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JOHN STEINBECK Low of 55. www.thewestfieldnews.com VOL.WRAFT 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents celebrates first anniversary of advocating Westfield native Chris Riga, who is the Patient Experience Veterans and family members attend Veterans Town Hall Coordinator at the VAMC in Leeds, spearheaded the meeting at for clean water Thursday at the Council on Aging. the Council on Aging. By Amy Porter Correspondent WESTFIELD – Westfield Residents Advocating for Themselves (WRAFT) celebrated the first anni- versary of its founding in response to the perfluoroal- Veterans Town Hall encourages kyl substance (PFAS) contamination of the Barnes Aquifer on Thursday afternoon at Skyline Trading Company. Co-founder Kristen Mello said the three most important accomplishments of WRAFT in the past Westfield veterans to connect to benefits year included joining with other communities affect- By Amy Porter ed by PFAS contamination and creating a national Correspondent organization; hosting a public forum, and collecting WESTFIELD – The VA Central Western Massachusetts more than 750 signatures of Westfield residents in Healthcare System held its first Veterans Town Hall in support of the need for Westfield residents in the Westfield at the Westfield Senior Center on Thursday. About Barnes aquifer area to know the PFAS numbers in 75 veterans and their families attended the event to hear their blood. what programs are available for veterans and to sign up or Mary Jones of the Toxics Action Center, who ask questions about health care benefits. attended the first WRAFT meeting held one year ago John P. Collins, director of the organization and a 30-year in Mello’s living room, said that her agency is cur- veteran of the U.S. Army Medical Department said the VA rently working with eight communities that have been has been focusing on outreach. He said they’ve seen a 6% growth in new users, but many veterans are still not con- See WRAFT, Page 8 nected with healthcare benefits. He said he has hired 150 new employees in the three years that he has served the region, resulting in an increase in patient and employee sat- isfaction. Collins also said their top clinical priority is to connect with veterans who are struggling. “20 veterans a day commit suicide, on average. 14 of those 20 are not connected to the VA,” Collins said, adding, “If you know of someone who’s struggling; please have them connect with us.” One way to connect is through a Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 press 1. Westfield Veterans Service Office staff Bobby Callahan, Another priority for Collins is the VA Medical Center in James Jordan and Julie Barnes. Barnes is shadowing Leeds, which is the home base for the region. He said plans Callahan until he retires in July, when she will begin as in the next five years are to renovate every part of the Veterans Service Officer. VAMC, which was built in the 1920s. Also speaking were Robert Belcher of the National Cemetery Association, Curtis Evans of the Veterans Benefits “The VA is coming here, that’s the main thing. We need to do Administration, Boston Regional Office, and Bobby more to get veterans connected to their services. That’s why it’s Callahan, Veterans Service Officer for Westfield who spoke so important,” Velis said. He said his main role in the meeting about state and local benefits. was to thank the groups for coming to Westfield. Evans said everything the VA can do for veterans starts Westfield native Chris Riga, who works for the VA as the with separation papers, and encouraged them to keep the patient experience coordinator, said he thought it was a good Members of WRAFT with thank you card to the City papers in a marked envelope for family members. “The most turnout for the meeting. Both Velis and Collins said Riga spear- of Westfield. (Photo submitted) difficult thing we have on the benefits side is people who headed the event at the Council on Aging. love you,” Evans said. “I guarantee you we’re going to be “I spoke to the Veterans Service Officer and the Mayor. It’s a able to do so much more for you,” he added. good idea for veterans and the city,” Riga said, adding, “It’s State Representative John C. Velis attended the Town really important for veterans to come to these events and get the Hall, as did Mayor Brian P. Sullivan and City Councilors latest information. For those not enrolled or who have questions, Westfield State Nicholas J. Morganelli, Dan Allie, and Michael Burns. they can begin here. organization seeks public’s help Night of comedy fundraiser slated By Greg Fitzpatrick By Lori Szepelak During the evening, a 50/50 raffle is Correspondent Correspondent planned as well as a general raffle. WESTFIELD – The Social Work Association, a WESTFIELD-With less than 460 days Tickets are $15 per person or $25 for a student-run organization at Westfield State University, to go before the city celebrates its 350th couple. Tickets can be purchased at The is seeking donations for their Stuff a Duffle Bag birthday, volunteers with the Friends of Westfield News, 64 School St., or at event. the Westfield 350th Committee are gear- Pilgrim Candle, 16 Union St. Tickets can The club is collecting items like clothing, toilet- ing up for the latest fundraising event – a also be purchased online by visiting ries, food, toys, and gift cards now until March 26. Comedy Night slated for March 9. www.westfield350.org. On that date, all of the donations will be delivered by The Elks Club on Franklin Street will Proceeds raised from this fundraiser members of the Social Work Association to local be the setting for an evening of laughter will benefit the Westfield 350th celebra- shelters, hospitals, and several DCF (Department of with entertainers Frankie Hill, Pat Oates tion that is planned May 19, 2019. Children and Families) locations throughout Western and Rafi Gonzales. The Friends of the Westfield 350th Massachusetts. Gonzales, a regular performer at Committee is working in partnership According to junior Kaleala Shaw, who is the Mohegan Sun and clubs in Boston, is a with the Westfield Mayor’s Office to plan President of the club, the Stuff a Duffle Bag event Westfield resident who is excited to bring several significant events and activities started last year. Since last year, the Social Work his energetic storytelling to his home- to celebrate the city’s actual founding Association has grown the event into more than just town. Hill is best known for his clever date of May 19, 1669. Harry Rock, who asking for donations on the Westfield State campus. and sometimes dark one liners. Oates serves as the president of the Friends Donations are actively being sought throughout appears regularly on Springfield’s Rock group, will discuss upcoming events dur- Westfield and the surrounding communities. 102 and was the winner of the 2015 Last ing the evening. For updates and news of “We expanded the target population,” said Shaw. Comic Standing competition at Mohegan ongoing activities, “like” the Westfield “People we’re so actively excited to donate.” Sun. 350 page on Facebook. Volunteers are In order to donate items you can email Shaw at Doors open at 7 p.m. with the show also encouraged to get involved and can starting promptly at 7:30. A cash bar will find more information at the organiza- See Donations, Page 8 be available and snacks will be offered. tion’s website. PAGE 2 - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2018 THE WESTFIELD NEWS

American Legion Post 338 presents check to Honor Flight New England SOUTHWICK – The American Legion Post 338 family hosted a Spaghetti Dinner and they presented a check for $1,000 to Honor Flight New England. Honor Flight recognizes American Veterans for their sacrifices and achievement by flying them to Washington DC to see their memorial at no cost. Top priority (for which they are currently accepting applications) is given to WWII and terminally ill veterans from all wars. In order for Honor Flight to achieve this goal, escorts fly with the Veterans on every flight providing assistance and helping Veterans have a safe, memorable and rewarding experience. For further information, contact them at 603-518-5368 or visit their web- site at www.HonorFlightNewEngland.org. The money for the donation was raised from a Pig Roast fundraiser that the American Legion Post 338 family of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion & Legion Riders held this past October 29, 2017 at Pictured left to right are Russ Pike, Vice Commander, Todd Brower, Rick Marcoullier, Commander, Kris Kozuch, Sean Cox, Adjutant, the Southwick Post pavilion. Josh Ilnicki, Jakub Ladomski.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Friday, Feb. 23, the 54th day of 2018. There are 311 days left in the year.

n Feb. 23, 1945, during World War II, U.S. against polio using the Salk vaccine began in Pittsburgh tamweight title fight at UFC 157 in Anaheim, California. Marines on Iwo Jima captured Mount Suribachi, as some 5,000 students were vaccinated. Owhere they raised two American flags (the sec- One year ago: ond flag-raising was captured in the iconic Associated In 1965, film comedian Stan Laurel, 74, died in Santa Seeking to tamp down growing unease in Latin America, Press photograph.) Monica, California. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly pledged during a visit to Mexico City that the United States would On this date: In 1970, Guyana became a republic within the Common- not enlist its military to enforce immigration laws and that wealth of Nations. there would be “no mass deportations.” Lottery officials In 1685, composer George Frideric Handel was born in said the sole winning ticket for an estimated $435 mil- present-day Germany. In 1981, an attempted coup began in Spain as 200 mem- lion Powerball jackpot was sold at a Lafayette, Indiana, bers of the Civil Guard invaded Parliament, taking law- convenience store. In 1836, the siege of the Alamo began in San Antonio, makers hostage. (However, the attempt collapsed 18 Texas. hours later.) Today’s Birthdays: Actor Peter Fonda is 78. Pro and College Football Hall of In 1848, the sixth president of the United States, John In 1992, the XVI Winter Olympic Games ended in Albert- Famer Fred Biletnikoff is 75. Author John Sandford is 74. Quincy Adams, died in Washington D.C., at age 80. ville, France. Country-rock musician Rusty Young is 72. Actress Patri- cia Richardson is 67. Former NFL player Ed “Too Tall” In 1870, Mississippi was readmitted to the Union. Ten years ago: Jones is 67. Rock musician Brad Whitford (Aerosmith) Defense Secretary Robert Gates and other U.S. officials is 66. Singer Howard Jones is 63. Rock musician Mi- In 1927, President Calvin Coolidge signed a bill creating held daylong meetings with Australian leaders in Can- chael Wilton (Queensryche) is 56. Country singer Dusty the Federal Radio Commission, forerunner of the Fed- berra. Former United Auto Workers president Douglas Drake is 54. Actress Kristin Davis is 53. Tennis player eral Communications Commission. A. Fraser died in Southfield, Michigan, at age 91. Helena Sukova is 53. Actor Marc Price is 50. TV person- ality/businessman Daymond John (TV: “Shark Tank”) is In 1934, Leopold III succeeded his late father, Albert I, as Five years ago: 49. Actress Niecy Nash is 48. Rock musician Jeff Beres King of the Belgians. Some 30 NASCAR fans were injured when rookie Kyle (Sister Hazel) is 47. Country singer Steve Holy is 46. Larson’s car was propelled by a crash into the fence at Rock musician Lasse (loss) Johansson (The Cardigans) In 1942, the first shelling of the U.S. mainland during Daytona International Speedway, and large chunks of is 45. Actress Kelly Macdonald is 42. Rapper Residente World War II occurred as a Japanese submarine fired on debris flew into the grandstands. The Ultimate Fight- (Calle 13) is 40. Actor Josh Gad is 37. Actress Emily an oil refinery near Santa Barbara, California, causing ing Championship held its first women’s bout as Ronda Blunt is 35. Actor Aziz Ansari is 35. Actor Tye White (TV: little damage. Rousey beat Liz Carmouche on an armbar, her signature “Greenleaf”) is 32. Actress Dakota Fanning is 24. move, with 11 seconds left in the first round of their ban- In 1954, the first mass inoculation of schoolchildren THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2018 - PAGE 3

State tax Government Meetings data breach SATURDAY, FEB. 24 twice as large as originally Southwick: Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Hearings at 8 am thought

