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Southwick Proposed marijuana officials discuss future sewer cultivation facility connections has outreach meeting By Greg Fitzpatrick By Greg Fitzpatrick Correspondent Correspondent SOUTHWICK – DPW SOUTHWICK – An outreach meeting for a proposed recre- Director Randy Brown met ational marijuana cultivation facility was held on Thursday night. with the Open Space and Required by the Massachusetts CCC (Cannabis Control Recreation Committee at the Commission), the outreach meeting notified any abutters within Southwick Town Hall on at least 300 feet of the proposed business but was open to all. Wednesday night to discuss the Paul Dellatorre, owner of Southwick Greenhouses Inc., gave a potential of more sewer con- presentation of his plan to attendees and town officials. nections in Southwick. Dellattorre is looking to grow and produce recreational mari- According to Brown, the juana in his facility located on 27 Hudson Dr. that’s been grow- Sewer Implementation ing roses in town since 1983. The existing greenhouse features Committee has created a target 21,000 sq. ft., along with two outhouse buildings that are 2,000 list for neighborhoods in town sq. ft. and 1,500 sq. ft. The outhouse buildings will be used for that could have sewers con- processing and packaging the marijuana. There is also a mechan- nected. Those neighborhoods ical room that includes irrigation, electrical, heating, and other include Congamond Road, utilities. parts of College Hwy, North In order to ensure the operation is secure, Dellatorre acknowl- Pond Road, Powder Mill Road, edged that the outhouse buildings where the packaging and pro- Fernwood Road and North cessing is taking place will only be accessed by specific employ- Lake Avenue. Currently, there ees who are responsible for those duties. All other workers or are around 900 sewer connec- employees will be restricted from those areas. tions in Southwick. Dellatorre also discussed the security systems that would be Brown noted that the Sewer Gators vs. Pioneers installed throughout the facility. The Cannabis Control Implementation Committee Commission will have access to the surveillance system in order sent out a survey to residents Gateway’s Angela Wright (9) high fives the first base coach after reaching to watch the entire operation, inside and outside of the building. seeing if they would like sew- first base safely. See additional photos and story in today’s Sports Section. The Southwick Police would also have access to the camera sys- ers connected in their neigh- (Photo by Chris Putz) tem. According to Dellatorre, an employee who has the title of borhood. Operations Manager will conduct security during the daytime “We were just trying to hours of operation. The design of the building’s security will gauge their interest,” said allow some employees to have full access while other employees Brown. only limited access. It was also mentioned that if a fire-related Some residents that gave incident occurs, there will be a lock box available on site for the feedback responded that they Traffic advisory for wouldn’t mind sewers and oth- See Outreach Meeting, Page 3 ers wouldn’t care for it. Brown noted to the Open Space and Recreation Committee that he 350 celebration weekend feels cost is the main reason for By Peter Currier of Stanley Park, Court Street, and the por- the lack of interest for more Correspondent tion of Elm Street from Park Square to Community tag sale sewers in town as he estimates WESTFIELD- The Westfield 350th Franklin Street. That same portion of Elm it could cost $20,000 to install Birthday Celebration is coming up fast, Street will be closed for the entire week- a sewer system in one singular and with it will come the climactic parade end. to benefit senior center neighborhood. That estimate is on Sunday, May 19th. During that week- Western Avenue will close at 12:30 on By Greg Fitzpatrick based on the research he’s done end traffic will be impacted as certain Sunday, May 19th. Buses shuttling parade Correspondent looking at potential sewer sys- roads are closed at various times. The participants will run from Westfield SOUTHWICK – The Friends of the Southwick Senior Center tems on Powder Mill Road, entire parade route will be closed to nor- Middle School to Stanley Park from 10 is hosting their 4th Annual Community Tag Sale at the Southwick mal traffic on the day of the parade itself. a.m. to noon on that day. Public Library on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. See Future Sewer, Page 3 This includes all of Western Avenue East According to Pat McMahon, a member of the Friends of the Southwick Senior Center, the event is a community-wide tag sale. In advance, people have had the opportunity to sign up and have their own 10 by 10 foot space with a table to put on display out- side of the Southwick Public Library and sell any tag sale items Launch parties set for ‘Daisy’ Girl Scouts they would like to the public. By Lori Szepelak Carnegie noted the “petals” earned Elm St. Beginning with just 10 tables four years ago, the community Correspondent tag sale now features 25 to 30 tables. McMahon sees the event as by the girls are the Daisy version of Girls will complete a fun activity a benefit for both the sellers and the consumers. WESTFIELD – Free “Discover badges earned by older Girl Scouts. during the party to earn their first “It’s a good way to recycle things, to clean out,” said Daisy Girl Scouts” events are slated “Daisy Girl Scouts might make a patch while parents or guardians will McMahon. “It’s also a nice community event because people this month in the city, as well as difference in their community through learn how Girl Scouts builds girls of come together and start talking, it’s a nice gathering point.” Southwick and Huntington, sponsored a service project and they can sell Girl courage, confidence, and character, The cost for someone to use a space and sell their items is $15. by Girl Scouts of Central & Western Scout cookies as well as explore nature noted Carnegie. People have been asked to bring their own table, chairs, and tents Massachusetts. and the outdoors,” said Carnegie. “Joining Girl Scouts is a great way if they choose to bring one. “Daisy Girl Scouts are about fun Daisy launch parties are planned to help girls build confidence, try new All of the proceeds from the community tag sale will go back and friendship,” said Dana Carnegie, May 8 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the things, and discover their inner to the Southwick Senior Center. McMahon noted that the Friends communications manager for the orga- Southwick Public Library, 95 Feeding G.I.R.L. (go-getter, innovator, risk- of the Southwick Senior Center will be working with Council on nization. “Girls in pre-kindergarten Hills Road; May 10, 6 to 7 p.m., at taker, leader),” said Carnegie, adding Aging Director Cindy Sullivan to provide more programs or and kindergarten earn petals as they Stanton Hall, 26 Russell Road, that previous Girl Scout experience is additional equipment at the senior center. explore the Girl Scout Promise and Huntington, and on May 13, 6 to 7 “The friends Group over the years has provided a lot to the Law.” p.m., at the Westfield Athenaeum, 6 See Launch Parties, Page 2 senior center,” said Sullivan.

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not necessary. Scout organization for girls Westfield Daisy Pat O’Connor of heading off to kindergarten Troop 64936 Westfield, who oversees or first grade in the fall. members Girl Scout troops in the “She has new experi- Charlotte Daley, city including Daisy Troop ences to conquer and les- Willow Markel, 64936, echoed those senti- sons to learn, and Girl Aria Townson, ments. Scouts is the trusted girl Kyleigh Popoli, “At an age where girls expert that will help her Jordyn Daley are entering school and succeed,” said Carnegie. and Autumn encountering a much larger, scarier, and different “Your girl will participate in a Girl Scout meeting Krupa learned world that will challenge them in new and more where she’ll get a taste of the fun and adventure about the Boys’ complex ways, Daisy Girl Scouts gives girls an that await her as a Girl Scout Daisy while earning and Girls’ opportunity to explore the world in a safe, nurtur- her first patch.” Library at the ing environment,” said O’Connor. Local volunteers involved in the organization Westfield O’Connor added the “positive values” outlined are also expected to attend the parties to help Athenaeum from in the Girl Scout Law “instills behaviors and char- answer questions, and Laurie Dimock, community Patti Brose, acter traits that will enable them to navigate development specialist, will also be on hand for the youth services through life’s challenges and to become future festivities. librarian, during leaders.” “Parents or guardians are also encouraged to a recent visit. One of the latest projects that O’Connor’s troop learn more about forming a troop,” said Carnegie. (Submitted photo) enjoyed was learning about the history of the For more information on Girl Scouts or the Boys’ and Girls’ Library at the Westfield events, contact Kerry O’Brien at (508) 749-3633 Athenaeum. or via email to [email protected]. For families “We’ve been working on a reading program and unable to attend the Westfield party, O’Connor can we went for a tour to learn everything the library answer questions via email at poco123@icloud. has to offer and the girls received their own library com since she also serves as registrar for the cards,” said O’Connor. Westfield service unit. Visit gscwm.org for general During the launch parties, Girl Scouts will offer information about the organization. an extended year membership fee – $55 for mem- Ava Supinski of Daisy Troop 64936 summed it bership now through Sept. 30, 2020. Financial up best when she said – “I like being a Daisy assistance is also available. because I get to meet nice friends and we do fun Carnegie encourages parents to consider the Girl things together.”

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n May 3, 1937, Margaret Mitchell won the Pulitzer Day” took place on a Wednesday as thousands of people gas. Prize for her novel, “Gone with the Wind.” extolling the virtues of solar energy held events across the O country. One year ago: On this date: President Donald Trump insisted that his reimbursement In 1979, Conservative Party leader Margaret Thatcher was of a 2016 hush payment to porn actress Stormy Daniels In 1469, political theorist Niccolo Machiavelli was born in chosen to become Britain’s first female prime minister as had nothing to do with his election campaign. Arizona Gov. Florence, Italy. the Tories ousted the incumbent Labour government in Doug Ducey signed a plan to give striking teachers pay parliamentary elections. raises totaling 20 percent, ending a six-day walkout. In a In 1802, Washington, D.C. was incorporated as a city. reversal. House Speaker Paul Ryan announced that the In 1986, in NASA’s first post-Challenger launch, an un- chaplain of the House of Representatives would stay in his In 1913, Clorox had its beginnings as five entrepreneurs manned Delta rocket lost power in its main engine shortly job; Ryan had sparked an uproar when he asked the Rev. agreed to set up a liquid bleach factory in Oakland, Calif. after liftoff, forcing safety officers to destroy it by remote Patrick Conroy to resign and said he was dissatisfied with control. Conroy’s pastoral care to lawmakers. A federal grand jury In 1916, Irish nationalists Padraic Pearse, Thomas Clarke in Detroit indicted former Volkswagen CEO Martin Win- and Thomas MacDonagh were executed by a British firing In 1999, some 70 tornadoes roared across Oklahoma and terkorn on charges stemming from the company’s diesel squad; they were among 16 people put to death for their Kansas, killing 46 people and injuring hundreds. emissions cheating scandal. (Under Germany’s constitu- roles in the Easter Rising. tion, he could not be extradited to the U.S. to face charges.) In 2007, British girl Madeleine McCann vanished during In 1948, the Supreme Court, in Shelley v. Kraemer, ruled a family vacation in Portugal nine days before her fourth Today’s Birthdays: that covenants prohibiting the sale of real estate to blacks birthday; her disappearance remains unsolved. Actor Alex Cord is 86. Singer Frankie Valli is 85. Former or members of other racial groups were legally unenforce- Idaho Gov. Butch Otter is 77. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, able. Ten years ago: is 76. Sports announcer Greg Gumbel is 73. Sen. Ron Mexican President Felipe Calderon told state television Wyden, D-Ore., is 70. Pop singer Mary Hopkin is 69. Sing- In 1952, the Kentucky Derby was televised nationally for a nationwide shutdown and an aggressive informational er Christopher Cross is 68. Country musician Cactus Mos- the first time on CBS; the winner was Hill Gail, ridden by campaign appeared to have helped curtail an outbreak er (Highway 101) is 62. Rock musician David Ball (Soft Eddie Arcaro. of swine flu in Mexico. Ricardo Martinelli won Panama’s Cell) is 60. Former Sen. David Vitter, R-La., is 58. Country presidential election. singer Shane Minor is 51. Actress Amy Ryan is 51. Actor In 1960, the Harvey Schmidt-Tom Jones musical “The Bobby Cannavale (ka-nuh-VAL’-ee) is 49. Music and film Fantasticks” began a nearly 42-year run at New York’s Five years ago: producer-actor Damon Dash is 48. Country musician John Sullivan Street Playhouse. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, during a visit to Addis Driskell Hopkins (Zac Brown Band) is 48. Country-rock Ababa, Ethiopia, said the U.S. was ready to help increase musician John Neff is 48. Country singer Brad Martin is In 1978, spam email was born as Gary Thuerk (thurk), its ties with Africa, but that nations across the continent 46. TV personality Willie Geist (TV: “Today”) is 44. Actress a marketing executive for the Digital Equipment Corp. of needed to take stronger steps to ensure security and de- Christina Hendricks is 44. Actor Dule (doo-LAY’) Hill is 44. Maynard, Massachusetts, transmitted an unsolicited sales mocracy for its people. California Chrome pulled away Country singer Eric Church is 42. Actress Tanya Wright is pitch for a new line of computers to 400 prospective cus- down the stretch for a dominant win at the 140th Kentucky 41. Dancer Cheryl Burke is 35. Soul singer Michael Kiwa- tomers on ARPANET, a precursor to the internet; the stunt Derby. Floyd Mayweather Jr. retained his welterweight title nuka is 32. Actress Jill Berard is 29. Actress Zoe De Grand generated some business, as well as complaints. “Sun with a majority decision over Marcos Maidana in Las Ve- Maison is 24. Rapper Desiigner (cq) is 22. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 - PAGE 3

