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JOHN STEINBECK Low of 55. www.thewestfieldnews.com VOL.City 86 NO. 151 seeks $13 millionTUESDAY, bond JUNE 27, 2017 for water filtration 75 cents By Amy Porter Sullivan told the Chamber of Commerce Wells seven and eight, but it wasn’t enough, Correspondent members gathered Monday at Mercy Adult according to the Mayor. WESTFIELD – Mayor Brian P. Sullivan Day Care that some of the work that will be Sullivan also said that Westfield is seek- is seeking a $13 million bond for Westfield’s done is the direct result of contaminated ing damages from three manufacturers of wells. At the Mayor’s coffee hour this week, wells, and some is to better manage and aqueous film forming foam, known as fire- Sullivan said the bond is for a carbon filtra- protect Westfield’s water. “The ground- fighting foam, which was used to extinguish tion system on wells one and two, and for breaking will be done very quickly on wells jet fuel fires, which have been identified by the GAC water filtration facility to treat seven and eight,” the Mayor said. the U.S. EPA as a health hazard. The three water from wells seven and eight where “We will have three filtration plants filter- manufacturers are 3M Company, perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) caused ing water coming out of the wells,” Sullivan Chemguard, Inc. and Tyco Fire Products the two wells to be offline. said. He also said that no water that was L.P. Funds from the bond will also replace the affected is being pumped into houses. “As The bond, which was on the March 1 City water tank on East Mountain Road, and to soon as that happened, wells were taken Council agenda under Communications cross connect with the City of Springfield, offline,” he said. from the Mayor, was referred to the Finance which gets its water from Granville Last year, the City Council passed a $5 Mayor’s Coffee Hour was held at Mercy Adult Reservoir, on an emergency basis. million bond for the work to be done on See Bond, Page 3 Day Center on Monday. ‘Retire Roots owner questions the Fire!’ traffic report on proposed school Cooking By Amy Porter Correspondent WESTFIELD – The Planning Fire and The Southwick High School Class of 1964 Reunion Board met on Tuesday to continue the Committee donated money to the library on Tuesday morn- public hearing on a site plan for a ing. (Photo courtesy of Greg Fitzpatrick) proposed school on Root Road. The meeting was the first with newly Burn Safety elected chair William Carellas presid- Southwick class of ’64 ing. Before the public hearing opened, Carellas informed applicant Frank Tips gives back to alma mater DeMarinis of Roots Athletic Center Frank DeMarinis addresses the By Greg Fitzpatrick that he may want to consider continu- Planning Board on Tuesday. By Tina Gorman Correspondent ing the hearing, because several Executive Director Westfield SOUTHWICK – On Tuesday morning, the Southwick Planning Board members who had not Council On Aging High School Class of 1964 Reunion Committee presented a been present at earlier hearings could not vote; and another member, Jane WESTFIELD – Cooking fires are the $2,700 check to the Southwick Regional School. Magarian was not present at Tuesday’s meeting, and would also not be able number one cause of home fires and home The money is going towards the library in the regional to vote. Carellas said that left only three members eligible to vote on the site fire injuries. In 2016, there were 10,181 school so there can be a “maker space” for the students. plan. home fires in Massachusetts involving According to school librarian Beth Yanuskiwicz, a maker Carellas also said the traffic review by McMahon Transportation had only cooking. These incidents resulted in one space is an area in the library where students can create their just been received that morning, leaving little time for members to review it. civilian death, sixty-two civilian injuries, own projects and come up with unique ideas. Yanuskiwicz DeMarinis said he would like to proceed, and wanted to review the report sixty firefighter injuries, and an estimated plans on using the money to buy laptops, have 3D printing, with the Planning Board and address several issues raised in it. He said one $8.4 million in property damage. State circuits, LED lights, and entrepreneurial tools. concern he had in the report was its repeated references to a charter school. Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey encourages “It was great to just have this opportunity pop up,” said “It’s a private or a public school,” DeMarinis said about the project, which older adults to use caution while cooking. Yanuskiwicz. “I think this is going to be a great thing.” has not been attached to any particular educational institution. “My concern His statewide cooking safety campaign urges seniors to “stand by your pan” and See Class of ‘64, Page 3 See Roots, Page 8 “put a lid on it.” Unattended cooking is the most frequent cause of fires in the home. Seniors should be careful not to leave food, grease, or oils cooking on a stove top unattended. Wear Presentation on alternative learning days short or tight fitting sleeves when cooking. Loose fitting clothing can easily catch fire. Keep pot handles turned inward to prevent given to Southwick School Committee accidental spills of hot contents. A three- By Greg Fitzpatrick of Secondary Education, alternative learning foot “child-free zone” should be main- Correspondent days are a structured day that is a solution to tained around the stove. Grandchildren SOUTHWICK – During Tuesday night’s when the district is closed due to weather. This and pets should be kept away from the school committee meeting, the school dis- program helps the school district meet the stove while cooking to prevent burns and trict’s Director of Curriculum and Instruction, requirements of making sure elementary scalds. Remember that stoves and ovens Jenny Sullivan, gave a presentation on the school students reach the required 900 hours are for cooking and baking, not storage. feedback she’s received about alternative of learning, 990 hours for secondary schools, Jenny Sullivan, Director of Curriculum and learning days. Instruction for the school district, spoke to Prof.See Retire George the Fire!, Page Michael 3 According to the Massachusetts Department See Learning, Page 3 the school committee about alternative learning days. (Photo by Greg Fitzpatrick) WSU Terrorism Expert RADIO FOR THE WESTFIELD MASSES The Westfield News Radio Show Thursday Sunday’s child: Zadrick Line-Up Zadrick is a healthy, friendly, talkative and works best with Zadrick. He would do well in pleasant thirteen-year-old boy of Hispanic most any family constellations with or with- 6am-8am descent. Zadrick is a home-body and likes to out children as long as he receives love, atten- stay inside at home rather than going shop- tion and encouragement to help build his self ping or even taking a vacation. He is cautious esteem. ThisThis Thursday...Thursday... about trying new things and is selective about Mark Auerbach ~ Guest Host what he eats. 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He has a few friends at school and ents can be single, married, or partnered; Elaina Newport,Westfield Rotary Club tends to engage with younger children. experienced or not; renters or homeowners; Download WSKB from your Tune In Radio App Sunday’s child: Zadrick Legally freed for adoption, a very struc- or watch on Comcast Cable CH. 15 tured home and firm parenting style seems to See Adoption, Page 3 PAGE 2 - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2018 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Westfield Greater Westfield Technical Chamber of WTA announces Academy Business Commerce – Technology Senior, Brianna St. Patrick’s Day Outstanding Hoffman (Photo Breakfast courtesy Westfield public schools) Join us as for our annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast hosted Vocational Technical by Westfield State University March 16, 2018 (7:00 – 9:00 am). Thank you to our spon- Student of the Year sors: Event Sponsor: Westfield Business Technology Senior, Brianna Hoffman has been nominated as State University; Bronze Westfield Technical Academy’s Outstanding Vocational Technical Sponsor: Republic Services; Student for the 2017-2018 school year. Brii will be receiving her award In-Kind Flower Sponsor: from the Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators at the Flowers by Webster.Keynote awards dinner at Mechanic’s Hall in Worcester. Speaker: Bo Sullivan, Executive Brii is currently 9th in her class with an overall GPA of 94.14. While Director of The Irish Cultural attending WTA she played on the girls’ soccer team and was a participant Center of Western New on the cheerleading squad. She was a member of Future Business England. 50/50 Raffle to sup- Leaders of America, Skills USA participant, and nominated for National port the Chamber Scholarship Technical Honor Society. Brii was also a member of the Business Fund. Breakfast tickets: $25 Technology Advisory Committee. for Chamber Members, $30 for During her junior year, she was selected by Aero Fastener, Inc. to General Public. Registration is work in the Cooperative Education program. available on our website at Brii aspires to work in the Country music industry, as a music execu- www.westfieldbiz.org. For tive. She will be attending Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee tickets, sponsorship opportuni- in the fall where she will major in Business with a concentration in ties or additional information, Music Business. please contact: Pam Bussell at The Greater Westfield Chamber Courtesy Westfield Public Schools of Commerce: 413.568.1618 or [email protected].

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Wednesday, March 7, the 66th day of 2018. There are 299 days left in the year.

