited to form a team, select a from and not complementing own a car. Morningside song, and prepare for their Senior Center stage performance. public transportation,” she A spokesman for Lyft This event is multigenerational. Children, adults, and seniors said. stressed that ride-hailing Listen at WSKB.org or watch on Comcast Cable CH. 15 are encouraged to participate. Teams will play for the local That’s not quite what Uber could reduce the number of RADIO FOR THE WESTFIELD MASSES charity of their choice. First and second place winners will be founder Travis Kalanick sug- personally owned cars on the •••••••• MOnDAyS •••••••• determined by the audience with the winnings benefiting their gested in 2015 when he said, roads. 6-8 am: By George…it’s Monday particular charity. Sponsors for the event are the Arbors at “We envision a world where “Lyft is focused on making with George Delisle Westfield and Keenan Law Offices. To register and ‘perform,’ there’s no more traffic in personal car ownership Boston in five years.” optional by getting more peo- 8-10am: Owls on the Air with Michael please contact Tina Gorman at the Senior Center at 562-6435. A study released in ple to share a ride, helping to “Buster” McMahon ‘92 •••••••• TuESDAyS ••••••• First Congregational 6-8 am: WOW, It’s Tuesday, with Bob Plasse Church to Offer 8-10am: Ken’s Den, with Ken Stomski Corned Beef and •••••• WEDnESDAyS ••••• Cabbage Dinner 6-8 am: Wake Up Wed., with Tina Gorman 8-10am: Wednesday Roll Call - Rotating Hosts The First Congregational Help Us Grow & You WIN! 1st Wed On The Town with Mayor Brian Sullivan Church, 18 Broad Street, and Denny Atkins (8-10am) Westfield will once again Refer a Friend, Family Member offer their famous Corned 2nd Wed Window into Westside Beef and Cabbage dinner, with Mayor Wil Reichelt (8-9am) or Co-Worker and You will Saturday March 10th at 5:30 Chamber Chatter PM. First Church dinners have with Kate Phelon (9-10am) receive a $20.00 Gift Certificate become a favorite to area resi- 3rd Wed Everything Southwick to a Local Restaurant! dents and this dinner is always with Selectman Joe Deedy (8-9am) a sell-out. 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PAGE 8 - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS Ice Rescue Training Continued from Page 1 permission from the Army Corps of Engineers and class- room permits. “Ice rescue happens more often than people think,” McCabe said. Matthew Coleman of the US Army Corps of Engineers who manages the Littleville Reservoir was also observing the ice rescue class. He said when Captain John McVeigh of the Huntington Fire Department called to ask for permission to do the training there, he told him, “Absolutely, we’d be happy to support that.” Coleman said he doesn’t remember any incidents at Littleville since he’s been there, but he knows “ice is tricky.” He said Littleville, which is popular for ice fishermen, is “kind of an ice box – one of the few that still has coverage.” Coleman said he takes measurements of the ice, and will tell people the results when they call, but he doesn’t encourage them to go out on it. As for the ice rescue, “If we ever had a situation, this is what they would have to do,” Coleman said.

In this Oct. 10, 2017, file photo, the Supreme Court in Washington, at sunset. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) Supreme Court rejects administration

Instructor Thomas Rinoldo demonstrates use of an inflat- able rescue craft. appeal over DACA immigration WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is rejecting the Trump administration’s highly unusual bid to get the justices Massachusetts Civil War monument to intervene in the controversy over protections for hundreds of thousands of young immigrants. The justices on Monday refused to take up the administration’s appeal of a lower court order that requires the administration getting a makeover to continue accepting renewal applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA. What made the ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) — The city of Attleboro’s appeal unusual is that the administration sought to bypass the federal appeals court in San Francisco and go directly to the 110-year-old Civil War monument is getting a makeover. Supreme Court. The Sun Chronicle reports that the city council has voted 8-1 In a brief unsigned comment, the justices they assume “the court of appeals will proceed expeditiously to decide this case.” to appropriate more than $44,000 for the restoration work. A judge in New York also has ruled in favor of immigrants challenging the end of DACA, and that case is expected to pro- The 35-foot high granite and bronze monument in Capron ceed to the federal appeals court in New York. Park has been eroded and damaged by vandals who stole President Donald Trump had set March 5 as the end date for the DACA program. The court order says applications must be bronze cannonballs and a bronze sword from the structure. The accepted indefinitely. DACA has provided protection from deportation and work permits for about 800,000 young people, statue of a soldier on the top of the monument has come loose, many who were brought to the U.S. illegally. which could cause cracks in the granite base that supports it. It’s unclear how the court’s action Monday will affect efforts in Congress to come up with a legislative fix. The Senate The granite itself is stained and worn. recently failed to pass an immigration bill. The renovation work includes restoring the bronze parts to The Supreme Court rarely hears a case before a lower appeals court has considered it. The fight over whether President their original dark brown hue, removing the stains, applying a Richard Nixon had to turn over the Watergate tapes is one such example. sealant and replacing missing pieces. The job is expected to be completed over a three-week period, possibly this spring. Massachusetts joins 4 other states in gun safety coalition BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts is joining a coalition of states that are promising to expand existing efforts to share information on illegal guns and ultimately make progress on gun safety measures. The Boston Globe reports Republican Gov. Charlie Baker says Massachusetts will join the information-sharing group, which consists of Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey. Four Democratic governors announced the formation of “States for Gun Safety” on Thursday. They urged other governors to join the group at a National Governors Association meeting this weekend in Washington, D.C. Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says they can’t wait for the federal government to act. Baker, who attended the National Governors Association meeting, says the opportunity to share data among neighbor- ing states is an interesting idea. He says Malloy told him about the coalition.