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Mayor Continued from Page 1 of Westfield. “As a husband, father, com- munity activist, philanthro- pist, educator, professor, coach and dedicated servant to the city of Westfield for the past 34 years, (and) currently a captain of the Westfield Police Department, I am announcing today that I am running for Mayor of Westfield,” McCabe said. The Pledge of Allegiance at Thursday’s Council meeting McCabe spoke after filing was led by new Boy Scout Matthew McCrary of Troop 109. his nomination papers in the (Photo by Amy Porter) City Clerk’s office. He said he had been planning to run for City Council Mayor for awhile, but due to a Continued from Page 1 change in situations, decided At the CPC meeting on April 11 at which the grant was to launch an accelerated run approved, it was stated that the public benefit is the historic this year. McCabe said he will restriction in perpetuity, already in place from an earlier grant of continue to serve as Captain $28,000 to reproduce the original doorway of the 1755 Tavern, in the WPD. Michael McCabe, center right, with family and friends at announcement of run for Mayor one of the few remaining buildings in Westfield from that era. “This will give him a lot on Thursday. (Photo by Amy Porter) Passing unanimously was a $75,000 appropriation request by more freedom to do more for the city,” said Jen McCabe. “It the Mayor from Free Cash for the purchase of asphalt, to allow State University. When asked in his announcement. McCabe said he is plan- the city to hire a second vendor to help fill potholes. should be a lot of work, and a lot of fun,” she added. to describe him as a teacher, “But as I have begun my ning a kick-off event for his The Council also passed unanimously on immediate consider- students called him interest- listening tour there is clamor campaign, which he said will ation an appropriation of $110,000 from the Department of McCabe is used to running, as a cross-country coach at ing, enthusiastic and knowl- in the city for change. For a likely be held in Stanley Park Public Works, Wastewater division for sludge hauling from the edgeable. One student said he more productive city govern- on the evening of May 16. Sackett Plant. “This is something we deal with every year. It’s Westfield High School, but this will be his first run at was courteous to his students, ment that works collabora- Meanwhile, he will be busy not out of the ordinary,” said At-large Councilor John J. and another said that he is tively to move the city for- knocking on doors in town, Beltrandi, III. elected office. The only other candidate to enter the race for honest about real life issues. ward. For a more business listening and asking people A long discussion took place on another routine matter to “We have a magnificent friendly process that supports what their concerns are. allow the Mayor to transfer money between and within depart- Mayor to date is Sen. Donald F. Humason, who has served city – with incredible natural expansion and relocation of “I look forward to continu- ments and between personnel services and expenses to allow resources and landscapes. We businesses to Westfield. For ing my listening tour, getting sweeping of the books for the end of the fiscal year, on a 3-0 state office since 2002, first as a State Representative, and have safe neighborhoods and schools of excellence that set out into the community even vote for approval of transfers not to exceed $10,000 from the community minded residents a high bar for all learners. more over the next months, Finance Committee. then as State Senator. Students from McCabe’s that attract people to make That’s why I am running and meeting citizens and business “We do this every year, it’s convenient, but I’m not in favor of Westfield their home. And entering the race – to bring members and learning how to it this year,” said At-large Councilor Dave Flaherty. He said last cross country team were at the announcement to cheer we have industrious and needed change and move the make your city government year the Law Dept. used some of the money to hire an outside prosperous small and large city forward to a dynamic work for all your needs. I am firm on a matter before the Fire Commission, which the Council him on, as were students from law enforcement class- businesses that contribute to future with leadership and running for ALL of did not approve. Flaherty said it was a simple matter for the our economy,” McCabe said respect,” McCabe said. Westfield,” McCabe said. Mayor’s office to come before the Council for approval of es he teaches at Westfield spending. Finance Committee member Dan Allie said the Mayor needed to be able to transfer money for the end of the year. Beltrandi Future Sewer said the Mayor has the right to do it anyway. Continued from Page 1 “We’ve never not done this when asked. We’re running out of time. I don’t know why anybody thinks we’re going to be quick Fernwood Road, and Congamond Road. Brown added that there and easy,” Bean said. are several variables involved with sewers, including the number of An amendment to reduce the limit to $5,000 failed 10 to 3. An lots connected, the length of pipeline, the depth of the pipe, wheth- er rock is encountered, and the number of pump stations. amendment to request a report from the auditor by the first meet- Although the amount of grant money being given out from the ing in July of all transfers made passed 10-3. A motion to cap the state and the federal government is decreasing, Brown continues to amount of all transfers at $100,000 failed 10 to 3. see if more sewers are possible. The original motion to allow the Mayor to transfer funds up to “We’re actively trying,” said Brown. “It’s not a winning battle.” $10,000, with a report due by the first meeting in July passed 11 When discussing the lack of grant money being given out for to 2, with Councilors Surprise and Emmershy voting no. sewer projects, Brown added that the increasing population of the Next was a request for a Resolution from the City Council town could have a negative effect on more potential grant money. authorizing a Special Tax Assessment (STA) for Toll Brothers, The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) administers Inc. at 100 Apremont Way on a 3-0 recommendation from the a rural development grant for communities that have a population Legislative and Ordinance Committee. of 10,000 people and Southwick is expected to reach the 10,000 L&O Chair William Onyski said the STA amounted to a total Paul Dellatorre, owner of Southwick Greenhouses Inc., is mark in the near future. According to the 2018 U.S. Census esti- of $22,000 in tax forgiveness over five years from the company, showing the outline of his plan at the outreach meeting at mates, the Southwick population was 9,711. during which the city would still collect $78,000 in taxes. He Roma’s Restaurant on Thursday night. (Photo by Greg Open Space and Recreation Committee member Craig said his committee felt the investment was well work it, and Fitzpatrick) Samuelson talked about Southwick’s continued growth and how would allow Toll Brothers to be eligible for state funding and the possibility of adding more revenue to town like a small hotel special grants. could be an option in the future. Samuelson noted that sewers Outreach Meeting would have to be a part of that project. Ward 4 Councilor Andrew K. Surprise said that up to 35 new Continued from Page 1 employees coming would also bring in money to the city. “We “These things (hotels) are virtually impossible without sewers,” said Samuelson. need more business in town,” Surprise said. The vote was 12 to fire department and it’s a Each employee will have a 1, with At-large Councilor Cindy C. Harris voting no, saying she Samuelson proceeded to ask what the cost of running a sewer possibility that the police specific role and every employ- line along a business-friendly part of town like College Hwy would had never voted for an STA. department could have access ee will have to undergo a back- be and Brown projects it would cost anywhere from $500 to $600 The Council voted unanimously to accept the provisions of to a lock box as well. ground check among other per foot just to install the pipeline for a sewer system on College Mass General Law known as the BRAVE Act, which allows for While unsure of the exact processes prior to hiring. All Hwy. property tax exemption to the full amount of valuation for sur- number, Dellatorre informed employees will have to be at The Open Space and Recreation Committee said that they’ll viving parents or guardians of soldiers and sailors, members of those in attendance that he least 21-years-old. continue to discuss the possibility of adding more sewer systems in the National Guard and Veterans who died as a proximate result expects to have anywhere “I think this will be a posi- town in the future as they’re looking to add the most recent update of injury or disease suffered during active duty. from eight to 12 employees. tive impact on the town, trying of sewers to the 2019 Open Space plan. to hire locally,” said Dellatorre. A big reason for an outreach meeting is to give the public the opportunity to learn more The Westfield News about the proposed project and ask questions or give their thoughts. The only abutter within 300 feet that attended GASBUSTERS the outreach meeting was Bill When it comes to 21st century multimedia and Rita Vredenburg of 23 Hyper • Local Hudson Dr. CITY OF WESTFIELDplatforms,TOWN “hyper local” OF isSOUTHWICK a term you hear a lot. Living very close to the pro- DPW Director Randy Brown shows the Open Space and It’s not a new idea. In fact, The Westfield News posed recreational marijuana Citgo * cultivation facility, the Planning Committee the neighborhoods in Southwick that has been providing readers with “hyper local” have sewer connections. (Photo by Greg Fitzpatrick) 2.71 41 Franklin St Mobil Vredenburg’s were at the meet- news coverage2.78 of Westfield,600 College Southwick, Hwy and ing as neighbors to Dellatorre’s the Hilltowns all along. Television, radio and business. 2.73 Pride regional newspapers only provide fleeting “We’ve come here to sup- GOVERNMENT MEETINGS 234 E Main St port him,” said Bill Vredenburg. coverage of2.83 local issuesShell you care about. TV 664 College Hwy “I think it’s (the plan) pretty FRIDAY, MAY 3 stations and big newspaper publishers, after well thought through.” Shell years of cutbacks and mergers, frankly aren’t Dellatorre is also pleased 2.75 259 N Elm St with the way his plan has pro- Huntington: able to provide2.89 in-depthSunoco coverage of smaller Water & Sewer at 7 pm markets anymore. 555 College Hwy gressed, noting that it’s been revised several times. Sunoco But, day in and day out, The Westfield News “I think it’s a good plan,” 2.75 163 Meadow St TUESDAY, MAY 7 provides consistant coverage of the stories you said Dellatorre. “I’m pretty happy as a whole.” need to know about, that are important to your The next step for Dellatorre Huntington: *Cash http://thewestfieldnews.com/gasbuddy-pricescity, town, neighborhood and home. is to have a continued public Council on Aging at 1 pm hearing on Tuesday with the Planning Board in order to see Westfield: The Westfield News Group if the board will accept his site Planning Board at 7 pm plan. If accepted, the CCC 62 School Street • Westfield, MA 01085 • (413) 562-4181 would have the authority to Southwick: approve Dellatorre with a spe- Planning Board Public Hearing at 7:15 pm The Westfield News • The Original • cial permit. Planning Board Public Hearing at 8 pm P ENNYSAVER •Longmeadow News Enfield Press PAGE 4 - FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT

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As the dispute intensifies with both sides trading accusations Trump defends health workers’ and entrenched in diametrically opposed positions from which they are unwilling to retreat, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo plans to meet Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov next week in Finland to discuss the matter. right to object to abortions A senior State Department official said Pompeo would use the opportunity of being at the same meeting of Arctic Council By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR ly empty words on paper.” with Lavrov to express U.S. “concerns about Russian behav- Associated Press Under the rule, clinicians and institutions would not have to ior.” ″That includes Ukraine and certainly Venezuela,” said the WASHINGTON (AP) — Advancing his anti-abortion provide, participate in, pay for, cover or make referrals for official, who was not authorized to discuss the meeting publicly agenda, President Donald Trump moved Thursday to protect procedures they object to on moral or religious grounds. and spoke on condition of anonymity. health care workers who object to procedures like abortion on This will make it “so that people do not have to shed their Russia’s backing of Maduro, who is refusing to cede power moral or religious grounds. religious beliefs to participate in health care,” said Severino, to U.S.-backed opposition leader Juan Guaido, is just the latest Trump chose the National Day of Prayer to announce the adding that “certain medical professions such as OB-GYN of issues that have split Washington and Moscow. It is heating new regulation. should not be declared pro-life-free zones.” up as ties have already been riven by Russia’s meddling in the “Just today we finalized new protections of conscience The rule also addresses conscience protections involving 2016 U.S. presidential election, its military intervention on rights for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, teachers, students so-called advance directives that detail a patient’s wishes for behalf of Syrian President Bashar Assad, its 2014 annexation of and faith-based charities,” Trump told an interfaith audience care at the end of life. Crimea and continued support for separatists in eastern Ukraine. in the White House Rose Garden. “They’ve been wanting to Asserting that previous administrations have not done And, even as President Donald Trump seeks better ties with do that for a long time.” enough to protect conscience rights in the medical field, HHS Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, his subordinates are stepping The conscience rule was a priority for religious conserva- under Trump created a new division to investigate such com- up criticism of Russia on these issues with a recent particular tives who are a key part of Trump’s political base, but some plaints within its Office for Civil Rights, which Severino focus on Venezuela. critics fear it will become a pretext for denying medical atten- heads. Russia and Venezuela have a political, military and economic tion to LGBT people or women seeking abortions, a legal alliance that was cemented between Putin and the late President HHS said last year the office received more than 1,300 Hugo Chavez. The Russians have provided the South American medical procedure. complaints alleging discrimination in a health care setting on nation with substantial assistance, including an air defense sys- In a strongly worded statement, House Speaker Nancy account of religious beliefs or conscience issues. There was tem and help circumventing U.S. sanctions on their oil industry, Pelosi said, “these bigoted rules are immoral, deeply dis- only a trickle of such complaints previously, officials said, but insist the extent of their support has been exaggerated by criminatory and downright deadly, greenlighting open dis- about one per year for alleged conscience violations. American officials. crimination in health care against LGTBQ Americans and Sister Carol Keehan, head of the Catholic Health But since the beginning of this week, Pompeo and Trump’s directly threatening the well-being of millions. Association, said her group representing church-affiliated national security adviser John Bolton have repeatedly denounced “Make no mistake,” she added, “this is an open license to hospitals, nursing homes and other providers will stress con- Russia, along with Cuba, for aiding Maduro, whose re-election discriminate against Americans who already face serious, tinued service to “all persons.” last year is viewed by the U.S. and more than 50 other nations systemic discrimination.” She said she was also addressing “Our mission and our ethical standards in health care are as illegitimate because of fraud. another pending regulation seen as undermining the rights of rooted in and inseparable from the Catholic Church’s teach- On Tuesday, Pompeo said Maduro had been prepared to flee transgender patients. Pelosi said the Democratic-controlled ings about the dignity of the human person and the sanctity of Venezuela but that Russia had convinced him not to leave. A House would “fight” the administration’s actions. human life from conception to natural death,” Keehan said in day later, he and Lavrov had a contentious telephone conversa- San Francisco immediately sued the Trump administration, a statement. “These are the source of both the work we do and tion in which each accused the other of destabilizing Venezuela saying the conscience regulation will undermine access to the limits on what we will do. Every individual seeking health and demanded an end to the other’s interference in the country. care. care is welcome and will be treated with dignity and respect On Thursday, Lavrov described their phone call as having The complex rule runs more than 400 pages and requires in our facilities.” “surreal” elements and denied Pompeo’s allegation that Russia hospitals, universities, clinics and other institutions that Among religious conservatives, Family Research Council advised Maduro to stay in Venezuela. receive funding from federal programs such as Medicare and leader Tony Perkins called the regulation an answer to prayer. “Pompeo phoned, called for us to refuse to support Maduro, Medicaid to certify that they comply with some 25 federal “Protecting the right of all health care providers to make called for Cuba and us not to interfere in the internal affairs of laws protecting conscience and religious rights. professional judgments based on moral convictions and ethi- Venezuela,” Lavrov told reporters in Uzbekistan. “The whole Most of these laws and provisions address medical proce- cal standards ... is necessary to ensure that access to health story sounds quite surreal. If you count up all that official rep- dures such as abortion, sterilization and assisted suicide. The care is not diminished, which would occur if they were forced resentatives of the American administration say about Venezuela, ultimate penalty can be loss of federal funding for violations out of their jobs because of their ethical stances,” his state- then you can pose questions endlessly and to all these questions of conscience or religious rights, but most cases are settled by ment added. the answer will be, to put it diplomatically: it’s untrue.” making changes in practices and procedures. But Louise Melling, deputy legal director at the American The State Department and Russia’s Foreign Ministry had The rule makes no new law and doesn’t go beyond statutes Civil Liberties Union, said the administration has opened the already put out dramatically different accounts of Wednesday’s passed under administrations of both political parties, said door to discrimination. “Religious liberty is a fundamental phone call. Roger Severino, head of the office that will enforce it at the right, but it doesn’t include the right to discriminate or harm The Russian statement said Guaido had attempted to seize Department of Health and Human Services. others,” she said. “Denying patients health care is not reli- power with “the clear support of the United States” and that the Rather, the regulation will guarantee that religious and con- gious liberty,” U.S. threat to Maduro was “a gross violation of international science protections already on the books can’t be ignored. The rule takes effect 60 days after publication in the law.” It added that Lavrov had warned Pompeo that “the con- “We are giving these laws life with this regulation,” said Federal Register. tinuation of aggressive steps is fraught with the most serious Severino, saying it’s no different from civil rights statutes ——— consequences.” enforced in daily life through government regulation and Shortly thereafter, State Department spokeswoman Morgan Associated Press writers David Crary in New York and Ortagus released a statement saying Pompeo in the call had oversight. “It makes sure Congress’ protections are not mere- Janie Har in San Francisco contributed. “stressed that the intervention by Russia and Cuba is destabiliz- ing for Venezuela and for the U.S.-Russia bilateral relation- ship.” Pompeo “urged Russia to cease support for Nicolas Maduro and join other nations, including the overwhelming majority of countries in the Western Hemisphere, who seek a better future for the Venezuelan people.” Neither statement made mention of next week’s meeting in Finland, which will take place on the first stop of a four-nation European tour for Pompeo. After Finland, Pompeo travels to Germany, Britain and Greenland before returning home.

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Lauren Alben (left) a literacy and social studies teacher at Katherine Bitzas (center) is a third-grade teacher at Munger Janice Mulvaney (left) is a paraprofessional at Abner Gibbs. Westfield Intermediate School, was nominated for her Hill who was nominated for the Shining Star Award by Joy Mulvaney was nominated by Amanda Winnie (right) for her award by Irene Swiegard, Nathan’s (right) mother. Ann Goullette. work with her daughter Lilith (center). WTA hosts Shining Star Awards for Special Education

Laurie Cardin (left) is a paraprofessional at Lynn Coach (left) is a reading interven- Shawn Czuchra (left) is the head of the Highland Elementary who won her award tionist at Munger Hill who was nomi- QUEST program at Westfield Intermediate after being nominated by Becca Matthew. Deb Chouinard (left) was nominated by Michele nated by Christy Roselli (right) whose School. Czuchra was nominated for the Matthew’s son Jessie (right) has been work- Douglass. Chouinard is a third-grade teacher at son (center) has been working with Shining Star Award by Sarah Timmerman. ing with Cardin since he was in first-grade. Munger Hill Elementary School. Coach.

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Sustainable Designs Inspired by Nature

This photo provided by Rizzoli Press shows moss-covered steps guarded by a pair of centuries-old Chinese dragons in Greenwood Gardens, Short Hills, N.J. The photograph is featured in the book "Garden Wild: Wildflower Meadows, Prairie-Style Plantings, Rockeries, Ferneries, and Other Sustainable Designs Inspired by Nature" by Andre Baranowski. (Andre Baranowski/Rizzoli Press via AP) Wild-looking and sustainable is the trend in garden design By KATHERINE ROTH Nature” (Rizzoli), photographer Andre Baranowski explores a dozen Associated Press very different gardens — all of them mostly devoid of manicured Whether it’s on an enormous estate or outside a little house, the lawns and fussy pruning. This photo provided by Rizzoli Press shows the cover of modern garden aims for wild-looking landscapes, native species and The focus, instead, is on sustainability and plant diversity. Featured the book "Garden Wild: Wildflower Meadows, Prairie- seamless transitions to natural surroundings, according to a new book garden designers include Oehme van Sweden, Fernando Caruncho, Style Plantings, Rockeries, Ferneries, and Other featuring the work of prominent contemporary garden designers. Jorge Sanchez and Piet Oudolf. Sustainable Designs Inspired by Nature" by Andre In “Garden Wild: Wildflower Meadows, Prairie-Style Plantings, Each chapter explores a single garden, explaining the designer’s Baranowski. (Andre Baranowski/Rizzoli Press via AP) Rockeries, Ferneries, and Other Sustainable Designs Inspired by approach, the challenges posed and garden highlights, with an eye to inspiring home gardeners to try their hand at this more natural-look- ing approach. “Tons of money still goes into fertilizers and weed killers for tradi- tional-style manicured lawns, but I’m trying to show people that weeds can be quite beautiful. They can be stunning. Gardens can be gorgeous and sustain wildlife, and at the same time be easier to main- tain,” says Baranowski, who visited the 12 gardens hundreds of times, looking for the most evocative images. “This wilder look is absolutely catching on,” he says. The book begins with a garden in Water Mill, New York, designed in the 1980s by pioneering landscaper James van Sweden, co-found- er with Wolfgang Oehme of the Oehme van Sweden firm. In a depar- ture from the staid hedges, boxwoods and perennial borders that dominated the East End of Long Island at the time, von Sweden planted low-maintenance grasses and other native plants, and plants appropriate for the seascape like lavender, sedums, willows and mag- nolias. Bringing native grasses right up to the pool’s edge was considered revolutionary at the time, Baranowski says. In a garden in East Hampton, New York, Eric Groft, of the firm Oehme van Sweden, screened out traffic using ornamental grasses, which have the added benefit of deterring deer, the book says. Plantings focused on green, gold and purple shrubs, perennials, and grasses that thrive in the local microclimate, with annuals appearing only in pots. Mature old elms, flowering dogwoods and black locusts were left in place to give the garden a more established look. In New York’s Lower Hudson Valley area, meanwhile, landscape designer Kathy Moreau designed and refreshed several gardens on an expansive property, in one area creating a garden meant to be walked on — ideally with bare feet. While stepping stones suggested the walking path, ground cover like sedum, mosses and periwinkle (to add color) were chosen specifically to delight the feet. Throughout the property, Moreau replaced invasive plants with native or sustainable plantings — “sustainable in the sense that they attract pollinators and do not require a lot of extra water or nutrients,” she says in the book. This photo provided by Rizzoli Press shows Round House by Richard Foster and a wild flower garden in Wilton, Conn. “With every garden, you have the chance to do more than provide The photograph is featured in the book "Garden Wild: Wildflower Meadows, Prairie-Style Plantings, Rockeries, Ferneries, a practical solution — for example, something pretty to look at, or and Other Sustainable Designs Inspired by Nature" by Andre Baranowski. (Andre Baranowski/Rizzoli Press via AP) screening from a neighbor,” she says. “The best landscape design does that and more: it should be environmentally responsive and also artistic to fully engage both the people lucky enough to enjoy the garden and the breadth of other ThankThank You Youfor making Westfield! us the #1 #1Company Company in Westfield 2013 2018! living things that depend on it.” per MLSpin 2013 Most of the gardens featured WestfieldSe Transactionll your Sides home~ 1/1/2018 - 12/31/2018with per us MLS in PIN Statistics2014!parksquarerealty.com parksquarerealty.com@parksquarerealty are in New York or New Jersey, with the addition of one in Ashley 44 ElmWestfield St ~ Westfield, Office MA (413) (413) 568-9226568-9226 • 470 | FeedingWestfield StHills ~ West / Agawam Springfield, (413) MA (413) 789-9830 737-3600 Falls, Massachusetts, and one in Wilton, Connecticut. The most public of the gardens ~ REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS ~ featured is the High Line in New York City, inspired by the self- ADDRESS SELLER BUYER SALE PRICE seeded landscape that grew up 115 Saint James Ave, Westfield Olivine E Allaire Dillon M Cullen & Stephanie A Velis $193,000 between the rail tracks after trains stopped running there in the 70 Turnpike Industrial Rd, Westfield 70 Turnpike Owner SPE LLC James Hardie Building $8,350,000 1980s. 139 Union Street U:42, Westfield Dmitryiy V Mayboroda Colleen M Pease $166,000 Baranowski notes that despite 71 Wilson Ave, Westfield Danielle M Laverdiere Anne S Diebold $200,500 the trend toward more natural- looking gardens, many of 606 Rogers Ave, W.Spfld David A Nadeau & Shirley Donatini-Nadeau Sarah A Harrington Tr, Tr for Harrington LT $220,000 America’s suburban spaces con- 151 Upper Beverly HLS, W.Spfld Christopher M Evans Clayton Tinson Jr $163,000 tinue to run to manicured lawns 56 Reed Street, Agawam Saint Davids Episcopal Church Christopher A. Worden & Jamie N. Morris $207,500 and hedges. “If that could change, just a 268 S Westfield Steet, Agawam Norwich Properties LLC Bethany A. Tangredi $236,000 little bit, it could be so much 24 Nicholson Hill Rd, Swick Kenneth D Hawbaker Kenneth J Olson & Cynthia A Olson $80,000 more beautiful and wild,” he says wistfully. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 - PAGE 7 Keep pets away from gardens to prevent food-borne illness By DEAN FOSDICK Associated Press Animal waste tainting fresh produce is one of the major causes of food-borne ailments. So farmers markets and pick- your-own growers who fear fecal contamination are increas- ingly guarded about tolerating pets near their edibles. Home gardeners should be cautious, too. Many of the pathogens affecting food safety come from the intestinal systems of animals, said Diane Wright Hirsch, senior Extension educator with the University of Connecticut. “Whether human, dog, cat, cow or deer — all animals can be the source of Salmonella, E. coli, parasites and other dis- ease-causing microbes associated with food-borne illness,” Hirsch said. E. coli outbreaks have been traced to meat, poultry and fresh produce, particularly lettuce. Salmonella has been detected in eggs, poultry, pork, sprouts, cucumbers and canta- loupe, while Listeria monocytogenes can be found in all types of food, including processed meats, cheese, apples and frozen vegetables, according to a University of Connecticut fact sheet. This April 27, 2019 photo shows two dogs getting acquainted at the Bayview Farmers Market near Langley, Wash. Bayview, like many farmers markets across the nation, has posted strict rules aimed at preventing dogs from approaching their craft, food and produce displays, citing breakage, safety and sanitary concerns. (AP Photo/By Dean Fosdick) All are serious ailments, particularly for the young and the pened at a large market in Baltimore several years ago. We just elderly. don’t want to take any risks.” Contamination can be spread via irrigation water, animals, Some dog owners were angry about the pet ban, Terry said. unsanitary workers, harvest containers and dirty equipment. “The good news is now, after 11 seasons, most of the com- It’s vital to keep animal and poultry feces out of residential plaining has stopped. We believe we have done the right and community gardens and well away from farmers markets thing.” and roadside food stands. Some suggestions from University of Connecticut Extension “I have seen a dog pee on the corner of a farmers market aimed at minimizing food safety threats: table, and another place his head near the produce (where has -- Use potable water when watering your food plants. Do not that mouth been?),” Hirsch said in an email. use rain barrels or other open water sources. “Farmers are working hard to produce safe fruits and vege- -- Always wash hands prior to harvesting, and don’t harvest tables — why let someone’s dog ruin it all with a lick, a squat when sick. or a lift of the leg?” she said. -- Use composted manure that has been managed to destroy Many large farmers markets have banned dogs from their potential pathogens, or wait 120 days before harvesting once craft, food and produce displays, citing breakage, safety and you’ve applied untreated manure or compost. sanitary concerns. -- Locate your garden away from contamination sources, and This Aug. 24, 2018 photo taken at the Bayview Farmers The Olney (Maryland) Farmers and Artists Market struggled protect it from chickens, wildlife and pets. Market near Langley, Wash., shows fresh produce being with the issue for years before deciding to exclude dogs, said There is little you can do if animals defecate on or near your laid out for purchase. Many farmers markets across the Janet Terry, Olney’s president. edibles, Hirsch said. nation have banned dogs from their craft, food and produce “It would be horrifying to think what would happen if dog “If harvestable or close-to-harvestable fruits or vegetables displays, citing breakage, safety and sanitary concerns. (AP feces were found on our site. It also would be horrifying if a are affected, do not harvest, do not eat,” she said. “It is just too Photo/By Dean Fosdick) dog got off a leash and mauled a child,” Terry said. “This hap- risky.”

