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Humason 75 cents with ‘Into the Arts,’ Friday and Saturday officially at Westfield announces Technical Academy run for Mayor By Amy Porter Correspondent WESTFIELD – This weekend is Madison Curbelo answers questions following her audi- the first of two filled with music and tion for American Idol judges. (Submitted photo) of Westfield art created by students of all ages from pre-school to high school for By Amy Porter the public to enjoy. “Into the Arts” Correspondent kicks off on Friday evening at 5:30 WESTFIELD – After telling Westfield the The Westfield News in p.m. in the Westfield Technical Academy auditorium with perfor- February that he was considering mances by the Westfield High School a run for Mayor, State Senator and Westfield Middle School jazz Donald F. Humason, Jr. teen ready to (R-Westfield) officially bands and the Highland Street Chorus. Korey Bruno, announced this morning that he Art work from every school in the Westfield High School has decided to run for Mayor of district will be displayed at the choral director take American the City of Westfield after 28 school, including pieces from every years in state government. “I want to thank Brian Sullivan pre-k, kindergarten, second and fourth grade student, lovingly Sen. Don hung by the Volunteers In Public Schools and coordinator for his service to our city as Mayor and City Councilor,” Humason Tina Macy, sponsors of the event. There will also be a bake Idol stage (R-Westfield) sale and 50/50 raffle. Humason said. “I was sorry to On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon will be a focus on the By Lori Szepelak hear that he would not be running creative arts with an interactive art demo entitled “Shadow Correspondent for re-election. That got me thinking about the position and portraits,” by WHS art teachers. WESTFIELD — Madison Curbelo has a “golden ticket” serving my hometown in a new and different way other Then have your spirits uplifted by song in the great “Spring and will soon be heading for the West Coast to follow a than as a state representative or state senator.” dream that was instilled in her by a Highland Elementary Humason said that after hearing from a number of city See Into The Arts, Page 3 School teacher several years ago. residents urging him to take this step and discussing the Curbelo, a junior at Westfield High School who just campaign with his family, he made the decision to become turned 17, will appear on this spring’s iconic singing com- a candidate for Mayor. petition – American Idol – which airs on Sundays and “I love Westfield. And I look forward to speaking with Mondays at 8 p.m. on ABC. the City Councilors, School Committee members, and Gas Our Community “All of my teachers have always been supportive of my musical career, but my fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Flinner at See Westfield Mayor, Page 3 Highland Elementary, really pushed me to make my dreams Food Pantry hosting a reality,” said Curbelo. “She always motivated me to reach for the stars and make my dreams come true. I can honestly say that without her words of encouragement, I might have clothing drive never taken my music as serious as I do now, and I owe her Light Board discusses By Greg Fitzpatrick so much for that!” Correspondent We reached Liisamaija Flinner on Wednesday morning at Inspector General report, SOUTHWICK – The Our Community Food Pantry is host- Highland Elementary and asked her for some reflections on ing a clothing drive from March 25 until April 6 in partner- her former student. ship with Savers in West Springfield. “Madison was a prolific reader and writer in fifth grade,” filling ward 3 seat According to Sally Munson, the Director of the Our said Flinner. “She returned as a middle school and, later, By Peter Currier Community Food Pantry, Saver’s will give the pantry money high school student coach for my after school Wednesday Correspondent for the donations they give them. Munson and her volunteers Writing Workshops. Her skills with the use of language WESTFIELD- The Municipal Light Board met will use the money to buy more groceries for the pantry and transcended into her understanding of poems and the lyrics Wednesday evening for its monthly meeting for the first their clients who need food on a daily basis. in songs. Madison exudes the confidence to sing in front of time since the sudden passing of Jane Wensley, the Ward 3 This is the third time that the Our Community Food Pantry audiences and shares her love of music inclusive of the Commissioner for the board. has hosted this event and Munson has set a goal of raising beauty of the words and the spirit of the composition. She Following a brief moment of silence for Jane, Jeff $500 from the clothing drive. is a wonder!” Wenlsey, Jane’s son, spoke during the public participation “We figure if we can stuff the van, we can raise $500,” said Curbelo, the daughter of Elizabeth and Luis Curbelo, has portion of the meeting. Jeff announced his intention to run Munson. been watching American Idol for years. for the Ward 3 seat left behind by his mother. Our Community Food Pantry is seeking clothes, shoes, “Every time the show would come on my parents would “I just came here tonight to express my intentions to run towels, sheets, and other similar accessories that will be tell me that I could do that one day,” said Curbelo, adding, for my mother’s position on the board,” said Wensley, “I am brought to Savers who will then sell the items returning the “who would’ve thought that they were really predicting my asking for your support in the upcoming vote.” money to the Our Community Food Pantry. future.” See Light Board, Page 3 See Food Pantry, Page 5 See American Idol, Page 6 Community news comes alive When through Valley Eye Radio By Lori Szepelak Two Correspondent SPRINGFIELD-In retirement, Kathy Sinclair is sharing her passion of reading with area residents Worlds who are visually impaired through Valley Eye Radio. For more than six years, Sinclair, of Westfield, has spent an average of two hours a week mostly reading Met local newspapers. “It’s like old-fashioned radio theater,” said Sinclair, Gail Usher, research his- noting that the experience is not only rewarding but necessary because of so torian, poses with some many in the region who depend on this invaluable resource. of the artifacts she dis- Volunteers like Sinclair are desperately needed, according to Harold played during her talk Anderson of Valley Eye Radio. Wednesday night at “It is common for those with visual and other disabilities to face chal- Westfield State lenges of social isolation and loneliness and I’ve met a number of our listen- University. See more ers and people who have told me what this service means to them,” said photos Page 8. (Photo by Marc St.Onge) See Valley Eye Radio, Page 2

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Anderson. along with other presentations to our listeners who are Anderson began with Valley Eye Radio (known often not able to attend themselves due to their dis- originally as Valley Radio Reading Service) in the ability.” summer of 2015 as a part-time, fill-in board operator. Sinclair shared a similar sentiment. Since then, his duties have expanded and is now the “Reading couldn’t be easier and it only takes two to full-time programming coordinator. three hours out of one’s week,” said Sinclair, adding Anderson noted he doesn’t want anyone to go with- that everyone reads at their own pace so there is no out the connection of what’s happening in their com- reason to feel intimidated. “Knowing this service munity. makes a big difference for others gives me great joy.” “My ultimate desire is that Valley Eye Radio reach The studio is located in the basement of the WGBY all those who need our service in the Pioneer Valley TV building at 44 Hampden St. Volunteers can access and be for all our listeners something they would still the building by parking for free in the WGBY parking enjoy listening to even if they didn’t have a disability,” lot. said Anderson. “Although most all of our volunteers come to our Anderson added he takes his role “personally” and studios to read, some from a pretty good distance Kathy Sinclair of Westfield has been a reader for Valley Eye Radio for knows the importance of making a difference in some- away, we have some volunteers who do their record- more than six years. (Submitted photo) one’s life. ings at home using their own computer or smart phone volunteers,” said Anderson. “In addition, there are other newspapers from “For many of our volunteers, in fact, this is person- and a fairly inexpensive microphone that they buy Franklin and Hampshire counties for which I would like to increase the al,” said Anderson. “They know someone among their online,” said Anderson. number of times that we read them as well.” family or friends that have faced the challenges of Anderson added that new volunteers will visit the For each additional live program, every weekday, at least one more vol- having a disability.” studios to do a test reading so one’s reading ability can unteer reader is needed for programs up to an hour in length, or two volun- Anderson said he receives the most joy about his be assessed. teers every weekday to share the reading during the longer two-hour pro- role when he hears from a listener or a family member “We don’t have many ‘professional’ readers here, grams for the Springfield Republican. who tells him how much they enjoy the broadcasts. but we do want to make sure that they can read well “On top of all that, we will soon be getting some new programming soft- “The saddest times for me are when I hear someone enough for our listeners to enjoy what they are hear- ware which will open up a lot more space for locally produced program- say to me how much their loved one would have ing,” said Anderson. ming,” said Anderson. “I have a lot of programming ideas, but not the people enjoyed our program if they had known about it When asked how many volunteers are sought, currently to make them all happen.” before,” said Anderson. “Trying to get the word out Anderson didn’t hesitate – “As many as I can get.” Anderson noted that when volunteers are on vacation, take time off or about us to the general public is one of the prime moti- “I could increase our live reading of the Westfield have appointments, he steps in to cover the slot. vations of our outreach efforts in the community, as News, for example, from its current once a week well as our efforts to bring local and regional events roundup to every day during the week if I had more See Valley Eye Radio, Page 7

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Thursday, March 21, the 80th day of 2019. There are 285 days left in the year.

