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JOHN STEINBECK Low of 55. www.thewestfieldnews.com Retire the Fire!’ VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 Finance Committee 75 cents Using Home Oxygen Safely votes against water By Tina Gorman Executive Director Westfield filtration bond Council On Aging WESTFIELD - Home oxygen use has By Amy Porter become increasingly popular among older Correspondent adults as hospital stays have shortened in WESTFIELD – Department of Public Works Director David length and home healthcare services have Billips and Assistant Director Francis Cain spent two hours with advanced in recent years. Oxygen is ben- the Finance Committee Thursday, spending part of the time eficial to those individuals with extreme answering questions about a $13 million bond for water filtra- breathing difficulties who are in need of tion systems, water storage tanks, and interconnection with supplemental oxygen therapy. However Springfield water. precautions must be taken to keep both the The $13 million bond will pay for a treatment plant for wells person using the oxygen, as well as those one and two, and for seven and eight, which are currently living nearby, safe. Joe Hough of the Southwick Sports and Family Network spoke to offline. All four wells are the only source of water for the north Under normal cir- the school committee on Tuesday night. (Photo courtesy of Greg end of Westfield, according to Billips. The bond will also pay cumstances, room Fitzpatrick) for repairs to the Sackett, Provin Mountain and Northwest water air contains approx- storage tanks, to replace the water storage tank on East imately 21 percent Mountain Road, and to interconnect to Springfield water, the oxygen. When Non-profit looking to last two of which, Billips said, “should have been done years oxygen is used in ago.” the home, it can permeate into cloth- “What is before you is to deliver clean, safe drinking water to ing, fabric, hair, connect with community the people of Westfield,” Billips said. At-large Councilor Matt Emmershy, a member of the Finance beards, and furni- By Greg Fitzpatrick ents, current and former coach- Committee asked Billips and Cain about the $5 million bond ture. Contrary to Correspondent es, members of the Southwick approved in 2017 which he said was supposed to take care of popular belief, oxy- SOUTHWICK – A parent Tina Gorman Recreation Center, high school wells seven and eight, the East Mountain water tower and to gen is not flamma- involved in Southwick sports students, and other areas. Their refurbish Sackett. ble, but it can cause spoke to the school committee mission is to help organizations other flammable materials to ignite more on Tuesday about his newly- in town that are involved in See Water, Page 3 easily and to burn more quickly. When formed organization. Joe Hough, sports and the community more oxygen is in the air, hair, plastic, skin oils, clothing, and furniture can catch fire at the head coach for the softball aspects that come with it. lower temperatures. And those fires will team at Southwick Regional According to Hough, the net- burn hotter and faster than usual. Therefore, School, started the Southwick work already has a number of oxygen should always be handled with Sports and Family Network in sponsors and partnerships. The caution and an awareness of potential haz- December 2017. list includes the Southwick Rec ards. A non-profit organization, the Center, Player’s Edge, Batter’s It is important to keep home oxygen and Southwick Sports and Family tubing ten feet away from heat sources. Network is comprised of par- See Non-Profit, Page 3 Common heat sources include matches, lighters, cigarettes, candles, gas stoves, appliances, electric razors, hair dryers, and heaters. Flammable products such as oils, grease, petroleum products, and oil-based lip balms or lotions must be avoided. Instead, water-based lubricants should be Training sessions on used on the lips and skin. Smoking while using home oxygen is not just a personal health hazard, it is a public safety danger. It puts everyone in suicide prevention set DPW Director David Billips and Assistant Director Francis the house or apartment building at risk. A By Lori Szepelak Cain spoke to the Finance Committee on Thursday. (Photo by person should never smoke while using Correspondent Amy Porter) oxygen. A “No Smoking” sign should be WESTFIELD — City resident Heather posted at a prominent place at the entrance of the home. Visitors should be encour- White is eager to start a conversation aged to smoke outside. about suicide prevention - and encour- Oxygen cylinders and vessels should be ages teens, parents and kept in a well-ventilated area and not in concerned citizens to get closets, behind curtains, in the trunk of a involved. White, an area Street construction car, or in other confined spaces. The small director with the amount of oxygen gas that is continually American Foundation for vented from these units can accumulate in Suicide Prevention (AFSP), will sponsor project starting soon a confined space and become a fire hazard. safeTalk training sessions later this Oxygen cylinders and vessels must remain month at First United Methodist Church By Greg Fitzpatrick upright at all times. They should be on Court Street. The word “safe” in safe- Heather White Correspondent secured to a fixed object or placed in a Talk stands for “Suicide Alertness for SOUTHWICK – DPW Director Randy Brown announced stand with the oxygen concentrator Everyone.” “Suicide is the only leading on Wednesday that the construction for the Veterans Street plugged into a properly grounded wall cause of death that is on the rise in the United States,” said White. “It is project will begin shortly. Caracas Construction, who is the outlet. The cylinder valve should be turned up to each and every one of us to learn the signs and the basic steps to help contractor, is expected to begin the work once the weather off when the oxygen is not in use. someone struggling.” gets a little warmer and the ground is dry. If precautions are not taken, the dangers White said the statistics are “startling” and in particular, the fastest The project is focused on installing a new drainage system of home oxygen use are genuine. Cigarette growing rates of suicide are among teenage girls. “Suicide is the second and water line, along with widening the road. Brown noted smoking is by far the leading cause of leading cause of death in our children as young as 10 to 15 years old,” said that there are some major issues with the street because there burns, reported fires, deaths, and injuries White. “Behind only accidents, this makes depression and suicide the is an inability to have two vehicles travel on that road safely. involving home medical oxygen, with number one medical cause of death for our children and yet the mental The current water line on Veteran Street is undersized at one ninety percent of the victims suffering and one-half inches to two inches and the new water line will facial burns. Cooking and candles are health of our children is just not made a priority in this country.” White is passionate about the need for community members to educate themselves be six inches. According to Brown, the upgrade of a six-inch other common factors. Westfield Fire water line will be a major improvement for a street that has Chief Mary Regan warns, “When more to the realities of suicide, the signs, and ways to help save lives and bring oxygen is in the air, fires will burn hotter hope to those affected by suicide. 18 lots. and faster.” Home oxygen use can be a “This community and First United Methodist Church have been very In October, the Select Board signed a contract for Caracas lifesaver if utilized properly. However, it supportive of suicide prevention and awareness efforts,” said White, not- Construction to be the contractor as they were the lowest can also be a fire risk for users, family ing she is a member of the church. Training sessions are planned at the bidder at $327,380. The project is being completely funded members, neighbors, and pets if basic fire through a Community Development Block Grant. safety precautions are ignored. See safeTALK, Page 3 Comedy for a Cause coming to Westfield By Lori Szepelak things they wouldn’t usually think about Correspondent laughing at.” WESTFIELD — Laughter brings people Laura Taylor, president of the all-volun- together, and comedian Rafi Gonzalez is teer, nonprofit WFE, is also hopeful that hopeful his take on the city - and life in area residents will attend the fundraiser. general - will be a catalyst for persons “We hope residents find it important to sup- attending Comedy for a Cause. Gonzalez, a port this event as they’ll be supporting stu- 2004 graduate of Westfield High School, ry schools. He promises his segment will dents in Westfield public schools,” said will be one of three comedians to take the include Westfield humor. “There are so Taylor. stage on May 9 at Tin Bridge Brewing, 487 many things I want to say about the ‘Whip Taylor added that the WFE goal is to pro- East Main St., for the spring fundraiser that City’ that would only make sense here in vide city students with “innovative learning will benefit the Westfield Foundation for town,” he said. Gonzalez, who routinely opportunities” in mathematics, sciences, Education (WFE). “My comedy style is appears at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut and athletics and the humanities that extend intended for everyone to enjoy,” said clubs in Boston, said the comedy show beyond the resources of the City of Gonzalez, adding “I write my material with should run approximately 75 to 90 minutes Westfield. the hopes that someone like my own mother and will also include Chicopee native “Each year we provide grant funds to can come to the show and not cringe at my Jeremy Goff and national touring head- teachers and community members for aca- subject matter.” Gonzalez noted his family liner Marty Caproni. “I try not to alienate demic enrichment and project-based learn- moved to Westfield from Puerto Rico when anyone with the topics I speak about,” said ing experiences that otherwise would not he was four. He attended Gonzalez, adding, “but it’s also fun to test Rafi Gonzalez Franklin Avenue and Highland elementa- the waters and make people laugh about See Comedy, Page 5 PAGE 2 - FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Arts Beat Extra Darko Tresnjak, Hartford Stage Artistic Director, to Step Down After 2018-19 Season By Mark G. Auerbach Tony Awards in 2014, includ- Night, Macbeth, Hamlet, Romeo Correspondent ing Best Musical, Costume and Juliet, A Comedy of Errors Darko Tresnjak will step down as Hartford Design, Book and Direction and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Hartford Stage’s Artistic Director Darko Stage’s Artistic Director at the conclusion of by Tresnjak. He also won the Tresnjak also designed the sets Tresnjak directed Anastasia at Hartford the 2018-19 season. Tresnjak has served as Drama Desk, Outer Critics for his productions of Macbeth, Stage. the Tony Award-winning theatre’s artistic Circle, Los Angeles Critics Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet and A leader since 2011. A national search will be Circle, and San Diego Critics Comedy of Errors. For his work directorial debut in September with Saint- conducted to find his replacement. Circle awards for his direction at Hartford Stage, Tresnjak Saëns’ Samson et Dalila. For the Los Angeles “I want to thank our staff, our board, our of A Gentleman’s Guide. In received four Connecticut Critics Opera, Tresnajk has directed Macbeth with audiences, and all the wonderful artists whose 2016, Tresnjak directed Circle Awards for the direction of Plácido Domingo, and The Ghosts of Versailles work has graced our stage over the past seven Anastasia at Hartford Stage. A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and with Patricia Racette and Patti LuPone. seasons. And I look forward to our spectacu- The musical opened on Murder, Hamlet and Anastasia Before leaving Hartford, Tresnjak will stage lar 2018-2019 season, which will be Broadway last eason, and it and for the set design for A Athol Fugard’s A Lesson from Aloes, which announced shortly,” Tresnjak said. “Serving will open in Spain, Germany, Comedy of Errors. opens May 17, and next season, which has not as the Artistic Director of Hartford Stage has and commence a national tour Further highlights of Tresnjak’s been as yet announced, he’ll stage the world been the greatest honor and privilege of my by the end of 2018. tenure at Hartford Stage include premieres of a new play by Samuel Baum and career. I look forward to welcoming the next Tresnjak’s directing credits Darko Tresnjak will step the world premieres of Quiara a new musical by Robert L. Freedman and Artistic Director who – working alongside our at Hartford Stage also include down as Hartford Stage’s Alegría Hudes’ Water by the Scott Frankel. indomitable Managing Director, Mike Stotts the world premieres of Breath Artistic Director. Spoonful, winner of the 2012 ——— – will lead this great American theater com- and Imagination by Daniel Pulitzer Prize for Drama; Mark G. Auerbach studied theatre at pany.” Beaty and Rear Window, Reverberation by Matthew Lopez; American University and the Yale School of In 2011, Tresnjak became the fifth Artistic adapted by Keith Reddin and starring Kevin Big Dance Theatre’s Man in a Case with Drama. He’s worked for arts organizations Director to lead Hartford Stage. In 2012, he Bacon; the revivals of Bell, Book and Candle, Mikhail Baryshnikov; and the upcoming The and reported on theatre for newspapers and directed A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and La Dispute, Private Lives, Kiss Me, Kate and Age of Innocence, adapted by Douglas radio. Mark produces and hosts ArtsBeat Murder at Hartford Stage. The musical moved Heartbreak House; and seven productions of McGrath. Radio for 89.5fm/WSKB. to Broadway the following year, earning four Shakespeare plays: The Tempest, Twelfth Tresnjak will make his Metropolitan Opera

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Friday, March 9, the 68th day of 2018. There are 297 days left in the year.