n March 7, 1965, a march by civil rights demon- Brown,” based on the “Peanuts” comic strips by Charles strators was violently broken up at the Edmund M. Schulz, opened in New York’s Greenwich Village, be- One year ago: OPettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, by state troop- ginning an off-Broadway run of 1,597 performances. WikiLeaks published thousands of documents described ers and a sheriff’s posse in what came to be known as as secret files about CIA hacking tools the government “Bloody Sunday.” In 1975, the U.S. Senate revised its filibuster rule, allow- employed to break into users’ computers, mobile phones ing 60 senators to limit debate in most cases, instead of and even smart TVs from companies like Apple, Google, On this date: the previously required two-thirds of senators present. Microsoft and Samsung. The Commerce Department re- In 1530, Pope Clement VII threatened to excommunicate ported the U.S. trade deficit jumped in January 2017 by England’s King Henry VIII if he went through with plans In 1981, anti-government guerrillas in Colombia executed 9.6 percent to $48.5 billion, the highest level in nearly five to marry Anne Boleyn, who became Henry’s second wife kidnapped American Bible translator Chester Bitterman, years as a flood of mobile phones and other consumer after Catherine of Aragon. (The pope made good on his whom they accused of being a CIA agent. products widened America’s trade gap with China. A excommunication threat in 1533.) In 1994, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that freight train smashed into a charter bus at a rail crossing in Biloxi, Mississippi, leaving four people dead. In 1793, during the French Revolutionary Wars, France a parody that pokes fun at an original work can be con- declared war on Spain. sidered “fair use.” (The ruling concerned a parody of the Roy Orbison song “Oh, Pretty Woman” by the rap group Today’s Birthdays: TV personality Willard Scott is 84. International Motor- In 1850, in a three-hour speech to the U.S. Senate, Dan- 2 Live Crew.) iel Webster of Massachusetts endorsed the Compromise sports Hall of Famer Janet Guthrie is 80. Actor Daniel of 1850 as a means of preserving the Union. Ten years ago: J. Travanti is 78. Entertainment executive Michael Eis- On the heels of a gloomy report that 63,000 jobs were lost ner is 76. Rock musician Chris White (The Zombies) is In 1918, Japanese corporation Panasonic had its be- in February 2008, President George W. Bush said “it’s 75. Rock singer Peter Wolf is 72. Rock musician Mat- ginnings as Konosuke Matsushita (maht-soosh-tah) clear our economy has slowed” as he tried to reassure thew Fisher (Procol Harum) is 72. Pro Football Hall of founded Matsushita Electric Housewares Manufacturing an anxious public that the long-term outlook was good. Famer Franco Harris is 68. Pro and College Football Hall Works in Osaka. The musical comedy “Oh, Look!” featur- Pulitzer Prize-winning author Samantha Power, who was of Famer Lynn Swann is 66. Rhythm-and-blues singer- ing the song “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” opened on acting as an adviser to Barack Obama, resigned after musician Ernie Isley (The Isley Brothers) is 66. Rock mu- Broadway. calling rival Hillary Rodham Clinton “a monster.” Leon sician Kenny Aronoff (BoDeans, John Mellencamp) is 65. Greenman, the only Englishman sent to the Auschwitz Actor Bryan Cranston is 62. Actress Donna Murphy is 59. In 1926, the first successful trans-Atlantic radio-tele- concentration camp, died in London at age 97. Actor Nick Searcy is 59. Golfer Tom Lehman is 59. Inter- phone conversations took place between New York and national Tennis Hall of Famer Ivan Lendl is 58. Actress London. Five years ago: Mary Beth Evans is 57. Singer-actress Taylor Dayne The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously for tough is 56. Actor Bill Brochtrup is 55. Author E.L. James is In 1936, Adolf Hitler ordered his troops to march into new sanctions to punish North Korea for its latest nuclear 55. Author Bret Easton Ellis is 54. Opera singer Denyce the Rhineland, thereby breaking the Treaty of Versailles Graves is 54. Comedian Wanda Sykes is 54. Actor Jona- (vehr-SY’) and the Locarno Pact. test; a furious Pyongyang threatened a nuclear strike against the United States. The Senate confirmed John than Del Arco is 52. Rock musician Randy Guss (Toad the Wet Sprocket) is 51. Actress Rachel Weisz (wys) is In 1945, during World War II, U.S. forces crossed the Brennan to be CIA director, 63-34, after the Obama ad- ministration bowed to demands from Republicans block- 48. Actor Peter Sarsgaard is 47. Actor Jay Duplass is Rhine at Remagen, Germany, using the damaged but still 45. Classical singer Sebastien Izambard (Il Divo) is 45. usable Ludendorff Bridge. ing the nomination and stated explicitly there were limits to the president’s power to use drones against U.S. terror Rock singer Hugo Ferreira (Tantric) is 44. Actress Jenna In 1955, the first TV production of the musical “Peter Pan” suspects on American soil. Sybil Christopher, 83, the wife Fischer is 44. Actor Tobias Menzies is 44. Actress Sara- starring Mary Martin aired on NBC. Richard Burton left in 1963 to marry Elizabeth Taylor, and yu Rao is 43. Actress Audrey Marie Anderson is 43. Actor who became a theater producer and nightclub founder, TJ Thyne is 43. Bluegrass singer-musician Frank Solivan In 1967, the musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie died in New York. is 41. Actress Laura Prepon is 38. Actress Bel Powley is 26. Actress Giselle Eisenberg (TV: “Life in Pieces”) is 11. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2018 - PAGE 3