Trooper shoots suspect during arrest attempt near I-93 BOSTON (AP) — State Police say a trooper shot and wounded a person while police were rounding up a group that had been riding off-road bikes and all-terrain-vehicles In this Feb. 26, 1993 file photo, firefighters remove a victim on a gurney outside one of the World Trade Center’s twin dangerously on a Boston interstate. towers in New York, after a car bomb in an underground garage rocked the complex. It was a terror attack that foreshad- Spokesman David Procopio says numerous 911 calls were owed Sept. 11: the deadly World Trade Center bombing that happened 25 years ago Monday. (AP Photo) received Saturday evening about the 25 to 35 people driving erratically on Interstate 93. He says troopers were trying to make arrests at an exit ramp when one trooper discharged his weapon, striking a 28-year-old Randolph man. New York remembers 1993 World Trade Center bombing The man was taken to the hospital for what appears to be non-life-threatening injuries and another rider, who wasn’t NEW YORK (AP) — Survivors and others are set to gather at ground zero for a solemn tribute to victims of the first terror shot, is being evaluated after complaining of pain. State attack on the World Trade Center, the deadly bombing 25 years ago. police say they’ll likely be charged. Monday is the anniversary of the blast, which killed six people, one of them pregnant. The planned commemoration A trooper also suffered a knee injury and is receiving includes a Mass at a church near the trade center and a ceremony on the 9/11 memorial plaza, with the reading of victims’ medical treatment. names and a moment of silence at 12:18 p.m., when the bomb exploded and became a harbinger of terror at the twin towers. Five other suspects were arrested and charged with various “While overshadowed by 9/11, the 1993 bombing represented a pivotal moment in the history of the World Trade Center, offenses. They’ll be arraigned next week. in the history of New York City, and, frankly, our own national reckoning with terrorism in a global age,” said Sept. 11 museum president Alice Greenwald, whose institution has a permanent exhibition on the bombing and a special installation to commemorate the anniversary. “It had so many of the elements that we would later come to associate with 9/11.” Social Media Policy The bomb, in an underground parking garage, was set by Muslim extremists who sought to punish the U.S. for its Middle Continued from Page 1 East policies, according to federal prosecutors. Six bombing suspects were convicted and are in prison, including accused uses that can: (1) breach confidentiality by revealing protect- ringleader Ramzi Yousef — a nephew of self-proclaimed 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. A seventh suspect in ed information about the Town, its citizens, or its employees; (2) the bombing remains at large. expose the Town to liability for behavior that may be harassing, An estimated 50,000 people fled the blacked-out twin towers, some groping their way down smoky stairs, others rescued offensive, or maliciously false; or (3) interfere with productivity from stalled elevators or plucked from rooftops by police helicopters. More than 1,000 were injured. and/or ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as A memorial fountain dedicated to the 1993 bombing was crushed in the attacks that destroyed the towers on Sept. 11, 2001. Officials of the Town.” But bombing victims’ names are now inscribed on one of the memorial pools that bear the names of the nearly 3,000 people The policy also explains that posting anything regarding killed on 9/11. town-related matters would violate the open meeting law. The open meeting law is a set of rules and guidelines set forth to interpret what the law means. Town officials are required to document the minutes of every meeting and post the day and time of the meeting a certain number of days before the sched- Westfield River uled meeting. Continued from Page 1 “You can put yourself in hot water with the open meeting law,” said Moglin. government officials to provide comprehensive lead testing and cleanup of East Los Angeles homes contaminated by a bat- While every appointed and elected official in Southwick can tery smelter that had been operating for more than three decades. have a Facebook or other platform of social media, they aren’t Lastly, films document the environmental effects of how man-made barriers influence the movement of wildlife, and how allowed to post certain things affecting the open meeting law. the Elwha River in Port Angeles, Washington is the stage for the largest dam removal in American history. “You have a responsibility to the town to represent yourself As part of a call to action, organizations across the country are teaming up to host film festivals to share these messages that but not limiting your ability to speak your opinion,” said celebrate the natural world and the activists working to protect it. Moglin. In addition to the March 8 film festival, a special evening of film screenings is planned April 20 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the In the near future, appointed and elected officials in town will auditorium at Gateway High School in Huntington to coincide with the Westfield River Whitewater Races. Hosted by students go through ethics training and online training in order to be fully of the Gateway Enterprise Club and the Gateway Outdoor Club, tickets are $5 at the door. educated with the social media policy. For more information on both events, visit www.westfieldriver.org. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018 - PAGE 9 SPORTS

MASCAC CHAMPS Three-peaters WESTFIELD – Top-seeded Westfield State University women’s basketball completed the three-peat, defeating Framingham State 90-75 behind 15 points and seven rebounds from Tournament MVP Kierra McCarthy in the 2018 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference women’s basketball championship game at the Woodward Center on Saturday afternoon. Westfield earns its fifth MASCAC tournament title (and third straight, defeating Framingham in all three title games from 2015-17) and the Owls will receive their sixth NCAA Tournament bid, and their third straight. “It’s unbelievable” said Westfield State head coach Andrea Bertini. “It’s so hard to do, I don’t even know how to put words around it. You have to work together, have the right kids, the right team mentality, all pull for each other and care about each other. No matter what’s happening on the floor, whether it’s good or bad, they’re picking each other up and ready to go right back in and try to do better every possession.” “This is so awesome… it’s just so special,” said McCarthy. “We don’t have just one go-to player. We did it together. They can’t stop just one of us, they have to stop all of us.” Westfield State (19-7) receives the MASCAC’s auto- matic bid to the NCAA tournament. The pairings will be announced on Monday at 2:30 p.m. with a live selection show at NCAA.com. “We can play on Mars . . . we don’t care . . . send the game to Mars,” said Bertini if she asked where the Owls drew in the NCAA tournament. ALYSSA DARLING After a tight game for the first six and a half minutes, Framingham took a 15-14 lead. A layup from the Owls’ capacity crowd of 890. Lucy Barrett, and back to back three-pointers from McCarthy scored 11 of her 15 points, including three three- McCarthy and Barrett stretched the Westfield lead out to pointers to spark the Owls fast start. seven points. “I actually wasn’t expecting it at all,” said McCarthy of the Westfield State’s Kierra McCarthy receives the MVP The Owls took a 47-39 lead into the locker room at half- award. ‘ award from MASCAC Director of Media Relations Emily time after an intense first half in front of a vocal, near- – Courtesy of Westfield State University Sports Loux. (Photo courtesy of Westfield State University Sports)