n March 9, 1862, during the Civil War, the iron- In 1964, the U.S. Supreme Court, in New York Times Co. clads USS Monitor and CSS Virginia (formerly v. Sullivan, raised the standard for public officials to prove One year ago: OUSS Merrimac) clashed for five hours to a draw they’d been libeled in their official capacity by news orga- Fox News Channel’s parent company announced it had at Hampton Roads, Virginia. nizations. settled a sexual assault complaint made by Tamara Hold- er, a former network contributor; The New York Times On this date: In 1977, about a dozen armed Hanafi Muslims invaded said the company had fired an executive, Francisco Cor- In 1661, Cardinal Jules Mazarin, the chief minister of three buildings in Washington, D.C., killing one person tes, and paid more than $2.5 million. Human rights law- France, died, leaving King Louis XIV in full control. and taking more than 130 hostages. (The siege ended yer Amal Clooney urged Iraq and the world’s nations not two days later.) to let the Islamic State extremist group “get away with In 1796, the future emperor of the French, Napoleon genocide,” telling a U.N. meeting that what was “shock- Bonaparte, married Josephine de Beauharnais (boh-ahr- In 1983, Margaret Heckler was sworn in as secretary of ing” was not just the group’s brutality but the “passive” NAY’). (The couple later divorced.) Health and Human Services, the same day Anne M. Bur- response by the world’s nations. ford resigned as head of the embattled Environmental In 1841, the U.S. Supreme Court, in United States v. The Protection Agency. Today’s Birthdays: Amistad, ruled 7-1 in favor of a group of illegally enslaved Former Sen. James L. Buckley, Conservative-N.Y., is Africans who were captured off the U.S. coast after seiz- In 1997, gangsta rapper The Notorious B.I.G. (Chris- 95. Singer Lloyd Price is 85. Actress Joyce Van Patten is ing control of a Spanish schooner, La Amistad; the jus- topher Wallace) was killed in a still-unsolved drive-by 84. Country singer Mickey Gilley is 82. Actress Trish Van tices ruled that the Africans should be set free. shooting in Los Angeles; he was 24. Devere is 77. Singer-musician John Cale (The Velvet Underground) is 76. Singer Mark Lindsay (Paul Revere In 1916, more than 400 Mexican raiders led by Pancho Ten years ago: and the Raiders) is 76. Former ABC anchorman Charles Villa attacked Columbus, New Mexico, killing 18 Ameri- Highway and utility crews worked overtime to recover Gibson is 75. Rock musician Robin Trower is 73. Singer cans. During the First World War, Germany declared war from a huge storm that buried Ohio and other parts of the Jeffrey Osborne is 70. Country musician Jimmie Fad- on Portugal. Midwest in snow and tore down power lines elsewhere. den (The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) is 70. Actress Jaime Lyn Spain’s Socialist prime minister, Jose Luis Rodriguez Bauer is 69. Magazine editor Michael Kinsley is 67. TV In 1918, writer Mickey Spillane, famous for his pulp de- Zapatero, won re-election as voters dismissed worries newscaster Faith Daniels is 61. Actress Linda Fiorentino tective novels, was born Frank Morrison Spillane in about a slumping economy, immigration and resurgent is 60. Actor Tom Amandes is 59. Actor-director Lonny Brooklyn, New York. Basque militants to hand him a second term. Price is 59. Country musician Rusty Hendrix (Confeder- ate Railroad) is 58. Actress Juliette Binoche is 54. Rock In 1933, Congress, called into special session by Presi- Five years ago: musician Robert Sledge (Ben Folds Five) is 50. Rock mu- dent Franklin D. Roosevelt, began its “hundred days” of During U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s first trip to sician Shannon Leto (30 Seconds to Mars) is 48. Rapper enacting New Deal legislation. Afghanistan as defense chief, two suicide bombings, one C-Murder (AKA C-Miller) is 47. Actor Emmanuel Lewis is outside the Afghan Defense Ministry and the other near 47. Actress Jean Louisa Kelly is 46. Actor Kerr Smith is In 1945, during World War II, U.S. B-29 bombers began a police checkpoint in eastern Khost province, killed at 46. Actor Oscar Isaac is 39. Comedian Jordan Klepper launching incendiary bomb attacks against Tokyo, result- least 19 people; a Taliban spokesman said the blast out- (TV: “The Daily Show”) is 39. Rapper Chingy is 38. Actor ing in an estimated 100,000 deaths. side the defense ministry was a message to the visiting Matthew Gray Gubler is 38. Rock musician Chad Gilbert Pentagon chief. Egyptian soccer fans rampaged through (New Found Glory) is 37. Roots rock musician Ben Tan- In 1954, CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow critically re- the heart of Cairo, furious about the acquittal of seven ner (Alabama Shakes) is 35. Actress Brittany Snow is 32. viewed Wisconsin Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy’s anti-com- police officers while death sentences against 21 alleged Rapper Bow Wow is 31. Rapper YG is 28. Actor Luis Ar- munism campaign on “See It Now.” rioters were confirmed in a trial over a stadium melee that mand Garcia is 26. Actress Cierra Ramirez is 23. had left 74 people dead. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018 - PAGE 3 Head of VA New England resigns Government Meetings BOSTON (AP) — The director of the VA health care leadership in several states. veteran at Bedford VA Medical Center as Veteran Affairs’ New England Healthcare Mayo-Smith’s departure follows The an aide on the night shift played video SATURDAY, March 10 System has resigned on Wednesday after Boston Globe’s exposure of systemic games. continued critique of the quality of care in breakdowns at the VA medical center in The Boston Globe reports Dr. W. Bryan hospitals under his jurisdiction. Manchester, N.H., which eventually Gamble will be interim director, and that Southwick Dr. Michael Mayo-Smith stepped down helped ouster four top officials. medical officials at the Manchester VA Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Hearings at 8 am after President Donald Trump’s head of Some of the incidences that made major are welcoming Mayo-Smith’s resignation. veteran affairs announced an overhaul of news included the death of a Vietnam MONDAY, March 12 Woman clearing snow Students push back against Granville Selectboard at 7 pm charter school’s do-rag ban injured by falling tree Assessors at 7:30 pm LYNN, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts charter school has banned SUDBURY, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts students from wearing do-rags, headgear students argue is part of woman says a tree fell on her as she was clearing Chester their culture. snow from this week’s second nor’easter, causing Conservation Commission Meeting at 5 pm Seventeen-year-old Gisnael Silva, a junior at KIPP Academy Lynn several serious injuries. Board of Health Meeting at 6 pm Collegiate, tells the Daily Item he and other students of color have Paula Mackenzie, of Sudbury, tells WCVB-TV Board of Selectmen Meeting at 6 pm faced suspensions or have been removed from class for refusing to she started her snow blower around 7 a.m. Planning Board Meeting at 7:30 pm take off their do-rags this week. Thursday and looked up to see branches coming Dean of Students and Culture Shauna-Kaye Clarke sent an email toward her. Several neighbors heard her screams Tolland about the ban to students Sunday, saying the headgear is reflective of and consoled the woman until first responders Men’s Coffee at PSC Building at 7:45 am gang culture. arrived. Board of Selectmen at 5 pm Silva argues do-rags are instead used to maintain certain hairstyles Mackenzie was transported to a nearby hospital. Board of Selectmen at 5 pm such as dreadlocks and waves. She says she has suffered a broken right arm, a cut Students will meet with faculty Friday to suggest changes to the on her left arm, a black eye and a cut on her head. Blandford dress code. The storm took out power for more than 345,000 Assessor’s Meeting at 6 pm Caleb Dolan, the school’s executive director, says they are excited people across the state. Sudbury officials say doz- Conservation Commission at 6 pm to see students advocate effectively for change. ens of trees are down in the area. Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm Westfield Non-Profit License Commission at 6 pm Continued from Page 1 Box, Tucker’s Restaurant, Team J Training, and NWS Elite. weights and use machines. When describing it to the school committee, Hough noted that In an effort to create a strong partnership with the high if a local business wants to make a donation to a school in the school sports programs, the Sports and Family Network is district, they can send it to Hough and his members. Then, interested in working with the sports teams and having each Fire Victim’s Fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner they’ll bring the donation to the school so they don’t have to team do one community service project a year. directly deal with it. Since Hough wants to have a future and growing relation- Montgomery announces the Fire Victim’s Fundraiser “We would kind of be that place in the middle,” said Hough. ship with the schools, he was looking for the school commit- Spaghetti Dinner to benefit the Bodendorf and Camp fami- “Our business model is to try and work together.” tee’s blessing to work with programs in the school district. lies. This winter our town has suffered, these two families The Southwick Sports and Family Network is also looking School committee member Amy Stack was intrigued by have lost both their homes due to fire. Please come and sup- to offer summer camps and wants to work with high school what Hough had to say about his organization. port your neighbors at the Spaghetti Dinner held in the coaches and players. Hough also noted that they have started a “I think this is great,” said Stack. Montgomery Town Hall on March 15 at 6 pm. Tickets are weight training program at the Southwick Regional School The school committee then agreed that they would have this $8 for Adults and $5 for kids under 12, there will be a 50/50 called “SouthWicked Strong.” The program involves a per- topic be a major focus for their policy committee in the near raffle and ToGo boxes if you cannot stay. The Pitoniak sonal trainer that teaches the teenagers how to properly lift future. Brother’s will be providing live music as well! Volunteers and donations please contact Paula at the Montgomery Library (413-862-3894 or [email protected]) Water safeTALK Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 First Congregational Church to Offer Billips said there is $4.2 million left on the bond. To date, church on March 23 and 24 a mental health crisis or he said there has been some preliminary work done on wells from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and thoughts of suicide for them- Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner one and two, and some money spent to refurbish the Sackett seating is limited so early reg- selves or a friend,” said White. The First Congregational Church, 18 Broad Street, Westfield water storage tank. He said the costs came in higher for wells istration is advised. The cost White added that by attend- will once again offer their famous Corned Beef and Cabbage din- seven and eight, which are out to bid. Billips said they’ve is $10. Three CEU’s will be ing safeTalk together, the teens ner, Saturday March 10th at 5:30 PM. First Church dinners done some design work on those wells and ran power out to available for an additional would know their parents have have become a favorite to area residents and this dinner is always them, and also did some of the design work on the East $15. In addition, a Talk Saves the same information and they a sell-out. Tickets are now on sale from the church office. They Mountain tank. He said once the work is done, the treatment Lives community presentation can trust their parents to get the are $12.50 for adult’s children 10 and under are free. The menu part will be good to go for 30 or 40 years. is slated March 23 from 6 to 7 help they need. “Vice versa, it will consist of corned beef, cabbage, Irish potatoes, boiled pota- Emmershy asked why they needed $13 million, since the $5 p.m. which is open to the pub- would benefit a parent to be toes, carrots, rolls, butter, dessert and beverage. Come and join million was supposed to take care of wells seven and eight. lic and pre-registration is not learning alongside their child everyone for a grand night out. Call the Church Office at 568- “It was much more expensive than we thought it would be – required. A brief question and to start an open and honest 2833 for reservations. roughly $7 million per (treatment) facility,” Billips said. He answer period will also be conversation about mental also said that the new bond has a lot more in it. provided. White will lead the health within their family,” Finance Committee chair Dan Allie asked about Westfield’s presentations and be assisted said White. “In case a situation water output. Billips said Westfield is currently running 3-4 by Bertha Connelley, safeTalk where the topic might be too 2018 Wild & Scenic Film Festival million gallons per day right now, and average 4.5 to 5 million trainer and Western difficult for a teen, or any Westfield State University will host the 2018 Wild & per day. He said the existing treatment plant on wells three Massachusetts AFSP board attendee, and additional sup- Scenic Film Festival, celebrating environmental activism, and four at Shaker Road puts out 4 million gallons a day; and member. “This training is port is needed, having a parent during the festival’s cross-country tour on Thursday, March wells seven and eight have the capacity for 1.8 million each, appropriate for everyone over on hand could be beneficial.” 8, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Dever Stage in Parenzo Hall. but not always at the same time. Billips said if every well the age of 15,” said White. For more information or to The Film Festival, free and open to the public, is a part of were running at maximum capacity; there would be 12 mil- “We would encourage teens to register for one of the two a wider celebration of the 25-year anniversary of the lion gallons per day. attend because this is scientif- training sessions, email White National Wild and Scenic designation of the Westfield River With the interconnection to Springfield Water of 1 million ically proven to increase the at [email protected]. The and the river’s unique qualities. Viewers can expect 13 short gallons per day, Billips said the smaller wells five and six off skills, knowledge, and confi- AFSP is a nationwide organi- nature films, ranging from four to 20 minutes, with a brief of North Pleasant will go off-line. dence of those who attend to zation with more than 84 chap- intermission. “They’re all good questions, but we looked at it pretty help someone they are con- ters, reaching every state. The The event is sponsored by Westfield State University, in extensively,” Billips said, adding the city needs the money in cerned about in the event of a Western Massachusetts chapter collaboration with the Westfield River Watershed Association place when the bids come back for wells seven and eight. He mental health crisis.” White oversees Hampden, Berkshire, and the Westfield River Wild and Scenic Committee. also said the Water Commission voted on Tuesday night for a noted the workshop is interac- Hampshire and Franklin coun- Created by the South Yuba River Citizens League, an envi- 10% increase in rates. tive and allows participants to ties. For more information on ronmental organization of northeastern California, the 16th “I understand that it’s a lot of money, but for an average “practice” how to start a safe reporting guidelines on annual Film Festival will inspire and motivate attendees family of four, the cost will be $6 per month,” Billips said. sometimes complicated and suicide, visit www.reportin- through thrilling adventures and activities portrayed in the “My concern now is that the Air Force says they don’t reim- difficult conversation with a gonsuicide.org. White added films, while exploring environmental issues such as energy, burse equipment that others install,” said Finance Committee friend or loved one that could that the National Suicide food systems, biodiversity, climate change, and the protec- member Andrew Surprise. The city is currently seeking dam- save their life. Prevention Hotline - 800-273- tion and respiration of wild lands and wild waters. This ages for contamination of the water from fire-fighting foam “The training also teaches TALK (8255) - is an important year’s theme, Groundswell, aims to motivate and unite com- used at Barnes Air National Guard base. more in-depth signs and invi- resource for anyone with munities with the goal to restore the earth. Billips said his job is clean water, and with the treatment tations that someone could be thoughts of suicide. For more information about the Wild & Scenic Film centers, all the water in Westfield will be treated. reaching out for help, and dis- Festival, visit https://www.wildandscenicfilmfestival.org. He also said the city has been working with the Department pels myths around suicide that of Environmental Protection and the military since the prob- sometimes lead to people lems started, and he told Surprise that it’s “just not true” that missing, dismissing, or avoid- they wouldn’t be able to get reimbursement if they did the ing these signs,” said White. work first. “When you wait three years and there’s still no “This is especially prevalent The Westfield News reimbursement coming, that $6.9 million (for the treatment among teens who often don’t facility) will be $9.9 million,” he said. know what to do or say to a When it comes to 21st century multimedia “There comes a time when you have to trust the people who friend or loved one.” White GASHyper • BUSTERSLocal platforms, “hyper local” is a term you hear a lot. work for you. If you don’t bring this out (of committee), you said the training is a “critical don’t have a treatment center this year,” Billips said to the step” in creating a “Suicide CITY OF WESTFIELD It’s not a newTOWN idea. InOF fact, SOUTHWICK The Westfield News Finance Committee before the vote on whether to recommend Safer Community” and the has been providing readers with “hyper local” the $13 million bond. more people who are armed Allie asked for a motion, and when none came, he made the Citgo news coverage of Westfield,Pride Southwick, and with the information, the more 2.35 436 N Elm St 2.39 motion to approve the $13 million bond, which he then voted lives that can be saved. “It the Hilltowns all along. Television,198 College Hwy radio and for, and Emmershy and Surprise voted against recommending would be a unique and impor- 2.36 Shell regional newspapers only provide fleeting to the Council. tant opportunity to parents 259 N Elm S coverage of local issues you care about. TV “That’s a staggering result,” Billips said, adding that when and teens to experience this stations and big newspaper publishers, after it goes back, “hopefully; the City Council does the right 2.37 Mobil * Shell training together because so years of cutbacks2.43 and mergers, frankly aren’t thing.” often, young people feel they 181 Elm St 326 College Hwy The bond will also be taken up at the Legislative & don’t have any trusted adults 2.39 Cumberland Farms able to provide in-depth coverage of smaller Ordinance Committee at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13 in they can go to in the event of 69 Main St markets anymore. Room 315A at City Hall. 2.47 Mobil 2.40 Citgo * But, day in and day out, 600The College Westfield Highway News 41 Franklin St provides consistant coverage of the stories you Westfield to welcome hometown hero Kacey Bellamy need to know about, that are important to your *Cash http://thewestfieldnews.com/gasbuddy-prices WESTFIELD — Mayor Brian P. Sullivan is pleased to announce that the City of Westfield will city, town, neighborhood and home. be welcoming hometown hero and 2018 Olympic gold medalist, Kacey Bellamy on Saturday, March 10. Kacey will be escorted by the Westfield Police and Fire Department at approximately 9:30 am The Westfield News Group beginning at Mestek down North Elm Street and continuing across the Great River Bridge onto 62 School Street • Westfield, MA 01085 • (413) 562-4181 Elm Street, around the green, and down south Broad Street to The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Westfield located at 28 West Silver Street. The Westfield News • The Original • Ms. Bellamy will be at the Boys and Girls Club gymnasium from 10:00am until 1:00pm for a P ENNYSAVER •Longmeadow News Enfield Press public meet and greet event. PAGE 4 - FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT

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To get the full effect of the PulseLine, listen to the calls at thewestfieldnews.com Q&A: How tariffs would work WASHINGTON (AP) — Ever a deal-maker, President Donald Trump is making a bold gamble by inviting the coun- tries of the world to negotiate their way out of heavy new taxes on steel and aluminum imported to the United States. When Trump announced Thursday that he was slapping tariffs of 25 percent on imported steel and 10 percent on alu- minum, he temporarily exempted big steel producers Canada and Mexico — provided they agree to renegotiate a North American trade deal to his satisfaction. Other countries, too, could be spared, the president said, if they can convince the administration that their steel and alu- minum exports don’t threaten American industry. By offering countries a way to escape the tariffs, Trump China accuses Trump of damaging global trade might have eased the risk of a destructive trade war. At least BEIJING (AP) — China accused U.S. The new tariffs take effect in 15 days, unavoidable,” said Paik’s statement. for now. President Donald Trump on Friday of with Canada and Mexico indefinitely Australia’s trade minister, Steve But “it introduces a lot of uncertainty,” says Wendy Cutler, damaging the global trading system by spared “to see if we can make the deal,” Ciobo, said he hoped to reach a “positive a former U.S. trade official now at the Asia Society Policy hiking steel and aluminum tariffs, while Trump said, referring to a possible rene- outcome in the next two weeks” follow- Institute. “You’re going to see countries camping out in Japan and South Korea expressed alarm gotiation of the North American Free ing preliminary discussions with the Washington and trying to figure out who they need to talk at potential economic costs. Trade Agreement. He suggested at a U.S. trade representative, Robert to.” China’s Commerce Ministry said it Cabinet meeting that Australia and Lighthizer. Here’s a closer look at what Trump’s action does, how it “firmly opposes” Trump’s move. It gave “other countries” might be spared, a The Chinese Commerce Ministry crit- would work and whether it’s likely to succeed. no indication whether Beijing might shift that could soften the blow amid icized Trump for taking unilateral action make good on threats to retaliate. threats of retaliation. instead of working through the World WHY IMPOSE TAXES ON IMPORTED Asian stock markets rose Friday on Within Asia, demand for steel has STEEL AND ALUMINUM? Trade Organization. relief that Trump’s measures were not grown fastest in developing Southeast “The misuse of the ‘national security Trump dusted off an obscure section of American trade more severe. Traders also were encour- Asian economies such as Thailand and law: It says the president can impose tariffs on imports that exception’ clause by the United States is aged by news Trump might meet North Vietnam. The region is dependent on wanton destruction of the multilateral pose a threat to U.S. security. The president has “huge leeway Korean leader Kim Jong-un. imports to meet its needs, and a large because it’s national security,” says Amanda DeBusk, a trade trade system represented by the WTO South Korea’s trade minister, speak- share of Japanese and Chinese steel goes and will surely have a serious impact on lawyer and partner at Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP. “He can ing at an emergency meeting, appealed to those markets. impose tariffs as high or low as he wants.” the normal international trade order. to other governments to prevent a “trade U.S. tariffs could push producers to China firmly opposes it,” said a The administration argued that healthy steel and aluminum war.” sell still more to Southeast Asia, depress- Commerce Ministry official, Wang industries are vital to the national defense. The tariffs, to take “We will urge the international com- ing steel prices. That would hurt produc- Hejun, in a statement. effect in 15 days, are designed to reinvigorate those indus- munity to refrain from adopting mea- ers but boost profits of construction and tries. sures that inhibit free trade,” said the other industries in Southeast Asia. Beijing said it was ready to retaliate if minister, Paik Un-gyu, according to a Trump has complained about low-cost Chinese companies are hurt, but Friday’s WHY DO STEEL AND ALUMINUM MAKERS ministry statement. Chinese exports of steel and aluminum, statement gave no indication of official NEED HELP? Trump said the tariff hikes ordered but the latest move was likely to hit action. U.S. steel and aluminum producers — and their counter- Thursday were needed to protect U.S. Japan and South Korea harder. “The U.S. pursues trade protection- parts around the world — have been hammered by overpro- national security by ensuring the sur- The United States bought just 1.1 per- ism,” said the China Iron & Steel duction by China. Beijing’s explosive output has depressed vival of the country’s metals producers. cent of China’s steel exports last year Association, an industry group, in a global metals prices and forced U.S. domestic companies to “These measures could make a sig- compared with 12 percent for South statement. reduce production and cut jobs. nificant impact on the economic and Korea and 5 percent for Japan, accord- “This move will harm the global steel “The American aluminum and steel industry has been rav- cooperative relationship between Japan ing to the U.S. International Trade industry, and seriously hurt consumers’ aged by aggressive foreign trade practices,” Trump declared and the U.S., who are allies,” Taro Commission. interests,” said the statement. It said the at a White House ceremony, surrounded by steel and alumi- Kono, Japan’s foreign minister, said in a “Significant damage in South Korea’s United States “will injure others and num workers holding white hard hats. “It’s really an assault statement. steel exports to the United States seems harm itself.” on our country.”

