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JOHN STEINBECK Low of 55. www.thewestfieldnews.com Attention Westfield: Open Space VOL. 86 NO. 151 75 cents Let’s ‘Retire the Fire!’ CommitteeTUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 By Tina Gorman discussing Executive Director Westfield Council On Aging With support from the changes at Westfield Fire Department, the Westfield Public Safety Communication Center, the next meeting Westfield News, the Westfield By Greg Fitzpatrick Rotary Club, and Mayor Brian Correspondent Sullivan, the Westfield Council SOUTHWICK – The Open On Aging is once again launch- Space Committee is holding ing its annual Retire the Fire! another meeting on Wednesday at fire prevention and safety cam- 7 p.m. at the Southwick Town paign for the City’s older Hall. Tina Gorman According to Open Space adults. During the week of Executive Director March 4 to 8, residents of Committee Chairman Dennis Westfield Council Clark, the meeting will consist of Westfield will see Retire the On Aging Fire! flyers hung throughout reviewing at the changes that have the City and buttons with the been made to the plan, including Sunny Sunday Skier at Stanley Park slogan worn by Council On Aging staff, seniors, and the new mapping that will be Kim Saffer of Westfield gets in some cross-country ski practice on a sunny community leaders. Both are gentle reminders that implemented in order to update Sunday morning at Stanley Park before an anticipated winter storm hits. (Photo fire safety for Westfield’s older adults is a personal, the last open space plan from by Marc St.Onge) family, and community effort. 2010. The committee will be dis- The focus of this year’s Retire cussing the comments submitted the Fire! effort is attention to the by the DPW and the Planning special safety precautions and Board. requirements for those who are “There’s a lot of other informa- living with or caring for some- tion that we need to compile,” said Southwick’s one with Alzheimer’s disease, Clark. dementia, or memory loss. Last Some of the information year’s Emergency Information includes trying to confirm all of Smith receives Form has been renamed, revised, the preserved land that are in and simplified, and is available at the Senior Center. Southwick. The First Responder Informative Extra Needs Open Space Committee mem- award from Directive or FRIEND form provides information to ber Russ Fox is hoping that first responders about the person in need, prior to enough progress can be made at arriving on the scene. It is helpful for first responders the meeting in order to have a Career Tech to know ahead of time if the person in distress has clearer picture of their current sit- Alzheimer’s disease, a dementia diagnosis, memory uation with the open space plan. By Greg Fitzpatrick loss, or cognitive limitations as well as hearing, “We can see where we’re at and Correspondent visual, or mobility challenges. FRIEND forms are what else we can do,” said Fox. SOUTHWICK – On February 25, the Southwick Regional School Senior, available in the Westfield Senior Center’s ‘Senior Fox added that one plan for the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional Sarah Smith, was named the 2019 CTEC Safety Office’ located directly across from the near future may be holding a pub- School District announced that Sarah Outstanding Vocational Student of the Greeter’s desk. For those who would like assistance lic hearing in order to allow the Smith, a senior at Southwick Regional Year. (Photo by Greg Fitzpatrick) completing the forms, COA staff members are avail- community to offer input on what School, had been recognized as the able to help. they want to see, or don’t want to Lower Pioneer Valley Career and Southwick Regional School in the morn- An additional goal of the Retire the Fire! program see, in the new 2019 plan. Technical Education Center Outstanding ing and then attends graphic design class- is working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide The Open Space Committee Vocational Student of the Year. es at Career Tech. detectors in the homes of all of the City’s older sent out about 2,000 surveys to all An extension of the seven-member Every year, teachers from each pro- adults. Sixty percent of the fire deaths that occur homeowners in Southwick and high schools served by the Lower gram nominate students for the each year take place in homes without smoke alarms has already received some com- Pioneer Valley Educational Outstanding Vocational Student of the or working smoke alarms. Massachusetts law pleted forms from residents. The Collaborative, Career Tech of West Year award. It’s required that the students requires certain types of smoke detectors based on survey featured 11 questions about Springfield allows students to spend half nominated are pursuing post-secondary the year that the home was built. Courtesy of the various recreational opportunities. of their school day at Career Tech and training, have secured a job, or are seek- Westfield Fire Department, specific written guide- Clark reported that they received learn a specific skill that they could use ing employment in their career area. The lines are available at the Senior Center for homes back more than 400 surveys of the for a future career. constructed prior to 1975, between 1975 and 1997, approximately 2,000 surveys that Currently, Smith goes to two classes at See Award, Page 2 and those built after 1997. were sent out. The main bullet Regarding detector battery replacement, the cur- points expressed by residents rent regulation is that homes built before 1975 must included having residential hous- be equipped with smoke detectors with a ten-year life ing be single homes, have spe- span. These smoke detectors are sold as ten-year cialty shopping, offer a new mul- Volunteers sought for ‘sealed lithium battery power alarms.’ On older tipurpose center and social area detectors, batteries should be replaced annually. A for teenagers, as well as improv- good rule of thumb for Westfield’s older adults is to ing the water quality protection replace the batteries during Retire the Fire! week. areas in town. new youth running series With daylight saving time on the horizon this week- The committee was formed as By Lori Szepelak end, now is the perfect time to attend to this task. the town of Southwick needs to Correspondent Unfortunately, many older adults cannot and should update their Open Space and SOUTHWICK-For one Tolland woman, bringing the joy of running to young people not replace the batteries themselves. Most detectors Recreation Plan. Every communi- in the region begins with the first step. are installed in the ceiling of a room and the use of a ty in Massachusetts has the option “In my early years I used to run track,” said Andi DeSanto, an elementary and ladder is necessary for battery replacement. For to renew their plan every seven middle school teacher who shared her love of the sport over the years with her students. safety reasons, older adults should enlist the help of years. Southwick’s latest plan was Beginning April 28 for five weeks, DeSanto is launching relatives, friends, and neighbors to change the batter- 2011 and the deadline for them to Healthy Kids Running Series Southwick at Whalley Park, 42 ies in their smoke alarms. renew the plan is November of Powdermill Road. Race dates also include May 5, 12, 19 and An important question that Retire the Fire! coordi- 2019. The plan allows municipali- 26. All events begin at 4 p.m. nators are asking the City’s older adults is, “Can you ties in town to apply for various The Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) is a national, be found in an emergency?” It is not unusual for grants from the state. community based nonprofit – now in its 10th year – which older adults to require the services of firefighters, The committee is looking to provides a fun, five-week running program for ages 2 to 14 that paramedics, or police officers. The faster that emer- keep the bulk of the plan building lays the foundation for a healthy lifestyle through goal setting gency personnel can get to the scene, the more likely process internal. Committee mem- and dedication, according to DeSanto. that a life can be saved or a disaster averted. But ber Russ Fox has noted that a “I chose to bring this program to the area because I have two what if emergency personnel can’t find the victim’s majority of the 2019 plan will young kids and there are not a lot of options for them,” said DeSanto, who is serving house? Massachusetts law requires that homes have, look similar to 2011, but some as community coordinator of the series. “These races are kid appropriate and it is a nice on the dwelling, a number representing the address. House numbers are available through the Council On See Open Space, Page 2 See Youth Running Series Volunteers, Page 5 Aging and can be installed by members of the Westfield Rotary Club for those sixty and older who need visible numbers on their house. Finally, educating the public about fire prevention City Council confirms volunteer appointments, and safety specifically geared toward older adults is crucial to the success of the Retire the Fire! program. Toward that end, the Westfield News will publish a and thanks residents for serving series of articles throughout the week on those topics that are most pertinent to this unique population. In By Amy Porter Harris introduced the following appoint- addition to the articles, informational brochures and Correspondent ments and reappointments to the City handouts are available at the Senior Center. WESTFIELD – Since the beginning of Council at the Feb. 25 meeting, all of The effectiveness of the Retire the Fire! program is the year, more than a dozen residents have which were approved unanimously. dependent upon community involvement. Take the been appointed and reappointed by the Barbara Taylor of Hillside Road was time to check on your older relative, friend, or neigh- Mayor’s office, through the Personnel reappointed as a member of the Council on bor. Volunteer to drive them to the store to purchase Action Committee, to serve on the many Aging until June, 2021, after serving one a smoke detector and help to install it. Any smoke committees and commissions in the City term on the board. Harris reported that CO detector that was installed more than ten years ago, of Westfield. Director Tina Gorman said she has been a must be replaced. Change the batteries in their exist- PAC chairperson Cindy C. Harris said at wonderful asset to the Board. Taylor serves ing smoke alarms. Make gift-giving practical with the Feb. 25 City Council meeting that the as treasurer, reviewing submissions with new smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for birth- city was fortunate to have them. “The the director before presenting them to the days, anniversaries, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Mayor has appointed wonderful citizens to board. She is an active participant in Christmas. If we work together, we can all help to these committees and commissions, and classes at the center, and served on the At-large Councilor and Personnel “Retire the Fire!” we are very fortunate to have them,” Action Committee Chairman Cindy Harris said. See Volunteers, Page 5 C. Harris. PAGE 2 - MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

Open Space Continued from Page 1 things have changed in terms of recreation send out at least three Request for Proposals in Southwick since 2011. This includes the to organizations to assist them with the pro- additions of Whalley Park and a disc golf cess. TONIGHT TUESDAY Wednesday facility, but losing the Southwick Country Southwick’s last plan received help from Club. Since the previous plan in 2011, the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission Southwick was also no longer the host of the (PVPC). The consultant would help gather Motocross Nationals. data and statistics to help the committee cre- Due to the lack of changes that are expect- ate their updated plan. Fox noted that since ed to be made with the new plan, the com- the committee is looking at spending less mittee isn’t planning on spending $10,000 or than $10,000, they could ask for help from more. If the committee planned on spending one organization, and PVPC will be in con- Cloudy. Mostly Sunny. that amount of money, they would have to sideration. Members of the 25-29 22-24 Southwick Open Today, becoming sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Tonight, Clear, with a Space Committee low around 13. Tuesday, Increasing clouds, with a high near 29. are seen looking Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Clear. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Tuesday Night, A slight over some items chance of snow between 9pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 13. North- recommended for west wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Wednes- inclusion with the 13-14 day, A slight chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high 2019 open space near 24. Northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 plan at their last meeting. (Photo by Greg Fitzpatrick) WWLP.COM • Working For You today 6:23 AM 5:45 PM 11 hours 21 Minutes sunrise sunsET lENGTH OF dAY Award Continued from Page 1

programs at Career Tech include automo- Massachusetts and 13th nationally last year Odds & Ends LOCAL LOTTERY tive, carpentry, cosmetology, culinary arts, for the Business Professionals of America’s Last night’s numbers graphic design, and among others. Graphic Design Promotion competition. A MASSACHUSETTS Notified in early February of the award, co-curricular organization, Business Stolen magazine MassCash Smith was surprised to hear that she was Professionals of America increases students 12-14-17-27-28 selected for the award. participation in professional, civic, service, Mega Millions “I know I’ve done a lot over the past 3 or 4 and social experiences. Some of the activities with Beatles Estimated jackpot: $40 million years, but I didn’t think I would have gotten that Business Professionals of America pro- Numbers Evening something to commemorate that,” said Smith. vides is leadership development, profession- 4-8-4-3 The senior at Southwick Regional School alism, community service, career develop- on cover back Numbers Midday also believes that the award could help her for ment, public relations, student cooperation, 0-6-1-0 the near future. and safety and health. Powerball “I think it will be helpful, it’s a great expe- Besides her success in the graphic design 50 years later Estimated jackpot: $381 million rience in general being a high schooler and program at Career Tech, Smith has achieved being able to go to different places,” said numerous accolades as an academic student CLEVELAND (AP) — An Ohio library Smith. at Southwick Regional School. The senior has says a 1968 copy of Life magazine with the When Smith joined Career Tech her fresh- maintained an A average and is also a member Beatles on the cover has been returned by a men year, like all students attending the of the National Honor Society. She’s a mem- borrower who apologized for stealing it as a school, she started in exploratory studies. At ber of both the high school’s softball and ski “kid” and sent $100 to cover late fees. the end of that freshmen year, Smith decided teams and also does stagecraft assistance for The Cuyahoga County Public Library that graphic design was the program that she a number of the school’s performing arts pro- says it received the apology this week from wanted to join. ductions. someone named Brian, who acknowledged While she said she’s always been interested The graphic design student is glad that taking it from a suburban Cleveland branch in the arts, she attended a career fair a couple she’s involved with so many different clubs the year it was published. CONNECTICUT of years ago and her interest in the career field and organizations. The library caps late fees at $100, which Cash 5 took off from there. “It definitely teaches me a lot of responsi- is good for Brian. The normal fine of 10 09-19-20-22-32 “I started to get into art a lot more often,” bility and growing up,” said Smith. “I’ve cents a day over 50 years would have Lucky Links Day said Smith. “I’ve learned a lot through the been able to help and able to give back to exceeded $1,800. 01-02-04-09-18-20-21-22 past three years of being in the shop.” others.” Library spokesman Robert Rua says the Lucky Links Night Throughout her time in the graphic design Prepared to graduate from Southwick library is forgiving and thanks Brian for 01-03-04-06-08-09-15-22 program, Smith is now a seven-time winner Regional School and Career Tech this spring, doing the right thing. Mega Millions Estimated jackpot: $40 million of the Career Tech Graphic and Visual Design Smith will be attending Northern Vermont A copy of the magazine today fetches 5-3-1 program’s Student of the Month. The award University and majoring in graphic design. around $50 online. Play3 Day Play3 Night 5-1-4 goes to a student that goes above and beyond Smith’s aspirations are to have a career in The library expects to put the magazine on display. Play4 Day 6-6-3-5 in the graphic design program. graphic design that focuses on logo, branding, Play4 Night 9-7-0-6 The success in graphic design for Smith advertising, and photography. doesn’t stop there as she earned first place in

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Monday, March 4, the 63rd day of 2019. There are 302 days left in the year.

n March 4, 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt took In 1994, in New York, four extremists were convicted of sian President Vladimir Putin said Russia would “never” office as America’s 32nd president. the 1993 World Trade Center bombing that killed six peo- extradite any of the 13 Russians who’d been indicted by O ple and injured more than a thousand. Actor-comedian the United States for election-meddling; he also insisted On this date: John Candy died in Durango, Mexico, at age 43. to NBC News that they didn’t act on behalf of his govern- In 1791, Vermont became the 14th state. ment. Former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daugh- In 1998, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that sexual ha- ter were found unconscious on a bench in the southwest- In 1793, George Washington was sworn in for a second rassment at work can be illegal even when the offender ern English city of Salisbury; both survived what British term as president of the United States during a ceremony and victim are of the same gender. authorities said was a murder attempt using a nerve in Philadelphia. agent. In 2005, Martha Stewart, imprisoned for five months for In 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated for her role in a stock scandal, left federal prison to start five Today’s Birthdays: a second term of office; with the end of the Civil War in months of home confinement. Former Congressional Budget Office director Alice Riv- sight, Lincoln declared: “With malice toward none, with lin is 88. Actress Paula Prentiss is 81. Movie director charity for all.” Ten years ago: Adrian Lyne is 78. Singer Shakin’ Stevens is 71. Author British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, addressing a joint James Ellroy is 71. Energy Secretary Rick Perry is 69. In 1913, the “Buffalo nickel” officially went into circulation. meeting of the U.S. Congress, called on Americans to Singer Chris Rea is 68. Actor/rock singer-musician Ronn look beyond their own tumbling financial markets to see Moss is 67. Actress Kay Lenz is 66. Musician Emilio In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge’s inauguration was a world gripped by an “economic hurricane” that could be Estefan is 66. Movie director Scott Hicks is 66. Actress broadcast live on 21 radio stations coast-to-coast. turned around with U.S. help. Playwright Horton Foote, Catherine O’Hara is 65. Actor Mykelti (MY’-kul-tee) Wil- who’d won an Oscar for his screen adaptation of “To Kill liamson is 62. Actress Patricia Heaton is 61. Sen. Tina In 1952, Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis were married a Mockingbird,” died in Hartford, Conn. at age 92. Smith, D-Minn., is 61. Actor Steven Weber is 58. Rock in San Fernando Valley, California. musician Jason Newsted is 56. Actress Stacy Edwards Five years ago: is 54. Rapper Grand Puba is 53. Rock musician Patrick In 1974, the first issue of People magazine, then called President Barack Obama submitted a $3.9 trillion budget Hannan (The Sundays) is 53. Rock singer Evan Dando People Weekly, was published by Time-Life Inc.; on the for fiscal 2015. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met (Lemonheads) is 52. Actress Patsy Kensit is 51. Sen. cover was actress Mia Farrow. in Ukraine with the new government’s leaders in a show James Lankford, R-Okla., is 51. Gay rights activist Chaz of support following Russia’s military incursion into the Bono is 50. Actress Andrea Bendewald is 49. Actor Nick In 1977, some 1,500 people were killed in an earthquake Crimean Peninsula. Stabile (stah-BEEL’) is 49. Rock musician Fergal Lawler that shook southern and eastern Europe. (The Cranberries) is 48. Country singer Jason Sellers is One year ago: 48. Jazz musician Jason Marsalis is 42. Actress Jessica In 1987, President Ronald Reagan addressed the nation “The Shape of Water” won the Oscar for best picture and Heap is 36. Actor Scott Michael Foster is 34. TV person- on the Iran-Contra affair, acknowledging that his over- in three other categories; the top prize was announced by ality Whitney Port is 34. Actress Audrey Esparza is 33. tures to Iran had “deteriorated” into an arms-for-hostages Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway a year after they were Actress Margo Harshman is 33. Actor Josh Bowman is deal. caught up in the erroneous announcement that “La La 31. Actress Andrea Bowen is 29. Actress Jenna Boyd is Land” and not “Moonlight” had won for best picture. Rus- 26. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2019 - PAGE 3