BOSTON (AP) — Officials with Massachusetts’ tax collection agency say a data breach that exposed pri- MONDAY, FEB. 26 vate information from about 39,000 business taxpayers was twice as large as origi- Granville: nally thought. Selectboard at 7 pm The Massachusetts Assessors at 7:30 pm Department of Revenue tells Planning Board at 7:30 pm The Boston Globe the infor- mation was viewable to other companies, potentially even Blandford: competitors. Council on Aging Meeting at 4 pm The error lasted from early Assessor’s Meeting at 6 pm August through Jan. 23 and Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm allowed some companies to Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm view other business’s names, tax identification numbers, Tolland: amount and date of tax pay- Men’s Coffee at PSC Building at 7:45 am ments, number of employees Board of Selectmen at 5 pm and banking information about their payroll processor. Chester: The agency says just one Board of Health Meeting at 6 pm Social Security number was Board of Selectmen Meeting at 6 pm exposed. The Department of Westfield: Revenue reported what hap- Historical Commission at 7 pm pened with that number, trig- gering a review by the state attorney general. The state says the agency fixed the issue in January VENICE BAROQUE ORCHESTRA TUESDAY, FEB. 27 within hours of being made Thursday, March 1, 7:30PM aware of it. FAC Concert Hall, Chamber Seating The Venice-based orchestra specializes in vibrant, even daring performances of Tolland: Board of Assessors at 10 am music by one of its city’s native sons, Antonio Vivaldi. “There’s a wildness in Viv- Board of Assessors at 10 am Snowy owl aldi’s music that makes it so exciting, a sense of barely controlled fury in his huge, cascading waves of sound. But there’s also a heart-breaking vulnerability at its found injured core, and the Venice players balanced them to perfection.” —Washington Post Pre-show talk in the lobby at 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28 in Boston Italian prix fixe dinner available at the UClub before the concert. highway Details at fineartscenter.com/prixfixe. Southwick: tunnel dies Agricultural Commission Meeting at 7 pm BOSTON (AP) — A snowy owl found injured in Blandford: an unusual place in Boston Fire Department Meeting at 7 pm has died. TIX: 413-545-2511, 800-999-UMASS OR FINEARTSCENTER.COM Finance Committee at 7 pm State Environmental Police rescued the owl Like us on Facebook and win tickets! Under 40? Join the Under40TIX Westfield: Wednesday night from Club and get access to discounted tickets, pre and post-show parties and ZBA at 7:15 pm inside the Thomas P. “Tip” more – O’Neill Jr. Tunnel, a main fineartscenter.com/under40. artery in the Big Dig subter- ranean highway system. Police said on Twitter the black and white owl had The Westfield News been struck by a vehicle. The owl was taken to the When it comes to 21st century multimedia MS Talent Show Coming Up Tufts Wildlife Clinic for GASHyper • BUSTERSLocal platforms, “hyper local” is a term you hear a lot. Huntington – The Gateway Class of 2020 is organiz- treatment. ing a Talent Show for students at Gateway Regional Middle Clinic assistant director CITY OF WESTFIELD It’s not a newTOWN idea. InOF fact, SOUTHWICK The Westfield News School. Auditions have been held and performers selected Maureen Murray says it has been providing readers with “hyper local” for the event, which takes place on Friday, March 2 from 6 died a few hours later. news coverage of Westfield, Southwick, and – 8 p.m. in the Gateway Performing Arts Center. Murray tells The Boston 2.40 Citgo * 2.49 Pride Admission will be $2 per student and $4 per adult. Globe the owl “was not 41 Franklin St the Hilltowns all along. 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In The Westfield News Group this new, highly researched two – appointed hour workshop, participants create Can You Help Sarah? 62 School Street • Westfield, MA 01085 • (413) 562-4181 their own pastel painting, freely Sarah Helps Seniors to NYC experimenting with hundreds of Can the artist’s professional grade pas- The Westfield News • The Original • deputy mayor P ENNYSAVER •Longmeadow News Enfield Press tels, pastel pencils, and pastel You paper, in this fun pastel painting Help position workshop. Space is limited so please contact the Huntington Sarah? NEW YORK (AP) — Public Library at 512-5206. www.sarahgillett.org www.sarahgillett.org New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has named a Gov. Baker says arming teachers Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor to serve as his deputy mayor not the answer to shootings LIP SYNC for strategic initiatives. BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts J. Phillip Thompson, who Gov. Charlie Baker says more guns in has worked as a political the classroom isn’t the answer to school How Did This science professor at MIT shootings. HouseHelp Seniors? since 2002, will succeed BATTLELIMITED TO THE FIRST FIFTEEN ACTS! The Republican made the comment outgoing Deputy Mayor TO SECURE YOUR PLACE CONTACT TINA GORMANWant - (413) To 562-6435 Know A Secret? Thursday after President Donald Trump Ask Sarah. Richard Buery next month. suggested in a tweet that “highly trained WESTFIELD SENIOR CENTER Thompson first met the teachers would act as a deterrent to the SUNDAY, MARCH 4TH www.sarahgillett.org Democratic mayor and his cowards that do this” and later suggested www.sarahgillett.org wife, Chirlane McCray, they receive bonuses for the added 2 P.M. about three decades ago, responsibility. when the three worked for Baker said the nation should instead the administration of then- 1ST PLACE • $200 follow some of the gun laws already 2ND PLACE • $100 Mayor David Dinkins in the adopted in Massachusetts, including an early 1990s. assault weapons ban and a law giving TO THE LOCAL CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE Buery helped oversee the police chiefs greater power to deny gun NO MUSICAL TALENT NEEDED! expansion of prekindergar- licenses. COSTUMES? MAYBE! ten programs and various PROPS? MAYBE! Massachusetts has also banned “bump LOTS OF ANIMATION? DEFINITELY! mental health initiatives. stock” devices like the kind used in last The mayor says year’s mass shooting in Las Vegas that Thompson is an expert on killed at least 58 people and injured hun- how to better serve and ele- dreds more. The devices allow semi- EVENT SPONSORS vate low-income neighbor- automatic rifles to mimic the rapid fire THE ARBORS AT WESTFIELD & KEENAN LAW OFFICES hoods. of machine guns. Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker. PAGE 4 - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2018 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT

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I love the Olympic Games and what they represent: many countries getting together, competing and having a wonderful time. NO POLITICS! Then Lindsey Vonn, I hear, spoiled it by making a derogatory remark about our President! Totally wrong! NO POLITICS! This is the Olympics! It is supposed to be above all that! I think the IOC should withhold any medals earned by spoilers and disallow them from competing hence forth. Ever! There must be a rule against this, or does everyone else just have the common courtesy to focus on the games and leave the political nonsense home?

Florida school shooting:

‘abject breakdown at all levels’ Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, center, and Attorney General Jeff Sessions, right, watch as President Donald FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida high Trump speaks during a meeting with state and local officials to discuss school safety, in the Roosevelt Room of the White school where a former student shot and killed 17 people with House, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) an assault-type rifle is reopening for teachers Friday as the community grappled with word that the armed officer on cam- pus did nothing to stop the shooter. That failure, plus reports of a delay in security camera foot- age scanned by responding police and several records indicat- Trump says raise age for buying ing the 19-year-old suspect displayed behavioral troubles for years added to what the Florida House speaker described as an “abject breakdown at all levels.” The Valentine’s Day shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas assault rifles, defying NRA High School has reignited national debate over gun laws and WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation One idea he didn’t like: the “active Great American Patriots. They love our school safety, including proposals by President Donald Trump should keep assault rifles out of the hands shooter” drills that some schools hold. He Country and will do the right thing.” and others to designate more people — including trained of anyone under 21, President Donald called that “a very negative thing” and said “I don’t think I’ll be going up against teachers — to carry arms on school grounds. Gun-control Trump declared Thursday, defying his he wouldn’t want his own son participat- them,” he said of the politically influential advocates, meanwhile, have redoubled calls for bans or fur- loyal supporters in the National Rifle ing. group. “I really think the NRA wants to do ther restrictions on assault rifles. Association amid America’s public reckon- Spokesman Raj Shah later said Trump what’s right.” Teachers were told they could return to the school Friday to ing over gun violence. He also pushed hard was concerned about the name and would In Congress, a bill being drafted by Sens. for arming security guards and many teach- prefer calling them safety drills. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and Jeff Flake, collect belongings from classrooms that have been off-limits ers in U.S. schools. In Florida, Republican Sen. Marco R-Ariz., would apply more broadly than since the slayings more than a week earlier. The school plans “There’s nothing more important than Rubio said he now is open to raising age just to assault rifles such as the AR-15 used an orientation Sunday for teachers and students, and to restart protecting our children,” Trump said, add- requirements for long-gun purchases. That in the Florida shootings. It would raise the classes Wednesday. ing that he’d spoken with many members was the day after he was confronted at a age requirements for all rifles. “Our new normal has yet to be defined, but we want to get of Congress and NRA officials and insist- CNN town hall by Parkland students and In the end, Trump did not stray too far back to it,” said geography teacher Ernest Rospierski, whose ing they would go along with his plans in parents over his pro-gun votes and support from conservative Republican orthodoxy. classroom is on the third floor of the three-story building the wake of last week’s school shooting in from the NRA. His focus when it comes to background attacked Feb. 14. Officials have said that building will be torn Parkland, Florida, that left 17 people dead. Kansas Sen. Pat Roberts, another checks is on mental health concerns and down. But there were no words of support from Republican, told reporters during a visit to not loopholes that permit loose private gun The school resource officer on Feb. 14 took up a position the NRA for his minimum-age proposal the Kansas Statehouse that he supported sales on the internet and at gun shows. And viewing the western entrance of that building for more than — and outright opposition from organiza- raising age requirements, saying: he remains opposed to a full ban on assault four minutes after the shooting started, but “he never went in,” tions of teachers and school security guards “Certainly, nobody under 21 should have rifles, Shah said. Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel said at a news confer- for the idea of arming schools to deal with an AR-15.” Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said ence. The shooting lasted about six minutes. intruders. NRA leaders emerged in unannounced he was skeptical the president would fol- The officer, Scot Peterson, was suspended without pay and “The NRA will back it and so will appearances at the annual Conservative low though. placed under investigation, then chose to resign, Israel said. Congress,” Trump contended as he called Political Action Conference, blaming the “The last time he showed support for When asked what Peterson should have done, Israel said the for raising the legal age of purchase for FBI and local reporting failures for the sensible gun reform — no fly, no buy — he deputy should have “went in, addressed the killer, killed the “all” guns from 18 to 21. A spokesman later Florida shooting. quickly dropped his support once the NRA killer.” said Trump was speaking specifically about “Evil walks among us and God help us if opposed it. I hope this time will be differ- The sheriff said he was “devastated, sick to my stomach. semi-automatic weapons. The president’s we don’t harden our schools and protect ent,” Schumer said in a statement, referring proposal came just hours after the NRA our kids,” said Executive Vice President to a measure backed by Democrats to pre- There are no words. I mean these families lost their children. affirmed its opposition, calling such a and CEO Wayne LaPierre. “The whole vent people on a terrorism-related “no fly” We lost coaches. I’ve been to the funerals. ... I’ve been to the restriction an infringement on gun owners’ idea from some of our opponents that list from buying guns. vigils. It’s just, ah, there are no words.” rights. armed security makes us less safe is com- The current federal minimum for buying A telephone message left at a listing for Peterson by The Trump has spent the past two days listen- pletely ridiculous.” handguns from registered dealers is 21, but Associated Press wasn’t returned. An AP reporter who later ing to ideas about how to stem gun violence NRA officials also accused Democrats the requirement in most places is 18 for went to Peterson’s home in a suburb of West Palm Beach saw at schools after last week’s shooting at and media outlets of exploiting the Florida rifles, including assault-type weapons such lights on and cars in the driveway, but no one answered the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. shooting. as the AR-15. In some states — mostly door during an attempt to seek comment. On Wednesday, he heard from students and “Many in legacy media love mass shoot- rural states with a strong tradition of hunt- Meanwhile, new information has emerged that there was a family members of those killed in recent ings,” spokeswoman Dana Loesch said at ing — young people can buy a rifle at age communication issue between the person reviewing the shootings and on Thursday from local and CPAC. “Now I’m not saying that you love 14 or 16. school’s security system footage and officers who responded state officials. the tragedy, but I am saying that you love Polls show growing support for gun con- to the school. In Florida, meanwhile, funerals contin- the ratings. Crying white mothers are rat- trol measures, including 97-percent back- Coral Springs Police Chief Tony Pustizzi said during a ued. And a sheriff’s deputy who had been ings gold.” ing for universal background checks in a news conference Thursday that the footage being reviewed on duty at the school but never went inside She and LaPierre did not mention the age Quinnipiac University survey released was 20 minutes old, so the responding officers were hearing to confront the shooter resigned after being requirement issue in their fiery remarks at Tuesday. that the shooter was in a certain place while officers already suspended without pay. CPAC. But Loesch said Wednesday night But recent mass shootings, including the in that location were saying that wasn’t the case. Pustizzi said Trump has been proposing a growing list the NRA opposes the higher minimum age 2012 mass murder of elementary school the confusion didn’t put anyone in danger. of ideas, including more stringent back- for rifles because, “if we are asking young children in Newtown, Connecticut, and the Shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz, 19, has been jailed on 17 ground checks for gun buyers, reopening men and women to go and serve their coun- killing of 58 people in Las Vegas last fall, counts of murder and has admitted the attack, authorities have some mental institutions to hold potential try (in the military) they should be able to have not resulted in significant legislation. killers and banning “bump stock” devices also have a firearm.” In fact, a bill passed by the House in said. Cruz owned a collection of weapons. Defense attorneys, that allow semi-automatic rifles to mimic She added, “I’m also thinking of young December would make it easier for gun state records and people who knew him have described trou- machine guns. women” who may need a rifle for self- owners to carry concealed weapons across bling incidents going back years. He said Thursday that many teachers protection. state lines. Broward County incident reports show that unidentified have military experience and suggested The NRA was an early supporter of Still, Rep. Tom Rooney, R-Fla, said the callers contacted authorities with concerns about Cruz in they be paid bonuses for the added respon- Trump’s campaign, and it remains unclear president has a “unique ability right now to February 2016 and November 2017. The first caller said they sibility of carrying weapons. He also how far the president will go to cross them. maybe really do something about these had third-hand information that Cruz planned to shoot up the appeared open to other proposals to “hard- Shortly before LaPierre took the stage, school shootings” because, at least in some school. The information was forwarded to the Stoneman en” schools, such as fortifying walls and Trump offered a rallying cry on Twitter, districts, “nobody is more popular,” includ- Douglas resource officer. The second caller said Cruz was limiting entry points. calling NRA leaders “Great People and ing the NRA. collecting guns and knives and believed “he could be a school shooter in the making.” Also in November 2017, Cruz was involved in a fight with the adult son of a woman he was staying with shortly after his Letter to the Editor