Pray, Popp, Cardin Hockey Falls in Opening Round of MASCAC Playoffs lead Owls at BU WESTFIELD — Westfield State's ice After a pair of UMD goals, Girard helped WESTFIELD – Westfield State University's senior Sabrina Pray hockey season came to an end on Saturday force the overtime 12:39 into the third peri- (Mansfield, Mass.) and junior Lexi Popp (Westford, Mass. / Westford evening with a heartbreaking 5-4 loss in od, as he delivered nearly a carbon copy of Academy) each set school records at the Boston University Last Chance overtime as the fifth-seeded Owls fell to his earlier goal, this time rushing the puck up meet on Sunday, and positioned themselves to qualify for the NCAA fourth-seed UMass Dartmouth in the open- the right side and unloaded another wicked Division III National championship meet. ing round of the MASCAC playoffs at wrister to tie the score at 4-4. Pray placed third in the 60m hurdles in a school-record time of 8.94 seconds in the final. Hetland Arena in New Bedford, Mass. Westfield withstood a final flurry from the Popp finished 12th in the 400m dash in a school record time of 56.97 seconds, lowering her UMass-Dartmouth got the game winner on Corsairs in the final seconds of regulation, own indoor best. a 2-on-0 rush 13 minutes into overtime. with Wyatt Trumbley sliding to block a shot Both Pray and Popp are currently 13th in the country in their respective events on the NCAA Westfield State goaltender Kameron Limburg on a 2-on-1 attack, and Limburg turned away qualifying list. The top 17 athletes in each event will compete at the NCAA Championship stopped the initial blast from his left side, but several follow up attempts as time expired. meet March 9 and 10 in Birmingham, Alabama. The qualifying list closes next weekend. the rebound popped directly on to the stick of Limburg made 33 saves for the Owls, Owls senior Jessie Cardin (Sutton, Mass.) ran to a second place finish in the 5,000-meter run Kai Kapossy on the other side who buried the while Drew Michals turned aside 29 shots for in a season best time of 17:14.34, which keeps her in the 20th position on the qualifying list. game winner into the open side of the net. the Corsairs. The meet consisted of Division I, II and III competitors, as well as a handful of high-level Westfield had staved off elimination about Nik Passero and Adam Blackman netted club runners. a minute and a half earlier as the Corsairs had Westfield's first two goals of the night. Westfield State senior Ashley Craig won the pole vault at the Maine State Open Meet at the an apparent game-winning goal waved off Jonathan Ruiz finished with pair of goals for University of Southern Maine on Saturday. Craig cleared 3.63 m (11'-10.75") to win. She for a high stick in the crease. UMass Dartmouth. The Corsairs advance to was not able to improve her 16th place standing on the pole vault qualifying list. Westfield got a pair of goals from F.X. the MASCAC semifinals to face top-seeded Westfield State plans to send a handful of athletes to the Tufts University Final Qualifying Girard. Girard gave the Owls a 3-2 lead with Plymouth State on Tuesday. Meet on March 3. a rush up the left side of the ice and fired a Westfield wraps up its season with a wrister top-shelf from the face off spot. 10-14-1 overall record.

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Tampa Bay Rays’ Kevin Kiermaier breaks his bat in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Toronto Blue Jays Kevin Pillar slides in to score on the Detroit Tigers during second inning exhibition baseball action in Dunedin, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018. (Frank Spectators stand for Minnesota Twins’ Mitch Garver after his two-run home run in the fourth inning of a spring training base- Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) ball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo) Spring training roundup: Morrison gets deal, powers up Twins The Minnesota Twins have powered up their lineup. ASTROS 7, CARDINALS 3 Chicago. Free agent slugger Logan Morrison and the Twins reached Gerrit Cole struck out two in two perfect innings in his MARINERS 2, DODGERS 0 agreement on a $65 million, one-year deal, a person with Houston debut. World Series MVP George Springer hit an Los Angeles star Clayton Kershaw threw a perfect inning, knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Sunday. RBI double and scored on a single by Alex Bregman. Yadier throwing just 11 pitches. The Seager brothers — Corey of the The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Molina homered for St. Louis. Dodgers and Kyle of the Mariners —faced each other for the because the contract was subject to a physical. YANKEES 8, PHILLIES 3 first time in their big league careers. Morrison had a career-high 38 home runs and 85 RBIs for Jordan Montgomery pitched two shutout innings for New WHITE SOX 8, REDS (SS) 5 the Tampa Bay Rays last season, mostly as a first baseman. York. Philadelphia starter Aaron Nola gave up three runs on Matt Davidson homered, singled and drove in four runs for The 30-year-old Morrison has also played the corner out- four hits in two innings. Chicago. Eugenio Suarez had a double and two-run homer for field spots. With Eddie Rosario and Max Kepler in left field The Phillies said infielder Will Middlebrooks broke his left a Cincinnati split squad. Starter Luis Castillo allowed one hit and right field and Joe Mauer at first base, Morrison is likely leg when he collided with a teammate chasing a popup in two shutout innings for the Reds. to be the primary designated hitter for a team that earned an Saturday. The 29-year-old played for Texas last year, and was RANGERS 4, ROCKIES 2 AL wild-card spot last season. in camp on a minor league contact. Rougned Odor walked twice, stole a base and scored for AROUND THE GRAPEFRUIT AND CACTUS LEAGUES: PIRATES 8, TIGERS (SS) 8, 9 INNINGS Texas. Rangers starter Matt Bush gave up one hit in two shut- NATIONALS 9, BRAVES 3 Nicholas Castellanos homered and Jeimer Candelario dou- out innings. Chad Bettis allowed only a walk in two scoreless Max Scherzer allowed one run, on a homer by Dansby bled and scored for Detroit’s split squad. Alfredo Reyes had an innings for Colorado. Trevor Story tripled for the Rockies. Swanson, in two innings and struck out three for Washington. inside-the-park homer for Pittsburgh. ATHLETICS 4, ROYALS 4, 10 INNINGS Bryce Harper went 0 for 3 in his first spring game. Matt TWINS 5, RAYS 4 Paulo Orlando doubled and scored for Kansas City. Jed Wieters homered for the Nationals. Kyle Gibson retired all six batters he faced in a start for Lowry doubled for Oakland. Scott Kazmir walked two in one inning for Atlanta. Minnesota. Tampa Bay starter Blake Snell struck out four in INDIANS 2, REDS (SS) 2, 9 INNINGS METS 10, MARLINS 3 two perfect innings. C.J. Cron homered and doubled for the Cincinnati ace Homer Bailey gave up two hits with three Yoenis Cespedes hit a three-run homer in his second at-bat Rays. strikeouts in two shutout innings for a Reds split squad. Jason of the spring for New York. Cespedes singled his first time up TIGERS (SS) 6, BLUE JAYS 3 Kipnis homered for Cleveland. Indians starter Trevor Bauer and scored on new teammate Todd Frazier’s double. Robert Matthew Boyd allowed one run on two hits in a two-inning pitched two perfect innings and fanned three. Gsellman started and allowed one hit in two innings. start for Detroit. Kevin Pillar singled and scored on a double ANGELS 2, PADRES 1 Miami starter Tyler Cloyd lasted just four outs and gave up by Randal Grichuk for Toronto. Garrett Richards allowed one hit — a solo homer by Austin five runs and seven hits. CUBS 12, GIANTS 10 Hedges — in two innings for Los Angeles. He struck out three. RED SOX 7, ORIOLES 1 San Francisco ace Madison Bumgarner gave up two earned BREWERS 5, DIAMONDBACKS 1 Xander Bogaerts singled and scored for Boston. Mookie runs on four hits, and also struck out five. Giants newcomer Milwaukee newcomers Christian Yelich and Lorenzo Cain Betts fanned in all three at-bats for the Red Sox. Gabriel Ynoa Andrew McCutchen had an RBI single and scored on Buster both had hits and each drew a walk. Jhoulys Chacin allowed a allowed a run and struck out four in a two-inning start for Posey’s two-run double. hit and a walk in a one-inning start for the Brewers. Ketel Baltimore. Kyle Schwarber got two hits and stole two bases for Marte had two hits for Arizona.