GOVERMENT MEETINGS MONDAY, MAR, 4

Granville: Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm THANK YOU Planning Board Meeting at 7 pm Planning Board Meeting at 7:30 pm Blandford: Assessor’s Meeting at 6 pm Police Department Meeting at 6 pm Special Town Meeting 7 pm Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm LEAD SPONSOR Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm Chester: Board of Selectmen Meeting at 6 pm

PLATINUM DIAMOND GOLD TUESDAY, MAR, 5 The Beveridge Westfield: Family Foundation Planning Board at 7 pm Granville: STGRSD School Committee Meeting at 5:30 pm SILVER Huntington: Air Compressor Engineering Industrial Technical Services, Inc. Board of Assessors at 6 pm Company John S. Lane & Son, Inc. Historical Commission at 6:45 pm Berkshire Bank Mestek, Inc. Commercial Distributing The Polish National WEDNESDAY, MAR, 6 Company Credit Union Blandford: Public Hearing BRONZE – George Millard Solar 2 Project at 6 pm Board of Health Meeting at 6 pm bankESB Specialty Bolt & Screw Westfield State Fire Department Meeting at 7 pm Puffer’s Salon & Day Spa Stolpinski Family University Planning Board Meeting at 7 pm Shurtleff Children’s Tighe & Bond Anonymous Services Fund United Bank Westfield Friend MONDAY, MAR, 11 Granville: COPPER Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm Baystate Noble Hospital Firtion-Adams Roger Butler Insurance Funeral Services Blandford: Corporation Agency, Inc. Conservation Commission Meeting at 6 pm Sharon and John Davies R. Levesque Associates, Inc. Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm

COMMUNITY Chester: Conservation Commission Meeting at 5 pm Al & Sandra Chamberlain C & S Wholesale Grocers Congressman Richard Neal Board of Selectmen Meeting at 6 pm Edward Jones Forish Construction Green Meadow Solar Board of Health Meeting at 6 pm Public Hearing: Proposed Kiwanis Club of Westfield Lyon & Fitzpatrick, LLP Rotary Club of Westfield Adult Use Marijuana Bylaw at 7 pm The Wilcox Insurance Company Westfield Emergency Physicians Westfield Eye Center Planning Board Meeting at 7:30 pm

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Subject to errors and omissions. 18% buyer’s premium, 3% discount for cash or approved check, all sales final. the Elderly. Tickets are available at the Westfield Senior snowy weather played a factor. Center. There are 200 tickets—first come, first served. PAGE 4 - MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT House Democrats expand Russia probe, seeking more documents By HOPE YEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Declaring it’s “very clear” President Donald Trump obstructed justice, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, says the panel is requesting documents Monday from more than 60 people from Trump’s administration, family and business as part of a rapidly expanding Russia inves- tigation. Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., said the House Judiciary Committee wants to review documents from the Justice Department, the president’s son Donald Trump Jr. and Trump Organization chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg. Former White House chief of staff John Kelly and former White House counsel Don McGahn also are likely targets, he said. “We are going to initiate investigations into abuses of power, into corruption and into obstruction of justice,” Nadler said. “We will do everything we can to get that evidence.” Asked if he believed Trump obstructed justice, Nadler said, “Yes, I do.” Nadler isn’t calling the inquiry an impeachment investigation but said House Democrats, now in the majority, are simply doing “our job to protect the rule of law” after Republicans during the first two years of Trump’s term were “shielding the president from any proper accountability.” “We’re far from making decisions” about impeachment, he said. In a tweet on Sunday, Trump blasted anew the Russia investiga- tion, calling it a partisan probe unfairly aimed at discrediting his win in the 2016 presidential election. “I am an innocent man In this Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 file photo, Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., questions Acting Attorney being persecuted by some very bad, conflicted & corrupt people General Matthew Whitaker as he appears before the House Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill, in Washington. Emboldened in a Witch Hunt that is illegal & should never have been allowed by their new majority, Democrats are undertaking several broad new investigations into President Donald Trump and setting to start - And only because I won the Election!” he wrote. the stage for a post-Robert Mueller world. Nadler has helped lead the charge to pressure the Justice Department to release Nadler’s comments follow a bad political week for Trump. He the full report by Mueller to the public. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File) emerged empty-handed from a high-profile summit with North Korea leader Kim Jong Un on denuclearization and Trump’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, in three days of con- gressional testimony, publicly characterized the president as a “con man” and “cheat.” Newly empowered House Democrats are flexing their strength with blossoming investigations. A half-dozen House committees Clinton has 2020 advice, but are now probing alleged coordination between Trump associates and Russia’s efforts to sway the 2016 election, Trump’s tax returns and possible conflicts of interest involving the Trump fam- ily business and policy-making. The House oversight committee, for instance, has set a Monday deadline for the White House to few candidates seeking it turn over documents related to security clearances after The New By JULIE PACE York Times reported that the president ordered officials to grant Associated Press his son-in-law Jared Kushner’s clearance over the objections of WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 20 years after he left the national security officials. White House, Bill Clinton is still sought after for advice by Nadler’s added lines of inquiry also come as special counsel some Democrats running for president. But the names on his Robert Mueller is believed to be wrapping up his work into pos- dance card in recent months underscore how much his stand- sible questions of Trump campaign collusion and obstruction in ing in the party has changed. the Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election. In his So far, none of the party’s early front-runners has had a for- testimony, Cohen acknowledged he did not witness or know mal meeting with Clinton. Nor have the women who are run- directly of collusion between Trump aides and Russia but had his “suspicions.” ning in the historically diverse primary field. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., on Sunday Instead, Clinton has spoken mostly with male candidates accused House Democrats of prejudging Trump as part of a query who are considered longshots for the Democratic nomination, based purely on partisan politics. including Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, former Housing sec- “I think Congressman Nadler decided to impeach the president retary Julian Castro and former Maryland Rep. John Delaney. the day the president won the election,” McCarthy said. “Listen Clinton remains one of Democrats’ most successful politi- to exactly what he said. He talks about impeachment before he cians of the last half-century and one of its strongest messen- gers on the economy. Yet the party has shifted considerably to even became chairman and then he says, ‘you’ve got to persuade In this Sept. 26, 2018, file photo, former President Bill people to get there.’ There’s nothing that the president did wrong.” the left since his two terms in White House, and his personal baggage — as well as lingering hostilities from his wife Clinton speaks at the Bloomberg Global Business Forum in “Show me where the president did anything to be impeached... New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File) Nadler is setting the framework now that the Democrats are not Hillary Clinton’s failed 2016 campaign — make him an awk- to believe the Mueller report,” he said. ward adviser for some in his party’s next class of presidential something of a joke within his wife’s 2016 campaign, with Nadler said Sunday his committee will seek to review the hopefuls. aides privately mocking his insistence on plunging more Mueller report but stressed the investigation “goes far beyond Tensions run particularly deep between the Clintons and energy and resources into states like Michigan and Wisconsin. collusion.” Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who has launched another bid Top campaign advisers believed they didn’t need to invest He pointed to what he considered several instances of obstruc- for the White House. The Clintons blame Sanders for damag- heavily in those reliably Democratic states, then watched tion of justice by the president, including the “1,100 times he ing Hillary Clinton during the 2016 primary. And as they Trump narrowly edge Clinton out in the upper Midwest on his referred to the Mueller investigation as a ‘witch hunt’” as well assess the 2020 field, the Clintons don’t believe Sanders is way to the presidency. Trump’s abrupt firing of FBI director James Comey in 2017. capable of beating Trump, according to those who have spo- Some progressives say that while they agree Democrats According to Comey, Trump had encouraged the then-FBI direc- ken with them. can’t turn their backs on white, working-class voters, they see tor to drop an investigation into former national security adviser “I think that at some point bygones can be bygones, but Clinton’s more centrist approach to winning back those voters Michael Flynn. Trump has denied he told Comey to end the Flynn what you can’t get around is the electability question,” said as a throwback to an era — and a party — that no longer probe. David Brock, a longtime Clinton ally. exists. “It’s very clear that the president obstructed justice,” Nadler Neither side tried to mask the tensions in the days since “Times have changed,” said Adam Green, co-founder of the said. Sanders launched his 2020 campaign. When asked Friday on Progressive Change Campaign Committee, a liberal group that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has kept calls for ABC’s “The View” whether he would seek campaign advice impeachment at bay by insisting that Mueller first must be has endorsed Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren. “The cen- from Hillary Clinton, Sanders said: “I think not.” ter of gravity within the Democratic Party and the electorate allowed to finish his work, and present his findings publicly — There was not much warmth between Sanders and Hillary though it’s unclear whether the White House will allow its full overall has moved massively in a more populist direction.” release. Clinton on Sunday when the two were in Selma, Alabama, to Indeed, some of Clinton’s signature policies — including Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., who chairs the House intelligence mark the 54th anniversary of the “Bloody Sunday” clash. the North America Free Trade Agreement and the 1994 crime committee, on Sunday also stressed that it’s too early to make Bill Clinton has offered advice to a handful of candidates, bill — are out of step with the mainstream of the Democratic judgments about impeachment. sometimes meeting them at his New York office or speaking to Party. Clinton himself has acknowledged that the crime bill “That is something that we will have to await Bob Mueller’s them by phone. Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper was worsened the problem of mass incarcerations, particularly report and the underlying evidence to determine. We will also meeting with Hillary Clinton at the couple’s Chappaqua, New among black men. have to look at the whole body of improper and criminal actions York, home when the former president stopped by and sat in It’s Clinton’s personal baggage that has created another by the president including those campaign finance crimes to on the rest of the meeting. uncomfortable dynamic with Democrats running for the White determine whether they rise to the level of removal from office,” Castro, the former secretary of Housing and Urban House. Schiff said. Development, said he spoke with Clinton in January and “got New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, who had been backed by some good advice,” though he wouldn’t elaborate on what the couple throughout her political career, said Clinton should they discussed. Others discussed meetings with Clinton on the have resigned from office because of his affair with a White condition of anonymity in order to speak about the private House intern. The former president has tried to publicly brush conversations. off the comment, saying Gillibrand — a leading Senate voice Clinton’s friends say he still relishes the political debate and on sexual harassment and assault — is “living in a different is closely monitoring early developments in the primary. context.” But Clinton allies say the couple’s anger at Gillibrand The Westfield News While he doesn’t have much of a relationship with some of the runs deep and their relationship may be irreparable. A publication of the Westfield News Group LLC younger White House hopefuls, like Beto O’Rourke, some of Other women seeking the Democratic nomination also his contemporaries are considering running, including former haven’t met with Clinton, including Warren and California Flora Masciadrelli James Johnson-Corwin Director of Sales/ Multi-Media Manager New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and former Vice Sen. Kamala Harris. Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar spoke Classified Manager President Joe Biden. Neither has had a formal meeting with with Clinton briefly at last month’s funeral for John Dingell, Marie Brazee Clinton about the campaign, but they’ve talked politics with the retired Democratic congressman. Chris Putz Business Manager Sports Editor him for years. 2020 wouldn’t be the first time Clinton has been sidelined in Lorie Perry The 72-year-old former president rarely offers tactical part because of his personal transgressions. His own vice Director of Ad Production advice about how to structure a campaign, according to people president, Al Gore, distanced himself from Clinton during the with knowledge of the conversations. He’s said to be well- 2000 campaign, a move some Democrats still see as a mistake. Patrick R. Berry aware that technology and campaign tactics have significantly But views on Clinton shifted, and by 2012, he was considered President evolved since he was last on the ballot in 1996. one of the strongest surrogates for Barack Obama’s re-election But the famously verbose Clinton does dive deep into policy campaign. 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 and offers advice on how to appeal to the same economic In a shot at those who see Clinton as an albatross this time (413)562-4181 anxiety that drove some white, working-class voters to side around, one ally of the former president referenced Gore and with Trump over his wife. www.thewestfieldnews.com said the track record isn’t good for candidates who distance Clinton’s focus on white, working-class voters became themselves from Clinton. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2019 - PAGE 5 March is Maple Sugar Month! FREE TO THE PUBLIC A LOOK AT WESTFIELD 1669-2019

