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JOHN STEINBECK Low of 55. www.thewestfieldnews.com VOL.Fatal 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 School redistricting 75 cents accident in and design plans Southwick presented at By Greg Fitzpatrick Correspondent SOUTHWICK – A fatal car crash School Committee occurred in Southwick on Monday morn- Jane Sakiewicz, personnel By Amy Porter Westfield Fire Chief ing. The Southwick Police Department director for the City of Westfield. Correspondent Mary Regan received a report at about 5 a.m. of a sin- (Photo by Amy Porter) WESTFIELD – The transition team that has been working since gle motor vehicle accident on Feeding September on redistricting gave presentations at Monday’s School Hills Road, near the area of Great Brook Committee meeting on the plans for the K-4 elementary schools, the Drive. 5-6 intermediate school and the 7-8 middle school. Attendance at Once arriving on scene, first responders City weighs options the meeting was largely made up of transition committee members discovered that the vehicle left the road- and staff, with some parents in attendance. There will be an oppor- way and struck a tree on the north side of tunity for public comment on the plans at a joint educational plan- Feeding Hills Road, going across both ning and curriculum sub-committee meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at lanes of travel. to replace fire chief a location to be announced. The operator of the vehicle was trans- By Dan Desrochers Westfield Public Schools Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski ported to Baystate Hospital in Springfield Correspondent introduced Chief Financial Officer Ronald R, Rix and Transportation and suffered minor injuries. The passen- WESTFIELD—With the anticipated retirement of Westfield Fire Director Pamela Kotarski to talk about the K-4 plan. Rix said they ger in the front seat was transported to Chief Mary Regan, the Westfield Fire Commission made a decision on considered contracting out the redistricting of students returning Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield. how they would determine who would be appointed to the position. from Russell Elementary, but found it to be too expensive and Southwick Police later received a report Regan is expected to retire in July of this year, which is one of sev- instead worked on it in house, with a goal of keeping it “realistic, from Noble that the passenger had died. eral retirements expected for the department in 2018. The city must take simple and cost-effective.” He also said they were looking at a long- Southwick Police Sgt. Thomas Krutka steps to fill the position, and, following a Fire Commission meeting term solution and not a quick fix. told the Westfield News that the identities yesterday, it was determined that, pending funding, the commission The first decision made by the team was to keep the Russell stu- of the people are currently being withheld would seek candidates through an assessment center. The decision dents together by sending all 128 to Highland Elementary School during the active investigation by comes after the state removed the fire chief examination from civil ser- next year. Massachusetts State Police and Sgt. Brad vice last year. In addition, changes were made to the English language learner Fisk of the Southwick Police Department. The assessment center option would keep the position within the groups, with ELL students consolidating into two schools, Highland Krutka did say that officers on the scene state’s Human Resources Department (HRD) civil service program. and Munger Hill. ELL students from Highland and Franklin (82 initially believed that black ice on the However, this option could also cost the city between $9,000 to $10,000 students) will go to Highland, and ELL students from Abner Gibbs, roadway contributed to the accident, but Munger Hill, Paper Mill and Southampton Road (58 students) to the official cause hasn’t been determined. See Fire Chief, Page 3 Munger Hill. Rix said there will be duplicate programs at both schools. He also said students are still arriving from Puerto Rico, so they do not know exactly how many students they will have. Rix said they don’t expect changes in special services programs for students. Another change will be for the 33 students living in the Mechanic Cause of fire Street area who will go to Abner Gibbs next year. He said the Mechanic Street students would be going to the new elementary school currently planned for Ashley Street; this way, all students in determined Abner Gibbs and Franklin Avenue would go to the new school when it is built. By Dan Desrochers Busing for students is also a consideration. Right now, the district Correspondent has 29 buses which take three runs for the high school (A), middle WESTFIELD—The State Fire Marshal schools and St. Mary’s (B) and the elementary schools (C). He said has provided additional information on if they don’t make changes, they will need five additional buses for what caused the Kellogg Street fire last the B run, because 45 minutes is needed between runs. The team Friday. therefore is proposing extending the elementary school dismissal by According to the State Fire Marshal’s 15 minutes, which he said would save the district $265,000. He said Office, the blaze at the three-family home they are also planning to meet with St. Mary’s to discuss transporta- at 34 Kellogg St. was an electrical fire tion options. that involved a baseboard heater. Kotarski said she will be spending the week working with a pro- Previously, it was reported that the fire fessional group to project the changes in all of the runs. The morn- began on the third floor of the residence. ing is not a problem, because currently there is one hour between The fire occurred Friday, Feb. 2, short- the middle schools and elementary schools start time. “We need to ly after 3 a.m. Following the fire, a total finalize school times to determine transportation needs,” Rix said. of 12 people were displaced but no one Human Resources director Paula Ceglowski said the change in was reported injured and the occupants elementary school dismissal time is subject to negotiations. She said were able to get themselves out of the she has already set up a meeting next week to discuss redistricting structure, according to the Westfield Fire issues with unions. Department. Mayor Brian P. Sullivan said as difficult as it is on many levels, That included six occupants that were he appreciated the Russell Elementary students going as a group to on the third floor. Highland, and thinking ahead of the next redistricting for the new The damage reported by the Westfield school. Fire Department was estimated at $30,000 Next to present were Katherine Bourque, principal of North to $40,000. Middle School and WPS Director of Curriculum Susan Dargie, who The American Red Cross was helping The home at 34 Kellogg St. Westfield where an early Friday morning fire led the team for the grades 5-6 intermediate school, which will be those displaced following the fire. displaced 12. (Photo by Lynn Boscher) housed at NMS. “We are in the process of figuring out how to change the names of the schools. We’re trying to break the North-South thing,” Mayor Sullivan said before the presentation began. Bourque said the working team, comprised of administrators, Country Club property development moving forward faculty and parent representatives met ten times. “We did spend a

By Greg Fitzpatrick purchase plan. The developers See School Redistricting, Page 8 Correspondent have now decided to acquire SOUTHWICK – Almost two the Candlewood Inn Restaurant months ago, the Select Board property which is part of the chose not to exercise their right Southwick Country Club. of first refusal to purchase the Fiore said he isn’t planning to Southwick Country Club prop- keep the restaurant as a busi- erty on College Highway. As a ness, but will use the site for result of that decision, Richard other purposes. In explaining Fiore, vice president of Fiore the decision to acquire the Realty LLC, opted to acquire additional property, Fiore said the 110-acre property and they were not sure if having a develop single-family homes. restaurant right next to homes While Fiore said that it’s a that will be built is the most “long road” until the construc- appealing aspect to a potential tion for the development begins, homebuyer. the planning hasn’t stopped. In December of last year, Currently using a fourth set of Fiore said that they could be plans, Fiore said he could be building anywhere from 45-50 bringing the project to the housing units on the property, town’s Planning Board in the but recently noted he won’t be next couple of weeks. certain about that number until “I think we’re real, real, close he begins the process with the at this particular point to have Planning Board. linear plans,” he said. Along with receiving engi- Fiore, who is also the presi- neering assistance from R. dent and CEO of Comark Southwick Country Club. Levesque Associates, Fiore has Communications in Southwick, been in discussions with build- is focusing on creating a hous- “We’re hoping we come up with what is not just ers, real estate agents, and ing development to benefit the other interested parties about Christopher Rogers, administrator of student interventions and the best plan for us, but best for the town,” he said. South Middle School principal Paul Newton gave the report for community. Fiore has announced one change to the original future plans for the develop- ment. the grades 7-8 Middle School. PAGE 2 -TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS

1669 1770 1775 1775 1792 1783 1741 1780 1810 Westfield Southwick Huntington Granville Russell Chester Blandford Montgomery Tolland AROUND TOWN Submit your Around Town News to [email protected] Scholarship Humason Announces February Office Hours Irish Gala State Senator Don Humason announced today Highway Southwick, MA Feb. 25 to and Fellowship that he will be holding public office hours during Tuesday, February 27 – Montgomery Town February in cities and towns throughout the 2nd Hall 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM 161 Main Road Benefit Sisters Funds Available Hampden and Hampshire District. Senator Montgomery, MA The Horace Smith Fund, now in its Humason or his staff will be available at public All are welcome to visit and share their thoughts of St. Joseph 119th year, has scholarship and fel- office hours on the following dates: or concerns about state matters with Senator The Sisters of St. Joseph of lowship money available for gradu- Tuesday, February 13 – Granville Town Hall Humason and his staff. In addition to office hours Springfield will sponsor an Irish Gala ates of Hampden County public and 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM 707 Main Road Granville, throughout the district, Senator Humason and on Sunday, February 25, from 1:00 – private high schools. Scholarship MA staff are also available to meet with constituents 5:00 P.M. at the Castle of Knights, awards of $10,000 are distributed as Monday, February 26 – Westfield Athenaeum at the Senator’s district office, located at 64 1599 Memorial Drive, Chicopee. The $2,500 annually and renewable each 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Whitney Study 6 Elm Noble Street in Westfield. No appointment is fundraiser will include dancing, raffles, year until graduation. Fellowship Street Westfield, MA necessary, but calling ahead is recommended. food (warm corned beef sandwiches), awards of $12,000 are distributed as Monday, February 26 – Russel Council on Senator Humason’s District Office staff can be cash bar and music by the Andy Healy $4,000 annually and renewable for Aging 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM 65 Main Street reached at (413) 568-1366. Staff in his Boston Band with Mary Ward. Irish Soda two additional years. Students must Russell, MA Office can be reached at (617) 722-1415 for leg- Bread made by Sisters and friends will maintain at least a B average in col- Tuesday, February 27 – Southwick Council on islative matters. Senator Humason’s email address be sold. Proceeds will benefit the lege. Aging 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM 454 College is [email protected] Recipients are selected on a variety Sisters of St. Joseph. Tickets are $25 of criteria, including their college per person and are available at the entrance exam scores, class rank, Sisters of St. Joseph Congregational extra-curricular activities, financial Offices at 577 Carew St., Springfield need, recommendations, and a per- Huntington Council on during business hours. Contact Sr. sonal written account of why the Westfield Farmers’ Eleanor Harrington at (413) 536-0853 student feels deserving of financial Aging St. Valentine’s Event or email: EHarrington@ssjspringfield. assistance. Fellowship applicants Market Extended The Huntington Council on Aging is com or Marty Kearney (413) 522-0569 must also submit their transcripts The Westfield Farmers’ Market will have planning a St. Valentine’s Event of a for more information. and, if applicable, GRE or degree- three Winter Markets to be held inside the Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwich specific test scores. All recipients Church of the Atonement, 36 Court Street. The Buffet Luncheon on Thursday, February must be full-time students and resi- next date is February 10. The hours are 10 am 15th at 12:00 in Stanton Hall. There will Winter Olympics dents of Hampden County. to 3 pm. be a choice of two soups. Grilled cheese Completed applications must be As we have had all summer, we feature 25 to bar will include a variety of cheeses and Celebration for Teens received either electronically or be 30 local vendors and crafters selling all sorts of toppings. The luncheon is open to all mailed to The Horace Smith Fund at fresh produce and other products. There will Huntington residents. There is no cost at the SPL 1441 Main Street, Springfield, no also be music, thanks to a grant from the for seniors and veterans. All others by On Wednesday, February 7th at 3 PM later than March 1st. Applications Westfield Cultural Council. SNAP and HIP voluntary donation. To reserve a seat, teens in grades 7-12 are invited to come are available at local high school benefits are accepted, and we will match up to please call Helen at 413 512 5200, Jen at to the Southwick Public Library to cel- guidance offices, college financial $5.00 when SNAP tokens are purchased at the 413 512 5205, or Aimee at 413 512 5202 ebrate the 2018 Winter Olympics! Come aid offices, on-line at www. Market Table. For more information please by February 8th. Seating is limited and watch Cool Runnings (PG) and make an HoraceSmithFund.org or by phoning visit our web page at www.westfieldfarmers- by reservation only. Olympics-themed craft! Refreshments (413) 739-4222. market.net or call 562-5431 x101. will be served. Any questions? Visit the Library or call 413-569-1221.