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WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Southwick-Tolland Regional High School Tues., Feb. 27, 2018 Fri., March 2, 2018 Tues., Feb. 27, 2018 WEST DIVISION 1 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY WEST D1 BOYS HOOPS QUARTERFINAL WEST D3 BOYS HOOPS FIRST ROUND PRELIMINARY ROUND No. 5 Westfield (13-7) at No. 4 Chicopee Comp (15- No. 7 Southwick (14-6) vs. No. 10 Renaissance (9-11), 7 p.m. No. 16 Longmeadow (WHS Co-Op) vs. No. 17 5), 7 p.m. HPNA, Olympia (West Springfield), 8 p.m. WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY Tues., March 6, 2018 Wed., Feb. 28, 2018 State Ski Championships Tues., Feb. 27, 2018 No Sports Scheduled Berkshire East, Charlemont WEST D4 BOYS HOOPS FIRST ROUND No. 10 Westfield Technical Academy (10-8) at No. 7 Duggan Academy (16-4), 7 p.m.

Thurs., March 1, 2018 Wed., March 7, 2018 WEST DIVISION 3 BOYS ICE HOCKEY No Sports Scheduled GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SEMIFINALS Mon., Feb. 26, 2018 No. 2 Westfield (13-4-2) vs. No. 3 West Springfield Thurs., March 8, 2018 WEST D4 GIRLS HOOPS FIRST ROUND (11-7-2), Olympia (West Springfield), 8 p.m. WEST DIVISION 3 BOYS ICE HOCKEY FINALS No. 12 Gateway (12-8) at No. 5 Mount Everett (11-9), 7 p.m. Teams TBD, Olympia (West Springfield), 8:30 p.m.

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Boston Bruins forward Rick Nash (61) shoots during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes) Boston Bruins forward Rick Nash (61) lines up for a face off during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Sabres beat Bruins in Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes) Nash debut for Boston BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Kyle Okposo and who scored on a one-timer from the right cir- the Eastern Conference’s last-place Buffalo cle. Sabres head into the uncertainty of the NHL’s “When you’re 2-1 and you’re making your trade deadline sure of one thing. push, it’s a bad time to make that mistake, They were better than the retooled Bruins especially at the tail end of a road trip,” by beating them 4-1 to spoil forward Rick Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said. “I think we Nash’s Boston debut. looked slow today.” What happens before the trade deadline hits Cassidy at least liked what he saw from Monday is anyone’s guess with the Sabres Nash. anticipated to make several deals, including “He did as advertised to me,” Cassidy said. one involving forward Evander Kane. “He’ll be a welcome addition for us. I know “I’ve been through it before,” Okposo said. he didn’t see the best Boston Bruins team.” “It’s obviously hard to see teammates go. That The 33-year-old Nash was credited with comes with not having the season that we 17:27 of ice time while playing on the Bruins’ want. So we just kind of have to sit back and second line, centered by David Krejci, and wait and see, and be professional.” earning a spot on the top power-play unit. He Okposo and Benoit Pouliot scored on con- finished with five shots, which didn’t include secutive shots in the first period in a game the a hard snapshot from the right circle which he Sabres never trailed. Evan Rodrigues and banked off the far post on a 3-on-2 rush mid- Marco Scandella also scored, and Chad way through the second period. Johnson stopped 34 shots for the Sabres, who Nash said he felt fresh in playing his first snapped an 0-5-2 home skid against the game since the Rangers played Philadelphia Bruins. Buffalo had not defeated Boston at on Feb. 18. He was a healthy scratch during home since a 5-4 overtime win Feb. 26, 2014. New York’s previous two games because the The Bruins, coming off a 4-3 loss at Toronto Rangers didn’t want to risk the possibility of a night earlier, started flat while closing a Nash being hurt before he was dealt. five-game road swing on a day that began “I had my legs. It was my first game in a with them acquiring Nash in a multiplayer week so I was a bit nervous,” Nash said. “It’s trade with the New York Rangers. Boston definitely been a couple of strange days not gave up three players, including forward Ryan being able to play. But that’s behind us and Spooner and prospect defenseman Ryan I’m happy to be a Bruin.” Lindgren, and two draft picks, including its The Bruins squandered an opportunity to first-round selection this year. jump into second place in the Atlantic Division Boston Bruins forward Rick Nash (61) skates during warm-ups prior to the first period of an Patrice Bergeron refused to use the road trip standings, a point ahead of the idle Maple NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP or the trade as reasons for the Bruins losing Leafs. Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes) consecutive games for the first time since NOTES: Kane sat for the second consecu- going 0-1-1 on Dec. 14-16. tive game to avoid the possibility of being “There was only one new guy today,” hurt before he’s expected to be traded by Bergeron said. “We should know the system. Monday. ... Bergeron played despite arriving Bruins sign US Olympic captain Brian Gionta We should know where to be and it wasn’t at the arena wearing a protective boot on his BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Brian Gionta is returning for a 16th NHL season after the Boston there.” right foot after he was hurt blocking a shot at Bruins signed the United States Olympic team captain to a one-year $700,000 contract. Anton Khudobin was not sharp in goal. He Toronto on Saturday. ... The Bruins also The Bruins announced the signing on Sunday, a few hours after they acquired veteran for- allowed four goals on 24 shots, including signed Brian Gionta to a one-year $700,000 ward Rick Nash in a multiplayer trade with the New York Rangers. being beaten through the legs on Scandella’s contract after was the United States Olympic Gionta joins the Bruins after competing at the Pyeongchang Winter Games, where the U.S. goal from the right boards that put Buffalo up team captain at the Pyeongchang Winter was eliminated following a 3-2 shootout loss to the Czech Republic in the quarterfinal round 4-1 in the opening minutes of the third period. Games. Gionta, who lives in Buffalo, watched on Tuesday. The 39-year-old held off signing with an NHL team in free agency last summer in The turning point came in the opening min- the game with his family from a private suite order to pursue an opportunity to compete at the Olympics. utes of the second period after Boston’s and was expected to join the Bruins for prac- Gionta spent the previous three seasons as captain of the Buffalo Sabres. He was also captain Charlie McAvoy scored on a delayed penalty tice Tuesday. of the Montreal Canadiens, and won a Stanley Cup with New Jersey in 2003. to cut Buffalo’s lead to 2-1. UP NEXT Overall, he has 289 goals and 588 points in 1,006 NHL games. Some four minutes later, Buffalo’s Sam Bruins: Host Carolina on Tuesday night to The Bruins are in Buffalo to play the Sabres on Sunday. Reinhart outworked Riley Nash and Danton open six-game homestand. The signing marks a homecoming of sorts for Gionta, who spent four seasons playing for Heinen in forcing a turnover deep in the Sabres: Opens two-game trip at Tampa Bay Boston College. Gionta is from nearby Rochester, New York, and has a home in Buffalo. Bruins zone. Reinhart then fed Rodrigues, on Wednesday night. The Bruins also placed defenseman Paul Postma on waivers.