See Breakdown, Page 5 To the Editor The Parkland, The Westfield News Florida Tragedy A publication of the Westfield News Group LLC It would sure help with the grief, sadness and sorrow of the victims, friends and fam- Flora Masciadrelli James Johnson-Corwin ily of Parkland, Florida if they could have Director of Sales/ Multi-Media Manager a gunshredded in the name of the victim. Classified Manager Knowing that at least this gun will never be Marie Brazee stolen by a teenager to kill his school Chris Putz Business Manager Sports Editor mates. Sort of a hands on way ofdealing Lorie Perry with the sorrowful emotions and feelings, Director of Ad Production and actually feel that this act has made the situation a little bit better. Patrick R. Berry The idea of cutting up a gun that is not President wanted anymore and the owner is not wanting it to be recycled back into society is not taking away anyone’s 2nd amend- 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 ment rights. (413)562-4181 People would come forward with www.thewestfieldnews.com unwanted guns to dedicate them to be cut up in the name of these victims. Robert Merriman THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2018 - PAGE 5 Court Logs Couple facing animal cruelty charges after dog dies NORTH ADAMS, Mass. (AP) — Two Massachusetts resi- dog, Tig, was dead. Westfield District Court dents are facing animal cruelty charges after their malnour- Leydet’s ex-wife told police that she found the dog lying in Thursday, February 15, 2018 ished dog was found dead in their home. a crate, not breathing, while the couple was not at home. Vladimir Belyshev Jr., 36, of 45 Kamuda St., Indian Orchard, The Berkshire Eagle reports that Trista Williams and Jesse Police say the crate was filled with animal waste, the dog pleaded guilty to a charge of operating a motor vehicle with a Leydet, of North Adams, were released on personal recogni- appeared malnourished and the home was in “disarray.” suspended license. He was fined $625 and assessed $50. In a zance after pleading not guilty at their arraignment Thursday. It was not immediately clear who represented the defen- separate case with an address of 155 Papermill Road, Westfield, Williams’ mother reported to police Jan. 25 that the couple’s dants. Belyshev was not prosecuted for a charge of using a motor vehicle without authority after the victim reported he had mistak- enly reported the vehicle to be stolen. Michael C. Hawkins, 59, of no fixed address in Westfield, was House lawmaker from western Woman withdraws complaint held in lieu of $250 cash bail pending a March 14 hearing after he was arraigned on charges of violation of a harassment preven- Massachusetts district dies against former Boston official tion order, breaking and entering for a misdemeanor and trespass. BOSTON (AP) — A state lawmaker representing a western BOSTON (AP) — A woman who accused a former top Ryan D. Boermeester, of 2 Ahern Circle, North Belrica, saw Boston official of sexual harassment has withdrawn her a charge of assault and battery dismissed when the alleged victim Massachusetts district has died. The death of Rep. Peter Kocot was announced Thursday in complaint. asserted his Fifth Amendment rights and refused to testify. A spokesman with the Massachusetts Commission Against Boermeester was found to be responsible for a charge of disor- an email from House Speaker Robert DeLeo. DeLeo said the 61-year-old Kocot died Thursday morning, Discrimination tells The Boston Globe the woman filed her derly conduct and fined $100. complaint against Felix Arroyo in August and withdrew it Adam N. Colbert, 20, of 3 Cold Spring Lane, Hudson, saw a but didn’t offer details on the cause of death. charge of assault and battery dismissed when the alleged victim DeLeo called the fellow Democrat “one of the most kind, Nov. 21. In a letter dated Nov. 28, an investigating commis- asserted his Fifth Amendment rights and refused to testify. decent and selfless individuals that I have had the pleasure to sioner with MCAD wrote the woman plans to pursue civil Colbert was found to be responsible for a charge of disorderly know.” He said his prayers are with Kocot’s wife Shauneen, action. conduct and fined $100. his children, extended family and staff. The woman previously worked for Arroyo, and she Jose L. Maldonado, 55, of 300 East St., saw charges of assault DeLeo said he will share more details as they become claimed he had made sexually inappropriate comments and and battery on a family or household member, strangling or suf- available. grabbed her bottom. Arroyo was dismissed from his job as focating and assault with a dangerous weapon brought by Kocot co-chaired the Committee on Health Care Financing chief of health and human services Aug. 24. Westfield Police dismissed when the victim asserted her Fifth and also served on the House Committee on Ethics. He was Arroyo’s attorney says the accusations were uncorrobo- Amendment rights and refused to testify. first elected to the House in a 2002 special election. rated and lacking any credible basis. He says Arroyo has Josue Velazquez, 25, of 47 Broad St., Westfield, submitted to Kocot’s district includes Hatfield, Northampton, been vindicated. facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of larceny Southampton, Westhampton and Montgomery. The city has declined to comment on the case. of property valued at more than $250 by a single scheme brought by Westfield police and the charge was continued without a find- ing with probation for one year. He was assessed $100 and ordered to make restitution to the victim in the amount of $3,500 Officials: Human remains Horse rescued in Massachusetts in monthly payments of $176. were those of missing woman joins NY police force WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — Authorities say human ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A horse rescued from neglect has remains found in Waltham are believed to be those of a a new home and a new job — on the Albany, New York 73-year-old woman who went missing last year. police force. Police Logs The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office said Thursday The Times Union reports that 13-year-old Ace, a Percheron that a preliminary investigation identified the woman as Sara draft horse, once pulled a wagon. WESTFIELD LaRoche, who was reported missing in May. Officials say He was among 10 horses surrendered to the Massachusetts Major crime and incident report there were no signs of foul play. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Their Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 LaRoche may have suffered from dementia, only spoke owner loved the horses but could no longer afford to feed 12:22 a.m.: illegal trash disposal, Neck Road, a patrol officer Haitian-Creole and had recently moved to Waltham from them. reports he discovered an illegally discarded toilet, the DPW was Florida, according to the National Institute of Justice’s Ace had never been ridden when the Albany police notified to remove the toilet; National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. Several mounted unit went to Methuen, Massachusetts, to meet him 8:12 a.m.: school investigation, Westfield Technical Academy, state and local agencies searched for LaRoche after she was in October. But he’s a quick study. 33 Smith Ave. a school resource officer reports he investigated reported missing. Albany police exclusively use draft horses. an incident of vandalism to a motor vehicle; The remains were found Wednesday in a remote wooded Sgt. Peter Noonan says they’re calm, docile and able to 11:16 a.m.: missing person, Sackett Road, a resident came to area. stand still for long periods. the station to report his son is a missing person, the responding The medical examiner’s office will try to determine the They’re also much bigger than other horses — making officer reports the father said that his son is on probation and has cause of death and confirm the identity of the remains. them good for crowd control. not met his obligations, the officer found that the boy had skipped school, the boy was reported to have been seen on East Mountain Road at 1:32 p.m. but was not found, see 7:30 p.m.entry; 5:47 p.m.: breaking and entering, Southampton Road, a Police: Man threatened to kill town official over potholes caller reports he returned home to find his front door open and DOUGLAS, Mass. (AP) — Police say a Massachusetts man has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill a town admin- property missing, the responding officer reports the victim said istrator over potholes in the road near his home. that bedrooms were disturbed and six watches valued at $100 Court records show 57-year-old Paul Keddy, of Douglas, called Highway Superintendent John Furno last week to complain had been stolen from him, he said two similar watches were about the road. When Furno suggested Keddy take his concerns to the town administrator, Keddy allegedly responded saying stolen from another resident; he would kill him. 7:30 p.m.: missing person found, East Mountain Road, an Keddy was arraigned Wednesday on a charge of threatening to commit a crime. While leaving court, Keddy complained investigating officer reports he was assaulted by a juvenile who about his taxes and says he can barely drive up and down his own road. interfered with his investigation of a missing person, the Town Administrator Matthew Wojcik says the road near Keddy’s home is a private way. He says while the town may 17-year-old boy was arrested for being delinquent by reason of improve the road for emergency vehicles, it’s up to homeowners to pay for upkeep. assault and battery on a police officer and interfering with a police officer, the investigation revealed the location of the missing juvenile who was transported to the station and was surrendered to the custody of his father; 8:43 p.m.: accident, East Mountain Road, multiple callers City Street Snow Parking Ban policy report an accident involving a motorcycle, dual response dis- patched, the responding officer reports the operator was alert The City Of Westfield has an on-street When a snowstorm is anticipated to or go on the city’s website for confirmation but appeared to have suffered a head injury, the operator was snow ban parking policy during plowable begin during the night, motorists who park of a parking ban. transported to the Baystate Noble emergency room, the motor- snowstorms. their vehicles overnight on the street in • Parking Clerk-572-6202-Press 2 cycle was transported to the police impound yard. Motorists are not allowed to park on the front of their residence should move their • Police Dept.-562-5411- Ext 8 city streets from the beginning of a parking vehicles off the street prior to retiring for • Mayor-572-6201 ban announcement until after the storm the night. • City Website - Cityofwestfield.Org Breakdown ceases and the plowing has been completed Motorists who use the downtown core Announcement of a Parking Ban is Continued from Page 4 on the streets. Announcement of a parking streets for business parking during a snow reported by the following: ban is done on the Local Cable Access ban must park in one of the city’s off-street • Local Cable Access Channel 15, mother died, according to a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Channel 15, tv stations wwlp 22 and parking lots. The off-street lots are free dur- • Tv Stations Wwlp 22, Cbs3, Office report. On Nov. 28, a 22-year-old man at the Lake wgby 40 and the local radio stations, ing snow bans from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. only. Abc40, & Fox6 Worth home told the responding deputy the he tried to calm wmas, whyn, wnnz. This action will allow the streets to be • The Local Radio Stations down Cruz, who had been punching holes in walls and break- When a parking ban is called motorists plowed and prevent motorists from being • City Website - Cityofwestfield.Org ing objects, but Cruz hit him in the jaw, and the man hit Cruz must obey the policy or they will be subject towed and receiving parking violations. • www.thewestfieldnews.com back. to towing and a parking violation. Motorists may call the following offices The deputy found Cruz a short time later at a nearby park. Cruz told the deputy he had been angry because he mis- placed a photo of his recently deceased mother, and he apolo- gized for losing his temper. Westfield Snow Removal Ordinance Overview The other man told the deputy he didn’t want Cruz arrested. He just wanted Cruz to calm down before coming home. WESTFIELD — We are well into that time of year. Several option, sometimes it is the only option. When officers are called Politicians under pressure to tighten gun laws in response to significant snowstorms have already graced our city this winter to a complaint about a residence that has ice on the sidewalk and the mass shooting floated various plans Thursday, but most and we are not out of the woods yet. As Westfield repeatedly it is completely covered with sand we have no choice but to find fell short of reforms demanded by student activists who con- turns into a winter wonderland our streets and sidewalks are con- that no violation exists. The penalty for not complying with this verged Wednesday on Florida’s Capitol. tinuously blanketed with the lovely white stuff. That’s when the ordinance is $25 for each day that it is not rectified. Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran said Thursday calls begin about unshoveled sidewalks. Landlords will sometimes put in their lease or rental agree- night that his chamber is going to recommend creating a spe- The ordinance governing removal of snow on sidewalks can ments that tenants are responsible for snow removal in certain cial commission to investigate the “abject breakdown at all be found in chapter 16-14 of Westfield’s City Ordinances. The circumstances. If this is the case and snow is not removed, a levels” that led to the shooting deaths. The Republican said the short version of this ordinance is that if there is a public sidewalk tenant may be in violation of their rental agreement, but ulti- commission, likely be led by a parent of one of the slain chil- which abuts property owned by you, you are responsible for mately the property owner, not the tenant, is responsible and dren, would have subpoena power. having the snow removed from that sidewalk within 24 hours of may receive a fine. Corcoran said the news about the resource officer’s failure the completion of the snowstorm. If the sidewalk cannot be Please do all you can to have sidewalks abutting your prop- to respond did not dissuade him from moving ahead with what completely cleared due to ice, you are responsible to “sprinkle… erty cleared within the 24 hour deadline. At best an unshoveled he was calling the “marshal” plan to let local law-enforcement sand, sawdust, or another suitable substance so that such side- sidewalk is an inconvenience and at worst can be dangerous for officials train and deputize someone at the school who would walk shall not be slippery.” Although this is not always the best pedestrians. be authorized to carry a gun. State Sen. Bill Galvano, who is helping craft a bill in response to the shooting deaths, insisted the idea is not the same as arming teachers. He said the program would be When it comes to 21st century multimedia platforms, “hyper local” is a optional and the deputized person would have to be trained by Hyper • Local term you hear a lot. local law-enforcement agencies. U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida said a visit to Stoneman It’s not a new idea. In fact, The Westfield News has been providing Douglas prompted him to change his stance on large capacity magazines. The Republican insisted he is willing to rethink his readers with “hyper local” news coverage of Westfield, Southwick, and past opposition on gun proposals if there is information the the Hilltowns all along. Television, radio and regional newpapers only policies would prevent mass shootings. provide fleeting coverage of local issues you care about. TV stations and “If we are going to infringe on the Second Amendment, it big newspaper publishers, after years of cutbacks and mergers, frankly has to be a policy that will work,” Rubio said in an interview Thursday with AP. aren’t able to provide in-depth coverage of smaller markets anymore. ——— Fineout reported from Tallahassee, Florida, Jennifer Kay But, day in and day out, The Westfield News provides consistant from Miami; Curt Anderson and David Fischer contributed coverage of the stories you need to know about, that are important to from Miami, as well as Rhonda Shafner at the AP News your city, town, neighborhood and home. Research Center.