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Tuesday, Feb. 6, the 37th day of 2018. There are 328 days left in the year.

n Feb. 6, 1778, during the American ard Nixon to be the first woman to head the Atomic Energy flattening dozens of homes in the South Pacific island chain. Revolutionary War, the United States won official Commission. Toy maker Hasbro Inc. announced that Monopoly fans had Orecognition and military support from France with voted online to add a cat token to the board game, replacing the signing of a Treaty of Alliance in Paris. In 1987, Wall Street Journal reporter Gerald Seib (syb) was the iron. released after being detained six days by Iran, accused of On this date: being a spy for Israel; Iran said the detention was a result of One year ago: In 1788, Massachusetts became the sixth state to ratify the misunderstandings. President Donald Trump accused the media of deliberately U.S. Constitution. minimizing coverage of the threat posed by the Islamic State In 1993, tennis Hall of Famer and human rights advocate group; the president did not immediately offer evidence to In 1899, a peace treaty between the United States and Arthur Ashe died in New York at age 49. support his claim, made during the new commander in Spain was ratified by the U.S. Senate. chief’s first visit to the headquarters of U.S. Central Com- In 1998, President Bill Clinton signed a bill changing the mand at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida. Irwin Corey, the In 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th president of the name of Washington National Airport to Ronald Reagan wild-haired comedian and actor known for his improvisa- United States, was born in Tampico, Illinois. Washington National Airport. Pop music star Falco, who tional riffs and nonsensical style who billed himself as “The had a 1986 hit with “Rock Me Amadeus,” died in a traffic ac- World’s Foremost Authority,” died in New York at age 102. In 1922, Cardinal Archille Ratti was elected pope; he took cident in the Dominican Republic; he was 40. Carl Wilson, a the name Pius XI. founding member of The Beach Boys, died in Los Angeles Today’s Birthdays: at age 51. Actor Rip Torn is 87. Actress Mamie Van Doren is 87. Ac- In 1933, the 20th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the tor Mike Farrell is 79. Former NBC News anchorman Tom so-called “lame duck” amendment, was proclaimed in effect Ten years ago: Brokaw is 78. Singer Fabian is 75. Actress Gayle Hunnicutt by Secretary of State Henry Stimson. At least 57 deaths were reported after two days of torna- is 75. Actor Michael Tucker is 74. Producer-director-writer does that plowed across Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky Jim Sheridan is 69. Actor Jon Walmsley is 62. Actress Kathy In 1943, a Los Angeles jury acquitted actor Errol Flynn of and Alabama. The Bush White House defended the use of Najimy is 61. Rock musician Simon Phillips (Toto) is 61. three counts of statutory rape. the interrogation technique known as waterboarding, saying Actor-director Robert Townsend is 61. Actor Barry Miller is it was legal - not torture as critics argued - and had saved 60. Actress Megan Gallagher is 58. Rock singer Axl Rose In 1952, Britain’s King George VI, 56, died at Sandringham American lives. The Phoenix Suns acquired Shaquille (Guns N’ Roses) is 56. Country singer Richie McDonald House in Norfolk, England; he was succeeded as monarch O’Neal in a stunning blockbuster deal that sent four-time All- is 56. Singer Rick Astley is 52. Rock musician Tim Brown by his 25-year-old elder daughter, who became Queen Eliz- Star Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks to the Miami Heat. (Boo Radleys) is 49. “Good Morning America” co-host Amy abeth II. Robach is 45. Actor Josh Stewart is 41. Actor Ben Lawson Five years ago: is 38. Actor Brandon Hammond is 34. Actress Crystal Reed In 1968, the Winter Olympic Games were opened in Greno- The U.S. Postal Service proposed eliminating Saturday mail (TV: “Teen Wolf”) is 33. Actress Alice Greczyn (GREH’- ble, France, by French President Charles de Gaulle. delivery, an announcement that immediately drew protests chihn) is 32. Actress Anna Diop is 30. Rhythm and blues from some lawmakers. At least nine people were killed by a singer/actress Tinashe is 25. In 1973, Dixy Lee Ray was appointed by President Rich- tsunami that smashed into villages in the Solomon Islands, THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 - PAGE 3

