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JOHN STEINBECK Low of 55. www.thewestfieldnews.com Veterans Town VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 ‘Back to the 75 cents Hall Thursday at the Westfield drawing board’ Senior Center for accessible By Amy Porter Correspondent WESTFIELD – The VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System and the playground City of Westfield Veterans Department will host a Veterans Town Hall at the Westfield By Amy Porter Senior Center, 45 Noble Street on Thursday, Correspondent February 22 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. WESTFIELD – Peter J. Miller, director of community The veteran community is invited to learn The Select Board officially hired Ian Depietro as a paramedic and fire- development reported to the Commission for Citizens with firsthand about Veterans Administration pro- fighter in the department. (Photo courtesy of Greg Fitzpatrick) Disabilities on Tuesday that Westfield has been turned down grams and services from VA representatives, for two state grants to fund an all-abled accessible playground including John P. Collins, Director of the VA Center Western Massachusetts HealthCare in the Hampton Ponds park area. Miller said while the city System, other regional VA healthcare leader- intends to go forward with the project, it has to first go “back ship and staff, claims representatives from to the drawing board.” the Boston VA Regional Office, VA National Southwick Fire adds Miller said he learned a lot through the process and plans to Cemetery Administration officials, and local attend an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) training in veteran service officers. April, “so we can prepare a better grant next year,” he said. Dennis R. Ramstein, Outreach Coordinator Miller also said that the $65,000 given by the Commission for the VA Central Western Massachusetts full-time paramedic for handicap-accessible improvements for the city would still HealthCare System said they have been By Greg Fitzpatrick be applied. “We don’t have a lot of accessible recreation here,” holding Town Halls for the last three years, Correspondent he said. but this will be the first one held in Westfield. SOUTHWICK – The Select Board unanimously voted in favor to offer He said one reason the Hampton Ponds grant was turned “They’re very informative. We always get a employment to Ian Depietro. A Westfield resident, Depietro will now be a down is that the state did not want to fund projects that called lot of compliments from veterans after we full-time paramedic and firefighter for the Southwick Fire Department. for cutting of trees, and that location was in a wooded area. He host one of these,” Ramstein said. Previously, Depietro had been on the call force for the department for the said the other reason was they were giving priority to spray The goal of the Town Hall is to answer last five years. The call force consists of emergency personnel who aren’t parks this year. questions from veterans and family mem- full-time employees but get called to duty when there is an emergency call “From my perspective, it’s a blessing in disguise,” Miller bers regarding VA benefits and to ensure that to the department. said, noting that they had not budgeted a sufficient amount for eligible veterans make an informed decision Having his firefighter 1 certification, which is required to be a full-time an accessible playground surface because the grant was due regarding the care and services available to paramedic and firefighter, Depietro is looking forward to having more of a before the engineering documents were completed. them. VA Central Western Massachusetts, contribution to the department. “Wood chips won’t work,” he said, and with the city coun- based in Northampton, oversees the VA “This is essentially a new chapter of my life,” said Depietro. “I just Medical Center in Leeds and seven outpa- cil-imposed moratorium on crumb rubber surfaces, remaining tient clinics including the Springfield VA really can’t wait to get on it.” solutions are expensive. They are working with the engineers clinic at 25 Bond Street. According to Southwick Fire Chief Russ Anderson, Depietro will now to find the right surface, according to Miller. During the Town Hall, veterans will also start an in-service training in the department. Anderson has observed Commission member Andrea Pianka asked whether it had to have an opportunity to enroll in VA health Depietro’s time on the call force and is eager to see what he can do for the be on an existing playground. Miller said it would be more care. A copy of a Veteran’s discharge docu- department for the future. realistic. He said the Parks and Recreation Commission would ment, DD214, is helpful for on-site enroll- “He’s great to have on board,” said Anderson. “He’s got a great work be driving the decision of where the accessible playground ment. Veterans and families may also inquire ethic and he’s been a great asset, so we can only expect more from him.” would be located. about financial and other forms of assistance Over the last month, the Southwick Fire Department has added a total of “I think Cross Street is right for this – that would probably to veterans, including compensation and five people to their call force, after all of them graduated from the be my recommendation,” Miller said. He also said Paper Mill pension benefits and information about the Massachusetts Fire Academy in Springfield this summer. might be another location for it. “I hope we can find enough National Cemetery. money through these state grants,” he added. The Town Hall is open to all veterans, Also before the commission on Tuesday was Carol Martin of family members and anyone interested in the Westfield Museum. Martin introduced Raymond Casella of veterans issues, and is an an ideal opportunity to obtain valuable information in one See Playground, Page 8 place at one time. No advance registration is necessary. For additional information, call Suspect cleared the Senior Center at 562-6435. By Carl E. Hartdegen Correspondent WESTFIELD – A city woman who went to the Westfield WalMart store on Sunday to investigate a fraudulent purchase on her credit card may have been surprised to find that a man who looked to be an obvious suspect was also in the store – to pick up a purchase made with her card. Officer Michael Csekovsky responded to investigate and Capt. Michael McCabe reports Csekovsky found that the man was a “patsy” who had not been involved in the fraudulent purchase. McCabe said that the man had not been a party to the fraudulent on-line purchase of a phone but had been duped by a woman he knows only online. He said that the woman he knows on-line said that she had bought a new phone on-line and arranged to pick it up in the store. However, she told The Westfield Senior Center, 45 Noble her dupe that she couldn’t get it herself because she was in Italy dealing Street will host a Veterans Town Hall on with her father’s funeral and asked him to collect it for her. Thursday, Feb.Prof. 22. from George 5 to 7:30 p.m. MichaelMcCabe said no charges were filed although the incident remains under Peter Miller discusses accessible playground with investigation. Commission for Citizens with Disabilities. (Photo by Amy WSU Terrorism Expert Porter) RADIO FOR THE WESTFIELD MASSES The Westfield News Radio Show Report on 2017 motocross nationals and look towards 2018 event Thursday By Greg Fitzpatrick Nielsen Report that the race had the Correspondent highest viewership on national tele- Line-Up SOUTHWICK – Rick Johnson of vision of any motocross event in the 6am-8am The Wick 338 met with the Select past three years. Board on Tuesday night to report on Informing the Select Board that the results of the 2017 Motocross this past year’s organization of the This Thursday... Nationals that took place in race was much more improved than Southwick last summer. 2016, Johnson highlighted a new 6am-8am: A nationally-televised event on front-gate system, which made it 6am-8am: NBC (National Broadcasting much more efficient and accessible BOB McKEAN Company) on July 8, Johnson was for people to enter the track. The Executive Director Stanley Park happy to announce that ticket pre- spectator’s viewing area was also The Best of Westfield sales for the event increased by 24% improved by 30%, due to tree trim- Mark Boardman & Jennifer Gruzska from last year’s pre-sales. The ming. NewsWestfield Radio Rotary Show Club increase is the highest amount in Johnson was pleased with how the Rick Johnson of The Wick 338 discusses the Motocross Nationals’ history. 2017 Nationals with the Select Board. (Photo Download WSKB from your Tune In Radio App courtesy of Greg Fitzpatrick) or watch on Comcast Cable CH. 15 Johnson also discovered from the See Nationals, Page 8 PAGE 2 - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018 THE WESTFIELD NEWS

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Montgomery Tolland AROUND TOWN Submit your Around Town News to [email protected] Free Parent Save the date: Falling in love with music - again! Training on Red Cross A first person account of a musical opportunity Positive Blood Drive Huntington - At 6:04 a.m. the alarm blared, warning me that the prospect of another five minutes wasn’t within the realm of possibility. Accompanying the bags under my eyes was the realization Discipline that I was about to play music for twelve hours. To some, the notion sounds grueling, terrifying, and Huntington - Huntington – Are you the parent According to the American unappealing, but it was at that moment I knew I would have a great day. of a toddler, teen or ‘in-between’ who is Red Cross, every 2 seconds Every year UMass hosts “Honor Band”--an event in which students across New England convene to feeling overwhelmed with morning has- someone in the U.S. needs be a part of an educational and enriching day of music. Students are placed in one of three bands con- sles, bedtime hassles, homework has- blood. Make a difference and ducted by talented staff from UMass’ music program. This year, I was lucky enough to be placed in an sles, foul language, fighting or whining? contribute to the effort to help ensemble directed by Dr. Matthew Westgate, along with Joni Greene (who composed two of the pieces You’re not alone! millions of those in need by we performed) and play alongside members of the UMass Wind Ensemble in the concert. Besides the Join other area parents for a free joining Gateway’s Red Cross performance opportunities we had in the Westgate Ensemble, we participated in: sectionals (classes workshop series on March 14, 21 and 28 Club on March 16, from 8:00 hosted by UMass students who conducted a lesson on a specific instrument); master classes (an amal- at Chester Elementary School to learn a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the high gamation of all the students of a particular instrument from all the three bands); and a concert and Q&A ‘positive discipline’. school gymnasium for a blood panel with the Wind Ensemble. Research tells us that children are drive. Donors should be in This was my second year attending Honor Band, but I felt like I brought something home nonethe- hardwired from birth to connect with general good health and feel less. One of the pieces we played, Enigma Machine, proved to be the most difficult song we played--for others, and that children who feel a well; must be at least 16-years- sense of connection to their community, old (if under 18, donor must both the UMass Wind Ensemble and the high school students--with its 5/8 meter and quirky rhythms. It only did I feel comfortable with such a difficult piece by the end of the night, but I learned how to family and school are less likely to mis- have parental consent); and behave. To be successful, contributing weigh at least 110 lbs. Sign- listen to and rely on those around me to learn, which is applicable to so much more than just music. Seven students represented Gateway High School band, a sum much greater than previous years. members of their community, children ups are available online at must learn necessary social and life redcross.org, but walk-ins are John Gaj, Meghan Crane, Charlotte Kazalski, Crystal Rucki, Autumn Marchetto, and Mary MacNeil came back excited about their experiences. Each learned a new technique on their instruments, and took skills. Positive Discipline is based on the welcome too. understanding that discipline must be For more information please home another skill to share with our own band. Students often associate a small school with a lack of opportunity, but going to a school like Gateway taught and that discipline also teaches. contact Meghan Wasiak at Free childcare and dinner will be pro- doesn’t hinder a student’s ability to blossom and become a well-rounded citizen. So often I find myself 685-1100, or via email at vided to those who attend. [email protected]. participating in these sorts of activities, and every single time I learn a new lesson, and gain a new skill. For more information, or to register, Honor Band was certainly one of those experiences, and I can’t wait until next time! contact Kim Savery at 667-2203 ext. 310 or [email protected].

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Wednesday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2018. There are 313 days left in the year.