Nature Workshop at Stanley Park Nature Workshop at Stanley Park Westfield Farmers’ Market Seeking “Enjoy the Birds of Spring” with Janice Zepko, May 4th “Nesting Birds and Tropical Migrants” – Seth Kellogg, Vendors and Musicians 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. This workshop will focus on finding May 12th 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Join the group for a relaxing The Westfield Farmers’ Market will continue in 2019 as a and identifying birds by sight and sound. We will learn how walk on Mother’s Day. We will pass through a variety of Community Outreach Project of the Episcopal Church of the arriving birds seek out certain habitats in which to nest and habitats in the sanctuary during the height of spring migra- Atonement in Westfield, and will remain on the grounds of the tropical migrants feed and sing as they prepare to continue tion, stopping to enjoy both resident songbirds and tropical Church at 36 Court Street where it has been located for the last farther north. We will encounter many species, including migrants as they feed and sing. We will encounter as many as seven years. The Market will continue to be held on Thursday Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Baltimore Oriole, and several spe- 50 species, including thrushes, vireos, and warblers. Bring afternoons, rain or shine, noon till 6:00 pm, May 30 through cies of warbler. Bring binoculars if you have them. binoculars if you have them. October 10, 2019. The mission of the Market is to provide affordable, healthy food to the greater Westfield community Stanley Park presents and to support local agriculture. Thanks to a private donation, SNAP customers receive a match on their purchases each Carillon Concerts throughout Agawam Garden Club’s week up to $5; some vendors accept FMNP and WIC vouch- ers. Vendors say the Westfield Farmers’ Market is one of the the Summer Season Annual Plant Sale premiere markets in the Pioneer Valley, having grown from 7 The Carillon concert for May, will be presented on Plans are underway for the Agawam Garden Club’s annual to up to 35 vendors in the last 4 years. Sunday, May 5th from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Stanley Park’s plant sale to be held Saturday May 18th at Phelps Veterans The Market Committee is seeking to expand the market to Organist/Carilloneur will offer a variety of music from the Green, Main Street, Agawam from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. This add a larger number and variety of vendors, and is now accept- Carillon Tower. Find a park bench, sit and enjoy the music is a great opportunity to find wonderful additions to your ing applications from vendors for the 2019 season. Subject to as it drifts through the Park. For further information on the garden. There will be many perennials donated from our Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources regula- members’ gardens, along with annuals, vegetables, and herbs tions governing all farmers’ markets in the Commonwealth, Carillon Concert program, go to www.stanleypark.org or the Westfield Farmers’ Market will accept locally grown pro- call the Stanley Park office at 413-568-9312 x100 or x101. all at bargain prices! Monies raised will fund our scholarship given to an Agawam/Feeding Hills student pursuing a career duce and items made from local agricultural products, and will in horticulture, environmental sciences or related fields. continue to be a certified participant in the Massachusetts Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. Vendor fees are struc- Stanley Park’s Garden Workshop tured according to the level and frequency of participation. How to Care for Your Roses in the Spring and Planning Rules and Regulations and Applications are available on the Your Annual Flower Garden for the Summer, May 6th, 10 WWC Card and Game Party Market website at www.westfield-farmersmarket.net. – 11 am. The Stanley Park Greenhouse Horticultural Staff May 20 from 12-3pm, at the Westfield Women’s Club The Market Committee is also pleased to announce that they will give you tips and discuss how to care for your roses in building, 28 Court St. $10, includes light lunch. For reserva- are the recipients of a grant from the Westfield and the spring and planning and care for your annual flower tions call Gerri 508-330-5546. Walk-ins welcome. Massachusetts Cultural Councils to partially fund live musical gardens.The workshop will meet at the fountain in the Rose performances at the Market each week. Garden.Please use Gates 2 or Gate 3 for parking and easy Musicians, crafters and vendors are encouraged to apply by access to the Rose Garden. For further information on the Self-drive Trip to the contacting the Market Committee by voice messaging at 413 Garden Workshop, please go to www.stanleypark.org or call 562-5461 ext. 101, email at farmersmarketwest-field@gmail. the park office at 413-568-9312. Strawberry Festival com, or downloading information and applications from the Market website www.westfieldfarmersmarket.net. The Huntington COA is sponsoring a self-drive trip to the Strawberry Festival at the Summit View in Holyoke on Wednesday, June 19th. There will be a picnic luncheon in the Dewey House Summer Social Craft Fair huge covered outdoor pavilion and a terrific show featuring The 2nd Annual Dewey House Summer Social Craft Fair is ARE YOU LOOKING Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash impersonators. BBQ lun- scheduled for Saturday, June 15th on the lawn of the Church cheon includes BBQ ribs, baked Mac & cheese, hot dogs, of the Atonement, Court St, Westfield, MA from 10 am – 3 FOR A CAREER? hamburgers, corn on the cob, potato & macaroni salads. All pm. Rain date Saturday June 22. We are looking for local Are you a people this for $48 per person. As a public service, Huntington COA craftspeople (NO vendors/direct sales please) to join us, each is offering this event at cost. You pay what we pay. For reser- space is $30 and pre-registration is required. This is an out- person? vations call Helen at (413) 512-5200 or Jen at (413) 512- door event and space is limited. Last year’s event was very 5205. Payments are due May 20th. successful and all proceeds from this event will go to the Do you like sales Dewey House preservation fund. The Dewey House, built & advertising? circa 1735, is the only colonial era home in Westfield open to Yoga at Stanley Park Are you goal the public as a museum, is part of the Westfield schools’ Yoga Classes are coming back to Stanley Park for eight elementary curriculum and is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organi- oriented = $$$ sessions this Spring! Starting on Wednesday evenings 6:00PM zation. For more information, please contact Julie at 413-454- to 7:00PM, May 8th through June 26th, on the Acre Lawn 5371 or email [email protected]. We Want YOU! outside the Pavilion Annex. Please join certified instructor Jacqueline Funaro, as she leads the yoga classes. This class is ZUMBA® Fitness at Stanley Park for all levels of yoga practitioners, and all abilities are wel- ZUMBA® Fitness classes continue at Stanley Park for come. The poses are foundational, and modifications are The Westfield News Group eight sessions! Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings, always available. As a class we will harness the power of our May 7th through June 25th 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the is seeking breath in alignment with the movement of our bodies. Beveridge Pavilion. Certified instructor Becca Perron will Children 10 and up are welcome accompanied by an adult. lead the Latin-inspired dance ZUMBA® workouts. This class Please bring your own mat and any props as needed, wear will be low-impact, high-energy, fun-in-the-sun; perfect for SALES PROFESSIONALS comfortable and stretchy clothes. Prepare to strengthen, beginners and seasoned ZUMBA® participants alike! stretch your body, and open your minds. Bring lots of water Children 10 and up are welcome with an adult. Please wear to market our four print (you might also want a small towel). Pre-registration is comfortable workout clothes and sneakers, and bring lots of strongly encouraged. Donations to the Park are welcome, publications & websites to water (you might also want a small towel). Pre-registration is with a suggested donation of $5 per person per class. You strongly encouraged. Donations to the Park are welcome, businesses in the Pioneer Valley. may sign up by e-mailing [email protected], call with a donation of $5 per person per class. You may sign up 413-568-9312 ext.108 or ext. 112, or register at the Park at by e-mailing [email protected], call 413-568-9312 your first class. Registration forms are available on our web- ext.108 or ext. 112, or register at the Park at your first class. Submit Your Resume To: site at www.stanleypark.org and will also be available at Registration forms will be available at class. [email protected] class. Filename: 190059-CST-MISC-WhipCity-Ad-FNL.indd