SO IF CHINA IS THE PROBLEM, WILL IT BE HARDEST HIT BY THE TARIFFS? Nope. Chinese metal imports to the United States are Trump discusses video violence with game execs, critics already heavily restricted. China is just America’s 11th-big- gest supplier of foreign steel and the fourth-biggest supplier WASHINGTON (AP) — President the Parents Television Council, a con- handguns if they go through law of aluminum. As it happens, a staunch U.S. ally, Canada, is Donald Trump raised concerns about servative watchdog group, said there is enforcement training and their school by far the biggest foreign supplier of both metals to the the graphic depiction of violence in evidence that video games can “contrib- districts agree to participate. Republican United States and therefore stood to be hurt the most by the video games at a White House meeting ute to violent attitudes” or feelings of Gov. Rick Scott has not said if he will tariffs. Thursday with members of the industry isolation. She said she sought to convey sign the bill. The administration had come under intense pressure to and some of their most vocal critics. the challenges of keeping violent games Trump also said the White House is exempt Canada. Critics called it absurd to claim that Searching for ways to respond to last away from kids “even for the most dili- working to ban “bump stocks” and said Canadian imports threatened U.S. national security. So month’s Florida school shooting, Trump gent parent.” efforts to enhance background checks Trump agreed to indefinitely exempt Canada and Mexico, has questioned the impact of video She described the meeting as a listen- are “moving along well” in Congress. another ally and metals supplier. games, although decades of research ing session, saying there were no deci- No votes have been scheduled yet in the have failed to find a link between gun sions about next steps. Senate on a pending background checks BUT THERE’S A CATCH? violence and graphic depictions of vio- “I don’t think there are easy answers bill, but the House has said it will con- Yes. Canada and Mexico could lose the exemption — and lence in games. Meeting attendees said and I don’t think that we’re going to be sider school safety legislation next be slapped with the tariffs — if negotiations to overhaul the he sought to hear from all sides. able to figure out the solution in the week. North American Free Trade Agreement collapse. As a presi- “He asked a lot of questions and he course of a one-hour conversation,” This is not the first time Washington dential candidate, Trump had campaigned against NAFTA as raised concerns with the violent nature Henson said. has focused on video game violence. a job-killing disaster that he said encouraged American com- of these games and asked the question: Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., also In 2013, after the shooting at Sandy panies to move factories to Mexico to exploit cheap labor. Is this causing the kids to have (this) attended. He noted in a statement that Hook elementary school in Newtown, Renegotiations over NAFTA began last summer. But they’ve violent behavior?” said Rep. Vicky there was “no evidence” tying video Connecticut, Vice President Joe Biden Hartzler, R-Mo. games to the Florida shooting, but said held three days of wide-ranging talks on See Tariffs, Page 8 The White House put out a statement he was interested “in making sure par- gun violence prevention, including a after the meeting, saying Trump ents are aware of the resources available meeting with video game industry exec- “acknowledged some studies have indi- to them to monitor and control the utives. After the 2013 meetings wrapped cated there is a correlation between entertainment their children are exposed up, the White House called for research The Westfield News video game violence and real violence.” to.” on the effect of media and video games The statement included a link to a Trump has focused on video games as on gun violence, but nothing substantial A publication of the Westfield News Group LLC YouTube video with clips of video he seeks solutions to deal with the came out of that. game violence. scourge of guns in the wake of the While Trump has suggested rating Flora Masciadrelli James Johnson-Corwin While some studies have shown a Florida school shooting that killed 17 both games and movies for violence, Multi-Media Manager Director of Sales/ connection between gaming and emo- people. After weeks of public delibera- ratings already exist. Classified Manager Marie Brazee tional arousal, there’s no evidence that tion — including expressing support for Following an outcry over violent Chris Putz Business Manager this heightened emotional state leads to some gun control measures — Trump games such as 1992′s “Mortal Kombat,” Sports Editor physical violence. has not yet outlined what he would like the Entertainment Software Ratings Lorie Perry Attendees offered opposing views to see in legislation. Board was established in 1994 by the Director of Ad Production after the meeting. During a Cabinet meeting Thursday, Entertainment Software Association to The Entertainment Software Trump congratulated Florida on school give each game a rating based on five Patrick R. Berry Association released a statement saying safety legislation approved by state law- categories ranging from “E″ for President it had brought up “the numerous scien- makers, saying the state “passed a lot of “Everyone” to “Adults Only” for those tific studies establishing that there is no very good legislation last night.” 18 and older. 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 connection between video games and The measure would raise the mini- In 2011, the Supreme Court rejected a violence, First Amendment protection mum age to buy rifles from 18 to 21 and California law banning the sale of vio- (413)562-4181 of video games, and how our industry’s create a waiting period on weapons lent video games to children. The deci- www.thewestfieldnews.com rating system effectively helps parents sales. It also would create a so-called sion claimed that video games, like make informed entertainment choices.” guardian program, enabling school other media, are protected by the First Melissa Henson, program director for employees and many teachers to carry Amendment. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018 - PAGE 5 Obituaries Police Logs thewestfieldnews.com/category/obituaries/ WESTFIELD Major crime and incident report Friday, March 2, 2018 Valentine Joseph Bonafilia Robert Bennett Saunders 10:30 a.m.: illegal trash disposal, Russell Road, a caller Westfield — Valentine Joseph SOUTHWICK — Robert reports a described vehicle left the area after dumping refuse at Bonafilia, 93, died Tuesday, March 6, Bennett Saunders 56, of Southwick, an apartment complex, the responding officer reports a suspect 2018 in a local nursing home. He was Massachusetts, passed away on was identified; born in Holyoke, MA on March 4, 1925 February 28, 2018, after health 11:44 a.m.: found property, Elm Street, a resident came to to the late William and Mary (Dzeima) issues for several years. Robert was the station to surrender a driver’s license found on Elm Street, Bonafilia. He spent most of his life in born in Westfield, Ma. on December the responding officer reports he was not able to immediately Westfield and was a U.S. Navy Veteran 19, 1961 and lived his life off locate the owner; of WW-2. He worked at several local Berkshire Avenue, on Lake 12:01 p.m.: animal complaint, Main Street, an animal con- machine shops for 57 years and retired Congamond. The lake was a great trol officer reports she investigated an opossum reportedly from Tell Tool Inc. He was a member of place of recreation, growth and sleeping at the doorway of a business, the ACO reports the the Coast Guard Auxiliary for 32 years. He fun. His parents, Emerson B. animal was found to be injured and she will contact a wildlife enjoyed Deep Sea Fishing and held the Saunders and Sarah Bird Saunders rehabilitation; record Stripped Bass for 11 years in CT. He preceded Robert in death, as well 2:54 p.m.: larceny, Springdale Road, a Springfield resident was pre-deceased by his wife Winifred as his two brothers Emerson B. came to the station to complain that his cell phone was stolen (Goulet) Bonafilia in 1981. He leaves his Saunders, Jr. and Ronald C. Saunders. Robert is survived by at his workplace, the responding officer reports an employee is children Joe Bonafilia of Westfield, Jim his fiancé Julie A. Stangle; his brother Bruce W. Saunders, of seen on security video taking the phone, the officer reports the Bonafilia of West Springfield, Tim Bonafilia of Marysville, Callao, VA, and two sisters, Judy Reese Ronk of Eau Claire, company will address the issue internally; Washington, Gayle Cortis of Port St. Lucie and Valarie Bein MI and Debra Saunders Booze of Hague, VA, along with 6:46 p.m.: accident, Overlook Drive, a caller reports a street of Westfield. Valentine also leaves 12 grandchildren, and sev- many nieces and nephews and the rest of his family and lamp has been knocked over and is partially in the roadway, eral great and great-great grandchildren. He was pre-deceased friends. Robert, better known as Bob, graduated from the responding officer reports the pole is down and damaged, by his brother Joseph Bonafilia, his sister Eva Lacuyer and his Southwick High School class of 1979 and had worked as a the G&E was notified, the officer reports tracks indicate that grandson Jimmy Bonafilia. The funeral will be held on foreman at Meadowbrook Lumber Company. Bob actively the vehicle which struck the pole drove over a lawn, the officer Monday, March 12th at 1 pm from the Firtion-Adams Funeral pursued his love of “Harley Davidson” riding. He enjoyed spoke with the property owner who said that he is renting the Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield, MA. Burial will follow in boating & fishing and volunteered time to the Congamond property which is currently vacant, a supervisory officer noted Pine Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Monday Lake Association. Always, loving dogs, “Pinchy” his that the property is listed as an Air BnB rental; from 11 am till 1 pm before the service at the funeral home. Doberman Pinscher was a source of comfort and inspiration. 7:12 p.m.: found property, Meadow Street, a caller reports a Firtionadams.com The family would like to thank the Baystate Hospice and the children’s tricycle was apparently abandoned near a bike rack local cancer services. A memorial service will be held in the at an apartment complex, the responding officer reports the spring; service details will be announced. In lieu of flowers, tricycle was transported to the station for safe keeping; Ellsworth I. Odell Jr. please consider a memorial donation to UMass Memorial Southwick — 9:50 p.m.: vandalism, Elm Street, a caller reports graffiti has Medical Transplant Patient Fund, ATTN: Transplant Program, Ellsworth Irvin Odell Jr., been found on the side of an apartment building, the officer Room HA-200L1, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, Ma. 95, affectionately known reports a swastika was found to have been spray painted on a 01655. To express condolences, share memories or photos as “Whitey” “Uncle Jr”; wall. please visit Robert’s memorial page at www.avaloncelebra- passed away in the loving tions.com care of his family at his home on March 4, 2018. He was the devoted hus- Catherine (Morandi) LaBrecque band of 61 years to E nfieLD — Catherine (Morandi) Shirley J. (King) Odell. LaBrecque, 89, died Thursday, March 8, Court Logs Ellsworth was born on 2018 in a local nursing home. She was March 3, 1923 in Summit, New Jersey ; a son of the late born in North Adams, MA on August 15, Westfield District Court Ellsworth I. and Helen (Wagner) Odell Sr. He was a graduate 1928 to the late Joseph and Yvonne (Devio) Friday, March 2, 2018 of Madison High School, Madison, New Jersey. Morandi. She grew up in North Adams and Jeremy Tallis, 29, of 868 Southampton Road, was released Prior to retirement in 1998 from the Strathmore Paper Co., moved to Westfield in 1949 when she mar- on his personal recognizance pending a May 2 hearing after Westfield, Ellsworth was previously employed for many ried her husband William. She has lived in he was arraigned on charges of larceny of property valued years, in the construction industry. Enfield for the past 6 years. She enjoyed spending time with more than $250 and larceny of property valued less than $250 Ellsworth enjoyed playing golf, fishing, traveling with his her family and was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church. She by false pretenses brought by Westfield police. family, and was a member of the Southwick Senior Center. was pre-deceased by her husband William in 1999. She Shane A. Mineau, 22, of 114 Meadow St., Westfield, sub- With the death of their daughter HM II, Nancy R. Odell- leaves her son Gerald LaBrecque, her daughter Linda Forish, mitted to facts sufficient to warrant guilty findings for charges Liupakka in 1987, in Italy, Mr. and Mrs. Odell were recipi- her grandchildren Jason Forish and his wife Ames, Stacey of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor and ents as Gold Star Parents; and two weeks ago received from Forish and her husband Dave Kolberg. Catherine also leaves leaving the scene of property damage brought by Southwick VFW Post#872, Southwick, a Citation from the Legislature her great-grandchildren Avery, Tanyon, Blake and Henry. police and the charges were continued without a finding with for his many years of quiet service and support to the town The funeral Mass for Catherine will be held on Monday probation for one year. He was assessed $600 and his license and to his wife Shirley as an active Gold Star Father. March 12th at 10:30 am in St. Mary’s Church 28 Bartlett was suspended for 45 days. A charge of negligent operation of In addition to his wife, he leaves 2 sons, Richard J. Odell Street, Westfield. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. a motor vehicle was not prosecuted. of Hopkinton, MA , Thomas E. Odell and his wife Lisa, of Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street is in charge Michelle Douglas, 33, of 25 Day Ave., submitted to facts Glenwood, Iowa; a daughter, Shirley A. Warner and her hus- of arrangements. Firtionadams.com sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of laden of band Seth, of Tolland, MA; a daughter in law, Susanne Farber property valued more than $250 by a singe scheme brought by of Upton, MA; two grandchildren, Taylor Rose Odell of Westfield police and the charge was continued without a find- Amherst, MA and Austin W. Odell of Durham, NC. Comedy ing with probation for one months. The charge will be dis- He is also survived by extended family members. Continued from Page 1 missed upon payment of a $50 assessment and $640 in restitu- Besides his parents and his daughter he was predeceased tion. by a brother William Odell and a sister, Helen DeSantis. happen due to budget cuts and reduced state aid,” said Calling hours are Saturday (March 10th) 3:00PM -7:00PM Taylor. “We hope to grow each year to be able to reach more with a 6:30PM funeral home service in the Southwick students.” Forastiere Family Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, Taylor noted that since WFE began in 2013, more than Greater Westfield Chamber Southwick. Burial will be in the Spring. Donations may be $46,000 has been awarded for more than 50 grants. Programs made to the Southwick E.M.T./ Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box have ranged from “I Am An Artist” at Juniper Park, “Empty of Commerce – 532, Southwick, MA 01077. www.forastiere.com Bowls Project” at Westfield High School, and a robotics team at South Middle School, to a collaboration between Munger St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Hill and Westfield Technical Academy for a garden project. Also, funding has supported an archery program at Westfield Join us as for our annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast hosted High School, “A Journey Through 350 by Westfield State University March 16, 2018 (7:00 – 9:00 Grandparents & Kin Raising Years of Westfield History” at Paper Mill Elementary, a am). Thank you to our sponsors: Event Sponsor: Westfield sensory room at Fort Meadow Early State University; Bronze Sponsor: Republic Services; Grandchildren, the Childhood Center, and a “Little Free Library” at Franklin In-Kind Flower Sponsor: Flowers by Webster.Keynote Avenue Elementary. “WFE has also funded the city-wide ‘It’s Speaker: Bo Sullivan, Executive Director of The Irish Grandfamilies: support Band-tastic’ event in some capacity since 2015,” said Taylor. Cultural Center of Western New England. 50/50 Raffle to “All proceeds will go toward the next grant cycle for the 2018- support the Chamber Scholarship Fund. Breakfast tickets: groups in Hampshire County 2019 school year.” Taylor has an enthusiastic committee who $25 for Chamber Members, $30 for General Public. Registration is available on our website at www.westfieldbiz. You may ask, just what are Grandfamilies? Grandfamilies works behind the scenes that ensures the organization runs smoothly. Members include Lindsay Panis, vice president, org. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities or additional is the name used to describe families that are created when a information, please contact: Pam Bussell at The Greater relative or friend rises to care for another relative’s children. Mary Zajdel, treasurer, and Dottie O’Neil, a retired Westfield public school educator. “We’re always looking for more mem- Westfield Chamber of Commerce: 413.568.1618 or pbussell This happens for a multitude of reasons, with the occurrence @westfieldbiz.org. on the rise. There are even great grandparents parenting bers and volunteers,” said Taylor. Committee members are again! Along with the satisfaction of helping and the joy, currently seeking out raffle prize donations and anyone who there are many difficulties that also surface. To help alleviate would like to contribute can contact Taylor at westfield.foun- W your difficulties and added stress we offer support groups [email protected] to arrange for a pick up. where you are welcome to come, to learn about resources, to Tickets are $25 per person and will be available soon. Doors share and be heard. Our groups are relaxed, friendly and sup- open at 7 p.m. and the show starts promptly at 8 p.m. A cash SALE OF portive. We invite you to join us at any one or all of the bar will be available. The evening will also include a 50/50 MODERN groups listed below. If you are unable to attend a group but raffle. would like someone to talk to or for more information, call/ For updates on where to purchase tickets, visit WFE’s social & text the Kinship Care Resource Coordinator at 413-834-4073. media links including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, or ANTIQUE Worthington– 1st Tuesday, 5:30 -7:00 PM, R.H. Conwell visit www.westfieldfoundation.org. For Gonzalez, supporting 500 Elementary School library, 147 Huntington Rd, Worthington- this cause hits close to home. “I’ve wanted to be a comedian TABLES 9-5 SAT 9-3 SUN Light dinner is served and childcare is available. as long as I can remember,” said Gonzalez. “With everything Huntington– 4th Wednesday, 10 AM-12 PM, Hilltown going on in the world now, it’s nice to provide a sort of Family Center, 9 Russell Rd. Refreshments are served. ‘escape’ for people for comedy shows. Laughter brings people Childcare is available. together, and I’m extremely happy to be able to provide it - especially raising funds for a great cause.”