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Edward Taylor’s Westfield: the poet, pastorShay’s & his congregationRebellion 1671-1721 First Congregational Church • Presented By: Dennis Picard First Congregational Church • Presented By: Walter Powell APRIL 17, 2019JANUARY • Wayfinding 16, 2019 through GPS: Planning Perspectives forThe the Canal City of WestfieldGreenway • WSU: from Dever Stage, Parenzo Hall PresentedHistory to Modern By: Dr. Dristi Neog and Dr.Rail Robert Trail Bristow Youth Running Series Volunteers APRIL 24, 2019 • WestfieldHow Westfield Athenaeum Became • Presented Known By: Bob as Madison the “Baseball Town” First Congregational Church • Presented By: Dan Genovese Continued from Page 1 JANUARY 30, 2019 community event.” The race divisions and dis- for five weeks and does not MAY 1, 2019 • Whips of Westfield: The running series takes tances include: pre-kindergar- require more than two hours of TheThe Rise U.S.S. and DeclineWestfield, of an American a Civil War Industry Ship Westfield Athenaeum • Presented By: Ed Stannard place once a week and offers ten, 2-3 year olds, 50-yard time each week. WSU: Scanlon Banquet Hall • Presented By: Bruce Cortis race distances that are age dash; pre-kindergarten, 4-5 “For our group leaders, we FEBRUARY 13, 2019 appropriate. Kids will compete year olds, 75-yard dash; kinder- ask that they instruct kids on FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 • 1-4 PM each week for a chance to earn garten and first grade, 1/4 mile; stretches first and give them a Watershed WanderingsWSU Student Through Research Time on and Westfield points, and at the end of the second and third grades, 1/2 pep talk before they run,” said Space: Westfield RiverWSU: ElyWatershed Hall • Presented Association, By: WSU Students series, the top boy and girl with mile; fourth and fifth grades, 1 DeSanto, adding, “we want to the most points in their respec- mile; sixth to eighth grades, 1 get the kids excited about the 65 Years MAYof Service 8, 2019 • Things Change: tive age division earns a trophy. mile. race.” WSU: CURCA Ely Library, 2nd Flr. •The Presented Lost Homes By: Dr. Aaron of Westfield Reyes, “All participants receive a For children unable to attend DeSanto noted that the races Dr. Brian Conz, Bill Rose,First Mark Congregational Damon Church finishers medal, race bag and all of the races, there is an “happen fast” and volunteer Presented By: Dr. Robert Brown Healthy Kids Running Series option of paying $10 for each opportunities are available for shirt for their achievements race that is run. one or all of the races. courtesy of our sponsors,” said To ensure the program’s suc- “We need to line up our vol- More information: DeSanto, noting that registra- cess, DeSanto is in need of unteers as soon as possible westfield350.org/lectures tion is underway online at approximately 18 volunteers in since we need to work on our https://healthykidsrunning- a variety of “super easy” roles, logistics planning,” said LEAD series.org/race-locations/south- from group leaders, course DeSanto, noting that volunteers SPONSOR wick/. A nonrefundable fee of marshals, a results keeper, and can go online for more details $35 covers the cost for the a starter, to persons helping to or email her at hkrssouthwick@ series. set up and take down the gmail.com. Series is designed to combat the A race bag pick up will be course, work the registration “We are also thankful to our increasing rates of child obesity conducted April 20, starting at table, and a person to serve as sponsors and welcome more,” in America,” said Jeff Long, 10 a.m., at Fast Feet, Inc., 231 timer as well as someone to log said DeSanto, noting at press founder, HKRS, in a statement. ARE YOU LOOKING Elm St., West Springfield, for the times on a spread sheet. time she has commitments “My goal is to motivate and FOR A CAREER? all participants. If people are Also, volunteers will be needed from Gran-Val Scoop, Pediatric inform kids to be healthyMore and information: westfield350.org/lectures unable to pick up the race bag as finish line helpers, as well as Associates of Hampden active. We are providing a fun Are you a people on April 20, the bags will also to stand around the course to County, Fast Feet, Inc., environment to improve their person? be available on April 28. keep kids in line. Lastly, an Macaroni Kid – Westfield- self-esteem and inspire them to “We already have 61 kids overall volunteer coordinator Southwick, Westfield Bank, adopt a ‘Get Up and Go’ attitude. Do you like sales registered and there is no limit will round out the helpers need- Hulafrog, Dick’s Sporting The support and growth of our to how many kids can sign up,” ed to assist DeSanto and her Goods, and the YMCA of series have confirmed our value & advertising? said DeSanto, adding that kids husband Mike in this new Greater Westfield. and mission.” Are you goal from across the region can par- endeavor. “Thanks to Dick’s Sporting Since its founding, more than ticipate. “There is, however, a “We try to target local high Goods, we have $10 bonus 50,000 kids participate in more oriented = $$$ registration deadline of April 7 schools and Westfield State certificates as a thank you to than 200 Healthy Kids Running to guarantee a shirt size.” University track runners,” said our generous volunteers that Series nationwide. For more We Want YOU! DeSanto noted that registra- DeSanto, adding that the volun- come out and help at our races,” information on HKRS, visit tion can also take place on the teer opportunities are a “short said DeSanto. www.HealthyKidsRunning first race day. commitment” of once a week “Healthy Kids Running Series.org. The Westfield News Group is seeking Volunteers Continued from Page 1 SALES PROFESSIONALS nominating committee for Board officers from 2017 to 2018. Westfield Athenaeum who volunteered many hours with the Jim Liptak of Granville Rd., was also reappointed to the COA renovation, Harris said. She is also on the Board of Directors of to market our four print until Feb., 2022. A dedicated member since 2012, Liptak also the Grandmother’s Garden, is a Master Gardener, and volunteers serves on the Highland Valley Elder Services Board of Directors, for the Red Cross. publications & websites to and has been their liaison with the Council on Aging for six years, Rebecca Blackburn of Sackett Road was also reappointed to as well as serving on the nutrition and finance committees. Harris the WCC until Feb., 2022. Blackburn served as secretary for the businesses in the Pioneer Valley. said he updates the COA Board on all Highland programs and past two years, and was referred to by WCC Chair Morgan services. He previously served as treasurer on the COA Board, Drewniany as “fabulous.” Blackburn is a technical librarian at Submit Your Resume To: and was elected chair last year. Gorman said that Liptak is always Westfield Athenaeum, offering hardware and software support, [email protected] thoughtful, works hard as an advocate for Westfield’s older popu- and Harris said working there puts her in contact with citizens and lation, and she values his judgement. city activities. Blackburn also served 15 years with the YMCA in Leonard Osowski of Wintergreen Lane was reappointed as a administration and as an instructor. member of the Police Commission until Feb., 2022. Police Chief Harris said she wanted to remind the councilors that people John Camerota said he has served with pride and dedication to his who serve on the WCC do not get paid, and they need to have a Police Logs sworn duties, and he makes decisions based on what’s best for the certain number of people to award the grants from the city and the department. Osowski has been a local business owner Massachusetts Cultural Center. “I’ve worked very closely with for many years, Harris said. He has served on the commission Westfield Cultural Council for many years. They are extremely WESTFIELD since 1998, and is well respected in the city. fortunate to have people volunteer their time for this,” Harris said. Major crime and incident report John E. Sullivan of Crestwood Circle was reappointed as a Richard Salois of Russellville Road was appointed as a mem- Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 member of Board of Public Works until Feb., 2022. Mr. Sullivan ber of the Planning Board to Feb. 2021. Harris said he is a 1:03 a.m.: disturbance, Lincoln Street, a caller reports that has served on the board since 1997, and has been chair since mechanical engineer, who has been involved in building indus- approximately 10 people are involved in a fight on the front porch 1998. He previously served on the Board of Assessors, Parking trial plants all across the nation. As director of engineering for of a residence, the caller reports that the fight began when a single Commission and the Planning Board. Harris said he is an integral Cenveo, he provided support to 17 manufacturing facilities in party arrived and attempted to enter the residence and a few indi- part of the Board who is endorsed by DPW Director David production, support and operations, and managed the re-engineer- viduals prevented them from doing so, the responding officer Billips, who said he has helped the department through good and ing center in Chicago. She said he believes he can help to inte- reports that an ambulance was dispatched with police as a precau- difficult times; puts the city first. Billips also praised his “pletho- grate industry and neighborhoods without stifling one or the tion, the officer reports that two individuals were transported to ra of experience.” other, and that the Planning Board can be that conduit. Baystate Noble Hospital; Joseph Popielarczyk of Southview Terrace was reappointed as C. Lee Bennett of Jaeger Drive was appointed as a member of 9:12 a.m.: breaking and entering, White Street, a caller reports a member of the Water Commission until Feb. 2022. Harris said the Fire Commission to Feb. 2021, replacing Carlo Bonavita, that his car appears to have been broken into between the previous he was appointed less than a year ago to fill Councilor Mike who resigned. Bennett has a master’s degree in criminal justice afternoon and that morning, the caller reports that his plumbing Burns seat, after Burns was elected to represent Ward 4 on the and attended the FBI National Academy. She had previously been tools are missing from the vehicle and that it was left unlocked, City Council. Popielarczyk is a project engineer with a specialty with the Springfield Police Department, as well as being on their the responding officer filed an incident report. in civic engineering, and has six years of experience in sewer and Honor Guard, for over 30 years before she retired; after which she Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 drain systems, construction observations, and wastewater and continued to serve as a consultant investigator for Springfield’s 6:48 a.m.: accident, Knollwood Drive, a caller reports that a school bus with kids inside was struck by another vehicle with no drinking water treatment. He has a master’s in science and envi- Law Department. In addition, she was a police officer in injuries, the responding officer notified the school of a delayed bus ronmental engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Granville, a Justice of the Peace, and has taught college and and filed an incident report; Amherst, and is employed by Tighe and Bond. police academy criminal justice courses covering a wide range of 7:43 a.m.: accident, North Road, a caller reports that a tree had Ken Magarian of Llewellyn Drive was reappointed as a mem- topics. fallen on a vehicle and there were people who were able to get out, ber of the Parks & Recreation Commission until Feb., 2022. He At-large Councilor John J. Beltrandi, III welcomed Bennett a second caller involved in the accident reports that there were no has been a member of the Board since 1987, and has chaired the aboard, and recognized Carlo Bonavita for his work on the Fire injuries, the responding officer requested a tow truck to remove committee for about 13 years. Magarian has served Westfield Commission, which was seconded by Harris. the vehicle; State University as a professor and director of University Other appointments and reappointments earlier this year 12:42 p.m.: fraud, East Mountain Road, a caller from a cat Advancement and Community Relations. He is involved with the included Adam Edward Roman of Glenwood Dr. as a member of shelter reports that a woman paid to adopt a cat with a fraudulent Kiwanis Club, the Boys & Girls Club, city youth leagues, college the Municipal Light Board until Feb. 2020. At-large Councilor check, the responding officer filed a report; level athletics, including baseball and softball, and is well respect- and MLB liaison Brent B. Bean, II said that Roman represents the 6:44 p.m.: accident, Feeding Hills Road, a patrol officer reports ed throughout the city. He is recommended by David Billips, who city well on the MLB; he has a financial background and experi- that he witnessed a large tree branch fall and strike a vehicle dur- says he keeps Westfield moving forward, providing the best ser- ence in the sector, and has his wholehearted support. ing a high wind storm, the officer reports that the vehicle received vices for the city. Jeffrey Gosselin of Elm Street was reappointed as a member of several large dents to the hood and roof but was still operational Rissa Larsen of Lathrop Avenue was appointed as a member of the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities until Feb., 2022. and the driver was unharmed, the officer filed an incident report. the Westfield Cultural Council until Feb. 2022, replacing Susan Harris said that the Acting Chair of the Commission, Carissa Kingra. Larsen was a long-time teacher, directed plays, and set up Lissee informed her that Gosselin serves as secretary, and is very museum displays. She is on the board of WestFest, and is a vol- thorough. Harris said his work experience and educational train- unteer archivist at Westfield Athenaeum. As an educator and arts ing in human services and special education fit the mission, and enthusiast, she looks forward to offering grants to enrich he wants to continue serving the city by serving on this commis- Westfield’s young learners and senior population. Harris said that sion. Court Logs Larsen has already attended several meetings of the WCC. City Council President Ralph J. Figy said that on behalf of the Patricia Steele-Perkins of Forest Glen Drive was reappointed to City Council, he wanted to “thank all the members of the Boards Westfield District Court the WCC to Feb., 2022. Chair Morgan Drewniany said that she is and Commissions that serve so faithfully for the City of Westfield Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 extraordinarily dedicated, and totally supports the reappointment. by volunteering and giving up their time. Even those who are No cases brought by local police departments against local Steele-Perkins is a member of the Board of Directors of the paid, are not paid enough. Thank you very much.” defendants were adjudicated. PAGE 6 - MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS BUSINESSFINANCIAL Teachers UK auto industry in Oakland under siege as Brexit pressure approve escalates By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press contract LONDON (AP) — Gregory McDonald strides across the spotless factory floor at his company, Goodfish, glowing with pride. He ending plowed his life savings into the injection-mold- ing equipment that churns out plastic parts for everything from aircraft to sprinkler systems strike and disposable medical devices. He’s ready to OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland do anything necessary to protect that invest- teachers will be back in their classrooms ment. Monday after union members voted to Worryingly for McDonald, some 30 percent approve a contract deal with district of the parts ultimately go to carmakers who say officials. they will face a catastrophe if Britain leaves the The Oakland Education Association European Union without an agreement on voted in favor of the deal on Sunday future trade. after postponing the vote for a day. The So Goodfish, a nine-year-old company with agreement must also be ratified by the three plants in England, is preparing to expand Oakland Unified School District. in Slovakia, an EU country where Volkswagen, “We look forward to being in our Kia, Peugeot-Citroen and Jaguar Land Rover produce more than 1 million vehicles a year. It’s classrooms again after having to strike A currency trader watches computer monitors at the foreign exchange dealing room in to bring our Oakland students some of a pragmatic decision for McDonald, who says Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 4, 2019. Asian stocks rose Monday after news he can’t afford to be influenced by sentiment or the resources and supports they should reports said Washington and Beijing are close to reaching an agreement as early as this have had in the first place,” union presi- nationalism. month to end their costly tariff war. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) dent Keith Brown said in a statement. “There’s too much at stake for me, in owning The agreement was reached after this business, to just stay within Brexitland,” he 3,000 teachers went on strike Feb. 21, says at the plant, surrounded by the smell of prompting seven days of marathon molten plastic. “And that’s what I decided to negotiations for higher pay, smaller do: set up a business in Slovakia. Global stocks rise McDonald’s decision illustrates the huge classes and more school resources. The strike effectively cleared out the pressures facing Britain’s auto industry while city’s 86 schools. Oakland teachers the government struggles to negotiate a divorce were the latest educators in the U.S. to deal with the EU ahead of Brexit day on March strike over pay and classroom condi- on reports US, China 29. As Prime Minister Theresa May tries to bal- tions. ance competing political interests and hammer The union announced Friday that the out an agreement Parliament will support, peo- teachers won everything they demand- ple in the car business are making decisions ed. based on production cycles, not politics. At “This victory, accomplished through close to trade deal stake are 856,000 jobs, most of them at smaller our collective strength on the picket By JOE McDONALD open, with futures for the Dow Jones companies like Goodfish that provide parts and lines with Oakland parents and students, Associated Press Industrial Average up 0.3 percent to 26,026 services ultimately destined for the likes of sends the message that educators will no BEIJING (AP) — Most global stocks rose and that for the broad S&P 500 index also up Honda, Nissan and Ford. longer let this school district starve our Monday after news reports said Washington 0.3 percent to 2,811. Carmakers are being forced to weigh uncer- neighborhood schools of resources,” and Beijing are close to an agreement to end Investors are watching this week’s session tainty about possible tariffs and border checks Brown said. their costly tariff war. of China’s ceremonial national legislature at a time when the industry faces a wholesale The deal includes an 11 percent salary Benchmarks in London, Frankfurt, for policy announcements on currency, trade, overhaul amid changing consumer habits, con- increase and a one-time 3 percent bonus. Shanghai and Tokyo advanced after industrial development and possible eco- cerns about global warming and the shift to Bloomberg News and The Wall Street nomic stimulus. electric vehicles. Journal, citing unidentified sources, said The legislature is due to endorse a law that Investment in Britain’s car industry fell 46 China was offering to cut tariffs and other would address one portion of foreign com- percent last year and is down 80 percent over restrictions on U.S. farm, chemical, auto and plaints about Beijing’s regulation system by the past three years, partly because of Brexit, other products. They said the U.S. would discouraging officials from pressuring com- according to industry figures. Production remove most sanctions on Chinese imports. panies to hand over technology. dropped 9.1 percent last year to 1.52 million A deal might be struck in time to be signed Forecasters expect an official 2019 growth vehicles. Britain’s carmakers have warned that by Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping target of 6 percent to be announced. Few two-thirds of the country’s global trade could this month, the reports said. But they cau- major changes are expected, but economists be affected by higher tariffs if the U.K. leaves tioned the two sides still were negotiating on expect more government spending to shore the EU without an agreement, as Britain would the issue that sparked the dispute: Chinese up cooling growth. also fall out of free trade deals the EU had in plans for state-led creation of global technol- ASIA’S DAY: The Shanghai Composite place with other countries, like Japan. ogy competitors. Washington, Europe and Index rose 1.1 percent to 3,027.58 and “The car industry is at a tipping point,” said In this Feb. 21, 2019 file photo, a stu- other trading partners say those violate Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 added 1 percent to David Bailey, an economist at the Aston dent holds up a sign while marching Beijing’s market-opening obligations. 21,822.04. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Business School known for his expertise on with parents, teachers and supporters The battle between the two biggest global advanced 0.5 percent to 28,959.59 and Britain’s car industry. “We risk ‘carmagge- outside of Manzanita Community economies has rattled global financial mar- Seoul’s Kospi lost 0.2 percent to 2,190.66. don.’” School in Oakland, Calif. Striking kets for months. Investors worry it will Sydney’s S&P-ASX gained 0.4 percent to While businesses from banking to food ser- teachers in Oakland are expected to weigh on global economic growth that 6,217.40. vices have demanded certainty about future vote Sunday, March 3, 2019 on a con- already is showing signs of slowing. ENERGY: Benchmark U.S. crude gained trade rules, Britain’s auto industry is particu- tract deal aimed at ending a seven-day “Speculation that both the U.S. and China 32 cents to $56.12 per barrel in electronic larly vulnerable to Brexit because cars are walkout. The Oakland Education are close to signing a deal will keep market trading on the New York Mercantile assembled, not forged in a single place. Association postponed the vote by a players slightly upbeat,” Nicholas Mapa and Exchange. The contract fell $1.40 on Friday Modern manufacturing techniques mean car- day after announcing earlier it would Prakash Sakpal of ING said in a report. to $55.80. Brent crude, used to price interna- makers have plants in several locations — often happen Saturday. The 3,000 teachers In midday trading, London’s FTSE 100 tional oils, added 52 cents to $65.59 per bar- in different countries — with each relying on walked off the job Feb. 21, effectively was up 0.6 percent at 7,151 and Germany’s rel in London. It lost $1.24 the previous the “just-in-time” delivery of parts from others shutting the city’s 86 schools to demand DAX was 0.2 percent higher at 11,621. session to $65.07. in their supply chains to make the most efficient higher pay, smaller classes and more France’s CAC 40 gained 0.6 percent to CURRENCY: The dollar slipped to 111.85 use of workers and investment. This means tariffs and border delays, which school resources. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, 5,296. yen from Friday’s 111.92 yen. The euro File) Wall Street appeared headed for a higher weakened to $1.1338 from $1.1411. don’t exist within the EU but could become a reality in a no-deal Brexit, are an oversized threat to carmakers because they could be applied each time components cross borders on their way, ultimately, to the showroom. Greater Westfield Chamber McDonald believes it’s unlikely that the U.K. Westfield State University to host will get investment in manufacturing the way it of Commerce Upcoming did in the past, when it was appreciated as an March Chamber Events annual Spring Job & Internship Fair English-speaking gateway to the EU. Westfield State University will host its annual Spring Job & Internship Fair on “There’s a level of uncertainty that goes with March 15: St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast, being in the U.K. that never really was here for 7-9 a.m., hosted by Westfield State Wednesday, March 6, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Scanlon Banquet Hall, 577 Western Ave., Westfield. The University enrolls more than 5,000 undergraduate students in a the last 40 years,” he says. University, Scanlon Hall, 577 Western Ave., And so far, the bad news keeps piling up. Westfield, MA. Join us for our annual St. variety of disciplines including business, psychology, communications, and criminal justice. This month, Nissan canceled plans to build a Patrick’s Day Breakfast as we honor our new diesel-powered X-Trail sports utility vehi- 2019 Sons of Erin Colleen, Hannah Elizabeth More than 80 national companies and organizations will be represented at the fair, providing students with a wide range of opportunities to explore and network while cle at its U.K. plant. That reversed a decision Jury and her court; Irishwoman of the Year, announced two years ago after May’s govern- Terri Broderick Hathaway; Irishman of the offering full-time, part-time, and internship positions throughout the Northeast. The fair is free and open to the public. Public parking is available in South Lot off ment offered some 60 million pounds in incen- Year, Jim Rood, and Parade Marshall, Bo tives to ensure the carmaker’s ability to com- Sullivan. Thank you to our sponsors. Western Avenue. For more information, contact the Career Center at Westfield State University, 413-572-5206. pete after Brexit. Jaguar Land Rover has Platinum Sponsor: Westfield State announced global cuts of 4,500 jobs, with many University; Small Business Sponsor: Puffer in Britain. Honda plans to close its U.K. assem- Printing; In-Kind Sponsor: Flowers by bly and engine plant, with a loss of 3,500 jobs. Webster. Breakfast tickets $25 for members, Dyson, a homegrown firm known for vacuum $40 for non-members. For more information cleaners and hair dryers, has said it will build its and to register visit www.westfieldbiz.org/ Southwick Cultural Council (SCC) now accepting new electric car in Singapore. events or contact the chamber at (413) 568- Altogether, big carmakers have announced 1618. applications for its 20th juried Art Exhibition more than 10,000 British job cuts in the past March 20: Big Honkin Business After The Southwick Cultural Council (SCC) is now accepting applications two years, figures that don’t include the supply Hours 3-Chamber event with Greater chain, Bailey said. 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(AP) — The deputy director of the FBI at the Oscars is headed to Massachusetts to discuss defending against cyber threats. Deputy Director David Bowdich will deliver the keynote hits a nerve address Wednesday at the Boston Conference on Cyber By LINDSEY BAHR Security at Boston College. He will talk about issues govern- Associated Press ment, academia and the private sector face in protecting LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Steven Spielberg against cyber threats. speaks about the business of Hollywood, everyone Bowdich will speak at 9:15 a.m. at Gasson Hall. generally listens and few dissent. But reports that he Joseph Bonavolonta, special agent in charge of the FBI’s intends to support rule changes that could block Boston Division, says cyberattacks have escalated in scale Netflix from Oscars-eligibility have provoked a heat- In this Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, file photo, filmmaker Steven over the last decade. He says government, academic and the ed, and unwieldy, debate online this weekend. It has Spielberg poses at the 2019 “An Unforgettable Evening” benefit- private sector must work together in order to “beat malicious found the legendary filmmaker at odds with some ing the Women’s Cancer Research Fund, at the Beverly Wilshire cyber actors at their own game.” industry heavyweights, who have pointed out that Hotel, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Reports that Spielberg intends to Netflix has been an important supporter of minority support rule changes that could block Netflix from Oscars- filmmakers and stories, especially in awards cam- eligibility have provoked a heated and unwieldy online debate. 23rd annual Immigrants’ Day paigns, while also reigniting the ongoing streaming (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File) versus theatrical debate. to press for legal protections theaters” phrasing that was used for “Roma.” Spielberg has weighed in before on whether stream- BOSTON (AP) — Hundreds of immigrants and new ing movies should compete for the film industry’s But Netflix also isn’t playing by the same rules as other studios. The company doesn’t report theatrical grosses, for one, and it’s been Americans are converging on the Massachusetts Statehouse most prestigious award (TV movies, he said last year, this week. should compete for Emmys), but that was before vexing some more traditional Hollywood executives throughout this award season and there have been whispers in recent weeks that a The 23rd annual Immigrants’ Day at the Statehouse will be Netflix nearly succeeded in getting its first best pic- held Monday, and advocates say they’ll use the occasion to ture Oscar for Alfonso Cuaron’s “Roma” at last reckoning is coming. Now, Spielberg and others are planning to do something about it by celebrate immigrants’ contributions to the state while criti- week’s Academy Awards. Netflix, of course, did not cizing Trump administration crackdowns and restrictions. win the top award — “Green Book,” which was pro- supporting a revised film academy regulation at an upcoming meet- ing of the organization’s board of governors that would disqualify Newly elected Democratic U.S. Rep Ayanna Pressley is duced partially by Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment, among the speakers. did. Netflix from the Oscars, or at least how the streaming giant currently operates during awards season. The event is organized by the Massachusetts Immigrant Still, Netflix was a legitimate contender and this and Refugee Advocacy Coalition, which is pressing for a year, the streaming service is likely to step up its This year “Roma” got a limited theatrical qualifying run and an expensive campaign with one of the industry’s most successful more open and inclusive society. awards game even more with Martin Scorsese’s “The Participants say they’ll throw their support behind legisla- Irishman,” which The Hollywood Reporter said may awards publicists, Lisa Taback, leading the charge. But Netflix, oper- ates somewhat outside of the industry while also infiltrating its most tion that would limit state and local participation in federal also gunning for a wide-theatrical release. A teaser ad immigration matters to restore community confidence in aired during the 91st Oscars for the gangster drama See Netflix, Page 8 police, protect immigrants’ rights to due process and ensure said “in theaters next fall,” instead of the “in select law enforcement is used to fight crime rather than separate families. US construction spending drops in December State lists forgotten bank accounts, other unclaimed items WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. construction spending edged down 0.6 percent in December with declines in residential con- struction and government projects. Even with the December setback, construction spending for all of 2018 reached record BOSTON (AP) — State Treasurer Deb Goldberg says levels although the annual increase was the smallest in seven years. about one in every ten Massachusetts residents is owed The Commerce Department said Monday that the December performance followed a 0.8 percent rise in November. money but may not know it. Residential construction fell by 1.4 percent in December, revealing ongoing struggles in the housing sector. Nonresidential The treasurer’s office has released its latest list of indi- activity rose 0.4 percent, while spending on government projects fell 0.6 percent, with both federal and state and local activity viduals and businesses with unclaimed property of $100 or falling. more. It could take the form of forgotten bank accounts, For the year, construction spending rose 4.1 percent to $1.3 trillion. It was an all-time high but the 4.1 percent gain was the insurance proceeds, stocks or dividends and items left in weakest performance since spending fell 2.6 percent in 2011. safe deposit boxes. By law, most abandoned accounts are turned over to the state treasury after three years of inactivity. Goldberg says more than $3.4 billion in unclaimed prop- erty is currently being held by the state. She says more than Governor: Lack of new housing threatens booming economy $125 million was returned to rightful owners last year. Residents can find out if they are owed money by check- By STEVE LeBLANC It may sound arcane, but Baker and based community organization focused ing www.findmassmoney.com or by calling 888-344-6277. Associated Press the bill’s backers say streamlining the on fighting unjust evictions and foreclo- BOSTON (AP) — Ask Gov. Charlie process could help speed the production sures, sounded a skeptical note about Baker what the biggest threat is to the of more housing. Baker’s proposal. state’s sizzling economy, and he’s likely The bill has the backing of more than “Lower income/working class people 2 unclaimed $100,000 lottery to say the sluggish growth in new hous- a dozen mayors and city managers in the are experiencing a crisis of evictions/ ing. Boston area, including Boston Mayor displacement/unaffordability right now. prizes about to expire The paucity of new housing — accord- Martin Walsh, Somerville Mayor Joe That’s why we won’t settle for a bill that ing to Baker — is driving up rental and Curtatone, Braintree Mayor Joseph helps wealthier people, the RE industry, BOSTON (AP) — Two people who bought lottery tickets mortgage costs, forcing workers to move Sullivan and Quincy Mayor Thomas etc. but ignores our needs,” the group in Massachusetts nearly a year ago may be sitting on farther and farther from where they Koch — all Democrats. tweeted Thursday. $100,000 and not even know it. work, putting extra pressure on the Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll, who also “We need concrete steps toward more A lottery spokesman says two unclaimed $100,000 Mass state’s overburdened transportation sys- supports Baker’s bill, called the lack of #housing production AND more afford- Cash prizes won in drawings in March 2018 are nearing expi- tem and in turn making it harder for the enough housing “the most critical issue ability + tenant protections. NOT action ration. firms fueling the state’s economic surge impacting communities like mine.” on production but vague promises on the One ticket bought at the Seekonk Stop & Shop for the to find the employees they need. She described some of the bureau- rest. The damage caused by destroying March 9, 2018 drawing must be claimed by March 8. “If you can’t produce housing, you cratic hurdles needed to create housing, communities through displacement is The other ticket purchased at Friendly Farms in Framingham can’t solve any of our problems,” Baker including eight months spent trying to irreversible; help is needed NOW,” the for the March 24, 2018 drawing must be claimed by March told reporters this week after detailing a get some initial approvals on a project to group added. 22. housing bill that largely mirrored a bill turn former Roman Catholic school Baker said he’s not discouraged about Mass Cash prizes have to be redeemed within a year of the he submitted to lawmakers last session buildings in Salem, currently vacant, the bill’s failure to gain traction in the date of the drawing on which the prize was won. Unclaimed but was never voted on. into housing. Legislature during the last session. He lottery prizes become part of the net profit that the lottery The Republican said the bill is crucial “The character of our community’s at said he hopes for a better reception as the returns to the state for distribution to cities and towns. to his administration’s goal of 135,000 risk right now. The folks who pour your Legislature, controlled by Democrats, new housing units in Massachusetts by coffee and pour your beer and you enjoy ramps up its new two-year session. 2025. Baker said that after producing seeing working downtown are fast not Doing nothing to address the state’s “Be Aware, Be Prepared!” Packets Available about 30,000 new housing units each being able to live in the city where they housing challenges isn’t an option, Baker The thought of preparing for disasters or emergencies can year for four decades, the state has fallen work,” the Democrat said at a Wednesday said. be overwhelming. Planning is key! The Medical Reserve to building 8,000 to 10,000 new homes news conference called by Baker. “It has “This problem gets worse every year Corps of Hampden County has prepared a family records during the past 25 years. to do with rising rents, rising housing that goes by and we don’t do something packet to assist in the planning process. The document is The bill would make a number of prices and not enough housing produc- about it,” Baker said, advocating for a bit extensive but simple to complete. “Be Aware, Be Prepared!” changes to laws governing the building tion in our community across all spec- of patience along with the sense of packets are available at the Westfield Senior Center, 45 of new housing. trums.” urgency. Noble Street. Once completed, the document should be kept One of the most critical changes would Some housing advocates say the state “I’ve been involved in plenty of issues in a clear watertight plastic bag, ready to be taken with you be to reduce the voting threshold for a should focus on creating stronger protec- over the years where it took more than in the event of a disaster if you need to evacuate your home. certain zoning permits issued by local tions to aid longtime tenants facing evic- one trip through the branches to get It is the hope of the Medical Reserve Corps that you will permit-granting authorities from a two- tion because of gentrification and soar- something done,” he said. “Sometimes never have to use the “Be Aware, Be Prepared!” document. thirds “supermajority” vote to a simple ing rents. complicated stuff takes a while.” But hope is not a plan! majority vote. Lynn United for Change, a volunteer-