If you would like to run a Birthday Announcement in The Westfield News Group The Westfield News contact 62 School Street • Westfield, MA 01085 • (413) 562-4181 us at: 413-562-4181 The Westfield News • The Original • PENNYSAVER • Longmeadow News Enfield Press PAGE 6 - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS HOMEDESIGN How to buy a house that hasn’t been built yet Trisha and Dennis Rawlings, a couple in their early 30s, are moving to suburban Chicago and leaving their over-60- year-old first home in the St. Louis area behind. “We were looking at potentially buying a house,” Trisha says. But in the area where they want to live, the options within their budget were limited to purchasing an older home or building a new one. The couple loved the features of a modern, new-construc- tion neighborhood with a pool, a clubhouse and excellent walkability. And taking out a construction loan and building a house means they’ll avoid the ongoing maintenance that comes with an older home. With the supply of existing homes available to buy at “an all-time low ” nationwide, according to the National In this Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, photo, signs for sold homesites displayed near where new home are being built at a new Association of Realtors, homebuyers like the Rawlingses housing plan in Zelienople, Pa. With the supply of existing homes available to buy at “an all-time low” nationwide, accord- and others — including younger buyers — are looking at ing to the National Association of Realtors, homebuyers are looking at other options that include building a house. (AP) other options that include building a house. Here’s how to get started if you decide to build a home. cal purchase mortgage, Moralez and Thomas say. That’s LOCKING IN THE LAND because the bank is taking extra risk during the building Getting a place to build a house is a major part of the home- phase, since there isn’t an asset to secure the mortgage. FINDING A CONSTRUCTION LOAN building process. Typical down payments are around 10 percent. Federal “It all starts with your ability to be financed and what kind “You don’t have to own the lot free and clear,” Moralez Housing Administration, Veterans Affairs and U.S. Department of budget can you establish from there,” says Dan Moralez, says. However, any equity you have in the land can be applied of Agriculture mortgage programs back construction loans regional vice president for Northpointe Bank in Holland, toward a down payment and closing costs. and can allow some credit leniency, along with low — or no Michigan. “You don’t want to be sold something by some- Moralez says he has clients who want to “lock in a piece of — down payments. body and then the next thing you find out is that you don’t dirt” so they can build on it in a year or so. Unfortunately, he “If you can put 20 percent down and you have a 720 credit qualify.” says, the number of lenders who finance vacant land is sig- score or better, you know you’re pretty much going to qualify But not every mortgage banker or broker offers construc- nificantly smaller than the number of lenders who will do a for everybody’s program,” Thomas says. tion loans. construction loan. “Most mortgage people will go their whole career without Buyers who are planning to finance the cost of the land and ever doing one,” says Jerry Thomas, a mortgage loan officer home construction simultaneously will need to keep this in USING A BUILDER OR DIY in Farmington Hills, Michigan. “Another big group of (lend- mind when searching for a lender. There are two kinds of builders: custom builders and “pro- ers) will do one and then swear they’ll never do another one duction builders,” who construct a high volume of similar again.” homes and work for maximum efficiency. If your house plan There’s no easy way to find a construction lender. Ask for QUALIFYING AND THE DOWN includes many special or unique features, look for a custom referrals from friends and family. Builders often have lend- PAYMENT builder, since they specialize in building to meet client expec- ers they recommend. tations, Moralez says. It’s harder to qualify for a construction loan than for a typi- Want to build your own home? “More and more often, we’re saying no,” Moralez says. “Most lenders will not do a self-build project.” He says the few exceptions go to borrowers with relevant trade experi- ence. Moralez says borrowers who think they can save money contracting out the work themselves may be in for a disap- pointment. With the housing industry facing a shortage of skilled labor, you’ll likely pay more for workers than a high- volume contractor would. Also, construction loans for a do-it-yourself project typi- cally require higher credit scores and larger down payments. Terms and qualifications vary by lender.

STAYING WITHIN BUDGET Cost overruns are the biggest danger you could face when building a home, Moralez says. A builder’s bid sets cost allow- ances for lighting fixtures, flooring, countertops and other major features. An upgrade here or there can bust the budget, and you’ll have to make up the difference in cash, he says. Research the costs of the materials upfront to help avoid making significant and expensive modifications along the way. This article was provided to The Associated Press by the personal finance website NerdWallet. Hal Bundrick is a writer at NerdWallet. Email: [email protected]. Twitter: @halm- bundrick.