n Feb. 21, 1965, black Muslim leader and civil One year ago: rights activist Malcolm X, 39, was shot to death In 1972, President Richard M. Nixon began his historic President Donald Trump condemned recent threats Oinside Harlem’s Audubon Ballroom in New York visit to China as he and his wife, Pat, arrived in Beijing. against Jewish community centers in the U.S. as “pain- by assassins identified as members of the Nation of ful reminders” of lingering prejudice and evil; the president Islam. (Three men were convicted of murder and impris- In 1975, former Attorney General John N. Mitchell and also denounced “bigotry, intolerance and hatred in all of its oned; all were eventually paroled.) former White House aides H.R. Haldeman and John D. very ugly forms” during his first visit to the new Smithson- Ehrlichman were sentenced to 2 1/2 to 8 years in prison ian black history museum. Conservative writer Milo Yian- On this date: for their roles in the Watergate cover-up (each ended up nopoulos resigned as an editor for Breitbart News, apolo- In 1437, James I, King of Scots, 42, was assassinated serving a year and a-half). gizing for comments he’d made in video clips in which he in Perth by a group of conspirators led by Walter, Earl of appeared to defend sexual relationships between men Atholl; his 6-year-old son succeeded him as James II. In 1986, Larry Wu-tai Chin, the first American found guilty and boys as young as 13. of spying for China, killed himself in his Virginia jail cell. In 1513, Pope Julius II, who commissioned Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, died nearly four Today’s Birthdays: In 1992, Kristi Yamaguchi of the United States won the Former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe is 94. Fash- months after the project was completed. gold medal in ladies’ figure skating at the Albertville Olym- ion designer Hubert de Givenchy is 91. Movie director Bob pics; Midori Ito (mee-doh-ree ee-toh) of Japan won the sil- Rafelson is 85. Actor Gary Lockwood is 81. Actor-director In 1613, Mikhail Romanov, 16, was unanimously chosen ver, Nancy Kerrigan of the U.S., the bronze. Richard Beymer is 79. Actor Peter McEnery is 78. U.S. by Russia’s national assembly to be czar, beginning a dy- Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., is 78. Film/music company ex- nasty that would last three centuries. Ten years ago: ecutive David Geffen is 75. Actress Tyne Daly is 72. Actor Serb rioters broke into the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade and Anthony Daniels is 72. Tricia Nixon Cox is 72. Former Sen. In 1885, the Washington Monument was dedicated. set fire to an office during protests against Western sup- Olympia J. Snowe, R-Maine, is 71. Rock musician Jerry port for an independent Kosovo. President George W. Harrison (The Heads) is 69. Actress Christine Ebersole is In 1916, the World War I Battle of Verdun began in France Bush concluded his six-day African tour in Liberia, where 65. Actor William Petersen is 65. Actor Kelsey Grammer as German forces attacked; the French were able to pre- he offered help to lift the country from years of ruinous is 63. Country singer Mary Chapin Carpenter is 60. Actor vail after 10 months of fighting. fighting. A Venezuelan plane crashed in the Andes, kill- Kim Coates is 60. Actor Jack Coleman is 60. Actor Christo- ing all 46 on board. Author Robin Moore, who wrote “The pher Atkins is 57. Rock singer Ranking Roger is 57. Actor In 1945, during the World War II Battle of Iwo Jima, the French Connection” and “The Green Berets,” died in Hop- William Baldwin is 55. Rock musician Michael Ward is 51. escort carrier USS Bismarck Sea was sunk by kamikazes kinsville, Kentucky, at age 82. Former Arizona Gov. Evan Actress Aunjanue Ellis is 49. Blues musician Corey Harris with the loss of 318 men. Mecham, who was removed in a 1988 impeachment trial, is 49. Country singer Eric Heatherly is 48. Rock musician died in Phoenix at age 83. Eric Wilson is 48. Rock musician Tad Kinchla (Blues Trav- In 1947, inventor Edwin H. Land publicly demonstrated his eler) is 45. Singer Rhiannon Giddens (Carolina Chocolate Polaroid Land camera, which used self-developing film to Five years ago: Drops) is 41. Actor Tituss Burgess is 39. Actress Jennifer produce a black & white photograph in 60 seconds. Drew Peterson, the Chicago-area police officer who Love Hewitt is 39. Comedian-actor Jordan Peele is 39. Ac- gained notoriety after his much-younger fourth wife, Stacy tor Brendan Sexton III is 38. Singer Charlotte Church is In 1958, the USS Gudgeon (SS-567) became the first Peterson, vanished in 2007, was sentenced to 38 years in 32. Actress Ashley Greene is 31. Actress Ellen Page is American submarine to complete a round-the-world cruise, prison for murdering his third wife, Kathleen Savio. 31. Actor Corbin Bleu is 29. Actress Hayley Orrantia is 24. eight months after departing from Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Actress Sophie Turner is 22. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018 - PAGE 3 Form a Team and Join the REG. STORE HOURS: PRICES VALID THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUES WED Thurs. 9-6 • Fri 9-6:30 • Sat 8-4 FEB 22 23 24 25 26 27 CLOSED Sun 8-1 • Mon 10-5 • Tues 10-5:30 • Wed CLOSED Lip Sync Not RespoNsible FoR typogRaphical eRRoRs Battle! CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF MEAT SPECIALS 90% LEAN WESTFELD — Get ready BUDDABALL HAM STEAKS ... 2.49 LB. for an afternoon of fun and HAMBURG BABY BACK RIBS ...... LB. laughter! The Friends of the 10 LB. LOTS ...... LB. 3.99 Westfield Senior Center will 2.99 hold the first ever Westfield LONDON BROIL STEAKS OR ROAST ..2.99 LB. freshest seafood in town ‘Lip Sync Battle’ on Sunday, March 4 at 2 p.m. Imagine BNLS CHUCK ROAST ...... 4.59 LB. fRESH COD LOINS ...... LB. fifteen different local ‘acts’ 5.99 STEw BEEf 5 LB LOTS ...... 4.59 LB. lip syncing popular and fRESH COD fILLETS ...... 5.49 LB. familiar tunes. Individuals, SIRLOIN STEAK OR ROAST ....6.99 LB. groups, organizations, and fAROE ISLAND SALMON ...10.99 LB. families are invited to form a BONELESS RIBEYES ...... 9.99 LB. team, select a song, and pre- FISH FRIDAY TENDERLOIN STEAKS ...... LB. pare for their Senior Center 15.99 PLUS stage performance. This fISH & CHIPS ...... 6.99 TAX CHAIRMAN’S RESERVE PRIME PORK PLUS event is multigenerational. wHOLE BELLY & CHIPS .....9.99 TAX Children, adults, and seniors are encouraged to participate. wHOLE BONE-IN PORK LOINS ...3.99 LB. Teams will play for the local BONELESS PORK CHOPS ...4.99 LB. charity of their choice. First and second place winners CHICKEN SALE will be determined by the audience with the winnings BONELESS H 10 LB. LOTS DELI SPECIALS benefiting their particular CHICKEN BREAST .....1.99 LB. charity. Sponsors for the 5 LB. LOTS H CHICKEN LAND O’LAKES AMERICAN CHEESE ....3.99 LB. event are the Arbors at DRUMS OR THIGHS .... LB. Westfield and Keenan Law .99 CASTLEwOOD HICKORY SMOKED TURKEY ...6.99 LB. Offices. To register and ‘per- BUTCHER BLOCK’S OwN ALL NATURAL, form,’ please contact Tina ANTIBIOTIC fREE, AIR CHILLED: CASTLEwOOD HONEY TURKEY ...6.99 LB. Gorman at the Senior Center at 562-6435. BNLS CHICKEN BREAST ....4.99 LB. THURSDAY LUNCH SPECIAL wHOLE CHICKENS ...... LB. 1.99 SMOKED PRIME RIB Hampton Ponds PLUS Ziggy’s garden SANDwICH w/CHIPS & PICKLE TAX Association Corned 7.99 ASPARAGUS ...... LB. Beef And Cabbage 2.99 SUNDAY DINNER SPECIAL ROMAINE HEARTS 3 PK ...... 2.99 EA. Dinner LARGE CARROTS ...... 69 LB. LASAGNA ...... 3.99 LB, Saturday, March 3, from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. at the Hampton Ponds Association Hall Corner Of North Road And Old Stage Road Westfield, MA. For Tickets And More Information Call 413-2656-6648. First Congregational Church to Offer Government Meetings Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21 The First Congregational Church, 18 Broad Street, Blandford: Westfield will once again offer Board of Health Meeting at 6 pm their famous Corned Beef and Historical Commission Meeting at 7 pm Cabbage dinner, Saturday Finance Committee at 7 pm March 10th at 5:30 PM. First Fire Department Meeting at 7 pm Church dinners have become a favorite to area residents and this dinner is always a sell-out. Westfield: Tickets are now on sale from Off-Street Parking Commission at 6 pm the church office. They are $12.50 for adult’s children 10 Southwick: and under are free. The menu Economic Development will consist of corned beef, Commission Meeting at 7 pm cabbage, Irish potatoes, boiled potatoes, carrots, rolls, butter, Huntington: dessert and beverage. Come Board of Health at 6 pm and join everyone for a grand Selectboard at 6 pm night out. Call the Church Conservation Commission at 7 pm Office at 568-2833 for reser- vations.