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important institutions, like the Oscars and the Motion Picture Association of America. Some like Spielberg, are worried about what that will mean for the future of movies. “Steven feels strongly about the difference between the streaming and theatrical situa- tion,” an Amblin spokesperson told IndieWire’s Anne Thompson late last week. “He’ll be happy if the others will join (his cam- paign) when that comes up. He will see what happens.” An Amblin representative said Sunday there was nothing to add. But some see Spielberg’s posi- tion as wrong-minded, especial- ly when it comes to the Academy Awards, which requires a theat- rical run to be eligible for an award. Many online have point- ed out the hypocrisy that the organization allows members to watch films on DVD screeners before voting. Filmmaker Ava DuVernay tweeted at the film academy’s handle in response to the news that the topic would be discussed A fallen cell tower lies across U.S. Route 280 highway in Lee County, Ala., in the Smiths Station community after what appeared to be a tornado at a board of governors meeting, struck in the area Sunday, March 3, 2019. Severe storms destroyed mobile homes, snapped trees and left a trail of destruction amid weather warn- which is comprised of only 54 ings extending into Georgia, Florida and South Carolina, authorities said. (Mike Haskey/Ledger-Enquirer via AP) people out of over 8,000 mem- bers. “I hope if this is true, that you’ll have filmmakers in the room or read statements from directors like me who feel differ- ently,” DuVernay wrote. Some took a more direct Searches resume approach, questioning whether Spielberg understands how important Netflix has been to minority filmmakers in recent years. Franklin Leonard, who found- ed The BlackList, which surveys the best unproduced scripts in after tornado kills 23 Hollywood, noted that Netflix’s By KIM CHANDLER and JEFF MARTIN first four major Oscar campaigns Associated Press were all by and about people of BEAUREGARD, Ala. (AP) — Rescuers tore color: “Beasts of No Nation,” through rubble and wreckage Monday in a ″The 13th,” ″Mudbound” and search for survivors amid homes torn from foun- “Roma.” dations, shredded metal dangling from battered “It’s possible that Steven trees and dead animals lying among debris after Spielberg doesn’t know how dif- a powerful tornado ripped through southeast ficult it is to get movies made in Alabama and killed at least 23 people, including the legacy system as a woman or children. a person of color. In his extraor- The trail of destruction from the Sunday tor- dinary career, he hasn’t exactly nado was at least half a mile wide and over- produced or executive produced whelmed rural Lee County’s coroners’ office, many films directed by them,” forcing it to call in help from the state. Volunteers Leonard tweeted Saturday. “By used chain saws to help clear paths for emer- my count, Spielberg does one gency responders. At the R&D Grocery on roughly every two decades.” Monday morning, residents were constantly ask- It’s important to note that ing each other if they were OK. Netflix didn’t produce “Beasts “I’m still thanking God I’m among the liv- of No Nation,” ″Mudbound” or ing,” said John Jones, who has lived most of his “Roma,” but rather acquired life in Beauregard, a tiny unincorporated com- them for distribution. But if munity of roughly 10,000 people that’s about 60 Oscar campaigns are no longer miles east of Montgomery near the Alabama- part of the equation in a Netflix- Georgia line. partnership, top-tier filmmakers The Sunday tornado, which had winds that are likely to take their talents appeared to be around 160 mph (257 kph) or and films elsewhere. greater, was part of a powerful storm system that Others, like “First Reformed” also slashed its way across the Deep South, filmmaker Paul Schrader, had a spawning numerous tornado warnings in parts of slightly different take. Georgia, South Carolina and Florida. “The notion of squeezing 200+ people into a dark unventi- lated space to see a flickering image was created by exhibition economics not any notion of the ‘theatrical experience,’” Schrader wrote in a Facebook post Saturday. “Netflix allows many financially marginal films to have a platform and that’s a good thing.” But his Academy Award- nominated film, he thinks, would Scott Fillmer was at home when the storm hit winds tore through the roof of Smiths Station have gotten lost on Netflix and in Lee County. Elementary School. possibly, “Relegated to film eso- “I looked out the window and it was nothing As of Monday morning, no deaths had been terica.” Netflix had the option to but black, but you could hear that freight train reported from storm-damaged Alabama counties purchase the film out of the noise,” Fillmer said. other than Lee County, said Gregory Robinson, Toronto International Film Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones speaks to report- The National Weather Service confirmed late spokesman for the Alabama Emergency Festival and didn’t. A24 did and ers at the staging area at Sanford Middle Sunday a tornado with at least an F3 rating Management Agency. stuck with the provocative film School in Beauregard, Ala., Sunday, March 3, caused the destruction in Alabama. Although the Numerous tornado warnings were posted through awards season. 2019, after tornados ravaged the area, causing statement did not give exact wind estimates, F3 across parts of Alabama, Georgia, Florida and “Distribution models are in multiple deaths. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett) storms typically are gauged at wind speeds of South Carolina on Sunday afternoon as the flux,” Schrader concluded. “It’s between 158-206 mph (254-331 kph). storm system raced across the region. Weather not as simple as theatrical versus In a tweet late Sunday, President Donald officials said they confirmed other tornadoes streaming.” Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones said the twister Trump said: “To the great people of Alabama around the region by radar alone and would send One thing is certain, however: traveled straight down a county road in the rural and surrounding areas: Please be careful and teams out Monday to assess those and other Netflix is not going away any community of Beauregard reducing homes to safe. Tornadoes and storms were truly violent storms. time soon and how it integrates slabs. and more could be coming. To the families and In rural Talbotton, Georgia, about 80 miles with the traditional structures of “It looks like someone almost just took a giant friends of the victims, and to the injured, God (130 kilometers) south of Atlanta, a handful of Hollywood, like the Oscars, is a knife and scraped the ground,” Jones said of the bless you all!” people were injured by either powerful straight- story that’s still being written. devastation during a Monday morning news Rita Smith, spokeswoman for the Lee County line winds or a tornado that destroyed several Sean Baker, who directed conference. Emergency Management Agency, said about mobile homes and damaged other buildings, “The Florida Project,” suggested Jones said children were among the dead, but 150 first responders had quickly jumped in to said Leigh Ann Erenheim, director of the Talbot a compromise: That Netflix he didn’t know exactly how many. And he said help search the debris after the storm struck in County Emergency Management Agency. offered a “theatrical tier” to pric- the number of deaths may rise as the search con- Beauregard. At least one trained canine could be She said searches of damaged homes and ing plans, which would allow tinues. Drones flying overheard equipped with seen with search crews as numerous ambulances structures had turned up no serious injuries or members to see its films in the- heat-seeking devices had scanned the area for and emergency vehicles, lights flashing, con- deaths there. aters for free. survivors, but the dangerous conditions halted verged on the area. Authorities in southwest Georgia were search- “I know I’d spend an extra 2 the search late Sunday, Jones said. On a country road in Beauregard on Monday, ing door-to-door in darkened neighborhoods dollars a month to see films like Levi Baker, who lives near the hard-hit area in a giant pieces of metal from a farm building after a possible tornado touched down in the ‘Roma’ or ‘Buster Scruggs’ on Alabama, took a chain saw to help clear a path were suspended 20 feet (6 meters) in the air, rural city of Cairo, about 33 miles (53 kilome- the big screen,” Baker tweeted. for ambulances and other first-responder vehi- attached to the lower halves of pine trees, mak- ters) north of Tallahassee, Florida, on Sunday “Just an idea with no details cles. He said he saw bodies of dead people and ing loud creaking sounds as the wind blew them evening. There were no immediate reports of ironed out. But we need to find dead animals. into the pine branches. The top halves of most of serious injuries. solutions like this in which He said some houses were demolished and those trees were snapped off. For an entire mile Authorities said a tornado was confirmed by everybody bends a bit in order to trees were uprooted or snapped in half. One down the road, the scene was the same — pine radar in the Florida Panhandle late Sunday after- keep the film community (which house was swept off its foundation and was sit- trees cracked in half. One mile down the road, a noon. A portion of Interstate 10 on the Panhandle includes theater owners, film ting in the middle of the road. mobile home crushed by two trees marked the was blocked in one direction for a time in festivals and competitive dis- “It was just destruction,” Baker said. “There end of the mile-long path of destruction. Walton County in the aftermath, said Don tributors) alive and kicking.” were mobile homes gone. Frames on the other School Superintendent Mack McCoy said Harrigan, a meteorologist for the National side of the road.” some buses were damaged in the storm and Weather Service in Tallahassee. 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Houston Rockets’ James Harden, right, drives past Boston Celtics’ Marcus Morris during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Sunday, March 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) Harden, Rockets Colin Dunn makes a sliding stop up the middle. hold off Celtics Baseball Opens Year By KYLE HIGHTOWER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — James Harden and the Houston Rockets with Win Over WNE, 6-5 are at their best when they are knocking down 3-pointers, HARTFORD, Conn. – Sophomore transfer outfielder a 1-2-3 ninth inning to pick up a save. Senior Scott getting points in the paint and racking up points to the foul Michael Cruz rapped a 2-run single in the seventh inning for Strachan and University of Maine transfer Patrick Jordan line. the decisive blow, as Westfield State University opened the also offered efficient relief stints for the Owls, who staffed They did all three against the Boston Celtics and it added 2019 baseball season with a 6-5 win over Western New the game with a week's layoff impending before they leave up to a mostly easy outing against a team that is continuing England at DiBennedeto Stadium at Trinity College on for Florida on Friday. to struggle. Sunday afternoon. For Western New England, Bob Hamel, an All-New Harden had 42 points before fouling out late in the fourth Cruz's knock capped a four –run inning for the Owls as England pick who led the NCAA in ERA last season, started quarter and Houston held on to beat Boston 115-104 on they rallied from a 5-2 deficit for the win. and worked six strong innings, leaving with the lead, but the Sunday for its fifth straight victory. Westfield started quickly with a run in the top of the first Owls touched reliever Paul Wetmore for four runs and the Harden made six 3-pointers and scored 40 or more points on a double by Anthony Crowley, and Jake Gibb followed loss in just 1/3 of an inning of official work. for the 24th time this season. Houston entered the day in fifth with a base hit to give Westfield a 1-0 lead. Cruz, Martin, Gibb, and All-New England outfielder place in the Western Conference standings, a game behind of WNE answered with three runs in the third on two hits, a Anthony Crowley each rapped out two hits, Crowley a pair fourth-place Oklahoma City. balk, and an error, with Zac Nussbaum driving in one with of doubles for the Owls. Eric Gordon added 32 points and had eight 3-pointers. a base hit. Eric Lacaire and Joe Cassella each had a hit and two runs “We’re finally healthy, so yeah. It feels good,” Harden The Golden Bears tacked on two more runs in the fifth on scored for the Golden Bears. said. “We winning, guys know their roles, we’re executing two walks and two hits to lead 5-2. The game was one of the earliest the Owls have played in defensively, we’re helping each other out, we’re talking. In the seventh junior DH Nick Martin smoked a base hit New England, using the turf field at Trinity, and squeezing That’s all it’s about.” through the right side, and four of the next five Owls hitters the game in between snowfalls. The field received a dusting Boston has lost five of six since returning from the All-Star worked walks to score a pair of runs and set the table for of snow overnight, but the game time temp warmed to 43 break. Kyrie Irving led the Celtics with 24 points, nine Cruz. degrees for solid field conditions, however, with 6-10 rebounds and six assists. Al Horford finished with 19 points. Westfield State sophomore Shane Bogli, a transfer from inches of snow forecast for Sunday evening into Monday, Boston did a decent job trying to contain Harden, limiting Division II Post University, worked 1-2/3 scoreless innings the game ended just as snow flurries began to swirl under him to 14-of-31 shooting from the field and nine free throw of relief to earn the win. Troy Saulnier came on and worked the lights. attempts. But the Celtics were inefficient when they had the ball, shooting 48 percent (37 of 77) for the game and 29 percent (8 of 28) from beyond the arc. The Celtics started the fourth quarter with a 17-6 run to cut what had been a 28-point deficit to 106-96 with 6:08 to play. Terry Rozier got fouled on a 3-pointer at the five-minute mark, but missed all three free throws. College coaches It was 109-100 when Nene’s rebound gave Houston a sec- ond opportunity after a Gordon miss. It wound up in Harden’s hands and he stepped back and swished his final 3 of the game to push the lead back up to 12. look for agile big But leading 112-104 Harden fouled out when he was called for an offensive foul with 1:44 left. The Celtics came up empty on their next trip down the floor and they were forced to foul after failing to corral men in recruiting Austin Rivers’ miss from deep. By JOHN MARSHALL Boston earned its first victory since the All-Star break on Associated Press Friday night against Washington. But on Sunday the Celtics Coaches used to walk into a gym, see a big guy dominating fell back into many of the same bad habits that had caused the paint and want to recruit him right away. Get a talented them to lose four straight prior to that win over the Wizards. big man who could play with his back to the basket and the Horford said he couldn’t point to just one thing as the main program would be set offensively and defensively for the next culprit of their issues right now. few years. “We’ve had some good moments. But right now, unfortu- Oh, how things have changed. nately, we’re going through a really bad stretch,” Horford As the sport has shifted to a more up-tempo, free-flowing said. “This is when our group needs to make sure that we stay style, college coaches have sought big men who can dribble, together.” shoot places other than at the rim and move defensively Things don’t get any easier for Boston, which plays its next instead of anchoring in the paint. four on the road. Its trip out West begins with a matchup Back to the basket ability has become a bonus. against Golden State and ends with games against the Lakers “When you think about the NBA and college, 10 to 15 years Oklahoma State forward Cameron McGriff (12) looks for an and Clippers. ago there was always bigs that were plodders, they would use open teammate while under pressure from Kansas forward TIP-INS their fouls, they would be great screen setters,” said Eric Dedric Lawson (1) during an NCAA college basketball game Rockets: Harden and Gordon combined to score 74 points Musselman, coach at No. 12 Nevada. “With the spacing of in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, March 3, 2019. Lawson led on 51 percent shooting. ... Iman Shumpert missed his second today’s game, you need bigs who can pass, dribble, can shoot Kansas scoring with 20 points in the 72-67 win over straight game with a sore right calf and can move.” Oklahoma State. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt) Celtics: Shot 1 for 13 from 3-point line in the first half. College basketball still has a handful of centers who play ago,” Musselman said. FAST START mostly on the low post, but the majority are athletic players Nearly all of the nation’s top teams have athletic big men Houston was the more aggressive team on both ends from who can shoot from the perimeter — or at least midrange — who can move and shoot. the outset and led 65-43 at the half. Harden (23 points) and and handle the ball without it getting it snatched by smaller Dedric Lawson can play multiple positions and hit 3-point- Gordon (20 points) matched the Celtics’ output by them- guards. ers for No. 15 Kansas. No. 4 Kentucky’s PJ Washington has selves in the opening 24 minutes. Basketball has become more of a position-less game, with expanded his game, becoming a perimeter threat while being every player on the floor able to play and guard multiple posi- active enough to guard nearly anyone. Top-ranked Gonzaga’s See Celtics, Page 11 tions. The Golden State Warriors helped change the NBA with big man, Brandon Clarke, isn’t much of a 3-point shooter, but their freewheeling, everyone-can-shoot-it style and the col- he’s agile and active, can handle the ball without being pick- lege game has followed. pocketed every time and is a superb shot blocker. Spacing is key in today’s offenses, so every player, includ- Montell McRae and Nick Perkins, the two big men for No. ing the big man, must have the agility to make it work. Even 21 Buffalo, can both shoot the 3 and give the Bulls the spacing if they can’t shoot 3-pointers, big men must at least be able to they need. handle the ball on the perimeter and be athletic enough to get Those are the current success stories. Coaches are always to the rim on ball screens. looking for more like them for their next recruiting classes — “Even if they’re not great shooters, I’d like for him to be and the players know. able to play on the perimeter,” Buffalo coach Nate Oats said. They see what’s happening in college and the NBA and pre- “If they don’t have the perimeter skills, they better be athletic pare for it. enough to, you know, to play with four other guys that space Big kids who used just plop in the middle of the lane and the floor out. If you can get some ball screens and getting to shoot over smaller kids now practice their ball handling skills the rim, be really athletic, you can play with a guy like that.” and shooting. High school and AAU coaches help the process Even if a team doesn’t follow the latest trend of wanting to as well, no longer restricting them to under-the-basket duty, play faster, it still has to have the players to stop teams that allowing them to work on skills that used to be limited to do. guards and small forwards. Today’s big men need lateral movement and quickness to Big men come prepackaged, to a certain degree. accommodate the switching required to stop the free-flowing “When you watch AAU, there’s hardly any bigs that want to offenses. Get a big man who doesn’t move well and oppo- play with his back to the basket anymore,” Musselman said. nents will ball screen your team into oblivion because he can’t “There’s still room in the game for guys to play with their back rotate quick enough. to the basket, but they don’t want it anymore because they’re “If there are teams not playing fast offensively, they cer- watching the NBA, where bigs have now become perimeter Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum, left, and Houston Rockets' tainly need a big to get back in transition defense because a guys. Today’s younger players are understanding the impor- PJ Tucker battle for a loose ball during the second half of majority of your opponents are going to play it’s somewhat of tance of ball handling and things like that.” an NBA basketball game in Boston, Sunday, March 3, 2019. a quicker pace than was maybe being played 10 or 15 years And that’s just what college coaches are looking for. 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GP W L OT Pts GF GA GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 66 50 12 4 104 258 174 Calgary 65 41 17 7 89 232 186 Boston 65 39 17 9 87 194 161 San Jose 66 39 19 8 86 238 206 Toronto 65 40 21 4 84 233 186 Winnipeg 65 39 22 4 82 222 193 Washington 66 38 21 7 83 226 208 Nashville 68 38 25 5 81 202 180 N.Y. Islanders 65 37 21 7 81 187 157 Vegas 67 36 26 5 77 201 187 Carolina 65 36 23 6 78 196 176 St. Louis 65 34 25 6 74 187 181 Pittsburgh 65 34 22 9 77 226 202 Dallas 65 33 27 5 71 166 170 Montreal 66 35 24 7 77 201 193 Columbus 65 36 26 3 75 203 197 Minnesota 66 32 27 7 71 182 191 Philadelphia 66 32 26 8 72 201 219 Arizona 65 32 28 5 69 176 183 Buffalo 65 30 27 8 68 187 207 Colorado 66 28 26 12 68 216 208 Florida 65 28 26 11 67 207 224 Edmonton 65 28 30 7 63 183 213 N.Y. Rangers 65 27 27 11 65 190 218 Vancouver 66 27 30 9 63 180 206 New Jersey 66 25 33 8 58 188 223 Chicago 66 27 30 9 63 220 250 Detroit 65 23 33 9 55 179 223 Anaheim 66 25 32 9 59 144 203 Ottawa 66 23 38 5 51 195 246 Los Angeles 65 24 33 8 56 158 207

* Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs.

Saturday’s Games Minnesota 4, Calgary 2 Monday’s Games Minnesota at Nashville, 8 p.m. Edmonton 4, Columbus 0 Sunday’s Games Edmonton at Buffalo, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Los Angeles 6, Chicago 3 Washington 3, N.Y. Rangers 2, SO Toronto at Calgary, 9 p.m. Anaheim at Arizona, 9 p.m. Pittsburgh 5, Montreal 1 Philadelphia 4, N.Y. Islanders 1 Tuesday’s Games Detroit at Colorado, 9 p.m. Boston 1, New Jersey 0 Vegas 3, Vancouver 0 Columbus at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Montreal at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Tampa Bay 5, Ottawa 1 Anaheim 2, Colorado 1 Florida at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Carolina 4, Florida 3, OT Ottawa 3, Florida 2 Carolina at Boston, 7 p.m. Washington at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. Toronto 5, Buffalo 2 Winnipeg 5, Columbus 2 Ottawa vs. N.Y. Islanders at Nassau Toronto at Vancouver, 9 p.m. Dallas 4, St. Louis 1 Nashville 3, Minnesota 2, SO Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 7 p.m. St. Louis at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Arizona 3, Detroit 1 San Jose 5, Chicago 2 Winnipeg at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Calgary at Vegas, 10:30 p.m.

Joey Logano celebrates Keith Mitchell gets his first after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at PGA Tour win, taking Honda Las Vegas By TIM REYNOLDS and made birdie at the par-3 17th. Motor Associated Press When he finished at 2:32 p.m., he was two Speedway, PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — shots back and the final group was on the fifth Sunday, Keith Mitchell’s first and until now only win as hole. March 3, a professional was three years ago, on some- “I’ve got an outside chance, for sure,” Palmer 2019, in thing called the G Pro Tour. said when he was done. Las Vegas. As is the case with minitour life, hardly any- About two hours later, he was in the outright (AP Photo/ body was watching and hardly anybody lead. Not long after that, he was in a six-way tie John Locher) noticed. He earned $5,600. atop the leaderboard. And his chance lasted Those days are long gone. After 97 tries on until 5:07 p.m., when Koepka tapped in for the PGA Tour, the Web.com Tour and even the birdie on the last and took the clubhouse lead at Latinoamerica Tour, Mitchell is finally a win- 8 under. ner — and had to outslug two of the game’s Koepka was good. Fowler was good. best players for that long-awaited victory. A Mitchell was just one swing better. birdie on the par-5 18th on Sunday capped “It was good for the fans,” said Koepka, the Mitchell’s win at The Honda Classic, where he Palm Beach County native and two-time held off Brooks Koepka and Rickie Fowler. defending U.S. Open champion. “They got “It was awesome,” Mitchell said. “I wish what they wanted, a good tournament, two of that I could come up with a better word than the bigger names coming down the stretch and that, but just having a chance to come down the having a chance to win. That’s what this golf stretch against Rickie Fowler and Brooks, course will do.” Logano holds off Keselowski those guys are the best in the world and they’ve Singh, the 56-year-old who was bidding to been out here proving themselves. And I’m just become the oldest winner of a PGA Tour event pleased that I could prove myself against guys ever — Sam Snead was 52 when he won the like that.” 1965 Greater Greensboro Open — was right for Vegas NASCAR win Mitchell birdied four of his final seven holes, there until the end. Singh, who hasn’t won on including a 15-footer on the last for a 3-under this tour since 2008, settled for outright sixth By GREG BEACHAM lapped cars were going to do.” 67 and a 9-under 271 total. Koepka (66) and after a 70. Associated Press Kyle Busch finished third, unable to recov- Fowler (67) made big charges as well on a wild Clark, the third-round leader, was two shots LAS VEGAS (AP) — Joey Logano and er from a mid-race speeding penalty in the and windy day at PGA National, yet settled for clear of everybody when he made an uphill putt Brad Keselowski were side by side off the hometown driver’s quest for the third three- a tie for second at 8 under, one shot behind from just right of the green on the par-4 4th, fourth turn, two teammates fighting for the race weekend sweep in NASCAR history. As Mitchell. that birdie making him 9 under. But he made last burst of speed on the final lap at Las you might expect, Busch wasn’t a fan of the Fowler gave Mitchell a warm embrace when bogeys on four of his next eight holes, falling Vegas Motor Speedway. new rules’ effects on his racing. they crossed paths after the final putt. off the pace. Logano barely managed to block “The cars don’t have any speed,” Busch “Awesome guy,” Fowler said. “Obviously, a Mitchell is expected to climb into the top 70 Keselowski’s move, and the defending said. “You’re wide open just trying to catch a good enough player to win.” of the world ranking. He was No. 162 entering NASCAR Cup Series champion hung on for draft. You couldn’t maneuver. You’re always Koepka and Fowler both birdied the 18th. the Honda, and had never been above No. 130. his first win in his title defense season. trying to figure out which way to go.” Fowler actually birdied three of his final four That’s just one of many things that’ll change “That was more intense than I wanted it to Pole-sitter Kevin Harvick was fourth, and holes, including a 45-footer on the 17th. now. be,” Logano said. Kurt Busch finished fifth for the Las Vegas But Mitchell didn’t waver in the wind. His biggest check as a pro was for $400,400 Logano held off Keselowski on Sunday for native’s first top-five finish at his home track He was on the upslope of a fairway bunker last year when he finished third at the Byron his first Cup victory in Vegas, driving his since 2005. Fords took five of the top seven about 205 yards from the pin for his second Nelson. This check is more than triple that — Team Penske Ford to his 22nd career win. spots. shot at the par-5 18th. All he could do from $1,224,000. He’s going to the Masters. He’s there was hit a pop-up, leaving him with a exempt for two more seasons. He climbed into “There’s been plenty of times here when Here are more things to know from the race wedge in for his third. the top 20 in the season’s money list and FedEx we’ve led a lot of laps here, but we’ve never in Sin City: That checked up about 15 feet below the Cup Points rankings. won, and that’s the most important stat to BUSCH BLAME hole, giving him a putt to win. He made it, And perhaps the biggest prize is this: have,” Logano said. “Something happens at Kyle Busch won the Trucks race Friday and pumped his fist and waited for the final group Mitchell will never again have to wonder if he the end, and Brad becomes the fastest car and the Xfinity event Saturday, giving him 197 of Wyndham Clark and Vijay Singh to finish can win. he wins. I looked in the mirror, and I was like, victories in all three series. But he has won about five minutes later. “Having status for a couple more years, put- ‘Oh my gosh, this is happening again.’” only one Cup race in Vegas, and he owned his “Everybody dreams about having that putt ting myself in a really good position for the But after narrowly answering Keselowski’s mistake when he failed to complete the triple. on the 18th hole to win a tournament,” Mitchell Tour Championship, getting to play in the four last-lap passing attempt, Logano celebrated “If we didn’t have the speeding penalty on said. “And I had it today.” majors or some of them I guess ... I don’t even his victory in NASCAR’s first race under its pit road, we would have won this race,” Ryan Palmer (63) and Lucas Glover (66) tied know what it gets me,” Mitchell said. “It’s full new rules package designed to foster tight Busch said. “The driver threw it away.” for fourth at 7 under. And for a while, it looked awesome.” racing and excitement. PENSKE SURGING like Palmer might steal the tournament. DIVOTS: Cameron Tringale took a quintu- “What a great race,” Logano said. “Brad Roger Penske’s team has won two of the Palmer was tied for 48th after the opening ple-bogey 8 on the par-3 17th, after hitting his and I were so evenly matched, and you just first three races, and the 82-year-old owner is round, tied for 51st after 36 holes and tied for tee ball into the water, then trying twice to can’t pull away (under the new rules). My encouraged by the early results from the new 39th when the final round began. But he started unsuccessfully knock the ball out of the water, heart is still running.” package, and not just because Logano won. with four straight birdies on the way to going before retreating back toward the tee for a drop. Excitement is exactly what NASCAR got “To me it shows that you can be the leader, out in 29 — the first player to ever do that in a By the time he was done, two groups —includ- on the final lap, although the quality of the but also you can be behind and catch up,” final round at the Honda. He rolled in a ing Koepka’s— were waiting on the tee to play. 266 laps before that sharply divided drivers Penske said. “I’m maybe biased, but so far, so 25-footer from just off the green for birdie at ... Defending champion Justin Thomas shot 71 and observers — no surprise in a sport that good.” the par-4 16th, then stuck his tee shot to 6 feet to tie for 30th. rarely agrees on much of anything. Penske also wasn’t worried when his two The Vegas race featured no cautions, which drivers were inches apart on that final lap: meant the thrilling restarts expected under the “We’ve really told them to take care of each new rules were limited to a couple of wild other, and the last 10 laps, the best man wins. laps after the two segment breaks. I’ve seen it all over the years with teammates “There towards the end, the way this draft- racing each other. On the one side, you worry ing package, these rules work, it was intense,” a little bit, but on the other side, boy, isn’t that Logano said. “You can’t get away. You’re great?” constantly looking around. Mentally, I’m WHO’S HOT exhausted right now. ... It proves you don’t Logano moved into the overall series points need crashes to have an exciting race. There’s lead, jumping two points ahead of Kevin so much strategy that goes into driving these Harvick. Logano, who finished fourth at race cars now. I thought it was as entertaining Daytona, had never won a Cup race at Vegas as can be. I don’t really know what to say if in 11 tries during his first 10 full-time sea- you don’t like that.” sons, although he won an Xfinity Series race Keselowski drove up from 19th to take the at the track in 2017. lead with 27 laps left, but his hopes for back- WHO’S NOT to-back victories were dashed when Logano Seven-time series champion Jimmie passed him while getting held up by lapped Johnson finished 19th, and he sits 18th in the traffic. overall points. That’s last among the four “I’d like to have one more lap,” said drivers from Hendrick Motorsports, which Keselowski, who won the playoff race in isn’t off to a dynamite start to the season. Vegas last September. “It was a good battle, UP NEXT Keith Mitchell holds up his trophy after winning the Honda Classic golf tournament Sunday, and we were both fighting really hard at the At ISM Raceway in Phoenix on March 10 March 3, 2019, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) top. It seemed like it came down to what the as NASCAR’s West Coast Swing continues. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2019 - PAGE 11