Boyd’s buzzer-beating layup lifts Mason over UMass in OT FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Otis Livingston II had seven of his 22 points in overtime and assist- ed on Ian Boyd’s game winning basket to help George Mason beat Massachusetts 78-76 on Saturday. The Patriots (14-15, 8-8 Atlantic 10) never trailed in the extra period although the Minuteman (11-18, 4-12) tied it at 76-all on C.J. Anderson’s jumper with five seconds left. Livingston then took it the other way and dished to Boyd for the go-ahead scoop as time expired. It was Boyd’s second game-winning buzzer-beater in a row for the Patriots — his 3 on Wednesday night lifted Mason over Saint Joseph’s. UMass overcame a 16-point halftime deficit, opening the second half with a 14-2 run and taking the lead at 57-55 on Rayshawn Miller’s basket with 2:21 left. The Minutemen led 64-61 but fouled Goanar Mar on a 3-point attempt with 0.9 seconds left and Mar made all three foul shots to force overtime. Mar and Jaire Grayer had 18 points each and Grayer grabbed 10 rebounds for Mason. Anderson led UMass with 21 points, Carl Pierre added 15 and Malik Hines had 13 points and 11 rebounds.

Buffalo Sabres forward Benoit Pouliot (67) brings down Boston Bruins forward Rick Nash (61) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on PAGE 12 - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS Dear TV Sports Listings Monday, Feb. 26 9 p.m. NCAA: Texas Tech at West Virginia (ESPN2) Basketball 9 p.m. NCAA Women: West Virginia vs. Baylor (FS1) Annie 7 p.m. NCAA: Duke at Virginia Tech (ESPN) 11 p.m. World Cup Qualifier: Puerto Rico vs. United States 7 p.m. NCAA Women: South Florida vs. Connecticut (ESPN2) By ANNIE LANE (ESPN2) Hockey Wrestling With Coming Forward 7 p.m. NCAA: Marquette at Georgetown (FS1) 7:30 p.m. NHL: Philadelphia Flyers at Montreal Canadiens Dear Annie: I’ve been feeling very inspired lately. As a firm 7 p.m. NCAA Women: Memphis vs. Temple (CBSSN) (NBCSN) believer in gender equality, I am so happy to see how the #MeToo movement has given so many women the relief of tell- 7:30 p.m. NBA: Golden State Warriors at New York Knicks Soccer ing their stories and getting a weight off their shoulders. (MSG, MSGPL) 2:30 p.m. DFL: Augsburg at Dortmund (FS1) However, this also has inspired a feeling of panic within me. I, too, am a victim; but my perpetrator was not a celebrity or a 7:30 p.m. NBA: Chicago Bulls at Brooklyn Nets (YES) 2:55 p.m. EPL: Tottenham at C. Palace (NBCSN) public figure, so I have nothing to gain by speaking out. However, I see the relief and empowerment some women are 9 p.m. NCAA: Texas at Kansas (ESPN) experiencing from coming forward, and I’m wondering whether I could feel the same. Though close friends know what happened to me, my family does not know, and neither does my boyfriend. I see the backlash that this wave of voices has caused, and it frightens me. My rapist was a friend whom my parents always liked, and my boyfriend knows him, too. I don’t want to ruin his At The Movies life by telling people who would then hate him for something that happened years ago. I also am worried that they wouldn’t believe me ! or would assume the reason for my speaking up is that I want attention. But I also now realize that this is a significant part of my history, and I don’t know what to do with it, Annie. Telling you has helped, though. What do you think I should do? -- Scared of Secrets Dear Scared of Secrets: I’m so sorry that someone you con- sidered a friend hurt you in such a profound way. You should not bear the burden of keeping this secret out of concern for him. Protecting your own mental health is far more important than protecting the social standing of an abuser. No matter how many years it’s been, no matter how many friends you have in com- mon, he committed sexual assault. Any fallout he faces now he brought on himself. Who knows? Perhaps he’ll emerge from this reckoning a better person. In any case, it’s not your problem. By all means, you should open up to your boyfriend and family, as it seems your heart is calling you to do so. If you need encourage- ment, support or just someone to talk to about your experience, you can always call the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800- 656-4673). Dear Annie: I’d like your opinion on a relationship question -- but not the typical kind that you get. It’s about the relationship between Americans and British royalty. Why is it that so many Americans, especially women, are obsessed with those British royals? We fought a war to throw off the oppression of privileged people like them. A couple of decades later, they sent their army to attack us and burn much of our capital. I have no problem with our being friendly to the British people, but monarchy reeks of slavery and imperialism. This image released by Disney shows a scene from Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther.” (Matt Kennedy/Marvel Studios- What do you think? Personally, I blame Walt Disney! -- Paul in Disney via AP) Sonora Dear Paul: It’s an excellent -- and relevant -- question. The premiere of the latest season of the Netflix series “The Crown” garnered 3 million views in the U.S., according to Nielsen. It seems Americans’ appetite for all things royal is as great as ever. Second weekend for ‘Black From what I gather, many fans are fascinated by the concept of royalty, curious about the particularity of its traditions and intrigued by the glamorous yet often mysterious royals them- selves. If anyone would like to share further insights into this phenomenon, please drop me a line. Ta-ta! Panther’ is one of the best ever Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators. NEW YORK (AP) — “Black Panther” com. To find out more about Annie Lane and read features by scored one of the best second weekends other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. ever with an estimated $108 million in ticket sales, putting it on track to rank among the highest-grossing blockbust- ers ever. HINTS FROM HELOISE Ryan Coogler’s Marvel sensation is on a box-office course that few films Pets on the inside have managed, according to studio esti- Dear Readers: Today’s SOUND OFF is mates Sunday. It is only the fourth film about the treatment of family pets: to earn $100 million in its second week- “Dear Heloise: Over this past winter, end, along with “Star Wars: The Force I’ve