Teen After-school Hangout at the Fire Chief Southwick Public Library Continued from Page 1 Government Meetings Grades 7-12 can stop by the February Hangout at the Southwick Public Library on Wednesday, February 14th to run the one-day examination. from 2:30-3:30pm. Play a game on our new PS4 or Wii and According to the city’s Personnel Director Jane Sakiewicz, TUESDAY, FEB. 6 have a snack! At this month’s hangout we will be making the option chosen was one of two that the city had to replace Valentine’s Day themed tissue paper votives. For further the chief. information, please contact the reference desk at 413-569- The other option would be for the city to take the testing Huntington: 1221 ex.3. process out of civil service and the city’s hiring process would Council on Aging at 1 pm occur, according to a Dec. 11, 2017 article from The Westfield Historic Commission at 6:45 pm News. This would include posting the job for 30 days, accept- Huntington Council on Aging Bus Trip ing applications, then creating a pre-screening panel to rank The Huntington Council on Aging is planning a trip to the candidates. Currently, the city’s police department utilizes this Westfield: 2018 Boston Flower Show on Thursday, March 15, 2018. process for their chief and captain positions. Planning Board at 7 pm We will depart from the Huntington Town Hall at 8 am and However, the assessment center option was the only option from Westfield at 8:30 am. To celebrate the change of sea- that the Fire Supervisor’s Association—the group that repre- sons from winter to spring, Boston annually hosts a mag- sents the deputy chiefs—acquiesced to following a meeting nificent horticultural exhibition. The 2018 Flower Show’s discussing the topic, according to Sakiewicz. special theme will be “Savoring Spring” which will be a Sakiewicz said there are two options available to select the WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7 veritable horticultural event, promoting the crusaders, inno- new chief. vative tools and lengendary plants helping to make us all “First is to remove the position from civil service, second is Blandford: champions in the battle for garden supremacy in the spring to have an assessment center, which the city would have to pay time! After the show we will stop at Vinezia Restaurant for,” she said. “The first option was presented to the deputy Board of Health Meeting at 7 pm with a choice of Chicken Parmesan, Steak Tips or Baked chiefs to see what their feelings were on it and it was received Finance Committee at 7 pm Haddock menu. We will arrive back about 5 pm. Travel with a negative response.” Sakiewicz said during the commission meeting yesterday Fire Department Meeting at 7 pm will be provided by Fox Tours Luxury Silver Fox Motor Planning Board Meeting at 7 pm Coach. Cost of the trip is $64 for Huntington residents and that she previously spoke with the city’s legal department and $84 all others. Payment due date is February 26th, 2018. To upon their advice it was suggested that the Supervisor’s reserve a seat, please call Helen at 413.512.5200 or Jen at Association consent to the decision. 413.512.5205. The position would be open to internal candidates within the department, which would be deputy chiefs. According to Fire Commission Chairman Albert Masciadrelli, the option of inter- MONDAY, FEB. 12 Scholarship and Fellowship Funds nal promotion was one that Mayor Brian Sullivan supported. According to Sakiewicz, in order to conduct the assessment Available center option, the city would pay the $9,000 to $10,000 cost to Granville: The Horace Smith Fund, now in its 119th year, has schol- host the one-day examination, which is the price for up to five Selectboard at 7 pm arship and fellowship money available for graduates of candidates to take the test. Assessors at 7:30 pm Hampden County public and private high schools. The department is expected to have four candidates sign up Scholarship awards of $10,000 are distributed as $2,500 for the examination, which is the minimum needed in order for annually and renewable each year until graduation. the assessment center testing to occur. Each candidate could Blandford: Fellowship awards of $12,000 are distributed as $4,000 Assessor’s Meeting at 6 pm annually and renewable for two additional years. Students See Fire Chief, Page 8 Conservation Commission at 6 pm must maintain at least a B average in college. Recipients are selected on a variety of criteria, including Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm their college entrance exam scores, class rank, extra-curric- Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm ular activities, financial need, recommendations, and a per- City Street Snow Parking Ban policy sonal written account of why the student feels deserving of The City Of Westfield has an on-street snow ban parking financial assistance. Fellowship applicants must also sub- policy during plowable snowstorms. Tolland: mit their transcripts and, if applicable, GRE or degree-spe- Motorists are not allowed to park on the city streets from Men’s Coffee at PSC Building at 7:45 am cific test scores. All recipients must be full-time students the beginning of a parking ban announcement until after the Board of Selectmen at 5 pm and residents of Hampden County. storm ceases and the plowing has been completed on the Completed applications must be received either electroni- streets. Announcement of a parking ban is done on the Local cally or be mailed to The Horace Smith Fund at 1441 Main Cable Access Channel 15, tv stations wwlp 22 and Southwick: Street, Springfield, no later than March 1st. Applications wgby 40 and the local radio stations, wmas, whyn, Board of Appeals Public Hearing at 7:15 pm are available at local high school guidance offices, college wnnz. financial aid offices, on-line at www.HoraceSmithFund.org When a parking ban is called motorists must obey the or by phoning (413) 739-4222. policy or they will be subject to towing and a parking viola- tion. When a snowstorm is anticipated to begin during the YMCA of Greater Westfield night, motorists who park their vehicles overnight on the Westfield Snow Removal “Chocolate, Chowder, street in front of their residence should move their vehicles off the street prior to retiring for the night. Ordinance Overview & Chili Cook Off Motorists who use the downtown core streets for business WESTFIELD — We are well into that time of year. It’s time once again to participate in the annual YMCA of parking during a snow ban must park in one of the city’s off- Several significant snowstorms have already graced our Greater Westfield “Chocolate, Chowder, & Chili Cook Off” street parking lots. The off-street lots are free during snow city this winter and we are not out of the woods yet. As fundraiser. The “Cook Off” date is Saturday March 3, 2018, bans from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. only. This action will allow the Westfield repeatedly turns into a winter wonderland our 11:30AM-1:30PM. Tickets will be sold at the Westfield streets to be plowed and prevent motorists from being towed streets and sidewalks are continuously blanketed with the YMCA in advance, in February, for $8.00; four for $30.00 and receiving parking violations. lovely white stuff. That’s when the calls begin about or $10.00 at the door. This year’s fundraiser will support the Motorists may call the following offices or go on the city’s unshoveled sidewalks. LiveStrong program. LiveStrongat the YMCA is a free website for confirmation of a parking ban. The ordinance 12-week exercise program for cancer survivors who are cur- • Parking Clerk-572-6202-Press 2 governing removal rently in or have completed treatment and are physically • Police Dept.-562-5411- Ext 8 of snow on sidewalks deconditioned. Developed by Stanford University, this spe- • Mayor-572-6201 can be found in chap- cially designed program has proven to help survivors regain • City Website - Cityofwestfield.Org ter 16-14 of strength, overcome fatigue, and enhance functional ability Announcement of a Parking Ban is reported by the follow- Westfield’s City to do everyday tasks. We’re welcoming chefs and owners ing: Ordinances. The who might be interested in promoting their business and • Local Cable Access Channel 15, short version of this cooking for a good cause. Chefs will have the opportunity • Tv Stations Wwlp 22, Cbs3, Abc40, & Fox6 ordinance is that if to showcase their cooking skills by cooking either a chili, • The Local Radio Stations there is a public side- chowder or a sweet chocolate delight. The chili and chow- • City Website - Cityofwestfield.Org walk which abuts der have to be cooked in a Board of Health approved property owned by kitchen. When registering, specify the exact name of each you, you are responsible for having the snow removed from dish in order for it to be printed in the right ballot category. that sidewalk within 24 hours of the completion of the Votes will be tallied by 1PM. The voting process is in the Massachusetts tax collections snowstorm. If the sidewalk cannot be completely cleared spirit of fun with the main goal of fundraising. The YMCA due to ice, you are responsible to “sprinkle… sand, saw- will provide the room, tables, and the paper goods. You may for January exceed expectation dust, or another suitable substance so that such sidewalk decorate your table with any business paraphernalia to help shall not be slippery.” Although this is not always the best BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts tax collections for January promote your business. Please reply as soon as possible to option, sometimes it is the only option. When officers are have come in above expectations. reserve a table at no cost, and have your name or restau- called to a complaint about a residence that has ice on the The total collected for the month topped $2.97 billion. rant’s name promoted. For more information, contact, sidewalk and it is completely covered with sand we have no That’s $158 million, or 5.6 percent, above the estimate and Cindy Agan at 568-8631 x323 Email:cagan@westfieldym- choice but to find that no violation exists. The penalty for $254 million, or 9.3 percent, more than the collections in ca.org not complying with this ordinance is $25 for each day that January 2017. it is not rectified. State Revenue Commissioner Christopher Harding says Landlords will sometimes put in their lease or rental nearly all of the above-benchmark performance in January agreements that tenants are responsible for snow removal in came in estimated payments, most of which were received in certain circumstances. If this is the case and snow is not the first few days of January. Police: Mother stabbed removed, a tenant may be in violation of their rental agree- He says the strength in this category is a continuation from ment, but ultimately the property owner, not the tenant, is December and is consistent with trends in other states. responsible and may receive a fine. 2 young sons to death Harding also says the strong performance in December and Please do all you can to have sidewalks abutting your BROCKTON, Mass. (AP) — Police have charged a January may be “borrowed” from future months and estimated property cleared within the 24 hour deadline. At best an Massachusetts woman with stabbing her two young chil- payment collection is likely to fall back to expectations unshoveled sidewalk is an inconvenience and at worst can dren to death in what prosecutors call a “heartbreaking through the end of the fiscal year at the end of June. crime.” be dangerous for pedestrians. Authorities discovered the children’s bodies Monday in a Brockton apartment after the mother asked a neighbor to call 911. Police say the children were two brothers ages 5 and 8, and they were killed sometime over the weekend. When it comes to 21st century multimedia platforms, “hyper local” is a Prosecutors say the woman has a third child who is safe. Authorities have not publicly identified the children. Hyper • Local term you hear a lot. The 43-year-old woman has been charged with murder. Her arraignment is scheduled for Tuesday in Brockton It’s not a new idea. In fact, The Westfield News has been providing District Court. readers with “hyper local” news coverage of Westfield, Southwick, and Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz says the Hilltowns all along. Television, radio and regional newpapers only an investigation into the woman’s motive is ongoing. provide fleeting coverage of local issues you care about. TV stations and big newspaper publishers, after years of cutbacks and mergers, frankly aren’t able to provide in-depth coverage of smaller markets anymore. Repairs after library flooding But, day in and day out, The Westfield News provides consistant estimated to cost $300K coverage of the stories you need to know about, that are important to LOWELL, Mass. 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PENNYSAVER PAGE 4 - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT House panel votes to release Democratic memo on Russia probe WASHINGTON (AP) — The House intelligence commit- tee voted unanimously Monday night to release a Democratic rebuttal to the GOP’s memo on the Russia investigation that President Donald Trump declassified last week. The document now goes to Trump, who has five days to decide whether to declassify it. The Democratic document aims to counter the Republican memo, which accuses the FBI and Justice Department of abusing their authority in monitoring a onetime Trump cam- paign associate. A White House spokesman said Trump would “consider” Call 572-3999 to leave your comment. the Democratic memo’s release just as he had the Republican document. Earlier Monday, Trump traded insults with the top Democrat To get the full effect of the PulseLine, on the intelligence panel, Rep. Adam Schiff of California. listen to the calls at thewestfieldnews.com Trump resorted to his occasional name-calling on Twitter, labeling Schiff “one of the biggest liars and leakers in Washington.” He added that Schiff “must be stopped.” A intelligence memo is photographed in Washington, Friday, Schiff quickly shot back: “Instead of tweeting false smears, Feb. 2, 2018. After President Donald Trump declassified the Will intelligence the American people would appreciate it if you turned off the memo, the Republican-led House Intelligence Committee TV and helped solve the funding crisis, protected Dreamers or released the memo based on classified information that alleges ... really anything else.” the FBI abused U.S. government surveillance powers in its agencies stop sharing White House spokesman Raj Shah took a more measured investigation into Russian election interference. (AP Photo/Susan approach, saying consideration of a release would “allow for Walsh) a legal review, national security review led by the White when asked whether his congressional staff members had with Congress? House counsel’s office.” communicated with the White House. He had previously House Speaker Paul Ryan has said he supports the release apologized for sharing with the White House secret intelli- WASHINGTON (AP) — Top intelligence and law enforce- of the Democrats’ memo, if sensitive intelligence information gence intercepts related to an investigation of Russian elec- ment officials warn that last week’s release of a congressional is removed. tion interference before talking to committee members. memo alleging FBI surveillance abuse could have wide- The Senate’s Democratic leader, Chuck Schumer of New Trump also praised Nunes in a separate tweet Monday, call- ranging repercussions: Spy agencies could start sharing less York, urged Trump to back the public release and said refus- ing him “a man of tremendous courage and grit, may someday information with Congress, weakening oversight. Lawmakers ing to do so would show the president’s intent to undermine be recognized as a Great American Hero for what he has will try to declassify more intelligence for political gain. the Russia investigation. exposed and what he has had to endure!” Confidential informants will worry about being outed on On Sunday, Republicans as well as Democrats said Trump The memo released Friday alleges misconduct on the part Capitol Hill. was wrong to assert that the GOP-produced memo cleared of the FBI and the Justice Department in obtaining a warrant The GOP-produced memo released last week contends that him in the Russia investigation. Special counsel Robert under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to monitor when the FBI asked a secret court for a warrant to do surveil- Mueller is investigating possible collusion between the former Trump campaign foreign policy adviser Carter Page lance on a former associate in then-candidate Donald Trump’s Trump 2016 presidential campaign and Russia as well as and his ties to Russia. Specifically, it takes aim at the FBI’s campaign, the bureau relied too heavily on a dossier compiled whether there have been efforts to obstruct the investigation. use of information from former British spy Christopher by an ex-British spy whose opposition research was funded Trump tweeted over the weekend that the memo “totally Steele, who compiled a dossier containing allegations of ties by Democrats. vindicates ‘Trump’ in probe” even as “the Russian Witch between Trump, his associates and Russia. Critics accuse Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., of abusing his Hunt goes on and on.” But that statement found no echo from The underlying materials that served as the basis for the power as chairman of the House intelligence committee to do four committee Republicans who appeared on the Sunday talk warrant application were not made public in the GOP memo. the president’s bidding and undermine the investigation into shows. Lawmakers also said the memo should not impede Even as Democrats described it as inaccurate, some whether any Trump campaign associates colluded with Mueller. Republicans quickly cited the memo — released over the Russian during the 2016 election. His office rebuts that claim, “I think it would be a mistake for anyone to suggest that the objections of the FBI and Justice Department — in their argu- saying the real abuse of power was using unverified informa- special counsel shouldn’t complete his work. I support his ments that Mueller’s investigation is politically tainted. tion bought and paid for by one political campaign to justify work. I want him to finish it. I hope he finishes it as quickly The memo’s central allegation is that agents and prosecu- government surveillance of former Trump campaign foreign as possible,” said Republican Rep. Chris Stewart of Utah. tors, in applying in October 2016 to monitor Page’s commu- policy adviser Carter Page. Schiff has branded the GOP memo “a political hit job” and nications, failed to tell a judge that the opposition research This isn’t the first time intelligence has been politicized. has questioned whether House Intelligence Committee that provided grounds for the FBI’s suspicion received fund- Both Democrats and Republicans used the release of the so- Chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif., had coordinated with the ing from Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign and the called torture report in late 2015 outlining the CIA’s detention White House in drafting the document seized on by the presi- Democratic National Committee. Page had stopped advising and interrogation program as political ammunition. In the dent to vent his grievances against the nation’s premier law the campaign sometime around the end of that summer. 1960s, while intelligence agencies warned that the Vietnam enforcement agencies. Steele’s research, according to the memo, “formed an War was being lost, the White House was telling the public “The goal here is to undermine the FBI, discredit the FBI, essential part” of the warrant application. But it’s unclear how the opposite. During the George W. Bush administration, discredit the Mueller investigation, do the president’s bid- much or what information Steele collected made it into the cherry-picked intelligence about Iraqi weapons of mass ding,” Schiff said. “I think it’s very possible his staff worked application, or how much has been corroborated. destruction fueled momentum for the U.S. invasion of Iraq. with the White House.” Republicans say a judge should have known that “political Former CIA Director Mike Hayden worries that the Nunes was asked during a Jan. 29 committee meeting actors” were involved in allegations that led the Justice memo’s release will damage congressional oversight and the whether he had coordinated the memo with the White House. Department to believe Page might be an agent of a foreign effectiveness of law enforcement. “As far as I know, no,” he responded, then refused to answer power — an accusation he has consistently denied. “We are chiseling away at processes and institutions on which we currently depend — and on which we will depend in the future,” said Hayden, who has worked for both Democratic and Republican administrations. Hayden, who also directed the National Security Agency, Government’s Role with Local Area Business wrote an op-ed in The Cipher Brief, an online newsletter By Norman Halls “Local governments do have avenues “The tax system funds routine expen- focused on intelligence issues, to urge Justice Department and Contributor open to them to become direct competi- ditures of the public sector, but how intelligence professionals to speak out. He wondered, though, At present, national and state govern- tors in their economic development pro- does a community build new founda- if they would, given Trump’s penchant for honoring loyalty. ments are stepping up the process of cess. Controlling growth is one such tions for development? Some have man- “A senior official in justice or a senior official in intelli- changing economic accountability to avenue. Few people have difficulty aged to shift assets into the social and gence needs to say, ‘We need to take a knee here. We need to the local level. “Knowledge gained thinking of reasons why at least some public domain in an era when privatiza- take a deep breath’” Hayden said. “What we are now doing is from local economic analysis will help forms of economic growth should be tion has been considered efficient and destroying the institutions we need to keep America safe.’” communities to control growth and controlled in their community. A dis- wise.” by H. Gunn at Cornell. Josh Campbell, a former supervisory special agent with the development in ways that benefit their tinction must be made between eco- Economically successful communi- FBI who investigated counterterrorism, recently resigned to social, political and economic welfare. nomic growth and economic develop- ties will hold competitive and compara- do just that. Partisan attacks undermine the agency and Supporting responsible local businesses ment. Growth implies more of the same. tive advantages over other economies, national security, according to Campbell, who said he dis- is imperative. Local firms circulate Development implies changing relation- though a single community rarely spe- agrees with colleagues who advised staying mum until the money in the community.” by H. Gunn ships between people and their environ- cializes in a particular industry. This current controversy passes. at Cornell. The effective cumulative ment, changing institutions, and even means that the community’s economy “FBI agents are dogged people who do not care about the impact of money at work in the commu- changing the criteria for what is consid- will be made of various industries that direction of political winds,” Campbell said in an editorial nity-is a well-known phenomenon. In ered good or bad in life.” by H. Gunn at will have different advantages and dis- published Feb. 2 in The New York Times. “But to succeed in addition, local firms are embedded in Cornell. advantages in the global marketplace. their work, they need public backing. Scorched-earth attacks the social fabric of the community and Local communities must develop “A strong majority of executives say from politicians with partisan goals now threaten that support, are not apt to leave the area for lower- more of a proactive awareness at an business must proactively and regularly raising corrosive doubts about the integrity of the FBI that wage parts of the country, or world. earlier stage of growth. Zoning, green- engage with government, even though could last for generations.” Retaining locally produced capital belts, and impact fees are all used by many find that dealing with government FBI director Christopher Wray and the second-ranking and increasing recirculation of money in local governments to constrain growth. is often frustrating and consider govern- official at the Justice Department, Rod Rosenstein, had urged the local economy are two key eco- Economic Development Commission ment officials to be uninformed about Trump to keep the memo classified and out of public view, nomic development strategies. The rea- inventiveness, e.g. attempts to keep the economics of their industries. Yet but the president declined. Last week, Trump attacked both son local government should be con- BOX STORE or a mall from locating in companies aren’t doing as much to agencies through his Twitter account, saying their leadership cerned about regional businesses is a community and other business that counter those problems as they could; and investigators had “politicized the sacred investigative taxes that will be gained from these may take space without any employees. for example, only a third say their com- process in favor of Democrats and against Republicans.” companies. When a business moves, The point is to be proactive, to plan for panies are “extremely” or “very effec- closes or downsize the region loses its the future so that growth can be chan- tive” at building strong relationships See Memo Wars, Page 5 income. neled to the greatest community benefit. with key government stakeholders. 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Sullivan Sue West, SVP Police say the crash happened around 8 a.m. Monday in WESTFIELD – “It is with Carson Gardner. heavy hearts that we share the Fire officials say eight students were onboard when the bus news of the passing of William BHN The Carson Center driver lost control and struck the home. No injuries were Joseph Sullivan, age 71, of reported, and the students eventually made their way to Westfield, Massachusetts, on Mental Health, Addictions school. January 30, 2018. and Developmental Services Homeowner Dan Fluet tells NECN-TV he was at work at William was born in the time of the crash. He says the bus crash has caused thou- Westfield, Massachusetts to Close to home sands of dollars in damages. the late Harold and Irene (Gareau) Sullivan. He worked An investigation into the crash is ongoing. for many years at Strathmore – International Paper. “I want to let you know William is survived by his wife, Melody (Stone) Sullivan where I was. I was at the bot- also of Westfield, Massachusetts, two sisters, Joan tom. My life was so small. (Sullivan) Rich of Port St. Lucie, Florida, and Elizabeth Depression robbed my early Police: Woman stole $850 painting Sullivan of Westfield, Massachusetts, along with many life. It robbed me of many nieces and nephews. William is also survived by a very years. But I can’t sit around from local gallery good friend, Genevieve Broderick of West Springfield, thinking about what I lost. I have today. EASTHAMPTON (AP) — Police have arrested a Massachusetts.There are no calling hours. Services will I did go to get help. I went to the Carson Center. I went Massachusetts woman they say stole an $850 painting from a be held privately and at the convenience of the family.” week after week and the doctor there told me that here I local gallery. was saying, ‘I want it! I want it. I want to live a different The Daily Hampshire Gazette reports that Carrie Hague, of life,’ but the truth is that medication was going to help me Easthampton, was arrested Sunday and charged with larceny just a little bit and the rest I was going to have to fight for. from a building. So I started with just a short walk. That’s what I prom- Easthampton police responded Sunday to a report of a sto- olice ogs ised my therapist and my psychiatrist. That I’d take a five len painting at the Nash Gallery. Police say the John Gnatek P L minute walk around my house. I had to get off the couch painting of a local ice cream parlor was valued at $850. and take that walk. Five minutes turned into ten minutes. WESTFIELD Investigators used surveillance video to identify a witness, Ten minutes turned into twenty. Twenty turned into a 5k and that witness led police to Hague’s home. Police say they Major crime and incident report walk. I joined a group called Couch to 5K and I did it. Monday, Jan. 29, 2018 recovered the painting from her home. They gave me this medal. An arraignment is scheduled for Monday in Northampton 9:58 a.m.: Accident, Main Street. Police received a report And there was more I needed to do. You know how of an accident. A 2002 Honda Civic and a 2008 Subaru District Court. It could not be determined if she has a lawyer. Forester were involved. Two people were reported injured and when people say something really bad—use really bad were transported to Baystate Noble Hospital via Westfield words about you, how that feels? I had that happen to me, Fire ambulance and personnel. Two tow trucks were also but also I was doing it to myself. I was telling myself all requested. kinds of negative things about myself. I say now that I was State, museum try to settle dispute 4:05 p.m.: Shoplifting, Main Street. Police received a Speaking Death to Myself. report of a person who had allegedly left with a store after not I had to learn to Speak Life to Myself. At first I couldn’t over Rockwell paintings speak the good words to myself out loud, because I didn’t’ properly paying for a carton of cigarettes. According to police, PITTSFIELD (AP) — Massachusetts Attorney General believe them. So I wrote them. I put a big sign in my hall a treasury check was allegedly used to pay for the item. Maura Healey’s office appears to be working with the that read “You are a Winner.” I’d see it every time I passed. Berkshire Museum to settle the question of whether the insti- After awhile I started to believe it. And then I felt it inside, tution can sell dozens of artworks, including two Norman in here. Now I Speak Life to Myself. Rockwell paintings. And I Speak Life to the people I help. I got a job at the The Berkshire Eagle reported Monday that the state and Carson Center. How ‘bout that? Couch to Employee! Court Logs the museum issued a public statement pledging cooperation. Representatives from Healey’s office and the museum say Words of LM by JAC Patrissi the two parties are “working together to resolve this matter, Westfield District Court recognizing our shared responsibility for the collection.” Jan. 29, 2018 The state still says the art can’t be sold, while the museum Randy C. Royland, 38, of 11 Old Farm Road, Westfield, says it has the right to sell the art to improve its finances and was arraigned on and had a charge of operating motor vehicle help fund a major renovation. with license suspended admission to sufficient facts found but The two sides hope to file a petition with the Supreme continued without a finding until April 27, 2018, with fees Judicial Court soon. Until a resolution is found, no art will assessed, brought by Westfield Police. be sold. Kalpit S. Patel, 27, of 50 Russell Road, Westfield, was released on his personal recognizance pending a March 9 hear- ing after being arraigned on charges of negligent operation of Westfield Gas + Electric is a proud supporter of motor vehicle and operating under influence of liquor or .08 Ships owned by fishing magnate percent, brought by Westfield Police. The Carson Center Lawrence M. Disco, 54, of 72 Essex St., Apt. 5, Holyoke, the ‘Codfather’ sink was held in lieu of $200 cash bail pending a March 6 hearing after being arraigned on charges of shoplifting +$100 by aspor- NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (AP) — Massachusetts authori- tation third or subsequent offense and trespass, brought by Sarah Gillett Services ties say two ships owned by the imprisoned fishing magnate Westfield Police. known as the Codfather have sunk. Christian R. Lent, 40, of 656 West Road, Westfield, was Accepting Grant Requests The New Bedford Fire Department says the fishing vessels released on his personal recognizance pending a March 9 hear- Dinah Jane and Nemesis sank early Monday morning. Sarah Gillett Services for the Elderly, Inc. is currently ing after being arraigned on a charge of resist arrest, brought by Officials say the vessels were part of Carlos Rafael’s fleet, accepting preliminary Grant Requests from non-profit organi- Westfield Police. and they will remain submerged until at least Tuesday when zations providing services to the elderly residents of the a proper lifting machine arrives. greater Westfield area. The filing deadline is March 1, 2018. The U.S. Coast Guard says both ships were tied to each Since the Sarah Gillett Trust was established in 1971, thou- other in the New Bedford Harbor. No one was on board at the Memo Wars sands of dollars have been awarded each year to those non- time of the sinking. Continued from Page 4 profit organizations in the greater Westfield area that are serv- One ship temporarily leaked fuel into the harbor. Officials Wray has defended the bureau and its agents throughout the ing the elderly populations within this location. say the two vessels had a combined capacity of 9,500 gallons memo controversy. Preliminary applications should include the specific amount of fuel, and it is unclear how much was lost. Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas, who is a member of the House intel- desired, with a brief, one page explanation of the services the Carlos Seafood Inc. has not responded to requests for com- ligence committee, said the memo is not a rebuke of the FBI organization would provide. No brochures or lengthy descrip- ment. rank-and-file or special counsel Robert Mueller. tions of the organization should be provided at this time. “The memo is about a process and what kinds of information Shortly after the filing date of March 1st, qualifying appli- should be used in order to allow the federal government to spy cants will be contacted and on Americans,” said Hurd, a former covert CIA officer. “In my an appointment for an inter- opinion, unverified information, circular reporting and rumors view with the trustees will should not be used in an application to spy on American citizens. be established. Interviews We should be protecting our civil liberties.” are generally set for Robert Litt, the former general counsel for the director of national intelligence, said the future relationship between intel- Thursday afternoons ligence agencies and their congressional overseers has been put between 2:15 PM – 4:15 at risk. PM. “The precedent that’s been set here is very dangerous,” Litt Preliminary Grant said. “You can only imagine if the Democrats get control of the Requests are to be mailed to: Help Us Grow & You WIN! House in the mid-year election; they will now be able to say The Sarah Gillett Services look, ‘We’ve established a precedent here. You’ve released clas- For The Elderly, Inc., P.O. sified information, and we’re going to start doing it as well.’” Box 1871, Westfield, MA Refer a Friend, Family Member Democrats have prepared their own memo in response to the 01086 one Nunes released last week. The intelligence committee on or Co-Worker and You will Monday authorized its release and sent it to the president, who will decide whether it should be declassified. receive a $20.00 Gift Certificate Rep. 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Yet advocacy groups insist that overmedication remains a major problem, and want the pressure to intensify. According to the latest data from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, known as CMS, the percent- age of long-term nursing home residents being given antipsy- chotic drugs dropped from about 24 percent in late 2011 to under 16 percent last year. Decreases were reported in all 50 states, with the biggest in Tennessee, California and Arkansas. Dr. Jerry Gurwitz, chief of geriatric medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, depicts the over- all decrease as “one of the most dramatic changes I’ve seen in my career.” He wonders, however, if some nursing homes might be finding other medications that sedate their patients into passivity without drawing the same level of scrutiny as antipsychotics. This Aug. 3, 2017 photo provided by Human Rights Watch shows Laurel Cline during a visit to her mother Lenora, who has Advocacy groups — including the Washington-based Center Alzheimer’s disease, in a nursing home in Whittier, Calif. Laurel says her mother, during stays at three different nursing for Medicare Advocacy and AARP Foundation Litigation — homes in recent years, was sometimes left neglected for hours at a time in her wheelchair after being given antipsychotics. say even the lower rate of antipsychotic usage is excessive, “Instead of seeing what’s wrong with her, they just want to drug her up,” said Cline. (Ed Kashi/Human Rights Watch via AP) given federal warnings that elderly people with dementia face a higher risk of death when treated with such drugs. report says. “They can also make it easier for understaffed zation’s members reduced usage by more than 30 percent, “Given the dire consequences, it should be zero,” said attor- facilities, with direct care workers inadequately trained in while some others failed to fully embrace the initiative. ney Kelly Bagby of the AARP foundation, which has engaged dementia care, to manage the people who live there.” The biggest challenge, Gifford said, is to change a mind-set in several court cases challenging nursing home medication The report also says that nursing homes, in violation of gov- among some nursing home staff and some residents’ families practices. Bagby contends that the drugs are frequently used ernment regulations, often administer antipsychotic drugs with- that behavior arising from dementia is “abnormal” and war- for their sedative effect, not because they have any benefit to out obtaining consent from residents or the relatives who rep- rants the use of antipsychotics. the recipients. resent them. “There’s been dramatic improvement, but there’s room for The advocacy groups’ long-running campaign was rein- Hannah Flamm, the report’s lead author, said the recent data more improvement,” he said. forced Monday with the release of a detailed report by Human showing a decline in antipsychotic usage demonstrated how Advocacy groups contend that federal enforcement of Rights Watch urging federal and state authorities to take extensive the overmedication problem had been. In an inter- medication regulations has been too lax and will only grow tougher measures against improper use of antipsychotic drugs. view, she said the lower numbers don’t impress her. more lenient as President Donald Trump’s administration pur- “On paper, nursing home residents have strong legal protec- “Would you want to go into nursing home if there’s a one in sues an agenda of deregulation. tions of their rights, but in practice, enforcement is often lack- six chance you’d be given a drug that robs you of your ability “They’re helping the industry, not the patients,” said attor- ing,” said the report, based on interviews with more than 300 to communicate?” she asked. “It’s hard for me to applaud the ney Toby Edelman of the Center for Medicare Advocacy: people and visits to 109 nursing homes in six states. reduction when it’s inexcusable to ever misuse these drugs.” Gifford disagreed that enforcement was inadequate. Ten years ago, according to the Department of Health and The American Health Care Association, which represents “The advocates want it to move faster, and I don’t blame Human Services, roughly 270,000 nursing home residents suf- more than 13,000 U.S. nursing homes, was active in the nation- them for wanting that,” he said. “But the approach being used fering from dementia were receiving antipsychotic drugs even al partnership formed by CMS in 2012 that worked to reduce is very successful.” though such medications are not approved to treat that condi- unnecessary use of antipsychotics. Gifford also disagreed with the suggestion that nursing tion. The powerful class of drugs is intended, instead, to treat The association’s senior vice president for quality and regu- homes used the antipsychotics as a sedative to compensate for serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar latory affairs, Dr. David Gifford, said a majority of the organi- staffing shortages. disorder. “If someone is sedated, you need more staff,” Gifford said. Analyzing the latest government data, Human Rights Watch “The amount of staff is related to how much people can do for estimates there are now about 179,000 people in nursing themselves.” homes who get antipsychotics every week without having a Laurel Cline, a California woman whose 88-year-old moth- diagnosis for which the drugs are approved. LIP SYNC er has dementia, described a different scenario. She said her “Antipsychotic drugs alter consciousness and can adversely mother, during stays at three different nursing homes in recent affect an individual’s ability to interact with others,” the new years, was sometimes left neglected for hours at a time in her wheelchair after being given antipsychotics. In each facility, Cline said, it was a struggle for her to con- BATTLELIMITED TO THE FIRST FIFTEEN ACTS! vince management that those dosages should be stopped. On a TO SECURE YOUR PLACE CONTACT TINA GORMAN - (413) 562-6435 few occasions, she said, staff members said her mother would WESTFIELD SENIOR CENTER have to leave the home if she were taken off antipsychotics. SUNDAY, MARCH 4TH “Instead of seeing what’s wrong with her, they just want to 2 P.M. drug her up,” said Cline.