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Gateway’s Lily Ryan (18) beats the Gateway’s Chloe Govoni (6) successfully lays down a tag at home plate as the ball pops out bunt. (Photo by Chris Putz) of the glove of the Pathfinder catcher Thursday. (Photo by Chris Putz) Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron, right, celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets with forward Jake DeBrusk during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, May 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon) Gators pour it on Pioneers By Chris Putz Staff Writer Bruins top Blue Jackets THREE RIVERS – One inning lasted nearly one hour, but it was well worth the wait for the Gateway Regional to even playoff series High School softball team. By MITCH STACY from the left circle to get the Bruins on the The Gateway Gators Associated Press board. exploded for 15 runs in the COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Boston’s Boston made it 2-0 on Bergeron’s snap fourth inning en route to a stars were going to be kept off the scoresheet shot from the slot at 7:18 of the first. 23-17 win over the Pathfinder in this playoff series for only so long. Columbus then got a gift. After the puck Pioneers on the road. David Pastrnak, Patrice Bergeron and appeared to go into the netting and back “That made the difference Brad Marchand had combined for 260 onto the ice behind Boston’s goal, Panarin today,” Gateway softball points in the regular season, but had been ended up with it and scored from close coach Matt Bonenfant said, neutralized by the Columbus Blue Jackets range. The Bruins protested, but the play regarding his team’s fourth- through the first three games of their was not subject to review because the scor- inning explosion. Eastern Conference semifinal series. The ing player, Panarin, wasn’t the first to pos- Steph Paiva led the offen- only point among them was a goal by sess the puck off the net. sive onslaught for Gateway, Pastrnak in Game 2 that was a deflection “You play through it. That’s hockey,” piling up three hits and four off his skate. shrugged Marchand. “A lot of calls are runs. She also threw two base All three top-liners contributed Thursday missed — that’s part of the game. That’s runners out at second base night as the Bruins beat the Blue Jackets why they shouldn’t have the review on as from behind the plate. 4-1 to even their series at two games apiece. much as they do. Play through that stuff.” “We played a lot of small The best-of-seven set moves to Boston for After a scoreless second, Kuraly put back ball, a lot of bunts,” coach Game 5 on Saturday. a rebound off the end board 8:40 into the Bergeron had two goals, Pastrnak had a final period. Bergeron picked up his second Bonenfant said. Lily Waters (3) beats the throw to home plate, scoring a run for the goal and an assist and Marchand picked up goal off a rebound with 2½ minutes left in Five out of the six infield- Gators. (Photo by Chris Putz) a helper for the Bruins. the game. “If you break down the chances we’ve Columbus gave away six power plays ers Thursday, including the battery had game to game, we are getting five, six and Boston scored on two of them. were all freshmen. Said Bonenfant: opportunities every game,” said Marchand, “Their top guys score some goals on the “The young ones stepped up and we who also was whistled for three penalties in power play, we gave them a chance to get got a win.” Game 4. “It’s only a matter of time before going now by just sitting in that box too these guys score goals. You give them that much,” Columbus coach John Tortorella BASEBALL many opportunities every game, they are said. “That’s the hard part of this game here going to score. They are that good. There is tonight.” no panic.” Overall, Tortorella and Blue Jackets Millionaires Sean Kuraly — who grew up in subur- players are happy with how they are play- ban Columbus — also scored, and Tuukka ing entering Game 5. tame Tigers Rask stopped 39 shots. “It’s the series, man,” Blue Jackets cap- “I don’t think they got too many rebound tain Nick Foligno said, “It’s 2-2, and this is Lenox 12, opportunities,” Rask said. “That’s how what we thought it was going to be, so I’m Westfield Technical Academy 5 they’ve been scoring. They were trying to not too concerned. We obviously need to Westfield Technical Academy’s play down low, pushing more pucks in tighten up in certain areas, make sure our Mike Durkee had two hits and a RBI, there but I thought we protected the house (penalty) kill is a little bit better.” Josh Sturmer had a RBI, and freshmen well, (I) saw every puck. That was huge.” NOTES: Boston F David Backes was Darin Towle and James Coach each Artemi Panarin scored for Columbus on back in the lineup after being a healthy collected their first varsity hits. a blown call by the officials , and Sergei scratch since Game 5 of the first round Said Westfield Tech baseball head Bobrovsky, who has been spectacular in the against Toronto. Karson Kuhlman went to Stephanie Paiva (2) connects for Gateway. (Photo by Chris postseason so far, had 41 saves but was the bench. ... Columbus F Riley Nash was Putz) See H.S. Roundup, Page 11 beaten on long shots by Pastrnak and out with an injury, replaced by rookie Bergeron in the first period. Alexandre Texier. Nash had taken some “I don’t think any team wins without hard hits in the first two games. ... Boone their best players being their best players,” Jenner was awarded a penalty shot in the Boston coach Bruce Cassidy said. “We can first period after Marchand tripped him on survive for a while. So far in this series we a breakaway, but Rask stopped it. ... The had.” crowd of 19,431 was a Nationwide Arena Early in the first, Pastrnak was flattened record. by a huge hit from Columbus defenseman UP NEXT Adam Clendening. Around 25 seconds The series moves to later, Pastrnak rifled a shot past Bobrovsky Boston for Game 5.

Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask, left, of Finland, stops a penalty shot by Columbus Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner dur- ing the first period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey sec- ond-round playoff series in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, May 2, 2019. (AP Members of the Gateway Regional High School softball team share a laugh with their head coach, Photo/Paul Vernon) Matt Bonenfant, in between innings Thursday at Pathfinder Regional High School. (Photo by Chris Putz)

HIGH SCHOOL STANDINGS, RESULTS

GIRLS LACROSSE Westfield Technical Academy 0-1 GIRLS TRACK & FIELD Thursday’s Results Westfield 5-4 Southwick 1-0 SOFTBALL St. Mary’s 1-9 BASEBALL Westfield 1-0 Gateway 23, Pathfinder 17 Westfield 4-4 BASEBALL BOYS LACROSSE Southwick 6-2 BOYS TRACK & FIELD Lenox 12, Westfield 5-4 Westfield Technical Academy 6-3 Southwick 0-1 Westfield Technical Academy 5 St. Mary’s 2-3* St. Mary’s 1-7 Westfield 0-0 BOYS LACROSSE Gateway 1-1* St. John’s 8, Westfield 6 BOYS VOLLEYBALL JV SOFTBALL St. Mary’s 11, Central 1 Westfield 11-1 GIRLS TENNIS St. Mary’s 9-0 BOYS VOLLEYBALL Southwick 6-8 St. Mary’s 2-6 Westfield 3, Minnechaug 0 Westfield 2-3 *Game Reports Missing Holyoke 3, Southwick 2 SOFTBALL GIRLS LACROSSE Westfield 5-3 BOYS TENNIS Central 14, St. Mary’s 2 Southwick 2-0* St. Mary’s 1-4 Gateway 6-3 Westfield 0-0*

Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on PAGE 10 - FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS 2019 HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SPRING SCHEDULE

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Fri., May 3 Fri., May 3 Tues., May 7 Fri., May 3 Mon., May 6 BASEBALL vs. Amherst- BASEBALL vs. Commerce, Bullens BASEBALL @ Palmer, SOFTBALL vs. Pathfinder, Pelhamn Regional, Bullens Field, SOFTBALL @ Hopkins Academy HS, 4 p.m. Field, 7 p.m. Legion Field, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Gateway Regional GIRLS TENNIS @ JV SOFTBALL vs. Central, SOFTBALL vs. East JV SOFTBALL @ Hopkins HS, 4 p.m. Mohawk Trail Regional HS, Littleville Elementary School, Lomgmeadow, 4 p.m. Academy HS, 4 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL vs. East JV SOFTBALL @ BASEBALL @ Commerce, Longmeadow, 4 p.m. Mon., May 6 Wed., May 8 Gateway, Littleville Forest Park (Diamond #1), GIRLS TENNIS vs. Chicopee BASEBALL @ Ware, SOFTBALL vs. John J. Duggan Elementary School, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. Comp, 4 p.m. Memorial Field, 4 p.m. Academy, Whitney Park Field, 4 p.m. GIRLS LACROSSE vs. SOFTBALL vs. Pope Amherst-Pelham, Boardman Tues., May 7 Mon., May 6 Francis, Whalley Park, 7 p.m. Fri., May 10 Field, 5:15 p.m. BASEBALL @ Franklin Tech BASEBALL @ Minnechaug BASEBALL vs. Smith Vocational, Regional HS, Spec Pond Field, JV BASEBALL @ Ware Jr./ HS, 4 p.m. Sr. HS, 4 p.m. Bullens Field, 4 p.m. Mon., May 6 SOFTBALL vs. Westfield 7 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Monson, BOYS LACROSSE vs. South JV SOFTBALL vs. St. SOFTBALL @ Smith Vocational, Technical Academy, 4 p.m. Westfield Intermediate Hadley, 4 p.m. Sheldon Field, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL vs. Franklin Mary’s, 4 p.m. School, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Wahconah GIRLS TRACK & FIELD @ JV BASEBALL @ Smith Vocational, Tech, 4 p.m. Regional HS, 4 p.m. BOYS LACROSSE @ Hampshire Regional HS, Arcanum Field, 4 p.m. Pathfinder, 4 p.m. BOYS TENNIS @ West 4 p.m. Wed., May 8 Springfield, Clark Field, 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL @ SOFTBALL @ Smith BOYS TRACK & FIELD vs. Mon., May 13 Southwick Regional HS, GIRLS TENNIS vs. West SOFTBALL vs. Hampden Charter Academy HS, 4 p.m. Springfield, 4 p.m. Palmer, Time TBD 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL @ Smith BOYS VOLLEYBALL School of Science, Whitney Park Field, Academy HS, 4 p.m. @ Ludlow HS, 5 p.m. Tues., May 7 4 p.m. Tues., May 7 JV BASEBALL vs. BASEBALL vs. Taconic, BASEBALL vs. Pioneer Valley GIRLS TENNIS vs. Sabis, Fri., May 10 Minnechuag, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. Christian Academy, Bullens Field, Municipal Tennis Courts, BASEBALL @ McCann Tech, JV BOYS LACROSSE vs. JV BASEBALL vs. Taconic, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. Joe Wolfe Field, 4 p.m. South Hadley, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. GIRLS LACROSSE vs. SOFTBALL vs. Commerce, 4 JV SOFTBALL @ Wahconah Tues., May 14 Pope Francis, Boardman p.m. Field, 4:30 p.m. Regional HS, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL @ McCann Wed., May 8 BASEBALL @ Pathfinder, St. Joe’s JV SOFTBALL @ JV BOYS VOLLEYBALL Tech HS, 4 p.m. @ Ludlow HS, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Sabis Field, 4 p.m. Hampden Charter School of International Charter School, SOFTBALL vs. Paulo Friere Social Science, Bowie Field, 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL vs. Smith 4 p.m. Justice Charter School, Whtiney Park Vocational, Littleville Elementary Tues., May 7 School, 4 p.m. GIRLS LACROSSE vs. BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Field, 4 p.m. Wed., May 8 West Springfield HS, 5 p.m. JV BASEBALL vs. Pathfinder, BOYS LACROSSE vs. Amherst-Pelham Regional, 4 Tues., May 14 p.m. JV SOFTBALL @ Sabis, Jachym Field, 4 p.m. McCann Tech, Boardman Field, 4 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Duggan GIRLS TRACK & FIELD @ Greenleaf Park, 4 p.m. Academy, 4 p.m. Agawam HS, 4 p.m. JV BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Wed., May 15 BOYS TENNIS @ Sabis, Forest Park, 3:30 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Franklin Tech GIRLS TENNIS vs. Amherst- West Springfield HS, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Sci-Tech, Whitney HS, 4 p.m. Pelham, 4 p.m. Park Field, 4 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS @ Hampden Charter School of JV SOFTBALL vs. St. Mary, Thurs., May 9 Science, 3:30 p.m. Littleville Elementary School, Wed., May 8 GIRLS TRACK & FIELD Fri., May 17 4 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Longmeadow, vs. Sci-Tech, 4 p.m. Thurs., May 9 Bullens Field, 4 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Franklin Tech, Bullens Field, 7 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Pioneer Wed., May 15 BOYS LACROSSE vs. Valley Christian Academy, SOFTBALL @ Sabis Minnechaug, 4 p.m. Fri., May 10 BASEBALL vs. Monson, SOFTBALL @ Franklin Tech HS, Westfield Intermediate International Charter School, BOYS TRACK & FIELD @ School, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. Chicopee HS, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. BOYS TENNIS @ Pioneer JV SOFTBALL @ Sabis, SOFTBALL @ Chicopee SOFTBALL vs. Monson, JV BASEBALL @ Franklin Tech, Valley Christian Academy Greenleaf Park, 4 p.m. Comprehensive HS, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. School, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL @ Lee, 4 p.m. BOYS TENNIS @ Central HS, BOYS VOLLEYBALL GIRLS TENNIS @ Palmer BASEBALL @ Lee, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. vs. Commerce, 5 p.m. HS, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL vs. Mon., May 20 JV BASEBALL vs. Monson, GIRLS LACROSSE vs. Longmeadow, 4 p.m. Fri., May 17 4 p.m. BASEBALL @ St. Mary, Bullens Belchertown, Boardman JV BOYS LACROSSE vs. BASEBALL vs. Putnam, JV SOFTBALL vs. Monson, Field, 7 p.m. Field, 4:30 p.m. Minnechaug, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. BOYS LACROSSE vs. JV SOFTBALL @ Chicopee SOFTBALL vs. Commerce, Whitney SOFTBALL @ Smith Hoosac Valley, Westfield Comp, Rivers Park, 4 p.m. Park, 4 p.m. Vocational, Sheldon Field, Mon., May 13 HS, 4:30 p.m. BASEBALL @ Pittsfield, 4 p.m. Thurs., May 9 JV BASEBALL vs. Putnam, 4 p.m. Tues., May 21 Fri., May 10 GIRLS LACROSSE @ West BOYS TRACK & FIELD vs. BASEBALL @ Ware, 4 p.m. Springfield HS, 7 p.m. Hampshire, 4 p.m. BASEBALL @ John J. Duggan Memorial Field, 6 p.m. JV SOFTBALL @ Smith GIRLS TENNIS @ BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Academy, Hubard Park (Diamond #1), BOYS LACROSSE vs. Vocational, Sheldon Field, Longmeadow HS, Blinn Tennis Smith Vocational HS, 4 p.m. Pathfinder, Boardman Field, 4 p.m. Courts, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL @ Pittsfield 4 p.m. 4 p.m. HS, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS LACROSSE @ SOFTBALL @ Commerce, Marshall BOYS TENNIS vs. Sci- Mon., May 20 West Springfield HS, 5:30 p.m. Tech, Municipal Tennis Tues. May 14 Roy Field (Diamond #4), 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Sci-Tech, Courts, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. Fri., May 10 BASEBALL @ Palmer, GIRLS LACROSSE @ BASEBALL vs. Pope Francis, Legion Field, 7 p.m. Pittsfield HS, 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL vs. Hampden Bullens Field, 7 p.m. GIRLS TRACK & FIELD @ Thurs., May 23 Charter School of Science, SOFTBALL vs. Hampshire, 4 Monson, Moriarty Field SOFTBALL vs. Pathfinder, Whitney Mon., May 13 Litteville Elementary School, p.m. (Granite Valley Middle BASEBALL @ Lee, Maple 4 p.m. BOYS TENNIS vs. Chicopee, Park Field, 4 p.m. Street Complex, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. School), 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL @ Palmer, JV BASEBALL @ Gateway Regional BOYS LACROSSE @ Tues., May 21 BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. West Granby Jr./Sr. HS, 4 p.m. BASEBALL @ Pathfinder, St. Springfield, 6:15 p.m. Legion Field, 4 p.m. HS, 4 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS @ JV BASEBALL vs. Pope Mohawk Trail Regional HS, Joe’s Field, 7 p.m. Francis, 4 p.m. Wed., May 15 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Ware, 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL vs. Hampshire, JV SOFTBALL @ Palmer, Fri., May 24 JV SOFTBALL vs. JV BASEBALL @ Pathfinder 4 p.m. Legion Field, 4 p.m. Chicopee, Whitney Park, 4 HS, 4 p.m. JV BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. SOFTBALL @ Palmer HS, BASEBALL @ Pioneer Valley p.m. JV SOFTBALL vs. Ware, West Springfield, 5 p.m. 4 p.m. Christian Academy, Nathan Bill Park, 4 GIRLS LACROSSE vs. Littleville Elementary School, 4 GIRLS TENNIS vs. South Amherst-Pelham, Boardman p.m. Hadley, 5 p.m. p.m Field, 4:30 p.m.