NBA teams just can’t get in NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE the zone when not facing man W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf NEW YORK (AP) — Gregg Popovich had Lose to the Clippers on Monday, and they watched his players struggle to guard their drop another game in the Western Conference x-Milwaukee 48 15 .762 — 8-2 L-1 25-5 23-10 32-8 men, and finally decided he wouldn’t even let with things only getting tougher as the week Toronto 46 18 .719 2½ 8-2 L-1 27-6 19-12 28-12 them try. goes on. They host second-place Denver on So a night after they surrendered 130 points Wednesday and Boston on Saturday. Indiana 41 23 .641 7½ 6-4 L-1 24-9 17-14 28-13 in a loss at New York, his San Antonio Spurs But even if things go poorly, LeBron James were in a zone defense in the first quarter of should have something to celebrate during the Philadelphia 40 23 .635 8 6-4 L-1 24-9 16-14 22-15 their game against the Brooklyn Nets. week. Boston 38 26 .594 10½ 3-7 L-1 24-10 14-16 28-13 It wasn’t something the Spurs had practiced James should pass Michael Jordan and all that much and something they rarely move into fourth place on the NBA’s career Detroit 31 31 .500 16½ 8-2 W-2 19-13 12-18 22-19 needed to consider most years. But even if it’s scoring list during the week. With 32,253 Brooklyn 32 33 .492 17 4-6 L-3 18-16 14-17 22-20 not played perfectly, he knew just the sight of points, James begins the week 39 behind a zone is sometimes enough to throw off an Jordan’s total of 32,292. Orlando 30 35 .462 19 7-3 L-1 17-16 13-19 21-18 opponent. OTHER THINGS TO WATCH THIS “In general, NBA teams have no clue what WEEK: Charlotte 29 34 .460 19 3-7 L-1 20-13 9-21 22-18 to do when somebody plays a zone,” Popovich Heat at Hornets, Wednesday. Somebody is Miami 28 34 .452 19½ 3-7 W-1 13-18 15-16 15-21 said. “They mostly automatically stand there going to win the Southeast Division, and these and the ball moves around the horn and after teams are in the mix despite being below .500. Washington 26 37 .413 22 4-6 W-1 18-12 8-25 18-26 a while somebody might attack a seam or do a Thunder at Trail Blazers, Thursday. The Atlanta 22 42 .344 26½ 4-6 W-1 11-19 11-23 13-29 little high-low or overload or something like teams battling for the No. 3 seed in the West that, but basically players get in mud. It meet in Portland. Chicago 18 46 .281 30½ 6-4 L-1 7-25 11-21 13-27 doesn’t matter what team it is, they just get in Nuggets at Warriors, Friday. Golden State mud.” begins the week with a 1½ -game lead over Cleveland 16 48 .250 32½ 5-5 W-1 10-24 6-24 12-30 It’s hard to understand exactly why. Denver in the West. New York 13 50 .206 35 3-7 L-2 6-25 7-25 8-35 Zone has been allowed in the NBA since Pacers at 76ers, Sunday. Philadelphia hopes 2001, and even before that, most players prob- Joel Embiid is back by a game that could WESTERN CONFERENCE ably played on or against teams that employed determine third place in the East. it when they were younger. The principles of FIFTY WILL BE NIFTY W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf how to beat one haven’t changed much: Move Milwaukee brings an NBA-leading 48-15 Golden State 44 19 .698 — 6-4 W-1 23-8 21-11 26-12 the ball around, inside and out, to create gaps record into the week and will be eyeing its in the defense, and then get into those gaps for first 50-win season in 18 years. Denver 42 20 .677 1½ 5-5 L-2 27-6 15-14 27-12 open shots. The Bucks visit Phoenix on Monday, then Oklahoma City 39 24 .619 5 5-5 W-1 22-9 17-15 23-18 Yet for some reason, suddenly the best play- return home for games against Indiana and ers in the world forget all that when they see Charlotte before wrapping up with a visit to Portland 39 24 .619 5 7-3 W-1 24-8 15-16 20-19 one in a game. San Antonio on Sunday. Houston 38 25 .603 6 7-3 W-5 22-9 16-16 22-17 “It’s strange. Like, NBA guys, they just Milwaukee hasn’t won 50 games since freeze when they see zones,” Charlotte coach going 52-30 in the 2000-01 season. The Bucks Utah 36 26 .581 7½ 7-3 W-4 21-10 15-16 22-17 James Borrego said. ”‘Coach, what do you will have a shot to win 60 for the first time in want us to run? They’re in zone.’ They panic.” nearly 40 years, having gone 60-22 in 1980- L.A. Clippers 36 29 .554 9 6-4 W-2 18-12 18-17 23-20 Zone can help a team that’s deficient in its 81. San Antonio 35 29 .547 9½ 3-7 W-2 24-7 11-22 25-19 man-to-man coverage, and that’s where the NETS NEED ONE Spurs are now without Danny Green, Kyle A surprising surge to the sixth spot for Sacramento 31 31 .500 12½ 4-6 L-3 19-13 12-18 17-24 Anderson and Dejounte Murray, who Brooklyn has come to a halt. The Nets are L.A. Lakers 30 33 .476 14 3-7 L-2 18-13 12-20 21-21 Popovich considered his best defenders last coming off three straight losses to teams season. They limited the Nets to 101 points behind them in the East, a dangerous time for Minnesota 29 34 .460 15 4-6 L-3 20-10 9-24 18-22 Monday, so zone will likely continue to be an a collapse. option for San Antonio, with Popovich believ- They are now battling Detroit for that No. 6 New Orleans 29 36 .446 16 5-5 W-2 18-12 11-24 19-22 ing players feel more crowded offensively seed and not that far ahead of the teams fight- Dallas 27 35 .435 16½ 3-7 L-1 21-11 6-24 14-24 against it. ing for eighth and ninth. Brooklyn has played plenty of zone this Brooklyn has winnable home games this Memphis 25 40 .385 20 3-7 L-1 15-17 10-23 17-23 season. Coach Kenny Atkinson has seen teams week against Dallas and Cleveland, and if the Phoenix 13 51 .203 31½ 2-8 W-1 8-23 5-28 8-32 adjust to it lately, but that doesn’t worry him Nets don’t get them it will be cause for con- much. The more opponents fret about the cern, because after that, wins are hard to find x-clinched playoff spot Denver at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. zone, the less time to fine-tune everything on the remainder of their schedule. They else. begin a seven-game trip next week, mostly to Saturday’s Games Milwaukee at Phoenix, 9 p.m. “The more we play it, the more I see teams the West and against playoff teams, that will Detroit 129, Cleveland 93 New Orleans at Utah, 9 p.m. starting to put in some stuff,” Atkinson said, take them to the end of the month, and even Orlando 117, Indiana 112 New York at Sacramento, 10 p.m. “which I don’t mind because now they’ve got when they get home things don’t get better. to do all their man-to-man stuff and they’ve Their first three games back will be against Miami 117, Brooklyn 88 L.A. Clippers at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. got to take another 10 minutes and work on Boston, Milwaukee and Toronto. Golden State 120, Philadelphia 117 Tuesday’s Games Brooklyn’s zone. So it doesn’t necessarily “This is the NBA, and this time of year Memphis 111, Dallas 81 Chicago at Indiana, 7 p.m. bother me that they’re putting in stuff.” teams really start to make a push,” coach ON THE LEADERBOARD Kenny Atkinson said. “Every team has risen San Antonio 116, Oklahoma City 102 Orlando at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. The Lakers begin the week with a game their level, but our level has stayed the same New Orleans 120, Denver 112 Houston at Toronto, 8 p.m. they desperately need to win to boost their or even been below what it was. That’s not Phoenix 118, L.A. Lakers 109 Oklahoma City at Minnesota, 8 p.m. fading playoff hopes. going to get it done.” Utah 115, Milwaukee 111 Portland at Memphis, 8 p.m. Sunday’s Games Boston at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Portland 118, Charlotte 108 Wednesday’s Games Atlanta 123, Chicago 118 Dallas at Washington, 7 p.m. Houston 115, Boston 104 Miami at Charlotte, 7 p.m. L.A. Clippers 128, New York 107 Minnesota at Detroit, 7 p.m. Cleveland 107, Orlando 93 Cleveland at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Detroit 112, Toronto 107, OT San Antonio at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Washington 135, Minnesota 121 Philadelphia at Chicago, 8 p.m. Oklahoma City 99, Memphis 95 Utah at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Monday’s Games New York at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Atlanta at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Boston at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Dallas at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Denver at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Clarkson, Love lead Cavaliers over Magic By STEVE HERRICK of understanding what the NBA is." Associated Press Playing his seventh game since returning, CLEVELAND (AP) — Kevin Love makes Love made two free throws and hit a 3 from the the Cleveland Cavaliers a different basketball top of the arc during Cleveland's game-clinching team. run. The Orlando Magic learned that lesson Sunday Clarkson scored 19 points. Rookie guard Boston Celtics' Aron Baynes reacts to a call during the first half of an NBA basketball night in what could be a costly loss for their play- Collin Sexton had 17 points and Osman scored off hopes. 14 for the Cavaliers, who have won five of eight. game Houston Rockets in Boston, Sunday, March 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) A night after being held out of a 36-point loss Larry Nance Jr. and Matthew Dellavedova each to Detroit, Love had 16 points and 14 rebounds added 11 points. and the Cavaliers pulled away in the fourth quar- Cleveland scored 17 straight points during a Celtics ter for a 107-93 win. run that began late in the third quarter with Continued from Page 9 Orlando, which was coming off wins over Orlando leading 72-63. The Magic tied the game Golden State and Indiana, rallied to tie the game on Augustin's 3-pointer midway through the The Celtics were often careless in the half contusion. But Harden repeatedly forced the at 81 with seven minutes to play before Cleveland fourth. court on offense. They turned it over five Celtics to switch Baynes onto him on defense. took over. The Cavaliers hit seven 3-pointers in Vucevic scored 10 points in the third when the times in the five minutes of the game, leading Harden easily drove past the big man for the period, including two each by Jordan Clarkson Magic pulled ahead after trailing by four points at to 10 Rockets’ points. layups on three occasions. and Cedi Osman. halftime. Boston’s giveaways were exacerbated by its When Boston did have the ball, they often Love is still progressing from foot surgery in Orlando, trying to make the playoffs for the slowness getting back in transition. settled for jumpers or tried to attack Houston November and has yet to play on back-to-back first time since 2012, has won eight of 11. The Other times the Celtics failed to help out one-on-one. days. The five-time All-Star was ready after Magic went 6 of 26 on 3s. teammates when they were beaten off the With the Celtics trailing 53-36 late in the watching Saturday's 129-93 debacle. TIP-INS dribble, allowing the Rockets — and particu- first half Marcus Morris airballed a despera- "It was just sticking to the plan," Love said. "I Magic: Orlando made its lone trip to Cleveland larly Harden — to get uncontested layups. tion 3-pointer as the shot clock wound down, was very excited when I got asked the question this season. ... C Mo Bamba (left leg stress frac- Houston scored 16 of its first 31 points in the prompting a chorus of boos from the home (after the All-Star break) that I wanted to play in ture), G Markelle Fultz (thoracic outlet syn- paint. crowd. every game, that I wasn't going to miss any more drome) and C Timofey Mozgov (right knee sur- Boston hoped to get some defensive help UP NEXT games, but we're taking it day by day. It was a gery) are out with long-term injuries. ... Mozgov, huge win for us against a team fighting for posi- a member of Cleveland's 2016 NBA champion- with Aron Baynes returning to action after Rockets: At Toronto on Tuesday night. tion." ship team, received a loud ovation when he was missing this last 11 games with a left foot Celtics: At Golden State on Tuesday night. Nikola Vucevic scored 28 points for Orlando. shown on the arena video board. He was 13 of 16 from the field and had 13 Cavaliers: Cleveland didn't attempt a free rebounds. throw until the 2:19 mark of the second quarter D.J. Augustin added 19 points for the Magic, when Love made two shots. ... F Tristan University gets nearly $1 million to revive baseball program who hold a very slim lead over Charlotte and Thompson and C Ante Zizic remain sidelined. AKRON, Ohio (AP) — The University of Akron has received a nearly $1 million gift from Miami for first place in the Southeast Division Thompson has missed the last 19 games with a a former university baseball player and his wife to help revive its baseball program. and the final playoff spot in the Eastern sore left foot and has been out for a total of 29 The Akron Beacon Journal reports the university announced the gift from William and Mary Conference. games because of the injury. Zizic sustained a Orlando coach Steve Clifford held a long Skeeles in a campus newsletter last week. concussion after taking an elbow to the face on meeting with his players after the game. Thursday. The university says the money will go toward renovating the baseball stadium’s playing "This is a bad loss, man," guard Evan Fournier NICE BOUNCE BACK surface as part of a $2 million project to improve the Zips’ stadium. said. "We feel like we were too casual. We've got Cleveland coach Larry Drew was pleased to The baseball program will return in 2020. to grow. Cliff said a lot of stuff after the game. He see his team rebound from the Detroit game in Former UA President Scott Scarborough ended baseball as a varsity sport in July 2015 as said a lot of things." which the Cavaliers fell behind early and showed part of the school’s $40 million in budget cuts. "Every game counts the same," Clifford said. little fight. George Van Horne, senior associate athletics director for development and marketing, "To not look at it that way, that every game is Cavaliers called the improvements to the field a recruiting advantage for the program. important, it's a losing mentality and a total lack Visit the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. PAGE 12 - MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS Dear TV Sports Listings Monday, Mar. 4 CBSSN — Central Florida at Houston COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) NBA BASKETBALL 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Annie ESPN — Virginia at Syracuse NBA — Dallas at Brooklyn 9 p.m. 10:30 p.m. ESPN — Texas at Texas Tech NBA — LA Clippers at LA Lakers By ANNIE LANE ESPN2 — Kansas State at TCU NFL FOOTBALL ESPNU — Prairie View A&M at Alabama State 9 a.m. COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S) NFL — NFL Combine: defensive backs, Indianapolis, Ind. Personality Shift After 7 p.m. NHL HOCKEY ESPN2 — UConn at South Florida 7 p.m. FS1 — Baylor at West Virginia NHL — Edmonton at Buffalo Husband’s Retirement 8 p.m. Dear Annie: Recently, my father-in-law retired. This has made my mother-in-law a different, not-so-kind person. She has always confided in me her worries about many different sub- jects, and I have always been honest but considerate of her very touchy emotions. However, since my father-in-law’s retirement, she has been bitter, cranky and mean. She had always been the Entertainment one to take care of the home situation and its needs, but she became homebound a few years ago for health reasons. After his retirement, my father-in-law took over many duties. In short, she seems upset, acting as if he is an impostor in her home. She has asked him to leave the house at times but then ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ becomes upset when he is not home. He sometimes goes to his local VFW post, where he is accepted and seems happy. But she doesn’t seem happy for him. She has asked him to do certain things around the house but is easily upset if he doesn’t get around to them immediately. stays No. 1, ‘Madea’ a strong 2nd This is not like them. They are typically free-spirited people, kind and loving, with big hearts. I feel sad about her behavior. By LINDSEY BAHR encore version of “A Star Is Born” with 12 additional minutes She has even been talking about a separation. I also feel she has Associated Press of footage added $1.9 million, “Bohemian Rhapsody” earned been pushing us and the grandkids away slowly but surely. LOS ANGELES (AP) — “How To Train Your Dragon: The $975,000 and “The Favourite” took in $825,000. My biggest issue came after I recently called her out on the Hidden World” topped the North American box office for a “People wonder why studios spend millions on Oscar cam- things she has been saying about her husband. Our conversation second week, but close on its tail was Tyler Perry’s final paigns: They’re getting a nice boost and adding money even went well, but then she called me and yelled, saying I had called installment of the “Madea” franchise. Driven by a largely while they’re available on the small screen,” Dergarabedian them bad grandparents, which I would never do, and hung up female audience, “A Madea Family Funeral” had a better- said. on me. than-expected debut. But overall the box office continues to struggle industry- This doesn’t seem fair. Both are great people, but her change The third installment in the “How To Train Your Dragon” wide. Both the year and the weekend are down 26 percent, in is not good. Now I don’t know what to say or do. We have series grossed an estimated $30 million this weekend accord- part due to the fact that there hasn’t been any film comparable spoken every day via phone for six years. This new situation has ing to Universal Pictures on Sunday, bringing its domestic to “Black Panther,” which accounted for the stellar early-year broken my heart. Where does it go from here? I feel that she lied total just shy of $100 million. Worldwide, the DreamWorks numbers in 2018. when she said I could speak freely and then changed my words Animation film has made over $375 million. In China alone Marvel is coming back to save the day yet again, however: to hurt me. I said what I did out of love. -- Loving In-Law it opened in first place with $33.4 million. “Captain Marvel” opens nationwide next weekend. Dear Loving In-Law: You sound like a wonderful daughter- in-law who is dealing with a changing personality that you have “A Madea Family Funeral” took second place at the Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. no power to control. It is not unusual for wives to find the domestic box office with an estimated $27 million, a third and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore. Where avail- adjustment difficult after their husbands retire and stay home best for the 15-year-old franchise. The “Madea” films have able, the latest international numbers for Friday through most of the time. But it sounds as if your mother-in-law could never been all that popular with critics — this one splattered Sunday are also included. Final domestic figures will be use professional help, especially if her sudden meanness is so out with a 24 percent on Rotten Tomatoes — but audiences released Tuesday. out of character. It could be depression or any number of serious have never seemed to care. This time around the audience, 1.“How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,” $30 ailments that only a professional could diagnose and help her which was 67 percent female and 78 percent over the age of million ($52 million international). deal with. Speak with your husband and father-in-law about 25, gave the film a solid A- CinemaScore. 2.Tyler Perry’s “A Madea Family Funeral,” $27 million seeking help for her or possibly for both of them together. “That character just resonates,” said Comscore senior ($58,000 international). In the meanwhile, continue your daily phone conversations media analyst Paul Dergarabedian. “These films are abso- 3.“Alita: Battle Angel,” $7 million ($40.4 million interna- and put an emphasis on finding good things to say about her and lutely critic proof. The audience has spoken and they love tional). her husband. Over time, she will be grateful to you for helping Madea and they’re saying goodbye.” 4.“The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part,” $6.6 million her to feel better. She’ll know that you cared enough to have an Further down the charts, the Neil Jordan stalker-thriller ($6.1 million international). honest conversation with her about your concern for her well- “Greta,” starring Isabelle Huppert and Chloe Grace Moretz, 5.“Green Book,” $4.7 million ($31.9 million international). being. opened in eighth place to a mediocre $4.6 million. 6.“Fighting With My Family,” $4.7 million ($2.3 million Dear Annie: When I was recently proofing the next day’s “Greta was just another newcomer released in 2019 that international). paper, I read “Husband’s a Hoarder,” and I want to give you had a rough go in a slow marketplace,” Dergarabedian said. 7.“Isn’t It Romantic,” $4.6 million. some appreciation. I help facilitate an addiction recovery “This might have benefited from a platform release given the 8.“Greta,” $4.6 million ($400,000 international). course. I’m married, so of course I read books and articles on subject matter and the cast.” 9.“What Men Want,” $2.7 million ($1.1 million interna- improving one’s marriage. I am pleased to see, in this age of The acclaimed documentary “Apollo 11” also opened on tional). misinformation, that so much of your advice is really good! In fact, I’ve saved all of it, and it’s stacked up on every surface 120 IMAX screens to $1.65 million. 10.“Happy Death Day 2U,” $2.5 million ($6.2 million imaginable in our bedroom. Ha-ha-ha-ha... Ahem. -- Editor Many people, however, used this weekend to catch-up with international). Dear Editor: Thank you for the kind words. Ha-ha-ha the big winners at the Oscars, which took place last Sunday. ——— indeed. I’ll keep an eye out for a letter from your spouse. Best-picture winner “Green Book” got the biggest post- Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at inter- Oscars bump, adding $4.71 million over the weekend from national theaters (excluding the U.S. and Canada), according theaters. To date, “Green Book” has earned $75.2 million in to Comscore: North America and $188 million worldwide. 1. “How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,” $52 HINTS FROM HELOISE The Universal-distributed film from Participant Media million. more than doubled its theater count to 2,641 theaters and 2. “Alita: Battle Angel,” $40.4 million. Purchase your pets online? broke into the top 5 in its 16th weekend, not to mention the 3. “Green Book,” $31.9 million. Dear Readers: Today’s SOUND OFF is fact that it’s also available to rent on the small screen too. 4. “The Wandering Earth,” $14.9 million. about buying and selling animals online. For comparison, last year’s best picture winner “The Shape 5. “Escape Room,” $6.3 million. -- Heloise of Water” added $2.3 million on the weekend following the 6. “Happy Death Day 2U,” $6.2 million. “Dear Heloise: The internet has made it Academy Awards, although that was playing in about 1,000 7. “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part,” $6.1 million. possible to buy and sell animals online, but fewer theaters. 8. “Cold Pursuit,” $5.9 million. there are too many scams out there to trust “Green Book” wasn’t the only award-winner adding profits 9. “Resistance: The Yoo Kwan-soon Story,” $5.2 million. these people. They will: this weekend. Best Animated Feature winner “Spider-Man: 10. “Svaha: The Sixth Finger,” $4.7 million. “* Show a picture of an adorable kitten or puppy, but often this animal’s picture is Into the Spider-Verse” banked an additional $2.1 million, the from some other website. This image released “* Offer to use a ‘courier service,’ but won’t tell you which service. They rarely show a phone number on by Universal Pictures their website. shows characters “* Want money sent to them by Western Union, MoneyGram Astrid, voiced by or some other service, and they may tell you to lie about what America Ferrera, left, the money is for when you’re questioned. and Hiccup, voiced “* Have a problem once you pay. They can’t send the pet be- by Jay Baruchel, cause the carrier demands insurance or medical clearance, or in a scene from some other bogus excuse. DreamWorks “Please tell your readers to NEVER buy a pet online, or at least Animation’s “How to don’t pay until you have the animal in your arms. Train Your Dragon: “For more information, go to: www.ipata.org.” -- Michelle and The Hidden World.” Mike H., Defiance, Ohio (DreamWorks Animation/ FAST FACTS Dear Readers: Here are some other uses for plastic place mats: Universal Pictures via AP) * Use to line shelves. * Use under a pet’s food dish or water bowl. * Place under the coffee maker on the counter. * Put under potted plants to keep dirt and water off the floor. -- Heloise ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ compromise offered to small theaters LOS ANGELES (AP) — The dozens of community and nonprofit theaters across the U.S. forced to abandon productions of “To Kill a Mockingbird” under legal threat were offered an olive branch in the form of Aaron Sorkin’s script for the Broadway version. Scott Rudin, producer of the New York adaptation of Harper Lee’s novel, had cited an agreement with Lee’s estate in demanding that what he called improperly licensed productions be shut down. Following a backlash in recent days, Rudin said the theater com- panies could perform the Sorkin play as long as they use his adaptation. The offer is intended to “ameliorate the hurt caused here,” Rudin said in a statement provided Saturday to The Associated Press. “For these theaters, this is the version that can be offered to them, in concert with our agreement with Harper Lee. We hope they will choose to avail themselves of the opportunity.” Maybe, maybe not, said the artistic executive director of one of the affected theaters. “We are interested in the offer and intrigued,” said Seth Miller of the Grand Theatre in Salt Lake City. But Rudin has yet to respond to questions that would need to be answered first, including how long the offer is good for, Miller said Saturday. At this point, he said, it’s too late to stage it during the play’s allotted three-week run, which was to begin March 26. Miller said he has yet to see the Sorkin version and would have to evaluate the script before making a decision. “I’ve heard good things about the show, I’ve heard people that weren’t thrilled with some of the changes,” Miller said. “I’m not going to commit to doing something I haven’t read.” Rudin, an Oscar-winning film producer (“No Country for Old Men”), had argued that Lee signed over to him exclusive worldwide rights to the title of the novel and that Rudin’s current adaptation is the only version allowed to be performed. Lee died in 2016 at age 89. Rudin’s demand forced the scuttling of adaptations in small venues such as the Mugford Street Players in Marblehead, Massachusetts, and the Kavinoky Theatre in Buffalo, New York, as well as in Salt Lake City and a planned United Kingdom and Ireland tour. They had licensed the rights for a different version, written by Christopher Sergel and licensed by the Dramatic Publishing Company, or DPC. The all-volunteer Curtain Call Theatre in Braintree, Massachusetts, said it received a letter threatening damages of up to $150,000, a burdensome amount for a venue where tickets for plays are $20 and $25 for musicals. The Grand Theatre’s estimated loss is $20,000, “a considerable sum for a community theater,” Miller said. Options are being weighed to fill the “Mockingbird” run. Rudin had defended his original position in a recent statement: “We hate to ask anybody to cancel any production of a play any- where, but the productions in question as licensed by DPC infringe on rights licensed to us by Harper Lee directly,” he said. “The Sergel play can contractually continue to be performed under set guidelines as described in detail in its own agreement with Harper Lee — and as long as those guidelines are adhered to, we have no issue with the play having a long life.” That sparked an online revolt with the rallying cry of #BoycottRudinplays. Chris Peterson, founder of the OnStage Blog, asked ticket buyers to avoid all current and coming Rudin productions on Broadway, including “Hillary and Clinton,” ″Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus,” ″King Lear,” ″The Ferryman” and “The Book of Mormon.” THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2019 - PAGE 13