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A doctor and nurse confer Fighting Back inside a room used for flu patients at Against Iron Northside Hospital in Cumming, Ga., near Atlanta, on Deficiency Anemia Jan. 31, 2018. By Eliana Lakritz MS RD LDN, The U.S. gov- Clinical Dietitian, Baystate Noble Hospital ernment’s latest flu report released on The Science Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, showed Iron deficiency is the most flu season con- prevalent cause of anemia, tinued to inten- which is defined by the body’s sify the previous inability to make red blood week, with high cells. Iron deficiency anemia volumes of specifically, affects several hun- flu-related dred million people worldwide. patient traffic Iron is a part of hemoglobin, in 42 states, part of our blood cells that carry up from 39 the oxygen and carbon dioxide week before. around the body. It picks up (AP Photo) oxygen from our lungs and delivers it to tissues and organs. When lack of iron develops into iron deficiency anemia, the body can no longer make blood cells to carry oxygen to all of those organs and tissues that require it. Not surprisingly, this Report: Flu’s worsening manifests as fatigue, weakness, headache, dizziness and pale skin and/or nails. Diet and Iron Malabsorption shadow blanketing US Usually, development of iron deficiency anemia is not NEW YORK (AP) — It looks like year. eggs; the viruses can mutate in the eggs, caused by low iron intake unless there is a co-morbidity, Groundhog Day for the nation’s flu The flu usually peaks in February. making the vaccine less effective in severe malnutrition or pre-existing anemia. When one expe- report, too: It’s gotten worse and there This season had an early start, and health people. riences a lot of blood loss, rapid growth (such as in infancy), are weeks of suffering ahead. officials initially thought it would also The cold winter in many parts of the hookworm, or malaria, iron needs are higher and supplemen- The government’s report out Friday have an early peak. But so far it hasn’t country may also have played a role, tation will be required. The typical Western diet is not suffi- showed the flu season continued to worked out that way. keeping people indoors and helping flu cient to replenish iron stores in these cases. intensify last week. And there are some signs the flu sea- bugs to spread, said Dr. David Weber, a Absorption and availability of iron in the gut is largely One of every 14 visits to doctors and son will continue to get worse. The University of North Carolina flu expert. dependent on the dietary sources of iron consumed. Heme clinics were for fever, cough and other CDC’s forecast though wasn’t quite as Whatever the reason, “it’s a whopper iron, iron from animal sources, is better absorbed by the body symptoms of the flu. That’s the highest precise as Punxsutawney Phil’s; the of a flu season,” said Mimi Dreifuss, a compared to non-heme iron, iron from plant-based sources. level since the swine flu pandemic in groundhog “predicted” six more weeks North Carolina nurse who got sick this 2009. Last week, 42 states reported high of winter on Friday. week. patient traffic for the flu, up from 39. As for the flu: “There may be many Dreifuss, 61, worked in a pediatri- Food Sources Hospital stays because of the flu also weeks left for this season,” said the cian’s office for years and didn’t catch Foods that contain a lot of iron include meat, fish, poultry, increased. CDC’s Dr. Dan Jernigan. the flu. She retired last year and didn’t spinach, legumes, dried fruits and iron-fortified foods. Experts had thought this season might Some good news: Illnesses seem to be get a flu shot figuring she was no longer Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron when eaten con- be bad, but its intensity has surprised easing a bit on the West Coast. Oregon around sick children. This week she had currently, so including a good source of vitamin C such as most everyone. joined Hawaii last week as the only a 101 temperature and was diagnosed citrus, melons, potatoes, and dark leafy greens, can help. “It’s been the busiest I can remember states where flu wasn’t widespread. with the flu. for a long time,” said Dr. Doug Olson, an Friday’s report covers the week ending “I’m feeling kind of foolish,” said ER doctor at Northside Hospital Forsyth, Jan. 27. Dreifuss, of Bynum, North Carolina. Recommended Intake in Cumming, Georgia. Another hospital In the U.S., annual flu shots are rec- In Pensacola, Florida, an ER nurse’s Iron: Recommended Healthy People by Group in the Atlanta area this week set up a ommended for everyone age 6 months or Facebook rant after a 12-hour shift got Dietary Allowance (RDA) mobile ER outside to handle flu cases. older. This season’s vaccine targets the attention this week, with her venting Women (19-50 years old) 18 mg The heavy flu season has also put a strains that are making Americans sick, about people not doing enough to stop Pregnant Women (19-50 years old) 27 mg; 9 mg strain in places on some medical sup- including the key H3N2 virus. How well the spread of germs. She demonstrates if breastfeeding plies, including IV bags, and flu medi- it worked won’t be known until later this the “magic trick” of sneezing or cough- cine. month. An early report from Canada for ing into the crook of an arm. Men (19+ years old) 8 mg The Centers for Disease Control and the same flu shot shows protection She also complains about people with- Older Woman (50+ years old) 8 mg Prevention tally shows hospitalization against that bug has been poor, just 17 out true emergencies crowding into ­­­——— rates surged to surpass the nasty season percent. waiting rooms, next to people with the If you are interested in learning more about nutrition of the winter of 2014-2015, when the Canada’s flu season so far has been flu. counseling sessions with a registered dietitian at Baystate vaccine was a poor match to the main milder with more of a mix of strains. But “So guess what? Five flus came in, 15 Noble Hospital, please call 413-568-2811 ex: 5671 for more bug. CDC officials said effectiveness figures flus walk out. It’s great,” says Katherine information. So far, however, deaths this season in the U.S. may end up in the same Lockler. “They’ll be back.” from the flu and flu-related pneumonia range. ——— have lagged a little behind some recent Some researchers say part of the prob- AP writer Robert Ray in Cumming, bad seasons. There are as many as 56,000 lem may be that most flu vaccine is Georgia, contributed to this report. deaths connected to the flu during a bad made by growing viruses in chicken