n March 21, 2006, the social media website who maintained the shooting was an accident, served 30 nurses are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the Twitter was established with the sending of the days in jail for negligent homicide. marriage ban.) Character actor James Rebhorn, 65, died in Ofirst “tweet” by co-founder Jack Dorsey, who South Orange, New Jersey. wrote: “just setting up my twttr.” In 1981, Michael Donald, a black teenager in Mobile, Ala- bama, was abducted, tortured and killed by members of the One year ago: On this date: Ku Klux Klan. (A lawsuit brought by Donald’s mother, Beu- As a SWAT team moved in on his SUV, Mark Conditt, the In 1556, Thomas Cranmer, the former Archbishop of Can- lah Mae Donald, later resulted in a landmark judgment that suspect in the deadly bombings that had terrorized Austin, terbury, was burned at the stake for heresy. bankrupted one Klan organization.) Texas for three weeks, used one of his own devices to take his own life. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized In 1685, composer Johann Sebastian Bach was born in In 1990, Namibia became an independent nation as the for- for a “major breach of trust;” the apology came after it was Eisenach, Germany. mer colony marked the end of 75 years of South African revealed that the data mining firm Cambridge Analytica, rule. whose clients included the Trump campaign, may have In 1788, fire broke out in New Orleans on Good Friday, de- used data improperly obtained from Facebook users to stroying 856 out of more than 1,100 structures; one death In 2007, former Vice President Al Gore made an emotional try to sway elections. The fourth nor’easter in three weeks was reported. return to Congress as he pleaded with House and Senate dumped more than a foot of snow on some parts of the East committees to fight global warming; skeptical Republicans Coast. In 1918, during World War I, Germany launched its Spring questioned the science behind his climate-change docu- Offensive on the Western Front, hoping to break through mentary, “An Inconvenient Truth.” the Allied lines before American reinforcements could ar- Today’s Birthdays: rive. (Although successful at first, the Spring Offensive ulti- Ten years ago: Actress Kathleen Widdoes is 80. Songwriter Chip Taylor mately failed.) (“Wild Thing”) is 79. Folk-pop singer-musician Keith Potger In Oakland, Calif., parolee Lovelle Mixon shot and killed two (The Seekers) is 78. Actress Marie-Christine Barrault is 75. motorcycle officers, then killed two SWAT team members Singer-musician Rose Stone (Sly and the Family Stone) is In 1925, Tennessee Gov. Austin Peay (pee) signed the while holed up in an apartment before he was killed by law Butler Act, which prohibited the teaching of the Theory of 74. Actor Timothy Dalton is 73. Singer Ray Dorset (Mungo enforcement. A busload of activists representing working- Jerry) is 73. Singer Eddie Money is 70. Rock singer-mu- Evolution in public schools. (Tennessee repealed the law and middle-class families paid visits to the lavish Connecti- in 1967.) sician Roger Hodgson (Supertramp) is 69. Rock musician cut homes of American International Group executives to Conrad Lozano (Los Lobos) is 68. Rhythm-and-blues sing- protest the tens of millions of dollars in bonuses awarded In 1935, Persia officially changed its name to Iran. er Russell Thompkins Jr. is 68. Comedy writer-performer by the struggling insurance company after it had received Brad Hall is 61. Actress Sabrina LeBeauf is 61. Actor Gary a massive federal bailout. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Oldman is 61. Actress Kassie Depaiva is 58. Actor Matthew In 1945, during World War II, Allied bombers began four Ali Khamenei (hah-meh-neh-EE’) dismissed overtures from days of raids over Germany. Broderick is 57. Comedian-actress Rosie O’Donnell is 57. President Barack Obama, saying Tehran did not see any Actress Cynthia Geary is 54. Rock musician Jonas “Joker” change in U.S. policy under its new administration. In 1963, the Alcatraz federal prison island in San Francisco Berggren (Ace of Base) is 52. Rock MC Maxim (Prodigy) is Bay was emptied of its last inmates and closed at the order 52. Rock musician Andrew Copeland (Sister Hazel) is 51. of Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. Five years ago: Hip-hop DJ Premier (Gang Starr) is 50. Actress Laura Allen A federal judge ruled that Michigan’s ban on gay marriage is 45. Rapper-TV personality Kevin Federline is 41. Actress In 1976, champion skier Vladimir “Spider” Sabich was shot was unconstitutional, striking down a law widely embraced Sonequa Martin-Green (TV: “The Walking Dead”) is 34. Ac- and killed by his girlfriend, actress-singer Claudine Longet, by voters a decade earlier. (More than 300 same-sex cou- tor Scott Eastwood is 33. Actress Jasmin Savoy Brown is in the home they had shared in Aspen, Colorado; Longet, ples in four Michigan counties wed the next day before an 25. Actor Forrest Wheeler is 15. appeals court suspended the decision; two Detroit-area THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 - PAGE 3 Federal FINANCIAL GOVERMENT MEETINGS DRENEN SERVICES, INC. Authorities A WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIRM THURSDAY, MAR 21 89 South Maple Street, Westfield MA 01085 Palestinian 413-569-0015 413-642-3127 Blandford: man lied Library Trustees Meeting at 7:30 pm Chester: How Does the TAX ACT impact to get visa Municipal Light Department Meeting at 6 pm your return for 2018? Westfield: to US City Council at 7 pm Find out now BOSTON (AP) — Federal authorities say a Palestinian Call to schedule your tax appointment! man lied about his possible ties to terrorist organizations MONDAY, MAR 25 Open Monday Thru Friday and acts of violence against Nights and Weekends Available Israeli military forces in Granville: by Appointment. order to travel to the U.S. Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm The U.S. attorney for Call for Your Appointment Today Blandford: 413-569-0015 or 413-642-3127 Massachusetts on Walter (Sonny) Drenen, EA Matt Drenen Freda Brown, CDFA, EA Stan (Stosh) Stefanowich Wednesday said 19-year-old Council on Aging Meeting at 4 pm Waad Alzerei is charged Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm We provide Fast, Professional, with visa fraud and making Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm Confidential Service at Competitive Prices materially false statements. Prosecutors say he flew to Chester: For more information visit or website: www.drenenfs.com Boston on Feb. 27. Alzerei, Board of Health Meeting at 6 pm whose leg is amputated, told Board of Selectmen Meeting at 6 pm The City of Westfield has contracted with East National Water, LLC of Palmer, MA to customs officers he was seeking medical treatment replace the existing residential water meters and reading equipment throughout and lost the leg when he was the City. Please note that the water service shall be shut off for as short a time period shot by a sniper while pick- WEDNESDAY, MAR 27 as necessary to complete this work Homeowners will be provided an estimate of the ing olives. downtime prior to initiating the work. If you have questions regarding this program please call the Prosecutors say officers Blandford: Westfield DPW Water Division at 413-572-6226. Office hours are between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. searched Alzerei’s cellphone The week of Mar. 25th - Mar. 29nd, the meter replacement process will proceed at the following Street Locations: and found images that Fire Department Meeting at 7 pm • Ashley St. • E. Bartlett St. • Heggie Dr. • Phelps Ave. seemed to show his possible Southwick: • Avery St. • E. Mountain Rd. • Holland Ave. • Pleasant St. affiliation with the Popular Economic Development Commission at 6 pm • Barbara St. • E. Silver St. • Juniper Ave. • Radisson Ln. Front for the Liberation of Huntington: • Beveridge Blvd. • East Glen Dr. • Larchly Ave. • Russell Rd. 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Jane was in her fourth term on the Municipal Light Burns, as nearly 50 percent of their work force During the meeting, it was noted that current Board when she passed away earlier this month. reached retirement eligibility in that time, caus- rates for residential customers of WG+E were The commissioners spoke about the idea of notify- ing their sick leave payouts to notably increase. at least 20 percent below the state average. ing City Council of their intention to fill the seat left The payouts are also only available to employ- The light board then discussed the possibility by Jane, and that a vote should take place in an appro- ees who retire, not those who are terminated or of recording future meetings on video. Robert priate timeline. Ray Rivera, Ward 4 Commissioner, leave the company for other employment. Sacco suggested forming a committee to go said that light board Chair, Robert Sacco, had to speak Burns noted that because WG+E is able to over the logistics of installing a video record- with the City Council President to decide on a date to hire multi-skilled employees, the staffing lev- ing system in the meeting room. City Councilor do a joint meeting between the City Council and els can be kept down, lowering expenditures Matt Emmershy, who was present at the meet- Municipal Light Board. and the overall burden on ratepayers. The ing, has taken to frequently live-streaming When the Ward 5 position was being filled in a joint report maintained that there should be transpar- some meetings on Facebook Live. He said that session, there was a disagreement about the voting ency in how light plants give sick leave pay- the Municipal Light Board would be looking at process and if candidates would be allowed to speak. outs and how it effects the ratepayers. This spending $4,800 at most to set up a system to Robert Sacco, Ward 6 Commissioner and Chairman of includes having the General Manager, Tony record and upload the videos of meetings. the board, suggested that the candidates be allowed to Contrino, regularly report to the light board. “Some of the videos on the city’s server are speak for a few minutes before going through a ques- Contrino is present at most Municipal Light upwards of 700 views,” said Emmershy, “The tion and answer session from each board. Rivera added Board meetings, including Wednesday’s demand is there. Some of the streams I have that the candidates should all be asked the same ques- monthly meeting. done have hit 3,000.” tions. For a person to be nominated, they must receive Late Ward 3 Municipal Light Board “The report inappropriately provides the Emmershy said he finds that the city com- a certain number of signatures from their prospective Commissioner, Jane Wenlsey. impression that WG+E employee benefit levels mittees and councils that already have their constituents. are kept secret behind closed doors, but this is meetings recorded have embraced the change. The board discussed a year-end audit of Westfield not the case,” said the release, “Prior to nego- He noted that it can even make it easier to take Gas & Electric conducted by the firm, Meyers Brothers tiation sessions, the Municipal Light Board is down the meeting minutes afterwards. Kalicka. Howard Cheney, the director of the firm’s asked for input regarding any key contract Emmershy suggested streaming some upcom- Auditing and Accounting Division, spoke about the items they believe should be addressed during ing meetings online to gauge public interest. recent report by the Massachusetts Inspector General negotiations. The General Manager then The commissioners then talked about their regarding sick time payouts for retiring light plant directly negotiates with the bargaining unit and existing release criteria for executive session employees. once the bargaining body has ratified the con- minutes. On a quarterly basis, they go through Cheney said that the inspector general’s investiga- tract, the final agreement is brought to the the existing minutes and determine which top- tion began in 2010 and ended in 2016. It was started Municipal Light Board for their signature as ics are appropriate to be released. In executive when questions were raised about the South Hadley well, finalizing the document.” session, the municipal light board often speaks light plant’s policies. The Inspector General looked at After the document is signed, the agreement about trade secrets or competitively-sensitive retirement payouts for unused sick leave of most of the is given to the City Auditor who makes sure information that could be detrimental to WG+E state’s municipal light plants and gave a set of recom- each employee is reimbursed appropriately for to discuss it publicly. mendations to lower the burden on ratepayers. The their earned benefits. The process would be Sacco suggested going back through the light plants of Westfield, Taunton, and Reading were entered into public record should it be dis- existing executive session minutes to deter- listed as the three municipalities with the most amount cussed during a Municipal Light Board meet- mine which have not been released, and what of sick leave payouts for retiring employees. ing during an open session. One member of the could be released without negatively impacting Beth Burns, the Human Resources Coordinator and Municipal Light Board is appointed by the the light plant’s strategic plan. Rivera asked if Record Manager at Westfield Gas & Electric, said that Jeff Wenlsey, son of the late Jane Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. One the entirety of the minutes of each session had the plant already met the recommendations given by Wensley, announced his intention City Council member acts as a liaison to the to be release, to which he was informed by the Inspector General. The six-year period that was to fill the Municipal Light Board board as well and has access to records of multiple commissioners that they can be reviewed was an unusual time for WG+E, according to seat left behind by his mother. expenditures by Westfield Gas and Electric. redacted if need be.

Into The Arts Westfield Mayor Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 Sing,” all-district choral perfor- 10 a.m. and lunch at 11 a.m. The & Electric Commissioners with whom I hope to work mances from 1 to 2 p.m. students will take the stage at noon side by side for Westfield,” Humason said. “No person has “Every teacher gets to showcase for the great Spring Sing from 1 to 2 all the answers. We govern best when we work collabora- their school or schools,” said WHS p.m. tively. There is nothing wrong with Westfield that what’s choral director Korey Bruno. March is “Music in the Schools” right with Westfield can’t fix.” Elementary third and fourth grade month, and has been a busy one for Humason noted that this year Westfield celebrates its choruses, Westfield Intermediate the chorus and the band, Bruno said, 350th year as a town. “Our focus will be on the rich history School, Westfield Middle School beginning with junior district perfor- Munger Hill’s 3rd and 4th grade chorus gave a preview of our people and institutions. If I am fortunate enough to and Westfield High School choruses mances at UMass and the all-state of their Spring Sing at last week’s School Committee earn the votes of the residents of the Whip City I want to will perform separately, led by chorus, then the St. Patrick’s Day meeting led by instructor Tyler Cook. (Photo submitted) focus on the next 350 years of our city. What will our legacy Westfield’s six choral music instruc- parade and performances in many of be for the people of Westfield and the Commonwealth of tors, and then combined in a 250 the schools. For the choral students, School gymnasium for “It’s sored by Volunteers in Public Massachusetts?” voice choir. this weekend is the culmination. Band-Tastic,” with practice Schools. Don’t miss the Nomination papers for the position of Mayor become Bruno said the students will arrive Next weekend, 400-500 band stu- from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and chance to uplift your spirits available next month and he and his campaign team plan a between 8:15 and 9 a.m. The full dents from throughout the district the concert at 1 p.m. and celebrate spring with formal kickoff event in April. Humason intends to continue chorus will rehearse at 9 a.m., then will be performing on Saturday, All of the events at both music and art by Westfield’s in his job as State Senator during the campaign for Mayor. have breakout rehearsal sessions at March 30 in the Westfield High schools are free, and spon- youngest residents. coming monday ~ march 25th... The Greater Westfield 2019 You Will Find It Inside the March 25th Business & Industry Edition of JOurnal The Westfield News! PAGE 4 - THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT

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sparks diplomatic row In this Friday, March 8, 2019 file photo, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks at an Economic Club of Washington luncheon gathering in Washington. The day after Democrats swept to power, Speaker-to-be Nancy Pelosi stood before the cameras and declared impeachment was “off the table.” That was November 2006. More than a decade later, Pelosi, again facing a restive left flank that’s now ready to confront President Donald Trump, says she’s “not for impeachment.” It’s a with NZ, Australia remarkably consistent stance from Pelosi who must lead the House through another moment when a vocal part of the elec- By SUZAN FRASER torate wants to end a presidency. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File) Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Ignoring widespread criticism, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday again showed excerpts of a video taken by the attacker who killed Pelosi’s no fan of impeachment: 50 people in mosques in New Zealand, to denounce what he called rising hatred and prejudice against Islam. Speaking at a campaign rally in the northern town of Eregli, Erdogan also criticized New Zealand and Australia for send- Just ask Clinton and Bush ing troops to Turkey in the World War I Gallipoli campaign, claiming their motive was anti-Islam-oriented. He called on By LISA MASCARO time. “Democrats are about helping the American people get New Zealand to amend its laws to ensure that the attacker is Associated Press ahead, and that’s what our agenda is about. So while some severely punished. WASHINGTON (AP) — The day after Democrats swept to people are excited about prospects that they have in terms of “What business did you have here? We had no issues with power, Speaker-to-be Nancy Pelosi stood before the cameras their priorities, they are not our priorities. I have said, and I you, why did you come all the way over here?” Erdogan said. and declared impeachment was “off the table.” That was say again, that impeachment is off the table.” “The only reason: We’re Muslim, and they’re Christian.” November 2006. She also noted that while she takes “great pride” in repre- In inflammatory comments on Monday, Erdogan had also More than a decade later, Pelosi, again facing a restive left senting her California district, she “very, very, very much” suggested that anyone who comes to Turkey with anti-Muslim flank but one ready to confront President Donald Trump, says respects that she would serve “as the speaker of the full House, sentiments would be sent back in coffins, “like their grandfa- she’s “not for impeachment.” not of the Democrats.” thers were” during the Gallipoli campaign. It’s a remarkably consistent stance from Pelosi, who voted The Democratic chairman of the House Oversight Committee Those comments were made in Canakkale province in against the impeachment of Bill Clinton, tamped down efforts during the Bush era, former Rep. Henry Waxman of California, northwestern Turkey, which is home to the historic battle- to impeach George W. Bush and now is leading the House recalled that Pelosi was unwavering in her approach to fields, on the anniversary of a World War I Turkish naval vic- through another moment when a vocal part of the electorate impeachment, in part because she knew it would go nowhere tory. wants to end a presidency. in the Senate. The comments drew a strong protest from Australian Prime Pelosi’s reluctance to launch impeachment proceedings “A lot of our friends were saying, ‘Impeach him!’ because Minister Scott Morrison, who called in Turkey’s ambassador infuriates the left flank and is testing her ability to hold restive they didn’t like his policies,” Waxman said. “That wasn’t in and demanded they be withdrawn. His government issued a House Democrats in line. But it also shows the political cal- the cards.” travel advisory warning people visiting Canakkale for the culation of a seasoned leader who knows “public sentiment is By 2008, the House had voted to shelve Kucinich’s anniversary to exercise caution. everything,” as she often says, and for now at least, Americans impeachment resolution. Morrison said “all options are on the table” if Erdogan does seem to prefer investigations to impeachment. As Pelosi campaigned last fall before Democrats again took not withdraw his comments. As Washington awaits special counsel Robert Mueller’s the majority, she suggested that had Democrats pushed the Turkish ambassador Korhan Karakoc said he had a “frank” report, the Democratic leader knows her party has little to impeachment issue during the Bush years, her party would conversation with Morrison when the envoy was summoned gain and much to lose if they launch headlong into impeach- have never won back the White House and Barack Obama to Parliament House on Wednesday. ment proceedings that are seen as partisan. House Republicans would not have become president. Hundreds of New Zealanders and Australians travel to learned as much when then-Speaker Newt Gingrich’s major- “People wanted me to impeach Bush because of the war in Canakkale each year for Anzac Day on April 25, to mark the ity lost seats after their long campaign to impeach Clinton. Iraq,” she told The Associated Press during a campaign swing start of the battle of Gallipoli and to commemorate the dead. When it comes to Trump, she recently told The Washington ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. “Remarks have been made by the Turkish President Erdogan Post, “he’s just not worth it.” “If we had gone down that path, I doubt we would have won that I consider highly offensive to Australians and highly reck- “So many of you have said to me: ‘Why are you saying this the White House the next time,” she said. “People have to see less in this very sensitive environment,” Morrison told report- now?’” she told reporters later. “Because I have said it almost we’re working there for them.” ers in Canberra, Australia’s capital. every day. But if I frame it that way, it gets more attention.” But this time is different. Billionaire Tom Steyer is running “They are offensive because they insult the memory of our Rick Tyler, a GOP strategist and former Gingrich spokes- ads over impeachment, high-profile members of Congress are Anzacs and they violate the pledge that is etched in the stone man, says Pelosi has been a “keen observer” of history during pushing the issue and Trump is facing more voluminous, if not at Gallipoli,” he said, referring to a promise made by the her 30 years in the House and understands “impeachments are more serious, allegations of collaborating with Russia to inter- founder of modern Turkey, Kemal Ataturk, that those who are an inherently political process.” fere in the 2016 election. buried rest on friendly soil. Even if the investigations bear out that Trump is “worthy of Also Trump is just two years in office as impeachment talk “I do not accept the excuses that have been offered for those impeachment,” he said, there’s the political reality of a divid- swirls, intensifying the debate among Democrats ahead of comments,” Morrison said. ed Congress that must agree. The House impeaches and sends Trump’s re-election bid. Bush had been in the final years of his Since the weekend, the Turkish leader has been using clips the case to trial in the Senate. There, Republicans have the presidency. of the Christchurch attack to denounce Islamophobia during majority and would have the final say on conviction and Pelosi is tamping down expectations ahead of Mueller’s campaign rallies, as he tries to stoke nationalist and religious removal, and “she knows full well there’s no way in God’s report, saying the House will wait to see “the facts of the case” sentiments ahead of March 31 local elections. green earth the Senate is going to convict Donald Trump.” while the House committees conduct their own oversight of The video, which was blurred but had clear sounds of auto- Pelosi has been down this road before. She stood on the the Trump administration. matic gunfire, has been shown to thousands of people at the House floor in 1998 and railed against Republicans for Another former Gingrich aide, Rich Galen, remembers the rallies and aired live on Turkish television, despite efforts by “hypocrisy” ahead of the votes against Clinton. Years later, as way the Clinton impeachment hearings just “sucked the oxy- New Zealand to halt its spread. the Iraq war dragged on, her left flank led by then-Rep. gen out of the House side of the Capitol.” He also remembers The video prompted widespread condemnation. Facebook Dennis Kucinich of Ohio drew up articles of impeachment the sinking feeling on election night in 1998 when House said it removed 1.5 million versions of the video in the first 24 against Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney. Republicans thought they would add to their ranks, but instead hours after Friday’s attack. The day after the 2006 midterm elections that swept saw seats slipping away. Gingrich was later booted from party Turkey’s main opposition party has also criticized Erdogan Democrats to power, Pelosi was asked how she, as the speak- leadership. for showing the clip “for the sake of (winning) three or five er-to-be from San Francisco, would handle those pushing the “I’m not Pelosi’s biggest fan,” Galen said, “but I think she’s votes” in the elections. impeachment debate. got that right.” New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said Monday “Democrats are not about getting even,” Pelosi said at the that he told his Turkish counterpart the video doesn’t represent New Zealand. Peters is due in Turkey later this week to attend a meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Istanbul as an observer. The New Zealand Embassy in Ankara also said Peters had raised the issue with a Turkish delegation in New Zealand. It said the embassy in Ankara and other embassies worldwide had requested that media outlets not show the footage.