Troop 109 Annual Bottle and Can Drive Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce St.Mary’s Boy Scout Troop 109 is holding it’s Annual Bottle and Can Drive March Mayor’s Coffee Hour Fundraiser. Saturday, March 3, March 5, 2018 (8 – 9 am). Please join us for our monthly 2018 9 AM to 2 PM Super Mayor’s Coffee Hour with Westfield Mayor Brian Sullivan Phipps parking lot. Proceeds hosted by Mercy Continuing Care Network located at help the scouts buy troop camp- Westfield Adult Day Health, 24 Clifton Street, Westfield, ing gear and pay for other MA. This event is free and open to the public. Please call the expenses related to their activi- Chamber office at 413.568.1618 to register for this event so ties, events and service proj- we may give our host a head count. ects. Come on down March 3 and drop off your recyclable bottles and cans. Tax deductible donation receipts will be provided. Contact Jacky for can Westfield Homeless Cat and bottle pick up or more details: 413-531-8249/jfouch- Project Winter Tag Sale [email protected] The Westfield Homeless Cat Project is seeking donations for their Winter Tag Sale. Gently used household items, clothing, books, small furniture and toys as well as monetary donations are always welcome, as are volunteers for these events. As you can imagine, the Winter months can be especially draining on WHCP’s resources and any and all donations are most appreciated. A future announcement will be made once the tag sale is scheduled. WHCP is filled to the brim with cats and kittens in search of loving forever homes for the holidays. At this time we especially need the following items: Flat bottom ceramic bowls; Towels and blankets of any size; Shoe and boot boxes used for litter boxes; Laundry detergent; Dryer sheets; Lysol spray; Empty spray bottles; Hand sanitizer; Lysol wipes; Dish detergent; 33 gallon and 13 gallon trash bags; Copy paper – any color; Cat carriers; and Large dog crates and cages. We are always in need of canned Friskies cat food as well. Donated items can be dropped off at 1124 East Mountain Road, Westfield, MA at any time. We’re always looking for loving families to open their hearts and homes to cats in need of fostering, as well. If interested, please contact Denise at [email protected]. PAGE 4 - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT US doing little to combat Russia meddling in next elections WASHINGTON (AP) — The Russians are going to try it again. Even President Donald Trump’s intelligence chiefs say so. But with congressional primaries just two weeks away, the THE STATES U.S. has done little to aggressively combat the kinds of Efforts to increase election security have been slow amid Russian election meddling that was recently unmasked in tensions between the federal government and the states. The federal court. Department of Homeland Security offered assistance to state Special counsel Robert Mueller’s surprise indictment last and local election officials after Russian agents targeted elec- week in his wide-ranging Russia investigation sounded a fresh tion systems in 21 states ahead of the 2016 general election, alarm to the U.S. government, social media companies and but records show only 14 states have requested risk assess- state election officials who are readying for the 2018 mid- ments and 30 have asked for remote cyber scans of their net- Call 572-3999 to leave your comment. terms. works. What’s being done — or not — in the wake of Mueller’s Some state and local officials have expressed concerns revelations: To get the full effect of the PulseLine, about Homeland Security efforts to increase communication listen to the calls at thewestfieldnews.com and cooperation with states about election systems. They have complained that it took the federal government nearly a IN CONGRESS year to inform them whether their states had been targeted by Mueller’s indictment charged 13 Russian individuals and Russian hackers. three Russian companies in a plot to interfere in the 2016 “The way government is structured with locals, states and Trump says more presidential election through a social media propaganda effort the federal government, it works against us a little bit in terms that included online ad purchases using U.S. aliases and poli- of trying to solve this problem quickly,” said Noah Praetz, ticking on U.S. soil. Congressional committees held hearings elections director for Cook County, Illinois. He has been on the social media attacks last fall, but legislation to require working with federal officials to help improve communication must be done to technology companies to enhance openness for online politi- channels. cal ads has stalled amid GOP concerns of overregulation. None of the congressional committees investigating the protect children interference — both the social media efforts and attempted SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANIES Russian hacking of state election systems — have yet pro- After an initial reluctance to acknowledge foreign interfer- WASHINGTON (AP) — As a grieving Florida community posed policy changes to prevent it in the future. Senate intel- ence in their platforms, social media companies have come demanded action on guns, President Donald Trump on ligence committee Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., has said forward in the past six months to pledge improvements in Tuesday directed the Justice Department to move to ban he wants to issue a report on security findings and legislative monitoring election-related advertisements and posts. devices like the rapid-fire bump stocks used in last year’s Las recommendations before the primaries begin, but it’s unclear Still, it’s unclear if the companies are prepared to resist Vegas massacre. It was a small sign of movement on the gun if the panel will do so before Texas’ March 5 voting. sophisticated efforts to get around their rules. Companies like violence issue that has long tied Washington in knots. Leaders of the House intelligence committee have also said Facebook have hired scores of new people to try and combat “We must do more to protect our children,” Trump said, they will issue a report with recommendations on how to pre- the meddling but still acknowledge that smart adversaries will adding that his administration was working hard to respond to vent foreign interference. But the Republican-led panel has try and find a way around whatever measures they put in the shooting in Parkland that left 17 dead. been more focused in recent weeks on whether the FBI con- place. After past mass killings yielded little action on tighter gun spired against Trump. “People say, ‘Why don’t you just check the currency or the controls, the White House is trying to demonstrate that it is IP address?’ And as soon as you do that, literally that after- taking the issue seriously. The president, a strong and vocal noon, they will change tactics,” Facebook Chief Technology supporter of gun rights, has not endorsed more robust chang- THE WHITE HOUSE Officer Mike Schroepfer told The Associated Press last week, es sought by gun control activists. But the White House cast Similarly, the White House has sent few signals on what before the indictment. the president in recent days as having been swayed by the should be done to combat the meddling as voters try to make And while Facebook and Mueller’s indictment focus on the school shooting in Florida and willing to listen to proposals. sense of how it might affect them. Trump has said little on the Russian Internet Research Agency, some in Congress have In a tweet Tuesday night, Trump indicated he wants to severity of the threat or how it could be overcome, instead suggested there could be additional “troll farms” working to strengthen the background check system, but offered no spe- often focusing on whether he is a target of Mueller’s investi- infiltrate U.S. social media. cifics. gation or insisting that any meddling would not have changed Trump said: “Whether we are Republican or Democrat, we the results of the election. must now focus on strengthening Background Checks!” White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders THE UNKNOWN Asked at a press briefing Tuesday if Trump was open to defended Trump on Tuesday, saying the president “hasn’t said reinstating a ban on assault-type weapons, spokeswoman Even with best efforts, many acknowledge there is no way that Russia didn’t meddle, what he’s saying is it didn’t have to be fully prepared. The Russians or other foreign actors will Sarah Huckabee Sanders said White House officials “haven’t an impact, and it certainly wasn’t with help from the Trump closed the door on any front.” She also said that the idea of find new ways to intervene. campaign.” But more can be done, says the top Democrat on the Senate raising the age limit to buy an AR-15 was “on the table for us Top Trump officials have been more open and firm in say- to discuss.” intelligence committee, Mark Warner of Virginia. He says ing Russia interfered and needs to be stopped. But what might many of the obstacles to preparedness are “institutional barri- Sen. Chris Murphy, a Connecticut Democrat and leading be happening behind the scenes is unclear. In a hearing on advocate for tighter gun controls, said Trump’s directive sug- ers.” Some state election officials are fiercely guarding their global threats this month, National Intelligence Director Dan independence, while he says some of his congressional col- gested the president was aware of fresh energy on the issue Coats said, “There should be no doubt that Russia perceives and called it a sign that “for the first time” politicians are leagues are reluctant to further regulate the electoral process. that its past efforts have been successful and views the 2018 On social media, the former tech executive says, companies’ “scared of the political consequences of inaction on guns.” midterm US elections as a potential target for Russian influ- A bipartisan legislative effort to ban bump stocks last year efforts to self-police “don’t pass the smell test.” ence operations.” He said, “We are behind the curve in com- “I think we are more aware of the threat, but by no means fizzled out. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ing to a policy” to penalize or stop those who interfere. Explosives announced in December that it was reviewing fully prepared,” Warner says. Trump has mixed signals on sanctions approved by Congress ——— whether weapons using bump stocks should be considered on Russian entities in the wake of the interference. He signed illegal machine guns under federal law. Associated Press writers Christina A. Cassidy in Atlanta, the legislation, but his administration has bucked a congres- Deb Riechmann in Washington and Ryan Nakashima in Half Under the Obama administration, the ATF had concluded sional deadline to impose the sanctions. that bump stocks did not violate federal law. But the acting Moon Bay, California, contributed to this report. director of the ATF told lawmakers in December that the ATF and Justice Department would not have initiated the review if a ban “wasn’t a possibility at the end.” The Justice Department had not made any announcement regarding its review when Trump on Tuesday signed a memo- Changing Your Mindset in Business randum directing the agency to complete the review as soon By Norman Halls and sometimes you lose a bit of money – but you quickly learn as possible and propose a rule “banning all devices that turn Contributor what does and doesn’t work. The growth mindset isn’t about legal weapons into machine guns.” Of all the mental tools we have that may help us perform positive thinking or kidding yourself. It’s recognition of how Reacting to Trump’s memo, the department said in a state- better; our mindset about our abilities may be one we pay less the brain really works – how new connections are being made ment that it “understands this is a priority for the president attention to. In decision theory and general systems theory, a all the time, new pathways forged, new memories stored. It and has acted quickly to move through the rulemaking pro- mindset is a set of assumptions, methods, or notations held by means understanding that people aren’t born as great athletes cess. We look forward to the results of that process as soon as one or more people or groups of people, one which does not or musicians or business gurus – they become that way it is duly completed.” allow for new situations. It’s our inclinations or beliefs about through constantly challenging themselves to go a step fur- A day earlier, Trump sent another signal he had been a host of things such as our belief in our abilities. It’s difficult ther.” By Carol Dweck, Stanford swayed by the Parkland shooting and the dramatic calls for to outsmart your mindset. “So it’s important to raise your The workplace has changed significantly over the last half- action in its aftermath. A White House statement said Trump awareness of your mindset. This can help you understand the century due to information technologies, mainly due to auto- was looking at a bill that would strengthen federal gun back- impact it might have on your actions, so that you can start mation of existing processes. Accounting systems are a neces- ground checks. On Wednesday, he will host parents, teachers changing your mindset if you so choose. We differ in our sity, while lean and six sigma are driving improvement. What and students at the White House for a “listening session” that beliefs about our abilities. Some people believe that their will be the cost of such change and what can be done to pre- will include people impacted by mass shootings in Parkland, abilities are malleable, others believe they’re fixed.” wrote pare for it? Business will no longer be thought of as operating Columbine, Colorado and Newtown, Connecticut. Carol Dweck, Stanford University psychologist. Cultivating a as usual. A focus will be placed on both the speed at which The president was moved by a visit Friday with Florida growth mindset may help you focus more on your desired information can be passed through the organization and the victims in the hospital and is trying to work on solutions, said goals. It may influence your motivation and could make you importance of that information. Systems will be developed to a person familiar with his thinking who sought anonymity to more readily able to see opportunities to learn and grow your increase the rate at which information passes, while the impor- discuss internal conversations. abilities. tance of information will become the deciding factor in the Among the steps sought by gun control advocates: closing Having a growth mindset means that you believe your marketplace. In order to remain competitive, organizations loopholes that permit loose private sales on the internet and at qualities, skills and traits can be changed. You believe that will need to incorporate more information technology while gun shows, banning assault-type weapons and to passing laws experience and practice count for a lot more than your hered- developing a greater understanding of the importance of infor- to enable family members, guardians or police to ask judges ity. You might think about all the things you’ve learned during mation and how it relates to workflow and productivity. to strip gun rights temporarily from people who show warn- your life – and all the times you’ve started off as a total begin- Focus and diversification are often presented as a choice. ing signs of violence. ner only to become really good at something. In the growth You can have one or the other. Which strategy is right for you? mindset, you stop worrying so much about failure. “Success” It’s an unfortunate question that puts most companies on a See Protect Children, Page 5 means that you learned something – even if the outcome time-wasting merry-go-around. For every CEO who touts his/ wasn’t perfect. You want to be better at business, so you take risks and try something new. Not everything you do succeeds See Change Your Mindset, Page 5 The Westfield News Letter to the Editor A publication of the Westfield News Group LLC Flora Masciadrelli James Johnson-Corwin To the Editor The outcomes you hope for can be gained by electing offi- Director of Sales/ Multi-Media Manager cials into office that share the same values and opinions you Classified Manager Whether we like it or not the decisions we make in the voting have. The change we want to see begins with ordinary citizens Marie Brazee booth directly impact our day to day lives. No matter what at a local level. Compliance with the way the government is run Chris Putz Business Manager Sports Editor stance you have, having a stance on something is what is cannot remain the norm. Putting the right people in power is Lorie Perry important. When it comes to voting at all levels, the people we just as important as making sure the officials in charge are Director of Ad Production put in power are more important than you think. doing their jobs correctly. Getting involved and heading out to the polls is the only way Electing the right people in charge not only impacts you, but Patrick R. Berry to guarantee that your voice and opinions will be heard. We are it impacts generations to come. Elected officials have the President extremely fortunate as a nation to be able to have a democratic capacity to reform important issues, from the environment to system that allows us to have direct input on politics; therefore, immigration. Deciding not to cast a ballot at local, state, or 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 it is our responsibility as Americans to take full advantage of federal elections is equivalent to deciding that you don’t (413)562-4181 that. 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The first is to use your company’s Wed., Feb. 14 The Parkland shooting also has prompted the Republican- way of creating value and its distinctive capabilities to gener- Lauren A. Ryan, 35, 10 Sterling St., Westfield, had charges of controlled Florida Legislature to take a fresh look at gun ate new avenues for profitable growth. This is what Berkshire, operating under the influence of liquor admission to sufficient Danaher, and UTC are doing whenever they acquire a new facts found but continued without a finding with probation to Feb. control legislation, although so far GOP leaders are refusing to endorse calls to ban assault rifles. Still, the discussion of business. 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The federal background check bill was developed in cial engineering, not strategy, and it always leads to lack of a charge of assault and battery, admission to sufficient facts focus. found, but continued without a finding until Nov. 14, 2018, fees response to a mass shooting last November in which a gunman slaughtered more than two dozen people at a Texas There are a number of businesses that are very capable to assessed, and a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon dis- progress into the 21st century cutting edge. Businesses falling missed nolle prosequi, brought by Westfield Police. church. It would penalize federal agencies that don’t properly report required records and reward states that comply by behind because technology is advancing so fast and people’s providing them with federal grant preferences. The measure, digital skills and thinking aren’t keeping up. The computer which is pending in the Senate, was drafted after the Air electronics involvement has kept businesses from moving Force acknowledged that it failed to report the Texas gun- ahead of their competition in some instances. Today the cash man’s domestic violence conviction to the National Criminal register is more than holding money. Today’s register can track Information Center database. inventory. Carrying too much inventory ties up capital that Police Logs otherwise could be used to invest in your business or to pay The GOP-controlled House paired the background checks bill with a measure making it easier for gun owners to legal- bills. Too little inventory can mean you do not have enough WESTFIELD ly carry concealed weapons across state lines. The concealed products to sell and you lose revenue. Computerized registers Major crime and incident report carry measure, a top priority of the National Rifle Association, with bar codes readers, allows you to keep track of sales as Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018 well as the number of items you have on hand. 12:12 p.m.: Accident, Main Street and Elm Street. A 2010 would allow gun owners with a state-issued concealed-carry permit to carry a handgun in any state that allows concealed It’s time for an upgrade to build the businesses into the 21st Ford F150 and 2006 Toyota Avalon were involved. No injuries century. First having individuals equipped with 21st century reported. Citation issued. weapons. Murphy said any attempt to combine background checks human digital skills and a digital mindset is a real positive 12:38 p.m.: Accident, North Elm Street and Old Montgomery feature. This drives the future of the organization. Discover Road. A 2006 Toyota Cormat and 2006 International 4000 with concealed-carry provisions would significantly jeopar- dize the chances of passing bipartisan reform of the back- new ways to drive new innovation and change into a promi- trailer truck were involved. No injuries report, citation issued. nent business. 4:18 p.m.: Larceny. Walk-in to police station person report- ground checks system. edly sent a check to nephew in Florida which was cashed by someone else. 4:40 p.m.: Suspicious person and arrest, Clinton Avenue. Michael C. Hawkins, 59, was arrested on charges of violating a harassment prevention order, and breaking and entering a City Street Snow Parking Ban policy building in the nighttime for felony trespass. According to police, Hawkins was trespassed from a property where he’d The City Of Westfield has an on-street When a snowstorm is anticipated to Motorists may call the following offices been squatting, and returned and broke into the property. snow ban parking policy during plowable begin during the night, motorists who park or go on the city’s website for confirma- 5:36 p.m.: Property (Found), Pequot Point Road. Caller stat- snowstorms. their vehicles overnight on the street in tion of a parking ban. ed that two parties dressed in all black and wearing backpacks Motorists are not allowed to park on the front of their residence should move their • Parking Clerk-572-6202-Press 2 ran through their back yard the previous night. Caller stated one city streets from the beginning of a park- vehicles off the street prior to retiring for • Police Dept.-562-5411- Ext 8 of the parties left a shoe behind. ing ban announcement until after the the night. • Mayor-572-6201 7:41 p.m.: Well-being check, Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm storm ceases and the plowing has been Motorists who use the downtown core • City Website - Cityofwestfield.Org Street. Officer reported seeing a man passed out on a bench, and completed on the streets. Announcement streets for business parking during a snow Announcement of a Parking Ban is requested emergency medical services after he observed signs of a parking ban is done on the Local ban must park in one of the city’s off-street reported by the following: of agonal breathing. Ambulance transported individual to Cable Access Channel 15, tv stations parking lots. The off-street lots are free • Local Cable Access Channel 15, Baystate Noble, where they were pronounced dead. Relatives wwlp 22 and wgby 40 and the local during snow bans from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. • Tv Stations Wwlp 22, Cbs3, were notified. radio stations, wmas, whyn, wnnz. only. This action will allow the streets to Abc40, & Fox6 10:08 p.m.: Accident, Elm Street Mobil. Employee reported When a parking ban is called motorists be plowed and prevent motorists from • The Local Radio Stations that a 2002 Hyundai Sante Fe drove into the side of the gas sta- must obey the policy or they will be sub- being towed and receiving parking viola- • City Website - Cityofwestfield.Org tion building. No injuries, no smoke or fire, and no fluids leak- ject to towing and a parking violation. tions. • www.thewestfieldnews.com ing were reported. Accident was investigated, and report made.