2019 FUTURES LEAGUE SCHEDULE: Westfield Starfires *All games played at Bullens Field, Times TBD

Wed., May 29 Fri., June 14 Sun., June 30 Fri., July 19 Westfield Starfires @ Bristol Westfield Starfires @ North Shore Brockton @ Westfield Starfires Westfield Starfires @ Nashua Fri., May 31 Sat., June 15 Tues., July 2 Sat., July 20 Pittsfield @ Westfield Starfires Westfield Starfires @ Nashua North Shore @ Westfield Starfires Westfield Starfires @ Bristol Sat., June 1 Sun., June 16 Wed., July 3 Sun., July 21 Westfield Starfires @ Bristol Nashua @ Westfield Starfires Brockton @ Westfield Starfires Westfield Starfires @ Worcester Sun., June 2 Mon., June 17 Fri., July 5 Tues., July 23 Westfield Starfires @ Pittsfield Westfield Starfires @ Worcester North Shore @ Westfield Starfires Westfield Starfires @ North Shore Mon., June 3 Wed., June 19 Sat., July 6 Wed., July 24 Pittsfield @ Westfield Starfires Brockton @ Westfield Starfires Worcester @ Westfield Starfires Westfield Starfires @ Pittsfield Tues., June 4 Thurs., June 20 Sun., July 7 Thurs., July 25 Brockton @ Westfield Starfires Westfield Starfires @ Brockton Worcester @ Westfield Starfires Westfield Starfires @ Nashua Wed., June 5 Fri., June 21 Mon., July 8 Fri., July 26 Bristol @ Westfield Starfires Pittsfield @ Westfield Starfires Westfield Starfires @ Pittsfield Bristol @ Westfield Starfires Thurs., June 6 Sun., June 23 Tues., July 9 Sat., July 27 Westfield Starfires @ Worcester Bristol @ Westfield Starfires Bristol @ Westfield Starfires Worcester @ Westfield Starfires Fri., June 7 Mon., June 24 Wed., July 10 Mon., July 29 Westfield Starfires @ Nashua Worcester @ Westfield Starfires Nashua @ Westfield Starfires Westfield Starfires @ Pittsfield Sat., June 8 Tues., June 25 Thurs., July 11 Tues., July 30 Bristol @ Westfield Starfires Pittsfield @ Westfield Starfires Westfield Starfires @ Bristol North Shore @ Westfield Starfires Sun., June 9 Wed., June 26 Fri., July 12 Thurs., Aug. 1 Westfield Starfires @ North Shore Nashua @ Westfield Starfires Westfield Starfires @ Brockton Worcester @ Westfield Starfires Mon., June 10 Thurs., June 27 Sun., July 14 Fri., Aug. 2 Westfield Starfires @ Nashua Westfield Starfires @ Brockton Westfield Starfires @ Brockton Westfield Starfires @ Brockton Wed., June 12 Fri., June 28 Tues., July 16 Sat., Aug. 3 Westfield Starfires @ Pittsfield Westfield Starfires @ Worcester League All-Star Game @ Pittsfield Westfield Starfires @ Worcester Thurs., June 13 Sat., June 29 Thurs., July 18 Sun., Aug. 4 North Shore @ Westfield Starfires Nashua @ Westfield Starfires Westfield Starfires @ North Shore Pittsfield @ Westfield Starfires

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St. Mary’s third baseman Brady Collins makes a great defensive effort against Palmer. (Photo by Chris Putz) H.S. Roundup Continued from Page 9

coach Bob Eak: “We got behind early and could not catch up.” St. Mary’s Aidan Burke (2) scores against St. Mary’s baseball pitcher Hayden Lussier Westfield Tech fell to 6-3. Palmer. (Photo by Chris Putz) tosses a pitch. (Photo by Chris Putz)

BOYS LACROSSE Boss fires up St. John’s victory St. John’s 8, Westfield 6 Owen Boss scored a game-high four goals, and St. John’s held off Westfield at Roots Athletics Center. Nick Clausen had two goals for Westfield. Bombers’ Matt Bacon and Will Cameron each had a goal and an assist; Tyler Shrewsbury and Kris Meneses scored one goal apiece. St. Mary’s High School baseball head Westfield goalie Nick Mee finished with 14 coach Bill Lamirande watches Saints pitch- saves. er Hayden Lussier throw a pitch Thursday Despite the loss, several others made key at Palmer High. (Photo by Chris Putz) contributions for Westfield, including Gavin Carzello, who was all over the field on defense and in the clearing game; Meneses, who played aggressively on defense; and, Tyler 26-24, 22-25, 15-12 Shrewsbury and Aidan Boyle, who each made Holyoke went the distance, defeating several strong plays on defense. Southwick in five sets. Andy Brown (21 kills, 14 digs, 3 aces), Tyler Gellert (7 kills, 6 blocks), Nick Brown (32 assists), Grayson Poole (11 assists, 6 kills), and Mason Imbriglio Blanchard (30 digs) contributed for the Rams.