Bones found in 1940 seem to be Amelia Earhart’s, study says FIREARM&KNIFE NEW YORK (AP) — Bones found in 1940 Earhart’s height. But in 2015, still other on a western Pacific Ocean island were quite researchers concluded the original assess- SHOW/ SALE likely to be remains from famed aviator Amelia ment as a man was correct. Earhart, a new analysis concludes. Now Jantz weighs in with another analysis “YOUNG BUILDING” The study and other evidence “point toward of the measurements, published in January in her rather strongly,” University of Tennessee the journal Forensic Anthropology. anthropologist Richard Jantz said Thursday. For comparison, Jantz used an inseam Eastern States Earhart disappeared during an attempted length and waist circumference from a pair of flight around the world in 1937, and the search Earhart’s trousers. He also drew on a photo of Exposition for an answer to what happened to her and her her holding an oil can to estimate the lengths 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield navigator has captivated the public for decades. of two arm bones. Jantz’s analysis is the latest chapter in a Analysis showed “the bones are consistent BUY-SELL-TRADE back-and-forth that has played out about the with Earhart in all respects we know or can HANDGUNS - AMMO - SHOTGUNS remains, which were found in 1940 on reasonably infer,” he wrote in the journal RIFLES - UNIFORMS - SWORDS Nikumaroro Island but are now lost. article. It’s highly unlikely that a random per- All that survive are seven measurements, son would resemble the bones as closely as MILITARY STYLE WEAPONS from the skull and bones of the arm and leg. Amelia Earhart Earhart, he wrote. ACCESSORIES - REFERENCE BOOKS Those measurements led a scientist in 1941 to In a phone interview, Jantz noted that some www.northeastgunshows.com conclude the bones belong to a man. In 1998, artifacts found on the island also support the however, Jantz and another scientist reinterpreted them as possibility that the bones came from Earhart. $1 OFF ADMISSION WITH AD coming from a woman of European ancestry, and about “I think we have pretty good evidence that it’s her,” he said. PAGE 6 - FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS HOMEDESIGN The most and least affordable places to buy a home Whether you can afford a home depends — a lot — on the city you want to call home. A modest income can go a long way in Cumberland, Maryland, the metropolitan area with the nation’s most affordable houses. In contrast, the least affordable homes are in the San Jose, California, metropoli- tan area — the center of Silicon Valley. In Cumberland, a median-priced house costs less than two years’ median household income. By contrast, the typical home in San Jose costs about 10 years of household income. NerdWallet calculated affordability for 173 metropolitan areas by comparing the median annual household income and the monthly principal-and-interest payment for a medi- an-priced single-family home. “Median” means half of the values or incomes are higher and half are lower. Those com- parisons revealed the five most- and least-affordable mar- kets for buying a home. The lists were compiled using data from the National Association of Realtors, the Census Bureau and NerdWallet surveys. MOST AFFORDABLE METRO AREAS 1. CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND-WEST VIRGINIA Median home price: $84,600 Median household income: $45,808 Principal and interest payment: $326 (equals 8.5 percent of monthly income) Despite their affordability, houses in the Cumberland metro area don’t sell quickly. In February, single-family home listings had been on the market for a median of 146 days, according to Realtor.com. The national median was 84 days. 2. YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN-BOARDMAN, OHIO- In this Tuesday, March 6, 2018, photo people walk along a path in front of a row of homes in San Jose, Calif. NerdWallet PENNSYLVANIA calculated affordability for 173 metropolitan areas by comparing the median annual household income and the monthly Median home price: $90,200 principal-and-interest payment for a median-priced single-family home and found that the least affordable homes are in Median household income: $44,981 the San Jose. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Principal and interest payment: $348 (9.3 percent of monthly income) Roughly midway between Pittsburgh and Cleveland, Youngstown was once a steel manufacturing power- house. Since then, it has embraced its diminished population and opted not to prioritize growth. 3. PEORIA, ILLINOIS Median home price: $120,400 Median household income: $57,090 Principal and interest payment: $464 (9.8 percent of monthly income) Among the five most-affordable metro areas, Peoria has the highest house prices. But it also has the high- est median household income among the five, boost- ing affordability. 4. BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK Median home price: $108,900 Median household income: $51,360 Principal and interest payment: $420 (9.8 percent of monthly income) Nearby Binghamton University is considered one of the top public universities in the country. 5. DECATUR, ILLINOIS Median home price: $100,000 Median household income: $46,198 Principal and interest payment: $386 (10 percent of monthly income) Decatur is in the heart of corn country, and is home to an Archer Daniels Midland facility that processes hundreds of thousands of bushels of corn a day. LEAST-AFFORDABLE METRO AREAS 1. SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA Median home price: $1.27 million In this Tuesday, March 6, 2018, photo a home across the street from the Apple campus is advertised as sold in Sunnyvale, Median household income: $110,040 Calif. NerdWallet calculated affordability for 173 metropolitan areas by comparing the median annual household income Principal and interest payment: $4,898 (53.4 percent and the monthly principal-and-interest payment for a median-priced single-family home and found that the least affordable of monthly income) homes are in the San Jose, Calif., metropolitan area — the center of Silicon Valley. (AP Photo) This is the only major metro area in this analysis with a six-figure median household income. But it’s also the — Home prices: National Association of Realtors’ met- only metro with a seven-figure median home price. Median home price: $610,000 ropolitan median price index for the fourth quarter of 2017 2. SAN FRANCISCO-OAKLAND-HAYWARD, Median household income: $70,824 — Mortgage payments: Principal and interest only on a CALIFORNIA Principal and interest payment: $2,352 (39.9 percent of 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage, assuming a 20 percent Median home price: $920,000 monthly income) down payment, at 4.08 percent (the average rate for the Median household income: $96,677 San Diego is also a top destination for foreign buyers, fourth quarter in NerdWallet’s daily mortgage rates sur- Principal and interest payment: $3,548 (44 percent led by Canada, Mexico, the U.K., Japan and Germany. vey) of monthly income) 5. BOULDER, COLORADO This article was provided to The Associated Press by With a median home price of almost $1 million, Median home price: $546,400 the personal finance website NerdWallet. Holden Lewis is homes in the Bay Area are hard to afford. Median household income: $74,615 a writer at NerdWallet. Email: [email protected]. 3. HONOLULU, HAWAII Principal and interest payment: $2,107 (33.9% of Twitter: @HoldenL. Median home price: $760,600 monthly income) RELATED LINKS: Median household income: $80,513 The population of the Boulder metro area grew by NerdWallet: 7 programs that help first-time homebuy- Principal and interest payment: $2,933 (43.7 percent almost 24,000 between 2010 and 2016, to 313,961. It’s ers of monthly income) home to the University of Colorado, where about 30,000 https://nerd.me/first-time-home-buyer-programs Honolulu is one of the hottest housing markets for students are enrolled. National Association of Realtors: Metropolitan Median international buyers, with Canada, Australia, Germany, Area Prices and Affordability Japan and the United Kingdom leading the pack. Data sources: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/hous- 4. 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But now she sees a movement away from simplicity and toward bolder looks inspired by the rich fab- rics and intricate embellishments on fashion runways. “The incredible popularity of Gucci and other maximalist looks in fashion showcase how people are ready to let loose and indulge in fun and luxury,” Huh says. With HGTV calling 2018 “the year of glamour,” home- This Oct. 30, 2017 photo shows Angelo Pentassuglia, a master stone builder from Locorotondo in Italy’s Puglia region, owners may be drawn to this trend but also worry about going making a block out of a chunk of limestone with a pickax. His work site is an old trullo - a stone structure built without too far. mortar - being incorporated into a luxury modern home. Stone is a quintessential building material in Europe - and one largely gone by the wayside in the United States. (Cain Burdeau via AP) See Designer, Page 8 Build locally? Ancient stone structures have modern appeal LOCOROTONDO, Italy (AP) — There’s no better place to understand how to build in stone than this hill- top town in Puglia, Italy’s boot heel, where master stone-builders have been sculpting rocks for centu- This undated photo provided by Jessica McClendon shows ries. a living room designed by interior designer McClendon. Stone, of course, is a McClendon mixes the clean, straight lines of this sofa with quintessential building luxurious teal velvet upholstery to create a living room material in Europe, and one that’s both luxurious and modern. (Laure Joliet/Jessica largely gone by the wayside McClendon via AP) in the United States, where much of the construction is in wood, cement and brick. I’m interested in what to do with a pile of stones because I’ve got one. A few years ago, my wife, two boys and I bought an abandoned and over- grown farm property in northern Sicily. On it was a big pile of stones from a collapsed circular structure This Oct. 30, 2017 photo shows Angelo Pentassuglia, a master stone builder from of some kind at the proper- Locorotondo in Italy’s Puglia region, talking about the stone work inside an old trullo - a Morningside ty’s entrance. We wanted stone structure built without mortar - he is incorporating into a luxury modern home. Stone the rocks out of the way. So is a quintessential building material in Europe - and one largely gone by the wayside in the Listen at WSKB.org or watch on Comcast Cable CH. 15 during our first winter a United States. (Cain Burdeau via AP) year ago, with nothing bet- •••••••• MOnDAyS •••••••• RADIO FOR THE WESTFIELD MASSES ter to do on cold rainy days, ness and lack of light — has He stopped at a pile of mer. Pentassuglia smiled. I moved the pile. I carted skyrocketed. Trulli vary in oblong, stone roof tiles, pre- “You can be there chipping 6-8 am: By George…it’s Monday them in a wheelbarrow to a size. Often, several structures served from the original cone for a month.” with George Delisle are attached to one another to roof. They are the chianche, “It’s difficult to explain field where once a vineyard 8-10am: Owls on the Air with Michael had grown. form many cones, and thus flat limestone plates. Laid on what we are doing here,” he The pile of stones was many rooms. top of each other in concen- said. “It looks like everything “Buster” McMahon ‘92 Pentassuglia, a limber and tric circles, they constitute an will fall and you can’t under- not recorded on the catasto, •••••••• TuESDAyS ••••••• the land register, and I won- muscle-taut thin man, is a impermeable roof. stand a thing.” dered what they could have wizard with stones. His work Pentassuglia said the But it was all going to be 6-8 am: WOW, It’s Tuesday, with Bob Plasse site was an old trullo that he chianche are highly valued put back into place, he said. been used for. I was told by 8-10am: Ken’s Den, with Ken Stomski friends they might have and his cousin were taking because their quarries are Afterward, Roelle been an animal shelter or a apart to incorporate the stones depleted. explained that the type of •••••• WEDnESDAyS ••••• kind of room in which to into a luxury modern home. Mounting them takes a stone found in the area was make charcoal. Moss grew on the trullo’s masterful touch. If it’s not fundamental to understanding 6-8 am: Wake Up Wed., with Tina Gorman walls. done right, water enters. why stone buildings have But what could I do with 8-10am: Wednesday Roll Call - Rotating Hosts them? The work site was daz- “It’s risky,” he said. He been so successful in Puglia. I was eager to learn more zlingly complex and yet rath- added: “I’ve never had a “It’s workable stone, and 1st Wed On The Town with Mayor Brian Sullivan about stones during a visit er simple. There were only a problem.” that is what vernacular archi- and Denny Atkins (8-10am) few tools, and little noise He walked up the trullo’s tecture is all about,” she said. to my father, who has lived 2nd Wed Window into Westside for years in Puglia. In other than the sound of a steps, through its archways, “It can only be experienced in Locorotondo, I quickly hammer chipping and striking over its floors. “There’s a lot this place.” with Mayor Wil Reichelt (8-9am) learned, the locals are stone. of labor with rocks,” he said, What did I learn? Chamber Chatter “To make a trullo, all you stopping to admire the work- First, know your stone. I, blessed with an abundance with Kate Phelon (9-10am) of limestone, an easy-to- needed was a pail, a hammer, manship of the stone, worn for one, still don’t know for work material. Megalithic a pickax and a string,” smooth with time. sure what kind of stone my 3rd Wed Everything Southwick temples on Malta and at Pentassuglia said. Why did people make trul- pile is made up of. with Selectman Joe Deedy (8-9am) Mycenae were erected with He picked up a pickax to li? So, after I get it identified, I limestone blocks, as was demonstrate how to make a “What did you have? The think the next step will be to ArtsBeat with Mark Auerbach (9-10am) block from an irregular chunk earth and stone. So, they used find out what tools are used in everything from city halls 4th Wed Rock on Westfield of rock. them to make a life for them- Sicily for working stone. to country walls in this part with Harry Rock (8-9am) of Puglia. “You start by making a flat selves,” he said. “It’s what Then, I too may try my My guide into this world surface,” he said, and began you have under your feet.” hand at erecting retaining Boys and Girls Club Hour of rock building was my striking. He put his foot on a stone at walls, terraces, steps along with Bill Parks (9-10am) friend Amanda Roelle, an Within a minute he had a the trullo’s entrance. It walkways, maybe even a American architect study- nice block. He placed it on a weighed about 330 pounds structure like the one that ••••••• THuRSDAyS •••••• ing stone construction. She growing pile of similar (150 kilos). once existed in front of our drove me to meet Angelo blocks, to be used to build Chip, chip, chip went the property. 6-8 am: The Westfield News Radio Show, Pentassuglia, a 33-year-old new parts of the house. sound of his cousin’s ham- with host Patrick Berry stone-smith carrying on a 8-9 am: In The Flow with Rob & Joe: generations-old building enterprise. Westfield Tech. Academy’s Pentassuglia knows how Rob Ollari & Joe Langone to build a trullo, which is a 9-10am: Superintendents’ Spotlight dry-stone construction — a technique using no wood. with Stefan Czaporowski This involves constructing ••••••••• FRIDAyS •••••••• self-supporting conical- shaped stone roofs. A trul- 6-8 am: JP’s Talk about Town, with Jay Pagluica lo’s wall consists of two 8-9 am: Owls Sports Weekly with Devin Bates ‘18 separate rows of stacked and Anthony Swenson ‘18 blocks with smaller stones in between them — and it 8-9 am: Conversations with Pete Cowles all stands firm without the use of mortar. ••••••• SATuRDAyS ••••••• In the past two decades, 6-10am: Polka Jammer Network, with Billy Belina the market in trulli — long This Oct. 30, 2017 photo shows Locorotondo, a town in Italy’s Puglia region known for its considered unsuitable as master stone workers. Stone is a quintessential building material in Europe - and one homes due to their damp- largely gone by the wayside in the United States. (AP photo) PAGE 8 - FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS

The cast of Footloose brings a scene to life in the Saint Mary’s High School gym. (Photo by Randy Burlingame) The students open the play, Footloose, in song accompanied by a live ensemble in the Saint Mary’s High School Gym. (Photo by Randy Burlingame) Saint Mary’s Footloose

Saint Mary’s High School implements a unique setup in their production of Footloose, Matthew Bruno and Hunter Authier put on an impressive performance during a scene using the gym as opposed to a traditional stage. This method allows family and friends to from Saint Mary’s production of Footloose. (Photo by Randy Burlingame) capture different views of the performance from around the room. (Photo by Randy Burlingame)

The cast of Footloose poses for a photo before they take the stage on opening night at Saint (Photo by Randy Burlingame) Mary’s High School. (Photo by Randy Burlingame)

Designer Tariffs Continued from Page 7 Continued from Page 4 We’ve asked Huh, McClendon and Massachusetts-based interior designer Kristina Crestin stalled over tough U.S. demands, including says. for tips on ramping up a room’s glamour with a careful and delicate touch. the administration’s insistence that more auto If the WTO threw out the U.S. tariffs, the production be shifted to America. president — already critical of WTO rulings Critics say Trump has undercut his own justi- against America — might be tempted to pull CHOOSE YOUR APPROACH fication for the tariffs by linking them to NAFTA. out of the organization. Doing so would If you’re craving glamorous elements like velvet, silk and jewel tones, the classic approach “I think that’s incredibly cynical and mis- torpedo the system of rules that has under- always works: “You can add glamour to a room with rich colors, dramatic color contrasts, guided,” says Edward Alden, senior fellow at the pinned global trade for decades. moody tones, and over-the-top flourishes such as overscale mirrors and gold-tone accessories Council on Foreign Relations. “If this is indeed But if the WTO affirms Trump’s justifica- or furniture legs,” Huh says. critical for national security, it should not be tion for tariffs, it could encourage other She advises clients who truly love glamour to embrace it. used as a bargaining chip.” countries to follow the U.S. example: They “You need to take a bold point of view and not be apologetic,” she says. “Imagine what it’s Likewise, Trump’s invitation to countries to could use national security as a pretext for like to wear a sexy red-carpet gown. You have to love it and you have to want to flaunt it a bit.” plead their case for being exempted from the tariffs of their own. That could unleash a But there is another way to add a measure of luxury while maintaining an otherwise casual, tariffs might prove a tough sell. DeBusk says she protectionist free-for-all, damaging to the low-key room. Crestin uses elements traditionally considered “glamorous,” like velvets and suspects that “other countries don’t want to global economy — something the WTO metals with a shimmery finish. But she’s not aiming for anything sexy or glitzy. come to the U.S. as beggars (seeking) mercy.” was created to prevent. She chooses velvet seat cushions in soft, flattering shades for window seats or kitchen island stools to add “a bit of lushness and a plush feel.” The luxury fabric adds an attractive sheen, WON’T THE EXEMPTIONS WEAKEN but it’s “still casual and clean,” she says. “With all the hard, sleeker surfaces in a kitchen, the PROTECTIONS FOR U.S. velvet tone and variability in the sheen really add depth and warmth to the room.” MANUFACTURERS? Velvet may sound like a surprising choice for kitchen seating, but it’s actually a durable and Possibly. The more countries that are spared Coloring and Cookies practical fabric, Huh says. “A good-quality cotton or mohair velvet will last you forever and is from the tariffs, the tougher the choice for the for Teens at the very child-friendly,” she says. administration: Offer America’s metals indus- tries less and less protection. Or jack up the tar- Southwick Public Library iffs even higher on the countries that still must Grades 7-12 can come in on MIXING OPPOSITES pay them. Wednesday, March 28th from 2:30- McClendon adds just the right amount of glamour by using sharp contrasts: She chose lush 3:30 to color and have some cookies! velvet upholstery in a bold shade of teal for her living room sofa. But she opted for an angular, HOW WILL U.S. TRADING PARTNERS We will have all the coloring sheets, gel modern shape, rather than a sofa with a tufted back and rolled arms. The clean lines keep the LIKELY RESPOND? pens, and colored pencils that you’ll Hollywood glam fabric from feeling overpowering. Even before Thursday’s announcement, need to take part in this relaxing activity. If you’re using velvet on one piece of furniture, Huh says, go with leather, chintz or linen on Europeans were vowing to retaliate with tariffs This event will take place at the other pieces. “What I wouldn’t do is upholster every single piece of furniture in velvet.” of their own on a range of American products Southwick Public Library. For further “Installing a richly colored velvet sofa in a room gives instant glamour, and is a great foun- — Harley-Davidson motorcycles, Levi’s jeans information, please contact the reference dation upon which to build a glamorous room,” Huh says. But “make sure that not every single and bourbon, among them. Those warnings desk at 413-569-1221 ex. 3 piece in the room is high-octane and sparkly. You need a place for your eye to rest, and you intensified fears of a destructive tit-for-tat trade need contrast for interest.” war — especially when Trump threatened to Crestin agrees: The lighting and sink hardware she recently chose for a powder room was respond to European sanctions with further U.S. done in a satin brass finish. “The satin sparkled and popped against the dark finish” of the tariffs on auto imports from Europe. room’s charcoal-gray trim and shiplap wainscoting, she says. “It didn’t have to be glossy or By giving countries a potential sanctuary from Westfield South Middle polished to add sheen and sparkle to a space.” tariffs, Trump might have temporarily lowered the temperature. But analysts still worry about School offers annual the fallout from the tariffs. REMEMBER RED-CARPET RULES The World Trade Organization, the Geneva- choral concert Even for glamour lovers, Huh advises using the same restraint you’d use when dressing for based institution that rules on trade disputes, WESTFIELD — On Wednesday, a black tie event. gives countries wide leeway to determine their March 14th the South Middle “If you have the sexy dress and blingy necklace, rings, bracelets, big hair, and lots of make- national security interests. Still, many European School Choruses,under the direction up and a tiara,” she says, “you probably need to take one or two things off or take it down a officials argue the American national security of David Gomes, will perform selec- notch. So keep in mind to add some classic pieces to the mix.” case is so flimsy — just 3 percent of U.S. alumi- tions from a variety of musical genres She suggests choosing a traditional wood cabinet or a chair upholstered in a good, simple num and steel production goes to military pur- and styles. linen. poses— that it still violates WTO rules. Being forced to rule on the Trump tariffs The concert will begin at 7pm in “Anything clean and classic,” Huh says, “will keep the room looking both real and truly the South Middle School Auditorium. glamorous.” “would put the WTO in a tough spot,” DeBusk THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018 - PAGE 9 SPORTS

After taking a tape-to-tape pass from Max Maggipinto, Alex Beauchemin goes high glove to score the winning goal. (Photo by Bill Deren) Happy Days By CHRIS PUTZ who celebrated his birthday Longmeadow (17-4-1) twice dur- Captains Max Staff Writer Thursday, had left to do was blow ing the regular season, swept the Maggipinto, WEST SPRINGFIELD – It was out the candles on a cake likely Lancers for the third straight year. Nate Boucher a happy day for one Westfield waiting at home. He turned off the The Bombers have now won 13 and Scotty hockey player and his band of lights on Longmeadow. titles in 17 seasons, five of the last Bussell with hard-nosed, blue collar skate mates. “I saw Max coming up the ice, six, and 11 since 2002. the first place Westfield senior forward Alex and I screamed for it,” Beauchemin Together, the two teams have trophy. (Photo Beauchemin corralled a beautiful said. “He hit me perfectly. I got combined for 16 of the last 17 by Bill Deren) pass from Max Maggipinto while lucky enough to put it top right. … championships in Division 3. streaking up the ice on the wing, It feels great.” “It’s the heart,” Beauchemin and completed a sensational break- The Westfield fans sang “Happy said. “I’ve never seen so much away flipping the puck into the net Birthday” to Beauchemin, the courage, so much strength in one in overtime to lift the No. 2 Bombers raised the championship team. Everyone comes together Bombers to a thrilling 2-1 win over trophy to boisterous cheers amidst when it matters. … We all stick the top-seeded Longmeadow the loudspeakers blaring “We are together, we all play together and Lancers in the West Division 3 the Champions,” and members of we do our job.” boys ice hockey finals Thursday the team held up three fingers sym- Westfield senior goalie Cam night at the Olympia Ice Center. bolizing a three-peat. The only thing Beauchemin, Westfield (15-4-2), which lost to See Happy Days, Page 11

Westfield goalie Cam Parent had a great game in goal, here making one of his 30 saves on Thursday night game for the West Division 3 Championship was a battle of the Titans. (Photo the night. (Photo by Bill Deren) by Bill Deren)

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It is not meant to promote or to facilitate gambling or illegal activity. some second-half surges behind Bjelica and 18 points from Taj Gibson on 8-for-10 shooting. “We have to understand how hard and physical you have to play,” Wolves coach Tom Thibodeau said. “I think that’s the difference right now between us being a really good team and being a good team.” Marchand scores with 22 seconds left, Bruins beat Flyers The Wolves were within five at 88-83 in the BOSTON (AP) — Maybe Brad Marchand fourth quarter, but every other time they were won’t be as surprised to find an “A″ sewn on on the verge of cutting the margin to two pos- his jersey before the Boston Bruins’ next sessions Irving and the Celtics had an answer game. on the other end. Marchand delivered once again, this time Towns finished with 15 points and 11 as a surprise alternate captain, scoring with rebounds, and Jamal Crawford pitched in 15 22 seconds left in the third period to lift points. But Andrew Wiggins went 1 for 8 from Boston over the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on 3-point range and 6 for 21 from the floor for a Thursday night. too-quiet 13 points. He had four turnovers. “I think it’s just a product of everybody “They were the aggressor,” Wiggins said. doing their job the right way and keeping it “They were the harder-playing team.” simple,” said Marchand, who has scored the FAST START, GET SMART winner in three straight during Boston’s five- The Celtics posted a 35-point first period for game winning streak. the second straight game, as they did to fuel Marchand and David Pastrnak both swiped their 105-89 win over Chicago on Monday. at the rebound off a shot by Zdeno Chara, Morris helped them pull away with four jump- and the puck slowly trickled behind goalie ers in the final 3½ minutes of the frame, one Alex Lyon. Marchand nudged it across the from behind the arc. line for his 29th goal. The Timberwolves had 11 first-half turn- “I would have scored on that,” joked overs the Celtics turned into 18 points. Towns Boston goalie Tuukka Rask, who had 31 didn’t score for the Timberwolves for the first saves. “He’s a battler. He never quits on a 15:22, until a 17-footer from the corner fell play so it’s good that he gets rewarded.” through the net, but Morris quickly answered Marchand was coming off a five-point with another 3-pointer. Smart put together a night against Detroit on Tuesday, when he Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand, right, celebrates his goal along with Bruins right three-point play soon after and, less than a scored twice in regulation and then scored 34 wing David Pastrnak as Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Alex Lyon (49), center Sean Couturier minute later, converted a one-handed dunk in (14) and defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (53) react in the final minute of an NHL hockey one violent motion off a rebound to give the See Bruins, Page 11 game Thursday, March 8, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo) Celtics a 51-37 advantage that triggered a