When it comes to 21st century multimedia platforms, “hyper local” is a Hyper • Local term you hear a lot. School officials fail to report It’s not a new idea. In fact, The Westfield News has been providing gun magazine to police readers with “hyper local” news coverage of Westfield, Southwick, and MEDFORD, Mass. (AP) — Several parents are out- the Hilltowns all along. Television, radio and regional newpapers only raged over the fact that the discovery of a gun magazine provide fleeting coverage of local issues you care about. TV stations and at a Massachusetts school went unreported for more than a month. big newspaper publishers, after years of cutbacks and mergers, frankly In a statement released Tuesday, Medford schools aren’t able to provide in-depth coverage of smaller markets anymore. confirmed a cleaning crew found the loaded clip in the auditorium at the McGlynn Middle and Elementary But, day in and day out, The Westfield News provides consistant School Dec. 28. City Councilor Breanna Lungo-Koehn says school coverage of the stories you need to know about, that are important to personnel notified her about the magazine last Thursday your city, town, neighborhood and home. over concerns related to last week’s fatal school shooting in Florida. She notified police, and officers swept the school Tuesday. No weapons were found. Medford Superintendent Roy Belson said during a The Westfield News Group city council meeting Tuesday the principal may have thrown away the clip. Belson says he believes the find 62 School Street • Westfield, MA 01085 • (413) 562-4181 was an “isolated incident.” The Westfield News • The Original • Belson has since apologized for not telling police. PENNYSAVER • Longmeadow News Enfield Press PAGE 6 - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS FOODTRAVEL

COOKING ON DEADLINE YMCA of Greater Westfield “Chocolate, Silky Chowder, & Chili Cook Off It’s time once again to participate in the annual YMCA of Greater Westfield “Chocolate, Chowder, & Chili Cook Off” fundraiser. The “Cook Off” date is Saturday March 3, 2018, Leek 11:30AM-1:30PM. Tickets will be sold at the Westfield YMCA in advance, in February, for $8.00; four for $30.00 or $10.00 at the door. This year’s fundraiser will support the LiveStrong program. LiveStrongat the Soup YMCA is a free 12-week exercise program for cancer By Katie Workman survivors who are currently Associated Press in or have completed treat- o matter how many dazzling things we have the ment and are physically good fortune to eat in our lives, we often remember deconditioned. Developed Nthe simplest meals with as much power and affection by Stanford University, this as the fanciest. A humble, pureed vegetable soup is among specially designed program those particular pleasures. Also, Proustian prose aside, if has proven to help survivors you’re feeling lazy, you can get from a few ingredients to regain strength, overcome deliciousness in no time. fatigue, and enhance func- The only work involved here is remembering to stir the tional ability to do everyday leeks fairly often for 20 minutes. You’ll want to keep them on tasks. We’re welcoming medium-low heat and take the full amount of cooking time so chefs and owners who might they become meltingly tender and only lightly browned; turn- be interested in promoting ing up the heat to rush the process may result in them burn- their business and cooking ing, and they won’t get as lushly soft over higher heat. for a good cause. Chefs will You could absolutely add some fresh herbs here, from basil have the opportunity to to thyme to plain old parsley if you want a different twist, but showcase their cooking skills taste the soup as-is first. You may very well want to stick with by cooking either a chili, the simple version where the flavor of the leeks shines chowder or a sweet choco- through unobstructed (it’s a bit richer than you might think). This Jan. 2018 photo shows Silky Leek Soup in New York. This dish is from a recipe by late delight. The chili and If you do want to add fresh herbs, they can be added at the Katie Workman. (AP Photo) chowder have to be cooked end when you puree the soup, or just strew a few leaves, in a Board of Health chopped or whole, on top of each serving. 3 tablespoons heavy cream heavy cream, and taste and adjust seasoning approved kitchen. When reg- Use vegetable broth and the soup is vegetarian. Skip the Chopped fresh herbs to serve as needed. Serve immediately, or refrigerate istering, specify the exact cream (and use an extra tablespoon of oil instead of the but- (optional) and serve chilled. Place a small mound of the name of each dish in order ter) and it is dairy-free and vegan. It can be made ahead and ——— reserved sautéed leeks on top of each serv- for it to be printed in the right kept in the refrigerator for a couple of days. Either reheat over In a large pot, heat the butter and 1 table- ing, and give each bowl a drizzle of olive oil ballot category. Votes will be low heat, or serve chilled. It will thicken in the fridge, so may spoon olive oil over medium-low heat until and a sprinkle of any minced herbs you like. tallied by 1PM. The voting need an extra glug or two of broth or water. the butter is melted. Add the leeks and garlic, Season once more with salt and pepper. process is in the spirit of fun season with salt and pepper, and sauté, stir- ——— with the main goal of fund- SILKY LEEK SOUP ring frequently, for about 20 minutes until Nutrition information per serving: 184 raising. The YMCA will pro- they are very lightly browned and quite ten- calories; 86 calories from fat; 11 g fat ( 5 g vide the room, tables, and the Start to finish: 40 minutes der. Remove a few tablespoons of the leek saturated; 0 g trans fats); 23 mg choles- paper goods. You may deco- Serves 4 mixture and set aside. Add the broth and 2 terol; 541 mg sodium; 20 g carbohydrate; rate your table with any busi- ——— cups of water and bring to a simmer over 2 g fiber; 6 g sugar; 3 g protein. ness paraphernalia to help 1 tablespoon unsalted butter medium heat. Cook until the leeks are very ——— promote your business. 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for drizzling soft, about 10 minutes. Katie Workman has written two cookbooks Please reply as soon as pos- 6 large leeks, white and light green parts only, Puree the leeks and liquid in a blender or focused on easy, family-friendly cooking, sible to reserve a table at no thinly sliced and well rinsed food processor until completely smooth, and “Dinner Solved!” and “The Mom 100 cost, and have your name or 1 garlic clove, minced return to the pot. Do this in two batches, Cookbook.” She blogs at http://www.the- restaurant’s name promoted. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste transferring the first half to a bowl if neces- mom100.com/about-katie-workman. She can For more information, con- 1 (14.5 ounce) can less-sodium chicken sary (too much hot liquid in a blender or food be reached at [email protected]. tact, Cindy Agan at 568-8631 or vegetable broth processor is not a good idea). Stir in the x323 Email:cagan@ westfieldymca.org

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By Elizabeth Karmel This Feb. 14, 2018 Associated Press photo provided by ow often have you tossed the dinner Elizabeth Karmel salad? And, I am not talking about shows her three- tossing it with dressing! ingredient Luxurious H Lettuce Salad, in If I had a nickel for every time that I’ve seen the salad bowl, left untouched and droopy at Amagansett, N.Y. the end of the night_tossed into the trash can_I This salad is decep- would have a lot of nickels. tively simple but This fact is understandable as it is difficult to relies on the abso- make a dinner salad that is as appealing as the lute best ingredients main course. (And, I’m not talking about the for it to be a success. delicious main-course salads and decadent That is, fresh butter wedges dressed with rich blue cheese and crisp lettuce, fleur de sel bacon bits that are enthusiastically eaten.) sea salt, and your My solution to this common problem is to favorite first-press make a simple salad that compliments the other extra-virgin olive oil. dishes instead of making a salad that is an (AP Photo/ afterthought and misses the mark. Elizabeth Karmel) My recipe is tied to my long-standing love affair with the simple French “salade verte” (green salad). Whenever I am in France, I order a salade verte with everything that I eat. It is a simple salad traditionally made with butter let- tuce_sometimes called Boston lettuce_and a mustard-rich perfectly emulsified vinaigrette dressing. The perfect emulsion makes it creamy I was in my local grocery store perusing the simple but relies on the absolute best ingredi- salt. Toss. Drizzle with 1-2 teaspoons (or and it clings lightly to the lettuce, accenting the shelves to see if anything new had been added ents for it to be a success. That is, fresh butter more to taste) of olive oil, toss very well to sweet delicate leaves with just the right amount and I recognized one of my favorite olive oils lettuce_I like the living lettuce or farmers coat all the leaves. of tang. from Italy_it had previously not been avail- market lettuce_fleur de sel (coarse sea salt Let sit for 5 minutes and toss again. Add a I can’t get enough of the soft sweet lettuce able in the U.S. I immediately bought a bottle from Brittany) and your favorite first-press little more oil if the leaves are not coated but and the perfectly emulsified dressing. It sounds and took it home. extra-virgin olive oil. be careful not to use too much oil, otherwise weird, but this is a salad that I actually crave. Even though I really wanted to drink the the salad will be heavy and the lettuce will get The only downside is that the dressing is diffi- fruity, green, fragrant oil directly from the LUXURIOUS soggy. Add freshly ground pepper if desired. cult to duplicate and sadly, these days_even in bottle, I decided to make a simple salad LETTUCE SALAD ——— France_there are cafes using bottled dressing instead. I washed and dried Boston lettuce, Nutrition information per serving: 53 instead of the homemade vinaigrette. Luckily, sprinkled the leaves with fleur de sel_coarse Servings: 2 calories; 44 calories from fat; 5 g fat (1 g my version of this green salad doesn’t rely on sea salt_and drizzled it with a few teaspoons Start to finish: 10 minutes saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; making a perfect vinaigrette to dress it. of my new olive oil. I tossed the salad, and 244 mg sodium; 2 g carbohydrate; 1 g Before I created my Luxurious Lettuce came back a few minutes later ready to add 1 head Boston fiber; 1 g sugar; 1 g protein. Salad, I spent years perfecting my vinaigrette some vinegar, but I greedily tasted it first. Oh, or Butter lettuce, washed and dried ——— so that I could make my favorite French salad my! It was perfect! No vinegar necessary. Fleur de Sel (a few pinches) NOTE: Elizabeth Karmel is a barbecue and at home. But more often than I care to admit, Fresh, clean and luxurious... thus the name. Best quality extra-virgin olive oil Southern foods expert. She is the chef and pit my salads fell short of my memory of the great And, the rest is history. I have been making Fresh ground pepper master at online retailer CarolinaCueToGo. salade verte. Then one day I spotted a favorite this three-ingredient salad to go with every- com and the author of three books, including bottle of olive oil and it helped me, quite acci- thing from steak to beer-can chicken to The method is very simple. Place the let- “Taming the Flame.” dently, create my perfect dinner salad. omelets, stews and soups ever since that day. tuce leaves in a large bowl, sprinkle with My Luxurious Lettuce Salad is deceptively about 2 pinches of fleur de sel or coarse sea THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018 - PAGE 7 Review: ‘The Bodyguard’ at The Bushnell By Mark G. Auerbach Correspondent I watched the film version of The Bodyguard for the first time over the weekend, and like many of the reviewers cover- ing the film in 1992, felt that the score was beyond-magnifi- cent, and Whitney Houston, in her film debut, wasn’t much of an actor in this tepid man protects superstar romance. But, Whitney Houston had pipes and she turned every song into an over-the-top moment. So, I was looking forward to seeing Deborah Cox, whose Broadway performances in Aida and Jekyll and Hyde were thrilling–and who has a stunning career as an R&B singer, toss off some Whitney Houston hits. Sadly, Ms. Cox is with her family in Parkland, FL, where she has children in the school system. She won’t return to the show until Wednesday. Jasmin Richardson, her understudy, opened The Bodyguard in Hartford opposite Judson Mills in the part played by Kevin Costner in the movie. Let me just say upfront that Jasmin Richardson is a marvel– great voice, superb stage presence, and long on style. She doesn’t disappoint in a role that requires her onstage for almost the entire show, belting out one powerful tune after another. She usually plays the sister of Rachel, the superstar. In her usual role was another understudy, Dequina Moore, also superb. Their performances and the Whitney Houston cavalcade of hits are the prime reason to see The Bodyguard. It’s got splashy sets, costumes, and lights, serviceble choreography other than the curtain call, which is terrifically staged. The Broadway musical has long looked to Hollywood for Deborah Cox in The Bodyguard. (Photo by Joan Marcus) source material, and the very best musical adaptations of movies open up the film with something more than seen onscreen.. Recent musical hits adapted from non-musical movies include The Waitress opened up with Sara Bareilles’ unique score in the same way that Kinky Boots benefits from Cyndi Lauper’s musical score. An American in Paris was re- imagined by choreographer Christopher Wheeldon. When stage adaptations of film musicals or those with memorable soundtracks transition to stage, it’s essential that the theatricality and uniqueness is present. Two recent attempts, Flashdance and Dirty Dancing, played the Bushnell on the national tours, and they evoked memories of the film as opposed to new takes on the film. The Bodyguard falls in that category. The Bodyguard paired Houston, in her film debut, as a superstar being stalked, with Kevin Costner as her protector. The reviews were mixed, but the soundtrack, one of the best- Deborah Cox and Judson Mills in The Bodyguard. (Photo by Jasmine Richardson and Deborah Cox in The Bodyguard. selling soundtracks ever, was glorious, and Houston, in exqui- Joan Marcus) (Photo by Joan Marcus) site voice at the time, was tour-de-force, even if the story took second place to the score. The Bodyguard surfaced onstage in Houston’s music. London in 2012, and is now touring nationally, possibly in Houston hits added, and I assume the incredible performance of Deborah Cox. But, for me, I would have enjoyed a Whitney Deborah Cox is not scheduled to perform at the Saturday hopes of heading to Broadway. matinee or Sunday evening performances. What The Bodyguard has going for it is, once again, the Houston tribute concert starring either Cox or Richardson twice as much–so her artistry could shine through with just ——— showstoppers from the original film, with some other Whitney The Bushnell presents The Bodyguard. Based on the Warner Brothers film Screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan. Book by Alexander Dinelaris. Music by assorted artists. Directed by Thea Sharrock. Choreography by Karen UMass Fine Fields of Flowers: The Annual Spring Bulb Show Bruce. Music direction by Matthew Smedal. Scenic and Northampton, MA—It may still be winter outside, a landscape of bare trees and gray costume design by Tim Hatley. Lighting design by Mark Arts Center skies, but Smith College’s Lyman Conservatory will soon be in ablaze with the colors of spring. Henderson. Sound design by Richard Brooker. Video A spectacular array of crocuses, hyacinths, narcissi, irises, lilies, tulips, and more will be in full design by Duncan McLean..Cast: Jasmin Richardson for bloom at the annual Bulb Show. Deborah Cox and Judson Mills. Through February 25 at Hosts Venice Botanic Garden Director Tim Johnson will give the opening lecture for the Bulb Show in the The Bushnell, Hartford, CT. 860-987-5900 or www.bush- Campus Center Carroll Room on Friday, March 2 at 7:30pm. His topic is Stories About Seeds. nell.org. Baroque This lecture will be a journey through time, starting with the emergence flowering plant lineage ——— 125 million years ago. Learn about how the humble skill of seed saving altered the course of Mark G. Auerbach studied theatre at American University Orchestra human history and the crucial work being done today to preserve biodiversity and cultural and the Yale School of Drama. He’s worked for arts organiza- identities in seed banks. Following his lecture there will be a reception at the illuminated tions and reported on theatre for newspapers and radio. Mark In the realm of baroque produces and hosts ArtsBeat Radio on 89.5fm/WSKB Radio. music, there are few ensem- Lyman Plant House to celebrate the opening of the Spring Bulb Show. bles that are more exciting The display runs Saturday, March 3 through Sunday, March 18, and is open to the public than Venice Baroque daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the show is open until Orchestra. While on its 8:00 pm. The suggested donation is $5.00. Special members-only hours, daily from 9:00 am to North American tour this 10:00 am (please bring your membership card or you may join when you get here), provide a spring, the orchestra will less crowded experience of the show. make a stop in Amherst at Also opening March 3 in the Church Exhibition Gallery is Vanishing Acts: Trees Under the UMass Fine Arts Center Threat a new exhibit that explores endangered trees from all over the world. Discover trees that Concert Hall on Thursday, are over 4,000 years old, and trees that produce life-saving cancer drugs. Learn about the March 1 at 7:30 p.m. Their threats to these trees, how human impacts have shaped their environment and habitat, and performance will showcase finally how we can all help prevent the loss of these remarkable organisms through simple steps Morningside some of Baroque music’s with major impacts. finest works, including The weekend following the Bulb Show, Friends of the Botanic Garden and the general pub- Listen at WSKB.org or watch on Comcast Cable CH. 15