Nurses with a mission Morningside Send older ER patients home with help Listen at WSKB.org or watch on Comcast Cable CH. 15 CHICAGO (AP) — When 86-year-old Emergency Department Innovations pro- Above all, it would hire nurses trained to •••••••• MOnDAyS •••••••• RADIO FOR THE WESTFIELD MASSES Carol Wittwer took a taxi to the emergency gram at Northwestern. “You’ve got really untangle the complex complaints of aging, 6-8 am: By George…it’s Monday room, she expected to be admitted to the thin stretchers. You’ve got patients in the slowing down the frenetic pace of the ER with George Delisle hospital. She didn’t anticipate being asked hallway. There’s mechanical noise all enough to fully evaluate each patient. if she cooks for herself. If she has friends in around.” Physical therapists and pharmacists would 8-10am: Owls on the Air with Michael her high-rise. Or if she could spell lunch Early research at Northwestern and other be ready to help out. “Buster” McMahon ‘92 backward. hospitals shows care from geriatrics-trained Now, the ideas are catching fire. •••••••• TuESDAyS ••••••• “H-C-N-U-L,” she said, ruling out a type nurses in the ER can reduce the chances of Northwestern’s geriatrics ER has sound- of confusion called delirium for the geriat- a hospital stay after a patient’s emergency proofed rooms with comfortable beds and 6-8 am: WOW, It’s Tuesday, with Bob Plasse rics-trained nurse who was posing the ques- visit and for a month afterward. windows. Hospitals in New York, New 8-10am: Ken’s Den, with Ken Stomski tions in a special wing of Northwestern About 100 hospitals in the United States Jersey, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, •••••• WEDnESDAyS ••••• Memorial Hospital’s emergency depart- have opened geriatric emergency depart- Wisconsin, Illinois and Georgia formed a ment ments or trained ER teams in geriatrics collaborative to share ideas. 6-8 am: Wake Up Wed., with Tina Gorman Wittwer’s care is part of a new approach care. These teams can arrange home ser- The latest nudge is an accreditation pro- 8-10am: Wednesday Roll Call - Rotating Hosts to older patients as U.S. emergency rooms vices such as light housekeeping or a break gram, launched this year. 1st Wed On The Town with Mayor Brian Sullivan adapt to serve the complex needs of a gray- for a caregiver. “We want to have at least 50 certified and Denny Atkins (8-10am) ing population. That means asking more In June, for instance, a man in his 90s hospitals by the end of 2018,” said Dr. questions, asking them earlier and, when arrived at the emergency department at Kevin Biese of University of North Carolina 2nd Wed Window into Westside possible, avoiding a hospital stay for many University of California, San Diego’s La at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, who with Mayor Wil Reichelt (8-9am) older patients. Jolla medical campus. His left arm and leads the accreditation push for the Chamber Chatter The surprising truth? Hospitals can make shoulder hurt. He couldn’t stand because of American College of Emergency with Kate Phelon (9-10am) older patients sicker. Infections, inconti- weakness and pain in his left foot. Physicians. 3rd Wed Everything Southwick nence and weakening muscles from bed Geriatric emergency nurse Tom Crisman With Medicare penalizing health care with Selectman Joe Deedy (8-9am) rest can cascade into delirium, frailty and learned the man was a veteran who had systems for unneeded care, hospitals have death. More than 30 percent of older adults outlived his wife and son. The man was financial incentives to change. Older adults ArtsBeat with Mark Auerbach (9-10am) go home from a hospital stay with a minor eager to get home because he now cared for in the emergency room use more resources 4th Wed Rock on Westfield or major health problem they picked up at a daughter with Alzheimer’s disease. and are admitted to the hospital more fre- with Harry Rock (8-9am) the hospital. Crisman identified caregiver strain, quently than other age groups. Boys and Girls Club Hour But for an ER doctor, sending an elderly weight loss and swallowing difficulties. His Northwestern’s GEDI team — it’s pro- with Bill Parks (9-10am) patient home sometimes feels risky. patient was in danger of falls and malnutri- nounced “Jedi” like in “Star Wars” — regu- “The doctors are not comfortable send- tion. But the man was lucky in a way, larly works beyond the scope of a tradi- ••••••• THuRSDAyS •••••• ing you home unless you’re safe,” said Crisman said. tional emergency department. 6-8 am: The Westfield News Radio Show, Northwestern Medicine’s Dwayne “He was not alone like many seniors,” Last March, the team helped sort out with host Patrick Berry Dobschuetz, a nurse practitioner who start- Crisman recalled. He told Crisman he had guardianship issues for a woman in her 70s ed making house calls by bicycle a year ago social ties “and some basic care provided with severe dementia whose caretaker 8-9 am: In The Flow with Rob & Joe: for the health system’s geriatrics depart- by his church fellowship.” daughter was severely sick. In November, Westfield Tech. Academy’s ment. “It’s easier to admit older patients Crisman organized home physical thera- they organized hospice care for a man in his Rob Ollari & Joe Langone than to send them home.” py for the man, connected him with a nutri- 70s who was dying of pancreatic cancer. In 9-10am: Superintendents’ Spotlight One of his patients, Marvin Shimp, 87, tionist and speech therapist and invited December, they helped a woman in her 80s with Stefan Czaporowski has lost much of his vision to macular church members to help with the resource get a spot at her preferred rehabilitation degeneration, but lives independently. planning. “They were treated like family,” facility, first making sure that Medicare ••••••••• FRIDAyS •••••••• Dobschuetz helps him stay out of the hospi- Crisman said. would cover the cost. 6-8 am: JP’s Talk about Town, with Jay Pagluica tal with regular visits to check vitals and This kind of emergency medicine is only Wittwer, the Northwestern ER patient, 8-9 am: Owls Sports Weekly with Devin Bates ‘18 answer questions. about a decade old. An influential 2007 might have been admitted to the hospital and Anthony Swenson ‘18 “He becomes quite a helper,” Shimp article described the emergency department before the GEDI program. Instead, the team said. of the future, designed to prevent confusion set her up with home visits from a nurse and 8-9 am: Conversations with Pete Cowles Emergency rooms have been called the and falls in the elderly and to increase their a physical therapist. ••••••• SATuRDAyS ••••••• hospital’s front door, so that’s where comfort. “They were great,” Wittwer said of the 6-10am: Polka Jammer Network, with Billy Belina reformers are starting. It would have windows and skylights nurses a few days later from her high-rise “The emergency department is not instead of windowless spaces with glaring apartment. “It looks like an army of people designed with older adults in mind,” said bulbs. Pressure-reducing mattresses instead are going to be coming over here today. I’ll Dr. Scott Dresden, who heads the Geriatric of thin ones. Soundproofing. be OK.” PAGE 8 - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS School Redistricting MARKET volatility CONTINUES Continued from Page 1 lot of time,” she said. Dargie said guiding principles were meeting the needs of 10-12 year olds, and incorporating the best aspects of elementary and middle school models. She said core content areas would be separated between the grades, but inte- gration between them would be fostered as well. Bourque said the group contacted 16 intermediate schools and looked at best practices. They also collaborated with the 7-8 working group, and held team- building days for grades 5 & 6 staff from throughout the district. The core program will be English language arts, math, social studies and science. An advanced math pathway will be available to grade 6 students. Electives will include health, physical education, art, music, band, chorus, digital literacy and applied technology. An ESL intervention will be based on levels, and special education inclusion support teachers as well as program teachers. There will also be an interven- tion program for math and English. The marking periods will be trimes- ters, which is the elementary school model. Grade 5 will also continue the standards-based grade system from ele- mentary school, and grade 6 will have a numerical grading system. A full range of extracurricular activi- ties will be offered, including Student Leadership (Student Council, K-Kids, An investor monitors stock prices at a brokerage house in Beijing, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Shares tumbled in Asia on Tuesday after a wild day Builders Club, Ambassadors); Fine Arts for U.S. markets that resulted in the biggest drop in the Dow Jones industrial average in six and a half years. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) (Music, Drama, Jazz Band, Art), Sports and Fitness (Intramurals, Girls on the Run); Homework Help, Robotics, Chess Club and other clubs based on student interest. A new administrative position, Dean After lower open, US stocks of Students, is being recommended in both the intermediate and middle schools. Dargie said the new position would be a Unit A member, a teacher focused on student discipline. The full bounce back after plunge report for the transitional teams will be available on the district website at NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks been predicting for some time. www.schoolsofwestfield.org on are reversing course Tuesday morning Stephen Schwarzman, the chair- Tuesday. after sharp losses in the first few min- man and CEO of financial firm Dargie said there will be professional utes of trading, raising hopes of a halt Blackstone, warned recently of a development for staff around the pro- to a global sell-off in the stock market. potential “reckoning” in markets. posed changes. She said they are plan- The early gains follow the market’s A 10 percent drop from a peak is ning sessions over the summer and at steepest drop in six and a half years. often referred to as a “correction” the start of the FY19 school year. Major indexes in Asia and Europe while a bear market is generally School Committee member Ramon tumbled following Monday’s 1,150 defined as a 20 percent or so drop Diaz, Jr. asked what applied technology point drop in the Dow Jones industrial in indexes. The S&P 500, for exam- would entail. Dargie said there are new average. Investors remain fearful that ple, is one of the major fallers, was standards at the state level, and they signs of rising inflation and higher down 7.8 percent since its latest will be applying those standards in both interest rates could bring an end to the record high on Jan. 26 as of digital literacy and applied technology. bull market and the economic recov- Monday’s close. In response to several more questions ery that has boosted stocks in recent “Seemingly the only hope for the about staffing and licenses, Dargie said years. markets at the moment is that many would be addressed at the meet- Trading was choppy in the early investors suddenly decide that the ing Ceglowski is having with the going Tuesday, likely to be one of the sell-off has been a bit overdone,” unions. “Overall (regarding) staffing, most watched days on the markets in People are reflected on an electronic stock indicator of a securities said Connor Campbell, a financial we don’t know yet,” Dargie said. years. The Dow Jones industrial aver- firm in Tokyo, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Shares tumbled in Asia on analyst at Spreadex. Christopher Rogers, administrator of age fell 567 points at the open but Tuesday after a wild day for U.S. markets that resulted in the biggest Despite the sea of red in global student interventions and South Middle roared back and was up 146 points, or drop in the Dow Jones industrial average in six and a half years. stock markets, there are hopes that School principal Paul Newton gave the 0.6 percent, to 24,491 at 10:00 a.m. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index dropped as much as 5.6 percent in early the retreat won’t last long given report for the grades 7-8 Middle School. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index rose trading Tuesday. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi) that global economic growth has Rogers said their guiding principles 31 points, or 1.2 percent, to 2,680 after picked up and the financial system were to design the middle school in the a 4.1 percent drop Monday. the precipitous declines or even the ramifica- is more robust since the financial crisis. best interest of grades 7-8, one that The Nasdaq composite added 84 points, or tions of the rise and fall in the value of virtual “That is not to say that we won’t see further would give a wide range of learning 1.2 percent, to 7,052. The Russell 2000 index currencies, notably bitcoin. falls in coming days, but in an environment experience to grade 7 students, and of smaller-company stocks gave up 5 points, or “If investors look at underlying earnings where growth is good and earnings are expect- “more voice, more choice” for those in 0.3 percent, to 1,485. growth and the fundamentals of the global ed to rise globally, there are decent underpin- grade 8. Big dividend companies including utility and economy, there is reason for optimism,” said nings,” said James Knightley, chief interna- Grades 7 and 8 will take core aca- real estate companies fell, as bond yields Neil Wilson, senior market analyst at ETX tional economist at ING. demics (math, English language arts, increased after a sharp drop on Monday. Capital. On Monday, the Dow finished down 4.6 per- science and social studies). Grade 7 Technology and industrial companies and “However once this kind of stampede starts cent while the S&P 500 sank 4.1 percent, to students will also have an opportunity retailers moved higher, a possible sign of con- it’s hard to stop.” 2,648.94. The last fall of that size came in to take Spanish 1A or a survey of fidence the U.S. economy will keep growing. Among the biggest losers Tuesday was August 2011 when investors were fretting over applied technology. Newton said stu- The market mood turned decidedly fearful on Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 stock average, which Europe’s debt crisis and the debt ceiling dents taking Spanish 1A, the first half Monday when the Dow Jones industrial aver- ended 4.7 percent lower. Hong Kong’s Hang impasse in Washington that prompted a U.S. of Spanish 1, could go on to Spanish 1B age posted its biggest percentage decline since Seng skidded 5.1 percent and South Korea’s credit rating downgrade. and receive a full credit for the class August 2011, driven by fears the U.S. Federal Kospi declined 1.5 percent. Still, while some financial assets became when completed. Grade 8 students Reserve will raise interest rates faster than In Europe, the British FTSE 100 index fell more attractive to investors as perceived havens could also take Spanish 1A in prepara- expected due to a pick-up in wages. Those 2.4 percent while the CAC 40 in France fell 2.8 of value. Gold, for example, was up 0.4 percent tion for high school, but would not stemmed from the U.S. jobs report on Friday. percent and Germany’s DAX was down 2.7 at $1,343 an ounce. receive the credit; or they could choose That has fed into widespread concerns that percent. The U.S. dollar remained resilient despite the to study a different language through a markets were stretched following a strong run Though many stock indexes are close to stock market sell-off, which at one stage Learning Lab. over the past year that pushed many indexes to where they started the year, the losses mark a Monday saw the Dow shed 1,597 points. The Newton said the applied technology record highs. Some also question the possible reversal of fortune following a sustained period euro was up 0.3 percent at $1.2435 while the overview would be four different snap- role of computer-driven algorithmic trading in of gains, a pullback that some market pros have dollar rose 0.3 percent to 109.38 yen. shots of hands-on technology classes. All students will take physical educa- tion, health and digital literacy. Students will select band, chorus or two half-year Fire Chief electives of their choice. Extracurricular Continued from Page 3 programs will also continue. Another change is a proposed three also pay up to $250 to take the examination. tioned how the assessment center plan could Opening of positions in the Westfield Fire days cycle of classes; the first day all Additional steps in this process would occur with no known funding. Department eight classes in shorter, 40 minute include an outside firm creating the assessment “How do we say go with an assessment if we While the fire chief position will need to be blocks; with day 2 and 3, four 80 min- center, which would be specialized to the city. don’t know where the funding is coming from,” filled following Regan’s anticipated retirement ute blocks each. “This is an opportunity Outside evaluators, such as fire chiefs from he asked. in July, other positions will need to be filled for deeper learning,” Newton said. He other municipalities, would be recruited to Regan responded, saying that it would be due to other retirements and a reshuffling of the said the staff is interested, and he thinks screen, interview and conduct scenarios with incumbent upon her to find the funding. ranked officers on the department to fill the fire it will be “really good for kids.” candidates, then scores of the candidates would Olearcek said that the commission was left chief and other vacancies. “Should we get approved for the lon- be tabulated and provided to the state’s HRD, with just one option based on the situation. According to Regan, the department will be ger blocks, the staff will need ongoing who then would provide the rankings to the It was also noted by Westfield Fire Deputy making “several new hires in the next five professional development,” Newton Fire Commission. Chief Pat Eghloff that in order for the commis- months” to help with the losses. said. The school will be based on quar- Sakiewicz said that this option could be time- sion to take the fire chief position out of the Among the replacements, Regan noted that ters and semesters, and a numerical consuming, with an estimated development Massachusetts civil service, the process could one deputy chief is expected to retire in early grading system. time of eight weeks, in addition to meeting take up to a year, which would extend beyond April, while one firefighter position will also “I love the creativity,” said School with the Fire Commission, Regan and others on Regan’s anticipated retirement in July and need to be filled following an expected retire- Committee member Timothy O’Connor. the process. could thus be more time-consuming than the ment in March. These are in addition to another “For us, it’s looking at the budget,” he Members of the commission questioned the assessment center option. firefighter position that has to be filled after a added. option, worried about the cost versus the other The commission initially considered holding retirement that occurred in January. Czaporowski encouraged parents to process. a special meeting in order to make a determina- Once all retirements are tallied and the study the three presentations online. “The other option is free and that was shot tion, but after more discussion members decid- chief’s position filled, Regan noted that the School Committee Chair Kevin J. down,” Patrick Olearcek, Fire Commission ed to opt for the assessment center, with the department would then need two new deputy Sullivan said the February 27 sub- member, said, adding that there may be good decision pending on funding. chiefs, which would come from the captain committee meeting will offer opportu- reasons behind the decision but that one option The decision will have to still go through ranks. These promotions would then require nity to ask questions about the plans. is free. additional steps, including approval from City two firefighters to then be promoted to captain. Commission member Carlo Bonavita ques- Council.