noticed far too many people who leave Awakens” ($149.2 million), “Jurassic their dogs or cats outside in freezing tem- World” ($106.6 million) and “The peratures. I’m not talking about a chow or Avengers” ($103.1 million). a husky -- dogs that are bred for colder Only “The Force Awakens” had a bet- climates -- but dogs that have a short coat or are very small. ter second weekend than “Black A doghouse offers little protection from the cold unless it’s Panther,” which dropped 47 percent heated. Our pets need to be inside in any extreme weather after its opening weekend of $201.8 mil- condition, whether it’s a hot summer day or a cold winter lion. night. A dog or cat is a family member and needs to be “Black Panther” has grossed $400 treated as such.” -- Anita S., Milford, Conn. million domestically and $704 million This image released by Disney and Marvel Studios’ shows Chadwick Boseman in Anita, you make a very valid point. Dogs and cats are worldwide in two weeks. The film, star- a scene from “Black Panther.” (Marvel Studios/Disney via AP) domesticated animals and need to be kept indoors, fed regu- ring Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. larly and kept clean. -- Heloise Jordan, has held even better overseas, Panther.” over as chief executive and chairman FAST FACTS where it dropped 42 percent this week- “It’s that whole ‘a rising tide floats all last year, and he is pushing a more fran- Dear Readers: Here are some other uses for the plastic end. Its release in China, the world’s boats,’” said Jeff Goldstein, distribution chise-focused agenda. scoops that come in large coffee cans: second-largest film market, is set for head for Warner Bros. Kyle Davies, Paramount’s domestic * Keep one in each canister containing flour, sugar, salt, March 9. “The whole (comedy) genre is just distribution chief, declined to comment etc. “Whatever your projections for ‘Black really troubled,” he added. “New Line on the Netflix deal but said he was * Keep one in the container of bath salts in the bathroom. Panther’ might be, just increase them by is, I think, particularly good at teasing pleased with the film’s performance. * Scoop out just enough fertilizer to sprinkle around a 20 percent and you might be on point,” these movies out to be the best versions “Alex is a very talented filmmaker, plant. said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media of them. They’ve had a lot of success in and he’s created this mind-bending * Scoop up a dead bug or snail in the garden. analyst for comScore. “Now the ques- the past, whether it be ‘Horrible Bosses’ experience,” Davies said. “And I think -- Heloise tion isn’t so much if it gets to $1 billion, or ‘Central Intelligence.’” there’s going to be a lot of chatter and a SEND A GREAT HINT TO: but how far beyond that number does it Alex Garland’s sci-fi thriller lot of buzz that will propel the movie Heloise go.” “Annihilation,” starring Natalie into the spring moviegoing season.” P.O. Box 795000 The results so far put it in the compa- Portman, also debuted with some Also opening was the micro-budget San Antonio, TX 78279-5000 ny of “Jurassic World,” which ended up momentum thanks to strong reviews. It young adult romance “Every Day,” the Fax: 1-210-HELOISE grossing $1.67 billion worldwide, and opened with $11 million on about 2,000 first release from Metro Goldwyn Email: Heloise(at)Heloise.com “The Avengers,” which ultimately screens (or about half the number of Mayer’s rebooted Orion Pictures. The hauled in $1.52 billion. Both rank among “Black Panther”). film, which cost less than $5 million to the top five of all time, not accounting Paramount earlier sold the film’s make, debuted with $3.1 million in for inflation. international rights (except in China) to ticket sales. “Black Panther” is spurring a surge Netflix after disappointing reactions in Estimated ticket sales for Friday for the industry. The overall box office is test screenings. Opening weekend audi- through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian up 12.5 percent from last year, according ences largely responded similarly, giv- theaters, according to comScore. Where to comScore. ing the film a poor C CinemaScore. available, the latest international num- And the movie is doing it with an It’s not uncommon for studios to bers also are included. Final three-day especially diverse audience. This week- offload international rights to recoup domestic figures will be released end’s audience was 33 percent African- their costs. But selling an ambitious film Monday. American, 37 percent Caucasian, 18 from Garland, writer-director of 2015′s 1. “Black Panther,” $108 million percent Hispanic and 7 percent Asian, acclaimed “Ex Machina,” to Netflix was ($83.8 million international). according to comScore. seen by some as a sign of diminishing 2. “Game Night,” $16.6 million ($5.2 The film’s success didn’t appear to aspirations for a Hollywood major stu- million international). hurt the handful of new releases. dio. 3. “Peter Rabbit,” $12.5 million. Faring the best was “Game Night,” But Paramount has been behind some 4. “Annihilation,” $11 million. starring Jason Bateman and Rachel of the more artistically audacious releas- 5. “Fifty Shades Freed,” $6.9 million McAdams, from Warner Bros.′ New es in recent years, including Darren ($22.3 million international). Line. The comedy, which cost about $37 Aronofsky’s “mother!,” Alexander 6. “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” million to make and was directed by Payne’s “Downsizing” and Martin $5.7 million ($3 million international). John Francis Daley and Jonathan Scorsese’s “Silence.” 7. “The 15:17 to Paris,” $3.6 million Goldstein, debuted with $16.6 million, “Annihilation,” an unusually chal- ($1.3 million international). coming in slightly above forecasts. lenging and psychedelic sci-fi release 8. “The Greatest Showman,” $3.4 mil- Though comedies have struggled at for a major studio, cost about $40 mil- lion ($7.7 million international). the box office in recent years, “Game lion to produce. It’s among the last 9. “Every Day,” $3.1 million. Night” got a modest boost from good releases green-lit by previous Paramount 10. “MET Opera: La Boheme,” $1.9 reviews and perhaps from the waves of head Brad Grey. Jim Gianopulos took million. moviegoers brought in by “Black THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018 - PAGE 13