lifts Saints GIRLS LACROSSE St. Mary’s 11, Central 1 Aaron Blanchard scored seven goals to fuel St. Mary’s Jack Lamirande (3) tries to elude the tag at home plate Thursday at Palmer High St. Mary’s victory at Boardman Field. Golden Eagles School. (Photo by Chris Putz) Ed Towers (1 goal, 2 assists), Evan Ploof (2 goals), and Alex Pallante (1 goal) also contrib- uted for the Saints. down Saints St. Mary’s goalies Jeremy Hoar (4 saves), Central 14, St. Mary’s 2 Colin Ramos (6 saves), and Griffin Wheelock The Golden Eagles put together a 6-0 lead (1 save) combined to allow just one goal. before the half, and soared past the Saints Putz’s Ultimate (1-9, 0-5). BOYS VOLLEYBALL St. Mary’s Katarzyna Wisnauckas scored two goals, Skyler Duda had one assist, April Warner (7 saves – 1st half) and Paighton sPorts Challenge Bombers Ramos (4 – 2nd half) combined for 11 saves, and Samantha Moran had two interceptions. sweep Falcons Westfield def. 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This contest is merely for entertainment purposes. It is not meant to promote or to facilitate gambling or illegal activity. PAGE 12 - FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS TV Sports Listings Dear Friday, May 3 COLLEGE SOFTBALL AUTO RACING 6 p.m. 3:30 p.m. SEC — Texas A&M at Tennessee FS1 — NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series: qualify- 7 p.m. Annie ing, Dover, Del. ESPN2 — Alabama at LSU 5 p.m. 8 p.m. FS1 — NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series: The SEC — South Carolina at Missouri By ANNIE LANE JEGS 200, Dover, Del. GOLF COLLEGE BASEBALL 12 p.m. 9 p.m. GOLF — PGA Tour Champions Golf: Insperity Invita- FS1 — Ohio State at Minnesota tional, first round, Houston, Texas Losing My Religion COLLEGE BEACH VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S) 2 p.m. Dear Annie: We raised our children in church, and then lost 10 a.m. GOLF — PGA Tour Golf: Wells Fargo Championship, our religion. There were so many reasons for that, but there’s no ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: USC vs. Stetson, Dual second round, Charlotte, N.C. going back to any church in the future. Part of our family, a very 1 6 p.m. 11 a.m. GOLF — LPGA Tour Golf: Mediheal Championship, small part, accepts this. But most have a problem with it. Adding ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: Pepperdine vs. LSU, second round, Daly City, Calif. insult to injury, we live in the Bible Belt, and having no religion Dual 2 12:30 a.m. (Saturday) is very suspect here. The political climate makes all of this even 12 p.m. GOLF — European Tour Golf: China Open, third round, more unbearable. ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: UCLA vs. Hawaii, Dual China We can’t leave; this is our home. We can’t express an opinion 3 HORSE RACING with some family members because we’d get disowned or 1 p.m. 12 p.m. ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: Florida State vs. Cal NBCSN — Kentucky Oaks Day: undercard races from shunned or both. Some of our relationships with close family Poly, Dual 4 Churchill Downs, Louisville, Ky. members have never been the same since we left church, which 2 p.m. 5 p.m. was many years ago. ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: loser of Dual 1 vs. loser NBCSN — Kentucky Oaks 145: The 145th Kentucky All of this only reinforces our decision. Who wants anything of Dual 2, Dual 5 Oaks from Churchill Downs, Louisville, Ky. to do with this type of closed-mindedness? But we have tremen- 3 p.m. MLB BASEBALL dous guilt over raising our children in this way, and then walking ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: loser of Dual 3 vs. loser 2 p.m. away from it. Our only defense is that we were young and dumb of Dual 4, Dual 6 MLB — St. Louis at Chicago 4 p.m. 7 p.m. and didn’t think for ourselves until much later. We were obedi- ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: winner of Dual 1 vs. MLB — Washington at Philadelphia OR Atlanta at ent children. We did what we were told, and this is where we winner of Dual 2, Dual 7 Miami ended up. 5 p.m. NBA BASKETBALL Religion in the Bible Belt is more than belief; it’s a cultural ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: winner of Dual 3 vs. 8 p.m. inheritance. How do we move on and keep our roots, too? One winner of Dual 4, Dual 8 ESPN — NBA Playoff: Milwaukee at Boston, Eastern child is distant toward us, but the others are forgiving. It seems COLLEGE LACROSSE (MEN’S) Semifinals, Game 3 5 p.m. 10:30 p.m. like so much of our energy is focused on the distant child, rather CBSSN — Patriot League Tournament: Army vs. ESPN — NBA Playoff: Denver at Portland, Western than enjoying the others who get where we’re coming from and Loyola-Maryland, semifinal Semifinals, Game 3 feel as we do. We feel emotionally blackmailed by this child. 6 p.m. NHL HOCKEY I hope you can shed some light on this for me. I love life and ESPNU — Ivy League Tournament: Brown vs. Penn, 7 p.m. feel connected to the universe in so many ways. I just want to semifinal NBCSN — Stanley Cup Playoff: NY Islanders at Caro- spend the remainder of my time enjoying the journey, seeking 8 p.m. lina, East 2nd Round, Game 4 ways to help others and being truly present in the moment. CBSSN — Patriot League Tournament: Boston Univer- 9:30 p.m. sity vs. Lehigh, semifinal NBCSN — Stanley Cup Playoff: Dallas at St. Louis, Thank you, Annie! I love your column and your thoughtful 8:30 p.m. West 2nd Round, Game 5 advice. -- Ironically Blessed ESPNU — Ivy League Tournament: Cornell vs. Yale, SOCCER (MEN’S) Dear Ironically Blessed: You sound too blessed to be semifinal 2:30 p.m. stressed about what other people are thinking about you. COLLEGE LACROSSE (WOMEN’S) FS2 — Bundesliga: RB Leipzig vs. FSV Mainz When you raised your children, you did the best you could 5 p.m. 3 p.m. with what you thought was right at the time. Then you changed BTN — Big 10 Tournament: Penn State vs. Maryland, NBCSN — Premier League: Everton vs. Burnley semifinal TRACK AND FIELD your mind about what you thought was right for yourself and 7:30 p.m. 1 a.m. (Saturday) your family. The issue is not whether it was right or wrong to BTN — Big 10 Tournament: Michigan vs. Northwestern, NBCSN — IAAF Diamond League: season opener, raise your children in a church. The issue how to let go of this semifinal Qatar (taped) guilt and to give yourself a break about the choices you made in the past and instead focus on the choices you are making right now. Guilt and shame will not lead you to your goal of wanting to love the life you live. If you want to spend your time enjoying the journey and liv- At The Movies ing in the present moment, then continue focusing on the posi- tive and all the beauty of life. No matter what your religion, your goal of wanting to help others is commendable. Even though it is painful that one of your children is distant Peter Mayhew, Chewbacca in from you now, continue to show your child compassion and love. Hopefully, he or she will come around. In the words of Theodor Seuss Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, “Be who you are and say what you feel, because in the end those who the ‘Star Wars’ films, dies at 74 matter don’t mind and those who mind don’t matter.” By ANDREW DALTON Twitter that he was “the gentlest of decades of his life in the United States, “Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie” is Associated Press giants — A big man with an even bigger and he became a U.S. citizen in 2005. out now! Annie Lane’s debut book -- featuring favorite columns LOS ANGELES (AP) — Peter heart who never failed to make me The 200-plus-year-old character on love, friendship, family and etiquette -- is available as a Mayhew, the towering actor who smile & a loyal friend who I loved whose suit has been compared to an paperback and e-book. Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com donned a huge, furry costume to give dearly. I’m grateful for the memories ape, a bear, and Bigfoot, and wore a for more information. Send your questions for Annie Lane to life to the rugged-and-beloved character we shared & I’m a better man for just bandolier with ammunition for his laser [email protected]. of Chewbacca in the original “Star having known him.” rifle, was considered by many to be one Wars” trilogy and two other films, has Born and raised in England, Mayhew of the hokier elements in the original died, his family said Thursday. had appeared in just one film and was “Star Wars,” something out of a more HINTS FROM HELOISE Mayhew died at his home in north working as a hospital orderly in London low-budget sci-fi offering. Texas on Tuesday, according to a family when George Lucas, who shot the first The films themselves seemed to Should my ride be electric? Dear Heloise: My husband wants to get an statement. He was 74. No cause was film in England, found him and cast acknowledge this. ELECTRIC CAR now that we have a new given. him in 1977′s “Star Wars.” “Will somebody get this big walking baby. He feels an electric car is safer than a As Chewbacca, known to his friends Lucas chose quickly when he saw carpet out of my way?!” Carrie Fisher, gas-powered vehicle. So, are electric cars safer as Chewie, the 7-foot-3 Mayhew was a Mayhew, who liked to say all he had to as Princess Leia, says in the original than gasoline-powered cars? -- Bayleigh H., fierce warrior with a soft heart, loyal do to land the role was stand up. “Star Wars.” It was one of the big laugh Yarmouth, Maine sidekick to Harrison Ford’s Han Solo, “Peter was a wonderful man,” Lucas lines of the film, as was Ford calling Bayleigh, gasoline is a flammable sub- and co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon. said in a statement Thursday. “He was Chewie a “fuzzball” in “The Empire stance, so of course the risk of fire is a possi- Mayhew went on to appear as the the closest any human being could be to Strikes Back.” bility after an accident. Electric cars are fairly Wookiee in the 2005 prequel “Revenge a Wookiee: big heart, gentle nature ... But Chewbacca would become as new, but the data available at this time seems of the Sith” and shared the part in and I learned to always let him win. He enduring an element of the “Star Wars” to indicate that they are less likely to explode or catch fire. The 2015′s “The Force Awakens” with actor was a good friend and I’m saddened by galaxy as any other character, his roar National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rates car safety in Joonas Suotamo, who took over the role his passing.” — which according to the Atlantic a series of simulated tests. Electric cars have done well in these in subsequent films. From then on, “Star Wars” would magazine was made up of field record- tests. They also have a lower center of gravity, which means they “Peter Mayhew was a kind and gentle become Mayhew’s life. He made con- ings of bears, lions, badgers and other are less likely to roll over. If you are considering an electric car, I man, possessed of great dignity and stant appearances in the costume in animals — as famous as any sound in urge you to carefully research your choices. -- Heloise noble character,” Ford said in a state- commercials, on TV specials and at the universe. WHERE TO GO FIRST? ment Thursday. “These aspects of his public events. The frizzy long hair he “Chewbacca was an important part of Dear Heloise: I just finished college, and I want to do some trav- own personality, plus his wit and grace, had most of his adult life made those the success of the films we made togeth- eling. Where should I start? -- Mike R., Greenville, N.C. he brought to Chewbacca. We were who saw him in real life believe he was er,” Ford said in his statement. Mike, first, make a list of places you’d like to see: Hong Kong, partners in film and friends in life for Chewbacca, along with his stature. Mayhew is the third major member of Hawaii, Peru, etc. This will be your bucket list. You can add to it or delete places that no longer interest you. Next, investigate the over 30 years and I loved him... My His height, the result of a genetic dis- the original cast to die in recent years. places you want to see first. Go online and look for travel sites, thoughts are with his dear wife Angie order known as Marfan syndrome, was Fisher and R2-D2 actor Kenny Baker travel newsletters and bloggers who have been places. Read all that and his children. Rest easy, my dear the source of constant health complica- died in 2016. you can about the place you’re traveling to and, if possible, learn friend.” tions late in his life. He had respiratory Mayhew’s family said he was active some of the language before you go. -- Heloise Mayhew defined the incredibly well- problems, his speech grew limited and with various nonprofit groups and SLUG SALOON known Wookiee and became a world- he often had to use scooters and wheel- established the Peter Mayhew Dear Heloise: I had a difficult time with slugs and snails in my famous actor for most of his life without chairs instead of walking. Foundation, which is devoted to allevi- garden. A neighbor told me to bury a pie tin so that the edge of the speaking a word or even making a His family said his fighting through ating disease, pain, suffering and the tin is level with the ground, then fill the tin with beer. It works! I sound — Chewbacca’s famous roar was that to play the role one last time in financial toll from traumatic events. set it in my garden and overnight it killed about a dozen slugs and the creation of sound designers. “The Force Awakens” was a triumph. The family asked that in lieu of flowers, a couple of snails. -- Holly D. in San Antonio “He put his heart and soul into the Even after he retired, Mayhew served friends and fans donate to the founda- SEND A GREAT HINT TO: role of Chewbacca and it showed in as an adviser to his successor Suotamo, tion. Heloise every frame of the films,” the family a former Finnish basketball player who Mayhew is survived by his wife, P.O. Box 795001 statement said. “But, to him, the ‘Star told The Associated Press last year that Angie, and three children. A private San Antonio, TX 78279-5001 Wars’ family meant so much more to Mayhew put him through “Wookiee service will be held June 29, followed Fax: 1-210-HELOISE him than a role in a film.” boot camp” before he played the role in by a public memorial in early December Email: [email protected] Mark Hamill, who played Luke “Solo.” at a Los Angeles “Star Wars” conven- Skywalker alongside Mayhew, wrote on Mayhew spent much of the last tion.

In this Dec. 14, 2015, file photo, Peter Mayhew arrives at the world premiere of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in Los Angeles. Mayhew, who played the rugged, beloved and furry Wookiee Chewbacca in the “Star Wars” films, has died. Mayhew’s family said in a state- ment that he died at his home in Texas on Friday, April, 26, 2019. He was 74. No cause was given. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/ Invision/AP, File) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 - PAGE 13

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for May 3, 2019: This year, you go your own way. If single, you might be attracted to a new and dif- ferent type of person. Explore this option, but don’t commit quickly. If you’re at- tached, you and your partner benefit from spending time together as a couple. Learn to avoid power plays or demands. Respect your differences. A fellow TAURUS un- DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker derstands you well. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Use the daylight hours to the max. On some level, you might feel re- strained but nothing like you could later in the evening. An authority figure could come down hard on you, yet your vision is far broader than this other party’s. To- night: Time to escape work. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) SCARY GARY Mark Buford HHHHH You might debate the pros and cons of a decision, but for now, you won’t see a resolution. You don’t need to share all your feelings or all the information that you have. When you decide to focus on another matter, a new beginning becomes possible. Tonight: Go for fun. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH Emphasize a meeting and the pos- sibility of achieving far more than you thought possible. You finally see that as- sociates are more or less on the same page. Crosswords You might want to move quickly, but take your time; work through each issue. To- night: Where the action is. DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You’re emotionally in control and you know what you want. A boss or elder could test your limits. You’ll listen to this person, but listen more to a group of friends who act in a certain manner. If possible, schedule a late lunch meeting. Tonight: Ease into Friday night. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Reach out to your friends and loved ones. You might want to approach a situation differently than you have before. A boss or higher-up would certainly pre- fer a more conservative path. You know Mastroianni and Hart what you want, but weigh your approach B.C. carefully. Tonight: A force to be dealt with. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH One-on-one relating helps you gain a stronger long-term plan. Remain secure. Recognize your abilities; use them well. Take some time at home in order to evaluate your long-term needs. Tonight: As you like it. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Others reveal far more than you realize. At first, you could feel ill at ease, but you’ll recognize the importance of continuing as you have. One-on-one re- lating is highlighted; you open up to a new way of thinking. Your words have ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie far more impact than you’re aware of. To- night: Hang out with a work buddy. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Take your time when making decisions that could apply to a work- or health-related matter. A power play or fast change of pace could anchor you quickly. You opt to let another party carry the weight of responsibility. Decide to let this person make decisions. Tonight: Go with an enticing invitation. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Your creativity surges forth and allows more openings and conversations. You’ll speak your mind; others will as well. ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett Eye the long-run implications of con- tinuing as you have. You might opt for a change or a slight variation. Tonight: Out with the gang. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You could be more forthright about your feelings but feel somewhat restricted. You’d like to say more of what you think and feel, but not at this time or in this space. You have a sense that pro- ceeding as you are will give you the best landing. Tonight: Let the good times roll. Cryptoquip AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You’re coming from a centered space. During the day, discussions are ani- ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe mated. You could find out a lot about what others want to happen. As the day ends, you have a lot to consider. Tonight: Head home early. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHHH Get to the bottom of a prob- lem. For a while, you’ve felt a lack of con- trol but managed to keep your finances steady. A boss or higher-up likes how you present yourself. Tonight: Flow with the unexpected. BORN TODAY Singer/songwriter Bing Crosby (1903), singer Frankie Valli (1934), singer/per- former James Brown (1933) PAGE 14 - FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS

NBA Playoff GLANCE FIRST ROUND Boston 104, Indiana 96 Thursday, April 25 Denver at Portland, 10:30 p.m. (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Oklahoma City 120, Portland 108 San Antonio 120, Denver 103 Saturday, May 4 Saturday, April 13 Saturday, April 20 Friday, April 26 Golden State at Houston, 8:30 p.m. Brooklyn 111, Philadelphia 102 Philadelphia 112, Brooklyn 108 Golden State 129, L.A. Clippers 110, Sunday, May 5 Orlando 104, Toronto 101 Denver 117, San Antonio 103 Golden State wins series 4-2 Toronto at Philadelphia, 3:30 p.m. Golden State 121, L.A. Clippers 104 Milwaukee 119, Detroit 103 Saturday, April 27 Denver at Portland, 7 p.m. San Antonio 101, Denver 96 Houston 104, Utah 101 Denver 90, San Antonio 86, Monday, May 6 Sunday, April 14 Sunday, April 21 Denver wins series 4-3 Milwaukee at Boston, 7 p.m. Boston 84, Indiana 74 Boston 110, Indiana 106, CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS Golden State at Houston, 9:30 p.m. Portland 104, Oklahoma City 99 Boston wins series 4-0 (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Tuesday, May 7 Milwaukee 121, Detroit 86 Golden State 113, L.A. Clippers 105 Saturday, April 27 Philadelphia at Toronto, 8 p.m. Houston 122, Utah 90 Toronto 107, Orlando 85 Toronto 108, Philadelphia 95 Portland at Denver, 10:30 p.m. Monday, April 15 Portland 111, Oklahoma City 98 Sunday, April 28 Wednesday, May 8 Philadelphia 145, Brooklyn 123 Monday, April 22 Boston 112, Milwaukee 90 Boston at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. L.A. Clippers 135, Golden State 131 Milwaukee 127, Detroit 104, Golden State 104, Houston 100 x-Houston at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 Milwaukee wins series 4-0 Monday, April 29 Thursday, May 9 Toronto 111, Orlando 82 Utah 107, Houston 91 Philadelphia 94, Toronto 89 x-Toronto at Philadelphia, 3:30 p.m. Denver 114, San Antonio 105 Tuesday, April 23 Denver 121, Portland 113 x-Denver at Portland, TBD Portland 114, Oklahoma City 94 Toronto 115, Orlando 96, Tuesday, April 30 Friday, May 10 Wednesday, April 17 Toronto wins series 4-1 Milwaukee 123, Boston 102, series tied 1-1 x-Milwaukee at Boston, TBD Boston 99, Indiana 91 Philadelphia 122, Brooklyn 100, Golden State 115, Houston 109, x-Golden State at Houston, TBD Milwaukee 120, Detroit 99 Philadelphia wins series 4-1 Golden State leads series 2-0 Sunday, May 12 Houston 118, Utah 98 Denver 108, San Antonio 90 Wednesday, May 1 x-Philadelphia at Toronto, TBD Thursday, April 18 Portland 118, Oklahoma City 115, Portland 97, Denver 90, series tied 1-1 x-Houston at Golden State, TBD Philadelphia 131, Brooklyn 115 Portland wins series 4-1 Thursday, May 2 x-Portland at Denver, TBD San Antonio 118, Denver 108 Wednesday, April 24 Philadelphia 116, Toronto 95, Philadelphia Monday, May 13 Golden State 132, L.A. Clippers 105 Houston 100, Utah 93, leads series 2-1 x-Boston at Milwaukee, TBD Friday, April 19 Houston wins series 4-1 Friday, May 3 Toronto 98, Orlando 93 L.A. Clippers 129, Golden State 121 Milwaukee at Boston, 8 p.m.