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Other items on the Finance Committee agenda are transfers within the Water and Wastewater WEDNESDAY, March 7 Division for construction and equipment. Department of Public Works Director David Billips and Board of Health Director Joseph Rouse are also expected to attend the meeting to review the city’s trash services. The $13 million bond is also on the agenda for the Legislative and Ordinance Committee, scheduled for Tuesday, March 13 at Blandford 6 p.m. Board of Health Meeting at 6 pm Fire Department Meeting at 7 pm Finance Committee at 7 pm Planning Board Meeting at 7 pm Learning Retire the Fire! Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 Westfield Combustible objects such as potholders, towels, paper or Youth Commission at 6 pm and a total 180 days. plastic bags should be kept away from heating elements. Finance Committee at 6:30 pm In the presentation, Sullivan announced the results of the Covering a pan fire with a lid and turning off the heat source Municipal Light Board at 7 pm parent survey that was sent out to all parents in the school is the safest way to put out the fire. Throwing water or using a Flood Control Commission at 7 pm district in late January. Of the 647 responses, almost 90% of fire extinguisher on a grease fire will only spread the fire. In parents are in favor of having alternative learning days. addition, the force of the extinguisher can splash flaming Huntington Sullivan noted that she and the teachers in the district are grease out of the pan. Baking soda will also help to put out a Board of Health at 6 pm happy with the outcome of the survey. grease fire. Burning pans should be left on the stove and not Selectboard at 7 pm “We were very pleased with the results,” said Sullivan. moved. A person can be badly burned and the fire will spread Conservation Commission at 7 pm “Overwhelmingly, people are at least interested in having a if a burning pot or pan is moved. For fires inside an oven or conversation.” microwave, the door should be kept closed, the appliance *Call ahead regarding weather related cancellations. For those who weren’t in favor of the idea, the top concern turned off, and the fire department called. was the pressure that it could put on the parents to make sure Metal objects should never be placed in a microwave. Utensils, aluminum foil, or twist-tie wraps can arc and cause a THURSDAY, March 8 their child gets the work done. Some parents were concerned fire. Microwaved foods and liquids can become very hot. due to the fact that they might be working and then dealing Therefore, caution should be exercised to avoid scalding. with the snow in their driveway while also making sure their Appliances such as toasters and coffee makers should be Southwick child gets the assignment done. Another concern was that the unplugged when not in use. Lake Management Committee Meeting at 7 pm assignment would mean that the work may not be as high The majority of victims injured in fires are hurt while quality as it would be with an actual teacher. attempting to fight the fire. Leave the firefighting to trained Huntington Sullivan then went on to include the benefits of having professionals. In the event of a fire, leave the building quickly Planning Board at 7 pm alternative learning days in the district. and call 9-1-1. All fires, regardless of size, should be reported “It would give some opportunities for more project-based to the Westfield Fire Department. learning,” said Sullivan. “These would really be enriching units that could be completed at any time.” Adoption SATURDAY, March 10 Sullivan added that the assignments on the alternative Continued from Page 1 learning days could be worked on throughout the entire year Southwick and wouldn’t have to completed within a couple of days. LGBTQ singles and couples. Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Hearings at 8 am After finishing her presentation, Sullivan asked the school The process to adopt a child from foster care requires train- committee to make a decision on whether or not to commit ing, interviews, and home visits to determine if adoption is on doing a pilot year for alternative learning days. A pilot right for you, and if so, to help connect you with a child or year would give the program at least one year to be tried out. sibling group that your family will be a good match for. School committee member Pam Petschke praised Sullivan To learn more about adoption from foster care, call the MONDAY, March 12 for her presentation on alternative learning days and giving Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) at 617- her a clearer perspective. 6273 or visit www.mareinc.org. The sooner you call, the “I’m much more comfortable with this, now seeing it, than sooner a waiting child will have “a permanent place to call Granville I was a year ago,” said Petschke. HOME.” Selectboard at 7 pm Members of the school committee agreed that they would Assessors at 7:30 pm need to have a policy sub-committee be a part of the process if they chose to allow a pilot year for alternative learning Chester days. The school committee is looking to add an action item Fire Victim’s Fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner Conservation Commission Meeting at 5 pm at a future meeting that would allow them to vote on the mat- Montgomery announces the Fire Victim’s Fundraiser Board of Health Meeting at 6 pm ter. Spaghetti Dinner to benefit the Bodendorf and Camp fami- Board of Selectmen Meeting at 6 pm lies. This winter our town has suffered, these two families Planning Board Meeting at 7:30 pm have lost both their homes due to fire. Please come and sup- Class of ‘64 port your neighbors at the Spaghetti Dinner held in the Tolland Continued from Page 1 Montgomery Town Hall on March 15 at 6 pm. Tickets are $8 Men’s Coffee at PSC Building at 7:45 am for Adults and $5 for kids under 12, there will be a 50/50 Board of Selectmen at 5 pm Southwick Regional School Principal Joe Turmel was raffle and ToGo boxes if you cannot stay. The Pitoniak Board of Selectmen at 5 pm informed about this from the reunion committee a few months Brother’s will be providing live music as well! Volunteers ago and was excited at the idea. and donations please contact Paula at the Montgomery Blandford “It’s a cross-over activity so it doesn’t just meet the need of Library (413-862-3894 or [email protected]) Assessor’s Meeting at 6 pm a student in one area,” said Turmel. “Everyone is very excited Conservation Commission at 6 pm about this opportunity.” Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm The members of the reunion committee spent several Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm months brainstorming with Turmel to figure out what would 2018 Wild & Scenic Film Festival be the best way to donate their money to the school and Westfield State University will host the 2018 Wild & Scenic Westfield decided the maker space was the best idea. Film Festival, celebrating environmental activism, during the License Commission at 6 pm “We just felt that it would have a benefit for the most stu- festival’s cross-country tour on Thursday, March 8, from 6:30 dents,” said Nancy Kaminski. “That’s the wave of the future.” to 10 p.m. at Dever Stage in Parenzo Hall. This whole idea stemmed from when the reunion commit- The Film Festival, free and open to the public, is a part of a tee hosted the class of 1964’s 50th reunion in 2014. Since wider celebration of the 25-year anniversary of the National Wild then, the committee has been raising money to give back to and Scenic designation of the Westfield River and the river’s their alma mater. The members of the reunion committee are unique qualities. Viewers can expect 13 short nature films, rang- Kaminski, Elaine Markel, Cynthia Lydiard, Jackie Jaros, ing from four to 20 minutes, with a brief intermission. The event is sponsored by Westfield State University, in col- First Congregational Church to Offer Marie Bocasile, Georgi-Ann Thompson, and the late Jeanne laboration with the Westfield River Watershed Association and Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner Gaines. the Westfield River Wild and Scenic Committee. Created by the South Yuba River Citizens League, an environ- The First Congregational Church, 18 Broad Street, Westfield mental organization of northeastern California, the 16th annual will once again offer their famous Corned Beef and Cabbage din- If you would like to run a Film Festival will inspire and motivate attendees through thrilling ner, Saturday March 10th at 5:30 PM. First Church dinners Birthday Announcement in adventures and activities portrayed in the films, while exploring have become a favorite to area residents and this dinner is always environmental issues such as energy, food systems, biodiversity, a sell-out. Tickets are now on sale from the church office. They The Westfield News contact climate change, and the protection and respiration of wild lands are $12.50 for adult’s children 10 and under are free. The menu us at: 413-562-4181 and wild waters. This year’s theme, Groundswell, aims to moti- will consist of corned beef, cabbage, Irish potatoes, boiled pota- vate and unite communities with the goal to restore the earth. toes, carrots, rolls, butter, dessert and beverage. Come and join For more information about the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, everyone for a grand night out. Call the Church Office at 568- visit https://www.wildandscenicfilmfestival.org. 2833 for reservations. PAGE 4 - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2018 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT Nashville mayor resigns after affair, pleads guilty to theft NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mayor theft charge. (March 6) “This is a very bad day. And I’m going Megan Barry, a one-time rising star in the In court, Barry didn’t say how she stole to have several more bad days. But this is Democratic Party with big plans to remake money from the city, but investigators have not my worst day,” Barry said in January. Nashville, resigned Tuesday after pleading said they believe she engaged in the affair “And I will tell you I know the difference guilty to cheating the city out of thousands while she was on city-paid trips and Forrest between a mistake — I made a serious Call 572-3999 to leave your comment. of dollars as she carried on an affair with was on the clock. The district attorney’s mistake — but this is not a tragedy.” her bodyguard. office later said the money Barry paid was Elected in 2015, Barry maintained a The resignation marked a swift fall for for Forrest’s travel expenses while he was high profile in the city, appearing routinely To get the full effect of the PulseLine, Barry, who stunned the city in late January on personal time. listen to the calls at thewestfieldnews.com at concerts and other events and spear- when she confessed to an extramarital Authorities found two nude or partially heading a successful effort to bring profes- relationship with the former head of her nude photos of a woman that were taken sional soccer to Nashville. She was the security detail. by Forrest’s phone while he was on duty. point person for a $5.4 billion transit plan Letter to the Editor “While my time today as your mayor The photos were shot last May and that Nashville voters will consider in a concludes, my unwavering love and sin- October, on days that Barry’s travel sched- referendum in May. cere affection for this wonderful city and ule shows she was on trips to Washington. Before becoming mayor, Barry earned To the Editor its great people will never come to an end,” The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation the 54-year-old Barry said at a news con- did not identify the woman in the pictures, an MBA from Vanderbilt University and Hello Westfield, and especially Ward 3, and more especially ference shortly after appearing before a and Barry has said that if the photos are of was an ethics and compliance officer in the Westfield Technical Academy, Public Schools, Students, judge. She did not take questions. her, they were taken without her knowl- telecommunications and health care indus- Parents, Teachers, Administrators et al….FYI the March For Barry and her former bodyguard, police edge. tries. Our Lives on SATURDAY, MARCH 24, local planned events Sgt. Robert Forrest, separately pleaded Vice Mayor David Briley, a fellow Forrest, who had spent more than 31 will be held at: 12:00 NOON, Springfield, on Court St., by guilty to felony theft. Barry’s resignation Democrat, was sworn in Tuesday after- years with Metro Nashville Police and City Hall, and same time at Northampton High School, was part of a plea bargain with prosecutors. noon. His first words were: “I need some supervised the mayor’s security detail over PLEASE SHOW UP. It is about time Americans acted like She and Forrest were sentenced to three coffee.” He called Barry “a friend” and three administrations, has retired. Americans and lived up to our civil and civic responsibilities years’ probation. said he hoped she would be able to move Police records show Forrest’s overtime by participating in our decision making. QUIT WHINNING, Barry also agreed to reimburse the city past “a horrible moment” in her life. more than doubled from 2014-15 to the and take back the American Exceptionalist Principle that we $11,000, while Forrest will return $45,000 Barry was riding high when news broke 2016-17 budget year. are the government. This is at least what our founders from that authorities said was paid to him in sal- that she had been having an affair with Barry said their affair began in the Mass., and from most of the North East fought to enable US to ary or overtime when he was not actually Forrest, whose wife filed for divorce soon spring of 2016, according to court papers. be. Especially these days with so many Americans regardless performing his duties as security chief. after the relationship became public. She has said the relationship is over but has of ideology or faction, are fed up with the FED, the new poli- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation At the time, Barry apologized, denied not disclosed when it ended. closed its separate investigation into the breaking the law, rebuffed calls for her tics as usual. While very few want to be involved in the day to The new mayor, in a statement, called it matter after the plea deal was reached, resignation, and said her husband, Bruce, “a hard day for Nashville” but said Barry’s day governance, our day to day governance; our day to day according to an agency spokeswoman. remained committed to their marriage. resignation “will enable us to regain focus governance and the public employees that we hired in the elec- Nashville Mayor Megan Barry has Barry’s admission followed the painful on the important work of our city.” tions truly are not representative of The Will, Want or Needs of resigned after admitting she had an extra- loss of the Barrys’ only child, Max, in July Briley promised transparency and said the People. But there is a new hope glimmers as a New marital affair with her lead bodyguard and after an overdose on a combination of he will work to restore the public trust. Generation of Americans are stepping up to say Enough is shortly after pleading guilty to a felony drugs, including opioids. Enough; Basta Ya. High Schoolers with the courage to con- front their State Government, and politicians all the way up to the White House. They are not radicals or militant reactionar- ies. Instead they are being reasonable and responsible for their concern as to what is happening in their, and our America. Watchdog: Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway violated Hatch Act They are the new advocates for civil and civic responsibility WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal watchdog says White obvious position that he have people in the House and Senate in an era where lives no longer matter. Pro Kill, and the pro House counselor Kellyanne Conway violated the federal law who