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Feb. 26, 2018: This year you are unusually receptive and sensi- tive to others as well as to yourself. As a result, your feelings take a higher priority. You also identify with your friends and loved ones more easily. Your creativity soars. If you are single, others gravitate toward you as if you were a magnet. You will have DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker a choice to make, so be sure to honor your needs. If you are attached, the two of you experience a new type of closeness. Your bond goes through a very romantic phase. CANCER understands you very well.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HH A power play could evolve from out of nowhere, though you can clear it with ease. Consider working from home, if possible. You will accomplish more in a shorter time. Someone you SCARY GARY Mark Buford care about has a lot to offer, which makes you feel much more secure. Tonight: Return calls first. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Speak your mind, and refuse to get involved in a problem. Others often have different views from yours. In this case, the issue might be that you can’t identify with where the other party involved is coming from. Ask a loved one for sup- port. Tonight: Go for what you want. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH Revamp your budget, if necessary. You’ll Crosswords want to curb spending before it becomes a problem. You also might want to put in some overtime in DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni order to help your financial situation. Understand what is happening between you and a partner. Tonight: A surprise lies ahead. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Your vision of what you want to accom- plish might be different from that of someone who is in the know and has strong opinions. Be willing to bend some. The unexpected sends you into a tizzy, and you might need to rethink some of your judgments. Tonight: At a favorite place. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH Know that you don’t need to maintain a backseat position for much longer. You prefer to be in charge, as you feel more together and reasonable B.C. Mastroianni and Hart than others. Just wait your turn and be a good sport. People will appreciate and support your leadership. Tonight: Nap, then decide. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Zero in on what you want. You don’t want to do anything halfway. As a result, you’ll give 100 percent when you’re involved with a project. If there is a snafu, you might feel as if you could have done more. Let go of any guilt. Tonight: Get errands done and make time for fun. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH You might run into someone who is very controlling. You could be more reactive than you realize. Know that you are likely to spend more than you need to. The unexpected occurs when ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie relating to others. Don’t worry, everything will work out fine. Tonight: Head to the movies. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You seem to handle whatever comes down the pike. You’ll maintain a positive attitude during a difficult conversation in the morning. You might decide not to allow any tension to invade your day. Smile, and others will respond in kind. Tonight: Homeward bound. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH One-on-one relating is a high priority for you right now. You have a unique way of han- dling matters that might put off a neighbor or a loved one. Recognize that you need to do some ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett healing here. Tonight: Decide to escape to the mov- ies or take a trip to a favorite spot. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Others dominate the scene to an extent that you might feel uncomfortable. Those around you seem to be unusually difficult and controlling. You’ll come out on top as long as you focus on what you want. A meeting could be unusually important. Tonight: Defer to others for now. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You could feel overworked, but you’ll Cryptoquip continue to push yourself through another intense day. You might want to take over a job or wrap up a project without any help. You will need to work on being isolated, as others keep seeking you out. ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe Tonight: Make it an early night. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Activate your imagination and use it to help you be more effective and dynamic at work. News from a distance helps you to see a situation from a different perspective. A friend could cause a problem sometime during the day. Do not get too uptight. Tonight: Stay within budget.