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This July 25, 2017, file frame grab from video shows the Nest Cam IQ camera. Google’s voice-activated assistant is branching out to Nest’s deluxe security camera. The virtual assistant is being offered to owners of the Nest Cam IQ in This undated artist rending provided by Walmart shows part of Walmart’s new online home shopping experience that will a free update rolling out Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. (AP let shoppers discover items based on their style. The move, announced Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, is the first glimpse of Photo/Ryan Nakashima, File) Walmart’s broader efforts to redesign its site with a focus on fashion and home furnishing. (Walmart via AP) Google’s digital Walmart to launch new online assistant branches out to Nest camera home shopping experience NEW YORK (AP) — Bohemian or traditional? Walmart’s latest online strategy comes as it hit a snag in its SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google’s voice-activated assis- Walmart is launching a new online home shopping experi- e-commerce business for the critical fiscal fourth quarter, after tant is branching out to Nest’s deluxe security camera in an ence in the coming weeks that will let shoppers discover items enjoying a surging e-commerce business over the past few expansion that may amplify the privacy concerns surrounding based on their style. quarters that helped lift its stock. Its U.S. e-commerce business internet-connected microphones. The move, announced Thursday, is the first glimpse of the rose 23 percent for the fiscal fourth quarter, a dramatic slow- The virtual assistant is being offered to owners of the Nest company’s broader campaign to redesign its site with a focus down from the 50 percent growth in the previous quarter. Cam IQ in a free update rolling out Wednesday. The move on fashion and home furnishings. The overhauled website will Shares fell 10.2 percent on Tuesday to post its biggest single- comes just two weeks after Nest moved back under Google’s be launched later this year and will mirror how people shop for day percentage drop in 30 years. direct control after spending nearly 2 1/2 years as a separate different items. While some purchases like groceries are trans- Walmart says it expects its e-commerce business to ramp up company owned by the same parent, Alphabet Inc. actional, others like fashion and home furnishings require this year and sees e-commerce rising 40 percent this year, the The $300 Nest Cam will give Google another potentially more discovery. Later this spring, Walmart is rolling out its same pace as last year. valuable earhole in its battle with Amazon and Apple to build new Lord & Taylor dedicated page as part of its partnership digital command centers in people’s home. with the department store chain’s parent company Hudson’s That ambition has already spurred warnings from privacy Bay. watchdogs about the potential for internet-connected devices Walmart’s home shopping site will include curated collec- being used as surveillance tools. tions and nine shop-by-style options including modern, tradi- Google’s assistant already can be used to control Nest’s tional and bohemian. It will offer design tips that will help cameras and internet-connected thermostat through its inter- shoppers pull items together. net-connected speaker, Home, and smartphones running on its “With this launch, we’re making it faster, easier and more Android software. This will be the first time that people will inspiring for customers to discover the best of our assortment be able to interact with the digital concierge through a secu- no matter their personal style,” said Anthony Soohoo, senior rity camera. vice president and general manager of home for Walmart’s The assistant is only supposed to be activated with key- e-commerce division. words such as “OK, Google,” although there have been The move comes as Walmart, with its eye on Amazon.com, instances when the Home speaker has been caught listening has been working to ramp up its e-commerce business, which when it was supposed to be turned off. still accounts for less than 4 percent of its total sales. It’s over- Morningside Even if Google’s assistant doesn’t eavesdrop, its presence hauled its shipping strategy and expanded the number of items on an indoor security camera is likely to focus more attention online to 75 million. In home furnishings, it doubled the num- Listen at WSKB.org or watch on Comcast Cable CH. 15 on the handling and protection of the data collected through

ber of products online from a year ago and introduced a new RADIO FOR THE WESTFIELD MASSES internet-connected devices. Scandinavian collection of furniture for children. •••••••• MOnDAyS •••••••• Privacy watchdogs are particularly worried that Google But Walmart faces stiff competition in the home arena not eventually may use some of the information collected from 6-8 am: By George…it’s Monday only from Amazon but home shopping sites like Wayfair. devices inside homes to get a better understanding of a per- Amazon has been growing its home offerings. It sells its with George Delisle son’s specific interests so it can sell ads for products that the own exclusive brands of furniture, sheets and other home targeted individual might like. 8-10am: Owls on the Air with Michael goods. It signed a deal with Ethan Allen last year to sell its Google already has used the data that it collects through its sofas, lamps and rugs, and Amazon shoppers can ask Ethan “Buster” McMahon ‘92 ubiquitous search engine and other free services such as maps Allen experts for design advice. Boston-based Wayfair is the and email to build the internet’s most lucrative internet mar- •••••••• TuESDAyS ••••••• largest online-only furniture retailer and has a seemingly infi- keting network. nite range of products, but it’s facing more pressure from Since Google bought it for $3.2 billion, Nest has steadfastly 6-8 am: WOW, It’s Tuesday, with Bob Plasse Amazon as it expands deeper into the home arena. maintained that it doesn’t share its customers’ personal infor- Target has also been stepping up its offerings in home fur- 8-10am: Ken’s Den, with Ken Stomski mation with Google’s ad network. nishings, both online and in the store. Two years ago, it started But a patent application filed by Google in 2016 floated the offering vignettes in the home area of its physical stores to •••••• WEDnESDAyS ••••• possibility of using the video recorded by security cameras to inspire shoppers to buy. deliver ads based on the kinds of furnishings and other mer- 6-8 am: Wake Up Wed., with Tina Gorman chandise already in people’s homes. 8-10am: Wednesday Roll Call - Rotating Hosts Westfield Homeless 1st Wed On The Town with Mayor Brian Sullivan Cat Project Tag Sale and Denny Atkins (8-10am) The Westfield Homeless Cat 2nd Wed Window into Westside Project is seeking donations for with Mayor Wil Reichelt (8-9am) their Winter Tag Sale. Gently used household items, cloth- Chamber Chatter Help Us Grow & You WIN! ing, books, small furniture and with Kate Phelon (9-10am) toys as well as monetary dona- tions are always welcome, as 3rd Wed Everything Southwick Refer a Friend, Family Member are volunteers for these events. with Selectman Joe Deedy (8-9am) As you can imagine, the Winter or Co-Worker and You will months can be especially drain- ArtsBeat with Mark Auerbach (9-10am) receive a $20.00 Gift Certificate ing on WHCP’s resources and 4th Wed Rock on Westfield any and all donations are most with Harry Rock (8-9am) to a Local Restaurant! appreciated. A future announcement will be made Boys and Girls Club Hour ~ New Customer INformatIoN ~ once the tag sale is scheduled. WHCP is filled to the brim with Bill Parks (9-10am) Name: ______with cats and kittens in search of loving forever homes for the ••••••• THuRSDAyS •••••• Address: ______holidays. 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May 10th and Friday, May 11th, 2018 at Our end goal will be to run 3.1 miles at the end of 10 weeks Woodland School for Southwick, Tolland and with an optional walk/run race to finish. This program is Granville residents. All parents may register geared towards the beginner who would benefit from a train- your children at woodland school. In order to be ing program full of group support. Come join us starting eligible for Kindergarten, a child must be five April 7th with the optional race on June 23th. The first class years old on or before September 1, 2018. There will be a half hour longer to allow everyone to do the first will be no exceptions to this policy. As required workout together. For more information, contact Cindy by Special Education Law, Chapter 766, screen- Agan, at the Westfield YMCA, P. 413.568.8631 E. cagan@ ings will be conducted in the areas of hearing, westfieldymca.org vision, speech/language, cognitive and motor skills. All parents having an eligible child should come to the Woodland School office at 80 Powder Mill Road, Southwick, MA to pick up an enrollment packet between now and April 27th. The Original Western Open enrollment hours are 9:15 am to 2:45 pm. A check off list for required items is included in Mass Home Show the packet for your convenience. Once you’ve filled out your paperwork and have the necessary March 22-25, 2018. Better Living Center, young Building documents (proofs of residency, birth certificate, & Outdoor Area. Home & garden show – everything for the immunization record and physical) as noted on home and garden; cooking shows; children’s area. Thursday- the check off list, return ALL information to the Friday 1– 9pm, Saturday, 10am – 9pm, Sunday, 10am – Woodland School Office. An appointment will At-Large Councilor Matt Emmershy shared his support before sign- 5pm. $10; Children under 12-Free; Thursday Only: Free be made for you at that time to attend the screen- ing a pledge to advocate for blood testing of affected residents. (Photo admission for Military/Veterans, Coupon available online: ing (May 10th or May 11th) to complete the by Amy Porter) $6 off Thursday; $4 off Friday; $2 off Saturday & Sunday. registration process. Please Call Woodland Teen Lounge at the Southwick Public Library School 569-6598 With questions. Snack and relax! Make your own candy sushi in the com- WRAFT munity room at the Southwick Public Library. Enjoy your Continued from Page 1 snack while you watch the smash hit anime film “Your Name.” Thursday, March 22nd from 2:30-4:15.For grades Coloring and Cookies for Teens dealing with the same contamination. 7-12.For further information, please contact the reference at the Southwick Public Library “People need to know how much PFAS is in their body,” Jones said. desk at 413-569-1221 ex. 3 Mello also used the occasion to draft a pledge to advocate for free, Grades 7-12 can come in on Wednesday, voluntary blood-testing opportunities and long-term health studies for March 28th from 2:30-3:30 to color and have current and former Westfield residents affected by the contamination. The some cookies! We will have all the coloring pledge asked that Westfield be considered for inclusion as a site location sheets, gel pens, and colored pencils that you’ll in the National PFAS Health Study created by the National Defense ‘Look Back’ & ‘Little Red need to take part in this relaxing activity. This Authorization Act for FY2018, signed into law on December 12, 2017 event will take place at the Southwick Public Also present at the anniversary party were State Rep. John C. Velis, Schoolhouse’ at Storrowton Village Library. For further information, please contact City Councilors Mary Ann Babinski, Matt Emmershy, Andrew K. the reference desk at 413-569-1221 ex. 3 Children in grades 1-5 dress in period clothing and expe- Surprise, Dan Allie, Nicholas Morganelli, and Mayor Brian P. Sullivan. rience what life was like for children in the 1800s. Each “Any time we have a bunch of people coming together for a good program offers a different experience through a variety of cause, I just want to commend them and show my support,” Velis said. 19th century activities. One class daily; by appointment First Congregational Church Babinski said she considers herself a member of WRAFT. “A group only. Throughout the school year (through June 8, 2018). to Offer Corned Beef like WRAFT is near and dear to my heart. I believe citizens need to advo- 9:30am – 1:30pm Tuesdays & Wednesdays ONLY. Grades cate for issues they believe in. WRAFT tries to support the work the city 1-5: $10 per student. Contact: Jackie Sullivan 413.205.5051. and Cabbage Dinner is doing to deal with the water issues,” Babinski said. She said she also helped the group to connect with a local environmental action confer- The First Congregational Church, 18 Broad ence. “They’ve made a lot of progress this year,” she added. Storrowton Sampler Street, Westfield will once again offer their famous Before signing the pledge, Emmershy said he always lived on the Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner, Saturday March Storrowton Sampler allows students to participate in 4 South side, so his family was probably not affected by the contamination 10th at 5:30 PM. First Church dinners have in the Barnes aquifer. “However, I do have leukemia, so I understand,” dynamic activities designed to stimulate their senses, and become a favorite to area residents and this dinner focuses on presenting them with a comprehensive view of Emmershy said. He said he is a “huge” proponent of the work of WRAFT. is always a sell-out. Tickets are now on sale from “If people in government don’t hear from the people they represent, the chores and activities experienced in the daily life of an the church office. They are $12.50 for adult’s chil- average child in the 1800s. Learning is encouraged & they’re not going to know what to do. I’m 100% behind what they’re dren 10 and under are free. The menu will consist trying to do,” said Surprise. enhanced through creative thinking, problem solving, of corned beef, cabbage, Irish potatoes, boiled visual, verbal & tactile skills, and folklore and oral history. The group also made up a thank you card for Mayor Sullivan and the potatoes, carrots, rolls, butter, dessert and bever- city for initiating a lawsuit against the makers of the chemicals that pol- Activities vary by season and may include any of the fol- age. Come and join everyone for a grand night out. lowing: making a copybook & writing in it with a quill luted the city’s waters. WRAFT members thanked Mayor Sullivan for Call the Church Office at 568-2833 for reserva- taking action and said they hope that officials will advocate for blood pen; dipping candles; cooking over an open hearth; explor- tions. ing the Village during a scavenger hunt; and doing the testing as well. laundry! Throughout the school year (through June 13, “Making polluters pay is definitely a step in the right direction. But 2018). 9:30am – 12pm. $ 9 – By Appointment Only. Jackie FREE Hearing clinic also, we are all paying for this pollution in our health,” said Mello. “We Sullivan: 413.205.5051. won’t know the price until we have blood testing and long-term health The Southwick Senior Center will be holding a monitoring,” she added. FREE Hearing clinic by Avada, Wednesday, March Take Me Out To The Ball Game 14th. Appointments start at 9:30, please call the center at 569-5498 to make one. Free screenings St. John’s Lutheran Church Men’s group has organized a Donations may be done and Hearing Aides cleaned. Continued from Page 1 trip to see the Red Sox vs. the World Reigning Champion Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce – Huston Astros on Saturday September 8 for a 4:00PM March After 5 Connection [email protected]. Shaw also added that even if someone game. The bus will leave St. John’s parking lot 60 Broad March 14, 2018 (5 – 7 pm) Join us for our wants to donate something after the deadline of March 26, that can be Street, Westfield at 11:45a.m. Cost person is $119.00. If March After 5 Connection hosted by Spotlight done as well. The organization will accept as many donations as they you are interested please contact Gary Wolfe at 568-0325. Graphics, 9B Whalley Way, Southwick, MA. can and will send those items to any nearby shelter or hospital that is in If leaving a message on his answering machine, please give FREE for Chamber members, $10 General Public need of them. name, phone number and the number of tickets requested. (cash/credit paid at the door). Refreshments will “We take pride in it,” said Shaw. “We will take anything and find a Payment must be given at time of reservation. Seats fill up be served. 50/50 Raffle to benefit our Chamber home for it.” fast and they are first come first served call for more Scholarship fund! Bring your business cards and Besides the Stuff a Duffle Bag event, the Social Work Association at Information. make connections! On-line registration available Westfield State University does a number of other outreach events @ www.westfieldbiz.org. For more information, throughout the year. In April of 2017, the organization took donations please call Pam at the Chamber at 413.568.1618. for household items and clothes for the 13 refugees that were displaced Massachusetts Blue Ribbon from their homes after a fire occurred on Mechanic Street. 4-H Calf Sale Greater Westfield Chamber March 23-24, 2018 in Mallary West at the Eastern States Exposition. Annual Dairy Calf sale put on by the of Commerce – Massachusetts 4-H Dairy Committee to support Mass. 4-H St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast dairy programming. 9am – 4pm. Admission is free. Join us as for our annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast hosted by Westfield State University 2018 Interscholastic Equestrian March 16, 2018 (7:00 – 9:00 am). Thank you to our sponsors: Event Sponsor: Westfield State Association Zone 1 Finals University; Bronze Sponsor: Republic Services; March 24-25, 2018 in the Coliseum at the Eastern States In-Kind Flower Sponsor: Flowers by Webster. Exposition. The culmination of the IEA Zone 1’s finest Keynote Speaker: Bo Sullivan, Executive Director competitors, horses and officials competing for a seat at of The Irish Cultural Center of Western New IEA National finals. Classes start at 8:30am. Admission is England. 50/50 Raffle to support the Chamber free. Scholarship Fund. Breakfast tickets: $25 for Chamber Members, $30 for General Public. Registration is available on our website at www. PVRCC SPRING SHOW westfieldbiz.org. For tickets, sponsorship opportu- Pioneer Valley Rabbit & Cavy Convention Rabbit Show. nities or additional information, please contact: Sunday, March 25, 2018. Mallary Arena at the Eastern Pam Bussell at The Greater Westfield Chamber of States Exposition. 7am – 5pm. Admission is free. Commerce: 413.568.1618 or pbussell@westfield- biz.org. Members of the Westfield State University Social Work Association are seen at their latest holiday party in February. (Photo courtesy of Social Work Association) Storrowton Village Museum Introduces Pioneer Kids Week Storrowton Village Museum introduces a new spring school vacation program – Pioneer Kids Week – April 16-20, 8:30am – 4:30pm, on the grounds of Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Mass. The week-long Fall Boating Course Offerings program is open to children ages 7 – 12. WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Power Squadron has The program will feature themed days full of fun, educational activities. Science will come alive in the announced the Fall 2018 schedule of courses, which are available to Blacksmith Shop. Math skills will be emphasized on a “Geometry walk” through the Village and while doing both the public and USPS members. Classes begin on 7 October, at the some 19th century shopping in the Potter General Store. Children will be able to use their imaginations during West Springfield Middle School located at 31 Middle School Drive. activities such as working with clay, printmaking and creative writing. Courses will be held on Wednesday nights from 7-9 PM for approxi- Special homesteading activities will teach about the lives of pioneer children in the 1800s, including cooking, mately eight to ten weeks and are tuition free. Students pay for text butter churning, candle dipping, seed planting, spinning, weaving and soap making. books, materials, and a national fee, if applicable. Registration can be During the week, visitors include the goats from Sweet Pea Farm, Native American expert Gail White, and the made at the door, with payment at that time. The three scheduled young musicians of Tree-O Fiddlers. Cactushead Puppets will join the program at the end of the week for an courses are the ABC basic boating course, Seamanship (normal follow- entertaining performance and a make-your-own puppet workshop. on course to ABC), and Basic Navigation (for inland and coastal boat- Pioneer Kids Week has a parent-friendly schedule, running from 8:30am to 4:30pm with an extended day ers). All classes are taught by experienced and knowledgeable instruc- option from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost for the five-day school vacation program is $200 with a $20 add-on for tors with no required prerequisite classes. The United States Power the late pick-up option. Squadron (USPS) is a non-profit, boating educational and social orga- Pre-registration is required by April 6. To register or find out more about this unique historic program, visit nization dedicated to making the water safer, more enjoyable for recre- StorrowtonVillage.com or call theStorrowton Village Museum office at 413-205-5051. ational boaters, and the public at large. For additional information on It’s also time to plan for summer vacation activities. Storrowton Village Museum’s Early American Summer these classes please contact Kevin Abbey at 413-636-4804 (leave mes- Days is the perfect opportunity to enroll your child in a fun, educational experience. This year’s dates are: July sage) or via email: [email protected]. 30 to Aug. 3 and Aug. 6-10. Visit StorrowtonVillage.com for details. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2018 - PAGE 9 SPORTS