support his agenda.” attack one another is tearing our country apart. Our nation prohibiting government officials from using their positions to “In fact, Kellyanne’s statements actually show her intention started with 13 separate states, and not just one. Where to pre- influence political campaigns. and desire to comply with the Hatch Act - as she twice declined serve our Independence, and our Civic Responsibilities and The Office of Special Counsel, which is unrelated to Robert to respond to the host’s specific invitation to encourage with it the Authority and liberties that they worked every day Mueller’s office, says Conway violated the Hatch Act twice last Alabamans to vote for the Republican,” Gidley added. for. Now it is all about ME, winning, about money, and what year when she spoke out in support of Republican Roy Moore Career government officials found to have violated the Hatch one group wants to impose upon another. Again to borrow and against his Democratic rival, Sen. Doug Jones, in the Act can be fired, suspended or demoted, and fined up to $1,000. from Benjamin Franklin, who, at that Constitutional Convention Alabama Senate race. Conway came under fire for violating a different ethics provi- urged the delegates to set aside their personal ambitions, and “Ms. Conway, in her official capacity, attempted to influence sion last year, when she pushed Trump supporters to purchase self-interests…for off our shore there were those waiting for the Alabama special election by advocating for the success and products sold under the Ivanka Trump brand. The White house our experiment in self-governance to fail… And, so too it the failure of candidates in that race,” the report stated. Her com- told the Office of Government Ethics she was “highly unlikely” same today. Our Democracy was forged in cooperation and ments came in separate interviews with Fox News and CNN. to do so again and that it was providing her with additional eth- compromise. When Our Constitution was written it was often Special Counsel Henry Kerner sent his office’s findings to ics training. called The Great Compromise. And, to really get preachy and President Donald Trump on Tuesday “for appropriate disciplin- The report said Conway did not respond to multiple requests borrow from another source: …”and a child shall lead ary action.” Because she is a presidential appointee, it is up to from the Office of Special Counsel to explain her comments. them…,” … to lead US. Trump to decide what — if any — punishment she will receive. In its response to the special counsel’s office, the White So, again, the March For Our Lives on SATURDAY, The White House disputed the independent agency’s findings. House argued that Conway’s job includes the role of providing MARCH 24; 12:00 NOON, Springfield, on Court St., by City “Kellyanne Conway did not advocate for or against the elec- “commentary” on Trump’s thinking, and that the unique cir- Hall, and same time at Northampton High School, PLEASE tion of any particular candidate,” deputy press secretary Hogan cumstances of the Moore race need to be considered. Moore SHOW UP. Your former Ward 3 City Councilor, Brian Hoose, Gidley said in a statement. “She simply expressed the President’s faced multiple allegations of sexual assault against teenagers, [email protected] prompting Trump and the Republican National Committee to withdraw support, only to re-endorse Moore amid a contentious Senate debate on the GOP tax bill. The Office of Special Counsel found that the White House Trump says he’ll push tariffs despite pressure from GOP reasoning “lacks merit,” adding that Conway’s comments went beyond commentary. WASHINGTON (AP) — Warning of economic fallout, con- part of the nation’s steel belt, White House officials have said. Walter Shaub, the former director of the Office of Government gressional Republicans and industry groups pressed President The president is headlining a Saturday rally in support of Rick Ethics who is the senior director of the Campaign Legal Center, Donald Trump on Tuesday to narrow his plan for across-the- Saccone, who is battling Democrat Conor Lamb in the the nonpartisan group which filed the OSC complaints against board tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum. Trump Republican-leaning district. Conway, called on Trump to take disciplinary action against her. appeared unmoved, declaring: “Trade wars aren’t so bad.” The dispute over tariffs has exposed a rift between advocates “The White House cannot continue to have one standard for The president said he planned to move forward with special of free trade, who have long dominated GOP circles, and a the federal workforce generally and a lower standard for tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, contending the U.S. president who has railed against China and pushed for more has long been “mistreated” in trade deals. protectionist trade policies. appointees who are close to this President,” Shaub said in a “We’re doing tariffs on steel. We cannot lose our steel indus- Internally, White House officials who oppose the blanket statement. try. It’s a fraction of what it once was. And we can’t lose our tariffs have urged the administration to limit the countries that aluminum industry,” Trump said during a joint news confer- would be affected and to impose time limits. This would help ence with Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven. the president say he delivered on his promise and still try to Hours later, White House economic adviser Gary Cohn, who avoid possible negative consequences, said Stephen Moore, a has opposed the tariffs, announced his plans to depart the former campaign adviser and now an economist with the con- White House, another signal that the president intends to go servative Heritage Foundation. through with the penalties. Republicans in Congress and within Trump’s administration The president’s pledge for action, which would be in line say industries and their workers who need steel and aluminum with a one of his campaign promises, came after House for their products would be hurt by Trump’s threatened tariffs. Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin called for a “more surgical They say Americans will face higher costs for new cars, appli- approach” that would help avert a potentially dangerous trade ances and buildings if the president follows through on his war. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky threat and other nations retaliate. said there was concern Trump’s plan could lead to such disrup- Trump has said the tariffs are needed to preserve the tive turmoil. American industries and protect national security. But he has “We are urging caution,” McConnell said. also tried to use them as leverage in the current talks to revise House Speaker Paul Ryan says he’s encouraged the White NAFTA. House may reconsider blanket tariffs on steel and aluminum as Business leaders are mobilizing against the tariffs. The he urges President Donald Trump take a more “surgical” Aluminum Association, a trade group representing 114 mem- approach on China and other countries. (March 6) ber companies with more than 700,000 U.S. jobs, told Trump Republican Sen. David Perdue of Georgia, who opposes the in a letter Tuesday that it was “deeply concerned” about the tariffs, said after meeting Tuesday with White House chief of effects of the planned tariffs and urged him to seek alternatives staff John Kelly that the administration was willing to consider such as targeting China and other countries with a history of his views. “Absolutely. There’s an openness now,” Perdue circumventing trade rules. said. Ryan said Trump was correct to focus on the problem of the “I think there’s been a step back,” said Sen. Pat Roberts, dumping of steel in the U.S. at lower prices. But he said the R-Kan. “I don’t think he’s reconsidering, but I think he’s trying administration’s approach was “a little too broad and more to figure out what his best step is forward.” prone to retaliation.” The Westfield News But those views sounded more like wishful thinking after “What we’re encouraging the administration to do is to A publication of the Westfield News Group LLC Trump’s news conference, in which he reiterated his plans to focus on what is clearly a legitimate problem and to be more impose the tariffs of 25 percent on steel imports and 10 percent surgical in its approach,” Ryan said. Flora Masciadrelli James Johnson-Corwin on aluminum imports. He said he’d respond to unfair treatment Republicans have suggested they may try to undercut the Director of Sales/ Multi-Media Manager by foreign countries and huge trade deficits. “We’re going to tariffs if Trump goes ahead with them. But Sen. Jeff Flake, Classified Manager straighten it out and we’ll do it in a very loving way,” Trump R-Ariz., said he was doubtful the GOP majority would be able Marie Brazee said. to muster the votes to pass legislation to block the special Chris Putz Business Manager Sports Editor The president also reaffirmed the possibility that Canada taxes. Lorie Perry and Mexico might not face the tariffs if they are willing to Flake said it was tough to dissuade Trump because the Director of Ad Production offer more favorable terms under the North American Free president “keeps coming back like a homing pigeon on trade Agreement, which is being renegotiated. deficits.” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told lawmakers Trump Mnuchin defended the possible tariffs, telling lawmakers Patrick R. Berry was trying to balance protections for beleaguered steel and that Trump “loves farmers and the farm community.” Rep. President aluminum producers while “making sure that we don’t do David Young, R-Iowa, responded, “It doesn’t seem so with undue harm to the economy.” some of the policies that are coming out.” 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 “We are not looking to get into trade wars. We are looking Mnuchin said the administration hopes to release details on to make sure that U.S. companies can compete fairly around the tariffs this week. “He does understand the potential impacts (413)562-4181 the world,” Mnuchin said at a House hearing. it has on the economy and I think we have a way of managing www.thewestfieldnews.com Trump has been keenly aware of how the tariffs may play in through this,” he said. a March 13 special House election in western Pennsylvania, THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2018 - PAGE 5 Obituaries Police Logs WESTFIELD thewestfieldnews com category obituaries . / / / Major crime and incident report Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 Florence E. Warriner Ernestina Vazquez 8:11 a.m.: assault, Fowler Street, a resident came to the sta- Southwick — Mrs. Florence Ernestina Vazquez, 92,(1925- tion to report a previous assault.The responding officer reports E. (Ring) Warriner, 105, beloved 2018) passed away on March 4, the man said that he was assaulted by another person with a wife of 51 years to the late William 2018 at Governor’s Center. She was furniture leg, the man said that he went to the emergency room L. Warriner, passed away peacefully born and educated in Puerto Rico to for treatment, the officer report his investigation is incomplete; on February 27, 2017 at Bradley the late Jose and Juana (Santana) 12:31 p.m.: illegal trash disposal, Servistar Industrial way, a House in Brattleboro, Vermont Jusino. Ernestina loved spending DPW worker reported a tractor trailer operator is dumping where she received gracious and time and spoiling her children, agricultural products, the responding officer reports about 25 loving care for the past year, remark- grandchildren and great grandchil- heads of lettuce were found, the DPW was advised of the ing “this place is like a cruise ship.” dren and she prayed the rosary every refuse; Florence was born on March 19, night. Ernestina is the last of her 2:57 p.m.: larceny, Elm Street, a resident came to the station 1912 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, siblings and was predeceased by her to report larceny from his residence, the responding officer daughter of the late Fred G. and beloved husband of 58 years reports the complainant said that a number of valuables have Lydia (Lucht) Ring. Carmelo Vazquez in 2011 and is survived by her loving been stolen from him since October, the officer reports there At the time of her passing, Florence was the oldest cente- children, Milton Vazquez, Evette Rios and her husband are no signs of forcible entry, the caller identified a possible narian in Southwick. She was a perennial and ebullient Francisco and Maggie Serrano and her husband Domingo, suspect; citizen; well known and well loved by its town folk. As a all of Westfield, seven grandchildren and 9 great grandchil- 4:20 p.m.: officer wanted, Montgomery Road, a resident “super senior” she loved publicity and hoped it would dren. Her funeral will be held on Friday at 10:30AM in St. came to the station to complain that her daughter is being bul- encourage others. She cast her last vote at the age of 104. Mary’s Church, Bartlett St. Westfield followed by burial in lied at the high school, the responding officer reports the com- During the 1930’s prior to marriage, her spirit of adventure St. Mary’s Cemetery, Southampton Rd. Westfield. Visiting plainant said that she has been pursuing the issue with school set in as she and girlfriends drove from Milwaukee, WI to hours will be held prior to the Mass from 8:30-10AM in the officials, the school resource officer was advised; Mexico City and other towns in Mexico on three different Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St. Westfield, MA 01085. 4:30 p.m.: vandalism, rail trail, Main Street, a caller reports occasions. These experiences provided lifelong memories www.firtionadams.com graffiti was found on the rail trail, the responding officer and stories. reports male anatomical graffiti was found on the bike trail; A resident of Southwick since 1957, Florence and her Douglas C Roberts 5:41 p.m.: fraud, a resident came to the station to complain husband Bill owned and operated Warriner’s Lakeside Westfield – Doug, 93, was that he was the subject of an attempted scam, the responding Cottages for many years on Lake Congamond. Florence born in Springfield, Mass on officer reports the complaint said that he responded to a “mys- was an active member of Southwick Congregational September 5, 1926 to James and tery shopper” ad and was urged to deposit a check sent to him, Church. She served as President of the Southwick Womens’ Gertrude (Wood) Roberts. He the responding officer reports the check was found to be Club from 1966-68 and held other offices for decades. attended school in Springfield and fraudulent. Following the passing of her husband at age 90 Florence Graduated from Technical High became a fixture at the Samaritan Inn, in Westfield, School in June of 1944. Massachusetts. Over the years she collected and donated He served in the U.S. Navy in over 1000 stuffed animals to homeless residents. WW II and was stationed in the Florence is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Philippines when the Atomic Bomb William Warriner and Ruth Wilmot of Brattleboro, Vermont; was dropped on Japan. After dis- Court Logs a granddaughter, Rachael Warriner, of Philadelphia, PA; charge, he attended and graduated also nephew Jon Ring (Anne) of Grafton, WI. with a BS from American Westfield District Court A Memorial Celebration of her life will take place at International College in 1950 and Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 1:00PM on Friday (March 9th, 2018) in the Southwick received his Master’s from James R. Grochmal Jr., 56. of 345 Clubhouse Road, Congregational Church, 488 College Highway, Southwick. Westfield State College in 1963. Tolland, was placed on pre-trial probation for nine months to Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Florence will Doug is a Retired School Teacher, resolve a charge of assault and battery on a family or house- be laid to rest in a private ceremony in New Cemetery, who taught History