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Edward E. Potts, Jr. WESTFIELD – Edward E. Potts, Jr., 78, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at home. He was born in Homestead, PA to the late Agnes D. (Dimsa) and Edward E. Potts, Sr. He served his country with the United States Air Force from 1959-1962, being Honorably Discharged at the rank of Airman 2nd Class. Ed was a member of the American Legion Post 124 and was an avid Red Sox fan. He enjoyed spending time with his family and going to the casino and concerts. Edward was predeceased by his beloved wife Susan (Radlo) Potts on October 18, 2015 and is survived by his loving children, Steven Potts and his wife Aviation students visit the 104th Maintenance Group Tina of Easthampton, MA, Cheri Gaudette Aviation students from the Westfield Technical Academy observe Tech. Sgt. Ed McGaughey, 104th Maintenance Group and her husband Don of Chicopee and aircraft pneudraulics systems maintenance technician, bending tube for a break line during a tour March 19, 2019, at Donna Quevedo and her husband Tommy Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts. Thirteen students from the Westfield Technical Academy gained a deeper of Norway, his eight grandchildren, Patrick, Sarah, Kara, understanding of the hydraulic systems and electric and environmental systems shops at the 104th Fighter Wing during the Nathan, Kailey, Nicholas, Amber and Magnus, great tour. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Sara Kolinski) grandchildren, Leander, Liam and Blake, his brothers, Anton “John” Potts of PA and John Barnhart of Georgia and his sister, Joyce Willy of PA. He was predeceased by a granddaughter Jessica. Visiting hours for Ed will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 from 5-7 PM in the Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St. Westfield. Burial with Military Honors will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 3PM in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main St. Agawam. In lieu of flowers, in honor of Edward E. Potts, Jr. donations may be directed to American Legion Post 124 Honor Guard, c/o Joe Delaney or the Auxiliary Honor Guard, ALA Unit 124 Honor Guard c/o Bonnie Lee Olechna, 38 Broad St. Westfield, MA 01085. www.firtionadams.com Aviation students from the Westfield Technical Academy watch Tech. Sgt. Ed McGaughey, 104th Maintenance Herbert J. Holl, Sr. Group aircraft pneudraulics systems maintenance tech- Southwick — Herbert J. nician, mounting a fixture to attach fittings to a break Holl, Sr. 86, beloved husband for line tube based off blueprints during a tour March 19, Aviation students from the Westfield Technical Academy toured 67 years to Shirley (Knoeppel) 2019, at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts. the hydraulic systems and electric and environmental systems Holl, passed away on March 18, Thirteen students from the Westfield Technical Academy shops of the 104th Maintenance Group March 19, 2019, at Barnes 2019 with his loving family by gained a deeper understanding of the hydraulic systems Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts. Thirteen students from his side. Herbert was born on and electric and environmental systems shops at the the Westfield Technical Academy gained a deeper understanding October 20, 1932 in Saugerties, 104th Fighter Wing during the tour. (U.S. Air National of the maintenance group at the 104th Fighter Wing during the NY, the son of the late Henry Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Randall Burlingame) tour. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Sara Kolinski) John Holl and Ethel Jane (O’Bryan) Holl. Herbert served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Herbert retired as Product Assembler at Hamilton Standard, Aerospace Environmental Control Systems Products after 40 years.A long- time resident of Southwick, Herbert was a regular at Mrs. Murphy’s Donuts, even having his own personal seat. His hobby was tying flies and rebuilding fly rods as well as enjoying the sport of fishing. He also enjoyed hunting. His artistic talent was shared every time he sat down with any type of paper in front of him. He will mostly be remembered for his sense of humor and quick wit. In addition to his wife, Herbert is survived by his 2 devoted sons: Herbert J. Holl Jr. and wife Teresa of Feeding Hills, Robert Holl and wife Angelina of Florida; 2 cherished grandchildren, Christopher Holl and wife Kristie of Chicopee, Alicia Ropeter and husband Matthew Aviation students from the Westfield Technical Academy learned about an integrated drive generator and alternating current of Feeding Hills; 2 cherished great grandchildren, Liam power systems generators from Tech. Sgt. Bryan McFarlandf, 104th Maintenance Group electric and environmental systems Ropeter and Olivia Ropeter, and a step great granddaugh- maintenance technician, during a tour March 19, 2019, at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts. Thirteen students ter Gabreana Ropeter; a sister in law, Mildred DeLong of from the Westfield Technical Academy gained a deeper understanding of the hydraulic systems and electric and environmental New York; nieces and nephews; and many close friends. systems shops at the 104th Fighter Wing during the tour. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Sara Kolinski) Funeral services will be held at 1:30PM, on Tuesday (March 26, 2019) in the Southwick Forastiere Family Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, Southwick. Burial with military honors will follow in the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main Street, Agawam. Calling hours in the funeral home will take Police Logs place from 4:00 – 7:00PM on Monday (March 25, 2019) In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made WESTFIELD vehicle with a suspended license, two counts of possession of to Hospice of Western and Central Massachusetts, 1325 Major crime and incident report a class B drug, and a motor vehicle lights violation, another Springfield St., Suite 2, Feeding Hills, MA 01030.www. Thursday, March 14, 2019 occupant of the vehicle was placed in protective custody; forastiere.com 1:58 a.m.: motor vehicle violation, Main Street, a patrol 2:52 p.m.: animal complaint, Springfield Road, a caller officer reports that he pulled over a vehicle and requested reports that she found a German Shephard type dog with no assistance in conducting a field sobriety test on the driver, the collar or tags in the street, the responding animal control offi- officer reports that he placed Patrick D. Millar, 35, of 1172 cer reports that she brought the dog to the animal shelter; Huntington Road, Russell under arrest for operating a motor 4:37 p.m.: shoplifting, Elm Street, a caller from an Elm Street pharmacy reports that a female party has been stealing teeth whitening strips, the responding officer reports that the female suspect was served with a trespass notice for the store; 7:39 p.m.: officer wanted, Orange Street, a caller reports Food Pantry that she had been receiving threatening text messages from Continued from Page 1 multiple phone numbers, the responding officer filed an inci- People representing the dent report. Yankee Village Shops food pantry are grateful for 53 Southwick Rd. the support they’ve received from the community the past (Route 10 & 202) two years the clothing drive Westfield, MA has occurred. (413) 562-9792 “Every time, it gets just a HOURS: little bit bigger,” said Meg Court Logs Mon-ThurMon-Thur 10-6 10-6 Raggio, Program FriFriday 10-3 10-3 • Sat • SatClosed 10-1 Coordinator for the Our Westfield District Court and Community Food Pantry. “I Thursday, March 14, 2019 57 Maple Street think more people are aware Mackenzie B Hamblin, 26, of 44 Dublin Street, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, MA of it and we’re very appre- admitted to facts sufficient for a guilty finding for a charge of (413) 526-9790 unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle brought by Westfield ciative with what everyone The Our Community Food Pantry in Southwick is hosting HOURSMon-Thur : Mon-Fri 10-6pm 10-6pm has done.” police. She must pay $50 in assessments by April 12. a clothing drive to raise money for needed food items. (WNG Fri 10-3Saturday • Sat 9-1pm 9-1pm Joshua A. Clemente-Rodriguez, 31, of 12 Lockhouse Road, If anyone would like to File Photo) www.MemoryLaneLamps.com donate items for the clothing Westfield, was arraigned on charges of assault and battery, assault drive, they can drop them off gives people food on a monthly basis. In order for someone to and battery on a family or household member, and witness intimi- at the Our Community Food be eligible to receive food from the Our Community Food dation brought by Westfield police. He was released on his per- Pantry from March 25 until Pantry, they’re required to have an identification that proves sonal recognizance pending a May 30 pre-trial hearing. Can You Help Sarah? April 6. The pantry is open they reside in one of the three towns, proof of income, and a Patrick D. Millar, 35, of 1172 Huntington Road, Russell, was on Monday from 3 p.m. to 5 date ofSarah birth for Helpsall members Seniors of the household. arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle with a sus- p.m., Tuesday’s and pended license, two counts of possession of a class B drug, and a Thursday’s from 10 a.m. If you would Can like to run a motor vehicle lights violation brought by Westfield police. He was released on his personal recognizance pending a May 29 pre-trial until Noon, and on Thursdays Birthday Announcement in from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. You hearing. A non-profit organization, The Westfield HelpNews contact Joey M. Pesse, 34, of no fixed address, was arraigned on a the Our Community Food us at: 413-562-4181 charge of shoplifting by concealing merchandise brought by Pantry serves Southwick, Sarah? Westfield police and a charge of shoplifting by asportation brought Granville, and Tolland and www.sarahgillett.org by Southwick police. 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Growing up in the city, Curbelo said she has “always said Curbelo. “Lionel Richie told me that I was a driving loved” performing in her school music groups and started force in the talented 16-year-olds during the competition, in the choir and band in fifth grade. and hearing that from a music legend like him filled me “Singing and playing some good music has always been with so much joy. Katy Perry told me that I had star power a great way for me to unwind during the school day,” she waiting to be unleashed, and Luke Bryan said that I was a said. very good storyteller and my voice was very easy to listen Curbelo describes her style of music as “primarily indie- to. It was truly a moment that I will never forget.” pop” but she admits the process is “ever-changing.” Curbelo said her most memorable moment of the audi- “I am always reinventing my sound and taking risks tion was Richie’s “kind spirit.” when writing new music, like adding new riffs of rhythms “From the moment I walked into the room, I felt his that I have never tried before,” she said. “That is the thing I positive energy just wanting me to do my best,” she said. really love about songwriting, the creativity is endless.” “He felt like such a papa bear and I could definitely see that In addition to singing, Curbelo plays the guitar, clarinet, he believed in me the most.” and tenor saxophone, and is currently learning to perfect her While live taping of American Idol starts in a few weeks, skills on the piano and ukulele. Curbelo has been tirelessly practicing as often as her sched- “I taught myself how to play all of these and I won’t stop ule allows. She said she sings in coffee shops, her school, until I master every instrument that I play,” she added. and other local music spots, but owes all of her success to When she has time to listen to music, her favorites “God and the power of prayer.” include Lady Gaga, Prince, Michael Jackson, and George “I practice every second that I can and I am always look- Michael. ing for places to perform,” she said. “My passion for per- “They definitely helped form the artist that I am today,” forming makes it so easy for me to keep going nonstop. I she said. know that it takes a lot of hard work to make music your Curbelo noted that when the opportunity to audition for profession but I am so ready for all of it.” American Idol presented itself – she knew she had to take Curbelo noted that her American Idol experience thus far the chance. as been “phenomenal.” “I really want to take music seriously as a professional “I have met so many amazing people and learned so career,” said Curbelo. “I prayed a lot about it and put my much about myself and the direction that I want to take with faith in God to do what is best for me. It is still so bizarre my music,” she said. “I also gained so much more confi- how it all happened, but I really owe it to my strong support dence in my performance ability and now I’m not afraid to system of loving family members and friends for never giv- own who I am! I am not in Hollywood yet but I am so ready ing up on me.” to go and show the judges what I got one more time.” Curbelo said she had a few auditions before she met with As the weeks quickly pass, soon Curbelo will be on the the celebrity judges. Initially, she traveled to Buffalo, NY, biggest stage of her life – and is ready for the challenge. for the first open casting call, and then traveled to Atlanta, “I just want to say thank you to everyone for showing me Ga., for the next round of callbacks. After the second round, so much love and continuing to support me through this Curbelo met the judges – Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and incredible journey,” she said. “I won’t stop working hard to Luke Bryan – in New York City. make you all proud and I can’t wait to show everyone what During her audition, she performed “When Doves Cry,” I have to offer in American Idol and beyond. I am a proud by Prince, “Man in the Mirror,” by Michael Jackson, and an resident of Westfield, and I wouldn’t live anywhere else.” original song titled “Better For You,” that she wrote for her That sentiment was music to the ears of Mayor Brian P. parents as a thank you for everything they had done for her Sullivan who remarked, “It is always exciting to see local and her musical career. Curbelo said she is hoping in the talent get to a level of national recognition. The City wishes near future to have “Better For You” professionally record- Madison all the luck in the world, and realizes she has ed along with some of her other original music. already made us all very proud. Good luck from your Westfield High School student Madison Curbelo has a “golden ticket” – “I received a lot of positive feedback from the judges,” hometown!” she will appear on this spring’s American Idol television show. 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The audience fills WSU’s Dever Auditorium for Wednesday’s talk “When Two Worlds Met: Native Americans of Western MA” given by research histo- rian Gail Usher.

Westfield 350 Talk: ‘When Two Worlds Met’ Wednesday night’s Westfield 350 talk saw an overflow crowd in WSU’s Dever Auditorium to hear research historian Gail White Usher’s talk “When Two Worlds Met” about the early first contact of Europeans with the First People of Massachusetts. An appetizer buffet based on native american foods was served by WSU staff.

Westfield 350 volunteers Tania Vancini, Candy Pennington, and Cindy Bronson arrive to assist the crowd.

Marilyn Sandidge, Beth Ann Rothermel, and Mike Young enjoy a chat before entering the auditorium. Attendees to Wednesday’s Westfield 350 talk sample a buffet of foods based on early native american food.

Harry Rock and Prof. Vanessa Diana greet the crowd at Wednesday’s talk.