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www.sarahgillett.org PAGE 8 - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS Massachusetts students lead US in Advanced Placement exams BOSTON (AP) — Students in Massachusetts lead the nation in achievement on Advanced Placement exams, according to the nonprofit group behind the tests. More than 32 percent of Massachusetts students who graduated from public high schools last year scored a three or better on at least one test, according to a report released Wednesday by the College Board. They edged out students in Maryland, where 31.2 percent of 2017 graduates scored a three or better, effectively mean- ing they passed. Nationally, 22.8 percent passed an exam. It’s the second year in a row in the top spot for Massachusetts, which also had the greatest increase in performance over the last decade. “Massachusetts wins the prize,” said David Coleman, president and CEO of the College Board. “It is the state for two years running that has most expanded both access and performance, simultaneously.” The College Board says it now works with 22,000 high schools across the U.S. to offer Advanced Placement cours- Players from the United States pose for the camera before the semifinal round of the women’s hockey game against es, which are meant to align with introductory college Finland at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. (Matt Slocum) classes. Students who participate can take AP exams that some colleges accept as course credit, if the student scores well. Each exam typically carries a $94 fee. Although some education experts debate the program’s effectiveness — and some critics say the quality has fallen No thoughts of Sochi agony as amid expansion — the College Board’s new report says there has been continued improvement. It says the number of students taking AP exams and the US women chase gold once again number scoring three or better over the last decade have both increased by nearly the same amount, about 70 per- GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) — Dani Cameranesi “It’s been something I’ve been dreaming about since I cent. watched on TV when the Americans blew a 2-0 lead with was little,” Cameranesi said. “So it means a lot, and to be “The wonderful thing is that performance has kept pace,” less than a minute left before losing the gold medal game here with this group of girls and to be with them all year said Coleman, adding that much of the growth has been at to Canada four years ago at the Sochi Olympics. has really been an honor. low-income schools. “Many would never expect this.” She uses the word “devastating” to sum up the 3-2 over- She is one of 13 players on the U.S. roster who know the Michael Hansen, a senior fellow at the Brookings time loss . Sochi loss only as history, not something they lived Institution who specializes in education, says the report’s Now the Americans are back with another chance at the through. findings are “very encouraging” but aren’t likely to end Olympic gold that has eluded them since they won it all in Defenseman Kacey Bellamy, among the 10 Americans debate over the program. 1998, when women’s hockey made its debut at Nagano. who did, thinks the newcomers will be key in keeping the “The evidence is not at all clear that what you do on an And their archrival is in the way again. The showdown Canadians from a fifth straight gold medal. AP test is all that strong of a predictor of how you’re actu- with Canada is Thursday, and the Americans know exactly “They don’t know the heartbreak,” Bellamy said. “We’ve ally going to do in class,” he said. what this moment means. tried to explain to them what it felt like, but think it’s great Among students who succeed on the test, black and “Any time you can win gold, I mean it’s game-chang- that they haven’t felt that. And they bring us a lot of energy Latino students have been growing the fastest. Last year ing,” U.S. forward Hilary Knight said. “It’s game-chang- to the team, and we trust every single one of them.” they made up 27 percent of all students scoring three or bet- ing for our sport.” Two-time U.S. captain Meghan Duggan said the ter, compared to 17 percent in 2007. Canada has won 24 consecutive Olympic games and Americans looked at themselves in the mirror after the Coleman credits states that have offered subsidies to help four straight gold medals. Only the United States in bas- Sochi loss to learn what they needed to take away from it. low-income students pay for exam fees, and to other groups ketball has dominated a women’s team sport more thor- She sees Sochi as a long time ago. that have worked to expand and improve AP programs. oughly with a streak of six straight golds. “We’re focused on this Olympics,” she said. “It’s four In Massachusetts, for example, the state pays the non- “Maybe I’m biased, but one of the best rivalries in sports years later. We got a new team. We got ... a lot of youth, profit Mass Insight Education and Research to boost pro- and especially in our game,” said Canadian forward Emily excitement, energy, fresh blood and we’re ready to go.” grams in districts with diverse student bodies. Clark, who played college hockey at Wisconsin. “So we Under U.S. coach Robb Stauber, the Americans studi- Susan Lusi, president and CEO of Mass Insight, said it’s obviously have a lot on the line, mostly pride. All of us are ously have avoided looking at the big picture of chasing a strong partnership that helps the state offer challenging going to bring our best game.” gold. Instead, they’ve focused on the old cliche of one day, academic opportunities. The Canadians haven’t lost even a single Olympic game one practice, one shift on the ice at a time. They’ve also Massachusetts education officials did not immediately since the 1998 Nagano final — won by the United States. made sure to enjoy the experience of being at the Winter comment on the report. Their streak stands at 24 consecutive games, including a Games more, too. 2-1 win over the United States to cap pool play a week Monique Lamoureux-Morando said the Americans tried ago. They’ve also won five straight over the Americans to act like they had been there before in Sochi. This time including four exhibition victories in December prepping around, they’ve made sure to enjoy the games as if this for the Olympics. was their first Olympics. Longtime Boston district Yet the Americans have owned the world champion- “There’s that balance of knowing when to shut it down, ships, winning the last four and eight of the last 10. That take it in and go see events and enjoy being a spectator at has only made the U.S. drought at the Olympics all the the Olympics,” Lamoureux-Morando said. attorney not seeking re-election more noticeable and making this game even more special. BOSTON (AP) — Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel Conley, who handled high-profile cases including those involving Baby Doe and former New England Patriots Playground tight end Aaron Hernandez, said on Continued from Page 1 Tuesday he won’t be seeking another four-year term in November. the Casella Design architecture firm, who is working with the museum on handicap accessibility to the first Boston’s longtime prosecutor said District in a public statement and an email to floor. Attorney Casella said they have made progress, and showed staff that it’s time to clear a path for Daniel Conley someone else to take the lead run- plans for an exterior ramp and entrance on the south ning the office. side of the museum, and for men’s and women’s acces- “I love the job, the office, its staff, and the people and sible bathrooms on the first floor. Casella said in communities we serve,” Conley said in the statement. “But designing the ramp they looked at the history of the I have long believed that those of us fortunate enough to building, where there had been a door on the south side lead as elected officials must also be willing to give others that had been converted into a window. He said they the same opportunity.” plan to reconvert it into the entrance with the ramp, Conley’s office handled several notorious cases includ- which will open into the center of the museum. He said ing that of a 2-year-old girl whose remains washed ashore they are working closely with the Architectural Access in a trash bag in 2015 and who became known as Baby Board in Boston. Doe. Martin said the plan is to complete the ramp and the A composite image of the girl was shared by millions of toilets this year, to enable them to open the first floor people on social media. An ex-boyfriend of the girl’s of the museum. She said the agreement they have with mother was convicted of murder and was sentenced to life the board is to open to the public in phases as the acces- for the killing of the girl, later identified as Bella Bond sibility work is completed. Future plans include after a nationwide appeal for information. The girl’s moth- rebuilding the elevator on the same footprint, to allow er pleaded guilty to being an accessory after the fact for access to the basement, second and third floors. “We’re helping to dispose of her body. fortunate it can be done in phases,” Martin said. Conley’s office also handled a 2017 double-murder trial “It’s taken a very long time, but it’s certainly an against Hernandez. exciting project,” Pianka said, adding, “It’s going to be Prosecutors contended Hernandez was responsible for fabulous.” the 2012 shooting deaths of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro “To do it right, it takes a long time,” responded Furtado in Boston after one of the men accidentally spilled Martin. Madeline Nicoletti was reelected chair of the Commission for a drink on Hernandez in a nightclub. The jury in that case Casella and Martin asked if the commission would Citizens with Disabilities at Tuesday’s meeting. (Photo by Amy Porter) found Hernandez not guilty of murder but convicted him of write a letter in support of the project. Commission unlawful possession of a gun. member Norman Smith asked whether a letter thanking Gosselin, saying their work covers all the bases from birth to the Days later, Hernandez, who was serving a life sentence them for the presentation and wishing them success elderly. “We’re here to serve the citizens of Westfield with disabili- for his conviction in the 2013 shooting death of a man who would do. Pianka offered to draft the letter. ties,” she said. was dating his fiancee’s sister, killed himself in prison. At the start of the meeting, commission chair Also on the agenda was the election of officers, during which Conley, a Democrat, was appointed to the office in 2002 Madeline Nicoletti welcomed new member Jeffrey L. Nicoletti was reelected for a new term as chair of the commission. and held the job for 16 years. He pointed to what he said were some of the changes he helped usher in during his time as prosecutor, including updating the way the office handles eyewitness evidence to Nationals help prevent erroneous convictions to treating prostituted Continued from Page 1 youths as victims, not offenders, and bringing more clarity Nationals turned out last year. about how the office investigates shootings involving “The day went very smoothly,” Johnson told the Select Board. police officers. Johnson is excited about the 2018 National race that is taking place this year on June 30. Although NBC Sports will be tele- “Today our office is fairer, more progressive and more vising the spectacle, NBC Global will not be televising like they normally have because of a prior engagement they have on transparent that at any time in its history,” Conley said in that day. the staff email. The Wick 338 is optimistic about the improvements that can be made for the 2018 race. The Suffolk County district attorney’s office is the larg- “We’re looking forward to a very strong 2018,” said Johnson. est and perhaps most high profile of the state’s 11 district Some of the additions include over 1,000 feet of new fencing, more sprinkler systems, a re-positioning of the bleachers, and attorney’s offices. It covers Boston, Chelsea, Revere and an upgrade on the food vendor services. Winthrop. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018 - PAGE 9 SPORTS