and French in hold member brought by Southwick police. Southwick. There are no calling hours. the Southwick, MA Middle School. Kendra L. Forgues, 23, of 21 Green Ave., Westfield, was In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to He accompanied Southwick High released on her personal recognizance pending an April 5 The Samaritan Inn, P.O. Box 264, Westfield, MA 01085 or School Classes on Tours of France, hearing after she was arraigned on a charge of leaving the Bradley House, 65 Harris Ave. , Brattleboro, VT 05301 Switzerland and Italy on the scene of property damage accident brought by State Police. Assisting the family with final arrangements is Southwick James B. Nester, 22, of 40 Orange St., submitted to facts 1970’s. He was a member of the sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of assault Forastiere Family Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, Choir at the Westfield United Methodist Southwick. brought by Westfield police and the charge was continued Church for over 60 years. He met his wife without a finding with probation for one year. He was assessed Please visit www.forastiere.com to offer a personal note Lois there. Doug sang with the Greater of condolence. $50. Westfield Choral Group until he was 84. John A. Sein III, 21, of no fixed address in Westfield, was They traveled in 1990 and 1998 with the released on his personal recognizance pending an April 5 Chorus on European Tours. He retired as an hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of shoplifting by accomplished Tenor singer and was given a plaque from the asportation brought by Westfield police. United Methodist Church at 88 years of age! Doug loved to Michael J. Palumbo, 20, of 99 Tannery Road, Westfield, sing on many occasions! was released on his personal recognizance pending an April 5 Doug celebrated his Scottish Heritage by belonging to hearing after he was arraigned on two charges of violation of several Scottish Organizations including the Glasgow an abuse prevention order brought as separate cases by Lands Festival at Look Park. When his 96 years old Brother Southwick police. John was in a nursing home they would sing Scottish folk Colin R. Smith, 21, of 17 Clark St., Westfield, pleaded songs together to family and other patients. He was a 60 guilty to charges of assault and battery and threatening to year plus member of Mount Moriah Lodge of Masons in commit a crime brought by State Police and was placed on Westfield, a Life Member of the American Legion in probation for one year. He was assessed $50 and ordered to Westfield, the Tuesday Morning Music Club of Springfield, pay $450 in restitution. A second charge of assault and battery Morningside and a longtime member of the Retired Men’s Group meet- was not prosecuted. In a second case, with an address of 84 ing at Friendly’s monthly. Doug leaves his three children, Valley View Ave., Russell, Smith submitted to facts sufficient Listen at WSKB.org or watch on Comcast Cable CH. 15 Doug, Jr of Westfield, Jane Gimigliano and her husband to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of trespass brought by Ron of Export PA, and Marion of Westfield. He had 5 State Police and the charge was continued without a finding RADIO FOR THE WESTFIELD MASSES •••••••• MOnDAyS •••••••• Grandchildren and 3 Great-Grandchildren. A Memorial with probation for one year. He was assessed $50. A charge of By George…it’s Monday Service will be held at The First United Methodist Church disorderly conduct was not prosecuted. In a third case brought 6-8 am: by State Police, Smith submitted to facts sufficient to warrant with George Delisle 16 Court St Westfield, MA 01085 at 1pm on Saturday March 10, 2018. Gathering will be prior to the service at the guilty findings for charges of breaking and entering a building 8-10am: Owls on the Air with Michael church with light refreshments afterwards. Donations can in the nighttime for a felony and for larceny of property val- ued more than $250 and the charges were continued without a “Buster” McMahon ‘92 be made in Doug’s Name to the American Cancer Society finding with probation for one year. He was assessed $90. A or The First United Methodist Church of Westfield, MA. •••••••• TuESDAyS ••••••• charge of wanton destruction of property valued more than firtionadams.com $250 was not prosecuted. 6-8 am: WOW, It’s Tuesday, with Bob Plasse 8-10am: Ken’s Den, with Ken Stomski •••••• WEDnESDAyS ••••• City Street Snow Parking Ban policy 6-8 am: Wake Up Wed., with Tina Gorman The City Of Westfield has an on-street When a snowstorm is anticipated to Motorists may call the following offic- 8-10am: Wednesday Roll Call - Rotating Hosts snow ban parking policy during plow- begin during the night, motorists who es or go on the city’s website for confir- able snowstorms. park their vehicles overnight on the street mation of a parking ban. 1st Wed On The Town with Mayor Brian Sullivan Motorists are not allowed to park on in front of their residence should move • Parking Clerk-572-6202-Press 2 and Denny Atkins (8-10am) the city streets from the beginning of a their vehicles off the street prior to retir- • Police Dept.-562-5411- Ext 8 parking ban announcement until after the ing for the night. • Mayor-572-6201 2nd Wed Window into Westside storm ceases and the plowing has been Motorists who use the downtown core • City Website - Cityofwestfield.Org with Mayor Wil Reichelt (8-9am) completed on the streets. Announcement streets for business parking during a Announcement of a Parking Ban is Chamber Chatter of a parking ban is done on the Local snow ban must park in one of the city’s reported by the following: Cable Access Channel 15, tv stations off-street parking lots. The off-street lots • Local Cable Access Channel 15, with Kate Phelon (9-10am) wwlp 22 and wgby 40 and the local are free during snow bans from 9 A.M. to • Tv Stations Wwlp 22, Cbs3, 3rd Wed Everything Southwick radio stations, wmas, whyn, wnnz. 5 P.M. only. This action will allow the Abc40, & Fox6 When a parking ban is called motorists streets to be plowed and prevent motor- • The Local Radio Stations with Selectman Joe Deedy (8-9am) must obey the policy or they will be sub- ists from being towed and receiving • City Website - Cityofwestfield.Org ArtsBeat with Mark Auerbach (9-10am) ject to towing and a parking violation. parking violations. • www.thewestfieldnews.com 4th Wed Rock on Westfield with Harry Rock (8-9am) Boys and Girls Club Hour Man convicted of molesting 2 boys in 1990s sentenced with Bill Parks (9-10am) BOSTON (AP) — One of abuser at sentencing “you the early 1990s. The 48-year- He was arrested in two men sexually abused as a robbed me of my innocence old Hartin was convicted last Walkertown, North Carolina, ••••••• THuRSDAyS •••••• boy decades ago by a man and ripped my sense of secu- week of child rape. in June 2016, where he had 6-8 am: The Westfield News Radio Show, who disappeared after his rity from me.” The other victim said in been living under an alias. indictment in 1993 told his John Hartin was sentenced court that “I can never forgive Hartin was dating a relative with host Patrick Berry Tuesday in Boston to up to 14 this man.” of one victim and the second 8-9 am: In The Flow with Rob & Joe: PRAYER TO THE years in prison for molesting Hartin was indicted in 1993 victim was that boy’s friend. Westfield Tech. Academy’s BLESSED VIRGIN the 6- and 9-year-old boys in but fled before trial. Rob Ollari & Joe Langone (Never known to fail) O Most beautiful flower of 9-10am: Superintendents’ Spotlight Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, with Stefan Czaporowski splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Proposed merger of 13 hospitals gets DPH blessing Immaculate Virgin, assist me in ••••••••• FRIDAyS •••••••• my necessity. O Star of the Sea, BOSTON (AP) — One of the largest hospital mergers ever proposed in Massachusetts has 6-8 am: JP’s Talk about Town, with Jay Pagluica help me, and show me here you are moved a step closer to completion. my mother. O Holy Mary Mother A staff report prepared by the state Department of Public Health recommends approval of the 8-9 am: Owls Sports Weekly with Devin Bates ‘18 of God, Queen of Heaven and 13-hospital deal. Earth, I humbly beseech you from and Anthony Swenson ‘18 the bottom of my heart to succor The merger would involve Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center hospitals, The Lahey me in my necessity (make request). Health system, along with New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, Mount Auburn Hospital in 8-9 am: Conversations with Pete Cowles There are none that can withstand your Cambridge, and Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport. power. O Mary conceived without sin, The hospitals hope to create a health network that can compete with Partners HealthCare, the ••••••• SATuRDAyS ••••••• pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place this parent company of Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women’s hospitals. 6-10am: Polka Jammer Network, with Billy Belina cause in your hands (three times). Say The plan still needs approval from the state’s Public Health Council. this prayer for three consecutive days The Make Healthcare Affordable Coalition, a grassroots organization opposed to the merger, and then you must publish and it will be said Tuesday it’s irresponsible for health officials to recommend approval without an indepen- granted to you. D.G./H.A. dent cost analysis. 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He also ques- tioned whether the addition- al work they were recom- mending, such as the traffic impact on Root Road, was asked of other bigger proj- ects, such as Home Depot and Lowell’s. “To put every- thing on my shoulders because you believe it to be a charter school that’s con- frontational with the city,” he said. Maple Sugar Month is a great reason to get out and visit a DeMarinis said he was local sugar house, farm stand, market or buy at a local shop. open to other recommenda- Agri-tourism is a growing, vibrant and important sector tions in the report, including extending the sidewalk of our cultural and farm-based economies. between the school and Roots Athletic Center, and Be sure to visit these Local Maple Businesses! seeking a school zone on Root Road through the Police Department He also said he was open to moving the handicap spaces, although he disagreed that they were not properly placed. “I wouldn’t do something if I thought it wasn’t safe,” DeMarinis said. Opening it up to question, resident Kristen Mello asked that if the septic backed up, HUNTINGTON COUNTRY STORE would it go into the storm Stop in and say “WOW!” water. DeMarinis said the Maple Scones, Maple Coffeecakes, Board of Health regulates and approves septic systems. Maple Whoopie Pies, Maple Pecan Cream “Those folks are the Cheese Wrapples- Homemade! experts,” he said. As to her Vanilla Infused Maple Syrup specific question, he said Maple Nut Goodies • Hard Maple Candies there are sensors and an 70 Worthington Road Mable Bacon Onion Jam • Maple Taffy alarm that would go off, and Huntington, MA 01050 Maple Champagne Mustard they would unclog the prob- k (413) 667-3232 k Strawberry Maple Jam • Smoky Maple Glaze lem or pump it out. “All a 9 miles from the Westfield border Maple Tea • Habanero Maple Syrup part of very strict require- k HRS: Mon-Sat 9am-6pm k Sun 9-5:30 k ments in meeting Title V,” he www.HCStore.com said. Planning Board member Cheryl Crowe asked for a continuance on the public hearing, to give the board time to study the report. Another storm hits the Northeast, threatens more outages City planner Jay Vinskey PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The second big, blus- gear. But motorists were urged to avoid travel so Poconos Mountains and parts of western suggested that the board ask tery storm to hit the Northeast in less than a week crews could treat and clear roads. Massachusetts could see up to 18 inches. the applicant to respond in brought wet, heavy snow Wednesday to a corner of “I’m not looking forward to another round of Some areas were bracing for as much as 2 to 3 writing to the points in the the country where tens of thousands of people were this, but it is what it is,” Chris Martin said as he inches of snow an hour. report. DeMarinis said he was agreeable to that, and still waiting for the power to come back on from prepared to leave his Toms River, New Jersey, Damaging winds were forecast, with gusts of up would have done so but just the first bout of wintry weather. home and head to work at an information technol- to 60 mph on Cape Cod, 45 mph at the Jersey shore received the report himself. The nor’easter closed schools and government ogy firm in Philadelphia. “All in all, it hasn’t been and 30 mph around suburban Philadelphia. He also asked since there offices, grounded flights and raised fears of another a terrible winter, and it seems that March is always Depending on the storm’s track, communities were no further public com- round of fallen trees and electrical outages as it our worst month for major storms. We’re a hardy along the I-95 corridor could see heavy rain, heavy ments at the meeting, that made its way up the East Coast. bunch, so some snow and rain isn’t going to stop snow or a mix of the two. the hearing be closed. A wintry mix of snow and light rain started fall- us.” Transportation departments in Philadelphia and Ward 1 City Councilor ing before daybreak in many areas, but the precipi- Martin had already arranged to stay in Boston loaded up salt trucks and treated roads a day Mary Ann Babinski, who tation was expected to turn soon to all snow in most Philadelphia overnight. ahead. was present at the meeting, areas and continue through the day. “If Mother Nature wants to give us one last blast Amtrak canceled some train service, and com- said she thought she heard The National Weather Service issued a winter of winter, that’s up to her,” he said. muter trains in Philadelphia were put on a weekend that they needed site plan storm warning through Thursday morning from the Heavy, wet snow and gusting winds could take schedule. approval before they could Philadelphia area through most of New England. down trees already weakened from last Friday’s School districts and municipal operations around sign a lease, and that a build- Forecasters said snow accumulations could easily storm and snap power lines, to the distress of cus- Pennsylvania and Connecticut closed. The gover- ing permit was based on the surpass a foot in areas west of the Interstate 95 cor- tomers who have gone days without power. nors of New Jersey and Pennsylvania declared tenant being a school. ridor, with some places in northwestern New Jersey Utility workers took advantage of milder tem- states of emergency. “It has to be a school, or expected to get up to 2 feet. peratures and sunshine Tuesday in their scramble to Officials warned homeowners of the danger of he can’t put a shovel in the Hundreds of flights across the region were can- restore electricity around the Northeast. More than heart attacks from shoveling heavy snow. ground,” Carellas said. celed even before the first flakes fell, and the num- 90,000 homes and businesses remained without One slight consolation: The storm was not Crowe requested continu- ber was expected to climb as conditions deterio- power Wednesday, mostly in Pennsylvania, New expected to bring coastal flooding like the one last ation of the public hearing to March 20, which passed rated. Jersey and New York. week. Some New England and New Jersey shore- with no objections from the The morning commute went smoothly in most More than a foot of snow was expected in some line communities were still dealing with the effects board. Carellas said he areas, as the storm had not yet kicked into high interior areas. Forecasters said Pennsylvania’s of that storm. would like members to be prepared to vote on a site permit at that meeting. “If we go through with this, we need to get going. If we don’t go through with his, we need to let him know,” Carellas said.