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, March 4, 2019: This year, you greet life with more enthusiasm than you’ve had for years. You sense a change coming. At times, you could be overwhelmed and wondering what might be best. Through fall 2019, your strong suits are your public persona and your work. If single, you’ll grow through DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker relationships. You’ll tend to choose people who you need to heal. However, starting in winter 2019, you make better choices. If attached, you’ll find that your sweetie sometimes wants or needs more downtime with you. Don’t hesitate. The long term is far more important than the mo- ment. AQUARIUS could make you uncomfort- able with his or her perception. 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 Mark Buford You sense a dynamic change or hap- SCARY GARY pening that’s about to drop on you. Your abil- ity to understand beyond most people’s vision emerges. You grasp the implications of what comes down your path. Others don’t see as clearly as you do. Tonight: Where people gather. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You eye the long term with the knowl- edge that you’re more in control than others be- lieve you are. You could be quite excited about an opportunity that’s heading your direction. A partner or loved one could be involved. Tonight: Crosswords To the wee hours. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni HHHH Try not to overthink an issue. You could become compulsive about it and have difficulty letting go, thereby causing a myriad of problems. No matter how offbeat you get, a partner or associate might be quite accommo- dating. Tonight: Enjoying the moment. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You have the ability to see way beyond the obvious. Enjoy what’s happening around you, but share more with a key person in your life. Your perceptions tend to be valued. This person’s feedback could be more important than you realize. Tonight: Go with the moment. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) B.C. Mastroianni and Hart HHHH Others seem to take over and run with the moment. You have the choice of joining in or going your own direction. You see life from a unique perspective. You could be tired of the rat race and instead opt to do your own thing. Enjoy being able to make a choice. Tonight: As you like. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH You’ll be more forthright in handling a difficult matter; however, getting others to listen to your logic and thoughts could be challenging. You might decide to give control to someone else. Tonight: Make it early. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie HHHH The words that tumble out of your mouth could surprise even you. Right now, your ingenuity trends toward being offbeat and unique. Willingly walk your own path; express your ideas. You might receive a strong reaction from someone who’s close to you. Tonight: Be a wild thing. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH Take your time making up your mind. An idea that revolved around the home front and security might be enticing but expensive. Do you feel that the cost is worth it, both now and in the long run? Tonight: Play it low-key. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett HHHHH At this present time, you seem un- usually fortunate. You can make a bad choice and come up smelling like roses. Your sense of humor helps you act like the comeback kid. To- night: A brainstorm session. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH You need to be more skeptical of your choices; however, you’ll land well, no matter what. You could be tired of proceeding as you have, so look for new ways to add more vigor and positive energy into your life. Tonight: Say “yes.” Cryptoquip AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH You beam, knowing that the mo- ment is yours. You have the support of friends ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe and family. You know what you want and un- derstand where you’re heading. You finally have a clear field to move on. Tonight: Doing exactly what you desire. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You see how others respond to a de- mand. Your response is also appropriate. You could be delighted by the long-term results. A boss or superior of sorts is eyeing your perfor- mance. Tonight: In the limelight. BORN TODAY Texas Gov. Rick Perry (1950), music producer Emilio Estefan (1953), writer/activist Chaz Bono (1959) PAGE 14 - MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2019 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS 2019 Spring Training Schedule The Associated Press