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February 26, 2018 February 26, 2018 COMMONWEALTH OF (SEAL) MASSACHUSETTS COMMONWEALTH (SEAL) OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF LAND COURT THE TRIAL COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT 17 SM 004910 2017SM006313 oRdeR of notice oRdeR of notice TO: To: David Sims AKA David L. Sims Kelly Cyr Robert J. Cyr and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers and to all persons entitled to the Civil Relief Act:, 50 U.S.C.c. 50 benefit of the Servicemembers §3901(et seq): Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C.c. 50 §3901 et seq.: Wells Fargo Bank NA suc- cessor by merger with Wells Wells Fargo Bank, NA Fargo Bank Southwest NA FKA Wachovia Mortgage FSB FKA claiming to have an interest in a World Savings Bank FSB Mortgage covering real property in WESTFIELD, 131 NORTH claiming to have an interest in a ELM STREET, given by Kelly Mortgage covering real property Cyr and Robert J. Cyr to Mort- in Westfield, numbered 55 gage Electronic Registration Ridgecrest Drive, given by Dav- Systems, Inc., as nominee for id Sims to World Savings Bank, FSB, dated April 26, 2007, and Access National Mortgage, recorded with the Hampden dated March 26, 2008, recorded County Registry of Deeds in at the Hampden County Re- Book 16658, Page 185, gistry of Deeds in Book 17375, has/have filed with this court a Page 523, and now held by the complaint for determination of Plaintiff by assignment, Defendant’s/Defendants’ Ser- has/have filed with this court a vicemembers status. complaint for determination of Defendant's/Defendants' Ser- If you now are, or recently have vicemembers status. been, in the active military ser- vice of the United States of If you now are, or recently have In this March 1968 file photo, California Angels pitcher Jack Hamilton poses for a photo. Hamilton, whose errant inside America, then you may be en- been, in the active military ser- pitch damaged the eyesight of Boston’s Tony Conigliaro in 1967 and caused a premature end to the career of the Red Sox titled to the benefits of the Ser- vice of the United States of star, has died. He was 79. Hamilton died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, at the Shepherd of The Hills Living Center in Branson, vicemembers Civil Relief Act. If America, then you may be en- Mo., the Greenlawn Funeral Home said. (AP Photo/George Birch, File) you object to a foreclosure of the titled to the benefits of the Ser- above-mentioned property on vicemembers Civil Relief Act. If that basis, then you or your at- you object to a foreclosure of the torney must file a written appear- above mentioned property on ance and answer in this court at that basis, then you or your at- three Pemberton square, Bo- torney must file a written appear- ston, mA 02108 on or before ance and answer in this court at Jack Hamilton, pitcher who hit March 19, 2018or you will be Three Pemberton square, Bo- forever barred from claiming that ston, mA 02108 on or before you are entitled to the benefits of March 26, 2018 or you will be said Act. forever barred from claiming that you are entitled to the benefits of Conigliaro on eye, dead at 79 Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER said Act. Chief Justice of this Court on February 2, 2018 BRANSON, Mo. (AP) — pitches with 22. the Red Sox lost the World in,” Hamilton said told the Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER Jack Hamilton, whose errant Hamilton was traded from Series to St. Louis in seven AP. “I never had a chance to Attest: Chief Justice of said Court inside pitch damaged the eye- the Mets to the Angels in games. see him or say anything to on February 12, 2018. sight of Boston’s Tony June 1967 and had won eight As Conigliaro was leaving him after that.” Deborah J. Patterson Recorder Attest: Conigliaro in 1967 and of his first 10 decisions over- the dugout for the on-deck Major League Baseball Deborah J. Patterson caused a premature end to the all that year going into a start circle, a fan threw a smoke did not mandate ear flaps on (15-011128 Orlans) Recorder career of the Red Sox star, at Boston’s Fenway Park on bomb near Angels left fielder the side of the helmet closest has died. He was 79. Aug. 18, 1967. He threw a Rick Reichardt, causing a to the pitcher until it was 201706-0001-YEL Hamilton died Thursday at pitch in the fourth inning that delay of about 10 minutes. required for all new players the Shepherd of The Hills fractured Conigliaro’s left “Just before he made his starting in 1983. February 26, 2017 Living Center in Branson, the cheekbone, dislocated his jaw first pitch, I wondered if the Conigliaro returned to the Auto For Sale Greenlawn Funeral Home and left him with retina dam- delay had caused his arm to Red Sox for 1969 and 1970, Town of Granville, MA said. age and blurred vision. An stiffen,” Conigliaro said in a and for the Angels in 1971. LEGAL NOTICE timothY's AUto sAles. Signed by St. Louis ahead All-Star who at 22 became first-person account pub- Vision problems reoccurred, Stop by and see us! We might of the 1957 season, he was the youngest American lished by Sports Illustrated in causing him to miss three big Notice is hereby given that the have exactly what you're look- ing for, if not, let us find it for selected by Philadelphia in a League player to reach 100 June 1970. “It was the last league seasons, and he Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing in the you! Bartlett Street, Westfield. minor league draft after the home runs, Conigliaro had thought I had before he hit retired at age 30 after appear- Granville Town Hall, 707 Main (413)568-2261. specializing in 1960 season. Hamilton helped put the Red Sox in me. The ball came sailing ing in 21 games for Boston Road, at 7:30pm on Monday vehicles under $4,000. pitched in the major leagues position to win their first pen- right toward my chin. in the first half of the 1975 March 5, 2018 to consider a Re- from 1962-69 and was 32-40 nant since 1946. Normally a hitter can jerk his seasons. quest for Determination of Ap- with a 4.53 ERA in 65 starts “It was a high fastball,” head back a fraction and the Hamilton is survived by plicability requested by Western www.thewestfieldnews.com Can You Help Sarah? Massachusetts Electric Com- and 153 relief appearances Hamilton told The Associated ball will buzz by. But this wife Jan, daughter Karla, son pany (Eversource) for work on Sarah Helps Seniors for the Phillies (1962-63), Press in 1987. “He didn’t pitch seemed to follow me Kyle, three sisters and four and along Eversource Line 1512 Detroit (1964-65), the New move at all. He didn’t even in.” grandchildren. and its right-of way between Old Can York Mets (1966-67), the flinch, jerk his head or any- Not realizing the extent of A memorial service is Westfield Road and Sodom Mountain Road in the Town of California Angels (1967-68), thing. It was hard to sit there the injury, Hamilton did not scheduled for Tuesday at the Granville. You Cleveland (1969) and the and take a pitch like that.” rush to assist Conigliaro. Sanctuary of Hope in Chicago White Sox (1969). Conigliaro, whose batting “When I found out how Branson, and another service Leon Ripley Help He went 9-12 as a rookie, stance crowded the plate, serious it was, I tried to visit and burial will take place Chair, Granville Sarah? leading the National League missed the rest of the season him at the hospital but they Conservation Commission this spring inwww.sarahgillett.org Iowa, where he www.sarahgillett.org in walks with 107 and wild and all of 1968. Without him, were only letting the family was born on Dec. 25, 1938. Looking for a How Did This HouseHelp Seniors? WantUnique To Know A Secret? Gift? Ask Sarah. www.sarahgillett.org

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In this Aug. 18, 1967, file photo, Boston Red Sox outfielder Tony Conigliaro writhes in pain on the ground after being beaned by Jack Hamilton of the California Angels in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston. Teammate Rico Petrocelli (6) comes to Conigliaro’s aid as home plate umpire Bill Valentine calls time out. Hamilton, whose errant inside pitch damaged the eyesight of Conigliaro and caused a premature end to the Go to www.thewestfieldnews.com visit “Photos” look for your career of the Red Sox star, has died. He was 79. Hamilton died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, at favorite photo, then click the “Buy” icon located at the top. the Shepherd of The Hills Living Center in Branson, Mo., the Greenlawn Funeral Home said. (AP Photo/Bill Chaplis, File) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018 - PAGE 15

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