Greater Westfield Community Band Rehersals The Greater Westfield Community Band will begin rehearsals for its spring concert and we invite all local musicians over the age of 18 to join us, whether you have played with us previously or are looking to dust off those instruments for the first time in many years. Rehearsals will be held on Mondays at the North Middle School on Southampton Road in Westfield, just north of the Mass Turnpike exit, started March 5, and contin- ues March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9 culminating with our concert on Wednesday April 11, 2018. All rehearsals and the concert start at 7:30. Previous experience is not necessary but you must be able to read music. The band is under the direction of Jim O’Connor and plays a wide variety of music. For further information, contact us through our website: GWCB.org A woman takes pictures of the high surf, Tuesday, March 6, 2018, as waves continue to breach the seawall in Marshfield, Mass. Utilities are racing to New members are always wel- restore power to tens of thousands of customers in the Northeast still without electricity after last week’s storm as another nor’easter threatens the hard-hit come — a good time is always area with heavy, wet snow, high winds, and more outages. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) had! THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2018 - PAGE 9 SPORTS

Westfield’s Kam Wells (34) goes for a layup ahead of Central’s Hason Ward (20) at Tuesday night’s D1 semifinal game at Western New England University. {Photo by Marc St.Onge)

Luis Castro (32) tries to turn the corner on Josiah Green (4) at Tuesday night’s game against Central. {Photo by Marc St.Onge) Golden Eagles fly high By Chris Putz son. said. “We gave it everything we got.” athletic. …It was very hard to get a shot over Staff Writer Senior guard Justin Feliciano and senior for- Westfield ran into the teeth of the Central them.” WESTFIELD – In the beginning, it was billed ward Jorge Torres Vizcarrando scored 17 points defense several teams, and the Golden Eagles Westfield managed to get off a couple of as a “David vs. Goliath” matchup, and figured to apiece to lead No. 1 Central past fifth-seeded 6-10 senior center Justin Easterling, 6-9 junior 3-pointers early in the contest – Kam Wells be as tough as a 16 seed beating a 1 seed in Westfield 67-48 in a West Division 1 semifinal center Hason Ward, and Vizcarrando – no broke a two-minute scoreless streak for both March Madness. Tuesday night at Western New England slouch himself at 6 feet, 5 inches – clamped teams, draining a three for Westfield 2:20 into In the end, the undefeated, unbeaten Central University. down time after time after time again. the first period. Mike Hall’s shot from beyond Golden Eagles spread their wings and soared past “We didn’t make our shots tonight, and they’re “I’m not very surprised,” said Westfield their opponent for the 21st straight time this sea- very talented,” Westfield coach Josh Balestracci senior guard Javi Santos, “They’re big guys, See Golden Eagles, Page 11

Aidan Dunn (3) gets by Justin Feliciano (2) on his way to the basket. {Photo by Marc St.Onge)

Javi Santos (23) goes high over Central defenders Daishawn Craft (1) and Justin Feliciano (2). {Photo by Marc St.Onge)

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WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Southwick-Tolland Regional High School Thurs., March 1, 2018 Sat., March 3, 2018 WEST DIVISION 3 BOYS ICE HOCKEY Tues., March 6, 2018 WEST D3 BOYS HOOPS QUARTERFINAL SEMIFINALS WEST D1 BOYS BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS No. 2 Easthampton 71, No. 7 Southwick 57 No. 2 Westfield 5, No. 3 West Springfield 1 No. 5 Westfield (14-7) at No. 1 Central (20-0), Western New England University, 8:15 p.m. Fri., March 2, 2018 STATE SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS WEST D1 BOYS HOOPS QUARTERFINAL Berkshire East, Charlemont No. 5 Westfield (13-7) at No. 4 Chicopee Comp (15- WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY 5), PPD. (Weather) Thurs., March 8, 2018 WEST DIVISION 3 BOYS ICE HOCKEY FINALS Sat., March 3, 2018 No. 2 Westfield (14-4-2) vs. No. 1 Longmeadow (17- Season Complete WEST D1 BOYS HOOPS QUARTERFINAL 3-1), Olympia (West Springfield), 8:30 p.m. No. 5 Westfield 70, No. 4 Chicopee Comp 58 Putz’s Ultimate SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL sPorts Challenge Tues., March 6, 2018 STATE SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS Berkshire East, Charlemont