WSU senior Mia Garcia serves up salmon appetizers to the crowd prior to Wednesday’s Westfield 350 lecture. Photos by Marc St.Onge THE WESTFIELD NEWS www.thewestfieldnews.com THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 - PAGE 9 SPORTS Dunn Homers Twice as Owls Sink Coast Guard, 6-2 NEW LONDON, Conn. - Colin Dunn was 3 for 4 with a pair of homers and three RBI's Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid (21) shoots as Boston leading Westfield State to a 6-2 Karly Mastello drove in the Owls' lone run against Sage. (WSU file photo) Celtics’ Terry Rozier, from right, Aron Baynes, Marcus win over Coast Guard in a non- Smart and Al Horford watch during the first half of an conference game to spoil the NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Bears home opener. Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Shane Bogli (2-0) pitched eight shutout innings scattering Sage Sweeps Softball seven hits while not walking a batter and striking out nine to pick up the win. Coast Guard's Dustin Reeder Doubleheader from Owls Embiid, (1-1) also went eight innings and Troy, NY— Sage's softball team seven hits in the contest. was touched for six earned runs hosted the Owls of Westfield State on six hits. He walked just one University in a non-conference double- and fanned eight in taking the header on Wednesday afternoon at Game #2 Sage 3, 76ers squeak loss. Robison Field. The Gators swept the Dunn hit a two-run homer to Owls, 5-0 and 3-1 to make the home Westfield 1 left in the top of the first giving debut for Gator head coach Erica Li a In the nightcap, WSU jumped out to a the Owls a 2-0 lead. success. With the wins, Sage is now 5-7 Jamie Butler's RBI double in 1-0 lead on an RBI single by senior overall, riding three-game win streak. past Celtics the fourth pushed the lead to 3-0 Karly Mastello (Russell, MA/Westfield). WSU drops to 3-9 on the year. Sage answered back with a pair of runs By AARON BRACY before Dunn led off the sixth Associated Press with a homer to left for a 4-0 in the bottom half of the inning as gradu- PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Boston’s recent dominance lead. Game #1 Sage 5, ate performer Lisa Kentris (Latham, NY/ The Owls would score two Shaker) doubled to center field with one of the Philadelphia 76ers has been frustrating for Joel insurance runs in the eighth on Westfield 0 out. Decker had an RBI single to left to Embiid. So when Marcus Smart angrily shoved the star an RBI single by Nick Martin In the first game, senior outfielder drive in Kentris for the Gators' first run. big man to the ground, Embiid had finally had enough. before Jake Gibb added an RBI Lindsey Decker (Ballston Lake, NY/ Senior infielder Kiersten Duncan Embiid had 37 points, 22 rebounds and a key block on groundout for a 6-0 lead. Shenendehowa) spotted the Gators to a (Millerton, NY/Taconic Hills) added a Kyrie Irving with 35 seconds remaining, and Jimmy Coast Guard would get a pair 2-0 lead with her two-run blast to left single to right field. Rookie Taylor Butler scored 15 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter to of runs in the ninth as they center for her second homer on the sea- Dicranian (Bennington, VT/Mt. Anthony lead the Philadelphia 76ers over the Boston Celtics 118- loaded the bases thanks to an son. Union) singled to drive in a run scoring 115 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory. error and back-to-back hit bat- The Gators added three more runs in Decker. On the next play, WSU's pitcher Tobias Harris added 21 points for the 76ers, who ters before Cody Fidler deliv- the bottom of the fourth as with one out, Emily Woodworth (Marlborough, MA/ avoided a season sweep by the Celtics. Philadelphia (47- ered a two-run pinch hit single 25) holds the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference play- to left for the only runs of the rookie Ashlee Billert(Bennington, VT/ Marlboro) was hit by a hard hit ball and Mount Anthony Union) singled to center left the game and was replaced by rook- off race, three games ahead of idle Indiana and four in game for the Bears. front of fifth-place Boston. Martin had finished with two field. Rookie catcher Sydney ie Brenna Welch (Halifax, MA/Halifax Benton(Gloversville, NY/Mayfield) Regional). Sage took a 2-1 lead through “He was very, very dominant tonight,” 76ers coach hits for Westfield State while Brett Brown said of Embiid. “He showed in many ways Jake Behne had two hits for the added a single to right and both runners the first inning and never lost the lead. advanced on a double steal as sophomore Kentris drove in the Gators' third run how much it means to him, and I respect his tenacity.” Bears. Both teams are now 5-4 A turning point came early in the second half when on the season. Ashley Madigan (Valley Falls, NY/ in the bottom of the second inning after Hoosic Valley) was batting. Madigan sophomore pitcher Katerina Lagace tempers flared. reached on an error and Billert scored. (Newington, CT/Newington) and Smart took objection to Embiid sticking his left elbow With two outs, rookie Alex Henniger Henniger had back to back singles. out as Smart ran past the Philadelphia center on defense. (Clifton Park, NY/Shenendehowa) added Lagace collected the complete game With Embiid’s back turned, Smart gave Embiid a two- two RBI single to spot the Gators to a 5-0 win with seven strikeouts. She worked handed shove that sent him sprawling toward the sideline. lead. seven innings with one unearned run off An enraged Embiid got up and went after Smart. Both In the circle for Sage, junior Alicia three hits with one walk. She stands at players were restrained, and no punches were thrown. Swavely (Rome, NY/Rome Free 1-3 on the year. After an officials’ review, Smart was ejected for a Academy) picked up the complete game Flagrant 2 foul. shutout as she fanned six batters and is ­— story courtesy Sage A motivated Embiid scored the next eight points to now 3-0 on the season. She allowed just sports info help Philadelphia trim a 69-58 halftime deficit. “Stuff like that gets me going, gets the crowd going,” Embiid said. “Obviously, I was frustrated because it was Colin Dunn a cheap shot. I didn’t see it coming.” The 76ers, who trailed by 15 in the first half, continued to chip away at the Boston lead. The game remained tight throughout the fourth quarter and was tied at 113 with a minute left before Ben Simmons converted a three-point Conn College Shades Owls, 12-11 play. He banked in a shot with his right hand and got fouled by Marcus Morris, hitting the free throw to make Connecticut College freshman Kelly Connecticut would come back to score game winner on her third goal of the game it 116-113 with 40.8 seconds to go. Wolin (Sudbury, Mass.) scored the game the next three goals of the game and take a with just 3:46 to play, sealing the game for Embiid then rejected a driving Irving on the Celtics’ winning goal with 3:46 seconds left to give 5-3 lead. the Camels (2-4). ensuing possession, and Butler sealed it with a long the Camels the tight 12-11 win over The Owls got one back at 1:01 on Sydney Lambert had three goals in the jumper from the wing with 4.7 ticks remaining. Westfield State Wednesday night. Barrett’s second goal of the game, and win, while Lucy Barrett finished with two “I thought I had him beat,” Irving said. “Clean block. It was a back-and-forth matchup between Jamie Navoni and Tonelli exchanged goals goals and two assists. Lambert now has 103 Great play.” the two teams, with eight ties and neither within the final minute to send the Camels career goals, having scored her 100th dur- Irving scored 36 points, but the 76ers finally broke team leading by more than two goals into the break with a 6-5 advantage. ing the Owls’ Florida swing, and is tied for their hex against Boston. throughout the game. Sophomore Hannah Lombard (Ipswich, seventh on Westfield State’s all-time list. Connecticut College got off to a quick Mass.) scored to extend Connecticut’s lead Connecticut College senior Jamie Navoni The host Celtics took the season opener 105-87, won a start, with senior Jamie Navoni (Natick, to 7-5 early in the second half, but Westfield had four goals to go along with an assist in nationally televised Christmas game 121-114 in overtime Mass.) netting a goal just 52 seconds into senior Sydney Lambert (Hanover, Mass.) the win. also in Boston and earned a 112-109 win in Philadelphia the game, but Owls’ senior Marissa netted back to back goals to even things up Westfield and Connecticut State were on Feb. 12. Embiid was fined $25,000 after the latest loss Nimeskern (Hanover, Mass.) matched that at seven with 24:51 remaining. virtually even in every statistical category in for criticizing officials. with a goal of her own less than two min- The two teams went on to exchange the this one, with the Camels having the slight Boston also eliminated the 76ers from the playoffs last utes later to even the score at 1-1. next eight goals of the game, and a goal by edge in shots (29-25) and shots on goal (23- season, and Brown acknowledged prior to Wednesday’s Navoni would pick up another goal short- Westfield senior Elizabeth Navoni 22). game that it was important for Philadelphia psychologi- ly after to put the Camels up 2-1 with 23:06 (Mansfield, Mass.) tied things back up at 11 Westfield State is now 2-4 on the season cally to defeat Boston. left in the first half. with 10:43 to play. while playing a rugged non-conference “It was good to get this win,” Embiid said. “It was a Westfield seniors Lucy Barrett The next seven minutes featured strong schedule, which gets no easier with their great step to what we’re trying to do here. We’ve been (Williamstown, Mass.) and Alexa Tonelli goalie play, with Westfield senior Maria next game on Wednesday, March 27th at losing a lot to them. I knew that I had to come out and be (Shrewsbury Mass.) responded with back to Woodall (Norfolk, Mass.) and Connecticut 6pm, when they will take on 12th-ranked extra physical and set the tone.” back goals within 30 seconds of each other, sophomore Nina Fazio (East Longmeadow, Amherst College. NOT SMART PLAY giving the Owls their first lead of the game Mass.) trading fantastic saves. — written by Nick Dolan, Sports The Celtics acknowledged that losing Smart was a big (3-2). Freshman Wolin would ultimately net the Information Intern blow. “He took responsibility,” Irving said. “He knows how much of a big piece he is. We need him out there.” The Celtics already were short-handed without Gordon Hayward (concussion) and Aron Baynes (left ankle). “I’m disappointed in Marcus,” Boston coach Brad Stevens said. “We need him to be in the game.” SMART PLAY Turnovers had been an Achilles’ heel for the 76ers in the three losses to the Celtics this season, averaging 16.3 miscues in those games. But Philadelphia turned it over just eight times on Wednesday night. TIP-INS Boston: Hayward missed his second straight game. ... Aron Baynes injured his left ankle with 5:07 left in the first half and didn’t return. ... The Celtics dropped to 17-18 on the road. ... Smart exited with three points. Philadelphia: JJ Redick had 17 points and Simmons scored 13. ... The 76ers improved to 29-9 at home. They have 10 games left in the regular season. UP NEXT Celtics: At the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night. 76ers: At the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. O livia Overdahl Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on PAGE 10 - THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS

2019 HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SPRING SCHEDULE

WESTFIELD SOUTHWICK WESTFIELD ST. MARY’S GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOL -TOLLAND HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL -GRANVILLE TECHNICAL ACADEMY