Goalie Cam Parent makes the stop and defenseman Liam Webster protects the crease. (Photo by Bill Deren)

Lancers win Rounds 1, 2 By Chris Putz Robbins setting up Barron in the crease. They Staff Writer padded their lead with an insurance goal in the WEST SPRINGFIELD – After two meetings, waning minutes on a shot from Sam D’Angelo. the Longmeadow High School boys ice hockey It was Longmeadow’s second straight win team is winning on the judges scorecards: two against Westfield as the Lancers enjoyed a 5-2 rounds to none. win over the Bombers way back on December Longmeadow completed a season sweep of the 15. The two teams are likely to meet for a third regular season series with Westfield, upending time in the upcoming Western Massachusetts the defending Division 3 champion Bombers 3-1 finals as the region’s top two seeds. Thursday night at the Olympia Ice Center. Junior forward Jack Barron scored two goals, LATE RESULTS and senior forward Spencer Robbins had a hand Wed., Feb. 21 in every score, assisting three times. BOYS BASKETBALL Westfield scored first. Westfield 76, Commerce 49 After a rather quiet first period, both teams Westfield’s Kam Wells drained six 3-pointers exchanged a few shots early in the middle frame and finished with 26 points to lead all scorers. Westfield’s Danny Buckelew staples the Longmeadow player to the boards during before the Bombers broke through. Aidan Dunn (14), Javi Santos (10), Luis Castro their game on Thursday night. (Photo by Bill Deren) Westfield’s Ryan Moorhouse took a shot from (9), and Gabe Santos (8) chipped in on the offen- the right circle, going top shelf opposite corner sive side of the ball for Westfield (13-7). Bombers’ past Longmeadow junior goalie Max Loyuk for a Mike Hall and Gabe Santiago delivered a solid 1-0 lead 6:15 into the second period. Spencer defensive effort. Cloutier assisted. Westfield appeared to wake a sleeping giant. CORRECTION: Longmeadow wasted little time in bouncing Tues., Feb. 20 back. GIRLS BASKETBALL Forty-one seconds later, Longmeadow netted Southwick 42, Turners Falls 37 the equalizer with a goal from Barron. The Emily Martin scored a game high 13 points in Lancers jumped ahead 3:37 into the final period one of her finest efforts of the season as Southwick on one of the nicest plays of the game with finished 2017-18 on a high note.

Westfield goalie Cam Parent and Longmeadow forward Spencer Robbins both stretch out for the puck. (Photo by Bill Deren)

Westfield defenseman Matt Pelletier prevents the Longmeadow shot from reaching Westfield forward Connor Cottengim jams at the puck. (Photo by Bill Deren) his goalie. (Photo by Bill Deren)

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Jocelyne Larocque, of Canada, at left, holds her silver medal after losing to the United States in the women’s gold medal hockey game at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. (AP Photo) Canadian defenseman sorry for removing medal during ceremony GANGNEUNG, South “Please understand this was Jocelyne Korea (AP) — Canadian a moment in time that I truly Larocque, defenseman Jocelyne wish I could take back,” (3), of Larocque apologized Friday Larocque said. “I take seri- Canada, for taking off her silver medal ously being a role model to holds her almost immediately after it young girls and representing silver medal was placed around her neck at our country. My actions did after losing the Pyeongchang Olympics. not demonstrate the values our to the Larocque, a two-time team, myself and my family United Olympian, then held onto the live and for that I am truly States in the medal during the medal cere- sorry.” women’s mony following the United Melody Davidson, general gold medal States’ 3-2 shootout victory manager of Canada’s national hockey over Canada on Thursday. team programs, said she talked game at the Canada had won the previous to Larocque, who did not 2018 Winter four gold medals in women’s mean to be disrespectful. Olympics in hockey. “She is very remorseful and Gangneung, She issued a statement takes responsibility for her South through Team Canada apolo- error,” Davidson said. Korea, gizing to the IOC, International “Emotions run high at the Thursday, Ice Hockey Federation, the Olympic Games, and never Feb. 22, Pyeongchang Olympic more so than in a gold-medal 2018. (AP Organizing Committee, the game, but at all times we Photo Canadian Olympic Committee, expect our program to act pro- Hockey Canada and her team- fessionally and demonstrate mates and fans. She says she sound sportsmanship. I would meant no disrespect but her like to congratulate the United emotions took over. States on their victory.”