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Krug and Jake DeBrusk scored 15 seconds “And he obviously enjoys being that guy.” apart in the opening minute of the game. But It was his fourth game-winner in five the Red Wings tied it, getting a power play Bruins overtime wins this season. And it goal from Frans Nielsen 84 seconds later and gave Marchand 11 overtime goals — a fran- a goal from Mike Green about five minutes chise record, though the NHL didn’t start after that. playing regular-season overtimes until 1983. Krug made it 3-2 on a power play with “Played with great players,” said Marchand, about six minutes left in the first, and who also had two assists to help Boston win Marchand gave the Bruins a 4-2 lead with six its fourth straight. “It makes it a lot easier.” to play in the second. David Pastrnak had three assists for the NOTES: Nielsen left the game after taking Bruins, who led 2-0 after 52 seconds and a hit to the head from David Backes in the never trailed but needed overtime after first period. 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Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2018 - PAGE 11 State of grace CHARLEMONT – The St. Mary’s ski team had a strong day at the MIAA State Championship Ski Race Tuesday at Berkshire East. Five Saints – senior captain Matt Masciadrelli, Jack Masciadrelli, Hayden Lussier, Collin Freeman and Chloe Lussier – represented their school proudly with strong runs in the slalom and Giant Slalom competitions. “We really had some great skiing by the team today,” St. Mary ski coach Andy Lussier said. “All of our athletes really skied strong and pushed hard especially with the challeng- ing slalom course sets. The field was pretty deep with over 150 girls and 150 boys and our Saints managed to get a few into to the top 10.” Matthew Masciadrelli set the pace, sking into second place in the GS with a time of 37.94. “He really attacked the GS and skied the steeps with an aggressive line,” coach Lussier said of his top skier. “He is definitely one of the most consistent skiers in that discipline. It’s his thing.” Jack Masciadrelli skied into seventh in the slalom with some smart tactics, and good ski- ing as well. “He really paid attention in our inspection and took it into his run,” coach Lussier said of Jack. “He skied clean and smooth through the pitch and really attacked the top of the course.” Other medalists included Westfield girls’ skier Grace O’Connor (8th place GS finish; The St. Mary ski team, from left to right, St. Mary’s Chloe Lussier, coach Andy Lussier, Hayden Lussier, Matt Masciadrelli, Jack Maciadrelli, 42.22) and boys’ skier Jacob Stephens (10th Collin Freeman, and assistant coach Brian Freeman, represented the school’s program at the state championships Tuesday at Berkshire East in place slalom finish). Charlemont. (Submitted photo)

Golden Eagles Continued from Page 9 the arc gave the Bombers a 6-5 lead a short time after. Aidan Dunn’s 3-ball stopped a 7-0 spurt by Central at the end of the first quarter. Central (21-0) pushed its lead to double-digits late in the first half with a 13-4 run. The Golden Eagles led by nearly 20 points midway through the third quarter. One play in the third quarter symbolized the kind of effort it would take for 32 minutes to have a chance to beat Central. Santos dribbled to the foul line, leapt off his feet in traffic, and with hands waving in his face, he hung in mid-air a split second longer than his nearest defenders, and rattled in a beautiful jump shot. It took a flawless effort to beat the defense. To ask the Bombers to do that over and over and over again would be doing nearly the impossible. Central protected its commanding lead until the very end. “Coming in my senior year as a leader and team captain, that really put the responsibility on me,” said Santos, who responded with a team-high 17 points. Dunn finished with 15. “This season meant so much.” Westfield finishes the season with a record of 14-8, a league title, and just one victory short of a finals appearance. “We set our goals for a 10-win season,” coach Balestracci said. “Then we got into the tournament, we set our goals to win a league title. These kids played really hard. They’re really unselfish players.”

Pope praises Pyeongchang Olympics as bridge to peace VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has praised the Pyeongchang Olympics for showing that sport can “build bridges between countries in conflict and give a valid contribution to peace.” Francis delivered the message during his general audience Wednesday ahead of the start of the Paralympics. Francis praised the paralympic ath- letes as “examples of courage, perseverance and tenacity in not letting limitations have the last word.” During the recent Winter Olympics, North and South Korean officials met, and a summit is now scheduled for the first time in a decade. Francis, who has expressed repeated alarm about the prospects of nuclear conflict on the Korean peninsula, said the just-completed games showed how sport can bring peace, and the paralympics even moreso. He offered prayers “for peace and joy for all.”

Westfield to welcome hometown hero Kacey Bellamy Mayor Brian P. Sullivan is pleased to announce that the City of Westfield will be welcoming hometown hero and 2018 Olympic gold medalist, Kacey Bellamy on Saturday, March 10. Kacey will be escorted by the Westfield Police and Fire Department at approximately 9:30 am beginning at Mestek down North Elm Street and continuing across the Great River Bridge onto Elm Street, around the green, and down south Broad Street to The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Westfield located at 28 West Silver Street. Westfield’s Kam Wells (34) goes for a layup ahead of Central’s Hason Ward (20) at Tuesday night’s game at Ms. Bellamy will be at the Boys and Girls Club gymnasium from WNEU. {Photo by Marc St.Onge) 10:00am until 1:00pm for a public meet and greet event.

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He said that it was a “Southern thing” and that he was tired of our “discus- sions.” He said the married woman is a “wonderful Southern Investor group cancels girl” and said I’d better get along with her because I’ll be seeing a lot of her. He berated me because I wanted to spend my last night alone with him and not drinking with the neigh- bor women. I love my boyfriend and don’t want to lose him, but his deal to buy Weinstein Co. female friends are his first priority, and it makes me feel as though my feelings and opinions mean nothing to him. This NEW YORK (AP) — A group of investors pulled out of a istrator in the Obama administration, said her group might also is the only thing we disagree on. How should I handle this deal to buy the beleaguered Weinstein Co. on Tuesday after consider buying some assets out of bankruptcy. situation? -- Cock of the Walk’s Chick discovering tens of millions of dollars in undisclosed debt, The Weinstein Co.’s most desirable asset is its 277-film Dear Cock of the Walk’s Chick: I don’t see this proud according to people familiar with the negotiations. library, which includes award-winning films from big-name peacock putting down his plumes any time soon. He seems Businesswoman Maria Contreras-Sweet, who has been lead- directors like Quentin Tarantino and horror releases from its to love strutting his stuff, lavished with female attention ing the group of buyers along with billionaire investor Ron Dimension label. Its television production company also has 24/7. More troubling than the flirtatious behavior is the way Burkle, said in a statement that “disappointing information some potentially valuable titles, including the long-running he reacted when you expressed your concern and frustration. about the viability of completing this transaction” had led her fashion show “Project Runway.” Such dismissiveness shows a fundamental lack of respect for to call off the sale. The Weinstein Co.’s unreleased films include the Thomas your feelings. If he’s not willing to hear you out and do what She didn’t offer further details. But two people familiar with Edison tale “The Current War,” with Benedict Cumberbatch, he can to make you more comfortable with his heavily the proceedings said the buyers came across documents show- and “Mary Magdalene,” starring Rooney Mara. The company female flock, then it’s time for you to fly the coop. ing liabilities beyond the $225 million the buyers had been has already shed some upcoming projects. After a bidding war prepared to take on. One of the people said the documents last year, it sold the rights to “Paddington 2,” released in Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@cre- showed $64 million in additional debt. Both people spoke on January, to Warner Bros. for about $15 million. ators.com. To find out more about Annie Lane and read fea- condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to Contreras-Sweet, who had no prior experience in the enter- tures by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, discuss private negotiations publicly. tainment industry, edged out other bidders for the company visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. The Weinstein Co., which has produced and distributed with a proposal that would have kept the company mostly intact Oscar winners such as “The King’s Speech” and “Silver and its roughly 150 workers employed. She had pledged to Linings Playbook,” has been trying to stave off bankruptcy transform the studio into a women-led venture with a female- since sexual assault and harassment allegations emerged last majority board, of which she would be the chairwoman. HINTS FROM HELOISE fall against its co-founder, the Hollywood mogul Harvey Contreras-Sweet said she remains open to other ways of pursu- Weinstein. Contreras-Sweet’s buyout offer had presented the ing that goal. Pimiento cheese spread best hope for avoiding that fate. But the deal was plunged into “I believe that our vision to create a women-led film studio Dear Heloise: I’m looking for your turmoil after New York State Attorney General Eric is still the correct course of action,” Contreras-Sweet said. “To mother’s PIMIENTO CHEESE SPREAD. Schneiderman filed a lawsuit against the studio last month. that end, we will consider acquiring assets that may become Would you please print it for me? -- Donna The announcement came just days after Contreras-Sweet and available in the event of bankruptcy proceedings, as well as DeC., via email the Weinstein Co. revived the deal following arduous negotia- other opportunities that may become available in the entertain- Donna, this was one of my mother’s tions with Schneiderman. It marks the second time in two ment industry.” favorite recipes: weeks that the sale has been called off. The first time, it was the Schneiderman’s lawsuit, filed on behalf of the company’s Weinstein Co. that pulled out, announcing it would file for employees, had thrown a wrench in the sale a day before it was Pimiento Cheese Spread bankruptcy protection because the buyers had failed to live up set to be signed. The attorney general said he acted out of con- 1 pound boxed soft cheese to commitments. Talks to revive the deal resumed soon after- cerns that there were insufficient guarantees that Weinstein’s 1 cup mayonnaise ward. accusers would be compensated — and that executives who 1/2 cup super-finely chopped sweet or sour pickles It was unclear if there is any chance of reviving the sale. One enabled the alleged misconduct would remain at the helm of the 4 ounces pimientos of the people close to the talks said, “the deal is dead.” new company. Optional ingredients: Representatives from the Weinstein Co. did not immediately During negotiations over the past three weeks, Schneiderman Juice from 1 jar of pimientos return requests for comment. But it appears the collapse of the said the buyers and sellers had satisfied his demands of ade- 4 ounces chopped stuffed salad olives sale puts the studio back on track toward filing for bankruptcy quate compensation for the victims, protection for the employ- Chopped onions to taste protection, which would halt lawsuits filed against the company ees and ensuring that those responsible for Weinstein’s alleged Grate the cheese coarsely using the large opening of a by Weinstein’s accusers. abuses would “not be unjustly rewarded.” grater or a food processor. Layer the ingredients as if you Bankruptcy proceedings could also renew the interest of “We’ll be disappointed if the parties cannot work out their were making lasagna. Place a large piece of wax paper or several major entertainment companies who had offered to buy differences and close the deal,” said Amy Spitalnick, a spokes- plastic wrap on the counter. Put down a layer of grated assets of the company, including Lionsgate Entertainment and woman for Schneiderman’s office. “Our lawsuit against the cheese, then mayonnaise, pimientos and a handful of pickles. Miramax, the studio formerly led by Harvey Weinstein and his Weinstein Company, Bob Weinstein, and Harvey Weinstein Use a spatula to fold it over and over, starting from the bot- brother Bob. Contreras-Sweet, a former small business admin- remains active and our investigation is ongoing.” tom. Repeat the process, folding again and again, until you have used all the ingredients. I divide this up into two batches. Put the mixture in jars, seal well and pop into the fridge. Options: If you want a thinner, gooey spread, add the juice from one jar of pimientos and mix well. Vary the spread by adding chopped salad olives and/or onions. -- Heloise SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise P.O. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 78279-5000 Fax: 210-HELOISE Email: Heloise(at)Heloise.com