Find more LOCAL photos available at www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 - PAGE 9 SPORTS Tigers chase

SaintsBy Chris Putz Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Westfield Technical Academy beat St. Mary in high school boys basketball 62-45 Monday to get back to .500 at 7-7 Saint Mary’s Jake Butler (20) ignores the defender draped over his back and gets up for two. (Photo by Randall S. overall, but more importantly remain unbeaten in first place in the Burlingame) Tri-County South (6-0). Westfield Tech’s Josh Bush went off for 21 points and Ken Flores did a tremendous job on defense, keeping Jacob Butler in check and taking several critical charges during the game. Mark Klyuchits also had a fine game with 17 points, hitting three 3-pointers and going 4-for-4 from the free throw line. Cody Garwicki had eight points, while Dave Tikhonchuk and Andrew Czeremcha each had seven points. “We were able to score in the paint, from three, and the free throw line,” Westfield Tech coach Kyle Dulude said. “Hopefully we can continue doing this. If so, I think our success will continue.” Jacob Butler led St. Mary with 20 points.

Rams prevail Westfield Tech’s Ken Flores (1) shows off his pitching Southwick 52, Granby 44 potential with a one-handed pass. (Photo by Randall S. A key second-quarter run – Southwick outscored Granby 22-5 – Burlingame) proved to be the difference for the Rams. Ryan Sheehan (17 points), Mitchell L’Abbee (11), and Carrick Remillard (10) all reached double digits for Southwick. Pacers hold off Bombers Chicopee 59, Westfield 55 Chicopee outscored Westfield 17-8 in the first quarter and held off the Bombers. Three players scored in double digits for Chicopee – Ramon Jimenez (15 points), Kobe Parker (13), and Isaiah Haines (11). Westfield’s Gabe Santos scored a game-high 18 points. Saint Mary’s Kevin Rockwal (15) finds an open win- Westfield Tech’s Andrew Czeremcha (23) fights his way to See H.S. Roundup, Page 11 dow against his defender and passes to a teammate. the hoop to drop in a nice layup. (Photo by Randall S. (Photo by Randall S. Burlingame) Burlingame)

Saint Mary’s Jack Lamirande (2) gets the defense to shift on a no-look pass. (Photo by Randall S. Burlingame) Westfield Tech’s Josh Bush (13) tries to take advantage of his free-throw opportunity.(Photo by Randall S. Burlingame)

WINTER ’17-18 HS Standings/Schedules

BOYS ICE HOCKEY GIRLS BASKETBALL GIRLS SWIMMING Monday’s Results Westfield 12-2-2 Westfield 4-11 Westfield 8-2 Southwick 3-8 BOYS BASKETBALL BOYS BASKETBALL Gateway 4-3 BOYS SWIMMING Westfield Technical Academy 62, Westfield 9-6 Westfield Technical Academy 0-12 Westfield 8-3 St. Mary’s 45 Southwick 12-3 St. Mary 2-8 Pathfinder 55, Gateway 40 Gateway 1-13 WRESTLING Southwick 52, Granby 44 Westfield Technical Academy 7-7 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY Westfield 15-6 Chicopee 59, Westfield 55 St. Mary 4-10 Westfield-Longmeadow Co-Op 7-2

Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on PAGE 10 - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS WESTFIELD STATE SPORTS SCHEDULES 2017-2018 Westfield State 2017-2018 Westfield State University 2017-2018 Westfield State University Women’s Basketball Schedule Men’s-Women’s Wed Feb. 7 at Framingham State 6:00 Tues Feb. 20 MASCAC Quarterfinals Indoor Track and Field Men’s Basketball Schedule Sat Feb. 10 SALEM STATE 1:00 TBA DAYTE DA EVENT LOCATION Wed Feb. 14 FITCHBURG STATE 5:30 Thur Feb. 22 MASCAC Semifinals TBA DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME Sat Feb. 17 at Worcester State 1:00 Sat Feb. 24 MASCAC Championship TBA Saturday Feb. 10 MASCAC/Alliance Championships Wed Feb. 7 at Framingham State 8:00 Rhode Island College- Providence, RI Fri.-Sat. Feb. 16-17 New England Sat Feb. 10 SALEM STATE 3:00 2017-2018 Westfield 2017-2018 Westfield State Division III Finals (W) State University Ice Hockey Schedule Springfield- Springfield, Mass.; Wed Feb. 14 FITCHBURG STATE 7:30 Women’s Swimming Thur Feb. 8 at Framingham State 7:30 M) Middlebury – Middlebury, Vt. & Diving Schedule Sat Feb. 10 at UMass Dartmouth 4:30 Sat. Feb. 24 TBD Sat Feb. 17 at Worcester State 3:00 Fri Feb. 16 New England Thur Feb. 15 WORCESTER STATE 7:35 Saturday March 3 Tufts Final Qualifying Championships Sat Feb. 17 FITCHBURG STATE 5:35 Meet Tues Feb. 20 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA Tufts University- Medford, Mass. Sat Feb. 17 New England Tues Feb. 20 at Plymouth State 6:00 Championships Thur Feb. 22 MASCAC Semifinals TBA Sat Feb. 24 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBD Fri.-Sat. March 9-10 NCAA Division III Sun Feb. 18 New England Championships Championships Tues Feb. 27 MASCAC Semifinals TBD CrossPlex- Birmingham, Ala. Sat Feb. 24 MASCAC Championship TBA @ University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI Sat March 3 MASCAC Championship TBD

HIGH SCHOOL 2017 WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULES

WESTFIELD Southwick-Tolland GATEWAY REGIONAL WESTFIELD TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Regional High School HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL

Tues., Feb. 6, 2018 Tues., Feb. 6, 2018 Tues., Feb. 6, 2018 Tues., Feb. 6, 2018 Tues., Feb. 6, 2018 SKIING @ Berkshire East, 5 p.m. JV GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. West SKIING @ Berkshire East, 5 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Pathfinder, GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. JV GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Pioneer JV BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Mount Springfield, 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. Pathfinder, 6 p.m. Everett, Westfield Middle School GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. West Springfield, Valley Regional, 5:30 p.m. South, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Pioneer 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 7, 2018 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Mount SKIING @ Berkshire East, 5 p.m. Valley Regional, 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 7, 2018 Everett, Westfield Middle School No Sports Scheduled No Sports Scheduled South, 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 7, 2018 Wed., Feb. 7, 2018 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Pioneer GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) No Sports Scheduled Thurs., Feb. 8, 2018 Thurs., Feb. 8, 2018 Valley Christian Academy,

vs. Auburn, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 7 p.m. JV BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Westfield Middle School North, 5:30 Thurs., Feb. 8, 2018 JV BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Franklin Tech, 5:30 p.m. Franklin Tech, 5:30 p.m. p.m. PVIAC Ski Meet, Berkshire East Thurs., Feb. 8, 2018 (Charlemont), 5 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Franklin BOYS BASKETBALL vs. JV BOYS BASKETBALL at Commerce, Wed., Feb. 7, 2018 JV BOYS BASKETBALL at Ware, Tech, 7 p.m. Franklin Tech, 7 p.m. No Sports Scheduled 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL at Commerce, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL at Ware, 7 p.m. Fri., Feb. 9, 2018 Thurs., Feb. 8, 2018 SKIING @ Berkshire East, 5 p.m. Fri., Feb. 9, 2018 GIRLS BASKETBALL at Smith GIRLS BASKETBALL at PVIAC Ski Meet, Berkshire East Fri., Feb. 9, 2018 Smith Vocational, 6 p.m. (Charlemont), 5 p.m. Fri., Feb. 9, 2018 PVIAC Indoor Track Championships Vocational, 6 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Duggan JV GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Chicopee, @ Smith College (Northampton), 6 Academy, Westfield Middle School 5:30 p.m. p.m. Mon., Feb. 12, 2018 Mon., Feb. 12, 2018 South, 6:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Chicopee, 7 p.m. JV BOYS BASKETBALL at Smith JV BOYS BASKETBALL at BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Marblehead, Sat., Feb. 11, 2018 Smith Academy, 5:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 9, 2018 Academy, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Amelia Park Ice Arena, 4 p.m. JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY at BOYS BASKETBALL at Smith BOYS BASKETBALL at INDOOR TRACK – PVIAC Championships Minnechaug, Smead Arena, 6:10 p.m. Smith Academy, 7 p.m. Commerce, Westfield Middle Academy, 7 p.m. School North, 5:30 p.m. @ Smith College (Northampton), 6 p.m. Tues., Feb. 13, 2018 SKIING CHAMPIONSHIPS @ Tues., Feb. 13, 2018 Tues., Feb. 13, 2018 Mon., Feb. 12, 2018 Sat., Feb. 10, 2018 Berkshire East (Charlemont), 10 a.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL at JV BOYS BASKETBALL at BOYS ICE HOCKEY at Algonquin, GIRLS BASKETBALL at Sci-Tech, 7 Pathfinder, 5:30 p.m. JV GIRLS BASKETBALL at Ware, p.m. Sci-Tech, 7 p.m. NorthStar Ice Sports, 4 p.m. 5:30 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL at Pathfinder, GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) GIRLS BASKETBALL at Ware, 7 p.m. 7 p.m. vs. Algonquin, Olympia Ice Center, West Wed., Feb. 14, 2018 Wed., Feb. 14, 2018 No Sports Scheduled Springfield, 8 p.m. Wed. Feb. 14, 2018 No Sports Scheduled Tues., Feb. 13, 2018 No Sports Scheduled SKIING CHAMPIONSHIPS @ Berkshire East (Charlemont), 10 Sun., Feb. 11, 2018 Thurs., Feb. 15, 2018 Thurs., Feb. 15, 2018 CENTRAL/WEST SWIM CHAMPIONSHIPS Thurs., Feb. 15, 2018 JV BOYS BASKETBALL at a.m. JV BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Monson, JV BOYS BASKETBALL at Smith GIRLS BASKETBALL at Pathfinder, Girls’ Meet – 9 a.m.; Boys’ Meet – 4:30 p.m. Smith Vocational, 5 p.m. 6:30 p.m. GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) 5:30 p.m. Vocational, 5 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL at BOYS BASKETBALL at Smith at Medway, New England Sport Center, BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Monson, Smith Vocational, 6:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 14, 2018 1:20 p.m. 7 p.m. Vocational, 6:30 p.m. JV BOYS BASKETBALL vs.

JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Ludlow, Smead Fri., Feb. 16, 2018 Gateway, Westfield Middle School Arena, 5 p.m. Fri., Feb. 16, 2018 Fri., Feb. 16, 2018 South, 5 p.m. JV GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Putnam, GIRLS BASKETBALL at Commerce, GIRLS BASKETBALL at BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Gateway, 5:30 p.m. Commerce, 7 p.m. Westfield Middle School South, Mon., Feb. 12, 2018 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Putnam, 7 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. JV BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Longmeadow, p.m. Mon., Feb. 19, 2018 5 p.m. JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY at St. Mary, Mon., Feb. 19, 2018 Thurs., Feb. 15, 2018 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Longmeadow, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 7 p.m. JV BOYS BASKETBALL vs. JV BOYS BASKETBALL vs. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Monson, 7 p.m. Pathfinder, 5:30 p.m. Westfield Middle School North, 5:30 Pathfinder, 5:30 p.m. p.m. Sun., Feb. 18, 2018 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Pathfinder, BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Tues., Feb. 13, 2018 JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Chicopee 7 p.m. Pathfinder, 7 p.m. JV BOYS ICE HOCKEY at Suffield, Enfield Comp, Fitzpatrick Ice Arena, 12:40 Twin Rinks, 4 p.m. p.m. JV GIRLS BASKETBALL at Chicopee Comp, 5:30 p.m. Mon., Feb. 19, 2018 GIRLS BASKETBALL at Chicopee Comp, JV BOYS BASKETBALL at 7 p.m. Renaissance, 5:30 p.m. SKIING CHAMPIONSHIPS @ Berkshire BOYS BASKETBALL at East (Charlemont), 10 a.m. Renaissance, 7 p.m.

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Gateway’s Joel Sakaske (22) delivers a pass. (Photo by Chris Putz) Gateway’s Calvin Rioux (1) slithers through the Pathfinder defense Monday in Three Rivers. (Photo by Chris Putz) H.S. Roundup Continued from Page 9 Bushor paces Gators Pathfinder 55, Gateway 40 Jon LaGrant scored a game-high 19 points and Pathfinder improved to 3-11 overall. Gateway’s Nathaniel Bushor also had a big night, scoring 19 points, 13 of which came in the fourth quarter. Gateway made a nice run in the waning seconds of the first half, cutting their deficit to 23-17, and made another run late. The Gators, who were miss- ing three players due to illness, got into foul trou- ble in the third quarter and Pathfinder went on a 13-4 run. “We’ve made a lot of strides, going in the right direction for a young team,” Gateway coach Kevin McVeigh said. “They’re getting experience on the fly. It’s good to see they’re working on improv- ing.”

LATE RESULTS – Sat. Feb. 3 BOYS WRESTLING: Southwick Duals Westfield went 3-1 to complete the regular sea- son 15-6. The Bombers only loss of the day – a narrow 41-30 defeat by Andover. Senior captain Isaac Santos (126 pounds) regis- Gateway’s Evan Cortis (5) attempts a tered a pin over Matt Donahue, junior Vitalliy jump shot. (Photo by Chris Putz) Borodin (132) pinned Lucas Kaufman, and senior Dennis Sevastianov (160) pinned Matt Meger for Westfield. Bombers’ senior captain Jack Yvon (170) earned a decision over Shawn Baleu. Junior Doug Rogers (182) had the match of the day, rally- ing from five points down in the final seconds of regulation and registering a take down in sudden death to come away with a victory. Westfield dominated Patfhinder 60-18 and Gateway 60-15. Santos went on to record a total of three pins in three matches, finishing the season 21-7. Borodin also went 3-0 with three pins to wrap up his season 20-5. Westfield junior Ed Towers (138) went 1-1, sophomore Cam Foster (152) went 2-2 to finish 16-7 overall, and Yvon went 2-0 to remain unbeat- en. At 182, Bombers’ junior Doug Rogers went 2-1. Gateway’s Dylan Lefrenier (4) drives to the hoop. (Photo by Chris Putz) Wins were plentiful for Westfield with others like senior captain Josh Larriu (113), who capped off his season at 10-3; junior Ed Borodin (120); freshman Jack Desmarinis (120); freshman Cam Clauson (132); sophomore Carlito Serrano (195); and, Sevastianov, who not only won by fall over Andover, but also Pathfinder, Gateway, and techni- cal fall over Southwick. Business Gateway’s Nathaniel Bushor (00) waits Westfield will now prepare for the Western for a defender to fly past before drain- Massachusetts championships Saturday at Central DON’T ing a 3-pointer. (Photo by Chris Putz) High School, beginning at 9:30 a.m. MISS & OUT! Industry Journal 2018

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Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on PAGE 12 - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS Dear TV Sports Tonight Tuesday, Feb. 6 8 p.m. NBA: Washington Wizards at Philadelphia 76ers (TNT) Basketball 8:30 p.m. NCAA: Georgetown at Providence (FS1) 6 p.m. NCAA: Pennsylvania at Princeton (ESPNU) 9 p.m. NCAA: Wichita State at Memphis (CBSSN) Annie 6:30 p.m. NCAA: Xavier at Butler (FS1) 9 p.m. NCAA: Michigan State at Iowa (ESPN) 7 p.m. NCAA: Tennessee at Kentucky (ESPN) 9 p.m. NCAA: TCU at Kansas (ESPN2) By ANNIE LANE 7 p.m. NCAA: South Carolina at Arkansas (ESPN2) 9 p.m. NCAA: Nebraska at Minnesota (Big Ten Network) 7 p.m. NCAA: Central Florida at Cincinnati (CBSSN) 10 p.m. NCAA: Boise State at New Mexico (ESPNU) 7 p.m. NCAA: Michigan at Northwestern (Big Ten Network) 10:30 p.m. NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden State Gift Guilt 7 p.m. NCAA: Alabama at Mississippi State (SEC Network) Warriors (TNT) Dear Annie: It was a wonderful Christmas season. 7:30 p.m. NBA: Milwaukee Bucks at New York Knicks (MSG) 11 p.m. NCAA: San Diego State vs. Fresno State (CBSSN) However, I’m finding myself more guilt-ridden than ever. 7:30 p.m. NBA: Houston Rockets at Brooklyn Nets (YES) Hockey Here’s why: 8 p.m. NCAA: Boston College at Notre Dame (CW-14) 7 p.m. NHL: Anaheim Ducks at Buffalo Sabres (MSGPL) My wife and I are “gifters.” We like to think of all the people in our lives whom we can think of -- near, far, wher- 8 p.m. NCAA: Baylor at Oklahoma State (ESPNU) 8 p.m. NHL: Minnesota Wild at St. Louis Blues (NBCSN) ever they are -- and try to give them something. Most of the gifts are fairly nice. For people we don’t know so well or aren’t so close to, we’ll buy smaller gifts. We feel everyone should get something on Christmas. On the Tube We often will do a big baking day, making cookies and candies and cakes and all the lovely Christmas sweets you can think of. Those go into Christmas tins wrapped with bows and ribbons and partnered with other gifts. We feel they are wonderful gifts. Natalee Holloway’s mom sues However, we always find that people are spending way more on our gifts than we are on theirs. Sometimes it’s substantially more than we would ever spend. For example, a friend might give us a gift worth $60 when we spent $20 over TV series about daughter on her gift. I’m left feeling as if our gifts weren’t good enough. (Not BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The mother of Natalee that anyone has ever said that.) We get some really great Holloway, a U.S. teenager who vanished during her senior trip stuff, and I just feel at the end of the season as if we didn’t to Aruba in 2005, is seeking at least $35 million from the pro- give enough. Any way to cure my anxious thoughts for the ducers of what she contends was a fake television documen- next season? - Guilt-Ridden Christmas Giver tary about the case. Dear Guilt-Ridden Christmas Giver: Rid yourself of Beth Holloway said in a federal lawsuit filed Friday that the that guilt, because it’s the thought that counts, and it’s deception surrounding “The Disappearance of Natalee incredibly thoughtful of you and your wife to make gifts. Holloway” was so complete she was even tricked into provid- Homemade gifts require more thought and labor than store- ing a DNA sample to match against what producers claimed bought ones. Perhaps the friends who are showering you were remains that could be those of her long-missing daughter. with expensive gifts recognize that and want to go out of The whole show was a ruse that subjected Beth Holloway to their way to thank you for your efforts. So stop putting “agonizing weeks” of uncertainty and waiting that “complete- yourself down. Start acknowledging the joy you’ve brought ly and utterly destroyed” her, according to the suit filed in others. Birmingham. Dear Annie: I am a female tool and die maker and model Holloway, a schoolteacher in north Alabama, is seeking $10 maker. I’ve experienced a lot of sexual discrimination and million in compensation and $25 million in punitive damages harassment in the years of my career. When I was working against Oxygen Media, an arm of NBCUniversal Cable for a company in the early 1980s, I had a foreman who kept Entertainment, and the Los Angeles-based Brian Graden flirting with me while I was trying to do my job. This man Media. In this June 8, 2010, file photo, Beth Holloway, mother of had a wife and five children, by the way. Neither company responded to emails sent Monday seeking Natalee Holloway, speaks during the opening of the Natalee When I told him to go away because I had work to do, he comment on the lawsuit. Court records show attorneys have Holloway Resource Center (NHRC) at the National Museum punished me by giving negative (false) feedback in my next not filed documents answering the allegations. of Crime & Punishment in Washington. Beth Holloway performance review. I refused to sign the review. He said I The website TMZ first reported the lawsuit. claims in the federal lawsuit filed Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, that would have to meet with the manager, so I did. The man- Natalee Holloway, who lived in suburban Birmingham, was the deception surrounding “The Disappearance of Natalee ager said he did not understand how I couldn’t read a print, 18 when she was last seen during a trip with classmates to Holloway” was so complete she was even tricked her into because I had been able to the previous year. But he still Aruba. Her mysterious disappearance after a night with friends providing a DNA sample to match against what producers believed the foreman’s feedback and refused to really hear at a nightclub sparked years of news coverage, particularly in claimed were remains that could be those of her long-miss- me out. That was as far as it went. I left that company a year the tabloid and true-crime media. ing daughter. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File) later for a better salary elsewhere. During my exit inter- No remains were ever found, and the Dutch teen suspected view, I made sure to let the company know that the foreman in her death, Joran van der Sloot, is now imprisoned for the was part of the reason it was losing me. He was demoted slaying of another young woman killed in 2010. impression of real-time events,” the suit contends. back to the bench. In my opinion, this wasn’t enough, but The six-episode series aired last year by Oxygen included Natalee Holloway’s father Dave Holloway participated in in the ‘80s, this was more than what was usually expected the discovery of what were supposedly remains that could be the program and contacted Beth Holloway seeking a DNA in terms of company action. I still consider it a victory, those of Natalee. But the lawsuit claims producers knew that sample for use in testing, the complaint said. Dave Holloway though, albeit a small one. -- Louisville Machinist bone fragments featured in the production weren’t linked to isn’t listed among the defendants, and he did not respond to an Dear Louisville Machinist: I am sorry that you were Natalee before supposed testing produced inconclusive results. email seeking comment. harassed. Kudos for speaking up at a time when it wasn’t Rather than being a documentary or true investigation, the A judge acting at Dave Holloway’s request declared Natalee easy to do so. And congratulations on a long and successful show was a “scripted, pre-planned farce calculated to give the Holloway legally dead six years ago. career in a challenging industry. NBC’s Tirico set to fill Costas’ shoes in Korea HINTS FROM HELOISE NEW YORK (AP) — The biggest change for Americans watching the Winter Olympics on television this month will likely be the first face they see on the A rose tutorial screen. Dear Readers: VALENTINE’S DAY will Mike Tirico is replacing Bob Costas as host of NBC’s soon be here. Roses are a popular gift, but prime-time Olympics coverage, which starts Thursday do you know how to purchase roses, and from Pyeongchang, South Korea. Costas hosted 11 what to look for? Here are some hints: Olympics starting in 1992 until he stepped down last * Neighborhood flower shops, online year. He became as identified with the event as Jim florists, grocery stores and large discount McKay was for an earlier generation. retailers are all good sources for fresh flow- “I’m taking the approach of I’m following him, not ers. replacing him,” Tirico said. “You don’t replace some- * Closed buds are best. They will open over the next sev- one like Bob.” eral hours. NBC has groomed Tirico, 51, and he’s studied up on * That little food packet that comes with the roses is seri- Alpine skiing and the luge. Whether he’s well-suited for ously good -- use it! the role and accepted by the audience won’t become * If you’re not happy with your purchase, don’t hesitate to clear until he does it. ask for a replacement. The job requires someone conversant in sports, of Oh, and which color of rose is best? Here are what the course. But he’ll also have to deal with unanticipated colors mean: news events, history and pop culture. He’ll be expected Orange: passion and enthusiasm; white: purity or sympa- to talk about the tense relations between North and thy; pink: fondness or gratitude; lavender: love at first sight Mike Tirico South Korea and the absence of the Russian Olympic and grace; yellow: cheerfulness and friendship; and, of team because of a doping scandal. A sense of humor helps, too. course, red: romance and love. Happy Valentine’s Day! -- Costas adeptly bridged these worlds, said Andrew Billings, a University of Alabama professor and author of “Olympic Heloise Television: Broadcasting the Biggest Show on Earth.” The former host knew sports and also hosted a general-interest talk show Send a money-saving or timesaving hint to Heloise, P.O. for many years, and spoke out on issues like the dangers of football. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000, or you can fax While most sports fans know Tirico from his years at ESPN, he’s less visible among the casual viewers who determine it to 1-210-HELOISE or email it to Heloise(at)Heloise.com. whether or not the Olympics are a success. I can’t answer your letter personally but will use the best “Whoever goes in there is going to have to prove themselves, or reinvent what the job of Olympic host is,” Billings said. hints received in my column. Tirico’s not interested in changing the job, or pretending that he duplicates Costas’ skills and interests. “I’ll just try to take my sensibilities and curiosities and mix them in along the way,” he said. While at ESPN a decade ago, he requested an assignment to the World Cup soccer tournament, knowing the event was a cultural phenomenon as much as a competition, and anticipating ESPN may win a bid to broadcast the Olympics someday. NBC’s Olympics portfolio was a key factor in his jump to the network in 2016, he said. News networks are on the TV in his home office in Ann Arbor, Michigan, as much as sports, he said. “You know there are going to be times when people say, ‘just stick to sports,’” he said. “But that is impossible in an Olympics forum.” He said if an issue comes up that calls for commentary, “I’ll make it, and I’ll make it knowing I might be criticized. I know it comes with that chair.” Tirico’s World Cup work was one of the things that brought him to NBC’s attention as a possible successor to Costas, said Jim Bell, executive producer of NBC Olympics. Tirico worked as a host of NBC’s late-night Summer Olympics coverage in Brazil in 2016. Tirico won’t be intimidated by the assignment because he’s spent a lifetime preparing for a role like this, said John Wildhack, a former executive at ESPN who worked closely with Tirico and is now athletics director at their alma mater, Syracuse University. “Mike is one of the most versatile on-air talents in the industry and of our generation,” Wildhack said. Raised in Queens, New York, Tirico worked in local television in Syracuse after his graduation and before joining ESPN. The first guest on his ESPN radio show — recorded at S.U.’s student-run WAER studio — was Costas, another alum. Tirico’s most visible job at ESPN was a decade on “Monday Night Football.” At a time the issue of sexual misconduct is frequently in the news, Tirico has a history there, too. Two books about ESPN’s history describe his lewd and unwanted advances on up to six women, including allegedly following one co-worker in his car. He was suspended by the network for three months in the early 1990s. NBC said it was aware of the incidents when Tirico was hired, he assured them the behavior was long in the past “and we have no evidence of anything to the contrary.” Tirico, now married with two children, declined comment, and the incidents have attracted little attention in the run-up to the Olympics. “That happened well over two decades ago and Mike has been nothing but the consummate professional” since, Wildhack said. Tirico said that nobody, except maybe his family, will be tuning in to NBC’s prime-time Olympics telecast to watch him. “If you watch the games for all of the Olympics, and I’ve helped viewers understand in some way the who, what, where and why about it, if I helped them enjoy the viewing experience and connected a few of the disparate worlds that come together at the Olympic games, then I’ve done my job,” Tirico said. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 - PAGE 13