Monday, March 4 L.A. Angels vs. Texas (ss) at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Minnesota vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 1:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (ss) vs. Houston (ss) at West Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Cincinnati vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Philadelphia vs. Houston at West Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Washington vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. San Francisco vs. L.A. Dodgers at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. Detroit vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m. St. Louis vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. Washington vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Houston (ss) vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Oakland vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Texas vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. Baltimore vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Kansas City (ss) vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 9:40 p.m. Seattle vs. Chicago Cubs (ss) at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Boston vs. N.Y. Mets (ss) at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m. Kansas City (ss) vs. Texas (ss) at Surprise, Ariz., 10:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs (ss) vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 9:05 p.m. L.A. Angels vs. Chicago White Sox at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 Chicago White Sox vs. Cincinnati at Phoenix, 9:05 p.m. Colorado vs, Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Detroit vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Colorado vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 9:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati (ss) at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. San Diego vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 9:40 p.m. L.A. Dodgers vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Minnesota vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Cleveland vs. L.A. Dodgers at Phoenix, 10:05 p.m. Cincinnati (ss) vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. St. Louis vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 Cleveland vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. Tampa Bay vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 1:07 p.m. Seattle vs. Oakland at Tokyo, 5:35 a.m. Tuesday, March 5 Seattle vs. Chicago White Sox (ss) at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees vs. Houston at West Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Boston vs. Washington at West Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (ss) vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Miami vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Houston vs. Washington at West Palm Beach, Fla., 6:35 p.m. Detroit vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Atlanta vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Baltimore vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 6:35 p.m. Pittsburgh vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. San Diego (ss) vs. Cincinnati (ss) at Phoenix, 9:05 p.m. Atlanta vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 1:07 p.m. Toronto vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Oakland vs. San Diego (ss) at Peoria, Ariz., 9:40 p.m. Cincinnati vs, Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (ss) vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Texas vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 9:40 p.m. Arizona vs. Chicago White Sox at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. St. Louis vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Milwaukee vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 10:05 p.m. Milwaukee vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Texas vs. Oakland at Mesa, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Cincinnati (ss) vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 10:05 p.m. Boston vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 6:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (ss) vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 L.A. Angels vs. Cleveland (ss) at Goodyear, Ariz., 9:10 p.m. San Diego (ss) vs. Chicago White Sox (ss) at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m. Minnesota vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Kansas City vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 9:40 p.m. Chicago Cubs vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. Atlanta vs. Washington at West Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Cleveland (ss) vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 10:05 p.m. Seattle vs. San Diego (ss) at Peoria, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. St. Louis vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 10:05 p.m. Milwaukee vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. Toronto vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Thursday, March 21 South Florida vs. Tampa Bay (ss) at Port Charlotte, Fla., 6:05 p.m. Houston vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m. Seattle vs. Oakland at Tokyo, 5:35 a.m. Arizona vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 8:05 p.m. Milwaukee vs. Cleveland (ss) at Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Atlanta vs. Tampa Bay (ss) at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 Chicago Cubs vs. Oakland at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees vs. St. Louis (ss) at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Pittsburgh vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Cleveland (ss) vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Atlanta (ss) vs. Miami (ss) at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Arizona vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Houston vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Baltimore vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Philadelphia vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 6:35 p.m. Toronto vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m. St. Louis vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m. San Diego vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 9:10 p.m. Miami vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m. Miami (ss) vs. Houston at West Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 p.m. San Francisco vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 9:40 p.m. Texas (ss) vs. Chicago White Sox at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. Detroit vs. Atlanta (ss) at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox vs. L.A. Dodgers at Phoenix, 10:05 p.m. San Francisco vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Philadelphia vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 1:07 p.m. Thursday, March 14 L.A. Dodgers vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. San Francisco vs, Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Philadelphia (ss) vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Cleveland vs. Texas (ss) at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Arizona vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m. Minnesota (ss) vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Kansas City vs. Cincinnati (ss) at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. Kansas City vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Miami vs. Houston at West Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 p.m. L.A. Angels vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. L.A. Angels vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (ss) vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 6:05 p.m. San Diego vs. Cincinnati at Phoenix, 8:05 p.m. Philadelphia (ss) vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m. St. Louis (ss) vs. Washington at West Palm Beach, Fla., 6:35 p.m. Oakland vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 8:40 p.m. Boston vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Cincinnati (ss) vs. Seattle (ss) at Peoria, Ariz., 9:40 p.m. Cleveland vs. L.A. Dodgers at Phoenix, 9:05 p.m. Washington vs. Minnesota (ss) at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Friday, March 22 N.Y. Yankees vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 1:07 p.m. Pittsburgh vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Thursday, March 7 Texas (ss) vs. Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. St. Louis vs. N.Y. Mets (ss) at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m. Minnesota vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Texas (ss) vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Arizona vs. L.A. Dodgers at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets vs. Washington at West Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Colorado vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Cincinnati vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. Toronto vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Cincinnati vs. L.A. Dodgers (ss) at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. Texas vs. Chicago Cubs (ss) at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Houston vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. L.A. Angels vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. San Francisco (ss) vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m. San Francisco vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox vs. L.A. Angels (ss) at Tempe, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Philadelphia (ss) vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (ss) vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 9:40 p.m. N.Y. Mets (ss) vs. Houston at West Palm Beach, Fla., 6:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees vs. Philadelphia (ss) at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Friday, March 15 Detroit vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 6:05 p.m. Milwaukee vs. Chicago White Sox at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m. Detroit vs. Tampa Bay (ss) at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Boston vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 6:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (ss) vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Boston vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Baltimore vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 6:07 p.m. Colorado vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Toronto vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Philadelphia vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 6:35 p.m. Texas vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. Miami vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Washington vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 7:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers vs. L.A. Angels (ss) at Tempe, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. Baltimore vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs (ss) vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 9:05 p.m. Cleveland vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. Washington vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (ss) vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 9:40 p.m. Seattle vs. Cincinnati at Phoenix, 8:05 p.m. Cleveland vs, Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. San Diego vs. Colorado (ss) at Scottsdale, Ariz., 9:40 p.m. Oakland vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 9:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (ss) vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Colorado (ss) vs. San Francisco (ss) at Scottsdale, Ariz., 10:05 p.m. Friday, March 8 Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. Saturday, March 23 Boston vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 1:05 p.m. San Diego vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (ss) vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Washington vs. St. Louis (ss) at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Arizona vs. L.A. Angels (ss) at Tempe, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. St. Louis vs. Washington at West Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Toronto (ss) vs. Pittsburgh (ss) at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Kansas City vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Toronto vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Tampa Bay vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. St. Louis (ss) vs. Houston (ss) at West Palm Beach, Fla., 6:05 p.m. Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh (ss) at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (ss) vs. Toronto (ss) at Dunedin, Fla., 1:07 p.m. Houston (ss) vs. St. Louis (ss) at Jupiter, Fla., 6:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Miami vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m. Tampa Bay (ss) vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 6:05 p.m. Tampa Bay vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Arizona vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers vs. Cincinnati at Phoenix, 9:05 p.m. Canada Junior Team vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 1:07 p.m. Cincinnati vs. Kansas City (ss) at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Saturday, March 16 Milwaukee (ss) vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. San Diego vs. Oakland at Mesa, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Atlanta vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox vs. L.A. Dodgers at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m. Texas vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. St. Louis vs. Washington at West Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Arizona vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Cincinnati vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Philadelphia vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 6:05 p.m. Minnesota vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Kansas City vs. Milwaukee (ss) at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. St. Louis (ss) vs. Houston at West Palm Beach, Fla., 6:05 p.m. Toronto (ss) vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m. L.A. Angels vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Detroit vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 6:35 p.m. Pittsburgh vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Minnesota vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 6:05 p.m. San Francisco vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 8:10 p.m. Houston vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Houston vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 7:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 8:40 p.m. Baltimore vs. Toronto (ss) at Dunedin, Fla., 1:07 p.m. Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 9:40 p.m. Kansas City (ss) vs. L.A. Dodgers at Phoenix, 9:05 p.m. Milwaukee (ss) vs. Kansas City (ss) at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Sunday, March 24 Saturday, March 9 L.A. Dodgers vs. Chicago White Sox at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. Washington (ss) vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 12:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Colorado vs. Milwaukee (ss) at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore (ss) at Sarasota, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Baltimore (ss) vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Texas vs. Cincinnati at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. Miami vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Houston vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. San Diego (ss) vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Washington (ss) vs. Houston at West Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Toronto vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Toronto vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Minnesota vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Kansas City (ss) vs. San Diego (ss) at Peoria, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Atlanta vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Cleveland vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Baltimore (ss) vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox vs, Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Seattle vs. Yomiuri at Tokyo, 11:05 p.m. Texas at Memphis (AAA), 2:05 p.m. Colorado (ss) vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Sunday, March 17 Kansas City vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Seattle vs. L.A. Dodgers at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m. Oakland vs. Nippon at Tokyo, 6:05 a.m. Cleveland vs. Chicago White Sox at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m. Milwaukee (ss) vs. Oakland at Mesa, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Tampa Bay vs. Boston (ss) at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Colorado vs. Cincinnati at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs (ss) vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets vs. Washington at West Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (ss) vs. Chicago Cubs (ss) at Mesa, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. St. Louis vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Tampa Bay vs. Atlanta at North Port, Fla., 4:05 p.m. Kansas City vs. Arizona (ss) at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (ss) vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 1:05 p.m. San Francisco at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. Milwaukee (ss) vs. L.A. Angels (ss) at Tempe, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. Boston (ss) vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Milwaukee vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Arizona (ss) vs. Colorado (ss) at Monterrey, Mexico, 3:10 p.m. Houston vs. Atlanta (ss) at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels, 9:07 p.m. N.Y. Yankees vs. Baltimore (ss) at Sarasota, Fla., 6:05 p.m. Atlanta (ss) vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Monday, March 25 Miami vs. Washington at West Palm Beach, Fla., 6:35 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (ss) vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Rochester (AAA) vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Cincinnati vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 8:40 p.m. Minnesota vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 1:07 p.m. Tigers Futures vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Times EDT Arizona (ss) vs, Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Tampa Bay vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Sunday, March 10 Cleveland vs. Cincinnati at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers vs. Colorado (ss) at Scottsdale, Ariz., TBA Milwaukee vs. L.A. Dodgers at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. Colorado at Albuquerque (AAA), 3:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Washington, 5:05 p.m. Colorado (ss) vs. Arizona (ss) at Monterrey, Mexico, TBA Kansas City vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Kansas City at Omaha (AAA), 7:05 p.m. Atlanta vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Colorado vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. St. Louis at Memphis (AAA), 7:05 p.m. Boston vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m. L.A. Angels vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Milwaukee vs. Toronto at Montreal, 7:05 p.m. Pittsburgh vs. N.Y. Yankees (ss) at Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox vs. Arizona (ss) at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Cincinnati at Atlanta, 7:20 p.m. Philadelphia vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Oakland vs. Nippon at Tokyo, 11:05 p.m. Cleveland at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Washington vs. Houston at West Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Monday, March 18 Pittsburgh at Houston, 8:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (ss) vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. San Francisco vs. Yomiuri at Tokyo, 6:05 a.m. Boston vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 9:05 p.m. Toronto vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Miami vs. Washington (ss) at West Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. St. Louis vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m. Pittsburgh vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Oakland at San Francisco, 9:45 p.m. Texas vs. San Francisco (ss) at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Philadelphia vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels, 10:07 p.m. Arizona (ss) vs. Cincinnati at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. Baltimore vs. Detroit (ss) at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. San Diego at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. San Francisco (ss) vs. Oakland (ss) at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Boston vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 San Diego vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Detroit (ss) vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 1:07 p.m. Detroit at Tampa Bay, 12:35 p.m. Oakland (ss) vs. Chicago White Sox at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. Washington (ss) vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m. Colorado vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. San Diego vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Atlanta, 1:10 p.m. Cleveland vs. Seattle (ss) at Peoria, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. San Francisco vs. Chicago White Sox at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. Cleveland at Texas, 2:05 p.m. Seattle (ss) vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Cincinnati vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at Houston, 2:10 p.m. Monday, March 11 N.Y. Yankees vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 6:05 p.m. Boston vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets vs. Houston at West Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers vs, Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 10:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Arizona, 3:40 p.m. Washington vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 San Diego at Seattle, 4:10 p.m. Tampa Bay vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Toronto vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Milwaukee vs. Toronto at Montreal, 7:05 p.m. Pittsburgh vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Oakland at San Francisco, 9:45 p.m. Detroit vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Tampa Bay vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at L.A. Dodgers, 10 p.m. March 4, 2019

commonwealth of massachusetts the trial court Probate and family court Hampden Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 Docket No. HD18P1317PM

citAtion GiVinG notice of conseRVAtoR’s AccoUnt In the matter of:

Rose Kmiecik of westfield, mA Protected Person/ Disabled Person/Respondent To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, you are hereby notified pursuant to Rule 72 of the Supplemental Rules of the Probate & Family Court, that the temporary first and final account(s) of Elizabeth Sloan of Williamsburg, MA as Conservator of the property of said Respondent has or have been presented to the Court for allowance.

You have the right to object to the account(s). If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and ob- jection at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 03/12/2019. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to ob- ject to the account(s). If you fail to so file the written appearance and objection by the return date, action may be taken in this mat- ter without further notice to you, including the allowance of the account(s). Additionally, within thirty days after said return day (or within such other time as the Court upon motion may order), you must file a written affidavit of ob- jections stating the specific facts THE WESTFIELD NEWS www.thewestfieldnews.comand grounds upon which each MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2019 - PAGE 15 objection is based and a coy shall be served upon the Con- servator pursuant to Rule 3 of Lega l Notices Lega l Notices Lega l Notices the Supplemental Rules of the Lega l Notices March 4, 2019 Probate & Family Court. City of Westfield March 4, 2019 March 4, 2019 March 4, 2019 March 4, 2019 You have the right to send to the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Conservator, by registered or PUBlic notice of citAtion on Petition Commonwealth of commonwealth of Massachusetts certified mail, a written request enViRonmentAl ReView INACCORDANCEWITHTHE foR foRmAl APPointment massachusetts PROVISIONSOFTHEMAS- of sUccessoR PeRsonAl the trial court to receive a copy of the Petition PRoJect: Otis Stage Road The Trial Court and account(s) at no cost to you. SACHUSETTSGENERAL RePResentAtiVe Probate and Family Court Probate and family court Solar Photovoltaic Project LAWS, CHAPTER 131, SEC- TION 40 (WETLANDS PRO- Docket No. HD18P0568EA Hampden Probate and Hampden Probate and imPoRtAnt notice locAtion: Otis Stage Road/ TECTIONACT)APUBLIC Family Court Family Court State Route 23, Blandford MA HEARINGWILLBEHELDON Commonwealth of 50 State St. march 12, 2019 at 6:30 Pm 50 State Street the outcome of this proceed- PRoPonent: Massachusetts Springfield, MA 01103 Springfield, MA 01103 The Trial Court 413-748-7758 ing may limit or completely Blandford Sun, LLC AT: Westfield City Hall Probate and Family Court take away the above-named Room 201 Docket No. HD19P0297EA Docket No. HD18P1317PM person’s right to make de- the undersigned is submit- ting an environmental notific- 59 Court Street Hampden Probate and cisions about personal affairs Westfield, MA 01085 Family Court citAtion on Petition citAtion GiVinG notice of ation form ("enf") to the sec- 50 State St. foR foRmAl APPointment conseRVAtoR’s AccoUnt or financial affairs or both. retary of energy & environ- of sUccessoR PeRsonAl the above-named person has mental Affairs on or before this meetinG is held foR Springfield, MA 01103 A: notice of intent 413-748-7758 RePResentAtiVe In the matter of: the right to ask for a lawyer. february 28, 2019. Anyone may make this re- this will initiate review of the sUBmitted BY: John o’don- estate of: estate of: Rose Kmiecik quest on behalf of the above- above project pursuant to the nell-o’donnell Paving and Laura Parker Margaret M Crowson of westfield, mA named person. if the above- massachusetts environment- landscaping, inc. date of death: al Policy Act ("mePA", m.G.l. date of death: named person cannot afford a 11/17/2018 Protected Person/ lawyer, one may be appointed c. 30, s. 61-62i). copies of the foR woRK to Be PeR- 01/15/2018 Disabled Person/Respondent enf may be obtained from: foRmed At: 485 East Main To all interested persons: at state expense. Street To all interested persons: To the named Respondent and Epsilon Associates, Inc. A Petition has been filed by: witness, (proponent’s agent) woRK will consist of: A Petition has been filed by: all other interested persons, you Attn: Mr. David Klinch are hereby notified pursuant to hon. Barbara m hyland 3 Mill & Main Place, Milling and repaving of a portion laurie Goodrich of of the existing parking lot within michael Parker chester, Vt Rule 72 of the Supplemental first Justice of this court. Suite 250, Rules of the Probate & Family Maynard, MA 01754 Bordering Land Subject to of chicopee, mA Flooding. Requested that the Court enter a Court, that the temporary first Date: February 12, 2019 (978) 793-2539 requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order that and final account(s) of formal Decree and Order that copies of the enf are also be- Posted: March 5, 2019 laurie Goodrich of Suzanne T. Seguin ing sent to the conservation chester, Vt Elizabeth Sloan of Register of Probate commission and Planning DAVID A. DOE michael Parker Williamsburg, MA CONSERVATION of chicopee, mA Board of Blandford, mA (muni- Be appointed as Successor Per- cipality) where they may be in- COMMISSION CHAIRMAN sonal Representative(s) of said as Conservator of the property spected. be appointed as Successor Per- estate to serve Without Surety of said Respondent has or have sonal Representative(s) of said on the bond and for such other The Secretary of Energy & En- estate to serve without surety been presented to the Court for March 4, 11, 2019 relief as requested in the Peti- allowance. March 4,5,6, 2019 vironmental Affairs will publish on the bond and for such other tion. notice of the ENF in the Environ- relief as requested in the Peti- mental Monitor, will receive pub- notice of tion. You have the right to obtain a You have the right to object to legal notice lic comments on the project for PUBlic heARinG copy of the Petition from the the account(s). If you wish to 20 days, and will then decide, You have the right to obtain a Petitioner or the court. You do so, you or your attorney must City of Westfield, Westfield- within ten days, if an environ- The Westfield Planning Board copy of the Petition from the Pe- have a right to object to this file a written appearance and ob- Barnes Regional Airport Notice mental Impact Report is needed. will conduct a Public Hearing on titioner or the Court. You have a proceeding. to do so, you or jection at this court on or before A site visit and consultation ses- March 19, 2019, at 7:00 P.M. in right to object to this proceeding. your attorney must file a writ- 10:00 A.M. on the return date of is hereby given of a public meet- sion on the project may also be City Council Chambers, Municip- To do so, you or your attorney ten appearance and objection ing to be held Tuesday, March scheduled. All persons wishing at this court before 10:00 a.m. 03/12/2019. This day is NOT a al Building, 59 Court St., West- must file a written appearance hearing date, but a deadline 12, 2019 at 6:00 pm at the West- to comment on the project, or to field, MA on the application of and objection at this Court be- on 03/14/2019. this is not a be notified of a site visit or con- hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to ob- field-Barnes Regional Airport, Sao Joao Realty, LLC, for a Site fore 10:00 a.m. on 03/12/2019. sultation session, should write to Plan Approval per Zoning Ord. by which you must file a writ- ject to the account(s). If you fail 2nd floor conference room, 110 the Secretary of Energy & Envir- This is NOT a hearing date, but ten appearance and objection Sec. 6-10 to allow a restaurant a deadline by which you must to so file the written appearance Airport Road, Westfield, MA onmental Affairs, 100 Cam- if you object to this proceed- and objection by the return date, bridge St., Suite 900, Boston, /drive-thru and retail use at 95 file a written appearance and ob- ing. if you fail to file a timely 01085, to review the proposed Main St. & 4 Taylor Ave., zoned jection if you object to this pro- action may be taken in this mat- Massachusetts 02114, Attention: written appearance and objec- ter without further notice to you, Future (2020) Noise Exposure MEPA Office, referencing the Business A. The application is ceeding. If you fail to file a timely tion followed by an Affadivit of above project. available for public inspection at written appearance and objec- objections within thirty(30) including the allowance of the Map for the Westfield-Barnes the Planning Office and at tion followed by an Affadivit of days of the return date, action account(s). Regional Airport. There are no By Blandford Sun, LLC www.cityofwestfield.org/applica- Objections within thirty(30) days may be taken without further changes to the existing 2015 (Proponent) tions. of the return date, action may be notice to you. Additionally, within thirty days contour however this an FAA re- taken without further notice to after said return day (or within you. the estate is being admin- such other time as the Court quirement. All residents that are istered under formal proced- upon motion may order), you or could be affected by the pro- ~ nOw hIRIng ~ The estate is being admin- ure by the Personal Repres- entative under the massachu- must file a written affidavit of ob- posed revisions to the Noise Ex- istered under formal procedure jections stating the specific facts COMMERCIAL DRIVER by the Personal Representative setts Uniform Probate code posure Map are invited to at- under the Massachusetts Uni- without supervision by the and grounds upon which each tend, review and comment on court. inventory and ac- objection is based and a coy Seeking candidate for local pick-up and form Probate Code without su- counts are not required to be any proposed revisions. pervision by the Court. Invent- shall be served upon the Con- deliveries. Class A, CDL with Hazmat and filed with the court, but recipi- servator pursuant to Rule 3 of ory and accounts are not re- ents are entitled to notice re- Tanker Endorsements Required. quired to be filed with the Court, garding the administration the Supplemental Rules of the but recipients are entitled to no- from the Personal Represent- Probate & Family Court. Daily trips within the greater New England area; tice regarding the administration ative and can petition the pre-employment tests and background check from the Personal Representat- court in any matter relating to You haveIf you the right would to send tolike the to run a ive and can petition the Court in the estate, including distribu- Conservator, by registered or required; must have good driving record. any matter relating to the estate, tion of assets and expenses of certifiedBirthday mail, a written Announcement request in including distribution of assets administration. to receive a copy of the Petition Minimum 3-5 years driving experience. and expenses of administration. witness, andThe account(s) Westfield at no cost to News you. contact hon. Barbara m hyland, Competitive wage and benefits package. witness, imPoRtAnt notice hon. 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