In this April 7, 2014, file photo, Maria Contreras-Sweet speaks during a ceremonial swearing in as Administrator of the Small Business Administration in the South Court Auditorium on the White House complex in Washington. A group of investors, led by Contreras-Sweet along with billionaire investor Ron Burkle, pulled out of a deal to buy the beleaguered Weinstein Co. on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, after discovering tens of millions of dollars in undisclosed debt, according to people familiar with the negotiations. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2018 - PAGE 13

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It’s an excruciating wait until the bracket is announced this weekend because the Big Ten tourney ended Sunday after being moved up a week earlier than normal in order to play at Madison Square Garden in New York. What can help the Cornhuskers and Nittany Lions is if the favorites win the automatic bids in the remaining conference tournaments in order to leave as many at-large berths open as possible. Gonzaga did them a favor by blowing out BYU . The Cougars (24-10, 67 RPI) likely lost their only shot to get into the NCAAs. Elsewhere on the bubble, Notre Dame and Syracuse each won on the first day of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament to keep their hopes alive. The schedule picks up Wednesday with the The BYU bench watches during the final minutes of the second half of the West Coast Conference Big East, Big 12 and Pac-12 joining the confer- tournament championship NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga Tuesday, March 6, 2018, ence tourney fray. Schools like Marquette, in Las Vegas. Gonzaga defeated BYU 74-54. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken) Oklahoma and Arizona State get their first cracks at strengthening resumes and making postseason Syracuse. Finally, an ACC tourney win for the in the Big Ten. But the last impression that the runs to stay fresh in the minds of the members of Orange (20-12, 39 RPI). The 73-64 victory over Cornhuskers left on the selection committee was a the selection committee. Wake Forest sets up an important matchup for loss to Michigan in their first game of the Big Ten All Nebraska and Penn State can do is wait. Syracuse on Wednesday against No. 12 North Tournament on Friday. At No. 64 in the RPI, ON THE RISE Carolina (22-9, 6 RPI). The Orange could use a win Nebraska’s lone win against Quadrant 1 teams (1-6) Notre Dame. The Irish (19-13, 69 RPI) had over a Top 10 RPI team to strengthen its chance to came against the Wolverines in January. some nervous moments late in their three-point get back into the NCAAs after a one-year absence. Penn State. See above. It’s hard to tell how the victory over 24-loss team Pittsburgh in the first Saint Mary’s. The 20th-ranked Gaels (28-5, 43 weeklong layoff between the conference tourna- round of the ACC Tournament. But Notre Dame RPI) might have been on safe ground no matter how ment and Selection Sunday will have on Big Ten did get 19 points and 33 minutes from star forward BYU fared against Gonzaga on Tuesday night. At bubble teams. The Nittany Lions (21-13, 77 RPI) Bonzie Colson in his third game back from injury. the very least, the Cougars’ loss means that the are 3-8 against Quadrant 1 teams, with all three Next up: a chance to get to 20 wins on Wednesday selection committee won’t have to weigh whether victories against No. 17 Ohio State. against Virginia Tech (21-10, 51 RPI). Unlike the to take more than two WCC squads. BYU. The Cougars were 2-3 against Quadrant 1 80-75 loss to the Hokies in late January, the Irish FADING HOPES teams coming into Tuesday, and they couldn’t build should have Colson and Matt Farrell for this Nebraska. The Cornhuskers (22-10) won eight of on their biggest win of the season after defeating rematch. Farrell missed the first game with a bad their last nine in the regular season to finish fourth Saint Mary’s in the WCC semis. ankle. Coaches on the hot seat heading into conference tourneys Mark Fox might need an Ten years ago, in an SEC place like UConn, you don’t competitive at times, losing ing around the NCAA coach- improbable run through the tournament remembered for expect to hope to get to the eight Big Ten games by dou- ing ranks because of an ongo- Southeastern Conference a tornado striking the tournament. You expect that ble-digit margins and finish- ing FBI probe could actually tournament to save his Georgia Dome, the Bulldogs it’s a foregone conclusion,” ing last in the league in scor- work in Padgett’s favor, since coaching job. pulled off a stunning SEC Benedict told the Hartford ing defense. some of the top potential can- He’s hardly alone on the triumph after finishing last Courant. “It’s important we “The season did not go as didates have been linked to college basketball hot seat. during the regular season. get that figured out because we hoped,” McCaffery said. the scandal. But being a for- From Georgia’s Fox to That performance saved we need to be a tournament “No question.” mer Pitino assistant could be Pittsburgh’s Kevin Stallings Dennis Felton’s job for the team.” The Hawkeyes could be a major strike against Padgett, to UConn’s Kevin Ollie, moment, but he didn’t even IOWA headed for another long sea- especially if Louisville’s new numerous coaches went into make it through another full Fran McCaffery brushed son if sophomore star Tyler administration wants a totally conference tournaments season. off questions about his job Cook decides to leave. clean reboot to the post-Piti- knowing their jobs could be Fox appears to be in a security , despite an unex- LOUISVILLE no era. in jeopardy without a few similar situation, requiring pectedly dismal season that One of college basketball’s The Cardinals’ NCAA more wins. five wins in five days to even ended last week with an most prestigious jobs could hopes took a blow last week Excluding employment get a shot at Year 10. overtime loss to Michigan in be opening up unless the when they lost to No. 1 decisions that might be PITTSBURGH the earlier-than-usual Big Cardinals decide to remove Virginia on a buzzer-beating affected by myriad off-the- The Panthers capped a his- Ten Tournament. the interim from David shot , so they’ve got some court issues, such as Auburn torically awful season with a While the overall body of Padgett’s title. work to do in the ACC (Bruce Pearl) and Arizona 67-64 loss to Notre Dame in work and a contract exten- Padgett took over as coach Tournament. Louisville (19- (Sean Miller), here are some the opening round of the sion may give McCaffery after the firing of Rick Pitino, 12, 9-9) faces Florida State schools that might soon be Atlantic Coast Conference some extra security, there’s and any hope of keeping the (20-10, 9-9) in the first of looking for a new coach, if tournament Tuesday night . no doubt the Hawkeyes faith- job likely depends on at least four games Wednesday, a they haven’t already started Now the question is: Will ful is on edge after a 14-19 making the NCAA contest that will likely deter- the process: Stallings return for a third campaign that included just Tournament. mine which school remains GEORGIA year? five wins in 20 games against Even then, there are other in the NCAA mix for at least In a year where Kentucky While it would be unusual conference opponents. More issues to consider. one more day. and Florida ceded their dom- to fire a coach after such a troubling, Iowa wasn’t even All the uncertainty swirl- inance at the top of the short tenure, these are dark Southeastern Conference times in Pittsburgh. Stallings’ standings, the Bulldogs team lost all 19 games squandered an opportunity against ACC opponents this for a breakthrough. season and is just 24-41 It could mark the end of overall since he arrived from Fox’s nine-year tenure , Vanderbilt. Looking for a which has featured only two Also working against NCAA Tournament appear- Stallings: He wasn’t a popu- ances (both of which were lar choice from the outset, one-and-done). and the current athletic direc- While hardly a traditional tor, Heather Lyke, isn’t the Unique Gift? powerhouse, Georgia cer- one who hired him. tainly expected better from a “We knew this was going team that featured Associated to be a little bit of a tough Press SEC player of the year season,” Stallings said. “We Yante Maten. The Bulldogs didn’t know it was going to are just 16-14 (7-11 SEC) be this tough.” heading into Wednesday’s CONNECTICUT first-round matchup against Ollie has the 2014 national Vanderbilt in the conference championship on his resume, tournament. as well as an American After weather issues Athletic Conference title delayed his team’s arrival in from just two seasons ago. St. Louis by four hours, Fox But the Huskies have taken a said on a hastily assembled significant fall since then. teleconference that there After slipping to 16-17 last have been no discussions season, UConn is just 14-17 Put a picture of someone with athletic director Greg — and 7-11 in the league — McGarity about his job sta- heading into its AAC tourna- you love on a keepsake.

tus. ment opener against SMU on www.thewestfieldnews.com “I have not been told that Thursday. These are pictures the staff at The we have to win a certain Athletic director David number of games to advance Benedict plans to evaluate Westfield News Group have taken at through the tournament,” Ollie after the season , and events throughout our communities. Fox said. “I’d really like this it’s clear the boss isn’t happy tournament, like every game with the state of the program, we’ve played the last nine which is also facing an years, to be about our team NCAA investigation. On the and these kids and trying to other hand, Ollie’s lucrative Go to www.thewestfieldnews.com visit “Photos” look for your find them some success. It contract would require a favorite photo, then click the “Buy” icon located at the top. should not be about the buyout of some $10 million. coach.” “When you come to a THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2018 - PAGE 15

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