MLB Expanded Standings

AMERICAN LEAGUE AMERICAN LEAGUE NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division Wednesday’s Games Wednesday’s Games W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Boston 7, Oakland 3 Pittsburgh 7, Texas 5 Tampa Bay 20 11 .645 — — 6-4 W-1 9-7 11-4 Kansas City 3, Tampa Bay 2, 1st game Arizona 3, N.Y. Yankees 2 New York 17 13 .567 2½ — 7-3 L-2 8-7 9-6 Pittsburgh 7, Texas 5 Chicago Cubs 11, Seattle 0 Toronto 14 17 .452 6 3 5-5 L-3 7-8 7-9 Arizona 3, N.Y. Yankees 2 Philadelphia 7, Detroit 3 Baltimore 5, Chicago White Sox 4, 1st game St. Louis 5, Washington 1 Boston 14 18 .438 6½ 3½ 5-5 L-1 8-7 6-11 Kansas City 8, Tampa Bay 2, 2nd game Cincinnati 1, N.Y. Mets 0 Baltimore 11 21 .344 9½ 6½ 3-7 L-1 3-10 8-11 Chicago Cubs 11, Seattle 0 Miami 4, Cleveland 2 Central Division Philadelphia 7, Detroit 3 Atlanta 5, San Diego 1 W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Miami 4, Cleveland 2 Colorado 11, Milwaukee 4 Minnesota 19 10 .655 — — 7-3 W-2 11-5 8-5 Minnesota 6, Houston 2 San Francisco 2, L.A. Dodgers 1 Cleveland 16 13 .552 3 — 4-6 L-1 7-4 9-9 Chicago White Sox 7, Baltimore 6, 2nd game Thursday’s Games Chicago 14 15 .483 5 2 6-4 W-2 8-7 6-8 L.A. Angels 6, Toronto 3 San Diego 11, Atlanta 2 Detroit 13 15 .464 5½ 2½ 4-6 L-1 6-5 7-10 Thursday’s Games N.Y. Mets 1, Cincinnati 0 Kansas City 11 21 .344 9½ 6½ 4-6 L-1 8-11 3-10 Minnesota 8, Houston 2 Colorado 11, Milwaukee 6 West Division Tampa Bay 3, Kansas City 1 Washington 2, St. Louis 1 Chicago White Sox 6, Boston 4 Friday’s Games W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away L.A. Angels 6, Toronto 2 St. Louis (Flaherty 3-1) at Chicago Cubs Houston 18 14 .563 — — 5-5 L-2 10-3 8-11 Friday’s Games (Hendricks 1-4), 2:20 p.m. Seattle 18 15 .545 ½ — 3-7 L-4 7-11 11-4 Minnesota (Gibson 2-0) at Oakland (Anderson 3-2) at Pittsburgh Texas 14 15 .483 2½ 2 3-7 L-2 10-6 4-9 N.Y. Yankees (Paxton 3-2), 7:05 p.m. (Musgrove 1-2), 7:05 p.m. Los Angeles 15 17 .469 3 2½ 6-4 W-4 11-7 4-10 Oakland (Anderson 3-2) at Pittsburgh (Musgrove 1-2), Washington (Hellickson 2-0) at Philadelphia (Eickhoff Oakland 14 19 .424 4½ 4 3-7 L-6 10-8 4-11 7:05 p.m. 1-1), 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (Glasnow 5-0) at Atlanta (Gausman 1-2) at Miami (Urena 1-4), 7:10 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE Baltimore (Straily 1-1), 7:05 p.m. San Francisco (Beede 0-0) at Cincinnati (Gray 0-4), WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM East Division Kansas City (Lopez 0-2) at Detroit (Boyd 2-2), 7:10 p.m. 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia 17 13 .567 — — 5-5 W-1 12-6 5-7 Seattle (Kikuchi 1-1) at N.Y. Mets (Matz 3-1) at Milwaukee (Gonzalez 0-0), New York 16 15 .516 1½ 1½ 5-5 W-1 7-8 9-7 Cleveland (Bieber 2-1), 7:10 p.m. 8:10 p.m. Toronto (Thornton 0-3) at Texas (Minor 3-2), 8:05 p.m. Arizona (Ray 1-1) at Colorado (Anderson 0-2), Atlanta 15 16 .484 2½ 2½ 4-6 L-1 10-10 5-6 Boston (Sale 0-5) at 8:40 p.m. Washington 13 17 .433 4 4 3-7 W-1 7-11 6-6 Chicago White Sox (Lopez 2-3), 8:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 1-0) at San Diego (Lauer 2-3), Miami 9 21 .300 8 8 4-6 W-1 6-12 3-9 Saturday’s Games 10:10 p.m. Central Division Minnesota (Odorizzi 3-2) Saturday’s Games W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away at N.Y. Yankees (Happ 1-2), 1:05 p.m. St. Louis (Wacha 2-0) at Chicago Cubs (Darvish 2-3), St. Louis 20 11 .645 — — 8-2 L-1 12-4 8-7 Kansas City (Bailey 2-3) at Detroit (Ross 1-3), 4:10 p.m. 4:05 p.m. Chicago 16 12 .571 2½ — 7-3 W-4 7-4 9-8 Seattle (Leake 2-3) Atlanta (Soroka 2-1) at Miami (Richards 0-4), 6:10 p.m. Milwaukee 17 16 .515 4 1½ 4-6 L-2 10-8 7-8 at Cleveland (Carrasco 2-3), 4:10 p.m. Oakland (Bassitt 1-0) at Pittsburgh (Williams 1-1), Pittsburgh 14 14 .500 4½ 2 2-8 W-2 6-7 8-7 Oakland (Bassitt 1-0) 7:05 p.m. Cincinnati 13 18 .419 7 4½ 5-5 L-1 7-6 6-12 at Pittsburgh (Williams 1-1), 7:05 p.m. Washington (Corbin 2-1) at Philadelphia (Arrieta 4-2), West Division Tampa Bay (TBD) at Baltimore (Bundy 0-4), 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Wheeler 2-2) at Milwaukee (Gonzalez 0-0), W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Boston (Rodriguez 2-2) at Chicago White Sox (Banuelos 2-0), 7:10 p.m. 7:10 p.m. Los Angeles 20 13 .606 — — 6-4 L-1 12-4 8-9 Houston (Miley 1-2) vs. L.A. Angels (Cahill 1-2) at San Francisco (Rodriguez 3-3) at Cincinnati (Roark Arizona 18 13 .581 1 — 7-3 W-2 7-7 11-6 Monterrey, 7:10 p.m. 1-1), 7:10 p.m. San Diego 18 14 .563 1½ — 7-3 W-1 7-8 11-6 Toronto (TBD) at Texas (Lynn 3-2), 8:05 p.m. Arizona (Weaver 2-1) at Colorado (Freeland 2-4), Colorado 15 17 .469 4½ 3 6-4 W-2 5-7 10-10 8:10 p.m. San Francisco 13 18 .419 6 4½ 5-5 W-1 7-9 6-9 L.A. Dodgers (Hill 0-0) at San Diego (Lucchesi 3-2), 8:40 p.m.

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All Times EDT Vegas 5, San Jose 0 Columbus 3, Boston 2, 2OT FIRST ROUND Wednesday, April 17 Sunday, April 28 (Best-of-7) Boston 6, Toronto 4 Carolina 2, N.Y. Islanders 1 Wednesday, April 10 Dallas 5, Nashville 1 Colorado 4, San Jose 3 Columbus 4, Tampa Bay 3 Colorado 3, Calgary 2, OT Monday, April 29 N.Y. Islanders 4, Pittsburgh 3, OT Thursday, April 18 St. Louis 4, Dallas 3 St. Louis 2, Winnipeg 1 Carolina 2, Washington 1 Tuesday, April 30 Dallas 3, Nashville 2 St. Louis 3, Winnipeg 2 Columbus 2, Boston 1 San Jose 5, Vegas 2 San Jose 5, Vegas 2 San Jose 4, Colorado 2 Thursday, April 11 Friday, April 19 Wednesday, May 1 Toronto 4, Boston 1 Toronto 2, Boston 1 Carolina 5, N.Y. Islanders 2, Carolina leads series 3-0 Washington 4, Carolina 2 Colorado 5, Calgary 1, Colorado wins series 4-1 Dallas 4, St. Louis 2, series tied 2-2 Calgary 4, Colorado 0 Saturday, April 20 Thursday, May 2 Friday, April 12 Dallas 5, Nashville 3 Boston 4, Columbus 1, series tied 2-2 Columbus 5, Tampa Bay 1 St. Louis 3, Winnipeg 2, St. Louis wins series 4-2 Colorado 3, San Jose 0, series tied 2-2 N.Y. Islanders 3, Pittsburgh 1 Washington 6, Carolina 0 Friday, May 3 St. Louis 4, Winnipeg 3 Sunday, April 21 Dallas at St. Louis, 9:30 p.m. Vegas 5, San Jose 3 Boston 4, Toronto 2 N.Y. Islanders at Carolina, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 13 San Jose 2, Vegas 1, 2OT Saturday, May 4 Washington 4, Carolina 3, OT Monday, April 22 Columbus at Boston, 7:15 p.m. Nashville 2, Dallas 1, OT Carolina 5, Washington 2 Colorado at San Jose, 10 p.m. Boston 4, Toronto 1 Dallas 2, Nashville 1, OT, Dallas wins series 4-2 Sunday, May 5 Colorado 3, Calgary 2, OT Tuesday, April 23 St. Louis at Dallas, 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14 Boston 5, Toronto 1, Boston wins series 4-3 x-Carolina at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. N.Y. Islanders 4, Pittsburgh 1 San Jose 5, Vegas 4, OT, San Jose wins series 4-3 Monday, May 6 Columbus 3, Tampa Bay 1 Wednesday, April 24 Boston at Columbus, TBA Winnipeg 6, St. Louis 3 Carolina 4, Washington 3, 2OT, Carolina wins series 4-3 San Jose at Colorado, TBA Vegas 6, San Jose 3 CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS Tuesday, May 7 Monday, April 15 (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) x-Dallas at St. Louis, TBA Toronto 3, Boston 2 Thursday, April 25 x-N.Y. Islanders at Carolina, TBA Carolina 5, Washington 0 Boston 3, Columbus 2, OT Wednesday, May 8 Nashville 3, Dallas 2 St. Louis 3, Dallas 2 x-Columbus at Boston, TBA Colorado 6, Calgary 2 Friday, April 26 x-Carolina at N.Y. Islanders, TBA Tuesday, April 16 Carolina 1, N.Y. Islanders 0, OT x-Colorado at San Jose, TBA Columbus 7, Tampa Bay 3, Columbus wins series 4-0 San Jose 5, Colorado 2 N.Y. Islanders 3, Pittsburgh 1, N.Y. Islanders wins series 4-0 Saturday, April 27 Winnipeg 2, St. Louis 1, OT Dallas 4, St. Louis 2

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