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Parent worked hard in net, racking up 30 saves. Parent was under fire early, holding up under pressure as Longmeadow unleashed a barrage of shots late in a first period power play. His teammates spotted him a one-goal lead early in the second period. With 13:31 remaining on the second peri- od clock, Ryan Moorhouse slipped the puck over to Spencer Cloutier, who jammed it into the net for a one-goal lead. Longmeadow continued to back up the Westfield defense, especially with its front line, and it finally paid off for the Lancers midway through the second period. Spencer Robbins plucked the puck from the left circle and wristed it through a small window in the defense into the right side of the net for Longmeadow with 7:44 left in the middle frame. The shot came immediately after a faceoff with Jack Barron wresting it away from Westfield. “Those top two - everyone knows when they come out, they’re going to do some- thing dangerous,” Beauchemin said. “Our game plan was just stop those two, get on the body, hit hard, skate fast, get the puck in and play our game.” Westfield stuck with that mentality throughout the course of the contest, and it paid off. Parent showed his goaltending prowess again late in the period, breaking up a 2-on-1 effort after Robbins blew by the Westfield defense along the right boards, came around the net, and dished to Barron out near the crease. Barrons fired the puck at Parent, but the Bombers goalie blocked the point blank The team celebrates with the trophy after a thrilling 2-1 overtime win Thursday night at the Olympia Ice Arena. (Photo by Bill Deren) shot. Parent thwarted another Barron shot “Anything can happen in the playoffs,” Bombers sprinted to the finish line with key adjustments as the game progressed. “It attempt as the buzzer sounded on the second Parent said. “We just had to stay confident and Beauchemin’s game-winner. was a great win. I think one of the best I’ve period. After a scoreless third period – with ready.” “We knew it was going to be a dogfight,” had in 30 years. …At home, in front of the chances few and far between for both teams Westfield wore down Longmeadow’s top said Westfield coach C.B. “Moose” Matthews, crowd, overtime goal – you can’t beat it. What – the stage was set for the dramatic finish. two players as time ticked away, and the who credited his coaching staff with making a game.”

Bruins Continued from Page 10 seconds into overtime. He also scored Saturday in Gionta, who signed with Boston as a free agent serving Boston’s 2-1 win at Montreal. as captain for the U.S. Olympic team. The Bruins improved to 5-0 since losing center Patrice “We stuck with it and obviously found a way late to get Bergeron, the alternate captain who is out for a couple one. Those are the games you need to win coming down weeks with a broken right foot. Marchand said he was the stretch,” said Gionta, who has a goal and three assists surprised to see before the game that the Bruins had in four games for the Bruins. given him the “A″ for the evening, calling it an honor. Lehtera tied it on a short-handed goal 7:21 into the “I think we all have to carry the load a little bit. I think second. The Flyers took an early lead on Voracek’s we’re all feeling that,” Marchand said. power-play goal 1:38 into the game, just nine seconds Chara and Pastrnak had two assists each, and Riley into a double-minor called on Kevan Miller for high Nash and Brian Gionta also scored for Boston, which sticking. Nolan Patrick set up Voracek’s one-timer from won despite getting outshot 33-27 by the slumping the right side with a backward pass through his legs. Flyers. Notes: Bruins F David Backes sat out the first of a Jakub Voracek and Jori Lehtera scored for Philadelphia, three-game suspension for a hit on Detroit’s Frans which is 0-4-1 in its last five and is clinging to third place Nielsen on Tuesday night. ... The Bruins shut out the in the Metropolitan Division. Coming off a 5-2 loss at Flyers 3-0 on Dec. 2 in the first of three meetings this home the night before against Pittsburgh, Philadelphia season. ... The Bruins have owned the Flyers over the last coach Dave Hakstol said he was pleased with the Flyers’ few years, going 10-1-2 in the previous 13 games enter- 24-hour turnaround. ing Thursday. ... Gionta and Simmonds needed to be “Our guys worked their tails off from start to finish. separated after exchanging words at the end of the first It’s hard when you have nothing to show for it at the period. ... Claude Giroux’s assist on Philadelphia’s first end,” Hakstol said. “We took a big step in the right direc- goal moved him four points behind Eric Lindros (659) tion. We got back to who we are tonight.” for fifth in Flyers’ scoring history. Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) scores past Philadelphia Nash tapped in a rebound after Pastrnak’s wraparound UP NEXT Flyers goaltender Alex Lyon (49) as Flyers defenseman Shayne attempt at 9:14 of the first to tie it at 1, then Gionta scored Flyers: Host Winnipeg on Saturday. Gostisbehere (53) watches with less than a minute to go in the third on a breakaway with 26 seconds left in the period to give Bruins: Host Chicago on Saturday, wrapping up a six- period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 8, 2018, in Boston. Boston a 2-1 lead. It was the first goal as a Bruin for game homestand. The Bruins won 3-2. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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TV Sports Listings Dear Friday, March 9 (FS1) Auto Racing 6:30 p.m. MAC Tournament Semifinal: Teams TBA Annie 12:30 p.m. NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series: (CBSSN) TicketGuardian 500 Practice (FS1) 7 p.m. ACC Tournament Semifinal: Teams TBA (ESPN, By ANNIE LANE 2 p.m. NASCAR Xfinity Series: DC Solar 200: Practice WSTM-3) (FS1) 7 p.m. Big 12 Tournament Semifinal: Teams TBA (ESPN2) 4 p.m. NASCAR Xfinity Series: DC Solar 200: Final 8 p.m. NBA: New York at Milwaukee (MSG, MSGPL) Dating With Autism Practice (FS1) 9 p.m. Big East Tournament Semifinal: Teams TBA (FS1) Dear Annie: I am a 36-year-old man living with my father. 5 p.m. NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series: 9 p.m. MWC Tournament Semifinal: Teams TBA (CBSSN) I also have autism, and because of this, I have had difficulty TicketGuardian 500 Qualifying (FS1) 9 p.m. ACC Tournament Semifinal: Teams TBA (ESPN, in dating women. 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Should 1 p.m. SEC Tournament Quarterfinal: Teams TBA (ESPN) 2 p.m. PGA Tour: Valspar Championship Round 2 (GOLF) I wait for the ideal girl to come around or stay with Erin and 1:30 p.m. C-USA Tournament Semifinal: Teams TBA 6 p.m. Champions Tour: Toshiba Classic Round 1 (GOLF) see what happens? -- Ethan in Hanover (CBSSN) Dear Ethan in Hanover: There’s no such thing as an ideal 2:30 a.m. European PGA Tour: Indian Open Round 3 girl. There is only a girl who is ideal -- or close enough to 2 p.m. The American Tournament Quarterfinal: Teams TBA (GOLF) ideal -- for you. Don’t dismiss Erin simply because she’s (ESPN2) Olympics “nerdy.” If she’s a nerd, that just means she has interests she’s passionate about. Strong interests make people interest- 3 p.m. SEC Tournament Quarterfinal: Teams TBA (ESPN) 6 a.m. PyeongChang 2018 Winter Paralympic Games ing. And if you both have autism spectrum disorders, you 4 p.m. C-USA Tournament Semifinal: Teams TBA (CBSSN) (NBCSN) might find that you understand each other in a unique way. I 6 p.m. A-10 Tournament Quarterfinal: Teams TBA 11 p.m. PyeongChang 2018 Winter Paralympic Games say give it a try. You don’t need to make any major decisions right away, but go on some more dates with Erin and see how (NBCSN) (NBCSN) you two get along. Good luck. 6:30 p.m. Big East Tournament Semifinal: Teams TBA Dear Annie: Recently, you printed a letter from “Betty,” who wrote about the death of a friend and how she was treated by family. I loved her suggestions regarding caring for the dying. Back in 2013, my 92-year-old mother went downhill in a hurry. We called in the angels from hospice, and they talked On The Tube us into using a hospital bed in a second bedroom. Even though I wished there were some way for her to continue sleeping with my dad, she became too fragile to move. The day we were warned that her struggle was not to last Fox invites viewers ‘inside’ very long, my dad and I took up a vigil. Most of the time, we were both with her, praying the rosary and talking softly to her, reminiscing about happy times. Shortly after midnight, I needed to take a break and went into the living room with the nurse. Not five minutes later, I heard my dad’s chair creak, the mind of O.J. Simpson and by the time I got to the doorway, he was kissing her goodbye. He passed me without a word and went to bed. I NEW YORK (AP) — Fox TV is includes Regan; attorney Christopher Regan had originally interviewed sincerely believe she was waiting until she could be alone offering viewers a chance to go “inside” Darden, part of the team that prosecuted Simpson for a book to be published by with him before letting go. O.J. Simpson’s head when it airs a pre- Simpson; a representative from the fam- her HarperCollins imprint, ReganBooks. When my dad and I had a chance to talk about it much viously unseen 2006 interview in which ily of Nicole Brown Simpson; anti- But “If I Did It” was dropped in response later, he agreed that he was happy to have had alone time he theorizes about what happened the domestic violence advocate Rita Smith; to widespread outrage. She was fired in with her. I thought he needed my presence to bring him com- night his ex-wife was murdered. and retired FBI profiler Jim Clemente. 2006, about a month after News Corp. fort. I think I should have given him more alone time with Airing Sunday, “O.J. Simpson: The Soledad O’Brien is the host. canceled the project. She sued and set- her. They had been married for over 73 years, and except for Lost Confession?” will include the ex- The special will examine the first tled for an undisclosed sum. during World War II, they had very rarely spent bedtime football star’s fictionalized “confession” time Simpson met Nicole, trace their Fox, which like HarperCollins was away from each other. -- Fortunate Daughter to the 1992 murder of ex-wife Nicole tempestuous relationship, take viewers owned by News Corp., planned to air a Dear Fortunate Daughter: I believe your letter will touch Brown Simpson and her friend, Ronald into the murders, the white Bronco two-part special before the book’s many hearts, as it certainly touched mine. Thank you for Goldman. chase, the trial and verdict and after- planned 2006 release. But the network writing. “This is him in his own words giving math, plus how he processes his wife’s reversed course after some Fox affiliates you a window into his psychology,” said death and his relationship with his kids. balked. Terence Wrong, the special’s executive In the interview with Regan, Simpson The ghostwritten, fictionalized producer. “He’s actually going to put talked about how he would have com- account of the murders ultimately was you inside his head — his very compli- mitted the murders “if he were the one published by another company, and a HINTS FROM HELOISE cated head — at various points.” responsible.” He describes going to federal bankruptcy judge later awarded Picture this: digital disorder At the heart of the two-hour special is Nicole Brown Simpson’s home with an rights to the book to Goldman’s family Dear Heloise: I have a ton of DIGITAL an on-camera interview Simpson gave accomplice, a so-called friend named to help satisfy a $38 million wrongful PHOTOS, but sorting through them has to publisher Judith Regan 12 years ago Charlie, who brought along a knife. death judgment against Simpson. gotten so time-consuming. Any sugges- as part of a promotional push for Simpson said he had words with Wrong said that Simpson’s account in tions on how to make this task easier? -- Simpson’s book “If I Did It.” Goldman and his ex-wife that escalated. the videotaped interview hews largely to Irene, Allendale, N.J. The airing of the interview was quick- “As things got heated, Nicole fell and the account in the book but there are Irene, when you download the photos ly scrapped after an outcry and the foot- hurt herself,” he said on the tape. variations in the telling and includes you want to keep, change the name to, age languished for years. “This was lit- In Simpson’s telling, Goldman unfounded claims by Simpson, includ- “Mary & John,” for example, or whatever the photo pertains erally misplaced,” Wrong said on assumed a martial arts pose and Simpson ing that Nicole Brown Simpson was to, and then make new folders for the various groups. You Thursday before screening 45 minutes says he recalls grabbing the knife. “To pregnant. Wrong said he did not know could make a folder for “friends,” “family,” “pets,” etc., but of the interview for journalists. be honest, after that, I don’t remember whether Simpson was paid at the time also include the year. For example, “Fluffy-2017” or Wrong, who previously produced the except I’m standing there and there’s all for his interview. “Christmas-2016.” shows “NY Med” and “Boston Med,” kind of stuff around,” he said. Regan The new TV project has the blessing Be sure to delete the photos that are unwanted or flawed, was asked in mid-January to put togeth- asks what he means and Simpson of both families but no connection with and you might consider storing some on a flash drive. This er the Fox special by Rob Wade, presi- replies: “Blood and stuff around.” He Simpson, who was paroled in October method is especially nice for vacation or holiday pictures. dent of alternative entertainment and said he and Charlie then fled and tossed after serving time for a robbery convic- -- Heloise specials at Fox. bloody clothes. tion. SEND A GREAT HINT TO: “He said, ‘I’ve got this box of tapes Simpson was acquitted of criminal Interest in Simpson has proved to be Heloise here. It’s incredible. We don’t really charges by jurors in one of the most enduring. FX’s 10-part miniseries on the P.O. Box 795000 know what’s on it. Can you look through high profile cases in years but found trial in 2016 called “American Crime San Antonio, TX 78279-5000 it?’” Wrong said. He said he was stunned responsible in a subsequent civil trial. Story: The People vs. O.J. Simpson” Fax: 1-210-HELOISE by the footage but felt that the original Wrong said that Darden speculates racked up multiple Emmy Awards, and Email: Heloise(at)Heloise.com questioning of Simpson was too light during the TV special that Charlie is Ezra Edelman’s documentary “O.J.: KEEP THE DATA and decided to balance his account with Simpson’s way of creating an alter ego Made in America” won the Academy Dear Heloise: When we bought our town house 45 years analysts. to give himself cover in his mind for the Award for best documentary. ago, I decided to keep accurate records for capital gains Wrong assembled a panel that crime. information when we sell. Please warn your readers that if they ever think they will have need of purchase data, copy In this July 20, 2017 the receipt while it’s new. That ink fades quickly. -- Patty S., file photo, former NFL Irvine, Calif. football star O.J. WATER REPELLENT Simpson attends his Dear Heloise: Whenever I buy a new mattress, I always parole hearing at the spray it with a water-repellent spray. Although I also use a Lovelock Correctional mattress pad, this still protects the mattress from liquid spills Center in Lovelock, and helps keep out dust. -- Loretta L., Kingston, R.I. Nev. Fox TV will air an O.J. Simpson special including an unseen 2006 interview in which he theorizes about what happened the night his ex-wife was murdered. The two-hour special, with the provocative title “O.J. Simpson: The Lost Confession?” will air 8 p.m. EST Sunday, March 11. Soledad O’Brien is the host. (Jason Bean/The Reno Gazette-Journal via AP, Pool) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018 - PAGE 13