Olivia Hadla (3) dribbles the ball up the floor for Westfield as the Bombers’ bench looks on. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Westfield’s Kaela Mochak (20) makes an aggressive drive toward the hoop Tuesday night at Minnechaug. (Photo by Chris Putz) Falcons fly past Bombers By Chris Putz Mary’s. Saints’ Madie Donais collected Staff Writer seven. WILBRAHAM – Three Minnechaug Regional High School girls basketball players BOYS BASKETBALL notched double-digit production in the scoring column as the Falcons blew past Westfield Bombers scratch ‘Cats (6-14) in the Bombers’ final regular season game, 68-42. Westfield 74, Sci-Tech 64 Minnechaug built a 21-10, first-quarter Westfield posted a key victory in a late lead and closed the game out with a 19-7 run. season matchup on the road with Gabe Santos Westfield’s Emma Pedolzky (1) dribbles the ball up high as she turns the corner against Minnechaug’s Serena Fiore and Westfield’s (24 points) leading the way. Minnechaug. (Photo by Chris Putz) Kaela Mochak scored 17 points apiece to lead “He was very aggressive offensively,” their respective teams. Westfield coach Josh Balestracci said. “He Gabriella Ofcarcik and Jessica Anderson did a very good job tonight; he worked very finished with 15 points and 11 points, respec- hard.” tively, for Minnechaug. Westfield’s Chandler Westfield’s Mike Hall made four 3-pointers Pedolzky had 12. en route to 16 points scored. Javi Santos (11), Kam Wells (10), and Aidan Dunn (9) also scored for the Bombers. “We played a lot of team basketball in the Shea lifts Rams second half,” coach Balestracci said. “It was Southwick 42, Turners Falls 37 very nice to see. We shared the ball well, and Kathleen Shea scored a game-high 13 it worked out for us this time.” points, and Southwick closed out its regular Sci-Tech’s Willie Bosworth made six season 7-11. 3-pointers and finished with 22 points.

Sheehan nets game-high 30 Butler nets 14 more Westfield’s Catie Bean (12) backs in to the paint. (Photo by Chris Putz) Hampden Charter School of Science 56, Mount Everett 68, St. Mary’s 35 St. Mary’s 30 St. Mary’s 1,000 point scorer Jake Butler HCSS’s Madison Sheehan exploded for 30 added to his career total, scoring 14 points. points to lead all scorers at Westfield Middle Jared Russin pumped in nine points for the School North. Jessica Crosby and Alexis Saints, and Mike Pepe had seven. Shedd scored eight points apiece for St.

Westfield’s Casey Almeida (2) contemplates her next move. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Westfield’s Alexis Wood (24) lays up the ball. Westfield’s Chandler Pedolzky (10) flies (Photo by Chris Putz) past the Falcons. (Photo by Chris Putz)

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BOYS ICE HOCKEY BOYS BASKETBALL GIRLS BASKETBALL Tuesday’s Results Westfield 13-2-2 Westfield 11-7 Westfield 6-14 GIRLS BASKETBALL Southwick 12-5 Southwick 7-11 Minnechaug 68, Westfield 42 Southwick 42, Turners Falls 37 GIRLS ICE HOCKEY Gateway 0-20 Gateway 4-3 Sheehan nets game-high 30 Westfield-Longmeadow Co-Op 8-2 Westfield Technical Academy 10-8 Westfield Technical Academy 0-15 Hampden Charter School of Science 56, St. Mary’s 30 St. Mary 6-14 St. Mary 3-10 BOYS BASKETBALL Westfield 74, Sci-Tech 64 Mount Everett 68, St. Mary’s 35 Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on PAGE 10 - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS Welcome, JD: Red Sox not worried about making room in lineup FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The Boston Red Sox didn’t commit $110 million for J.D. Martinez to be a part-timer. When he lands in the middle of the order, some of the everyday hitters will have to get used to fewer at-bats each week. New manager Alex Cora must navigate the complexities of lineup construction and defensive arrangements while watching for streaks and slumps and maintaining a harmonious and engaged clubhouse. Ah, what good problems to have. The Red Sox were more than ready for the arrival of Martinez and his 45 home runs in 119 games last season, no matter the minor complications of making room for him. “He’s definitely a force,” first baseman Mitch Moreland said, “and it’s good to have him on our side.” After reaching a long-awaited five-year agreement with Martinez on Monday afternoon, the Red Sox took the field on Tuesday morning under picturesque blue skies with the tem- perature surging into the high 80s. The atmosphere at the beginning of spring training is always sunny, of course, but the news of the big-ticket acquisition gave the second full-squad workout a little extra buzz. “Having that type of presence in the lineup can make a difference. That’s what he is. He’s a difference-maker,” center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. said. Because the contract wouldn’t be finalized until a passed physical exam, per standard industry practice, Cora could only speak in hypotheticals about adding such a high-profile, high- impact player to his starting nine. He graciously indulged reporters, and thus the famously fervent Red Sox fan base, in his question-and-answer session at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Florida, by making clear that he was not at all worried about finding space for a player who led the major leagues with a .690 slugging percentage in 2017 In this Oct. 2, 2017, file photo, Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder J.D. Martinez smiles as he talks with another player dur- over his time with the Detroit Tigers and Arizona ing practice at Chase Field for a National League wild-card playoff baseball game in Phoenix. A person familiar with the Diamondbacks. negotiations says slugger Martinez and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $110 million, five-year contract. The person “That’s my job. We’ve been talking about resting guys and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, because the agreement was subject to a moving guys and the workload,” Cora said. “It’s very impor- successful physical and had not been announced. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File) tant to have a deep roster. As we know the times of guys playing 162, that doesn’t happen often nowadays. The deeper your roster is, the more options as a manager you have.” “Once we get into the season, it’s not about our at-bats,” the bench for a given game. If there’s ever an issue with a An outfielder throughout his career, the 30-year-old Moreland said. “It’s more about the wins and losses, I think. player, well, Cora said he expects to hear from him. Martinez will likely be the primary designated hitter. That So we’re going to worry about that part of it. Like you’ve “The open-door policy is not fake,” he said. “It’s an open- means Hanley Ramirez, who’s making more than $22 million heard over and over again, this team, this group, has got one door policy.” this season, will probably form a platoon at first base with goal in mind. However we get there, it doesn’t matter, as long Moreland. They hit 45 home runs between them last year, but as we make that goal happen.” they often played at the same time. That’s winning the World Series, of course. After taking the AL East title in 2017, the Red Sox watched the rival New York Yankees advance farther than them in the playoffs and then add slugger Giancarlo Stanton to an already-imposing lineup. Adding Martinez, the premier position-playing free agent on a strangely slow-moving market this winter , was the kind of Red Sox trade minor league move the Red Sox front office needed for a power-light team that finished last in the AL with 168 homers. slugger Brentz to Pirates That’s why Moreland, who said he re-signed with the Red Sox without factoring in their widely rumored interest in FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The Boston Red Sox Martinez, was willing to put aside any concern about lost play- have traded outfielder Bryce Brentz to the Pittsburgh ing time this summer. Pirates for cash. “I was supposed to be in a platoon role last year or split time The teams made the deal Tuesday. last year, and I played more than I ever have in my career,” Brentz played a total of 34 games for Boston in 2014 Moreland said. “A lot of things can happen. He’s a great guy. and 2016, hitting .287 with one home run and nine He’s going to be a great addition for us, and I’m looking for- RBIs. He spent all of last season at Triple-A Pawtucket, ward to welcoming him with open arms and watching him hitting 31 homers with 85 RBIs. help us win. The 29-year-old Brentz won the Triple-A All-Star The Red Sox announced one step on Tuesday toward secur- Home Run Derby last July, and has 127 career homers ing Martinez. They traded outfielder Bryce Brentz, clearing a in the minors. spot on the 40-man roster, to the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash. Boston Red Sox’s Brock Holt, left, and shortstop Xander Pittsburgh put right-handed pitcher Nick Burdi on the Brentz, who spent the entire 2017 season with Triple-A Bogaerts, right, meets on the field during spring training 60-day disabled list to make roster room for Brentz. Pawtucket, played in 25 games for the Red Sox in 2016. baseball practice, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in Fort Myers, Martinez could see some time in the outfield himself, which Fla. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) would force Bradley, Andrew Benintendi or Mookie Betts to

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Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018 - PAGE 11 Turners Falls vs. Southwick Girls’ Basketball

Southwick senior Caroline Clarke drives the lane for a shot against Turners Falls.

A little thing like not having both sneakers didn’t stop Maura Wurster from putting up a three.

Hannah Burke goes in for a layup against the Turners Falls defense. Southwick’s Emily Martin is all concentra- tion at the line and hit 5 consecutive free throws in the second quarter.

A great crowd was on hand for senior night and to cheer the team on.

Senior McKenna Leary powers in for a layup. Photos by Bill Deren Owls season ends in tourney Fitchburg – Westfield State’s men’s basketball season game (39-39) with 16:33 on the clock. Buckets from Joshua came to an end, as Fitchburg State sophomore Tyrell St. John Bosworth (Springfield, Mass), Anthony Allen (East (Stamford, Conn) poured in a game-high 20 points to lead the Longmeadow, Mass.), St. John and a dunk from Tracy led the Falcons past the Owls, 67-63 in the quarterfinals of the way for the Falcons comeback. The Owls responded with a Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference jumper from Marcus Collins (Cambridge, Mass.) and a lay-up (MASCAC) tournament on Tuesday night at Parkinson from Mafo to regain a one point margin (46-45) with eleven Gymnasium. minutes to play. Fourth seeded Fitchburg State improves to 12-14 overall, Knotted at 55-55, junior Brandon Harris (San Bernadino, while #5 Westfield State finishes at 11-15 on the year. Calif.) would hit a stop-and-pop from beyond the arc to give After an opening Falcons’ basket from Nick Tracy the Green and Gold the lead for good at the 3:55 mark. A good (Indianapolis, In.), Westfield State never trailed in the first half. jumper from the Owls’ Williams made it a one-point game (58- Peter Mafo finished with a game high 20 points in the Owls The Owls found an offensive rhythm and reeled off five 57) however, clutch free-throws down the stretch by Fitchburg MASCAC Tournament loss to Fitchburg State. (File photo straight points including a pair of 3-point baskets from Peter State led to the 67-63 final. courtesy of Westfield State University Sports) Mafo (Lynn, Mass.) and Allister Williams (Boston, Mass.) to Tracy had the only double-double of the game with 13 points hold a 10 point lead (13-3) five minutes in. At 9:14, FSU junior and 10 boards. Perez and Harris had 15 and 12 points respec- chipped in with 11 points off the bench. Jonathan Perez (Lowell, Mass.) connected from downtown to tively off the bench for the Falcons. Westfield held both the shooting percentage (44.9% to cut the deficit to 23-17. Tracy would score the last basket of the Reynolds had a game-high 12 rebounds the Owls, while four 43.9%) and the rebound advantage (35-30) on the night. frame to make the halftime margin 34-30. players chipped in with double-figures. Mafo finished with a The Falcons will square off at No.1 Salem State on After spotting the Owls a 39-30 lead to open the second game-high 20 points while Collins had 15 points, Williams Thursday evening at 7:00pm in the semifinal round. stanza, the hosts reeled off nine straight points to even the with 10 points and sophomore Moody Bey (Springfield, Mass.) – Courtesy of Westfield State University Sports

Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on PAGE 12 - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS Dear TV Sports Listings Wednesday, Feb. 21 Golf Basketball 1 a.m. LPGA Tour: Honda Thailand Round 1 (GOLF) Annie 6:30 p.m. NCAA: Teams TBA (FS1) Olympics 6:30 p.m. NCAA: Teams TBA (YES) 6 a.m. Winter Olympics: Men’s Ice Hockey Quarterfinal By ANNIE LANE 6:30 p.m. NCAA: Georgia at South Carolina (SEC Network) (USA) 7 p.m. NCAA: North Carolina at Syracuse (ESPN) 7:10 a.m. Winter Olympics: Men’s Ice Hockey Quarterfinal Drama Over Solutions 7 p.m. NCAA: Georgia Tech at Virginia (ESPN2) (USA) Dear Annie: My middle child graduated from college last 7 p.m. NCAA: Texas Tech at Oklahoma State (ESPNU) 7:10 a.m. Winter Olympics: Men’s Ice Hockey Quarterfinal, year and has been driving me crazy ever since. The transition into the adult world can be a difficult, confusing time for most 7 p.m. NCAA: SMU at East Carolina (ESPN News) Women’s Bobsleigh Final (NBCSN) college grads; thinking back, I obsessed over picking the “right” 7 p.m. NBAGL: Iowa vs. Westchester (MSG) 8 p.m. Winter Olympics: Men’s Alpine Skiing Slalom, Men’s job, the “right” career, etc. So, that I can empathize with. But every time she presents a problem and I present a solution, she 7 p.m. NCAA: Michigan at Penn State (Big Ten Network) Freestyle Skiing Halfpipe Final, Women’s Cross-country then presents another problem. It reminds me of Whac-A-Mole. 7:30 p.m. NCAA: Tulane at Wichita State (CBSSN) Skiing Team Sprint Final (NBC) Honestly, I think she prefers the complaining and drama to the promise of positive change. 8 p.m. NCAA Women: Connecticut vs. Tulane (SNY) 10:45 p.m. Winter Olympics: This cycle is truly exhausting for me -- and everyone else in the family. Half the time, our conversations become tense and 8:30 p.m. NCAA: DePaul at Villanova (FS1) Women’s Ice Hockey Gold Medal (NBCSN) !!! end up being completely unproductive. Our most recent one 8:30 p.m. NCAA: St. John’s at Marquette (YES) 11:35 p.m. Winter Olympics: Men’s Alpine Skiing Slalom resulted in my telling her to not come to me for help until she’s ready to listen and act on one of the possible solutions. It’s dif- 8:30 p.m. NCAA: Alabama at Auburn (SEC Network) Final (NBC) ficult for me to see her getting in her own way, but if she’s not 9 p.m. NCAA: Louisville at Duke (ESPN) 5:20 a.m. Winter Olympics: Women’s Biathlon 4X6km going to be an adult about it, then I guess she’s going to have to learn the hard way by feeling frustrated and stuck until she makes 9 p.m. NCAA: Florida at Tennessee (ESPN2) Relay Final, Men’s Nordic Combined Team Large Hill, 4x5km a change. Right? Or is there a more constructive solution? -- Mom Running in Circles 9 p.m. NCAA: Texas at Kansas State (ESPNU) Final (NBCSN) Dear Mom Running in Circles: Your daughter needs to 9 p.m. NCAA: Central Florida at Tulsa (ESPN News) Soccer decide for herself that she’s tired of being a part of the Whac-A- Mole-like game, and she won’t reach that point as long as some- 9 p.m. NCAA: Iowa at Minnesota (Big Ten Network) 2:30 p.m. UEFA Champions League: Manchester United one’s playing with her. So setting down the rubber mallet and 9:30 p.m. NCAA: San Diego State vs. Air Force (CBSSN) vs. Sevilla (FS1) stepping away was the most constructive thing you could have done. If she seems seriously stuck in a rut, it might also be con- 10:30 p.m. NCAA: USC at Colorado (FS1) structive to encourage her to seek counseling. Dear Annie: Your tipping column really hit home. I work part time for a ski area, where I teach skiing to all ages and groups of people. We are out there in all kinds of weather and are expected to always put on a smiling face. For the most part, we start our On The Tube lessons and finish them in the time restraints. During that time, we do our best to improve the skiing or boarding skills of our students. Many times when we arrive back at the starting area, we have to wait for 10 minutes for the parents to show up. This then causes the next lesson to be delayed, canceled or given to Stars, educators lead effort for another instructor. We work for minimum (or slightly above minimum) wage in most cases -- and only if we have a lesson. The percentage of tips given to ski or snowboard instructors is very low, and I would guess that only about 25 percent of the kids to see ‘Black Panther’ population remembers to tip. I don’t know of another coaching industry that pays such a low rate, and the customers using our ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — For years, Zavier courage to be heroes of their own stories.” services feel they don’t have to tip. Granted, they do pay big Thompson has followed Marvel superhero movies. But the The movement began in January after former ESPN bucks for tickets and lessons, but they think nothing of spending 16-year-old student in Albuquerque has always wanted to see “SportsCenter” host Jemele Hill called out prominent the same amount in a restaurant or bar and then tipping the wait- a popular film with a black superhero and black themes. Detroiters to help young children in the city get seats to see ress or bartender. Thanks to an Albuquerque educator, the aspiring hip-hop “Black Panther.” Thanks for letting me vent. And if this helps or encourages one and spoken word artist finally got his wish Thursday when he “I wish I had time to do it myself but if there is anyone in person to say thanks for a job well done, then I have done my job was given tickets to a private screening of “Black Panther.” Detroit trying to take kids in underserved communities to see twice. -- Ski Bum “It was amazing. The music, the action...everything,” said ‘Black Panther,’ holla at me,” the Detroit native wrote on Dear Ski Bum: A useful instruction to know before hitting the Thompson, who is black. “It made me proud to see out cul- Twitter. slopes. I’m sure many people aren’t even aware that they’re sup- ture depicted like that.” In response to Hill’s tweet, two Twitter groups announced posed to tip for ski lessons. Thanks for writing. “Black Panther” is about the mythical and highly advanced plans to send the entire student body at University Prep Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators. African nation of Wakanda, where T’Challa, played by Academy High School in Detroit to see it. Twitter’s black com. To find out more about Annie Lane and read features by Chadwick Boseman, inherits the throne but is challenged by employee group known as the Blackbirds and Twitter Detroit other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the a Wakandan exile named Killmonger, played by Michael B. took on the costs of tickets and transportation. Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. Jordan. It’s the 18th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Also, students of the acclaimed Ron Clark Academy in and based on 50-year-old material created by Stan Lee and Atlanta were told in a video that went viral they were going Jack Kirby. to see “Black Panther.” In the footage, the 5th-grade students The movie set a record with its $235 million debut at the are shown cheering and dancing upon hearing the news. HINTS FROM HELOISE top of the U.S. box office over the holiday weekend, becom- Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, CEO of Top Dawg ing a blockbuster but also a cultural phenomenon. It’s why Entertainment, the label of Kendrick Lamar, announced that This steel got stained some educators, philanthropists, celebrities, and business he would pay for around 1,000 South Central Los Angeles Dear Heloise: I prepared a pickling brine owners are pulling together their resources to bring children children living in public housing to see the movie (Lamar did (equal parts water, vinegar and salt) in a of color to see it. the film’s soundtrack). Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer large STAINLESS STEEL POT, and now Elementary school students in Detroit, middle school stu- announced plans to host a screening in Mississippi “to ensure the bottom of the pot seems to be perma- nently stained. I’ve tried repeatedly clean- dents in Atlanta and students living Los Angeles public hous- all our brown children can see themselves as a superhero.” ing it with a scouring pad! -- Ellen, via ing all have been surprised in recent days with free tickets Over the weekend, Serena Williams surprised girls in the club email and transportation to experience a movie that is captivating Black Girls Code with a private screening, which she attend- Ellen, you might try pouring a small amount of vinegar black communities nationwide. ed. “Empire” star Jussie Smollett took to Instagram to into the pot (enough to cover the bottom), allowing it to sit While black leads in TV and film have grown over the announce he bought out two screenings in Chicago for ele- in place for a few minutes. Next, pour in a little baking soda years, there is still a lack of positive minority images coming mentary students and high school students. (about half a cup). It will bubble. Rub the mixture with a soft from Hollywood, which is why many are stressing the impor- Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade and his wife, actress cloth in the direction of the steel’s grain. If this doesn’t affect tance of having young black kids see the movie. Gabrielle Union, partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs in the stain, you might try a stainless steel cleaner at your local “Something very special is happening here,” said Joycelyn various cities to see the movie. store. Jackson, director of the Black Student Union for Albuquerque “Black Panther is more than a movie, it’s a movement,” Here are some other hints for stainless steel: Public Schools, the educator who helped Thompson get into Wade said on Instagram. * Never use an oven cleaner on stainless steel pots and the Albuquerque screening. In Detroit, a surprise announcement to students was made pans. “Congrats to the entire #blackpanther team! Because of Friday during an awards presentation in the gym of University * Don’t use steel wool or any abrasive cleaners on stain- you, young people will finally see superheroes that look like Prep Academy High School whose sports teams, consequent- less steel. them on the big screen,” said former first lady Michelle ly, are called “The Panthers.” About 520 students will board * Always clean stainless steel by rubbing in the direction Obama in a tweet Monday. “I loved this movie and I know it buses this week as part of a field trip to a Detroit-area theater, of the steel’s grain. will inspire people of all backgrounds to dig deep and find the school officials said. -- Heloise SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise P.O. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 78279-5000 Fax: 210-HELOISE Email: Heloise(at)Heloise.com WASHING CANS Dear Heloise: I have seen store clerks cut the tops off cartons of canned foods, stack the cartons and stand on them, with their dirty shoes, to reach the top shelf. Yuck! -- Darlene V., via email It’s always a good idea to give canned goods a rinse after you get home to prevent dirt and germs from getting into your food when you open the can. -- Heloise

In this Feb. 16, 2018, photo, University Prep Academy High School students react in Detroit to an announcement that all 600 students will see the film “Black Panther.” As the film debuts in theaters across the U.S., educators, philanthropist, celebrities, and business owners are pulling together their resources to bring children of color to see the film which features a black superhero in a fictional, un-colonized African nation. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018 - PAGE 13

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018: This year you discover the importance of following through on your thoughts and feelings. At times, you might be overwhelmed by all of the attention you are receiving. Enjoy this period. If you are single, you seem to be surrounded by a constantly revolving group of single people. If you DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker have the desire to change your status, the opportunity will present itself. If you are attached, you and your sweetie thoroughly enjoy each other’s company. You might decide to take a major life step together. TAURUS relishes your company.