Fri., March 29 Tues., April 2 Tues., April 2 Tues., April 2 GIRLS TRACK & FIELD @ Mon., April 1 BASEBALL @ McCann Tech, Time BOYS LACROSSE @ McCann BOYS TRACK & FIELD vs. BASEBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Longmeadow High School, Stadium TBA Technical High School, 4 p.m. Christian Academy, 4 p.m. Field, 4 p.m. Ludlow, 4 p.m. GIRLS LACROSSE vs. Monson, Wed., April 3 Boardman Field, 4:30 p.m. Wed., April 3 Tues., April 2 No Sports Scheduled Mon., April 1 SOFTBALL vs. Lee, 4 p.m. No Sports Scheduled BOYS TRACK & FIELD vs. Ludlow BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Sabis, 6 Wed., April 3 @ Southwick High School, 4 p.m. Thurs., April 4 GIRLS LACROSSE @ Lee Thurs., April 4 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Middle/High School, 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL vs. Lee, JV Field, No Sports Scheduled Tues., April 2 4 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Agawam Fri., April 5 Thurs., April 4 Fri., April 5 JV BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. BASEBALL @ Smith Vocational, High School, 5 p.m. Sabis, 4 p.m. BOYS LACROSSE @ Lee BASEBALL @ Lee, Maple Street BOYS LACROSSE vs. Agawam, Arcanum Field, 4 p.m. Middle/High School, 4 p.m. Complex, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. Wed., April 3 BOYS TENNIS @ Sci-Tech, Blunt JV BASEBALL @ Lee Middle/High GIRLS TRACK & FIELD @ Chicopee Mon., April 8 Park, 4 p.m. School, 4 p.m. BOYS TRACK & FIELD @ No Sports Scheduled Comprehensive High School, 4 p.m. Putnam, Berte Field (Central HS), BOYS TENNIS vs. Sabis, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. Fri., April 5 Mon., April 8 Tues., April 9 BASEBALL @ Sci-Tech, Marshall JV BOYS LACROSSE vs. Agawam, No Sports Scheduled BOYS LACROSSE @ Central 4 p.m. Thurs., April 4 High School, Berte Field, 6:30 p.m. Roy Field (Diamond #1), 4 p.m. JV BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Agawam BASEBALL @ Central High Wed., April 10 BOYS TENNIS vs. Mohawk, High School, 4 p.m. School, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Renaissance School, Municipal Tennis Courts, 4 p.m. Tues., April 9 SOFTBALL vs. Northampton, Marshall Roy Field (Diamond #2), 4 SOFTBALL vs. Pathfinder, 4 p.m. Wed., April 3 4 p.m. p.m. Mon., April 8 JV SOFTBALL vs. Pathfinder, BASEBALL vs. Pittsfield, Bullens GIRLS TRACK & FIELD vs. BASEBALL vs. Lee, Westfield Littleville Elementary School, 4 p.m. Field, 4 p.m. Frontier, 4 p.m. Thurs., April 11 Intermediate School, 4 p.m. GIRLS LACROSSE vs. Northampton, JV BASEBALL @ Central, Blunt No Sports Scheduled GIRLS LACROSSE @ Pope Wed., April 10 4 p.m. Park (Diamond #2), 4 p.m. Francis High Preparatory High SOFTBALL @ Hopkins Academy, GIRLS TENNIS vs. Longmeadow, 4 JV SOFTBALL vs. Northampton, Fri., April 12 School, 5 p.m. 4 p.m. p.m. JV Field, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Gateway, Whitney BOYS TENNIS vs. Greenfield, JV SOFTBALL @ Hopkins JV BASEBALL vs. Pittsfield, 4 p.m. JV BOYS VOLLEYBALL Park, 4 p.m. Municipal Tennis Courts, 4 p.m. Academy, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS LACROSSE vs. vs. Granby, 4 p.m. Northampton, 5:30 p.m. Mon., April 15 Tues., April 9 Thurs., April 11 Fri., April 5 No Sports Scheduled BASEBALL @ Southwick No Sports Scheduled Thurs., April 4 BOYS VOLLEYBALL Regional High School, 4 p.m. vs. Holyoke, 5:45 p.m. Tues., April 16 JV SOFTBALL vs. Hampden Fri., April 12 SOFTBALL @ East Longmeadow, BASEBALL vs. McCann Tech, Birchland Park Middle School, 4 p.m. JV BOYS VOLLEYBALL BASEBALL vs. Putnam, Bullens Charter School of Science, Whitney vs. Holyoke, 4:30 p.m. Field, 4 p.m. Park, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. BOYS LACROSSE vs. East SOFTBALL @ Westfield Technical Longmeadow, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Smith Vocational, 4 Mon., April 8 p.m. Wed., April 10 Academy, Whitney Park, 4 p.m. BOYS TENNIS @ Holyoke, Crosier JV BASEBALL vs. Putnam, Jachym JV BASEBALL vs. McCann Tech, Field and Tennis Courts, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Chicopee, Szot BOYS LACROSSE vs. Granby, Park, 4 p.m. Field, 4 p.m. Boardman Field, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. JV BOYS LACROSSE vs. East JV SOFTBALL @ St. Mary High Longmeadow, 4 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ GIRLS LACROSSE vs. Pittsfield, Belchertown High School, 6 p.m. Wed., April 17 Boardman Field, 5:30 p.m. School, Time TBD, 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL @ East No Sports Scheduled Longmeadow, Birchland Park Middle JV SOFTBALL @ Chicopee, BOYS TENNIS @ Holyoke, Szot Park, 4 p.m. Mon., April 15 School, 4 p.m. Thurs., April 18 Crosier Field and Tennis Courts, No Sports Scheduled JV BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ 4 p.m. Belchertown High School, 5 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Belchertown, Bullens Fri., April 5 Field, 4 p.m. Tues., April 16 SOFTBALL vs. Minnechaug, 4 p.m. Thurs., April 11 Tues., April 9 SOFTBALL @ Sci-Tech, Blunt Park BASEBALL @ Smith Vocational, BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. (Diamond #5), 4 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Palmer, Westfield Arcanum Field, 4 p.m. BASEBALL vs. St. Mary, 4 p.m. Intermediate School, 4 p.m. Minnechaug, 6:30 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Monson, Quarry JV BASEBALL vs. Belchertown, SOFTBALL @ Commerce, Marshall GIRLS TENNIS vs. South Hadley, Jachym Field, 4 p.m. GIRLS LACROSSE @ Roy Field (Diamond #4), 4 p.m. Hill Elementary School, 4 p.m. Belchertown High School (Lower 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL @ Monson, JV BASEBALL @ Smith Vocational JV SOFTBALL vs. Minnechaug, Fri., April 19 Field), 4 p.m. High School, 4 p.m. Quarry Hill Elementary School, BASEBALL @ Franklin Tech High 4 p.m. 4 p.m. JV BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. School, 4 p.m. Fri., April 12 Wed., April 17 Minnechaug, 5 p.m. JV BASEBALL vs. Franklin Tech JV SOFTBALL vs. Gateway, SOFTBALL @ Granby Jr./Sr. High Wed., April 10 High School, Jachym Field, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. GIRLS TRACK & FIELD @ School, 4 p.m. Sun., April 7 JV SOFTBALL @ Granby Jr./Sr. Mahar Regional High School, Mon., April 22 BASEBALL @ Billerica Memorial 4 p.m. Mon., April 15 High School, 4 p.m. High School, 1 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Duggan Academy, BASEBALL @ Mount Everett Bullens Field, 7 p.m. Regional High School, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL @ Billerica Memorial Thurs., April 11 Thurs., April 18 SOFTBALL @ Duggan Academy, GIRLS LACROSSE vs. Chicopee, No Sports Scheduled High School, 1 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Granby, 4 p.m. Hubbard Park (Diamond #2), 4 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Boardman Field, 5:30 p.m. Fri., April 19 Mon., April 8 Longmeadow, 6 p.m. Tues., April 23 SOFTBALL vs. Pittsfield, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL vs. Granby, Tues., April 16 BASEBALL @ Putnam, Blunt Park SOFTBALL vs. Franklin Tech, BOYS TENNIS vs. Turners Falls, (Diamond #1), 4 p.m. BOYS TRACK & FIELD @ Chicopee JV Field, 4 p.m. Whitney Park, 4 p.m. Comprehensive High School, 4 p.m. Municipal Tennis Courts, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Franklin Tech, 4 p.m. BOYS TENNIS vs. Belchertown, 4 Fri., April 12 Wed., April 24 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Palmer, 4 p.m. BASEBALL @ Sci-Tech, Marshall Wed., April 17 JV BASEBALL @ Putnam, Blunt GIRLS TENNIS @ Agawam High BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Roy Field (Diamond #1), 4 p.m. BASEBALL @ Monson High Park (Diamond #2), 4 p.m. School, 4 p.m. Commerce, 4 p.m. School, 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL vs. Amherst-Pelham, JV SOFTBALL vs. Pittsfield, 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL vs. Palmer, Thurs., April 25 JV BASEBALL @ Monson, 4 p.m. JV Field, 4 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Veterans Field, 4 p.m. Tues., April 9 JV SOFTBALL @ Lenox Mon., April 22 BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Ludlow, Mon., April 15 Fri., April 26 Memorial High School, 4 p.m. No Sports Scheduled 6:15 p.m. BASEBALL @ Greenfield, BASEBALL vs. Pioneer Valley BOYS LACROSSE vs. Pope Francis, Veterans’ Memorial Field, 1 p.m. Christian Academy, Bullens Field, 4 Thurs., April 18 Tues., April 23 4 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Ware p.m. BOYS LACROSSE @ Auburn BASEBALL vs. Pathfinder, 4 p.m. High School, 6 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Commerce, Whitney High School, 11 a.m. SOFTBALL vs. Smith Vocational, 4 GIRLS LACROSSE @ East p.m. Longmeadow High School, 7 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS TRACK & FIELD Park, 4 p.m. BOYS TENNIS vs. Mohawk, vs. Sabis, noon Municipal Tennis Courts, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL vs. Pathfinder, 4 GIRLS TRACK & FIELD @ Central p.m. High School, Berte Field, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL @ Greenfield, Tues., April 30 Beacon Field, 1 p.m. BASEBALL @ Gateway Regional Fri., April 19 JV SOFTBALL vs. Smith Vocational, JV GIRLS LACROSSE @ East 4 p.m. Longmeadow High School, 5:30 p.m. JV BOYS VOLLEYBALL @ Ware High School, 4 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Ware, Westfield High School, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL @ Pathfinder Regional- Intermediate School, 4 p.m. JV BOYS VOLLEYBALL vs. Ludlow, Wed., April 24 5 p.m. Vocational-Technical High School, 4 BOYS LACROSSE vs. McCann Tues., April 16 p.m. Tech, Boardman Field, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Southwick, 4 p.m. No Sports Scheduled JV BASEBALL @ Gateway JV SOFTBALL vs. Southwick, Regional High School, 4 p.m. Littleville Elementary School, 4 p.m.