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United States’ Meghan Duggan, from left, Hilary Knight, Monique Lamoureux- Morando, Jocelyne Lamoureux- Davidson and Maddie Rooney pose for photos with their gold medal in women’s hockey at a news conference at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. Twenty years after taking gold when the sport was added to the Olympics, the United States snapped Canada’s streak of four straight golds on Thursday. (AP Photo)

US veterans can enjoy hockey gold before deciding futures PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — Americans month in the four-year deal with the ability to make around ‘That’s what I want to do,’ and that is phenomenal.” Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson, twin sister Monique $71,000 annually and up to $129,000 in Olympic years with The U.S. appears to be in good shape with 20-year-old Lamoureux-Morando, Hilary Knight, Meghan Duggan, Gigi contributions from the U.S. Olympic Committee. goalie Maddie Rooney coming through with spectacular Marvin and Kacey Bellamy have a luxury their predecessors So rather than the need to go find a job to pay rent and buy saves for gold in her first Olympics. The U.S. under-18 team lacked after finally capturing the nation’s first Olympic gold food, the U.S. women can enjoy this golden victory with their won the world championship in January against Sweden after in women’s hockey in two decades. families and friends here and once they return home. They’re knocking off Canada in the semifinals. Time to enjoy and celebrate the accomplishment. And no reveling in this victory, so much that Duggan said they’ll Lamoureux-Morando, who scored the tying goal to force pressure for the three-time Olympians to decide quickly decide whether to go to the White House if invited when that overtime against Canada, said some players want to start whether to try to play in the 2022 Olympics in Beijing. time comes. families and will take a year to re-evaluate what comes next. At least not because of money. Women at the highest level The team is also celebrating how far U.S. women’s hockey Like her sister, she is married. of hockey in the United States no longer feel forced to choose has come since 1998, when the Americans won the inaugural “If you still have a love and passion for the game, which I between playing the game or paying the bills. Olympic gold at Nagano with stars like Cammi Granato, who think we still will, we’ll continue to try and play and be on the “It’s a decision based on whether I have the passion and the was among those who lost a fight for better pay two years team,” Lamoureux-Morando said. “But I think right now desire and skillset to continue to play, and I think that’s what later. Julie Chu, a four-time Olympian who carried the U.S. we’re just going to enjoy this win with our teammates. It’s a we all strive for when that all came about,” Lamoureux- flag at the closing ceremonies in 2014 at Sochi, also missed moment that it’s once in a lifetime. I think we’re going to Davidson said Friday. “So to have that, I think it means the this chance. cherish these next couple weeks, then kind of reevaluate world to us that we can make that decision based on our love Duggan said she and Brianna Decker spent about 45 min- down the road.” for the game, and we don’t have to make a decision now utes on the phone Friday with Chu. Korea, which debuted at the Olympics with a historic com- based on financial means.” “She was just incredible to talk to,” Duggan said. “She was bined team including 12 North Koreans, moved up from No. Winning the first shootout in an Olympic women’s final 3-2 crying on the phone. We were crying on the phone, and just 22 to 17 in the new world rankings released after the U.S. Thursday to snap Canada’s golden run is only the latest what a moment. To share that with her it was fantastic.” victory. The IIHF announced Monday that the women’s accomplishment in an amazing year for the team. A.J. Mleczko won gold in 1998 and silver in 2002 for the Olympic tournament will be expanded to 10 times for 2022. Less than a year ago, they banded together and threatened U.S., and she told The Associated Press the money wasn’t on Knight said even with the recent growth, more resources to boycott the 2017 world championships in March, demand- the minds of the players trying to erase the taste of silver after are needed for other countries to get younger girls interested ing more pay and treatment similar to what the men’s team the painful loss in 2014 at Sochi. She said it’s amazing in hockey, even if that means offering support to bring girls receives. USA Hockey even reached out to other players, try- women can make a living doing what they love, just like the over to the United States. ing to cobble together a replacement team before both sides men. “I think that growth will be contagious around the world, reached an agreement after pressure from 20 U.S. senators . “Now I look at what they can do from not just the money and hopefully we can have more countries competing at the That deal netted the U.S. team $20,000 apiece for the gold they’re getting just straight up from their contracts but now Olympics,” Knight said. medal captain Meghan Duggan said she slept with Thursday the endorsements,” Mleczko said. “They’re such a great ——— night, even if she only got a couple hours amid all the cele- group of ambassadors and I am so excited for the little girls AP Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno contributed to this brating. The players also got a bump in pay up to $4,000 a out there and the little boys that can look up to them and say, report.

Trump congratulates US women’s hockey on gold PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — President Donald Trump has congratulated the U.S. women’s hock- ey team on winning Olympic gold. Trump tweeted his congratulations Thursday “on behalf of an entire Nation.” The American women defeated Canada 3-2 on Thursday to win the a gold medal at the Pyeongchang Games. Canada had won the last four Olympic gold medals, including four years ago in Sochi, Russia, when the team rallied from a two-goal deficit to shock the Americans. Trump has said little about the Olympics. He is sending Ivanka Trump, his daughter and senior White House adviser, to represent the U.S. at Sunday’s closing ceremony. United States celebrates winning gold after the women’s gold medal hockey game against Canada at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Basketball 8 p.m. Winter Olympics: Alpine Skiing Team Final, Men’s How do I tell them -- and really get it through to them -- that they need to take responsibility for having enough money with- 6:30 p.m. NCAA: Central Michigan vs. Toledo (CBSSN) Snowboarding Big Air Final, Men’s Bobsleigh 4-Man, Men’s out hurting my daughter’s feelings and without causing my son- 7 p.m. NCAA: Dayton at Rhode Island (ESPN2) Speed Skating 1,000m Final (NBC) in-law to lose his temper? I’m being taken advantage of, and I’m 7 p.m. NCAA: Harvard at Princeton (ESPNU) 12 a.m. Winter Olympics: Men’s Cross-country Skiing 50km tired of it. -- Wrung Dry Dear Wrung Dry: There comes a time in your life when you 8 p.m. NCAA: Ohio State at Indiana (FS1) Mass Start Final (NBCSN) have to stop crossing oceans for people who won’t jump puddles for you. Sit down and have a frank conversation with your daughter and son-in-law. Let them know you can no longer give them money but you can give them advice. 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This LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Academy Awards seem like LaVona conducts her interview with a bird on her shoulder), year, I was saddened to hear from a few of my female friends that formality when it comes to the best supporting actress catego- stories from Harding and Gillooly and some artistic license. their husbands failed to get them Christmas gifts (even though ry this year. “It’s a pretty hard character and I hope the reason he wanted they had bought their husbands gifts). I have been married for 38 Since the world devoured Allison Janney’s brilliantly acidic me to play her was because I would try my hardest ... to find years now. My husband likes to show he loves me by doing performance as Tonya Harding’s abusive mother in “I, Tonya,” her humanity,” Janney said. “A lot of that was written in what things for me -- but birthdays, anniversaries and Christmas are she has won nearly every major award she’s been up for, Steven wrote in the direct address to the camera. That gave me special times. including a BAFTA, a Screen Actors Guild award, a Golden a lot of clues as to who she was. She’s a woman who gave her Early on in our marriage, we had occasional “what I need from Globe and a Critics’ Choice prize. whole life to her daughter. Every penny she made went to her you” meetings. I told him that when it came to Christmas, what Perhaps the only surprising fact is that this is the first Oscar daughter’s skating. She sees herself as a woman who tried her I needed was something sparkly, something that smelled good nomination ever for the 58-year-old actress, who has seven hardest to give her daughter a better life than she had. Those and something soft. Then I proceeded to give him a few ideas in Emmy and Screen Actors Guild Awards to her name (and two scenes helped me find her humanity, helped me find what those departments. After that talk, he had a clear sense of how to Tony nominations). Though she has been in Oscar-winning made her a human being, not just an on the page monster.” please me, and he felt happier, too. We also had meetings in movies such as “Juno” and “The Help,” the attention for those For Janney, the experience of disappearing behind this which we listed all household and child care tasks and divided films did not revolve around her. woman who never smiles and never apologizes was liberating. them up. “I kind of thought maybe this moment had eluded me in my And she found the nuance behind the steely exterior. I will also say that we have gone to marriage counselors for a career, that I just wasn’t getting the kind of roles in films that “My heart broke a little for her watching all these interviews series of visits roughly every decade. I have made the appoint- were giving me, getting me recognition,” Janney reflected because I could see under her denial, the hurt that’s there,” ments, and he has begrudgingly gone, but he has always been recently at the Oscars nominees’ luncheon. Janney said. When someone says ‘I don’t care, I could care happier and our marriage stronger for having done it. Clear com- And it’s all thanks to her longtime friend, screenwriter less that we don’t talk on the phone,’ it’s like, ‘of course you munication has helped keep us happy. -- Sunny in Sarasota Dear Sunny: Some people are resistant to the idea of plainly Steven Rogers, who had the idea to seek out the life rights to do.’” telling a partner their needs -- but after hearing stories such as Tonya Harding’s story. He had two demands for whoever was She even enjoyed the test of acting while trying to ignore the yours, you have to wonder why. Congratulations on 38 years of going to help get the movie made: First, no one was allowed bird perched on her shoulder for the scenes where she’s talking happy, communicative marriage. to rewrite him. Second, Janney was to play LaVona Golden. directly to the camera, in what she describes as the “Defending He’d known Janney for decades, since he met her at New Your Life” sequence. York’s Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater when “It’s like the bird heard me and said, ‘Oh yeah?’ Let’s see if he was only 17 (she’s just a few years older than him), and had you can ignore me when I’m putting my head in your ear,’” HINTS FROM HELOISE written parts for her before. But it hadn’t worked out yet. Janney said. “I thought this is exactly the kind of humor that “I said, ‘I want it in writing or it’s a deal breaker.’ I said it is perfect for this movie. I kind of loved it; as much as it was A key STEP for traveling overseas before she had even read the script or even said she would do irritating me, it was also fueling me as I was trying to get my Dear Heloise: When traveling overseas, it,” Rogers said. “But I knew. I was like, ‘This time I’m side of the story across.” your readers might be interested in the finally going to get her.’” Janney was distraught about not being able to have met her SMART TRAVELER ENROLLMENT It might not seem like the most flattering thing to have your subject. She had a laundry list of questions she would have PROGRAM (STEP), which is sponsored good friend think of you as the chain-smoking, bitter, abusive wanted to ask. What kind of upbringing did she have? What by the U.S. Department of State. Once you and overall controversial matriarch to the most infamous fig- were her mother and father like? What happened with each of enroll your trip by providing contact and ure skater in history, who tells her young daughter to “skate her four husbands? And, perhaps most importantly: What did travel details, the closest embassy to your wet” after she pees her pants on the ice, and regularly hits her. she want to do when she was growing up? Did she have her destination is notified, and you’ll receive automatic alerts But Janney was thrilled. own dreams? and weather warnings. The embassy can assist you in case of “I’ve played a lot of mothers in my life,” Janney, who stars “That would have been great to know,” Janney said last an emergency or if you lose your passport. For more details, as a recovering alcoholic on the CBS sitcom “Mom,” said late year. So she used Rogers’ script as her guide, and so far it has go to https://step.state.gov/step/. -- Gloria in New Jersey last year. “But never anyone to the degree that this one was served her well on the road to the Oscars. U.S. PASSPORT messed up.” No matter what happens at the Academy Awards on March Dear Heloise: How do I renew my passport? How long Rogers, who used accounts of Tonya Harding and her ex- 4, where she’s up against Laurie Metcalf (“Lady Bird”), does it take to get another one? -- Mae W., Tulsa, Okla. husband Jeff Gillooly to inform the screenplay and story, Lesley Manville (“Phantom Thread”), Octavia Spencer (“The Mae, to renew your passport, you’ll need a DS-82 form, which you can get at any post office. You’ll need your old, never actually met LaVona Golden while he was writing the Shape of Water”) and Mary J. Blige (“Mudbound”), Janney is eligible passport. It must be undamaged and issued less than script. Harding told him that she didn’t know if her mother just hopeful for what this might mean for her future in film. 15 years ago. If you have had a name change since you last was dead or alive (she is alive and continues to deny abuse She said she is “grateful” for this moment. applied for a passport, you’ll need a marriage license or allegations). “Maybe this will break open my personal ceiling in the film court order and a colored, passport-size photo. Don’t forget Thus the character in “I, Tonya” is based on an amalgama- world, that I might get more kinds of roles like these: interest- the fee, which is payable by check or money order. It should tion of interviews, documentary footage from 1986 (in which ing, challenging, important roles,” Janney said. take anywhere from four to six weeks to get your new pass- port. For more information, go to: https://travel.state.gov/ renew. -- Heloise COFFEE GROUNDS Dear Heloise: My grandmother sprinkled used coffee grounds around anthills, and within 20-30 minutes, the ants were gone. Fresh grounds work, too, but not as quickly or efficiently. 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Medal haul well short