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BORN TODAY U.S. Rep. John Lewis (1940), actor Alan Rickman (1946), actress Ellen Page (1987) PAGE 14 - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS Czechs eliminate US in shootout in Olympic quarterfinals GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) — Instead of waiting for his turn for this Olympic shootout, T.J. Oshie was sitting at home along with the rest of the NHL. Four years after his shootout heroics in Sochi, Oshie could only watch helplessly halfway around the world as Chris Bourque, Ryan Donato, Marc Arcobello, Troy Terry and Bobby Butler got their chances against the Czech Republic with a berth in the semifinals on the line. And it was Ryan Zapolski in net instead of Jonathan Quick, who was back in North America on the bench for the Los Angeles Kings’ 60th game in an NHL regular season that rolled on, right through the Olympics. Little-known Czech Republic goaltender Pavel Francouz stopped all five Americans in the shootout and Petr Koukal scored as the United States was eliminated with a 3-2 loss Wednesday in the quarterfinals. Francouz did his best impression of legendary countryman Dominik Hasek, though Donato also had him beat and lost the puck. Gone by a matter of inches was a chance to knot the shootout at 1-all, and now the Americans will head home Bronze medal winner Lindsey Vonn, of the United States, celebrates during the flower ceremony for the women’s downhill while the Czechs get a semifinal game against either Norway at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Jeongseon, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. (AP Photo) or the powerhouse Russians. “It always comes down to the smallest plays and I think at the end of the day you’ve got to be able to capitalize on those plays to win a game,” said Donato, who scored his fifth goal Olympics: A bronze that of the tournament in regulation. “It didn’t go the way I wanted it to and we wanted it to, but it comes down to those things.” The memorable U.S. win over Russia in the Sochi shootout came in group play and had far less at stake. The U.S. feels golden for Lindsey Vonn reached the semifinals that time by beating an outmanned JEONGSEON, South Korea (AP) — Over coffee last “I love racing in the Olympics,” Vonn said. “I love racing. I Czech Republic team 5-2 on goals by James van Riemsdyk, November at Lindsey Vonn’s home in Colorado, Sofia Goggia love being in the starting gate, with so much pressure, you feel Dustin Brown, David Backes, Zack Parise and Phil Kessel. of Italy asked her friend for some advice. suffocated, but somehow you will yourself to give everything Had the NHL gone to South Korea, the U.S. team likely How does she handle the pressure? How does she deal with you have and you throw yourself down the mountain in hopes would have overflowed with talented players such as Auston the expectations? of a medal. I’m absolutely going to miss it. I wish I could keep Matthews, Johnny Gaudreau, Patrick Kane, Jack Eichel, Vonn didn’t hesitate to answer. An honest answer, and one skiing. I wish that my body didn’t hurt as bad as it does.” Shayne Gostisbehere and Seth Jones. the new Olympic downhill champion seemed to take to heart. Winning a final Olympic downhill gold was always going to This team had the best young talent it could select in Terry, “It probably helped her (win),” Vonn said with a wry smile. be an uphill climb for Vonn. She and Goggia had traded World Donato and fellow college player Jordan Greenway. Maybe, but on this brilliantly sunny day on the slopes at Cup wins all season, but the younger Italian was building con- “I think the players that were here did a phenomenal job,” Jeongseon Alpine Centre that seemed OK to Vonn, too. Just fidence with each race. coach and former NHL player Tony Granato said. “It was a getting on the podium herself with her family there to watch When the Italian got up for the early race, that confidence team that was built to represent our country the way it was seemed like a win by itself to the American who dominated the was at a peak. represented. Play hard, compete, leave it all on the ice, rep- slopes for so many years. “I knew this was my day,” Goggia said, “when I saw on the resent us that way. We did that. So we have a lot to be proud At the age of 33 there aren’t too many downhills left for gondola the sun rising up and I felt good. I put my boots on and of.” Vonn. As much as she was hurting after this one, she savored I was really with my center. I said, ‘This could be my day so what will almost surely be her last Olympic medal, even let’s make it.’” Zapolski got better throughout the Olympics, and he though she will race again Thursday in the combined. Goggia was fifth out of the starting gate, and turned in a near stopped 18 of 20 shots in regulation and overtime against the Yes, the medal was bronze. But the moment was golden. perfect run. Vonn was two places behind her, and just couldn’t Czechs. The Americans were inches away from a victory She was skiing in memory of her grandfather, who passed match the pace. several times — when Brian O’Neill clanked it off the bot- away a few months ago. She was skiing for her family, includ- Her silver would turn to bronze when Ragnhild Mowinckel tom of the post with 2:40 left in the third period, when Bobby ing her father who was not in Vancouver for her last Olympic of Norway turned in a surprise silver-medal run as the 19th Sanguinetti’s shot left the puck sitting in the crease in the run when the two were estranged. racer on the course. final moments of overtime, when Donato couldn’t get the She was skiing again for America, draping herself in the flag To Vonn, it was as good as gold. puck past Francouz at the side of the net. afterward after being bullied online for saying she would not “It feels amazing,” she said. “During Sochi, I was on the And then came the shootout and another close call for accept an invitation to the White House after the Games. couch watching the Olympics after my second ACL surgery. I Donato. Mostly, though, she was skiing for herself. have had a lot of ups and downs, mostly downs, in that time. “He was making pretty good deke,” said Francouz, who It’s not quite the end of the line for Vonn, but the line is in But you know I’m here and I’m on the Olympic podium plays for Traktor Chelyabinsk in Russia’s Kontinental sight. Her body has been beaten down by so many crashes, so again.” Hockey League. “He was all over me already, but he kind of many spills, and so much stress that the next World Cup season There’s an outside chance she’s not done, though the bookies lost the puck in the end, so I was happy he didn’t score.” could be her last. in Las Vegas would be wise not to lay down a line. Vonn races The Czech Republic is into the Olympic semifinals for the “An emotional day all around because this is probably my in the combined on Thursday without having really trained for first time since 2006, when it won bronze. Francouz now last Olympic downhill,” Vonn said. “But I’m on the podium, so the slalom part, and even she admits it would take a miracle to hopes to repeat what Hasek and the Czechs did in 1998 in I’m very happy.” get a fourth medal to go with her four Olympics. Nagano when they won gold in what was the first Olympic She was the first American woman to win gold in the down- “It’s a longshot,” she said. tournament with NHL players. hill, romping past the field in Vancouver eight years and what Her Olympic experience — which began 16 years ago in That chance is gone for the U.S., which improved through- seems like an eternity ago. To return after missing the 2014 Salt Lake City — will soon be over. She plans to continue rac- Olympics while rehabbing a torn ACL — one of two Vonn suf- ing, but can’t possibly see an Olympics at the age of 37 with out the tournament but looked somewhat fatigued after need- fered — was a feat all by itself. the toll it has taken on her body. ing to play Slovakia in the qualification round Tuesday while But to bring home a medal — the oldest woman to ever But the last one was special, and in so many ways. the Czechs rested. Even with that, the Americans were right medal in the downhill — made it all worthwhile. “I wanted to win for my grandfather but I didn’t. But I think there the chance to advance and it might’ve come down to a www.thewestfieldnews.com Vonn fought back tears afterward trying to describe it all. he would still be proud of me for bronze, and I think that’s what choice Francouz made for his glove hand as a child growing There would surely be even more tears afterward when she counts,” Vonn said. “My family is proud of me and I’m proud up in Plzen, Czech Republic. Francouz catches with his right reunited with her family, who all came to watch. of myself. Today bronze to me feels like gold.” hand, a rarity in hockey, and that meant Terry couldn’t use his favorite shootout move. “It’s a little different for the move I usually do for the five hole,” Terry said of his try as his parents and brother watched Column: Olympics should be reserved for the best athletes nervously from the stands. “I thought I put a pretty good fake in and deked to my backhand. If I would’ve been able to get GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) — makes the claim that opening up spots to it up, I think I had it over his pad, but I wasn’t able to.” Liz Swaney deserves kudos for dedication. under-qualified athletes such as Flaherty Before the shootout, Oshie — who went 4 of 6 in his And she had enough sense not to attempt and Madrazo might spark interest in coun- attempts against Russia’s Sergei Bobrovsky in Sochi — anything on the halfpipe — and we mean tries that have little to no winter sports heri- tweeted , “Terry! Terry! Terry!” After playing nearly 20 anything — that might’ve resulted in a seri- tage. minutes for the Washington Capitals before settling in to ous injury. “It is important that the Olympics encour- follow Team USA, that’s all he could do. She had no business competing in the age and embrace a truly international field “Sorry to let him down on that on that,” Terry said. “But Olympics. of athletes and that a globally diverse cross The same can be said for all those skiers Elizabeth Marian Swaney, of Hungary, section of athletes has the opportunity to the goalie made a good save.” representing snow-challenged countries runs the course during the women’s compete on a major stage,” said Jenny NOTES: Donato’s fifth goal passed his father, Ted, who such as the Philippines, Eritrea and Mexico. halfpipe qualifying at the 2018 Winter Wiedeke of the International Ski Federation. scored four playing for the U.S. at the 1992 Albertville Plucky underdogs like Eddie the Eagle, a Olympics. (AP) But rest assured: Puerto Ricans will Games. ... Bourque was part of a shootout loss that elimi- bespectacled daredevil flinging himself off to have. never have any interest in Alpine skiing; nated his team 20 years after his father, Ray, was one of five the ski jump, and Eric the Eel, flailing des- At least two North Koreans skiers who Mexico is not about to become a cross- shooters for Canada who couldn’t beat Hasek. ... St. Cloud perately to stay above water at the Olympic finished a combined 98 seconds behind the country skiing hotbed. State defenseman Will Borgen was a healthy scratch in all pool, aren’t that charming anymore. gold medalist in men’s giant slalom were These athletes — quite often the only five games for the U.S. ... American captain Brian Gionta The games can do without them. part of a last-minute delegation intended to member of their country’s Olympic team and defenseman James Wisniewski are eligible to sign NHL Swaney reignited the debate over just bring a bit of reconciliation to this divided — seem to serve mainly as a conduit for contracts for the rest of the season. Wisniewski would have what it should take to be an Olympian with land. well-connected suits to land an all-expens- to first clear waivers because he was playing in Europe this her laughable, trick-free performance in No such justification could be made for es-paid trip to the Olympics. year. women’s halfpipe skiing at the Pyeongchang the skier who finished just ahead of them, If you had actually looked past shirtless, Olympics . 17-year-old American Charles Flaherty, oiled-up Pita Taufatofua when he marched In a sport that’s supposed to feature all competing for Puerto Rico and more than into the stadium during the frigid opening sorts of death-defying flips and spins on a 38 seconds behind the winner. ceremony as Tonga’s lone athlete at the cylinder-like course, Swaney turned in a He took up skiing after watching the Pyeongchang Games, you would’ve seen at leisurely run down the hill , gently rocking 2014 Sochi Games. Four years later, he was least three well-bundled officials from the back and forth, doing nothing more than able to represent Puerto Rico — where his South Pacific island following behind him. Looking for a easing up to the edges before turning the family moved when he was 9 — at the Taufatofua finished 114th in the 15K, other way. Winter Olympics. beating out only Madrazo and Colombia’s Swaney was thrilled to simply make it to It should be harder than that to get here. Sebastian Uprimny. Unique Gift? the bottom. The crowd looked on in stunned Of course, Flaherty is a grizzled veteran “Everyone was at the front racing to silence, no doubt wondering if they’d made at his craft compared to German Madrazo . come first,” Taufatofua said. “We were rac- a wrong turn on the way to the course and The 43-year-old Mexican took up cross- ing not to come last.” wound up at the bunny slope, watching country skiing only a year ago, which was While you can make a strong argument some novice learn to ski. somehow enough time to land a spot in that athletes such as Taufatofua and Her performance sparked much-deserved Pyeongchang. Not surprisingly, he crossed Madrazo, not to mention the bobsled team outrage and derision on social media. the line last among the 116 competitors from Nigeria following in the tracks left by “It’s not some adult Disney world where who finished the 15-kilometer event — the Jamaicans, bring some much-needed you go to take selfies,” one person wrote on nearly 26 minutes behind the winner. diversity to these largely white games, the Swaney’s Instagram account. “The “It doesn’t matter if you’re 43 years old same cannot be said of Swaney. Olympics are a showcase of the BEST ath- and it doesn’t if there is no snow in Mexico The Californian simply scammed a Put a picture of someone letes in the world and Swaney made a and it doesn’t matter if you don’t have the hugely flawed system, turning up at enough mockery of that. She made a mockery of money to pursue the sport,” Madrazo said. events to gain an Olympic spot by doing you love on a keepsake. people’s life work. She made a mockery of “What matters is that if you want to do it, nothing more than not falling. She had no These are pictures the staff at The halfpipe skiing in general. She did this so you can do it.” chance of qualifying for the U.S. team but Westfield News Group have taken at she could flaunt the title of Olympian. That might be a heart-warming senti- was able to represent Hungary because her events throughout our communities. Unbelievable.” ment, but imagine being one of those wor- grandparents are from there. While Swaney’s case is extreme — and thy athletes stuck watching from home, “I still want to inspire people to get should immediately lead to reforms that knocked out of the games through legiti- involved with athletics or a new sport or a prevent it from happening again — she’s mate qualifying methods. new challenge at any age in life,” the Go to www.thewestfieldnews.com visit “Photos” look for your hardly alone in lacking the world-class cre- The International Olympic Committee, 33-year-old said. favorite photo, then click the “Buy” icon located at the top. dentials that most Olympians are expected along with the governing bodies, always This wasn’t the way to do it. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018 - PAGE 15

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