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

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

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Islanders 73 42 24 7 91 206 178 Boston 43 29 .597 10 6-4 L-2 26-11 17-18 29-14 Pittsburgh 74 39 24 11 89 251 223 Detroit 36 34 .514 16 7-3 L-1 23-13 13-21 25-22 Carolina 72 40 25 7 87 215 198 Brooklyn 37 36 .507 16½ 5-5 W-1 21-16 16-20 25-20 Columbus 73 40 29 4 84 222 214 Miami 35 36 .493 17½ 8-2 W-3 17-20 18-16 20-23 Montreal 73 38 28 7 83 215 213 Orlando 34 38 .472 19 6-4 W-3 21-16 13-22 23-20 Philadelphia 73 35 30 8 78 223 244 Charlotte 31 39 .443 21 3-7 L-2 21-15 10-24 24-22 Florida 73 32 29 12 76 236 246 Washington 30 42 .417 23 5-5 L-2 22-14 8-28 19-29 Buffalo 73 31 33 9 71 202 237 Atlanta 24 48 .333 29 3-7 L-3 13-22 11-26 13-33 N.Y. Rangers 73 28 32 13 69 204 244 Chicago 21 52 .288 32½ 3-7 W-2 9-27 12-25 15-30 New Jersey 74 27 38 9 63 205 253 Cleveland 19 53 .264 34 4-6 W-2 13-24 6-29 15-34 Detroit 73 26 37 10 62 198 249 New York 14 58 .194 39 1-9 L-2 7-27 7-31 8-37 Ottawa 73 25 42 6 56 217 270 WESTERN CONFERENCE WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-Golden State 48 22 .686 — 5-5 W-1 24-10 24-12 30-14 x-Calgary 73 45 21 7 97 260 208 x-Denver 47 22 .681 ½ 6-4 W-4 30-6 17-16 30-14 x-San Jose 73 43 22 8 94 261 229 Houston 45 27 .625 4 8-2 L-1 26-10 19-17 25-19 Winnipeg 73 44 25 4 92 249 213 Portland 43 27 .614 5 6-4 W-1 26-9 17-18 23-22 Nashville 74 42 27 5 89 222 195 Utah 42 29 .592 6½ 7-3 W-5 23-12 19-17 25-20 Vegas 73 41 27 5 87 227 203 Oklahoma City 42 29 .592 6½ 4-6 L-3 23-11 19-18 25-21 St. Louis 73 38 27 8 84 214 200 San Antonio 42 30 .583 7 9-1 L-1 29-8 13-22 29-19 Dallas 73 38 29 6 82 185 180 L.A. Clippers 42 30 .583 7 8-2 W-3 23-13 19-17 25-21 Arizona 73 36 31 6 78 196 204 Sacramento 34 36 .486 14 3-7 L-1 21-15 13-21 17-24 Minnesota 74 34 31 9 77 200 217 Minnesota 32 39 .451 16½ 3-7 L-4 23-11 9-28 19-26 Colorado 73 32 29 12 76 232 224 L.A. Lakers 31 40 .437 17½ 1-9 L-4 18-16 13-24 21-23 Chicago 72 32 30 10 74 243 263 New Orleans 31 43 .419 19 3-7 L-1 18-17 13-26 21-25 Vancouver 74 32 32 10 74 206 229 Edmonton 73 32 34 7 71 206 244 Memphis 29 42 .408 19½ 6-4 W-1 19-17 10-25 20-23 Anaheim 75 30 36 9 69 173 230 Dallas 28 42 .400 20 2-8 L-1 22-14 6-28 14-28 Los Angeles 72 25 39 8 58 170 230 Phoenix 17 55 .236 32 5-5 L-1 10-25 7-30 10-35 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime N.Y. Islanders at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday’s Games Dallas at Sacramento, 10 p.m. loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards Detroit at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Philadelphia 118, Charlotte 114 Detroit at Phoenix, 10 p.m. per conference advance to playoffs. Pittsburgh at Nashville, 8 p.m. x-clinched playoff spot Colorado at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Houston 121, Atlanta 105 Indiana at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. z-clinched conference Philadelphia at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Golden State 117, Minnesota 107 Friday’s Games x-clinched playoff spot Columbus at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Milwaukee 115, L.A. Lakers 101 Memphis at Orlando, 7 p.m. z-clinched conference Ottawa at Calgary, 9 p.m. Brooklyn 123, Sacramento 121 Denver at New York, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday’s Games Winnipeg at Vegas, 10 p.m. L.A. Clippers 115, Indiana 109 L.A. Clippers at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Carolina 3, Pittsburgh 2, SO San Jose at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Montreal 3, Philadelphia 1 Friday’s Games Wednesday’s Games Oklahoma City at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Detroit 3, N.Y. Rangers 2 Minnesota at Washington, 7 p.m. Cleveland 107, Milwaukee 102 San Antonio at Houston, 8 p.m. Boston 5, N.Y. 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CBS — NCAA Tournament: Wofford (29-4) vs. Seton Hall COLLEGE BASEBALL (20-13), first round 7 p.m. 9:50 p.m. By ANNIE LANE SEC — Florida at Vanderbilt TBS — NCAA Tournament: Purdue (23-9) vs. Old Domin- COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) ion (26-8), first round 12:15 9:57 p.m. CBS — NCAA Tournament: Louisville (20-13) vs. Minne- TRU — NCAA Tournament: Syracuse (20-13) vs. Baylor sota (21-13), first round (19-13), first round Could Gift Be 12:40 p.m. COLLEGE LACROSEE (WOMEN’S) TRU — NCAA Tournament: LSU (26-6) vs. Yale (22-7), first 5 p.m. round ESPNU — Maryland at Penn St. 1:30 p.m. 7 p.m. TNT — NCAA Tournament: Auburn (26-9) vs. New Mexico BTN — Michigan at Ohio St. a Subtle Hint? St. (30-4), first round COLLEGE WRESTLING 2 p.m. noon Dear Annie: I read your response to “Loving Mother,” TBS — NCAA Tournament: Florida St. (27-7) vs. Vermont ESPNU — NCAA Championships: first round whose children bought her gift cards to clothing stores rather (27-6), first round 7 p.m. than generic, credit card-type gift cards. Though I agree that 2:45 p.m. ESPN — NCAA Championships: second round honesty is the best policy, perhaps her children were actually CBS — NCAA Tournament: Michigan St. (28-6) vs. Bradley FIGURE SKATING trying to give her a subtle hint that she needs new clothing. (20-14), first round 1 p.m. My mother started to lose weight as she got older but insisted 3:10 p.m. NBCSN — World Championships: pairs free skate, Japan that her clothing was still adequate, even though it was hang- TRU — NCAA Tournament: Maryland (22-10) vs. Belmont (taped) ing off of her. Not to mention the fact that after many years, (27-5), first round 3 p.m. 4 p.m. NBCSN — World Championships: men’s short program, clothing simply wears out. Perhaps her children were just try- TNT — NCAA Tournament: Kansas (25-9) vs. Northeastern Japan (taped) ing to be kind and not point out that her attire is old or worn. (23-10), first round GOLF After reading so many other letters you receive from parents 4:30 p.m. 2 p.m. who are ignored, I hope “Loving Mother” takes the opportu- TBS — NCAA Tournament: Marquette (24-9) vs. Murray St. GOLF — PGA Tour Golf: Valspar Championship, first nity to open a real conversation with her children. -- Loving (27-4), first round round, Palm Harbor, Fla. Daughter 6:50 p.m. 6 p.m. Dear Loving Daughter: Thank you for sharing your story TNT — NCAA Tournament: Nevada (29-4) vs. Florida (19- GOLF — LPGA Tour Golf: Bank of Hope Founders Cup, with us and promoting open and honest conversations with 15), first round first round, Phoenix, Ariz. 7 p.m. 3:30 a.m. (Friday) family members. ESPNU — NIT Tournament: Teams TBD., second sound GOLF — European Tour Golf: Maybank Championship, Dear Annie: In response to “Dad of a Dieting Doggo,” I’d 7:10 p.m. second round, Malaysia like to share some thoughts about an overweight dog’s begin- CBS — NCAA Tournament: Kentucky (27-6) vs. Abilene 3:30 p.m. ning an exercise program. Christian (27-6), first round ESPN2 — UEFA Euro 2020: Belgium vs. Russia, Group 1 Just like an out-of-shape human, a dog needs to build up 7:20 p.m. match, qualifying endurance for any type of exercise. The dog may wear out TBS — NCAA Tournament: Villanova (25-9) vs. Saint 8 p.m. quickly and need a rest. The owner may want to consider Mary’s (22-11), first round ESPN2 — International Friendly: U.S. vs. Ecuador, Or- doing shorter walks more often, increasing the distance and/or TRU — NCAA Tournament: Gonzaga (30-3) vs. Fairleigh lando, Fla. Dickinson (21-13), first round time gradually. In a dog’s world, slow is fast. Building up a dog’s heart and muscles takes time, just as it does with humans. The owner might also talk to the vet to make sure the dog is on the best food. There are some prescription diets that can help dogs lose weight more aggressively. Additionally, cutting down on the food given per meal and adding low-sodium On The Tube green beans or other healthful vegetables for a dog can help dogs sense fullness with a lot fewer calories. Finally, the serv- ing size on the dog food’s label is a recommendation, not a requirement. A dog may not need as much food as the bag ‘Us,’ Peele holds a mirror to America recommends. The owner needs to learn more about the dog as they are together and play around with portion size to figure By JAKE COYLE father Gabe (Winston Duke) and their infinite-loop system of horror. Some out what would be best long term when the dog gets to an Associated Press two kids, Zora (Shahadi Wright Joseph) questions get answered but others ideal weight. Jordan Peele has tightened his grip in and Jason (Evan Alex). But it’s Adelaide don’t. The doubles arrive with only It can be done, but the owner needs to expect gradual “Us,” a less satirical and more slaugh- who most immediately recognizes the slightly more reasoning than the crows weight loss, as that is way healthier than having a dog drop terhouse horror parable than the writer- danger. The Santa Cruz boardwalk is did in Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds.” weight quickly. director’s astonishing debut, “Get Out,” where she, as a young child, wandered Nightmares don’t always need clarifi- Love reading your advice! -- An Experienced Dog Lover that despite its deficiencies will leave into a carnival tent’s hall of mirrors to cation. Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Dad of a Dieting all who enter its shadowy world con- find herself face-to-face with her exact But I do think “Us” would work bet- Doggo” and would like to share my experience. I thought my vinced of Peelea’s growing command double. ter if it gathered its suspense more rescue dog was lazy because she lagged behind on walks and as a singular conjurer of American That’s the film’s opening prologue steadily and more closely tethered its had no energy. A friend suggested thyroid testing. It turns out nightmares. before shifting to present day, and the ideas to its characters. If the doppel- that my dog had such an underactive thyroid that it barely It’s a movie moment to savor. When scene, classically spooky, is perfectly gangers are stand-ins for an otherness registered on the test. After a few days on the thyroid medica- was the last time a filmmaker’s sopho- realized by Peele. From the start, we that we fear in others but deny in our- tion, she had plenty of energy and was enjoying her walks. more release was greeted with such feel Peele’s increasing confidence as a selves, I’m not sure zombie-like mani- The dad of the overweight dog might consider having his pup anticipation? It’s as if Peele struck such filmmaker and, as Michael Abel’s acs were the most interesting way to go, tested. -- Concerned Dog Lover a deep and rich vein in “Get Out” that rhythmic, chanting score plays over the or the most humanizing. And Peele’s Dear Dog Lovers: Thank you both for these great letters no one can wait to see what else he’ll opening credits, we settle in for what script, delving so relentlessly into ter- regarding the sweet overweight dog. uncover. Peele has found a new pas- we know, as soon as the Wilsons make ror, doesn’t leave either side of the mir- “Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie” is sageway into American psychology, their vacation plans, will be Adelaide’s ror room for much reflection. “It’s all out now! Annie Lane’s debut book -- featuring favorite col- and we’re all waiting outside the mine frightful reunion with her childhood just craziness,” someone says. umns on love, friendship, family and etiquette -- is available for him to call out from the dark with mirror-image tormentor. Yet there’s an undeniable power of as a paperback and e-book. Visit http://www.creatorspublish- his latest revelation. It comes fast, like an assault. Soon “Us” as a deeper, more primal vision of ing.com for more information. Send your questions for Annie And in “Us,” Peele has produced a after unpacking their bags and after a a two-tiered truth in American society Lane to [email protected]. terrifying artifact: a sinister ballet of day at the beach with some friends that’s as unshakable as one’s shadow. doppelgangers and inversions that (Elisabeth Moss and Tim Heidecker), Peele, working with cinematographer makes flesh the unseen underbelly lurk- the red-dressed doubles appear. Their Mike Gioulakis (“It Follows,” ″Glass”), ing beneath every sunny American arrival is harrowing and violent and creates fever-dream images with pas- dream and behind every contented “Us” quickly takes the shape, a little sionate precision. HINTS FROM HELOISE nuclear family. It’s a scissor-sharp disappointingly, of a home invasion And then there’s Lupita. While each rebuke to anyone who’s ever held hands movie. A student of both genre and member of the family excels, Nyong’o AVOCADO GROWING and sang “Kumbaya.” satire, Peele’s genius lies in his ability delivers arguably her fiercest, most Dear Heloise: I love avocados so much, I “Us” begins on images of one such to sustain both. But in “Us,” he some- extraordinary performance as both decided to grow my own avocado tree and moment of supposed unity: Hands times struggles to break free of genre Adelaide and her monstrous doppel- harvest the fruit in my backyard. I got my Across America, that wholesome ’80s tropes. ganger. The wild difference between tree started indoors, but once it reached 6 experiment in linking arms across the The Wilsons’ doppelgangers are a the two will get the most attention, but to 8 inches, I was told to trim it back to country. It’s seen on an old TV screen kind of sadistic, scissor-wielding echo I was most impressed by the great sub- about 3 inches. If I hadn’t, it would have with VHS tapes of “Goonies” and of each family member. As “Us” bleeds tlety of her Adelaide, a quiet, uneasy developed into a skinny, weak plant. My “C.H.U.D.” leaning against it. Later, into one ghastly scrape after another, woman with a dark secret. tree has been planted in the backyard and when the Wilson family takes a vaca- we gradually grasp that they’re part of “Us” doesn’t match “Get Out” but is now 10 feet tall and very robust. -- Lucy tion near Santa Cruz, California, they a larger uprising of an underclass who Peele will surely have more sunken Y., Long Beach, Calif. look out of their window at night and are each horribly tethered to a surface- places to investigate. And for that we ALLERGY TO MSG? see the ominous silhouettes of a hand- world human. Adelaide’s double should be thrilled. Dear Heloise: Can someone be allergic to MSG? I think I holding family just like themselves explains simply: “We’re Americans.” “Us” is rated R by the Motion Picture am, but my husband says it’s impossible. -- June S., Brookside, outside on the driveway. “Get Out” proved Peele a master of Association of America for violence, Del. Their appearance is eerie to all: the metaphor but “Us” works less on a terror and language. Running time: 104 June, MSG, also known as monosodium glutamate, is a fla- mother Adelaide (Lupita Nyong’o), the purely symbolic level than on its own minutes. Three stars out of four. vor enhancer that is used in a number of Chinese dishes, soups and processed meats. The Food and Drug Administration has deemed it safe to use, but a small percentage of people might This image have a mild negative reaction to MSG. Symptoms may include released by headache, sweating, rapid heartbeat, tingling or numbness of Universal the face or neck, chest pain and nausea. Pictures shows Although researchers haven’t found out for sure that MSG Madison Curry causes these symptoms, it is best to avoid it if you have experi- in a scene from enced any adverse reactions. -- Heloise “Us,” written, produced and directed by Jordan Peele. (Universal Pictures via AP) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 - PAGE 13