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, March 9, 2018: This year you open up to many new and exciting adventures. Be aware of the ramifications, though, especially financially. New experiences do not necessarily need to break the bank. If you are sin- gle, you meet people with ease. Potential suitors appear in your life quickly and often. If you are attached, the two of you enjoy diversity and fun. As DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker a couple, you could travel and expand your circle of friends. SAGITTARIUS often encourages you to be a little wilder!

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Use tension as an energizer. Decide to clear out as much as you can. You seem to tackle projects with a fervor rarely seen. By the end of the day, you’ll walk into the weekend with a sense of completion. Know that arguments could ensue. Tonight: Impulsiveness is the theme. SCARY GARY Mark Buford TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH You might have to defer to another party who clearly does not share your views or your style of communication. Avoid a confrontation at this moment, which might be easier to do than you real- ize. You know the power of the waiting game! Tonight: Time for some spontaneity. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH Your playful attitude allows you to say what others would not even consider. You could find a loved one a bit combative. Listen to your Crosswords instincts, which might be to run the other way. Try using your charming ways to change the moment. DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni Tonight: Friends surround you. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Your ability to defer to others could save a project. Others will follow your lead. Use your high energy to follow through on calls and emails. Allow yourself to feel that sense of comple- tion more often. Finally, you can relax. Tonight: Out with a favorite friend or two. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHHH While others seem to be negotiating their way to the weekend, you experience a sense of exhilaration by deciding to christen the weekend now. Use experience and care with how you call it a day. Remember, there could be repercussions. Tonight: Be the source of adventure! B.C. Mastroianni and Hart VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Stay close to home. If you can work at home, all the better. You might need to handle a financial matter that has several implications. Curb a fit of anger or frustration that heads in your direc- tion by tapping into your self-discipline. Tonight: Let someone else call the shots. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH Not everyone shares your point of view. Take charge, and make a point of listening to others’ various responses to a difficult situation. Honor a fast turnaround of ideas and events, even if you might not be comfortable with every detail. Tonight: Continue the topic over dinner. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie HHH Remain astute and direct with others, especially if the topic is money management and risks. You most likely will learn a lot not only about the topic, but also about those around you. Their attitudes about this particular matter easily could reflect elsewhere. Tonight: Pay bills first. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Use your ability to move past the obvi- ous to help others loosen up. An element of stress runs through the day. Fortunately, you can deal with irate friends and perhaps even a loved one who is on the warpath. Tap into your creativity. Tonight: Transform the moment. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett HHHH You might want to change the tone of the day by choosing to go for exactly what you want. Your sunny personality remains, but you are thinking in terms of developing a plan toward suc- cess. You will get there, don’t worry. Just relax and use your natural skills. Tonight: Out late. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH Meetings remind you of a friend whom you have not spent much time with as of late. Do not hesitate to get on the phone and make plans with this person. Indulge your impulsiveness, and Cryptoquip you’ll see how it much frees you up in other areas of your life. Tonight: Go, do and be. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH You’ll find that many people around you ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe are a bit scattered, especially when dealing with outside influences. Avoid any discussions involving funds. Expect someone to share a problem that you will have wished you had never heard. Tonight: Others take their cues from you.

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Charlie Baker, right, and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, get their heads shaved at Court, that the sixth and final account(s) of ee, successor in interest to the “Saving By Shaving” event in support of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at Granite Telecommunications in Quincy, Wachovia Bank, NA, as Trustee Mass., Thursday, March 8, 2018. Brady was the mystery guest at Thursday’s “Saving by Shaving” annual fundraiser for Jewish Family Services of W. dated August 14, 2015 recorded the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. ( John Wilcox /The Boston Herald via AP) MA of Springfield, MA in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 20838, Page as Conservator of the property 330, for breach of conditions of of said Respondent has or have said mortgage and for the pur- Brady gets buzz cut as cancer charity raises $6.5M been presented to the Court for pose of foreclosing the same, allowance. the mortgaged premises located QUINCY, Mass. (AP) — New England Massachusetts at 78 Heggie Drive, Westfield, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady got a buzz Gov. Charlie MA 01085 will be sold at a Pub- cut for a cancer research institute. Baker, right, You have the right to object to lic Auction at 1:00 PM on March Brady was the mystery guest at Thursday’s the account(s). If you wish to and New do so, you or your attorney must 29, 2018, at the mortgaged “Saving by Shaving” annual fundraiser for England premises, more particularly de- the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. file a written appearance and ob- Patriots quarter- jection at this court on or before scribed below, all and singular Brady showed off his new look on back Tom the premises described in said 10:00 A.M. on the return date of mortgage, to wit: Instagram after his long, brown hair was Brady, left, high 03/16/2018 This day is NOT a shaved down with a razor. five as they get hearing date, but a deadline The land in Westfield, Hampden Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker had date by which you have to ob- his head shaved too. their heads County, Massachusetts, being shaved at the ject to the accounts(s). If you fail known and designated as Lot Granite Telecommunications holds the to file the written appearance event at its headquarters in Quincy, “Saving By #38 (thirty-eight) as shown on and objection by the return date, the plan entitled "Valley View Massachusetts. The company pledged to Shaving” action may be taken in this mat- event. (AP) Subdivision #5 David A. & Cath- give over $5 million to the cancer institute if ter without further notice to you, erine C. Heggie, Westfield, 1,000 people shaved their heads or beards. including the allowance of the Mass.", recorded in the Hamp- Granite Telecommunications says 1,200 account(s). den County Registry of Deeds, people participated and it’ll contribute $6.5 Book of Plans 40, Page 59, said million for its fifth annual event. Additionally, within thirty days lot being bounded and de- Brady says it was an honor to join the fun after said return day (or within scribed as follows: and support the great work of Dana-Farber. such other time as the Court upon motion may order), you EASTERLY by Heggie Drive, must file a written affidavit of ob- one hundred (100) feet; jections stating the specific facts ‘Fast track’ Customer Service Essentials Certificate Training starts March 21 and grounds upon which each SOUTHERLY by Lot #39 (thirty- objection is based and a copy nine) as shown on said plan, two SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Are you looking to get on the “fast tion—the cornerstone of the customer service professional. Math shall be served upon the Con- hundred Twenty and 80/100 track” to a career in customer service? Springfield Technical and computer applications courses will help provide the tools servator pursuant to Rule 3 of (220.80) feet; Community College will offer its popular fast track Customer needed to evaluate data and execute reports. Psychology, man- the Supplemental Rules of the Service Essentials Certificate training program starting March agement, and marketing courses will provide foundational infor- Probate & Family Court. WESTERLY by land of Ko- 21. The accelerated 14-week program prepares students to mation to understand the people, organizations and functions that towski, one hundred (100) feet; become employable, strong candidates for advanced customer surround the customer service professional. The customer ser- You have the right to send to the and Conservator, by registered or service and sales support positions. Students who successfully vice and sales course, designed specifically for the certificate, certified mail, a written request complete the program will earn a Customer Service Essentials will teach the craft of supporting customers and organizations, NORTHERLY by lot #37 (thirty- to receive a copy of the Petition seven) as shown on said plan, Certificate. using customer-centric service techniques and trust-based selling and account(s) at no cost to you. two hundred twenty and 73/100 Requested by area industry partners, the customer service techniques. (220.73) feet. fast track program reduces the time it takes to earn a certificate A Customer Service Essentials Certificate allows students to imPoRtAnt notice from 30 weeks to 14 weeks. Fast track customer service become eligible for jobs in a number of different industries, the outcome of this proceed- Being the same premises con- www.thewestfieldnews.com classes run Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., providing intense including call center operations, financial services, sales, hospi- ing may limit or completely veyed to Gladys D. Alcaide by focus for faster completion. Four classes are offered for each tality, customer service for manufacturing operations and retail take away the above-named deed of Gayle S. Leavy dated seven-week semester. and other organizations. The program will include speed inter- person’s right to make de- November 22, 2004 and recor- cisions about personal affairs Customer service requires a solid foundation in many areas view networking sessions and job placement assistance. Students ded in the Hampden County Re- or financial affairs or both. gistry of Deeds herewith. to support the needs of both the customer and the organization. will hear from guest speakers and go on company tours. the above-named person has While employers welcome entry-level candidates for their To enroll in the program, visit the STCC Admissions Office in the right to ask for a lawyer. For mortgagor’s title see deed customer service positions, a need exists for more prepared Garvey Hall, Room 121. For more information, contact Atwater: Anyone may make this re- recorded with the Hampden candidates who can achieve at higher levels. Courses in the fast (413) 755-4062 or [email protected]. Space is limited. quest on behalf of the above- County Registry of Deeds in track program will provide a broad range of knowledge that Requirements to enroll in this program include having a high named person. if the above- Book 14666, Page 551. will assist customer service professionals in many aspects of school diploma/GED/HiSET and a commitment to attend the named person cannot afford a theirfuture positions. program. Students enrolled in the fast track option will earn 24 lawyer, one may be appointed The premises will be sold sub- English courses focus on written and verbal communica- college credits over two seven-week sessions starting March 21. at state expense. ject to any and all unpaid taxes and other municipal assess- witness, ments and liens, and subject to hon. Barbara m hyland, prior liens or other enforceable first Justice of this court encumbrances of record entitled American Legion Post 124 To Hold 71st March Of Dimes Benefit Dinner to precedence over this mort- The American Legion Post 124, 38 Broad Street will hold its High School National Honor Society Honor Students. Our spe- Date: February 16, 2018 gage, and subject to and with the benefit of all easements, re- 71st consecutive benefit dinner for the March of Dimes cial meatball grinders will be available each day from 12:00 Suzanne T. Seguin Foundation. The March of Dimes is celebrating their 80th strictions, reservations and con- PM to 4:00 PM, donation of $5.00. Take-out will be available Register of Probate ditions of record and subject to anniversary of helping parents of children afflicted with life for dinners and grinders. all tenancies and/or rights of threatening illnesses. The dinner will be held Friday March 9, parties in possession. 2018 and Saturday March 10, 2018 at the Post Home from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Special guests from the Massachusetts Terms of the Sale: Cash, cash- March of Dimes will be present at the Friday night dinner. ier's or certified check in the sum Donations are $8:00 for adults and $4.00 for children. A com- of $5,000.00 as a deposit must plete dinner of spaghetti, meatballs, salad, dessert and coffee be shown at the time and place prepared by Post 124 members, volunteers and our special of the sale in order to qualify as a bidder (the mortgage holder sauce will be served by Westfield High School and St Mary’s and its designee(s) are exempt from this requirement); high bid- der to sign written Memor- andum of Sale upon accept- ance of bid; balance of pur- chase price payable in cash or Looking for a by certified check in thirty (30) days from the date of the sale at the offices of mortgagee's attor- ney, Korde & Associates, P.C., Unique Gift? 900 Chelmsford Street, Suite 3102, Lowell, MA 01851 or such other time as may be desig- nated by mortgagee. The de- scription for the premises con- tained in said mortgage shall control in the event of a typo- graphical error in this publica- tion.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

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