Gold medalist Alina Zagitova, right, of the Olympic Athletes of Russia poses for a photo with of USOC projections compatriot and silver medalist Evgenia Medvedeva at the women’s free figure skating final in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Friday, Feb. PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) share of inspiring success stories, includ- 23, 2018. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) — It was a sweeping goal, spelled out on ing a cross-country victory by Kikkan a colorful, full-screen slide and presented Randall and Jessie Diggins and the women to leaders of the U.S. Olympic Committee hockey team’s shootout victory Thursday in a meeting last year. over Canada to halt a 20-year stretch Column: Russians strike gold, Sports executives in America targeted without a gold medal. athletes on Team USA to win 37 medals at Hockey and cross country were among the Pyeongchang Games. the sports in which the USOC did not US left to ponder future Heading into the final 48 hours of over-promise in its internal document. It action, the United States had 21. Even if predicted both sports would garner only GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) — By the Unfortunately, that fight will have to wait things were to go well over the handful of one medal, with a “stretch” goal of two in time the final group of figure skaters took the ice another four years, at least when it comes to the remaining events, the team will fall more each sport. at Gangneung Ice Arena, things had been pretty battle for Olympic glory. than 10 medals short of the goal. Under that same “stretch” scenario much decided. Russia would win its first gold of Just why the U.S. has fallen so far is a matter The information on the slide, obtained across all sports, the document said the the games, and the only question was whether of debate. American skaters have been slow to by The Associated Press, offers a slice of U.S. could win 59 medals, which would’ve Alina Zagitova or Evgenia Medvedeva would take on new challenges on the technical side, the data the USOC board uses to set shattered its 37 medal haul in 2010, the stand on the top level of the podium. unwilling to try new combinations or more dif- expectations and approve funding for an all-time mark for any Winter team. It set a The Russian national anthem would not be ficult jumps like skaters from Russia and Japan. upcoming Olympics. Providing resources minimum goal of 25 medals. played at the medal ceremony later, though that The days of winning with sheer artistry are long to help athletes win medals at the Games On the sport-to-sport breakdown, sev- didn’t seem to matter to the boisterous fans who over, and those that are mastering the toughest is one of the federation’s foremost mis- eral teams missed their mark. helped pack the arena, waving Russian flags and combinations are ruling the sport. sions. It spends more than $60 million —Speedskating was tabbed to win four signs as the two top teenagers squared off. They, The Russians started taking more risks after every four years, delivered from several medals; through Friday, it had one. like most, understood that the whole “Olympic being shut out of medals in 2010 in Vancouver, different revenue streams into a variety of —Bobsled and luge predicted a total of Athletes from Russia” label was always a face- and their new focus on back-loaded programs different programs, to fund Winter sports. four; they had two. saving charade by the International Olympic — skaters get bonus points for difficult tricks in But the USOC has long been reluctant —In the strangest twist, freestyle skiing Committee. the second half of the free skate — has paid off to make its predictions public, essentially and snowboarding — action sports that On this day, in this Olympics, the two Russians with three of the last six women’s skating med- stepping away from the numbers game have padded the U.S. medal count over were clearly the best. Zagitova, an exuberant als. since the departure of former chairman the last few Olympics, and especially this 15-year-old, was barely better, following “The juniors and novices skating right now Peter Ueberroth, who always urged exec- year — were pegged to collect 18 medals. Adelina Sotnikova in 2014 to become the sec- will be coming out in maybe two or three years,” utives to under-promise, then over-deliv- Heading into Saturday, those sports had ond Russian woman in a row to win the skating Lipinski said. “What they will bring to the U.S. er. amassed 10. Wins by Shaun White, Chloe gold. hopefully when they become age-eligible is we The USOC’s chief of sport perfor- Kim, Red Gerard and others turned the The country has figured out how to manufac- will see some little sprite coming through who mance, Alan Ashley, acknowledged the Phoenix Snow Park into a consistent bea- ture top figure skaters in recent years, mostly can do everything the Russians and Japanese are 2018 team will not reach its goal, while con of hope for a struggling team. And without suspicion that drugs are helping them (doing here).” also saying “we’re doing fine.” yet, the over-projections in those sports win. Russian women skaters push the envelope While the final came down to the two “I look at it and I go, ’OK, medals are accounts for a large chunk of the shortfall. on jumps, are technically precise and manage to Russians, nothing was assured after Zagitova one story, but if you look at the depth of The U.S. dipped to 28 medals in 2014, combine the artistic and physical parts of figure skated her long program to remain atop the everything that’s going on, and the num- and the AP projects a finish of 23 this skating better than anyone in the world. standings. Medvedeva was last, and skated a ber of people who are fourth and fifth year. Reflected as a percentage of medals The U.S. still hasn’t figured that out, despite a strong program (they tied in the free skate) that place, and the commitment level and won — the number available has steadily rich figure skating history that includes memo- had Russian fans chanting her name and throw- intensity of the athletes, you can’t ask for grown with the addition of more action rable Olympic names like Dorothy Hamill and ing stuffed animals on the ice. more than that,” Ashley told AP. sports, among others, to the program — Peggy Flaming. Another gold medal winner, But youth was served as Zagitova held onto Heading into Friday night’s action, 21 the U.S. took 14.3 percent in 2010, 9.6 Tara Lipinski, was in the arena working for her short program lead to win by 1.31 points, a U.S. teams or athletes — including percent in 2014 and will be at 7.5 percent NBC and it was probably all the 1998 champion victory that reminded some of a 15-year-old Mikaela Shiffrin , Nathan Chen and this year if it closes with 23. could do to not to strap on a pair of skates and Lipinski beating favorite Michelle Kwan in Lindsey Jacobellis — had finished fourth Funding for Winter sports, meanwhile, give it a go herself. Nagano or fifth in their events, which accounts for has been on a steady uptick this decade. www.thewestfieldnews.com The American women didn’t come close to The two Russians enjoyed a long hug and part of the gap between expectations and The amount granted to Winter sports fed- sniffing a medal in these games, turning in their Zagitova jumped exuberantly onto the top of the reality. erations in the years 2015-16 increased by worst performance in modern-day Olympic his- podium. A lot of people in Russia had to be Lindsey Vonn was one of the Americans nearly 6 percent from the corresponding tory. Watching them Friday it was easy for even jumping up and down, too, after the country with the most medal potential. She fin- window of the previous Olympic cycle, those with an untrained eye to tell why. finally broke through with its first gold medal ished third in the downhill, tied for sixth 2011-12. Karen Chen fell, Bradie Tennell stumbled and just two days before the games end. in the super-G and DNF in the combined. Ashley of the USOC said he’s prepared a few skaters later, Mirai Nagasu misfired. They No, the Russians shouldn’t have been here to She insisted that America’s performance for questions at the next board meeting, ended up ninth, 10th and 11th, and everyone begin with. Their state-sponsored doping in shouldn’t be judged strictly by the medal where he’ll deliver a breakdown of what watching back home on NBC had to be wonder- Sochi made a mockery of the system, and the count. went right and wrong in Pyeongchang. ing what has become of a once-vaunted U.S. fact a Russian curler tested positive earlier in the “The expectation of winning gold med- “They’re going to ask questions, but if skating program, which hasn’t had a medalist week simply highlighted the absurdity of it all. als is pretty out of whack and I think we you start looking into the details of what since Sasha Cohen took silver 12 years ago in But if there is a feel good story from these need to be proud of all of our athletes for happened here and how people performed, Turin. Olympics for Russia, it’s the 15-year-old who how much they’ve sacrificed and put in to they performed great,” he said. “I think we all could have skated better, but came through when it mattered most. And that be here,” she said. “Medals — they’re not “Sometimes you’re on one side of it, and you know you knock us down and we get up to had to leave a lot of Russians feeling better necessarily what the Olympics are all sometimes you’re on the other side. But I fight,” Tennell said. themselves about these Olympics. about. ... To quantify it in how many med- feel the same way now as I did when we als you have is not appropriate and doesn’t walked into these Games. We have a Gold medalist respect the athletes and what they’ve put really, really good team with an amazing Alina Zagitova, in to be in these games.” bunch of athletes.” centre, of the To be sure, the U.S. has enjoyed its Olympic Athletes of Russia poses for a photo with compatriot and silver med- alist Evgenia Medvedeva, Looking for a left, and bronze medalist Kaetlyn Osmond of Unique Gift? 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