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, March 21, 2019: This year offers much more caring, finan- cial security and well-being than you have experienced in quite a while. If single, you might have a large group of admirers. You seem to be ready to fall in love. You’ll know when you meet the right person. If you’re attached, you and your partner be- DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker come even more sensitive to each other. Your caring and joint finances flourish. LIBRA gravitates toward you. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Someone attempts to appeal to your gentler side. Don’t say anything; just let this person reveal what’s on his or her mind. Depending on your needs, you could be touched or want to run. Tonight: Accept a fun invitation. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) SCARY GARY Mark Buford HHH You have a lot to accomplish; you’ll follow through and complete what you must. A loved one might need to hear from you, especially if you’re away from them for any sustained period. This per- son often gets involved with your financ- es. Tonight: Go along with a suggestion. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHHYou could be upset at how a sit- uation unfolds. Recognize how little con- trol you have. Allow yourself to flow and express your feelings. Creativity surges to Crosswords an unprecedented level. Allow your inner flirt out. Tonight: Get into weekend mode. Mick and Mason Mastroianni CANCER (June 21-July 22) DOGS of C-KENNEL HHH You might feel as though you’re performing a juggling act between your personal obligations and your profession- al demands. When dealing with others, allow your caring to come out. You have the energy to handle what comes down your path. Tonight: Off doing errands. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHHH You have the space and audi- ence to finally clear the air of an issue that has been lurking around you for a while. Express your gentle side; be less judg- mental. As a result, others will feel more comfortable opening up a conversation. Mastroianni and Hart Tonight: Hang out. B.C. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Be aware of how much you’re spending, as well as what for and why. In order to land where you want, you might need to pull back. A discussion about money could be uncomfortable but nec- essary. Tonight: Make plans for the week- end. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH Others admire how you express yourself and they let you know. Be aware: To you, what seems like a brutal comment is just another person’s less-than-diplo- matic style. Your smile warms others. To- night: Let it all hang out. ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH Like it or not, much is going on be- hind the scenes. You might feel as though you cannot pursue an interest any further, at least for now. A loved one might be try- ing to let you know how much he or she cares. Your defenses could be so high that you don’t receive the message. Tonight: Make it early. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHH Right now, goodwill goes far. You smile; others respond. A meeting or gathering could be pivotal to your day as well as your near-future plans. You might have too much energy for your own good. ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett Take a brisk walk to chill. Tonight: Doing your thing. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH Pressure builds around the work- place or in your dealings with an author- ity figure about whom you care a lot. You see life from a different perspective, which could be the source of a problem. Don’t allow another person to crowd your space. Tonight: Tune into another person’s request. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH You’re able to detach a lot more Cryptoquip easily than many people can. As a result, you could be forced to take a stand or act as an intermediary between two factions. ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe Stay cool, calm and collected. Tonight: Go with an idea that leads you to a new ad- venture. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHHH Today, one-on-one relating will be your strongest way of approaching others. Try to avoid groups and meetings with many people. A discussion is needed with a key loved one or friend. Tonight: A boss or co-worker pressures you to join in. Do it. BORN TODAY Actress/personality Rosie O’Donnell (1962), painter Hans Hofmann (1880), scientist Walter Gilbert (1932) PAGE 14 - THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS

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Dodgers vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. Baltimore (ss) vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Richard l. hansen the Parks and Recreation De- pair of public works infra- partments 2019 spring/sum- structure; inspects the equip- Cleveland vs. Texas (ss) at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Texas at Memphis (AAA), 2:05 p.m. mer positions. Posted March date of death: ment for proper operating Kansas City vs. Cincinnati (ss) at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. Kansas City vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. 11, 2019 and will close April condition; carries out prevent- 01/26/2019 5, 2019 with selections made L.A. Angels vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Cleveland vs. Chicago White Sox at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m. by early April. ive maintenance procedures Tampa Bay (ss) vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 6:05 p.m. Colorado vs. Cincinnati at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m. To all persons interested in the Work is generally performed St. Louis (ss) vs. Washington at West Palm Beach, Fla., 6:35 p.m. Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. above captioned estate, by Peti- (Subject to funding) These tion of Petitioner positions are seasonal with out of doors. In winter, out of Cincinnati (ss) vs. Seattle (ss) at Peoria, Ariz., 9:40 p.m. Tampa Bay vs. Atlanta at North Port, Fla., 4:05 p.m. mary B. hansen of Russell, mA no benefits. doors work is most fre- San Francisco at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. a Will has been admitted to in- quently performed inside cab Adult softball supervisors of a truck engaged in plow- Friday, March 22 Milwaukee vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. formal probate. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Supervising ing of snow and sanding of Pittsburgh vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels, 9:07 p.m. mary B. hansen of Russell, mA men and women’s adult soft- streets, parking lots, etc. In St. Louis vs. N.Y. Mets (ss) at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m. has been informally appointed ball league. Evenings or summer less time is devoted Arizona vs. L.A. Dodgers at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. Monday, March 25 as the Personal Representative weekends April – June, Flex- to driving work. Work is gen- of the estate to serve without ible schedule. Previous ex- erally performed during day- Cincinnati vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. Rochester (AAA) vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. perience preferred. surety on the bond. light hours but winter season Texas vs. Chicago Cubs (ss) at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Tigers Futures vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Baseball supervisors is often performed at night as San Francisco (ss) vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Tampa Bay vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m. The estate is being admin- Applicants must be 18 years weather conditions and pub- Chicago White Sox vs. L.A. Angels (ss) at Tempe, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 1:05 p.m. istered under informal proced- of age or older. Supervising lic safety needs dictate. ure by the Personal Represent- children in the t-ball program. N.Y. Mets (ss) vs. Houston at West Palm Beach, Fla., 6:05 p.m. Colorado at Albuquerque (AAA), 3:05 p.m. ative under the Massachusetts Experience working with chil- No less than one year prior Detroit vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 6:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Washington, 5:05 p.m. Uniform Probate Code without dren and thorough know- experience of driving experi- ledge of T-ball preferred. Boston vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 6:05 p.m. Kansas City at Omaha (AAA), 7:05 p.m. supervision by the Court. Invent- April – June. Flexible sched- ence. ory and accounts are not re- Baltimore vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 6:07 p.m. St. Louis at Memphis (AAA), 7:05 p.m. ule. Previous experience pre- quired to be filed with the Court, ferred. Must possess valid CDL Li- Philadelphia vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 6:35 p.m. Milwaukee vs. Toronto at Montreal, 7:05 p.m. but interested parties are en- cense, Class A or Class B Washington vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 7:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Atlanta, 7:20 p.m. titled to notice regarding the ad- Applications are available on- with endorsements required line or at City Hall, Personnel Chicago Cubs (ss) vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 9:05 p.m. Cleveland at Texas, 8:05 p.m. ministration from the Personal by this equipment in this Representative and can petition Department, 59 Court Street, class including hazardous L.A. Angels (ss) vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 9:40 p.m. Pittsburgh at Houston, 8:10 p.m. Room109. Westfield, MA the Court in any matter relating 01085 Hours are from material and tanker (X), as San Diego vs. Colorado (ss) at Scottsdale, Ariz., 9:40 p.m. Boston vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 9:05 p.m. to the estate, including distribu- Monday-Friday from 8:00 well as a hoisting license as Colorado (ss) vs. San Francisco (ss) at Scottsdale, Ariz., 10:05 Chicago White Sox at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. tion of assets and expenses of a.m. - 4:00 p.m. required by DOT regulations. administration. Interested parties OSHA-10 preferred. p.m. Oakland at San Francisco, 9:45 p.m. are entitled to petition the Court All applicants must submit to L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels, 10:07 p.m. to institute formal proceedings the CORI/SORI (A criminal back-round check) and com- Full-time 40 hour/week posi- Saturday, March 23 San Diego at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. and to obtain orders terminating tion pays $18.11-$22.95/hour or restricting the powers of Per- plete the Conflict of Interest Pittsburgh (ss) vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Law forms. with excellent benefits. Ap- sonal Representatives appoin- plications available at: St. Louis vs. Washington at West Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 ted under informal procedure. A The City of Westfield is an Toronto vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Detroit at Tampa Bay, 12:35 p.m. copy of the Petition and Will, if Equal Opportunity, Affirmat- www.easthamptonma.org any, can be obtained from the ive Action Employer (M/F/H) Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh (ss) at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Colorado vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Petitioner. N.Y. 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