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018: This year you will open up to many new changes. However, in some areas you could become quite rigid and stuck. Consider other possibilities more than you have in the recent past. Confusion and uncertainty often sur- round you before you make any major deci- sions. If you are single, many people admire DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker you, but few feel as though they can handle your intensity. Fall 2018 will be unusually exciting, as a new romance is likely to enter your life. If you are attached, work on the friendship that exists between you and your sweetie. Plan a special getaway together. SCORPIO is more insightful than usual. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Your fiery side emerges, which might cause you to be more outgoing than usual. Somehow you could trigger much more confusion than you or anyone else had SCARY GARY Mark Buford thought possible. Tap into your creativity. Your sixth sense points you in the correct direction. Tonight: All smiles. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH You might want to offer your support to others. Listen to your sixth sense as you attempt to clear out a problem, especially if it involves your finances. Confusion sur- rounds you and a loved one. Ask more ques- tions, and you’ll gain clarity. Tonight: Choose a favorite pastime. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Crosswords HHHHH One-on-one relating opens new doors. Understand what is happening around you, and refuse to be cornered by someone DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni who thinks that he or she is in charge. Your smile goes a long way in loosening up the moment. Tonight: Someone close to you inspires you, and vice versa. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You could be more in touch with your feelings than you have been in the recent past. Don’t push so hard to finish a creative project. Go with the flow, and you will feel much better. Examine your long-term goals. Ask for feedback, if necessary. Tonight: As you like it. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHHH You could be put off by some- one you really care about. Don’t worry so much about what needs to happen next. This B.C. Mastroianni and Hart person often triggers more activity than you are comfortable with. Try pulling back some, and be more of an observer. Tonight: Homeward bound. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You could feel overloaded as oth- ers reach out to you. It appears as if everyone has a different idea about what works best in his or her life. Allow your loved ones to dis- cuss what is on their minds. Your smile goes a long way in helping others relax. Tonight: Speak your mind. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Be aware of how direct you need to be with a friend. Pressure could build to an unprecedented level. Understand what is hap- ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie pening within this friendship. Discuss your limits openly, especially when it comes to your finances. Tonight: Say “yes” to an invita- tion. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You could be exhausted by every- thing that is going on around you. Stay cen- tered, and remain in command of your ship. The drain you feel from others will seem a lot less intense if you pull back some. Others envy your ability to distance yourself. Tonight: Do your thing. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHH You will want to defer to a loved one about a situation that keeps popping up. Understand that you might have been in ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett the wrong place at the wrong time. Your emo- tions emerge no matter what you are up to. Take time for a chat with a friend. Tonight: Veg a little. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Avoid getting too focused on a personal matter. Other issues need your atten- tion, especially those involving your friends. Your input is valued, and is likely to create a lot of thought and awareness. Listen to what is going on with a family member. Tonight: Out late. Cryptoquip AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Someone might view you as being overly friendly and a bit too casual. Those characteristics easily could make this person feel uneasy. Try not to give in to a need ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe to impress others. Express your compassion more subtly. Tonight: Propel yourself into the social scene! PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHHH You could be overwhelmed by everything that is happening around you. You might be able to swim for miles, but how well can you tread water for lengthy periods of time? Ask more questions, and you’ll be delighted by what you hear. Tonight: Consider taking a big plunge. BORN TODAY Singer/songwriter Axl Rose (1962), singer/ songwriter Bob Marley (1945), actress Kathy Najimy (1957) PAGE 14 - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS Cops: Home of Patriots’ Gronk robbed during Super Bowl week FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Police say the home of New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was robbed while he was away at the Super Bowl. Foxborough Police Chief William Baker confirmed Tuesday morning that his department is investigating a bur- glary at Gronkowski’s home. He said officers responded to the home just after 6 p.m. Monday. Baker said “out of respect for Mr. Gronkowski’s privacy and because this is an active and dynamic criminal inves- tigation we’re not going to be releasing any information right now about what was stolen and whether any suspects exist.” But in a recording of call between responding officers and dispatch, a dis- patcher says “multiple safes and possibly guns” were taken. Gronkowski had nine catches for 116 yards and two touchdowns in the Patriots’ 41-33 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

New England Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski walks off the field after the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) Lions hire Matt Patricia as coach, eyeing the Patriot Way DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions hired His climb includes being a graduate assis- Matt Patricia on Monday, doubling down on tant at RPI and Syracuse and coaching the the franchise’s hope it can copy the New defensive line at Amherst College. England Patriots’ formula for success. Belichick hired Patricia in 2004 as a coach- The expected hiring of the defensive coor- ing assistant, was an assistant offensive line dinator came a day after the Patriots lost to coach the next season and worked his way up, Philadelphia in the Super Bowl. leading linebackers and safeties, before being “This position comes with great responsi- to defensive coordinator in 2012. bility, and I will commit every ounce of my Patricia said he tries to learn something energy to this football team, starting today,” from everybody all the time, including Patricia said in a statement released by the Belichick. team. “He’s been a remarkable mentor to me, not Lions general manager Bob Quinn made only as a football coach but also as a man and the move, reuniting with someone he worked as a friend,” Patricia said. “I have learned with in New England for more than a decade. immensely from his detailed leadership “He has been preparing for this opportunity approach to the game, which has certainly his entire career, and he’s ready for the shaped me into the football coach that I am responsibility and its challenges,” Quinn said. today. Quite simply, I’ve been incredibly for- The Lions plan to formally introduce him at tunate to work with, who I believe, is the a news conference Wednesday. greatest coach in NFL history.”

Quinn fired coach Jim Caldwell last month Patricia’s top task in Detroit may be helping www.thewestfieldnews.com with a record eight games above .500 over it establish a good running game. four years and postseason appearances in The Lions ranked among the worst the 2016 and 2014. The Lions went 9-7 this sea- NFL’s worst in rushing offense in each of the In this Jan. 13, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia son and missed the playoffs. previous four years under coach Caldwell, leaves the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans Patricia was the Patriots’ defensive coordi- who was fired last month with a 36-28 record, in Foxborough, Mass. The Detroit Lions have hired Patricia as their coach. The expected nator for six seasons, ending with his unit plus two postseason losses with the franchise. hiring came a day after the Patriots lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl. (AP giving up 41 points and 538 yards to the Like Jim Leyland did as Detroit Tigers Photo/Steven Senne, File) Eagles. manager, Patricia made a point to connect “Obviously, I didn’t do a good enough job with New England’s players before each here with the defense,” he told reporters game, usually with a handshake on the side- Sunday night. line. The 43-year-old Patricia was on Bill “It just lets us know he has our back,” Belichick’s staff for 14 seasons, overlapping safety Duron Harmon has said. “He has our with Quinn for many years. Quinn was a part back.” of the Patriots’ personnel department for 16 While the Lions also interviewed Mike years before Detroit gave him his first shot to Vrabel, who was hired by the Tennessee Looking for a be an NFL GM. Titans, they seemed to want Patricia from the He cuts a distinctive figure on the sideline, start of their coaching search. with a bushy beard, backward ball cap and a The feeling was apparently mutual because pencil above his right ear. Patricia may have turned down a shot to lead Patricia earned an aeronautical engineering the New York Giants after interviewing with Unique Gift? degree at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the four-time, Super Bowl-winning franchise, where he played center and guard, and later to take on a challenge in a city that has expe- went to the University of Massachusetts to rienced only one playoff win since winning add a master’s degree in education to his the 1957 NFL title. resume. While trying to figure out which “Now I turn all of my attention to the career path to follow, the native of Sherrill, Lions,” Patricia said. “I look forward to the New York, was an aeronautical engineer for next chapter of my career in Detroit.” two years.

Belichick isn’t saying why he benched Butler in Super Bowl FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick was no more forth- coming on Monday about his surprise benching of one-time Super Bowl star Malcolm Butler. Speaking on a conference call the day after the Patriots blew their chance at a sixth NFL title with a 41-33 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Belichick said “there are a lot of things that go into that.” He declined to be specific. Butler’s interception in the end zone in the final minute of the Super Bowl against Seattle clinched New England’s 2014 NFL championship. He had been one of the Patriots’ steadiest players this sea- son, appearing in 98 percent of the defensive snaps and starting 17 of 18 games this season. But the defensive back made it on the field for only one play on Sunday — on special teams. He appeared to be crying during the national anthem. And after the game, he told ESPN, that he “could Put a picture of someone have changed that game.” Belichick said on Monday: “I respect Malcolm’s competitiveness, and I’m sure that he felt like he could have helped. I’m sure other players felt the same way.” you love on a keepsake. Butler was not available to the media after the team’s buses returned to their home stadium on Monday afternoon. Only a few dozen fans were waiting to greet them. These are pictures the staff at The Only one player commented, defensive lineman Eric Lee. Westfield News Group have taken at “That doesn’t concern me at all,” he said when asked about Butler’s benching. “I’m the wrong person to talk to about that.” events throughout our communities. Butler’s locker had unopened packages loaded in front of it. On the shelves were game balls; at the bottom was a stack of cleats. Butler is an unrestricted free agent this offseason. He’s one of many holes the team would need to fill from a defense that gave up 538 yards in the Super Bowl. Another is defensive coordinator Matt Patricia, who was hired as the head coach of the Detroit Go to www.thewestfieldnews.com visit “Photos” look for your Lions on Monday. Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is expected to get the top job in Indianapolis favorite photo, then click the “Buy” icon located at the top. this week. Belichick and owner Robert Kraft are also scheduled to meet to clear the air over the trade of Jimmy Garoppolo that left the Patriots without a successor to 40-year-old Tom Brady at quarterback. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 - PAGE 15

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